Korg CONCERT C-3200 User manual

Table of contents
6. Changing the key (Transposing) ..................... 15
7. Making fine adjustments to the pitch............. 15
8. Selecting a temperament .................................. 16
9. Storing your settings ......................................... 16
10. Restoring the factory settings ........................ 16
Recording and playing-back your performance .... 17
1. Recording your performance........................... 17
2. Listening to a song you recorded .................... 18
3. Erasing parts ....................................................... 18
Connecting to other devices ...................................... 19
1. Connections with a synthesizer, or audio
system ...................................................................... 19
2. Connections with MIDI devices ...................... 19
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 23
Specifications................................................................ 23
Assembling the stand (STD-3200) ............................ 24
Cautions for assembly........................................... 24
Assembly procedure ............................................. 24
Other cautions ........................................................ 26
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................... 27
Main features ................................................................. 4
Parts of the C-3200 and their function ....................... 4
Switch and key functions ............................................. 6
1. Sound selector switches ...................................... 6
2. Recorder section ................................................... 6
3. Keyboard ............................................................... 6
Getting ready to play .................................................... 7
1. Before you start playing ..................................... 7
2. Using headphones with the C-3200 .................. 7
3. Using the music stand......................................... 7
Listening to the demo songs ........................................ 8
1. To listen to all the demo songs .......................... 8
2. To listen to an individual demo song ............... 8
3. To pause the Demo playback ............................. 9
4. Practicing along with a demo song .................. 9
5. Adjusting the tempo of the demo playback .... 9
Playing the C-3200....................................................... 10
1. Selecting sounds ................................................ 10
2. Adding effects to the sound ............................. 12
3. Using the pedals ................................................ 12
4. Playing along with the metronome ................ 13
5. Selecting the Touch Response Curve .............. 14
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Korg Digital
Piano Concert C-3200. To ensure long, trouble-
free operation, please read this manual
carefully.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than
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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
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for long periods of time.
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not using it for extended periods of time.
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required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
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or has been dropped.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
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harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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interference by one or more of the following measures:
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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.
Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages that
may result from loss of data.
Conventions in this manual
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Main features
Weighted Hammer Action
The C-3200 features the RH2 (Real Weighted Hammer
Action 2) keyboard, which varies the resistance of the
keyboard in four stages, just as on a grand piano.
Rich array of sounds (☞p.10)
Choose from eight high-quality sounds developed by
Korg, including a superb concert grand piano. There is
also an additional Bass sound. You can use the Layer or
Split functions to play two sounds at the same time. The
stereo sampling tone generator provides a concert grand
piano that not only sounds rich, but also reproduces a
spacious ambience.
Effects (☞p.12)
The built-in digital effects provide both Reverb, which can
recreate the ambience of a concert hall, and Chorus to add
fullness and enhance the stereo imaging of the sound.
Pedal effects (☞p.12)
The C-3200 provides the same three pedals as a grand
piano, controlling the soft, sostenuto, and damper func-
tions respectively. The damper pedal simulates the natural
string resonances of an acoustic piano. Both the damper
pedal and the soft pedal let you vary the amount of the
effect by how far you press down on the pedal (“half-
pedal” function).
Metronome (☞p.13)
The built-in metronome provides a steady beat for
practice. You can set the time signature, tempo, and
volume, and can even select a different sound for the
downbeat.
Recorder (☞p.17)
You can record, overdub and play back your own perfor-
mance using the built-in recorder. The functions are easier
trP]se than a traditional tape recorder.
Touch control (☞p.14)
Three touch curves allow you to tailor the keyboard
response to your own playing style.
Temperaments (☞p.16)
In addition to the traditional equal temperament, you can
also select one of the two classical temperaments
(Kirnberger or Werckmeister) for historically authentic
performances.
Adjustable pitch (☞p.15)
You can use Transpose to transpose the pitch in semitone
steps, and Pitch Control to make fine adjustments to the
pitch.
MIDI (☞p.19)
“MIDI” is a world-wide standard that allows performance
data to be transferred between electronic musical instru-
ments and computers. Via the C-3200’s MIDI connectors,
it can control (or be controlled by) another MIDI device,
and can even be used as a 16-part multi-timbral tone
generator.
Parts of the C-3200 and their function
1. Power switch
This switch turns the power on and off (☞p.7).
2. Volume slider
This slider controls the volume level of the speakers,
headphone jacks, and output jacks (☞p.7).
3. Split switch
This switch splits the keyboard into two areas (Upper
and Lower) and allows a separate sound to be as-
signed to each one. By default, the Bass sound is
assigned to the Lower area, but any sound can be
selected. (☞p.11).
4. Transpose/Function switch
Holding down this switch while pressing other
switches or keys will allow you to access the Trans-
pose feature (☞p.15) , make MIDI-related settings
(☞p.19) and various other settings.
5. Touch switch
This switch selects the touch response curve of the
keyboard (☞p.14).
6. Brilliance switch
This controls the the overall brightness of the tone
(☞p.12).
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7. Reverb switch
This switch turns the reverb effect on and off (☞p.12).
8. Chorus switch
This switch turns the chorus effect on and off (☞p.12).
9. Sound selector switches
Use these switches to select a sound (☞p.10).
You can choose any of the eight sounds: Piano 1, Piano
2, E.Piano 1, E.Piano 2, Harpsichord, Pipe Organ,
E.Organ, and Strings.
You can also select two sounds and they will play
together (Layer function).
10. Tempo slider
This slider adjusts the tempo of both the metronome
and the recorder (☞p.13)
11. Metronome switch
This switch starts and stops the metronome (☞p.13).
12. Recorder section
These controls are used to record and play back your
performance (☞p.17).
13. Demo switch
This switch is used to enter and exit the Demo mode,
where the demo songs may be played(☞p.8).
14. Headphone jacks (on the bottom panel)
Stereo headphones can be connected to these jacks
(☞p.7).
15. Power indicator
16. MIDI channel keys
While holding down the Transpose/Function switch,
these keys can be used to select the MIDI channel
(☞p.19).
17. Transpose keys
While holding down the Transpose/Function switch,
these keys can be used to transpose the C-3200 into
another key (☞p.15).
18. Music stand (☞p.7)
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