Korg STAGEMAN 80 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Table of contents
Recorder mode .................................................22
Metronome function ......................................................................22
Count start function........................................................................22
Mark function ....................................................................................23
Loop recording/playback function............................................23
Exporting song data........................................................................23
Importing an audio le ..................................................................23
Player mode ......................................................24
Playlist function ................................................................................24
Loop/auto-consecutive playback function ............................24
Adjusting the playback speed.....................................................24
System mode.....................................................25
Making system settings .................................................................25
Setting items......................................................................................25
Formatting an SD card [M8]“Init”...............................................25
SD card test function“tESt”...........................................................25
Appendix........................................................... 26
Voice name list..................................................................................26
Data structure on the STAGEMAN 80........................................26
Using a foot switch ..........................................................................27
Troubleshooting...............................................................................27
Error messages..................................................................................28
Using a speaker stand.....................................................................29
Specications.....................................................................................30
Signal Path....................................................................................... 144
Precautions ......................................................... 4
Introduction........................................................ 5
Main features....................................................................................... 5
Parts and their functions ................................... 6
Front........................................................................................................ 6
Top panel...............................................................................................6
Rear panel...........................................................................................10
Setup ................................................................. 10
Connections.......................................................................................10
About SD cards .................................................................................10
Turning the power on/o..............................................................12
Quick Start ........................................................ 13
Listening to the demo performances.......................................13
Connecting and playing instruments.......................................13
Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm mode)........15
Using the recorder function (Recorder mode) ......................17
Playing audio les and
recording your performance (Player mode)..........................19
Rhythm mode ................................................... 20
Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to the [M1]–[M8]
buttons.................................................................................................20
Chain function...................................................................................20
Metronome function ......................................................................21
Count start function........................................................................22
Tonal character
when the tempo/playback speed is adjusted .......................22

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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a
malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic elds
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of
voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance
from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the
switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or
cleaning compounds or ammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment.
If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown,
re, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment.
If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC
adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg
dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased
.
Regarding data
Unexpected malfunctions caused by inappropriate operation can
cause the contents of memory to be lost. Please save important
data to other media for safekeeping. KORG INC. accepts no
responsibility for any damages resulting from loss of data.
COPYRIGHT WARNING
This professional device is intended only for use with works
for which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have
received permission from the copyright holder to publicly
perform, record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection
with activities which constitute “fair use” under copyright law.
If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission
from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the
works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for
damages and penalties. If you are unsure about your rights to a
work, please consult a copyright aorney.
KORG TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT
COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG PRODUCTS.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must
use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed
on the product, owner’s manual, baery, or baery
package, it signies that when you wish to dispose of this
product, manual, package or baery you must do so in an
approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual,
package or baery along with ordinary household waste.
Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to
human health and potential damage to the environment.
Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable
laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local
administrative body for details. If the baery contains heavy
metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is
displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the
baery or baery package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict
specications and voltage requirements that are applicable in
the country in which it is intended that this product should be
used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through
mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this
product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for
which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the
manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise
your product may be disqualied from the manufacturer’s or
distributor’s warranty.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction
5
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KORG RHYTHM
STAGEMAN 80. To help you get the most out of your new
instrument, please read this manual carefully.
Main features
Rhythm Player function
• You can enjoy jamming along with realistic live-recorded
drum and percussion accompaniment.
• Twenty-four dierent rhythm styles are built in. You can
directly select these rhythm styles by using the buons on
the top panel.
• Each rhythm style has two variations, and each of these
variations contains three rhythm paerns: basic, ll-in 1,
and ll-in 2. You can switch variations or rhythm paerns
in real time as needed during your performance.
• You can use the chain function to create the rhythm
structure of an entire song so that it will play automatically.
High-output stereo speakers
• High-output stereo speakers (40W x 2) provide ample
volume even for live performances.
Acoustage (surround) function
• Acoustage technology provides an expansive, extra-wide
sound eld.
* Acoustage (Virtual Surround Technology by KORG)
is Korg’s original and revolutionary virtual sound
technology for creating a unique personal acoustic space.
Using only front stereo speakers, this technology allows
an unprecedented three-dimensional acoustic listening
experience. The playback system itself is acoustically
analyzed, and optimizations are applied for that specic
system so that its full potential can be realized.
Full-edged mixer functionality
• A mic input, two guitar inputs, and an AUX input allow
multi-channel mixing.
• You can apply a reverb eect to the inputs from the MIC IN
jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.
• You can use an equalizer to adjust the tonal character.
Tuner function
• You can tune while viewing a large and easily visible meter.
• You can tune while listening to the pitch of an audible
guide tone.
Recording function *1
• You can create complete songs by recording chained
rhythm styles along with your own performance.
• You can record along with the playback of an audio le
from an SD card.
• The completed song data can be exported (wrien) as a
standard audio le, and played back by a commercially
available audio player or loaded into your computer DAW.
Player function *1
• Standard audio les (WAV) can be played back from an SD
card.
• You can use the playlist function to play back your audio
les in a specic order. A playlist you create can be used for
background music or live performances.
• You can change the playback speed of audio les.
Foot switch control
• By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can perform
operational tasks without having to take your hands o of
your instrument. This includes operations such as rhythm
playback or beginning recording/playback while you play
your instrument.
*1: You’ll need to insert an SD card into the STAGEMAN 80.

