Yamaha EL - 200, EL200E User Manual

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

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BATTERY NOTICE: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you.

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NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacture's warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

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Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power

switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in the key cover gap.

• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

■ USING THE BENCH

• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.

• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury.

• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the included tool.

■ SAVING USER DATA

• Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

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Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a fine electronic organ, Electone EL-200.

The Yamaha EL-200 Electone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation

technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound

quality with maximum musical enjoyment. Almost all functions are accessible through

systematic and intuitive panel operations.

In order to make the most of the Electone and extensive performance potential, we urge you

to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described.

Even after reading through the manual, keep it in a safe place for later reference.

Included Items

Owner’s Manual

Song Sheet

3.5" Floppy Disk

FUN TO PLAY ELECTONE Disk

Turning the Electone off erases all panel settings you have made. When the Electone is turned on, Basic

Registration 1 is automatically selected. If you have made panel settings you wish to keep, save them to

Registration Memory before turning the Electone off.

GM (General MIDI System Level 1) is an addition to the MIDI standard that ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of maker. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support the General MIDI standard.

XG is a new MIDI format created by Yamaha, which significantly improves and expands upon the General MIDI standard by providing a greater variety of high-quality voices plus considerably enhanced effect operation -- while being fully compatible with GM.

• The screen displays and illustrations as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different

from those on your instrument.

• Copying of the commercially available music sequence data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• The company names and product names in this Owner’s manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Voice Sections

Quick Introductory Guide

Voice Controls and Effects

Rhythms

Registration Memory

Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.)

Footswitches, Knee Lever

Accessory Jacks and Controls

Appendix

Table of Contents

Panel Layout ............................................................................................... 6

EL-200 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Others ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Main Features ............................................................................................. 9

1 Quick Introductory Guide ...................................................................... 10

1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 10

2 Basic Registrations ..................................................................................................................................... 11

3 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 12

2 Voice Sections ....................................................................................... 13

Selecting Voices from the Panel ....................................................................................................................... 13

3 Voice Controls and Effects ..................................................................... 17

1 Reverb .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

2 Sustain .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

4 Rhythms ............................................................................................... 18

1 Selecting Rhythms from the Panel ........................................................................................................... 18

2 Rhythms ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

3 Keyboard Percussion .................................................................................................................................. 22

5 Registration Memory ............................................................................ 25

1 Storing Registrations .................................................................................................................................. 25

2 Selecting Registrations ............................................................................................................................... 25

3 Saving the Registration Data to Disk ....................................................................................................... 26

4 Registration Shift ........................................................................................................................................ 27

6 Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.) ................................................................ 28

1 Precautions on M.D.R. ............................................................................................................................... 28

2 Formatting a Disk ....................................................................................................................................... 30

3 Recording ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

4 Recording Registrations (and Bulk Data) ............................................................................................... 37

5 Recalling Recorded Registrations (and Bulk Data) ............................................................................... 38

6 Replacing Registrations ............................................................................................................................. 38

7 Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

8 Other Functions .......................................................................................................................................... 41

7 Footswitches, Knee Lever ...................................................................... 49

1 Footswitch .................................................................................................................................................... 49

2 Knee Lever ................................................................................................................................................... 49

8 Accessory Jacks and Controls ............................................................... 51

9 Appendix .............................................................................................. 52

MIDI ................................................................................................................................................................... 52

MIDI Setting Examples ................................................................................................................................... 52

MIDI Data Format ............................................................................................................................................ 58

MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................................................................................................... 68

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 70

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 72

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 73

The Index on page 73 can be of your help in finding the functions and terms.

Panel Layout

EL-200 Panel Layout

Monitor Speaker

LOWER

KEYBOARD

VOICE

(page 13)

REVERB

(page 17)

SUSTAIN (page 17)

RHYTHM (page 18)

KEYBOARD

PERCUSSION

(page 22)

REVERB

MAX

MIN

SUSTAIN

UPPER (

KNEE

LOWER (

KNEE

SEQ.1SEQ.

SEQ.3SEQ.

KEYBOARD

PERCUSSION

LOWER

PEDAL

)

UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE

(page 13)

UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE

STRINGS BRASS CLARI-

NET

ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA-

LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE

STRINGS BRASS CLARI-

NET

PEDAL

ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA-

RHYTHM

MARCH WALTZ SWING BOUNCE SLOW

TANGO LATIN1LATIN28 BEAT 16 BEAT

BAR

BEAT

INTRO.

TEMPO

ENDING

BAR

BEAT

SAXOPHONE

PHONE

SAXOPHONE

PHONE

ROCK

RHYTHM

CHORUS HARMO-

COSMIC TUTTI

CHORUS HORN

COSMIC TUTTI

SYNCHRO

START

LEAD VOICE

(page 13)

MAX

NICA

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

START

FILL IN

VIOLIN FLUTE

OBOE TRUM-

CONTRA

BASS

ORGAN

BASS

LEAD VOICE

PETTOLOWER

PEDAL VOICE

ELEC.

