EasyStart

PXR4 Main Features
The SmartMedia format allows you to record, playback and send data to your computer for playback and editing. Eight virtual tracks for each of the PXR4s four tracks (for a total of 32 recording tracks!) Korgs REMS modeling effects, with 100 preset and 100 user effect program locations. 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. Master and Final effects are also included for professional processing of your songs or individual tracks. A built-in tuner, metronome, and 96 highquality internal rhythm patterns. Full range condenser microphone built in! Case, 16MB SmartMedia, and AC adaptor are included with each recorder.

EasyStart CONTENTS

Getting Started: SmartMedia, Connections Listening to the demo songs About the SHIFT Key Mixer, Locate and Effect/Tuner modes Recording basics Creating a two-track MP2 for playback on your computer Back up your songs to your computer. 5

Getting Started

The PXR4 is a digital multi-track recorder that uses SmartMedia as its recording and storage medium. A SmartMedia card must be inserted in order to record and playback audio data on the PXR4, and can provide you with up to TWO HOURS of recording time. You can record from any external source, including acoustic instruments and vocals (with the built-in condenser microphone). Once youve recorded songs, you can transfer them to your computer (Mac or PC) for backup and editing, using the built in USB (Universal Serial Bus, cable not included). The included card contains two demo songs. You can use these songs to learn the mixing, effects and other functions in the PXR4, and then erase the data on the card for use with your own projects.

PXR4 EasyStart

Install the SmartMedia card:
- Make sure that the power is OFF before inserting or removing a SmartMedia card. - When using a store-bought SmartMedia card, you must format it first on the PXR4. Open the card slot cover by sliding it away from the bottom of the unit, allowing the hinge to fall open, and then insert the card with its contacts facing the bottom of the PXR4, then push the card all the way into the slot until it locks into place. (To remove the card, push the card into the slot to unlock it, and then pull it out)

Make connections:

1. 2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the jack on the rear panel. Connect a guitar or bass to the GUITAR INPUT jack on the right panel, or connect a microphone, keyboard, or other line level audio source to the stereo mini LINE INPUT jack on the right panel. Alternately, you can use the built-in condenser MIC for recording. As with any microphone, remember to watch your monitor speaker levels when using the mic or feedback can occur. Set the INPUT switch on the right panel to the appropriate setting (GUITAR for this exercise). Connect headphones to the front panel mini jack (or powered monitors to the OUTPUT jack).
Power up, and listen to the demo songs:
1. Lower the [MASTER] fader to 0, and slide the back panel [POWER] switch two notches to your left, to power-up with the display backlight (When you use batteries instead of the AC adaptor, you can switch the backlight off to conserve power). 2.
Set all four of the TRACK faders to 8.
3. Press the [>] key to begin playback of the first demo song (DUCK TEETH), slowly raising the [MASTER] fader to a comfortable listening level. If using headphones, set the volume control on the front panel to desired level. When finished, press [ ].

Try the transport controls before you go any further; youll notice it works VERY MUCH like a portable CD player, and should feel easy and familiar to youDuring play back, holding down [I<<] rewinds the audio data towards the song beginning. Pressing this same key once, while the song is playing, re-starts the song beginning, and pressing [I<<] once, while a song is STOPPED to select the preceding song. Holding down [>>I] fast-forwards the audio data towards the song end, pressing [>>I] once, while a song is STOPPED or is playing, will select the next song, and songs can be chain- played by holding down the SHIFT key and pressing [>].

About the SHIFT key:

The shift key is there to make your recording experience EASIER! Take a moment to look at your PXR4 front panel. Every key or button has several functions, some written in back or orange, some written in silver on a black background (like the SHIFT key). Every time you want to access a function that is written in the same color as the shift key, simply press the shift key at the same time. No menus and endless parameters! Far from confusing, the SHIFT key makes many of the PXR4s functions FAR SIMPLER TO USE THAN OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCTS!
Mixer, Locate, and Effect/Tuner Modes:

MIXER mode:

In this mode, you can set volume level and pan location for each track. Use the demo songs to practice. Press [>]. As the song plays, hold down SHIFT and press the [MIXER-DISPLAY-WRITE] key (above the MASTER fader). Each time you press this key while holding SHIFT, youll cycle through PRE fader level, POST fader level, and MIXER views, as indicated in the display.
Leave the display in MIXER view (release the SHIFT key). Press the [MIXER-DISPLAY-WRITE] key again, until the display reads, Level 1. Track 1s volume can now be adjusted by rotating the DIAL, and pressing the [cursor] (RIGHT CURSOR) to view and adjust the Level of Track 2 (Each press of the [cursor] will advance through the four tracks).
Press the [cursor] to view and adjust the Pan and Master Effect send levels of each track with the DIAL, navigating between tracks by pressing the [ and cursor]. (Press EXIT when finished)
The diamond-shaped Page Guide Display in the display always lets you know in what direction you can navigate from your current page. Its like a compass, and is designed to keep you from dealing with endless pages and menus. See owners manual pg.63.

