Korg Karma Basic Manual page 2

To ensure long, trouble-free operation,
please read this manual carefully.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result
in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC/AC power sup-
ply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not
connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that
for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and
televisions placed nearby may experience reception
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 ben-
zene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flamma-
ble 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/AC power supply
from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
Korg dealer or the store where the equipment
was purchased.
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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
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 reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment 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.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC
mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it
conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive
(93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1,
1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE
mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/
EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of
Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
Data handling
Malfunctions due to incorrect operation may cause the
contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that
you save important data on a floppy disk. Please be
aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any
damages which may result from loss of data.
* KARMA™ (Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture) Tech-
nology has been licensed from Stephen Kay, and is protected
by U.S. Patents 5,486,647, 6,084,171, 6,087,578, 6,103,964,
6,121,532, and 6,121,533. Other patents pending.
* KARMA™, the KARMA Logo, Generated Effect™ (GE),
Melodic Repeat™, Direct Index™, Manual Advance™, and
SmartScan™ are trademarks of Stephen Kay, Karma Lab LLC,
www.karma-lab.com. This manual copyright © 2000-2001 by
KORG Inc. and Stephen Kay. All rights reserved.
* Company names, product names, and names of formats etc.
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.