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fig.Fact-uti1.eps
1Press the R-4 Pro [SYSTEM] button.
The System Menu screen is shown in the display.
fig.fact-reset.eps
2Use the [CURSOR] buttons to select 11 Factory Reset, 
and press the [ENTER] button.
The Factory Reset screen is shown.
3Press the [ENTER] button if to perform Factory Reset.
* If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.fig.fact-reset2.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.
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.
Executing Factory Reset (Restoring the factory default settings)
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The values in boldface are the default values.
* You cannot make Recording Setup settings during recording or playback.
System Menu
1 Recording Setup
Menu itemValueFunction
Input Select
Analog
This selects the type of input. 
Choose this setting if you want to record analog input. Connect your mic or an-
alog audio device to the XLR input connectors. With this setting, any input from 
the internal mics or the digital input jack is ignored.
Digital
Choose this setting if you want to record digital input. The signal from a digital 
device connected to the digital input connector is recorded. With this setting, 
any input from the internal mics or the XLR input connectors is ignored. 
The sampling frequency is specified by the Rec Freq. setting, and the bit depth 
by the Rec Bit setting.
Dig + Ana
Choose this setting if you want to simultaneously record digital and analog in-
put. The signal from the digital device connected to the digital input connector 
and the signal from the mic or analog audio device connected to the XLR input 
connectors are recorded simultaneously. For these settings, the digital input is 
on channels 1 and 2. Use channels 3 and 4 for the analog input. This cannot be 
selected when the Rec Freq is 192 kHz. This setting cannot be selected when the 
Rec Freq is set to 192 kHz.
IntMic
Choose this setting if you want to record via the internal mics. LIMITER and sen-
sitivity are invalid. This setting cannot be selected when the Rec Freq is set to 192 
kHz.
Int + Ana
Choose this setting if you want to simultaneously record from the internal mics 
and analog input. MIC-L is on channel 1, and MIC-R is on channel 2. Use chan-
nels 3 and 4 for the analog input. LIMITER and sensitivity are invalid. This set-
ting cannot be selected when the Rec Freq is set to 192 kHz.
Rec Freq.
44.1 kHz, 
448.0 kHz,
88.2kHz 
96 kHz
192kHz
This sets the sampling frequency for recording. 
Higher sampling frequencies allow higher-quality recording but produce larger 
project files, meaning that there will be less available recording time on the hard 
disk. 
The 44.1 kHz setting is sufficient when recording audio that falls within the nor-
mally audible range. This frequency is also the most suitable to use if you are go-
ing to load the recorded file into your computer and create a music CD from it. 
You can use the higher frequency settings when recording audio that contains a 
significant amount of high-frequency content, from instruments such as cym-
bals, or when you want to capture the brightness and transparency of a natural 
environment.
Rec Bit16 bit, 
24 bit
This sets the sample size (bit depth) for recording. A larger sample size allows 
the sound to be captured in greater detail but produces a larger project file, 
meaning that there will be less available recording time on the hard disk. 
Use the 16-bit setting for normal recording. This setting allows the broadest 
compatibility when loading the recorded file into your computer for playback. 
Use the 24-bit setting if you want to capture the tonal character and ambience in 
greater detail, such as when recording an instrumental or vocal performance.
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Rec Mode
MONOx1One-channel recording to 
one monaural fileThis selects the structure of the project file that is 
created during recording. A monaural WAV file 
will be created for each channel. Choose these 
settings if you are using a separate mic for the vo-
cal and performance or each speaker in a conver-
sation, so that a separate file is created for each 
channel. These settings create monaural WAV 
files. If Input Select is set to Analog, you can cre-
ate up to four monaural files. If Input Select is set 
to IntMic or Digital, you can create up to two 
monaural files. 
* You cannot select MONO x3, MONO x4, or 
STEREO x2 if Input Select is set to IntMic or 
Digital. 
* You cannot select MONO x3 or MONO x4 if 
Rec Freq. is set to 88.2kHz, 96 kHz, or 
192kHz.
MONOx2Two-channel recording to 
two monaural files
MONOx3Three-channel recording to 
three monaural files
MONOx4Four-channel recording to 
four monaural files
STEREOx1Two-channel recording to 
one stereo file
Two channels are recorded as L and R to create a 
stereo WAV file. 
