Rodgers Oxford 945 User manual

OXFORD
945
OwnerJs Manual
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Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ARISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING When using this instrument, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all the instructions before using,
adjusting,
or repairing this instrument.
To reduce the risk of injury, supeIVise children
closely when children
are around the
instrument.
Use this instrument only in the
manner
recommended by Rodgers Instrument Corp.
Do not use this instrument near water, for
example,
near aswimming pool, a damp or wet
room.
Use of this instrument, either alone or in
combination with
an amplifier and headphones
or speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that
could cause permanent
hearing loss. DO NOT operate for along
period
of time at ahigh volume level or at a .
level
that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you
should consult
an audiologist.
Locate
the instrument so its position does not
interfere with its
proper ventilation.
Locate
the instrument away from heat sources
such
as radiators, heat registers, or other
products that radiate heat directly onto the
mstrument.
Protect
the instrument from dust as much as
possible.
Connect
the instrument to a power source only
of the type described in the operating
instructions
or as marked on the instrument.
Do NOT attempt to defeat the grounding
connection
of the three-prong attachment plug.
This is asafety feature. If you are unable to
insert
the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
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16)
Unplug the power cord of the instrument from
the
power source when left unused for along
periOd of time.
Do not walk on, or place objects on top of the
power cord.
Do not pull the cord, rather hold the plugwhen
unpluggmg the
power cord plug from the
powersource.
When selling
up with other instruments or
peripherals, follow the procedures in
accordance with Rodgers' instruction manual.
Take care so that objects do not fall or liquids
spill into
the instrument.
SeIVice the instrument with qualified seIVice
personnel when:
a. The power cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen
or liquid has spilled into
the instrument. .
c. The instrument has been exposed to rain or
other weather damage.
d.
The instrument does not appear to operate
normally, or exhibits amarked cllange
in performance.
e.
The instrument has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
Do not allempt to seIVice the instrument
beyond that described in
the user maintenance
or technical seIVice manuals. Refer all other
seIVicing to qualified technical seIVice
personnel.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.
You must GROUND instruments equipped with a TYPE AC, 3 WIRE GROUND PLUG.
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FCC Notice
Radio and Television Interference
The Rodgers ClaSsic Organ
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uses and generates small amounts of radio-frequency (RF) energy.
The instrument complies with the limits set for Class Aand Class Bcomputing devices~ FCC Rules,
Subpart J,
Part 15 derme the limits for radio and television interference in aresidential installation.
Follow the installation and the use instructions in this manual,
or the instrument could potentially
cause interference with some radio
or television reception. In the unlikely event that this occurs, we
encourage the user to try the following corrective measures.
•
Tum the instrument OFF to see ifit is the actual source of the
interference.
•Disconnect the peripheral devices and their input/output cables one
at
atime. If the interference stops, it is caused by the peripheral device
or its
I/O cable.
•Try coiling and uncoiling the instrument's power cord in different
ways.
•Connect the instrument's power cord to apower outlet on adifferent
circuit.
•Move the instrument farther away from the radio
or television
receiver.
•
Tum the radio or television receiver until the interference stops.
•Connect the radio or television receiver to adifferent power circuit.
•Reorient or move the receiver antenna farther away from the
instrument. Consider installing arooftop antenna with coaxial cable
lead-in between the antenna and receiver.
•Consult the nearest Rodgers Classic Organ
111 dealer for more information
if the above corrective measures don't remove the interference.

