IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
Precautions THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Handling of the internal hard disk Do not apply physical shock to this device. In particular, you must never move this device or apply physical shock while the power is turned on. This can cause part or all of the data on disk to be lost, or may damage the hard disk or interior components. When this device is moved to a location where the temperature is radically different, water droplets may condense on the hard disk.
Contents Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Connection example ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Parts of the MR-1000 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Front panel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 Rear panel --------
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg MR-1000 1-bit professional mobile recorder. In order to take full advantage of your new equipment, please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed. When you've read the manual, keep it safe for future reference. Features The MR-1000 is an ultra-high-quality recorder that can record and play back in DVD audio format (24-bit/192 kHz), SACD (Super Audio CD) quality format (1-bit/2.8 MHz), and in the even higher-quality 1-bit/5.6 MHz format.
Parts of the MR-1000 Front panel 2 1 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 1. Recording level L/R knobs These adjust the recording level. Set the display to the level meter screen so you can watch the levels, and make adjustments while watching the peak LED (3.). The outside knob adjusts the Left recording level, and the inside knob adjusts the Right recording level. Hum or noise may occur if you raise the recording level when nothing is connected to the input jacks. 2.
. Headphone jack You can connect a set of headphones here. 9. Volume knob This adjusts the volume of the headphone jack. 10. Battery LED When operating on batteries, this LED will light red if the remaining battery capacity is low. 11. P-dial This is a dial with a push-switch function. For more about how to operate it, refer to "Screens and operations" on 10 page. 12. Stop button This button stops recording or playback. 13. Playback/Pause button,Play LED This button starts recording or playback.
3. Phantom power switch This switch provides +48V power to devices such as condenser mics. This power is supplied only to the XLR inputs. Turn this off if you're using dynamic mics or line input sources. You can damage your equipment by connecting or disconnecting a condenser mic while the phantom power switch is in the ON position. You must turn the phantom power switch OFF before you connect a condenser mic. 4. DC 12V connector Connect the included AC adaptor here. 5.
Screens and operations Level meter screen and menu list (MENU) screen When you power-on the MR-1000, the display will show the level meter screen. While the display is showing the level meter screen, pressing the menu button will show the menu list (MENU) screen which lets you proceed to various types of settings or informational screen. You'll use the P-dial from this screen to make various settings.
Basic operation 1. Power and usage If you're using the MR-1000 in a location where AC power is available, use the included AC adaptor. If you're using it while moving or for outdoor recording, you can use separately sold alkaline batteries (LR6), Oxyride batteries, or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Nickel metal-hydride batteries are normally uncharged when you purchase them. You will need to recharge them before use.
Battery remaining indication The battery icon in the level meter screen shows an approximate indication of the amount of power remaining in the batteries. If you continue playing or recording when the battery low indication is shown, and the batteries are exhausted, the shutdown screen will appear automatically and the power will turn off several seconds later.
2. Connecting your monitor equipment Connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack. Connect your monitor system to the output jacks. You can use either the XLR or RCA jacks. Use the volume knob to adjust the volume. Connecting headphones will not cut the sound from the output jacks. If you're recording from mics, you should use headphones to reduce the possibility of acoustic feedback. 3.
4. Playing back the demo project The MR-1000 contains a high-quality demo project that was recorded in DFF(DSDIFF) format. Here's how to play back this project. What is a project? When you record on the MR-1000, two files are created; an audio file and a project file (containing protection data and markers, etc.). These two files are collectively called a "project," and can be operated on the MR-1000 as if they were a single audio file. (→p.
5. The level meter screen When you turn on the power, the level meter screen is shown in the display. When the menu list (MENU) screen is shown, you can also access the level meter screen by pressing the menu button. This screen shows information such as the MR-1000's operating status and recording/playback format.
6. Recording When you record on the MR-1000, date and time information is automatically added to the file so that you can manage your projects more easily. If you set the MR-1000's date and time (→p.28), the correct date and time data will be added. However, if the batteries do not have enough power to turn the MR-1000 on and you let it sit for a few days (or if the AC adaptor is not connected), the date and time will be reset.
2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm the Project Type. A check mark will appear in the check box for the project type you selected and confirmed. You can choose from WAV (BWF), DFF, DSF, and WSD. For details on each type, refer to "Project recording format" (p.36). If you've selected DFF, WSD, DSF If you've selected WAV or Turn 3. If you checked WAV (BWF), use the P-dial to select and confirm the desired Wav Format: fs/bit setting (bit depth and sampling frequency).
Starting and stopping recording Each time you record on the MR-1000, a folder is created containing an audio file and a settings file, collectively called a "project." The folder is named automatically (→p.45). You can edit this name after you've finished recording (→p.24). Operations on the MR-1000 will handle the entire project folder just as if it were an audio file. 1. To start recording from the record-ready mode, press the play/pause button (the play LED will light).
