Controls And Connections; Front Panel - Korg Stage Vintage SV-1 User Manual

Controls and connections

F
RONT PANEL
Here we're going to learn about the buttons and other controls on the SV-1's front
panel.
VALVE
The SV-1 contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve ("vacuum tube").
WARNING: The valve cover or the valve may break if either is subjected to impact. If the valve
cover breaks, please have it replaced. Failure to replace a damaged valve cover may lead to the
valve itself becoming damaged.
NOTE: When you turn on your Korg SV-1, you may notice a brief flash in the tube. This is a charac-
teristic of certain tubes we use and if it occurs, it only happens when your SV-1 is turned on and
the tube is not yet warm. This does not affect the performance of either the tube or the SV-1.
MASTER VOLUME section
Here you can set the overall volume of the SV-1. Turn this knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise to decrease it. This knob controls the overall volume of
the instrument, both of the Left and Right outputs, and the Headphones output.
WARNING: Always keep the volume at a comfortable level. Excessive volume may cause perma-
nent hearing damage.
EQUALIZER section
Here you can set the equalization. Use the three knobs of the EQUALIZER section to
access the three-band equalizer and adjust the overall tonal characteristics of the
sound coming from the SV-1. To reset an EQ band to the default value, press the corre-
sponding knob.
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