Korg Stageman 80 OWNER’S MANUAL

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Owner’s Manual

Precautions ......................................................... 4

Introduction ........................................................ 5

Main features ....................................................................................... 5

Parts and their functions ................................... 6

Front ........................................................................................................ 6

Top panel............................................................................................... 6

Rear panel ...........................................................................................10

Setup ................................................................. 10

Connections .......................................................................................10

About SD cards .................................................................................10

Turning the power on/o ..............................................................12

Quick Start ........................................................ 13

Listening to the demo performances .......................................13

Connecting and playing instruments .......................................13

Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm mode) ........15

Using the recorder function (Recorder mode) ......................17

Playing audio les and recording your performance (Player mode)

..........................19

Rhythm mode ...................................................20

Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8]

buttons.................................................................................................20

Chain function ...................................................................................20

Metronome function ......................................................................21

Count start function ........................................................................22

Tonal character when the tempo/playback speed is adjusted

.......................22

Recorder mode .................................................22

Metronome function ......................................................................22

Count start function ........................................................................22

Mark function ....................................................................................23

Loop recording/playback function ............................................23

Exporting song data ........................................................................23

Importing an audio le ..................................................................23

Player mode ......................................................24

Playlist function ................................................................................24

Loop/auto-consecutive playback function ............................24

Adjusting the playback speed .....................................................24

System mode.....................................................25

Making system settings .................................................................25

Setting items ......................................................................................25

Formatting an SD card [M8] “Init” ...............................................25

SD card test function “tESt” ........................................................... 25

Appendix ...........................................................26

Voice name list ..................................................................................26

Data structure on the STAGEMAN 80 ........................................26

Using a foot switch ..........................................................................27

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................27

Error messages ..................................................................................28

Using a speaker stand.....................................................................29

Specications.....................................................................................30

Signal Path ....................................................................................... 144

STAGEMAN 80 Owner's manual

Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight

• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity

• Excessively dusty or dirty locations

• Locations of excessive vibration

• Close to magnetic elds

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or

cleaning compounds or ammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown,

re, or electrical shock.

Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

NOTE: 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items.

Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Notice regarding disposal (EU only)

When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed

on the product, owner’s manual, baery, or baery package, it signies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or baery you must do so in an

approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual,

package or baery along with ordinary household waste.

Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to

human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local

administrative body for details. If the baery contains heavy

metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the

baery or baery package.

Regarding data

Unexpected malfunctions caused by inappropriate operation can cause the contents of memory to be lost. Please save important data to other media for safekeeping. KORG INC. accepts no responsibility for any damages resulting from loss of data.

This professional device is intended only for use with works for which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have received permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection with activities which constitute “fair use” under copyright law. If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are unsure about your rights to a

work, please consult a copyright aorney.

KORG TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG PRODUCTS.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict

specications and voltage requirements that are applicable in

the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise

your product may be disqualied from the manufacturer’s or

distributor’s warranty.

* All product names and company names are the trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the KORG RHYTHM STAGEMAN 80. To help you get the most out of your new

instrument, please read this manual carefully.

Main features

Rhythm Player function

• You can enjoy jamming along with realistic live-recorded drum and percussion accompaniment.

• Twenty-four dierent rhythm styles are built in. You can

directly select these rhythm styles by using the buons on

the top panel.

• Each rhythm style has two variations, and each of these

variations contains three rhythm paerns: basic, ll-in 1, and ll-in 2. You can switch variations or rhythm paerns

in real time as needed during your performance.

• You can use the chain function to create the rhythm structure of an entire song so that it will play automatically.

High-output stereo speakers

• High-output stereo speakers (40W x 2) provide ample volume even for live performances.

Recording function

• You can create complete songs by recording chained rhythm styles along with your own performance.

• You can record along with the playback of an audio le from an SD card.

• The completed song data can be exported (wrien) as a

standard audio le, and played back by a commercially

available audio player or loaded into your computer DAW.

Player function

• Standard audio les (WAV) can be played back from an SD card.

• You can use the playlist function to play back your audio

les in a specic order. A playlist you create can be used for

background music or live performances.

• You can change the playback speed of audio les.

Foot switch control

• By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can perform

operational tasks without having to take your hands o of

your instrument. This includes operations such as rhythm playback or beginning recording/playback while you play your instrument.

*1: You’ll need to insert an SD card into the STAGEMAN 80.

Acoustage (surround) function

• Acoustage technology provides an expansive, extra-wide

sound eld.

* Acoustage (Virtual Surround Technology by KORG)

is Korg’s original and revolutionary virtual sound technology for creating a unique personal acoustic space. Using only front stereo speakers, this technology allows an unprecedented three-dimensional acoustic listening experience. The playback system itself is acoustically

analyzed, and optimizations are applied for that specic

system so that its full potential can be realized.

Full-edged mixer functionality

• A mic input, two guitar inputs, and an AUX input allow multi-channel mixing.

• You can apply a reverb eect to the inputs from the MIC IN

jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.

• You can use an equalizer to adjust the tonal character.

Tuner function

• You can tune while viewing a large and easily visible meter.

• You can tune while listening to the pitch of an audible guide tone.

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Parts and their functions

Front

1. Speakers

These high-output speakers provide ample volume even for live performances.

2. Handles

When transporting the STAGEMAN 80, grasp these handles

rmly.

Since the STAGEMAN 80 is heavy, be cautious when

transporting it.

TUNER button

Turns the tuner function on.

ACOUSTAGE button

Switches the Acoustage (wide) function on/o.

The Acoustage function cannot be used while recording.

Power button

Turns the power on.

See page 12 “Turning the power on/o” Note: The power buon blinks rapidly if the baeries become

low while the STAGEMAN 80 is running on baeries.

The STAGEMAN 80 has an auto power-o function. The auto power-o function automatically turns o the power

when there has been no user input for a certain length of time

(which you can specify). If the auto power-o function has turned the power o, simply turn it back on again.

Tip: You can specify the time after which the auto power-o turns the power o (see page 25 “[M4] Auto power-o function “APOF””).

MIC knob, peak LED

This knob adjusts the input level from the mic that’s connected to the MIC IN jack. To avoid signal clipping

(signal that’s too loud) this knob should be adjusted so that

the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being input at a high volume level.

3. Stand

By pulling out the stand to an extended position, you can

angle the speakers upward (see illustration below).

These knobs adjust the input level from the instruments

that are connected to INPUTS 1&2. To avoid signal clipping (signal that’s too loud) each knob should be adjusted so that

the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being loudly input.

The peak LED is shared by INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. If you’re

using both input jacks, adjust the knobs for both INPUT 1 &

INPUT 2.

(INPUT) 1 knob, (INPUT) 2 knob, peak

LED

RHYTHM/PLAY knob

Do not stand or sit on the STAGEMAN 80.

Top panel

1. Mixer section

MIC IN jack (XLR jack)

Connect a dynamic mic here.

Condenser mics are incompatible with the STAGEMAN 80.

INPUT 1 jack, INPUT 2 jack

Connect a guitar, bass, or other instrument to these jacks.

3: C 2: HOT

• Rhythm mode: This knob adjusts the volume of the rhythm

style or metronome.

• Recorder mode, Player mode: This knob adjusts the

playback volume of the recorder or player. Note: Turning the knob all the way to the right produces

unity gain.

REVERB knob

This knob adjusts the send level to the reverb eect.

You can apply reverb to the signals from the MIC IN jack,

INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.

By default, reverb is applied to the following inputs: MIC

IN jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack. If you want, you

can apply the reverb only to the MIC IN jack, or only to

the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jack (see page 25 “[M2] Eect operation “EFF””).

1. Mixer section

2. Select section

3. Control section

Parts and their functions

3-b: Function buttons

3-a: Mode buttons

BASS knob

This knob adjusts the tone of the low-frequency range.

TREBLE knob

This knob adjusts the tone of the high-frequency range.

VOLUME knob

This knob adjusts the overall volume. Tip: This lets you control the speaker output volume so that

it’s appropriate for your environment (see page 25 “[M3] Speaker output maximum volume “SPOL””).

Please be careful regarding the volume, since the

STAGEMAN 80’s built-in speakers are capable of highvolume output.

2. Select section

The functions of these buons will change depending on the

mode that’s selected.

3-c: Control buttons, VALUE dial,

Display

– buttons

• Rhythm mode: These buons blink to indicate the playback

position of the currently selected rhythm style. When

the chain function is on, you’ll use these buons to check

the location where the rhythm style is registered. You can also use these to register a favorite rhythm variation and performance tempo, and recall it instantly (memory

function).

• Recorder mode: Registers the position of the song data (see

page 23 “Mark function”)

• Player mode: Use these buons to select a folder inside the

inserted SD card.

(see page 26 “Folder and le structure”).

System mode: Select system seing items

•

• Tuner function: Sound a guide tone (see page 14 “Using

the tuner function”)

3. Control section

3-a: Mode buttons

– buttons

• Rhythm mode: select the rhythm style or metronome

sound. If the chain function is on, these buons indicate the

rhythm style that is played.

• Recorder mode: select the metronome sound that is heard when the metronome is on.

• Player mode: select the audio le to play back.

• Tuner function: indicate the pitch. See page 14 “Using the tuner function”.

button

Selects Rhythm mode. In Rhythm mode you can play back

24 dierent rhythm styles. You can also record your own

performance along with the chained rhythm styles. See page 15 “Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm

mode)” See page 20 “Rhythm mode”

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button

Selects Recorder mode. In Recorder mode you can make a new recording, overdub onto an existing recording, or use loop recording.

