Rodgers Classic Keyboard C-440, Classic Keyboard C-445, Classic Keyboard C-505 Owner's Manual

C-440
C-445
C-505

· .Owner's Manual

1300 N.E.

ROIGERS

INSTRUMENT

25'"

AVENUE • HILLSBORO, OREGON

CORPORATION

97124

• 503/648•4181

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ADDENDUM TO OWNER·'S MANUAL

Please follow the instructions below to properly operate the Bass Coupler and the Melody

Coupler. This is to replace pages 6 and 7 in the

C-440/C-445/C-505 owner's manual. 5/17/91

THE

This feature's name is derived from the ancient term "Basso Contiimo," meaning .thoroughbass.
When this tilt tab
the lowest key being played on the Great manual. This provides a pedal bass without having to actually
play the pedalboard with the feet.

In its normal setting, the Bass Coupler affects keys 1 through

is programmable.

n-

HOW

TO

1.

Hold SET and press the BASS tilt tab, which will start flashing.

2. Release the SET piston.

3. While the BASS tilt tab is flashing, press a key which corresponds to
the highest note the range is to extend.
61 may
not play the
tilt tab will shut off. (Note: When key
will be heard even
during a performance.)

is pressed,

SET

THE

be

it

will

light

RANGE

selected. Keys above 32 will play external MIDI devices but will

Pedal stops. After the selected key has been pressed, the BASS

'

OF

if

stops are on, so no disturbance will be made

BASS

Any stops

THE

BASS

COUPLER

or

couplers on in the Pedal division will sound from

24

of

the Great manual, but its range

COUPLER:

Any

note from key 1 to key

is

pressed to set the range, no sound

if

programming

4.

To

use the new range, press the BASS tilt tab.

6

THE MELODY

COUPLER

When the MELODY tilt tab is pressed, it will light. Any stop

sound from the highest key being played on the Great manual. This allows a solo melody and
accompaniment to be played from the same manual.

In its normal setting, the Melody Coupler affects keys 25 through

range is programmable.

n-

HOW

TO

SET

THE

RANGE

I.

Hold

SET

and press the MELODY tilt tab, which starts flashing.

2. Release the

3. While the MELODY tilt tab is flashing, press a key which corresponds to
the lowest note the range is to extend. Any note from key I to key
selected. After the selected key has been pressed, the
stop flashing.

SET piston.

OF

THE

MELODY

COUPLER:

or

coupler

61

on the Great manual, but its

MELODY

of

the Swell division will

61

may be

tilt tab will

an-

·7

Safety Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-

WARNING When using this instrument, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

Unplug the power cord

1)

Read all the instructions before using,
adjusting,

To

2)
closely when children are around the
instrument.

Use this instrument only in the manner

3)
recommended

Do

4)
example,
room.

Use

5)

combination with
or
souna levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss.
period
level that is uncomfortable.
any hearing loss
should consult

or

repairing this instrument.

reduce the risk

not

use this instrument

near

of

this instrument, either alone

speakers, may

of

time

of

injury, supervise children

by

Rodgers Instrument Corp.

a swimming pool, a damp

an

amplifier and headphones

be

capable

DO

NOT

at

a high volume level

or

ringing in the ears, you

an

audiologist.

near

operate for a long

If

you experience

water, for

of

producing

or

or

or

wet

at

in

10)
the power source when left unused for a long
periOd

of

time.

Do

not

11)

12)

13)

14)

a

15)

walk on,

power cord.

Do

not

pull the cord, rather hold the plug when
unplugging the power cord plug Trom
power source.

When setting
peripherals, follow the procedures in
accordance with Rodgers' instruction manual.

Take care so that objects
spill into the instrument.

Service the instrument with qualified
personnel when:

The

power cord

a.

of

the instrument from

or

place objects

up

with

other

do

not fall

or

plug has been damaged.

on

top

instruments

or

liquids

Sc:rvice

of

the

the

or

Locate the instrument so its position does not

6)
interfere with its

Locate the instrument away from heat sources

7)
such as radiators, heat registers,
products- that radiate heat airectly onto the

Instrument.

Protect the instrument from dust as much as

8)
possible.

Connect the instrument

9)

of
instructions
Do
connection

This

insert the
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
NOT

You must

proper

ventilation.

or

other

to

the type described in the operating

or

NOT attempt

is

defeat the safety purpose

as marked

of

the three-prong attachment plug.

a

safety

feature.

plug into the outlet, contact an

a power source only

on

to

the instrument.

defeat the grounding

If

you

are

unable to

of

the plug.

WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT MUST

GROUND

SAVE

instruments equipped with a

THESE

Do

or

not

or

exhibits a marked cltange

to

service the instrument

qualified technical service

GROUNDED.

PLUG.

TYPE

b. Objects have fallen

the instrument.

c.

The

instrument has been exposed

other

weather damage.

The

instrument does

d.

normally,
in performance.

The

e.

Do

16)
beyond that described in the user maintenance
or
servicing
personnel.

AC, 3

instrument has been dropped

enclosure damaged.

not attempt

technical service manuals. Refer all

to

BE

EARTH

WIRE

GROUND

INSTRUCTIONS

liquid has spilled into

to

rain

or

appear

to

operate

or

the

other

i

Radio and Television Interference

FCC Notice

The

Rodgers Classic Keyboards

The

instrument complies with the limits set for Class B digital devices.

B define the limits for radio and television interference in a residential installation.

Follow the installation and the use instructions in this manual,
cause interference with some radio
encourage the user

to

try the following corrective measures.

•

Turn

the instrument

interference.

• Disconnect the peripheral devices and their
a time.
or

its

1/0

• Try coiling and uncoiling the instrument's power cord in different

111

uses and generates small amounts

or

television reception.

OFF

to

see

if

it is the actual source

If

the interference stops, it is caused by the peripheral device

cable.

In

input/

of

radio-frequency (RF) energy.

FCC

Rules,

or

the instrument could potentially

the unlikely event that

of

the

output cables one at

ways.

• Connect the instrument's power cord
circuit.

• Move

•

th~

receiver.

Turn

the radio

instrument farther away from the radio

or

television receiver until the interference stops.

to

a power outlet

or

television

on

a different

Part

15, Subpart

this

occurs, we

• Connect the radio

• Reorient
instrument. Consider installing a rooftop antenna with coaxial cable
lead-in between the antenna and receiver.

• Consult the nearest Rodgers Classic Keyboards
information
interference.

or

or

television receiver to a different power circuit.

move the receiver antenna farther away from the

111

dealer for more

if

the above corrective measures don't remove the

ii

Table

of

Contents

CAUTIONS and Notice to Users
Safety Instructions
FCC

Notice

of

Table

Overview

Contents

of

the C-440, C-445 and C-505

Brief Tour

Tum

On!fum
Divisions
Selecting
Combination Action
Couplers
Tremulants
Expression Pedal (C-440)
Expression Pedals (C-445 & C-505)
Great/Pedal Unenclosed (C-440)
Great to Swell Expression Coupler (C-445 & C-505)
The Bass Coupler
The

Melody Coupler
Tuning Knob
Transposer Knob

Headphone Jack

MIDI

Off

Or

Retiring A Stop

inside

page 1

page
page
page 2
page 2
page
page 4
page 4
page
page
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page
page
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page

cover

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ii

iii

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2

3

5
5
5
5

6

7

8
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8

8

Specification C-440

Specification C-445 and C-505

Suggested Registrations

Care and Maintenance

page

page

page

page 24

9

10

11

1ll

OVERVIEW

OF

THE

C-440, C-445 & C-505

Congratulations on your purchase

C-505. The

designed to provide years

The
specification and authentic pipe organ sounds. In addition to a built-in two-channel stereo
audio system, the C-440, C-445 and
speakers.

The
included, as well as an adjustable combination action (pistons) with one memory on the

and two memories on the C-445 and C-505.

The Rodgers

authenticity. A Rodgers factory-trained technician can provide additional voicing and

finishing as required.

These instruments offer full MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) capability,

allowing the organist to control other MIDI devices (keyboards, sequencers, rhythm units,
sound modules, etc.). MIDI allows the performer full recording and playback capabilities.

"C" series organs are high quality church organs in both sound

of

reliable service.

