Hammond B-3 User manual

HAMMOND
ORGAN
OWNER’S
P L A Y I N G
G U I D E
FOR THE New B-3 / New C-3 CONSOLE MODEL ORGAN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wider blade
or third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand ,tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
cart is used :use caution
when moving the
cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms,
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
and splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

FOR UNITED KINGDOM:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a molded 3-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If the fuse is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local Hammond Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT-OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13
AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT - The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin
plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol .
How to replace the fuse. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and
fuse cover.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Your Hammond Organ is designed to give you the true and authentic
sound of Hammond Harmonic Drawbars, as well as provide you a large
variety of other sounds and features to allow great flexibility in how you
want to play. This Guide is designed to explain the operating features
of your Hammond Organ as simply and graphically as possible.
The Information Center section of this Guide requires special
explanation. It is not necessary to use the Information Center Display
to get the full musical benefit from your New B-3. However, should
you want to change some aspect of the sound or performance of your
Hammond Organ, the Information Center Display is provided for that
purpose. Each feature is treated as an explanation unto itself, and does
not require you to already have prior working knowledge of some other
feature. The explanations are presented such that, if you follow the
steps outlined, the message you see in the Information Center Display
screen will be identical to that shown in the manual at that stage of the
explanation.
Do not be daunted by the number of steps required to perform each
operation. Each step is simple. Simply bear these things in mind:
1. Read each step carefully.
2. Don't skip any of the steps.
3. Don't perform the steps out of sequence.
With these guidelines, you are well on your way to mastering all of the
many sounds and features of your Hammond Organ.

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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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FEATURECALLOUT ..........................................................2
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................6
Basic Hook-Up ...................................................................................... 6
AC/LesliePanel...................................................................................... 6
ConnectingtheorgantoA.C.Power ............................................................ 6
Connecting the organ to a single Leslie®Speaker .................................................. 6
LeslieSpeedSwitch .......................................................................... 7
Connecting the organ to multiple Leslie®Speakers................................................. 7
LeslieMAIN/ECHOSwitch................................................................... 7
ConnectingtheLeslieMAIN/ECHOSwitchtotheorgan........................................... 8
ConnectingthePedalKeyboardtotheorgan...................................................... 8
ADDITIONALNOTE: ConnectingMIDIdevicestotheorgan..................................... 8
TurningTheOrgan"ON"............................................................................. 9
ThePresetKeys ..................................................................................... 9
TheHarmonicDrawbars............................................................................. 10
ThePedalKeyboard ................................................................................. 12
ExpressionPedalFootSwitch ................................................................. 12
TheVolumeandVibratoControls ..................................................................... 13
Normal/SoftVolume ....................................................................... 13
VIBRATOSWELL.......................................................................... 13
VIBRATOGREAT ......................................................................... 13
AmountofVibratoandChorus........................................................................ 14
Vibrato.................................................................................... 14
V-1(SmallVibrato) ................................................................. 14
V-2(WideVibrato).................................................................. 14
V-3(FullVibrato)................................................................... 14
Chorus ................................................................................... 15
C-1(SmallChorus) ................................................................. 15
C-2(WideChorus) ................................................................. 15
C-3(FullChorus) .................................................................. 15
Percussion ......................................................................................... 16
Percussion“ON-OFF” ...................................................................... 16
PercussionVolume.......................................................................... 16
PercussionDecay ........................................................................... 16
PercussionHarmonicSelector ................................................................ 16
HARMONICDRAWBARS ......................................................18
SoundGroups...................................................................................... 19
ColorGroups ...................................................................................... 20
WhiteDrawbars ............................................................................ 20
BlackDrawbars............................................................................. 20
BrownDrawbars ........................................................................... 21
Tone Families By Shape .............................................................................. 22
Flute family (2 step pattern) .................................................................. 23
Reed family (triangle pattern) ................................................................. 24
Diapason family (check mark pattern) .......................................................... 25
String family (bow pattern) ................................................................... 26
PedalDrawbars..................................................................................... 27
PRESETS ..................................................................30
ThePresetKeys .................................................................................... 30
PresetChart-Liturgical.............................................................................. 31
PresetChart-Jazz .................................................................................. 32
PresetChart-Theatre ............................................................................... 33
ROTARYCONTROLPANEL ...................................................36
RotaryControls .................................................................................... 36
MASTERVOLUME ........................................................................ 36
BASS ..................................................................................... 36
TREBLE .................................................................................. 36
REVERB .................................................................................. 36
OVERDRIVE .............................................................................. 36

