Johannus LIVE User manual

USER MANUAL
- USER MANUAL -

Manufacturer Johannus Orgelbouw B.V.
Address Keplerlaan 2
6716 BS EDE
Country The Netherlands
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]m
Website www.johannus.com
Version 2.1
Date March 2017
© 2017 Johannus Orgelbouw B.V.
All rights reserved. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
data file or made public in any form or in any way either electronically,
mechanically by way of photocopying, recording or in any other way without the
prior written permission of Johannus Orgelbouw B.V.

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols on the organ ................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols in this manual ............................................................................... 5
1.4 Transport and storage ................................................................................ 5
2INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 6
2.1 Installation and connection ........................................................................ 6
2.2 Switch on .................................................................................................... 7
3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN......................................................... 8
3.1 Overview of the components ..................................................................... 8
3.2 Overview of controls................................................................................... 9
3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals.................................................... 10
3.4 External connections ................................................................................ 10
4OPERATION ..................................................................................11
4.1 Volume controls........................................................................................ 11
4.2 Expression pedals ..................................................................................... 11
4.3 Sample banks............................................................................................ 11
4.3.1 Sample sets ................................................................................................11
4.4 Listening positions .................................................................................... 12
4.5 Stops ......................................................................................................... 12
4.5.1 Dynamic stoplist .........................................................................................12
4.6 Couplers.................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Accessories ............................................................................................... 13
4.8 Pre-programmed memory locations ........................................................ 15
4.9 Capture memory....................................................................................... 16
4.10 Crescendo pedal ....................................................................................... 16
4.11 Quick Access ............................................................................................. 17
4.11.1 Programming mode crescendo pedal ........................................................17
5JOHANNUS MENU.........................................................................18
5.1 Reverb Volume ......................................................................................... 18
5.2 Fine Tune .................................................................................................. 19
5.3 Temperaments.......................................................................................... 19
5.4 Upload Organ............................................................................................ 20
5.5 Organ Settings .......................................................................................... 21
5.5.1 Crescendo...................................................................................................21
5.5.2 Datadump...................................................................................................22
5.5.3 Intonation...................................................................................................23
5.5.4 Key Volumes ...............................................................................................24
5.5.5 MIDI Config.................................................................................................26
5.5.6 Reset...........................................................................................................26
5.6 System Settings......................................................................................... 27
5.6.1 Default Ambiance.......................................................................................27
5.6.2 Default Organ .............................................................................................28
5.6.3 Expression Pedals .......................................................................................28
5.6.4 Headphone / Aux Out.................................................................................29
5.6.5 Keyboard Mode..........................................................................................29
5.6.6 Reset...........................................................................................................30

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5.6.7 Side Speakers Level ....................................................................................30
5.6.8 Version .......................................................................................................31
6MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY..................33
6.1 Maintenance............................................................................................. 33
6.1.1 Maintenance of the cabinet .......................................................................33
6.1.2 Maintenance of the manuals .....................................................................33
6.2 Problems................................................................................................... 33
6.3 Warranty................................................................................................... 33
7MIDI IMPLEMENTATIONS..............................................................34
7.1 MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................... 34
7.2 MIDI Specifications ................................................................................... 35

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1SAFETY
1.1 Safety instructions
1.2 Symbols on the organ
Warning
Warning for electric shock
Warning for static-sensitive components
1.3 Symbols in this manual
Warning or important information
Note
1.4 Transport and storage
Pay attention to the following during transport and storage:
1. Remove the music desk and the pedal board from the organ.
2. Relative humidity within the storage area: 40 to 60%.
3. Minimum temperature within the storage area: 0°C.
Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.
Turn off the organ when it is not in use.
Do not place the organ in a damp area.
Do not expose the organ to liquids.
Follow the instructions and precautionary measures in this user manual.
Keep this user manual with the organ.
The organ may only be opened by a technician authorized by Johannus
Orgelbouw B.V. The organ contains static-sensitive components. The warranty
is void if the organ is opened by a non-authorized person.

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation and connection
1. Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
2. Lean the organ slightly backward.
3. Slide the pedal board (C) against the organ.
4. Set the organ upright.
5. Place the organ bench (B) over the pedal board (C).
6. Make sure the voltage of the organ matches the voltage of the main. See the
serial plate (A).
7. Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.

