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English User’s Manual Français Mode d’emploi Deutsch Bedienungseinleitung Italiano Manuale di istruzioni
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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 a
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ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE FOR Unauthorized changes or modification to this sys- MUSICIANS tem can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For repairs, contact your nearest Authorized KORG Service Center. For more information on DISCLAIMER KORG products, and to find software and acces- sories for your piano, please contact your local The information contained in this manual has Authorized KORG distributor. been carefully revised and checked through. Due to our constant effo
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1 Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 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 use the Layer function to simulta- neously play two sounds. Effects. The C-320 provides built-in digital effects that can simulate the natural ambience of a concert hall (Reverb) and add richness to the sound (Chorus). Pedal effects. The C-320 provides the same three pedals as a grand piano, control- ling the sof
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allows two or more devices to control or be controlled by each other, and also allows you to use the C-320 as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator. Powerful integrated amplification. C-320 includes a powerful, 25 Watt ampli- fier, with two 13cm speakers. Two sets of headphones. You can connect two stereo headphones, to play with your teacher or another musician. 8 Introduction
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CHAPTER 1 Panels Front panel 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 0 A B 11 11 POWER switch: On/off switch. 22 22 PHONES connector: Connect one or two pairs of headphones to these jacks. The integrated speakers will turn off. 33 33 MASTER VOLUME knob: Adjusts the volume for the speakers, the Output and the Phones connectors. 44 44 REVERB button: Turns the reverb on/off. This adds ambience to the sound. 55 55 CHORUS button: Turns the chorus on/off. This makes the sound richer.
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9999 SOUND SELECTION buttons: Press a button to select a sound (Single mode). You can press two buttons at the same time, to play two sounds at the same time on the keyboard (Layer mode). 0000 DEMO button: Turns the demo mode on/off, to listen to the demo songs. Select the songs with the sound selection buttons (see above). AAAA METRONOME button: Turns the metronome click on/off. BBBB TEMPO knob: Adjusts the metronome tempo. 10 Chapter 1
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Bottom panel Rear panel 2 1 3 4 5 1111 Pedal connector: Connect the supplied pedal to this connector. 2222 MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors: Connectors that are used to connect other MIDI devices (sequencer, keyboards, etc.). OUT: Data output (to be connected to the MIDI IN connector of another MIDI device). IN: Data input (to be connected to the MIDI OUT connector of another MIDI device). 3333 INPUT (L/MONO, R) connectors: Audio inputs. Connect to these connectors an external
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CHAPTER 2 Before you begin Connecting to an external amplification system Use the OUTPUT connectors, if you like to connect your C-320 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. Powerd Mini conponent/ Recoder stereo, etc. monitor, etc. L/MONO R AUX IN OUTPUT INPUT Electronic CD, MP3, instrument tape play
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Warning: When using headphones, protect your hearing by avoiding extended lis- tening at high volumes. Open the key cover Gently lift the center of the sliding key cover by the indented portion, and support it while you slide it carefully and fully into the C-320. To close the key cover, gently lift the center by the indented portion, and slide it for- ward. Note: Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hand while opening or closing the key cover. Note: The key cover may be
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Adjusting the volume Move the MASTER VOLUME knob 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, the internal speakers and of the OUTPUTs. Note: It is always better to start with a low volume and then increase gradually. Listening to the Demo The C-320 contains 30 pre-recorded demo songs. Listen to them to experience the rich sound
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2 Press one of the sound selection buttons to select the corresponding song in the selected bank. The indicator on the selected demo button will stay on, while the other indicators 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: No
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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 indicator 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 # Bank 2 #
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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 used 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 indi- cator 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 selection button to select the sec
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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 indicators is turned on. 3 To turn the reverb or chorus off, press the REVER
