Yamaha Electone HS-4 - User Manual

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Important Safety and Installation Instructions2
Explanation of Graphical Symbols2
Contents3
HS Series System Configuration4
The Basic Features4
Voice Section4
Rhythm Section4
Multi Menu5
External Devices5
Voice Sections6
Voice Sections of HS-86
Number of Concurrently Sounded Notes6
Dotted Buttons6
Manual Balance7
AWM Voice Pack7
FM Voice Pack7
Voice Sections of HS-7 and HS-68
Sounding Priority of LEAD VOICES8
Voice Editing Functions8
Sounds of the COMBINATION VOICES9
Voice Sections of HS-510
Voice Sections of HS-412
Rhythm14
USER Patterns14
Balance14
Beat Lamps14
Fill in15
Intro./Ending15
User Fill in15
Blank Fill in15
Arpeggio Chord16
Patterns and Voices of Arpeggio Chord16
Voice Menu Assignment16
Operation of the A.B.C. Memory16
Keyboard Percussion17
Relationship between the Pedal Keyboard and Percussion17
Forming an Ensemble with Other Voices17
Touch Control17
Effects18
Tremolo and Symphonic18
HS-8, HS-7, and HS-618
HS-5 and HS-418
Reverb and Other Effects19
Other Effects on the Panel19
Other Functions on the Panel19
Scope of the Reverb Effect19
Memory Section20
Registration Memory20
Procedure for Memorizong a Registration20
Multi Menu Functions Which Can be Memorized20
Procedure for Recalling a Memorized Registration21
User Pattern Memory21
Changing a Recalled Registration21
Regarding the Operation of the MEMORY Button21
Pack22
Electone Data - RAM Pack (to Pack Operation)22
RAM Pack Data - Electone (from Pack Operation)22
Data You Can Transfer to a RAM Pack by the to Pack Operation22
Electone Data - Cassette Tape (to Cassette Operation)23
Cassette Tape Data - Electone (from Cassette Operation)23
Data Which Can be Transferred to a Cassette Tape23
In Case the Data Cannot be Transferred23
Registration Menu24
The Preset Registration24
Scope of the Preset Functions24
Voice Menu25
Asignment Procedure25
The Voice Sections Suitable for Assignment25
Memory of the Assigned Data25
Procedure for Restoring the Panel Voices26
Checking the Voice Assigned to a Dotted Button26
Regarding VOICE MENU Assignment26
Voice Edit27
Overview of VOICE EDIT Functions27
Specification of the Voice to be Edited28
Editing of the Voice Parameters28
The Voices that Are Preset as User Voices28
Operators and Algorithms28
The Seven Algorithm Types (Operator Arrangement Patterns)29
General Rules for Selecting an Operator29
General Rules for Changing the Output Level Parameter30
General Rules for Changing the Envelope Generator Parameters30
Voice Edit Examples31
Registering a User Voice32
Recalling a Registered User Voice32
Re-Editing a Registered User Voice32
Memorization to a RAM Pack32
Calling and Registering a Voice from an FM Voice Pack33
Editing a Voice of an FM Voice Pack33
Recalling a Registered FM Voice Pack Voice33
Memorizing the Registered FM Voice Pack Voices33
Rhythm Menu34
How to Assign a Pattern34
How to Restore a Panel Pattern34
Checking the Pattern Assigned to a Dotted Button34
R.P.P. (Rhythm Pattern Programmer)35
Functional Overview of R.P.P.35
How to Enter INPUT Mode36
To Create a New Pattern36
To Edit a Preset Pattern36
To Edir a Registered Pattern36
Input of the User Pattern37
The Progression of Input Within One Bar During STEP WRITE Input37
For Input by REALTIME Writing37
For Input by STEP Writing37
To Create New Pattern by REALTIME Write38
To Create a New Pattern by STEP Write38
The All Clear Operation38
To Edit a Preset Pattern (or Registered User Pattern) by REALTIME Write39
To Edit a Preset Pattern or Registered User Pattern by STEP Write39
Combined Input by REALTIME Write and STEP Write39
Registration of the User Pattern40
Recalling the User Pattern40
Memory Area of the Numeric Buttons40
Relationship between User Patterns and the Patterns of Other Functions40
R.C.P. (Rhythmic Chord Programmer)41
Functional Overview of R.C.P.41
To Create a New Pattern by REALTIME Write42
To Edit a Registered Pattern42
To Edit a Registered User Pattern Using STEP Write42