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2.2 Switch on
Switch on the organ with the on/off piston at the right,
underneath the manuals. Wait several seconds. Starting the
control functions and the settings will take some time.
The lights of the HR-piston and the as standard set functions
light up. The settings appear on the display.
Utrecht, Bätz
Location Organ Console
───────────────────────────
Mem : 1 ██
Trans : 0 ██
Tune : 431Hz ██
Temp : Original ██
Cresc : Off I/II/Pd III

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3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN
3.1 Overview of the components
ASurround loudspeakers
B Loudspeakers
COrgan bench
DSwell pedal
ECrescendo pedal
FPedal board

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3.2 Overview of controls
A
Sample banks
P
ENTER
B
Tremulants
Q
MENU
C
Couplers
R
0: Reset
D
Display
S
Manual I
E
Headphone connection
T
Manual II
F
SET
U
Manual III
G
Capture memory locations
V
USB port
H
HR: Hand Registration
W
On/Off piston
I
HR+: Hand Registration +
X
Pre-programmed memory locations
J
CR: Crescendo
Y
RO: Reeds Off
K
MB: Manual Bass
Z
Listening Positions
L
CF: Cantus Firmus
AA
MIDI registers
M
VOL.: General Volume
AB
S/S: All Swells to Swell
N
TRANS.: Transposer
AC
SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons
O
- and + pistons

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3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals
You can connect peripherals (for example, a MIDI device) to the organ.
1. Switch off the organ and the peripheral.
2. Connect the peripheral to the organ.
3. Switch on the peripheral.
4. Switch on the organ.
3.4 External connections
The following external connections are on the
left backside of the organ:
MIDI IN: An input for receiving MIDI codes
from other devices.
MIDI MOD: A programmable MIDI output for
connecting a sound module or expander, for example.
MIDI SEQ: A non-programmable MIDI output for connecting the Johannus MIDI
Sequencer+ or PC (with the optional Johannus Intonat program), for example.
AUX IN: A stereo audio input for playing the sound of an external device through
the amplifiers of the organ. For example, an expander connected to the organ
through the MIDI MOD can be played through the instrument's loudspeakers.
AUX OUT: A stereo audio output for connecting an external device (amplifier or
recording device, for example).
The following external connections are on the front side of the organ:
Headphone connection: This connection for a (stereo) headphone, Johannus Pure
AudioTM , is suited for a headphone with an impedance of 30 Ω or more (see
headphone specifications). Location of the connection: see §3.2 Overview of
Controls, point E.
USB port: This connection is suited for the connection of a USB drive for example
for uploading sample sets of new pipe organs. Location of the connection: see
§3.2 Overview of Controls, point V.
Follow the instructions provided in the documentation for the peripheral.
When the headphone is used, the loudspeakers of the organ are switched off
automatically.

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4OPERATION
4.1 Volume controls
General Volume: The volume of the organ can be adjusted with the VOL.-piston
(0-100%).
1. Press the VOL.-piston.
2. Use the –and + pistons to set the volume. The settings appear on the display.
4.2 Expression pedals
In the standard version the organ has two expression pedals. One is configured as
a swell pedal for Manual III, and one is configured as a crescendo pedal. With use
of the Johannus Menu, the function of the expression pedals can be changed, see
§5.6.3 Expression Pedals.
Using an expression pedal which is set as a swell pedal will, next to the volume,
also change the timbre of the stops. By this the effect of the swell box shutters of
a pipe organ is simulated.
4.3 Sample banks
The Johannus LiVE is a fully fledged digital organ that uses sample sets, through
which you can play numerous international pipe organs. The organ is equipped
with the LIVEreverb IITM system. This system produces a natural reverb using
recordings of the acoustics of existing international pipe organs.
4.3.1 Sample sets
A sample set is a USB drive containing a professional, authentic set of recordings
from an actual pipe organ.
The LiVE organ has enough capacity to store five complete pipe organs. Practically
speaking that means that you can copy five USB drives containing full recordings
into the Johannus LiVE’s memory. With the pistons ORGAN 1 to ORGAN 5 you can
easily switch between pipe organs. See §3.2 Overview of Controls, point A.
If you have more than five sample sets, you can easily load a new one by
overwriting one of your stored organ sets. If you’d like to go back to your original
choice, just reload the organ that you overwrote. The sample sets are uploaded
into the organ with a USB drive. See §5.4 Upload Organ.
Adjusting the volume is only possible as long as the VOL.-piston is lit.
When the volume change needs to be saved, press the ENTER-piston in the time
the VOL.-piston is lit.

