Yamaha Electone 305D User manual

Welcome to the YAMAHA world of music. ;
You are now a member of the select group of proud
YAMAHA Electone owners. We are confident that your
selection of the 305D, 315D Electone marks the
beginning of a lifelong partnership in musical creativity.
Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself
with all of the unique features of this instrument and
thus realize the Electone’s full potential.
Contents
Caution (Read The Following Before Playing) .......,.. 1
Your YAMAHA 305D, 315D Electone ........... sss. 2,3
Keyboards and Pedals ........ cee eee eee ee eee 4
Tone Levers..... eee eee rh hr nnn 5
Upper Special Presets, Upper Custom Voices, Vibrato,
Upper Slow Attack, Upper Sustain, Pedal Sustain,
Reverb, Expression Pedal, Foot Switch ............... 6,7
Tremolo Section, Symphonic Chorus, Manual Balance,
Master Vole s. v ose echo NT e RI Re rore aS 8
Auto Rhythm Section 2... 0.0.0.0 cee eee ee 9, 10
Auto Bass/Chord Fun Blocks ....... vee re 11, 12, 13
Auto Arpeggio ........ ee cee ee ee ram nnn 14
To Obtain Maximum Enjoyment From Your
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Important Advice 2.0... 6... eee cee tere cresa 16
Specifications: «1 22 os kak Wale wie vile peu ta 17
Italics apply only to 315D hereinafter.

Caution (Read The Following Before Playing)
Always treat your Electone Organ with the same care
you would any fine musical instrument. The follow-
ing points are suggested to ensure the best perform-
ance of the Electone Organ.
Check for correct power voltage. Consult your
Yamaha serviceman regarding any changes.
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Your Electone contains no user serviceable
components. Refer all service to qualified
service technicians only.
Always turn the power switch OFF after play-
ing.
Clean the Electone Organ cabinet with a damp
cloth containing a neutral cleaning agent.
Use only soft and dry cloth on the keyboards,
Never use paint thinner, alcohol or other chemicals
on either the keys or the cabinet.
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Keep the Electone Organ in a position away
from direct sunlight, excess humidity and heat
to protect the cabinet finish.
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Do not hit or scratch the cabinet with a hard
object.
Do not set heavy objects on the rolltop fall-
board.
The finish on your Electone Organ may under-
go a chemical reaction if placed in direct
contact with polyvinyl products. Do not set vinyl
items on the surface or use polyvinyl material to
cover the organ for any extended period of time.

Your YAMAHA 305D Electone
Upper Special Presets Volume race 6
PAGE 5 Lower Keyboard Tone Levers
Upper
Keyboard
Tone
Levers
race
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Upper
Special
Presets
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Vibrato
Pace
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Pedal
Keyboard
Tone
Levers
Break Variation race (BY
Auto Rhythm ,,¢¢ C)
Section
Auto Bass/Chord
Fun Blocks "(D
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8 Master Volume
Auto
Rhythm
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Power
Switch
Controls
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Keyboard
Auto
Arpeggio
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Switch
Selector
Rhythm
Variation
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Section
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Symphonic Chorus race ( 7
Power Light
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Lower
Keyboard
PAGE 4
Face 7 Expression Pedal
Presel'Ensemble sace (^
Manual
Balance
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taor
Foot
Switch
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Upper
Slow
Attack
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Specifications subject to change wihtout notice,
Cabinet shown model 305D-I.

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race (D) Custom Voices Volume
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Upper
Special
Preset
Volume
race
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Keyboard
Tone
Loves
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Upper
Keyboard
Tone
Levers
race
Upper
Special
Presets
race
Break
Variation
race
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Rhythm
Section
race
(C)
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Switch
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Power Light
7) Sustain
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Tremolo
Section
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Symphonic
Chorus
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PAGE 4 Lower Keyboard
] Preset Ensemble race (^ PAGE 4 Pedals
PAGE e) Expression Pedal
Manual Balance race 8 PAGE Foot Switch
Specifications subject to change without notice, 3
Cabinet shown model 315D-1.

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Keyboards and Pedals
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UPPER KEYBOARD
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MIDOLE C-
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PEDALS
(BASS)
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These Electones have two sets of keys, the upper
keyboard and lower keyboard and a set of pedals.
The keys and octaves are as follows:
Upper Keyboard 44 keys (3-2/3 octaves)
Lower Keyboard — 44 keys (3-2/3 octaves}
Pedals 13 keys (1 octave)
The upper keyboard is for the melody played with
the right hand, the lower keyboard is for chords
with the left hand and the pedals are for producing
bass notes with the left foot.
Note: A maximum of seven sounds may be produced on
both the upper and lower keyboard at one time,
but only one sound may be produced at a time
with the bass pedals. Precedence is given to the
higher note if two or more pedals are pressed
simultaneously. This assures tonal clarity.

Tone Levers
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a 4
(down)
(full effect)
The
tone
levers
control
the
sounds
of
the
keyboards
and
pedals.
They
are
divided
into
three
groups,
the
upper
keyboard,
the
lower
keyboard
and
pedals,
so
that
different
tones
can
be
set
for
each.
305D
Upper
Tone
Levers
15
315D
Upper
Tone
Levers
19
Lower
Tone
Levers
6
Lower
Tone
Levers
8
Pedal
Tone
Levers
3
Pedal
Tone
Levers
4
Each lever can be controlled by two methods.
One
is
by
continuously
moving
the
lever
from
"off"
to
"full"
to
obtain
the
exact
setting
for
that
tone,
thus
balancing
the
overall
tone
setting
with
perfect
precision.
The
other
method
is
to
use
the
two
easy-to-feel
click
stops,
at
the
1/3
and
2/3
positions
of
each
lever.
This
enables
you
to
obtain
exactly
the
right
tonal
balance,
mathematically
speaking,
without
the
need
for
calculation.
ATTACK
4',
2-2/3',
2':
This
lever
gives
sharper
definition
to
the
beginning
of
notes
played
on
the
upper
keyboard.
tt
is
like
the
"'pizzicato'"
sound
of
notes
played
by
plucking
strings.
Note:
The
effect
is
not
obtained
with
a
new
key
if
you
are
still
pressing
the
one
before.
Think
in
terms
of
one
key
for
one
sound
at
a
time.
ATTACK
LENGTH:
This
lever
is
used
to
adjust.the
decay
time
effect.
COMBINATION 1, 2: By pulling a single lever, preset combinations of upper
tone lever can be obtained. The combination 1 consists of attack 2-2/3', flute
16’, flute 8', and flute 5-1/3', and delivers a tone color resembling jazz tone.
The attack length can be controlled by the attack length lever. The combina-
tion 2 comprises flute 16', flute 8’, flute 4’, flute 2’, trombone 16’, string 8',
and string 4', and gives a color tone similar to fuli sounds, Pulling anyone of
these levers cancels other upper tone lever effects.
WAH-BRASS: This blends a Fantastic Wah sound with the Trombone 16°
tone.
DIAPASON: A rich, resonant burst of deep, clear organ harmony is pro-
duced by this effect.
RHYTHMIC WAH: A fantastic coloration can be given to the lower key-
board sound by pulling this lever. The Rhythmic Wah can be teamed with
the Auto Rhythm (to be explained later) so as to produce an even more
interesting effect.
Note: This effect cannot be obtained with Waltz 1, Ballad, and Bossanova 2, and also
while Break Variation is ON.
PITCHES OR FOOTAGE
Several different pitch levels are generated by the tone levers. These are
designated with the numbers 16', 8' and 4' for example. These are standard
organ abbreviations showing the tone's pitch in relation to the fundamental
(written) note. An 8' tone will sound just as it has been written. A 16' tone
will provide a tone exactly one octave lower than the written note. Similarly,
4' tones are one octave higher than the written note. By combining these
tone values, you can obtain the effect of several keyboards by simply
pressing the notes on one keyboard (i.e., the coupler effect). The result is
a full, deep organ sound.
Note: Refer to the previous page for the relationship between B' tones and the notes.
1