Table of Contents
CAUTIONS and Notice to Users
Safety Instructions
FCC Notice
Table
of Contents
Overview of the Oxford 945
Brief Tour
Tum OnfTum Off
Divisions
Selecting
Or Retiring AStop
Six-Memory Combination Action
Couplers
Reversibles
Tremulants
Tutti
Crescendo And Orchestral Crescendo Pedal
Expressions Pedals
Great/Pedal Unenclosed
.Choir To Swell Expression Coupler
The Bass Piston
The Melody Pistons
Tuning Knob
Transposer
Headphone Jack
Zimbelstem
Antiphonal On/Main Off
Rodgers Hand-Crafted Pipes
Pipes Off/Ancillary On
Choir/Great Transfer
MIDI
Specifications
Suggested Registrations
Locking or Unlocking Combination Actions, Crescendos or Tuttis
Restoring the Factory Settings
Care and Maintenance
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[II] IOVERVIEWOFTHEOXFORD 945 I)
Congratulationsonyourpurchase of theRodgers OXFORD945. TheOXFORD945istheindustry's
highest quality church organ in both sound and construction, providing years
of reliable service.
The OXFORD 945 is athree-manual classical organ that incorporates an eclectic specification and
authenticpipeorgan sounds achieved through Rodgers
PDJTM (ParallelDigitalImaging) technology. In
addition to its standard eight-channel audio system, the OXFORD 945 has provisions for additional
amplification and antiphonal (echo) speaker systems.
The OXFORD 945 utilizes lighted drawknob and tilt tab stop controls. All traditional couplers
(unisons, subs and octaves) are included, as well as an adjustable combination action (pistons) with six
memories and all standard reversibles and other functions.
The Rodgers OXFORD 945 console is constructed of the finest woods and veneers, suitable in the
most elegant surroundings.
It is unsurpassed in beauty and longevity.
Real wind-blown piperanks may be added to the Rodgers OXFORD 945. There are many standard
and custom configurations available to choose from for expansion
of the organ specification.
The Rodgers OXFORD 945 is completely voiced and tuned for optimum tonal authenticity. A
Rodgers factory-trained technician can provide any additional on-site voicing
or finishing that may be
desired.
The OXFORD 945 offers full MIDI (Musical InstrumentDigital Interface) capability, allowing the
organist to control other
MIDI devices (keyboards, sequencers, rhythm units, sound modules, etc.).
MIDI allows the performer full recording and playback capabilities.
Thank you for choosing the Rodgers OXFORD 945. Through the most advanced technology
available, the Rodgers Instrument Corporation delivers proven reliability, tradition
of musical
excellence and innovation, marking
our position as The Sound Choice!
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To get started, here is a brief tour of the basic operations of the Rodgers OXFORD 945:
TURN ON/TURN OFF
To tum theorgan on, tum thekey firmly tothe right(clockwise) and hold for 1-2 seconds. Release.
The powertotheorganison. To tumthepoweroff,tum thekey tothe left( counterclockwise)andrelease
after 1-2 seconds.
DIVISIONS
The following groupings of stops (drawknobs) affect the indicated manuals (keyboards)
or pedalboard:
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Pullthedesireddrawknob toward you. It will light, indicating it is on. Push the drawknobin to tum
off the stop. The light will go off, indicating the stop is off.
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SIX MEMORY COMBINATIONACTION
(pistons)
The OXFORD 945 features acombination action easily changed by the organist from the
console. The organist can pre-select favorite registrations and make rapid changes in tone color
using this advanced system. Most pistons will light when pressed.
Rodgers microprocessor combination action is aspecifically refined six memory system. This .
gives the organist atotal of 72 general combinations (activated by pistons and toe studs) and 36
independent divisional combinations each for the Swell, Great and Choir. The Pedal has 30
independent divisional combinations. Pedal combinations are activated by toe studs only.
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SWELL PISTONS PEDAL PISTONS
GREAT PISTONS
CHOIR PISTONS
n-HOW TO SET THE PISTONS:
1. Select amemory (one through six) by pushing MI, M2, M3, M4, M5 or M6. (Note:
Apiston cannot be set
if the memory is locked. Please refer to "Locking orUnlocking
Combination Memories, Crescendos or Tuttis" at the back
of this manual.)
2. Select the stops desired.
3. Push the SET piston and hold.
4. While holding the SET piston, push the desired piston and then release both
pistons simultaneously.