"C" series instruments are two-manual classical organs that incorporate an eclectic

"C" series organs utilize lighted tilt tab stop controls. Traditional couplers are

"C" series organs are completely voiced and tuned for optimum tonal

of

a Rodgers Classic Keyboards® C-440,C-445 or

~nd

construction,

C-505 have provisions for additional amplification and

C-440

Thank you for choosing a Rodgers Classic Keyboards® C-440, C-445

the most advanced technology available, Rodgers Instrument Corporation delivers proven
reliability and tradition

The Sound Choice!

or

C-505. Through

of

musical excellence and innovation marking our position as

1

To

get started, here is a brief tour

of

the basic operations

of

Rodgers C-440, C-445 & C-505:

TURN

To

tum

the organ on, press the power rocker switch at the top (1). In approximately 5 seconds, the

the

SET piston will light, indicating the power is on and the organ is ready to play. To

off, press the power rocker switch at the bottom

ON/TURN

(0). The power to the organ is off.

OFF

DIVISIONS

The following groupings

SWELL

PEDAL

liaFH+

'l

I/

of

stops (tilt tabs) affect the indicated manuals (keyboards)

or

pedalboard:

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/

COUPLERS

J

0

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H=I-H~l=HII]I

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"'"'NERALS

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........

tum

the power

Press the bottom

the tilt tab to tum

EXPRESSION!445/505l

!Or General Expression-4401

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1

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,\

.....

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----=

y

PEDAL#\\

GT_ & PEDAL

EXPRESS,

(445/505)

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SELECTING

of

the desired tilt tab to tum

off

the stop. The light will go off, indicating the stop is off.

OR

RETIRING A STOP

it

on. It will light, indicating

r--

tl

it

is on. Press the top

of

2

COMBINATION ACTION

(Pistons)

The C-440, C-445 and C-505 feature a combination action easily changed by the organist from
the console. The organist can pre-select favorite registrations and make rapid changes in tone color
using this advanced system. The pistons will light when pressed.

C-440 combination action includes five general pistons, a SET piston and a GENERAL

The
CANCEL piston. The C-445 and
piston and a GENERAL CANCEL piston. The C-445 and C-505 also include a dual memory
combination action (M2) and ten toe studs which duplicate the ten general pistons.

C-505 combination action includes ten general pistons, a SET

~HOW

GENERAL PISTONS

(All

Instruments)

GENERAL PISTONS<Toe

~

1-5

leall

1-5

(445/505)

GENERAL PISTONS

Studs)

1

Ill

111

(445/505)

6-10

GENERAL PISTONS

\

6-10

(4~-~/505

<Toe

Studs)

[118\1~

TO SET THE PISTONS:

1.

Select the stops desired.

2. Push the

3.

While holding the SET piston, push the desired piston and then release both
pistons simultaneously.

(Note:

SET piston and hold.

On the C-445 and C-505, selecting M2 before steps
memory, thereby doubling the number

of

combinations available.)

1-3

will activate a second

3

COUPLERS

~

Couplers enable stops

another keyboard or pedalboard. The couplers on the

TO

GREAT

PEDAL, SWELL TO PEDAL and SWELL

of

one division to be played on

Notes heard

Swell

To

with

coupler added

Great

"C" series organs are

TO

GREAT.

played

Keys
and heard,

TREMULANTS

Tremulants create changes in pitch (sharp and flat)

adds warmth to solo

"C" series organs have a MAIN TREMULANT that affects all manual voices. The SWELL

The

or

small ensemble combinations and is useful in gospel and romantic music.

FLUTE TREMULANT FULL affects all the flute voices on the Swell manual. It is a deeper and
faster tremulant than the other tremulant. Each independent tremulant is adjustable for both speed

and depth. It is recommended that these adjustments be made by

or

amplitude (volume). The use

Authorized Personnel

of

tremulants

Only.

4

EXPRESSION PEDAL

(C-440)

This pedal controls the overall volume

of

expression to the music played. Pressing the pedal forward increases the volume; drawing back

decreases the volume.

of

the entire organ. This pedal is used to give variety

EXPRESSION PEDALS

(C-445 and C-505)

The pedal on the right controls the overall volume

of

controls the overall volume
of

expression to the music played. Pressing the pedal forward increases the volume; drawing back

decreases the volume.

the Great and Pedal divisions. These pedals are used to give variety

of

the Swell division. The pedal on the left

GREAT/PEDAL UNENCLOSED

(C-440)

Many traditional pipe organs are tonally designed with the Great and Pedal divisions
non-expressive.
expression pedal.
tilt tab allows the Great and
expression.

On the C-440, the Great and Pedal divisions are normally expressed with the

If

a more traditional effect is desired by the organist, the Great/Pedal Unenclosed

Pedal divisions to play at full volume, while the Swell remains under

GREAT TO SWELL EXPRESSION COUPLER

(C-445 and C-505)

The Great to Swell Expression Coupler allows the Great and Swell divisions to be expressed by
using the right expression pedal.