Upper Special Presets
SPECIAL
„| PRESETS
(315D only)
On the panel above the upper keyboard you wil! find seven Special Preset
Tone selectors. With the Special Presets tablet ON, you can flick ON a
selector switch for the following tonal blends: Piano, Harpsichord, Guitar,
Vibraphone, Accordion, Banjo and Mandolin.
{f two buttons are pressed at the same time, only the one on the right takes
effect. If the Special Presets tablet is turned ON, the Upper Tone lever
settings are canceled, but if the tablet is switched OFF, the tone lever settings
immediately take effect once more, allowing you to switch back and forth
smoothly and easily.
The symphonic effect is applied to the special preset sound,
UPPER SPECIAL PRESETS VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of the Special Preset Tones independently.
UPPER ENSEMBLE
If the Special Presets tablet is left ON and you turn ON the Upper Ensemble
tablet, you can enjoy a blend of the preset tones and upper tones in a
striking Ensemble effect.
Note: This effect is canceled when you use the Upper Special Presets Lower tablet
for the feature hereinafter explained.
UPPER SPECIAL PRESETS LOWER
If the Special Presets tablet is left ON and you turn ON the Upper Special
Presets Lower tablet (LOWER), you can obtain the preset tones on the lower
keyboard one octave higher. And the Ensemble effect can be used on either
keyboard at the same time, since the tone lever settings can be cut back in.
The Ensemble effect can also be enjoyed by combining the lower keyboard
preset tones with its tone lever settings.
Note: The Special Presets Lower effect is canceled whenever you use the Auto
Bass/Chord.
Upper Custom Voices csom
Five buttons next to the Special Preset Tone Selectors are the Custom Voice
Selectors. When the Custom Voices tablet is ON and you select and push one
of these buttons, you can obtain a tone color of Piccolo, Trombone, Trumpet,
Clarinet or Violin on the upper keyboard depending on your selection.
Once the keyboard is depressed, these tone colors start to vary every moment
in the so manner as to resemble the musical instruments, Putting the Custom '
Voices tablet ON cancels setting of the Upper Tone Lever, But, by putting
the Upper Ensemble tablet ON, you can enjoy an ensemble play with these
tones on the upper keyboard.
The symphonic effect is applied to the custom voice sound.
UPPER CUSTOM VOICE VOLUME
It permits independent control of Custom Voices only.
Vibrato
Vibrato is a waving of the tone. Violinists and cello players produce this
effect frequently by an oscillating motion of the left hand. [t enhances the
emotional and tonal "feeling" of the instrument.
DEPTH
Vibrato effect can be produced by moving the lever toward you.
It provides continuous adjustment of the vibrato depth.
DELAY VIBRATO (Controlled by Upper Keyboard)
7
This lever regulates the length of time between the very beginning of the
note sound and the moment when the actual vibrato cuts in. The more you
puli the lever toward you, the longer it takes for the vibrato to cut in.
SPEED (315D only)
This lever is to adjust Vibrato speed. The further you pull the lever
toward you, the faster the speed becomes.

