* Playback mode is the result of doing a CONV (conversion) mix - down to two tracks.

This is a single file that can be saved, e-mailed, converted to a stereo WAV file, etc.

How to record & playback a guitar track of a new song

* Save the demo songs to your computer (via USB) to free up memory to record new tracks

* You must delete one of the demo songs first to record new tracks on the included card.

* Buy a 2nd card, it’s always good to have a spare one around. Use a 3.3 volt card (corner missing on top right).

1. Inserting the card

• Insert the Included or a blank Smart Media card into the card slot located on bottom of unit (slide cover open, push in the card). 

2. Connecting your guitar

• Connect your guitar to the PXR4’s (GUITAR INPUT) jack with a standard shielded 1/4” guitar cable.

• Slide the (INPUT SELECT) switch to GUITAR position for this example.

 OR   Switch the (INPUT SELECT) to MIC and use the internal condenser microphone.

3. Connecting your headphones

• Connect your headphones to the PXR4’s (Phone Jack) adjust phone level). (You can also use the Stereo Out to an amp or audio system using a stereo mini to 1/4" or RCA).  

4. Setting the Master fader                                                                                                   Set to “0” (so you don’t damage your ears or speakers)  

   5.  Turning on the power

• Connect the included AC adaptor to the (DC 4.5V) jack on the backside of the PXR4 or use batteries (2XAA). Battery compartment located on bottom of unit.

• Slide the (Power/Back light) switch on the rear panel of the PXR4, and the start-up screen will appear in the display screen. Using the Back Light with batteries will shorten the battery life (It’s best to use the adaptor for long usage, plus it’s included for FREE).

   6. Set all faders and knobs to “6”, this will be a good starting level for playback.

Creating your best new song ever on the PXR4

1. Press the (FF) fast forward key till you get to the last recorded song, stop the song if playing.

2. Press (FF) once again; the display will indicate “MakeNew!” The display will then change to “SNGGrade” Std (Song Grade- Standard Record mode).

3. Turn the dial to select the record grade for the new song (Eco/Std/Hiq)               Using a 16MB SmartMedia card, recording one track:

        Hi Quality- 11min 15 sec

        Standard- 16min 50 sec       

        Economy- 33 min 50 sec                

• If you see this (>>Card<<-Err), the Card is full.

• Use a new card, or go to Song Save/Delete pgs (3-4) to free up space.

4. Then press the Right (Cursor) arrow key.

5. A song named “NEW SONG” will show on the display briefly and then change to 00:00.00 followed by the song number and recording grade.

How to Record

1. Press the Track 1 (REC SELECT) key, a “(0)” circle will surround the track number.

2. Checking the Input level

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

    b)  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”.  

Setting the recording level

1. Hold down the (SHIFT) key, then press the (MIXER) key to switch the “DISPLAY” indicator in the screen to “POST” (post-fader level).  

    a) While watching the level meter, slowly raise the (TRACK) fader for that track.

    b) Set the level as high as possible without allowing the meter to reach “CLIP”.

2. Press the (REC) key

   The “REC” icon in the display will blink; you are now in record-standby mode.

3. Press the (PLAY) key to record

    Recording will start as soon as you press the “PLAY” key, so start playing your instrument. During recording, the “REC” icon and “PLAY” icon will be lit.

4. Press the (STOP) key to end recording.

    When you have finished playing, press the “STOP” key. Recording will stop, and the “REC” icon will disappear.

Playback

1. Press the (REW) rewind key.

    The counter time will move to the beginning of the song.

2. Turn off the (REC SELECT) key for that track,

    The “0” symbol around the track number will be gone.

3. Press the (PLAY) key

    Playback will begin and the “PLAY” icon will be lit.

4. Press the (STOP) key Press the (STOP) key to stop playback. Playback will stop and the “PLAY” icon will go dark.  

EFFECTS

Hold down the "SHIFT" button and then press the "ASSIGN" button to change the type of effects available. There are 4 types of effects in the PXR4.

GUITAR - Applies guitar/bass type effects to recording (can't be undone) 

INSERT - Apply effect to a stereo input

MASTER - Apply global type effects

FINAL - Mastering effects (all tracks)

Here a GUITAR effect "ACOU SIM" (acoustic simulator) 

will be applied to the recorded track.

Bouncing tracks

The are four different "BOUNCE" modes on the PXR4. 

4 -> 2  Combines tracks 1-4 to 1&2

2+2->2 Adds 1-2 tracks to previously recorded tracks

DUB Combine track 1 plus an additional input track to track 1

CONV Mix down all tracks to a stereo mix - to play, convert, e-mail (PLAY only mode)

*Saving your music to your computer using the USB port

* You must use the PXR4 to format a new card, not the computer.  