User Pattern Voices43
Programming the C.S.P.43
Partial Copying from a RAM Pack43
C.S.P. (Chord Sequence Programmer)44
How to Create a New Program (RECORD Mode)44
The Two Channels of the Numeric Buttons44
To Create a New Program Only at C.S.P. Without Erasing R.S.P. Data44
How to Program the Fill In, Intro, and Ending Patterns45
Sample Uses of the Repetition Buttons45
Regarding Recording with C.S.P.45
How to Perform Playback (PLAY Mode)46
How to Edit Registered Data (EDIT Mode)46
Playback of Only the Registered Sequence46
Consecutive Playback46
How to Shift the Data Position47
Editing Samples of C.S.P.47
Regarding Editing with C.S.P.47
R.S.P. (Rhythm Sequence Programmer)48
Preset Patterns48
To Create a New Program Only at R.S.P. Without Erasing C.S.P. Data48
The Scope of User Pattern Data You Can Record to R.S.P.48
How to Program the User Patterns49
Programming the Repetition Symbols49
Simultaneous Playback of R.S.P. and C.S.P.50
Regarding Playback with C.S.P.50
Auto Variation50
To Delete Data51
To Insert Data51
To Check by Starting the Rhythm51
Editing Samples of R.S.P.51
F.M.P. (Full Music Programmer)52
How to Record the Performance (RECORD Mode)52
Entering RECORD Mode52
Entering RECORD Mode Without Clearing the Data52
Recording the Accompaniment53
Recording the Accompaniment Programmed at C.S.P.53
If You Play the Pedal Keyboard and Record the Bass Accompaniment53
Recording the Melody54
Recording the Obbligato54
In Case TOUCH TONE Is Set to on54
Recording the Registrations55
Recording the Rhythm Sequences Programmed at R.S.P.55
The Scope of the Registration Data You Can Record to F.M.P.55
Regarding Recording with F.M.P.55
How to Playback Your Performance (PLAY Mode)56
How to Store the Recorded Data (to PACK)56
How to Recall the Transferred Data (from PACK)56
Minus One Playback56
User Vibrato57
Setting the User Vibrato of a Lead Voice57
Setting the User Vibrato of an Orchestral Voice57
Memorizing the Vibrato Data57
Sustain58
Tremolo Speed58
Control by the Knee Lever58
Memorizing the Sustain Data58
External/MIDI Cont.59
Touch Vibrato59
Touch Tone59
How You Can Use the External/MIDI Control Functions59
Foot Switch60
Lead Slide60
Rhythm Control60
Glide Effect60
Pitch Wheel (HS-8)61
Pitch Bend Function61
Tempo Function61
When the Pitch Bend Function Is Selected61
Modulation Wheel (HS-8)62
Vibrato62
Brilliance62
When Brilliance Is Selected62
Transposition63
Pitch Control63
Regarding the Use of Transposition63
Regarding the Use of Pitch Control63
A.B.C. (Auto Bass Chord)64
The Bass Patterns of A.B.C.64
In Case no Rhythm will be Used64
The MEMORY Buttons65
Single Finger Mode65
Fingered Chord Mode65
Custom A.B.C. Mode65
M.O.C. (Melody on Chord)66
Knee Control Button66
Regarding the Use of Melody on Chord66
Flanger/Delay (HS-8/HS-7/HS-6/HS-5)67
Basic Usage (Without Changing the Parameters)67
How to Restore the Preset Status67
Memorizing the Flanger/Delay Data67
Changing the Parameters68
The Results of Changing each Parameter68
Flanger68
Delay68
Volume Fine69
Display Button69
For Consecutively Setting the Volume Levels69
Memorizing the Volume Fine Settings69
Other Information70
Accessory Jacks70
Optional Items71
Connection Examples with MIDI-Equipped Devices71
Installation and Maintenance Information72
Electromagnetic Interference73
Important Notice73
Troubleshooting74
Specifications76
External/MIDI Control78
MIDI Specifications79
Channel Messages79
System Realtime Messages79
System Exclusive Messages79
Electone Common Messages80
BULK DUMP Related Mesages80
Control Change80
MDR-2 Status80
HS-Series Common Messages81
Table of SW MIDI Codes [F0H, 43H, 70H, 72H, 41H, Nnh (SW Code), Nnh (SW Data), F7H]81
Model-Specific Messages82
Electone/Single Keyboard Common Messages82
MIDI Implementation Chart83
Glossary for the HS Series Electones84

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	Electone HS-4
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

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