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Parts and their functions
Front
2
1
3
1. Speakers
These high-output speakers provide ample volume even for
live performances.
2. Handles
When transporting the STAGEMAN 80, grasp these handles
rmly.
Since the STAGEMAN 80 is heavy, be cautious when
transporting it.
3. Stand
By pulling out the stand to an extended position, you can
angle the speakers upward (see illustration below).
Do not stand or sit on the STAGEMAN 80.
Top panel
1. Mixer section
MIC IN jack (XLR jack)
Connect a dynamic mic here.
Condenser mics are incompatible with the STAGEMAN 80.
INPUT 1 jack, INPUT 2 jack
Connect a guitar, bass, or other instrument to these jacks.
2: HOT
1: GND
3: C
OLD
TUNER button
Turns the tuner function on.
ACOUSTAGE button
Switches the Acoustage (wide) function on/o.
The Acoustage function cannot be used while recording.
Power button
Turns the power on.
See page 12 “Turning the power on/o”
Note: The power buon blinks rapidly if the baeries become
low while the STAGEMAN 80 is running on baeries.
The STAGEMAN 80 has an auto power-o function. The
auto power-o function automatically turns o the power
when there has been no user input for a certain length of time
(which you can specify). If the auto power-o function has
turned the power o, simply turn it back on again.
Tip: You can specify the time after which the auto power-o
turns the power o (see page 25 “[M4] Auto power-o
function “APOF””).
MIC knob, peak LED
This knob adjusts the input level from the mic that’s
connected to the MIC IN jack. To avoid signal clipping
(signal that’s too loud) this knob should be adjusted so that
the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being input at a
high volume level.
(INPUT) 1 knob, (INPUT) 2 knob, peak
LED
These knobs adjust the input level from the instruments
that are connected to INPUTS 1&2. To avoid signal clipping
(signal that’s too loud) each knob should be adjusted so that
the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is being loudly
input.
The peak LED is shared by INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. If you’re
using both input jacks, adjust the knobs for both INPUT 1 &
INPUT 2.
RHYTHM/PLAY knob
• Rhythm mode: This knob adjusts the volume of the rhythm
style or metronome.
• Recorder mode, Player mode: This knob adjusts the
playback volume of the recorder or player.
Note: Turning the knob all the way to the right produces
unity gain.
REVERB knob
This knob adjusts the send level to the reverb eect.
You can apply reverb to the signals from the MIC IN jack,
INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.
By default, reverb is applied to the following inputs: MIC
IN jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack. If you want, you
can apply the reverb only to the MIC IN jack, or only to
the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jack (see page 25 “[M2] Eect
operation “EFF””).

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BASS knob
This knob adjusts the tone of the low-frequency range.
TREBLE knob
This knob adjusts the tone of the high-frequency range.
VOLUME knob
This knob adjusts the overall volume.
Tip: This lets you control the speaker output volume so that
it’s appropriate for your environment (see page 25 “[M3]
Speaker output maximum volume “SPOL””).
Please be careful regarding the volume, since the
STAGEMAN 80’s built-in speakers are capable of high-
volume output.
2. Select section
The functions of these buons will change depending on the
mode that’s selected.
– buttons
• Rhythm mode: select the rhythm style or metronome
sound. If the chain function is on, these buons indicate the
rhythm style that is played.
• Recorder mode: select the metronome sound that is heard
when the metronome is on.
• Player mode: select the audio le to play back.
• Tuner function: indicate the pitch. See page 14 “Using
the tuner function”.
– buttons
• Rhythm mode: These buons blink to indicate the playback
position of the currently selected rhythm style. When
the chain function is on, you’ll use these buons to check
the location where the rhythm style is registered. You
can also use these to register a favorite rhythm variation
and performance tempo, and recall it instantly (memory
function).
• Recorder mode: Registers the position of the song data (see
page 23 “Mark function”)
• Player mode: Use these buons to select a folder inside the
inserted SD card.
(see page 26 “Folder and le structure”).
•System mode: Select system seing items
• Tuner function: Sound a guide tone (see page 14 “Using
the tuner function”)
3. Control section
3-a: Mode buttons
button
Selects Rhythm mode. In Rhythm mode you can play back
24 dierent rhythm styles. You can also record your own
performance along with the chained rhythm styles.
See page 15 “Playing and recording rhythm styles (Rhythm
mode)”
See page 20 “Rhythm mode”
1. Mixer section
2. Select section
3. Control section
3-a: Mode buttons
3-b: Function buttons 3-c: Control buttons, VALUE dial,
Display

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button
Selects Recorder mode. In Recorder mode you can make a
new recording, overdub onto an existing recording, or use
loop recording.
See page 20 “Registering a rhythm variation and tempo to
the [M1]–[M8] buons”
See page 22 “Recorder mode”
button
Selects Player mode. In Player mode, you can play audio les
from the SD card. You can also record your own performance
along with the audio le playback.
See page 19 "Playing audio files and recording your
performance (Player mode)"
See page 24 “Player mode”
button
Selects System mode. In System mode you can check the
status of the system and adjust seings for the overall system.
See page 25 “System mode”
Tip: If you press the [SYSTEM] buon and the [Count Start]
buon simultaneously, you enter Demo mode (see page 13
“Listening to the demo performances”).
3-b: Function buttons
button
• Rhythm mode: Turns the chain function on/o (see page
20 “Chain function”).
• Player mode: Turns the playlist function on/o (see page
24 “Playlist function”).
button
• Recorder mode, Player mode: Turns the metronome
function start/stop.
To change the time signature of the metronome, hold down
the [Metronome] buon and turn the VALUE dial.
See page 21 “Metronome function”
button
• Recorder mode: Switches the loop function on/o. When
the loop function is on, the region specied by the Mark
function can be played as a loop, or recorded. (see page
23 “Mark function”, page 23 “Loop recording/playback
function” ).
• Player mode: Turns the loop/auto-consecutive playback
function on/o. If the loop/auto-consecutive playback
function is on, you can play one le or all les as a loop
or consecutively. (see page 24 “Loop/auto-consecutive
playback function”).
Tip: You can choose from several types of functions when
the loop/auto-consecutive playback function is on.
button
• Rhythm mode, Recorder mode: Turns the count start
function on/o. If this is on, playback or recording will
start after a two-measure count. Use the VALUE dial to
specify the tempo of the count (see page 22 “Count start
function”).
Note: If you’re overdubbing, you need to select the tempo that
matches your song.
Tip: In Rhythm mode, use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to
adjust the volume of the count. In Recorder mode the volume
is xed, and cannot be controlled by the RHYTHM/PLAY
knob.
Tip: If you want the count to be other than a 4/4 time
signature, change the time signature (see page 22 “Count
start function”).
button
When you insert an SD card, the buon is lit. When you
press the buon, the display shows the remaining available
recording time. In System mode, this buon accesses the SD
Card Test function. (see page 25 “SD card test function
“tESt””)
button
• Recorder mode: After recording in Recorder mode, this
buon reverts to the state prior to recording (buon lit
up). Press the buon once again to return to the state after
recording (buon unlit).
button
• Rhythm mode: If the Chain function is on, this buon
deletes all rhythm styles that are assigned to the currently
selected chain.
• Recorder mode: Deletes the currently selected song
• Player mode: Deletes the currently selected audio le
Press the [Delete] buon until it lights, and then press the
[Set/OK] buon to execute the deletion.
button
• Recorder mode: From the currently selected song data,
exports (writes) an audio le that can be played in Player
mode.
• Player mode: Imports (loads) the currently selected audio
le into Recorder mode.
button, button
• Rhythm mode: Use these buons to edit the chain, or to
register/deregister memories.
• Recorder mode: Use these buons to OK/cancel operations
such as registering a mark, deleting song data, or exporting.
• Player mode: Use these buons to OK/cancel operations
such as editing a playlist or importing an audio le.
Note: If an error message is displayed, the [Set/OK] buon
blinks. Press the [Set/OK] buon to clear the error and return
to the previous display.

