Korg Electronic Keyboard C 4500 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Korg Digital  
Piano Concert C-4500. To ensure long,  
trouble-free operation, please read this manual  
carefully.  
Owner’s Manual  
Recording / playing back  
Contents  
About Recorder data ----------------------3  
Conventions in this manual ------------- 3  
Main features------------------------------- 4  
your performance ------------------------17  
1. Recording your performance ----- 17  
2. Playing back your recorded  
performance ------------------------- 18  
Parts of the C-4500 and their function -----  
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3. Erasing recorded data ------------- 18  
Switch functions-----------------------------6  
Preparations for playing------------------7  
Listening to the demo songs ------------ 9  
Practicing along with a demo song --9  
Playing the C-4500 ----------------------11  
1. Selecting a sound ------------------- 11  
2. Adding effects to the sound ------- 11  
3. Using the pedals--------------------- 12  
4. Playing with the metronome------- 13  
5. Adjusting the keyboard touch ---- 14  
6. Changing keys (Transpose)-------- 14  
7. Adjusting the pitch ------------------ 15  
8. Selecting a temperament ---------- 15  
Connecting other devices ---------------19  
1. Connecting a synthesizer  
or audio system---------------------- 19  
2. Connecting MIDI equipment ------ 19  
3. Connecting a computer ------------ 22  
Troubleshooting ---------------------------23  
Specifications ------------------------------24  
Assembling the ST-4500 ----------------25  
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About the backup battery  
This product contains a backup battery that prevents the  
contents of internal memory from being lost when the  
power is turned off. If the [TOUCH] switch indicator  
blinks when the power is turned on, the battery must be  
replaced. Please contact a nearby Korg dealer or a Korg  
service center.  
When you press the [TOUCH] switch, it will stop  
blinking.  
About Recorder data  
Since it is possible for the contents of memory to be  
accidentally lost, you should save important data on an  
external data filer (storage device) etc. (p.21).  
Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages that  
may result from loss of data.  
Conventions in this manual  
Switches  
Switches on this instrument are enclosed in [square  
brackets].  
This symbol indicates a caution.  
(p.**)  
This indicates a reference page.  
This indicates an explanation concerning a setting.  
MeMO  
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Main features  
Parts of the C-4500 and their function  
A wide variety of sounds  
(p.11)  
Six different expressive and high-quality sounds,  
including a concert grand piano, are produced by  
Korg's proprietary HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis  
system. You can use the Layer or Split functions to play  
two sounds simultaneously.  
Effects  
(p.11)  
The C-4500 provides built-in digital effects that can  
simulate the reverberation of a concert hall or add rich  
spaciousness.  
Pedal effects  
(p.12)  
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C
The C-4500 has the same three pedals as on an acoustic  
piano: damper, sostenuto, and soft. The damper pedal  
of the C-4500 also simulates the resonances that occur  
in the strings of an acoustic piano. The damper pedal  
and soft pedal allow half-pedaling techniques, where  
the amount of effect can be adjusted by the depth with  
which you press the pedal.  
C1  
C2  
D
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Metronome function  
(p.13)  
The built-in metronome allows you to adjust the time  
signature, tempo, and volume, and even use a bell  
sound as the accent.  
Recorder function  
(p.17)  
The built-in recorder lets you record and play back your  
performance as easily as when using a tape recorder.  
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3
4
5
6
7
Touch control function  
(p.14)  
1 [POWER] switch  
This switch turns the power on or off. Each time you  
press it, the power will be turned on or off. (p.7)  
You can choose from three different settings to adjust  
how the sound will respond to your keyboard playing  
dynamics.  
2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider  
This slider controls the volume that is output from the  
speakers, headphones, and outputs. (p.7)  
Temperaments  
(p.15)  
In addition to equal temperament, the C-4500 allows  
you to select two classical temperaments (Kirnberger  
and Werckmeister) for historically accurate perfor-  
mance of classical music.  
3 [BRILLIANCE] switch  
This switch sets the brightness of the sound. (p.11)  
4 [REVERB] switch  
This switch applies reverberation to the sound (p.11).  
Adjustable pitch  
(p.15)  
5 [CHORUS] switch  
This switch adds spaciousness to the sound (p.10).  
The Transpose function lets you change the pitch of the  
piano, and the Pitch Control function allows you to  
make fine adjustments in the tuning.  
6 [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch  
This switch is used to make MIDI-related settings  
(p.20), and to transpose the pitch (p.14). It is also  
used to make various other settings.  
MIDI capability  
(p.19)  
The C-4500 supports MIDI, the standard that allows  
musical data to be transferred between musical instru-  
ments and computers. MIDI allows two or more  
devices to control or be controlled by each other, and  
also allows you to use the C-4500 as a 16-part multi-  
timbral tone generator.  
7 [TOUCH] switch  
This switch lets you select the keyboard touch. (p.14)  
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C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
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F
8
9
0
A
B
8 [Sound selector] switches  
C PHONES jack (located on the bottom panel)  
A set of stereo headphones can be connected to this  
jack. (p.7)  
These switczhes are used to select sounds. You can also  
play using two sounds simultaneously (Layer func-  
tions).  
You can select from six different sounds: [PIANO 1],  
[PIANO 2], [E.PIANO], [HARPSI], [ORGAN], and  
[STRINGS]. (p.11)  
D Power indicator (p.7)  
E MIDI channel keys  
These keys are used to set the MIDI channel (p.20).  
F Transpose keys (F#6–F7)  
These keys are used to specify the transposition.  
(p.14)  
9 [TEMPO] slider  
This slider adjusts the tempo of the metronome and  
recorder (p.13).  
G Music stand (p.7)  
0 [METRONOME] switch  
This switch starts/stops the metronome (p.13).  
A [RECORDER] controls  
These are used to record/playback your performance  
(p.17).  
B [DEMO] switch  
This switch plays the built-in demo songs. (p.9)  
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Switch functions  
By pressing two switches simultaneously, you can access  
the following functions.  
[Sound selector] switches  
Program  
change  
on/ off  
Control  
change  
on/ off  
PC I/ F frequency (p.22)  
Data dump  
p.21  
Local on/ off  
(p.20)  
+
(
)
31.25kBPS  
38.4kBPS  
6 beats  
(p.13)  
Metronome click (p.13)  
2 beats  
L
3 beats  
M
4
beats  
+
+
Accent note  
Werkmeister  
bell  
Kirnberger  
(p.15)  
H (p.14)  
H (p.11)  
H (p.11)  
H (p.12)  
L
L
L
M
+
+
M
M
+
Recorder section  
Remaining  
Erase part 1  
Erase part 2  
memory  
+
(  
p.18)  
(p.18)  
(p.18)  
Metronome volume(p.13)  
+
+
high  
low  
Pitch up  
(p.15)  
Pitch down  
Part 2 volume  
maximum  
(p.18)  
Part 1  
volume  
maximum  
+
Keyboard  
2
4
7
9
11 14 16  
-6 -4 -2  
+1 +3  
1
3
5
6
8
10 12 13 15  
-5 -3 -1  
0
+2 +4 +5  
C1 [24]*  
C4 [60]*  
C5 [72]*  
C6 [84]*  
C8 [108]*  
1 (C2) – 16 (D#3)  
MIDI channel (p.20)  
-6 (F#6) – +5 (F7) semitones  
Transpose (p.14)  
* [ ] is the MIDI note number  
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4. Adjust the volume.  
