Korg MR-2000S User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions.
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• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for
USA and Canada)
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
• Turning off the power switch does not completely isolate this
product from the power line so remove the plug from the socket
if not using it for extended periods of time.
• Install this product near the wall socket and keep the power plug
easily accessible.
• WARNING—This apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet
and/or convenience receptacle.
• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box
for the conveyance or similar unit.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Contents
Introduction ................................. 4
Features .............................................4
Connection example .........................4
Parts of the MR-2000S ......................5
Front panel .................................................5
Rear panel ..................................................7
Screens and operations ...................8
Home screen and
menu list (MENU) screen .................8
Selecting parameters
and setting values ....................8
Basic operation ........................... 9
1. Power and usage ..........................9
2. Connecting
your monitor equipment ..........9
3. Turning the power on/off ..............9
Turning the power on ..................................9
Turning the power off ..................................9
4. Playing back the demo project ..10
Playing back .............................................10
Pausing .....................................................10
Stopping playback ....................................10
Searching for a desired
location during playback .................10
5. The home screen ........................11
6. Recording ....................................12
Selecting the input source ........................13
Selecting the recording format ..................13
Adjusting the input level ............................14
Starting and stopping recording ................15
Record operation lock (REC Lock) ...........15
7. Other
playback/editing operations .. 16
Selecting the project/file to play ................16
Selecting a project/file to edit ....................17
9. Using marks within a project .... 21
Adding a mark .......................................... 21
Viewing the mark list ................................ 22
Using marks to move ............................... 22
Editing marks ........................................... 22
Other functions .......................... 25
Play mode ....................................... 25
Play list (PLAY LIST) ...................... 25
Creating a play list ................................... 25
Viewing a play list .................................... 26
Editing a play list ...................................... 26
Record mode .................................. 28
Project recording format
(New Project Type) ........................ 28
Settings when WAV (BWF) is selected .... 28
Settings when
DFF, DSF, or WSD are selected ... 28
Recording time for
each format (per 1 Gbyte) .............. 28
System setting (SYSTEM) .............. 29
LCD Contrast ........................................... 29
Synchronization
clock setting (Clock Source) .......... 29
Analog reference
level setting (Reference Level) ...... 29
Mark mode setting (Mark Mode) .............. 30
Device information (Device Info) .............. 30
DSD output fillter settings (DSD Filter) .... 30
Project name setting (Project Name) ....... 31
Resetting the
system setting (Factory Reset) ...... 31
Formatting the hard disk (HDD Format) ... 31
Updating the software (SoftwareUpdate) . 32
Using the MR-2000S
with your computer ............... 33
USB mode ................................................ 33
Hard disk structure and files .................... 33
Using the AudioGate software ................. 35
8. Other general operations ...........17
Changing the counter mode
in the home screen .........................17
Changing the meter peak hold ..................17
Setting the date and time ..........................18
Editing the project/file name .....................19
Protecting a project ...................................20
Deleting a project/file ................................20
Viewing details about the project/file ........21
Appendix ....................................36
Troubleshooting ............................. 36
USB .......................................................... 36
Various messages .......................... 37
Specifications ................................. 38
Main sections ........................................... 38
Main specifications ................................... 38
Included items: ......................................... 39
Demo Project ........................................... 39
Index ...........................................40
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg MR-2000S 1-bit studio 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-2000S is an ultra-high-quality recorder that can record and play back in DVD audio format (24bit/192 kHz), SACD (Super Audio CD) quality format (1-bit/2.8 MHz), and in the even higher-quality 1bit/5.6 MHz format. In addition, the recorder can also play back in MP3 format which is used in computers
and many portable digital audio devices.
To allow extended recording times, the MR-2000S contains a high-capacity hard disk.
The recorded data can be copied to your computer via USB, and data files can be copied from your computer to the MR-2000S for listening.
The MR-2000S includes Korg’s "AudioGate" format conversion software, so you can use a computer to convert audio files to different file formats.