Parts and their functions
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• 3-c: Control buttons, VALUE dial, Display
button
Enters the record-standby state. From the record-standby
state, press the [ ] buon to start recording. You can
record the external audio input from a mic or guitar, and the
rhythm style played in Rhythm mode.
• Rhythm mode: Your performance is recorded along with
the rhythm style playback.
• Recorder mode: Your performance is recorded. Your
performance is also overdubbed onto the recorded song data.
• Player mode: Your performance is recorded along with the
playback of the audio le.
In the record-standby state or during recording, the three LEDs
in the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.
, buttons
• Rhythm mode: If the Chain function is on, these buons
move the position where you will edit the rhythm style.
• Recorder mode: These buons move the recording/
playback position within the song.
• Player mode: These buons move the playback position
within the audio le.
button
Starts/pauses playback or recording.
• Rhythm mode: Starts/stops the rhythm style playback.
• Recorder mode: Starts/pauses song data playback.
• Player mode: Starts/pauses audio le playback.
Note: If the LED above the [ ] buon is blinking, this
indicates that the data is being prepared. Please wait.
, ( ) buttons
• Rhythm mode: Specify a ll-in for the currently selected
rhythm style.
In the record-standby state, these buons select the
recording-destination song number.
• Recorder mode: Select song data.
• Player mode: Select an audio le. If the playlist function
is on, you can hold down the [VAR] buon and use these
buons to switch between playlist banks.
In the record-standby state, these buons select the
recording-destination song number.
() button
• Rhythm mode: Switch variations for the currently selected
rhythm style. If the Chain function is on, this buon returns
to the beginning of the chain.
• Recorder mode: Stops song data recording or playback,
and returns to the beginning of the song.
• Player mode: Stops audio le playback, and returns to the
beginning of the song.
button
This buon species the ending of the rhythm style or the
tempo. To set the tempo, press this buon several times. You
can also press this buon to hear the sound that’s assigned to
the metronome.
• Rhythm mode: When the rhythm is playing, this buon
switches to the ending paern of the rhythm style. When
the rhythm is stopped or when the metronome is on, this
buon species the tempo.
• Recorder mode: Sets the tempo of the metronome when the
metronome is on.
• Player mode: Returns the playback speed to the original
seing.
• System mode: Displays the names of the system items.
• Tuner function: Changes the tuner’s guide tone.
VALUE dial
• Rhythm mode: Adjusts the tempo of the rhythm style or
metronome (48–240).
• Recorder mode: Changes the tempo of the metronome
when the metronome is on (48–240).
• Player mode: Changes the speed of audio le playback
(-25%–+25%).
The VALUE dial is also used when changing various other
seings.
Display
The display shows various types of information such as the
tempo of the rhythm style or metronome, the playback speed
of an audio le, the song data number or audio le number,
the playback position, the values of various seings, the note
name for the tuner function, and error messages.
Song LED
This is lit up if the display shows a song data number or an
audio le number.
Pos. LED
This is lit up if the display shows the current position in the
chain function of Rhythm mode or the playback position of
song data or an audio le.
Edit LED
This is lit up if you are editing or viewing various seings.
Tempo LED
This is lit up if the display shows the tempo of a rhythm style
or the metronome.
REC Level LED
In the record-standby state or during recording (when
the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at the
left including the Song LED and Pos. LED operate as the
recording level meter. The top LED (Song LED) indicates the
peak, and will light when the input is excessive.
Adjust the recording level so that the top peak LED
ickers occasionally.
Note: If the display is showing something other than the
content described above, these LEDs will be unlit.