Preparations for playing  
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to control the  
volume that is output from the built-in speakers,  
the headphone jack, and the rear panel [OUTPUT]  
jacks.  
Before you begin playing  
1. Plug in the power cable.  
Plug the power cable into an outlet.  
Make sure that the AC outlet is the correct  
voltage for your piano.  
Raise the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the  
middle position. The volume will increase as you  
move the slider toward the right, and will decrease  
as you move it toward the left. At the “0” position,  
there will be no sound.  
2. Open the keyboard cover.  
Lightly lift the center of the front edge, and  
support it as you slide the cover gently away from  
yourself.  
While playing the instrument, adjust the volume to  
an appropriate level.  
When using headphones  
Insert the plug (1/4" phone plug) of your stereo  
headphones into the headphone jack located at the left  
side of the bottom panel of the instrument.  
If headphones are plugged in, no sound will be output  
from the built-in speakers.  
Use headphones when you do not wish to be heard by  
those around you, such as when playing at night.  
Since two headphone jacks are provided, you can  
enjoy playing together with another person.  
To close the keyboard cover, lightly lift the center  
of the front edge, and slide it toward yourself.  
Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands when  
opening or closing the keyboard cover.  
The cover may be damaged if you apply excessive  
force or open it roughly.  
When opening the keyboard cover, make sure that  
no objects such as papers or coins are resting on top  
of the keyboard cover. Such objects may fall into the  
instrument.  
3. Turn on the power.  
Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power.  
When using headphones, protect your hearing by  
avoiding extended listening at high volumes.  
If your headphones have a mini ¡ phone jack  
conversion plug, grasp the conversion plug when  
plugging in or unplugging the headphones.  
When using the music stand  
Raise the music stand, and use the two stoppers  
located at the back to prevent it from falling over.  
When the power is turned on, the power indicator  
located at the left side of the piano will light.  
To turn off the power, press the [POWER] switch  
once again.  
When the power is turned off, the power indicator  
located at the left side of the piano will go dark.  
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Listening to the demo songs  
The C-4500 contains 18 demo songs.  
Listen to the demo songs to experience the C-4500's  
rich sounds and expressive potential.  
Press to select a song  
2. Press the [DEMO] switch once again.  
All [Sound selector] switch indicators will blink in  
unison.  
1. PIANO1 F.Chopin / Fantasy-Impromptu Op.66  
2. PIANO2 KORG Original / Harmony of Love  
3. E.PIANO KORG Original / The Harp of Wind  
4. HARPSI J.S.Bach / Italian Concert BWV971  
5. ORGAN F.Mendelssohn / Wedding March  
6. STRINGS J.S.Bach / Air on the G string  
By pressing a [Sound selector] switch at this time,  
you can select and play songs 7–12.  
3. Press the [DEMO] switch once again.  
Adjacent [Sound selector] switch indicators will  
blink alternately.  
7. PIANO1 L.v.Beethoven / For Elise  
By pressing a [Sound selector] switch at this time,  
you can select and play songs 13–18.  
8. PIANO2 W.A.Mozart / Sonata K.331  
9. E.PIANO F.Burgmuller / "La chevaleresque" Op.100-25  
10. HARPSI F.Mendelssohn / Springs Song Op.62-6  
11. ORGAN R.Schumann / A Dream Op.15-7  
12. STRINGS F.Chopin / Etude Op.10-3  
4. If you press the [DEMO] switch once again at  
this time, you will exit Demo mode.  
You can also exit Demo mode by pressing the  
[DEMO] switch while a demo song is playing.  
13. PIANO1 F.Chopin / Valse No.6 Db-major Op.64-1  
14. PIANO2 F.Chopin / Nocturne Op.9-2  
15. E.PIANO C.Debussy / "Arabesque"No.1  
16. HARPSI C.Debussy / "Claiar de lune"  
17. ORGAN E.Satie / "Gymnopedie" No.1  
18. STRINGS E.Elgar / "Salut d'Amour"  
Practicing along with a demo song  
You can use various operations to play along with a  
piano demo song.  
Listening to the right hand and left hand  
parts separately  
For demo songs 7–18, the right hand part and left hand  
To listen to all songs consecutively  
1. Press the [DEMO] switch.  
The [Sound selector] switch indicators will light  
successively, and the C-4500 will enter demo  
mode.  
part can be played back separately.  
You can playback just one part of the demo playback  
and mute the other, and practice playing it yourself.  
1. Press the [PART 1] or [PART 2] switch.  
When you press the desired switch, its indicator  
will blink, and that part will be muted (silenced).  
If you press the [PART 1] switch, the left hand part  
will be muted. If you press the [PART 2] switch,  
the right hand part will be muted.  
2. Press the [START/STOP] switch.  
Songs number 1 through 18 will playback succes-  
sively.  
2. To cancel muting, press the part switch whose  
indicator is blinking, to make the indicator light  
steadily.  
When the last song finishes playing, playback will  
continue from the first song.  
Pausing the demo playback  
During playback, press the [PAUSE] switch to  
pause the playback.  
During playback, you can press a [Sound selector]  
switch to change to repeatedly playing the bank of  
the currently playing song (songs 1–6, songs 7–12,  
or songs 13–18). For example if you press the  
[STRINGS] sound selector switch while song  
number 1 is playing, song number 6 will be played,  
and then playback will continue repeating from  
song 1 through song 6.  
When you once again press [PAUSE] or the  
[START/STOP] switch, the playback will continue.  
Changing the tempo of the demo playback  
While the demo is playing or stopped, use the  
[TEMPO] slider to adjust the tempo. (p.13)  
While the demo is playing, it is not possible to use  
the [Sound selector] switches to change the sound.  
Also, the metronome will not function during demo  
playback.  
Selecting a specific demo song  
1. Press the [DEMO] switch.  
The [Sound selector] switch indicators will light  
sequentially.  
By pressing a [Sound selector] switch at this time,  
you can select and play songs 1–6.  
The tempo of the demo playback will not match the  
markings of the [TEMPO] slider. The center  
position of the slider (120) will be the original  
tempo specified for the song.  
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2. Adding effects to the sound  
Playing the C-4500  
Adjusting the brightness  
1. Selecting a sound  
The brightness can be adjusted independently for each  
sound. This setting is remembered for each sound until  
you change it.  
