Korg Guitar A5 User Manual

Thanks to Atila Sendil for the  
source of this manual.  
CONNECTION WITH GUITAR  
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS [PROGRAM MODE]  
OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS [MANUAL/EDIT MODE]  
CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS [Manual/Edit Mode]  
SAVING EFFECTS [PROGRAM WRITE]  
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING : When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
Read all the Instructions before using the product.  
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children  
or the like.  
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels  
that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at high volume level or at a level that is  
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologlst.  
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.  
The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.  
The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating Instructions or as marked on the  
product.  
The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.  
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel When:  
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or  
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or  
The product has been exposed to rain or  
The product does not appear to, operate normally or exhibits a marked change In performance, or  
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user- maintenance instructions. All otherservicing should be referred  
to qualified service personnel.  
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS AND TERMINALS  
FRONT PANEL  
Input Level  
This controls the volume of Input  
signal received from the input jack  
Output Level  
Peak Indicator  
Bypass Key  
This controls the volume of the output signal.  
For visual monitoring of the Input level while making  
adjustments. Adjust the input level so that the Peak  
Indicator occasionally but not constantly lights up.  
Pressing this key toggles the bypass function  
ON/OFF. While the bypass is ON The A5 GUITAR  
sends unprocessed sound to the output terminal.  
Write Key  
This executes saving of edited data.  
Bank/Effect Selector  
Bank/Value Display  
Mode Led  
This Sliding switch is used to select banks while the  
A5 GUITAR is in the Program mode (page 4) or  
select the effects to be edited while in the edit mode.  
This Indicates the A5 GUITAR 's bank  
number while in the Program mode  
(page 4) or the value of parameters  
while in the Edit mode (page 8).  
These LED's light up in red to show the  
chosen mode: Program mode or Edit mode.  
Mode List  
Bank number  
Effect names  
Effect names  
EFCT/PROG LED  
EFCT/PROG Switches  
Theses LED's light up in red to show the chosen program number  
while in the Program mode ( page 4). While in the Edit mode (page 6)  
these LED's light up in red to show the effects that are turned ON.  
These switches are used to select the program number while in the  
Progaram mode (page 1) or to toggle the individual effects ON/OFF  
while in the Edit mode (page 6).  
Parameter Editor  
Mode Select Switch  
The value of each effect parameter can be changed by rotating this  
control in the Edit mode (page 6).  
This switch toggles between the Program mode and the Edit mode.  
REAR PANEL  
OUTPUT Jacks (R L/MONO)  
DC 9V Jack  
VOLUME Pedal Jack  
These jacks provide stereo output for amplifiers, mixers etc. The  
L/MONO jack when used alone provides mixed output for monaural  
equipment.  
This Jack is for the  
9 - volt AC adaptor.  
For connection to the outpul jack of optional volume pedal KORG  
KVP - 001 (When using a KVP - 001 set its minimum volume at 0).  
POWER switch  
INPUT jack  
PHONES jack  
For connecting the guitar.  
This jack is for stereo monitoring  
ot the A5 GUITAR output.  
This switch turns the A5 on and off. Allways make sure that this  
switch is at the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the  
AC adaptor either to the A5 GUITAR or an electrical outlet.  
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CONNECTION WITH GUITAR  
1 Connect the guitar to the INPUT jack on the rear panel.  
2 Connect the guitar amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel. (For best results, use both jacks for stereo output. For monaural  
operation, connect to the L/MONO jack.)  
3 For pedal volume - control - playing, connect the optional volume pedal, KORG KVP - 001. (See page 9 for more details )  
4 Input signal can be monitored in stereo by connecting a pair of headphones to the PHONES |ack.  
5. After making connection with other instruments and equipment, turn on the A5 GUITAR'S power.  
NOTE : When turning on and off the A5 GUITAR, turn the volume controls on all instruments and equipment down - as far as they will  
go.  
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PLAYING PRESET PROGRAMS  
[PROGRAM MODE]  
About Preset Programs  
The A5 GUITAR has a total of 30 effect programs stored in 6 banks. Each bank holds 5 effect programs. Banks 2-6 are factory presets  
with a total of 25 preset programs. Bank 1 is the user area for storing edited effect programs (see page 8 for details).  