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Ordering sample sets
When you purchase a Johannus LiVE, it comes with two sample sets. New pipe
organ recordings can be ordered individually from your dealer.
4.4 Listening positions
The Sampled Listening PositionsTM is a function which works with the LIVEreverb
IITM to position the organ sound in the church. It lets you choose where to sit in
the church to enjoy the sound of the organ.
The Johannus LiVE gives you essentially four different recordings for each organ:
the organ bench, about ten meters from the front, the middle of the church, and
the back of the church. A pipe organ sounds very different from all those different
locations. From the organ bench, direct sound dominates the experience, with
reverb in the background; from the middle of the church, in contrast, sound and
reverb meld together far more seamlessly.
There is choice out of four locations:
Location Organ Console (CONS.): you are sitting at the console of the organ
Location Front (FRONT): you are sitting in front of the church
Location Center (CENTER): you are sitting in the middle of the church
Location Rear (REAR): you are sitting at the back of the church
The pistons CONS., FRONT, CENTER and REAR allow you to choose where to sit in
the church to enjoy the sound of your organ. See §3.2 Overview of Controls, point
Z.
4.5 Stops
The stops are activated via draw stops, pre-programmed memory locations,
capture memory locations or the crescendo pedal.
4.5.1 Dynamic stoplist
Every stop on the Johannus LiVE comes with a small dynamic display that allows
you to switch effortlessly between the stoplists of various pipe organs.
The designation of the stop groups are different per sample set. The stops are
divided into the following main groups:
Pedal (P): Activates the stops associated with the Pedal.
Manual I: Activates the stops associated with Manual I.
Manual II: Activates the stops associated with Manual II.
Manual III: Activates the stops associated with Manual III.
The sets are protected by a unique code, so they can only be used on your own
organ.

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The displays show the appropriate stoplist depending on which organ is currently
being played. When you switch to a different pipe organ, the stoplist immediately
changes to match. As a result, the registers operate like the stoplist for the
Domkerk in Utrecht one moment and the stoplist for the Hofkirche in Dresden the
next.
4.6 Couplers
Manual couplers:
MANUAL I –MANUAL II (I-II):
Fully couples all keys of Manual I to Manual II.
MANUAL III –MANUAL II (III-II):
Fully couples all keys of Manual III to Manual II.
MANUAL III –MANUAL I (III-I):
Fully couples all keys of Manual III to Manual I.
Pedal couplers:
MANUAL I –PEDAL (I-P):
Fully couples all keys of Manual I to the Pedal.
MANUAL II –PEDAL (II-P):
Fully couples all keys of Manual II to the Pedal.
MANUAL III –PEDAL (III-P):
Fully couples all keys of Manual III to the Pedal.
The designation of the main registers vary from sample set, therefore the
couplers are indicated by roman numerals.
4.7 Accessories
Reeds Off (RO):
Reeds Off is a function to switch off all reed stops simultaneously. As long as this
piston is pressed, no reed stops can be activated. When this function is switched
off, the reed stops that were on are activated again. Activate the Reeds Off with
the RO-piston.
Sequence - and + (SEQ-, SEQ+):
Sequence is a function for sequential selecting capture memory locations.
1. Select a capture memory location to start.
(for example level 2, location 2)
2. Use the SEQ- or SEQ+ pistons to select the previous or next capture memory
location.
All Swells to Swell (S/S):
All Swells to Swell transforms the expression pedal for Manual III, to a swell pedal
for the whole organ. Activate the All Swells to Swell with the S/S-piston.
The contrast of the dynamic displays might reduce if the organ is inactive for an
extended period of time. When switching on the organ, the displays get back to
their original contrast.

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It is advisable not to use the Manual Bass while playing the pedal board to avoid
double bass tones.
Hand Registration (HR):
Only when the HR-piston is activated, you will be able to register manually.
Hand Registration + (HR+):
Only when the HR+ piston is activated, you can join your own registration to the
fixed-, as well as to the capture memory combinations.
Crescendo (CR):
Crescendo is a function to activate and de-activate the Crescendo Pedal. If no
expression pedal is configured as crescendo pedal, the CR-piston cannot be
activated. See §4.10 Crescendo Pedal.
Manual Bass (MB):
Couples the Pedal monophonic to Manual II. Only the lowest key that is played on
Manual II is coupled from the Pedal to Manual II.
If only the lowest key of a chord is released, the pedal key activated by the
Manual Bass function is dropped until a new lowest key is played.
Activate the Manual Bass with the MB-piston.
Cantus Firmus (CF):
Cantus firmus: Latin for ‘fixed voice’ or in organs ‘solo voice’ or ‘melody coupler’.
Couples Manual III monophonic to Manual II. Only the highest key that is played
on Manual II is coupled from Manual III to Manual II.
With use of a solo registration on Manual III in this way a solo is heard while
playing only on Manual II.
If only the highest key of a chord is released, the key activated by the Cantus
Firmus function is dropped until a new highest key is played.
Activate the Cantus Firmus with the CF-piston.
It is advisable not to use the Cantus Firmus in combination with the coupler III-II
because this overrules the solo function of the Cantus Firmus.
If no expression pedal is configured as a swell pedal for Manual III,
the S/S-piston cannot be activated.
If you are unable to hear an organ sound, after you have pulled a draw stop and
pressed a key, please check if the HR-piston is activated.