Connection example
from mic pre-out
or line input, etc
WORD
CLOCK
IN
OUT
Headphone
XLR
LINE IN
RCA RCA
PHONES
S/P DIF
IN
Mixer, Monitor, etc.
LINE OUT
XLR
OUT
to the AC outlet
Computer
USB
Power cable
Power supply connection
You must use the
included power cable.
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Parts of the MR-2000S
Front panel
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1. Power button, power LED
This turns the MR-2000S on or off (standby). The power LED will light-up green when on, and red
when off (standby).
If you disconnect the power cable, the power will be completely off and the power LED will go
dark. When you re-connect the power cable, it will take approximately one second for the unit to
return to off (standby) condition.
When you turn this off, the shutdown process will occur automatically; do not disconnect the
power cable until the display has gone dark.
2. PHONES jack
You can connect a set of headphones here.
3. PHONES knob
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This adjusts the volume of the PHONES jack.
4. Sampling frequency indicator
One of these LEDs will light to indicate the sampling frequency of the currently playing project
( → p.10)/ file or the currently-recording project ( → p.28).
However if the synchronization clock setting is external (S/P DIF, Word Clock), and the MR-2000S's
sampling frequency does not match the external clock, the sampling frequency LED of the external
device will blink ( → p.29). If synchronization is not achieved during recording, no indicator will light.
5. Display
The display shows the level meters and counter during recording and playback, and can also show
information about the project ( → p.10) or file, and parameter settings.
6. HDD access indicator
This will light-up when the internal hard disk is being accessed during recording or playback.
While this indicator is lit, do not power-off the MR-2000S, or subject it to impact or vibration.
7. Clock source indicator
This indicates the current synchronization clock ( → p.29). However, the indicator will blink if synchronization is not achieved. When the recording format is set to DSD, this will blink if 44.1 kHz is not
detected, and it will be lit if 44.1 kHz is detected.
8. Level meter
This indicates the L/R audio levels during recording (or record-ready) and playback. Adjust the input
level so that the PEAK segment of the meter does not light. You can clear the PEAK indication by holding down the display button. The meter gradations also indicate the reference level; the specified value
will remain lit.
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9. Display button
When the home screen is shown in the display, pressing this button will switch the content shown in
the counter display area ( → p.17).
10. Dial
Use this dial to select projects ( → p.10) or files, to select parameters in various screens, and to specify
values. In record-ready mode, this dial adjusts the level.
11. Stop button
This button stops recording or playback
12. Playback/Pause button, Play LED
This button starts recording or playback. During recording or playback, you can press this button to
pause (temporarily halt). This LED will light-up during playback, and will blink while paused. While
you're selecting a project ( → p.10) or file, this LED will blink rapidly.
13. Record button, Record LED
This button puts the MR-2000S in record-ready mode; recording will begin when you then press the
play/pause button (record LED lit).
You can press this button during playback or recording to store a Mark ( → p.21).
You can also stop recording by pressing this button in record-ready mode or record-pause mode.
14. Menu button, Menu LED
This button accesses the menu list screen, where you can choose the information and parameters
shown in the display. At this time the Menu LED will light. The menu screen and home screen will
alternate each time you press this button.
When playing or stopped in the home screen, you can press and hold this button to access a project
select screen or play list screen, depending on the playback mode ( → p.25).
15. Enter button
Use this button to select various parameters, to confirm a value, to execute various operations, and to
enter the next screen in the menu list.
From the home screen, you can press and hold this button to move from the home screen to an editing
screen for the selected project/file. From the "LIBRARY LIST," "MARK LIST," or "PLAY LIST" screens
of the menu, you can press and hold this button to move to an editing screen for the selected item.
16. Exit button
Use this button to cancel execution, or to return from an editing screen in the menu list back to the previous screen.
17. Rewind button
Use this button to rewind, or to move between marks.