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Rear panel
1. DC 19V jack
Connect the included AC adapter (DC 19V) here.
2. LINE OUT jack (stereo mini jack)
Connect your headphones or external audio system here. If
you’re using this jack, sound will not be output from the built-
in speakers.
You must connect a stereo plug to this jack. No sound will
be output if you connect a monaural plug.
Note: The Acoustage function has no eect on the output
from the LINE OUT jack.
3. FOOT SW jack
Connect a VOX VFS5 foot switch (commercially available)
here.
You can use the foot switch to play rhythm styles and
perform other operations without having to put down your
instrument (see page 27 “Using a foot switch”).
4. AUX IN jack (stereo mini-jack)
Connect an electronic instrument or other audio source here.
You can perform along with rhythm styles played back by
the STAGEMAN 80 or with music from your audio player.
Use the controls of the connected device to adjust the volume
level.
5. SD card slot
Insert an SD card here (see page 10 “About SD cards”).
6. Cord hook
Use this to prevent the cord of the AC adapter from being
accidentally disconnected. As necessary, aach the included
cord strap to the hook and fasten the cord.
7. Battery cover
Install six D baeries. You can use either alkaline baeries or
nickel-metal hydride baeries.
Setup
Connections
The following illustration shows a typical connection
example for the STAGEMAN 80. Connect your equipment as
appropriate for your needs.
Before connecting anything, make sure to turn o the
power or minimize the volume to all devices. Careless
operation could damage your speaker system or cause
unexpected malfunctions.
If you connect a mic or an acoustic guitar, acoustic
feedback could occur depending on the position
of the mic or acoustic guitar or the volume of the
STAGEMAN 80. If this occurs, take the following steps.
• Move the STAGEMAN 80 away from the mic or
acoustic guitar.
• Change the direction of the mic or acoustic guitar.
• Adjust the volume of the STAGEMAN 80.
About SD cards
SD cards that can be used with the STAGEMAN 80
The STAGEMAN 80 can use the following types of SD cards:
SDHC 4 GB–32 GB (recommendation).
Inserting or removing an SD card
1. Make sure that the power is o.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot located on the
rear panel of the STAGEMAN 80 until you hear the card
click into place.
3. To remove the SD card, push it inward until you hear it
click; then release your nger.
4. The SD card pops out slightly, allowing you to remove
it.
Note: For details on how to properly handle SD cards, refer to
the manual included with your SD card.
Be sure to insert SD cards all the way, taking care that the
card is oriented correctly. Do not force a card into the slot.
Do not insert or remove an SD card while the power of the
STAGEMAN 80 is on. If you do so, the internal data or the
data on the SD card could be lost, possibly rendering the
SD card unusable.
Formatting (initializing) an SD card
An SD card that has been used with a computer, mobile
phone, or digital camera cannot be used with the
STAGEMAN 80 in that state. Before such an SD card can be
used, it must be formaed by the STAGEMAN 80.
You should also format the card in the following cases.
• If the display shows the error message (“Err-Crd-***”) at
start-up .
• If the display shows the error message when playing or
recording a song.
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Setup
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Formatting an SD card
Before you can format the card, you must stop recording or
playback.
Note: Make sure that the SD card is inserted.
1. Press the [SYSTEM] buon to enter System mode (the
buon lights).
2. Press the [M8] buon (the buon blinks).
The display indicates “ Init ” (Initialize), and the [Set/OK]
buon blinks.
3. To format the card, hold down the [Set/OK] buon for
approximately one second.
During formaing, the display's “Init” indication and the
[SD Card] buon will blink.
When formaing has ended successfully, the display
indicates “End”.
If an error occurs, the display indicates “Err.” If you want
to try formaing the card again, repeat the procedure
from step 2.
When you format an SD card, all data on the card is lost. If
the card contains data that you want to keep, back it up on
your computer before you format the card.
Testing whether recording can be done on an SD
card
There are some SD cards onto which the STAGEMAN 80
cannot record. You can test whether a certain card can be
used for recording. Refer to “SD card test function “tESt””
on page 25.
About recording time
1 Gbyte of memory allows approximately 100 minutes
of recording; i.e., each minute of recording occupies
approximately 10 Mbytes.
Note: These recording times are approximate. As the number
of songs on the card increases, the maximum recording time
decreases slightly.
Note: The recording times listed above are for the rst
recording of a new song. If you overdub, the used capacity is
the total time that was actually recorded.
Viewing the time available for recording
Tip: Here’s how to view the time that is available for
recording on the current SD card.
1. Press the [SD Card] buon. Here you can check the free
capacity of the SD card.
The display indicates “Sd:Fr** (free capacity).”
If the free capacity is more than one hour, the display
indicates 1h, 2h, ... etc.
If the free capacity is less than one hour, the display
indicates 59...00.
Note: In System mode, the display indicates “tESt” and
the SD card test function is selected.
About the write protect setting of an SD card
SD cards have a write protect switch that prevents the data
from being overwrien accidentally and lost. If a card is
protected, you can’t save or delete data on it, use it to record
with the audio recorder, or format the card.
If you need to perform these procedures, you must rst set
the switch to its original position.
MIC ININPUT 1/INPUT 2
Electronic musical
instrument, etc.
VOX VFS5
SD card
Headphones
AC adapter
to an AC outlet
Guitar, bass, etc.
Mic
Cord strap
Cord hook

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Turning the power on/o
The STAGEMAN 80 can use either an AC adapter or baeries.
Using the AC adapter
Use only the included AC adapter. You risk causing a
malfunction if you use any other AC adapter.
1. Make sure that the power of the STAGEMAN 80 is o.
Check that nothing is shown in the display, and that the
buons are unlit.
2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC19V
jack located on the rear panel.
Pay aention to the orientation of the jack when making
this connection.
3. Connect the plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Be sure to use an AC outlet of the correct voltage for the
adapter.
Using batteries
Baeries are not included. You must purchase them
separately.
1. Remove the baery cover from the rear panel.
2. Install six D baeries, either alkaline or nickel-metal
hydride, taking care that each baery is oriented in the
correct polarity as shown in the illustration.
3. In System mode, specify the type of baeries that you’re
using.
See page 25 “[M1] Baery type “ba””
If you switch to using a dierent type of baery, be sure
to specify the correct baery type in System mode.
Replacing the batteries
Replace the baeries when the power buon blinks.
As the baeries run low, you might hear noise or
interruptions in the sound.
Unusable baeries should be removed immediately. If
unusable baeries are left installed in the unit, they may
leak, causing malfunctions. You should also remove the
baeries if you don’t plan to use the unit for an extended
time.
Be sure to replace all six baeries together as a set. Do not
mix fresh baeries with used baeries in the same set.
Turning the power on
Note: If a device is connected to the AUX IN jack, turn its
power on before you continue.
Note: If you’re using an SD card, insert it into the SD card
slot before you turn on the power (see page 10 “About SD
cards”).
1. On the top panel, set the VOLUME knob to the
minimum level (far left).
2. On the top panel, hold down the power button for at
least one second to make the button light.
When the STAGEMAN 80 nishes starting up, it is ready
to produce sound.
3. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
Turning the power o
Never turn o the power or disconnect the power cord
during recording, while data is being converted, or while
data is being wrien to the system.
Doing so may make the STAGEMAN 80 malfunction, or
damage the data on the SD card. If the data on the SD card
has been damaged, format the card.
1. If recording or playback is occurring, press the
[ ] buon to stop.
2. Hold down the power buon for one second or longer
until the buon blinks.
After a time, the power buon and display indication will
go dark, and the STAGEMAN 80 will shut down.
Caution when turning the power o andon again!
To turn o the power of the STAGEMAN 80, you must press
the power buon located on the panel. (When you do this, the
STAGEMAN 80 saves its data.)
Wait at least ve seconds before turning the power on again.
Never disconnect the AC adapter or remove the baeries
while the power is on.
If it becomes impossible to turn on the power because
the cautions described above were not observed correctly,
disconnect the AC adapter, remove the baeries, and wait two
minutes; then reconnect the AC adapter, install the baeries,
and turn the power on.

