Yamaha Electone EL-100 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Rebecca HancockAug 31, 2025
How to balance the volume between keyboards on my Yamaha Electone EL-100 Musical Instrument?
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  Joseph MitchellAug 31, 2025
  If the volume of the Upper keyboard is louder than the Lower keyboard (or vice versa) on your Yamaha Musical Instrument, the Manual Balance is wrongly set. Open the Voice Display by pressing the VOICE DISPLAY button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, and select page 2 to display the Manual Balance. Then change the balance between Upper keyboard and Lower keyboard.
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Cameron LongAug 30, 2025
Why doesn't my Yamaha Electone EL-100 play all the notes when many keys are pressed?
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  Matthew SpenceAug 30, 2025
  If not all notes sound when pressing many keys on your Yamaha Musical Instrument, it's because the total polyphonic capacity (notes sounding for both Upper and Lower Keyboards) is 10 notes. The notes exceeding this limit may not be produced.
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karencombsAug 29, 2025
How to stop my Yamaha Musical Instrument from causing resonance in surrounding objects?
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  Olivia BrownAug 29, 2025
  If the sound from your Yamaha Musical Instrument causes surrounding objects to resonate, it's because the instrument produces powerful bass sounds. To avoid this, relocate the objects or lower the Electone’s volume.
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Dr. Stephanie HardinAug 28, 2025
Why does my Yamaha Electone EL-100 Musical Instrument make a cracking noise?
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  dustindiazAug 28, 2025
  A cracking noise from your Yamaha Musical Instrument can occur when an electrical appliance is turned on or off, or if an electric power tool is used nearby. Plug the Electone into an electrical outlet located as far as possible from the device that seems to be the source of the problem.
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Kyle BrownAug 27, 2025
Why is my Yamaha Electone EL-100 causing noise in my radio or TV?
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  austin70Aug 27, 2025
  If a radio or TV is generating noise when your Yamaha Musical Instrument is in use, it's likely because they are located too close to the instrument. Relocate the radio or TV farther away from the Electone.
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Phillip WuAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Yamaha Electone EL-100 Musical Instrument panel malfunctions?
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  Katie SmithAug 27, 2025
  If your Yamaha Musical Instrument panel malfunctions or memorized data changes, it might be due to power surges or spikes from electrical storms. Turn the power off and then back on to resolve this.
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Whitney JenkinsAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Yamaha Electone EL-100 is generating noise?
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  James ThompsonAug 26, 2025
  If your Yamaha Musical Instrument is generating noise, a cell phone may be too close. Turn off the power of the cell phone to resolve this issue.
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Heather KlineAug 23, 2025
How to increase the low volume on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
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  Danielle BakerAug 23, 2025
  If the sound from your Yamaha Musical Instrument is too quiet even at maximum volume, ensure that the Master Volume isn't set to the minimum position; turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Also, check that the Expression Pedal is fully pressed down with your toe.
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Michelle JordanSep 12, 2025
Why do some voices on my Yamaha Electone EL-100 Musical Instrument sound distorted?

Yamaha Electone EL-100 Specifications

General

Type	Electronic organ
Rhythms	Built-in rhythm patterns
Power Supply	AC power
Features	Auto accompaniment
Effects	Reverb
Output	Headphones
Voices	Multiple preset voices
Speakers	Built-in speakers

Summary

Precautions

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Safety guidelines to prevent serious injury or death from hazards like electrical shock, damage, or fire.

Panel Layout

Electone EL-100 Panel Overview

Quick Introductory Guide

Getting Started and Initial Setup

Step-by-step instructions for connecting and powering on the Electone for the first time.

Basic Electone Operation and LCD Display

Overview of the instrument's basic operation flow and understanding the LCD display functions.

Voice and Rhythm Selection

Voice Sections

Understanding Voice Display and Assignments

Selecting Voices from Panel Controls

Step-by-step guide on selecting voices using the panel buttons and voice menus.

Utilizing Dotted Buttons for Voice Selection

Voice Controls and Effects

Selecting Voice Parameters via Pages

Methods to access voice settings using Voice Condition and Effect Set pages.

Effect Selection and Types

Panel Controls for Reverb, Sustain, and Tremolo

Rhythm and Accompaniment

Selecting and Playing Rhythms from the Panel

Guide to choosing and initiating rhythm patterns using panel buttons.

Rhythm Control and Tempo Adjustment

Rhythm Condition Pages and Settings

Detailed settings for rhythms, including volume, balance, reverb, and auto variation.