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COUPLERS
There are two types of couplers on the OXFORD 945: intennanual and intramanual.
n. Theintennanual coupler enables stops of one division to be played on
another keyboard
or pedalboard. Examples of intennanual couplers are
SWELL TO GREAT 16', SWELL TO GREAT 8' and SWELL
TO GREAT 4'.
These couplers are located on the
tilt tabs above the Swell manual.
~ The intramanual coupler allows stops to be played at a.different pitch level or levels
on the manual where the stop is located. Examples
of intramanual couplers are
SWELL
TO SWELL 16' and SWELL TO SWELL 4'.
(Note: The 16' coupler is also known as aSub Octave Coupler,
and the 4' coupler is also known as an Octave Coupler.)
These couplers are located on drawknobs in the Swell and Choir divisions.
INTRA MANUAL
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REVERsmLES
The OXFORD 945 is equipped with reversible pistons and toe studs. These control certain
couplers, stops and functions. Press the piston or toe stud to tum on, and press again to turn off. All
reversible pistons will light (except the zimbelstem) when activated.
TREMULANTS
(Vibrato and/or Tremolo)
Tremulants create achange in pitch (sharp and flat) and in amplitude (volume). The use of the
tremulant adds warmth to solo or small ensemble combinations and is useful in gospel and romantic
music. Each manual division has an independent tremulant, affecting only the stops in the division
where that tremulant is located.
The FLUTE VIBRATO piston affects all the flute voices on the
manual divisions
of the organ. It is adeeper and faster tremulant than the other tremulants. Each
independent tremulant is adjustable for both speed and depth. It is recommended that these
adjustments be made by
Authorized Personnel Only.
TUTTI
There are times when afull organ registration is needed immediately. The
OXFORD 945 is equipped with two TUTTI memones that can be set
with any combination
of stops. Push either of the TUTTI pistons oreither
of the TUTTI toe studs to access the appropriate TUTTI combinations.
These pistons and toe studs are reversible, so simply push again to
cancel. When aTUTTI is in use, the top four segments
of the
Crescendoffutti indicator will light red to indicate aTUTTI is
on. The Crescendoffutti indicator is located to the right
of
the tilt tabs above the Swell manual.
n-TO VIEW WHAT IS SET ON ATUTTI:
While holding aTUTTI piston in, press SETpiston. To tum off
indicator, press cancel.
n- TO SET A TUTTI:
Set the desired combination. While holding SET in, press the" desired
TUTTI piston. (Note: ATUTTI cannot be set unless it is unlocked.
Please refer to "Locking or Unlocking Combination Memories,
Crescendos
or Tuttis" at the back of this manual.)
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CRESCENDO AND ORCHESTRAL CRESCENDO PEDAL
The OXFORD 945 has aCrescendo Pedal and two Expression Pedals.
The slightly raised pedal on the right is the Crescendo Pedal, which gradually adds afactory
pre-detennined selection
of stops as it is pressed forward. The Crescendo Pedal does not affect the
stops already set up on the organ butmerely adds to them. Stops added by the Crescendo Pedal do
not light.
Two independent Crescendo sequences are provided. The Standard sequence is available when
the organ is first turned on, and anytime the ORCH CRESC piston is unlit. The OXFORD 945 is
also equipped with
an Orchestral Crescendo, giving the organist aromantic crescendo sequence that
includes tremulants and celestes. Pressing the ORCH CRESC piston, which is areversible piston,
causes
it to light and activates the Orchestral Crescendo sequence.
When the Crescendo Pedal
or the Orchestral Crescendo Pedal is in use, the bar graph will light
green in segments (from bottom to top), as the pedal is depressed and more stops are added.
