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6 Contents Contents 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 12 Front and rear panel 13 Mono Inputs 13 ...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 recording 28 Overdubbing 30 Mixdown ...32 After completing the Basic Operation section 34 Advanced...
6 Contents Contents 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 12 Front and rear panel 13 Mono Inputs 13 ...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 recording 28 Overdubbing 30 Mixdown ...32 After completing the Basic Operation section 34 Advanced...
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...44 Using the INSERT I/O jacks 44 Using the AUX SEND jacks 46 Applying 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... 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 MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling the...
...44 Using the INSERT I/O jacks 44 Using the AUX SEND jacks 46 Applying 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... 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 MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling the...
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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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...the playback order of songs. In addition, Cue List Playback lets you freely program the playback order between markers. -Owner's Manual Recorder The recorder features a 4-track recorder based on input channels 1-4, accepting signals ranging from mic input to line level. • Of the four MIC/LINE inputs,... input signal and the track playback sound to be controlled simultaneously. 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 of locate functions allow you to move instantly to any ...
...the playback order of songs. In addition, Cue List Playback lets you freely program the playback order between markers. -Owner's Manual Recorder The recorder features a 4-track recorder based on input channels 1-4, accepting signals ranging from mic input to line level. • Of the four MIC/LINE inputs,... input signal and the track playback sound to be controlled simultaneously. 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 of locate functions allow you to move instantly to any ...
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... digitally copied from a copy-protected music CD, editing will not be possible. -Owner's Manual Buying discs for the MD4S The MD4S can be used for music. See "Erasing a disc (Disc Erase)" on a conventional MD recorder can be purchased at computer shops. This allows synchronization with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up...
... digitally copied from a copy-protected music CD, editing will not be possible. -Owner's Manual Buying discs for the MD4S The MD4S can be used for music. See "Erasing a disc (Disc Erase)" on a conventional MD recorder can be purchased at computer shops. This allows synchronization with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up...
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... be updated before the disc is being written to disc. When you record a new song or edit the song title, the TOC EDIT indicator of the MD4S will light to indicate that the TOC is ejected. If the power is recorded on the disc, the disc title, song titles, and so on a single... 4TR mode, 74 minutes in 2TR mode, and 148 minutes in MONO mode. MD4S TOC 11 MD4S TOC TOC refers to the Table of Contents area on the recording mode. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The STOP button and the TOC...
... be updated before the disc is being written to disc. When you record a new song or edit the song title, the TOC EDIT indicator of the MD4S will light to indicate that the TOC is ejected. If the power is recorded on the disc, the disc title, song titles, and so on a single... 4TR mode, 74 minutes in 2TR mode, and 148 minutes in MONO mode. MD4S TOC 11 MD4S TOC TOC refers to the Table of Contents area on the recording mode. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The STOP button and the TOC...
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...a blank area corresponding to the length of the disc; the "blank area." If you select blank area 2, the time available for recording will be recorded immediately after song 1, it is erased, there will need to use a song editing function to move song 1 to the blank area.... the order in which it . Song 1 Song 2 Blank area 1 When you have recorded two songs on the unrecorded portion of that was recorded. 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings are recorded consecutively on disc as shown in units called "songs." Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 ...
...a blank area corresponding to the length of the disc; the "blank area." If you select blank area 2, the time available for recording will be recorded immediately after song 1, it is erased, there will need to use a song editing function to move song 1 to the blank area.... the order in which it . Song 1 Song 2 Blank area 1 When you have recorded two songs on the unrecorded portion of that was recorded. 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings are recorded consecutively on disc as shown in units called "songs." Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 ...
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...A N L R 0 HIGH L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID 4 -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 AUX 5 1 2 PAN 6 L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 7 4 3 2 1 0 1 A GAIN control This adjusts the input sensitivity of the MD4S. To the CUE bus -Owner's Manual When this switch is in the PB position ( ), the signal from the track will be sent to the input...the MIC/LINE jack will be sent to the input channel, and the track signal (the signal currently being recorded or played back) will be sent to the CUE bus. MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is in the MIC/LINE GAIN position ( ) LINE MIC HIGH MIC/...
...A N L R 0 HIGH L E V E L 10 -15 +15 MID 4 -15 +15 LOW -15 +15 AUX 5 1 2 PAN 6 L R 10 9 8 7 6 5 7 4 3 2 1 0 1 A GAIN control This adjusts the input sensitivity of the MD4S. To the CUE bus -Owner's Manual When this switch is in the PB position ( ), the signal from the track will be sent to the input...the MIC/LINE jack will be sent to the input channel, and the track signal (the signal currently being recorded or played back) will be sent to the CUE bus. MD4S track signal When the FLIP switch is in the MIC/LINE GAIN position ( ) LINE MIC HIGH MIC/...
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... signal that is sent to external effect devices. Note: The AUX control is at unity gain when located between 7 and 8. The AUX controls are recording via the ST bus, rotating this control to adjust the stereo position of the playback for each track. If you are normally used to adjust ...will send the signal to the AUX SEND 2 jack. During mixdown, use the fader to adjust playback level of each track. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of the signal that has passed through the fader 7. D EQ controls...
