Thank you for purchasing the Korg KROME Music
Workstation. To help you get the most out of your new
instrument, please read this manual carefully.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a mal‐
function.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of
the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of volt‐
age other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience recep‐
tion interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from
radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or
cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment.
If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown,
fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If
something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg
dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)
Responsible Party : KORG USA INC.
Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE
Telephone : 1‐631‐390‐6500
Equipment Type : Music Workstation
Model : KROME‐61/KROME‐73/KROME‐88
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason‐
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor‐
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi‐
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equip‐
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you
must use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this "crossed‐out wheeled bin" symbol is dis‐
played on the product, owner's manual, battery, or bat‐
tery package, it signifies that when you wish to
dispose of this product, manual, package or battery
you must do so in an approved manner. Do not dis‐
card this product, manual, package or battery along
with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the cor‐
rect manner will prevent harm to human health and potential
damage to the environment. Since the correct method of dis‐
posal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in
your locality, please contact your local administrative body for
details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the
regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the
"crossed‐out wheeled bin" symbol on the battery or battery
package.
Regarding the LCD screen
The KROME 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 usage or malfunctions may cause the contents of the
memory to be lost. Please use the included Editor to back up
your important data to your computer or removable media.
Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any
damages which may result from loss of data.