Song Player/Recorder
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a MR-200 Song Player/Recorder. This easy-to-use MIDI recorder allows you
to supplement your Rodgers organ, or any other MIDI-compatible sound source, with a handy exter-
nal recording device.
The MR-200 is a 16-track recorder and a realtime SMF Player for use with MIDI instruments like
Rodgers organs, the Roland C-180 Portable Organ, an SC-series or JV/XV-series sound module, an
MX-200 Organ Sound Expansion unit, etc.
To get the most out of the MR-200 and to ensure many years of trouble-free service, we urge you to
read through this Owner’s Manual thoroughly. To avoid confusion, let’s agree to use the word “but-
ton” for all keys on the front panel, and use “key” only when referring to the keys on an external key-
board.
Before using this unit, carefully read the section “Important notes” on page 6. They provide impor-
tant information concerning the proper operation of the MR-200. Be sure to keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
Realtime SMF Player
The MR-200 can be used to play back Stan-
dard MIDI Files. Each track can be assigned
to one of two separate MIDI outputs (A or
B).
16-track Recorder
The MR-200 allows you to record both
complete arrangements (up to 16 different
parts simultaneously) and single tracks, and
to listen to the entire piece or individual
tracks (e.g. to check the accuracy of the
overall musical performance).
Metronome
The MR-200 contains a dedicated metro-
nome function, which is helpful during
recording and for practice. The time signa-
ture is selectable (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4,
6/8, 9/8) and the metronome sound is gen-
erated by the MR-200 itself. (The MR-200
has no internal sound source and thus only
produces a metronome sound.)
Musician-friendly simple operation
The MR-200 can easily load and reproduce
any Standard MIDI File (Format 0 and 1)
from 3.5” floppy disk and also provides an
internal memory area. Moreover, even non-
expert musicians can create songs and save
them in the Standard MIDI File format.
Two independent MIDI outputs
You can connect the MR-200 to two exter-
nal MIDI devices (i.e. a Rodgers organ and
an MX-200 organ sound module). Assign-
ing the 16 MIDI tracks to the desired MIDI
output (“A” or “B”) is easy.
Remote control functions for the MX-200
The MR-200 allows you to select sounds, set
effects, etc., for the optional MX-200 sound
module and to store that information in
your songs.
Remote DC out
The MR-200 comes with a socket to which
you can connect the adapter socket of an
external sound module (Roland JV-1010,
XV-2020, Rodgers MX-200, etc.). By switch-
ing off the MR-200, you also power down
the external module.
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