LOCATE and SYSTEM modes:

In the locate mode (pg 20) you can view the current musical (bars/beats/ticks) or time (minutes/seconds/milliseconds) location in a song, or check the amount of time remaining on the SmartMedia card. Simply press the [LOCATE] key to cycle through the modes. The system mode contains all of your digital editing functions, such as time stretch, cut and paste style copy editing, and much more! Please consult your owners manual (pages 55-64) for more features of these modes.

EFFECT mode:

In this mode (pg 20,62), you can work with the onboard effects, and the panel keys/faders that are printed in orange let you perform effect-related edit functions. Four effect types are available: GUITAR, INSERT, MASTER and FINAL, and the PXR4 includes 77 effect algorithms (including Korgs amazing REMS sound modeling). If you select GUITAR (for recording on input; mono/1 track only) or INSERT (for stereo instrument recording; stereo in/out, stereo track bouncing, etc), you can apply effects as you record. If you select MASTER, you can send the signal from any/ each track to an effect for overall processing. If you select FINAL, youll be able to apply an effect to the master L/R bus, and use this effect as a mastering processor for track bouncing and other track-related operations. Of course, the MASTER and FINAL effects are great to process your entire mix through as well. For this demonstration, lets hook up a guitar, bass, or keyboard (mono):
With playback stopped, hold SHIFT and press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key repeatedly, Cycling through the four effect types as indicated in the display (under EFFECT ASSIGN), until you reach the GUITAR FX.
2. Press the Track 1 [REC SELECT] key. (A small circle will appear around the 1 in the lower left of the display. This effectively arms the track, i.e., lets you hear and/or record the instrument youre playing) 3. Press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key. The display will show an assigned effect program name and numberturn the DIAL to choose the desired effect program (numbered 00-49), and press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the main screen.
Guitar effect programs are numbered 00-49. Insert, Master, and Final effects share numbers 50-99. User effect locations are similarly numbered, with an identifying U before the effect number.

TUNER mode (page 20)

Press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key, twice if you are not in effect mode, and you will access an ACCURATE, FULLY CHROMATIC KORG TUNER! Pressing the [EFFECT/Tuner] key again will return you to the EFFECT screen, and pressing [EXIT] will return you to the SONG NAME/LOCATE page.

Recording Basics

Delete the demo song(s) from the SmartMedia card:
The included demos use all the available recording space on the card. You will need to delete at least one of the demo songs to do any new recording. Be sure to remove the WRITE PROTECT metallic decal from the SmartMedia card, as this prevents you from altering the cards contents. If you wish to save the demo
PXR4 EasyStart songs to your computer, please consult Back up your songs to a computer on page five of this guide or page 51 of the manual. 1. Press the [EXIT] key until you select the initial song page.
2. Select the song that you wish to delete, and then press the [SYSTEM/RHYTHM] key 2x, until the display indicates EditSong (P2), then press the [cursor] to select NameSong (P21). 3. Press the [cursor] 2x, to select DelSong (P23), then press the [cursor] 2x, to select Del OK? (YES will flash). 4. Press the [cursor]: the display indicates Sure? and rotates the DIAL to select YES, then press the [cursor]: the display indicates Working, then Finish!
Create a new song (page 23):
If there are no songs on the card, the display will indicate Make New! If there is at least one song on the card, select the last song, and then press the [FF] key. The Make New message is replaced by SngGrade. Rotate the DIAL to view the recording grades (with the included 16 MB card) as follows: Eco: Std: HiQ: Economy, extended-length limited bandwidth recording (Max. time, 16MB, 1 Track: 3350) Standard, very high quality, normal use (Max. time, 16MB, 1 Track: 1650) Ultra-high audio quality (Max. time, 16MB, 1 Track: 1115) *For this exercise, select Std grade.
2. Press the [cursor] and the display will indicate NEW SONG before returning to Locate Mode, and displaying the counter position: 00.00.00. 3. 1. 2. 3.
To rename the song, see page 24 of the owners manual. Press the [SYSTEM/RHYTHM] key to select Tempo (P1).
Set the Tempo and Rhythm for the new song (pg 39):
Press the [cursor] to display BPM, then Beat, then Rhythm, and slowly rotate the DIAL to turn the rhythm ON. The cursor will also take you to the level adjustment if needed.
You can hear and select the metronomes and subsequent built-in rhythm patterns as you rotate the DIAL. The drums NEED NOT be recorded to the tracks, but instead are always synchronized to the recorder, and therefore, your recorded tracks! This means you can audition new grooves at ANY time!

