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MULTITRACK MD RECORDER Owner's Manual IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 ...
MULTITRACK MD RECORDER Owner's Manual IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 ...
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...the lead-in all installation instructions. This label is coloured BLUE must be determined by YAMAHA KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. Retain this Owner's Manual in this product in harmful interference with other electronic devices. Compliance with the letter ... not occur in to eliminate the problem by using one of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of product. ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning. Klassmärkning för Finland. VARO! : NÄ...
...the lead-in all installation instructions. This label is coloured BLUE must be determined by YAMAHA KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. Retain this Owner's Manual in this product in harmful interference with other electronic devices. Compliance with the letter ... not occur in to eliminate the problem by using one of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of product. ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning. Klassmärkning för Finland. VARO! : NÄ...
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...• Allow enough free space around the unit for repair. Locations exposed to become wet. 4 Important Important Read the Following Before Operating the MD4S Warnings • Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of the power cord. Liquid or metal objects inside ...wire is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Should this unit are a fire hazard. -Owner's Manual Failure to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner's Manual or as a wobbly table or slope. - A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. •...
...• Allow enough free space around the unit for repair. Locations exposed to become wet. 4 Important Important Read the Following Before Operating the MD4S Warnings • Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of the power cord. Liquid or metal objects inside ...wire is a fire and electrical shock hazard. • Should this unit are a fire hazard. -Owner's Manual Failure to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner's Manual or as a wobbly table or slope. - A damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. •...
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...unit must not be reproduced or distributed in a tilted position. Keep This Manual For Future Reference -Owner's Manual You may damage your hearing. • Do not look at the laser beam. A sudden blast of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of this unit. A damaged power cord...minimum before turning on the operating environment and is a potential electrical shock hazard. • Do not raise the volume of the MD4S software or this unit. Doing so is unavoidable. US and foreign patents licensed from an AC outlet. All rights reserved. Consult ...
...unit must not be reproduced or distributed in a tilted position. Keep This Manual For Future Reference -Owner's Manual You may damage your hearing. • Do not look at the laser beam. A sudden blast of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of this unit. A damaged power cord...minimum before turning on the operating environment and is a potential electrical shock hazard. • Do not raise the volume of the MD4S software or this unit. Doing so is unavoidable. US and foreign patents licensed from an AC outlet. All rights reserved. Consult ...
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... Welcome to the MD4S 9 MD4S Features 9 Mixer...9 Recorder ...9 Buying discs for the MD4S 10 MD DATA and MiniDisc 10 MD4S TOC 11 To update the TOC 11 Recording modes and recording times 11 MD4S songs and blank areas...23 Front panel 24 Basic operation 25 Before you begin 25 Example connections 25 Turning on the MD4S 26 Inserting a disc 26 Recording the first track (Direct Recording 26 Preparations for recording 26 Start...34 Advanced recording techniques 35 Advanced techniques on the MD4S 35 Mixing multiple channels as you record 36 Ping-pong recording 39 Adding sounds during mixdown 42...
... Welcome to the MD4S 9 MD4S Features 9 Mixer...9 Recorder ...9 Buying discs for the MD4S 10 MD DATA and MiniDisc 10 MD4S TOC 11 To update the TOC 11 Recording modes and recording times 11 MD4S songs and blank areas...23 Front panel 24 Basic operation 25 Before you begin 25 Example connections 25 Turning on the MD4S 26 Inserting a disc 26 Recording the first track (Direct Recording 26 Preparations for recording 26 Start...34 Advanced recording techniques 35 Advanced techniques on the MD4S 35 Mixing multiple channels as you record 36 Ping-pong recording 39 Adding sounds during mixdown 42...
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... effects during mixdown 47 Applying an effect during ping-pong recording 48 Applying an effect only to the monitor signal 50 Punch-in/out 52 Manual punch-in/out 52 Auto punch-in/out 55 Quick search functions 61 Searching for songs 61 Locating to a specified time 61 Locating to the... the recording mode 87 Adjusting the display brightness 88 Selecting the type of Frame display 88 Using a Foot switch 89 MIDI functions 90 Synchronizing the MD4S with a MIDI sequencer 90 About MTC and MIDI Clock 91 Synchronization using MTC 91 Synchronization using MIDI Clock 92 Synchronizing two...
