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Owners Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" ( p. 2, p. 3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owners Manual.... Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.... Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.... Never use or store the unit in places that are: Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are Humid; or are Exposed to rain; or are Dusty; or are Subject to high levels of vibration.... This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland....
When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.... Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptors body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.... Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!.... This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.... Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

Power Supply

Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Before Using PC Cards

Never attempt to remove a PC Card from the drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the card and the drive. Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down. To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only PC Cards into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Placement

This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers. To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Before Using Cards

Using DATA Cards
Carefully insert the PC card all the way inuntil it is firmly in place. PC card

Maintenance

For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored DATA card once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements. To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

Eject button

Copyright
Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law. Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY...2 IMPORTANT NOTES...4 Main Features...7 Panel Descriptions...8 Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off..9
Turning On the Power..... 9

Installation....10

Attaching the Rubber Feet (Included Items).... 10 Rack Mounting (Important Notes on Heat Radiation)... 10 Attaching the Card Protector.... 11
Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200..12
Together with Other Equipment (System Examples).... 12 Using the Control Input and Output Connectors... 12 Using the MIDI Connectors.... 13 What You Can Do (Usage Tips)..... 14 Repeat Playback of the Same Phrase.... 14 Playing a Variety of Phrases in Succession.... 14
Cards Handled by the AR-200...15
Types of Usable Cards.... 15 Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases.... 15 Formatting a Card..... 15 Important Notes on Handling Cards.... 16 Card Compatibility with Other Models in the AR Series... 17

Recording Audio....18

Recording UnitsPhrases..... 18 Connecting External Devices.... 18 Procedure for Recording..... 19 Required Settings for Recording Audio Signals (Recording Settings)... 19 Procedure..... 22 Checking What You Recorded..... 23 Information Recorded on the Card.... 23
Playback Using the Panel (Manual Playback)..24 Deleting Phrases...25
Deleting Single Phrases.... 25 Deleting All Phrases..... 25
Recording and Playing MIDI Data (MIDI Phrase)..26
What is a MIDI Phrase?.... 26 Connecting External Devices.... 26 Procedure for Recording MIDI Phrases.... 26 Procedure for Playing Back MIDI Phrases... 27
Controlling the AR-200 from an External Device (Control Input Connectors)..28
What Is No-voltage/Make-contact?... 28 Types of Control Input Playback..... 28 Types of Control Input Recording.... 28 Playback By Card Data..... 28 Cards Created on the AR-3000, AR-2000, or AR-1... 28 Card made on the AR-100/200.... 28 AR-200 Settings..... 29 Playing Back Phrases Assigned to the Connectors (Direct Playback)... 30

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Specifying Phrases in Binary Notation (Binary Playback)... 31 To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals.... 32 Phrase Number / Binary Signal chart.... 33 Repeated Playback of Phrases (Interval Playback)... 34 Controlling Recording with the Control Connectors (Terminal Rec)... 34 What is Terminal Rec/Use and Applications.... 34 Connecting Equipment..... 35 Operational Specifications for Terminal Rec.... 35 AR-200 Settings..... 36 To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals.... 37

Controlling Another Device with the AR-200 (Control Output Connectors)..38
Starting Another Device (Busy Out).... 38 Controlling Another Device (Control Out).... 39
Applications Guide (For Use in Conjunction with the AR-3000)
Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control)..42
What is MIDI Control?/What You Can Do Using MIDI Control... 42 Playback of Phrases Using MIDI Signals..... 42 Connecting External Devices.... 42 Assignment of Phrases to Note Numbers (MIDI Note Map).. 43 AR-200 Settings..... 44
Synchronized Recording and Playback with Multiple AR Units (AR-LINK)..45 Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback..47
Playing Data for Two Units on the Left and Right (Dual Mono Mode).. 47 Line Out (Thru) Setting During Phrase Playback... 47 Adjusting the Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (EQEqualizer). 48

