Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; —When using electric products, basic precau-; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; THE FCC REGULATION WARNING
2 INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING —When using electric products, basic precau- tions should always be followed, including the following: 1) Read all the instructions before using the product.2) Do not use this prod...
Page 3 - Switches
3 About the backup battery This product contains a backup battery that prevents thecontents of internal memory from being lost when thepower is turned off. If the [TOUCH] switch indicatorblinks when the power is turned on, the battery must bereplaced. Please contact a nearby Korg dealer or a Korgser...
Page 4 - This switch sets the brightness of the sound. (
4 1 C D C1 C2 E 2 4 7 6 3 5 Main features A wide variety of sounds ( ☞ p.11) Six different expressive and high-quality sounds,including a concert grand piano, are produced byKorg's proprietary HI (Hyper Integrated) synthesis system. You can use the Layer or Split functions to playtwo sounds simultan...
Page 5 - These keys are used to set the MIDI channel (
5 8 [Sound selector] switches These switczhes are used to select sounds. You can alsoplay using two sounds simultaneously (Layer func-tions).You can select from six different sounds: [PIANO 1],[PIANO 2], [E.PIANO], [HARPSI], [ORGAN], and[STRINGS]. ( ☞ p.11) 9 [TEMPO] slider This slider adjusts the t...
Page 6 - Switch functions; Recorder section
6 2 beats Local on/off ( ☞ p.20) L 4 beats 3 beats H ( ☞ p.14) Werkmeister Kirnberger ( ☞ p.15) Metronome click ( ☞ p.13) bell 6 beats ( ☞ p.13) M L H ( ☞ p.11) M L H ( ☞ p.11) M L H ( ☞ p.12) M Program change on/off Control change on/off PC I/F frequency ( ☞ p.22) 31.25kBPS Data dump ( ☞ p.21) + + ...
Page 7 - Preparations for playing; Before you begin playing; the correct; When using headphones
7 Preparations for playing Preparations for playing Before you begin playing 1. Plug in the power cable. Plug the power cable into an outlet.Make sure that the AC outlet is the correct voltage for your piano. 2. Open the keyboard cover. Lightly lift the center of the front edge, andsupport it as you...
Page 9 - Practicing along with a demo song; To cancel muting, press the part switch whose; Pausing the demo playback; While the demo is playing or stopped, use the; Listening to the demo songs; To listen to all songs consecutively
9 Listeninig to the demo songs Press to select a song 2. Press the [DEMO] switch once again. All [Sound selector] switch indicators will blink inunison.By pressing a [Sound selector] switch at this time,you can select and play songs 7–12. 3. Press the [DEMO] switch once again. Adjacent [Sound select...
Page 11 - Adding effects to the sound; Adjusting the brightness; The following sounds can be selected.; Adjusting the volume balance of the two sounds
11 Playing the C-4500 Playing the C-4500 2. Adding effects to the sound Adjusting the brightness The brightness can be adjusted independently for eachsound. This setting is remembered for each sound untilyou change it. 1. Hold down the [BRILLIANCE] switch, and press either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/...
Page 12 - Adding spaciousness; depth of the chorus effect.; To check the currently selected chorus depth,; Pedal settings for Layer
12 Adding spaciousness You can apply modulation to the sound currentlyselected by the [Sound selector] switches, to create asense of spaciousness and richness. This is called theChorus effect. The Chorus effect can be set indepen-dently for each sound. This setting is remembered foreach sound until ...
Page 13 - Playing with the metronome; Sounding the metronome; metronome will start.; Adjusting the tempo; Setting the time signature; Adjusting the volume; RONOME] switch and repeatedly press the; To restore the original metronome volume, hold; Selecting the accent note
13 Playing the C-4500 4. Playing with the metronome If you wish to play at an accurate tempo, it is conve-nient to use the metronome. This metronome also setsthe time signature and tempo used when you record aperformance ( ☞ p.17). Sounding the metronome 1. Press the [METRONOME] switch, and the metr...
Page 14 - Adjusting the keyboard touch; To check the currently selected touch, hold
14 5. Adjusting the keyboard touch You can adjust the way in which the dynamics respondto your playing strength. This is called the TouchControl function. 1. Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, and press either the [PIANO 1/L], [PIANO 2/M], or [E.PIANO/H] sound selector switch to select the desired keyboa...
