EL - 200
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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shown below or molded / stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page.
Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and
those indicated in the safety instruction section.
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products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly.
We sincerely believe that our products and the production
methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In
keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we
want you to be aware of the following:
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.
DISPOSAL NOTICE: Should this product become
damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is
considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state,
and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of
products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
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.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates
the location of the name plate. The model number, serial
number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number,
and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below
and retain this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
See the name plate for graphic symbol markings.
92-469-➀
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are
tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless
specifically authorized by Yamaha.
Product performance and/or safety standards may be
diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may
be denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied
warranties may also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The
information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the present of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within the 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
electrical shock.
• 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 step-
ladder 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.
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 multiple-
connector. 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.
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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.
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.
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1
Voice Sections
2
Quick Introductory
Guide
Voice Controls
and Effects
3
Rhythms
4
Registration Memory
5
Music Disk Recorder
(M.D.R.)
6
Footswitches,
Knee Lever
7
Accessory Jacks
and Controls
8
Appendix
9
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.
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REVERB
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE
MAX
MIN
BASIC
REGIST.
SUSTAIN
UPPER
(
KNEE
)
BAR
KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION
BEAT
TEMPO
BAR
BEAT
RHYTHM
LOWER
(
KNEE
)
PEDAL
SEQ.
1
SEQ.
2
SEQ.
3
SEQ.
4
SYNCHRO
START
START
FILL IN
INTRO.
ENDING
LOWER
1
PEDAL
2
MAX
MIN
STRINGS BRASS CLARI-
NET
SAXO-
PHONE
CHORUS HARMO-
NICA
1
ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA-
PHONE
COSMIC TUTTI
2
LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE
MAX
MIN
STRINGS BRASS CLARI-
NET
SAXO-
PHONE
CHORUS HORN
1
ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA-
PHONE
COSMIC TUTTI
2
RHYTHM
MAX
MIN
MARCH WALTZ SWING BOUNCE SLOW
ROCK
1
TANGO LATIN
1
LATIN
2
8 BEAT 16 BEAT
2
MAX
MIN
VIOLIN FLUTE
1
OBOE TRUM-
PET
TO
LOWER
LEAD VOICE
MAX
MIN
CONTRA
BASS
ELEC.
BASS
1
ORGAN
BASS
TUBA TO
LOWER
PEDAL VOICE
4321
M.
/TO DISK
REVERB
(page 17)
SUSTAIN
(page 17)
RHYTHM
(page 18)
BASIC REGIST.
(page 11)
RHYTHM
(page 18)
BAR/BEAT/TEMPO
(page 19)
BAR/BEAT
(page 19)
TEMPO
(page 19)
UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE
(page 13)
LOWER
KEYBOARD
VOICE
(page 13)
LEAD VOICE
(page 13)
PEDAL VOICE
(page 13)
Monitor Speaker
Registration Memory
(page 25)
M./TO DISK
(page 25)
KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION
(page 22)
Panel Layout
EL-200 Panel Layout
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MASTER VOLUME
MUSIC DISK RECOR DER
PAUSE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RECORD CUSTOM PLAY
FORMATTEMPO
CONTROLPEDALLOWERUPPERCONTROLPEDALLOWERUPPER
RECORD PLAY
SHIFT
SONG DEL.TOFROMSONG
REPEAT
SONG COPY
POWER
D.8765
MUSIC DISK
RECORDER
(page 28)
POWER
(page 10)
MASTER VOLUME
(page 10)
LED (Lamp in-use) Eject
D. (Disable)
(page 25)
Floppy Disk Slot
Monitor Speaker
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Others
MIDI Jacks (page 51)
Knee Lever (page 49)
Jacks (page 51)
Speaker Unit
Monitor Speakers
Left-Footswitch (page 49)
Right-Footswitch (page 27)
Expression Pedal (page 10)
Upper Keyboard
Lower Keyboard
Keyboard Cover/Music Stand
Pedalboard
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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)
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1 Quick Introductory Guide
1 Getting Started
1
Plug the power cord in to an appropriate electrical outlet.
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.
2
Turn on the Electone by pressing the POWER switch.
POWER
When the Electone is turned on, Basic Registration 1 is automatically
selected.
3
Set the MASTER VOLUME control.
The MASTER VOLUME control is an overall control that affects the
volume of the entire instrument.
MASTER VOLUME
4
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
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Quick Introductory Guide
1
BASIC
REGIST.
2 Basic Registrations
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.
Upper Keyboard
Voice 1
Lower Keyboard
Voice 1
Pedal V oice 1
Basic
Registration 1
Strings 1
Strings 1
Contra Bass1
Basic
Registration 2
Brass 1
Horn1
Tuba
Basic
Registration 3
Flute 1
Piano 1
Contra Bass 1
Basic
Registration 4
Cosmic 1
Cosmic 2
Cosmic 2
Basic
Registration 5
Synth. Brass 1
Cosmic 3
Synth. Bass 1
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.
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.)
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Quick Introductory Guide
1
Setting Registration
Shift/Footswitch
/Knee Lever
Registration Set-up
Select the voice
(Voice Menu)
Add effects
(Effect Set)
Add reverb
Select the rhythm
(Rhythm Menu)
Select the keyboard
to play
Playing back
Recording the performance
Saving the
registration data
Loading the
registration data
Expression Pedal
Adjust the total volume
(Master Volume)
Playing Electone
Music Disk Recorder
3 Basic Operation
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