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Effects settings
fig.effect-link2.eps
4Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to specify the channels to 
be linked.
fig.effect-play2.eps
5In the same way, set the “PLAY” and “REC” fields.
PLAY
fig.effect-rec.epsREC
fig.effect-para.eps
6Press the [DISPLAY] button.
The effect parameter screen is shown on the display.
* The effect parameter screen does not appear when 0: No Effect is 
selected as the type.
7Use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [SCRUB/VALUE] 
dial to set each effect parameter.
fig.effect-para2.eps
8If you selected “CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4” or “CH1+2 CH3+4” in 
the “Link” field, press the [DISPLAY] button.
The next channel (or pair of channels) will appear in the display.
While setting effect parameters, you can return to the previous screen by pressing the [EXIT] 
button. The effect settings you make are stored until you change them. However, if you change 
the effect type (Type), the settings you made are reset to the default values.
9When finished setting the effect parameters, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Main screen.
Each effect has various parameters that you can adjust to alter the character of the effect. The settings you 
make are stored even when the R-4 Pro power is switched off.  Howev er , if y ou  cha n ge th e ef fect t ype, t hes e 
settings are reset to the default values.
OFFThe effect are not applied during playback
ONThe effect are applied during playback
OFFThe effect are not applied during recording
ONThe effect are applied during recording
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Effects settings
1: 3-Band EQ
2: Graphic EQ
3: Noise Gate
Effects
No. Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault
valuesExplanation
1MID-F
200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 
400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 
800Hz, 1kHz, 1.25Hz, 
1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, 
3.15kHz, 4kHz, 5kHz, 
6.3kHz
1kHzSpecifies the center frequency of the 
mid-range equalizer.
2MID-Q0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.02.0
Sets the range of the region centered 
on the Mid Freq for which the gain 
will change. Higher Q settings nar-
row the region in which the change 
occurs.
3LOW-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain of the low-range 
equalizer.
4MID-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain of the mid-range 
equalizer.
5HIGH-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain of the high-range 
equalizer.
6LEVEL0 - 120100Adjusts the overall volume.
No.Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault 
valuesExplanation
1125Hz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 125 Hz.
2250Hz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 250 Hz.
3500Hz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 500 Hz.
41kHz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 1 kHz.
52kHz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 2 kHz.
64kHz-12dB–0dB–+12dB0dBAdjusts the gain at 4 kHz.
7Level0–120100Adjusts the overall volume.
No.Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault 
valuesExplanation
1LO-CUT
OFF, 40Hz, 55Hz, 63Hz, 
80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 
200Hz, 250Hz, 315Hz, 
400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 
800Hz, 1kHz
100HzCuts unwanted low-frequency noise 
such as wind.
2THRESHOLDOFF,1–10020Specifies the volume threshold be-
low which the sound will be cut.
3LEVEL0–120100Adjusts the overall volume.
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Effects settings
4: Enhancer
5: Comp&DeEsser
6: MS-Mic
* You can adjust the stereo dispersion during recording or playback. This case is limited to MS mics that can directly 
output the mid and side signals. Connect the mid-signal to CH1 (CH3) and the side signal to CH2 (CH4).
No.Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault 
valuesExplanation
1SENSE0–10050Adjusts the sensitivity of the enhanc-
er effect.
2MIX0–10050
Adjusts the amount of phase-shifted 
sound that is to be mixed with the in-
put.
3LEVEL0–120100Adjusts the overall volume.
No.Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault 
valuesExplanation
1DE-ESSEROFF, ONONTurn this ON to reduce unpleasant 
sibilance.
2THRESHOLD0–10050
Sets the volume (threshold level) at 
which the compressor begins to op-
erate. Compression is applied to the 
input when it exceeds this level. 
Lower threshold settings mean that 
the compressor is applied even at 
lower levels.
3RATIO1.0:1, 1.2:1, 1.5:1, 2.0:1, 2.8:1, 
4.0:1, 8.0:1, 16.0:1, Inf:14.0:1
Adjusts the ratio at which the sound 
is compressed when the input ex-
ceeds the threshold level. Higher ra-
tios mean that the sound is 
compressed more strongly.
4ATTACK0.25–100ms10ms
Adjusts the time over which the 
amount of compression specified by 
Ratio is reached once compression is 
triggered when the input exceeds the 
threshold level. Higher Attack set-
tings mean that compression is ap-
plied more slowly.
5RELEASE50–5000ms100ms
Adjusts the time until compression is 
released once the input falls below 
the threshold level. Higher Release 
settings mean that the sound reverts 
to its uncompressed state more slow-
ly.
6GAIN
-6.0dB–+18.0dB
 (The value will change in 
steps of 0.5dB)
0.0dBAdjusts the gain following compres-
sion.
7LEVEL0–120100Adjusts the overall volume.
No.Parameter 
nameRange of valuesDefault 
valuesExplanation
1Wide0–10080Adjusts sound dispersion.
2Level0–120100Adjusts the overall volume.
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System setup
You can make settings related to the R-4 Pro system when performing initial settings for recording or 
playback. Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button to enter the system setup menu. See “Example 
operations” (p. 65) for setup procedures.