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Jacks .............................................................................................. 37
MAIN/ECHO ............................................................................. 37
HEADPHONE ............................................................................ 37
LESLIESWITCH .......................................................................... 37
EFFECTS...................................................................40
VibratoandChorus ................................................................................. 40
ON/OFF................................................................................. 40
V-1 -(SmallVibrato) ................................................................ 40
V-2 -(WideVibrato) ................................................................ 40
V-3 -(FullVibrato) ................................................................. 40
Chorus ................................................................................... 40
C-1 -(SmallChorus) ............................................................... 40
C-2 -(WideChorus) ................................................................ 40
C-3-(FullChorus) ................................................................. 40
Leslie ............................................................................................. 41
PedalSustain....................................................................................... 41
Reverb ............................................................................................ 41
REVERBRotaryControl..................................................................... 41
Overdrive ......................................................................................... 41
OVERDRIVERotaryControl................................................................. 41
INFORMATIONCENTER ......................................................44
TouchButtons ..................................................................................... 44
TopGroup ................................................................................ 45
BottomGroup ............................................................................. 45
MENU/EXIT..................................................................... 45
RECORD ......................................................................... 45
PLAY ............................................................................. 45
PAGE .................................................................................... 45
PLAYMode........................................................................................ 46
GraphicDisplaywithparameters. .............................................................. 46
NumericDisplaywithparameters ............................................................. 47
MENUMode...................................................................................... 49
MenuA ................................................................................... 49
MenuB ................................................................................... 50
MenuC................................................................................... 51
MenuD................................................................................... 52
AdvancedFeatures-DRAWBARS ..................................................................... 53
ToneWheelSelect-SWL&GRT ............................................................. 54
ToneWheelSelect-PEDAL.................................................................. 55
DrawbarFoldBack.......................................................................... 56
AdvancedFeatures-PERCUSSION ................................................................... 58
PercussionVolumeLevel..................................................................... 59
PercussionDecay ........................................................................... 61
Percussion1'Cancel......................................................................... 63
DrawbarLevelwithPercussion................................................................ 65
AdvancedFeature-VIBRATO ........................................................................ 67
AdvancedFeature-PEDALSUSTAIN ................................................................. 69
AdvancedFeature-PEDALSUSTAINLENGTH ....................................................... 70
AdvancedFeature-REVERB ......................................................................... 72
AdvancedFeature-PRESETS ........................................................................ 74
SPECIALPERFORMANCEFEATURES ..........................................78
MotorControlSwitch ............................................................................... 78
MotorControlUP.......................................................................... 78
MotorControlDOWN...................................................................... 79
AdvancedFeatures-TUNE .......................................................................... 79
MasterTune ............................................................................... 80
Transpose(KeySelect)....................................................................... 81
AdvancedFeatures-CONTROL...................................................................... 83
FootSwitchFunction ....................................................................... 83
ExpressionMinimumLevel .................................................................. 84
ExpressionCurve ........................................................................... 86
PresetLoad-EX.ZONE ..................................................................... 87

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USINGCompactFlash™CARDS .................................................90
What Is a “CompactFlash®Card?” ..................................................................... 90
CompactFlash®CardSlot ............................................................................ 90
AdvancedFeatures-UsingaCardtostoreSetups ........................................................ 92
SavingSetupstoaCard ...................................................................... 92
LoadingSetupsfromaCard .................................................................. 94
DeletingaPresetBankfromaCard ............................................................ 95
NamingaSetup ............................................................................ 97
MIDI ......................................................................100
MIDIOUTJack................................................................................... 100
UsingtheMIDIJack ....................................................................... 100
WhatIsA“Part”? .................................................................................. 101
AdvancedFeatures-MIDI .......................................................................... 101
AdvancedFeatures-EX.ZONE .............................................................. 102
EX.ZONEON/OFF ............................................................... 103
EX.ZONEBank&ProgramSelect ................................................... 104
EX.ZONEVolume ................................................................ 105
EX.ZONEPan .................................................................... 107
EX.ZONEOctave ................................................................. 108
EX.ZONEReverbLevel ............................................................ 110
EX.ZONEChorus................................................................. 111
EX.ZONEVelocityCurve .......................................................... 113
EX.ZONEZone .................................................................. 114
AdvancedFeature-EX.DAMP ............................................................... 116
AdvancedFeature-MIDICH. ............................................................... 117
SPECIALUTILITYFEATURES ................................................120
DISPLAYLOCK .................................................................................. 120
AdvancedFeatures-SYSTEM ....................................................................... 121
PEDALKEYMODE ....................................................................... 122
LESLIETYPE............................................................................. 123
SOFTWAREVERSION .................................................................... 125
AdvancedFeature-DEFAULT ...................................................................... 127
REFERENCE ...............................................................130
INPUT .......................................................................................... 130
LINEINL&R(Left&Right) ............................................................... 130
OUTPUT........................................................................................ 130
LINEOUTL&R(Left&Right)............................................................. 130
MIDIJack ........................................................................................ 130
AppendixA-GlobalParameterList ................................................................... 131
AppendixB-PresetParameterList ................................................................... 132
AppendixC-SystemParameterList .................................................................. 132
AppendixD-Real-timeParameterList ................................................................ 133
AppendixE-MIDIImplementationChart ............................................................. 134
Specifications ..................................................................................... 135
InstrumentCare ................................................................................... 136
ACPower ................................................................................ 136
CabinetAndBench ........................................................................ 136
KeysAndButtons.......................................................................... 136
MovingYourInstrument.................................................................... 136
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 136
ImportantNote-Battery............................................................................ 137

