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.
nV A
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.
S ZZ,
Keep the Electone Organ in a position away
from direct sunlight, excess humidity and heat
to protect the cabinet finish.
c
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
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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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Auto
Rhythm
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Switch
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Keyboard
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Switch
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Variation
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Power Light
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Lower
Keyboard
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Face 7 Expression Pedal
Presel'Ensemble sace (^
Manual
Balance
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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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Upper
Special
Preset
Volume
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Keyboard
Tone
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Upper
Keyboard
Tone
Levers
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Upper
Special
Presets
race
Break
Variation
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Rhythm
Section
race
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Power Light
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Tremolo
Section
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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.

Auto Rhythm Section
MARCH WALTZ 2 SW
WALTZ 1 BALLAD
JAZZ ROCK
SLOW ROCK DISCO
ING
| [=]
4/4 4/4
4/4 3/4
4/4 4/4
TANGO BOSSANOVA 2 MAMBO LATIN ROCK
BOSSANOVA 1 RHUMBA SAMBA 16 BEAT
This section provides a selection of 16 rhythms, which can be produced
at the press of a button. By combining more than two of the buttons on
the two rows, you can create more complex rhythms. However, the rhythms
in the upper row have counterparts with those directly beneath in the
lower row. When both rows of buttons are used together, the upper row
takes precedence. In addition to the Tempo, Volume and Balance control
knobs, the ordinary START switch and the unique Yamaha SYNCHRO-
START switch are equipped. The latter cuts in the rhythm accompaniment
on the first beat of a bar, when you play the first note on the lower
keyboard or a pedal note. The specia! expression pedal foot switch is to
cut and restart the rhythm at any point during your play.
" RHYTHM-START
For rhythm independent of keyboard play, push the rhythm selection button
desired, then flick the START switch ON.
The Auto Rhythm can be switched OFF with the foot switch. To restart the
Auto Rhythm, switeh ON with the foot switch.
SYNCHRO-START
Select the rhythm on the SYNCHRO-START and begin to play once you
have established the,beat. The rhythm will begin as soon as you strike a
lower keyboard or peda! note. This switch permits you to lead in with a
rhythm-free melody on the upper keyboard if so desired.
(Fst) | LOUD
€ TREBLE
TEMPO
VOLUME
-$-
BALANCE
TEMPO
You can "tune in" the right tempo before or after you begin playing by
flicking ON the Start switch and adjusting the tempo by ear, Another way is
to select the rhythm, then switch ON the Synchro-Start, No sounds are
produced, but you may visually check the tempo because the Tempo Indica-
tor lamp will flash each quarter note. Once the rhythm has begun, the
lamp flashes at every measure.
VOLUME
Use this to balance the volume of the rhythm section and the keyboards.
The volume is then varied during play by the expression pedal, just like
that of the other tones.
BALANCE
This control lets you balance the low rhythm sounds, such as drums, and
the high sounds (i.e, cymbals) according to your mood and selection. It
makes for a great difference in the overall effect even when using the same
rhythm. Turn the knob to the right to accentuate the higher (treble) sounds,
to the left to accentuate the lower (bass). If you accentuate the treble
sounds, the rhythm takes on more tonal clarity.

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NORMAL 4 BAR 8 BAR ON
RHYTHM _ BREAK _
VARIATION VARIATION
RHYTHM VARIATION
These are used tb add variation to the rhythm patterns selected by the
rhythm selectors. The selector switch selection of the rhythm variation has
NORMAL, 4 BAR and 8 BAR variation buttons.
When the 4 BAR button is pushed, the rhythm pattern is automatically added
every 4 bars. The same effect is produced every 8 bars when the 8 BAR
button is pushed.
When the NORMAL button is pushed, the selected rhythm returns to the
normal Auto Rhythm without switching to the rhythm variation pattern.
BREAK VARIATION s
This is used when an accent is desired on the rhythm. The moment the Break
Variation button is pushed, the green light lights up and the Break Variation
rhythm start. They both stay ON till the end of the bar in which the button
is released.
At the termination of the Break Variation rhythm, the original rhythm takes
over automatically.
Seven different kinds of Break Variation patterns and two kinds of INTRO
patterns are provided. And each of them is assigned to the original rhythms
as follows.
Kind of
Break VAR. Original Rhythm
INTRO 1 All 4/4 time family rhythms
Break VAR. 1 | MARCH, TANGO
Break VAR. 2 | JAZZ ROCK, DISCO, 16 BEAT
Break VAR. 3 | RHUMBA, MAMBO, SAMBA, LATIN ROCK
Break VAR. 4 | BOSSANOVA 1, BOSSANOVA 2
INTRO 2 All 3/4 time family rhythms
Break VAR. 5| WALTZ 1, WALTZ 2
INTRO 1 All 12/8 time family rhythms
Break VAR. 6 | BALLAD
Break VAR. 7 | SLOW ROCK
Note: While the Break Variation or INTRO rhythm is ON, Auto Bass/Chord, Auto
Arpeggio and Rhythmic Wow don’t work,
* Operation of INTRO pattern
Push the Break ON button while the. rhythm is at a stop. (The button ON
causes the light of the Break ON button to light up showing that the INTRO
pattern ís at the stand-by.)
Then flick the START switch ON, and the INTRO pattern in accordance with
the original rhythm (4/4, 3/4 or 12/8) is played for the first two bars. From
the third bar on, however, the rhythm is switched to the original one auto-
matically.
Note: 1. If the SYNCHRO START switch has been ON before the Break ON button
is pushed, the INTRO pattern will not work.
2. Flicking the SYNCHRO START switch ON while the INTRO pattern is play-
' — ed cancels this INTRO pattern at the very moment.
3. After the rhythm was stopped with the foot switch, if the Break ON button
is pushed and the rhythm is started again with the foot switch, the INTRO
pattern will not work. Instead, the Break VAR. rhythm is played for the first
bar and the original rhythm takes over from the second bar.
4. While the rhythm is ata stop, the INTRO rhythm is canceled by pushing the
Break ON button again and the lamp also turns off,

