Parts And Their Functions; Top Panel; Rear Panel - Korg KR-55 Pro Quick Start Manual

Parts and their functions

Top panel

1
. Mixer section
2
. Select section
3
. Control section
3-b
: Function buttons
3-a
: Mode buttons
1. Mixer section
Use the mixer section to connect a mic (dynamic), guitar,
bass or other instrument and control its input level and tonal
character.
Press the power button to turn on the KR-55 Pro.
2. Select section
The functions of these buttons will change depending on the
mode that's selected.
For example, in Rhythm mode, select the rhythm style and
metronome sound. In Recorder mode, you can select the
metronome sound that is heard when the metronome is on;
and in Player mode, you can select the audio file.
3. Control section
3-a: Mode buttons
These buttons are used to enter each mode.
In Rhythm mode, you can sing or play an instrument while a
rhythm style plays. Your playing can also be recorded on the
recorder along with the rhythm style.
In Recorder mode, you can overdub over the sounds you
recorded in Rhythm mode, or record over different input
sources.
In Player mode, you can play audio files in WAV format (44.1
kHz, 16-bit, stereo) from the SD card. You can also record
your own playing on the recorder, along with the audio file
that is playing.
In System mode, you can select the type of batteries to use,
specify the input jack(s) to which the reverb effect applies
and set the auto power off time. This mode also allows you to
format or test an SD card.
3-b: Function buttons
These buttons are used to turn the chain, playlist, loop and
count start functions on and off, as well as to stop and start
the metronome function. These buttons are also used to undo
recorded data and to export/import audio files.
3-c: Control buttons, VALUE dial, Display
The control buttons are used to control playback and
recording. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo of the
rhythm style and metronome, or to change the playback
speed of an audio file. The display shows the tempo and other
values that have been set.

Rear panel

1. DC 9V jack
Connect the included AC adapter (DC 9V) here.
3-c
: Control buttons, VALUE dial,
Display
2. jack (stereo mini-jack)
Connect your headphones here.
You must connect a stereo plug to this jack. No sound will
be output if you connect a mono plug.
Turn the Acoustage (wide) function off when using
headphones. The Acoustage function
using LINE OUT.
3. FOOT SW jack
Connect a VOX VFS5 foot switch (commercially available)
here.
You can use the foot switch to play rhythm styles and
perform other operations without having to put down your
instrument (see "Using a foot switch" on page 25 of the
Owner's Manual).
4. AUX IN jack (stereo mini-jack)
Connect an electronic instrument or other audio source here.
You can perform along with rhythm styles played back by
the KR-55 Pro or with music from your audio player. Use the
controls of the connected device to adjust the volume level.
5. OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack (mono phone jack)
Connect this to an external device such as a powered monitor
speaker.
6 . SD card slot
Insert an SD card here.
7. Battery cover
Install six AA batteries. You can use either alkaline batteries or
nickel-metal hydride batteries.
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