Press a [Sound selector] switch to select the  
desired sound.  
The indicator of the [Sound selector] switch you  
pressed will light.  
1. Hold down the [BRILLIANCE] switch, and  
press either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or  
[E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch to select the  
brightness of the tone.  
The following sounds can be selected.  
PIANO 1  
Piano 1: A deep and rich stereo grand piano with  
sparkling reverberation  
PIANO 1/L  
PIANO 2/M  
MELLOW: The tone will become more muted.  
NORMAL: The "MELLOW" or "BRIGHT"  
settings will be cancelled, and the tone will return  
to normal.  
PIANO 2  
E.PIANO  
Piano 2: A clear and bright grand piano  
Electric piano 1: A light and transparent electric  
piano sound  
HARPSI  
Harpsichord: A delicate harpsichord with a  
classical flavor  
E.PIANO/H  
BRIGHT: The tone will become brighter.  
2. To check the currently selected brilliance, hold  
down the [BRILLIANCE] switch.  
ORGAN  
Organ: A solemn pipe organ sound  
Strings: The sound of an ensemble with violin and  
other string instruments  
STRINGS  
The indicator of either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO  
2/M], or [E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch will  
light to indicate the current brilliance setting.  
Playing two sounds together (the Layer  
function)  
Adding reverberation  
You can add reverberation and depth to the sound  
currently selected by the [Sound selector] switches, to  
create a sense of presence as though you playing in a  
concert hall. This is called the reverb effect.  
The reverb effect can be set independently for each  
sound. This setting is remembered for each sound until  
you change it.  
You can cause two sounds (for example [PIANO 1]  
and [STRINGS]) to be heard simultaneously when  
you play a note. This is called the Layer function.  
1. Simultaneously press two [Sound selector]  
switches.  
The indicators of the two [Sound selector] switches  
you pressed will light. Up to 32 notes can be  
played simultaneously. (Up to 21 notes if PIANO 1  
is selected.)  
1. Hold down the [REVERB] switch, and press  
either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or  
[E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch to select the  
depth of reverb.  
2. To turn off the Layer function, press a single  
[Sound selector] switch.  
Adjusting the volume balance of the two sounds  
PIANO 1/L  
PIANO 2/M  
E.PIANO/H  
Shallow reverb will applied.  
Moderate reverb will be applied.  
Deep reverb will be applied.  
While holding down the [Sound selector] switch  
for the instrument you wish to reduce the  
volume of, repeatedly press the [Sound selector]  
switch for the instrument you wish to increase  
the volume of.  
2. To check the currently selected reverb depth,  
hold down the [REVERB] switch.  
The indicator of either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO  
2/M], or [E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch will  
light to indicate the current reverb depth.  
When you have set the desired balance, use the  
[MASTER VOLUME] slider to adjust the volume.  
3. If you do not want to apply reverb, press the  
[REVERB] switch.  
Reverb will be turned off, and the [REVERB]  
switch indicator will go dark.  
The volume balance is remembered even after the Layer  
function is cancelled, and after the power is turned off.  
MeMO  
Since the [PIANO 1] and [PIANO 2] sounds simulate the  
string resonance of an acoustic piano, a small amount of  
reverb will remain even if reverb is turned off.  
MeMO  
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Adding spaciousness  
3. Using the pedals  
This instrument has three pedals: damper, sostenuto,  
and soft. They can be used to make your performance  
more expressive.  
You can apply modulation to the sound currently  
selected by the [Sound selector] switches, to create a  
sense of spaciousness and richness. This is called the  
Chorus effect. The Chorus effect can be set indepen-  
dently for each sound. This setting is remembered for  
each sound until you change it.  
1. Hold down the [CHORUS] switch, and press  
either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or  
[E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch to select the  
depth of the chorus effect.  
Soft pedal  
Sostenuto pedal  
Damper pedal  
Damper pedal  
PIANO 1/L  
PIANO 2/M  
E.PIANO/H  
The chorus effect will be applied lightly.  
The chorus effect will be applied moderately.  
The chorums effect will be applied deeply.  
While you continue pressing the pedal, the sound will  
be sustained, and a rich resonance will be produced.  
The depth at which you press the pedal will adjust the  
degree of the damper effect (Half-damper effect).  
2. To check the currently selected chorus depth,  
hold down the [CHORUS] switch.  
Sostenuto pedal  
The indicator of either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO  
2/M], or [E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch will  
light to indicate the current chorus depth.  
The damper effect will be applied only to notes which  
were already held while the pedal was pressed, so that  
these notes will continue sustaining while the pedal  
remains pressed. The damper effect will not apply to  
new notes that are newly played while the sostenuto  
pedal is already pressed.  
3. If you do not want to apply the chorus effect,  
press the [CHORUS] switch to make the [CHO-  
RUS] switch indicator go dark.  
Soft pedal  
The sound will be softer and more mellow while you  
press the pedal. The depth at which you press the  
pedal will adjust the softness of the sound (half-pedal  
effect).  
Pedal settings for Layer  
You can select which sound will be affected by the  
damper pedal when the Layer function is used.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the damper pedal.  
The [Sound selector] switch to which the damper  
effect is applied will light.  
Each time you press the damper pedal, the effect  
will cycle between being applied to “one [Sound  
select] switch” “the other [Sound select]  
switch,” “both [Sound select] switches.” After  
you have made the desired setting, release the  
[TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch.  
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Adjusting the volume  
4. Playing with the metronome  
1. Press the [METRONOME] switch to start the  
metronome.  
If you wish to play at an accurate tempo, it is conve-  
nient to use the metronome. This metronome also sets  
the time signature and tempo used when you record a  
performance (p.17).  
Sounding the metronome  
1. Press the [METRONOME] switch, and the  
metronome will start.  
2. To increase the volume, hold down the [MET-  
RONOME] switch and repeatedly press the  
[PART 2] switch. To decrease the volume, hold  
down the [METRONOME] switch and repeat-  
edly press the [PART 1] switch.  
2. To stop the metronome, press the [METRO-  
NOME] switch once again.  
Adjusting the tempo  
Lower volume Higher volume  
Move the [TEMPO] slider to adjust the tempo.  
3. To restore the original metronome volume, hold  
down the [METRONOME] switch and simulta-  
neously press the [PART 1] and [PART 2]  
switches.  
The tempo can be set in a range of = 40–200.  
Slower  
Faster  
The metronome volume setting is remembered even  
MeMO  
when the power is turned off.  
In some cases, the tempo may not match the  
markings on the [TEMPO] slider. Check the tempo  
in the LED display.  
Selecting the accent note  
The accented beat of the metronome can be changed  
to a bell sound.  
Setting the time signature  
1. Press the [METRONOME] switch to start the  
metronome.  
1. Press the [METRONOME] switch to start the  
metronome.  
