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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 thoroughl
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Table of Contents Panel Layout ............................................................................................... 6 EL-200 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Quick Introductory Others ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Guide 1 Main Feat
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Panel Layout EL-200 Panel Layout UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE LEAD VOICE PEDAL VOICE (page 13) (page 13) (page 13) Monitor Speaker LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE (page 13) BASIC REVERB UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE LEAD VOICE REGIST. MAX MAX MAX STRINGS BRASS CLARI- SAXO- CHORUS HARMO- 1 VIOLIN FLUTE 1 NET PHONE NICA REVERB (page 17) ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA- COSMIC TUTTI 2 OBOE TRUM- TO PHONE PET LOWER MIN MIN MIN SUSTAIN LOWER KEYBOARD VOICE PEDAL VOICE MAX MAX 1 UPPER STRINGS BRASS CLARI- SAXO- CHORUS HORN 1 CON
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Monitor Speaker MASTER VOLUME MASTER VOLUME (page 10) RECORD PLAY MUSIC DISK UPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROL UPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFT RECORDER (page 28) SONG FROM TO SONG DEL. REPEAT SONG COPY PAUSE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RECORD CUSTOM PLAY TEMPO FORMAT MUSIC DISK RECORDER POWER POWER (page 10) Floppy Disk Slot LED (Lamp in-use) Eject 5 6 7 8 D. D. (Disable) (page 25) 7
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Others Keyboard Cover/Music Stand Monitor Speakers Upper Keyboard Lower Keyboard MIDI Jacks (page 51) Knee Lever (page 49) Jacks (page 51) Right-Footswitch (page 27) Left-Footswitch (page 49) Speaker Unit Expression Pedal (page 10) Pedalboard 8
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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
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1 Quick Introductory Guide 1 Getting Started Plug the power cord in to an appropriate electrical outlet. 1 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. Turn on the Electone by pressing the POWER sw
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Quick Introductory Guide BASIC REGIST. 2 Basic Registrations 1 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 Basic Basic
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Quick Introductory Guide 3 Basic Operation 1 Registration Set-up Select the keyboard to play Select the voice Select the rhythm (Voice Menu) (Rhythm Menu) Add effects (Effect Set) Add reverb Loading the Saving the Adjust the total volume Setting Registration registration data registration data (Master Volume) Shift/Footswitch /Knee Lever Playing Electone Recording the performance Music Disk Recorder Expression Pedal Playing back 12
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Voice Sections 2 Voice Sections The EL-200 features 21 different high quality AWM/FM voices. All voices are divided in to four voice groups. There are two voice groups on the Upper keyboard, one each on the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard. Each voice section can, of course, have its own voice condition settings such as voice assignment and applying sustain effect. UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE LEAD VOICE MAX MAX STRINGS BRASS CLARI- SAXO- CHORUS HARMO- 1 VIOLIN FLUTE 1 NET PHONE NICA 2 ORGAN PIANO GUIT
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Voice Sections Set the volume for each voice section. 3 Use the VOLUME controls of each voice section on the panel to set the desired level for each voice. The controls have seven volume settings, from a minimum of 0, or no sound, to a maximum of full volume. UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 2 MAX STRINGS BRASS CLARI- SAXO- CHORUS HARMO- 1 NOTE: NET PHONE NICA The Lead and Pedal Voices sound one note at a time; when you simultaneously press ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA- COSMIC TUTTI 2 two or more keys, only t
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Voice Sections Details on All Voices The following chart lists the available voices on the EL-200. Preset Voice Name Voice Group Comments Feet Effect STRINGS Upper/Lower 8' - Large strings ensemble. VIOLIN Lead 8' - For multi purposes. 2 CONTRABASS Pedal 8' - Standard type. BRASS Upper/Lower 8' - Trumpet and Trombone ensemble. For classical music. HORN Lower 8' - Standard type. For classicals. TRUMPET Lead 8' - Standard type. For classical music. TUBA Pedal 16' - TUBA Also suited for solo playi
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Voice Sections The Additional Voices This table lists all the voices including panel voices that can be played back on the EL-200. The voices not lead by a bullet indicate that they are only playable using the M.D.R. playback function. Group Voice Name Group Voice Name Group Voice Name Upper/Lower Strings 1 Upper/Lower Clarinet 1 Upper/Lower Guitar 1 STRINGS Strings 2 CLARINET Clarinet 2 GUITAR Guitar 2 Strings 3 Bass Cla. Guitar 3 Strings 4 Synth. Cla. 1 12Str. Guitar 2 Strings 5 Synth. C
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Voice Controls and Effects 3 Voice Controls and Effects You can add Reverb and Sustain effects to your selected voices. 1 Reverb Reverb adds an echo-like effect to the sound, giving the impression of a performance in a large room or concert hall. Reverb effect affects the entire system at one time. You can control the amount of Reverb applied to the Electone by pressing one of the Reverb buttons. 3 The controls have seven volume settings, from a minimum of 0, or no effect, to a maximum of full R
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Rhythms 4 Rhythms The Rhythm features of the Electone use actual drum and percussion sampled sounds to automatically play various rhythms. In addition, the Electone has a Keyboard Percussion feature that allows you to play drum and percussion sounds from the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard. 1 Selecting Rhythms from the Panel Ten different rhythms in various styles can be instantly selected from the front panel. 1) To select and play a rhythm: Press to select any of the RHYTHM or METRONOME buttons.
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Rhythms LEAD IN Pressing the START button while holding down the INTRO. ENDING button automatically plays a special one-measure Lead In, with a click on each beat, to cue you in to the beginning of the song. Set the volume using the panel rhythm volume button. NOTE: The controls have seven volume settings, from a minimum of 0, or no 3 When the Electone is turned on, the sound, to a maximum of full volume. Rhythm Volume is automatically set to 0. RHYTHM MAX 1 SEQ. SEQ. MARCH WALTZ SWING BOUNCE S
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Rhythms 2) To use the Fill In patterns: Fill In patterns are designed to be used as temporary and regular rhythmic breaks to spice up a repeating rhythm. Like the regular rhythms, all Fill In patterns have been designed to perfectly match the bass and chord parts of the Automatic Accompaniment feature. Select and play a rhythm. 1 As you play the Electone along with the rhythm, occasionally press the NOTE: FILL IN button. 2 USING A FILL IN FOR THE START RHYTHM OF A SONG: INTRO. SYNCHRO START Fil
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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 switch, disconnect the electric plug from the
