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Restoring the system and factory sounds
If for some reason the KRONOS will not start up normally,
or some other problem occurs, you can use the included set
of Accessory Discs to return the KRONOS to its factory-
preset state.
Important - save your data before proceeding!
All of the Restore functions will erase all of the Programs,
Combis, Drum Kits, Wave Sequences, Set Lists, Global
settings, and other user data in the internal memory. Some of
the functions will also erase data from the FACTORY
directory on the hard drive, or even erase the hard drive
entirely, as detailed below.
If you have any data that you want to keep–including data
stored on the hard drive as well as data in the internal
memory–we strongly recommend that you save it to a CD-
R/RW disk, or to external USB media, before proceeding.
For instance, use the Save All or Save .PCG commands to
save the contents of the internal memory.
Contents of the Accessory Discs
Accessory Discs 1 and 2
This disc is only for use by the restore functionality, and do
not include any user-readable data.
Accessory Disc 3
This is the only disc with user-readable data, as described
below. In addition to the data used for the restore
functionality, it contains the following:
• FACTORY directory: This contains original factory
sounds, including Programs, Combinations, Wave
Sequences, Drum Kits, Set Lists, Global Settings, etc.
These are used by the Restore feature, but you can also
load them directly in Disk mode.
• licenses directory: This contains the Korg KRONOS
software license, in both English and Japanese, along the
open-source GPL and LGPL licenses (in English).
• src directory: This contains the source code applicable
to the GPL and LGPL licenses.
• manuals directory: This contains various KRONOS
documentation, including the Operation Guide and
Parameter Guide, the Voice Name List (VNL), and so
on.
• MIDI Implementation
• Catalog
• Mac directory: This contains KRONOS external setups,
the Korg USB MIDI driver installer, and the Software
Licensing Agreement.
• Windows directory: This contains KRONOS external
setups, the Korg USB MIDI driver installer, and the
Software Licensing Agreement.
NOTE: Only the FACTORY directory can be used directly
on the KRONOS. All of the files in the other directories can
only be read from a computer.
Restoring the system and factory sounds Notice: Use of GPL and LGPL software
Restoring the KRONOS factory data
You can use the Restore function to restore the factory
sounds (Programs, Combis, etc.), to initialize the internal
memory, or to restore the operating system to its original
state. These three options will not alter any user data stored
on the disk, as long as it is not stored in the FACTORY
folder.
If absolutely necessary, you can also re-format the entire
internal hard disk, and then restore the operating system and
factory sounds. This will destroy all user data on the internal
hard disk, and may require re-authorization of the KRONOS
before it can be used again–so be careful!
To use the Restore function:
1. Disconnect all external USB devices from the
KRONOS, except for a DVD drive.
External USB devices other than the DVD drive may
interfere with the restoration process.
2. Insert Accessory Disc 1 into a connected USB DVD
drive.
3. Turn off the KRONOS. Wait for about ten seconds,
and then power-on again.
Be sure to wait for about ten seconds before you turn on
the power.
4. A dialog box will appear. Use the
the VALUE dial, or numeric keys 1-4 to choose one of
the following options:
1. Format and Full Install
2. Full Install
3. Install Factory Sounds
4. Initialize Memory
See below for complete descriptions of each option.
If the disk is not formatted properly for the KRONOS,
then the above menu is not shown. Instead, the following
message will be displayed:
"The disk is not formatted for the Kronos"
In this case, the only option offered is to perform a format
and full install.
5. Press the ENTER button to carry out the selected
Restore function, or press EXIT to stop the process
without altering any data.
After pressing ENTER, an "Are you sure?" message will
appear. If you are sure you want to proceed, press the
ENTER switch again. You can also cancel, without
altering any data, by pressing the EXIT button.
6. After pressing ENTER, the restore program will start
up. Follow the instructions that appear in the screen.
You'll be asked to insert different DVD discs, depending
on the option you chose in step 4. When a disc is
requested, insert the appropriate disc, and then press the
ENTER switch. The entire process may take some time.
Do not touch the front-panel controls or turn off the
power while the Restore is underway, except for pressing
ENTER and EXIT as prompted by the on-screen
instructions.
7. When the restore operation is complete, the following
message will appear:
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switches,
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