18. Fast-forward button
Use this button to fast-forward, or to move between marks.
19. Rack attachment holes
As shown in the illustration, you can use the included screws,
insulating washers, and insulating bushings to install the MR2000S in an EIA standard rack.
When installing the MR-2000S in an EIA standard rack case,
make sure to allow sufficient spacing and openings at the back
to ensure adequate cooling.
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MR-2000S
Front panel side
Screw
Insulating washer
EIA
standard rack
Insulating bushing
Rear panel
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1. AC connector
Connect the power supply cable (included) here.
2. USB connector
This lets you use a USB cable to connect the MR-2000S to your computer.
3. WORD CLOCK OUT jack
This jack outputs the same synchronization word clock as the project ( → p.10) or file.
When operating in 1-bit format, this will output 44.1 kHz.
4. WORD CLOCK IN jack
This jack allows the input of an external synchronization word clock in a range of 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz.
When operating in 1-bit format and using an external word clock for synchronization, 44.1 kHz
must be input in order to operate correctly.
5. S/P DIF OUT jack (COAXIAL)
This is an S/P DIF digital signal (IEC60958) output jack.
If the format of the project ( → p.10) or file is WAV, this will output the same audio as the LINE OUT
jacks, at that sampling frequency and bit depth.
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3
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For MP3, the bit depth is fixed at 16 bits; for 1-bit, no signal will be output.
6. S/P DIF IN jack (COAXIAL)
This is an S/P DIF digital signal (IEC60958) input jack.
7. Balanced output jacks (XLR)
These are balanced outputs that allow XLR connectors to be used. They output the same audio as the
RCA jacks.
8. Unbalanced output jacks (RCA)
These are unbalanced outputs that allow RCA connectors to be used. They output the same audio as
the XLR jacks.
9. Balanced input jacks (XLR)
These are balanced inputs that allow XLR connectors to be used.
10. Unbalanced input jacks (RCA)
These are unbalanced inputs that allow RCA connectors to be used.
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Screens and operations
Home screen and menu list (MENU) screen
When you power-on the MR-2000S, the display will show the level meter screen.
While the display is showing the home screen, pressing the menu button will show the menu list (MENU)
screen which lets you proceed to various screens related to settings as well as informational screens.
You'll use the dial and enter button from this screen to select your choices.
When the display shows the menu list (MENU) screen, pressing the menu button will take you back to the
home screen. Using this method, pressing the menu button will alternate between the menu list (MENU)
screen and the home screen.
Home screen
By pressing and holding the menu button during playback, you can access a library select screen or the
play list screen, depending on the playback mode ( → p.25). When you've finished adjusting your settings, press the exit button to return to the previous screen.
By pressing and holding the enter button from the home screen, you can access the editing screen for
the selected program/file. If you're in a menu list such as "LIBRARY LIST," "MARK LIST," or "PLAY
LIST," pressing and holding the enter button will take you to the list editing screen.
Menu list screen
Various setting screens
Selecting parameters and setting values
On the MR-2000S, you can select parameters and set values by turning the dial and pressing the enter button. The item you've selected by turning the dial is indicated on the screen by the movement of the " " or
"" selection icon.
The " " selection icon indicates that an additional setting screen will appear when you press the enter button.
To select parameters and set values, you will turn the dial to move this selection icon or modify the value,
and then press the enter button to confirm. When you need to perform this sequence of operations on the
MR-2000S, we'll simply tell you to "select and confirm" the item you're setting.
Depending on the parameter, selecting and confirming an item may cause an additional setting screen to
appear, or it may cause a check mark to appear in a check box.
If you've adjusted a setting in an additional setting screen, you can press the exit button to return to the
previous screen.
Selection icon
Recording mode screen
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Basic operation
1. Power and usage
Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
Connect the power cable to the AC connector on the back of the MR-2000S.
When you connect the power cable, the MR-2000S will enter the Off (Standby) status in approximately one
second, and the power LED will light-up red.