Page 15 - Adjusting the pitch; Selecting a temperament; selector switch to select the desired tempera-
15 Playing the C-4500 7. Adjusting the pitch You can make fine adjustments to the pitch.This allows you to precisely match the pitch whenplaying with other instruments.The pitch can be adjusted in 0.5 Hz steps over a rangeof 427.5–452.5 Hz (Hertz). Raising the pitch ❍ Hold down the [TOUCH] switch, a...
Page 17 - Recording your performance; sound that you wish to record.; Recording will begin when you press either the
17 Recoding / playing back Recording / playing back yourperformance The C-4500 contains a built-in recorder that lets yourecord and playback your performance as easily asusing a tape recorder.You can record your playing on two parts. These partscan be played back simultaneously to create a singleson...
Page 18 - To play back your recorded performance; tempo will not affect the pitch.; When playing back PART 1 and PART 2; Repeatedly playing back the performance; Erasing recorded data; Erasing a part; While playback is stopped, hold down the; To see how much recording capacity remains; Simultaneously press and hold the [TRANS-
18 2. Playing back your recordedperformance To play back your recorded performance 1. If there is recorded data, the indicator(s) of the [PART 1] and/or [PART 2] switches will light green.You can press the switch for a part that you do notwish to hear, making its indicator blink green sothat the par...
Page 19 - Connecting other devices; Connecting a synthesizer or audio system; Connecting MIDI equipment; MIDI connections; MIDI IN connector
19 Connecting other devices Connecting other devices 1. Connecting a synthesizer or audio system You can connect another keyboard, module or CDplayer into this instrument so that sound from theother device can be heard through the speakers/headphones of the C-4500, or connect the C-4500 toyour audio...
Page 20 - MIDI channel; switch, and press a note in the range of C2–D#3; IN to the MIDI OUT of a sequencer etc.; Program changes; Program change cancel
20 MIDI channel When you have finished making MIDI connections,set the C-4500 and the connected MIDI device to thesame MIDI channel. There are sixteen MIDI channels:1–16. ❍ Hold down the [TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION] switch, and press a note in the range of C2–D#3 that corresponds to the desired MIDI channel...
Page 21 - Control changes; Synchronizing with an external sequencer; Use a MIDI cable to connect the C-4500’s MIDI
21 Connecting other devices example if you select program change cancel for MIDIchannel 1, and later change the MIDI channel tochannel 2, the program change cancel setting ofchannel 1 will still be remembered. MeMO When the power is turned on, program changes will be enabled for all MIDI channels. C...
Page 22 - Connecting a computer; Connecting an IBM PC compatible
22 3. Connecting a computer A special PC I/F cable can be used to connect the C-4500 to your computer, allowing the C-4500 to beplayed from your computer or a performance on theC-4500 to be recorded on your computer in the sameway as when using MIDI.The C-4500 can be connected using a special PC I/F...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting
23 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on • Is the power cable connected to an appropriate AC outlet? ( ☞ p.7) • Is the power switch turned on? ( ☞ p.7) • If the power still does not turn on, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet, and contact anearby Korg service center. No sound • Is the [M...
Page 24 - Specifications
24 Specifications Keyboard 88 note (A0–C8) Sounds 6 sounds: Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Strings Tone generator system HI synthesis systemPolyphony 64 notes Effects Reverb (3 levels), chorus (3 levels), brilliance (3 levels) Recorder 2 parts (maximum capacity 14,000 notes)Te...
Page 25 - Caution
25 Assembling the ST-4500 Caution Use two or more people to assemble the stand.When placing the piano on the stand, be careful not topinch your hand. Be sure that the correct parts are assembled in thecorrect orientation, and follow the steps in the orderthat they are given. If you apply weight to t...
Page 26 - Connect the pedal cable and power cable, and; Check after assembly
26 5. Connect the pedal cable and power cable, and fasten them.Connect the power cable included with the piano tothe socket located on the back of the piano. Insert the pedal cable connector into the pedal connector located on the bottom of the piano. Be sure that the connector is inserted in the co...
Page 27 - MIDI Implementation Chart; Function
[Digtal piano] C-4500 MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitting Receiving Remarks Basic channel Default Changed Mode Note number True Voice Velocity Note ONNote OFF Afertouch Key'sCh's Pitch bender Controlchange Progchange True# Exclusive Common :Song position:Song select:Tune Realtime :Clock ...
Page 28 - NOTICE; Printed in Japan
NOTICE KORG products are manufactured under strict specifications and voltages required by eachcountry. These products are warranted by the KORG distributor only in each country. AnyKORG product not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number disqualifies theproduct sold from the manufactu...
