KORG 4 EFGSJ nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile Midi Controller User Guide

KORG 4 EFGSJ nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile Midi Controlle

Specifications

• Brand : Korg
• Model : nanoKONTROL Studio
• Power Supply: Battery
• Compatibility : Computer music environment
• Compliance : FCC, Industry Canada, European Union Directives

Product Usage Instructions

• Power Supply:
  

  • Turn the power switch to OFF when the unit is not in use.
  • Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for extended periods to prevent leakage.

• Interference:
  Operate the unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions to avoid reception interference.

• Handling :
  Avoid applying excessive force to the switches or controls to prevent breakage

• Cleaning :
  If the exterior becomes dirty, use a clean, dry cloth for wiping. Do not use liquid cleaners or flammable polishes.

• Maintenance :
  Keep this manual for future reference. Prevent foreign matter from entering the equipment to avoid damage.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure no unauthorized changes or modifications are made to maintain compliance with regulations.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile MIDI controller. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, carefully read this Quick Start Guide and the Owner’s Manual and use the product correctly.

TIP The documentation for this device is organized as follows.

• Quick Start Guide (this document): Read this first.
• Owner’s Manual (PDF): This explains how to use the functions, and how to edit the MIDI messages that are transmitted.
• Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide (PDF): This explains how to establish a wireless connection with an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or a Windows PC.

Download each PDF from the Korg website (www.korg.com).

Part names

1. Mode switch
2. USB port
3. Scene LEDs
4. Scene button
5. Transport buttons
6. Track buttons
7. Marker buttons
8. Jog wheel
9. Power LED
10. Mute buttons
11. Solo buttons
12. Rec buttons
13. Select buttons
14. Knobs
15. Sliders

Specifications

• Wireless method: Bluetooth low energy
• Jacks : USB cable, Quick Start Guide
• Power supply: USB bus power supply or two AAA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
• Battery service life :
  • Approx. 10 hours (when using alkaline batteries: The battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use.
• Current consumption: 500 mA or less
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 278 × 160 × 33 mm/ 10.94″ x 6.29″ x 1.29″
• Weight : 459 g/1.01 lbs (excluding batteries)
• Included items: USB port (micro Type B)

For the purpose of improvement, the specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Operating requirements

See the KORG website for the latest information on OS support. https://www.korg.com/support/os/

Using a wireless connection

Installing Batteries
Make sure that the mode switch is set to “Standby”, and then slide out the battery cover on the rear to open it. Make sure to observe the correct polarity, insert the batteries, and then close the battery cover.

If a malfunction occurs that cannot be resolved no matter how many times the nanoKONTROL Studio is turned off, then on, remove the batteries, and then install them again.

Batteries are not included, so please obtain them separately.

Turning On the Power
Set the mode switch to The power turns on, the power LED blinks, and the device waits for a connection (Battery mode). & When using the nanoKONTROL Studio with the mode switch set to the batteries will become depleted, even with a USB connection. In addition, the nanoKONTROL Studio cannot be used as a USB-MIDI device, even if it is connected to a computer using a USB cable.

Wireless connection procedure
For details on connecting to an iPhone/iPad or Mac, or to a Windows PC, refer to “Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide.” Download the latest version of the “Bluetooth MIDI Connection Guide” from the Korg website (www.korg.com).

In order to use the nanoKONTROL Studio functions, settings must be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner’s Manual and specify the settings.

Turning Off the Power
Set the mode switch to “Standby”. The nanoKONTROL Studio and the power LED are turned off.

Auto Power-Off Function
In Battery mode, the nanoKONTROL Studio is automatically turned off if no operation is performed for an extended period of time. This function can be disabled in KORG KONTROL Editor. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Using a USB connection

Making Connections and Turning On the Power

1. Set the mode switch to .
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the nanoKONTROL Studio to a USB port on your computer. The nanoKONTROL Studio turns on, and the power LED lights up.

• The included USB cable must be used.
• In order to use the nanoKONTROL Studio functions, settings must be specified to match your app. Refer to the Owner’s

TIP Windows Users: When the nanoKONTROL Studio is first connected to your Windows computer, the USB-MIDI driver pre-installed with the operating system will be used automatically. This pre-installed USB-MIDI driver will not allow the nanoKONTROL Studio to access multiple programs or applications at the same time. To remedy this situation, simply download the KORG USB-MIDI driver at www.korg.com and install the driver as instructed with the supporting documentation.

Turning Off the Power
Set the mode switch to “Standby”. The nanoKONTROL Studio and the power LED turn off.

KORG INC.
4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-City, Tokyo 206-0812 JAPAN

© 2015 KORG INC.
Thank you for purchasing the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio. In order to use this product in a computer music environment, you’ll need to adjust the MIDI settings of the host application. Please follow the directions in the host application’s owner’s manual to define these settings.

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 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 disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

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.

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 the 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 modifications to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guideline. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). European Union Directives Conformance Statement Korg Inc. hereby declares that the product meets the requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can view the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 2014/53/EU on the Downloads page under Support on the Korg website (www.korg.com).

Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
If the 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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)

• Responsible Party: KORG USA INC.
• Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE
• Telephone : 1-631-390-6500
• Equipment Type : MOBILE MIDI CONTROLLER
• Model : NANOKTRL-ST

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.

• Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac, iOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

FAQ

Q: How do I dispose of the product properly?
A: If the disposal symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, follow the correct disposal methods to avoid harm to health or the environment. Contact local authorities for disposal details.

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