Johannus Opus S User manual

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USERS' MANUAL JOHANNUS OPUS S

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Manufacturer Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.
Address Keplerlaan 2
6716 BS EDE
Country The Netherlands
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.johannus.com
Version 1.0
Date March 2008
© 2008, Johannus Orgelbouw
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Symbols on the organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Symbols in the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Overview of the main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Overview of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Connecting and switching on the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 External connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Expression pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Intonations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.4 Factory intonation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.8 Changing the registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.9 Pre-programmed memory locations / capture memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.10 Easy Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.10.1 Main Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.10.2 Transposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.10.3 Tuning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.10.4 Programme MIDI stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.10.5 Temperaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.10.6 Keyboard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.10.7 Reset Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10.8 Data Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10.9 Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10.10 Standard Intonation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.10.11 Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.10.12 Key Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 MAINTENANCE, PROBLEMS AND WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.1 Cabinet maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.2 Maintenance of the manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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5.2 Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.1 Repositioning the pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6 MIDI IMPLEMENTATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.1 MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.2 MIDI specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.1 Default basic channels (transmitted/recognized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.2 Basic channel changes (transmitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.3 Control changes (transmitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.4 Control changes (recognized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2.5 Program changes (transmitted/recognized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2.6 System exclusive messages (transmitted/recognized) . . . . . . . . . . 31
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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1SAFETY
1.1 Safety precautions
1.2 Symbols on the organ
1.3 Symbols in the manual
Place the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the organ to an electrical outlet with an earth
connection.
Switch the organ off 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 authorised by
Johannus Orgelbouw b.v. The organ contains static-sensitive
components. The warranty becomes null and void if the organ
is opened by a non-authorised person.
Warning
Warning for electric shock
Warning for static-sensitive components
Warning or important information
Note

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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 (A) against the pedalboard (B).
4. Set the organ upright.
5. Put the music desk (C) in the groove on the cover of the organ.
6. Place the organ bench over the pedal.
7. Make sure the voltage of the organ matches the voltage of the mains.
See the serial plate (D).
8. Connect the organ to an earthed power socket.
C
B
A
D

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2.2 Switching on
Switch the organ on with the on/off piston at the right, next to the manuals.
Wait several seconds. Starting the control functions and the settings takes a
little time.
The lamps of the on/off and 0 pistons light and the settings appear on the
display.
2.3 Transport and storage
Pay attention to the following during transport and storage:
Remove the music desk and the pedalboard from the organ.
Relative humidity within the storage area: 10 to 90%.

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3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN
3.1 Overview of the main components
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A Music desk D Pedals
B Loudspeakers E Organ bench
C Expression pedals
A
ED CB

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3.2 Overview of controls
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ABCDE
H
FG
IKJ
NML PO
ROM. SYM. BAR.
TFFFMFPPP
SET 0
MENU
BAR.ROM. SYM. 0FMF FF TP
PP
SET
MENU
A Pedal stops J - and + buttons
B Great stops K MENU
C Swell stops L Intonations
D
E
Manual Swell
Manual Great
M Pre-programmed capture
memory locations
F Chorus and Manual Bass N SET / Enter
G Display O Acoustics rotary control
H On/off P Headphone
I 0 button or reset button

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3.3 Connecting and switching on the accessories
You can connect accessories (for example, a MIDI device) to the organ.
1. Switch off the organ and the accessory.
2. Connect the accessory to the organ.
3. Switch the accessory on.
4. Switch the organ on.
3.4 External connections
The headphone connections are on the left in front of the organ. The other
external connections are on the left below the console:
Headphone: This connection for the (stereo) headphone is suited for a
headphone with an impedance of 30 Ωor more (see headphone
specifications).
MIDI IN: This is an input for receiving MIDI codes from other devices.
MIDI MOD.: This is a programmable MIDI output for connecting a
module or expander, for example.
MIDI SEQ.: This is a non-programmable MIDI output for connecting a
sequencer or PC (with the optional Johannus Intonat program), for
example.
Follow the instructions provided in the documentation for the
accessory.
MIDI
IN
MIDI
MOD.
MIDI
SEQ.
AUX
IN
AUX
OUT
LL
RR
EXT.
REV.
When the headphone is used, the internal and/or external
loudspeakers of the organ are automatically switched off.

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AUX IN: This is a (stereo) 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: This is an output for connecting an external (stereo) amplifier.
EXT. REV.: This is an output for connecting Johannus external
acoustics. This system imitates the spatial effect of a concert hall or
cathedral.
The volume of the device that is connected through the AUX IN
cannot be adjusted with the general volume or the expression
pedals. However, this is possible when the volume setting of the
external device is controlled by means of MIDI codes through the
MIDI MOD. connection of the instrument.
Do not use these outputs for other purposes.