Appendices

Troubleshooting....50 Error messages...52 Regarding Cards....53
Card Audio Recording Time Chart.... 53 Recorded Phrase Data.... 54 Settings When a Card Is Formatted.... 54 AR-3000 settings that can be used.... 55
MODE SW Settings...56 Control I/O Connector specifications...57 MIDI Implementation...58 MIDI Implementation Chart...64 Specification...66
Input/Output Standard..... 68 Dimensions.... 68

Index....69

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Main Features

High-quality Recording and Playback
Thanks to Rolands innovative RDAC system, you can enjoy high-quality, recording and playback using less data. You can select recording settings that suit the situation and the capacity of the card (sampling frequency: 6 levels, recording mode: 4 levels). This ensures support for recording and playback in a variety of situations and uses. What you record and the settings are all saved on the card, so you can change situations rapidly simply by changing cards. The AR-200 can record and play back up to a maximum of 250 phrases (using cards created on Rolands AR-3000 allows playback of up to 1000 phrases).
Audio Recording System with No Moving Parts
An audio recording system that uses PC cards and has no moving parts is employed. The system has no rotating parts or drive mechanism, so its practically maintenance free. It provides excellent sound quality and superior reliability.
A Variety of Control Jacks for a Wide Range of Playback Methods
As connectors to use for control, the unit features a Control In jack, MIDI connectors, and AR-LINK connectors. This lets you select from a variety of playback methods and create systems matched to usage and situations.
Compact Body for Easy Portability
The compact half-rack size body takes little space, and can be conveniently transported. If a separately sold RAD-50 rack mount adaptor is used, the AR-200 can be installed in an EIA rack.
MIDI Connectors Allow for Play of Musical Instruments and Syncing with Video

Depending on the type of PC card or SmartMedia you are using, it may not be possible to perform recording or playback at the set RDAC-Grade and RDAC-Mode due to data write speed and other factors. Information cannot be stored in memory in the AR unit itself, so be sure to purchase cards separately. There are several types of card capacities available. The amount of information that you can store differs according to card capacity.

Basic Editing Operations

Card Storage Times and Number of Phrases
A maximum of 250 phrases may be created on cards formatted on the AR-200. * The available recording time for a single card varies according to card capacity and recording settings. * For a rough guide to maximum recording times with various settings, see the "Card Audio Recording Time Chart" in the reference materials (p. 53).
Depending on the length of stored phrases, it may not be possible to create the set maximum number of phrases.

Formatting a Card

When you use a new card or a card used previously on a device other than the unit, you must first format (initialize) the card. * Cards formatted on the AR-3000 can be used just as they are. * Please refer to p. 18 for information regarding previous models (AR-2000/100/1).
The time required for formatting a card varies with the card type (capacity), but may last from several seconds up to ten or twenty seconds.

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Notes Regarding Formatting
Performing formatting erases all data on the card. Before you format the card, make sure it contains no data you dont want to lose. * A maximum of 250 phrases may be created on cards formatted on the AR-200. * The available recording time for a single card varies according to card capacity and recording settings. * For a rough guide to maximum recording times with various settings, see the "Card Audio Recording Time Chart" in the reference materials (p. 53).
Procedure for Formatting Cards
Confirm that there is no card inserted in the card slot.
Hold down the STOP button for at least 5 seconds

A flashing Fot appears.

fig.card-01
Insert the card that you wish to format into card slot.
Never remove a card while formatting is in progress.
Press the PLAY button, formatting will begin.
If you wish to stop the process, press the STOP button.
When formatting is completed, the message is changed in the display.

fig.card-02

Important Notes on Handling Cards
When Inserting Insert the card all the way into the card slot. When Removing To remove the card, press the eject button. Never remove a card during recording, playback, or formatting. Furthermore, do not turn off the power or remove the AC adaptor cord during recording, playback, or formatting. Doing so may damage the card.