2. Hold down the [METRONOME] switch, and  
press the [STRINGS] sound selector switch.  
The [STRINGS] indicator will light, and a bell will  
sound at the beginning of the time signature.  
To return to the normal accent, hold down the  
[METRONOME] switch and press the [ORGAN]  
sound selector switch to make the [ORGAN]  
switch indicator light.  
2. Hold down the [METRONOME] switch, and  
press the [Sound selector] switch that corre-  
sponds to the desired time signature.  
The indicator of the [Sound selector] switch you  
pressed will light, and an accent note will occur at  
the beginning of the selected time signature.  
If you do not want to hear an accent note, press the  
[Sound selector] switch whose indicator is lit so  
that the indicator goes dark, canceling the time  
signature setting.  
Normal accent will sound Bell will sound  
2/ 4 time 3/ 4 time 4/ 4 time 6/ 4 time  
The selected accent sound is remembered even when the  
power is turned off.  
MeMO  
When the power is turned on, the time signature is  
automatically set to “4/4.”  
MeMO  
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5. Adjusting the keyboard touch  
You can adjust the way in which the dynamics respond  
to your playing strength. This is called the Touch  
Control function.  
6. Changing keys (Transpose)  
By changing the key (transposing), you can play a  
song using easier fingering that uses fewer black keys,  
or use familiar fingering to play a song at a pitch that  
matches another instrument or vocalist. This is called  
the Transpose function.  
1. Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press  
either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or  
[E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch to select the  
desired keyboard touch.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press a key in the range of F#6–F7.  
If you press any key other than C7, the [TRANS-  
POSE/FUNCTION] switch indicator will light,  
indicating that the pitch is transposed. The pitch of  
the entire keyboard will be transposed so that the  
pitch of the note you pressed will correspond to the  
C7 note location. The pitch can be transposed in a  
range of 11 semitones.  
If you select either [PIANO 1/L] or [E.PIANO/M],  
the [TOUCH] switch indicator will light.  
PIANO1/L: LIGHT  
Loud notes can be produced even by playing  
C7 note  
0. Normal pitch.  
F7 note  
F#6 note  
+5 semitones. The F7  
pitch will be sounded by  
the C7 key.  
-6 semitones. The F#6  
pitch will be sounded by  
the C7 key.  
lightly. (Light touch)  
Loud (  
)
-6 -4 -2  
+1 +3  
Soft (  
)
Soft  
Strong  
-5 -3 -1  
0
+2 +4 +5  
F7  
Playing strength  
F#6  
PIANO2/M: STANDARD  
Normal piano touch.  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
Loud (  
)
The transpose setting is automatically cancelled when the  
power is turned off.  
MeMO  
Soft (  
)
Soft  
Strong  
Example 1:  
Raising the key of the song by a semitone  
The C# pitch will now sound when you play the C  
note.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the C#7 note.  
Playing strength  
E.PIANO/H: HEAVY  
Loud notes will be produced only when you play  
strongly. (Heavy touch)  
Loud (  
)
If the pitch is raised by a semitone as in this  
example, playing the notes shown at the left will  
sound the pitches shown at the right.  
Soft (  
)
Soft  
Strong  
Playing strength  
2. To check the currently selected touch, hold  
down the [TOUCH] switch.  
The indicator of either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO  
2/M], or [E.PIANO/H] sound selector switches  
will light to indicate the currently selected touch.  
Example 2:  
Using G fingering to play a song in the key of Bb  
The Bb pitch is a minor third (three semitones)  
above G. Thus, you need to make settings so that  
the D# pitch three semitones higher than C is heard  
when you play the C note.  
When the power is turned on, this will automatically be set  
to “STANDARD.”  
MeMO  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the D#7 note.  
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7. Adjusting the pitch  
You can make fine adjustments to the pitch.  
This allows you to precisely match the pitch when  
playing with other instruments.  
The pitch can be adjusted in 0.5 Hz steps over a range  
of 427.5–452.5 Hz (Hertz).  
8. Selecting a temperament  
There are numerous classical compositions that were  
composed using temperaments that differ from the  
“equal temperament” commonly used today.In order  
to reproduce the original sound of such compositions,  
the C-4500 provides Kirnberger and Werckmeister  
classical temperaments, in addition to the equal  
temperament widely used on keyboard instruments  
today, allowing you to select from a total of three  
temperaments.  
Raising the pitch  
Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the  
[PART 2] switch.  
Each time you press the switch, the pitch will be  
raised approximately 0.5 Hz.  
Werckmeister  
This is the Werckmeister III scale invented by Andreas  
Werckmeister, the German organist and music theore-  
tician. This scale was created in the later Baroque  
period to allow relatively free transposition.  
+
Kirnberger  
This is the Kirnberger III scale invented by Johann  
Phillip Kirnberger in the early 18th century, and is  
used mainly for tuning harpsichords.  
Lowering the pitch  
Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the  
[PART 1] switch.  
Equal temperament  
Each time you press the switch, the pitch will be  
lowered approximately 0.5 Hz.  
Nearly all keyboard instruments today use equal  
temperament. This temperament spaces all semitones  
at equal distances, and allows identical scales to be  
played in any key.  
+
Changing the temperament  
Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press  
either the [ORGAN] or [STRINGS] sound  
selector switch to select the desired tempera-  
ment.  
Restoring the original pitch  
Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and simulta-  
neously press the [PART 1] and [PART 2]  
switches.  
The pitch will return to the original setting  
(A4=440 Hz)  
Werckmeister  
Kirnberger  
+
The pitch setting you make is remembered even when the  
power is turned off.  
MeMO  
Returning to equal temperament  
Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press the  
[Sound selector] switch whose indicator is lit.  
When the power is turned on, equal temperament will be  
selected automatically.  
MeMO  
About stretched tuning  
In order to produce the most natural resonance,  
[PIANO 1] and [PIANO 2] use a “stretched tuning”  
that makes the notes of the lower range slightly flatter  
than equal temperament, and the upper range slightly  
sharper.  
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4. Recording will begin when you press either the  
[START/STOP] switch, a note, or a pedal, or  
when a MIDI message is received.  
Recording / playing back your  
performance  
When the [START/STOP] switch is pressed,  
recording will begin after a two-measure count.  
During recording, the [START/STOP] switch  
indicator will blink in time with the time signature,  
red on the first beat and green on other beats.  
The C-4500 contains a built-in recorder that lets you  
record and playback your performance as easily as  
using a tape recorder.  
You can record your playing on two parts. These parts  
can be played back simultaneously to create a single  
song, or used to record two separate songs.  
or  
or  
1. Recording your performance  
Recording your performance  
1. Press a [Sound selector] switch to select the  
sound that you wish to record.  
When Layer is being used, pedal settings will be  
fixed at “Enable” for both sounds during recording.  
Never turn off the power during recording.  