No.Menu itemSummarySee
1Recording SetupAllows you to make recording settings.p. 65
2Player SetupAllows you to make playback settings.p. 65
3SpeakerTurns the speaker on/off.p. 65
4LCD SetupAllows you to make display settings.p. 65
5System SetupAllows you to make settings to specify how the R-4 Pro operates.p. 65
6TimecodeAllows you to make settings to specify how the Timecode operates.p. 67
7Date & TimeAllows you to set the date and time of the R-4 Pro internal calendar. 
You can specify the year, month, and date (day).p. 67
8Project NameThe R-4 Pro automatically assigns a name to project files that are cre-
ated when recording. You can set how this name will be assigned.p. 68
9HDD UtilityAllows you to perform utility operations on the R-4 Pro internal hard 
disk.p. 69
10USB UtilityAllows you to perform utility operations on the external memory de-
vice connected to the R-4 Pro.p. 69
11Factory ResetRestores the R-4 Pro to the factory default settings.p. 71
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System setup
You can use the same procedure to make the settings listed below. As an example, we will show how to 
make Recording Setup settings.
Recording Setup
Player Setup
Speaker
LCD Setup
System Setup
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.recording-2.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to choose 1 Recording Setup, 
and press the [ENTER] button.
The Recording Setup screen is shown.
3Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to choose the Input Select 
value.
The setting is applied as soon as you select it.
You do not need to press the [ENTER] button.
fig.recording-3.eps
4Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select Rec Freq.
5Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the Rec Freq. 
value.
6In the same way, use the [CURSOR] buttons and the 
[SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select and set the remaining 
items.
7When finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button.
You are returned to the System Menu screen.
8Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main screen.
If you want to make other system settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
Example operations
Recording Setup settings
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System setup
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.recording-2.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 6 Timecode, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The Recording Setup screen is shown.
fig.recording-2.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 1 Setup, and press 
the [ENTER] button.
The Recording Setup screen is shown.
fig.recording-3.eps
4Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the Mode value.
The setting is applied as soon as you select it.
You do not need to press the [ENTER] button.
fig.recording-3.eps
5Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the Frame Rate.
6Use the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to select the Frame Rate value.
7In the same way, use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [SCRUB/VALUE] dial to choose and set the 
remaining items.
8When finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button twice.
You are returned to the System Menu screen.
9Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main screen.
If you want to make other system related settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
* Please set Pre Recording to OFF when recording using timecode. If Pre Recording is set, then the timecode will not 
match.
*If the [PAUSE] button is pressed during recording, the timecode will not match during playback. Please exercise 
caution.
Timecode settings
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System setup
fig.recording-1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.data-1.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 7 Date & Time, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The Date & Time screen is shown.
fig.data-2.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] buttons and the [SCRUB/VALUE] 
dial to set the date and time.
When finished making settings, press the [EXIT] button.
You are returned to the System Menu screen.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main 
screen.
If you want to make other system related settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
Date & Time settings
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System setup
fig.pj-name1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.pj-name2.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 8 Project Name, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The Project Name screen is shown.
fig.pj-name3.eps
3Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the name you want 
to edit, and press the [ENTER] button.
A screen for editing the project name is shown.
4Use the [CURSOR] buttons, [SCRUB/VALUE] dial, 
[CLEAR] button, and [MARK] button to edit the name.
When finished, press the [ENTER] button.
You are returned to the Project Name screen.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
5Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main screen.
If you want to make other system related settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
Project Name settings
Available characters
(space) !#$%&'()+,-.01234546789;=@
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{}
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System setup
fig.hd-uti1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.hd-uti2.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 9 HDD Utility, and 
press the [ENTER] button.
The HDD Utility screen is shown.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
format
3Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select either “Format” or 
“Check,” and press the [ENTER] button.
fig.hd-uti3.eps
4The display displays the “Are you sure?” confirmation 
message. Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select “Yes” if 
you are sure you want to execute or “No” if you decide to 
cancel without executing.
Then press the [ENTER] button.
fig.hd-uti4.epsThe message shown at right is shown during processing.
Do not turn off the power during processing.
When processing has completed, you will automatically return to 
the System Menu screen.
5Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main 
screen.
If you want to make other system related settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
Using the HDD Utility 
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System setup
fig.hd-uti1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.hd-uti2.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 10 USB Storage 
Utility
, and press the [ENTER] button.
When the connection to an external memory device is not 
mounted, the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the 
figure to the right.
* A connected external memory device cannot not be loaded if it is not 
mounted.
format
hd-uti2.eps
When the connection to an external memory device is mounted, 
the USB Storage Utility starts as shown in the figure to the right.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
format
fig.NO-CF.eps
* If no external memory device is inserted, the message shown at right is 
shown.
3Select one of the following with the [CURSOR] button and 
select by pressing the [ENTER] button.
fig.hd-uti3.eps
4The display displays the “Are you sure?” confirmation 
message. Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select “Yes” if 
you are sure you want to execute or “No” if you decide to 
cancel without executing.
Then press the [ENTER] button.fig.hd-uti4.epsThe message shown at right is shown during processing.
Do not turn off the power during processing.
When processing has completed, you will automatically return to 
the System Menu screen.
5Press the [EXIT] button once again to return to the Main 
screen.
If you want to make other system related settings, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the desired menu item.
Using the USB Storage Utility
when not mounted Moun Format
when mounted Unmount Format Check
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