GEM PK5 Oriental User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
1. Read all the instructions (Safety, Installation and FCC if applicable) before using the product.
2. Do not use this product near water (example, near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink or wet basement) and do not expose to
rain.
3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer, or should be used with the
components supplied. If this product requires assembly before being played, take special care to follow the assembly
instructions found at the back of the manual.
4. This product, whether 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 long periods of time at a 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 audiologist.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord, or place it in a position where one could walk
on, trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
6. This product should be located so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
7. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
8. This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the product.
9. This product may be equipped with a polarised line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the wall outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
10. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time.
11. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
12. This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a) the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
c) the product has been exposed to rain; or
d) the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits marked changes in performance; or
e) the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
13. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
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product or as optional accessories. Please ensure that benches are correctly assembled and stable and any optional fixtures
(where applicable) are well secured before use.
15. Electromagnetic Interference (RFI) This electronic product utilises digital sample wave processing technology (S.W.P.)
that may adversely affect radio/TV reception. Read the FCC note on the inside back cover of the owner’s manual for
additional information.
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GEM PK5 Oriental Specifications

General

Brand	GEM
Model	PK5 Oriental
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

The Owner's Manual

Guide to understanding PK5 Oriental operation.

Important Information

Key details regarding package contents and support contact.

Instrument Updates and Reset

Instructions for updating software and restoring factory settings.

Front Panel PK5 Oriental

Core Operation and Arranger Controls

Controls for power, volume, and automatic accompaniment features.

Musical Feature Selection

Controls for Arabic scales and musical style selection.

Performance, Navigation, and Playback Controls

Functions for performances, navigation, data entry, and style playback.

Rear Panel PK5 Oriental (Connections)

MIDI and Audio Connections

Ports for MIDI communication and audio output.

Pedal and Power Connections

Connectors for pedals and the power supply.

Headphones Jack

Port for private listening via headphones.

1 Get Started

Powering Up and Preliminary Operations

Steps for powering the instrument and initial setup.

Basic Keyboard Operations

Performing fundamental playing techniques and adjustments.

Sound and Style Selection

How to choose and recall sounds and musical styles.

Effects, Pedals, and Transpose Controls

Utilizing effects, pedals, pitch bend, modulation, and transpose features.

Demonstration Mode

How to access and use the instrument's demo playback.

2 Basic Concepts

Operating Modes and Core Functions

Understanding Style/RealTime modes and song styles.

Style Lock and Performance Management

Managing style lock, single touch play, and performances.

Tracks and Sound Organization

How tracks are structured and sound categories.

Connections, Display, and Data Entry

Instrument connectivity, interface overview, and data input methods.

3 The Arabic Scale

Understanding the Arabic Scale

Definition and purpose of the Arabic Scale.

Recalling and Setting Arabic Scales

Steps to select preset and create custom Arabic scales.

Storing Arabic Scales

Method to save user-programmed Arabic scales.

4 Sounds & Performances

Sounds and Keyboard Modes

How sounds are assigned and keyboard modes are configured.

Auto Manual Bass Function

Function for automatic bass accompaniment.

Selecting Sounds and Sound Banks

Methods for choosing sounds and accessing sound banks.

Selecting and Programming Performances

How to recall, manage, and edit performances.

5 Styles and Oriental Styles

Understanding Styles and Accompaniments

Overview of musical styles and automatic accompaniments.

Selecting and Recalling Styles

Procedures for choosing styles directly or via performances.

Style Playback and Tempo Controls

Managing style playback, tempo, and lock functions.

Style Controls and Arranger Section

Explanation of style playback controls and arranger functions.

Arrange Mode and Chord Recognition

Settings for automatic arrangement and chord recognition.

6 Song Styles

Song Style Performances and Recording

Governing and recording song styles.

Playback and Management

Listening to song styles and clearing recorded data.

Selecting and Playing Song Styles

Procedures for choosing and playing song styles in real time.

7 Digital Signal Processor

Reverb and Chorus Functions

Overview and selection of reverb and chorus effects.

Effect Assignment and Bypass

How to select, assign, and bypass effects.

Send Levels Adjustment

Adjusting reverb and chorus send levels per track.

8 MIDI

MIDI Fundamentals and Connections

Explanation of MIDI and connection rules.

MIDI Channels and Performance Configuration

Assigning MIDI channels and locking configurations.

MIDI Applications and Control

Using MIDI for controlling other instruments and computers.

9 MIDI/General

Pedal and Tuning Parameters

Assigning pedal functions and adjusting tuning.

MIDI Parameter Settings

Configuring MIDI channel, local, internal, and general settings.

Data Dump and Initialization

Backing up data and restoring factory defaults.

Reference Section

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the PK5 Oriental.

Index

Alphabetical listing of manual topics and page references.

Appendix

Sounds Table

Comprehensive list of available instrument sounds.

Style/Song Style Tables

Tables mapping styles to PC and CC values.

Effect and Drumkit Tables

Lists of reverb, chorus, and drumkit sounds.

Chords and MIDI Implementation

Chord examples and MIDI message chart.