Korg PXR4 Uživatelský manuál

Owner’s ManualE 2E 2

Introduction 8 14.[EXIT] key This key returns to a desired page specified for each mode or page. When time information is displayed, pressing this key

Introduction 9 3. Front panel 1. [PHONE] jack Connect a set of headphones to this jack (stereo mini). 2. [PHONE LEVEL] knob: 0...10 This knob adjusts

Introduction 10 6. Display screen 1. Page parameter display/Location counter display This area displays the current time and parameter information. 2

Introduction1114.Battery empty iconThis will blink when the battery runs low. (→p.14)15.Effect chainThis area indicates the on/off status of each effe

Introduction12ConnectionsThe diagrams below show some basic examples of how the PXR4 can be connected. Refer to these diagrams, and make connections a

Introduction13Never insert or remove SmartMedia while the power is turned on. Doing so may damage the SmartMedia.More about cardsThe PXR4 can use Smar

Introduction14Batteries are not included. You will need to purchase them separately. Never use any type of batteries other than alka-line batteries.“

Introduction153. Turning the power offMake sure that operations such as song playback or recording are completed, and turn off the power by fol-lowing

16Quick startThis section explains easy operation of the PXR4.To begin, here’s how to connect your guitar, record your play-ing on one track, and then

Quick start17Turn the power onTurn on the [POWER/BACK LIGHT] switch located on the rear panel of the PXR4, and the start-up screen will appear in the

To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result i

Quick start184. Record (→p.25)Specify the recording trackPress the track 1 [REC SELECT] key to make the “ ” symbol appear for track 1.Check the input

Quick start19Press the [STOP] keyWhen you have finished playing, press the [STOP] key. Recording will stop, and the “REC” icon will dis-appear.5. Playb

20OperationStep 1. Basic operationThis section explains basic operation of the PXR4.1. Selecting modesThe functions of the PXR4 are organized into five

Operation21By continuing to hold down the mode key you pressed, you can move through the pages after entering the mode in the same way as by pressing

Operation223. TuningThe PXR4 has a built-in tuner function.This lets you tune an instrument connected to the [GUI-TAR IN] jack or [LINE IN] jack, or b

Operation23Step 2. Creating/selecting a song1. Creating a new songBefore you can make a new recording, you must create a new song.1 Access the song cr

Operation24If you are in the middle of the song, press the [REW] key to move to the beginning of that song, and then press the [REW] key once again to

Operation25Step 3. Recording1. Recording methodsThis section explains the different recording methods available on the PXR4.For basic recording, refer

Operation264 Set the recording level.Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [MIXER] key to switch the “DISPLAY” setting in the screen to “POST” (post

Operation272 Adjust the recording level of your input device, and record.Refer to “1. Recording methods” steps 1 –4 .Overdubbing – listening to the pl

1 Table of Contents Introduction... 6 Printing conventions in this manual...6 Displ

Operation28Press the [LOCATE] key or [EXIT] key to return to the Locate display.3 Set the time to a location slightly earlier than the point where you

Operation29Use the dial to specify the number of measures that will be recorded. (You can specify up to 999 mea-sures.) If this is “Off,” recording wi

Operation30which is inconvenient for listening while you record. If you turn the “AutoPan” setting “On,” the panning of the bounce source tracks will

Operation31Layering additional performances onto one trackUse this method when you want to add additional mate-rial while preserving the audio that is

Operation32Half-speed playbackDuring playback, you can press and hold the [PLAY] key to play back at half-speed.Consecutive playback (Chain Play) – pl

Operation33keys to change the blinking unit. Moving toward the right will switch screens, allowing you to move in smaller units.If “LocMoni” (→p.63) i

Operation34song.2 Move to the next or previous mark.Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [FF] key to move to the mark with the next time location,

Operation35Setting the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime to marked locationsYou can register marks at each of the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndT

Operation36Step 7. Using effectsThe PXR4 provides 77 types of effects. It contains 100 pre-set and 100 user effect programs that combine these effects

Operation37to “MASTER” (master effect).2 Select an effect program.Press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key to enter Effect mode, and turn the dial to select an ef

2 Step 2. Creating/selecting a song...23 1. Creating a new song...232. Selecting a dif

Operation38[CHAIN 4] This chain is suitable for mic input.[INSERT] stereo-in – stereo-out[MASTER] stereo-in – stereo-out[FINAL] stereo-in – stereo-out

Operation394 Adjust the volume of the effect.After making settings in step 3 , press the [CURSOR] right key to display the “ProgMVol” (effect volume s

Operation404. Loading/saving an effect user fileA card can contain two effect user files: 1 and 2. An effect user file contains all of the user programs.