5

THE BASS COUPLER

This feature's name is derived from the ancient term "Basso Continuo," meaning thorough bass.

or

When this tilt tab is pressed, it will light. Any stops
the lowest key being played on the Great manual. This provides a pedal bass without having to actually
play the pedalboard with the feet.

couplers on in the Pedal division will sound from

In its normal setting, the Bass Coupler affects keys

is programmable. As few notes as 1 through 13,

n-

HOW TO SET THE RANGE OF THE BASS COUPLER:

1.

Hold SET and press the BASS tilt tab, which will start flashing.

2.

Release the SET piston.

3. While the BASS tilt tab is flashing, press a key which corresponds to
the highest note the range is to extend. Any note from key
32 may be selected. After the selected key has been pressed, the BASS

tilt tab will shut off. (Note: When key is pressed to set the range, no sound
will be heard even

during a performance.)

4. To use the new range, press the BASS tilt tab. (Note: When the organ is

turned off, the range

if

stops are on, so no disturbance will be made

of

the Bass Coupler will revert to notes 1 through 24.)

or

as many notes as 1 through 32 may be programmed.

1 through 24

of

the Great manual, but its range

13

to key

if

programming

6

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:

~

THE MELODY COUPLER

When the MELODY tilt tab is pressed, it will light. Any stop
sound from the highest key being played on the Great manual. This allows a solo melody and an
accompaniment to be played from the same manual.

In its normal setting, the Melody Coupler affects keys 25 through

range is programmable. The range may be extended down to key 13, or

~HOW

TO

SET

THE

RANGE OF

1.

Hold SET and press the MELODY tilt tab, which starts flashing.

2. Release the

3.

While the MELODY tilt tab is flashing, press a key which corresponds to

the lowest note the range is to extend. Any note from key
selected. After the selected key has been pressed, the
stop flashing. (Note: When the organ is turned off, the range
Melody Coupler will revert to keys

SET piston.

THE

MELODY COUPLER:

25

through 61.)

or

coupler

13

MELODY tilt tab will

of

the Swell division will

61

on the Great manual, but its

it

may stop at key 49.

to key 49 may be

of

the

c :

:

~

7

TUNING

The "C" series organs are equipped with a TUNING knob. This allows the entire organ to be
tuned easily and quickly to a piano or musical instrument not at standard concert pitch (A
the TUNING knob is pushed in, the organ will remain at standard concert pitch, and turning the

To

knob will have no effect.
knob to set

the pitch.

alter the pitch, pull the TUNING knob out until it clicks, then tum the

KNOB

440).

If

TRANSPOSER

v Turning the TRANS POSER knob will raise or lower the pitch

(half steps). Many singers need a key change to accommodate their voice range. The
TRANSPOSER is especially useful for accompanying soloists, eliminating the need to mentally
transpose music on a printed sheet into a more suitable key. The

accomplish this effortlessly.

KNOB

of

the organ up to four semi tones

TRANSPOSER helps the organist

HEADPHONE JACK

The "C" series organs have a Headphone Jack located under the keydesk to the right. When a set

of

headphones is plugged into the jack, the speaker system shuts off, allowing the organist privacy
when playing. It is recommended that you use a standard 8 ohm stereo headphone set. Your
Headphone Jack is designed to run only

ONE set

of

headphones at a time.

MIDI

(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

The "C" series organs possess the most advanced MIDI capability in the industry. MIDI voices
are activated on the
MIDI capabilities, please refer to the detailed MIDI Phase III instruction manual available from your
Rodgers Representative.

"C" series organs via three MIDI tilt tabs. For information on Rodgers complete

8

I C-440 SPECIFICATIONS I

GREAT

Principal 8'
Rohrflote 8'
Flauto Dolce 8'
Flute Celeste 8'

Octave 4'

Spitzflote 4'

Super

Quintflote 1 1/3'

Mixture IV rks

Cromome8'

Chimes

Swell to Great

SWELL

Lieblich Bourdon 16'

Bourdon 8'
Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
Nazard 2 2/3'
Blockflote 2'
Plein J eu IV rks
Contre Basson 16'
Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'

ORGAN

Octave'

ORGAN

PEDAL

Principal16'

Octave 8'
Gedackt 8'

Choral Bass 4'
Fagott 16'
Great to

Swell to Pedal

GENERAL

Tremulant (Great and Swell)

Swell Flute Tremulant Full

Bass Coupler

Melody Coupler

Great/Pedal Unenclosed

MIDI on

MIDI on Swell

MIDI on Great

ACCESSORIES

Transposer Knob
Tuning Knob
Headphone Jack
External Audio Jacks
Expression
5 General Pistons (single memory)
Set
General Cancel

ORGAN

Subbass 16'

Pedal

Pedal

Pedal

9

I C-445 & C-505 SPECIFICATIONS

GREAT

Principal 8'
Rohrflote 8'
Flauto Dolce 8'
Flute Celeste 8'

Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super Octave 2'
Quintflote 1 1/3'
Mixture
Cromorne 8'
Chimes
Swell to Great

SWELL

Lieblich Bourdon 16'
Bourdon 8'
Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'
Prestant 4'

Koppelflote 4'
Nazard 2 2/3'
Blockflote 2'

Plein Jeu IV rks

Contre Basson 16'
Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'

ORGAN

N rks

ORGAN

PEDAL

Principal 16'
Subbass 16'
Octave 8'
Gedackt 8
Choral Bass 4'
Fagott 16'
Great to
Swell

GENERAL

Tremulant (Great and Swell)

Swell
Bass Coupler
Melody Coupler
Great to
MIDI on
MIDI on Swell
MIDI on Great

ACCESSORIES

Transposer Knob
Tuning Knob
Headphone Jack
External Audio Jacks
Expression
Expression

10

Memory 2

10 General Toe Studs

(duplicate

Set

General Cancel

ORGAN

Pedal

to Pedal

Flute Tremulant Full

Swell Expression

Pedal

Pedal (Great/Pedal)
Pedal (Swell)

General Pistons (dual memory)

Piston (lighted)

of

thumb pistons)

10

SUGGESTED

REGISTRATIONS

The following pages
suggestions given in most printed organ literature. There will be variances
upon the music, acoustics

of

registrations are guidelines for selecting appropriate stops to match broad

of

the room, and the spirit

of

the performance.

GREAT ORGAN

Given Suggestions

FLUTE

SOFfFLUTE

FOUNDATIONS p

FOUNDATIONS

FOUNDATIONS f

mf

Appropriate registrations

Rohrflote

Flute Celeste

Rohrflote

Flute Dolce

Spitzflote 4'

Principal
Spitzflote 4'

PrincipalS'
Rohrflote
Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'

S'

S'

S'

S'

S'

S'

of

registration, depending

FOUNDATIONS

FULL

GREAT

If

PrincipalS'
Rohrflote

Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super Octave 2'

Fourniture IV

PrincipalS'

Rohrflote
Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super Octave 2'
Quintflote 1 1/3'
Fourniture
Cromorne

S'

S'

N

S'

11

SWELL ORGAN

Given Suggestions

STOPPED FLUTE

STRINGS

STRING

SOLO REED I

SOLO REED II

SOLO

CORNET

ENSEMBLE

mf

mf

REED/

Appropriate Registrations

Bourdon 8'

Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'

Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'
Bourdon 8'
Koppelflote 4'
Tremulant

Hautbois 8'

Contre Basson

Trompette 8'

Bourdon 8'
Koppelflote 4'
Nazard 2 2/3'

16' (play 8va)

FOUNDATIONS

FOUNDATIONS f

FOUNDATIONS

mf

ff

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'
Koppelflote 4'

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'

Blockflote 2'

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
Blockflote 2'
Plein Jeu

IV

12

FULL SWELL

Viola 8'

Bourdon
Prestant 4'

Koppelflote 4'
Blockflote 2'
Plein Jeu IV
Contre Basson 16'
Trompette
Hautbois

8'

8'

8'

PEDAL ORGAN

Given Suggestions

SOFT BASS

FLUTES

FOUNDATIONS

FOUNDATIONS f

FOUNDATIONS

mf

ff

Appropriate Registrations

Subbass 16'

Subbass 16'
Gedackt 8'

Lieblich Bourdon 16'
Gedackt 8'

Subbass 16'
Principal 16'
Gedackt 8'
Octave 8'
Choralbass 4'

Subbass 16'
Principal 16'
Gedackt 8'

Octave 8'

Choralbass 4'

FULL PEDAL

Subbass 16'
Principal 16'

Gedackt 8'

Octave 8'

Choralbass 4'

Fagott 16'

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ENSEMBLE COMBINATIONS

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PRAYER

HYMN

STRING CHORUS

Great: Flute Celeste 8'

Tremulant (optional)

Swell:

Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'

Pedal:

Couplers:

Great:

Subbass

Swell to Pedal
Swell

Principal 8'

16'

to Great

Flute Celeste 8'
Tremulant (optional)

Swell: Viola 8'

Viola Celeste 8'
Koppelflote 4'

Pedal:

Subbass

16'

FULL

STRING CHORUS

Couplers:

Swell to Pedal
Swell

to Great

Great: Rohrflote 8'

Flute Celeste 8'

Spitzflote 4'
Tremulant (optional)

Swell: Viola 8'

Viola Celeste 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
Tremulant

Pedal: Subbass 16'

Couplers:

Swell to Pedal
Swell

to Great

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SOFT FOUNDATIONS

Great: Rohrflote 8'

Swell: Viola 8'

Bourdon 8'

Pedal: Subbass 16'

FOUNDATIONS 8'

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FOUNDATIONS 8' and 4'

Couplers: Swell to

Pedal

Swell to Great

Great: Principal 8'

Spitzflote 4'

Swell: Viola 8'

Bourdon 8'
Koppelflote 4'

Pedal: Subbass 16'

Couplers: Swell to

Pedal

Swell to Great

Great: Principal 8'

Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'

Swell: Viola 8'

Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'

Pedal: Subbass 16'

Gedackt 8'

Couplers: Swell to

Pedal

Swell to Great

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FOUNDATIONS

S'

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Great:

PrincipalS'

Gernshorn
Spitzflote 4'

S'

FOUNDATIONS

S'

and4'

Swell:

Pedal:

Couplers:

Great:

Swell:

Pedal:

Geigen PrincipalS'
Bourdon

S'

Koppelflote 4'

Subbass

16'

Swell to PedalS'
Swell

to Great

S'

Positiv to GreatS'

Principal
Gernshorn

S'

S'
Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'

Geigen PrincipalS'
Bourdon

S'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'

Subbass
Gedackt

16'
S'

Couplers:

Swell to Pedal

S'
Positiv to PedalS'
Swell
Positiv

to GreatS'

to GreatS'

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FOUNDATIONS 8', 4' and 2'

Great:

PrincipalS'

Rohrflote 8'
Octave4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super Octave 2'

Swell: Viola 8'

Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
Blockflote 2'

FOUNDATIONS and

MIXTURES

Pedal:

Subbass 16'
Octave 8'
Gedackt 8'

Couplers: Swell to

Pedal

Swell to Great

Great: Principal 8'

Rohrflote 8'

Octave4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super Octave 2'

Foumiture IV

Swell: Viola 8'

Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
BlockflOte 2'
Plein Jeu IV

Pedal:

Couplers:

Principal 16'
Subbass 16'

Octave 8'

Gedackt 8'

Choralbass 4'

Swell to

Pedal

Swell to Great

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FOUNDATIONS,
MIXTURES and REEDS

Great:

Principal 8'
Rohrflote 8'
Octave4'

Spitzflote 4'
Super

Octave 2'

Fourniture IV

Swell:

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'

Koppelflote 4'
Blockflote 2'

Plein Jeu IV

Contre Basson 16'
Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'

Pedal:

Principal 16'
Subbass 16'

Octave 8'

Gedackt 8'

Choralbass 4'

Fagott 16'

Couplers: Swell to

Swell to Great

Pedal

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FOUNDATIONS, MIXTURES

AND REEDS

Great:

PrincipalS'
Rohrflote

S'
GemshomS'
Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'
Super

Octave 2'

FoumitureN

Swell:

Pedal:

Couplers:

Geigen Principal
Bourdon

S'
Prestant 4'
Flauto Traverso 4'
Blockflote 2'
Plein Jeu IV

Contre Basson 16'

Trompette

S'

Clarion 4'

Principal 16'
Subbass 16'
OctaveS'
Gedackt

S'
Choralbass 4'
Mixture III
Posaune 16'

Swell to
Positiv to Pedal
Swell to Great
Positiv to

PedalS'

S'

S'

GreatS'

S'

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ENGLISH CATHEDRAL Great:

PrincipalS'
Rohrflote 8'
Spitzflote 4'

CLASSIC CHORUS
(FOR

BACH)