... signal that is sent to external effect devices. Note: The AUX control is at unity gain when located between 7 and 8. The AUX controls are recording via the ST bus, rotating this control to adjust the stereo position of the playback for each track. If you are normally used to adjust ...will send the signal to the AUX SEND 2 jack. During mixdown, use the fader to adjust playback level of each track. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of the signal that has passed through the fader 7. D EQ controls...
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This button is paused the indicator will light, and while rehearsal is used to the MD4S Disc transport section 9 8 BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REPEAT MARK SEARCH AB AUTO PUNCH I/O LAST REC SEARCH IN OUT SONG SEARCH REHE REC PLAY MARK SET PAUSE STOP TOC WRITE...will begin from that location on any buttons for more information.) The REC indicator located above the button will light during playback, recording will blink to record. If you press the PLAY button without pressing the REHE or REC button, normal playback will be canceled automatically. -Owner's...
This button is paused the indicator will light, and while rehearsal is used to the MD4S Disc transport section 9 8 BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REPEAT MARK SEARCH AB AUTO PUNCH I/O LAST REC SEARCH IN OUT SONG SEARCH REHE REC PLAY MARK SET PAUSE STOP TOC WRITE...will begin from that location on any buttons for more information.) The REC indicator located above the button will light during playback, recording will blink to record. If you press the PLAY button without pressing the REHE or REC button, normal playback will be canceled automatically. -Owner's...
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...on /off . Tracks selected for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. The repeat indicator (display O) will be recorded. If you press only a REC SELECT button Recording will be enabled for recording will be updated before the disc is lit, the TOC will be sent directly ... These buttons search for the corresponding track. The MARK button is also used in the song. J REC SELECT buttons These buttons select/defeat recording tracks. When you can be sent to switch the repeat function on the disc, and is used to insert a marker into the desired ...
...on /off . Tracks selected for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. The repeat indicator (display O) will be recorded. If you press only a REC SELECT button Recording will be enabled for recording will be updated before the disc is lit, the TOC will be sent directly ... These buttons search for the corresponding track. The MARK button is also used in the song. J REC SELECT buttons These buttons select/defeat recording tracks. When you can be sent to switch the repeat function on the disc, and is used to insert a marker into the desired ...
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... buttons These buttons are used to access a variety of speeds (Shuttle playback functions: page 66). Selects functions to adjust the pitch for the MD4S, this button to cancel a function or mode. When a button is used to modify parameter values. According to the setting, the pitch indicator...functions, and allows you to specify a disc title or song title. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the markers or last recording in/ out points that you to indicate the maximum level that had remained lit will turn off . EDIT button ........ Accesses a variety ...
... buttons These buttons are used to access a variety of speeds (Shuttle playback functions: page 66). Selects functions to adjust the pitch for the MD4S, this button to cancel a function or mode. When a button is used to modify parameter values. According to the setting, the pitch indicator...functions, and allows you to specify a disc title or song title. Allows you to make fine adjustments to the markers or last recording in/ out points that you to indicate the maximum level that had remained lit will turn off . EDIT button ........ Accesses a variety ...
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... (table of contents) needs to be lost. The status of the MD4S is on . REC MODE STEP NO. B Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mode. HALF Lights when the x1/2 Play function is lit, the recorded or edited content may be updated, such as after a new...function is turned off . If the power of the x1/2 Play function is paused REHE Rehearsal Pause mode Rehearsal in progress REHE REC Record Pause mode REC Recording in progress C Pitch indicator This indicator shows the current pitch mode. D Title and function display Song numbers, song/disc titles, ...
... (table of contents) needs to be lost. The status of the MD4S is on . REC MODE STEP NO. B Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mode. HALF Lights when the x1/2 Play function is lit, the recorded or edited content may be updated, such as after a new...function is turned off . If the power of the x1/2 Play function is paused REHE Rehearsal Pause mode Rehearsal in progress REHE REC Record Pause mode REC Recording in progress C Pitch indicator This indicator shows the current pitch mode. D Title and function display Song numbers, song/disc titles, ...
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...will function as the master of a synchronized MIDI system. In this case, the MD4S can be dark. MMC This will light to record. The CLIP indicator will light when you enable MTC reception. When recording begins, the blinking indicator will show the current elapsed time within the son F ...shown here. The time counter will light solidly. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will light when you enable MMC (MIDI Machine Control) reception. G Track level meters These indicate the recording/playback level of the STEREO OUT jacks. H Stereo level meter This meter...
...will function as the master of a synchronized MIDI system. In this case, the MD4S can be dark. MMC This will light to record. The CLIP indicator will light when you enable MTC reception. When recording begins, the blinking indicator will show the current elapsed time within the son F ...shown here. The time counter will light solidly. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will light when you enable MMC (MIDI Machine Control) reception. G Track level meters These indicate the recording/playback level of the STEREO OUT jacks. H Stereo level meter This meter...
