KORG GM-1 Group Metronome Ear Worn Owner’s Manual

KORG GM-1 Group Metronome Ear Worn Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Korg Group Metronome GM-1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications 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 interne, 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 disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

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 fields.

Power supply

Be sure to turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use. Remove the battery in order to prevent it from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended periods.

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 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.

Features on this device

1. SYNC button (Hold down: Mute)

2. MODE button (Hold down: Power)

3. Display

4. Jog Switch
   Operate the jog switch by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

5. Ear cap
   Attach the included ear cap to the GM-1.

6. Ear clip
   Attach the GM-1 to your left or right ear.

Attaching the device

Open the ear clip, and move the round part on the tip to match the ear onto which you’ll attach the GM-1. Place the GM-1 on the hollow part of your ear around the ear hole, and close the ear clip to attach it.

• The round part can rotate a maximum of 220 degrees. It will break if you attempt to rotate it farther than this.
  

• As this a small and lightweight device, there is a risk that small children may place it in their mouth and ingest it. Keep the device out of reach and store it away from small children.
  

Inserting the battery

1. Slide the lid open.

2. Pull the lid diagonally upwards, and then insert the battery
   

• Make sure that the GM-1 is turned off before replacing the battery.
• Make sure to observe the correct polarity

Turning on the power

1. To turn on the power, hold down the MODE button until the
   display lights.

2. To turn off the power, hold down the MODE button until the
   display goes dark.

The display will blink if the battery has worn down. When this happens, replace the battery as soon as possible.

Using this device

Press the MODE button to switch between the setting screens for Tempo ( ), Beat ( ), Rhythm ( ), Volume ( ), and Pitch ( ) in that order.

Setting the tempo

1. . Press the MODE button to display the Tempo setting screen, and use the jog switch to set the tempo from = 30 to 252 min (BPM). Slide and hold the jog switch to make the tempo continue to change.

Setting the beat and rhythm

1. Press the MODE button to display the Beat or Rhythm setting screens.
2. Use the jog switch to set the beat and rhythm.
   Beat: Select a beat from (0 beat) to (9 beat).
   Rhythm: Select a rhythm pattern from (Quarter Notes), (Duplets), (Triplets: ),or (Quadruplets ).

These settings will be stored in the device. However, the settings will not be stored if the device is not turned off in the ordinary manner (such as when the battery run out).

Setting the volume

1. Press the MODE button to display the Volume setting screen, and use the jog switch to select the volume from “Volume: Low” to “Volume: High”.

This device’s volume has been set to be a little loud, since it may be used when practicing musical instruments. If the device seems too loud, fasten it to your ear at a position slightly away from the ear hole.

To protect your hearing, avoid using this device for long periods of time.

Setting the pitch

1. 1. Press the MODE button to display the Pitch setting screen, and use the jog switch to set the pitch from “Pitch Low” to “Pitch High”.

Synchronization

The count timing for two or more GM-1 devices can be synchronized.
The GM-1 device that drives the base tempo is called the “source”, and the other GM-1 devices that will follow that tempo in sync are called “replicas”.

This device uses infrared communication when syncing with other devices. Do not use the sync functions around other devices that use infrared light, or around plasma TVs.

1. Match the protruding part of the GM-1 that will be the source to the recessed part of the GM-1 that will be the replica, as shown in the diagram.
   

2. Press the SYNC button on the GM-1 that will be the source.
   When the synchronization is complete, you’ll see the volume shown on the replica’s display

The tempo, beat and rhythm of the replicas will be overwritten by that of the source.

Muting the device

The metronome sounds can be muted.

1. Hold down the SYNC button. Press the SYNC button to cancel muting.

Rhythm Pattern List

Specifications

• Tempo: =30–252/min (BPM)
• Beat: 0–9 beat
• Rhythm: Quarter Notes Duplets, Triplets, Quadruplets,
• Tempo accuracy: ±0.1
• Synchronization communications method: infrared
• Speaker: piezoelectric speaker
• Power supply: 3V lithium battery CR 2032
• Battery life: 100 hours (continuous use at Tempo = 120, Beat = , Rhythm = , Volume = , Pitch = )
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 49 x 22 x 26 mm / 1.93” x 0.87” x 1.02”,
• Weight: 10 g / 0.35 oz. (including battery)
• Included items: Owner’s Manual, CR2032 lithium battery (3V), ear caps (S, M, L)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

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: GROUP METRONOME
• Model: GM-1

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY

Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply, See www. dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate.

Notice regarding disposal (EU only)

If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, you must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human health or damage to the environment. Contact your local administrative body for details on the correct disposal method. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the battery or battery package.

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