Swell:

Pedal:

Couplers:

Great:

Lieblich Bourdon 16'

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Koppelflote 4'
Blockflote 2'
Contre Basson 16'
Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'

Principal16'

Subbass 16'

Swell to Pedal
Swell to Great

Principal 8'
Octave 4'
Super Octave 2'
Fourniture IV

TRIO PLAYING

Swell:

Pedal:

Couplers:

Great:

Swell:

Pedal:

Bourdon 8'
Prestant 4'
Blockflote 2'

Subbass 16'
Octave 8'
Choralbass 4'

Great to Pedal

Rohrflote 8'
Spitzflote 4'
Quintflote 1 1/3'

Bourdon 8'
Blockflote 2'

Subbass 16'
Gedackt 8'

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CORNET

Great: Rohrflote 8'

FIVE

SOLO VOICES

(GREAT)

Swell:

Bourdon 8'
Nazard 2 2/3'

Pedal:

Subbass 16'

Couplers: Great to Pedal

Great: (1) Rohrflote 8'

(2)

(3)

Spitzflote 4'

Rohrflote 8'

Spitzflote 4'

(4)

(5)

Cromome8'

Cromome8'
Spitzflote 4'

FIVE

SOLO VOICES

(SWELL)

Swell: (1) Hautbois 8'

(2)

(3)

(4)

Contre Basson 16'

Trompette 8'

Bourdon 8'
Nazard 2 2/3'

(5) Bourdon 8'

Koppelflote 4'
Nazard 2 2/3'
Tremulant

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FOURACCO~ANmMENT

VOICES (GREAT)

Great:

(1)

Flute Dolce 8'

FIVE

ACCO~ANIMENT

VOICES (SWELL)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Flute Celeste 8'

Rohrflote 8'

Rohrflote 8'
Spitzflote 4'

(1)

Viola 8'
Viola Celeste 8'

(2)

(3) Bourdon 8'

Bourdon 8'

Koppelflote 4'

(4)

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'

(5) Viola 8'

Prestant 4'

TWO

ACCO~ANIMENT

VOICES (PEDAL)

TRU~ETTUNE

(1)

(2)

Subbass 16'

Subbass 16'
Gedackt 8'

Great:

PrincipalS'
Rohrflote 8'
Spitzflote 4'

Swell:

Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'

Pedal:

Subbass 16'

Couplers: Great to Pedal

Melody (optional)

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FIVE ACCOMPANIMENT
VOICES (SWELL) Swell: (1) Viola 8'

Viola Celeste 8'

(2) Bourdon 8'

(3) Bourdon 8'

Koppelflote 4'

FOUR ACCOMPANIMENT

VOICES (PEDAL)

Pedal:

(4)

Viola 8'
Bourdon 8'

(5)

Viola 8'
Prestant 4'

(1)

(2) Lieblich Bourdon 16'

(3)

Lieblich Bourdon 16'

Gedackt 8'

or

Lieblich Bourdon 16'
Subbass 16'
Gedackt 8' or

(4)

Lieblich Bourdon 16'

Subbass 16'

Gedackt 8'

Nachthorn 4'

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CARE

AND MAINTENANCE

As with any fine musical instrument, reasonable care is necessary to protect your investment.
Normally
Rodgers.

no difficulties should

If

your instrument should require service, your Rodgers Service Representative is fully

be

experienced, as only the finest component parts are used by

equipped and qualified to handle any service problems which may arise.

Your new Rodgers organ is not only a fine musical instrument, but also a fine piece
custom-made furniture, finished to hold its attractiveness through generations

of

use. Following are

of

a few tips on caring for your Rodgers organ.

~a.

CONSOLE AND PEDALBOARD

A frequent dusting with a soft, clean cloth is usually all that is required. On the C-505, a fine

of

quality furniture oil will enhance the beauty

the wood. Always wipe the surfaces with the grain,

using straight, even strokes.

Since extreme cold, heat or exposure to sunlight may injure the finish

of

any fine piece

of
furniture, neither the console nor finished speaker cabinets should be placed over a heat register
near an open window.

~a.

KEYBOARDS AND

TILT

TABS

Keyboards and tilt tabs should be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water and a

mild soap. Avoid dripping water between the keys.

DO NOT USE SOL VENTS (alcohol, gasoline,

carbon tetrachloride, etc.).

or

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PIN 1905-045-ZC5

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in

U.S.A.