Thanks to Atila Sendil for the source of this manual. (www.atila.servebeer.com)
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE] |
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OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE] |
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CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode] |
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SAVING EFFECTS [PROGRAM WRITE] |
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all the Instructions before using the product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children or the like.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologlst.
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating Instructions or as marked on the product.
The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel When: The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or The product has been exposed to rain or
The product does not appear to, operate normally or exhibits a marked change In performance, or The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the usermaintenance instructions. All otherservicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the KORG A5 GUITAR Performance Signal Processor. To get the most out of this advanced instrument and enjoy it in its optimum condition for the longest possible time, please read this manual carefully, and keep it handy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND TERMINALS |
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CONNECTION WITH GUITAR |
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE] |
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OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE] |
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CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode] |
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UTILITY |
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SAVING EFFECTS [PROGRAM WRITE] |
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS |
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1 Comparison with Preset Data |
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2. Using Volume Pedal |
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EFFECT PARAMETER LIST |
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1 COMPRESSOR [COMPRESSOR] |
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2 DISTORTION/OVERDRIVE [DIST/OD] |
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3.3BAND EQ [3 BAND EQ] |
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4. CHORUS/FLANGER [CHORUS/FL] |
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5 REVERB/DELAY [REV/DELAY] |
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6. UTILITY |
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REINITIALISE PRESETS / RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS |
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ERROR MESSAGES |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS |
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-THE FCC REGULATION WARNING-
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply wrth the limits for a class B computing device In accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However these is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the ussr is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or move of the following measures:
CANADA
•Reorient the receiving antenna
•Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver-
•Move the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commision helpful "How to Identify and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems'. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington D C 20402, stock No 004 - 000 - 0003454 - 4.
THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS.
CET APPAREIL EST CONFORME AUX NORMES "CLASS B", POUR BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES. SPECIFIER DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTOIQUE.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND TERMINALS
FRONT PANEL
Input Level
This controls the volume of Input signal received from the input jack
Peak Indicator
For visual monitoring of the Input level while making adjustments. Adjust the input level so that the Peak Indicator occasionally but not constantly lights up.
Bank/Effect Selector
This Sliding switch is used to select banks while the A5 GUITAR is in the Program mode (page 4) or select the effects to be edited while in the edit mode.
Bank number
Effect names
Output Level
This controls the volume of the output signal.
Write Key
This executes saving of edited data.
Bank/Value Display
This Indicates the A5 GUITAR 's bank number while in the Program mode (page 4) or the value of parameters while in the Edit mode (page 8).
Effect names
Bypass Key
Pressing this key toggles the bypass function ON/OFF. While the bypass is ON The A5 GUITAR sends unprocessed sound to the output terminal.
Mode Led
These LED's light up in red to show the chosen mode: Program mode or Edit mode.
Mode List
EFCT/PROG LED
Theses LED's light up in red to show the chosen program number while in the Program mode ( page 4). While in the Edit mode (page 6) these LED's light up in red to show the effects that are turned ON.
Parameter Editor
The value of each effect parameter can be changed by rotating this control in the Edit mode (page 6).
EFCT/PROG Switches
These switches are used to select the program number while in the Progaram mode (page 1) or to toggle the individual effects ON/OFF while in the Edit mode (page 6).
Mode Select Switch
This switch toggles between the Program mode and the Edit mode.
REAR PANEL
VOLUME Pedal Jack
For connection to the outpul jack of optional volume pedal KORG KVP - 001 (When using a KVP - 001 set its minimum volume at 0).
OUTPUT Jacks (R L/MONO)
These jacks provide stereo output for amplifiers, mixers etc. The L/MONO jack when used alone provides mixed output for monaural equipment.
DC 9V Jack
This Jack is for the 9 - volt AC adaptor.
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POWER switch
This switch turns the A5 on and off. Allways make sure that this switch is at the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor either to the A5 GUITAR or an electrical outlet.
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CONNECTION WITH GUITAR
1 Connect the guitar to the INPUT jack on the rear panel.
2 Connect the guitar amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel. (For best results, use both jacks for stereo output. For monaural operation, connect to the L/MONO jack.)
3 For pedal volume - control - playing, connect the optional volume pedal, KORG KVP - 001. (See page 9 for more details ) 4 Input signal can be monitored in stereo by connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES |ack.
5. After making connection with other instruments and equipment, turn on the A5 GUITAR'S power.
NOTE : When turning on and off the A5 GUITAR, turn the volume controls on all instruments and equipment down - as far as they will go.
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS
[PROGRAM MODE]
About Preset Programs
The A5 GUITAR has a total of 30 effect programs stored in 6 banks. Each bank holds 5 effect programs. Banks 2-6 are factory presets with a total of 25 preset programs. Bank 1 is the user area for storing edited effect programs (see page 8 for details).
BANK 1 |
PROGRAM 1 |
PROGRAM 2 |
PROGRAM 3 |
PROGRAM 4 |
PROGRAM 5 |
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BANK 2 |
PROGRAM 1 |
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BANK 3 |
PROGRAM 1 |
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BANK 4 |
PROGRAM 1 |
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PROGRAM 4 |
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BANK 5 |
PROGRAM 1 |
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BANK 6 |
PROGRAM 1 |
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USER Area
(This area can store edited
PRESET Area
(This area cannot store edited
1 When the power Is first turned on, the
A5 GUITAR automatically enters into the Program mode. To switch to the Program mode from the Manual Edit mode simply press the Mode Select Switch.
Press the switch until the
PROG LED lights red.
2 Set the input level while playing the guitar, carefully raise the input level until the Peak Indicator occasionally but not constantly, lights up.
3 Switch the Bank/Effect Selector to the bank that contains a program you wish to play (For parameters within each program refer to the attached Effect Parameter List).
Bank 2 is selected in the figure below, for example.
The currently selected bank number is shown In the Bank/Value Display.
4 Press any of the EFCT/PROG switches (1 5) to select the effect program you wish to play. For example program 1 containing METAL 1 is selected in the figure below.
Program 1 in Bank 2 "METAL 1" is selected.
5 Play the guitar to hear the effect sound with "METAL 1". To hear the unprocessed sound without effects, press the Bypass key. Re-pressing the Bypass key returns the effect sound (The Mode LED's blink while in Bypass mode).
6 Repeat the above procedures (3 thru 5) for selecting programs in other banks. To continue selecting programs in the same bank simply press the EFCT/PROG switches.
NOTE Shifting to a different bank does not select programs in that bank immediately. To select programs in a new bank you must press one of the 5 EFCT/PROG switches after entering the new bank.
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