User manual KORG TP2

[. . . ] 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. CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/ EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). Care If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. [. . . ] The optical compression responds quickly and transparently, providing a distinctly full analog body without adversely coloring the sound. In addition, the optical compressor's gain reduction and limiting circuitry allow you to avoid any audio clipping while you're recording. Phantom power switch/LED This switch supplies +48V phantom power to condenser mics. The LED will light if +48V power is being supplied. Turn this off (LED dark) if you're using a dynamic mic. If a condenser mic is connected or disconnected with the phantom power switch on, damage to your equipment may occur. For this reason, always turn the phantom power switch off before connecting or disconnecting a condenser mic. 3. Phase switch If you are inputting a stereo source from audio equipment in which the hot and cold pins are wired in reverse, the stereo image may be unsteady or cancellation may occur. By pressing this switch in, you can invert the phase of the input signal by 180 degrees to compensate. 4. Gain trim knob This knob adjusts the input gain. If the PAD switch is on (pushed in), the range is +14 ­ ­34 dBu. If the PAD switch is off, the range is ­12 ­ ­60 dBu. 1. Parts and their function 14 15 16 17 18 19 5. Hi-Z switch This switch changes the impedance level of the TRS phone jack to high impedance. Turn this switch on when connecting a high output impedance device such as guitar or bass. 6. PAD switch This switch lowers the level of the input signal by 26 dB. The pad is on when the switch is pushed in. When a line level input source is connected, turning the pad on will allow the gain trim knob to have a wider useful range of adjustment. 7. Compressor mode switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 This switch changes the compressor's response speed. Use the Fast setting for short sounds such as drums or percussion, and the Slow setting (press the switch in) for more sustained sounds, such as vocals. 8. Low cut switch This switch activates a 70 Hz ­6 dB/oct low cut filter. Use this to reduce unwanted low-frequency content. [. . . ] You should also set the compressor sensitivity knob to about the same setting for both channels. Guitar 3. A note about the vacuum tubes to digital input devices to a mixer or HDR to the AC outlet Mic This device contains vacuum tubes. We recommend that you allow the tubes to warm up for about ten minutes after you turn on the power, before you begin running any audio signals through the TP-2. If you begin using this device immediately after turning on the power, this may cause malfunctions and/or shorten the life of the vacuum tubes. [. . . ]