Dotted Buttons and User Rhythms

Using dotted buttons to select rhythms and load custom user rhythms.

Automatic Accompaniment - Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.)

Selecting A.B.C. Function Modes

Options for A.B.C. including Off, Single Finger, Fingered Chord, and Custom A.B.C.

Accompaniment Controls

Accompaniment Function Settings

Preset/User Keyboard Percussion

Using Preset Keyboard Percussion Sounds

Steps to activate and use the factory-assigned percussion sounds.

Assigning Instruments in User Keyboard Percussion

Melody On Chord (M.O.C.)

M.O.C. Function Modes and Control

Registration Memory

Storing Custom Registrations

How to save panel settings to Registration Memory buttons for quick recall.

Selecting Stored Registrations

Method for recalling saved registrations using numbered memory buttons.

Saving Registration Data to Disk

Instructions for backing up registrations to a floppy disk for long-term storage.

Registration Shift

Understanding Registration Shift Modes

Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.)

Precautions for M.D.R. Operation

Important safety and handling guidelines for using the disk recorder and floppy disks.

Disk Formatting and Data Backup

Procedures for formatting disks and the importance of data backup.

Recording Songs and Performances

Step-by-step guide for recording songs, including handling mistakes and finishing recording.

Playback

Playing Back Entire Songs

How to select and play back recorded songs from the disk.

Playing Back Selected Parts

Method for playing back specific recorded parts, muting others.

Repeating Song Playback

About XG Data

Playing Back XG Song Data

Instructions for playing commercially available XG song data and managing parts.

XG Easy Converter

Changing the Tempo

Real-time Tempo Adjustment During Playback

Song Copy

Copying Songs Within a Disk

Procedure for copying songs between different locations on the same floppy disk.

Copying Songs Between Different Disks

Steps for transferring songs from one floppy disk to another.

Song Delete

Disk Copy Function

How to duplicate the contents of a floppy disk for backup purposes.

Messages on the M.D.R. LED Display

Troubleshooting MDR Error Messages

Footswitches and Expression Pedal

Footswitch Functions and Assignment

Overview of footswitch capabilities and how to assign functions like Rhythm, Glide, and Tremolo.

Footswitch Control for Rhythms

Footswitch Control for Glide

Expression Pedal Functions

Internal/External Control Modes

Transpose and Pitch Controls

Transposing Key and Adjusting Pitch

How to change the instrument's key and fine-tune the pitch for compatibility or tuning.

MIDI Communication

Selecting MIDI Pages and Output Channels

How to configure MIDI transmission channels for Upper, Lower, and Pedal keyboards.

Understanding MIDI Receive Channels

MIDI Input Settings

Configuration of MIDI input for controlling Electone voices and managing synchronization.

Accessory Jacks and Controls

MIDI and Computer Connectivity

Appendix - MIDI Information

Understanding MIDI and its Applications

Explanation of MIDI basics, connection requirements, and data exchange methods.

Connecting via TO HOST Terminal

Setup examples for connecting to PCs using TO HOST terminal for Windows and Macintosh.

MIDI Connections and Usage

Controlling External Devices with Electone

Using the Electone as a master to control external MIDI keyboards or tone generators.

Controlling Electone with External Devices

Using external MIDI keyboards or PCs to play Electone voices and functions.

MIDI Message Types

MIDI System Messages

Sending Registration Data to PC

Procedure for sending Electone registration data to a PC via MIDI or serial connection.

PC to Electone Data Transfer

Receiving Registration Data from PC

Controlling Electone via PC MIDI Messages

Using Electone as XG Tone Generator

Converting EL-100 Data to XG Format

How to set the Electone to XG mode for using it as an XG tone generator with software.

MIDI Data Format Reference

MIDI Implementation Chart

Troubleshooting Guide

General Operation Problems

Panel and Voice/Rhythm Issues

Troubleshooting - Further Issues

Effect and Accompaniment Problems

Troubleshooting - Memory and MDR Issues

Registration Memory and MDR Problems

Electone EL-100 Assembly Instructions

Precautions for Safe Assembly

Important safety warnings and precautions to follow before and during Electone assembly.

Assembly Steps - Part 1

Mounting Sideboards and Speaker Unit

Mounting the Main Unit onto Speaker Unit

Assembly Steps - Part 2

Connecting Cords to Main Unit

Securing Pedalboard and Speaker Cords

Final Assembly Checks and Power-Up

Connecting Power and Placing Music Stand

Post-Assembly Checks and Verification

EL-100 Specifications

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