Press the [EXIT] key (The rhythm playback will stop). For a list of rhythm patterns, available time signatures, and recording count-in options, please refer to page 91 of your manual. Arm the track(s) for recording by pressing the appropriate [REC SELECT] key.
Record your first track (pg 25):
1. 2. Set the Levels: Adjust the front panel [INPUT TRIM] knob to achieve a fairly hot level without reaching the CLIP level in the display, and then adjust the fader(s) for the record-armed track(s) to achieve a fairly hot level without reaching the CLIP level in the display. (Clipindicates distortion). 3. Press the [REC] key. The REC icon in the display will flash, and youll hear the previously selected rhythm pattern; you are now in record-standby mode. Play your source instrument to rehearse, then 4. Press the [>] key to record, and press the [ ] key when you are finished recording.
5. Press the selected [REC SELECT] key(s) to disarm the record track(s), and then press the [I<<] key once, to move to the song beginning. Listen to your results. To record the rest of your tracks, simply repeat the previous steps for the next three tracks. If four tracks is not enough, refer to VIRTUAL TRACKS, manual page 26, because there are 32 tracks
Creating a two-track MP2 conversion for transfer and playback on your computer
The following exercise assumes that you already have standard media software installed on your computer, since in order for you to playback in this way,, youll need to convert the PXR4 data to a stereo MP2 format file. If you do not have the required software, you can download it from microsoft.com (Media Player) or apple.com (QuickTime). Playback of PXR4 transferred audio currently works with Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Mac OS 9.0. In the near future, PXR4 data will be compatible with Mac OS X. (You can also transfer a SINGLE TRACK from the PXR4 to your computer for playback WITHOUT performing the conversion.) 1. Make sure that the previous song is selected and set to play from the song beginning. 2. Hold down the [SHIFT] key, and then press the [LOCATE/BOUNCE] key until the display indicates CONV. 3. Press the [REC SELECT] keys for Tracks 1 and 2.
4. Adjust the playback/recording levels as needed while the song plays back. Reset to the beginning of the song again, once you are satisfied with the playback levels. 5. Begin bounce recording: Press the [REC] key and the [>] key, and when the song has finished playing back, press the [ ] key. 6. A new song (sharing the same title) has been created in M-Peg audio layer 2 format.
Back up your songs to a computer (pg 51):
1. Connect a USB cable (not included) between the PXR4 rear panel [USB] port and your computers USB port (PC or Mac). 2. 3.

Press the [SYSTEM/RHYTHM] key, and then press the [cursor] until the display indicates USB comm. Press the [cursor]. When the display indicates, Ready? rotate the DIAL to select YES and press the [cursor] once again. The display now says CrdReady.
4. On a Windows-based system, a drive named Removable Disk is added under My Computer. On a Mac-based system, a drive named Unnamed is added to the desktop. (Make sure to leave the folders intact whenever you backup or restore data. Do not open the folders and try to transfer files from within, as the entire folder needs to be transferred.) 5.
At this point, you can launch your media player-type software and hear your song, email it, or even burn a CD from it.
6. To disconnect from your Windows PC, select the Eject/Unplug icon on the taskbar. Once youve selected the drive, you will be prompted: It is safe to disconnect the USB mass storage device. If needed, you can now unplug the USB cable. For Macintosh computers, drag the Unnamed Drive into the Trash, or select to highlight the drive on the desktop, and then select Eject from the Special menu. Once the PXR4 display changes from CardLock to CdNotRdy press the [cursor]. The display indicates Complete and NO is flashing. Dial in YES and press the [cursor]. The display will return to Locate Mode, and if needed, you may now unplug the USB cable.
Remember- there is much more to discover about your PXR4 in the detailed and informative Owners Manual that came with your unit!

1. Making USB connections to your computer.. 52
Windows users... 52 Macintosh users.. 53
2. Saving song files via card.. 53
Contents of the card.. 53
Step 9. Song editing...41
1. Song editing operations..41
Song Name naming a song...41 Song Copy copying a song...41 Delete Song deleting a song..42

3. Card management... 54

Recovering a damaged card: Card Recovery. 54 Formatting a card: Format.. 54
Step 10. Track editing..43
1. Track editing operations..43
Virtual Track selecting a virtual track..43 Copy Track copying a track..43 Insert Track inserting a blank space.45 Erase Track erasing a track...46 Delete Track deleting a track..47 Expansion/Compressionexpanding/compressingtrack a 47 Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual track.49 Delete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track.49

Parameters...56

LOCATE... 56
P1. Location Counter: counter display. 56

SYSTEM... 57

P1. Tempo: tempo setting.. 57 P2. EditSong: Song editing operations.. 57
P.2-1 NameSong: Change the name of a song. 57 P.2-2 CopySong: copy a song.. 57 P.2-3 DelSong: Delete a song.. 58
P3. EditTrk: Track editing operations.. 58
P.3-1 V-Track: Select virtual tracks.. 58 P.3-2 CpyTrack (CopyTrack): Copy a track. 58
P.3-3InsTrack(InsertTrack):Insertblankspaceintoatrack 59 P.3-4 ErsTrack (Erase Track): Erase data from a track....59 P.3-5 DelTrack (Delete Track): Delete data from a track 60 P.3-6 ExpTrack (Exp/Cmp): Expand/compress a region of a track..60 P.3-7 CpyV-Trk: Copy a virtual track.61 P.3-8 DelV-Trk: Delete a virtual track.61
P.1-8 EffectReturn: Effect return level setting. 65 P.1-9 EffectBalance: Effect return balance setting. 65 P.1-10 Rename, Write: Name and save an effect. 65
P2. Tuner: Tuner function.. 65