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Transposer (TRANS.):
The Transposer function shifts the pitch by half-tone
increments (from -8 to +8). The transposer setting can be
read on the display (Trans: …).
1. Press the TRANS.-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to set the pitch.
3. When the transposer change needs to be saved, press
the ENTER-piston in the time the TRANS. piston is lit.
Reset function (0):
By pressing the 0-piston, all stops are cancelled.
4.8 Pre-programmed memory locations
Pre-programmed memory locations are available by operating pistons PP to T and
PL. These seven memory locations have factory settings (presets) appropriate for
the quiet pianissimo to the loud tutti and the classical plenum. These pre-
programmed memory locations are for each sample set.
Calling up a pre-programmed memory location:
Press a pre-programmed memory location (PP-T or PL).
Programming a pre-programmed memory location:
1. Press the HR-piston.
2. Select the desired stops.
3. Press the SET-piston. Hold the piston.
4. Press the desired pre-programmed memory location (PP-T or PL).
5. Release the SET-piston.
The current setting of the pre-programmed memory location will be lost.
Although it is possible to store any registration under a piston of a pre-
programmed memory location it is advisable to select a registration matching the
text of the piston.
Utrecht, Bätz
Location Organ Console
───────────────────────────
Mem : 1 ██
Trans : -1 ██
Tune : 406,8Hz ██
Temp : Original ██
Cresc : Off I/II/Pd III
Changing the pitch, automatically changes the frequency.

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4.9 Capture memory
Through use of the capture memory, a registration can be
activated with just one piston. The capture memory consists
of 50 levels.
These levels can be seen on the display (Mem:…). Each level
has eight memory locations (pistons 1-8). The 400 capture
memory locations are not pre-programmed and can be
programmed by the musician. The capture memory locations
are per sample set.
Programming a capture memory location:
1. Press the HR-piston.
2. Select the desired stops.
3. Use the - and + pistons to select a level (1-50) on the display.
4. Press the SET-piston. Hold in the piston.
5. Press the desired memory location (1-8).
6. Release the SET-piston.
Calling up a capture memory location:
1. Press the HR-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired level (1-50) on the display.
3. Press the desired memory location (1-8).
4.10 Crescendo pedal
The crescendo pedal can be used to activate 20 registrations step-by-step. These
registrations start with very quiet (pianissimo) to very loud (tutti).
The default registrations of the 20 steps can be changed. See §5.5.1 Crescendo.
Activating the crescendo pedal
If the crescendo pedal is not activated it is indicated on the
displays with Cresc:Off.
The current setting of the capture memory location will be lost.
Through use of the SEQ- and SEQ+ pistons previous or next memory locations can
be selected in steps of one. The lighted memory location piston and the memory
level shown in the display indicate the selected location.
Utrecht, Bätz
Location Organ Console
───────────────────────────
Mem : 1 ██
Trans : -1 ██
Tune : 406,8Hz ██
Temp : Original ██
Cresc : Off I/II/Pd III
Utrecht, Bätz
Location Organ Console
───────────────────────────
Mem : 1 ██
Trans : -1 ██
Tune : 406,8Hz ██
Temp : Original ██
Cresc : Off I/II/Pd III

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Use the CR-piston to activate the crescendo pedal. The display
indicates the current step.
Crescendo pedal as additional swell pedal
The crescendo pedal can also be configured as a swell pedal see §5.6.3 Expression
Pedals. If the crescendo pedal is set as additional swell pedal, all functions of the
original crescendo pedal are deactivated.
4.11 Quick Access
Quick Access is a function to quickly access certain functions of the organ.
4.11.1 Programming mode crescendo pedal
Pressing the ENTER-and CR-piston simultaneously enters the programming mode
of the crescendo pedal. See §5.5.1 Crescendo, sub 6 for next steps.
This function is not available if no expression pedal is set as
crescendo pedal.
Utrecht, Bätz
Location Organ Console
───────────────────────────
Mem : 1 ██
Trans : -1 ██
Tune : 406,8Hz ██
Temp : Original ██
Cresc : 0 I/II/Pd III

