Korg manual PX5D Guided Tour, First, tune‐up, Play Mode

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PX5D EasyStart

Battery Installation

1.Remove the battery cover, located on the rear panel of the PX5D – by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2.Insert two AA Alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity, and replace the cover. Korg Rocks, therefore your first set of batteries is included .

Audio Connections for Guitar

1.Connect a guitar to the INPUT jack located on the back panel.

2.Connect headphones to the OUTPUT jack, or connect a stereo Y‐cable to use with external stereo monitor system or recorder.

Power‐up and check out some sounds!

1.Set the ON/USB switch on the top panel to the ON position, and then raise your guitar volume and the PX5D volume (VALUE encoder). Check your hair in the nearest mirror and then…

2.To select and try out programs, press the CURSOR UP/DOWN arrow buttons. (Press and hold to move through the programs rapidly) You can also use the CURSOR < > buttons to edit effect parameters.

3.To use the backlight, press the UTILITY button. The display will indicate “BACKLIT OFF”. Use the VALUE knob to set the display to “BACKLIT ON”. Note that when you use batteries instead of the optional 4.5 volt AC adapter, switching the backlight off will increase battery life.

PX5D Guided Tour

First, tune‐up!

1.The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute. To bypass, press and hold the TAP/BYPASS button for approximately one second. To mute your signal for silent tuning, press and hold the TAP/BYPASS button for approximately two seconds, and the output signal will be muted.

2.Play a single open string and the display will indicate the name of the note and a meter to fine tune and calibrate. The note is in tune with the display icon is in the center of the meter. (Default calibration setting is 440 HZ)

3.Press either the TAP/BYPASS button or the EXIT button to return to play mode.

Note:

Use the VALUE encoder to re‐calibrate the tuner between 438 and 445 HZ.

Play Mode:

In this mode, you can audition the preset and user programs. This is the default setting when you power‐on the PX5D.

1.Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to scroll‐through and select programs – and jam away!

2.Use the VALUE encoder to adjust volume level as needed, and check that hair one more time.

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