If you wish to record along with the metronome, you can  
MeMO  
turn on the metronome (p.13).  
2. Press the [RECORD] switch.  
The [RECORD] switch indicator will light.  
5. Press the [START/STOP] switch to stop record-  
ing.  
If you press the [PAUSE] switch, recording will  
pause at that location, and the [PAUSE] indicator  
will light.  
Press the [RECORD] switch, select the  
[PART1(or2)], then play the keyboard to resume  
recording.  
3. Press either [PART 1] or [PART 2] to select the  
part that you wish to record.  
This will make the switch indicator blink red for  
the part that you wish to record. You can put only  
one of the parts in record-ready mode.  
Recording will overwrite the previous data, and the  
previously-recorded data will be erased.  
This part contains no  
recorded data.  
Dark  
Recording may not always begin correctly from the  
paused location.  
Ready to record. Recording  
will occur on this part.  
Blinking red  
This part contains recorded  
data.  
Lit green  
Playback is muted. Select  
this state when you do not  
wish to hear this part while  
recording.  
Blinking green  
When there is recorded data  
(one part is ready to record)  
When there is recorded data  
When there is no recorded data  
Lit green  
Lit green  
Dark  
Blinking red  
Press switch  
Press switch  
Muted (silenced)  
Press switch  
Ready to record  
Muted (silenced)  
Blinking red  
Blinking green  
Press switch  
Blinking green Blinking red  
Press switch  
Press switch  
Ready to record  
Blinking red  
Press switch  
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2. Playing back your recorded  
performance  
3. Erasing recorded data  
Erasing a part  
1. While playback is stopped, hold down the  
[TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch, and press  
either the [PART 1] or [PART 2] switch.  
The indicators of the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch and either the [PART 1] or [PART 2]  
switches will blink, and the C-4500 will be ready  
to erase recorded data.  
To play back your recorded performance  
1. If there is recorded data, the indicator(s) of the  
[PART 1] and/or [PART 2] switches will light  
green.  
You can press the switch for a part that you do not  
wish to hear, making its indicator blink green so  
that the part will not play back.  
2. Press the [START/STOP] switch to begin  
playback.  
During recording, the [START/STOP] switch  
indicator will blink in time with the time signature,  
red on the first beat and green on other beats.  
You can use the [TEMPO] slider to adjust the  
playback tempo (p.13). Changing the song  
tempo will not affect the pitch.  
If you press the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch once again, you will exit erase-standby  
mode.  
2. Press either the [PART 1] or [PART 2] switch to  
erase the performance data.  
3. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP]  
switch.  
The song will stop, and will automatically return to  
the first measure.  
To pause the song, press the [PAUSE] switch. The  
song will pause at that location, and the [PAUSE]  
indicator will go dark.  
Press either the [START/STOP] switch or the  
[PAUSE] switch to resume playback.  
Playback will also stop when all the recorded data  
is played back, and the [START/STOP] switch  
indicator will blink.  
To see how much recording capacity remains  
Simultaneously press and hold the [TRANS-  
POSE/FUNCTION] switch and the [START/  
STOP] switch.  
The amount of performance data that has been  
recorded will be shown by the number of [Sound  
select] switch indicators that light. As more  
performance data is recorded, more of the indica-  
tors will light.  
If you press the [PAUSE] switch during playback,  
and then switch to recording at the location where  
you paused, recording may not always begin  
correctly from the paused location.  
Adjusting the balance between the two  
parts  
When playing back PART 1 and PART 2  
simultaneously, you can hold down the [BRIL-  
LIANCE] switch and press the switch (either  
[PART 1] or [PART 2]) of the part whose  
volume you wish to increase.  
Indicates the amount of recorded data  
To restore the original volume balance, hold down  
the [BRILLIANCE] switch, and simultaneously  
press the [PART 1] and [PART 2] switches.  
If during recording, the amount of available space  
decreases to less than 10 percent of the memory  
capacity (when less than 1,400 more notes can be  
recorded, or when over 900 measures have been  
recorded [out of a maximum of 999 measures]),  
the [RECORD] switch indicator will blink.  
Repeatedly playing back the performance  
You can make the entire recorded song play back  
repeatedly.  
During playback, press the [TRANSPOSE/  
FUNCTION] switch.  
We recommend that you use a commercially  
available data filer to save any performance data that  
you wish to keep. (p.21)  
The [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch indicator  
will blink, and the song will playback repeatedly.  
To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] switch.  
At this time, the repeat playback will also be  
cancelled.  
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2. Connecting MIDI equipment  
Connecting other devices  
What is MIDI?  
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a  
world-wide standard that allows a variety of musical  
data to be exchanged between electronic musical  
instruments and computers, etc.  
1. Connecting a synthesizer or audio system  
You can connect another keyboard, module or CD  
player into this instrument so that sound from the  
other device can be heard through the speakers/  
headphones of the C-4500, or connect the C-4500 to  
your audio system to record your playing on a tape  
recorder, etc.  
By playing the C-4500, you can sound other instruments  
that are connected via MIDI. Sound selections and  
damper pedal operations etc. that you perform on the C-  
4500 will also control the connected MIDI device.  
You can also control the C-4500 from another MIDI  
keyboard or sequencer (automatic playback device),  
causing the C-4500's internal tone generator to sound.  
By combining two or more MIDI devices, you can  
enjoy more colorful ensembles. MIDI is also used to  
save the recorder data of the C-4500.  
This section will explain how MIDI can be used in  
ways relating to the C-4500. If you would like to learn  
more about MIDI, please refer to one of the many  
introductory books on MIDI that are commercially  
available.  
INPUT jacks (L/MONO, R)  
These jacks can be connected to the output jacks of  
another instrument (synthesizer etc.) or audio device,  
so that its sound can be heard through the speakers of  
the C-4500. To adjust the volume, use the volume  
control of the connected instrument or audio device.  
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R)  
These jacks can be connected to the input jacks of an  
audio device to produce louder volumes, or to record  
your playing on a tape recorder etc. To adjust the  
volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider of the C-  
4500.  
MIDI connections  
Special MIDI cables are used to transfer MIDI data.  
These cables are connected between the MIDI connec-  
tors of the C-4500 and the MIDI connectors of the  
external MIDI device to (or from) which you want to  
transfer data. There are two types of MIDI connector.  
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)  
These connectors can be connected to another MIDI  
device such as a synthesizer, sequencer, or rhythm  
machine, to trigger or exchange various types of data.  
Refer to “2. Connecting MIDI equipment,” below.  
If the PC/MIDI select switch is in the MIDI  
position, be sure that MIDI cables are connected to  
the MIDI jacks. If the PC/MIDI select switch is in  
the PC position, first turn off the power of the C-  
4500, and then set the PC/MIDI select switch to the  
MIDI position.  
PC (TO HOST) connector  
This connector can be connected to your computer.  