BASS

TUBA TO

LOWER

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

PEDAL VOICE

(page 13)

BASIC

REGIST.

TEMPO

(page 19)

BAR/BEAT

(page 19)

BAR/BEAT/TEMPO

(page 19)

/TO DISK

M./TO DISK

(page 25)

RHYTHM (page 18)

BASIC REGIST.

(page 11)

Registration Memory

(page 25)

4321

Monitor Speaker

MASTER VOLUME

RECORD PLAY

REPEAT

SONG COPY

PAUSE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RECORD CUSTOM PLAY

MUSIC DISK RECOR DER

CONTROLPEDALLOWERUPPERCONTROLPEDALLOWERUPPER

SHIFT

SONG DEL.TOFROMSONG

FORMATTEMPO

Floppy Disk Slot

POWER

MASTER VOLUME (page 10)

MUSIC DISK RECORDER (page 28)

POWER (page 10)

D.8765

D. (Disable)

(page 25)

LED (Lamp in-use) Eject

Others

Monitor Speakers

Keyboard Cover/Music Stand

Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard MIDI Jacks (page 51)

Jacks (page 51)

Speaker Unit

Knee Lever (page 49)

Right-Footswitch (page 27) Left-Footswitch (page 49)

Expression Pedal (page 10)

Pedalboard

Main Features

1 Astoundingly True-to-life Sounds

The new AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) and FM (Frequency Modulation) tone

generation technologies make this Electone a truly lifelike musical instrument.

You can enjoy playing a total of 21 AWM/FM voices using the touch response function.

2 Expressive Touch Tone

From fortissimo to pianissimo you can express strong emotion to subtle nuance of each

instrument.

3 High Quality Digital Effects

Sophisticated digital Reverb lets you create resonant and wide dimension to each voice

group. (page 17)

4 Dynamic Rhythm and Percussion sounds

The Rhythm section of the Electone features authentic drum and percussion sounds, used by

expert rhythm programmers in creating a total of 10 various rhythm patterns. (page 18)

Keyboard Percussion function lets you play 43 different drum and percussion sounds. (page

22)

5 Convenient Registration Functions

5 Basic Registrations help you to set up a variety of registrations covering all music

categories. (page 11)

6 Versatile Functions of the Music Disk Recorder

The Electone also features a Music Disk Recorder (MDR) for recording your

registrations and performances to a floppy disk. In addition, the MDR allows you to copy

a song from a disk to another, duplicate a disk, and play and save commercially available

XG song data. (page 28)

1 Quick Introductory Guide

1 Getting Started

Plug the power cord in to an appropriate electrical outlet.

Turn on the Electone by pressing the POWER switch.

POWER

When the Electone is turned on, Basic Registration 1 is automatically

selected.

Set the MASTER VOLUME control.

The MASTER VOLUME control is an overall control that affects the

volume of the entire instrument.

Only use the voltage specified as correct

for the Electone. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the Electone.

Yamaha products are manufactured

specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold. If you

should move, or if any doubt exists about

the supply voltage, please consult with a qualified technician.

MASTER VOLUME

Press the Expression pedal down with your foot.

Once you have set the MASTER VOLUME control to a suitable level,

you can use the Expression pedal to change the volume with your foot

as you play.

Louder Softer

2 Basic Registrations

BASIC

REGIST.

The Basic Registration section has five factory preset registrations. Each of

which is preset with a different set of voices for the Upper/Lower

keyboards and Pedalboard, and each specially suited for playing in a

different music style.

To select Basic Registrations:

Press the BASIC REGIST. buttons to select each Basic Registration.

When you turn the power on, the Electone automatically selects Basic

Registration 1.

Basic

Registration 1

Upper Keyboard

Voice 1

Lower Keyboard

Voice 1

Pedal V oice 1

Strings 1

Contra Bass1

If you have made panel settings you wish to keep, save them to

Registration Memory before turning the Electone off. (See page 25 for

more information.)

You can, however, restore the panel settings that were made before the

Electone was last turned off. (See page 27 for more information.)

Basic

Registration 2

Brass 1

Horn1

Tuba

Basic

Registration 3

Flute 1

Piano 1

Contra Bass 1

Basic

Registration 4

Cosmic 1

Cosmic 2

Basic

Registration 5

Synth. Brass 1

Cosmic 3

Synth. Bass 1

Quick Introductory Guide

NOTE:

Some of the voices, hidden voices, cannot be accessible from the panel.

Turning the Electone off erases all panel

settings you have made. When the Electone is turned on, Basic Registration 1

is automatically selected.

3 Basic Operation

Quick Introductory Guide

Select the keyboard

Select the voice

Adjust the total volume

(Master Volume)

Registration Set-up

to play

(Voice Menu)

Add effects

(Effect Set)

Select the rhythm

(Rhythm Menu)

Add reverb

Setting Registration

Shift/Footswitch

/Knee Lever

Loading the

registration data

Saving the registration data

Playing Electone

Expression Pedal

Recording the performance

Music Disk Recorder

Playing back

+ 26 hidden pages