See page 20 “Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8] buons” See page 22 “Recorder mode”

button

Selects Player mode. In Player mode, you can play audio les

from the SD card. You can also record your own performance

along with the audio le playback.

See page 19 "Playing audio files and recording your

performance (Player mode)" See page 24 “Player mode”

button

Selects System mode. In System mode you can check the

status of the system and adjust seings for the overall system. See page 25 “System mode” Tip: If you press the [SYSTEM] buon and the [Count Start]

buon simultaneously, you enter Demo mode (see page 13 “Listening to the demo performances”).

3-b: Function buttons

button

• Rhythm mode, Recorder mode: Turns the count start

function on/o. If this is on, playback or recording will

start after a two-measure count. Use the VALUE dial to

specify the tempo of the count (see page 22 “Count start function”).

Note: If you’re overdubbing, you need to select the tempo that matches your song.

Tip: In Rhythm mode, use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the volume of the count. In Recorder mode the volume

is xed, and cannot be controlled by the RHYTHM/PLAY

knob.

Tip: If you want the count to be other than a 4/4 time

signature, change the time signature (see page 22 “Count start function”).

button

When you insert an SD card, the buon is lit. When you press the buon, the display shows the remaining available recording time. In System mode, this buon accesses the SD Card Test function. (see page 25 “SD card test function “tESt””)

button

• Recorder mode: After recording in Recorder mode, this

buon reverts to the state prior to recording (buon lit up). Press the buon once again to return to the state after recording (buon unlit).

button

• Rhythm mode: Turns the chain function on/o (see page

20 “Chain function”).

• Player mode: Turns the playlist function on/o (see page

24 “Playlist function”).

button

• Recorder mode, Player mode: Turns the metronome

function start/stop. To change the time signature of the metronome, hold down

the [Metronome] buon and turn the VALUE dial.

See page 21 “Metronome function”

button

• Recorder mode: Switches the loop function on/o. When

the loop function is on, the region specied by the Mark

function can be played as a loop, or recorded. (see page

23 “Mark function”, page 23 “Loop recording/playback function” ).

• Player mode: Turns the loop/auto-consecutive playback

function on/o. If the loop/auto-consecutive playback function is on, you can play one le or all les as a loop or consecutively. (see page 24 “Loop/auto-consecutive playback function”).

Tip: You can choose from several types of functions when the loop/auto-consecutive playback function is on.

button

• Rhythm mode: If the Chain function is on, this buon

deletes all rhythm styles that are assigned to the currently selected chain.

• Recorder mode: Deletes the currently selected song

• Player mode: Deletes the currently selected audio le

Press the [Delete] buon until it lights, and then press the [Set/OK] buon to execute the deletion.

button

• Recorder mode: From the currently selected song data,

exports (writes) an audio le that can be played in Player

mode.

• Player mode: Imports (loads) the currently selected audio

le into Recorder mode.

button, button

• Rhythm mode: Use these buons to edit the chain, or to

• Recorder mode: Use these buons to OK/cancel operations

such as registering a mark, deleting song data, or exporting.

• Player mode: Use these buons to OK/cancel operations

such as editing a playlist or importing an audio le.

Note: If an error message is displayed, the [Set/OK] buon blinks. Press the [Set/OK] buon to clear the error and return

to the previous display.

Parts and their functions

• 3-c: Control buttons, VALUE dial, Display

button

Enters the record-standby state. From the record-standby state, press the [ ] buon to start recording. You can record the external audio input from a mic or guitar, and the rhythm style played in Rhythm mode.

• Rhythm mode: Your performance is recorded along with the rhythm style playback.

• Recorder mode: Your performance is recorded. Your performance is also overdubbed onto the recorded song data.

• Player mode: Your performance is recorded along with the

playback of the audio le.

In the record-standby state or during recording, the three LEDs in the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.

, buttons

• Rhythm mode: If the Chain function is on, these buons move the position where you will edit the rhythm style.

• Recorder mode: These buons move the recording/ playback position within the song.

• Player mode: These buons move the playback position

within the audio le.

button

Starts/pauses playback or recording.

• Rhythm mode: Starts/stops the rhythm style playback.

• Recorder mode: Starts/pauses song data playback.

• Player mode: Starts/pauses audio le playback.

Note: If the LED above the [ indicates that the data is being prepared. Please wait.

] buon is blinking, this

, ( ) buttons

• Rhythm mode: Specify a ll-in for the currently selected rhythm style.

In the record-standby state, these buons select the

recording-destination song number.

• Recorder mode: Select song data.

• Player mode: Select an audio le. If the playlist function

is on, you can hold down the [VAR] buon and use these buons to switch between playlist banks. In the record-standby state, these buons select the

recording-destination song number.

() button

• Rhythm mode: Switch variations for the currently selected

rhythm style. If the Chain function is on, this buon returns

to the beginning of the chain.

• Recorder mode: Stops song data recording or playback, and returns to the beginning of the song.

• Player mode: Stops audio le playback, and returns to the beginning of the song.

button

This buon species the ending of the rhythm style or the tempo. To set the tempo, press this buon several times. You can also press this buon to hear the sound that’s assigned to

the metronome.

• Rhythm mode: When the rhythm is playing, this buon

switches to the ending paern of the rhythm style. When

the rhythm is stopped or when the metronome is on, this

buon species the tempo.

• Recorder mode: Sets the tempo of the metronome when the

metronome is on.

• Player mode: Returns the playback speed to the original

seing.

• System mode: Displays the names of the system items.

• Tuner function: Changes the tuner’s guide tone.

VALUE dial

• Rhythm mode: Adjusts the tempo of the rhythm style or

metronome (48–240).

• Recorder mode: Changes the tempo of the metronome

when the metronome is on (48–240).

• Player mode: Changes the speed of audio le playback

(-25%–+25%).

The VALUE dial is also used when changing various other

seings.

Display

The display shows various types of information such as the tempo of the rhythm style or metronome, the playback speed

of an audio le, the song data number or audio le number, the playback position, the values of various seings, the note

name for the tuner function, and error messages.

Song LED

This is lit up if the display shows a song data number or an

audio le number.

Pos. LED

This is lit up if the display shows the current position in the chain function of Rhythm mode or the playback position of

song data or an audio le.

Edit LED

This is lit up if you are editing or viewing various seings.

Tempo LED

This is lit up if the display shows the tempo of a rhythm style or the metronome.

REC Level LED

In the record-standby state or during recording (when

the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at the

left including the Song LED and Pos. LED operate as the

recording level meter. The top LED (Song LED) indicates the

peak, and will light when the input is excessive.

Adjust the recording level so that the top peak LED

ickers occasionally.

Note: If the display is showing something other than the content described above, these LEDs will be unlit.

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Rear panel

1. DC 19V jack

Connect the included AC adapter (DC 19V) here.

2. LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack)

Connect your headphones or external audio system here. If you’re using this jack, sound will not be output from the builtin speakers.

You must connect a stereo plug to this jack. No sound will

be output if you connect a monaural plug.

Note: The Acoustage function has no eect on the output

from the

3. FOOT SW jack

Connect a VOX VFS5 foot switch (commercially available)

here. You can use the foot switch to play rhythm styles and perform other operations without having to put down your

instrument (see page 27 “Using a foot switch”).

4. AUX IN jack (stereo mini-jack)

Connect an electronic instrument or other audio source here. You can perform along with rhythm styles played back by the STAGEMAN 80 or with music from your audio player. Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the volume level.

LINE OUT jack.

Setup

Connections

The following illustration shows a typical connection example for the STAGEMAN 80. Connect your equipment as appropriate for your needs.

Before connecting anything, make sure to turn o the

power or minimize the volume to all devices. Careless operation could damage your speaker system or cause unexpected malfunctions.

If you connect a mic or an acoustic guitar, acoustic

feedback could occur depending on the position of the mic or acoustic guitar or the volume of the STAGEMAN 80. If this occurs, take the following steps.

• Move the STAGEMAN 80 away from the mic or acoustic guitar.

• Change the direction of the mic or acoustic guitar.

• Adjust the volume of the STAGEMAN 80.

About SD cards

SD cards that can be used with the STAGEMAN 80

The STAGEMAN 80 can use the following types of SD cards:

SD 1 GB–2 GB and SDHC 4GB–32GB.

5. SD card slot

Insert an SD card here (see page 10 “About SD cards”).

6. Cord hook

Use this to prevent the cord of the AC adapter from being

accidentally disconnected. As necessary, aach the included

cord strap to the hook and fasten the cord.

7. Battery cover

Install six D baeries. You can use either alkaline baeries or nickel-metal hydride baeries.

Inserting or removing an SD card

1. Make sure that the power is o.

2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot located on the rear panel of the STAGEMAN 80 until you hear the card click into place.

3. To remove the SD card, push it inward until you hear it

click; then release your nger.

4. The SD card pops out slightly, allowing you to remove it.

Note: For details on how to properly handle SD cards, refer to

the manual included with your SD card.

Be sure to insert SD cards all the way, taking care that the

card is oriented correctly. Do not force a card into the slot.

Do not insert or remove an SD card while the power of the

STAGEMAN 80 is on. If you do so, the internal data or the data on the SD card could be lost, possibly rendering the SD card unusable.

Formatting (initializing) an SD card

An SD card that has been used with a computer, mobile phone, or digital camera cannot be used with the STAGEMAN 80 in that state. Before such an SD card can be

used, it must be formaed by the STAGEMAN 80.

You should also format the card in the following cases.

• If the display shows the error message (“Err-Crd-***”) at

start-up .

• If the display shows the error message when playing or

recording a song.

Setup

VOX VFS5

to an AC outlet

Formatting an SD card

Before you can format the card, you must stop recording or playback.

