Thank you for purchasing the Korg KROME EX Music
Workstation. To help you get the most out of your new
instrument, please read this manual carefully.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a mal-
function.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
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 volt-
age other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience recep-
tion 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 flammable 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,
fire, 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.
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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 off 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 different 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 modification to this system can void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
SUPPLIER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)
Responsible Party: KORG USA INC.
Address:
316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE, NY
Telephone:
1-631-390-6500
Equipment Type:
MUSIC WORKSTATION
Model:
KROME EX-61/KROME EX-73/KROME EX-88
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol is displayed
on the product, owner's manual, battery, or battery
package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this
product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an
approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual,
package or battery 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 battery contains heavy metals in excess of
the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the
"crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol on the battery or battery
package.
Regarding the LCD screen
The KROME LCD screen is a precision device, and careful
attention has been paid to its product quality. Although you
may notice some of the issues listed below, please be aware
that these are due to the characteristics of LCD screens, and
are not malfunctions.
• There may be pixels in the screen that are always dark
(unlit) or always bright (lit).
• Depending on the displayed content, the brightness of the
screen may appear uneven.
• Depending on the displayed content, horizontal stripes of
shading may be visible.
• Depending on the displayed content, flickering or moire
patterns may be visible.