MARK... 66

P.1-1 SelectMark: Select a mark. 66 P.2-1 DelMark (Delete Mark): Delete a mark. 66

MIXER... 66

P.1-1 Level: Volume level adjustment.. 66 P.2-1 Pan: Pan adjustment.. 66 P.3-1 SendL: Send level adjustment (L ch.). 67 P.4-1 SendR: Send level adjustment (R ch.). 67

Effects

The built-in effect unit features Korgs modeling technology, and contains 100 different effect programs created by professional musicians and engineers. You can also save 100 of your own original effect programs in the user area. The PXR4 provides other functions such as tuner, metronome, and rhythm patterns to meet your recording needs.

About your data

The contents of memory may be lost if an unexpected malfunction occurs, so be sure to make a backup of any important data. Korg Corporation can take no responsibility for any damages due to loss of data.

4. [TRACK] faders

Features of the PXR4 and their function

1. Top panel

These faders adjust the playback/recording volume of each track. (p.26, 68)

5. [MASTER] fader

This fader adjusts the overall volume of all tracks.

6. Dial

Use this dial to select parameters or edit their value. (p.20)

7. [CURSOR] key

Use this key to move between pages. ( p.20)
8. MIC (internal mic) (p.12) 9. [EFFECT/TUNER] key
This key accesses Effect mode (p.35). If you are already in Effect mode, this key accesses Tuner mode (p.22).

10. [LOCATE] key

This key accesses Locate mode, in which you can view time counter data. (p.32, 56)

1. Display

This area displays level meters for recording and playback, time information (locate), page information, and various parameters.

11. [SYSTEM] key

This key accesses a mode in which you can edit tracks, edit songs, and make system settings. ( p.57)

2. [REC SELECT] keys

These keys switch each track between playback and recording. (p.25, 69)

12. [MARK] key

This key accesses Mark mode, in which you can move to a registered mark or delete a mark. (p.33, 66)

3. [MIXER] key

This key accesses the mode in which you can adjust mixer settings (volume, pan, effect send level, etc.). (p.35, 66)

13. [SHIFT] key

By holding down this key and pressing another key, you can execute the operation printed in highlighted characters above that key.

14. [EXIT] key

This key returns to a desired page specied for each mode or page. When time information is displayed, pressing this key will briey display the name of the currently selected song.

1. [INPUT SELECT] switch

MIC: Select this position when using the internal mic. LINE: Select this position when connecting a line-level device (keyboard or effect unit output) or a mic. GUITAR: Select this position when connecting a device that has a high output impedance, such as a guitar or bass guitar.

3. Create a new song (p.23)

Press the [FF] key

When you select the last recorded song and (while stopped) press the [FF] key once again, the display will indicate MakeNew!
If no song has been recorded on the card, MakeNew! will appear automatically.
A song named NEW SONG has now been created.

4. Record (p.25)

Specify the recording track
Press the track 1 [REC SELECT] key to make the symbol appear for track 1. While watching the level meter, slowly raise the [TRACK] fader for that track. As you gradually raise the [TRACK] fader, the level meter of the input track will change according to the level of the input track. Set the level as high as possible without allowing the meter to reach CLIP.
To hear the sound that is being input, raise the [PHONE LEVEL] konb, [MASTER] fader to an appropriate volume.

Check the input level

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [MIXER] to switch the DISPLAY indicator in the screen to PRE (pre-fader level).

Press the [REC] key

Press the [REC] key to enter record-standby mode. The REC icon in the display will blink. While watching the level meter, turn the [INPUT TRIM] knob a little at a time to adjust the recording level. Set the level as high as possible without allowing the level meter to reach CLIP.

Set the recording level

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [MIXER] key to switch the DISPLAY indicator in the screen to POST (post-fader level).

Press the [PLAY] key

When you are ready to perform, press the [PLAY] key. Recording will start, so begin playing your instrument. During recording, the REC icon and PLAY icon will be lit.
Playback will begin. During playback, the PLAY icon will be lit.

Press the [STOP] key

When you have nished playing, press the [STOP] key. Recording will stop, and the REC icon will disappear. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.
To stop playback, press the [STOP] key. Playback will stop, and the PLAY icon will go dark.