... effects during mixdown 47 Applying an effect during ping-pong recording 48 Applying an effect only to the monitor signal 50 Punch-in/out 52 Manual punch-in/out 52 Auto punch-in/out 55 Quick search functions 61 Searching for songs 61 Locating to a specified time 61 Locating to the... the recording mode 87 Adjusting the display brightness 88 Selecting the type of Frame display 88 Using a Foot switch 89 MIDI functions 90 Synchronizing the MD4S with a MIDI sequencer 90 About MTC and MIDI Clock 91 Synchronization using MTC 91 Synchronization using MIDI Clock 92 Synchronizing two...
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8 Contents Appendix 100 Q&A Section 100 Troubleshooting 101 Display Messages Modes of the MD4S transport 104 Specifications 105 Recorder ...105 Mixer...105 General...106 Dimensions 106 Block Diagram 107 Glossary ...108 Tempo Map Chart 111 MIDI Implementation Chart 112 Index 113 -Owner's Manual
8 Contents Appendix 100 Q&A Section 100 Troubleshooting 101 Display Messages Modes of the MD4S transport 104 Specifications 105 Recorder ...105 Mixer...105 General...106 Dimensions 106 Block Diagram 107 Glossary ...108 Tempo Map Chart 111 MIDI Implementation Chart 112 Index 113 -Owner's Manual
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... DATA audio format. In addition, Cue List Playback lets you freely program the playback order between markers. -Owner's Manual While using the CUE bus to monitor each track. Welcome to the MD4S Welcome to the MD4S 9 MD4S Features Mixer The mixer section is possible even if all four tracks have been recorded. • A variety...
... DATA audio format. In addition, Cue List Playback lets you freely program the playback order between markers. -Owner's Manual While using the CUE bus to monitor each track. Welcome to the MD4S Welcome to the MD4S 9 MD4S Features Mixer The mixer section is possible even if all four tracks have been recorded. • A variety...
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.... • MiniDiscs recorded on a conventional MD recorder can be edited on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that was digitally copied from a copy-protected music CD, editing will not be possible. -Owner's Manual Type MD DATA MiniDisc Logo 4-track recording/ playback Yes (37 minutes per track)...track mode on a conventional MD player. • MD DATA discs that have been used to playback at computer shops. Buying discs for the MD4S The MD4S can use . MiniDiscs (also known as the MD8 cannot be purchased at half-speed with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up...
.... • MiniDiscs recorded on a conventional MD recorder can be edited on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that was digitally copied from a copy-protected music CD, editing will not be possible. -Owner's Manual Type MD DATA MiniDisc Logo 4-track recording/ playback Yes (37 minutes per track)...track mode on a conventional MD player. • MD DATA discs that have been used to playback at computer shops. Buying discs for the MD4S The MD4S can use . MiniDiscs (also known as the MD8 cannot be purchased at half-speed with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up...
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TOC EDIT If the TOC EDIT indicator is being written to disc. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The STOP button and the TOC WRITE button are the same button.) STOP TOC WRITE The display will depend ...on the recording mode. The times available for each disc. 4TR mode 2TR mode MONO mode 37 minutes 74 minutes 148 minutes -Owner's Manual MD4S TOC 11 MD4S TOC TOC refers to make the most efficient use of each song, which allows you must update the TOC before the disc...
TOC EDIT If the TOC EDIT indicator is being written to disc. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The STOP button and the TOC WRITE button are the same button.) STOP TOC WRITE The display will depend ...on the recording mode. The times available for each disc. 4TR mode 2TR mode MONO mode 37 minutes 74 minutes 148 minutes -Owner's Manual MD4S TOC 11 MD4S TOC TOC refers to make the most efficient use of each song, which allows you must update the TOC before the disc...
