OperationOperation GuideGuide Please read this guide first O p e r a t i o n G u i d e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS within an equilateral triangle, is intended to • Read these instructions. alert the user to the presence of uninsulated • Keep these instructions. “dangerous voltage” within the product’s • Heed all warnings. enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude • Follow all instructions. to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or The exclamation point within an equilateral splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, triangle is intended to alert the user to the shall be placed on the apparatus. presence of important operating and • Clean only with dry cloth. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the • Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with literature accompanying the product. the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat CAUTION registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. produce heat. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.) the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment U.S.A. and Canada) generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no where they exit from the apparatus. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or manufacturer. television reception, which can be determined by turning the • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the for long periods of time. interference by one or more of the following measures: • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus from that to which the receiver is connected. has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for normally, or has been dropped. help. • Do not install this equipment far from a power outlet and/or Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the power strip. user’s authority to operate this equipment. • Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a moving box or other enclosure. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified CE mark for European Harmonized Standards by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to to avoid injury from tip-over. 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). iii Handling of the internal hard disk Cautions when using the CD-R/RW Do not apply physical shock to this device. In drive particular, you must never move this device or apply • During CD reading and writing operations, keep the unit physical shock while the power is turned on. This in a horizontal position. can cause part or all of the data on disk to be lost, or • Do not use the unit in extremely cold or hot locations. may damage the hard disk or interior components. • Do not use the unit in extremely humid locations. When this device is moved to a location where the • Do not use the unit in dusty or smoky locations. • Do not subject the unit to vibration or strong physical temperature is radically different, water droplets shock. In particular, this unit is vulnerable to shock during may condense on the hard disk. If the device is used CD reading and writing operations. in this condition, it may malfunction, so please allow • Normally, you will be able to open the CD tray by press- several hours to pass before operating the device. ing the eject button. However if this fails, you can forcibly Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly. This eject the tray by inserting a thin object (such as a straight- may damage the OASYS. ened paper clip) into the emergency eject hole. • Do not store the unit in hot or humid locations. This device begins to access the hard disk • Never touch the focusing lens. immediately after the power is turned on. • Do not use commercially available lens cleaners. Never turn off the power while the hard disk is • Do not transport the unit with a disc left in the tray. being accessed. Doing so can cause all or part of the • Do not leave the unit with the disc tray open. data on the hard disk to be lost, or may cause malfunctions such as hard disk damage. CD-R/RW handling If the hard disk has been damaged due to incorrect Please observe the following points when handling discs. operation, power failure, or accidental interruption Failure to observe these points may cause problems such as of the power supply, a fee may be charged for data not being written correctly, loss of recorded data, or replacement even if this device is still within its drive malfunction. warranty period. • Do not leave discs in direct sunlight, or in locations of high temperature or high humidity. • Do not touch the surface of a disc. Hold a disc by its edges. • Remove dust or dirt from the surface of a disc. To remove Handling of the cooling vents dust, use an air duster or cleaner. • Do not affix labels to a disc, or write on a disc in locations The openings on the left and right sides of the unit other than specified. are cooling vents. If the cooling is inadequate, • Do not use chemicals or detergent to wipe a disc. operation may become unstable and the power • Do not bend or drop a disc. supply may shut down. Be sure to place the unit so that the sides are at least 10 cm from a wall or similar Responsibility for loss of data object. Do not place any object near the cooling vents Korg Corporation will accept no responsibility for any dam- that might block them. ages (direct or indirect, whether sustained by the customer or by a third party) resulting from loss of or damage to data written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. CAUTION FOR LASER This product utilizes a laser. Use of control, adjustment or performance of Regarding the LCD screen procedures other than those specified herein may The LCD screen of the OASYS is a precision device created result in hazardous radiation exposure. using extremely high technology, and careful attention has Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. been paid to its product quality. Although you may notice Refer servicing to qualified personnel. some of the issues listed below, please be aware that these are due to the characteristics of LCD screens, and are not mal- Laser diode properties functions. Material Semiconductor laser GaAlAs • There may be pixels in the screen that are always dark Laser output Less than HHS and IEC 825-1 Class 1 (unlit) or always bright (lit). Limit • Depending on the displayed content, the brightness of the Wave length 784nm screen may appear uneven. • Depending on the displayed content, horizontal stripes of shading may be visible. • Depending on the displayed content, flickering or moire Location of the required label. patterns may be visible. iv Data handling Korg accepts no responsibility for any direct or consequential damages that may occur due to the use of or the inability to Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of use any of the system software including the above software. memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save impor- tant data on a CD or other media. Please be aware that Korg Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Tor- will accept no responsibility for any damages which may re- valds in the United States and in other countries.