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Viscount Canticus I-II - User Manual

Viscount Canticus I-II
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Manuale Operativo
Owner's Manual
Mode d'Emploi
Canticus I - II

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Warnings

Safety Instruction Overview

Essential safety guidelines for operating the Viscount Canticus organ, including warnings and precautions.

Controls and Connections

Couplers and Power Switch

Details on organ couplers and the main ON/OFF power switch.

Left-hand Panel Controls

Overview of controls located on the left-hand panel of the instrument.

Right-hand Panel Controls

Overview of controls located on the right-hand panel of the instrument.

Controls on the Manuals (Canticus II)

Specific controls integrated directly onto the Canticus II manuals.

Pedal Section Controls

Description of controls and functions within the organ's pedal section.

Side Panel Controls and Connections

Details of connectors and controls found on the organ's side panels.

Rear Panel Connections

Information on all connectivity options and ports located on the rear panel.

Central Control Unit and Programming

Control Unit Features

Overview of the organ's central control unit, its displays, and functions.

Volume Regulation

Adjusting general and individual manual volume levels on the control unit.

Setting Reverb Effect

Configuring the digital reverb effect and its intensity level.

Setting Tremolo Effect

Adjusting tremolo speed and depth for each manual via the control unit.

Memory Programming Functions

Procedure for saving and recalling register configurations to the instrument's memory.

Floppy Disk Drive Operations

Floppy Disk Drive Overview

Introduction to the organ's 3.5" floppy disk drive and its capabilities.

Data Format and Reading

Details on MIDI file formats (0 and 1) used for recording and playback.

Floppy Disk Drive Controls

Identification and functional description of the floppy disk drive control panel.

Formatting Floppy Disks

Step-by-step guide to initializing new floppy disks for data storage.

Song Recording and Playback

Instructions for recording new songs and playing back existing ones from disk.

Metronome Tempo Adjustment

How to vary the metronome tempo during song playback.

Song Navigation and Management

Using REW, FF, SONG keys and managing songs (copy, delete, protect).

Disk Space and Time Base Settings

Checking disk space usage and configuring the time base for recording.

Voice Programming and Modification

Voice Parameters Explained

Detailed descriptions of the parameters available for modifying organ voices.

Modifying Voice Parameters

Step-by-step guide to accessing and adjusting voice parameters.

Saving and Loading Data on Disk

Saving Voices to Disk

Procedure for saving customized voice settings onto a floppy disk.

Loading Voices from Disk

Restoring voice programming data from a floppy disk into the instrument.

Saving Memories to Disk

Procedure for saving instrument memory contents onto a floppy disk.

Loading Memories from Disk

Restoring instrument memory data from a floppy disk.

MIDI Interface and Settings

MIDI Introduction and Connectors

Overview of MIDI technology, its protocol, and organ connectors.

Program Change Messages

Using MIDI Program Change messages to recall sounds/timbres.

MIDI Channel Configuration

Enabling and managing MIDI transmission and reception channels.

MIDI Filter Functionality

Excluding specific MIDI messages from transmission or reception.

MIDI Dynamics and Transposition

Setting MIDI velocity and adjusting note transposition for MIDI output.

Initialization and Reset Procedures

Introduction to Initialization

Understanding the process of returning the instrument to factory default settings.

General Instrument Initialization

Procedure for performing a complete factory reset of the organ.

Individual Voice Initialization

Restoring a specific voice to its original factory settings.

Voice Local Off Mode

Disabling local sound generation for external MIDI control.

Tutti and Crescendo Initialization (Canticus II)

Resetting TUTTI register and Crescendo step settings to factory defaults for Canticus II.

Product Warnings and Compliance

Lithium Battery Safety

Critical information on handling, replacing, and disposing of the lithium battery.

FCC Compliance Information

Details on FCC regulations, device classification, and interference mitigation.

Summary

Important Safety Warnings

Safety Instruction Overview

Essential safety guidelines for operating the Viscount Canticus organ, including warnings and precautions.

Controls and Connections

Couplers and Power Switch

Details on organ couplers and the main ON/OFF power switch.

Left-hand Panel Controls

Overview of controls located on the left-hand panel of the instrument.

Right-hand Panel Controls

Overview of controls located on the right-hand panel of the instrument.

Controls on the Manuals (Canticus II)

Specific controls integrated directly onto the Canticus II manuals.

Pedal Section Controls

Description of controls and functions within the organ's pedal section.

Side Panel Controls and Connections

Details of connectors and controls found on the organ's side panels.

Rear Panel Connections

Information on all connectivity options and ports located on the rear panel.

Central Control Unit and Programming

Control Unit Features

Overview of the organ's central control unit, its displays, and functions.

Volume Regulation

Adjusting general and individual manual volume levels on the control unit.

Setting Reverb Effect

Configuring the digital reverb effect and its intensity level.

Setting Tremolo Effect

Adjusting tremolo speed and depth for each manual via the control unit.

Memory Programming Functions

Procedure for saving and recalling register configurations to the instrument's memory.

Floppy Disk Drive Operations

Floppy Disk Drive Overview

Introduction to the organ's 3.5" floppy disk drive and its capabilities.

Data Format and Reading

Details on MIDI file formats (0 and 1) used for recording and playback.

Floppy Disk Drive Controls

Identification and functional description of the floppy disk drive control panel.

Formatting Floppy Disks

Step-by-step guide to initializing new floppy disks for data storage.

Song Recording and Playback

Instructions for recording new songs and playing back existing ones from disk.

Metronome Tempo Adjustment

How to vary the metronome tempo during song playback.

Song Navigation and Management

Using REW, FF, SONG keys and managing songs (copy, delete, protect).

Disk Space and Time Base Settings

Checking disk space usage and configuring the time base for recording.

Voice Programming and Modification

Voice Parameters Explained

Detailed descriptions of the parameters available for modifying organ voices.

Modifying Voice Parameters

Step-by-step guide to accessing and adjusting voice parameters.

Saving and Loading Data on Disk

Saving Voices to Disk

Procedure for saving customized voice settings onto a floppy disk.

Loading Voices from Disk

Restoring voice programming data from a floppy disk into the instrument.

Saving Memories to Disk

Procedure for saving instrument memory contents onto a floppy disk.

Loading Memories from Disk

Restoring instrument memory data from a floppy disk.

MIDI Interface and Settings

MIDI Introduction and Connectors

Overview of MIDI technology, its protocol, and organ connectors.

Program Change Messages

Using MIDI Program Change messages to recall sounds/timbres.

MIDI Channel Configuration

Enabling and managing MIDI transmission and reception channels.

MIDI Filter Functionality

Excluding specific MIDI messages from transmission or reception.

MIDI Dynamics and Transposition

Setting MIDI velocity and adjusting note transposition for MIDI output.

Initialization and Reset Procedures

Introduction to Initialization

Understanding the process of returning the instrument to factory default settings.

General Instrument Initialization

Procedure for performing a complete factory reset of the organ.

Individual Voice Initialization

Restoring a specific voice to its original factory settings.

Voice Local Off Mode

Disabling local sound generation for external MIDI control.

Tutti and Crescendo Initialization (Canticus II)

Resetting TUTTI register and Crescendo step settings to factory defaults for Canticus II.

Product Warnings and Compliance

Lithium Battery Safety

Critical information on handling, replacing, and disposing of the lithium battery.

FCC Compliance Information

Details on FCC regulations, device classification, and interference mitigation.

Viscount Canticus I-II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandViscount
ModelCanticus I-II
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

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