For details refer to p.19.  
PC/MIDI select switch  
This switch selects whether you can use the MIDI  
connectors or the PC (TO HOST) connector.  
MIDI IN connector  
The setting of the PC/MIDI select switch must be  
changed only when the power is off.  
MIDI messages are received at this connector.  
This connector can be used to play the C-4500's  
sounds from an external MIDI device (MIDI keyboard  
or sequencer etc.). Use a MIDI cable to connect the  
MIDI IN of the C-4500 to the MIDI OUT of the  
external MIDI device.  
Please do not attempt to use the PC connector at the  
same time as the MIDI connectors. Use only the  
connector(s) selected by the PC/MIDI select switch.  
If both sets of connectors are used, or if a set of  
connectors other than the selected setting is used,  
the device connected to the C-4500 may malfunc-  
tion.  
MIDI OUT connector  
MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector.  
The MIDI messages transmitted when you play the  
keyboard of the C-4500 can be transmitted to an  
external MIDI device to control it. Use a MIDI cable  
to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the C-4500 to  
the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device.  
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MIDI channel  
Program changes  
When you have finished making MIDI connections,  
set the C-4500 and the connected MIDI device to the  
same MIDI channel. There are sixteen MIDI channels:  
1–16.  
Program change messages can be transmitted from the  
C-4500 to a connected MIDI device to select sounds,  
or transmitted from a connected MIDI device to select  
sounds on the C-4500.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press a note in the range of C2–D#3  
that corresponds to the desired MIDI channel.  
Transmitting program changes  
Program numbers on a connected external MIDI  
device can be switched from the C-4500.  
When you use the [Sound selector] switches to  
switch sounds, a MIDI program change number of  
0–20 will be transmitted as shown in the table on  
blow.  
4
11  
7
9
14 16  
2
1
3
5
6
8
10  
13  
15  
12  
Receiving program changes  
When the power is turned on, this will automatically be set  
to MIDI channel 1. making settings, press the [MIDI]  
switch.  
MeMO  
When a program change number is received from an  
external device, the C-4500 will switch timbre sounds  
as shown in the following table.  
Using the C-4500 as a multi-timbral tone  
generator  
When the internal tone generator of the C-4500 is  
controlled from an external MIDI device, it can  
function as a 16-part multi-timbral tone generator.  
This instrument will switch sounds when it receives MIDI  
program numbers 0–20. If MIDI program numbers above  
21 are received from the external MIDI device, the C-4500  
will not switch sounds.  
MeMO  
PC#  
0
Sound  
PIANO1  
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the C-4500's MIDI  
IN to the MIDI OUT of a sequencer etc.  
1
PIANO2  
Single  
2
E.PIANO  
2. Transmit MIDI data from the connected se-  
quencer etc.  
3
HARPSI  
4
ORGAN  
The MIDI receive channels correspond to the sound of  
5
STRINGS  
the C-4500 as described below.  
6
PIANO1+PIANO2  
PIANO1+E.PIANO  
PIANO1+HARPSI  
PIANO1+ORGAN  
PIANO1+STRINGS  
PIANO2+E.PIANO  
PIANO2+HARPSI  
PIANO2+ORGAN  
PIANO2+STRINGS  
E.PIANO+HARPSI  
E.PIANO+ORGAN  
E.PIANO+STRINGS  
HARPSI+ORGAN  
HARPSI+STRINGS  
ORGAN+STRINGS  
For details on transmitting data from the connected  
sequencer etc., refer to its owner's manual.  
If program change messages are received together with  
the musical data, the C-4500’s sounds that correspond  
to the received program numbers will be used.  
However, this will occur only if program changes are  
enabled for the relevant MIDI channel. Program  
changes and control changes can be cancelled inde-  
pendently for each MIDI channel 1–16.  
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8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Layer  
Local on/ off setting  
If you do not want the internal tone generator of the C-  
4500 to sound when you play its keyboard (i.e., so that  
only the external MIDI device is heard), or when you  
have connected an external sequencer and do not want  
the data echoed back (retransmitted) by the sequencer  
to sound duplicate notes on the C-4500, you can turn  
off the Local setting of the C-4500. Normally, you will  
leave Local turned on, so that playing the C-4500’s  
keyboard will sound its internal tone generator.  
Program change cancel  
If you do not want to transmit or receive program  
changes, you can Cancel program changes. If you do  
want to transmit and receive program changes, you  
can Enable program changes.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the [PIANO 1] sound select  
switch.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the [PIANO 2] sound selector  
switch.  
The Local setting will alternate on/off each time  
you press the switch.  
Each time you press the switch, the setting will  
alternate between Enable and Cancel.  
Local On  
Local Off  
[PIANO 1] indicator lit  
Enable  
Cancel  
[PIANO 2] indicator lit  
[PIANO 1] indicator dark  
[PIANO 2] indicator dark  
When the power is turned on, this setting will automati-  
cally be Local On.  
MeMO  
The program change cancel setting can be made  
independently for each MIDI channel 1–16. For  
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example if you select program change cancel for MIDI  
channel 1, and later change the MIDI channel to  
channel 2, the program change cancel setting of  
channel 1 will still be remembered.  
Saving recorder data (Data dump)  
Musical data that was recorded on the C-4500’s  
recorder can be saved on an external MIDI data filer  
(storage device), and later re-loaded back into the C-  
4500’s recorder for playback when desired.  
When the power is turned on, program changes will be  
enabled for all MIDI channels.  
MeMO  
Carefully read the owner's manual for your data filer  
so that the data is not lost.  
Control changes  
Saving the musical data to the data filer  
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the C-4500’s MIDI  
OUT to the MIDI IN of the data filer.  
2. Operate the data filer so that it is ready to receive  
MIDI data from the C-4500.  
3. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch of the C-4500, and press the [STRINGS]  
sound selector switch.  
Operations of the C-4500’s damper pedal etc. can be  
transmitted to control a connected external MIDI  
device, or damper pedal data etc. from an external  
MIDI device can be received by the C-4500 to control  
it. If you wish to transmit and receive this data, you  
can Enable control changes. If you do not wish to  
transmit or receive this data, you can Cancel control  
changes.  
The [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] and [STRINGS]  
switch indicators will blink, and the C-4500 will be  
ready to transmit the data dump.  
Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the [E.PIANO] sound selector  
switch.  
4. Press the [START/STOP] switch.  
Each time you press the switch, the setting will  
alternate between Enable and Cancel.  
The data dump will begin, and the musical data  
will be transmitted to the data filer. While the data  
is being transmitted, the [START/STOP] switch  
indicator will blink.  
When transmission is completed, the [START/  
STOP] switch indicator will go dark, and you will  
return to normal playing condition.  