If Input Select is set to Analog, one stereo WAV 
file with channel 1 as L and channel 2 as R is cre-
ated. The inputs to channels 3 and 4 are ignored. 
If Input Select is set to IntMic or Digital, one ste-
reo WAV file is created.
STEREOx2Four-channel recording to 
two stereo files
If Input Select is set to Analog, a stereo file with 
channel 1 as L and channel 2 as R is created, and 
another stereo file with channel 3 as L and chan-
nel 4 as R is also created. 
*When Input Select is set to either IntMic or 
Digital or when Rec Freq. is set to 192 kHz, 
STEREO x 2 cannot be selected.
4CHx1Four-channel recording to 
one four-channel file
Channels 1–4 will be recorded as a single WAV 
file. Be aware that not all computer software can 
handle four-channel WAV files. 
*When Input Select is set to either IntMic or 
Digital or when Rec Freq. is set to 192 kHz, 
4CH x 1 cannot be selected. 
* Cannot be used if Input Select is set to IntMic or Digital.
Menu itemValueFunction
MONOx1MONOx2 MONOx3 MONOx4STEREOx1 STEREOx24CHx1
44.1kHz
   48kHz
   88.2kHz
96kHz
192kHz
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Pre Record-
ingOFF, 1–29 
sec
You can specify the length of time that the sound is captured “retroactively,” 
starting from before the moment you pressed the [REC] (record) button. This 
setting specifies the number of seconds that is captured retroactively. 
* The maximum time depends on the sampling frequency, the sample size (bit 
depth), and the mode setting. 
* The R-4 Pro consumes power even during pre-recording. If you are running on 
batteries, you should pay attention to the remaining battery charge.
* Please set Pre Recording to OFF when recording using timecode. If Pre Recording 
is set, then the timecode will not match.
Project NameDate, 
Name1–8
This specifies how names are assigned to the recorded project files. You can se-
lect to base the name on the date and time or on the Project Name that you set. 
If you choose Date, a project recorded at 3:45 and 12 seconds in the morning Jan-
uary 2, 2005, is given the name of “050102034512”. 
If you use the Date setting, the name of the project indicates the time that it was 
recorded; this is convenient when you have recorded a large number of projects 
and are looking for a specific one. 
If you choose Name, the project name is the name you set in “8 Project 
Name” (p. 77) plus an ascending serial number. If you specify a clearly identi-
fiable project name, e.g., SCENE001, SCENE002, etc. the project files are grouped 
together. 
If you use the Name1–8 setting, the project name is the name you set in “8 
Project Name” (p. 77) plus an ascending serial number. The serial number is 
incremented automatically, e.g., R4_Scene1_001–R4_Scene1_999, up to 999.
The R-4 Pro uses the number of the highest serial numbered project name in the 
current folder as the start value for the serial number.
Limiter link
1/2/3/4The limiter is applied independently to each channel.
1+2/3+4The limiter for channels 1 and 2 is linked. In addition, the limiter for channels 3 
and 4 is linked.
1+2+3+4The limiter for all channels is coupled.
1+2/3/4The limiter for channels 1 and 2 is linked. The limiter for channels 3 and 4 is ap-
plied independently.
1/2/3+4The limiter for channels 3 and 4 is linked. The limiter for channels 1 and 2 is ap-
plied independently.
Menu itemValueFunction
Rec Freq. Rec Bit Rec Mode Pre Recording
44.1
44.1
48
48
48
48
88.2
88.2
96
96
19216
16
16
16
24
24
24
24
24
24
2429
14
27
13
18
9
9
4
8
4
4 STEREO x1
STEREO x2
STEREO x1
STEREO x2
STEREO x1
STEREO x2
STEREO x1
STEREO x2
STEREO x1
STEREO x2
STEREO x1
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2 Player Setup
ParameterValueFunction
Play Mode
SingleThis selects the playback mode. 
Only the selected project will play.
SequentialAll projects in the folder containing the currently selected project are played se-
quentially.
RepeatOFF, ON
This selects whether playback will repeat. 
If Play Mode is set to Single, only that project is played repeatedly. If Play 
Mode is set to Sequential, the projects in the folder containing the currently se-
lected project play to the end of the list, and then the projects in that same folder 
play sequentially again from the beginning of the list.
3 Speaker
ParameterValueFunction
Speaker 
SwitchOFF, ON
This switches the internal speakers on/off. 
