Roland AT 60SL Service Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE: BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL LIVE
For the U.K.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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For AT-60SL
002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifica­tions on the unit.
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For AT-80SL
002b
• Do not open or perform any internal modifica­tions on the unit. (The only exception would be where this manual provides specific instructions which should be followed in order to put in place user-installable options; see p. 251.)
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc­tions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012a:
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:
• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been
damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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For AT-80SL
022a
• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the light bulbs (p. 20).
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026
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
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101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti­lation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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103a:
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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107b
• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.
• Check to make sure the knob bolt securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
• Close the lid.
• Fold down the music stand.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 20).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.
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116
• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 20). Adult super­vision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.
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118
• Should you remove the knob bolts, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
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For AT-80SL
118
• Should you remove screws and light bulbs, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
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Important Notes

291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
308
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter­ference.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi­ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.
353
• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 6).
• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.
354b
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or pedal board. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.
Maintenance
401b
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and Data
452
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a floppy disk, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a floppy disk.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
555
•A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.
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Important Notes
Rear side of the disk
Write (can write new data onto disk)
Protect (prevents writing to disk)
Write Protect Tab
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
557
•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock­absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor­mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac­turer of the cable.
Handling Floppy Disks
651
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recom­mended temperature range: 10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.
652
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Before Using Floppy Disks
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
602
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.
603
• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.
604
• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive— it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.
605a
• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive’s indicator will light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lit, or be extinguished.)
606
• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.
607
• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
608
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert
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only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
653
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
654
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
655
• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-
ration.
204
* Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
207
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
210
* IBM and IBM PC are registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
203
* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-
ration.

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-80S Luxury/AT-60S Luxury “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-80S Luxury/AT-60S Luxury is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
* The AT-80S Luxury and AT-60S Luxury are abbreviated in this text as “AT-80SL” and “AT-60SL,”
respectively.
Basic concepts of the ATELIER series
A full complement of organ sounds
A wide range of basic organ sounds, ranging from jazz organ and pipe organ to theatre organ, are onboard so you are sure to enjoy having access to all the sounds you expect from an organ.
Panel layout based on a tradition of emphasis on realtime operation
Based on the idea that you should be able to sit down and begin playing immediately, the operation buttons of the panel are arranged by function as dictated by classic organ traditions, ensuring easy and intuitive operation. All models of the ATELIER series feature the same operability, allowing you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.
High-quality sounds that you can use without editing
In addition to a full range of organ sounds, high-quality sounds such as strings and brass are also included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ—no need to perform complicated editing operations.
Expansive lower keyboard with damper pedal for piano-like expressiveness
Piano is indispensable to the performance of contemporary music. On the ATELIER series, the lower keyboard features an expanded range that gives you the expressive power of a piano. The keyboard also features half-damper pedal capability and initial touch sensitivity, both indispensable for piano performance. All models provide high-quality grand piano sounds.
Design utilizes your existing music data
The ATELIER series is designed so that even on new models, you will feel right at home and can begin playing immediately. Data compatibility has also been carefully taken into account, and song data or registration data from earlier models can be used without change.
Music styles from around the world
Many of the best-loved musical styles from around the world (rhythm and automatic accompaniment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of performances.
Utilizes SMF music files
Compatible with GM2, the world standard in SMF music files, and equipped with its own floppy disk drive, the ATELIER brings you access to the wealth of SMF music files available on the market. You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy performing ensemble with the music files.
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Main Features
Features
RSS reverb technology is used to create a high-quality ambience that surrounds the listener (AT-80SL)
The AT-80SL provides an AUX OUT for RSS Ambience, allowing you to enjoy very high quality RSS reverb sound. In addition, a speaker is built into the panel, ensuring that the performer will also enjoy the exceptional sound quality.
Highly Realistic Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniment Functions
All rhythms use data from performances by professional drummers, featuring high-quality patterns with all the grooves and subtle nuance of the real thing. In addition, you can use automatic accompaniments that are perfectly matched to each rhythm to enjoy the feeling of playing with your own band in the background.
Active Expression sounds
For some of the sounds, moving the expression pedal will vary not only the volume but also the tone, or add other sounds. From pianissimo to fortissimo, the tonal character of the sound itself will change as you perform a crescendo, or strings may appear behind the piano, creating dynamic changes in tonality.
“Music Assistant” and “Quick Registration” functions
The “Music Assistant” function makes it easy to recall appropriate rhythm and sound settings simply by selecting a desired atmosphere for your song. The “Quick Registration” function lets you use keywords to select wonderful registrations created by top-ranking organists such as Hector Olivera.
Human voices and phrases
In addition to a full array of organ sounds, the ATELIER-S series provides human voices such as “Jazz Scat,” and human voice phrases such as “Amen.”
Harmony Intelligence
The Harmony Intelligence function automatically adds harmony to the upper keyboard sound according to the chord you play in the lower keyboard. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance.
Rhythm Customize Function Lets You Arrange the Internal Rhythms
You can use the “Rhythm Customize” function to edit the internal rhythms, for example by adding a single cymbal at the end or changing the drum tone in a pattern. You can also save edited rhythms to the instrument as well as to floppy disks.
76-note lower keyboard for plenty of range
The 76-note range can be split into zones, allowing a solo voice, pedal bass voice, percussion, etc., to be played independently for an even wider range of performance possibilities. Since the lower keyboard can be divided into a maximum of four parts, you have at your command expressive power that rivals that of a three-manual organ. In addition, you can use the Drums/SFX function to play drum sounds or sound effects from the entire lower keyboard.
Newly developed jazz organ style footage sound generator (AT-80SL)
The AT-80SL features a new “digital harmonic bar” function that lets you adjust the volume of each footage. In addition to the rich sounds of the ATELIER series, you can enjoy the versatile tonal expressions of a jazz organ.
Music score display in the LCD screen
The large LCD screen allows recorded data or loaded music data to be displayed as a musical score. You can enjoy the convenience of playing from a score, or checking the score of a song you recorded. Furthermore, the instrument features a color LCD panel for great visibility and comfortable operation.
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Video output of lyrics (AT-80SL)
You can connect a television to view the lyrics from SMF music files.

