Korg Kronos Quick Start Manual page 3

Handling of the internal disk drive
• When this device is moved to a location where the
temperature is radically different, water droplets may
condense on the internal disk drive. If the device is used in
this condition, it may malfunction, so please allow several
hours to pass before operating the device.
• Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly. This may
damage the KRONOS.
• This device begins to access the internal disk drive
immediately after the power is turned on.
• Never turn off the power while the internal disk drive is
being accessed. Doing so can cause data on the disk to be
lost, so that the next time the KRONOS is turned on, it may
fail to start up normally.
Regarding the LCD screen
The KRONOS LCD screen is a precision device, and careful
attention has been paid to its product quality. Although you
may notice some of the issues listed below, please be aware
that these are due to the characteristics of LCD screens, and
are not malfunctions.
• There may be pixels in the screen that are always dark
(unlit) or always bright (lit).
• Depending on the displayed content, the brightness of the
screen may appear uneven.
• Depending on the displayed content, horizontal stripes of
shading may be visible.
• Depending on the displayed content, flickering or moire
patterns may be visible.
Data handling
Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of
memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important
data on a CD or other media. Please be aware that Korg will
accept no responsibility for any damages which may result
from loss of data.
Also, when digitally recording copyrighted audio material
from a DAT or CD etc., you must obtain permission for use.
Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any
copyright violations which may occur through your use of this
product.
COPYRIGHT WARNING
This professional device is intended only for use
with works for which you yourself own the
copyright, for which you have received permission
from the copyright holder to publicly perform,
record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in
connection with activities which constitute "fair use"
under copyright law. If you are not the copyright
holder, have not received permission from the
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the works, you may be violating copyright law, and
may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are
unsure about your rights to a work, please consult a
copyright attorney. KORG TAKES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT
COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG
PRODUCTS.
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* KARMA (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture)
Technology has been licensed from Stephen Kay, and is pro‐
tected by U.S. Patents 5,486,647, 5,521,327, 6,084,171, 6,087,578,
6,103,964, 6,121,532, 6,121,533, 6,326,538, 6,639,141, 7,169,997,
and 7,342,166.
* KARMA® and the KARMA Logo are registered trademarks,
and Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture, Generated
Effect (GE), Melodic Repeat, Direct Index, Manual Advance,
SmartScan, Freeze Randomize, Random Capture, Random FF/
REW and Scene Matrix are trademarks of Stephen Kay, Karma‐
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Stephen Kay. All rights reserved.
* Screen shots from the KARMA software that appear throughout
this guide are © 1994‐2010 by Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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www.karma‐lab.com.
* This product was developed under license of physical model‐
ling tone generator patents (http://www.sondius‐xg.com)
owned by Stanford University USA and Yamaha Corporation.
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