* Even if this is set to on, no sound is produced by the internal speakers during 
recording standby or recording if the Recording Setup parameter Input Select 
is set to IntMic; the speakers also remain silent while headphones are being used.
4 LCD Setup
ParameterValueFunction
Contrast1–5–10This adjusts the LCD contrast. Higher settings emphasize the white areas of the 
display.
BackLightOFF, 1–10
This adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlight. 
The OFF setting turns the backlight off. 
Higher settings make the backlight brighter and consume more power. If you 
are operating the R-4 Pro on battery power, pay attention to the remaining 
amount of battery capacity.
BackLight 
TimerOFF, 2 sec, 
5 sec, 10 sec, 
20 secSets the amount of time until the display backlight turns off when no operations 
have been performed on the R-4 Pro. 
If you are operating the R-4 Pro on battery power, use this setting to conserve 
battery life.
5 System Setup
ParameterValueFunction
Battery 
TimeAlkaline, 
Ni-MH
Sets the type of batteries you are using. 
Choose the Alkaline setting if you are using alkaline batteries, or Ni-MH if you 
are using nickel metal-hydride batteries. 
* If you choose a setting that does not match the type of batteries that are actually 
installed, the remaining battery power indication will be incorrect.
Ext-Power
Adapter, 
9.0/9.5/
10.0/10.5/
11.0/11.5/
12.0V
Sets the final voltage when using an external power source. The "Battery Low!" 
message is displayed when the voltage of the external power source drops be-
low the set voltage.
Output Sel4-indivSets the sound output type.
The sound from each channel from LINE OUT is output without modification.
monitorSound is output according to the output assignments
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fig.date-1a.epsYou can set the date and time.
If Project Name is set to Date, the time you specify here is 
used to set the date in the project name.
This setting is also used for the date and time shown in the 
Main screen.
6 Timecode
Menu itemParameter ValueFunction
Setup
Mode
OFFThe timecode is not recorded.
INTThe R-4 Pro timecode is used. The timecode 
operates normally.
EXTUses the timecode sent from the connected 
device.
REC-RUNThe R-4 Pro timecode is used. The timecode 
only runs during recording.
RTCThe internal clock is used in place of the time-
code.
Frame Rate24, 25, 29.97, 29.97D, 30, 30DSelects the frame rate.
Out SelectON, OFFSelects whether to output the timecode to the 
timecode connector.
ChaseON, OFF
Plays the project in the R-4 Pro that matches 
the timecode input from the timecode con-
nector.
Set Int TC
MANUAL
(H: M: S: F)
H : 00–23
M : 00–59
S : 00–59
F : 00–23/24/29
(According to the Frame Rate set-
ting)
Sets the start time for the timecode when 
Mode is set to INT.
* CURRENT is the current timecode.
JAM EXT
(H: M: S: F)
H : 00–23
M : 00–59
S : 00–59
F : 00–23/24/29
(According to the Frame Rate set-
ting)When Mode is set to EXT, the start time for 
the timecode can be set to match the external 
device
* CURRENT is the current timecode.
Set Rec-Run 
TCTARGET
H : 00–23
M : 00–59
S : 00–59
F : 00–23/24/29
(According to the Frame Rate set-
ting)
When Mode is set to REC-RUN, the start time 
for the timecode can be set.
7 Date & Time
Ye a rMonthDate (Weekday)
Time
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You can use Name 1–8 to specify eight different name types. The project name will consist of this name 
plus a consecutive number of 001, 002, 003, ... appended to it. For example, in the case of the default setting 
R4_Scene1, the project name will be R4_Scene1_001.
In order to use a name you have specified here, you will need to set the Recording Setup parameter 
Project Name to Name 1–8.
 
You can use utility commands on the R-4 Pro internal hard disk. You cannot execute HDD Utility 
commands during recording or playback.
8 Project Name
9 HDD Utility
CommandExplanation
Format
Formats the internal hard disk. 
All projects and folders in the internal hard disk are erased; afterwards, the hard disk is 
empty. 
* Be sure to back up your projects before you execute this command.
Check
Checks the internal hard disk, and after reorganization, frees up any hard disk space not 
used by R-4 Pro Projects. 
* There is no guarantee that this command will restore the internal hard disk to a normal 
operating state. Since this command directly manipulates the hard disk sectors, projects 
may be damaged. Be sure to back up your projects before executing this command.
Scan
This checks all sectors of the internal hard disk to see whether they are readable.
