Korg BX-3 manual Troubleshooting

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Appendices

4. Troubleshooting

Power does not turn on

 

• Is the power cable connected to an outlet?

 

Check the connection

(see p.10)

Is the power switch turned ON?

Check the on/off setting of the power switch.

No sound

• Are the connected devices or headphones connected correctly?

Check the connections

(see p.10)

Are your amp and/or mixer turned on?

Is the [MASTER LEVEL] knob turned up?

Is the Global mode Group 3 “Local Control” parameter turned On?

Check the parameter settings.

Are the Drawbar 1 and 2 bars pulled out?

Pull out the bars.

Sound does not change when you move Drawbar 1 or

2bars

Is the DRAWBAR SELECT section set correctly?

If you want to play using the bars, select the [DRAW- BAR 1] key or [DRAWBAR 2] key in the DRAWBAR

SELECT section

(see p.12, 13)

Percussion does not sound

Are the settings of the DRAWBAR SELECT section correct?

If you want to use the PERCUSSION section keys, select the [DRAWBAR 2] key in the upper DRAWBAR SELECT section. .................................................. (see p.17)

• Is the Normal Edit mode “DB Preset's Perc” parameter

set to Enable (Ena)?

 

Check the parameter setting

(see p.17)

Are the percussion-related parameters set correctly?

The Normal Edit mode “Percussion Nrml Level” parameter value plus the “Percussion Soft Off” parameter value will be the level of the soft percus-

sion. If this is zero or less, the percussion will not be

heard when Soft is selected

(see p.25)

Rotary speaker effect cannot be obtained

Is the amp selection correct?

For the Normal Edit mode or EX Edit mode Group 4

 

“Amp Type” parameter, select either Type 1 or Type 2.

 

The rotary speaker will not be used if you select Pre

 

Amp

(see p.18)

The BX-3 does not response to incoming MIDI

messages

 

Is the MIDI cable connected correctly?

 

 

Check the connection

(see p.10)

Does the global MIDI channel match?

 

 

Check the setting.

 

The BX-3 does not respond correctly to incoming MIDI messages

If you want to receive MIDI exclusive messages, is the “MIDI Rx Sys Exc” parameter set to Enable (Ena)?

Check the parameter setting.

Does the BX-3 support the message that is being transmitted?

Pedal switch or expression pedal connected to the rear panel does not operate as you intend

Is Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 selected for the Global mode Group 1 “Prog Up Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl” param- eter?

It is possible to assign more than one function to a pedal switch or expression pedal. However if a pedal switch etc. is selected by the Global mode Group 1 “Prog Up Ctrl” or “Prog Down Ctrl” parameter, the Global mode setting will take priority, and the Normal Edit mode and EX Edit mode settings will not be used. Please check the settings of these parameters.

An external MIDI device acts in unexpected ways when connected to the BX-3

Is there a CC# conflict?

Most operations of the BX-3's front panel keys and drawbars etc. can be transmitted as CC# (control change number) messages, and with the factory settings, control changes that differ from those used by typical MIDI devices are assigned. This means that when another device is connected to the BX-3 via MIDI, the control changes of the BX-3 may coincide with differing functions on the external MIDI device, causing it to operate in unexpected ways.

Check the control change related parameters in Global mode Group 4 and 5, and turn unneeded parameters off or change their control change number.

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Contents Page CE mark for European Harmonized Standards FCC Regulation Warning for U.S.APrinting conventions in this manual How this manual is organized, and how to use itTable of Contents Normal mode Main featuresEX mode About the BXFront panel Parts of the BX-3 and what they doDisplay key EX Mode keyEdit key Global keyPitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel Drawbar Select sectionPitch Bend wheel Modulation wheelRear panel Connections Power cable connectionsOutput jack connections Pedal connectionsPlaying using the Program’s drawbar settings Normal modeSelecting a program PlayingUsing the Drawbar 1 and 2 settings EX modeFrom Normal mode, press the EX Mode key Lets try selecting a programEX Percussion EX DrawbarsPlay the lower keyboard Selecting a different programNormal mode Switching the displayEX mode About the displayPercussion icon Global modeShortcuts About the programs Restoring the factory settingsHow a program is structured Initializing one programChecking the DB Presets Perc parameter Normal modePercussion Initializing the Global parametersEX Percussion in Drawbar EX modeRotary Saving your data EffectsEditing Use the + keys to select the desired settingMidi data dump Editing the soundOther parameters Editing the drawbar parametersCopying drawbar parameters Swapping two programs Copying a programEditing the name of a program Press the WRITE/ENTER key, and then press + key onceUse the -+ keys to specify the desired charac- ter Group 2 Drawbar Group 1 Basic CharacterGroup 3 Percussion Group 6 Rotary Effect Group 4 AmpGroup 5 Reverb Group 7 Controller Rtry Stop Pedal Rotary Stop Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Wheel Brk Pedal Wheel Brake Pedal Mode Momnt, AlterRtry Fast Pedal Rotary Fast Pedal Mode Momnt, Alter Group 8 Program Name Group 1 Basic Global modeGroup 3 Midi Parameters Group 2 Midi ChannelGroup 4 Midi CC# Group 5 Midi CC# Group 7 Utility Group 6 Ex Drawbar SetExp Pdl Calibration Expression Pedal Calibration Group 8 DemoWheel Brake on Demo PlayAbout Midi Connecting an external Midi sequencer or computerHow the drawbars work Select the data that you want to dump TransmissionPress the Program 7 key, and then press the key twice Type of data Data size ReceptionTransmitting sound settings and other data Data Dump To reset all controllersChanging the program / bank To silence all notesEX mode programs Normal mode programsVoice name list Demo song namesTroubleshooting Cable storage Fortissimo functionSelectable pedal angle To select pedal angleSpecifications and options Assemblage du pupitre Assembling the standAttach the center brace Lightly attach the rear braces to the side panel RFixer légèrement les supports arrière au panneau latéral D Mettre le support central en placeOther cautions Check after assemblyVérification après montage Autres précautions à prendreMidi implementation chart