Rodgers 835 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction page 1
Features page 2
Turn On/Turn Off page 2
Console Division, Combination Memory, Console
Display, Alpha Dial and Select Knob page 2
Console Display and Menus page 3
Combination Action with Four Memory Levels page 3
–Unlocking a Combination Memory page 4
–Setting the Pistons page 5
–Locking a Combination Memory page 5
835 User Menu Lists
–835 User Menu Items (Serial # ZJ20423 and below) page 6
–835 User Menu Items (Serial # ZJ30100 and above) page 7
–835 MIDI Menu Items (Serial # ZJ30100 and above) page 8
–835 User (Headphone) Menu Items
(Serial # ZJ30100 and above) page 9
Couplers page 10
Reversibles page 11
Expression Shoes page 11
All Swells to Swell page 11
Crescendo page 11
–Unlocking the Crescendo page 11
–Setting the Crescendo Sequence page 11
–Locking the Crescendo page 12
–Restoring the Factory Crescendo Setting page 12
Tremulants page 13
–Adjusting the Tremulant Settings page 13
Tutti page 13
–Viewing the Tutti Setting page 14
–Unlocking the Tutti page 14
–Setting the Tutti page 14
–Locking the Tutti page 14
–Restoring Factory Tutti page 14
Melody Coupler page 15
–Setting the Range of the Melody Coupler page 15

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Bass Coupler page 15
–Setting the Range of the Bass Coupler page 15
Transposer page 16
Master Tuning page 16
–Locking and Unlocking the Master Tuning page 16
–Adjusting the Pitch page 16
Temperaments page 17
–Ancient Temperaments: Pythagorean page 17
–Ancient Temperaments: Mean-Tone page 17
–Well Temperaments: Kirnberger page 17
–Well Temperaments: Werckmeister I and III page 18
–Well Temperaments: Young I and II page 18
–Well Temperaments: Equal page 18
–Selecting a Temperament page 18
Digital Dynamic Wind™ page 18
Wind Stabilizer page 19
–Adjusting the Wind Stabilizer page 19
Random Detuning page 19
Expression Range Adjustments page 20
–Setting the Expression Range page 20
Voice Palette™ page 21
–Voice Palette List page 21
–Accessing the Voice Palette page 21
–Unlocking the Voice Palette page 22
–Locking the Voice Palette page 22
Master Volume Control page 22
–Adjusting the Master Volume page 22
Audio Save page 23
–Saving Audio Control Settings page 23
Stereo Headphone Jack page 23
–Adjusting the Headphone Settings page 23
Auxiliary Inputs page 23
–Adjusting the Auxiliary Inputs page 24
Stereo Line Outputs page 24
–Adjusting the Stereo Line Outputs page 24
Digital Reverberation page 24
–Setting the Reverb Volume page 25
–Setting the Reverb Type page 25
–Setting the Reverb Time page 25
Antiphonal On/Main Off page 25

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Zimbelstern page 25
Pipes page 26
Pipes Off/Ancillary On page 26
Console Lamp Dimmer page 26
–Adjusting Console Lamps page 26
Automatic Shutdown Timer page 26
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) page 27
–MIDI Channel Assignments page 27
–Selecting a MIDI Sound page 27
–Previewing Various MIDI Sounds page 27
Roland GS Standard Support page 28
–Setting the GS Variation (Bank Number) page 28
MIDI Sounds in Combination Pistons page 29
–Saving a MIDI Sound in a Combination Piston page 29
Additional MIDI Settings page 29
MIDI Note Velocity page 30
–Setting Fixed Velocity page 30
–Setting Expression Velocity page 30
–Setting Keyboard Velocity page 30
Octave Shift page 31
–Shifting the Octave of a MIDI Sound page 31
MIDI Channel Assignment page 31
–Assigning MIDI Channels page 31
MIDI Save page 32
Sustain Switch page 32
Additional MIDI Settings on Combination Pistons page 32
–Saving MIDI Settings on a Combination Piston page 32
Enabling/Disabling MIDI Master Channels page 33
–Enabling or Disabling a MIDI Master Channel page 33
MIDI Stop Changes page 33
–Selecting MIDI Stop Change Settings page 34
–Using Pistons to Control
a Second Rodgers Console page 34
MIDI Local Control page 35
–Enabling or Disabling MIDI Local Control page 35
MIDI Sequencer Update page 35
–Enabling or Disabling MIDI Sequencer Update page 35
MIDI Device ID page 35
–Setting the MIDI Device ID page 36
Saving a Combination Memory page 36

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MIDI Connections page 37
Rodgers Personal Memory Card page 38
–Deleting a Memory from the Card page 39
Storing Crescendo Sequences and Tutti on the Card page 39
–Deleting a Crescendo Sequence from the Card page 39
Storing Additional Settings on the Card page 39
–Deleting Settings from the Card page 40
Personal Memory Card Folders page 40
–Selecting a New Folder on the Card page 40
Locking and Unlocking a Personal Memory Card page 40
Using a Personal Memory Card on other
Rodgers Organs page 41
Reinitializing a Personal Memory Card page 41
Replacing the Personal Memory Card Battery page 42
Rodgers 835 Stop Specification page 43
Console Dimensions page 45
Factory Default Combination Settings page 46
–Restoring the Factory Default
Combination Settings page 46
Factory Default Registrations for M1 and M2 page 47
–Memory 1 Generals page 47
–Memory 2 Generals page 48
–Memory 3 Generals page 50
–Memory 1 and 2 Divisionals page 51
Suggested Registrations page 53
Great Organ page 53
Swell Organ page 54
Pedal Organ page 55
Evangelical/Gospel Registration Suggestions page 56
Blank Chart for Favorite MIDI Sounds (Great) page 57
Blank Chart for Favorite MIDI Sounds (Swell) page 58
Blank Chart for Favorite MIDI Sounds (Pedal) page 59
Care and Maintenance page 60
–Console and Pedalboard page 60
–Keyboards and Stop Tabs page 60
–Pipes on Pipe-Augmented Instruments page 60

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Safety Instructions page 61
Radio and Television Interference Notice (FCC Notice) page 62

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INTRODUCTION
The sound soars–rising majestically above the congregation–blending with the spirit of
the ages to produce everlasting memories! This is the musical experience you will achieve
when you hear or play the Rodgers 835. Providing a rich and spacious ensemble sound
complemented by crystal-clear definition, the Rodgers 835 provides unsurpassed, glorious
sound in the timeless tradition of wind-blown pipes.
The Rodgers 835 is a two manual classic organ that incorporates an eclectic specification
and authentic pipe organ sounds achieved through Rodgers’ innovative PDI™ (Parallel
Digital Imaging) technology. This technology allows each note of every stop on the Rodgers
835 to be individually tuned, leveled and voiced after the instrument has been installed, just as
a fine pipe organ.
This incredible flexibility means that the Rodgers 835 will provide superior sound in any
acoustic environment. Voicing can be modified effortlessly without software or hardware
replacement should your musical preferences change. With the option of adding real pipe
ranks at any time, the Rodgers 835 is the perfect choice for your musical needs.
Built in Oregon by dedicated, expert craftsmen, our consoles are meticulously hand-
crafted of hardwoods and veneers, and are designed to the exacting standards of the American
Guild of Organists.
This manual will help with the exploration of the expansive capabilities and the variety of
features and functions offered by this incomparable instrument. As highly sophisticated as the
Rodgers 835 is, the features are easy to use and easy to access, creating a most satisfying
musical experience for the player and listener alike.
The Rodgers 835 is a wonderful example of Rodgers’ commitment to celebrate tradition
while creating the future. From the first notes that sound forth from the Rodgers 835 to the
endless possibilities of sound combinations developed over the years to come, we think you
will agree Rodgers is indeed the sound choice!

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Celebrating Tradition . . .
Creating the
Future

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FEATURES
To get started, here is a tour of the basic operations of the Rodgers 835:
TURN ON/TURN OFF
To turn the organ on, press the top part of the rocker switch in the left drawknob panel
and hold until “RODGERS 835 CLASSIC ORGAN”, or your personalized greeting appears in
the Console Display. Release. The organ will perform a self diagnostic test of its systems
within a few seconds. When completed, the Console Display will read “TRANSPOSER 0”.
The Rodgers 835 is ready to play. To turn the power off, press the lower part of the rocker
switch and release after 1-2 seconds.
CONSOLE DIVISION, COMBINATION MEMORY
CONSOLE DISPLAY, ALPHA DIAL AND SELECT KNOB
PEDAL
DIVISION
SWELL
DIVISION
GREAT
DIVISION
M1, M2, M3
AND M4
MEMORY LEVEL
PISTONS
POWER
SWITCH
CONSOLE
DISPLAY
ALPHA
DIAL
SELECT
KNOB

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CONSOLE DISPLAY AND MENUS
The Rodgers 835 is equipped with a two-line Console Display window located in the
right drawknob panel. This display indicates the Transposer setting, and it can be used to alter
many other settings and organist preferences including MIDI settings, Voice Palette, and
Tremulant rate and depth, among many others.
Two controls are used to select and operate the features of the Console Display. The
smaller knob, located near the Console Display, is called the Select Knob and is used to select
different menu items to be changed. When the Console Display reads “TRANSPOSER 0”,
this knob controls the Transposer function. The larger flush dial, near the Console Display is
called the Alpha Dial and is used to change a menu setting which has been selected.
To move to a new menu or to make a new setting in the same menu in the Console
Display, hold SET and turn the Select Knob. Note: Once any menu other than the Transposer
menu has been selected, it is no longer necessary to hold SET to select further menus.
The blinking square in the Console Display, called the cursor, indicates the setting which
is currently selected. Rotating the Alpha Dial will change the value of any selected setting.
There are three different menus. The User Menu accesses organ and audio settings such
as Voice Palette, Tremulant settings, Master Volume, and Auxiliary Input controls. This
menu is accessed by holding SET and turning the Select Knob counter clockwise (left) from
the Transposer menu.
The second menu controls MIDI settings and is accessed by holding SET and turning the
Select Knob clockwise (right) from the Transposer menu.
The third menu also accesses organ and audio settings, but it is only available when
headphones are used. Note: Please refer to the “Stereo Headphone Jack” section.
To return to the Transposer display, press General Cancel.
COMBINATION ACTION WITH FOUR MEMORY LEVELS
The Rodgers 835 features a combination action easily changed by the organist from the
console. The organist can pre-select registrations and make rapid changes in tone color using
this advanced system.
Rodgers’ microprocessor combination action is a specially refined four-memory system.
This effectively multiplies the number of physical pistons on the console by four.
The 10 General pistons simultaneously affect all stops and controls on the Great, Swell
and Pedal. All manual and pedal registrations may be changed by pressing a General piston.
There are five Divisional pistons for each division. The Great and Swell Divisionals are
operated by pistons located under each respective manual, and the five Pedal Divisionals are

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operated by toe pistons located on the right bottom row of toe pistons. The Divisional pistons
independently affect all stops and MIDI controls on the Great, Swell or Pedal. Each division
registration may be changed independently by pressing a Divisional piston.
Note: For expanded memory capability, please refer to the “Rodgers Personal Memory
Card” section.
A combination memory must be unlocked to set pistons. Once the pistons are set, the
combination memory may be locked again to prevent accidental change.
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UNLOCKING A COMBINATION MEMORY:
1. Press and hold M1, M2, M3 or M4 located under the Swell manual to the right for
approximately five seconds. “USING INTERNAL MEMORY” or “USING
CARD MEMORY” appears in the Console Display first. Then “MEMORY (#)
LOCKED” appears.
2. While continuing to hold the memory piston, rotate the Alpha Dial either direction
until the Console Display reads “MEMORY (#) UNLOCKED.”
3. Release the memory piston. The memory is now unlocked.
General
Pistons
1-10
Pedal
Divisional
Pistons
1-5
Great
Divisional
Pistons
1-6
Swell
Divisional
Pistons
1-6