Troubleshooting; Safety Precautions - JVC KB-700 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
What seems to be a matfunction is not always serious; in case of trouble, check the following before calling for service.
is not audible.
arpeggio nor rhythmie accompaniment
are audible.
. SOLO SYNTHE PRESETS are not audible,
ß e input to the MIC IN terminal is not audible.
. The Fascinating Chord automatie accompaniment
cannot be stopped.
The Fascinating Chord automatie aceompaniment
stops automatically,
Is the corresponding slide control of the STEREO PAN
its battom position? (see page 4)
Those sounds are produeed only during automatie aceompaniment
(Fascinating Chord ONE FINGER, MULTI-FINGER or Compueorder
REPLAY mode) and when the Auto Rhythm is started.
Is the SOLO CANCE L button depre5sed?
15 the MIC VOL control adjusted
The CHORD MEMORY button may be
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The SYNCHRO START button may be depressed and the CHORD
MEMORY button not: In this case, the rhythm and aecompaniment
continue only when an aceompaniment key is depressed. (p.9)
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The KEY SPLIT button does not function. Is the KB-700 using the Fascinating Chord or Compueorder7
A Key Split mode (1 or 2) is always engaged during a Fascinating
mode (ONE FINGER or MULTI FINGER). (P. 9)
The Key Split is always in the FULL mode when replaying with
Compueorder. (p. 14)
Bass and arpeggio of the Fascinating Chord MULTI Possibly the chord played by the left hand is other than the nine basic
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In recording, the Compucorder employs both the Fascinating Chord
and Auto Rhythm functions. It is thus necessary to start the rhythm
for (p.13)
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Chords replayed by the Compucorder are so me- Possibly the chords may be other than tlTe nine basic chords of the
times different from those played orignally when microcomputer. (pp, 14, 10)
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recording.
Chords
a-re-n-o~t-re-corded
by tOO Compucorder,
The Ultra Chord effect functions only when a chord is played by the
accompaniment keys, except when replaying Compucorder with which
automatically. (p. 11 )
The Ultra Chord harmony is not audible.
effect is executed only with the Organ end Jazz Organ
PRESETS. (p. 7)
The Tremolo does not
rurlcuon.
TheTOTAL VOLUME control may be too high; set a little lower, (P. 3)
When sound trom connected equipment Is distorted, also cheek the
TOTAL VOLUME control of the KB-700. Keep the TOTAL VOLUME
around the mid position and increase the lIolume with the controls of
the connected equipment. (P. 161 .
Sound is distorted.
SOLO SYNTHE PRESETS are out of tune. The adjustment of SOLO PITCH control may not match that of the
MAIN PITCH control. 16)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Power should be supplied to the KB-700 from an ordinary
household AC outlet. To avoid malfunctions or accidents,
use only the power cord provided.
• Carefully handle all power and connection cords:
• To disconnect, be sure to grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never handle cords with wet hands.
• Avoid unnecessary or excessive bending of the cords.
• 00 not damage the cords.
• Never splice cords.
• Oisconnect the power cord immediately in the event of
an electrical storm.
• Even with the power switched off, the KB·700 uses a small
amount of current. If you do not use the instrument for
a long per iod of time, disconnect the power cord for safety.
• 00 not open the KB-700, or attempt any adjustments or
repairs of its internat components; a serious accident or
malfunction could result.
For maintenance and repairs, leave the matter to a qualified
JVC dealer.
• To prevent accidents or malfunctions, avoid using the
KB-700 under the following conditions:
• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• In environments where the temperature exceeds 40° C or
falls below _5°C.
• Under high-humidity conditions.
• Near a heater, stove, fireplace or other heat source.
• In extremely dusty environments, or places subject to
vibrations.
• Near a TV set.
• Never leave the instrument in a car on a hot day as mal ­
functions or external damage may result.
• To clean the KB-700, use a dry cloth, or one moistened
with water or a neutral detergent.
Never use benzine or thinner, as they may crack, discolor ,
or otherwise damage the surface finish.
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