You must use only the included power cable. Using any other power cable may cause malfunctions.
2. Connecting your monitor equipment
Connect your monitor system to the output jacks. You can use either the XLR or RCA jacks.
Connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack. Use the phones knob to adjust the volume.
Connecting headphones will not cut the sound from the output jacks.
3. Turning the power on/off
The MR-2000S contains an internal hard drive, and should be considered a precision device comparable to
a computer.
You must observe the following procedure when turning the MR-2000S on or off.
Turning the power on
Press the power button.
The power LED will turn green, the opening screen will appear, and then
the home screen will appear.
Turning the power off
Hold down the power button for at least two seconds. The shutdown
screen will appear, the power will automatically turn off several seconds
later, and then the power LED will turn red.
If you disconnect the power cable before the MR-2000S turns off, you
may lose data or damage the internal circuitry.
Before you disconnect the power cable, make sure that the power LED is lit red and the screen has gone
blank (power off).
When you disconnect the power cable, the power will be completely off and the power LED will go
dark.
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4. Playing back the demo project
The MR-2000S contains a high-quality demo project that was recorded in DFF (DSDIFF) format. Here's
how to play back this project.
When the MR-2000S is shipped from the factory, the clock source ( → p.29) is set to Internal.
What is a project?
When you record on the MR-2000S, 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 they can be
used on the MR-2000S as if they were a single audio file. ( → p.33 "Hard disk structure and files")
Playing back
When you've turned on the power, make sure that the demo project name
is shown in the upper part of the level meter screen, and press the play/
pause button.
The demo project recorded on the MR-2000S will play back.
If something other than the demo project is shown, select the demo file as described in "Selecting the
project/file to play" (p.16).
Project Name
Quick-Play Function
After the Playback/Pause button is pressed, the MR-2000S restores the data and starts playback.
Therefore, a time lag occurs from when the button is pressed until when the playback begins.
To start the playback in exact timing with other devices, use the Quick-Play function.
Pressing the Playback/Pause button with the Stop button pressed during stopping will temporarily
stop the status indication of the recorder in the home screen and the Play LED will blink.
After that, pressing the Playback/Pause button will immediately start playback from the beginning
of the project/file.
Stopped indication
While
holding
Paused indication
Pausing
During playback, press the play/pause button to pause at that location (the Play LED will blink). Press the
play/pause button once again to resume playback from that location.
Stopping playback
During playback, press the stop button.
If you then press the play/pause button, playback will start from the beginning of the selected project/file.
Searching for a desired location during playback
If you hold down the rewind button during playback, the Playback Location Indicator will move toward
the beginning of the project/file, and playback will resume from the location where you released the button. If you hold down the fast-forward button, the Playback Location Indicator will move toward the end
of the project/file, and playback will resume from that location when you release the button.
If you hold down the rewind or fast-forward button while stopped or paused, the location will continue
moving while you hold down the button, and will stop/pause at that location when you release the button.
If you assign marks to a project, you'll be able to move quickly to a specified point ( → p.21).
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5. The home screen
When you turn on the power, the home 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-2000S's operating status and recording/playback format.
All / Shuffle indicator
Playback mode indicator
DSD filter indicator
REC Lock indicator
Recorder status
Order / total number in folder
Record/edit calendar indicator
Calendar indicator
Project/file playback location indicator
Calendar indicator
This shows the current date and time (→p.18).
DSD filter indicator
This will appear if the DSD filter is on (→p.30).
Repeat indicator
Auto Pause indicator
Input Source indicator
Project/file name (current project/file)
Project/file format
Protect indicator
Counter
Playback mode indicator
The current playback mode icon (→p.25) will appear.
All/Shuffle indicator
This indicator is shown if you've selected Play All, Shuffle, or Shuffle All. Nothing is shown if these settings are not selected (→p.25).
Repeat indicator
This indicator is shown if you've selected Repeat Play. Nothing is shown if this setting is not selected
(→p.25).