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Harmony Intelligence] button.
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.
• [+] [-], [▲] [▼], [ ] [ ] means that you should press one or the other button. Example: Value [-][+] buttons, Reverb [▲] [▼] buttons, Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons.
• The text incorporates AT-80SL screen shots and panel diagrams. Thus, there will be some portions where the information differs from that for the AT-60SL.
• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors.
• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”
Main Features
• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored.
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... 3
Important Notes.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Main Features..........................................................................................7
Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................................................................... 9
Panel Descriptions................................................................................16
Before You Start Playing......................................................................20
Opening/Closing the Lid........................................................................................................................20
Setting Up the Music Rest ....................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................................................................... 20
Turning the Power On and Off ..............................................................................................................20
Turning On the Power.................................................................................................................. 20
Turning Off the Power .................................................................................................................21
Using Headphones...................................................................................................................................21
Using a Microphone.................................................................................................................................22
Turning On the Lights (AT-80SL) .......................................................................................................... 22
About the Bench .......................................................................................................................................23
Restoring All the Factory Default Settings ...........................................................................................23
Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings.................25
About the Display .................................................................................26
Understanding the Main and Related Screens .........................................................................26
Convenient Functions ..........................................................................30
Listening to the Demo Songs .................................................................................................................. 30
Music Assistant Function ........................................................................................................................ 32
Music Assistant Search.................................................................................................................34
Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection.......................................................................... 36
About the Quick Guide function............................................................................................................ 38
About the Index menu.................................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ...........................................40
Selecting Voices ........................................................................................................................................40
About the Voices and Parts .........................................................................................................40
Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons .......................................41
Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices......................................................................................42
Selecting Pedal Bass Voice........................................................................................................... 43
Selecting Solo Voice ...................................................................................................................... 44
Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button ............................................................................. 45
Performing with a Human Voice................................................................................................ 47
Performing with an Active Expression Voice...........................................................................49
Creating Organ Sounds (Footage) (AT-80SL) ......................................................................................50
Adjust the Volume Balance.....................................................................................................................52
Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) ............................................................................54
Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) ...........56
Changing Drums/SFX Sets .........................................................................................................57
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Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase
(Manual Percussion) ...............................................................................................................................58
Changing the Manual Percussion Sets.......................................................................................59
Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Hold)..............................................................................60
Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ...............................................61
Selecting a Rhythm................................................................................................................................... 61
Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ................................................................................... 62
Rhythm Search............................................................................................................................... 63
Playing Rhythm........................................................................................................................................ 65
Starting at the Press of a Button..................................................................................................65
Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard
(Sync Start) .....................................................................................................................................66
Stopping the Rhythm.................................................................................................................... 67
Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo.................................................................................................................67
Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................................ 68
Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment .............................................................................. 68
Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment........................................................69
Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Style Orchestrator)..... 69
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering.................................................................................................70
Leading Bass Function.............................................................................................................................72
A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)................... 74
Using a Rhythm from a Disk ..................................................................................................................76
Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk......................................................................................... 76
Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk ............................................................................. 77
Copying Rhythms on Disks into User Memory................................................................................... 78
Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the User Memory to Their Original Factory Settings.................80
Copying Rhythms Saved in User Memory to Floppy Disks..............................................................81
Changing the Order of the Rhythms Stored in User Memory........................................................... 83
Changing the Names of Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...............................................................85
Deleting Rhythms Stored in User Memory ..........................................................................................87
Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons .........................................89
Storing Registrations................................................................................................................................90
Recalling a Registration........................................................................................................................... 91
How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) ................................................................................ 91
How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) .................................................................................91
Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations...................................................................... 92
Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings............................................................ 93
Assigning a Name to a Registration Set................................................................................................94
