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Yamaha Electone F-400 User Manual

Yamaha Electone F-400
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Yamaha Electone F-400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectronic Organ
Keyboard49 keys (Upper), 49 keys (Lower), 13 keys (Pedal)
VoicesFlute, Strings, Brass
EffectsVibrato, Sustain, Reverb
AmplifierBuilt-in amplifier with speakers
ConnectivityHeadphones
Power SupplyAC power

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS

Explains safety graphics on the enclosure and their meanings.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Product Safety Precautions

Basic precautions to follow when using any electrical or electronic product.

Power Cord Safety

Precautions regarding power cords to prevent tripping or damage.

Wet/Damp Location Warning

Prohibits using the product in wet or damp locations or near water.

Power Disconnection

Disconnecting power during extended periods of non-use or storms.

Enclosure Protection

Preventing objects from falling or liquids from spilling into the enclosure.

Servicing Requirements

Specifies conditions requiring professional servicing by qualified personnel.

User Service Limitations

Advises against servicing beyond user-maintenance instructions.

Hearing Protection Warning

Warns about potential hearing loss from high volume levels.

Installing the Pedal Keyboard

1 Before Playing the F-400

Power Connection and Activation

Steps for plugging into an outlet and turning the F-400 on.

Master Volume Adjustment

Setting the MASTER VOLUME to an appropriate level for the instrument.

Expression Pedal Usage

Adjusting the overall sound level using the Expression pedal.

2. Organ Voice Stops

Voice Stop Overview

Details the 38 voice stops per keyboard and their footage settings.

Custom Tone – Additional Voices

Combination Memorization and Recall

Memorizing and recalling panel settings (voices, effects) using combination buttons.

Using Custom Tone Cards

Adding extra voices to the F-400 using special Custom Tone cards.

Custom Tone Card Installation

Step-by-step guide for inserting Custom Tone Cards into keyboard slots.

3. Effects

4. Hall Effect (Reverb)

5. Combinations

Combination Registration Memory

Using Combination controls to instantly change all panel settings.

Storing a Registration

Step-by-step process for memorizing panel settings to a combination button.

Calling Up a Registration

How to recall previously stored panel settings using combination buttons.

Combination Shift and Tutti Functions

About Combination Shift

Function allowing continuous calling of stored registrations in order.

Tutti Function

Turns on all voice stops simultaneously, except for specific custom tones.

Tutti Toe Piston Control

Using a toe piston to activate the Tutti function with your foot.

6. Other Functions

Transposer Control

Allows transposition of the instrument's pitch in semitone units.

Pitch Control Dial

Fine-tunes the instrument's pitch around the standard A3 frequency.

MIDI and Other Terminals

MIDI IN/OUT Terminals

Terminals for controlling and transferring data with MIDI-compatible devices.

MIDI Data Management

Use of the MDR-3 Music Disk Recorder

F-400 MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Chart: Function and Transmission

Details MIDI functions, what is transmitted, and what is recognized.

MIDI Chart: Control Change

Lists MIDI Control Change messages and their corresponding values.

MIDI Chart: Program Change

Details MIDI Program Change messages for different voices/combinations.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues arising from unfamiliarity or external causes with solutions.

Crackling Static Noise

Addresses causes and solutions for crackling static-like noise.

Radio/TV Interference

Deals with interference from radio, TV, or other external sources.

No Sound Through Speakers

Troubleshooting steps if no sound is heard through the speakers.

Low Volume Output

Addresses issues related to the sound output being too soft.

Sound Discrepancy Due to Couplers

Explains why sound might differ from panel settings due to couplers.

Custom Stop Output Issue

Troubleshooting sound output issues when the Custom stop is turned on.

F-400 Electone Classic Organ Specifications

Great Keyboard Stops

Lists all voice stops and custom stops for the Great keyboard.

Swell Keyboard Stops

Lists all voice stops and custom stops for the Swell keyboard.

Pedal Keyboard Stops

Lists all voice stops and custom stops for the Pedal keyboard.

Coupler Specifications

Lists all available coupler functions between keyboards.

Combination Specifications

Details combination memory locations and shift functions.

Input/Output Terminal Specifications

Lists all available input and output terminals on the instrument.

Dimensions and Weight

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