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ON
OFF
VIBRATO
SWELL
SOFT
NORMAL
VOLUME
ON
OFF
VIBRATO
GREAT
FEATURE CALLOUT
1. ON / OFF Power Switch & “Motor Control” Switch
2. Swell Manual Drawbars
3. Great Manual Drawbars
4. Pedal Drawbars
5. Volume & Vibrato Controls
6. Touch-Response Percussion Controls

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7. Preset Keys
8. Rotary Control Panel
9. Information Center
10. Accessory Panel
11. Leslie MAIN/ECHO Switch
12. Leslie Speed Switch

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AC LINE
INTRODUCTION
ËBasic Hook-Up
In order to use your new Hammond Organ to its fullest, you will need to do the following:
1. Connect the organ to A.C. power.
2. Connect the organ to one or more Leslie Speakers.
3. Connect the Pedal Keyboard to the organ.
ËAC/Leslie Panel
The AC/Leslie panel is located at the bottom rear of the organ console, and looks like this:
Connecting the organ to A.C. Power
Your Hammond Organ is shipped from the factory set for local A.C. power. Locate
the A.C. Power Cord and plug the female end into the A.C. Power receptacle of
your organ, and the male end into your A.C. power outlet.
NOTE: When connecting the New C-3, feed the A.C. Power Cord (female end) through one of the round cable
holes, and plug the female end into the receptacle of your organ, and the male end into your A.C. power
outlet
Connecting the organ to a single Leslie®Speaker
A Leslie™Speaker will usually be included with your organ. Before turning the organ power "ON",
the Leslie Speaker should be connected to the organ. To do this:
1. Locate the Leslie Connector Cable.
2. Plug the female end of the Connector Cable into the receptacle on the back lower
left corner of the Leslie Speaker.
3. Plug the male end of the Connector Cable into the 11-pin Leslie
socket marked MAIN.
NOTE: When connecting the New C-3, feed the female end of the Leslie Cable through one of
the round cable holes on the organ cabinet, and plug the male end of the Connector Cable
into the 11-pin Leslie socket marked MAIN.
NOTE: Both the Leslie connections are "keyed", that is, each connection contains a notch which insures that the
pins properly match up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Connecting the organ to certain Leslie Speakers may require a special adapter
kit and/or Connector Cable. Contact your Hammond Organ Dealer for more information regarding
which adapter kit and/or cable you may need.

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Leslie Speed Switch
A Leslie Speed Switch is provided with your New B-3 or New C-3 Hammond Organ to allow
control of the Leslie Speaker rotors from the organ console. If you wish to move the location of the
Leslie Speed Switch:
1. Loosen and remove the two screws holding the Leslie Speed Switch to the
underside of the organ.
2. Mount the Leslie Speed Switch in the new location as shown in the diagram below.
Secure the cable using the clamps provided underneath the organ.
.
Connecting the organ to multiple Leslie®Speakers
Your New B-3 or New C-3 Hammond Organ has two 11-pin Leslie connectors, one marked
MAIN and the other marked ECHO, making it easy to connect multiple Leslie Speakers to your
organ. To do this:
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Connecting the organ to a Leslie Speaker to
connect the first Leslie Speaker.
2. Plug the female end of the Connector Cable into the receptacle on the back lower
left corner of the second Leslie Speaker.
3. Plug the male end of the Connector Cable into the 11-pin Leslie socket marked
ECHO.
NOTE: When connecting the New C-3, feed the female end of the other Leslie Cable through one of the round
cable holes on the organ cabinet, and plug the male end of the Connector Cable into the 11-pin Leslie socket
marked ECHO.
NOTE: Both the left and right sides of the organ cabinet are outfitted with cable holes in order to allow for
different placements of Leslie Speakers relative to the location of the organ console.
Leslie MAIN/ECHO Switch
When two Leslie Speakers are connected to the organ, the optional MAIN/ECHO switch
will allow the sound to come from only the MAIN cabinet, only the ECHO cabinet, or
both cabinets simultaneously.