Achange in the setting
of eithercrescendo differing from the sequence set at the factory may be
desired. (Note: If the original factory setting is ever desired in the future, please refer to the back of
this manual.)
n, HOW TO SET THE STANDARD CRESCENDO:
1. Make sure the Standard Crescendo sequence is selected. (The ORCH
CRESC piston will be unlit for the setting
of Standard Crescendo.) Note: The
Crescendo cannot be set unless it is unlocked. Please refer to "Locking orUnlocking
Combination Memories, Crescendos or Tuttis" at the back
of this manual.
2. Hold SET and press the ORCH CRESC piston. The ORCH CRESC piston
will flash, and the console display will indicate:
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The stops and couplers currently set on stage one of the 63 stages in the crescendo sequence
will light.
3. The current sequence may
be viewed by advancing through the stages one at a
time using the SELECT knob. At each stage, the stage number
(1 to 63) will be
indicated on the display, and the stops and couplers set on the stage will light.
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4. To add one or more stops to the sequence, go to the stage where the stop(s) are
to be added,
tum. on the stop(s) and press SET.
5.
To delete astop, go to the first stage in which the stop turns on, turn off the
stop and press SET.
6. Each stop can be turned on at any stage and turned off at any later stage. As
an example, assume the 8' FLUTE CELESTE II is to go on at stage one and offat stage
25.
Go to stage one, turn on the 8' FLUTE CELESTE II and press SET.
Then go to stage 25, turn
off the 8' FLUTE CELESTE II and press SET.
7.
To clear the entire crescendo sequence (stages 1through 63), hold SET and press
General Cancel. This will also reset the current stage to number one.
8. When building acompletely new sequence, it is advisable to first write the sequence
down, then assign stage numbers from 1to 63 to each stop
or group of stops in the
sequence. Usually, there are more stages than stops in the sequence, so
it is necessary
to skip some stages to make the sequence end at or near stage 63.
If this is not
done, the sequence will end before the Crescendo Pedal is fully depressed.
9.
To exit the Crescendo Set Mode at any time, press GENERAL CANCEL. Any changes
in the sequence made up-to that point will be saved.
The OXFORD 945 is also equipped with an Orchestral Crescendo, giving the organist aromantic
crescendo sequence thatincludes tremulants and celestes. Pressing the ORCH CRESCpiston, which is
areversible piston, causes
it to light and causes the Orchestral sequenceto be activated. Achangein the
setting
of the OrchestralCrescendomaybedesired thatwould differfrom the sequence setat thefactory.
(Note:
If the factory setting is ever desired in the future, please refer to the back of this manual.)
n, HOW TO SET THE ORCHESTRAL CRESCENDO:
1. Select Orchestral Crescendo using the ORCH CRESC piston. (The ORCH
CRESC piston will be lit for the setting
of the Orchestral Crescendo.) Note: The
Crescendo cannot be set unless it is unlocked. Please refer to "Locking
or Unlocking
Combination Memories, Crescendos
or Tuttis at the back of this manual.
2.
Hold SET and press ORCH CRESC piston. The ORCH CRESC piston
will flash, and the console display will indicate:
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The stops and couplers currently set onstage one will light.
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3. Thecurrent sequence may be viewed by advancing through the stages one at a
time using the SELECT knob. At each stage, the stage number
(1 to 63) will be
indicated on the display, and the stops and couplers set on the stage will light.
4.
To add one or more stops to the sequence, go to the stage where the stop(s) are
to be added, turn on the stop(s) and press SET.
5.
To delete astop, go to the first stage in which the stop turns on, tum off the
stop and press SET.
6. Each stop can be turned on at any stage and turned
off at any later stage. As an
example, assume the 8'
FLUlE CELESTE II is to go on at stage one and off at stage
25. Go to stage one, tum on the 8' FLUTE CELESTE II and press SET. Then go to
stage 25, tum
off the 8' FLUlE CELESTE IT and press SET.
7.
To clear the entire crescendo sequence (stages 1through 63), hold SET and press
GENERAL CANCEL. This will also reset the current stage to number one.
8. When building acompletely new sequence, it is advisable to first write the sequence
down, then assign stage numbers from 1to
63 to each stop or group of stops in the
.sequence. Usually, there are more stages than stops in the sequence, so it is necessary
to skip some stages to make the sequence end at
or near stage 63. If this is not
done, the sequence will end before the Crescendo Pedal is fully depressed.
9.
To exit the Crescendo Set Mode at any time, press GENERAL CANCEL. Any changes
in the sequence made up to that point will be saved.
EXPRESSION PEDALS
Thepedal in the middle controls the overall volume of the Swell division. The pedal on the left
controls the overall volume
of the Choir, Great and Pedal divisions. These pedals are used to give
variety
of expression to the music played. Pressingthe pedal forward increases the volume; drawing
back decreases the volume.
GREAT/PEDAL UNENCLOSED
Many traditional pipe organs are tonally designed with the Great and Pedal divisions
non-expressive. On the OXFORD 945, the Great and Pedal division voices are normally expressed
with the left expression pedal.
If amore traditional effect is desired by the organist, the Great/Pedal
Unenclosed tablet allows the Great and Pedal division voices to play at full volume, while the Choir
remains under expression.
CHOIR TO SWELLEXPRESSION COUPLER
The ChoIT to Swell Expression Coupler allows the Choir and Swell divisions to be expressed by
using the middle expression pedal. TheGreat and Pedal divisions remain expressive on the left
pedal.
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THE BASS PISTON
Thename of thisfeature is derivedfrom the ancientterm "BassoContinuo," meaningthoroughbass.
When this piston
is pushed, itwill light. Any stops or couplerson in the Pedaldivision will soundfrom
thelowestkey beingplayed on the Greatmanual. This provides apedal bass withouthaving to actually
play the pedalboard with the feet.
In itsnormal setting,theBASSPistonaffectskeys1through24 of theGreatmanual, butitsrange
isprogrammable. As few notes as 1through 13,
or as many notes as 1through 32 maybeprogrammed.
n. HOW TO SET THE RANGE OF THE BASS PISTON:
1. Hold SET and press the BASS Piston, which will start flashing.
2. Release both pistons.
3. While the BASS Piston is flashing, press akey which corresponds to
the highest note the range is to extend. Any note from key
13 to key
32 may be selected. After the selected key has been pressed, the BASS
Piston will shut off. (Note: When key is pressed to set the range, no sound
will be heard even
if stops are on, so no disturbance will be made if programming
during aperformance.)
4.
To use the new range, press the BASS Piston. (Note: When the organ is
turned off, the range
of the Bass Piston will revert to notes 1through 24.)
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THE MELODY PISTONS
There are twoMelody Pistons; onefor the Swell division (MELSW) and one for the Choirdivision
(MEL CH). When either Melody Piston is pushed, it will light. Any stop
or coupler of the Swell (or
Choir) division will sound from the highest key being played on the Great manual. This allows asolo
melody and an accompaniment to be played from the same manual.
In its normal setting, the Melody Piston (MEL
SW or MEL CH) affects keys 25 through 61 on the
Greatmanual, butitsrangeis programmable. Therangemay beextendeddown to key 13,
or itmaystop
at key 49.
~ HOW TO SET THE RANGE OF THE MELODY PISTON:
1. Hold SET and press the MEL SW or MEL CH Piston, which starts flashing.
2. Release both pistons.
3. While the MEL
SW or MEL CH Piston is flashing, press akey which corresponds to
the lowest note the range is to extend. Any note from key 13 to key 49 may be
selected. After the selected key has been pressed, the MEL SW
or MEL CH
Piston will stop flashing. (Note: When the organ is turned off, the range
of the
MEL SW or MEL CH Piston will revert to keys 25 through 61.)