USER Area  
(This area can store edited  
BANK 1  
BANK 2  
BANK 3  
BANK 4  
BANK 5  
BANK 6  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PRESET Area  
(This area cannot store edited  
1 When the power Is first turned on, the  
4 Press any of the EFCT/PROG switches (1 5) to  
select the effect program you wish to play. For  
example program 1 containing METAL 1 is selected  
in the figure below.  
A5 GUITAR automatically enters into  
the Program mode. To switch to the  
Program mode from the Manual Edit  
mode simply press the Mode Select  
Switch.  
Press the switch until the  
PROG LED lights red.  
Program 1 in Bank 2 "METAL 1" is selected.  
2 Set the input level while playing the  
guitar, carefully raise the input level until  
the Peak Indicator occasionally but not  
constantly, lights up.  
5 Play the guitar to hear the effect sound with  
"METAL 1". To hear the unprocessed sound without  
effects, press the Bypass key. Re-pressing the  
Bypass key returns the effect sound (The Mode  
LED's blink while in Bypass mode).  
3 Switch the Bank/Effect Selector to the bank that  
contains a program you wish to play (For parameters  
within each program refer to the attached Effect  
Parameter List).  
6 Repeat the above procedures (3 thru 5) for  
selecting programs in other banks. To continue  
selecting programs in the same bank simply press  
the EFCT/PROG switches.  
Bank 2 is selected in the figure below, for example.  
The currently selected bank  
number is shown In the  
Bank/Value Display.  
NOTE Shifting to a different bank does not select  
programs in that bank immediately. To select  
programs in a new bank you must press one of the  
5 EFCT/PROG switches after entering the new  
bank.  
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OPERATING INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS  
[MANUAL/EDIT MODE]  
The A5 GUITAR'S effect system Is constructed of five basic effects that are connected in a row, as in the diagram below. Each individual  
effect can be edited and combined with other effects to create an effect program. Each of the five effects in a program can be  
independently turned on and off.  
1 Press the Mode Select Switch to enter the Manual/Edit  
mode. The mode LED above the Mode Select Switch lights up  
to MANUAL/EDIT and the Bank/Value Display changes to  
indicate that the machine is on Edit stand - by.  
2 Press the EFCT/PROG switches to toggle the effects on  
and off. For example pressing the EFCT/PROG switch  
immediately under (1) COMPRESSOR turns on the  
Compressor effect.  
In the Manual/Edit mode, the EFCT/PROG switches (along  
with the EFCT/PROG LEDs) control ON/OFF of each of the  
five effects. When entering the Manual/Edit mode the  
EFCT/PROG LEDs light up to display the effects which are  
currently turned on. For example the figure below shows that  
the Manual/Edit mode is selected after selecting METAL 1" in  
the Program mode.  
3 Press the EFCT/PROG switches once again to turn off the  
effect. Try different effect combinations to hear sound  
variations.  
4 To select and hear individual effects in another program,  
you must return to the Program mode once. Press the Mode  
switch to switch back to the Program mode. The Mode LEDs,  
the EFCT/PROG LEDs and the Bank/Value Display return to  
their Program mode indication. (Now select a new program  
and press the Mode switch again to return to the Manual/Edit  
mode.)  
Indicates the bank number when switching to the Program  
mode.  
"METAL 1 " consists of three effects: DIST/OD, 3 BAND EQ  
and REV/DEL.  
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CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS  
[Manual/Edit Mode]  
About "Parameters" and "Editing"  
Changing the settings of individual effects such as the balance between direct sound and effect output Is called "editing".  
"Parameters" are the specific settings inside each effect with values thai are changeable for "editing".  
Editing of parameters can be done in two ways.  
1 ) Find a program that sounds closest to what you want, and create your own by editing that program.  
2) Pick any program in the user area, and start from scratch.  
While you are new to this unit, it is probably easier and faster to edit using method (1).  
BANK 1  
BANK 2  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
WRITE  
User Area. (This area  
can hold edited  
Programs.)  
BANK 3  
BANK 4  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
EDIT  
Find a program closest  
to the sound you want.  
