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[. . . ] All other trademarks, product names, and company names are the property of their respective owners. 2 MRS-series File Manager – Operation Manual Introduction About the MRS-series File Manager The MRS-series File Manager is an Apple Macintosh application designed to manage projects and Vtakes of the MRS-series on an Apple Macintosh. When the MRS-series is connected to the Macintosh via a USB link, the MRS-series File Manager can perform the following functions: • Convert V-takes into AIFF files The audio data recorded on any V-take of the MRS-series can be converted into an AIFF file (Macintosh standard audio file). This makes it possible to edit them for example with a waveform editor or to burn a music mix that you have created on the MRS-series onto a CD-R disc. • Convert WAV/AIFF files into V-take files 16-bit/44. 1kHz WAV files (Windows standard audio files) and AIFF files (Macintosh standard audio files) can be converted into any desired V-take for the MRS-series. This allows you for example to edit data on a computer with a waveform editor and then load them back onto the MRS-series. • Edit project/V-take names You can assign new names to MRS-series projects and V-takes. • Wrong operation steps or system and driver software problems can lead to the loss of all audio data stored in the MRS-series. [. . . ] The first one shows the number of the project, the second one shows the name of the Project Folder, and the third one shows the Project Name. Sorting Projects You can sort the projects in the Project List by number, folder, or name. To sort by folder name, click in the header column labeled “Folder Name. ” To sort by project name, click in the header column labeled “Project Name. ” To toggle between ascending order and descending order: • In Mac OS 9, click on the triangle in the top right corner of the Project List (above the scroll bar). • In Mac OS X, click on the column header you wish to toggle. Editing Project Names To edit the name of the project, double-click on the project’s name. The name becomes editable: Type a new name, then press ENTER when finished. While editing the name you may use typical edit commands such as Cut, Copy, and Paste, either from the Edit menu or by using keyboard shortcuts. 12 MRS-series File Manager – Operation Manual Working with V-takes Once you selected a project from the Project List, its non-empty V-takes will show up in the Tracks and V-Takes grid of the MRS-series File Manager window. Selecting V-takes Mono Selection To make a mono selection, click on a V-take. To fast forward press the button labeled FF; to rewind press the REW button. The counter on top of the transport buttons will show the location in hours, minutes, and seconds. To play choose “File Manager>Play” from the menu bar, or command-P. To stop choose “File Manager>Stop from the menu bar, or command-S. Each transport button has a corresponding menu item in the “File Manager” menu and a keyboard shortcut. 14 MRS-series File Manager – Operation Manual Import/Export Once a mono or stereo selection has been made, the selected V-take(s) can be exported as AIFF, or an AIFF or a WAV file can be imported into the selection. There are three different ways you can import or export audio: drag-and-drop, using the IMPORT and EXPORT buttons, or using the Import and Export menu commands. Importing AIFF or WAV files You can import both into empty V-takes and non-empty V-takes. Importing into non-empty V-takes will permanently erase the previous audio content. You can import AIFF or WAV files, mono or stereo, but they need to be 16-bit, 44. 1 kHz. Before importing audio you need to select a V-take for mono or two V-takes for stereo. To make a stereo selection, first select the V-take that you wish to use as the left channel. Your first selection will be the left channel while your second selection will be the right channel. You can toggle the channels by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking in the V-take you want to be the right channel. If you are trying to import a stereo file into a mono selection, a dialog will let you indicate which of the left or right channels should be imported, or if you wish to cancel the operation. If you are trying to import a mono file into a stereo selection, a dialog will let you choose which of the left or right V-takes should be used to import, or if you wish to cancel. Drag-and-Drop In the Finder, click on the AIFF or WAV file you wish to import. For mono, you do not need to select the destination V-take before dragging. For stereo, you need to select the two destination V-takes before you start dragging the file. After dropping the file over a V-take, a progress dialog will appear indicating how the operation is advancing. [. . . ] If you are going to export stereo hold down the SHIFT key and click on a second V-take. Your first selection will be the left channel while your second selection will be the right channel. You can toggle the channels by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking in the V-take you want to be the right channel. From the menu bar choose “File Manager>Export Take to AIFF” or use the command-E shortcut. [. . . ]