RDAC-Mode (Signal Processing Format)(REC MODE SW 4, 5)
The RDAC mode is a type of digital data processing system for recording. On the AR-200, you can select from among four modes.

fig.rec-04

Sound quality LINEAR MODE3 MODE2 MODE1 : 16 bit PCM Recording : About 2.5 times the recording time of Linear. : More than 2.5 times the recording time

of Linear.

"Card Audio Recording Time Chart" (P.53)
: About 4 times the recording time of Linear.
LINEAR enables recording at the highest sound quality, but uses the most space on the card. MODE1 uses up the least card space, and is suited to long recording times. Select an RDAC mode that matches the circumstances of use.
Turn off the power of the AR-200. Set the SW 4 and 5 REC MODE switches on the AR-200s bottom panel.
The different grade settings are shown in the following table. RDAC-Mode MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 LINEAR SW 4 OFF ON OFF ON SW 5 OFF OFF ON ON

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Whats RDAC? RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) is a proprietary audio recording standard from Roland.
It achieves high sound quality and also makes it possible to record for long times.
If Youre Not Sure About Which Grade and Mode to Choose The optimal grade and mode vary according to the usage conditions, including the connected equipment, recording source, sound quality, time, and playback system.
The factory default settings are RDAC-Grade: LONG1; and RDAC-Mode: MODE1.
First, try recording and playback with these settings. In most cases, this yields satisfactory sound quality.
Recording Type (Stereo/Mono)(REC MODE SW 6)
Select either stereo recording or mono recording. Choosing mono recording gives you recording times that are twice as long as with stereo recording. Procedure 1. Turn off the power of the AR-200. 2. Set the SW 6 REC MODE switch on the AR-200s bottom panel. OFF : MONO ON : STEREO 3. Turn on the power of the AR-200. * Use a narrow-tipped object to set the MODE switches to ON or OFF.

What is mono recording

In the case of mono recording, input the audio signal to the "MONO/L" input jack. When audio signals are input simultaneously to the "MONO/L" and "R" input jacks, L and R are mixed and recorded.

Line Thru Output

REC SW6: OFF (mono) When audio signals are input to "MONO/L," output is from OUTPUT L and R. When audio signals are input to "R," output is from OUTPUT R only. When audio signals are input to both "MONO/L" and "R," solely the signals input to "MONO/L" are output from OUTPUT L, while the "MONO/L" and "R" signals are mixed and output from OUTPUT R. REC SW6: ON (stereo) Audio signals input to "MONO/L" are output from OUTPUT L, and audio signals input to "R" are output from OUTPUT R.

Procedure for Recording MIDI Phrases
"Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off"(P.9) 1. Insert a formatted card into one of the slots. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select the number of the phrase to be recorded. * The non-recording phrase number in display is flashed. * If you are re-recording over a previously recorded phrase, you should delete the phrase (p. 25). * You cannot change the phrase number after recording, so be sure to select the phrase number you want to record. 3. Hold down the STOP button and press the PLAY button to go into recording standby. The PLAY indicator is flashed while the recording standby mode.

fig.mid-02

Control of the unit by using MIDI signals is described in another chapter. Please refer to "Controlling the AR-200 with MIDI Signals (MIDI control)"(P.42).

fig.mid-01

MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT
4. Hold down the [ ] button for at least five seconds to switch to MIDI mode. The MIDI/CLIP indicator is lit.

MIDI Sequencer

* Recording will begin when a System Real time message Start (FAH) is received from the connected MIDI device. 5. After you press the PLAY button, recording begins when MIDI signals are input from the connected MIDI device. While recording is in progress, the PLAY indicator lights, and a dot flashes in the display.
MIDI Sound Source Powerd Speaker (For Monitor)

fig.mid-03

MIDI IN

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fig.mid-04
The MEMORY FULL indicator tells how much recording time is left. The MEMORY FULL indicator light flashes when the recorded data reaches 90% of the cards capacity, then stays on when 100% capacity is reached. 6. Press the Stop button to end recording. * Recording will also stop if a Stop signal is received from the connected MIDI device.
Procedure for Playing Back MIDI Phrases