BANK 5  
BANK 6  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5  
1.Enter the Program mode and find a program that  
sounds closest to what you want. The figure below  
shows selecting program 1 in Bank 2 for example.  
(See page 4.)  
2.Enter the Edit mode by pressing the Mode Select  
Switch. The Mode LEDs, the Value Display and the  
EFCT/PROG LED s will change to indicate the Edit  
mode.  
The parameters in the program are set as below, For example,  
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6 Repeat the same procedures for changing other parameters.  
(Each individual parameters are explained on pages 10 12.  
See the attached Effect Parameter List for the parameter values  
in each preset program.)  
3 Slide the Bank/Effect selector to the effect you wish to  
edit. The figure below shows selecting the 'DIST/OD"  
(Distortion/Overdrive), for example,  
NOTE It is possible to edit the parameters of an effect which is  
turned off. Make sure that the Bank/Effect selector is In the  
position of the effect you wish to edit.  
* To edit other programs switch back to the Program mode and  
start the procedures again. If you wish to save the edited  
program execute the "Program Write" operation. (See page 8 for  
details.)  
NOTE 1 A currently edited program will return unaltered to its  
original program settings if you select another program  
without writing it to the memory. Original programs are  
safe from being erased despite any number of edits as  
long as the write operation is not performed.  
4 Find the parameter you wish to edit from the  
parameter names on the front panel. Adjust the  
parameter by rotating the Parameter Editor (A ..E)  
directly below it. To change the DRIVE parameter of  
DIST/OD for example, read to the right from  
DIST/OD to find DRIVE, then turn the Parameter  
Editor "B" to set the desired sound.  
NOTE 2 When entering the Program mode from the Edit mode,  
the position of the Bank/Effect selector may differ from  
the bank number displayed in the Bank/Value display.  
This is because the Bank/Effect selector is in the  
same position as the last effect edited in the Edit  
mode. When selecting a program in a different bank  
make sure you select a new bank with the Bank/Effect  
selector, then select programs with the EFCT/PROG  
switches. (The current bank being played in the PROG  
Mode is shown in the Bank/Value display with a dot to  
the right. If a new bank is selected with the  
ATTACK 0 7  
DRIVE 0 15  
MIDFREQ 1 8  
SPEED 0 15  
TIME x 100ms  
Bank/Effect selector, the current bank does not  
actually switch untiI a program has been selected. At  
that time the new bank is entered and the dot is  
shown in the display.)  
5 Turning the Parameter Editor changes the parameter  
values on the Value Display. (A dot next to a parameter  
value number indicates the current programmed value.)  
Refer to page 9 for more  
details on the dot.  
UTILITY  
The Utility mode handles parameters relating to each program as a whole. This mode allows you to control the NR LEVEL (Noise  
Reduction Threshold Level) and the MASTER (Master Volume) of each program. (See page 12 for detailed explanation of each  
parameter.) Control procedures are the same as the editing procedures in the Edit mode.  
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SAVING EFFECTS  
[PROGRAM WRITE]  
When you wish to keep the programs you have edited, use the Program Write function to save them into the user area.  
In the A5 GUITAR, Bank 1 is the user area which stores up to 5 edited effect programs.  
Unless you use this function to save the data, the programs you have edited wiII be erased as soon as you select another program.  
NOTE Saving a program into a particular program number in Bank 1 wiII erase the current program data In that number. (Upon leaving  
the KORG factory five programs were selected from Bank 2 6 and copied to Bank 1.)  
PROGRAM  
Write the program as  
a separate program.  
EDITS  
1 When editing is completed in the Edit mode, press the Write  
key to save the currently edited program, For example an  
edited version of METAL 1 (Program number 1 in Bank 2) Is  
saved as a separate program.  
Upon pressing the Write key, the Bank/Value display flashes  
"1", indicating that the currently edited program is ready to be  
stored to Bank 1 (the user area).  
3 Press the Write key once again. When writing operation is  
finished both Mode LED's light up for about a second.  
Both Mode LEDs light up  
for about a second to  
indicate that the writing  
2 Press one of five EFCT/PROG switches (1 - 5), to select a  
operation is completed.  
particular program number in Bank 1 to which you wish to store  
the edited program. In the next example the edited program is  
saved to the program 3 in Bank 1.  