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TUNING KNOB
The OXFORD 945 is equipped with aTUNING knob. This allows the entire organ to be tuned
easily and quickly to apiano
or musical instrument not at standard concert pitch (A 440). If the
TUNING knob is pushed in, the organ will remain at standard concert pitch, and turning the knob
will have no effect. To alter the pitch, pull the TUNING knob out until
it clicks, then turn the knob
to set the pitch.
If the OXFORD 945 has been augmented with pipes, the TUNING Knob can be
used to bring the pipes and electronics in tune with each other.
TRANSPOSER
The TRANSPOSER is the default function for the console display and SELECf knob. Turning
the
SELECf knob while the TRANSPOSER is displayed will raise orlower the pitch of the organ
up
to four semitones (halfsteps). Many singers need akey change to accommodate their voice
range. The TRANSPOSER is especially useful for accompanying soloists, eliminating the need to
mentally transpose music on aprinted sheet into amore suitable key. The TRANSPOSER helps the
organist accomplish this effortlessly.
HEADPHONE JACK
The OXFORD 945 has aHeadphone Jack located under the keydesk to the left in the black box.
When aset
of headphones is pluggedinto the jack, the speaker system shuts off, allowing the
organist privacy when playing.
If the organ is equipped with pipes, the pipes will also shut off. It is
recommended that you use astandard 8ohm stereo headphone set. Your Headphone Jack is
designed to run only ONE set
of headphones at atime.
ZIMBELSTERN
The OXFORD 945 is prepared for aZimbelstern (bell star). This percussive device is most often
used in bright music
of the Baroque period. The Zimbelstem (ZIMBEL) is activated by an unlighted
reversible piston and toe stud (push to turn on, push again to tum off).
ANTIPHONAL ON/MAIN OFF
The OXFORD 945 is prepared with ANTIPHONAL ON/MAIN OFF tablets which can operate
an additional speaker system. An antiphonal speaker system is usually installed at the opposite end
of the building from the main organ, allowing greater musical flexibility. The ANTIPHONAL ON
tablet activates this additional speaker system, and the MAIN OFF tablet turns off the main organ.
(Note:
If the MAIN OFF tablet is depressed, the ANTIPHONAL ON tablet must also be depressed
or the organ will not sound through either system.)
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RODGERS HAND-CRAFTED PIPES
All OXFORD 945 instruments are designed to incorporate from 2to 24 ranks of hand-crafted
pipes. These pipes are exquisitely built to Rodgers exacting standards from the finest metals and
woods. Pipe ranks can be included in the specification
of the OXFORD 945 at the time of purchase
or as future additions.
PIPES OFF/ANCILLARY ON
When the OXFORD 945 is equipped with pipe ranks, certain stops will control pipe ranks and
other stops will control el~ctronic ranks. There are two reversible pistons affecting the pipe stops of
the Great/Pedal divisions, and two pistons affecting the pipe stops of the Choir division.
When an
ANCilLARY ON piston is pressed, electronic stops are added to the pipe stops. When
.both PIPES OFF and ANCILLARY ON pistons are pressed, the pipes are silenced and only
electronic stops sound. (Note:
If aPIPES OFF piston is turned on without turning on the
corresponding ANCILLARY ON piston, the affected stops will not sound at all.)
CHOIR/GREAT TRANSFER
This control finds use in French organ literature. French organ design places the Great
division (Grand Orgue) on the bottom manual and the Choir division (Positif) on the second manual.
The Choir/Great Transfer (CH-GT TRANS) piston moves the Great division stops, couplers and
divisional pistons to the Choir manual and moves the Choir division stops, couplers and divisional
pistons to the Great manual.
MIDI
(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
The OXFORD 945 possesses the most advanced MIDI capability in the industry. MIDI voices
are activated on the OXFORD 945 via eight MIDI pistons.
For information on Rodgers complete
MIDI capabilities, please refer to the detailed MIDI Phase
TIl instruction manual available from your
Rodgers Representative.
