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SP-200
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PART NUMBER: MAN0001074 © KORG Italy 2001. All rights reserved
AI2 Synthesis System
SP-200
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English User’s Manual Français Mode d’emploi Deutsch Bedienungseinleitung Italiano Manuale di istruzioni
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SP-200 Digital Piano User’s Manual
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PRECAUTIONS CE MARK FOR EUROPEAN HARMO- NIZED STANDARDS Location Using the unit in the following locations can The CE mark that is attached to our company’s result in a malfunction. products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to the • In direct sunlight EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and to the CE mark • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity Directive (93/68/EEC). • Excessively dusty or dirty locations The CE mark that is attached af
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Unauthorized changes or modification to this sys- tem can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this manual has been carefully revised and checked through. Due to our constant efforts to improve our products, the specifications might differ to those in the man- ual. Korg is not responsible for any eventual dif- ferences found between the specifications and the contents of the instruction manual - the specifica- tions being subject
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1 Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Main features Wide range of sounds. Thirty different and expressive high-quality sounds, including a Stereo Concert Grand Piano. You can exploit the Layer function to simultaneously play two sounds. Effects. The SP-200 provides built-in digital effects that can simulate the natural ambience of a concert hall (Reverb) and add richness to the sound (Chorus). Damper pedal simulation. The Damper pedal on the SP-200 corresponds to the Damper or Forte pe
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CHAPTER 1 Panels Front panel 7777 1111 222233334444 5555 6666 8888 99990000 11 11 MASTER VOLUME slider: Adjusts the volume for the Output and the Phones connectors. 22 22 REVERB button: Turns the reverb on/off. This adds ambience to the sound. 33 33 CHORUS button: Turns the chorus on/off. This makes the sound richer. 44 44 TOUCH button: Lets you select the keyboard sensitivity. 55 55 TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button: Multifunction button to be used in order to modi
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8888 TEMPO slider: Adjusts the metronome tempo. 9999 METRONOME button: Turns the metronome click on/off. 0000 DEMO button: Turns the demo mode on/off, to listen to the demo songs. Select the songs with the sound selection buttons (see number 7 above). Rear panel 1111 2222 3333 4444 5555 6666 7777 1111 Music stand holes: Insert the music stand into these two holes. Please note that, the first times you use the music stand, you will need to apply some f
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CHAPTER 2 Before you begin Connection with an external amplification To amplify the SP-200, connect the OUTPUTs to a high-quality mixer, stereo hi-fi, or a couple of active monitors. When using a stereo hi-fi, connect the OUTPUTs to the AUX or TAPE inputs (never use the PHONO inputs). For mono amplification, connect only the L/MONO output. Using the headphones For playing or practicing during night hours, or when you don’t want to be heard by others in the same room, connect a pai
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Adjusting the volume Move the MASTER VOLUME slider towards the right to increase the volume; towards the left to decrease the volume. The maximum is “10”; the minimum (silence) is “0”. This control adjusts the output level of the headphones and of the OUTPUTs. Note: It is always better to start with a low volume and then increase gradually. Listening to the Demo The SP-200 contains 30 pre-recorded demo songs. Listen to them to experience the rich sound and expressive poten
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LEDs will turn off. After the end of the selected song, all the songs of the selected bank will be played back in cycle. Button Bank 1 (1-10) Bank 2 (11-20) Bank 3 (21-30) PIANO 1 F. Mendelssohn-Bar- Korg Original (M. Tem- C.A. Debussy: tholdy: Prelude Op.104a, pia): Reflection Arabesque no.1 no.2 PIANO 2 F. Chopin: Nocturne S. Joplin: The Enter- J.S. Bach: Two-voice Op.9, no.2 tainer invention no.13 E.PIANO 1 C.A. Debussy: Clair de Korg Original (M. Tem- F. Chopin: Fantasie-
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CHAPTER 3 Basic functions Playing a single sound (Single mode) You can select a sound from the thirty sounds supplied with the instrument. 1 Press one of the sound selection buttons in order to select a sound. The LED on the button you pressed will light. 2 Use the BANK button to select one of the three available banks (1-10, 11-20, 21- 30). Pressed a first time it selects Bank 2; pressed a second time it selects Bank 3; pressed a third time it selects Bank 1 again. Button Bank 1
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Note: When selecting the Layer mode, the total number of voices that can play at the same time is reduced, depending on the total number of oscillators exploited by the selected sounds. Note: You can’t select two sounds included under the same button. 1 Press one of the sound selection buttons in order to select the first sound. The LED on the button you pressed will light. Use the BANK button to select a sound in one of the other banks. 2 Press another sound selectio
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1 Hold down the REVERB or CHORUS button, and press either the PIANO 1/L, PIANO 2/M, or E.PIANO1/H sound selection button to select the reverb or chorus depth. Button Reverb depth Chorus depth PIANO 1/L Light reverb Light chorus PIANO 2/M Normal reverb Normal chorus E.PIANO 1/H Deep reverb Deep chorus 2 To check the currently selected reverb or chorus depth, hold down the REVERB or CHORUS button, and look at which of the above LEDs is turned on. 3 To turn the reverb or cho
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Adjusting the metronome volume. While the metronome is playing, keep the METRONOME button pressed and repeatedly press the STRINGS/PAD button (or the B5 key) to lower the volume, or the CHOIR button (or the C6 key) to raise it. To reset the volume, simultaneously press the STRINGS/PAD and CHOIR buttons (or the B5 and C6 keys on the keyboard) while holding the METRONOME button. Key Effect Key Effect B5 Lower volume C6 Higher volume Adjusting the tempo using the TEMPO slider. Us
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Selecting the time signature. You can add an accent to the first beat of a mea- sure. Button Time signature PIANO 1 2 movements (2/4, 2/8...) PIANO 2 3 movements (3/4, 3/8...) E.PIANO 1 4 movements (4/4, 4/8...) E.PIANO 2 6 movements (6/4, 6/8...) 1 While the metronome is working, keep the METRONOME button pressed and press the button that corresponds to the time signature you wish to use (see table above). The first movement of the measure will be accented. 2 To deactivate the accent
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CHAPTER 4 Other functions Touch settings The keyboard sensitivity, or touch, can be programmed. Keep the TOUCH button pressed, and press the appropriate button to select one of the available touch set- tings. Button Touch sensitivity PIANO 1/L Light. Loud notes can be produced even by playing lightly. PIANO 2/M Normal. Normal piano touch. E.PIANO 1/H Heavy. Loud notes can be produced only by playing very hard. To check the currently selected setting, hold down the TOUCH button, and look at which