* To cancel the write operation press the Mode select  
switch instead of pressing the Write key.  
The Write function can be accessed directly from the  
Program mode, also.  
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
1 Comparison with Preset Data  
When you wish to compare an edited program with preset programs or programs stored In the user area, the dotted LED in the  
Bank/Value can be very useful. The dotted LED appears in each of the following modes:  
A) In the Program mode  
C) In the Edit mode  
Selecting a bank alone does not select a program in that bank.  
After selecting the desired bank you must use the EFF/PROG  
switches 1..5 to select the program. The dotted LED appears  
only if the bank and the program are both selected. In other  
words, the dotted LED does not appear if only the bank Is  
selected but a program in the bank is not yet selected.  
When each of the pararneters are edited within a preset  
program, the dotted LED appears at the lower right corner of  
the display (under the parameter value) if the parameter value  
is the same as that of the preset program. When editing a  
program in the user area, the dotted LED appears if the  
parameters are the same as that of the program stored in the  
user area.  
B) In the Manual mode  
When each of the effects are turned On/Off, the dotted LED  
appears at the lower right corner of the display (under the edit  
stand by indication) if the On/Off effect setting is the same as  
that of the preset program. When the user area effects are  
turned On/Off, the dotted LED appears if the On/Off setting is  
the same as that of the program stored in the user area.  
2 Using a Volume Pedal  
Use of a volume pedal can further enhance the A5 GUITARs effect sound. With a volume pedal it is possible to create a  
long, delayed attack sound by gradually pressing down on the pedal after playing a chord or single note.  
Use the KORG KVP 001 volume pedal. Connect the output jack (OUTPUT) of the KVP 001 into the VOLUME pedal jack  
(PEDAL) of the A5 GUITAR (Also make sure that the KVP 001 slider has been set to the minimum volume of "0").  
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EFFECT PARAMETER LIST  
1. COMPRESSOR [COMPRESSOR]  
This is a limiter effect which suppresses the high level attack transients of an input signal sound by compressing that signal. This effect  
helps emphasize the attack sound or lengthen the sustain sound by raising the level as a sound decays.  
Parameters:  
A
SENS (SENS)  
[0-15]  
Degree of the compressor effect. The larger this  
value, the greater the sustain or the attack is  
emphasized.  
B
E
ATTACK (ATTACK)  
LEVEL (LEVEL)  
[0-7]  
Speed of the attack. The higher this value, the faster  
the attack.  
[0-15]  
Output level of the effect sound.  
* APPLICATION NOTE:  
"Set different SENS values for the types of guitar you are playlng!"  
The degree of the Compressor effect varies according to the amount of the input signal. Set smaller values, for the SENS parameter,  
when playing a guitar with hum-bucking type pickups that produce a high output level. For a guitar with single-coil pickup, set larger  
values.  
2. DISTORTION/OVERDRIVE [DIST/OD]  
This creates a typical distortion effect. There are two types of distortions available. The Distortion is a high gain "fuzz"-type effect, and  
the Overdrive is a mild saturation effect.  
Parameters:  
A
MODE (MODE)  
[1-2]  
1. Distortion  
2 Overdrive  
B
C
DRIVE (DRIVE)  
TONE (TONE)  
[0-15]  
[0-15]  
Amount of distortion or gain.  
Tone of the effect sound. The larger this value, the  
brighter the effect sound  
E
LEVEL (LEVEL)  
[0-15]  
Output level of the effect sound.  
* APPLICATION NOTE:  
To obtain a Metal type distortion ..."  
Turn up the TONE slightly and raise the DRIVE parameter. This makes the amount of distortion larger, creating a harder edge distortion.  
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3. 3 BAND EQ [3 BAND EQ]  
•This is an equalizer with 3 frequency bands: BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE. The center frequency for the MIDDLE band is  
programmable  
A
B
BASS (BASS GAIN)  
[-7..7]  
[1-8]  
Gain for equalizing (cutting or boosting) low band  
(100 Hz)  
MID FREQ (MIDDLE  
FREQUENCY)  
The center frequency for the MIDDLE band. The  
larger this va!ue the higher the center frequency.  