Enable  
Cancel  
[E.PIANO] indicator lit  
[E.PIANO] indicator dark  
The control change cancel setting can be made  
independently for each MIDI channel 1–16. For  
example if you select control change cancel for MIDI  
channel 1, and later change the MIDI channel to  
channel 2, the control change cancel setting of channel  
1 will still be remembered.  
The C-4500 will not produce sound while it is  
waiting to receive a data dump or ready to transmit  
data to a data filer. When data transmission is  
completed and the data has been recorded on the  
data filter, the C-4500 will return to normal playing  
condition.  
Control changes from an external device will always  
apply to both sounds in a Layer, regardless of the C-  
4500’s pedal setting (p.12 “Pedal settings for  
Layer”).  
Restoring musical data from the data filer to the  
C-4500’s recorder  
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN of the  
C-4500 to the MIDI OUT of the data filer.  
2. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch of the C-4500, and press the [STRINGS]  
sound selector switch.  
When the power is turned on, control changes will be  
enabled for all MIDI channels.  
MeMO  
Synchronizing with an external sequencer  
An external sequencer or rhythm machine connected  
via MIDI can playback in synchronization with the C-  
4500’s built-in recorder.  
The [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] and [STRINGS]  
switch indicators will blink, and the C-4500 will  
wait to receive the data dump.  
3. Operate your data filer to make it transmit the  
musical data that was previously saved from the C-  
4500. (For details on data transmission, refer to the  
owner's manual of your data filer.)  
The C-4500 will function as the master device (the  
device that controls the other device(s)), so the  
connected sequencer or other device will be the slave  
(the device that is controlled).  
The C-4500 will receive the musical data. While  
the data is being received, the [RECORD] indica-  
tor will blink.  
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the C-4500’s MIDI  
OUT to the MIDI IN of the sequencer etc.  
When reception of the musical data is completed,  
the [RECORD] switch indicator will go dark, and  
the C-4500 will return to the condition it was in  
prior to waiting for the data dump.  
2. Set the connected sequencer or other device(s)  
to function as the slave.  
For details on MIDI clock settings etc. for the  
connected MIDI device, refer to its owner's  
manual.  
The C-4500 will not produce sound while waiting to  
receive musical data from the data filer. After the  
data has been received and has been correctly stored  
into the C-4500's recorder memory, the C-4500 will  
return to normal playing condition.  
3. Press the [START/STOP] button of the C-4500  
to begin synchronized playback.  
The MIDI Clock (messages that indicate the  
tempo) transmitted by the C-4500 will follow the  
setting of the [TEMPO] slider.  
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Connecting an IBM PC compatible  
Make connections using the AG-001B connection kit  
(connection cable, “Korg MIDI Driver” software [sold  
separately]).  
However, applications that do not support Windows  
cannot be used with this type of connection unless  
they specifically support the C-4500.  
3. Connecting a computer  
A special PC I/F cable can be used to connect the C-  
4500 to your computer, allowing the C-4500 to be  
played from your computer or a performance on the  
C-4500 to be recorded on your computer in the same  
way as when using MIDI.  
The C-4500 can be connected using a special PC I/F  
cable to an IBM PC compatible or to an Apple  
Macintosh computer.  
1. Use the special connection cable (AG-001B [sold  
separately]) to connect the serial port (COM  
port) of the IBM PC compatible to the PC (TO  
HOST) connector of the C-4500.  
The PC/MIDI select switch must be moved only  
when the power is turned off.  
If your computer has a 25 pin serial port, you will  
If the PC/MIDI select switch is in the PC position,  
you must connect a special PC I/F cable (not  
include) to the PC (TO HOST) connector.  
need to obtain a 9 pin – 25 pin adapter.  
2. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the [HARPSI] sound selector  
switch.  
On the C-4500, setting the PC/MIDI select switch to  
the MIDI position will automatically set the  
synchronization frequency to 31.25 kbps. Even if  
you subsequently set the PC/MIDI select switch to  
the PC position, it will remain at 31.25 kbps.  
Change the setting as necessary.  
The synchronization frequency will be set to  
38.4 kbps.  
3. If you are using Windows, install the Korg  
MIDI Driver.  
For the installation procedure, refer to the separate  
sheet.  
Connecting an Apple Macintosh series  
computer  
Make connections using the AG-002B connection kit  
(connection cable, “Korg MIDI Driver” software [sold  
separately]).  
PC (TO HOST) connector  
This connector allows the C-4500 to be controlled from a computer, or  
the C-4500 to send MIDI messages to a computer.  
Use a PC I/ F cable of a type appropriate for your computer to connect  
the C-4500's PC (TO HOST) connector to your computer.  
It is not possible to make connections via the TO  
HOST connector with a Macintosh that does not  
have serial ports (modem/printer).  
Rear panel  
1. Use the special connection cable (AG-002B [sold  
separately]) to connect the modem port or  
printer port of the Apple Macintosh to the PC  
(TO HOST) connector of the C-4500.  
PC I/ F connection cable  
RS-232C  
(SERIAL1)  
Modem port  
or serial port  
COM  
2. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION]  
switch, and press the [ORGAN] sound selector  
switch.  
IBM PC (compatible)  
Apple Macintosh  
The synchronization frequency will be set to  
31.25 kbps.  
3. If you wish to use the Korg MIDI Driver, refer  
to the separate sheet.  
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The pitch or tone of piano sounds is wrong  
in certain key ranges  
Troubleshooting  
The piano sounds of the C-4500 are designed to  
simulate the sounds of a real piano as accurately as  
possible. For this reason, it may sound as though  
there is something unusual about the pitch or tone,  
such as an emphasis in the overtones of certain  
ranges. This is not a malfunction.  
Power does not turn on  
Is the power cable connected to an appropriate AC  
outlet? (p.7)  
Is the power switch turned on? (p.7)  
If the power still does not turn on, disconnect the  
power cable from the AC outlet, and contact a  
nearby Korg service center.  
Pedal effects do not apply correctly  
Has the pedal connector been disconnected?  
(p.23)  
No sound  
Is the [MASTER VOLUME] slider raised? (p.7)  
Have headphones been plugged in? (p.7)  
Has the currently selected part been muted?  
(p.15)  
Cannot record  
Is there sufficient space on the recorder? (p.15)  
Make sure that the Local setting is turned ON.  
(p.17)  
An external device does not respond to  
transmitted MIDI data  
Make sure that MIDI cable or special PC connec-  
tion cable connections are correct. (p.16)  
Make sure that the C-4500 is transmitting MIDI  
data on the channel that the receiving device is set  
to receive. (p.17)  
Notes are interrupted  
The sounds of the C-4500 are produced by sam-  
pling (recording) the sounds of actual instruments,  
and processing or analyzing them. Some sounds  
play one piece of sampled data when a note is  
played (mono), while other sounds play two pieces  
(stereo).  