Quick Start
13
Quick Start
This quick start section explains the basic functionality of the
STAGEMAN 80. Start by reading this chapter to understand
the basic functions; then read the subsequent chapters to
delve in deeper.
Listening to the demo
performances
The STAGEMAN 80 contains demo song data. Let’s start by
listening to the sound of the STAGEMAN 80.
1
4
3
1
2
1. Simultaneously press the [SYSTEM] buon and [Count
Start] buon to enter Demo mode.
The [SYSTEM] buon and [Count Start] buon blink, and
the demo song plays.
The top panel buons light in synchronization with the
demo song.
2. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume of the
demo song.
3. You can press the [ ] or [ ] buons to play the
previous or next demo song.
4. To exit Demo mode, press any one of the mode buons
[RHYTHM], [RECORDER], [PLAYER], or [SYSTEM].
Connecting and playing
instruments
The STAGEMAN 80 provides a mic input, two inputs for guitar
or bass, and an AUX input, allowing multi-channel mixing. A
variety of input sources are supported, including guitar, bass
guitar, and a microphone.
Playing guitar
Here’s how to connect a guitar.
5
6
1,2
1
1,3
4
1. Set the (INPUT) 1 knob and the VOLUME knob to
the minimum position, and connect your guitar to the
INPUT 1 jack.
2. Use the (INPUT) 1 knob to adjust the input level.
To avoid signal clipping (signal that’s too loud) this knob
should be adjusted so that the peak LED doesn’t light up
when signal is being loudly input.
3. While playing your guitar, use the VOLUME knob to
adjust the volume that is output from the speakers.
4. Use the TREBLE knob and BASS knob to adjust the
tone.
5. As necessary, use the REVERB knob to adjust the eect.
You can apply a reverb eect to the signals from the MIC
IN jack, INPUT 1 jack, and INPUT 2 jack.
Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use
it to turn reverb on/o.
6. If you enable the Acoustage function by pressing the
[ACOUSTAGE] buon, the audio output from the
STAGEMAN 80 will be heard in an expansive stereo
eld.
When the Acoustage function is enabled the wide stereo
eect will be applied to all audio signals output from the
STAGEMAN 80.

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Using the tuner function
The STAGEMAN 80 has a built-in auto tuner.
Here’s how to use it to tune your guitar.
1,5
2
1. Press the [TUNER] buon to turn on the tuner (the
buon lights up).
2. To change the calibration, turn the VALUE dial.
You can set the calibration in a range of 435–445 Hz.
By default, the calibration is set to 440 Hz.
3. Play any open string on your guitar.
The note name of the string that you play will appear on
the display.
Tune the string roughly until the desired note name
appears on the display.
1st string/6th string: “E”; 2nd string: “b”; 3rd string: “G”;
4th string: “d”; 5th string: “A”
4. Tune the string accurately while you watch the [(1) 8
BEAT1] – [(24) SAMBA] buons.
The buons act as a meter. Tune so that only the two
vertical columns in the center are lit up.
5. When you’ve nished tuning, press the [TUNER} buon
to turn the tuner function o.
Tip: When the tuner is on, you can use the [M1]–[M8]
buons of the select section to play an audible guide tone.
Choose one of three sounds as the guide tone: guitar, bass,
or piano. The sound is switched each time you press the
[TAP/END] buon.
Display Buon Guide tone
Guit
(guitar) M1–M6 Strings 1–6 (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)
bass (bass) M1–M4 Strings 1–4 (1G,
2D, 3A, 4E)
Pian
(piano)
M1–M8, [(17) 16 BEAT], [(18) 16
BEAT SHUFFLE], [(20)JAZZ]–
[(22)BOSSA]
C, D, E, F, G, A,
B, C, C#, D#, F#,
G#, A#
Using a mic
Let’s try connecting a mic to the MIC IN jack. Only dynamic
mics can be used with the STAGEMAN 80.
Condenser mics are not supported on the STAGEMAN 80.
1,2 1,3
4
1
5
6
1. Set the MIC knob and VOLUME knob to the minimum
position, and connect your mic to the MIC IN jack.
2. While vocalizing into the mic, use the MIC knob to
adjust the mic’s input level.
To avoid signal clipping (signal that’s too loud) this knob should
be adjusted so that the peak LED doesn’t light up when signal is
being input at a high volume level.
3. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume that is
output from the speakers.
4. Use the TREBLE knob and BASS knob to adjust the
tone.
5. As necessary, use the REVERB knob to adjust the eect
as desired.
Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use
it to turn reverb on/o.
6. If you enable the Acoustage function by pressing the
[ACOUSTAGE] buon, the audio output from the
STAGEMAN 80 will be heard in an expansive stereo
eld.

