Hammond XMc-2 User manual

Model :/E
Owner’s Manual
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of
a Hammond XMc-2, Drawbar Controller.
In order to get the most out of this instrument for
many years to come, please take the time to read
this manual in full.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In case if in the future your instrument gets too old to
play/use or malfunctions beyond repair, please observe
the instructions of this mark, or, if any question, be sure
to contact your dealer or your nearest town or municipal
office for its proper disposal.
Before using this unit, please carefully read this “Safety Instructions” and use it correctly.
Please be sure to keep this manual at hand even after reading it once.
This “Safety Instructions” section contains very important points for securing your safety. Strictly observe the instructions, please.
In this manual, the degrees of dangers and damages are classified and explained as follows:
WARNING This sign is for alerting the user there is a risk of death or severe injury if this unit is not
properly used as instructed.
This sign is for alerting the user there is a risk of injury or material damage if this unit
is not properly used as instructed.
* Material damage here means a damage to the room, furniture or animals or pets.
CAUTION
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts in it (except
when this manual provides specific instructions directing you
to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest
Hammond, or an authorized Hammond distributor, as listed
on the “Service” page.
Never use or store the unit in places that are:
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in
an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-
generating equipment); or are
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
Humid; or are
Exposed to rain; or are
Dusty; or are
Subject to high levels of vibration.
Be sure to use only the connecting cord supplied with the unit.
Do not excessively twist or bend the connecting cord, nor place
heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing
severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire
and shock hazards!
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins,
pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to pen-
etrate the unit.
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from
the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest
Hammond, or an authorized Hammond distributor, as listed
on the “Service” page when:
The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has
been damaged; or
If smoke or unusual odor occurs
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto
the unit; or
The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has be-
come wet); or
The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
In households with small children, an adult should provide
supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules
essential for the safe operation of the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases)
on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, al-
cohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe
away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
WARNING
The unit should be located so their location or position does
not interfere with their proper ventilation.
Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plug-
ging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all
cords coming from external devices.
CAUTION

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TOP PANEL
1. DRAWBARS
Controls harmonics of the part that is selected by the
DRAWBAR Button (6). The setting of the Drawbars is
called “Registration”.
2. OVERDRIVE Knob
Controls the Distortion of the Upper and Lower part.
3. O.D. ON Button
Switches ON/OFF the Overdrive effect.
4. REVERB Knob
Controls the depth of the Reverb effect.
5. PERC Button
Switches the Percussion voice.
6. DRAWBAR Button
This button selects Registration Parts. Also activate Draw-
bars (1).
7. PRESET Buttons
Recalls the selected Patches.
8. VIBRATO & CHORUS Buttons
Switch the Vibrato and Chorus effects.
9. LESLIE Buttons
Switch the Leslie effect.
REAR PANEL
10. MIDI IN Jack
This is the Input Jack for the MIDI Keyboard.
11. TO XM-2 Jack
This Jack is for connecting the XM-2 to this unit by the
attached HMC-1 cable.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
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8 9
10 11

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BASIC HOOK-UP
The power for this unit is supplied from the XM-2. You can remote-control the XM-2
only by connecting this unit to the XM-2 with the attached connecting cable HMC-1.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE KEYBOARDS
You can play the MIDI Keyboards by connecting them to the MIDI terminals of this
unit and that of the XM-2, assigning each keyboard to the UPPER, LOWER, and
PEDAL part respectively. Set the MIDI templates of the XM-2 according to the pur-
poses.
HOOK-UP
MIDI INTO XM-2
MIDI OUT
MIDI Keyboard
MIDI Keyboard (for Upper)
MIDI Keyboard (for Lower)
MIDI Pedalboard
MIDI IN
TO XM-2
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
HMC-1
HMC-1

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PLACING THE XMc-2 ON A STAND
This unit can be placed on a standard cymbal stand, by mounting the Stand Adaptor
SA-XMC2 onto this unit.
To prevent this unit from tumbling down, do not place it on the stand
at an abnomal angle or height.

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CHANGE THE REGISTRATION OF EACH PART
SELECT THE PART TO CONTROL
Touch the [DRAWBAR] button 3 or 4 times and select
the parts to control the Registration. Every time you
touch the button, the selected one of the 3 lights (UP-
PER, LOWER, PEDAL) goes on. There is no effect
(NIL=invalid) when you touch the button one more time.
CONTROL THE DRAWBARS
2
The Registration of the UPPER and LOWER parts is
controlled by all the 9 Drawbars, and the PEDAL part
by 16' and 8' Drawbars.
Only the length (footage) of the pulled-out Drawbars
change in the Registration. The footage of the one not
pulled-out now does not change (remains as already set).
MATCH THE REGISTRATION TO DRAWBARS
Touch the [DRAWBAR] button 3 or 4 times and select the part
you want to match the Registration to the Drawbars.
Hold down the button for a few seconds until the light blinks.
Release it after the light is ON. Now the current physical Draw-
bar setting matches the actual Registration.
OPERATION
DRAWBAR REGISTRATION
Touch and hold

