Roland CD-2i User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Problems with the Sound
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Problem
Cause and Action
See
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The sound recorded via
the internal mics is not
loud enough
the internal mics is not
loud enough
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Have you adjusted the input level of the internal mics?
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Turn the [MIC] knob to raise the input level of the internal mics.
The recorded sound is
noisy or distorted
noisy or distorted
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Is the input level adjusted appropriately?
➔
Noise can tend to be become more noticeable if the sound being input
is at a relatively low level. On the other hand, distortion can crop up
when the level is high. Try to always keep the input level adjusted to a
setting that's appropriately matched to the volume of the sound you're
inputting.
is at a relatively low level. On the other hand, distortion can crop up
when the level is high. Try to always keep the input level adjusted to a
setting that's appropriately matched to the volume of the sound you're
inputting.
➔
If you raise the input level when you're using a record player or an
external microphone with limited sensitivity, any noise from the internal
CD drive could become more noticeable and might be recorded along
with your recording. If you feel dissatisfied with the outcome, try using
the following procedure when recording.
external microphone with limited sensitivity, any noise from the internal
CD drive could become more noticeable and might be recorded along
with your recording. If you feel dissatisfied with the outcome, try using
the following procedure when recording.
➔
Adjust the input level so that the PEAK indicator lights briefly when loud
sounds are input.
sounds are input.
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Could the input level be raised for a jack to which no device is
connected?
connected?
➔
Even if no device is connected, we recommend that you turn down the
input level—turn the knob all the way to the left—for everything other
than the audio source you’re recording.
input level—turn the knob all the way to the left—for everything other
than the audio source you’re recording.
—
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Could MIC SELECT be set to “Internal
”
?
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Even though you thought you were recording using an external mic, a
noisy recording may indicate that you were actually recording through
the internal mics. If you want to record using an external mic, set to the
“EXT.”
noisy recording may indicate that you were actually recording through
the internal mics. If you want to record using an external mic, set to the
“EXT.”
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Is the output level set correctly?
➔
If you raise the output level too high, noise or distortion may occur in
the sound from the internal speakers. Turn the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to
adjust the volume.
the sound from the internal speakers. Turn the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob to
adjust the volume.
Unintended tone quality
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Could you have made bass or treble settings?
➔
Set the bass and treble settings to “0.”
An unwanted effect is
applied to the sound
applied to the sound
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Could you have selected a reverb?
➔
Turn the reverb “Off.”
Volume changes are not
recorded correctly
according to the actual
performance
recorded correctly
according to the actual
performance
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Could the [MIC LEVEL] switch be set to the “AUTO” position?
➔
The “AUTO” position is suitable for recording human voices at a
meeting or lecture, and may be unsuitable for recording an instrumental
performance. Change the setting to “MANUAL,” and turn the [MIC]
knob to adjust the input level.
meeting or lecture, and may be unsuitable for recording an instrumental
performance. Change the setting to “MANUAL,” and turn the [MIC]
knob to adjust the input level.
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