User manual KORG K61

[. . . ] Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended. [. . . ] The K-Series will detect the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on. Therefore, if a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you turn the power on. To turn on the power, set the K-Series' power switch to the USB position. When you are ready to turn off the power, set the power switch to STANDBY. If you're using a USB connection, you generally don't need to use an AC adapter. However if your computer is low-powered, or if you are using a hub that is only buspowered (rather than self-powered), sufficient power may not be supplied to the KSeries. In this case, use the optional AC adapter and set the power switch to the DC position. When USB is connected, MIDI OUT jack does not send out MIDI messages from the K-Series' keyboard and controller. Connections using MIDI 1 Connect the plug of the optional AC adapter to the K-Series' power connector, and Use a MIDI cable to connect the K-Series to your external MIDI sound module. The K-Series will detect the polarity of the pedal when the power is turned on. Therefore, if a pedal is connected, do not hold it down while you turn the power on. When the power is turned on, the most recently saved settings will be recalled automatically. Turn on any external MIDI sound modules connected to your K-Series controller. Power switch position PEDAL jack MIDI OUT Power supply connector Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet When you are ready to turn off the power, turn off any external MIDI sound modules first, and then set the K-Series power switch to STANDBY. Using the internal sound engine [K61P only] 1 Connect the plug of the optional AC adapter to the K-Series power connector, and Using standard instrument cables with 1/4" plugs, connect the output jacks on the K61P to the inputs of your audio monitor system or audio recorder. From the computer's point-of-view, the K-Series provides 1 USB-MIDI port and 2 USBMIDI out ports. This is used to receive MIDI messages from the keyboard and the various controllers on the K-Series. When operating a computer application from the K-Series, select this port as the application's MIDI input. When the K-Series is used as a USB-MIDI controller, select this port for computer application's MIDI output. In addition, this port is used to play notes on internal sound engine of the K61P. When USB is not connected It will not send MIDI messages from K-Series' keyboard and controller. To restore the K-Series to the original factory settings, hold down SW1 and SW2 while turning on the power. [. . . ] Generally, set local on, and the K61P will play sounds from the internal engine when notes are played on the keyboard. Every time you select one of the K61P's internal sounds, a MIDI program change message is also sent to any connected MIDI equipment. This feature allows you to prevent program change messages from being sent to your other MIDI devices. You can prevent the internal sound engine from receiving volume change messages. [. . . ]