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Korg EC350 User Manual

Korg EC350
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Digital Piano
Piano Numérique
Digital-Piano
Pianoforte Digitale
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
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Table of Contents

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Korg EC350 Specifications

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BrandKorg
ModelEC350
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Usage Precautions

Usage Environment and Power Precautions

Details on safe usage locations, AC adapter connection, and preventing interference.

Handling, Care, and Foreign Object Prevention

Guidelines for proper handling, cleaning, and keeping the instrument free from debris.

Regulatory Compliance: CE and FCC Information

Information on European CE mark standards and FCC regulations for US users.

User Support and Important Information

Disclaimer, Warranty, and Support Resources

Notes on specification changes, warranty terms, service contacts, and online resources.

Memory Management and Data Preservation

Explanation of Flash Memory preservation and recorder data management.

Product Introduction and Key Features

Overview of Key Features

Highlights key capabilities such as sounds, effects, pedals, recorder, metronome, and touch control.

MIDI, Amplification, and Connectivity Features

Details on MIDI capabilities, powerful amplification, audio inputs/outputs, and headphone jacks.

Chapter 1: Control Panel and Component Layout

Front Panel Controls and Layout

Description of the POWER, PHONES, MASTER VOLUME, and REVERB buttons on the front panel.

Further Front Panel Button Functions

Details on CHORUS, TOUCH, TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION, SOUND BANK, and other front panel buttons.

Rear Panel Connectivity Ports

Explanation of MIDI, PC/MIDI selector, PC TO HOST, and PEDALS connectors on the rear.

Rear Panel Audio and Power Connections

Description of INPUT, OUTPUT, and DC IN connectors on the rear panel.

Chapter 2: Initial Setup and Basic Operations

Initial Setup: Cover, Stand, and Headphones

Steps for opening the keyboard cover, raising the music stand, and connecting headphones.

Powering On, Off, and Volume Control

Instructions for turning the instrument on/off and adjusting the master volume.

Demonstration Song Playback

How to listen to the built-in demo songs and experience the instrument's sound.

Demo Song Library and Selection

Lists of available demo songs categorized by banks and playback methods.

Demo Song Tempo and Playback Guidance

Details on adjusting demo song tempo and important playback considerations.

Chapter 3: Core Musical Functions

Single Sound Selection and Playback

Guide to selecting and playing individual sounds using the sound selection buttons.

Layer Mode: Combining Sounds

Instructions for selecting and combining two sounds for layered performance.

Reverb and Chorus Effect Application

How to apply and adjust reverb and chorus effects to enhance the sound.

Pedal Usage: Damper, Sostenuto, Soft

Explanation of the damper, sostenuto, and soft pedals and their effects.

Metronome: Operation and Volume

Guide to starting, stopping, and adjusting the metronome volume and tempo.

Metronome: Tempo and Time Signature Settings

Methods for setting precise tempo values and selecting time signatures.

Metronome Accent Options: Bell Sound

How to change the metronome accent to a bell sound.

Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Customization

Keyboard Touch Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjusting the keyboard's response to playing dynamics (Light, Normal, Heavy).

Pitch Adjustment: Transpose and Fine Tuning

Changing the overall pitch of the instrument and making fine tuning adjustments.

Musical Temperament Selection

Choosing between Equal, Kirnberger, and Werckmeister temperaments for historical accuracy.

Resetting Instrument Settings

Procedure to reset all user-configurable parameters to their default values.

Chapter 5: Built-in Performance Recorder

Recording Your Performance Steps

Step-by-step guide to recording audio performances on the EC350.

Recording Layered Performances

Instructions for recording two sounds simultaneously in Layer mode.

Overdubbing and Playback Operations

How to perform second-pass recording (overdubbing) and play back recorded performances.

Managing Recorded Data: Erasing and Capacity

Procedures for erasing recorded data and checking remaining memory capacity.

Checking Remaining Recording Memory

Method to view the amount of memory used for recordings on each track.

Chapter 6: External Audio Device Connectivity

Connecting External Audio Sources

How to connect other instruments, mixers, or audio players to the INPUT jacks.

Connecting to Amplification Systems

Guide for connecting the EC350 OUTPUTs to mixers, hi-fi systems, or active monitors.

Internal Speaker On/Off Control

Instructions on how to turn the internal speakers on or off via headphone jack insertion.

Chapter 7: MIDI Communication and Control

MIDI Fundamentals and Applications

Definition of MIDI, its purpose, and how it enables instrument communication.

Connecting MIDI Devices

Guidance on connecting MIDI keyboards, sound modules, and computers.

MIDI Base Channel Configuration

Procedure for setting the primary MIDI channel for data transmission and reception.

Multitimbral Mode and Channel Reception

Using the EC350 as a multitimbral tone generator and setting channel reception modes.

Local Control and Program Change Settings

Managing keyboard sound output and selecting sounds via MIDI Program Change messages.

Program Change Message Mapping

Table listing Program Change numbers corresponding to EC350 sounds.

Control Change Message Functions

How Control Change messages are used for pedals, volume, and other adjustments.

PC To Host Settings and MIDI Data Dump

Configuring computer connection speed and saving/loading data via MIDI.

Saving and Loading MIDI Data via Data Filer

Detailed steps for transferring recorder and parameter data to/from external devices.

Chapter 8: Stand Assembly Guide

Assembly Precautions and Initial Steps

Safety warnings and the first steps for assembling the piano stand.

Parts List and Adjuster Installation

Identification of all included parts and installation of the pedal beam adjuster.

Assembling Leg Panels and Pedal Beam

Connecting the left leg panel, pedal beam, and securing with bolts.

Attaching Side and Rear Panels

Fixing the right side panel and the rear panel to the assembled stand structure.

Installing Power Supply and Piano Attachment

Mounting the power supply and starting the piano attachment process.

Final Piano Attachment to Stand

Final steps for attaching the piano body to the stand using bolts.

Final Connections, Adjustments, and Checks

Connecting cables, adjusting pedals, and performing final tightening of screws.

Post-Assembly Checks and Disassembly

Verifying assembly, checking for loose parts, and procedures for disassembly.

Chapter 9: Technical Appendix and Reference

Troubleshooting Guide

A guide to identify and resolve common issues with the instrument.

Understanding Polyphony

Explanation of polyphony, how it affects note limits, and factors that reduce it.

Memorized and Non-Memorized Data

Lists which settings are preserved after powering off and which are reset.

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive list of the EC350's technical data, including dimensions and power.

Control Panel and Keyboard Shortcuts

Diagrams and tables showing quick access to functions using button and key combinations.

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