Auto Pause indicator
This indicator is shown if you've selected Auto Pause. Nothing is shown if this setting is not selected
(→p.25).
Input Source indicator
The icon shows the selected input source (→p.13).
Recorder status
The current status of the recorder is shown using symbols such as record (●), play (®), or stop (■).
REC Lock indicator
This indicator is shown if the Record Lock function is on.
Nothing is shown if this function is off (→p.15).
Project/file name (current project/file)
This shows the name of the selected project/file, the artist, and title information.
Artist and title information cannot be entered on the MR-2000S. This will show the information specified by the included AudioGate software or other editing software, or the information entered on a
recording device that allows such entry.
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Order / total number in folder
This shows the order of the projects/files within the specified folder, as well as the total number of
projects/files in that folder.
Project/file format
This shows the format of the selected project/file (→p.28).
Record/edit calendar indicator
This shows the date and time at which the selected project/file was recorded or most recently edited
(→p.18).
Protect indicator
A lock symbol is shown if the selected project is protected. Nothing is shown if the protect setting is off
(→p.20).
Counter
The counter shows either the current location (as elapsed time since the beginning of the recording), or
the remaining amount of time that can be recorded (→p.17).
Project/file playback location indicator
This is a graphical indication of the approximate position of the current counter value compared to the
overall length of the current project/file.
6. Recording
If you set the MR-2000S's date and time (→p.17), the correct date and time will automatically be
assigned to each project and date folder. However if you leave the power cable disconnected, the internal clock will stop operating after approximately one week. If you've left the power cable disconnected
for an extended period of time, you should set the date and time again after reconnecting the power
cable.
For convenient management of projects, the MR-2000S automatically creates a date folder for each day that
you record. Each time you record, a folder called a "project" will be created, containing an audio file and
another file containing the settings for that audio file. A name will be automatically assigned to the project
folder (→p.34).
MR PROJECT (Folder)
2008-07-25 (Folder)
2008-08-19 (Folder)
2008-08-20 (Folder)
Automatically created
each day you record
WAV-0002 (Project folder)
WAV-0001 (Project folder)
DFF-0002 (Project folder)
DFF-0001 (Project folder)
You are free to edit this name after recording (→p.19).
On the MR-2000S, each of these project folders is handled in the same way as an audio file.
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Selecting the input source
Recording mode screen
Here's how to select the input source that you want to use. The audio signal from the input jack that you
specify here will be the audio that is input during record-ready mode or while recording.
With the factory settings, the clock source (→p.29) is set to Internal.
An error will occur if you attempt to record in 1-bit format while S/P DIF is selected.
1. Press the menu button, use the dial to select "SYSTEM" from the menu list, and press the enter button to confirm.
The SYSTEM setting screen will appear.
2. In the SYSTEM setting screen, use the dial to select "Input Source" and then press the enter button
to confirm.
The Input Source setting screen will appear.
Selection icon
3. Use the dial to select the desired input source, and press the enter button to confirm.
There will be a check mark in the check box for the input jack you've selected and confirmed.
XLR: Balanced analog input
RCA: Unbalanced analog input
S/P DIF: Digital input
If you select S/P DIF, the clock source (→p.29) will switch to S/P DIF in record-ready mode and
during recording regardless of the setting that you specify here, and the clock source indicator will
also switch to S/P DIF. However, the clock source that you specified will be preserved, and will
return to that specified setting when the MR-2000S is stopped or playing.
Input source screen
System setting screen
4. When you've finished setting the recording mode, press the exit button to return to the menu list
screen, and then press the menu button to return to the home screen.
Selecting the recording format
Here's how to select the recording format. Each time you record, a new project will be created in the recording format that you've selected.
The default setting is DFF, 5.6 MHz.
1. Press the menu button, use the dial to select "REC MODE" from the menu list, and press the enter
button to confirm.
Mode (REC MODE) setting screen will appear.
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