Note: Make sure that the SD card is inserted.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] buon to enter System mode (the

buon lights).

2. Press the [M8] buon (the buon blinks).

The display indicates “Init” (Initialize), and the [Set/OK]

buon blinks.

3. To format the card, hold down the [Set/OK] buon for approximately one second.

During formaing, the display's “Init” indication and the [SD Card] buon will blink. When formaing has ended successfully, the display

indicates “End”. If an error occurs, the display indicates “Err.” If you want

to try formaing the card again, repeat the procedure from step 2.

When you format an SD card, all data on the card is lost. If

the card contains data that you want to keep, back it up on your computer before you format the card.

Testing whether recording can be done on an SD card

There are some SD cards onto which the STAGEMAN 80

cannot record. You can test whether a certain card can be used for recording. Refer to “SD card test function “tESt””

on page 25.

About recording time

1 Gbyte of memory allows approximately 100 minutes of recording; i.e., each minute of recording occupies approximately 10 Mbytes.

Note: These recording times are approximate. As the number of songs on the card increases, the maximum recording time decreases slightly.

Note: The recording times listed above are for the rst

recording of a new song. If you overdub, the used capacity is the total time that was actually recorded.

Viewing the time available for recording

Tip: Here’s how to view the time that is available for recording on the current SD card.

1. Press the [SD Card] buon. Here you can check the free capacity of the SD card.

The display indicates “Sd:Fr** (free capacity).”

If the free capacity is more than one hour, the display

indicates 1h, 2h, ... etc.

If the free capacity is less than one hour, the display indicates 59...00.

Note: In System mode, the display indicates “tESt” and the SD card test function is selected.

About the write protect setting of an SD card

SD cards have a write protect switch that prevents the data

from being overwrien accidentally and lost. If a card is

protected, you can’t save or delete data on it, use it to record with the audio recorder, or format the card.

If you need to perform these procedures, you must rst set

the switch to its original position.

Guitar, bass, etc.

AC adapter

Headphones

Cord hook

Cord strap

Mic

MIC ININPUT 1/INPUT 2

Electronic musical instrument, etc.

SD card

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Turning the power on/o

The STAGEMAN 80 can use either an AC adapter or baeries.

Using the AC adapter

Use only the included AC adapter. You risk causing a

malfunction if you use any other AC adapter.

1. Make sure that the power of the STAGEMAN 80 is o.

Check that nothing is shown in the display, and that the

buons are unlit.

2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC19V jack located on the rear panel.

Pay aention to the orientation of the jack when making

this connection.

3. Connect the plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet.

Be sure to use an AC outlet of the correct voltage for the

adapter.

Using batteries

Baeries are not included. You must purchase them

separately.

1. Remove the baery cover from the rear panel.

2. Install six D baeries, either alkaline or nickel-metal

hydride, taking care that each baery is oriented in the

correct polarity as shown in the illustration.

Replacing the batteries

Replace the baeries when the power buon blinks.

As the baeries run low, you might hear noise or

interruptions in the sound.

Unusable baeries should be removed immediately. If

unusable baeries are left installed in the unit, they may

leak, causing malfunctions. You should also remove the

baeries if you don’t plan to use the unit for an extended

time.

Be sure to replace all six baeries together as a set. Do not

mix fresh baeries with used baeries in the same set.

Turning the power on

Note: If a device is connected to the AUX IN jack, turn its power on before you continue.

Note: If you’re using an SD card, insert it into the SD card slot before you turn on the power (see page 10 “About SD

cards”).

1. On the top panel, set the VOLUME knob to the

minimum level (far left).

2. On the top panel, hold down the power button for at least one second to make the button light.

When the STAGEMAN 80 nishes starting up, it is ready

to produce sound.

3. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.

3. In System mode, specify the type of baeries that you’re using.

See page 25 “[M1] Baery type “ba””

If you switch to using a dierent type of baery, be sure

to specify the correct baery type in System mode.

Turning the power o

Never turn o the power or disconnect the power cord

during recording, while data is being converted, or while

data is being wrien to the system.

Doing so may make the STAGEMAN 80 malfunction, or

damage the data on the SD card. If the data on the SD card has been damaged, format the card.

1. If recording or playback is occurring, press the

] buon to stop.

[

2. Hold down the power buon for one second or longer

until the buon blinks.

After a time, the power buon and display indication will

go dark, and the STAGEMAN 80 will shut down.

Quick Start

This quick start section explains the basic functionality of the STAGEMAN 80. Start by reading this chapter to understand the basic functions; then read the subsequent chapters to delve in deeper.

Listening to the demo performances

The STAGEMAN 80 contains demo song data. Let’s start by listening to the sound of the STAGEMAN 80.

Connecting and playing instruments

The STAGEMAN 80 provides a mic input, two inputs for guitar or bass, and an AUX input, allowing multi-channel mixing. A variety of input sources are supported, including guitar, bass guitar, and a microphone.

Playing guitar

Here’s how to connect a guitar.

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1. Simultaneously press the [SYSTEM] buon and [Count

Start] buon to enter Demo mode.

The [SYSTEM] buon and [Count Start] buon blink, and

the demo song plays.

The top panel buons light in synchronization with the

demo song.

2. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume of the demo song.

3. You can press the [ previous or next demo song.

4. To exit Demo mode, press any one of the mode buons [RHYTHM], [RECORDER], [PLAYER], or [SYSTEM].

] or [ ] buons to play the

1. Set the (INPUT) 1 knob and the VOLUME knob to the minimum position, and connect your guitar to the INPUT 1 jack.

2. Use the (INPUT) 1 knob to adjust the input level.

To avoid signal clipping (signal that’s too loud) this knob

should be adjusted so that the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being loudly input.

3. While playing your guitar, use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume that is output from the speakers.

4. Use the TREBLE knob and BASS knob to adjust the tone.

5. As necessary, use the REVERB knob to adjust the eect.

You can apply a reverb eect to the signals from the MIC IN jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.

Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use

it to turn reverb on/o.

6. If you enable the Acoustage function by pressing the

[ACOUSTAGE] buon, the audio output from the

STAGEMAN 80 will be heard in an expansive stereo

eld.

When the Acoustage function is enabled the wide stereo

eect will be applied to all audio signals output from the

STAGEMAN 80.

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Using the tuner function

The STAGEMAN 80 has a built-in auto tuner. Here’s how to use it to tune your guitar.

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1. Press the [TUNER] buon to turn on the tuner (the

buon lights up).

2. To change the calibration, turn the VALUE dial.

You can set the calibration in a range of 435–445 Hz.

By default, the calibration is set to 440 Hz.

3. Play any open string on your guitar.

The note name of the string that you play will appear on the display. Tune the string roughly until the desired note name appears on the display.

1st string/6th string: “E”; 2nd string: “b”; 3rd string: “G”;

4th string: “d”; 5th string: “A”

4. Tune the string accurately while you watch the [(1) 8

BEAT1] – [(24) SAMBA] buons.

The buons act as a meter. Tune so that only the two

vertical columns in the center are lit up.

5. When you’ve nished tuning, press the [TUNER} buon

to turn the tuner function o.

Tip: When the tuner is on, you can use the [M1]–[M8] buons of the select section to play an audible guide tone.

Choose one of three sounds as the guide tone: guitar, bass, or piano. The sound is switched each time you press the

[TAP/END] buon.

Using a mic

Let’s try connecting a mic to the MIC IN jack. Only dynamic mics can be used with the STAGEMAN 80.

Condenser mics are not supported on the STAGEMAN 80.

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1. Set the MIC knob and VOLUME knob to the minimum position, and connect your mic to the MIC IN jack.

2. While vocalizing into the mic, use the MIC knob to

adjust the mic’s input level.

To avoid signal clipping (signal that’s too loud) this knob should

be adjusted so that the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being input at a high volume level.

3. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume that is output from the speakers.

4. Use the TREBLE knob and BASS knob to adjust the tone.

5. As necessary, use the REVERB knob to adjust the eect as desired.

Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use

it to turn reverb on/o.

6. If you enable the Acoustage function by pressing the

[ACOUSTAGE] buon, the audio output from the

STAGEMAN 80 will be heard in an expansive stereo

eld.

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Display Buon Guide tone

Guit

(guitar)

bass (bass) M1–M4

Pian

(piano)

M1–M6

M1–M8, [(17) 16 BEAT], [(18) 16 BEAT SHUFFLE], [(20)JAZZ]– [(22)BOSSA]

Strings 1–6 (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)

Strings 1–4 (1G, 2D, 3A, 4E)

C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, C#, D#, F#, G#, A#

Quick Start

Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm mode)

The STAGEMAN 80 has twenty-four built-in rhythm styles. You can sing or perform on an instrument while a rhythm style is being played. Your performance can also be recorded on the recorder along with the rhythm style.

Let’s try out rhythm styles of various genres.

Selecting and playing a rhythm style

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1. Press the [RHYTHM] buon to enter Rhythm mode (the

buon lights up).

2. Set the VOLUME knob to a fairly low level, and set the

RHYTHM/PLAY knob to about the 3 o’clock position.

The STAGEMAN 80 has a relatively loud maximum

output, so be careful of the volume seings when you

begin playing.

3. Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons to select a rhythm style.

The buon of the selected rhythm style will light up.

4. Press the [

During playback, the LED above the [ ] buon is lit up. The [M1]–[M8] buons blink to indicate the currently-

playing measure of the rhythm style.

5. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.

6. Use the VALUE dial to set the tempo.

You can set the tempo in a range of q =48–240. The display indicates the tempo value.