5. Playback (p.31)

Press the [REW] key
The counter time will move to the beginning of the song.
Defeat the recording track

If you do not want the sound to be heard while tuning, set the [MASTER] fader to 0.
Exit Tuner mode. Press the [EXIT] key to exit Tuner mode.
Tune your instrument. Make sure that your guitar is connected to the [GUITAR INPUT] jack, and play a string on your guitar. The character display area of the screen will function as a tuning meter, and will display the note name.
Step 2. Creating/selecting a song

1. Creating a new song

Before you can make a new recording, you must create a new song. 1 Access the song creation page. If no songs are recorded on the card, the display will automatically indicate MakeNew! when you turn on the power. If songs have already been recorded on the card, select the last song (2. Selecting a different song), make sure that playback/recording is stopped, and press the [FF] key.
(Economy): Extended-length recording. Select this when you want to record for an extended time. (Standard): Standard. Normally you will select this grade. (High Quality): High audio quality. Select this when you want to record at a high audio quality. The available recording time will be shorter.
The song grade that you select here cannot be changed after the song is created.
Create the song. After using the dial to select the song grade, press the [CURSOR] right key, and a song named NEW SONG will be created.
If you decide not to create a song, press the [REW] key or [EXIT] key.
Select the song grade. After MakeNew! appears in the display, the display will indicate SngGrade, and the song grade select page will appear.
2. Selecting a different song
To select the next-numbered song
Press the [FF] key to move to the beginning of the nextnumbered song.
To select the previous-numbered song
If you are at the beginning of the song (00:00.00), press the [REW] key. Use the dial to select the song grade appropriate for the desired recording time.
If 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 move to the previous song.

When you switch songs, the volume level of each track will change to the level at which the faders were when you switched songs. Please be aware that depending on the fader settings, playback may occur at a high volume.
Press the [CURSOR] right key to display NameSong (name song).
3. Changing the name of a song
A newly created song will be named NEW SONG. So that you will be able to tell your songs apart, we recommend that you change the song name. A song name of up to 16 characters can be assigned.
Press the [CURSOR] right key to access the song name edit page. The character that can be changed will blink.
Characters available for a song name
5 Use the dial to edit the song name. The character will change as you turn the dial. To move to a different character to change, press the [CURSOR] right/left keys. When you are nished entering the name, press the [CURSOR] down key. The display will ask NameOK?, so use the dial to select Yes, and then press the [CURSOR] right key. If you select No, the previous name will reappear.
To change the name of a song
Select the song whose name you want to change. 2. Selecting a different song Press the [SYSTEM] key, and then use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to display EditSong (edit song).

Step 3. Recording

1. Recording methods
This section explains the different recording methods available on the PXR4. For basic recording, refer to Quick Start.

Recording on two tracks

Heres how to record on two tracks simultaneously. 1 Connect the input device. Lower the PXR4s [MASTER] fader, set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to LINE, and connect your keyboard etc. to the [LINE INPUT] jack. 3 Use the level meters to check the input levels. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [MIXER] key to change the DISPLAY setting in the screen to PRE (pre-fader level).

[LINE INPUT]

[OUTPUT L/R]
Specify two tracks for recording. Press two [REC SELECT] keys (12 or 34) to specify the tracks that you want to record, adding two symbols to the track numbers in the display.
You can also listen to rhythm while you record. (p.41)
While watching the level meter, play sounds on your input source (instrument), and use the [INPUT TRIM] knob to adjust the input level so that the level does not reach CLIP when the loudest sounds are produced.

Press the [EXIT] key to return to normal Locate mode. When you press the [EXIT] key, you will return to the initial counter mode. To move from the middle of the song to the beginning, press the [REW] key.
Changing the time location in order of the mark numbers
Heres how to change the current time location in the order of the registered mark numbers. 1 Press the [MARK] key to enter Mark mode. When you use the [MARK] key to enter Mark mode, the Mark icon will blink, and will indicate the value. At this time the current time location has not yet been moved. 2 Move from one mark to the next. When you turn the dial, the value display will show the registered mark numbers and their time locations. At the same time, the current time location will change accordingly. Press the [EXIT] key to return to Locate mode.
3. Using Marks to change the time location
You can register a specic time location as a mark, and then move instantly to the registered time location. As a convenience for track editing, you can also register marks for the desired InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime, and select these marks when editing.
You can use marks to move even while the song is playing.

Registering a mark

In any mode, you can use the following procedure to register a mark. 1 Move to the time location where you want to register a mark. 2 Press the [STORE MARK] key, and the current time location will be saved as a new mark. The number of the registered mark and the time location will be displayed for a certain length of time. You can register a mark in the same way by pressing the [STORE MARK] key even while a song is playing or being recorded.
Changing the time location in order of the locations registered to each mark
Heres how to change the current time location in the order of the time location of each registered mark. 1 Move to the beginning of the song. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [FF] key. The value indicator will show 00.
Mark number 00 is pre-registered as the beginning of the
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, or press the [REW] key to move to the mark with the previous time location.
Moving from mark to mark in order of their time can also be done outside of Mark mode.

Deleting a mark

Heres how to delete a mark that is no longer necessary or that was registered wrongly.
A deleted mark cannot be recovered.
Enter Mark mode. Press the [MARK] key to enter Mark mode, and the Mark icon will light. Initially, the value display will show. At this stage, the current time has not yet been moved. Select the mark that you want to delete. Turn the dial to select the mark number that you want to delete. Press the [CURSOR] right key. (p.66) Conrm the mark for deletion. The mark number shown in the value display of the DelMark? page is the mark that will be deleted. If you want to delete this mark, press the [CURSOR] right key to delete the mark.

