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Page 3 - IMPORTANT NOTES; Using Memory Cards

3 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refr...

Page 4 - Contents

4 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ......................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................................................................. 3 Panel Descriptions ..........................................

Page 5 - Panel Descriptions; Front Panel; Display Examples

5 Panel Descriptions fig.Panel.e Front Panel 1. PLAY/CLIP Indicator Lights during playback of phrases.Also lights during recording of phrases when the input level is too high (at clipping level). 2. REC Indicator Lights during recording of phrases. 3. Display Phrase numbers are indicated here. 4. ME...

Page 6 - Installation; Attaching the Card Protector

6 Installation Attach these as required, such as when you’re using the AR-200S without mounting it on a rack or the like.Peel off the double-sided tape from the rubber feet and affix the rubber feet at the locations shown in the following figure. fig.Set-01 When you are mounting the unit on a rack o...

Page 7 - Turning On the Power; Cards Handled by the AR-200S; Important Notes on Handling Cards

7 Important Notes on Making Connections and Switching the Power On and Off 921 • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 924 • To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power t...

Page 8 - Examples of Usage and Connection for; Control Input; Together with Other Equipment (System Examples); Using the Control Input and Output Connectors

8 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200S You can use the AR-200S alone or in combination with other AR-200S units or other equipment to play audio in a wide variety of scenes. This section shows some examples of these. You can use these examples as a starting point for making changes to ma...

Page 9 - Control Interface

9 Examples of Usage and Connection for the AR-200S By connecting an RS-232C cable, you can control the AR-200S from an external control device, such as a computer or touch panel (p. 17). fig.Use-03.e There are several methods for doing this. Choose a playback method that matches your usage condition...

Page 10 - Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback); Terminal Priorities; About Phrases; Playback By Card Data

10 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) You can use the control input and DC input screw terminals (CONTROL A) and the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONTROL B) on the AR-200S’s rear panel to control the AR-200S from an external device.This chapter explains how to connect externa...

Page 11 - Priority Order

11 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) Selecting the Control Input Mode With the power to the AR-200S switched off, set the MODE switches on the bottom panel as shown below. SW 1: OFF, SW 2: OFF Assigning Phrases to the Terminals Assign phrases 1 through 9 to Port Nos. 1 through 9. Settin...

Page 12 - Connectors Used in Binary Playback; To Specify Phrases with Binary Signals

12 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) By inputting binary (Base 2) signals to Port Nos. 1 through 8 to select a phrase and inputting a start message to the START terminal, you can then play back the selected phrase. A maximum of 250 phrases can be selected and played back with this metho...

Page 13 - Operational Specifications of Interval Playback

13 Playback Instructions (Control Input Playback) The specified phrase will be played back at fixed intervals. Make each of the terminal settings beforehand for the playback interval and phrases to be played back. • When making settings in Interval Playback mode, assign Phrases 1 through 9 to the co...

Page 14 - MODE SW Setting

14 Recording Instructions (Terminal Rec) In order perform recording matched to usage conditions, including the connected equipment, recording source, sound quality, time, and playback system, you make recording settings. • Recording settings are made in phrase units. You can mix phrases having diffe...

Page 15 - Presence or Absence of Phrases; Recording; Connectors Used in Terminal Rec

15 Recording Instructions (Terminal Rec) Select either stereo recording or mono recording.Choosing mono recording gives you recording times that are twice as long as with stereo recording. Selecting Recording Type With the power to the AR-200S turned off, set the REC MODE switches on the bottom pane...

Page 17 - About Control Using RS-232C; About RS-232C References

17 About Control Using RS-232C The AR-200S can be controlled using serial communications from a computer, touch panel, or other device via RS-232C. You can control a number of operations including recording, playback, switching settings, and editing phrases.The data transfer rate when the power is t...

Page 18 - Busy Out Specifications; Control Out Specifications

18 Controlling Another Device with the AR-200S (Control Output Connectors) You can use the 25-pin D-sub-type control I/O connector (CONTROL B) on the AR-200S’s rear panel to control an external device from the AR-200S.The AR-200S outputs two kinds of control signals, Busy Out and Control Out.This ch...

Page 19 - Line Thru Output Specifications

19 Other Useful Functions During Phrase Playback Moreover, by using an optional AR-3000 to create and edit phrases, you can also use the following functions.For detailed information, please refer to the AR-3000 owner’s manual. * You cannot make settings for these parameters on the AR-200S. Furthermo...

Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Phrases play repeatedly in Direct Playback; About playback; Error Messages

20 Troubleshooting Control Input Playback (Direct/Binary) does not work as intended • Make sure the MODE switches’ settings (Direct/Binary) are selected correctly. You cannot achieve control input playback merely by connecting a device to the port. Be sure to set the control input mode and match the...

Page 21 - Regarding Cards; Recorded Phrase Data

21 Regarding Cards 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 1 phrase is recorded continuously, and are provided for ...

Page 22 - MODE SW Settings; SW 3: Output Level Setting

22 MODE SW Settings In addition to the REC MODE switches (p. 14), the AR-200S’s bottom panel also houses the MODE switches. Various applications are possible by changing the settings of the MODE switches.Each switch is ON when in the upward position, and OFF when in the downward position.When the AR...

Page 23 - Control I/O Connector Specifications; Power Supply Specifications; DC Power Supply

23 Control I/O Connector Specifications fig.ControlB • Control Input and DC Input Terminal (CONTROL A) “1, 2” are connected in parallel with Control I/O Connector (CONTROL B) “1, 2.” • When using Program Playback on a PC card created by the AR-3000, use connectors 1 (INC), 3 (DEC), 5 (EXCHANGE), 9 (...

Page 24 - Specifications

24 Specifications AR-200S: Audio Recorder Recording Format RDAC (Roland Digital Audio Coding) RDAC-Grade (Sampling Rate) S-HIGH: 48 kHz HIGH: 44.1 kHz STANDARD: 32 kHz LONG1: 22.05 kHz LONG2: 16 kHz ANNOUNCE: 8 kHz Playback Rate Area S-HIGH: 20 Hz–22 kHz HIGH: 20 Hz–20 kHz STANDARD: 20 Hz–15 kHz LON...

Page 25 - Input Standard; Input/Output Standard; Dimensions

25 Specifications Input Standard Output Standard * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, -10 dBV = -7.79 dBu fig.Dimensions * Dimensions are with card inserted and rubber feet (included) attached. * The power cord is not included. Input/Output Standard Input Input Sensitivity Nominal Input Level Non-Clip Max Input Le...

Page 26 - Index

26 Index B Binary Playback ............................................................. 12Busy Out ......................................................................... 18 C Card Compatibility ......................................................... 7Card Protector ...............................

Page 27 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement...

Page 28 - Information; ASIA; EUROPE; NORTH AMERICA

04012134 ’05-12-1N Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of December 10, 2005 (RSS) ASIA TAIWAN ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAI...