Hammond XK5 User manual

Quick Start

Guide

Congratulations!

If this is your first Hammond, Welcome to the Hammond Family! If you are already one of us, Welcome Home!

This "Quick Start Guide" for the HAMMOND XK5 is intended to get you up and running as quickly as possible on your new axe. The greatest feature of the XK5 is its ability to be molded into your

dream Hammond, regardless of genre. Follow this Guide closely and you ll be able to lift your XK5 out of its box and hit the stage directly with confidence.

Even though you may be well versed in setting up Musical Gear, and perhaps even be a previous Hammond owner, stay with us as we go step by step; so you can devote your attention to playing and not be concerned with learning your way around.

HERE ARE THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO TO GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY!

1. Basic Hook Up

A. AC Power

The grounded power cord attaches on the rear of the Organ. Be sure to plug into a GROUNDED AC outlet. It is not recommended to use Power cords from other instruments.

B. Expression Pedal

The recommended Expression (or SWELL) Pedal for the XK5 is the Hammond EXP100F (available from your Hammond Dealer).

You may also use the Hammond EXP20, EXP30 (not pictured),

or any number of 3rdparty Expression Pedals.

2. "Out-of-the-Box"

OutOfTheBox," the XK5 is already set to use the EXP100F, so you can just connect it to the jack marked for it on the rear of the XK5.

If you re using the EXP50, EXP20 or EXP30, connect it to the CONTROL 1 Foot Controller jack and set the adjacent Polarity switch to NORM.

"OutoftheBox," the Foot Switch on the left side of the EXP100F will toggle the speed between "FAST" and "SLOW" of the internal Digital Leslie, or any Leslie Speaker Cabinet you may have hooked up via the 11pin Connector.

At various points you will have to enter the EDIT Mode of your XK5 to make certain adjustments. All the necessary information will appear in the display located on the upper left of the control panel. In this "Quick Start Guide," we will not get into deep menu diving; rather, we ll give you rapid prompts to get you going. Just follow the directions as given. You can study the Owner's Playing Guide later to learn all the fine points, but when you see this:

*MENU*

you ll know you re about to go Under The Hood." After a while, it will be a breeze

Turn the page for more information!

3. INFORMATION CENTER

In order to get the most out of your XK5, you ll want to master the basic controls that help you navigate through the settings which will transform the XK5 into your DREAM HAMMOND.

1. INFORMATION DISPLAY:

This is like your Computer Monitor. All your information is going to appear here, and plenty of it. The screen is Organic L.E.D.type (or OLED) so you ll have no trouble seeing it in any lighting condition, indoors or out. You ll never need to adjust it you ll see it clearly from any angle.

2. PLAY Touch Button:

The PLAY Touch Button is like a Take me back home button. Let's say you press the wrong button and see unfamiliar stuff in the Display, or find yourself in the middle of tweaking a parameter, but need to get back to regular mode quickly. Pressing the PLAY Touch Button escapes the display from wherever you may have brought yourself in the editing mode and puts you right back at home base."

You can also toggle the Display to show the Drawbar Registrations as graphic bars showing the exact setting of the Drawbars, or you can go old school and see the number value of the Drawbars. The sound will NOT change with each press only the display changes.

3. MENU/EXIT Touch Button:

Use this Touch Button to enter MENU mode. This is for when you want to change something, such as the way the Drawbars sound, the way the Percussion sounds, setting the instrument up for MIDI, or anything else "out of the ordinary." Consult the Owner's Playing Guide for a complete explanation of all the MENU EDIT Modes and what you can make the organ do using them.

4. NAVIGATION Touch Buttons

These Touch Buttons allow you to navigate through the display pages, and once you re there, select which parameter you wish to adjust. UpDownLeftRight.

5. VALUE Rotary Knob

This is an allpurpose control which allows you to adjust whichever parameter is current." It is of theContinuous Turn variety there is no stop." Turn it clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease. You ll use this for all the adjustments you don t press a button for.

6. ENTER Touch Button

This Touch Button confirms the edit or action you just performed. It doesn t happen until you press it at the

end of each editing session.

4. Setting the Expression Pedal

If you re using the HAMMOND EXP50, EXP20, EXP30 or a 3rdparty Expression Pedal:

*MENU* - For setting the Expression Pedal:

1. Touch the MENU/EXIT Touch Button.

2.Touch the PAGE RIGHT Touch Button THREE times. The word "CONTROL" should now blink.

3.Touch the ENTER Touch Button to select the CONTROL Edit Menu.

4. Use the VALUE Rotary Knob to select EXPRESSION under CTRL1 MODE.

5. Touch the PAGE UP Touch Button once.

6. Use the VALUE Rotary Knob to select BOTH under SOURCE.

7. Touch the PLAY Touch Button to return to PLAY Mode and proceed.

5. Using a Pedal to Select the LESLIE™ Speed

Many players like to use a foot switch to control the speed of the LESLIE. It doesn t matter if you re using the onboard Digital Leslie or connected to a Leslie Speaker Cabinet, you can use a foot switch to control the speed.

The recommended foot switch is the HAMMOND FS9H (available from your Hammond Dealer).

but you may use any good quality foot switch.

Some players use a Piano Damper pedal, which works fine.

Attach the FS9H (or other pedal) to the CONTROL 2 jack on the rear of the XK5 and set the adjacent Polarity switch to NORM."

If you re NOT using the FS9H, you may need to find the proper polarity setting for your chosen foot switch. Just flip the switch.

*MENU* - For setting a Foot Switch to control Leslie Speed:

1. Touch the MENU/EXIT Touch Button ONCE.

2.Touch the PAGE RIGHT Touch Button THREE times. The word "CONTROL" should now blink.

3.Touch the ENTER Touch Button to select the CONTROL Edit Menu.

4. Touch the PAGE RIGHT Touch Button ONCE.

5.Use the VALUE Knob to select LESLIE S/F ALT if it is not already displaying.

6.Touch the PLAY Touch Button to return to PLAY Mode and proceed.

Now, every press of the Foot Switch will switch back and forth between FAST and SLOW Leslie modes.

6. Using a CU-1 (“Half-Moon”) switch to control Leslie Speed

The traditional switch for controlling Leslie speed is the HalfMoon found on Vintage Hammonds everywhere. This classic accessory (called the CU1 ) is available for the XK5 from your Hammond Dealer.

Follow the instructions provided with the CU1 to mount it to your XK5. After the switch is securely mounted, connect it to the dedicated CU1 jack located in the recessed panel on the underside of the XK5. No MENU adjustments are necessary.

7. Connecting to a Keyboard Amplifier

When not using a Leslie Speaker Cabinet, we recommend, if possible, you use a STEREO configuration to amplify your XK5. This will give the best response when applying the Digital Leslie. The XK5/Digital Leslie will sound excellent in mono, as well.

We recommend HAMMOND ROAD WARRIOR MATCHED CABLES.

With both the XK5 and the Amp powered off," connect the Left and Right Line Output jacks of the XK5 to an appropriate amplifier. We recommend the LESLIE model L2215 NonRotary Keyboard/Instrument Amplifier.

If you will be using the XK5 in MONO configuration, attach only the Left (Mono) Output jack. Turn the power to both units "ON" and proceed.

8. Connecting to an 11-pin Leslie Speaker Cabinet

When you connect to a Leslie Speaker Cabinet via the 11pin Socket on the rear of the XK5, the Digital Leslie circuitry inside is automatically bypassed. The Leslie Controls, including the CU1 Half Moon switch, The Foot Switch mounted on the EXP100F Expression Pedal, and the Foot Switch (if installed) will all control the Rotor Speed of the Leslie Speaker Cabinet.

With the XK5 Powered OFF and the accompanying Leslie DISCONNECTED from AC, plug the MALE end of the 11 pin LESLIE cable into the XK5.

Attach the FEMALE end of the cable to the accompanying Leslie. Reconnect the Leslie power, turn the power to the XK5 "ON" and proceed.

You can use the XK5 with a large variety of Vintage Leslie Speaker Cabinets, but you will need the appropriateKit to allow the 11pin XK5 to communicate with a Vintage Leslie. Contact your Hammond Dealer.

If you are using an oldstyle "Leslie Combo Preamp" (such as the one shown below) to connect to a vintage Leslie Speaker Cabinet, you can use 1/4" cables .

Attach a cable from the LEFT/MONO jack on the XK5 to the appropriate input on the Combo Preamp. MAKE SURE to turn the BYPASS Touch Button "ON."

This sends a raw signal out, bypassing the Internal Digital Leslie Circuitry. This prevents an unpleasant effect where an already effected signal is processed through the Leslie Speaker Cabinet. When you use a Leslie Combo Preamp, the Leslie speed controls for the XK5 (the Touch Tabs and/or CU1 switch).have no effect on the connected cabinet. You must use the foot switches mounted on the Leslie Combo Preamp.

NOW THAT YOU'RE ALL HOOKED UP, YOU'RE READY TO START MAKING MUSIC!

First, let's get "oriented" to the XK-5 with some Basic Hammond Knowledge.

These are the playing controls of a B-3.

These are the playing controls of your XK-5.

From the factory and Out Of The Box," the XK5 is set up to play and behave like a BRANDNEW B3, with the settings and tolerances as prescribed in the original Blueprints dating back over 50 years. The Sophisticated Digital Engine inside replicates the workings of a Vintage ElectroMechanical Hammond Organ, with "always spinning Digital ToneWheels, a Modeled Matching Transformer and a RealTube Preamp.

Up front, the XK5 s revolutionary Virtual MultiContact system provides the unique touch and response you can only find on a genuine Hammond. Every stop on the circuit, from keypress to speaker, can be modified and tailored to meet your standards, desires and expectations. The MENU system and degree of available parameters to tweak is great indeed, and we trust you will have as good a time playing around with the XK5 as you willplaying it.

As this is a Quick Start Guide," designed to get you going quickly, we will not delve into deep editing, rather hitting the most important points giving you the equivalent of a Perfect B3 In the days ahead, we hope you will embrace the Owners Guide and get under the hood."

Most keyboard players have encountered Hammonds over the past 8o years or so, and are familiar with the basic building blocks of the "Hammond Sound." But if you are brandnew to the Hammond family, here is a quick rundown to get you started.

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