DVR - Digital Recorder User Manual

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Getting Started:

Installing the included Compact Flash™ card

Connections; Listening to the Demo Songs

The Mode Knob; Recording Basics

Using the Rhythm Patterns

Working with the Effects

Virtual Tracks; The Favorite Knob

5-6

Creating a two-track MP2 for playback on your computer

Backing up your songs to computer; More information on Compact Flash

7-8

EasyStart

Main Features

• 4-track digital recorder featuring

two-track simultaneous recording,

with 8 virtual tracks per track for a

total of 32 tracks!

• Easy and intuitive knob-based user

interface allows instant access to

effects, rhythm patterns, virtual

tracks and digital editing with

dedicated knobs.

• High capacity Compact Flash™

data storage provides a stable and

quiet recording medium with

plenty of recording time! Compact

Flash cards of up to 2 GB can be

used!!

• Built in USB connectivity allows

you to easily-transfer data to your

computer for backup, playback and

editing.

• XLR and ¼ inch inputs

accommodate

microphone, guitar,

keyboards, etc.

• Korg’s REMS modeling, technology

delivers 93 effect types that can

be used for guitar, insert, master

or final effect processing. 100

preset effect programs and 100

user programs.

• Effects include accurate amp,

cabinet and microphone modeling

simulations, as well as a large

variety of multi-effects including

reverb, delay, pitch-shift, chorus,

tremolo, flanger, phaser and more!

• Favorite knob for instant recall of frequently used preset

and custom effects settings.

• A full suite of non-destructive editing tools including

copy/paste, punch in/out, as well as time

compression/expansion and more!

• 87 built-in rhythm/metronome patterns and chromatic

tuner are built-in.

• Full-range internal condenser microphone!

• Includes 64MB Compact Flash card and AC adaptor

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
EasyStart Main Features • 4-track digital recorder featuring two-track simultaneous recording, with 8 virtual tracks per track for a total of 32 tracks! • Easy and intuitive knob-based user interface allows instant access to effects, rhythm patterns, virtual tracks and digital editing with dedicated knobs.
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KORG D4 EasyStart The D4 Digital Recorder The D4 is a digital multi-track recorder that uses Compact Flash as its recording and storage medium, and provides high-quality audio using the MPEG1 Layer 2 recording format. A 2GB Compact Flash card provides up to 70 hours of recording time (single track/economy mode)! You can record from any external sources, and you can also use the built-in condenser microphone to record acoustic instruments and vocals.
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KORG D4 EasyStart Transport Control Tips: • During playback, pressing the ◄◄ rewind key once resets the song back to the beginning (will also return song to the beginning when playback is stopped). • Holding down ◄◄ “rewinds” the song and will playback in reverse at double speed. • Holding down ►► “fast-forwards” or plays back the song at double speed. • During playback you can press and hold the ► play key to play back at half speed.
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KORG D4 EasyStart Information on Song Grade selection (based on the included 64MB card): • Eco: Economy, extended-length recording (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 132 minutes) • STD: Standard, very high quality, normal use (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 64 minutes) • HiQ: High audio quality (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 44 minutes) Set up the Rhythm and Tempo for your new song: 1. 2. Set the MODE knob to “RHYTHM”. The name of the currently selected rhythm pattern will be displayed.
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KORG D4 EasyStart Tune up: 2. ! Press the TRACK ASSIGN 1 and 2 keys simultaneously to enter Tuner mode the EXIT key to exit Tuner mode. > When finished tuning, press Entering Tuner mode bypasses the currently- assigned effect. 3. Press the TRACK ASSIGN 1 key- the key will light. 4. Track 1 is automatically selected as your recording destination. To arm a different track, press the PAN 5. Press the GUITAR/MIC FX key (left of the faders) - the key will light. knob above the desired track’s fader.
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KORG D4 EasyStart A recap of basic recording: 1. Choose an input and plug in your instrument or microphone, or use the internal mic. 2. Choose the desired input type (GTR, MIC- EXT or INT or LINE). 3. Press the appropriate TRACK ASSIGN key (1 or 2). 4. Track 1 is automatically selected as your recording destination. To arm a different track, press the PAN knob above the desired track’s fader. 5. Adjust trim level above track assign button, and then adjust fader level. 6.
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KORG D4 EasyStart In order for you to playback D4 songs on your computer, you’ll need to convert the D4 song data to a stereo MP2 format file first: 1. Choose the song you wish to covert; select SONG SEL with the MODE knob, choose the song with the VALUE dial and then press the CURSOR ► key (make sure the song is set to play from the song beginning). 2. Set the MODE knob to “REC MODE”. 3. Use the VALUE dial to select “ConvrtMP2”. 4. Press the EXIT key to return to play mode. 5.
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KORG D4 EasyStart More information on using Compact Flash… Deleting a song from the Compact Flash card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select SONG SEL with the MODE knob, choose the song with the VALUE dial and then press the CURSOR ► key. Set the MODE knob to SONG EDIT. Select the delete operation by rotating the VALUE dial to ”Delsong”, and then press the CURSOR ► key. The display will now indicate “DestSong”. Press the CURSOR ► key.