Page 2 - Precautions
2 Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can re-sult 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 designate...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6Connection example ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6Parts of the MR-1...
Page 6 - Introduction; Features
6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg MR-1 1-bit mobile recorder. In order to take full advantageof 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-1 is an ultra-high audi...
Page 7 - Front and side panels
7 Parts of the MR-1 Front and side panels 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 1. DC 5V connector Connect the included AC adaptor here (also used for charging the battery). 2. USB connector This lets you use a USB cable to connect the MR-1 to your computer. 3. Display The display shows the level meters and co...
Page 8 - Top panel
8 9. Power button (with Hold function) This turns the power on/off (shutdown). By sliding this button to the HOLD position, youcan prevent accidental operation from occurring when you inadvertently touch the buttonsor the P-dial. 10. Menu button This button accesses the menu list (MENU) screen, allo...
Page 9 - Screens and operations; Level meter screen and menu list (MENU) screen; Selecting parameters and setting values
9 Screens and operations Level meter screen and menu list (MENU) screen When you power-on the MR-1, the display will show the level meter screen. When the display shows the level meter screen, pressing the menu button will show the menulist (MENU) screen which lets you proceed to various types of se...
Page 10 - Basic operation; Using the AC adaptor; Recharging the battery
10 Basic operation 1. Power and usage The MR-1 contains a rechargeable battery that is convenient for mobile or outdoor use. If you'rein a location where AC power is available, you can also use the MR-1 with the included ACadaptor. If the AC adaptor is connected, recharging will begin regardless of ...
Page 11 - Remaining battery indication; Operating time with the rechargeable battery; Rechargeable battery lifespan
11 Remaining battery indication The battery icon in the level meter screen indicates the approximate remaining battery ca-pacity, and whether the battery is being recharged.If you continue playback or recording without using the AC adaptor even though the lowbattery indication is shown, the shutdown...
Page 12 - Connecting your monitor equipment; Turning the power on; Turning the power off; Auto shutdown function
12 2. Connecting your monitor equipment Connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack. Use the volume buttons to adjust the vol-ume. If you're connecting the MR-1 to a monitor system, connect your stereo cable (mini) to theOUTPUT. Connecting headphones won't cut the sound from the output jacks. If...
Page 13 - Playing back the demo project; Playing back; Pausing
13 4. Playing back the demo project The MR-1 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-1, two files are created; an audio file and a project file (contain-ing protection data and mar...
Page 14 - The level meter screen
14 5. The level meter screen When you turn on the power, the level meter screen is shown in the display. When the menulist (MENU) screen is shown, you can also access the level meter screen by pressing the menubutton.This screen shows information such as the MR-1's operating status and recording/pla...
Page 15 - Selecting your recording device; Unbalanced input; Recording using the mic inputs
15 6. Recording When you record on the MR-1, date and time information is automatically added to the file sothat you can manage your projects more easily. If you set the date and time on the MR-1 ( → p.28), the date and time will be correct. However, if the rechargeable battery does not have enough ...
Page 16 - Recording using the line inputs; Selecting the recording format; Manually adjusting the recording level
16 Recording using the line inputs Set the input switch to LINE. If the level is too low even after you've adjusted the gain( → p.16), set the input switch to MIC. Selecting the recording format Here's how to select the recording format. Each time you record, a new project will be createdin the reco...
Page 17 - Starting and stopping recording
17 2. Press the menu button, and in the menu list, use the P-dial to select and confirm "REC LEVEL." The recording level (REC LEVEL) setting screen will appear. 3. Make sure that the screen indicates Input Gain: (Manual). If this is not shown, turn the P-dial to select the appropriate screen...
Page 18 - Selecting and playing back a project/file; Selecting a project/file using the rewind & fast-forward buttons
18 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 youwant to play. However if the playback mode ( → p.31) is set to "Current Proj/File", you can not use the rewind/fas...
Page 19 - or; Using the Auto Gain Control mode
19 Play/PauseButton or Push 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 "PlayNow" in the file edit screen. Using the Auto Gain Control mode The Manual setting is convenient if you are abl...
Page 20 - Gain Increase
20 6. When you've finished making settings, press the menu button to return to the record- ing level (REC LEVEL) setting screen. Alternatively, you can return by using the P-dial to select and confirm "<- Back" in thescreen. Gain Decrease Slope Threshold Threshold Gain Increase Hold Durat...
Page 21 - Using marks within a project; Adding a mark; Viewing the mark list; Using marks to move
21 Using marks within a project If you've made an extended recording, such as of a live performance or a practice session, youcan move between songs or to a desired location by moving while you listen to the sound or byfast-forwarding or rewinding according to the counter time.However, the MR-1 also...
Page 22 - Editing marks; Editing the time location of a mark
22 Regardless of the screen shown in the display, you can press the rewind or fast-for-ward button during playback to move to the time location of the previous or next mark. Project Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark Current position (time) Press once Press once Press once Press once Press once Order of times...
Page 24 - Other general operations; Changing the meter peak hold and the counter mode; Editing the project/file name
24 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 app...