Quick Start
15
Playing and recording rhythm
styles (Rhythm mode)
The STAGEMAN 80 has twenty-four built-in rhythm styles.
You can sing or perform on an instrument while a rhythm
style is being played. Your performance can also be recorded
on the recorder along with the rhythm style.
Let’s try out rhythm styles of various genres.
Selecting and playing a rhythm style
1
4,8
3,7
6
2,5
2
1. Press the [RHYTHM] buon to enter Rhythm mode (the
buon lights up).
2. Set the VOLUME knob to a fairly low level, and set the
RHYTHM/PLAY knob to about the 3 o’clock position.
The STAGEMAN 80 has a relatively loud maximum
output, so be careful of the volume seings when you
begin playing.
3. Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons to select a
rhythm style.
The buon of the selected rhythm style will light up.
4. Press the [ ] buon to play the rhythm style.
During playback, the LED above the [ ] buon is lit
up. The [M1] – [M8] buons blink to indicate the currently-
playing measure of the rhythm style.
5. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume.
6. Use the VALUE dial to set the tempo.
You can set the tempo in a range of q =48–240.
The display indicates the tempo value.
Tip: When rhythm playback is stopped, you can also set
the tempo by pressing the [TAP/END] buon several
times.
7. If you press the buon of a dierent rhythm style,
playback switches to the newly selected rhythm style at
the top of the next measure.
Note: Press the buon slightly ahead of time so that the
rhythm style will be ready to switch.
8. Press the [ ] buon to stop playback.
Tip: You can use the chain function to create the rhythm
framework for an entire song and play it consecutively
(see page 20 "Chain function").
Switching variations, and inserting a ll-
in or ending
Each rhythm style provides two variations. Each variation has
three rhythm paerns: basic, ll-in 1, and ll-in 2.
2
1
41 3
1. Select a rhythm style and play it.
See page 15 “Selecting and playing a rhythm style”
2. Press the [VAR] buon to switch variations of the
rhythm style.
You’ll switch to variation B when the next measure begins.
The LED above the [VAR] buon lights up to indicate that
variation B is selected.
Press the buon once again to return to variation A (the
LED goes dark).
3. During playback, press the [F1] or [F2] buon.
A ll-in plays when the measure changes (the LED lights),
and then the basic rhythm paern returns.
Tip: From the stopped condition, you can press the [F1] or
[F2] buon to start playback with a ll.
4. During playback, press the [TAP/END] buon.
At the next measure, an ending is played and then the
rhythm style stops.
Tip: By using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can control the
rhythm style playback while you play your instrument.

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Recording your own performance
together with the rhythm style
In Rhythm mode you can record your own performance
along with the rhythm style.
Create a rhythm style chain ahead of time for the song that
you want to perform (see page 21 “Creating a chain”).
Our example here explains how to record using a chain that
you’ve already registered.
4 1,4
4
2
2 4
3
5,7
3
3
1
Getting ready to record
The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the
SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the
SD card slot before you turn on the power (see page 10
“Inserting or removing an SD card”).
1. Connect your mic or instrument.
See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”
Note: The Acoustage function cannot be used while
recording.
2. Select a chain.
Press the [Chain/Playlist] buon to turn the chain function
on (the buon lights). Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select
the chain that you want to play back.
In this example, press the [F1] buon to select the C01
chain. Specify the tempo as desired.
3. Put the STAGEMAN 80 in the record-standby state, and
select the recording-destination song number.
Press the [  ] buon to enter the record-standby state
(the buon blinks).
The display indicates the song number (d01, d02...). The
number of an unrecorded song blinks, and the number of
an already-recorded song is lit.
Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that
you want to record.
Tip: If there is an unrecorded song (new song), the
lowest-numbered new song is selected automatically.
If you select a previously-recorded song number
(whose song number is lit) and then start recording, the
previously recorded data is lost and overwrien by the
newly recorded data.
4. Adjust the recording level of the rhythm style and the
mic or instrument.
Set the volume of the rhythm style by turning the
RHYTHM/PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the
MIC knob and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the
volume level of your mic or instrument accordingly.
Note: In the record-standby state or during recording
(when the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at
the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.
Adjust the knobs listed above so that the top LED ickers
occasionally.
To check the recording level of the rhythm style, press the
[ ] buon and make adjustments while you record.
When you’ve nished making adjustments, press the
[ ] buon to stop the rhythm style.
Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording
level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower
the overall volume.
Start recording
1. Take the steps described in “Getting ready to record” on
page 16.
2. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start
function (the buon blinks).
Tip: The count start function inserts a two-measure count
after you press the [  ] buon before recording starts.
3. Press the [  ] buon to enter the record-standby state.
The LEDs above the [  ] buon and [ ] buon blink.
4. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that
you want to record.
Note: Select the song number that you selected in step 3 of
“Geing ready to record” on page 16.
5. Press the [ ] buon.
A two-measure count is sounded, and then recording
starts.
When recording starts, the LEDs above the [  ] buon
and [ ] buon will light up (the [Count Start] buon
goes dark).
6. Perform along with the rhythm style.
Tip: If you like, you can initially record just the rhythm
style for which you specied a chain, and overdub your
performance afterward. (See page 17 “Overdubbing
onto a recorded song”).
7. When you’ve nished performing, press the
[ ]
buon to stop recording.
You can listen to the recorded song in Recorder mode.
(See page 17 “Playing back the recorded performance”)
Tip: If the chain contained a stop seing, it stops
automatically.

