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Yamaha Electone EL-27 User Manual

Yamaha Electone EL-27
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Yamaha Electone EL-27 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectronic Organ
Upper Keyboard49 Keys
Lower Keyboard49 Keys
Pedal Keyboard13 Keys
Polyphony32
Number of Keys49
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Amplifier20W
Speakers2 x 12 cm
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out
Power SupplyAC power

Summary

Special Safety and Environmental Information

Product Safety Markings

Explains labels and symbols on the product for safety.

Environmental Issues

Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness.

Important Safety Notices

Covers product testing, modification warnings, and warranty.

Specifications Subject to Change

Yamaha reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.

Important Safety Instructions

General Usage Precautions

Lists essential precautions for using electrical products, including installation and ventilation.

Panel Controls

Front Panel Layout and Functions

Identifies and describes controls on the front panel of the Electone.

Display and Connectivity

LCD Display and Selection Controls

Explains the LCD display and related selection buttons for functions.

Other Controls and Terminals

Details accessory jacks, knee lever, and pedalboard connections.

Main Features

Electone Key Capabilities

Highlights key features like sound technology, voice controls, rhythm patterns, and recording.

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started with Your Electone

Basic steps to turn on the Electone and initial display information.

Playing Your Electone

How to use Registrations for instant voice and setting changes.

Understanding Basic Registrations

Introduces five factory preset registrations for different music styles.

Registration Menu Operations

Selecting Registrations from the Menu

Step-by-step guide to selecting registrations from the built-in menu.

Registration Menu List

Detailed Registration List

Lists voices and settings for 80 built-in registrations across multiple pages.

Voice Sections

Voice Display Overview

How to view currently selected voices for each section on the LCD.

Selecting Voices via Panel Buttons

Procedure for selecting voices using the panel buttons for the Upper Keyboard.

Setting Voice Volumes

Adjusting coarse and fine volume levels for each voice section.

Lower Keyboard and Pedalboard Voices

Selecting voices and setting volumes for Lower keyboard and Pedalboard.

Advanced Voice Selection

Using dotted buttons for advanced voice selection and polyphonic play.

Voice Menu Reference Chart

Lists available voices and their corresponding button/page assignments.

Voice Controls and Effects

Voice Condition Page Settings

Adjusting voice settings like Touch Tone and Volume via condition pages.

Touch Tone Expression Control

Adjusting expressive control over volume and timbre using Touch Tone.

Feet (Octave) Settings

Adjusting octave settings for voices to change their range.

Symphonic/Celeste Effects

Simulating ensemble or expanding sound effects for voices.

Vibrato Effect Configuration

Applying pitch variation to voices for a richer, more natural sound.

Panel Button Effects: Reverb and Sustain

Adjusting Reverb and Sustain effects using panel buttons.

Rhythm, Accompaniment, and Percussion

Selecting Rhythm Patterns from Panel

How to choose and play rhythm patterns from the front panel buttons.

Rhythm Variations and Volume Control

Controlling automatic pattern variations and overall rhythm volume.

Dotted Button Rhythm Selection

Using dotted buttons for advanced rhythm pattern selection.

Managing User Rhythm Patterns

Creating, loading, and selecting user-defined rhythm patterns.

Rhythm Menu Reference

A chart listing all 24 available rhythm patterns and their display numbers.

Accompaniment Control Settings

Controlling accompaniment type and volume, independent of Auto Bass Chord.

Auto Bass Chord Functionality

Using A.B.C. for automatic chord and bass accompaniment.

Keyboard Percussion Sounds

Playing drum and percussion sounds assigned to keyboards.

Melody On Chord Feature

Adding harmony to melodies using chord input or A.B.C.

Registration Memory Management

Storing New Registrations

Saving panel settings and rhythms to memory buttons for quick recall.

Registration Shift Functionality

Changing registrations sequentially using the right footswitch.

Restoring Panel Settings

How to restore previous panel settings after power off.

Footswitches and Knee Lever Controls

Footswitch Control Modes

Assigning functions like Stop, Ending, or Fill In to the left footswitch.

Knee Lever Operation

Controlling Sustain or Melody On Chord using the knee lever.

Pitch and Transpose Controls

Transpose and Pitch Adjustment

Adjusting the instrument's key and fine-tuning via the Transpose/Pitch page.

Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.) Operations

Disk Handling Precautions

Guidelines for handling floppy disks and the disk drive.

Disk Drive and Floppy Disk Care

Instructions for cleaning the read/write head and handling floppy disks.

Disk Formatting Procedure

Steps required to prepare a blank disk for recording.

Recording a Song

How to set up and record a complete performance to disk.

M.D.R. Operation Overview

Explains the types of data recorded by the Music Disk Recorder.

Recording Performance Parts Separately

Method for recording individual tracks like melody or accompaniment.

Recording Registrations and Bulk Data

Saving registrations and associated data without recording a full performance.

Recalling Recorded Data

Loading previously recorded registrations and data back to the Electone.

Replacing Existing Registrations

Changing registrations of an existing song without altering performance data.

Song Playback Operations

How to play back recorded songs from the disk.

Additional M.D.R. Functions

Covers Custom Play, Pause, Fast Forward/Reverse operations.

Song Data Copying Function

Instructions for copying songs between different numbers on the disk.

Song Deletion from Disk

How to delete unwanted songs from the disk.

Checking Available Disk Memory

Viewing available memory space for recordings.

Voice Disk Operations

Using optional voice disks to play and save new voices.

Copy Protection Information

Information on protected disks and data saving limitations.

M.D.R. LED Display Messages

Explains various messages displayed on the M.D.R. LED screen.

MIDI Controls and Connectivity

MIDI Connection Examples

Illustrates connecting external MIDI devices to the Electone.

Accessory Jacks and Controls

Audio and Rhythm Connections

Details headphone, auxiliary output, and rhythm input jacks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Addresses issues like noise, interference, and function malfunctions.

Electone Specifications

Technical Details and Features

Comprehensive list of technical specifications including keyboard, voice, and system features.

MIDI Message Reference

Channel and System Messages

Details MIDI messages for channel control, system real-time, and exclusive messages.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Protocol Details

A chart outlining MIDI message codes, functions, and transmission/reception.

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