Tip: When rhythm playback is stopped, you can also set

the tempo by pressing the [TAP/END] buon several

times.

7. If you press the buon of a dierent rhythm style, playback switches to the newly selected rhythm style at the top of the next measure.

Note: Press the buon slightly ahead of time so that the

rhythm style will be ready to switch.

8. Press the [ Tip: You can use the chain function to create the rhythm

framework for an entire song and play it consecutively

(see page 20 "Chain function").

] buon to play the rhythm style.

] buon to stop playback.

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Switching variations, and inserting a llin or ending

Each rhythm style provides two variations. Each variation has

three rhythm paerns: basic, ll-in 1, and ll-in 2.

1. Select a rhythm style and play it.

See page 15 “Selecting and playing a rhythm style”

2. Press the [VAR] buon to switch variations of the rhythm style.

You’ll switch to variation B when the next measure begins.

The LED above the [VAR] buon lights up to indicate that

variation B is selected.

Press the buon once again to return to variation A (the LED goes dark).

3. During playback, press the [F1] or [F2] buon.

A ll-in plays when the measure changes (the LED lights), and then the basic rhythm paern returns.

Tip: From the stopped condition, you can press the [F1] or [F2] buon to start playback with a ll.

4. During playback, press the [TAP/END] buon.

At the next measure, an ending is played and then the rhythm style stops.

Tip: By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can control the rhythm style playback while you play your instrument.

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Recording your own performance together with the rhythm style

In Rhythm mode you can record your own performance along with the rhythm style.

Create a rhythm style chain ahead of time for the song that

you want to perform (see page 21 “Creating a chain”).

Our example here explains how to record using a chain that you’ve already registered.

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Getting ready to record

The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the

SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the SD card slot before you turn on the power (see page 10

“Inserting or removing an SD card”).

1. Connect your mic or instrument.

See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”

Note: The Acoustage function cannot be used while recording.

2. Select a chain.

Press the [Chain/Playlist] buon to turn the chain function on (the buon lights). Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select

the chain that you want to play back.

In this example, press the [F1] buon to select the C01

chain. Specify the tempo as desired.

3. Put the STAGEMAN 80 in the record-standby state, and

select the recording-destination song number. Press the [  ] buon to enter the record-standby state

(the buon blinks).

The display indicates the song number (d01, d02...). The

number of an unrecorded song blinks, and the number of an already-recorded song is lit.

Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that

you want to record. Tip: If there is an unrecorded song (new song), the

lowest-numbered new song is selected automatically.

If you select a previously-recorded song number

(whose song number is lit) and then start recording, the previously recorded data is lost and overwrien by the

newly recorded data.

4. Adjust the recording level of the rhythm style and the mic or instrument.

Set the volume of the rhythm style by turning the

RHYTHM/PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the MIC knob and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the

volume level of your mic or instrument accordingly. Note: In the record-standby state or during recording

(when the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at

the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.

Adjust the knobs listed above so that the top LED ickers

occasionally. To check the recording level of the rhythm style, press the

[ ]

buon and make adjustments while you record.

When you’ve nished making adjustments, press the [ ]

buon to stop the rhythm style.

Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording

level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower the overall volume.

Start recording

1. Take the steps described in “Getting ready to record” on page 16.

2. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start

function (the buon blinks).

Tip: The count start function inserts a two-measure count

after you press the [  ] buon before recording starts.

3. Press the [  ] buon to enter the record-standby state.

The LEDs above the [  ] buon and [

4. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that you want to record.

Note: Select the song number that you selected in step 3 of

“Geing ready to record” on page 16.

5. Press the [

A two-measure count is sounded, and then recording starts.

When recording starts, the LEDs above the [  ] buon and [ goes dark).

6. Perform along with the rhythm style. Tip: If you like, you can initially record just the rhythm

style for which you specied a chain, and overdub your performance afterward. (See page 17 “Overdubbing onto a recorded song”).

7. When you’ve nished performing, press the buon to stop recording.

You can listen to the recorded song in Recorder mode.

(See page 17 “Playing back the recorded performance”) Tip: If the chain contained a stop seing, it stops

automatically.

] buon.

] buon will light up (the [Count Start] buon

] buon blink.

[ ]

Quick Start

Using the recorder function (Recorder mode)

The STAGEMAN 80 has a built-in recorder that can record a variety of input sources. You can use this in a variety of ways, such as for reviewing your own personal practice sessions, or for keeping a record of your musical ideas.

Here we explain recording in Recorder mode. The content

that you can record diers as follows depending on the mode.

• Rhythm mode: Your performance is recorded along with

the rhythm style playback.

• Recorder mode: Your performance is recorded. Your

performance can also be overdubbed onto the recorded song data.

• Player mode: Your performance is recorded along with the

playback of the audio le.

Note: The BASS, TREBLE, and ACOUSTAGE eects cannot be recorded. The REVERB eect applied to the input audio from the MIC IN, INPUT 1, and 2 jacks can be recorded.

The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the

SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the SD card slot before you turn on the power (See page 10

“Inserting or removing an SD card”).

Playing back the recorded performance

You’ll use Recorder mode to play back the performance that you recorded on the STAGEMAN 80.

1. Press the [RECORDER] buon to enter Recorder mode

(the buon lights).

2. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that you want to play.

3. Use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the playback volume of the recorded performance.

If you want the recorded sound to play back at the same

volume as when it was recorded, turn the RHYTHM/ PLAY knob all the way to the right.

[ ]

4. Press the

5. Press the

the beginning of the song, press the [VAR] buon.

buon to start playback.

[ ]

buon to stop playback. To return to

1. Press the [RECORDER] buon to enter Recorder mode

(the buon lights up).

2. Connect the mic or instrument that you want to record, and adjust the volume.

See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”

3. Select a new song. Press the [F2] buon until a song number blinks in the display.

Blinking numbers are new songs. Numbers that remain lit up are previously-recorded songs.

Tip: On the STAGEMAN 80, recorded data is called “song data,” and is handled in units called “songs.”

4. If you want to hear a metronome tone as a guide while

you record, press the [Metronome] buon to turn on the

metronome function.

Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(16) BLUES2] buons to select the sound of the metronome (see page 26 “Voice name list”).

By default, the metronome’s time signature is set to 4/4. If you want to change the time signature, hold down the

[Metronome] buon and turn the VALUE dial.

You can select the time signature from the 9 choices in

the range 3/4, 4/4, 4/5, 7/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8. The

display shows the time signature value. Time signature display example: 4/4 time signature:

“04:04”

5. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start function (the buon blinks).

6. To start recording, press the [  ] buon and then the

] buon.

[

A two-measure count is sounded, and then recording

starts (the [Count Start] buon goes dark).

The song position in the display changes to a time indication.

7. Play your instrument.

8. When you’ve nished performing, press the [

buon to stop recording.

]

Overdubbing onto a recorded song

Overdubbing is the process of recording additional material onto a previously-recorded song.

Recording your performance

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1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song that you want to overdub.

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2. Adjust the playback audio and the mic or instrument recording level.

Set the volume of the playback audio by turning the

RHYTHM/PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the MIC knob and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the

volume level of your mic or instrument accordingly.

If you want the previously-recorded sound to be recorded

at the same volume as when it was recorded, turn the RHYTHM/PLAY knob all the way to the right.

Note: In the record-standby state or during recording

(when the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at

the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.

Adjust the knobs listed above so that the top LED ickers

occasionally. Note: To check the recording level of the audio playback

that is being recorded, press the [ adjustments while you record.

When you’ve nished making adjustments, press the [VAR] buon to return to the beginning of the song.

After you’ve recorded and adjusted the level, press the

[Undo] buon to return to the state prior to recording. Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording

level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower the overall volume.

3. To start overdubbing, press the [  ] buon and then the

] buon.

[ Tip: If you press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the

count start function, overdubbing starts after a twomeasure count is sounded.

4. Play your instrument.

5. When you’ve nished performing, press the

buon to stop recording.

] buon and make

[ ]

Using punch-in to overdub onto a recorded song

You can play back a song and then start recording by

pressing the [  ] buon at the moment you want to begin

overdubbing.

3. Press the [

4. Just before the point where you want to overdub, press the [  ] buon to start recording (the buon lights up).

5. Play your instrument.

6. When you’ve nished performing, press the [  ] buon to stop overdubbing.

The song switches from recording to playback (the buon goes dark).

Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use the foot switch to control punch-recording.

Tip: You can also use the mark function to record a specic region. (see page 23 “Mark function”).

] buon to start playback.

Returning to the state prior to recording (Undo)

You can use the [Undo] buon if you’re not satised with the

recording you made. Note: The Undo function is available only for recording in

Recorder mode.

1. After recording, press the [Undo] buon to return to the state prior to recording (the buon will light up).

2. If you press the buon once again, you’ll return to the state after recording (buon unlit).

Deleting a recorded song

Up to 50 songs can be recorded on one SD card. However in some cases, the number of songs that can be recorded might be less than 50 depending on the length of the recorded songs and on the capacity of the SD card.

If there is insucient free capacity on the SD card, you’ll need

to either provide another SD card or delete data from the SD card.

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1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song where you want to add an overdub.

2. Use the [ ] or [ ] buon to move to a location slightly

earlier than the point where you want to punch-in.

The display indicates the song position.

1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song that you want to delete.

2. Hold down the [Delete] buon until it lights.

The [Set/OK] and [Clear/Cancel] buons blink.

3. Press the [Set/OK] buon.

If you decide to cancel the deletion, press the [Clear/ Cancel] buon. When the [Delete] buon goes dark, deletion is complete.