Manual playback

1. Insert a card containing recorded information into a slot. 2. Press the / button to select the number of the phrase to be played back. The MIDI/CLIP indicator lights up when a MIDI phrase is selected.

fig.mid-05

Some MIDI sequencers output MIDI sound generator setup messages (tone settings for each part, volume information, effects data, and so on) when a song is selected, and this may prevent MIDI messages from being recorded correctly when recording with the AR200 begins. In such instances, start recording with the AR-200 first, then after this select and play back the song from the MIDI sequencer. In recording MIDI with the AR-200, the recording tempo is set at 120 (tempo information is not stored). You cannot change the phrase number afterward, so be sure select the phrase number you want to record before you start recording.

Controlling Recording with the Control Connectors (Terminal Rec)
What is Terminal Rec/Use and Applications
You can specify phrases by inputting binary (base 2) signals to the Port Nos. 1 through 8, and perform record, playback, and erase functions by inputting control signals to Port Nos. 9 and 10. A total of 250 phrases can be specified with control signals (On/Off). This is convenient when you want to control recording from an external control device.

fig.inp-22

Port No. 2 STOP Port 0002 AUDIO OUTPUT 0002 interrupted 0002
Interval time used for phrases [Interval time used for phrases] Playback: Input control signals to the control Input/output connectors No. 1 through 9. Results in the repeated play of the phrase assigned to the terminal. stopping: Input a control signal to Port No. 10 (STOP). This stops playback of the phrase.
Binary Specification Port 1--8
Signal sent to Port Nos. 9 and 10

Phrase112

Record Play Delete
[Signal sent to Port Nos. 9 and 10] * To conduct binary control, you need to provide a control device that can generate binary signals. * Input of binary specifications should be completed in no more than 50 milliseconds.
Set the MODE switches on the AR-200s bottom panel to select INTERVAL PLAYBACK from the control input

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Connecting Equipment
Connectors Used in Terminal Rec
18: Phrases are specified in binary format using combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On). 9, 10: Combinations of 0 (Off) and 1 (On) are used to specify record, erase, and playback. 1518 (CONT OUT): Outputs signals for confirming the presence or absence of phrases. In addition to the connectors just described, shorting Ports 11 and 12 (Ground) enables On.

fig.inp-23

Recording
9: 0 (Off) 10: 1 (On) While control signals are being input, the specified phrase is recorded. When input of the control signal stops, recording then ends.

fig.inp-25

Timing Chart (Rec)

Tbrs Tbrh

Rec /Play /Delete

Port No.10

Tvrd Tvred

max (msec)

CONT OUT
Trw Tbrs Tbrh Tbrd Tvrd Tbred Tvred
: Play Pulse Width : Binary Setup Time : Binary Hold Time : Busy Delay Time : Audio Delay Time : End Busy Delay Time : End Audio Delay Time

CD player or other sound playback device
BALANCED OUTPUT Sound input to line input + AR sound phrase

Odd-Numbered Phrase

Even-Numbered Phrase
This is useful when you want to do things like taking music from Line In and layering it with narration phrases as background music. You can also make the Line In sound fade out or in.
* You cannot make settings for this parameter on the AR-200. Furthermore, it is effective only with phrases whose settings have been made on the AR-3000. For detailed information, please refer to the AR-3000 users manual.
To Users of the AR-2000/100 (Legacy Models) On the AR-2000/100 (legacy models), this Dual Mono Mode is the function called Channel Playback Mode. When using them, please try to keep in mind that the two functions are identical.
Line throughput is possible only for signals connected to the Line In jacks.

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Line Thru Output Specifications
The following output specifications apply, depending on the Line Thru settings.

fig.etc-02

AR PHRASE OUTPUT When On

During Phrase Playback

When On (0%)
When On (50%) When On (100%)
Sound input to line input

LINE THRU

When fade-out or fade-in settings have been made
AR PHRASE OUTPUT When On (0%) During Phrase Playback During Phrase Playback
LINE THRU Fade-Out (TIME) Fade-In (TIME)
Adjusting the Sound Quality During Audio Phrase Playback (EQEqualizer)
You can adjust the quality of the sound during audio phrase playback with two-band equalization.