: Upper Slow Attack
This tablet produces a slower, more modulated overall effect to the attack
executed with the upper keyboard tone lever 16‘, 8', 4' and 2’ sounds.
Upper Sustain
When
the
Upper
Sustain
tablet
is
turned
ON,
a
natural-fadeout
of
the
16’,
8’,
4’
and
2’
tones
is
heard
after
a
key is
released
on
the
upper
keyboard.
This
sustain
effect
is
lengthened
by
pulling
out
the
Sustain
lever.
Note: The sustain effect is not possible with the following Special Preset Tones:
Accordion, Banja and Mandolin, The Vibraphone has a built-in sustain effect
that takes over without any connection with the Sustain tablet. With the other
Special Preset tones, however, the Sustain tablet must be turned ON. The length
of the sustain effect may not be regulated by the lever in any of these cases,
Sustain is not produced on Custom Voices.
Pedal Sustain
Pulling this lever toward you produces a sustain effect in the notes played
on the bass pedals. The time during which the sustain effect works can
be continuously adjusted.
Reverb
The reverberation effect, which makes your playing sound full- and. rich
as if you were playing in a concert hali, can be adjusted continuously
and smoothly to suit your taste.
Expression Pedal |
ON/OFF
Foot Switch $ ^
Expression Pedal
By using your right foot to continuously vary the volume, you can match
any passage you are playing with just the right mood through expressive
phrasing.
Foot Switch
The Foot Switch attached to the Expression Pedal delivers two different
functions, 'Glide' effect and Rhythm Stop, and a selection of these func-
tions is offered by two Foot Switch Selectors provided on the panel to the
right of the lower keyboard.
GLIDE
When the Glide Tablet is kept ON and the foot switch is depressed with the
right foot, is obtainable 'Glide' effect which reduces an interval to almost
a half. By releasing the Foot Switch, the preceding interval gets restored.
With this Glide effect, Vibrato is canceled.
RHYTHM STOP
This function relates to Auto Rhythm which will be described later. When
the Rhythm Stop tablet is turned ON and the Foot Switch is used, it is
possible to stop or re-start Rhythm in the simple manner without using
your hand and at any time during the play. When Rhythm is functioning
and you once depress the foot switch, Rhythm is immediately brought
to a stop, and another depressing given to the switch makes Rhythm re-start
from the first beat. Rhythm also re-starts when Rhythm is left at a.
stop through the foot switch and the rhythm stop tablet is turned OFF.

Tremolo
Section
LOWER
T
CHORUS HEMOLO GRCHEETEA
You
can
also
add
a
richer,
stereophonic
sound
so
as
to
achieve
fuller
ex-
pression.
This
Tremolo
can
produce
two
different
effects
depending
on
a
change
of
the
speed.
To
obtain
an
ordinary
Tremolo
effect,
turn
ON
the
Tremolo
tablet.
The
Chorus
effect
with
a
slower
tempo,
on
the
other
hand,
is
obtained
by
turning
ON
the
Chorus
tablet,
In
general,
the
Tremolo
effect
is
used
with
popular
music,
and
the
Chorus
effect
with
grand
and
dignified
music.
Please
determine
an
extent
of
Tremolo
effect
by
means
of
other
four
tablets.
UPPER
FLUTE:
Use
this
tablet
to
give
the
Tremolo
to
the
Flute
tone
on
the
upper
keyboard.
UPPER
ORCHESTRA:
Use
this
tablet
to
produce
the
Tremolo
effect
with
the
Orchestra
tone
on
the
upper
keyboard.
LOWER
FLUTE:
Use
this
tablet
to
give
the
Tremolo
to
the
Flute
tone
on
the
tower
keyboard.
LOWER
ORCHESTRA:
Use
this
tablet
to
produce
the
Tremolo
effect
with
the
Orchestra
tone
on
the
lower
keyboard.
Note:
When
a
tablet
and
a
symphonic
chorus
tablet
with
the
same
designation
as
the
former
are
turned
ON
simultaneously,
Tremolo
effect
is
canceled.
Symphonic Chorus
UPPER
FLUTE
By turning ON the four tablet switches above next to the Tremolo section,
lively and extensive ‘Symphonic Chorus’ effect can be given to the tone
coler of each Upper Flute, Upper Orchestra, Lower Flute, and Lower
Orchestra. '
When the CELESTE tablet is set to ON, the sound reverberates slowly and
this gives the music a settled and ‘picturesque’ effect.
Manual Balance
This control governs the relative strength of the upper and lower keyboards.
It is normally left in the center position, but can be shifted to stress the
melody or accompaniment in a selection: or passage.
Master Volume
The master volume control adjusts the overall volume of the whole function
of the Electone voices, rhythm section voice and auto bass chord.