Quick Start

Playing audio les and recording your performance (Player mode)

In Player mode, you can play WAV format (44.1 kHz/16-bit) audio les from the SD card.

You can also record your performance on the recorder along

with the audio le that is playing back.

Playing audio les stored on an SD card

Here’s how you can copy audio les from your computer to an SD card and play back those les on the STAGEMAN 80.

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When all les in the SD card have played, playback stops. Tip: This is because with the default seings, Loop/

Auto is on, and the operating mode is LP:C1. You can

change this mode (see page 24 “Loop/auto-consecutive playback function”).

5. You can use the [F1] or [F2] buons to select an audio le to play.

6. Use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the playback

volume of the audio le, and use the VOLUME knob to

adjust the overall volume.

7. During playback, you can use the VALUE dial to change the playback speed.

You can adjust the speed in the range of ±25%.

The display indicates the value for approximately one second, and then returns to showing the playback position.

8. During playback, you can press the [ pause.

If you press the [VAR] buon, playback stops and you

return to the beginning.

9. Press the [ from the paused location.

Tip: In Player mode, you can use the playlist function to

play only the les you want in a specic order (see page 24 “Playlist function”).

] buon once again to start playback

] buon to

Preparing audio les

1. Format an SD card on the STAGEMAN 80.

See page 10 “Formaing (initializing) an SD card”

2. Power-o the STAGEMAN 80, and remove the SD card.

3. Insert the SD card into your computer, and copy an audio le from your computer into one of the [M1]–[M8] locations in the PLAYER folder of the SD card.

See page 26 “Folder and le structure”

4. When you’ve nished copying the audio les, remove the SD card from your computer and insert it into the STAGEMAN 80.

5. Power-on the STAGEMAN 80.

Playing back

1. Take the steps described in “Preparing audio files” on page 19.

2. Press the [PLAYER] buon to enter Player mode.

The [SD Card] buon lights. The display shows the number of the audio les stored on the SD card. The rst item of data on the SD card is selected. The audio les in the PLAYER folder of the SD

card are shown by the STAGEMAN 80 in alphabetical

order of their le name.

3. Use the [M1]–[M8] buons to select the folder on the SD card that contains the song you want to play.

The buon corresponding to the selected folder blinks. See page 26 "Folder and file structure"

4. Press the [

When the le has nished playing, the next le plays.

] buon to play the le.

Recording your own performance together with the audio le playback

Just as you can record your performance together with a

rhythm style, you can record your performance together with

an audio le that’s playing.

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The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the

SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the SD card slot before you turn on the power (see page 10

“Inserting or removing an SD card”).

1. Connect the mic or instrument that you want to record, and adjust the volume accordingly.

See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”

2. Use the [M1]–[M8], [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons or the [F1] and [F2] buons to select an audio le.

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3. Put the STAGEMAN 80 in the record-standby state, and select the song number that you want to record.

Press the [  ] buon to put the STAGEMAN 80 in the record-standby state, and then use the [F1] or [F2] buon

to select the song number that you want to record.

The display indicates the song number (d01, d02...). The

number of a new song blinks, and the number of an already-recorded song is lit.

Tip: If there is a new song, the lowest-numbered new song is selected automatically.

If you select a previously-recorded song number

(whose song number is lit) and then start recording, the previously recorded data is lost and overwrien by the

newly recorded data.

• Adjust the playback of the audio le and the mic or instrument recording level.

Set the volume of the audio le by turning the RHYTHM/ PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the MIC knob and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the volume level

of your mic or instrument accordingly. Note: Adjust the level so that the top LED of the three

LEDs in the left side of the display ickers occasionally. Note: Note: To check the recording level of the audio le,

press the [

recording state. When you’ve nished adjusting the level,

press the [ ] buon to stop; then re-select the song in the record-standby state.

Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording

level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower the overall volume.

4. Press the [ The LEDs above the [  ] buon and [ ] buon are

lit.

5. Play your instrument along with the playback of the

audio le.

6. When you’ve nished performing, press the buon to stop recording.

You can listen to the recorded song in Recorder mode (see

page 17 “Playing back the recorded performance”).

Tip: You can import data that can be used in Recorder mode, and then use Recorder mode to overdub onto that data. (see

page 17 “Overdubbing onto a recorded song”)

Note: When recording in Player mode, you can’t start

recording from a specic point of the playback, nor can you record just a specic region. You can only record from the beginning of the audio le. If you want to record from midway through the playback, or only in a specic region, you’ll

need to use the import function.

] buon to put the STAGEMAN 80 in the

] buon to start recording.

[ ]

Rhythm mode

In Rhythm mode you can play back rhythm styles and record your performance, and also use the following functions.

• A “memory function” that lets you register your favorite rhythm variations and performance tempo.

• A “chain function” that lets you create rhythm styles for an entire song by specifying a rhythm style for each measure.

• A “metronome function” that lets you sound the metronome in the time signature and tempo that you specify.

• A “count start function” that lets you insert a two-measure count when playing back a rhythm style.

The “Rhythm mode” section further explains these functions. For a guide to basic operation, refer to “Playing and recording

rhythm styles (Rhythm mode)” on page 15.

Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8] buttons

You can register a favorite rhythm variation and playback

tempo to each of the [M1]–[M8] buons.

Registering a rhythm variation and tempo

1. Select the rhythm variation that you want to register,

and specify the tempo. Note: You cannot register a ll-in or ending.

2. Press the [

3. Hold down the [Set] buon and press one of the [M1]–

[M8] buons.

The rhythm style’s variation and tempo are registered.

Cancelling a registered rhythm variation and tempo

1. With the rhythm style stopped, hold down the [Clear/

Cancel] buon and press the buon whose registration

you want to cancel.

The registered content is cancelled.

Using the memory buttons to recall a registration

Tip: When the unit is shipped from the factory, a rhythm

style and tempo is already assigned to each of the [M1]–[M8] buons.

1. While the rhythm style is stopped, press one of the

[M1]–[M8] buons to select the rhythm that’s registered to that buon.

The rhythm style switches to the variation and tempo that

are registered to that buon. [M1]–[M8] buons to which a variation and tempo are

registered are lit when the rhythm style is stopped.

When you press a buon to select a rhythm, it changes to

blinking.

2. Press the [

The rhythm style variation registered to that buon plays.

] buon to stop the rhythm style.

] buon.

Chain function

The chain function lets you create the rhythm track for an entire song by specifying a rhythm style for each measure.

Rhythm mode

Creating a chain

1. Press the [Chain/Playlist] buon to turn on the chain

function (the buon lights up).

2. Use the [F1] buon and [F2] buon to select the chain bank.

You can create up to 30 banks of chains. When the STAGEMAN 80 starts up, the rst chain (C01) is selected.

3. Hold down the [Chain/Playlist] buon until it blinks.

The three buons [Chain/Playlist], [Set/OK], and [Clear/ Cancel] blink, indicating that you can now register a

rhythm style for each measure.

The LED of the [

style is playing.

The display indicates the measure number. The [M1]–[M8] buons blink as a guide to eight-measure units of the specied measure location.

If you’ve selected a chain where a rhythm style is already registered, you’ll hear the rhythm style that is registered at

the rst measure or at the specied measure.

If no rhythm style has yet been registered for the chain, you’ll hear the “8 BEAT1” rhythm style, which is registered

by default for the rst measure.

4. Specify the tempo.

5. Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons, [VAR]

buon, [F1] buon, and [F2] buon to specify the rhythm style, variation, and ll-in that you want to register.

6. Press the [Set/OK] buon to conrm registration of the rhythm style.

The rhythm style is registered to that measure, and you move to the next measure. For measures where the

registration has been completed, the corresponding buon ([M1]–[M8]) changes to steadily lit up.

7. To specify the measure where you want to register a rhythm style, use the [

8. Repeat steps 4–6 to continue the registration process.

You can register rhythm styles for up to 999 measures in one chain.

9. To cancel the rhythm style of the specied measure, press the [Clear/Cancel] buon.

The [M1]–[M8] buon corresponding to that measure goes

dark.

10. If you want to add one measure before the specied measure, hold down the [Set/OK] buon for

approximately one second. If you want to delete the

specied measure, hold down the [Clear/Cancel] buon

for approximately one second.

11. To register the position of the last measure, press the [ ] buon to make the LED go dark, and then press

the [Set/OK] buon. If you want to register an ending paern to end the performance, press the [TAP/END] buon to make the LED light up, and then press the [Set/OK] buon.

12. When you are nished registering rhythm styles, press the [Chain/Playlist] buon (the buon lights up).

All seings and the tempo are conrmed at this time.

13. To hear the newly created chain from the rst measure, press the [VAR] buon to return to the rst measure, and

then press the [

] buon blinks when the rhythm

] or [ ] buon.

] buon to play back.

Playing the chain you created

1. With the [Chain/Playlist] buon lit up, press the [ ] buon.

The registered rhythm styles play, starting from the rst

measure. When playback reaches the last measure, it stops.

During playback, you can press the [ ] buon to pause. Press the buon once again to resume playback

from the paused location.

If you press the [VAR] buon during playback, playback stops and you return to the rst measure.

Deleting all rhythm styles registered to the entire chain

1. Use the [F1] and [F2] buons to select the chain from which you want to delete all the rhythm styles you registered.

The number of the selected chain (C**) appears in the

display.

2. Hold down the [Delete] buon until it lights.

The [Set/OK] and [Clear/Cancel] buons blink. The chain

number shown in the display blinks.

3. Press the [Set/OK] buon.

When the [Delete] buon goes dark, deletion is complete. The chain now has the default seings (the 8 BEAT1 rhythm style is registered).

Metronome function

This lets you sound the metronome in the time signature and tempo that you specify.