Operation41Step 8. Tempo/rhythm settingsThis section explains how to make tempo settings for the song.If you change the tempo after recording, the mea

Operation42Changing the tempo of the rhythmEach rhythm pattern has a tempo setting stored for it.To change the tempo, select the rhythm, and then edit

Operation43display will indicate “Finish!” After a time, you will return to step 3 .Delete Song – deleting a songThis operation deletes the currently

Operation443 Select the track for which you want to select a virtual track.Use the [CURSOR] left/right keys to select a track 1–4 whose virtual track

Operation45Use the dial to select the number of times to copy the data. For this example, select “3” as the number of times. Then press the [CURSOR] r

Operation46SOR] right key to execute the operation. When the copy has been completed, the display will indicate “Finish!.”B Press the [PLAY] key to pl

Operation47As an example, here’s how to erase the In–Out region of track 1.1 Register marks at the desired In and Out time loca-tions. (→p.35)2 Displa

3 3. Saving an effect program...38 To save an effect program ...38 4. Load

Operation484 Select the “DestTrk.”Use the dial to select the track number from which data will be deleted. For this example, select track “1.” Then pr

Operation49Use the dial to select the number of times that the data will be copied. For this example, select “3” as the number of times that the data

Operation505 Select the “DestTrk.”Use the dial to select the copy destination track num-ber. For this example, select track “1.” Then press the [CURSO

Operation51Step 11. Mixdown“Mixdown” refers to the process of using the faders and effects to adjust the sound recorded on each track (→p.36), and rec

Operation52Creating a stereo fileHere’s how the audio recorded on tracks 1–4 can be con-verted into a stereo file.1 Select Bounce mode.Hold down the [SH

Operation 53 Connect the USB connector to the [USB] jack of the PXR4. Make sure that the connector is oriented cor-rectly, and insert it all the way

Operation 54 return to Locate mode, disconnect the USB cable from the PXR4. 2. Saving song files via card Even if your computer does not have a USB co

Operation55the results will be saved in a file named “CDRECVRY.LOG.”The presence or absence of this file will not affect the opera-tion of the PXR4.3. C

56ParametersThis section explains the function of the parameters that appear in the display each time you press a key.LOCATEHere you can check the cur

Parameters57SYSTEMP1. Tempo: tempo settingHere you can set the tempo, time signature, and rhythm of the currently selected song.1. BPM (Beats Per Minu

4 P.3-3 InsTrack (Insert Track): Insert blank space into a track59P.3-4 ErsTrack (Erase Track): Erase data from a track ...

Parameters58P.2-3 DelSong: Delete a songThis operation deletes the selected song.1. DestSong ...

Parameters593. CpyTimes... [01…99]Specify the number of times the data will be copied.4. Edit

Parameters60P.3-5 DelTrack (Delete Track): Delete data from a trackThis operation deletes track data from the In–Out region of the edit destination tr

Parameters61The processing time until the operation is completed (“Finish!”) will be longer in proportion to the length of the specified region (In–Out

Parameters622. Free[%]...This indicates the percentage (%) of space availabl

Parameters63External input when the recorder is recordingOff: Tracks selected for recording will always use the external input.2. AutoPan ...

Parameters641.S: Delete only the undo data of the currently selected song.ALL: Delete the undo data of all songs.P6. USB comm: USB connectionsWhen con

Parameters65P.1-3 Cabinet: Cabinet module1. Cabinet... [***]Select the type of cabi

Parameters66standby.MARKIn these pages you can use marks to change the current time location, and can also delete marks. This page cannot be selected

Parameters67P.3-1 SendL: Send level adjustment (L ch.)Adjusts the level sent from each track to the left channel of the effect.Setting this will have

5 Effect parameters... 72 DRIVE/LMT BLOCK...72CABI/EQ BLOCK...

Parameters68Select this when you want to record while applying a ste-reo effect.MASTER: Stereo-in → stereo-outSelect this when you want to send the “S

Parameters69(OFF):This is the normal recording mode.REC SELECTThese keys select the track(s) for recording.When you select a track for recording, a

Parameters70In the effect pages, the faders can be used to edit the effect.In the mixer pages, the faders can be used to edit the pan and effect send