(1 =200 Hz, 2 = 550Hz, 3 = 800 Hz, 4 = 1 kHz, 5 =  
125 kHz, 6 = 2 kHz, 7 = 4 kHz, 8 = 5 kHz)  
C
MID (MIDDLE GAIN)  
[-7..7]  
Gain for equalizing (cutting or boosting) middle band  
D
E
TREBLE (TREBLE GAIN)  
TRIM (TRIM)  
[-7..7]  
[0-15]  
Gain for equalizing (cutting or boosting) high band  
(3 kHz)  
Gain for input signal  
* APPLICATION NOTE. Lower the TRIM to keep output sound from being distorted.  
Depending on the setting of this 3 BAND EQ, the output may be distorted (or clipped) even when the Peak LED is not lit. In such cases,  
turn down the TRIM parameter until the clipping stops.  
4 CHORUS/FLANGER [CHORUS/FL]  
•This effect creates a swirling warm sound by constantly modulating the pitch of the Input. This effect has five modes: 2 types of  
chorus effects, 2 types of flanger effects and a slapback delay effect.  
1 Flanger 1  
A
(MODE)  
[1-5]  
(Modulates high harmonics Delay time = 18 msec)  
2 Flanger 2  
(Modulates low harmonics Delay time = 40 mec)  
3-Chorus 1 (Delay time = 24 msec)  
4 Chorus 2 (Delay time = 32 msec)  
5 Slapback (Delay time = 75 msec)  
B
C
(SPEED)  
[0-15] Speed of modulation  
DEPTH (DEPTH)  
[0-15] Depth of modulation The larger this value the higher  
the-modulation  
Amount of feedback  
D
(FEEDBACK)  
[0-15]  
Larger values create deeper modulation in mode 1 and  
mode 2  
A zero value creates clearer chorus sound in mode 3  
and mode 4  
A setting of 1 or 2 with the slapback delay creates a  
typical 'Rock-a-billy" type guitar sound  
Balance between effect sound and direct output  
At value15 the balance is 50/50  
E
MIX  
(MIX LEVEL)  
[0-15]  
At value 0, direct output only  
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5. REVERB/DELAY [REV/DELAY]  
This effect has a total of 7 effects including various reverb, delay and echoverb effects. The reverb effects provide spacial depth to a  
sound by simulating the ambience and reverberation characteristics of natural locations such as a concert hall or a room. The delay  
effect provides repeated echo reflections to a sound. The echoverb effect Is a combination of reverb and delay  
Parameters:  
A
MODE (MODE)  
[1-7]  
1 HALL REVERB  
2 ENSEMBLE HALL REVERB  
3 ROOM REVERB  
4 PLATE REVERB  
5 LIVE STAGE REVERB  
6 ECHOVERB  
7 DELAY  
B
C
TIME  
[0-3] (MODE6) Delay time between direct sound and effect  
output (Set in 100 msec steps) Delay time  
cannot be set in Mode 1 - Mode 5  
(DELAY TIME)  
[0-4] (MODE7)  
FINE  
[0-9]  
Delay time between direct sound and effect  
output (Set in 10 msec steps) Delay time  
cannot be set in Mode 1 - Mode 5  
(DELAY TIME FINE)  
D
E
FBACK  
[0-15]  
[0-15]  
Amount of feedback The larger this value ihe  
more times the delay sound is repeated This  
value cannot be set in Mode 1- Mode 5  
(FEED BACK)  
MIX  
Balance between effect sound and direct  
output At value 15. the balance is 50/50 At  
value 0 direct output only  
(MIX LEVEL)  
6. [UTILITY]  
This controls the master volume of each effect program and the threshold level for the noise reduction (NR) system.  
Parameters:  
D
NR LEVEL  
[0-15]  
The larger this value, the higher the amount of  
noise reduction. Adjust this value until no noise  
can be heard in the sound when not playing  
the guitar.  
(NOISE REDUCTION  
THRESHOLD LEVEL)  
E
MASTER  
[0-15]  
The larger this value, the higher the output  
level of the program.  