Quick Start
17
Using the recorder function
(Recorder mode)
The STAGEMAN 80 has a built-in recorder that can record a
variety of input sources. You can use this in a variety of ways,
such as for reviewing your own personal practice sessions, or
for keeping a record of your musical ideas.
Here we explain recording in Recorder mode. The content
that you can record diers as follows depending on the mode.
• Rhythm mode: Your performance is recorded along with
the rhythm style playback.
• Recorder mode: Your performance is recorded. Your
performance can also be overdubbed onto the recorded
song data.
• Player mode: Your performance is recorded along with the
playback of the audio le.
Note: The BASS, TREBLE, and ACOUSTAGE eects cannot
be recorded. The REVERB eect applied to the input audio
from the MIC IN, INPUT 1, and 2 jacks can be recorded.
The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the
SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the
SD card slot before you turn on the power (See page 10
“Inserting or removing an SD card”).
Playing back the recorded performance
You’ll use Recorder mode to play back the performance that
you recorded on the STAGEMAN 80.
1. Press the [RECORDER] buon to enter Recorder mode
(the buon lights).
2. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song number that
you want to play.
3. Use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the playback
volume of the recorded performance.
If you want the recorded sound to play back at the same
volume as when it was recorded, turn the RHYTHM/
PLAY knob all the way to the right.
4. Press the
[ ] buon to start playback.
5. Press the
[ ] buon to stop playback. To return to
the beginning of the song, press the [VAR] buon.
Recording your performance
2
2
3
6,8
14 6
5
1. Press the [RECORDER] buon to enter Recorder mode
(the buon lights up).
2. Connect the mic or instrument that you want to record,
and adjust the volume.
See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”
3. Select a new song. Press the [F2] buon until a song
number blinks in the display.
Blinking numbers are new songs. Numbers that remain lit
up are previously-recorded songs.
Tip: On the STAGEMAN 80, recorded data is called “song
data,” and is handled in units called “songs.”
4. If you want to hear a metronome tone as a guide while
you record, press the [Metronome] buon to turn on the
metronome function.
Use the [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(16) BLUES2] buons to select
the sound of the metronome (see page 26 “Voice name
list”).
By default, the metronome’s time signature is set to 4/4.
If you want to change the time signature, hold down the
[Metronome] buon and turn the VALUE dial.
You can select the time signature from the 9 choices in
the range 3/4, 4/4, 4/5, 7/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8. The
display shows the time signature value.
Time signature display example: 4/4 time signature:
“04:04”
5. Press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the count start
function (the buon blinks).
6. To start recording, press the [  ] buon and then the
[ ] buon.
A two-measure count is sounded, and then recording
starts (the [Count Start] buon goes dark).
The song position in the display changes to a time
indication.
7. Play your instrument.
8. When you’ve nished performing, press the [ ]
buon to stop recording.
Overdubbing onto a recorded song
Overdubbing is the process of recording additional material
onto a previously-recorded song.
1
2
2
2 2
2,3,5
2
2
1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song that you
want to overdub.

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2. Adjust the playback audio and the mic or instrument
recording level.
Set the volume of the playback audio by turning the
RHYTHM/PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the
MIC knob and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the
volume level of your mic or instrument accordingly.
If you want the previously-recorded sound to be recorded
at the same volume as when it was recorded, turn the
RHYTHM/PLAY knob all the way to the right.
Note: In the record-standby state or during recording
(when the [  ] buon is blinking or lit), the three LEDs at
the left of the display operate as the recording level meter.
Adjust the knobs listed above so that the top LED ickers
occasionally.
Note: To check the recording level of the audio playback
that is being recorded, press the [ ] buon and make
adjustments while you record.
When you’ve nished making adjustments, press the
[VAR] buon to return to the beginning of the song.
After you’ve recorded and adjusted the level, press the
[Undo] buon to return to the state prior to recording.
Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording
level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower
the overall volume.
3. To start overdubbing, press the [  ] buon and then the
[ ] buon.
Tip: If you press the [Count Start] buon to turn on the
count start function, overdubbing starts after a two-
measure count is sounded.
4. Play your instrument.
5. When you’ve nished performing, press the
[ ]
buon to stop recording.
Using punch-in to overdub onto a
recorded song
You can play back a song and then start recording by
pressing the [  ] buon at the moment you want to begin
overdubbing.
3
4,6
1
2
1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song where you
want to add an overdub.
2. Use the [ ] or [ ] buon to move to a location slightly
earlier than the point where you want to punch-in.
The display indicates the song position.
3. Press the [ ] buon to start playback.
4. Just before the point where you want to overdub, press
the [  ] buon to start recording (the buon lights up).
5. Play your instrument.
6. When you’ve nished performing, press the [  ] buon
to stop overdubbing.
The song switches from recording to playback (the buon
goes dark).
Tip: If you’re using a VOX VFS5 foot switch, you can use the
foot switch to control punch-recording.
Tip: You can also use the mark function to record a specic
region. (see page 23 “Mark function”).
Returning to the state prior to recording
(Undo)
You can use the [Undo] buon if you’re not satised with the
recording you made.
Note: The Undo function is available only for recording in
Recorder mode.
1. After recording, press the [Undo] buon to return to the
state prior to recording (the buon will light up).
2. If you press the buon once again, you’ll return to the
state after recording (buon unlit).
Deleting a recorded song
Up to 50 songs can be recorded on one SD card. However in
some cases, the number of songs that can be recorded might
be less than 50 depending on the length of the recorded songs
and on the capacity of the SD card.
If there is insucient free capacity on the SD card, you’ll need
to either provide another SD card or delete data from the SD
card.
1
3
2
1. Use the [F1] or [F2] buon to select the song that you
want to delete.
2. Hold down the [Delete] buon until it lights.
The [Set/OK] and [Clear/Cancel] buons blink.
3. Press the [Set/OK] buon.
If you decide to cancel the deletion, press the [Clear/
Cancel] buon.
When the [Delete] buon goes dark, deletion is complete.