This check takes approximately 50 minutes to perform.
If no problems are found, you are returned to the System Menu. If a problem is found, 
the indication “HDD failure” is shown. Please back up your data, then contact your deal-
er or a Roland Service Center for service. In such situations, please be aware that we can-
not make any guarantees regarding recovery of any content that may be lost from the 
hard disk.
Available characters
(space) !#$%&'()+,-.01234546789;=@
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{}
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You can perform utility commands on a external memory device connected to the R-4 Pro. You can not 
execute USB Storage Utility commands during recording or playback.
When not mounted
When mounted
This command resets the following settings to their factory default settings. You can not execute Factory 
Reset during recording or playback.
Recording Setup
Player Setup
Speaker
LCD Setup
System Setup
Project Name
HDD Utility
Effects (Type, Link, Play, Rec, Parameters)
Timecode
10 USB Storage Utility
CommandExplanation
MountMounts an external memory device after it is connected.
* The external memory device is not recognized if it is not mounted, even if it is connected.
Format
Formats the external memory device. All projects and folders on the external memory 
device are erased; afterwards, the external memory device is empty. 
* Be sure to back up your projects before you execute this command.
* The external memory device is automatically mounted after formatting completes.
CommandExplanation
Unmount
Unmounts the external memory device so it can be disconnected.
* If you disconnect an external memory device before unmounting it, the data may be 
damaged. Please exercise caution.
Format
Formats the external memory device. All projects and folders on the external memory 
device is erased; afterwards, the external memory device is empty. 
* Be sure to back up your projects before you execute this command.
Check
Checks the external memory device, and after reorganization, frees up any space on the 
external memory device not used by R-4 Pro Projects. 
* There is no guarantee that this command will restore the external memory device to a 
normal operating state. Since this command directly manipulates the sectors on the 
external memory device, projects may be damaged. Be sure to back up your projects before 
you execute this command.
11 Factory Reset
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Appendix
An external memory device can be used to move project files on the R-4 Pro hard disk to a computer or to 
m ov e W AV  files  fr om a  compu ter  to th e R-4  Pr o h a rd  disk.  See Finder functions (p. 44) for details on how 
to handle these files.
* A USB cable can also be used to connect directly to a computer to exchange files. For details see Connecting to 
a computer (p. 82).
* Recordings cannot be made directly to an external memory device, and files cannot be played from an external 
memory device.
* External memory devices refer to USB memory, external HDD, or memory read from a memory card reader.
• Non-memory devices are not recognized.
• When the memory device, such as a hard disk, is partitioned, only the first partition is recognized.
• When multiple media are inserted in a multimedia card reader, only one card is recognized. Which 
media is recognized depends on the card reader specifications.
fig.memory.eps
Connection
1You can connect External memory devices to the USB Storage [STORAGE 
ONLY] port.
Be sure to insert the external memory device plug all the way in.
If you forcibly insert the plug incorrectly, the R-4 Pro unit or external memory device may be damaged. 
Please exercise caution.
fig.usb-1.eps
2Mount the external memory device following the 
procedure below.
* When connecting an external memory device, it will not load if it is 
not mounted.
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the System Menu screen.
Handling external memory device
Connecting an external memory device
Connection and removal
With the surface of the
external memory device 
facing upward, insert it 
all the way into
 the connector
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fig.usb-mount.eps
2.Use the [CURSOR] button 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.
* To cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
fig.No-Connect.eps
* When an external memory device is not connected, a message as 
shown in the figure is displayed.
3.Use the [CURSOR] button to select [Mount], and press the 
[ENTER] button.
fig.usb-yes.eps
4.“Are you sure?” is displayed. Use the [CURSOR] button to 
select “Yes” to execute or “No” to cancel.
Once the selection is made, press the [ENTER] button.
fig.usb-Now.epsThe process is displayed as shown.
Do not turn off power during execution.
When the process completes, the display automatically 
returns to the System Menu screen.
* Return to the main screen by pressing the [EXIT] button 
again.
Removal
1Verify that the external memory device is not being written to or read from.
2Unmount the external memory device following the procedure below.
* When disconnecting the external memory device, be sure to unmount it. The data in the external memory device 
may be damaged. Please exercise caution.
fig.usb-1.eps
1.Press the [SYSTEM] button on the R-4 Pro.
The display shows the system settings screen.
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