7. Other playback/record operations Selecting and playing back a project/file You can use the rewind and fast-forward buttons or the P-dial to select the project/file that you want to play. However if the playback mode (→p.31) is set to "Current Proj/File", you can not use the rewind/fast-forward buttons to select the project/file. When you turn on the power, the most recently selected project/file will be selected.
3. The selection icon is shown at the currently selected project/file. Use the P-dial to select and confirm the desired project/file. The display will show the editing screen for the current file. or Push Play/Pause Button 4. Press the play button to begin playing the selected project/file. Alternatively, you can begin playback by using the P-dial to select and confirm "Play Now" in the file edit screen.
Using marks within a project If you've made an extended recording, such as of a live performance or a practice session, you can move between songs or to a desired location by moving while you listen to the sound or by fast-forwarding or rewinding according to the counter time. However, the MR-1000 also lets you add marks to a project during recording or playback, and use the rewind and fast-forward buttons to rapidly move between these marks during playback.
Regardless of the screen shown in the display, you can press the rewind or fast-forward button during playback to move to the time location of the previous or next mark. Press once Current position Press once (time) Press once Press once Press once Project Mark Mark Order of times Mark Mark Mark If you've selected something other than "Current Proj/File" (→p.31) as the play mode (play Current Folder, PlayList, Shuffle, etc.), you can't use the rewind or fast-forward buttons to move between marks.
Push Push When you've finished making settings, press the P-dial several times to return to the Mark Edit screen. Deleting a mark (Delete Mark) 1. When you use the P-dial to select and confirm "Delete Mark," a dialog screen will ask you to confirm the deletion. 2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm [Yes]. If you decide not to delete the mark, use the P-dial to select and confirm [No] (or press the menu button), and you'll return to the mark edit select (Mark Edit) screen. 3.
8. Other general operations Changing the meter peak hold and the counter mode 1. From the level meter screen, press the P-dial. The meter/counter (Meter/Counter) screen will appear. 2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "Meter Peak Hold" (peak indicator hold time). A check mark will appear in the hold time check box you selected (0 seconds, 4 seconds, 10 seconds). 3. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "Counter Mode" (counter display mode). A check mark will appear in the mode check box you selected.
2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm the project/file whose name you want to edit. (See "Selecting and playing back a project/file," p.19) If you want to edit the name of the currently selected project/file, simply press the P-dial twice to confirm. Push Push 3. The project/file edit screen will appear, with the currently selected project/file name shown at the top. 4. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "Rename." The name editing screen will appear. Project/file edit screen Push Push Push 5.
Conserving battery power If you're using with the MR-1000 operating on battery power, you can reduce power consumption by turning off unneeded circuitry. Backlight setting You can turn the backlight off if you're using the MR-1000 in a brightly lit location, or make it automatically turn off a set period of time after the most recent operation. 1. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "SYSTEM." The system setting (SYSTEM) screen will appear. 2.
Auto shutdown setting If no operations have been performed for the length of time you specify here, the shutdown screen will appear automatically, and the power will turn off several seconds after that. This will prevent the battery from running down in the event you forget to turn off the power. 1. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "SYSTEM." The system setting (SYSTEM) screen will appear. 2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "AutoShutDown.
Setting the date and time If you set the MR-1000's date and time, the recorded files will have the correct date and time stamp. Here's how to set the internal clock. 1. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "SYSTEM." The system setting (SYSTEM) screen will appear. 2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm the date and time indication in the top line. The date and time setting (Clock) screen will appear. Push Push 3.
Protecting a project Here's how to protect a project. If you edit the name or delete or edit the mark settings of a project that is protected, these settings will revert to their original state when you select another project or turn off the power. A protected project is indicated by a lock icon displayed in the project/file information field (the top line) of the level meter screen.
3. The project/file edit screen will appear, with the name of the currently selected and confirmed project/file shown at the time. 4. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "Delete." A screen will ask you to confirm the Delete operation. Push Push 5. Use the P-dial to select and confirm [Yes]. If you decide not to delete, use the P-dial to select and confirm [No] (or press the menu button), and you'll return to the file edit screen. 6. The screen will indicate "Working...", and deletion will begin.
Other functions Play mode The MR-1000 provides three play modes, as well as shuffle and repeat play settings. To select these mode, use "PLAY MODE" in the menu list (MENU) screen. Current Proj/File (play only one project/file) In this mode, only the single project/file you select will play. (See "Selecting and playing back a project/file," p.19) When the selected file has finished playing, playback will stop automatically.
1. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "PLAY MODE." The play mode select (PLAY MODE) screen will appear. 2. Use the P-dial to select and confirm the playback method you want to use. A check will appear in the check box of the play mode you selected and confirmed. Push Push 3. If you want to use shuffle play, check the "Shuffle" check box. If the play mode is "Current Proj/File," this option is invalid even if it is checked. 4.
Play list (PLAY LIST) Creating a play list After creating a play list, you can select "Play List" as the play mode, and the projects/files will be played in the order specified by the list. The repeat and shuffle settings of the Play Mode can affect the playback of the PlayList. You can store up to one hundred play lists. Here's how to create a play list. 1. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "LIBRARY.
Viewing a play list Here's how to view the contents of a play list. Press the menu button, and in the menu list (MENU) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm "PLAY LIST." The play list (PLAY LIST) screen will appear. Push Editing a play list In the play list (PLAY LIST) screen (see above), select the file you want to edit and then select the item you want to edit. Play Now Here's how to select a project/file from the list, and start playback. 1.
4. The Move icon will appear in the play list (PLAY LIST) screen. 5. Turn the P-dial to move the project/file to the desired position, and then press the dial to confirm. The play list (PLAY LIST) screen will show the new order. If you press the menu button before you confirm, you will return to the play list edit screen. Remove From List Here's how to remove the selected project/file from the play list. This will not delete the project/file itself.
4. The screen dialog will ask "Remove All. Are you sure?" Play list edit screen Push Push Push 5. Use the P-dial to select and confirm [Yes]. If you decide not to execute this operation, use the P-dial to select and confirm [No] (or press the menu button), and you will return to the play list edit screen. 6. The screen will indicate "Working...", and will then indicate "Complete" when the project/file has been removed. 7. Press the P-dial (or the menu button) to return to the play list screen. 8.
WSD This is a 1-bit audio file format defined by the "1-bit Audio Consortium." The name stands for Wideband Single-bit Data (file extension .wsd). Settings when WAV (BWF) is selected If you select WAV (BWF), you can also select the sampling frequency and bit depth. At sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and higher, the bit depth will always be 24. Settings when DFF, DSF, or WSD are selected If you've selected a 1-bit format, use the 1bit DSD Format : Fs setting to specify the sampling frequency.
System settings (SYSTEM) Here you can make various system settings for the MR-1000 itself. Press the menu button to access the menu list (MENU) screen. Then use the P-dial to select and confirm "SYSTEM" and make the desired settings. The "Back Light," "AutoShutDown," and "LED" settings are explained in "Conserving battery power" (p.26), and the "Clock" setting is explained in "Setting the date and time" (p.28). LCD Contrast Here you can set the LCD contrast.
DSD output filter settings (DSD Filter) If you turn this setting on, the sound when playing a 1-bit project/file will pass through the signal processing filter. By default, this is "ON". ON: Playback will pass through the DSD filter (-3.0 dB at the pass frequency of 50 kHz). OFF: The 1-bit signal will play back directly without going through the DSD filter. Noise or extraneous sound may occur if you connect this to a device that does not support wideband audio input.
Formatting the hard disk (HDD Format) Here's how to format the MR-1000's hard disk. You should only perform this operation if you want to erase all of the data saved on the hard disk, or if the message "Drive Error." appears frequently. All data will be erased from the hard disk when you execute this operation, so you should use it with caution. Before executing this operation, you should make a backup of any data you want to keep. (→p.
Updating the system (Load System) You can download the latest version of the MR-1000 operating system file from the Korg website (www.korg.com). For details on the procedure, refer to the Korg website. Preparing for the update Use a USB cable to connect the MR-1000 to your computer (see "Using the MR-1000 with your computer," p.42), and copy the downloaded system file to the root folder of MR-1000's hard disk.
Using the MR-1000 with your computer You can use the MR-1000 as a USB 2.0 mass storage class device. This lets you copy files from the MR-1000 to your computer, or copy files (WAV, DSDIFF, etc.) from your computer into the MR-1000. There are limitations on the audio files that the MR-1000 can recognize (→p.44). You must use the included AC adaptor when entering USB mode USB mode In this mode, the MR-1000 will be detected by your computer as an external hard disk.
4. Save data on your computer. When you open the "Local disk (*:)" (or "Unspecified name") that appeared on your computer in step 3, the contents of the MR-1000's hard disk will be displayed. Copy the desired data onto your computer. You can also copy data from your computer into the MR-1000's hard disk. Don't disconnect the USB cable while a file is being transferred. Exiting USB mode 1. Disconnect the MR-1000 from your computer.
Hard disk structure and files Supported audio files Stereo files are used for all recording formats that can be selected on the MR-1000 (→p.36) Supported folders and file names FAT32 file system format. Long file names are supported, double-byte characters (e.g., Japanese) are not supported. Folder/file structure Local disc/Unspecified name MR_PROJ (folder) MRPM.sys (file) WAV_PROJ (folder) WAV_0001 (folder) WAV_0001.prj (project settings file) DFF_PROJ (folder) WAV_0002 (folder) WAV_0001_001.