Quick Start
19
Playing audio les and recording
your performance (Player mode)
In Player mode, you can play WAV format (44.1 kHz/16-bit,
stereo) audio les from the SD card.
You can also record your performance on the recorder along
with the audio le that is playing back.
Playing audio les stored on an SD card
Here’s how you can copy audio les from your computer to
an SD card and play back those les on the STAGEMAN 80.
1
5
66
7
2,5
3
2
4,8,9
Preparing audio les
1. Format an SD card on the STAGEMAN 80.
See page 10 “Formaing (initializing) an SD card”
2. Power-o the STAGEMAN 80, and remove the SD card.
3. Insert the SD card into your computer, and copy an
audio le from your computer into one of the [M1]–[M8]
locations in the PLAYER folder of the SD card.
See page 26 “Folder and le structure”
4. When you’ve nished copying the audio les, remove
the SD card from your computer and insert it into the
STAGEMAN 80.
5. Power-on the STAGEMAN 80.
Playing back
1. Take the steps described in “Preparing audio files” on
page 19.
2. Press the [PLAYER] buon to enter Player mode.
The [SD Card] buon lights.
The display shows the number of the audio les stored
on the SD card. The rst item of data on the SD card is
selected. The audio les in the PLAYER folder of the SD
card are shown by the STAGEMAN 80 in alphabetical
order of their le name.
3. Use the [M1]–[M8] buons to select the folder on the SD
card that contains the song you want to play.
The buon corresponding to the selected folder blinks.
See page 26 "Folder and file structure"
4. Press the [ ] buon to play the le.
When the le has nished playing, the next le plays.
When all les in the SD card have played, playback stops.
Tip: This is because with the default seings, Loop/
Auto is on, and the operating mode is LP:C1. You can
change this mode (see page 24 “Loop/auto-consecutive
playback function”).
5. You can use the [F1] or [F2] buons to select an audio le
to play.
6. Use the RHYTHM/PLAY knob to adjust the playback
volume of the audio le, and use the VOLUME knob to
adjust the overall volume.
7. During playback, you can use the VALUE dial to change
the playback speed.
You can adjust the speed in the range of ±25%.
The display indicates the value for approximately one
second, and then returns to showing the playback
position.
8. During playback, you can press the [ ] buon to
pause.
If you press the [VAR] buon, playback stops and you
return to the beginning.
9. Press the [ ] buon once again to start playback
from the paused location.
Tip: In Player mode, you can use the playlist function to
play only the les you want in a specic order (see page 24
“Playlist function”).
Recording your own performance
together with the audio le playback
Just as you can record your performance together with a
rhythm style, you can record your performance together with
an audio le that’s playing.
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The recorded data is saved on an SD card inserted in the
SD card slot. In order to record, insert the SD card into the
SD card slot before you turn on the power (see page 10
“Inserting or removing an SD card”).
1. Connect the mic or instrument that you want to record,
and adjust the volume accordingly.
See page 13 “Connecting and playing instruments”
2. Use the [M1]–[M8], [(1) 8 BEAT1]–[(24) SAMBA] buons
or the [F1] and [F2] buons to select an audio le.

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3. Put the STAGEMAN 80 in the record-standby state, and
select the song number that you want to record.
Press the [  ] buon to put the STAGEMAN 80 in the
record-standby state, and then use the [F1] or [F2] buon
to select the song number that you want to record.
The display indicates the song number (d01, d02...). The
number of a new song blinks, and the number of an
already-recorded song is lit.
Tip: If there is a new song, the lowest-numbered new
song is selected automatically.
If you select a previously-recorded song number
(whose song number is lit) and then start recording, the
previously recorded data is lost and overwrien by the
newly recorded data.
• Adjust the playback of the audio le and the mic or
instrument recording level.
Set the volume of the audio le by turning the RHYTHM/
PLAY knob to the 3 o’clock position. Use the MIC knob
and the (INPUT) 1 and 2 knobs to adjust the volume level
of your mic or instrument accordingly.
Note: Adjust the level so that the top LED of the three
LEDs in the left side of the display ickers occasionally.
Note: Note: To check the recording level of the audio le,
press the [ ] buon to put the STAGEMAN 80 in the
recording state. When you’ve nished adjusting the level,
press the [ ] buon to stop; then re-select the song in
the record-standby state.
Note: The VOLUME knob does not aect the recording
level. If acoustic feedback occurs, use this knob to lower
the overall volume.
4. Press the [ ] buon to start recording.
The LEDs above the [  ] buon and [ ] buon are
lit.
5. Play your instrument along with the playback of the
audio le.
6. When you’ve nished performing, press the
[ ]
buon to stop recording.
You can listen to the recorded song in Recorder mode (see
page 17 “Playing back the recorded performance”).
Tip: You can import data that can be used in Recorder mode,
and then use Recorder mode to overdub onto that data. (see
page 17 “Overdubbing onto a recorded song”)
Note: When recording in Player mode, you can’t start
recording from a specic point of the playback, nor can you
record just a specic region. You can only record from the
beginning of the audio le. If you want to record from mid-
way through the playback, or only in a specic region, you’ll
need to use the import function.
Rhythm mode
In Rhythm mode you can play back rhythm styles and record
your performance, and also use the following functions.
• A “memory function” that lets you register your favorite
rhythm variations and performance tempo.
• A “chain function” that lets you create rhythm styles for an
entire song by specifying a rhythm style for each measure.
• A “metronome function” that lets you sound the metronome
in the time signature and tempo that you specify.
• A “count start function” that lets you insert a two-measure
count when playing back a rhythm style.
The “Rhythm mode” section further explains these functions.
For a guide to basic operation, refer to “Playing and recording
rhythm styles (Rhythm mode)” on page 15.
Registering a rhythm variation and
tempo to the [M1]–[M8] buttons
You can register a favorite rhythm variation and playback
tempo to each of the [M1]–[M8] buons.
Registering a rhythm variation and tempo
1. Select the rhythm variation that you want to register,
and specify the tempo.
Note: You cannot register a ll-in or ending.
2. Press the [ ] buon to stop the rhythm style.
3. Hold down the [Set] buon and press one of the [M1]–
[M8] buons.
The rhythm style’s variation and tempo are registered.
Cancelling a registered rhythm variation and tempo
1. With the rhythm style stopped, hold down the [Clear/
Cancel] buon and press the buon whose registration
you want to cancel.
The registered content is cancelled.
Using the memory buttons to recall a registration
Tip: When the unit is shipped from the factory, a rhythm
style and tempo is already assigned to each of the [M1]–[M8]
buons.
1. While the rhythm style is stopped, press one of the
[M1]–[M8] buons to select the rhythm that’s registered
to that buon.
The rhythm style switches to the variation and tempo that
are registered to that buon.
[M1]–[M8] buons to which a variation and tempo are
registered are lit when the rhythm style is stopped.
When you press a buon to select a rhythm, it changes to
blinking.
2. Press the [ ] buon.
The rhythm style variation registered to that buon plays.
Chain function
The chain function lets you create the rhythm track for an
entire song by specifying a rhythm style for each measure.