1. Press the [Metronome] buon to turn on the metronome (the buon lights up).

2. Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(16) BLUES2] buons to select a sound for the metronome.

3. Use the VALUE dial to set the tempo of the metronome. Tip: You can also use the [TAP/END] buon to set the

tempo.

4. Use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the volume of the metronome.

Note: The sound of the metronome is not recorded even if

you record while the metronome is playing. Note: In Rhythm mode, you can choose whether to play the

metronome or a rhythm style. If the metronome is playing, pressing the [ switches to rhythm style playback. In Recorder mode, only the metronome can be used. In Player mode, neither can be used.

About the metronome time signature

The metronome time signature is normally set to 4/4 (while

you hold down the [Metronome] buon, the display shows “04:04”). If you want to change the time signature, hold down the [Metronome] buon and turn the VALUE dial. You can choose from the following time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.

] buon turns the metronome o, and

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Count start function

The count start function inserts a two-measure count before the rhythm style plays.

The count has the same time signature as the rhythm

style.

Using the count start function

1. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start

function (the buon blinks).

2. Press the [

A two-measure count sounds, and then the rhythm style

starts (the [Count Start] buon goes dark).

] buon.

Tonal character when the tempo/ playback speed is adjusted

In the STAGEMAN 80’s Rhythm mode, dedicated audio data for the rhythm styles are played back. Multiple audio data are provided so that each audio data will provide a natural performance in its tempo range. When you adjust the tempo, the audio data being played back may be switched depending on the range of the adjustment;

this can cause the character of the sound to dier somewhat

depending on the tempo.

Recorder mode

The STAGEMAN 80 can record a variety of input sources, such as the performance of an instrument connected to the

INPUT 1 jack or INPUT 2 jack, the vocal from a mic connected

to the MIC IN jack, or an electronic instrument connected to the AUX IN jack.

The recorded data is saved in 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo WAV

format on an SD card inserted in the SD card slot. You can record up to 50 songs on an SD card inserted in the

SD card slot. However in some cases, the number of songs that can be recorded might be less than 50 depending on the length of the recorded songs and on the capacity of the SD card.

For additional details on basic operation, refer to “Registering

a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8] buons” on page 20.

If the display shows an error message such as Crd - bSy

(Card-Busy) or “Err-Crd-***” (Error Card ***) during

playback or recording, please format the card (see page

10 “Formaing (initializing) an SD card”).

The STAGEMAN 80 provides the following functions that are useful when recording.

• A “metronome function” that lets you sound the metronome during recording in the time signature and tempo that you specify.

• A “count start function” that inserts a two-measure count when you start recording.

• A “mark function” that lets you register a location within a song, and recall that location when you record.

• A “loop-playback and region-record function” that lets

you loop-playback or record in a region between specied

marks.

These functions are explained in depth in the “Recorder mode” section.

Metronome function

This lets you sound the metronome during recording in the time signature and tempo that you specify. In Recorder mode

the metronome volume is xed, and cannot be controlled by

the RHYTHM/PLAY knob. Additionally, in Recorder mode only the metronome can be used. Other operation is the same as in Rhythm mode.

Tip: The sound of the metronome is not recorded when you record while the metronome is playing.

See page 21 “Metronome function”

Count start function

The count start function inserts a two-measure count before recording starts.

1. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start

function (the buon lights up).

2. Press the [  ] buon and then press the [

A two-measure count is sounded, and then recording starts.

Tip: If you want to use the count start function when overdubbing, you must set the tempo to match your song.

] buon.

Recorder mode

About the count time signature

The time signature of the count is shared with the metronome.

If you want to change it, hold down the [Metronome] buon

and turn the VALUE dial.

Mark function

This function lets you register a mark at a desired location within a song, and then recall that location when needed, such as when recording. You can register marks at eight locations in a song, and

move directly to a registered mark by pressing a buon.

Registering a mark

1. Use the [F1]/[F2] buons to select a song.

2. Press the [

3. At the location at which you want to register a mark, hold

down the [Set/OK] buon and press one of the [M1]– [M8] buons (the buon lights).

4. Press the [

5. Press the [M1]–[M8] buon that you registered.

You move to the location in the song at which you registered the mark.

] buon to play the song.

] buon to stop the song.

Deleting a mark

1. Hold down the [Clear/Cancel] buon and press the

buon ([M1]–[M8]) in which you registered the mark that

you want to delete.

The mark registered to the buon you pressed is deleted (the buon goes dark).

Loop recording/playback function

You can loop-playback or record the region between marks that you specify.

Playing a loop or recording a region

Here we explain how to loop-playback and record the region

between the marks registered to the [M1] buon and [M2] buon.

1. Press the [Loop/Auto] buon to turn the loop function on

(the buon lights up).

2. Press the [M1] buon to specify the loop-start location.

The buon blinks, and the loop region is specied as the region between the locations registered to the [M1] and [M2] buons.

Note: Allow at least two seconds for the loop region.

The loop region is the region between the loop-start

location and the location registered to the next buon to the right. For example if you specify the [M1] buon as the loop-start location, the loop region is the [M1]–[M2] region; if you specify the [M2] buon as the loop-start location, the loop region is [M2]–[M3]. If no mark is registered to the next-numbered buon, the loop seing is ignored. You can’t specify the [M8] buon as the loop-start location.

3. Press the [

Loop playback occurs between the locations of the [M1] buon and [M2] buon.

4. Press the [  ] buon.

After playback reaches the end of the loop region, recording begins from the loop-start location.

5. Play your instrument to record it.

Recording ends when you reach the end of the loop region, and loop playback resumes.

] buon.

If you want to continue overdubbing, press the [  ] buon

again and repeat the process.

6. Press the [

] buon to stop recording.

Exporting song data

Song data that you record can be exported (wrien) as an audio le to the SD card.

The exported audio le can be played back using the

STAGEMAN 80’s Player mode or a commercially available audio player, or loaded into your computer DAW.

The exported audio le is in the following format.

• File format: WAVE format uncompressed linear PCM

• Bit depth: 16-bit

• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

• File name: SONGnnnn.WAV (the four characters “nnnn”

are an automatically assigned consecutive number)

Export procedure

1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buons to select the song that you

want to export.

2. Press the [Write] buon.

3. Press the [Set/OK] buon to export the song.

If you decide to cancel, press the [Clear/Cancel] buon.

The exported data is saved in the M1 folder of the SD card.

When exporting is complete, the [Write] buon goes dark and the four-digit number of the exported le is displayed.

Importing an audio le

An audio le in the SD card can be imported (loaded) into song data that you can use in Recorder mode. The imported data can be played or overdubbed in Recorder mode.

An audio le that can be played in Player mode cannot be directly played back in Recorder mode. The le must be

imported as Song data that can be played in Recorder mode.

Audio les of the following format can be imported.

• File format: WAVE format uncompressed linear PCM

• Bit depth: 16-bit

• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, stereo les

Import procedure

1. In Player mode, use the [F1] or [F2] buons to select the

audio le that you want to import.

2. Press the [Write] buon.

3. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the import-

destination song number.

The display indicates the song number (d01, d02...). The

number of a new song blinks, and the number of an already-recorded song is lit.

Tip: If there is a new song, the lowest-numbered new song is selected automatically.

If you select an already-recorded song (whose song

number is lit) and begin the import, the selected song data is erased and overwrien by the imported data.

4. Press the [Set/OK] buon to import the song.

If you decide to cancel, press the [Clear/Cancel] buon.

The imported song data is placed in the song number that

you specied.

The imported data is saved in the D*** folder of the SD card.

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Player mode

In Player mode you can play back audio les from an SD card. Audio les of the following formats can be played.

• WAV format (44.1 kHz / 16-bit) While an audio le plays in Player mode, you can perform

on an instrument connected to the STAGEMAN 80 or record your performance (see page 19 “Recording your own

performance together with the audio le playback”).

A song that you record in Recorder mode cannot be

played back directly in Player mode. It must be converted

into an audio le that can be played in Player mode.

Player mode has the following functions that are useful when

playing audio les.

• A “playlist function” that lets you register audio les in a playlist and play them in the order you specied.

• A “loop/auto-consecutive playback function” that lets you

loop the playback or automatically play les in succession.

These functions are further explained in this section, “Player mode.” For additional details on basic operation, refer to

“Playing audio les and recording your performance (Player mode)” on page 19.

Playlist function

There are ten playlist banks; you can register up to 24 audio les in each bank, and play those les in the order you

specify.

Creating a playlist

1. Press the [Chain/Playlist] buon to turn the playlist

function on (the buon lights up).

2. Hold down the [VAR] buon, and use the [F1] and [F2]

buons to select the playlist that you want to create.

3. Hold down the [Chain/Playlist] buon until it blinks.

The [Chain/Playlist] buon and [Set/OK] blink; the STAGEMAN 80 is waiting for you to register an audio le.

4. Use the [M1]–[M8] buons to select a le bank, and use

the [F1] and [F2] buons to select the audio le that you

want to register.

The display indicates the audio le number.

Tip: You can use the [M1]–[M8] buons to select folders M1– M8 on the SD card (see page 26 “Folder and le structure”).

5. Press one of the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons

to register the selected audio le at the corresponding

position of the playlist.

The [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons correspond to the locations where up to 24 songs can be registered in a playlist. You create a playlist by assigning an audio le to each buon. The le assigned to the [(1) 8 BEAT1] buon is the rst song, the le assigned to the [(2) 8BEAT2] buon is

the second song, etc.

The buon lights when you register a le to it.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to register audio les in the playlist.

