Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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User's Manual
Important safety instructions
· · · · · · Read these instructions. Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] Note: You can have Player 2 selected in the Main page of the Song Play mode, and Player 1 selected in the Lyrics page, or vice-versa. This way, you can select a Song whose lyrics to display on the external video monitor, while selecting a different player for editing operations. Touch one of them to select it.
Selected player
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Song Play operating mode
Lyrics / Score panel
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Text files loaded with Standard MIDI Files and MP3 files
When a ". TXT" file exists in the same directory as a Standard MIDI File or MP3 file, and shares exactly the same name, it will be loaded with the ". MID" or "MP3" file, and can be seen in the Lyrics page. As an example, if the file "MYSONG. TXT" exists in the same directory as the "MYSONG. MID" or "MYSONG. MP3" file, it is loaded together with the matching ". MID" or ". MP3" file. However, unlike ordinary Lyrics, the text will not scroll automatically while the Song is playing back. As an alternative, you can use an assignable switch or footswitch, with the Text Page Up or Text Page Down functions assigned, to scroll (respectively) to the previous or next text page. Note: When a ". TXT" file is loaded with the Song, it overrides any included Lyrics data.
Markers side tabs
Standard Song Markers contained in a midifile can be read with the Pa2X, to quickly jump to a given position in the Song. Touch one of these side tabs to access the Marker panel corresponding to one of the two players.
Selected player
On-the-fly TXT loading
When a Song does not contain any Lyrics metadata or has no ". TXT" file linked, the "No lyrics. Press SHIFT and touch here to load a TXT file" message appears in the display when you go to a Seq. Lyrics page.
Note: Markers do not work when the Groove Quantize is activated. Note: It is not advisable to program them with a Jukebox file assigned to Player 1, since pressing PLAY/STOP would delete the markers. Start the Song by pressing the PLY. 1 (PLY. 2) PLAY/STOP button (however, markers can be added even while the player is not running). When you reach the position you want to save as a marker, touch the Add button in the display. · If you touch Add within the first beats of the measure, the beginning of the current measure is saved as a marker.
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When this message appears, and you want to load a ". TXT" file, keep the SHIFT button pressed and touch the center of the display. A standard file selector appears, and lets you look for ". TXT" file to be loaded while the current Song is playing. Hint: When the file selector appears, you can use the Search ( ) function to search a ". TXT" file in the various media. See "Searching files" on page 250 for more information.
4. Stop the Song by pressing the PLY. 1 (PLY. 2) PLAY/STOP button.
How to jump to a saved marker:
1. The Song will jump to the saved position at the beginning of the next measure.
How to edit a marker:
1. The Edit Marker window will appear.
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· If you touch Add within the last beat of the measure, the beginning of the following measure is saved as a marker.
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Song Play operating mode
Lyrics / Score panel
While in Edit Marker window, you can edit the name and position of the marker being edited. Save the markers (as described below).
Score side tabs
These tabs give access to the Score View pages. [. . . ] Opens the "Write STS" window.
Any operating modes Dial Scroll Arrows, or Up/Down Sound Global Tempo Change When a list of Songs or SongBook entries is shown: Next/Previous alphabetical section. Sends the Sound assigned to the selected track to the Sound mode Selects the Setup/General Controls page, MIDI section, of the Global mode. Selects the Preferences page of the Media mode Panic Selects the Assignable Sliders page, Controllers section, of the Global mode Selects the Fade In/Out parameter in the Basic page, Preferences section, of the Global mode Selects the MIDI Setup parameter in the Setup/General Controls page, MIDI section, of the Global mode Selects the Lock page, General Controls section, of the Global mode Selects the Interface page, General Controls section, of the Global mode Selects the Custom List page of the SongBook mode Selects the Transpose Control page, General Controls section, of the Global mode Selects the Voice Processor Setup page of the Global mode Selects the Voice Processor Preset page of the Global mode Selects the Voice Processor Effects page of the Global mode
Media Start/Stop Slider Mode Fade In/Out
Synchro (either)
Tempo Lock Display Hold SongBook Transpose (either) Mic Harmony Effects Style Play mode Style Play Memory Var or Fill Chord Scanning (either) Split
Other available shortcuts are the following, not requiring the SHIFT button to be pressed.
Style Play mode Up/Down (together) Global mode Global (keep it pressed) Touch Panel Calibration Original Tempo
Selects the Style Setup page (Preferences section) Selects the Style Preferences page (Preferences section) Selects the corresponding Style Element in the Drum/Fill page (Style Controls section) Selects the Chord Recognition parameter in the Split panel, Main Page Selects the Key Velocity page (Keyboard/ Ensemble section)
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Problem General problems Power does not turn on Make sure that (1) the power cable is plugged into the outlet, (2) the cable is plugged into the connector on the back of the instrument, (3) and is not damaged, (4) there are no problems with the mains. If the power still does not turn on, contact your dealer or the nearest KORG Service Center. [. . . ]