Korg C-520 User Manual

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Korg C-520 Specifications

General

Brand	Korg
Model	C-520
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

Precautions and Safety Information

Operating Environment and Handling

Proper placement, care, and tips for avoiding damage to the unit.

Electrical Safety and Warnings

Power supply requirements, interference, foreign objects, and fire hazards.

Product Support and Online Resources

Information on software updates, service, and official Korg websites.

Main Features Overview

Sound and Keyboard Capabilities

Wide range of sounds, touch control, and RH3 keyboard features.

Piano eXperience Technology

Details on realistic sound reproduction technology.

Main Features (Continued)

Control Panel Explained

Key Controls and Display

Buttons for volume, performance, variation, display, and sound selection.

Recording and Playback Controls

Buttons dedicated to the song recorder functions.

Connectivity Options

Getting Started

Demo Song Playback

Playing Single Sounds

Sound Selection and Variations

Using buttons and variations to choose sounds.

Layer Mode Operations

Split Mode Operations

Activating and Configuring Split Mode

Setting up two distinct sounds for left and right hands.

Pedal Functions

Pitch Transposition

Sound Brightness Adjustment

Managing Built-in Effects

Reverb and Chorus Control

Turning reverb and chorus effects on/off.

Performance Selection

Editing Performances

Metronome Operations

Song Playback Functions

Accessing and Selecting Songs

Entering playback mode and choosing songs.

Song Recording Guide

Recording Basics and Entry

Quick procedure and entering record mode.

Sound and Option Settings

Selecting sounds and setting record options.

Recording Process and Modification

Setting time signature, recording, and second-pass recording.

Song Editing Features

Saving and Managing Songs

Procedures for saving, naming, and deleting songs.

Sound and Performance Editing

Saving Performances and Sounds

Storing modified performances and sounds.

Resetting Sound and Performance

Restoring factory default settings.

Global Settings Configuration

MIDI Clock and Local Control

MIDI synchronization and keyboard response.

MIDI Functionality

MIDI Filters and USB Data Transfer

Filtering messages and transferring data via USB.

System Management

General Reset and Version Info

Restoring factory defaults and checking system version.

Understanding MIDI

Korg USB MIDI Driver Installation

Connecting to Computer and System Requirements

PC connection and driver requirements.

OS-Specific Installation Steps

Guides for installing the driver on Windows and Mac OS X.

Assembling the Piano Stand

Cautions and Assembly Procedure

Safety notes and step-by-step instructions for stand assembly.

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Problem Resolution Guide

Table of common problems and their remedies.

Technical Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart