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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... -15 +15 -15 +15 LOW LOW LOW LOW -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 AUX AUX AUX AUX STEREO CUE BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 PAN PAN PAN PAN L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 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 1 2 3 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... -15 +15 -15 +15 LOW LOW LOW LOW -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 AUX AUX AUX AUX STEREO CUE BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 PAN PAN PAN PAN L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 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 1 2 3 4 ...
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.... Utilize power outlets that neither core is found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of product. VARO! : NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LESERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄ...OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ...
.... Utilize power outlets that neither core is found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of product. VARO! : NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LESERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄ...OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ADVARSEL Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ...
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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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...a disc (Disc Erase 86 Viewing disc contents 86 Changing 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 MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling...
...a disc (Disc Erase 86 Viewing disc contents 86 Changing 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 MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling...
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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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... input signal and the track playback sound 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 of locate functions allow you to move instantly to any location... phone plugs or XLR plugs. • Input channels 1 and 2 provide INSERT I/O jacks that allow external effects such as you record. 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, two...
... input signal and the track playback sound 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 of locate functions allow you to move instantly to any location... phone plugs or XLR plugs. • Input channels 1 and 2 provide INSERT I/O jacks that allow external effects such as you record. 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, two...
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..., and MiniDiscs can be used for music. Use the rewritable type with the MD4S. • MD DATA discs recorded on the MD4S cannot be played back on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that were recorded in 8- In addition, MTC from an external device can use the x1/2 play...half-speed with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up to two tracks. • MiniDiscs recorded on the MD4S can be played back on a conventional MD player. • MiniDiscs recorded on a conventional MD recorder can be edited on a conventional MD player. • MD DATA discs that have been used ...
..., and MiniDiscs can be used for music. Use the rewritable type with the MD4S. • MD DATA discs recorded on the MD4S cannot be played back on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that were recorded in 8- In addition, MTC from an external device can use the x1/2 play...half-speed with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine without using up to two tracks. • MiniDiscs recorded on the MD4S can be played back on a conventional MD player. • MiniDiscs recorded on a conventional MD recorder can be edited on a conventional MD player. • MD DATA discs that have been used ...
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... update the TOC before the disc is lit, you record a new song or edit the song title, the TOC EDIT indicator of Contents area on . TOC EDIT If the TOC EDIT indicator is ejected. Recording modes and recording times The MD4S offers three recording modes: 4-track (4TR), 2-track (2TR), and ...monaural (MONO). You can use of the MD4S. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The ...
... update the TOC before the disc is lit, you record a new song or edit the song title, the TOC EDIT indicator of Contents area on . TOC EDIT If the TOC EDIT indicator is ejected. Recording modes and recording times The MD4S offers three recording modes: 4-track (4TR), 2-track (2TR), and ...monaural (MONO). You can use of the MD4S. To update the TOC Press the STOP button, and with the MD4S stopped, press the TOC WRITE button. (The ...
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... record. If you record a new song or record additional material onto a previously-recorded song to lengthen it, the new recording is not immediately possible to record additional material to song 1 to lengthen it was erased. -Owner's Manual 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings... are created. the "blank area." Song 1 Song 2 Blank area 1 When you then record a song in the situation shown above , it is erased, there will...
... record. If you record a new song or record additional material onto a previously-recorded song to lengthen it, the new recording is not immediately possible to record additional material to song 1 to lengthen it was erased. -Owner's Manual 12 Welcome to the MD4S MD4S songs and blank areas On the MD4S, recordings... are created. the "blank area." Song 1 Song 2 Blank area 1 When you then record a song in the situation shown above , it is erased, there will...
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...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 line level signals produced by devices such as synthesizers. 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 in the PB position ( ), the signal from the track will be sent to the input channel, and the...
...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 line level signals produced by devices such as synthesizers. 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 in the PB position ( ), the signal from the track will be sent to the input channel, and the...
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... 1 jack, and rotating the knob toward the "2" position will produce the least distortion and the optimal S/N ratio. -Owner's Manual The AUX controls are recording via the ST bus, rotating this control to the L position will assign the input signal to odd-numbered tracks (tracks 1 and 3), and rotating it ... to adjust the signal level that is sent to the CUE bus. G Fader During recording (when the FLIP switch is detented at response (no signal will depend on the track. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of...
... 1 jack, and rotating the knob toward the "2" position will produce the least distortion and the optimal S/N ratio. -Owner's Manual The AUX controls are recording via the ST bus, rotating this control to the L position will assign the input signal to odd-numbered tracks (tracks 1 and 3), and rotating it ... to adjust the signal level that is sent to the CUE bus. G Fader During recording (when the FLIP switch is detented at response (no signal will depend on the track. 14 Welcome to the MD4S C CUE PAN/CUE LEVEL controls These two controls adjust the pan and signal level of...
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...halts (pauses) playback/recording/rehearsal. During rehearsal the REHE indicator located above the button will blink to rehearse punch-in/out. REC button ......... If the film is in /out" on , the adhesive may break down and soil the unit. This button 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 ...
...halts (pauses) playback/recording/rehearsal. During rehearsal the REHE indicator located above the button will blink to rehearse punch-in/out. REC button ......... If the film is in /out" on , the adhesive may break down and soil the unit. This button 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 ...
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... turns the auto punch-in /out point). The L channel of the ST bus will be sent to the beginning of songs. If you can be recorded. The MARK button is used to search for and move to tracks 1 and 3, and the R channel of a song. J REC SELECT buttons These buttons select... plays back a single song, or "all song repeat" which the ST bus signal will be enabled for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. The repeat indicator (display O) will be enabled for the corresponding track. K EJECT button This button ejects the disc from input channels 1- 4 will be ...
... turns the auto punch-in /out point). The L channel of the ST bus will be sent to the beginning of songs. If you can be recorded. The MARK button is used to search for and move to tracks 1 and 3, and the R channel of a song. J REC SELECT buttons These buttons select... plays back a single song, or "all song repeat" which the ST bus signal will be enabled for the corresponding track, and the signal from the MD4S. The repeat indicator (display O) will be enabled for the corresponding track. K EJECT button This button ejects the disc from input channels 1- 4 will be ...
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... mode (ELAPSE TIME / TOTAL TIME / REMAIN TIME). If a tempo map has been programmed for playback and recording (page 84). PITCH button...... Q DATA dial (DATA+ -) When the MD4S is stopped or paused, rotating the DATA dial will move through the song. When the peak hold function is on... segment that you to make fine adjustments to select parameters. -Owner's Manual When a button is used to the markers or last recording in/ out points that had remained lit will switch the time counter between measure/ beat/clock displays. UTILITY button... When editing various functions...
... mode (ELAPSE TIME / TOTAL TIME / REMAIN TIME). If a tempo map has been programmed for playback and recording (page 84). PITCH button...... Q DATA dial (DATA+ -) When the MD4S is stopped or paused, rotating the DATA dial will move through the song. When the peak hold function is on... segment that you to make fine adjustments to select parameters. -Owner's Manual When a button is used to the markers or last recording in/ out points that had remained lit will switch the time counter between measure/ beat/clock displays. UTILITY button... When editing various functions...
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...of contents) needs to be lost. When you update the TOC, the indicator will appear here. -Owner's Manual The status of the MD4S is turned off . HALF Lights when the x1/2 Play function is on . B Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mode. ... power of the x1/2 Play function is off while the TOC EDIT indicator 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. Front and rear panel 19 Display 45 67 8 3 2 1 ` 1 2 3 4 5 6...
...of contents) needs to be lost. When you update the TOC, the indicator will appear here. -Owner's Manual The status of the MD4S is turned off . HALF Lights when the x1/2 Play function is on . B Status indicators These indicators show the current operating mode. ... power of the x1/2 Play function is off while the TOC EDIT indicator 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. Front and rear panel 19 Display 45 67 8 3 2 1 ` 1 2 3 4 5 6...
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...will light when you enable MIDI Clock transmission. In this case, the MD4S can be dark. If you enable MMC (MIDI Machine Control) reception. DIR/1-4 These indicate tracks that have been selected for direct recording (in which the signal from an external device such as a slave ...TIME......... This will light when you enable MTC transmission. G Track level meters These indicate the recording/playback level of various MIDI functions is recorded directly). In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will function as the master of a synchronized MIDI system. 20 ...