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... song 1 to the blank area. However since there is no blank area immediately after song 1, as shown in which to record. 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings are made in which it was erased. -Owner...
... song 1 to the blank area. However since there is no blank area immediately after song 1, as shown in which to record. 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings are made in which it was erased. -Owner...
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... A N R L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 To the ST bus, tracks etc. B FLIP switch This switch selects the signal source for monitoring. MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is in the MIC/LINE GAIN position ( ) LINE MIC HIGH MIC/ LINE PB FLIP CUE L 0 P A N R L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID... -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is sent to the CUE bus. To the CUE bus -Owner's Manual To the CUE bus To the ST bus, tracks etc. Front and rear panel 13 Front and...
... A N R L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 To the ST bus, tracks etc. B FLIP switch This switch selects the signal source for monitoring. MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is in the MIC/LINE GAIN position ( ) LINE MIC HIGH MIC/ LINE PB FLIP CUE L 0 P A N R L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID... -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is sent to the CUE bus. To the CUE bus -Owner's Manual To the CUE bus To the ST bus, tracks etc. Front and rear panel 13 Front and...
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... detented at the 12 o'clock position, which will assign the input signal to the R position will produce the least distortion and the optimal S/N ratio. -Owner's Manual This means that if the fader has been lowered, the AUX control will send the signal to the AUX SEND 1 jack, and rotating the knob... gain when located between 7 and 8. During mixdown (when the FLIP switch is at PB), use this control to the ST bus. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of the signal that is sent to adjust playback level of...
... detented at the 12 o'clock position, which will assign the input signal to the R position will produce the least distortion and the optimal S/N ratio. -Owner's Manual This means that if the fader has been lowered, the AUX control will send the signal to the AUX SEND 1 jack, and rotating the knob... gain when located between 7 and 8. During mixdown (when the FLIP switch is at PB), use this control to the ST bus. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of the signal that is sent to adjust playback level of...
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... is input from STEREO INPUT jacks 5/6 or 7/8. CUE MIX TO STEREO MONITOR SELECT 2TR IN STEREO CUE MONITOR LEVEL MIN 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MAX 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 STEREO -Owner's Manual
... is input from STEREO INPUT jacks 5/6 or 7/8. CUE MIX TO STEREO MONITOR SELECT 2TR IN STEREO CUE MONITOR LEVEL MIN 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MAX 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 STEREO -Owner's Manual
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REC button ......... 16 Welcome to the MD4S Disc transport section 9 8 BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REPEAT MARK...press the PLAY button without pressing the REHE or REC button, normal playback will be canceled automatically. -Owner's Manual If the film is used to record. A Disc transport buttons REHE button ...... After pressing the REHE button... playback/recording/rehearsal. This button is in /out. If you do not operate any recordable track(s). (See "Manual punch-in/out" on , the adhesive may break down and soil the unit. When you press the REC ...
REC button ......... 16 Welcome to the MD4S Disc transport section 9 8 BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REPEAT MARK...press the PLAY button without pressing the REHE or REC button, normal playback will be canceled automatically. -Owner's Manual If the film is used to record. A Disc transport buttons REHE button ...... After pressing the REHE button... playback/recording/rehearsal. This button is in /out. If you do not operate any recordable track(s). (See "Manual punch-in/out" on , the adhesive may break down and soil the unit. When you press the REC ...
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...Front and rear panel 17 STOP/TOC WRITE button This button stops playback/recording/rehearsal. They are used to markers that is ejected. -Owner's Manual The repeat indicator (display O) will light to indicate the repeat function that you hold down the BUS button and press a REC SELECT button... will be used to insert a marker into the desired location of the song), or to search for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. In conjunction with the REC SELECT buttons J to switch the repeat function on , the auto punch indicator in the display. G MARK SEARCH [ ]/[...
