Roland CD-2e User manual

Straight to CD, wherever you are.

Press Record, Go!
Great sound and
CD recording with ease.
You can record with high-quality sound, listen
back, and burn the recording straight to CD. The
CD-2e is light and slim, condensing into a single
handy unit all the functions you need for
recording and playback. It’s simple to master ...
a great partner for practice and composition.
For recording and playback of music practice.
Record recitals and band performances.
Record original songs on CD.
Create teaching materials on CD.
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Operation is as simple as using a
cassette tape recorder. Start recording
by pressing [ Record] and [ Play].
Insert the target disc and
select the songs you want to
record to CD.
Following the onscreen guide,
just press the buttons as
instructed and your CD is done!
Song selection
Burn to CD
No need for a computer.
From music recording
to CD burning,
this single unit does it all!
Easy for anyone to use.
Simple operation
for CD burning.
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The CD-2e is an easy-to-use audio recorder.
It records, plays back through its speakers,
and lets you burn to CD. You’ll find it versatile
and incredibly useful for checking your playing
during practice, and for recording recitals and
band performances. Because it is digital,
sounds are recorded with high quality and
saved to CD as is. Best of all, you can
distribute CD recordings on the spot.
Record with great sound,
listen back, burn to CD.
Many uses and very convenient.
When the time comes for recording, you want it
to be easy. The CD-2e is as friendly as a
cassette tape recorder. To record, simply press
[ Record] and [ Play] on the control panel.
Other controls include already familiar buttons
such as [ Rewind] and [ Fast Forward].
If you are comfortable recording to cassette or
MD, you’ll be up and running in no time at all
with the CD-2e.
Easy recording straight to CD.
As easy to use as
a cassette recorder. Although you may normally feel uncomfortable
around digital equipment, you will soon be at
ease with the CD-2e. The dedicated EASY
GUIDE button steps you though each operation,
with instructions available in six languages.
EASY GUIDE for first-time users.
Once the CD-2e is set up, you are ready to
record. There is absolutely no need for a stereo
microphone. With its high-performance built-in
stereo mic, high-quality stereo speakers, and
CD-R/RW drive all built in, the CD-2e is ready
for action the moment you turn it on.
Easy to use, all in one.
All the functions
you need are built in.
Lightness is point of pride for the CD-2e.
Weighing in at just 1.1 kg (2 lbs, 6 oz) and
measuring 46 mm (1-13/16") thick, it’s less of a
burden than most laptop computers. You can use
it anywhere since it’s able to run off either AA
batteries (optional)* or the supplied AC adaptor.
Light and slim.
You can take it anywhere
and record with battery power.*
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Listen Burn to CD
Record
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*Use of battery power is only possible for recording to and playback from SD memory card.
To enable recording to and playback from CD-R/RW media, use the supplied AC adaptor.
See how easy it is to use. At-a-glance “EASY GUIDE”.
Easy CD burning with three steps. Item
1. Recording
2. Erase Erase songs recorded to SD memory card or
CD-RW.
3. Write
(SD CD)
4. Finalize
5. CD Backup
6. Karaoke
7. Overdub
Capture songs and performances on SD
memory card or CD-R/RW.
Burn songs from SD memory card to
CD-R/RW and create a music CD.
Format the recorded CD-R/RW so it can be
played back on other CD players.
Make copies of your CD-2e recordings to
archive and distribute.
Record CD playback to an SD memory card. Using the
Center Cancel function, you can reduce the mid-range
sounds of pre-recorded music for sing-along enjoyment.
While playing back a song already recorded on the
SD card, record another instrument or vocal to the
SD card along with the sounds being played back.
Content
Recording
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Line inputs enable the CD-2e to connect to
external audio equipment. A variety of sound
sources can be plugged in, enabling direct
recording to CD from cassette tapes,
MiniDiscs, vinyl records, and other media.
The CD-2e can also record music to a SD
memory card.
Compatibility with the
SDHC standard (up
8 GB max. capacity)
ensures long-duration,
high-quality recording.
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A variety of uses!
Lots of convenient
and useful functions.
The CD-2e is great for lessons, as it lets you
record and listen back to your performance
immediately. Delicate nuances can be
cleanly heard in the high-quality playback.
If you’re a teacher, you can also record
examples to CD and provide a copy to your
students. For skill-building, there are the
various playback modes that support
different styles of musical practice:
Ideal for music lessons.
Different playback modes
help you progress.