Cannot set the synchronization frequency  
The [PIANO 1] sound is stereo, so the maximum  
number of notes that can be played simultaneously  
(i.e., the polyphony) will be 32 notes, even if the  
damper pedal is pressed. For other sounds, the  
polyphony is 64 notes.  
Is the PC/MIDI select switch in the MIDI position?  
(p.19)  
If this is in the MIDI position, the synchronization  
frequency will always be set to 31.25 kbps.  
When using the Layer function to play two sounds  
simultaneously, the polyphony will differ depend-  
ing on whether the sounds are mono or stereo. For  
example if a mono sound that uses one sample is  
played together with a stereo sound that uses two  
samples, the polyphony will be 21 notes. When  
using the Layer function, or when recording  
multiple parts on the recorder, be aware of how the  
sounds are combined in order to make the most  
effective use of the available polyphony.  
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Specifications  
Keyboard  
Sounds  
88 note (A0–C8)  
6 sounds: Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Strings  
Tone generator system HI synthesis system  
Polyphony  
Effects  
64 notes  
Reverb (3 levels), chorus (3 levels), brilliance (3 levels)  
Recorder  
2 parts (maximum capacity 14,000 notes)  
Tempo, Metronome, Record, Start/stop, Pause  
Keyboard modes  
Temperaments  
Touch control  
Controls  
Single, Layer  
3
3 levels (light/standard/heavy)  
Power switch, Master Volume slider, Transpose/Function switch, Touch switch, sound  
selectors, Tempo slider, Metronome switches, Demo switch, PC/MIDI select switch  
Pedals  
Damper*, Soft*, Sostenuto (*: supports half-pedaling)  
Connectors  
PHONES x 2, INPUT (L/MONO, R), OUTPUT (L/MONO, R), MIDI (IN, OUT), PC  
(TO HOST)  
Main amp  
24 W x 2  
Speakers  
16 cm x 2  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
AC 117V or AC 230V  
55W(117V), 60W(230V)  
1379 (W) x 458 (D) x 875 (H) mm  
45.5 kg  
Weight (with stand)  
Included items  
Options  
Stand  
AG-001B, AG-002B connection kits  
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement.  
· Other product names and company names are registered trademarks and trademarks of their respective owners.  
· Sound processed with INFINITY (TM).  
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2. Attach the side panel (left) 1and side panel  
(right) 2to the pedal box 3, and use four long  
screws 5to fasten them.  
Assembling the ST-4500  
Caution  
2
Use two or more people to assemble the stand.  
When placing the piano on the stand, be careful not to  
pinch your hand.  
5
3
Be sure that the correct parts are assembled in the  
correct orientation, and follow the steps in the order  
that they are given.  
Pull out the Pedal Cord.  
Screw the Adjuster 6into the Pedal  
1
Box 3until it is all the way in.  
If you apply weight to the front edge of the piano  
before tightening the screws, the piano may fall down.  
3. Attach the back panel 4.  
Use four short screws 7to fasten the bottom edge  
of the back panel 4, and four screws 8to fasten  
the sides. Use one short screw 7to fasten the  
cable holder to the back panel.  
1. Open the packing carton and remove the  
contents.  
Check that all of the following items are present.  
7
Finished surface toward the front.  
• Rear Panel4  
4
• Pedal Box3  
• Side Panel  
(Left) 1  
• Side Panel  
(Right) 2  
Fasten the cable holder 9together with the back panel.  
At this time, make sure that there are no gaps in  
the stand, and that it does not tilt.  
4. Attach the piano.  
Place the piano on the stand so that the plastic feet  
on the bottom of the piano fit into the holes in the  
side panel brackets. From below, use four adjust-  
able bolts 0to fasten the piano to the stand.  
In the plastic bag  
Long screws  
(M6 x 16)  
5
4  
Adjuster  
6
Short screws  
7
9
10  
(M3.5 x 16)  
Adjustable bolts  
8
2  
Cable holder  
8
8
Rotate the adjuster so that it firmly contacts  
the floor. If the adjuster is not in firm  
contact with the floor, the pedal may wobble  
and cause malfunctions.  
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5. Connect the pedal cable and power cable, and  
fasten them.  
Check after assembly  
[ ] Are any parts left over?  
Connect the power cable included with the piano to  
the socket located on the back of the piano.  
If any parts are left over, check the diagrams to see  
where they should be used.  
[ ] Make sure that all screws are tight.  
Insert the pedal cable  
connector into the pedal  
connector located on the  
bottom of the piano. Be  
sure that the connector is  
inserted in the correct  
orientation.  
Caution  
Caution when transporting the instrument  
Remove the piano from its stand, and transport them  
separately. After transportation, refer to these instruc-  
tions and re-assemble the piano and stand.  
Loosened screws  
After assembly, the various screws of the stand may  
loosen after prolonged use, causing the stand to  
wobble. If this occurs, re-tighten the screws.  
Use the cable  
holder to fasten  
the pedal cable.  
Disassembly  
If you need to packup the C-4500, reverse the order by  
which the piano was attached to the stand and the  
stand was assembled. After disassembly, save the  
screws and other parts so that no parts are lost.  
Place the piano at a distance from the wall, so that  
the power supply cable on the back panel is not  
strained.  
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[Digtal piano]  
C-4500  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Function  
Transmitting  
Receiving  
Remarks  
1
Default  
Changed  
Basic  
channel  
1–16  
1–16  
3
X
Default  
Message  
Altered  
Mode  
X
**************  
15–113  
**************  
0–127  
21–108  
Note  
number  
True Voice  
Note ON  
Note OFF  
Key's  
O 9n, V=1–127  
O 9n, V=1–127  
Velocity  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Afertouch  
Ch's  
Pitch bender  
X
X
7
11  
O
O
O
O
Volume  
Expression  
Control  
change  
64  
66  
67  
O
O
O
O
O
O
Damper pedal  
Sostenuto pedal  
Soft pedal  
*1, *3  
*1  
*1, *3  
120, 121  
O
O
All sound off, Reset all controllers  
0–20  
0–20  
*2  
Prog  
change  
True#  
**************  
O
0–20  
O
Device Inquiry  
Sequence Data Dump  
Exclusive  
Common  
:Song position  
:Song select  
:Tune  
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
:Clock  
Realtime  
:Commands  
:Local ON/OFF  
:All notes OFF  
:Active sensing  
:Reset  
X
O
O
X
O
Aux  
message  
O123–127  
O
X
Remarks  
*1: Transmitted/received when control changes are enabled  
*2: Transmitted/received when program changes are enabled  
*3: Half-pedal output value (0, 38, 74, 127)  
O: Yes  
X: No  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
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KORG products are manufactured under strict specifications and voltages required by each  
country. These products are warranted by the KORG distributor only in each country. Any  
KORG product not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number disqualifies the  
product sold from the manufacturer’s/distributor’s warranty and liability. This requirement is  
for your own protection and safety.  
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©1999 KORG INC.  
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