* You must use the AC adaptor when using the (USB) connector (power for USB comes through the adapter).  

      Windows Users- Supported versions: Windows Me/2000 or later 

(Window 98 drivers are posted at pxr4win98.zip 124kb or download from KORG web site)

Note: This driver is not required for Windows Me/2000/XP which already has USB support built in and does not require any extra drivers.

1.    Connect the USB cable to the PXR4 (USB) connector port and to your computer.

2.    Press the SYSTEM/RHYTHM button 6 times, “USB comm.” Will be displayed.

3.    Press the Right CURSOR key; the screen will change to Ready? And “no” will blink.

4.    Turn the dial one right click; the screen will display “YES”.

5.    Press the Right CURSOR key, the display will indicate “CRDREADY”

A drive named “Removable Disk” will be added to your computer.

1.     Open the removable disk drive; you will see the contents of the card.

2.    Copy the desired Song/Effect data into your computer, Desktop etc.

(Song data from your computer can also be written into the SmartMedia.

        Disconnecting the PXR4 from your computer

1.    Use the utility on your computer to "remove" the USB device before proceeding to #2

2.    Make sure that the PXR4 display has changed from “CardLock” to “CrdReady”.

3.    Press the Right CURSOR key, the display will indicate “Complete” and “no” will blink.

4.    Turn the dial Right one click; the screen will change to “YES”.

5.    Press the Right CURSOR key, the song title will display then 00:00.00

6.    Disconnect the USB cable from the PXR4.

    Macintosh users/ Supported Versions: Mac OS9.0.4 or later.

1. Connect the USB cable to the PXR4 (USB) connector port and to your computer.

2. Press the SYSTEM/RHYTHM button 6 times, “USB comm.” Will be displayed.

3. Press the Right CURSOR key; the screen will change to Ready? And “no” will blink.

4. Turn the dial one right click; the screen will display “YES”.

5. Press the Right CURSOR key, the display will indicate “CRDREADY”

A drive named “Unnamed” will be added to your desktop.

1.    Open the drive; you will see the contents of the card.

2.    Copy the desired Song/Effect data into your computer, Desktop etc.

(Song data from your computer can also be written into the SmartMedia.

        Disconnecting the PXR4 from your computer

1.    Drag the drive into the recycling bin, or select “Special” menu item “Remove”

2.    Disconnect the USB cable from the PXR4.

How to Delete a Song

Go to the Song you wish to delete.

1. Press the SYSTEM/RHYTHM button 2 times; “EditSong” will be displayed.

2. Press the Right CURSOR key; “NameSong” will be displayed.

3. Press the Down CURSOR key; “DelSong” will be displayed.

4. Press the Right CURSOR key; “DestSong” will be displayed.

5. Press the Right CURSOR key, “DEL OK?” will be displayed and YES will blink. (If you press the Left CURSOR key, you can go back to the previous page)

6.  Press the Right CURSOR key, the display will indicate “Sure” and no will blink.

7. Turn the dial one Right click, the screen will display a blinking “YES”.

8. Press the Right CURSOR key, the song will be deleted and the display will indicate, “Finish!”

(If you press the Left CURSOR key, you will go back to the previous page.

Using the Sub Line Input

If you want to play along with the playback of the four tracks, you can use the external Input that is added directly to the master.

1. Connect your external Input device to the Input (stereo mini) jack.

2. Press the SYSTEM/RHYTHM button 5 times; “System” will be displayed.

3. Press the Right CURSOR key 4 times, “SubIn” will indicate and “off” will blink.

4. Turn the dial Right one click, “on” will blink. The Sub Line is now on.

5. Press the “EXIT” button 3 times to return to the top of the song.

Using the Built-In Chromatic Tuner of the PXR4

1. Connect your guitar to the “Guitar Input” connector.

2. Set the “INPUT SELECT” switch to GUITAR.

3. If tuning an Acoustic instrument, set switch to “MIC”.

4. If using a Line connected instrument, only the Left side will tune.

5. While stopped, press the “EFFECT/TUNER” button to enter Tuner Mode.

(If the “EFFECT ASSIGN” has been assigned, press the “EFFECT/TUNER” button once again to enter Tuner Mode.

6. Play a string on your guitar; tune the string while watching the amount of tuning difference (displayed in units of cents) and the meter display.

7. The reference pitch frequency is A=440 Hz.

8. When tuning is correct the display will read

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   9.       Press the “EXIT” button to exit the tuning mode.

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