(MASTER VOLUME)  
RE-INITIALISE PRESETS / RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS: (supplied by and thanks to Judd Millner New Zealand)  
Re-initialise:  
Hold down the write button and edit footswitch at the same time and then switch the unit power on.  
An "r" appears.  
The presets are now re-initialised.  
Restore Factory defaults:  
(When you have the write and edit push down the compressor pedal an "F" appears.)  
Hold down the write button and edit foot switch at the same time and then switch the unit power on.  
Keep both down and in addition push the compressor footswitch too.  
An "F" appears.  
The presets are now restored to factory defaults.  
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ERROR MESSAGES  
L (Battery Low)  
When the above message appears immedeately after turning on the A5 GUITAR (or when "F" appears in the display upon every start -  
up), the battery for internal memory backup needs to be replaced.  
Contact the KORG distributor nearest you or your local KORG dealer or service center and have a qualified technician replace it.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If a problem occurs during normal operation of the A5 GUITAR, follow the suggestions below and check the  
A5 GUITAR to spot and remedy the trouble. If the A5 GUITAR still does not function properiy, consult the  
KORG distributor nearest you or your local KORG dealer.  
Trouble  
Counter-measure  
1 Check if the Input volume or the Output volume is set to 0. Adjust the level until the input signal reaches the peak  
indicator or raise the output volume until sound can be monitored with headphones.  
2 It is possible that the level parameter in one of the effects may be set to 0. In such a case  
sound can be heard only when pressing the BYPASS key. Enter the Edit mode and adjust  
the appropriate Level parameters.  
No sound  
3 Check if the master volume in the Utility mode is set to 0. If so, reset it to a suitable level.  
4 If a volume pedal is connected, it may be in the up or no sound position.  
1 Check the Mode LEDs to ensure that the Edit mode is selected.  
2 Check the Bank/Effect selector to ensure that the desired effect is properly selected.  
3 Check if Bypass has been turned on. When the Mode LEDs are blinking, the A5 GUITAR is in Bypass condition.  
Press the Bypass key to turn it off.  
No effect No change in  
effect when editing  
4 Check It the Mix LEVEL parameter in one of the effects is set to 0. If so, reset it to a suitable level.  
5 Check If any effects have been set to OFF. Make sure the EFCT/PROG LEDs are lit for the effects you wish to edit  
1 Check if you have attempted to write to the User area. A program can be stored only to the five programs 1 - 5 in  
Bank 1.  
2 After the write operation is executed, the A5 GUITAR continues to display the source bank and program number,  
not the destination bank and program number. If you wish to hear the destination program, use the Bank/Effect  
selector to select Bank 1 and select the program.  
Write operation is  
attempted but not  
executed  
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS  
Internal Effects :  
COMPRESSOR, DISTORTION, 3 BAND EQUALIZER, CHORUS/FLANGER, REVERB/DELAY  
Program :  
Preset = 25, User Programmable = 5  
Front Panel :  
VOLUME:  
KEY SW:  
INPUT VOLUME PARAMETER EDITORS, OUTPUT VOLUME  
BANK/EFFECT SELECTOR, WRITE KEY, BYPASS KEY, EFCT/PROG SWITCHES,  
MODE SELECT SWITCH  
DISPLAY:  
BANK/VALUE DISPLAY, 8 SEGMENT LED x 2.  
DOT TYPE LEDS:  
EFCT/PROG LEDS, MODE LEDS, PEAK INDICATOR  
Rear Panel :  
POWER SWITCH  
DC9V JACK  
INPUT TERMINAL  
OUTPUT TERMINAL x2 (R, L/MONO)  
PHONES JACK  
VOLUME PEDAL JACK  
Sampling frequncy:  
Dynamic Range:  
Power consumption:  
Input mpedance:  
Output Impedance:  
Maximum output level  
Dimensions:  
44.1 kHz.  
88 dB (IHF-A)  
250 mA  
1 Mohm  
< = 5kOhm  
+8 dBm  
430(W) x 250(D) x 60(H) mm.  
1,5 kg  
Weight:  
Options:  
Volume Pedal KVP 001  
* Specifications, operations, and appearance are subject to change without notice.  
20 sept. 2003  
Pg 14  
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