Convenient and helpful, the CD-2e’s built-in
tuner and metronome functions are great for
tuning up before recording and for learning to
play at the proper tempo. These handy
functions make the CD-2e an ideal partner for
recording and practice sessions.
Handy tools for practice and
recording sessions.
Metronome and tuner functions.
Helpful features for
advanced applications.
Item
A–B Repeat
Speed
(Tempo Change)
Center
Cancel
Key
(Pitch Change)
Only a selected part of the song is played
back. The ability to listen to the same phrase
over and over is great for repeat practice.
Without altering the pitch, the playback speed
can be changed. This is handy for learning
dense phrases and for language study.
Karaoke can be easily enjoyed by deemphasizing
parts such as main vocals and lead guitar that
occupy the center frequency range.*
To make it easier to practice playing or
singing, the key of the music being played
back can be adjusted in semitone steps.
In addition to the above, you get another seven built-in
playback modes including Repeat (1 song/all songs), Reverb
(add echo), and Pitch (fine-frequency control).
*Please note that Center Cancel cannot completely eliminate
existing vocal or solo guitar parts.
Content
Convenient playback modes for lessonsConvenient playback modes for lessons
Top panel
Rear panel Rear panel
Specifications
Top panel
Rear panel
Side panel
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[EASY GUIDE] Button
Stereo Speakers
[REVERB] Button
[METRONOME] Button
Transport Buttons
CD Slot
[MIC/LINE/VOLUME] Knob
Stereo Mics
[SPEAKER] Switch
[POWER] Switch
LINE OUT Jack
AC Adaptor Jack
SD Card Slot
PHONES Jack
LINE IN Jacks
EXT MIC Jacks
[MIC SELECT] Switch
[MIC LEVEL] Switch
Tracks
Sampling Rate
Signal Processing
Recording Mode
Recording Media
Recording Time
(unit : min)
Recording Songs
2 (Stereo)
44.1 kHz
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits
SD Memory Card: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits),
CD-R, CD-RW: Audio CD
SD Memory Card (supports 64 MB to 8 GB,
SDHC format compatible), CD-R, CD-RW
Up to 99 songs on a single SD Memory Card, CD-R, or CD-RW
2 (Stereo)2 (Stereo) Audio Input
Audio Output
Frequency Response
Nominal Input Level
(variable)
Nominal Output Level
Input Impedance
Output Impedance
Recommended
Load Impedance
Display
Dimensions
Weight
Power Supply
Current Draw
Internal Stereo Microphone
EXT MIC Input L/MONO, R Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
LINE Input Jacks (L, R): RCA phono type
Internal Stereo Speaker
PHONES Jack: Stereo miniature phone type
Line Out Jack: Stereo miniature phone type
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)
E XT MIC Input L/MONO, R Jack: -51 to -14 dBu (maximum -2 dBu)
LINE Input Jacks (L, R): -24 to 0dBu (maximum +12 dBu)
Line Output Jack: -10 dBu (maximum +2 dBu)
EXT MIC Input L/MONO, R Jack: 20 k
Line Input Jacks (L, R): 9 k
Line Output Jack: 1 k , Phones Jack: 22
Line Output Jack: 10 k or greater
Phones Jack: 32
16 characters, two lines (backlit LCD)
267 (W) _ 183 (D) x 46 (H) mm
(10-9/16 (W) x 7-1/4 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches)
1.1 kg (2 lbs 6 oz)
AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6
540 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline
dry cell batteries: approximately 6 hours*
(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)* The time may vary according to usage conditions, batteries used, and type of SD memory card used.
* The “Fugue” flash file system by Kyoto Software Research Corporation is used as the file system for SD memory cards.
Software Research, Inc.Fugue®1999-2008 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights reserved.
CD-R or CD-RW disc
650 MB
700 MB
74
80
SD Memory Card
Disc Capacity Recording Time
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
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11
23
46
93
190
373
763
Disc Capacity Recording Time
* Each recording time is an approximate estimate
including some errors.
* In case that there are plural files, the sum of
recording time would be shorter than above.
* Maximum recording time of one song is 74 minutes.
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Full complement of CD-2e accessories adds convenience and ease of use.
Accessories
Options
Stereo Microphone
CS-15R
Microphone Stand
ST-100MB
Headphones
RH-300
Microphones
DR-50/DR-30
Carrying Case
CB-CD2E
Remote Controller
A wireless remote controller is provided for
off-unit control of playback and recording.
Owner's Manual Quick Start
Application Guide AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
Power Cord SD Memory Card
CD-R Disc (Blank media)
Remote Controller Battery for Remote Controller (CR2025)
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