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Yamaha CS-5 - User Manual

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YAMAHA
Synthesizer
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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Summary

Synthesizer Profile and Basic Controls

Points of Attention

General advice on installation, cleaning, connections, and volume settings for safe operation.

EXTERNAL Input Control

Controls the external input signal for sound processing and integration.

VCO - Sound Source Generation

Voltage controlled oscillator for generating core pitch and waveforms.

LFO - Modulation Source

Low-frequency oscillator for creating periodic sound parameter changes.

PITCH BEND Control

Manual control for altering the pitch during musical performance.

Understanding the Synthesizer

The Three Elements of Sound

Explains pitch, tone (waveform), and volume as fundamental sound properties.

Temporal Change in Sounds

Describes how sound characteristics change over time, known as envelope.

Harmonics and Waveforms

Discusses sound waveforms as combinations of sine waves and their harmonics.

Synthesizer Structure and Core Blocks

VCO - Signal Generation

Produces sound sources with sawtooth and square waveforms.

VCF - Tone Shaping

Shapes tone by filtering harmonic spectrum using cut-off frequency.

VCA - Volume Control

Controls volume using envelope generator for temporal change.

Synthesizer Connections

POWER CORD

Instructions for connecting the power cord to an AC outlet.

OUTPUT Terminal

Connects the synthesizer to amplifiers or other audio equipment.

External Interface

Connects external devices and enables multi-system synthesizer operation.

How to Produce Sound

BASIC SETTING

Steps for initial setup and configuration before sound creation.

POWER SWITCH Operation

Operation of the power switch to turn the synthesizer on.

SOUND CREATING Process

Process for determining and creating original sounds using synthesizer controls.

Keyboard and VCO Functions

KEYBOARD Operation

Details the monophonic keyboard, its key range, and priority.

PITCH BEND Control

Manual control for altering the pitch during musical performance.

VCO Parameters Tuning

Adjusts VCO tuning, octave range, modulation, and portamento.

VCO and LFO Functions

PWM - Pulse Width Modulation

Modulates the pulse width of square waves for sonic effects.

LFO Parameters

Controls LFO speed, waveforms, and sampling for modulation.

Mixer and External Input Functions

MIXER Controls

Selects sound sources like sawtooth, square waves, and external/noise inputs.

External Input and Noise Source

Connects external signals and utilizes noise as a sound source.

VCF Functions

Filter Controls

Utilizes HPF, BPF, LPF filters, cut-off frequency, and resonance for tone shaping.

VCF Modulation

Applies LFO and EG modulation to the VCF cut-off frequency.

VCA and EG Functions

VCA Controls

Sets initial level, EG depth, and LFO modulation for volume control.

EG Attack and Decay

Adjusts the attack and decay times for the sound envelope.

EG Functions

SUSTAIN LEVEL

Sets the stable sound level maintained while keys are held.

RELEASE TIME

Adjusts the time for sound to fade out after keys are released.

How to Use External Terminals

External Input and Source Selection

Connects external signals and selects input source (EXT/NOISE).

TRIGGER LEVEL

Adjusts signal level for triggering EG functions.

Multi-System Connections

Links multiple synthesizers using control voltage and trigger signals.

Operating Sequences

BASIC SETTING

Steps for initial setup and configuration.

SOUND CREATING

Process for determining and creating original sounds.

VCO;MIXER Block

Selects sound sources and sets keyboard range.

VCF Block Operations

Shapes tone via harmonic structure and temporal coloration.

Block Diagram and Specifications

CONTROLS Overview

Lists all synthesizer controls and their functions.

TERMINALS Specifications

Details external input/output connections and their specifications.

OTHERS - Power and Dimensions

Provides power source, dimensions, weight, and finish details.

Troubleshooting Guide

NO SOUND Issues

Diagnoses and resolves issues where no sound is produced.

Abnormal Operation Issues

Addresses issues where sound is abnormal or controls malfunction.

Summary

Synthesizer Profile and Basic Controls

Points of Attention

General advice on installation, cleaning, connections, and volume settings for safe operation.