MIC SIM

[INSERT] stereo-in stereo-out [MASTER] stereo-in stereo-out [FINAL] stereo-in stereo-out [CHAIN 5] This chain lets you use modulation and delay simultaneously.

MOD AMB

For example if you want to edit a program based on [CHAIN1], select GUITAR as the effect type, and select preset program 50S. If you want to edit a program based on [CHAIN5], select MASTER as the effect type, and select preset program Pan-Echo.
It is not possible to change the chain used by each of the factory-preset effect programs.

Editing an effect

1 Select the effect type that you want to start with. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [EFFECT/ TUNER] key to switch EFFECT ASSIGN to the effect type that you want to start with. Select an effect program. Press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key to enter Effect mode, and use the dial to select the effect program that you want to edit. Select an effect module, and set the parameters. Press the [CURSOR] right key to display the selection page for the rst effect module. If you turn EffctSel to Off, that module will be off. After making your selection, press the [CURSOR] right key to move to the parameter setting page for that module. Parameter pages exist only for the effect parameter indicators that are lit. When you nish making these settings, you will be in the next effect module select page. Make settings in the same way.
The number of effect modules depends on the effect type. Also, the editing order of the effect modules may not match the connection order.
[CHAIN 6] This chain can be used to adjust the nal level during mixdown.

LIMITER EQ GATE

[CHAIN 7] This chain contains completely independent modulation effects for L and R.
[CHAIN 8] This chain contains a high-quality reverb.
Selecting the effect type and chain
When editing an effect, you must rst select the effect type and the chain that is the basis of the effect. To specify the location at which the effect is inserted and the input/output type, select one of the four types [GUITAR], [INSERT], [MASTER], or [FINAL]. This selection will determine the chains that can be selected. To select a chain, select an effect program that uses the desired chain. (p.82)
4 Adjust the volume of the effect. After making settings in step 3 , press the [CURSOR] right key to display the ProgMVol (effect volume setting) page. While you listen to the output, use the dial to adjust the setting. 2 Refer to Editing an effect. Assign a name to the effect program that you want to save. Edit the name where the effect name is displayed. The character that you are editing will blink. Use the dial to select the character. Use the [CURSOR] left/right keys to change the character being selected. After you have input the name, press the [CURSOR] down key.

If an error message is displayed during track editing, make a note of the content of the error message. Then press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous page, and try the editing operation once again. (p.88: Error messages )
Conrm the song number (DestSong) that will be deleted. Make sure that 1 is selected as the song number, and press the [CURSOR] right key. Execute the Delete operation. The display will ask Del OK? If you press the [CURSOR] right key, the display will ask Sure ?, and when use the dial to select Yes and press the [CURSOR] right key, the song will be deleted. If you press the [CURSOR] left key, you will return to the previous page. When the Delete operation is completed, the display will indicate Finish!
1. Track editing operations
Virtual Track selecting a virtual track
1 Display the EditTrk (track edit) page. Press the [SYSTEM] key, and then use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to select EditTrk. Then press the [CURSOR] right key.
Display the virtual track page. Display the V-Track page, and press the [CURSOR] right key once again to enter the virtual track page.
3 Select CpyTrack. Use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to select CpyTrack. Then press the [CURSOR] right key.
Select the track for which you want to select a virtual track. Use the [CURSOR] left/right keys to select a track 14 whose virtual track you will select. Select the virtual track. Use the dial to select the virtual track AH that you want to record.
Select the SrcTrk (copy source track number). Use the dial to select the copy source track number. For this example, select track 1. Then press the [CURSOR] right key.
Copy Track copying a track
This operation copies the specied range (InOut) of recorded track data to another time location (To).

In Out Times SrcTrk

DestTrk
As an example, heres how the InOut range of track 1 can be copied three times to the To location of track 2. 1 Register marks at the In, Out, and To locations. Change the current time to each of the locations that you want to register, and press the [STORE MARK] key. (p.35) 2 Display the EditTrk (track edit) page. Press the [SYSTEM] key, and then use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to select EditTrk. Then press the [CURSOR] right key.
Select the DestTrk (copy destination track number). Use the dial to select the copy destination track number. For this example, select track 2. Then press the [CURSOR] right key.

2. Using the sub input

If you want to play along with the playback of the four tracks, you can use the external input as a sub input that is added directly to the master button. 1 Connect your external input device to the input jack. 2 Select the sub input setting. Press the [SYSTEM] key, and use the [CURSOR] up/ down keys to display the System page. Then press the [CURSOR] right key to display the MixerSys page. Now press the [CURSOR] right key to display

Creating a stereo le

Heres how the audio recorded on tracks 14 can be converted into a stereo le. 1 Select Bounce mode. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [LOCATE] key to switch the BOUNCE display to CONV (convert).
Step 12. Saving to your computer
When a recording or editing operation is completed, the PXR4 automatically writes the data into the card. Song data saved on the card can be sent to your computer and saved (backed up).
When there is little space remaining on the card, or when you have completed a song, you should save your data on a medium other than the card. A card for use with the PXR4 must not be formatted on a computer or digital camera etc. The card must be formatted by the PXR4 itself.
Select the tracks that will be recorded. Press the [REC SELECT] key for track 1 and 2 to assign a symbol to tracks 1 and 2. Begin bounce recording. Refer to steps of Combining the sound of tracks 14 into two tracks. A new song will be created. The new song created as a stereo le will be added to the end of the existing song.
There are some limitations on how the completed stereo le can be edited.
1. Making USB connections to your computer
The PXR4 has a [USB] connector for direct connection to your computer, making it quick and easy to back up your important song data.
You must use the tor. when using the [USB] connecLoad a file

Save a file

The procedure will differ according to the operating system of your computer.