Parameters712. RECWhen you press this key, the recorder will enter record-standby mode (the “ ” indicator will blink). In order to enter record-standb

72Effect parametersThe contents of the effect parameters are explained for each effect module. The effect modules that can be selected will differ for

Effect parameters73If the sound is distorted, slightly lower each of the LEVEL, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS settings.* The parameters are the same as “CL

Effect parameters74CABI/EQ BLOCK1. CABINETSome of the most important factors that determine the sound of a guitar amp are the share of the cabinet, an

Effect parameters754x12 Vin (4x12 VINTAGE)This cabinet model simulates a closed back 30W enclosure with four 12-inch speakers.* The parameters are the

Effect parameters76Tube2 (TUBE2)This amp has a mild tone with low-mid range emphasis.* The parameters are the same as “SOLID1.”Hi-Gain1 (HI-GAIN1)This

Effect parameters77MODULATION BLOCK1. MODULATIONChorus (CHORUS)StChorus (STEREO CHORUS)These effects give the sound depth and warmth by modulat-ing th

6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TONEWORKS Digital Recording Studio PXR4 .In order to take full advantage of the PXR4 and enjoy trouble

Effect parameters78PitchSft (PITCH SHIFTER)StPitch (STEREO PITCH SHIFTER)These are pitch shifter effects with a ±2 octave range of adjust-ment.1. ----

Effect parameters79B WahDwn (BASS WAH DOWN)This is a wah in which the filter operates in the opposite direc-tion from BASS WAH UP.* The parameters are

Effect parameters80PPDelay (STEREO PING PONG DELAY)This is a stereo delay in which the sound bounces between left and right.1. TIME...[

Effect parameters81Effect Program ListProg name Chain# For00 ACOU SIM Chain1 E.Guitar01 CL COMP Chain1 E.Guitar02 50'S Chain1 E.Guitar03 60'

Effect parameters82Effect Chain ListFor each chain, the following effects can be selected.[DRIVE/LMT]CHAIN1 CHAIN2 CHAIN3 CHAIN4 CHAIN5 CHAIN6 CHAIN7

Effect parameters83[MOD]CHAIN1 CHAIN2 CHAIN3 CHAIN4 CHAIN5 CHAIN6 CHAIN7 CHAIN8Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus* StChorusFlanger Flanger Flanger Fla

84AppendicesTroubleshootingNo soundIs the power of the PXR4 and/or connected devices turned on? (→p.14)Are the amp or headphone connections correct?Ca

Appendices85→ Set the counter display to “FreeTime” and check the amount of recordable time. (→p.56)Is the bounce setting (“BOUNCE”) appropriate? (→p.

Appendices86Is the return level set to “0” or close to “0”?→ Press the [EFFECT] key to access Effect mode, press the [CURSOR] right key several times

Appendices87Display indicates “CdFormat”Was the card formatted (initialized) on the PXR4? (→p.61)→ If you are using a card that was initialized on ano

Introduction 7 Features of the PXR4 and their function 1. Top panel 1. Display This area displays level meters for recording and play-back, time info

Appendices88→ Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, turn off the power, re-insert the card, and then turn the power on once again.Finish!The o

Appendices89→ Use Delete Song to delete unneeded songs.EvntFullRecording is not possible, since there are not enough free events in the song.→ To incr

Appendices90To-Endx2When executing “ExpTrack,” the ToTime and End-Time are set (relative to the InTime-OutTime) to set-tings that cannot be executed (

Appendices91Rhythm pattern list*1*1123Metro01Metro025/4 5/4Metro01Metro02 6/4Metro01Metro028/4Metro01Metro02 1/8Metro01Metro02 2/8Metro01Metro02 3/8Me

Appendices92Specifications<Recorder section>Number of tracks: 4 tracks × 8 virtual tracks4 tracks simultaneous playback/2 tracks simultaneous pla

Appendices93Rated level[LOW]: –44dBu@TRIM=max–4dBu@TRIM=min[HIGH]: –38dBu@TRIM=max+2dBu@TRIM=minSource impedance: 600Ω<LINE INPUT>Connector: min

Appendices94IndexAAutoIn... 62AutoPan... 63BBacked up...

Appendices95PPan... 35, 66Parameter... 20Parameter value...

Appendices96Block diagramADGUITAREFFECTREC TRK1REC TRK2ADTRK1TRK2TRK3TRK4MASTEREFFECTFINALEFFECTRHYTHMGUITARINPUTLINEINPUTINPUTSELECTTRIMASSIGN(SOURCE

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