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ON/OFF (of OVERDRIVE)
To activate the Overdrive effect, touch the [O.D. ON] but-
ton.
The light turns on.
ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF OVERDRIVE
The amount of the Overdrive effect can be adjusted by
means of the [OVERDRIVE] knob.
Until you turn this knob, the internal value of the XM-2 is
applied, regardless of the position of the knob. So, be care-
ful of a quick change at the beginning of the knob opera-
tion.
The amount of the Reverb effect can be adjusted by means
of the [REVERB] knob.
Until you turn the knob, the internal value of the XM-2 is
applied, regardless of the position of the knob. So, be care-
ful of a quick change at the beginning of the knob opera-
tion.
OVERDRIVE
REVERB

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VIBRATO & CHORUS
The Vibrato and Chorus effects are set by the 3 buttons;
[1], [2], and [CHORUS]. By combining these buttons,
you can obtain the effects as follows:
State
1 2 CHORUS Effect
Off Off Off
Off Off On
On Off Off V-1
Off On Off V-2
On On Off V-3
On Off On C-1
Off On On C-2
On On On C-3
Button
Through
LESLIE
The Leslie effects are set by the 2 buttons; [ON], and
[FAST]. By combining these buttons, you can obtain
the effects as follows:
*1 OFF MODE is a parameter of the panel button on
the XM-2.
OFF
MODE
*1
ON FAST
External
Leslie
Speaker
Internal
Leslie Effect
Brak On On
Thru On On
Brak On Off
Thru On Off
Brak Off On
Brak Off Off
Thru Off On Fast Through
Thru Off Off Slow Through
Button State
Brake
Slow
Fast

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PERC (PERCussion)
ADDING PERCUSSION
To add the Percussion sound, touch the [PERC] button several times
and select your desired (Percussion) sound. Every time you touch the
[PERC] button, the light of the selected sound turns on; 2nd, 3rd, 2nd
+ 3rd, NIL (no sound) in this order.
ADJUSTING THE PERCUSSION LEVEL
The Percussion level can be changed by holding down the [PERC]
button and turning the [REVERB] knob at the same time. There are 2
Percussion Volumes (NORM and SOFT) in the XM-2. By this the
level of the currently selected Volume is changed.
ADJUSTING THE PERCUSSION DECAY TIME
The Decay time of the Percussion sound can be changed by holding
down the [PERC] button and turning the [OVERDRIVE] knob at the
same time. There are two Decay types (SOFT and FAST) in the XM-
2. By this the time of the currently selected decay is changed.
Touch and hold
Turn
Touch and hold
Turn

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PRESET
Each Preset button is used for recalling one of the 5 Patches. This button is also used to
records the setting to the Patch you selected.
RECALL THE PATCH VIA PRESET BUTTON
Each Patch registered to the Preset buttons [1], [2], [3] is recalled by
touching each button individually. To recall the Patches registered to
the Presets 4 and 5, touch the Preset buttons [1] and [2]. [2] and [3] at
the same time, respectively.
ASSIGNING THE PATCH NUMBERS TO PRESET BUTTONS
To assign a Patch number you want to recall to a Preset button, first
call out the Patch you want on the XM-2 and touch the Preset button
you want to assign it to on this unit. Holding down the [RECORD]
button on the XM-2 at the same time. “Recording Preset...”
is displayed on the XM-2 for a few seconds and the Preset-button
light blinks on this unit for a short period of time.
RECORDING THE CURRENT SETTINGS TO PRESET BUTTONS
To record the present setting to a Preset button, hold down the Preset
button until the light blinks, and then release it. The present settings
are recorded to the Patches assigned to the Preset buttons.
“Recording Patch...” is displayed on the XM-2 for a few sec-
onds.
Touch
Touch and hold
Touch
Touch and hold

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SERVICE
Hammond maintains a policy of continuously improving and upgrading its instruments and therefore reserves the
right to change specifications without notice. Although every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of the
descriptive contents of this Manual, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Should the owner require further assistance, inquiries should first be made to your Authorized Hammond Dealer.
If you still need further assistance, contact Hammond at the following addresses:
In the United States contact:
HAMMOND SUZUKI USA, Inc.
733 Annoreno Dr.
Addison, IL 60101
UNITED STATES
In Europe contact:
HAMMOND SUZUKI EUROPE
B.V.
IR. D.S. Tuynmanweg 4A
4131 PN Vianen
THE NETHERLANDS
All other countries contact:
HAMMOND SUZUKI Ltd.
25-11, Ryoke 2 Chome
Hamamatsu 430-0852
(Shizuoka)
JAPAN
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hammondsuzuki.com
Technical materials are available and can be obtained by mailing a request to the appropriate address listed above
marked ATTENTION: SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Manufacturer:
SUZUKI MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MFG. CO., Ltd.
25-12, Ryoke 2 Chome
Hamamatsu 430-0852 (Shizuoka)
JAPAN
Website:
www.hammondorganco.com
Website: www.suzuki-music.co.jp
SPECIFICATION
Harmonic Drawbars
9 pitches 1 set
Controllers
Leslie
ON, FAST
Vibrato & Chorus
V1, V2, V3, C1, C2, C3
Percussion
2nd, 3rd, 2dn+3rd
O.D. On
Drawbar Select
UPPER, LOWER, PEDAL
Presets
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Overdrive
Reverb
Accessory
HMC-1 cable
Dimension
182(W) x 47 (H) x 233 (D) mm
Weight
800 g

HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD., Hamamatsu, Japan Printed in Japan
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