Windows users

Supported versions: Windows Me/2000 or later 1 Use a USB cable to connect the PXR4 to your computer.
Connect the USB connector to the [USB] jack of the PXR4. Make sure that the connector is oriented correctly, and insert it all the way into the jack. Display the USB communications page. Use the [SYSTEM] key and the [CURSOR] up/down keys to display the USB comm page, and press the [CURSOR] right key. When the Ready? display appears, select Yes and press the [CURSOR] right key. The display will indicate CrdReady. A drive named Removable Disk will be added to your computer. If you are connecting the PXR4 for the rst time, the device driver will be installed now. Back up the data to your computer. When you open the removable disk drive that was added in step 3 , you will see the contents of the SmartMedia that is inserted in the PXR4. Copy the desired song/effect data into your computer. Song data from your computer can also be written into the SmartMedia. Disconnect the PXR4 from your computer. Left-click the card icon displayed in the right side of your computers taskbar. In the menu that appears, left-click Stop USB disk driver (drive name). Make sure that a message indicating that the USB disk may be disconnected safely is displayed. Make sure that the display has changed from CardLock to CrdReady, and press the [CURSOR] right key. When the display indicates Complete, select Yes and press the [CURSOR] right key. After returning to Locate mode, disconnect the USB cable from the PXR4.

1: The data will be saved to Num1 (the data that is loaded at power-on). 2: The data will be saved to Num2.
P.4-3 CdFxLoad: Loading an effect user le
This operation loads the effect user data into internal memory. 1. Load Num... [Int, 1, 2] Select the effect data load source. Int: Load the initial settings (preset data). 1: Load from Num1 (the data that is loaded at power-on). 2: Load from Num2.
It is not possible to load a user effect program individually.
P.5-1 MixerSys: Mixer settings
Here you can set mixer-related parameters.
These settings are common to all songs.
P.4-4 CdRecvey: Recover card data
This operation checks and recovers a card. (p.54) Press the [CURSOR] right key to execute the Card Recover operation.
1. AutoIn... [Off, On] Specify whether the input source of a track selected for recording (RecSelect) will automatically be switched according to the status of the recorder. When using punch recording, we suggest you turn this setting On. On: For tracks selected for recording, the input will be switched automatically according to the status of the recorder. External input when the recorder is stopped Track input when the recorder is playing
External input when the recorder is recording Off: Tracks selected for recording will always use the external input. 2. AutoPan... [Off, On] Specify whether the pan (stereo position) setting will be set automatically when bounce-recording to a single record track. (p.29) 3. SubIn... [Off, On] Turn SubIn On when you want to insert an external input directly into the master bus. Otherwise leave this turned Off. (p.51) 4. FadrCtrl (Fader Control).. [Off, On] This function allows mixer parameters other than level (i.e., pan, send L, send R) to be set by the [TRACK] faders in the Mixer page. (p.21) On: The faders can be used to set mixer parameters. Off: The faders will only set the level of each track. 5. LocMoni (Locate With Monitoring). [Off, On] This function outputs the track playback in order to help you verify the location when you change the current time in the Locate page. The track audio of channels selected for recording will be output if AutoIn is On. or when you want to record with a smooth transition from previously-recorded material. If this is set to 0, playback will start at the same time that recording begins. (p.28) 2. RecLngth(Rec Length).. [Off, 001999] This setting lets you pre-specify the number of measures from the beginning to the end of recording, so that recording will end automatically. You can perform overdubbing by using this in conjunction with Count-In. (p.28)

PitchSft (PITCH SHIFTER) StPitch (STEREO PITCH SHIFTER)
These are pitch shifter effects with a 2 octave range of adjustment.
1. 2. 3. 4. -----(BLANK).. -----(BLANK).. PITCH. [24.+24]: Adjusts the pitch change amount. FINE.. [50.+50]: Fine adjustment of pitch change amount. 5. MIX. [0.10]: Adjusts the amount of effect mixed into the sound. 1. 2. 3. 4.
This may not operate correctly if you play multiple strings simultaneously, or if you play low notes.
-----(BLANK). -----(BLANK). -----(BLANK). DEPTH. [0.10]: Adjusts the amount of one-octave lower sound. 5. MIX.. [0.10]: Adjusts the amount of original sound.