Tip: To cancel a registration, press the [Clear/Cancel]

buon and then press the buon [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] for the audio le you want to unregister. The registration is cancelled, and the buon goes dark.

7. When you are nished registering audio les to the

playlist, press the [Chain/Playlist] buon (the buon lights up).

The [Set/OK] buon and [Clear/Cancel] buon go dark.

Playing a playlist

1. Press the [Chain/Playlist] buon to turn on the playlist

function (the buon lights up).

2. Hold down the [VAR] buon, and use the [F1] and [F2]

buons to select the playlist (P01, P02...) that you want to

play.

3. Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons to select the

audio le that you want to play.

Tip: You can also use the [F1] and [F2] buons to select a le to play.

4. Press the [

5. The audio les play in the order they are registered in the playlist.

] buon to start playback.

Loop/auto-consecutive playback function

In Player mode you can make les play as a loop or

consecutively.

1. Press the [Loop/Auto] buon to turn the loop/autoconsecutive function on (the buon lights up).

2. Press the [

The player starts playback.

When one audio le nishes playing, the next le automatically starts playing. The les play consecutively until the last le has nished playing.

This is how operation occurs if the operating mode is set to LP:C1. You can change the operating mode if you like. Make

this seing in step 3. If this is o, when one le nishes playing or recording, the

position returns to the beginning of that le.

3. To change the operating mode, hold down the [Loop/

Auto] buon and turn the VALUE dial.

LP:1L: Loop one le LP:AL: Loop all les LP:C1: Play consecutively (no looping, normal operation) LP:C2: Play consecutively (no looping, pause between

les) You can also use the play buon of the panel or of a connected foot switch to play the next le at the desired

time.

] buon.

Adjusting the playback speed

You can change the playback speed of an audio le in a range of -25%–+25% without aecting the pitch.

1. Use the VALUE dial to change the playback speed of the

audio le.

2. If you press the [TAP] buon, the speed returns to the original seing.

Note: The audio quality might be degraded if you change the

playback speed of an audio le beyond a certain range.

Note: You can’t change the playback speed of song data in Recorder mode.

System mode

In System mode you can adjust the following seings that aect the overall operation of the STAGEMAN 80.

Making system settings

1. Press the [SYSTEM] buon to enter System mode (the

buon lights up).

2. Use the [M1]–[M4] buons to select a system seing item.

The buon that you pressed blinks. An abbreviated name of the selected function is shown on the display for approximately one second, and then the current value of the seing is shown.

3. Use the VALUE dial to change the seing.

4. Press a dierent mode buon to exit System mode.

Setting items

For the procedure, refer to “Making system seings.”

[M1] Battery type “batt”

Species the type of baeries that are installed.

aL: Alkaline baeries nH: Nickel-metal hydride baeries

If you specify a type of baery that is dierent than the

baeries actually installed, the remaining baery capacity is not displayed correctly.

Note: If you are using the STAGEMAN 80 on baeries, and you press the [M1] buon to select this item, the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(16) BLUES2] buons light to indicate the remaining baery capacity. The lower the baeries are, the fewer buons will be lit.

[M2] Eect operation “EFF”

Species the input jack(s) where the reverb eect is applied.

AL: MIC IN jack, INPUT 1 jack, INPUT 2 jack M: MIC IN jack In: INPUT 1 jack, INPUT 2 jack

[M3] Speaker output maximum volume “SPOL”

Species a limit on the maximum volume of the internal speakers. By specifying a range for the speaker output volume that is appropriate for the environment where you’re using the system, you can prevent unnecessarily loud volumes from being output.

1: Low 2: Medium 3: High

This seing aects only the volume of the speaker output.

[M4] Auto power-o function “APOF”

Species the time after which auto power-o operates.

oF: Auto power-o function is o 10: 10 minutes 30: 30 minutes 1h: 1 hour 4h: 4 hours

Formatting an SD card [M8] “Init”

Formats an SD card. (“Formaing an SD card” on page 11)

SD card test function “tESt”

This function tests a SD card by automatically reading and writing data to the card to determine whether the card is compatible with the recorder. The recorder will decide that a card is not compatible if the writing speed of the card is slower than the speed required for recording. Executing this test enables you to discover the recording conditions required for the card. In this way, you can use the card more eciently.

The results of this test do NOT absolutely guarantee the

operation of a card. Even if the recorder determines that your card can be used for recording based on the test results, the card may still cause an error (such as “Crd bSy (Card-Busy)”) depending on recording conditions or the application environment.

Note: Make sure that the SD card is inserted.

1. Press the [SYSTEM] buon to enter System mode (the

buon lights).

2. Press the [SD Card] buon (the buon is lit).

The display indicates “tESt” (test), and the [Set/OK] buon and the [Clear/Cancel] buon blink.

Note: In other modes, pressing the [SD Card] buon makes the display show the time available for recording.

3. To execute the card test, hold down the [Set/OK] buon

for approximately one second.

During execution, the display blinks “tESt,” and the [Clear/ Cancel] buon blink.

Note: Depending on the type of SD card, the test may take some time.

If you decide to cancel the test, press the [Clear/Cancel] buon. When the test is completed, the display shows the test result.

Good: Recording is possible on this SD card. bad: Recording is not possible on this SD card.

Note: If you want to try the test again, repeat the procedure

from step 2.

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RECORDER

Up to 50 songs

Appendix

Voice name list

Metronome

No. Name No. Name

1 Metronome (Wood) 9 Closed HH 1

2. D001 (song folder)

This folder is created for each song when you record on the STAGEMAN 80. New songs are created consecutively, starting with D001. The three digit number following “D” is the song number.

Tip: Songs exported in Recorder mode are saved in the

[PLAYER] folder.

[D001]–[D050]: Song data folders.

Each song data folder contains recording data les and management les.

2 Metronome (Electronic) 10 Closed HH 2

3 Analog Clave 11 Analog HH 1

4 Analog Woodblock 1 12 Analog HH 2

5 Analog Woodblock 2 13 Maracas

6 Analog Bongo 14 Tambourine

7 Cowbell 15 Bass Drum

8 Sidestick 16 Hand Clap

Demo songs

1. Demo Song 1: Introduction to rhythm and functions

2. Demo Song 2: Demo song (Pops); song title “Open Heart”

3. Demo Song 3: Demo song (Blues); song title “Day In and

Day Out”

Data structure on the STAGEMAN 80

An SD card formaed and recorded on the STAGEMAN 80

has the following structure.

Folder and le structure

Recorder mode

D001

D002

D050

1. RECORDER (data folder)

The STAGEMAN 80’s system data and recorded data are saved here. 50 song folders are created in this folder.

Note: Depending on the capacity of the SD card you’re using,

it might not be possible to create 50 song les.

[RECORDER]: Song data folder for Recorder mode. If you want to make a backup of the Recorder mode data,

or use Recorder mode data on another SD card, use your

computer to copy the [RECORDER] folder.

Player mode

PLAYER

1: ****.WAV

99: ****.WAV

1: ****.WAV

99: ****.WAV

3. PLAYER folder

This is used when playing external audio les (WAV).

[PLAYER]: Audio data folder for Player mode

4. External WAV les

These are external les for playing or overdubbing on the

STAGEMAN 80. The following formats can be played or overdubbed.

File format: WAV les File bit depth: 16-bit Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz Channel: Stereo [M1]–[M8]: Data folders for audio les ****.WAV: Audio les

Up to 99 les can be used in each folder. If you have audio les that you want to play or overdub on the STAGEMAN 80,

copy them from your computer into these folders. If you record a song in Recorder mode and use the export

function to convert it to an audio le, that le is added to the M1 folder. The le name is “SONG****.WAV.” “****” is a

consecutive number that’s assigned automatically.

Appendix

Using a foot switch

If you connect a VOX VFS5 foot switch (commercially

available) to the rear panel FOOT SW jack, you can use your

foot to switch programs or perform recording operations.

Each switch has the following function.

Switch

BANK

CH1

CH2

CH3

CH4

Rhythm mode

Play/Stop Select ll-in 1

(when the Chain function is on,

bank selection-) Select ll-in 2

(when the Chain function is on,

bank selection-)

Switch variations

Reverb on/o

(while stopped, hold down for approximately one

second)

Select ending (When the rhythm

is playing)

Tap tempo (When the rhythm is stopped or when the metronome

is on)

Recorder mode

Play/Pause Play/Pause

Record Select songs -

Stop

Move the song position -

Move the song

position +

Player mode

Select songs +

Move the audio data position -

erb on/

Rev

o (while

stopped, hold down for approximately

one second)

Move the audio data

position +

Troubleshooting

1. Power won’t turn on

• Is the AC adapter’s DC plug connected to the rear panel DC 19V jack?

• Is the AC adapter’s power plug connected to an AC outlet?

• Is the AC outlet working correctly?

• Could the power cord be damaged?

• If you’re using baeries, are they installed correctly?

2. No sound (or insucient volume) from the internal

speakers

• Could the guitar’s volume be turned down?

• Is the guitar cable connected correctly?

• Could the guitar cable be broken?

• Could the top panel VOLUME knob be set to a low seing?

• Could headphones be connected to the rear panel OUT jack? No sound is output from the internal speakers if headphones or a cable are connected to the LINE OUT jack, so disconnect the connection from the LINE OUT jack.

• Check the seings of the (INPUT) 1 knob, (INPUT) 2 knob, and MIC knob.

• Could the maximum speaker output volume seing within

the System seings be turned down?

3. No sound from the LINE OUT jack (line output)

• Could the top panel VOLUME knob be set to a low seing?

• Are the guitar’s volume and connections correct?

4. No sound from a device connected to the AUX IN jack

• Is the external device connected correctly?