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GREAT ORGAN
Contra Violone 16'
Principal 8'
Rohrflote 8'
Flute Hannonique 8'
Gemshoin 8'
Octave 4'
Spitzflote 4'
Nasat22/3'
Super Octave 2'
Waldflote 2'
Terz 13/5'
Fourniture
Nrks
Kontra Trompete 16'
Trompete 8'
Tremulant
SWELL ORGAN
Lieblich Bourdon 16'
Geigen Principal 8'
Bourdon 8'
Viola Celeste 8' llrks
Flute Celeste 8' IIrks
Prestant 4'
Flauto Traverso 4'
Flute aBec 2'
Sesquialtera IIrks
Plein Jeu IVrks
Contre Basson 16'
Trompette 8'
Hautbois 8'
Voix Humaine 8'
Clarion 4'
Tremulant
Swe1116'
Swe114'
Unison
Off
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CHOffiORGAN
Gedackt Pommer 8'
Concert Flute 8'
Erziihler 8'
Erziihler Celeste 8' IIrks
Prinzipal 4'
Copula 4'
Oktave 2'
Quintflote 11/3'
Sifflote l'
Zimbel IVrks
Cromorne 8'
Tremulant
Choir 16'
Choir 4'
Unison Off
Festival Trumpet 8' (non-coupling)
PEDAL ORGAN
Contre Bourdon 32'
Principal 16'
Subbass 16'
Violone 16'
Lieblich Bourdon 16' (exp.
wI sw)
Octave 8'
Gedackt 8'
Choralbass 4'
Nachthorn 4'
Mixture
Nrks
Contre Bombarde 32'
Bombarde 16'
Fagott 16' (exp. w/sw)
Trompette 8'
Rohr Schalmei 4'
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COUPLERS
(tilt tabs)
Great to Pedal 8'
Swell to Pedal 8'
Swell to Pedal 4'
Choir to Pedal 8'
Choir to Pedal 4'
Swell to Great 16'
Swell to Great 8'
Swell to Great 4'
Choir to Great 16'
Choir to Great 8'
Choir to Great 4'
Swell to Choir 16'
Swell to Choir 8'
Swell to Choir 4'
Choir to Swell 8'
PERCUSSIONS
(tilt tabs)
Carillon (Great)
Harp (Choir)
Harpsichord (Choir)
Blank
GENERAL CONTROLS
(tilt tabs)
Antiphonal On
Main Off
Great/Pedal Unenclosed
Choir to Swell Expression
Blank
Blank
Pipe Tremulant (or Blank)
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PISTONS
(lighted)
Great 1-2-3-4-5-6
Swell 1-2-3-4-5-6
Choir 1-2-3-4-5-6
Pedal 1-2-3-4-5 (toe studs only)
Generals 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12
(toe and thumb)
General Cancel
Set
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
LIGHTED BUTTONS -
(to set on pistons)
MIDI Aon Great
MIDI Aon Swell
MIDI Aon Choir
MIDI Aon Pedal
MIDI Bon Great
MIDI Bon Swell
MIDI Bon Choir
MIDI Bon Pedal
Great/Pedal Pipes
Off
Great/Pedal Ancillary On
Choir Pipes Off
Choir Ancillary On
Melody on Swell
Melody on Choir
Bass
Great/Choir Transfer
Orchestral Crescendo
Flute Tremulant Full

REVERSIBLES
(x=toe; o=thumb)
Great to Pedal xo
Swell to Pedal xo
Choir to Pedal xo
Swell to Great 0
Choir to Great 0
Swell to Choir 0
Contre Bourdon 32' x
Contre Bombarde 32' x
Zimbelstern xo (+ light)
Tutti Ixo (+ light)
Tutti II xo (+ light)
EXPRESSION SHOES
Choir/GreatlPedal
Swell
Crescendo (+ lights)
ACCESSORIES
Tuning Control
Transposer Control
Roll Top with Lock
CONSOLE DESIGN
Lighted Drawknobs
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