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Precautions THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) Location This equipment has been tested and found to comply Using the unit in the following locations can re- with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant sult in a malfunction. to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed • In direct sunlight to provide reasonable protection against harmful in- • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity terference in a residential installation. This equipment • Excessively dusty or dirt
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Handling of the internal hard disk COPYRIGHT WARNING Do not apply physical shock to this device. In This professional device is intended only for particular, you must never move this device or use with works for which you yourself own apply physical shock while the power is turned the copyright, for which you have received on. This can cause part or all of the data on disk permission from the copyright holder to pub- to be lost, or may damage the hard disk or inte- licly perform, record, broadca
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Contents Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Connection example ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Parts of the MR-1000 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Front panel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 Rear pan
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8. Other general operations ---------------------------------------------------------- 24 Changing the meter peak hold and the counter mode --------------------------------------------- 24 Editing the project/file name ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Conserving battery power -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Setting the date and time -----------------------------------------------------------------
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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 f
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Parts of the MR-1000 Front panel 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 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 ad- justs 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. Display The display shows the le
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8. 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
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3. Phantom power switch This switch provides +48V power to devices such as condenser mics. This power is sup- plied 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. USB connector This lets
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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. When the display shows the menu list (MENU) screen, pressing the menu button will take you back
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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. Rechargeable batteries that have been newly purchased or stored for an extende
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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. Battery icon Battery full (there is sufficient battery capacity) Battery low (the battery LED will light) Operating with the AC adapto
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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. Turning the power on/off The MR-1000 contains an internal hard drive, and is a precision device comparable
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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.44 "Hard disk structure and files") Playing back When y
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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/play- back format. Protect indicator Project/file format Recorder status Remaining battery indicator Counter Project/file playback location indicator Project/file name (current project/file) Level m
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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. After changing the batteries or connecting the MR-1000 to the AC ada
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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). If you check DFF, DSF, or
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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). The record LED will ch
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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. Selecting a project/file using the rewind & fast-forward buttons During playback
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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 the limiter If you want to prevent clipping that might be caused by sudden high levels