• Could the external device’s volume be turned down?

5. Can’t play rhythm styles

LINE

Tip: If reverb is on, the seing of the REVERB knob is applied. Tip: In Rhythm mode when using the CH4 switch to adjust

the tempo, the sound assigned to the metronome is heard each time you press the switch.

Turn o the power before you connect or disconnect

the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack. If you connect or disconnect it when the power is on, you risk malfunctions or damage.

Do not press more than one switch at the same time. This

could cause a malfunction.

Note: The BANK switch LED has no function on the STAGEMAN 80.

• Could something other than Rhythm mode be selected?

• Could the top panel RHYTHM/PLAY knob be set to a low

seing?

• Could the metronome be on?

If the metronome is on (LED lit up), rhythm styles won’t

play; the metronome sound is heard.

6. Can’t switch rhythm styles or memories

• Could Chain be turned on ([CHAIN] buon lit)?

• You can’t switch memories during playback.

7. Can’t record

• Is the input level set correctly?

• Is an SD card inserted? (see page 10 “About SD cards”)

• Is there free capacity on the SD card?

• Is it an SD card that the STAGEMAN 80 can use for

recording? (see page 25 “SD card test function “tESt””)

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8. Recorded sound is unsatisfactory or interrupted

• Is the input level set appropriately?

• Could the STAGEMAN 80 have been subjected to an impact during recording?

• Is the reverb eect set correctly?

9. Can’t play songs or audio les; no playback is heard

• Is an SD card inserted?(see page 10 “About SD cards”)

• Does the SD card contain data?

• Could the top panel RHYTHM/PLAY knob be set to a low

seing?

• Could the STAGEMAN 80 be in a mode other than Player mode or Recorder mode?

10. Can’t enter Recorder mode or Player mode

• Is an SD card inserted?

• If you cannot enter Player mode, does the SD card contain a

playable audio le (WAV 44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo)?

Error messages

If an error occurs on the STAGEMAN 80 or on the SD card, the display shows the following messages.

Crd - bSy (Card-Busy)

The SD card has a slow access speed, and cannot keep up

with recording or playback. Use a dierent SD card.

• As you repeatedly write or delete songs, the order of the songs on the SD card can become discontinuous, lowering the processing capability. If this occurs, back up the important songs to your computer, and then format the SD card before using it further.

Err - Crd - *** (Card Error)

An error occurred while accessing the SD card. Connect the SD card to your computer and check it. If an error message is displayed, format the SD card.

Err/Un-/SUP/Frt (Error Unsupported [File] Format)

The music data is in a format that the STAGEMAN 80 cannot play.

Crd - FUL (Card Full)

The SD card has insucient free capacity. Delete unneeded

songs.

Err - FSY - *** (File System Error)

An error occurred during SD card processing. If this occurs

frequently even after you’ve switched to a dierent SD card,

please contact your country’s Korg Distributor.

no-Crd (No Card)

No SD card is inserted.

no-dat (No data)

The SD card does not contain a playable audio le.

Un - Frt (Unformat)

The SD card is not formaed.

Other messages

Other messages may be displayed if the STAGEMAN 80 experiences an internal problem or malfunction. Please contact your country’s Korg Distributor.

Appendix

152 cm or less

Using a speaker stand

By mounting the STAGEMAN 80 on ULTIMATE Support

Corporation’s TS-70B speaker stand you can use it at an

optimal height.

Caution when using a stand

In order to use this product correctly, you must carefully read and observe the following cautions.

• Do not use the STAGEMAN 80 with any stand other than

ULTIMATE Support Corporation’s TS-70B.

• Use the speaker stand at a height no greater than 152 cm (approximately 4' 99" see illustration).

If you use it at any greater height, the system may overturn, causing personal injury or equipment damage.

• Extend the legs to 105 cm (approximately 3' 5") or more (see

illustration).

If the legs are extended less than this, the system may overturn, causing personal injury or damaging your equipment.

• Do not use the speaker stand in an unstable location or on a tilted surface. If you use the speaker stand in an unstable location, the system may overturn, causing personal injury or equipment damage.

• Take care that all cables connected to the STAGEMAN 80 are routed appropriately to avoid tangling. If a person’s foot becomes caught in a cable, the system may overturn, causing personal injury or equipment damage.

• Do not place any object on a STAGEMAN 80 that is mounted on a speaker stand. Such objects may fall or cause the stand to overturn, causing personal injury or equipment damage.

Assembling the stand and mounting the STAGEMAN 80

2. Firmly tighten knob 1.

3. Loosen knob 2 and extend the adjustable bar.

4. Insert the stopper into the hole of the adjustable bar.

Take care not to pinch your ngers.

The stopper must be inserted when you use the system.

5. Lower the adjustable bar until it stops at the stopper.

6. Firmly tighten knob 2.

7. Mount the STAGEMAN 80 on the adjustable bar.

Insert the adjustable bar of the TS-70B into the mounting socket located on the boom of the STAGEMAN 80 (the location indicated by the arrow in the illustration below).

Caution when mounting

Observe the following cautions when mounting the STAGEMAN 80 on a speaker stand.

• You must obtain the help of at least one other person when mounting the STAGEMAN 80 on a stand.

• Take care not to pinch your ngers.

• Do not tilt the stand with the STAGEMAN 80 mounted on it.

• Never adjust the height of the stand while the STAGEMAN 80 is mounted on it.

• Make sure that the height from the oor to the boom of

the STAGEMAN 80 (see illustration at left) is no more than 152 cm (approximately 4' 99'').

Stopper

Adjustable bar

Knob 2

Knob 1

Tripod

Stay

105 cm or more

1. Loosen knob 1 and open the tripod suciently.

Make sure that the legs are at least 105 cm (approximately

3' 5'') apart.

If the legs are not suciently far apart, the stand may

overturn.

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PIN2,3: GND

Specications

Rhythm function

Rhythm Styles: 24 rhythm styles, two variations for each rhythm style, each variation has three paerns (basic, ll-in 1, ll-in 2).

Tempo: 48–240 bpm Chain function: 30 banks (up to 999 measures can be

registered in each)

Recorder function

Recording format: PCM audio WAV format (le name extension .wav), 44.1 kHz, 16-bit

Recording time: Depends on the SD card used; approximately 100 minutes per 1 GB

Maximum continuous recording time: 3 hours

Number of songs: Maximum 50 Number of multitrack recordings: Depends on the remaining

free capacity of the SD card Undo/Redo: Once

Player function

Playback formats: PCM audio WAV format (le name extension .wav) 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, Stereo

Maximum data size (time): Depends on the memory card used; approximately 100 minutes per 1 GB (for WAV data)

Maximum number of data les (number of folders): Up to 99 songs (per folder); a total of eight folders M1–M8 inside the

PLAYER folder can be used.

Playlist function: 10 banks (up to 24 songs can be registered in each)

Mixer eect section

Eects: Reverb eect

Equalizer: BASS, TREBLE

ACOUSTAGE (wide stereo eect)

Tuner function

Scale: 12-note equal temperament

Chromatic

Calibration: 435–445 Hz Tuning guide tone: Three types (guitar, bass, piano)

Display

7-segment four-digit LED

SD card

Usable cards:

SD card: 1 GB–2 GB SDHC card: 4 GB–32 GB

Input jacks

MIC IN jacks: XLR-3-32 type, input impedance 4.7 kΩ, nominal level -43 dBV

INPUT 1 jack, INPUT 2 jack (guitar, bass): 1/4" monaural phone jack, input impedance 1 MΩ, nominal level -26 dBV

AUX INPUT jack: 1/8" stereo mini-phone jack, input

impedance 10 kΩ, nominal level -17 dBV

FOOT SW jack: 1/4" stereo phone jack, usable foot switch: VOX VFS5 foot switch

Output jacks

LINE OUT jack: 1/8" stereo mini-phone jack, maximum

level: 0 dBV, 30 mW, 32 Ω

Power amp output

Maximum 40W x 2

Speakers

4” 4Ω × 2

Power supply:

DC 19V, six D baeries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride are supported)

Battery life:

approximately 20 hours (when using alkaline baeries)

approximately 18 hours (when using nickel-metal hydride

baeries) * Varies depending on the baeries used and the conditions

of use

Current consumption

1.4 A

Dimensions (W×D×H)

398 x 242 x 231 mm / 15.67”× 9.53” × 9.09” 398 x 310 x 285 mm / 15.67”× 12.20” × 11.22”: Angle 26° (with stand extended)

Weight

8.4 kg / 18.52 lbs (Excluding baeries)

Included items

AC adapter (DC 19V)

Cord strap

PIN1,4: +19V

Options (sold separately)

Foot switch: VOX VFS5, Speaker stand: ULTIMATE Support TS-70B

* Specications and appearance are subject to change without

notice for improvement.

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Korg Stageman 80 OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of contents

Precautions

Introduction

Main features

Parts and their functions

Front

Top panel

Rear panel

Setup

Connections

About SD cards

Quick Start

Listening to the demo performances

Connecting and playing instruments

Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm mode)

Using the recorder function (Recorder mode)

Rhythm mode

Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8] buttons

Chain function

Metronome function

Count start function

Tonal character when the tempo/ playback speed is adjusted

Recorder mode

Metronome function

Count start function

Mark function

Loop recording/playback function

Exporting song data

Player mode

Playlist function

Loop/auto-consecutive playback function

Adjusting the playback speed

System mode

Making system settings

Setting items

Formatting an SD card [M8] “Init”

SD card test function “tESt”

Appendix

Voice name list

Data structure on the STAGEMAN 80

Using a foot switch

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Using a speaker stand