Formatting Disks ......................................................................................................................................96
Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk............................................................................................ 98
Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-80SL/60SL............................................101
Loading a Set of Registrations...................................................................................................101
Loading an Individual Registration .........................................................................................103
Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved on the Floppy Disk (Load Next)...106
Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk ..........................................................................108
Changing the Order of Registration on Floppy Disk........................................................................110
Using Registrations Created on an Earlier Model............................................................................. 111
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Contents
Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions...................................114
Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) ..............................................................................114
Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound................................................................................................ 115
Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal)..................................................................................... 115
Pitch Bend and Vibrato Effects.............................................................................................................116
Using the Foot Switches ........................................................................................................................117
Changing the Function of the Foot Switch..............................................................................118
Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations.......................................................................119
Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal ............................................................. 120
Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal.........................................................................121
Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound...........................122
Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) .................................................................. 122
Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence .........................................................................122
Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)............................................................................. 124
Rotary Speed................................................................................................................................125
Rotary Color................................................................................................................................. 126
Chorus Effect...........................................................................................................................................127
Sustain Effect...........................................................................................................................................128
Changing the Sustain Length .................................................................................................... 129
Reverb Effect ...........................................................................................................................................130
Changing the Reverb Type........................................................................................................ 131
Changing the Wall Type ............................................................................................................132
Changing the Depth of the Reverb...........................................................................................133
Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively............................135
Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard................................................................................... 135
Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ...................................137
Changing How the Solo Voice Responds................................................................................138
Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice .............................................................................. 138
Changing the Solo Split Point ................................................................................................... 139
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice ([Bass Split] Button) ....................................... 140
Changing the Bass Split Point ...................................................................................................141
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)............................ 142
Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play .........................143
What is a Track Button? .............................................................................................................144
Displaying the Track Buttons....................................................................................................145
Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk and SMF Music Files .......................... 145
Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute).............................................................................................. 147
Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data .................................................................... 148
Viewing a Notation ................................................................................................................................ 149
Changing the Notation Settings................................................................................................150
Recording a Performance ...................................................................................................................... 152
Playing Back a Performance Song........................................................................................................ 153
Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In Play) .............................................................. 153
Recording Each Part Separately ........................................................................................................... 154
Re-Recording........................................................................................................................................... 155
Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) .......................................................................................... 156
Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename) ....................................................................156
12
Contents
Saving Performance Songs Onto Floppy Disk................................................................................... 158
Loading Performance Songs Into the AT-80SL/60SL.......................................................................159
Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk...................................................................................... 160
Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ............................................................................ 161
Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song ....................................162
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording)...................................................... 162
Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording) ..................................................................163
Count-In Recording................................................................................................................................ 164
Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data .........................165
Deleting a Specific Measure (Delete Measure)................................................................................... 165
Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ............................................................................ 166
Erase Recording (Erase Event) ............................................................................................................. 168
Copying Measures (Copy) ....................................................................................................................170
Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) ............................................................................................. 171
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms..................173
Preparations for Creating User Rhythms............................................................................................ 174
Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen.............................................................................. 174
Selecting the Division ................................................................................................................. 175
Loading the Rhythm...................................................................................................................176
Making the Division Settings ....................................................................................................177
Editing the Rhythm..................................................................................................................... 178
Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used ....................................................................... 181
Deleting Rhythms You Have Created...................................................................................... 182
Changing the Name of a User Rhythm (Rename).................................................................. 182
Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or Floppy Disk ............................................................183
Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ...................................................184
Adjusting How the Instrument Responds..........................................................................................184
Turning Aftertouch On/Off ...................................................................................................... 184
Adjusting the Depth of Aftertouch........................................................................................... 184
Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity .................................................................................... 185
Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony......................................................................................185
Performance Function Settings............................................................................................................. 186
Selecting the Range of Keys to Which the Damper Pedal will Apply................................. 186
Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal ....................................................................186
Selecting the Range of Keys to Which the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever will Apply............ 187
Changing the Pitch Bend Range ...............................................................................................188
Rhythm Settings...................................................................................................................................... 188
Turning Chord Hold On/Off....................................................................................................188
Count Down Sound .................................................................................................................... 189
Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically...............................................189
Registration Settings ..............................................................................................................................190
Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled..........................................190
Changing the Timing at Which Transposition Settings are Recalled..................................190
Composer settings..................................................................................................................................191
Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off .............................................................................. 191
Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Play Transpose)..........................................191
Changing the Metronome Setting............................................................................................. 192
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Contents
Adjusting the Metronome Volume........................................................................................... 192
Changing the Sound of the Metronome ..................................................................................193
Setting the Beat............................................................................................................................ 193
Other Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 194
Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................................................................194
Mic Echo ....................................................................................................................................... 194
Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers................................................................................... 195
Setting the PC Number............................................................................................................... 195
MIDI IN Mode............................................................................................................................. 196
Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel...................................................................................... 196
Repositioning the Touch Screen................................................................................................ 197
Displaying a Graphic at Power-up (AT-80SL)........................................................................198
Deleting an Image Stored in Internal Memory.......................................................................199
Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................................200
Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen............................................................ 201
Using the V-LINK function ....................................................................................................... 201
Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device...................................203
Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors (AT-80SL) ................................................................. 203
Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors (AT-60SL) ................................................................. 204
Connecting to Audio Equipment......................................................................................................... 205
Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................................................206
Connecting a MIDI Devices.......................................................................................................207
Connecting MIDI Devices ..................................................................................................................... 208
Connecting a Television to View the Lyrics (AT-80SL).................................................................... 209
Switching the TV Format ........................................................................................................... 209
Connecting External Speakers or an external Reverb Unit to Broaden the Reverb
(RSS Reverb) (AT-80SL)......................................................................................................................... 210
Switching the Aux Out On/OFF ..............................................................................................210
Switching the Aux Out Mode.................................................................................................... 210
Appendices
14
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 213
Error Message .........................................................................................................................................218
Voice List (AT-80SL) ..............................................................................................................................220
Voice List (AT-60SL) ..............................................................................................................................223
Drums/SFX Set List (AT-80SL) ............................................................................................................ 225
Drums/SFX Set List (AT-60SL) ............................................................................................................ 229
Manual Percussion List (AT-80SL) ......................................................................................................233
Manual Percussion List (AT-60SL) ......................................................................................................234
Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) ............................................................................... 235
Rhythm List (AT-80SL)..........................................................................................................................242
Rhythm List (AT-60SL)..........................................................................................................................244
Music Style Disk List (AT-80SL/60SL)................................................................................................ 246
Chord List................................................................................................................................................247
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................249
About ATELIER Series Sound Generator................................................................................250
Replacing the Illumination Bulbs (AT-80SL Only)............................................................................251
Before you continue.................................................................................................................... 251
Required items............................................................................................................................. 251
Contents
Panel illumination.......................................................................................................................251
Remplacement des ampoules (AT-80SL)............................................................................................ 253
Avant de poursuivre le remplacement .................................................................................... 253
Outils nécessaires........................................................................................................................ 253
Éclairage du panneau ................................................................................................................. 253
Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off.................................................................. 255
Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ...................................................... 255
Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons............................................................255
Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons ........................................ 255
Demo Song List.......................................................................................................................................257
Short Cut List ..........................................................................................................................................260
Main Specifications ................................................................................................................................261
Index.........................................................................................................................................................264
15

Panel Descriptions

Break
FullBasic
Advanced1Advanced
2
To
VariationToOriginal
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Fast/ Slow
Hold
Lower1Lower2Lower
3
Theater Theater
12
Pipe Pipe Pipe
123
Full3Full2Full
1
French
Horn
Strings
BrassPiano
Harp
Harpsi
A.Guitar
Accordion
Harmonica
E.Piano
Vibes
Marimba
Theater
Organ1Organ2Octave
Up
Pipe Electric
Bass& Cymbal
Octave
Up
String
Contrabass
Set
Sync Start
Stop
Start/
Intro/
Ending
Count Down
Lower UpperPedal
Manual
Perc
Drums/
SFX
WorldBallad
March
Showtime
Swing
Latin
Acoustic
BigBand
Gospel
Contempo
Country Oldies
Waltz Trad
Choir
Orchestral
Brilliance
Master Volume
Rotary Sound
On/Off
Min
Max
Mellow
Bright
Bender
Vibrato
Level Level Level
Alternate Alternate Alternate
Rotary Sound
Lower
Symphonic
Organ
SustainVoice
Lower
OrchestralOrgan
Pedal
TempoStyle Orchestrator
Program
One Touch
Lower
To
Bass Split
Fill In
Standard
Reverb SMF Rhythm Organ
Pedal
Orch
Accomp/
Power On
Rhythm
Arranger On/ Off
Lower
1 2 3
Write
Manual
53 4 6
2
1
AT-80SL
18
13
15
14 16
19
20
17
1.
[Power On] switch → p. 20
2.
Panel Speaker
3.
Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52
Part Balance Indicator
4.
Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 43
Pedal Organ Part Pedal Orchestral Part [To Lower] button → p. 142 [Bass Split] button → p. 140
5.
Lower Voice select buttons → p. 42
Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52 Level indicator → p. 52
6.
Touch Screen → p. 26
7.
Harmony Intelligence button → p. 122
8.
Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 114
9.
Composer → p. 143
[Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 143 [Song] button [Registration] button → p. 101 [Demo] button → p. 30, p. 146
Floppy Disk Drive → p. 76, p. 96, p. 145
10.
Upper Voice select buttons → p. 42
11.
Upper Organ Part Upper Symphonic Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52 Level indicator → p. 52
12.
Solo Voice select buttons → p. 44
Solo Part [To Lower] button → p. 137 [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52 Level indicator → p. 52
16
Panel Descriptions
TheaterPipe Pipe Pipe Theater
12
Jazz1Jazz2Jazz
3
123
Full Full Full
123
Synth
Strings
Slow
Strings
Strings
Horn
French
Sax
Violin Trumpet
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
BrassPiano
Vibes
Marimba
Accordion
Harmonica
A.Guitar
E.Piano
E.Guitar
Mandolin
Banjo
Harp
Harpsi
Choir
Level Level Level Level
Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate To Lower
Orchestral
Rotary Sound
Upper
Symphonic
Organ
Solo
RegistrationSong
Composer
Reset
Rec
Play/ Stop
Demo
Transpose
Harmony Intelligence
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Load Next
21
12 2
117
8 9 10
13.
Lower
[Drums/SFX] button → p. 56 [Manual Perc] button → p. 58
14.
15.
Lower Voice [Hold] button → p. 60
Sustain → p. 128
[Pedal] button [Lower] button [Upper] button
16.
Rhythm select buttons → p. 61
Style Orchestrator buttons → p. 69 Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 67 Fill In [To Variation] button → p. 69
Fill In [To Original] button → p. 69 [Break] button → p. 69 [Count Down] button → p. 68 [Intro/Ending] button → p. 65, p. 66, p. 67 [Sync Start] button → p. 66 [Start/Stop] button → p. 65, p. 67 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 68 [One Touch Program] button → p. 74
17.
[Brilliance] slider → p. 115
18.
[Master Volume] slider → p. 20
19.
[Bender/Vibrato] lever → p. 116
20.
Rotary Sound → p. 124
[On/Off] button [Fast/Slow] button
Registration buttons
21.
[Write] button → p. 90 [Manual] button → p. 93 Registration [1]–[12] buttons → p. 89 [Load Next] button → p. 106
17
Panel Descriptions
Brilliance
Master Volume
Rotary Sound
On/Off
Min
Max
Mellow
Bright
Bender
Vibrato
Level Level Level
AlternateAlternate Alternate
Reverb SMF
Rhythm Organ
Pedal
Orch
Accomp/
Power On
Rhythm Style Orchestrator
Program
One Touch
Fill In
Pedal
SustainLower
Tempo
Standard
Upper
Lower
Split
To
Bass
Manual
Perc
LowerPedalHold
World
Latin
Ballad
ShowtimeMarch Acoustic
Waltz
Tra d
Swing
Big Band
Gospel
Country
Contempo
Oldies
Full
12
Advanced
Basic
Lower Voice
Drums
SFX
Orchestral
Organ
Arranger
On Off
To
VariationToOriginal
Set
Sync Start
Stop
Start/
Intro/
Ending
Count
Down
Organ1Organ
2
Pipe
Electric
String
Contrabass
Fast/
Slow
Lower1Lower2Lower
3
12
Pipe
Full
French
Horn
Strings
Choir
BrassPiano
Harp
Harpsi
A.Guitar
Accordion
Harmonica
E.Piano
Vibes
Marimba
Theater Theater
Symphonic
Organ
Rotary Sound
Lower
Orchestral
1 2 3
Write
Manual
18
19
17
20
53 4 6
1
2
13
15
14 16
AT-60SL
1.
[Power On] switch → p. 20
2.
Panel Speaker
3.
Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52
Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 43
4.
Pedal Organ Part Pedal Orchestral Part [To Lower] button → p. 142 [Bass Split] button → p. 140
Lower Voice select buttons → p. 42
5.
Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52
Touch Screen → p. 26
6.
7.
[Harmony Intelligence] button → p. 122
8.
Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 114
9.
Composer → p. 143
[Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 143 [Song] button [Registration] button → p. 101 [Demo] button → p. 30, p. 146
Floppy Disk Drive → p. 76, p. 96, p. 145
10.
Upper Voice select buttons → p. 42
11.
Upper Organ Part Upper Symphonic Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52
Solo Voice select buttons → p. 44
12.
Solo Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 137 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 52
18
Panel Descriptions
Level Level Level Level
To L owe r
RegistrationSong
Composer
Reset
Rec
Play/ Stop
Demo
Transpose
Alternate Alternate Alternate Alternate
Harmony Intelligence
Synth
Strings
Slow
Strings
Strings
Horn
Choir
French
Sax
Tru m pet
Flute
BrassPiano
Vibes
Marimba
Accordion
Harmonica
Guitar
Harp
Harpsi
E.Piano
Theater
Jazz
Pipe
2
2
Full
Pipe
1
Full1Full
3
Symphonic
Organ
Rotary Sound
Upper
Orchestral
Solo
4 5 6 7 8
Load Next
2
8 9 10
12 2
117
21
13.
Lower
[Drums/SFX] button → p. 56 [Manual Perc] button → p. 58
14.
Lower Voice [Hold] button → p. 60
15.
Sustain→ p. 128
[Pedal] button [Lower] button [Upper] button
16.
Rhythm select buttons → p. 61
Style Orchestrator buttons → p. 69 Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 67 Fill In [To Variation] button → p. 69
Fill In [To Original] button → p. 69 [Count Down] button → p. 68 [Intro/Ending] button → p. 65, p. 66, p. 67 [Sync Start] button → p. 66 [Start/Stop] button → p. 65, p. 67 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 68 [One Touch Program] button → p. 74
17.
[Brilliance] slider → p. 115
18.
[Master Volume] slider → p. 20
19.
[Bender/Vibrato] lever → p. 116
20.
Rotary Sound → p. 124
[On/Off] button [Fast/Slow] button
Registration buttons
21.
[Write] button → p. 90 [Manual] button → p. 93 Registration [1]–[8] buttons → p. 89 [Load Next] button → p. 106
19

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Opening/Closing the Lid

fig.00-22
1.
To open the lid, hold it with both hands and lift it straight up. Then, slide it to the rear.
2.
To close the lid, slowly pull it forward until it stops. Then, gently lower it into place.
NOTE
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended when small children are going to be using the instrument.
NOTE
To prevent accidents, be sure to close the lid before moving the organ.

Connecting the Power Cord

1.
First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in).
fig. 00-27
Upper position
OFF
2.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet connector, then plug the other end into an AC outlet.
NOTE
Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument.
NOTE
Whenever you do not intend to use the instrument for extended periods of time, pull out the power cord from the AC outlet.
Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet music) on the keyboard when you close the lid.

Setting Up the Music Rest

fig.00-23
(1)
(2)
(2)
Lift the music rest gently.
1.
To collapse the music rest, fold in the metal
2.
fittings while supporting the music rest with hand and gently fold down the stand.
NOTE

Turning the Power On and Off

NOTE
Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on or off devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

1.
Make sure of the following before the power is turned on.
• Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC inlet?
• Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC outlet?
• Is the [Master Volume] slider (located at the left of the Lower Keyboard) set to the Min (minimum) position?
fig.00-26
Max
Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.
20
Master
Volume
Min
Phones
Max
Max
Max
Max
Min
Min
Min
Min
Press the [Power On] button to turn on the power.
2.
fig. 00-27
Power On
Lower position
Harmony Intelligence
ON
The Power indicator lights in red.
Power Indicator
Before You Start Playing

Using Headphones

The AT-80SL/60SL features a Phones jack. This allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.
fig.00-29
NOTE
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
3.
The [Master Volume] slider located on the left of the Lower Keyboard panel is an overall control for adjusting the volume of the entire instrument.
Now adjust the [Master Volume] slider to a suitable level. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned.
fig.00-28
Max
Min
Master
Volume

Turning Off the Power

Before switching the power off, set the [Master
1.
decrease the volume
increase the volume
Volume] slider to the Min (minimum) position.
2.
Press the [Power On] button to turn off the power.
fig. 00-27
Power On
Upper position
Connect your headphones to the [Phones] jack
1.
underneath the left side of the keyboard.
The sound from the built-in speakers stops.
Now, sound is heard only through the headphones.
fig.00-30
Adjust the headphones volume with the [Master
2.
Volume] slider and Expression pedal.
Accepts connection of Stereo headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
fifig.00-31
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by the headset or the plug.
• Headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high when they are plugged in. Lower the volume on the AT­80SL/60SL before plugging in headphones.
• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used at an excessively high volume. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.
OFF
21
Before You Start Playing

Using a Microphone

The AT-80SL/60SL is equipped with a Mic jack. Since this instrument has a Mic In jack, you can use a
microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing along with your performance, or singing along with SMF music files (sold separately).
fig.00-32
1.
Connect your microphone to the [Mic In] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.
2.
Use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the volume level for the microphone.
You can adjust the depth of the echo applied to sound from the microphone (p. 194).

Turning On the Lights (AT-80SL)

After turning on the power, turn on the [Illumination] switch (located underneath the left-hand side of the keyboard).
fig. 00-33
On
Illumination
The panel illumination of the instrument will light.
Cautions When Using Illumination
fig.00-31
When the illumination is used for an extended period, the light bulbs and the metal parts near the light bulb (see diagram below) will become hot. Be careful not to touch these areas. In particular, be careful of the following locations.
1.
Panel illumination light bulb
Do not touch the light bulb or nearby parts. When closing the lid, be sure to hold the handles.
The microphone must be purchased separately. When purchasing a microphone, please consult the vender where you bought the AT-80SL/60SL.
NOTE
(AT-80SL only) If the Input switch is set to “RSS,” RSS reverb will be applied to the sound from the microphone. You can use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the microphone volume (p. 210).
Some Notes on Using a Microphone
fig.00-31
• To avoid disturbing others, be careful of the volume level when playing late at night or very early in the morning.
• When connecting a microphone to the AT-80SL/60SL, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.
• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
• Changing the orientation of the microphone.
• Relocating the microphone so it is farther from the
speakers.
• Lowering volume levels.
2.
Metal fittings of the cover
After closing the lid, do not touch this area.
The bulbs used for illumination can be replaced. For details on replacing a bulb, refer to
Bulbs (AT-80SL Only)”
fig.00-35
“Replacing the Illumination
(p. 251).
1
Illumination Switch
2
22
Max
Max
Max
Max
Min
Min
Min
Min
Harmony Intelligence
Before You Start Playing

About the Bench

The bench seat can be opened, and sheet music and other items can be stored inside.
Caution When Using the Bench
fig.00-31
When opening/closing the seat, be careful not to pinch your fingers.
fig.00-36