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4OPERATION
4.1 Expression pedals
Expression pedals adjust the volumes of the different stops, Great/Pedal
and Swell.
4.2 Acoustics
The acoustics rotary control produces a digital acoustic effect. This effect
provides a spatial reproduction of the organ sound that can be adjusted
continuously.
4.3 Intonations
The intonations consist of:
Romantic (ROM.)
Symphonic (SYM.)
Baroque (BAR.)
1. Select an intonation by pressing the ROM, SYM or BAR button.
4.4 Factory intonation
Save the intonation settings
1. Connect a PC to the organ. Use the MIDI SEQ. output, see § 3.4.
2. Save the intonation settings on the PC using the Intonat program of
Johannus.
Reset the factory intonation
1. Switch off the organ.
2. Press the buttons PP and T. Hold the buttons.
3. Switch on the organ.
4. Wait until the lamp in the 0-button lights up.
5. Release the buttons PP and T.
You require the Johannus Intonat program to save the intonation
settings.
The current intonation settings will be lost when the settings are
not saved on a PC.

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4.5 Stops
The stops are activated by means of rocker switches or through the capture
memory. See § 4.9. The lamp in the rocker switch is lit when the associated
stop is active.
The stops are divided into three groups:
Pedal stops: Activates the stops associated with the pedal.
Great: Activates the stops associated with the Great.
Swell: Activates the stops associated with the Swell.
4.6 Couplers
Manual coupler: Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Great. Use the
Swell - Great stop to activate the manual coupler.
Pedal coupler: Fully couples all keys of the Great or the Swell to the
pedal. Use the Great - Pedal or Swell - Pedal stop to activate the pedal
coupler.
Manual Bass: Couples the pedal monophone to the Great. Only the
lowest note that is played on the Great is coupled from the pedal to the
Great. Activate the Manual Bass with the Manual Bass stop.
4.7 Accessories
Chorus (: Is a function for lightly detuning the organ stops to give it a
broader and livelier sound. Activate the Chorus with the Chorus stop.
4.8 Changing the registration
The 0-piston cancels registrations in two ways:
A short press on the 0-piston: Only the last change is cancelled.
A long press on the 0-piston: All registrations are cancelled.

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4.9 Pre-programmed memory locations / capture memory
Pre-programmed memory locations and the capture memory are available
by operating buttons PP to T. With this a registration can be activated with
one button. The pre-programmed memory locations are accessible when
the display shows Mem:Pr. The pre-programmed memory locations are
accessible when the display shows a level number following Mem:Pr ((1-8).
Each level has six memory locations. The 48 capture memory locations are
empty at the start and can be programmed by the musician.
Call up a pre-programmed or capture memory location
1. Use the - and + buttons to select Pr or a level (1-8) on the display.
2. Press a button (PP-T). The active stops light up.
Programme a pre-programmed or capture memory location
1. Select the desired stops.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select Pr or a level (1-8) on the display.
3. Press the SET button. Hold the button.
4. Press the desired memory location (PP-T).
5. Release the SET button.
4.10 Easy Menu
The Easy Menu is an operating system the settings can be read on the
display. The Easy Menu is operated with the - and + buttons and the SET
and the MENU buttons.
The Easy Menu consists of the following functions:
Main Volume
Transposer
Tuning Mode
MIDI Program
Temperaments
Keyboard Mode
Reset Procedures
Datadump Mode
Demo Songs
Std. Intonation
Reverb
Key Volumes
The current setting of the capture memory location will be lost.

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4.10.1 Main Volume
The set volume can be read on the display (Vol:..).
Change the volume
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Main Volume function on the
display.
3. Press the SET button. The display shows the current volume.
4. Use the - and + buttons to set the desired volume.
5. Press the SET button or the MENU button.
6. Press the MENU button to exit the Easy Menu.
4.10.2 Transposer
The Transposer function shifts the pitch by half-tone increments (from -8 to
+8). The set pitch can be read on the display (Tr:..).
Change the transposer
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Transposer function on the
display.
3. Press the SET button. The display shows the current pitch.
4. Use the - and + buttons to set the desired pitch.
5. Press the SET button or the MENU button.
6. Press the MENU button to exit the Easy Menu.
Use the SET button to make the setting permanent; the setting will
come up when switching on the organ. Use the MENU button to
make the setting temporary.
Use the SET button to make the setting permanent; the setting will
come up when switching on the organ. Use the MENU button to
make the setting temporary.