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Troubleshooting

About recording

Recording does not start

In trigger recording, recording starts automatically when the audio input is of a higher level than the trigger level (lever for starting recording). Adjust the input level so that recording is allowed to start. " Trigger recording standby." (p. 23)
About playback and recording of MIDI phrases

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Regarding Cards
Card Audio Recording Time Chart
The following table shows recording times available for cards formatted for the AR-3000. * Recording times listed are for mono recording. Recording times are halved when data is recorded in stereo. * These times are for when 1phrase is recorded continuously, and are provided for your reference when recording. The recording time will depend on the combination of the grade settings of each phrase recorded in each PC card.

fig.AR-rectime

PM-004 (4MB)
S-HIGH HIGH STANDARD LONG1 LONG2 ANNOUNCE

RDAC-Mode RDAC-Grade

H-LINEAR LINEAR 00:27 00:40
00:29 00:40 00:59 01:21 02:42 00:44 01:01 01:28 02:02 04:04

RDAC-Grade

MODE3 01:48
01:58 02:42 03:56 05:25 10:51

MODE2* MODE1 01:48 02:42

01:58 02:42 03:56 05:25 10:51 02:57 04:04 05:54 08:08 16:17

PM-040 (40MB)

RDAC-Mode
H-LINEAR LINEAR 04:43 07:04
05:08 07:04 10:16 14:09 28:18 07:42 10:36 15:24 21:13 42:27

MODE3 18:52

20:32 28:18 41:05 56:36 1:53:12

MODE2* MODE1 18:52 28:18

20:32 28:18 41:05 56:36 1:53:12 30:48 42:27 1:01:38 1:24:54 2:49:48

PM-008 (8MB)

H-LINEAR LINEAR 00:55 01:23
01:00 01:23 02:00 02:46 05:33 01:30 02:05 03:01 04:10 08:20

MODE3 03:42

04:01 05:33 08:03 11:06 22:13

MODE2* MODE1 03:42 05:33

04:01 05:33 08:03 11:06 22:13 06:02 08:20 12:05 16:40 33:20

PM-080 (80MB)

H-LINEAR LINEAR 09:27 14:10
10:17 14:10 20:34 28:21 56:42 15:26 21:16 30:52 42:32 1:25:04

MODE3 37:48

41:09 56:43 1:22:20 1:53:26 3:46:52

MODE2* MODE1 37:48 56:42

41:09 56:43 1:22:20 1:53:26 3:46:52 1:01:44 1:25:04 2:03:31 2:50:09 5:40:18

PM-016 (16MB)

H-LINEAR LINEAR 01:52 02:48
02:02 02:48 04:04 05:37 11:14 03:03 04:12 06:07 08:25 16:51

MODE3 07:27

08:09 11:14 16:18 22:28 44:57

MODE2* MODE1 07:27 11:14

08:09 11:14 16:18 22:28 44:57 12:14 16:51 24:28 33:43 1:07:26

PM-184 (184MB)

H-LINEAR LINEAR 32:39 21:46
23:41 32:39 47:22 1:05:19 2:10:38 35:32 48:59 1:11:05 1:37:58 3:15:57

MODE3 1:27:05

1:34:48 2:10:38 3:09:40 4:21:16 8:42:33
MODE2* MODE1 1:27:05 2:10:38
1:34:48 2:10:38 3:09:40 4:21:16 2:22:11 3:15:57 4:44:30 6:31:55