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

You can restore all of the settings stored in the AT-80SL/ 60SL to what they were when the instrument shipped from the factory. This function is called “Factory Reset.”
Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk
1.
drive before carrying out the procedure.
Touch <System> on the Main screen.
2.
The System screen appears.
fig.00-37.eps
3.
In the System screen, touch <Utility> to open the Utility screen.
fig.00-38.eps
4.
In the Utility screen, touch <Factory Reset>.
fig.00-39.eps
To restore all settings other than the User memory (p. 62) to their original factory settings, touch <Panel Reset>.
23
Before You Start Playing
You can also use the following method to return to the factory-set condition.
1. Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk
drive before carrying out the procedure.
NOTE
Power On
Program
One Touch
Set
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Harmony Intelligence
The confirmation message appears on screen.
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2. Turn down the volume to the minimum level,
then turn off the power.
If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen.
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When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.
NOTE
Never switch off the power while this operation is in progress!
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NOTE
Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations currently in the memory of the AT-80SL/60SL. To save the registrations you are currently using, refer to
Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk”
(p. 98).
“Saving
3. While holding down the [One Touch
Program] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on.
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The following screen appears.
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Never switch off the power while this operation is in progress!
NOTE
To reset only the User memory (p. 62) to its original factory settings, refer to p. 78.
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Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings

You can restore all of the settings other than the User memory (p. 62) to their original factory settings.
This function is called “Panel Reset.”
What is the User Memory?
The User memory is the area within the instrument where User rhythms you create as well as rhythms from Music Style Disks are stored.
You can also copy rhythms (p. 78) saved on floppy disks to the User memory.
Before You Start Playing
In the Utility screen, touch <Panel Reset>.
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The confirmation message appears on screen.
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Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure.
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Touch <System> on the Main screen.
The System screen appears.
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In the System screen, touch <Utility> to open the
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Utility screen.
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If you touch <Cancel>, the Panel Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen.
When you touch <OK>, the Panel Reset operation
5.
will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.
NOTE
Never switch off the power while this operation is in progress!
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NOTE
To reset only the User memory (p. 62) to its original factory settings, refer to p. 80.
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About the Display

The Touch Screen is operated by touching it lightly with your finger. Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the Touch Screen. Be careful not to press too hard, and be sure to use only your fingers to operate the Touch Screen.
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The AT-80SL/60SL makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen lightly.

Understanding the Main and Related Screens

Main Screen
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NOTE
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
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Number Explanations
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3 Beat
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Tempo
Bouncing Ball
A ball will bounce in time with the rhythm or song.
Transpose
Displays the transpose setting.
Chord Name
Displays the name of the chord that is played in the lower keyboard.
Indication button
Pressed to choose which name to have indicated; either the Rhythm Name, Song Name, or Registration Name.
Rhythm Name/Song Name/Registration Name
Digital H-Bar (AT-80SL only)
You can display the Footage screen (p. 50).
Voice Name
Displays the name of the upper keyboard voice.
MUSIC ASSIST (Music Assistant)
Press this when you want to use the Music Assistant function (p. 32).
Sound/Kbd (Sound/Keyboard)
Select a voice (tone), or make settings for the effect depth, keyboard, etc.
NOTE
The positioning of the Touch Screen may become displaced due to changes in the surrounding environment and over time. If this happens, follow the steps in
“Repositioning the Touch Screen” (p. 197) to correct
the pointer position.
NOTE
Do not place items on the touch screen.
You can adjust the
rightness of the screen (p.
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You can set the Main screen so that the bouncing ball does not appear (p. 201).
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Rhythm
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Play the internal rhythms, and play disk rhythms or copy them in internal memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here.
Registration
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Load registrations from disk into internal memory, or save registrations to disk. Registration-related settings can also be made here.
Rec/Play
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Play back or record a song. You can also view a score display while a song plays.
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System
Make various settings.
Quick Guide
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Displays the Quick Guide screen. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen (p. 38).
About the Display
This icon is displayed when the V-LINK function is on.
V-LINK function (p. 201)
This icon is displayed when the instrument contains SMF music files.
This icon is displayed when any portion of the recorded song has been altered.
This icon appears in the display when an Active Expression voice is selected.
Active Expression Voice (p. 49)
This icon appears in the display when an EX voice is selected.
Ex Voice (p. 45)
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About the principal icons and the Utility screen
Button
Sub-windows
You can touch <Registration> in the Main screen or <Utility> in other screens to access a screen like the following.
This type of screen is called a “sub-window.”
Meaning
Depending on the function, some screens are spread over multiple pages.
You can touch < >< > < >< > to display the next or previous page of the screen.
Touch this when you want to exit (close) the currently displayed screen. Normally, touching < > several
times takes you back to the Main screen.
When you touch a menu in the sub-window, the sub­window will close, and the selected menu screen will appear.
In a sub-window, touch <Exit> to exit the sub­window.
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Sub-windows for setting values
When you are making settings in the System screen, the following type of screen appears.
Return to the factory settings.
About the Display
Modify the value.
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