EXTERNAL Input Control

Controls the external input signal for sound processing and integration.

VCO - Sound Source Generation

Voltage controlled oscillator for generating core pitch and waveforms.

LFO - Modulation Source

Low-frequency oscillator for creating periodic sound parameter changes.

PITCH BEND Control

Manual control for altering the pitch during musical performance.

Understanding the Synthesizer

The Three Elements of Sound

Explains pitch, tone (waveform), and volume as fundamental sound properties.

Temporal Change in Sounds

Describes how sound characteristics change over time, known as envelope.

Harmonics and Waveforms

Discusses sound waveforms as combinations of sine waves and their harmonics.

Synthesizer Structure and Core Blocks

VCO - Signal Generation

Produces sound sources with sawtooth and square waveforms.

VCF - Tone Shaping

Shapes tone by filtering harmonic spectrum using cut-off frequency.

VCA - Volume Control

Controls volume using envelope generator for temporal change.

Synthesizer Connections

POWER CORD

Instructions for connecting the power cord to an AC outlet.

OUTPUT Terminal

Connects the synthesizer to amplifiers or other audio equipment.

External Interface

Connects external devices and enables multi-system synthesizer operation.

How to Produce Sound

BASIC SETTING

Steps for initial setup and configuration before sound creation.

POWER SWITCH Operation

Operation of the power switch to turn the synthesizer on.

SOUND CREATING Process

Process for determining and creating original sounds using synthesizer controls.

Keyboard and VCO Functions

KEYBOARD Operation

Details the monophonic keyboard, its key range, and priority.

PITCH BEND Control

Manual control for altering the pitch during musical performance.

VCO Parameters Tuning

Adjusts VCO tuning, octave range, modulation, and portamento.

VCO and LFO Functions

PWM - Pulse Width Modulation

Modulates the pulse width of square waves for sonic effects.

LFO Parameters

Controls LFO speed, waveforms, and sampling for modulation.

Mixer and External Input Functions

MIXER Controls

Selects sound sources like sawtooth, square waves, and external/noise inputs.

External Input and Noise Source

Connects external signals and utilizes noise as a sound source.

VCF Functions

Filter Controls

Utilizes HPF, BPF, LPF filters, cut-off frequency, and resonance for tone shaping.

VCF Modulation

Applies LFO and EG modulation to the VCF cut-off frequency.

VCA and EG Functions

VCA Controls

Sets initial level, EG depth, and LFO modulation for volume control.

EG Attack and Decay

Adjusts the attack and decay times for the sound envelope.

EG Functions

SUSTAIN LEVEL

Sets the stable sound level maintained while keys are held.

RELEASE TIME

Adjusts the time for sound to fade out after keys are released.

How to Use External Terminals

External Input and Source Selection

Connects external signals and selects input source (EXT/NOISE).

TRIGGER LEVEL

Adjusts signal level for triggering EG functions.

Multi-System Connections

Links multiple synthesizers using control voltage and trigger signals.

Operating Sequences

BASIC SETTING

Steps for initial setup and configuration.

SOUND CREATING

Process for determining and creating original sounds.

VCO;MIXER Block

Selects sound sources and sets keyboard range.

VCF Block Operations

Shapes tone via harmonic structure and temporal coloration.

Block Diagram and Specifications

CONTROLS Overview

Lists all synthesizer controls and their functions.

TERMINALS Specifications

Details external input/output connections and their specifications.

OTHERS - Power and Dimensions

Provides power source, dimensions, weight, and finish details.

Troubleshooting Guide

NO SOUND Issues

Diagnoses and resolves issues where no sound is produced.

Abnormal Operation Issues

Addresses issues where sound is abnormal or controls malfunction.

Yamaha CS-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
PolyphonyMonophonic
FilterResonance
Envelope GeneratorADSR
Envelopes1
LFO1
Keyboard37 keys
Year Released1977
TypeAnalog
OscillatorVCO
WaveformsSawtooth, Square
OutputAudio Output

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