MRPM.sys This file contains settings used by the system. There must be one and only one such file. Do not move or delete it. Never delete or rename this file. MRPlayList.txt This file contains a play list. Do not rename this file. WAV_0001 folder (project folder) This folder is created for each project you record. The numerical portion of the folder name will be incremented, starting with 0001. The first three alphabetical characters will depend on the recording format.
Using the AudioGate software The audio files of a project recorded on the MR-1000 can be copied to your computer. Then you can use the "AudioGate" audio format conversion application on the included CD to convert the audio file format; as well as edit, divide, or join audio files. For details, install the software from the included CD and refer to the AudioGate operating manual (PDF). Installing AudioGate Contents of the CD-ROM The included CD-ROM contains the following items.
Windows XP users In order to install or uninstall software in Windows XP, you must have Administrator privileges. For details, consult your system administrator. 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Normally, the "AudioGate Application Installer" will start up automatically. If your computer is set so that the installer will not start up automatically, doubleclick "KorgSetup.exe" in the CD-ROM. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. 3.
Appendix Troubleshooting Power does not turn on • Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? • Is there any remaining battery capacity? • Did you hold down the power button? Nothing appears in the display • Is the contrast adjusted correctly? (→p.38) Display is dark • Is the backlight set to "OFF"? (→p.26) No sound • Is the MR-1000 and the connected equipment powered-on? (→p.
Nothing happens when you press a button • In some cases, the buttons may be less responsive while the recording is operating, such as during playback or recording. → Hold down the button until the action occurs. USB Your computer does not detect the MR-1000 • Is the USB cable connected correctly? (→p.42) → Re-connect the cable.. Can't release the MR-1000 from your computer • The procedure will depend on the operating system of your computer. (→p.
Disk too busy. • Repeated actions of recording, writing, and deleting will gradually decrease the amount of contiguous free space on the hard disk, causing files to be saved in a fragmented state during recording. This message will appear when access to the drive has slowed down due to such problems. → Back up your important files, format the hard disk, and then restore your files back onto the hard disk.
Project Name Error. Delete illegal folder. • An identically named project/file already exists. → Rename the project/file. Alternatively, use USB mode to delete the project/file and the directory of the same name. System File Error. • The system file required for "Load System" does not exist, or the length of the file does not match. → Check the system file and re-save it. Time Limit. • The maximum continuous recording time is 6 hours. No further continuous recording is possible.
Specifications Operating conditions: +5 ... +35 ˚C (no condensation) Main sections < Recorder section > Number of tracks : 2 tracks : 2 tracks simultaneous playback / 2 tracks simultaneous recording Recording formats : PCM audio format WAV format (extension .wav), BWF compliant 44.1 kHz @ 16/24-bit, 48 kHz @ 16/24-bit 88.2 kHz @ 24-bit, 96 kHz @ 24-bit 176.4 kHz @ 24-bit, 192 kHz @ 24-bit : 1-bit audio format 2.8 MHz @ 1-bit/5.6MHz @ 1-bit DSDIFF format (extension .dff), DSF (extension .
A/D conversion : 2.8224MHz/5.6448MHz (1-bit), 24-bit (PCM) D/A conversion : 2.8224MHz/5.6448MHz (1-bit), 24-bit (PCM) Connector : XLR-3-31 type (+48V phantom power, switchable)/ 1/4" TRS phone Jack (balanced) Input impedance : 4.5 kΩ (XLR)/68 kΩ (TRS) Nominal level : - 60 dBu...- 28 dBu, XLR (balanced) - 26 dBu...+ 4 dBu, 1/4" TRS phone (balanced) - 26 dBV...
Index Menu list screen Project/file edit screen MENU LIBRARY LIBRARY ---------------------------- 19 PLAY MODE ----------------------- 31 REC MODE ------------------- 16, 36 PLAY LIST -------------------------PlayNow ------------------------Change Order -----------------Remove From List -----------Remove All --------------------- 33 34 34 35 35 SYSTEM ----------------------------2006/01/01 10:52 ------------LCDContrast ------------------Backl Light ---------------------AutoShutDown ----------- 13, LED
A P AUDIO folder --------------------------- 45 Auto Shutdown ----------------- 13, 27 Peak hold ------------------------- 15, 24 Play list ---------------------------------- 33 Play mode ------------------------------ 31 Playback -------------------------- 14, 19 Project ----------------------------------- 14 Project/file name --------------------- 24 Protect ----------------------------- 15, 29 B Backlight -------------------------------- 26 C Computer ------------------------------- 42 Conserving ba
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