Page 26 - Conserving battery power; Backlight setting
26 Conserving battery power If you're using with the MR-1 operating on battery power, you can reduce power consumptionby turning off unneeded circuitry. Backlight setting You can turn the backlight off if you're using the MR-1 in a brightly lit location, or make itautomatically turn off a set period...
Page 28 - Setting the date and time
28 Setting the date and time If you set the MR-1's date and time, the recorded files will have the correct date and timestamp. 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...
Page 29 - Protecting a project; Deleting a project/file
29 Protecting a project Here's how to protect a project. If you edit the name or delete or edit the mark settings of aproject that is protected, these settings will revert to their original state when you select an-other project or turn off the power. A protected project is indicated by a lock icon ...
Page 30 - Viewing details about the project/file
30 4. Use the P-dial to select and confirm "Delete." A dialog 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 menubutton), and you'll return to t...
Page 31 - Other functions; Play mode; Current Folder (play the contents of a folder)
31 Other functions Play mode The MR-1 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. (...
Page 33 - Creating a play list
33 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 beplayed in the order specified by the list. The repeat and shuffle settings of the Play Mode canaffect the playback of the PlayList. You can sto...
Page 34 - Viewing a play list; Editing a play list; Play Now; Change Order
34 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 con-firm "PLAY LIST."The play list (PLAY LIST) screen will appear. Push Editing a play list In the play list (PLAY LIST) screen (see a...
Page 35 - Remove From List
35 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 ...
Page 36 - Remove All; Record mode; Project recording format (New Project Type)
36 Remove All Here's how to remove all projects/files from the play list. This will not delete the projects/files themselves. 1. In the play list (PLAY LIST) screen, use the P-dial to select and confirm any project/ file. 2. The play list edit screen will appear. 3. Use the P-dial to select and conf...
Page 37 - Recording time for each format (per 1Gbyte)
37 DFF (DSDIFF) This is a 1-bit audio file format widely used in professional audio devices for SACD (SuperAudio CD) production.The name stands for Direct Stream Digital Interchange File Format (file extension .dff). DSF This is a 1-bit audio file format used in some "VAIO" personal computer...
Page 38 - LCD Contrast
38 System settings (SYSTEM) Here you can make various system settings for the MR-1 itself.Press the menu button to access the menu list (MENU) screen. Then use the P-dial to select andconfirm "SYSTEM" and make the desired settings.The "Back Light," "AutoShutDown," and "LE...
Page 42 - Using the MR-1 with your computer; USB mode; Entering USB mode
42 Using the MR-1 with your computer You can use the MR-1 as a USB 2.0 mass storage class device.This lets you copy files from the MR-1 to your computer, or copy files (WAV, DSDIFF, etc.) fromyour computer into the MR-1. There are limitations on the audio files that the MR-1 can recognize ( → p.44)....
Page 43 - Exiting USB mode
43 4. Save data on your computer. When you open the "Local disk (*:)" (or "Unspecified name") that appeared on yourcomputer in step 3, the contents of the MR-1's hard disk will be displayed.Copy the desired data onto your computer. You can also copy data from your computerinto the MR...
Page 44 - Hard disk structure and files; Supported audio files; Folder/file structure
44 Hard disk structure and files Supported audio files Stereo files are used for all recording formats that can be selected on the MR-1 ( → p.36) Supported folders and file names FAT32 file system format. Long file names are supported, double-byte characters (e.g., Japa-nese) are not supported. MR_P...
Page 46 - Using the AudioGate software; Installing AudioGate; Operating requirements; Mac OS X; Supported operating systems
46 Using the AudioGate software The audio files of a project recorded on the MR-1 can be copied to your computer. Then youcan use the "AudioGate" audio format conversion application on the included CD to convertthe audio file format; as well as edit, divide, or join audio files.For details, ...
Page 48 - Appendix; Troubleshooting
48 Appendix Troubleshooting Power does not turn on • Is the AC adaptor connected correctly?• Does the rechargeable battery have sufficient remaining 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 ...
Page 49 - Various messages; Execution messages; Completed; Error messages
49 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. • Is the power button set to HOLD? U S B Your computer does not detect the MR-1 • Is ...
Page 50 - Failed to write System File.
50 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 stateduring recording. This message will appear when access to the drive has slowed down dueto such problem...
Page 51 - Project Name Error. Delete illegal folder.; Confirmation messages; Serious error messages
51 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 andthe directory of the same name. System File Error. • The system file required for "Load System" does not exis...
Page 52 - Specifications; Main sections
52 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 @ 1...
Page 54 - Index; MENU; LIBRARY; Mark edit select screen; Mark List
54 Index Menu list screen MENU LIBRARY -------------------------- 18 PLAY MODE --------------------- 31 REC MODE ------------------ 16, 36 REC LEVEL ---------------------- 16 PLAY LIST ------------------------ 33 PlayNow ----------------------- 34 Change Order ---------------- 34 Remove From List --...
Page 56 - IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
E 1 E 2 2006 KORG INC. 1812 GH Printed in Japan 4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications andvoltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it isintended that this...