8:42:33 13:03:50

PM-024 (24MB)
H-LINEAR LINEAR 02:49 04:13
03:04 04:13 06:08 08:27 16:55 04:36 06:20 09:12 12:41 25:22

MODE3 11:16

12:16 16:55 24:34 33:50 1:07:41

MODE2* MODE1 11:16 16:55

12:16 16:55 24:34 33:50 1:07:41 18:25 25:22 36:51 50:45 1:41:31

Status F0H FOH iiH ID Number Data Bytes Status iiH, ddH,., eeH F7H :System Exclusive Message status :an ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland's manufacturer ID is 41H. ID numbers 7EH and 7FH are extensions of the MIDI standard; Universal Non-real time Messages (7EH) and Universal Real time Messages (7FH). 00H-7FH (0-127) EOX (End of Exclusive Message)
Status Second Third 9nH kkH vvH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = Note No. : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = Velocity : 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)

dd,., ee = Data : F7H :

Polyphonic Key Pressure
Second Third AnH kkH vvH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = Note No. : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = value : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) Status

3.2 Message recording

All Note Off

memorized

during
Status Second Third BnH 78H 00H n = MIDI channel No. : 0H -FH (ch.1 --ch 16) * Note Off is generated for any note not set to OFF, and this note off is stored.

Control Change

status Second Third BnH kkH vvH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) kk = Controller No. : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) vv = value : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

OMNI OFF

Status Second Third BnH 78H 00H n = MIDI channel No. : 0H -FH (ch.1 --ch 16) * The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes Off is received.
Status Second Third CnH ppH vvH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) pp = Program No. : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

OMNI ON

Status Second Third BnH 7AH vvH n = MIDI channel No. : 0H -FH (ch.1 --ch 16) vv = value : 00H, 7FH (OFF, ON) * The same processing will be carried out as when All Notes Off is received.

Channel Pressure

Status Second BnH kkH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) vv = value : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

3.3 Recognized control

status

message

remote

System Real time Message

F8H * Not received when recording mode is not Standby.

Pitch Bend Change

Status Second EnH llH n = MIDI Channel No. : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)

Continue

status FBH

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Not received when recording mode is not Standby. The same processing will be carried out as when Start is received.

+9 dBu 70mW+70mW

Output Impedance

500 ohms 270 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance
600 ohms or more 30 ohms or more
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, -10 dBV=-7.79 dBu *1: 100 ohms with both channels loaded

Dimentions

fig.dimensi

41.8 4.0 17.0

215.6 246.2

44.0 2.4 218.0

*Dimensions are with card inserted and rubber feet (included) attached. *The power cord is not included.

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AR-LINK..45, 56 AR-LINK SLAVE..46
sampling frequency...19 slave....46 Smart Media...15 Switch Protect...56

Binary Playback..31

Card Audio Recording Time Chart..53 Card Compatibility...17 Card Protector...11 control input connectors..28 Control Input Playback..28 Control Out...39
Terminal Rec..34 Terminal Rec Settings..56 trigger recording...23
Deleting Phrases...25 Direct Playback...30 Direct playback...28
Implementation..58 Interval Playback..34
Manual Playback..24 MEMORY FULL indicator..23 MIDI control...42 MIDI Implementation Chart...64 MIDI Note Map..43 MIDI Note Out...44 MIDI Phrase...26 MIDI Phrases...26 MIDI Receive Channel...44 MIDI/CLIP indicator...22, 2627 MMC...42 MTC....42
No-voltage/Make-contact..28

Output Level..56

Phrases....18 Playback Mode...56 Playing Back MIDI Phrases..27
RDAC...1921 RDAC-Grade..19 RDAC-Mode..20 REC MODE SW...19, 21 REC MODE SW 4, 5..20 Recorded Phrase Data...54 Recording Type..21

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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

Information

AFRICA

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828

MALAYSIA

BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD
140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2144-3333

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo , Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

IRELAND

Roland Ireland
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12 Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

MOCO, INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021) 285-4169
PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F. MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 211 005
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light
155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

Comercial Fancy S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area DEPO Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia, CYPRUS TEL: (022) 66-9426
As of July 1, 2003 (Roland)

AR-200_e.book 71

For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. For Canada