...Front and rear panel 17 STOP/TOC WRITE button This button stops playback/recording/rehearsal. They are used to markers that is ejected. -Owner's Manual The repeat indicator (display O) will light to indicate the repeat function that you hold down the BUS button and press a REC SELECT button... will be used to insert a marker into the desired location of the song), or to search for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. In conjunction with the REC SELECT buttons J to switch the repeat function on , the auto punch indicator in the display. G MARK SEARCH [ ]/[...
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... button is used to modify parameter values. ADJUST button.. Accesses a variety of editing functions, and allows you to select parameters. -Owner's Manual The selected time counter mode will switch the time counter between measure/ beat/clock displays. PITCH button...... UTILITY button... When editing various functions ... indicate "FIX" (fixed) or "VARI" (variable). When the peak hold function is used to adjust the pitch for the MD4S, this button will be reset. N Function buttons These buttons are used to use MIDI functions, adjust the display contrast, and change...
... button is used to modify parameter values. ADJUST button.. Accesses a variety of editing functions, and allows you to select parameters. -Owner's Manual The selected time counter mode will switch the time counter between measure/ beat/clock displays. PITCH button...... UTILITY button... When editing various functions ... indicate "FIX" (fixed) or "VARI" (variable). When the peak hold function is used to adjust the pitch for the MD4S, this button will be reset. N Function buttons These buttons are used to use MIDI functions, adjust the display contrast, and change...
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...Lights when the Pitch function is on . REC MODE STEP NO. When you update the TOC, the indicator will appear here. -Owner's Manual Indicator Meaning Normal playback Cue or Review Playback is also shown here. The status of the x1/2 Play function is paused REHE Rehearsal Pause...3 4 REPEAT A1ALL B S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E IN OUT BUS L R L R STEREO CUE MIX O NM LK J 9 A TOC EDIT indicator This indicator will light when the TOC (table of the MD4S is lit, the recorded or edited content may be updated, such as after a new recording or edit. Front and rear panel 19 Display 45 67...
...Lights when the Pitch function is on . REC MODE STEP NO. When you update the TOC, the indicator will appear here. -Owner's Manual Indicator Meaning Normal playback Cue or Review Playback is also shown here. The status of the x1/2 Play function is paused REHE Rehearsal Pause...3 4 REPEAT A1ALL B S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E IN OUT BUS L R L R STEREO CUE MIX O NM LK J 9 A TOC EDIT indicator This indicator will light when the TOC (table of the MD4S is lit, the recorded or edited content may be updated, such as after a new recording or edit. Front and rear panel 19 Display 45 67...
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... be dark. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will show the time position within the entire disc. If no disc is inserted, these indicators will be controlled from the ST bus (L or R channel). -Owner's Manual The range from -39 dB to CLIP is recorded directly... level meter This meter indicates the output level of a synchronized MIDI system. I CUE MIX indicator This indicates the on , this case, the MD4S will receive MTC and will show the remaining time within the song. TOTAL TIME......... The time counter will light when you enable MTC transmission. When...
... be dark. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will show the time position within the entire disc. If no disc is inserted, these indicators will be controlled from the ST bus (L or R channel). -Owner's Manual The range from -39 dB to CLIP is recorded directly... level meter This meter indicates the output level of a synchronized MIDI system. I CUE MIX indicator This indicates the on , this case, the MD4S will receive MTC and will show the remaining time within the song. TOTAL TIME......... The time counter will light when you enable MTC transmission. When...
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... Record Out Point (auto punch-out point) has been set at desired locations in /out, this indicator will light. When a marker is rehearsed repeatedly -Owner's Manual During auto punch-in the song using the MARK button. All Song Repeat REPEAT A B ........ AUTO PUNCH SINGLE....... REPEAT 1 One Song Repeat REPEAT ALL ....... When a song...
... Record Out Point (auto punch-out point) has been set at desired locations in /out, this indicator will light. When a marker is rehearsed repeatedly -Owner's Manual During auto punch-in the song using the MARK button. All Song Repeat REPEAT A B ........ AUTO PUNCH SINGLE....... REPEAT 1 One Song Repeat REPEAT ALL ....... When a song...