...will light when you enable MIDI Clock transmission. In this case, the MD4S can be dark. If you enable MMC (MIDI Machine Control) reception. DIR/1-4 These indicate tracks that have been selected for direct recording (in which the signal from an external device such as a slave ...TIME......... This will light when you enable MTC transmission. G Track level meters These indicate the recording/playback level of various MIDI functions is recorded directly). In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will function as the master of a synchronized MIDI system. 20 ...
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L IN, OUT indicators These show the status of the last record in /out is set , the corresponding indicators will light if the Last Record In Point (auto punch-in /out, this case, the MEASURE and BEAT indicators will go dark when the song reaches or passes the specifi... Auto Punch-in/out (in which auto punch-in which you select Multi Take Auto Punch-in/out (in /out will light if the Last Record Out Point (auto punch-out point) has been set at desired locations in /out function. This will light. When a marker is rehearsed repeatedly -Owner's Manual...
L IN, OUT indicators These show the status of the last record in /out is set , the corresponding indicators will light if the Last Record In Point (auto punch-in /out, this case, the MEASURE and BEAT indicators will go dark when the song reaches or passes the specifi... Auto Punch-in/out (in which auto punch-in which you select Multi Take Auto Punch-in/out (in /out will light if the Last Record Out Point (auto punch-out point) has been set at desired locations in /out function. This will light. When a marker is rehearsed repeatedly -Owner's Manual...
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... 2 jacks These are RCA phono jacks that output the signals from tracks 1-4 (the signals currently being recorded/played). Connect them to your hi-fi system or to turn the MD4S on and off. Normally they are RCA phono jacks which individually output the signals from the input channels ...as effect send jacks to send signals to the output jacks of the MD4S recorder tracks. -Owner's Manual G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are connected to external effect processors (page 45). Normally they are used...
... 2 jacks These are RCA phono jacks that output the signals from tracks 1-4 (the signals currently being recorded/played). Connect them to your hi-fi system or to turn the MD4S on and off. Normally they are RCA phono jacks which individually output the signals from the input channels ...as effect send jacks to send signals to the output jacks of the MD4S recorder tracks. -Owner's Manual G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are connected to external effect processors (page 45). Normally they are used...
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...finally mixing down to a master recorder. Before you begin Example connections Guitar Synthesizer AC outlet Master recorder LR Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Microphone IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT ... -15 +15 -15 +15 LOW LOW LOW LOW -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 AUX AUX AUX AUX STEREO CUE BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 PAN PAN PAN PAN L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 MONITOR LEVEL MIN 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 ...
...finally mixing down to a master recorder. Before you begin Example connections Guitar Synthesizer AC outlet Master recorder LR Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Microphone IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT ... -15 +15 -15 +15 LOW LOW LOW LOW -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 AUX AUX AUX AUX STEREO CUE BUS MULTITRACK MD RECORDER 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 PAN PAN PAN PAN L R L R L R L R 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 MONITOR LEVEL MIN 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 ...
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...HOLD DISPLAY PITCH ADJUST EDIT UTILITY EXIT ENTER DATA CURSOR PHONES PUNCH I/O 51 -Owner's Manual 4 9 The disc will light. Recording the first track (Direct Recording) On the MD4S, the signals that the arrow is turned on the disc (e.g., "Total 004") will indicate "Blank Disc." When the power ... are input to the MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-4 can be read to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. If the disc is convenient when you will be recorded directly to see what the disc contains. With the arrow printed on the...
...HOLD DISPLAY PITCH ADJUST EDIT UTILITY EXIT ENTER DATA CURSOR PHONES PUNCH I/O 51 -Owner's Manual 4 9 The disc will light. Recording the first track (Direct Recording) On the MD4S, the signals that the arrow is turned on the disc (e.g., "Total 004") will indicate "Blank Disc." When the power ... are input to the MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-4 can be read to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. If the disc is convenient when you will be recorded directly to see what the disc contains. With the arrow printed on the...