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5JOHANNUS MENU
In the Johannus Menu several functions of the organ can be set:
Press the MENU piston to activate the Johannus Menu on the display.
Navigating the menu is done with the - and + pistons.
Confirmation of a choice is done with the ENTER-piston.
Cancel or step back in the menu is done with the MENU-piston.
The Johannus Menu consists of the following functions:
Function
More information
Reverb Volume
§ 5.1
Fine Tune
§ 5.2
Temperaments
§ 5.3
Upload Organ
§ 5.4
Organ Settings
Crescendo
Datadump
Intonation
Key Volumes
MIDI Config
Reset
§ 5.5
System Settings
Default Ambiance
Default Organ
Expression Pedals
Headphone/Aux Out
Keyboard Mode
Reset
Side Speakers Level
Version
§ 5.6
5.1 Reverb Volume
With the function Reverb Volume you can set the volume of the reverb from 0-
100%.
1. Press the MENU-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Reverb Volume function on the
display.
3. Press the ENTER-piston. The current reverb volume appears on the display
behind Level: .
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired level.
5. Press the ENTER-piston to confirm.
6. Press the MENU-piston to exit the Johannus Menu.

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5.2 Fine Tune
The Fine Tune function shifts the pitch in steps of 1 cent, from -50 till +50 cents.
The frequency adapts automatically. The set pitch can be read on the display
directly behind Tune: .
1. Press the MENU-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Fine Tune
function on the display.
3. Press the ENTER-piston. The actual Fine Tune setting
appears in cents on the display behind the actual
transposer setting (Trans: ../..c )..
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired pitch.
5. Press the ENTER-piston to program the new setting and to return to the
Johannus Menu.
6. Press the MENU-piston to exit the Johannus Menu.
5.3 Temperaments
The Temperaments function sets the temperament. The set temperament can be
read on the display behind the Temp: text.
There are twelve different temperaments:
Original (original temperament)
Equal (normal temperament)
Young II
Vallotti
Kirnberger III
Kirnberger II
Neidhardt III
Werckmeister III
1/6 Meantone (1/6 comma meantone)
1/5 Meantone (1/5 comma meantone)
1/4 Meantone (1/4 comma meantone)
Pythagorean
Besides these twelve temperaments it is possible to configure a custom
temperament:
Custom (free programmable temperament)
Selecting a temperament
1. Press the MENU-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Temperaments function on the
display.
3. Press the ENTER-piston. A list of available temperaments appears on the
display. The pointer indicates the current temperament.
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired temperament.
Fine Tune:
+1 cents
Frequence: 395.7 Hz
Use -/+, ENTER or MENU

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5. Press the ENTER-piston to program the new setting and to return to the
Johannus Menu.
6. Press the MENU piston twice to exit the Johannus Menu.
Programming a custom temperament
With this function it is possible to create a personal temperament. Every key can
be detuned with increments of 1 cent. The minimum value is -32 cents; the
maximum value is +32 cents.
1. Press the MENU-piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Temperaments function on the
display.
3. Press the ENTER-piston. A list of available temperaments appears on the
display. The pointer indicates the actual temperament.
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the Custom Programming function.
5. Press the ENTER-piston.
6. Press and hold a key of the middle octave of Manual II. The detune setting of
the pressed key appears on the display. The given detuning is compared to
the equal temperament.
7. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired pitch of the pressed key.
8. If necessary repeat steps 6 and 7 for another key of the middle octave.
9. Press the MENU piston twice to exit the Johannus Menu.
5.4 Upload Organ
With the function Upload Organ you can copy a USB drive,
containing full recordings of pipe organs, into the Johannus
LiVE’s memory. The major advantage of storing a full recording
is that you can switch effortlessly between your selected pipe
organs. If you have more than five sample sets, you can easily
load a new one by overwriting one of your stored organ sets. If
you’d like to go back to your original choice, just reload the
organ that you overwrote.
1. Place the USB drive in the USB port of the organ.
2. Press the MENU-piston.
3. Use the –and + pistons to select the function Upload Organ on the
display.
4. Press the ENTER-piston. Five options appear on the display. The pointer
indicates the current choice. These five numbers coincide with the ORGAN 1
till ORGAN 5-pistons.
5. Use the –and + pistons to select the desired choice:
Using the reset procedure Cust. Temperament def. the Custom
Temperament can be reset to equal temperament. See §5.5.6 Reset.
The programming can be done using the middle octave of Manual II and is
automatically calculated for all keys of the organ.
Upload Organ:
> 1: Cavaillé-Coll, Paris
2: Utrecht, Bätz
3: Empty
4: Empty
5: Empty
Use -/+, ENTER or MENU