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Connecting the Leslie MAIN/ECHO Switch to the organ
1. Locate the MAIN/ECHO jack found on the Rotary Control Panel underneath the
manuals on the left side.
2. Plug the connector from the Leslie MAIN/ECHO Switch into the MAIN/ECHO
jack.
3. Mount the Leslie MAIN/ECHO Switch on the organ as shown in the diagram
under Connecting the Leslie Speed Switch.
You can connect up to four Leslie Speaker cabinets to one organ using “Y” cables and the
MAIN and ECHO connectors on the organ. To connect more than four cabinets, an
external Power Relay should be used to avoid damage to the Power Switch of the organ.
This accessory is available from your Hammond Dealer.
Connecting the Pedal Keyboard to the organ
Your Hammond Organ is supplied with a 25-note Pedal Keyboard which should be connected to
the organ. To set up the Pedal Keyboard:
1. Lay the Pedal Keyboard on the floor in front of the organ.
2. Locate the Pedal Keyboard connector cable, and plug it into the Socket found on
the Pedal Keyboard.
3. Secure the Pedal Keyboard connection by tightening the large screw opposite the
cable plug. This can be tightened by hand.
4. Carefully slide the Pedal Keyboard underneath the organ, and push it back all the
way as far as it will go.
When you have made all of the Basic Hook-Up connections described above, your Hammond
Organ will be ready to play.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Connecting MIDI devices to the organ
Before turning the power to the organ "ON", any MIDI devices that you wish to use should be
connected. See the MIDI Section of this Guide for information on how to connect MIDI devices to
your organ.
The remainder of this Owner's Playing Guide will describe in detail the playing features of your
Hammond Organ.

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This section will introduce you to the basic sections of the instrument in order to help you get
started making music right away.
ËTurning The Organ "ON"
At the right of the music rack slot, you will find two switches. The first is a “toggle” switch to
control the pitch of the organ, and will be explained later in this Guide.
The second “toggle” switch is the ON / OFF Power Switch. To turn the organ "ON", simply push
this switch forward so that it is in the "ON" position. After about 5 seconds, the organ will be ready
to play. However, if you are using a Leslie Speaker cabinet with a tube amplifier, wait about 20
seconds until the tubes warm up.
To shut off the organ, simply pull the ON / OFF Power Switch to its “OFF” position.
ËThe Preset Keys
Located to the left of the Swell and Great Manuals are the
reverse-color keys called the Preset Keys. For the moment,
depress the keys (as shown) "E" on the Swell Manual and
"D" on the Great Manual. Now both manuals will play.
(Depress only one Preset Key on each manual. If two keys
are locked down by mistake, release them by pressing the
“C” key, at the far left.) The Presets section of this Owner's
Playing Guide contains a complete explanation of the
principle behind the Preset Keys and how they work.

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ËThe Harmonic Drawbars
In the illustration above you will notice that there are four groupings of Harmonic Drawbars on your
Hammond Organ, located above the Swell Manual. The first two groups control the Swell Manual. Next
are two brown Drawbars (set slightly apart from the other Drawbars) which control the volume of the Pedal
tones. Finally, there are two more groups of Harmonic Drawbars that control the Great Manual. The tones
for each manual are created by making arrangements of these Harmonic Drawbars. The principle behind
the Harmonic Drawbars of the Hammond Organ is simplicity itself, yet it results in providing you with
incredible versatility. See the Harmonic Drawbars section starting on page 18 for a complete explanation of
the principle behind them and how they work. With two groups of Drawbars for each manual, it becomes
necessary to be able to select which group you want. The first group of Drawbars for each manual is
therefore controlled by the "A<" Preset Key on that manual and can be played only when that Preset Key is
depressed, while the second group for each manual comes in when you depress the "B" Preset Key for that
manual. If no Preset Keys are depressed, the manual will not sound when played.