WahUp (WAH UP)

This is a band-pass lter type auto wah, similar to a pedal wah. It is placed before the drive block.
1. ATTACK..[1.10]: Adjusts the attack speed of the wah in response to your picking. 2. SENS.. [0.10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the wah. 3. -----(BLANK). 4. -----(BLANK). 5. -----(BLANK).

For stereo

1. L PITCH. [24.+24]: Adjusts the L ch pitch change amount. 2. L FINE. [50.+50]: Fine adjustment of the L ch pitch change amount. 3. R PITCH.. [24.+24]: Adjusts the R ch pitch change amount. 4. R FINE. [50.+50]: Fine adjustment of the R ch pitch change amount. 5. MIX. [0.10]: Adjusts the amount of effect mixed into the sound.

WahDwn (WAH DOWN)

This is a wah in which the lter operates in the opposite direction from WAH UP. * The parameters are the same as WAH UP.
Phaser (PHASER) StPhaser (STEREO PHASER)
These modulate the phase to give a swirling character to the sound.
1. MANUAL. [1.10]: Adjusts the frequency at which the effect applies. 2. FEEDBACK. [0.10]: Adjusts the distinctive tonal character. 3. SPEED. [0.1.10Hz]: Adjusts the modulation speed. 4. DEPTH. [0.10]: Adjusts the depth of the effect. 5. -----(BLANK)..

B WahUp (BASS WAH UP)

This is a low-pass lter type auto wah. It is suitable for instruments such as electric bass.
1. ATTACK..[1.10]: Adjusts the attack speed of the wah in response to your picking. 2. PEAK.. [0.10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the wah. 3. -----(BLANK). 4. -----(BLANK). 5. -----(BLANK).

16beat09 16beat10 16beat11 Rock01 Rock02 Rock03 Rock04 Rock05 Rock06 Rock07
Rock08 Rock09 Metal R&R Funk01 Funk02 Funk03 Funk04 Funk05 BigBeat1
BigBeat2 House01 House02 Raggae HipHop R&B Disco01 Disco02 Jazz01 Jazz02

Specications

<Recorder section> Number of tracks: 4 tracks 8 virtual tracks 4 tracks simultaneous playback/2 tracks simultaneous playback 16 bit MPEG1 Layer 2 compression 32 kHz Hi Quality = approx. 11 minutes/1 track Standard = approx. 16 minutes/1 track Economy = approx. 33 minutes/1 track maximum of approx. 270 minutes/ 1 track (Economy, when using 128 MB)
<Mixer section> Structure: <Effect section> Structure:
4 ch + 2 ch (when using sub-input function) Guitar, Insert, Master, Final One of the above can be selected for use 100 preset/100 user 27.5 Hz2093 Hz xed at A=440 Hz 3.3V SmartMedia (4128 Mbyte)
Recording format: Recording time: when using 16 MB SmartMedia
* Recording time may vary slightly depending on conditions of use.
Number of songs: Mark points: Tempo: Metronome types: Rhythm types: Track editing: Song editing: Counter:
99 songs per card 100 points per song 55 Copy, Insert, Erase, Delete, Time Expansion/Compression Rename, Copy, Delete Min/Sec/Msec, Meas/Beat/Tick
included AC adapter, or two AA alkaline batteries (sold separately) Operating time (when using batteries): 2 hours (Backlit off) Dimensions: 124 mm (W) 110 mm (D) 34 mm (H) Weight: 265 g (not including batteries)
Effects: <Tuner> Detection range: Calibration: <Card> Usable cards: <General> Power supply:
Analog/digital input/output specications
A/D, D/A conversion:24 bit Sampling frequency: 32 kHz <GUITAR INPUT> Connector: 6.3 mm phone jack (unbalanced) Input impedance: 470 k (LOW)/940 k (HIGH) Maximum level [LOW]: +8dBu (typ.) [HIGH]: +14dBu (typ.)
Rated level [LOW]: [HIGH]: Source impedance: <LINE INPUT> Connector: Input impedance: Maximum level: Rated level: 44dBu@TRIM=max 4dBu@TRIM=min 38dBu@TRIM=max +2dBu@TRIM=min 600 mini-stereo phone jack 10 k +2dBu 50dBu@TRIM=max 10dBu@TRIM=min 600

Included items

SmartMedia (16 Mbytes) PXRC-00S AC adapter soft case
* Appearance and specications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
Source impedance: <OUTPUT> Connector: mini-stereo phone jack Output impedance: 1 k Maximum level: +0dBu Rated level: 12dBu Load impedance: greater than 10 k <PHONES OUTPUT> Connector: mini-stereo phone jack Output impedance: 10 Maximum level: 7 mW@33 <USB> Connector: type B Supported OS: Windows Me/2000 or later Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
AutoIn... 62 AutoPan.. 63
EditMode..44 [EFFECT]..64 Effect..20, 35 Chain..37 Editing an effect.37, 38 [EFFECT ASSIGN].67 Effect module..64 Effect parameter..72 Effect program..35, 64 Save..38, 65 Effect type..35, 67 Effect user file..39, 54 Load..39 Save..39 EndTime..34 [EXIT]..69