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4.10.3 Tuning Mode
The Tuning Mode function shifts the pitch in 28 steps of 1 Hz (from 426 Hz
to 454 Hz). The set pitch can be read on the display (Tr:..).
Change the Tuning Mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Tuning Mode function on the
display.
3. Press the SET button. The display shows the current tuning settings
(Adjust Tune: ...Hz).
4. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired pitch.
5. Press the SET button or the MENU button.
6. Press the MENU button to exit the Easy Menu.
Use the SET button to make the setting permanent; the setting will
come up when switching on the organ. Use the MENU button to
make the setting temporary.

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4.10.4 Programme MIDI stops
MIDI is a protocol for communication between the organ and other devices,
such as:
PC
Sequencer
Other musical instruments
With the programmable MIDI stops you can control any module voice
(1-128) through any MIDI channel (1-16).
1. Press the MENU button. Use the - and + buttons to select the MIDI
Program function on the display.
2. Press the SET button. MIDI appears on the display.
3. Select the MIDI stop to be programmed (for example MIDI Swell).
MIDI: will be followed by the selected stop on the display.
4. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired MIDI channel (Channel).
5. Press the SET button.
6. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired Msb (Msb).
7. Press the SET button.
8. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired Lsb (Lsb).
9. Press the SET button.
10. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired MIDI voice number
(PC:..).
11. Press the SET button. The selected settings are now saved in the
memory.
12. Select another MIDI stop to be programmed, if desired.
13. Press the MENU button to return to the main menu.
14. Press the MENU button again to exit the Easy Menu.

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4.10.5 Temperaments
The Temperaments function sets the temperament.
1. Push the MENU piston in.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Temperaments function on the
display.
3. Push the SET piston in. The display shows the current temperament.
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired temperament.
5. Press the MENU piston in to return to the main menu.
6. Press the MENU piston in again to exit the Easy Menu.
4.10.6 Keyboard Mode
The Keyboard Mode function sets the operation of the keys.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Keyboard Mode function on the
display.
3. Press the SET button. The display shows the current manual setting of
one of the manuals.
4. Use the - and + buttons to select the manual the setting of which must
be changed.
5. Press the SET button.
6. Use the - and + buttons to select a setting for the operation of the keys.
This setting cannot be saved. When the organ is switched on
again, this is automatically at Equal.
You can choose from three temperaments:
Equal: Normal or equal temperament
Werckmeister III
¼ Meantone: Meantone temperament
This function is not available with organs that have wooden
keyboards.
Great: Great
Swell: Swell
Automatic: The manual has been set to High. When activating
a programmable MIDI stop, the manual will automatically be
set to Velocity.
High: The keys respond when touched very lightly.
Low: The keys respond when pressed further.
Velocity: The keys are force-sensitive.

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7. Press the SET button. The manual setting is now saved in the memory.
8. Press the MENU button to return to the main menu.
9. Press the MENU button again to exit the Easy Menu.
4.10.7 Reset Procedures
The Reset Procedures function is used to delete the capture memory or to
reset a number of settings to the factory settings.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Reset Procedures function on
the display.
3. Press the SET button. The display shows the menu for the Reset
Procedures.
4. Use the - and + buttons to select the desired procedure.
5. Press the SET button. The display requests confirmation.
6. Use the - and + buttons for No or Yes.
7. Press the SET button for confirmation.
8. Press the MENU button to return to the main menu.
9. Press the MENU button again to exit the Easy Menu.
Memory: Clear the entire capture memory.
MIDI: Resets the factory settings of the MIDI stops.
Preset: Resets the factory settings of the pre-programmed
memory locations.

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4.10.8 Data Dump Mode
The Data Dump Mode function sends settings from the organ to a storage
medium (for example a sequencer) through the MIDI SEQ. output. See §
3.4.
1. Push the MENU piston in.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Data Dump Mode function on the
display.
3. Push the SET piston in. The Press Set piston text appears on the
display.
4. Make sure the desired storage medium is properly connected.
5. Push the SET piston in again. When data is being sent, Sending data
appears on the display.
6. Press the MENU piston in to return to the main menu.
7. Press the MENU piston in again to exit the Easy Menu.
4.10.9 Demo Songs
The Demo Songs function plays 25 different demo songs.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the - and + buttons to select the Demo Songs function.
3. Press the SET button. The title and composer of the first demo song
appear on the display.
4. Use the - and + buttons to select one of the twelve demo songs.
5. Press the SET button to select a demo song.
6. Use the - and + buttons to choose whether to play the selected demo
song (Play one) or all demo songs (Play all).
7. Press the SET button to start playing the selected demo song(s).
a. Press the 0-button for several seconds to stop playing the demo song(s).
b. Press the - and + buttons while playing to adjust the volume.
8. Press the MENU button after having played the demo song(s). You will
automatically return to the main menu.
9. Press the MENU button again to exit the Easy Menu.
Do not use the organ when the text Sending Data is on the
display.