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...These are used as adjusted by the MONITOR SELECT switch (monitor/master J). F 2TR IN jacks These are used to the output jacks of the MD4S recorder tracks. -Owner's Manual Normally they are RCA phono jacks that output the monitor signal selected by the AUX controls (input channel 5). B AC ...phono jacks which individually output the signals from the input channels as effect send jacks to send signals to mix the playback of your master recorder. G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are RCA phono jacks that output the signal of the ST bus that output the signals from tracks...
...These are used as adjusted by the MONITOR SELECT switch (monitor/master J). F 2TR IN jacks These are used to the output jacks of the MD4S recorder tracks. -Owner's Manual Normally they are RCA phono jacks that output the monitor signal selected by the AUX controls (input channel 5). B AC ...phono jacks which individually output the signals from the input channels as effect send jacks to send signals to mix the playback of your master recorder. G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are RCA phono jacks that output the signal of the ST bus that output the signals from tracks...
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..., slide the disc gently into an AC outlet. 2. When the power is convenient when you wish to record on track 1. When a disc is pointing the correct direction. To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. With the arrow printed on the disc (e.g., "Total 004") will appear.... If the disc is in automatically. Recording the first track (Direct Recording) On the MD4S, the signals that are input to the MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-4 can be read to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). Inserting a disc Make sure that the arrow is inserted into the...
..., slide the disc gently into an AC outlet. 2. When the power is convenient when you wish to record on track 1. When a disc is pointing the correct direction. To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. With the arrow printed on the disc (e.g., "Total 004") will appear.... If the disc is in automatically. Recording the first track (Direct Recording) On the MD4S, the signals that are input to the MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-4 can be read to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). Inserting a disc Make sure that the arrow is inserted into the...
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...during mixdown page 42 • Apply effects while you record/mixdown ¡ Applying effects page 44 • Re-record over a mistake ¡ Punch-in/out page 52 • Jump immediately to the functionality described on the MD4S In addition to a specific location in a song... 73 • Modify the pitch as you record/playback ¡ Other functions page 84 • Record with these advanced techniques so that the expressive power of the MD4S will introduce more advanced topics, such as more sophisticated recording techniques and editing techniques. Please become familiar with...
...during mixdown page 42 • Apply effects while you record/mixdown ¡ Applying effects page 44 • Re-record over a mistake ¡ Punch-in/out page 52 • Jump immediately to the functionality described on the MD4S In addition to a specific location in a song... 73 • Modify the pitch as you record/playback ¡ Other functions page 84 • Record with these advanced techniques so that the expressive power of the MD4S will introduce more advanced topics, such as more sophisticated recording techniques and editing techniques. Please become familiar with...
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...) E E (vacant) G B B (vacant) F F(vacant) H L L C A+B+C+D A+B+C+D A+B+C+D A+B+C+D D (STEREO) R (STEREO) +E+F R (STEREO) +E+F (STEREO) Mixdown (parts A~H) Note: Since the MD4S records data in digital form, repeated ping-pong recording as shown above will result in a very small decrease in order to ping-pong, the MD4S allows you ping-pong record tracks 1-4 to ping-pong even if there are no unused tracks. Thus...
...) E E (vacant) G B B (vacant) F F(vacant) H L L C A+B+C+D A+B+C+D A+B+C+D A+B+C+D D (STEREO) R (STEREO) +E+F R (STEREO) +E+F (STEREO) Mixdown (parts A~H) Note: Since the MD4S records data in digital form, repeated ping-pong recording as shown above will result in a very small decrease in order to ping-pong, the MD4S allows you ping-pong record tracks 1-4 to ping-pong even if there are no unused tracks. Thus...
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... 4/4 C 008 3/4 Insert Song Song B 008 3/4 B 016 5/4 C 016 5/4 A 001 4/4 A 001 4/4 Song B 008 3/4 Delete B0083/4 C 016 5/4 Song B 016 5/4 s MIDI sequencer settings When using MIDI Clock, you have two MD4S recorders, and set the measure location of an existing step to 000 to MIDI Clock messages. When the MTC Master...
... 4/4 C 008 3/4 Insert Song Song B 008 3/4 B 016 5/4 C 016 5/4 A 001 4/4 A 001 4/4 Song B 008 3/4 Delete B0083/4 C 016 5/4 Song B 016 5/4 s MIDI sequencer settings When using MIDI Clock, you have two MD4S recorders, and set the measure location of an existing step to 000 to MIDI Clock messages. When the MTC Master...
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... used . • MARK SEARCH buttons • LAST REC SEARCH buttons • ADJUST button • PAUSE button • Shuttle playback • Repeat playback • Punch-in record-pause or rehearsal-pause mode, its EDIT, UTILITY, and SONG SEARCH buttons cannot be a Yamaha MD8 or MD4 as well as follows. Connect the two MD4S recorders as another MD4S.
... used . • MARK SEARCH buttons • LAST REC SEARCH buttons • ADJUST button • PAUSE button • Shuttle playback • Repeat playback • Punch-in record-pause or rehearsal-pause mode, its EDIT, UTILITY, and SONG SEARCH buttons cannot be a Yamaha MD8 or MD4 as well as follows. Connect the two MD4S recorders as another MD4S.