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With the MRC-500 disk and MC-500, the following functions are possible. FEATURES ® Large amounts of MIDI information can be quicky and accurately recorded. « The memory capacity of the'MC-500 is 27,000 notes of music data divided up into 8 songs with their titles. • You can record up to four tracks of polyphonic MIDI information, program change messages, pitch bend messages, etc. • Two methods for recording are provided: realtime recording and step recording. • You can punch-in and overdub on the existing music data while it is being played back. ® The data recorded in two individual tracks can be merged in one of the tracks. • Any number of bars can be copied or deleted. ® The Microscopic editing function allows you to change the gate time and velocity. ® When playing backthe recorded data, you can program and adjust the tempo, creating accelerando or ritardando. ® A built-in rhythm track is available for step programming external MIDI drum machines. ® The music data programmed on the MC-500 can be saved and loaded on the MRC-500 floppy disk. The memory capacity of the MRC-500 is 100,000 notes which is approximately 100 songs. ® The Alpha Dial and the Ten Keys serve for quick operation, and the operation instructions which appear in the Display window aid in the,operation of the MC-500. • The MC-500 can synchronize to other MIDI instruments or tape recorders. Please read the separate volume "MIDI", before reading this owner's manual. Copyright © 1986 by ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reporiduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Panel Description 1. Front Panel O Display © Beat Indicator © Alpha Dial © Disk Indicator © Disk Drive © Plav Track Select Button © Reset Button © Skip Button © Record/Load Button ® Record/Load Indicator ® Pause Button ® Pause Indicator © Stop Button ® Play/Save Button ® Play/Save Indicator -© Disk Eject Button i Ten Keys -© Enter Key © Cursor (Rest) ■ Button MIDI Button © Edit Button ® Function Button © Microscope Button © Mode Button © Available Memory Button © Shift Button 2. Rear Panel © External Control Start/Stop Jack © External Control Punch In/Out Jack © Metronome Output Jack ® Metronome Level Knob © MIDI IN Connector MIDI THRU Connector ® MIDI OUT Connector © MIDI OUT Connector ¡D Power Switch Receptacle Tape Sync Out Jack Tape Sync. In Jack CONTENTS В Floppy Disk MC-5Q0...................................... 7 S Basic Course I............................................... 9 1. Basic Operation.......................................... 9 2. Recording .................................................. 10 3. Playback .................................................... 12 4. Saving........................................................ 14 5. Loading...................................................... 16 6. Initialization................................................18 7. Review of the Basic Course (I).....................20 ffl Basic Course n..............................................22 1. Display of the Available Memory.................23 2. Overdubbing.............................................. 24 3. Punch-in Recording....................................26 4. Tempo Writing ............................................27 5. Other Useful Functions...............................28 6. Review of the Basic Course (II)....................29 IMPORTANT NOTES • The appropriate power supply for this unit is shown on its name plate. Please make sure that the line voltage in your country meets the requirement. • Please do not use the same socket used for any noise generating device (such as motor, variable lighting system). • This unit might not work properly if turned on immediately after turned off. If this happens, simply turn it off and turn it on again a few seconds later. • Before setting up this unit with other devices, turn this unit all the other units off. • This unit might be heated while operating, but there is no need to worry about it. • Use a soft cloth and clean only with a mild detergent. • Do not use solvents such as paint thinner. « Avoid using this unit in excessive heat or humidity or where it may be affected by direct sunlight or dust. Operating this unit near a neon, fluorescent lamp, TV or CRT Display may cause noise interference. If so, change the angle or the position of the unit The built-in disk drive of the MC-500 is a precision machine. So, please handle it gently. Bescheinigung des Herstellen /Importeurs Hiermit wird bascheiniat, daß der/die/das _ROLAND MICRO COMPOSER MC-500 löerat, Typ. Bezeichnung) in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Amtsbi. Vfg 1046/ 1984 lAmublauvtrlüeungl funk-entstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt. Roiand Corporation Osaka / Jap...