Auto Bass/Chord Fun Blocks
These Electones are equipped with a "Fun Block” section of seven buttons
which can be used in conjunction with the Auto Rhythm section.
It enables you to play a variety of alternating bass notes and chords of
the lower keyboard, depending upon which fun block button you push
From your very first keyboard attempt, the fun block feature will let you
sound like a pro, making full rhythmic use of the lower keyboard and
pedals. Here is how it works.
Note: When you use the Auto Bass/Chord, Diapason 8’ changes to Piano 1, Horn 8°
becomes Piano 2, and Cello 8' converts to Guitar tone also Cello 4' to Harpsi-
chord on the lower keyboard.
Auto Bass/Chord doesn't work while the Break Variation rhythm is ON.
MULTI BASS
The Multi Bass enables you to give a fuller, more sophisticated sound to
the Auto Bass rhythm for even greater variation.
SINGLE FINGER CHORD (THE EASY PLAY WAY)
* Set the tone levers for the tone you want on the lower keyboard and
pedals. Use one or more levers to adjust the Auto Bass Chord tone color
and volume as in the normal way.
* Push the button for whatever rhythm you wish.
* Set the Rhythm Start switch ON.
* Adjust the rhythm tempo and volume.
* Push the Single Finger Chord button.
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM MULTI CON- MEMORY
FINGER CHORD ABC BASS STANT
CHORD
C Major chord
Now, if you press a C key on the lower keyboard, a C major chord and
bass note wil! play in an alternating pattern which matches the rhythm
pattern and tempo set.
As long as the key is held down, the bass chord rhythm continues. When
the Black-key pedal is pressed, the chord changes from major to minor,
and when released, the chord returns to major. When the White-key pedal
is pressed, the chord changes from major to seventh, and when released,
the chord returns to major. When both Black- and White-key pedals are
pressed, a minor seventh results.
11

12
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NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD ABC
CHORO
EHE EET E
NORMAL SINGLE' FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD ABC
CHORD
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD ABC
CHORD
MULTI
BASS
MULTI
BASS
o# no
MULTI
BASS
CON-
STANT
CON-
STANT
MEMORY
MEMORY
FINGERED CHORD
* Select the rhythm and set both its tempo and volume as explained earlier.
@ Push the Fingered Chord button.
* Play a desired chord (major, minor, seventh, minor-seventh) on the lower
keyboard. f
Now as long as you hold that chord, it will play according to the rhythm
and tempo you have set. The pedal notes sound automatically for the chord
you play on the lower keyboard.
CUSTOM A.B.C.
* Push a desired rhythm button and set both tempo and volume as ex-
plained earlier.
* Push the Custom A.B.C. button. The chord notes on the lower keyboard
are independent of the pedal notes. They will both be played automatically
in terms of the Auto Rhythm selected.
Note: Bass sound depends on the pedal key, whereas chord depends on the Lower key.
CONSTANT
* Push the Constant button and either the Single Finger Chord or the
Fingered Chord button.
* Play the desired key or chord on the Lower Keyboard. As long as the
keys.are held down, the chord, as well as a pedal note will sound as if they
were held down during normal play without any rhythm pattern. As soon
as the key or keys are released, the chord stops.

MEMORY
This feature permits chords and or pedal notes to continue to play after the
pedal or chord has been released,
The Memory Fun Block will function with the Normal, Single Finger,
Fingered, Custom A.B.C. and Constant Fun Blocks, as illustrated.
Normal/Memory
The chord notes can be played continuously on the lower keyboard as long
as the Auto Rhythm is ON.
Constant/Single Finger (Fingered)/Memory
Bass and Chord will play continuously with or without Auto Rhythm.
Single Finger (Fingered)/Memory
Bass and Chord will alternate continuously, according to your preselected
Rhythm pattern, until another Single Finger (or Fingered) Chord is selected.
Custom A.B.C./Memory
This feature permits you to continue to alternate a Rhythm after you have
released the pedal or chord, until another peda! key or chord is selected.
This enables you to expand the capabilities of the Fun Block system to your
Pedal and Chord harmonic tastes.
Note: Custom A.B.C./Constant/Memory or Finger Chord/Constant/Memory . . . Bass
will play continuously with or without Auto Rhythm, until another pedal key
or chord is selected.
NORMAL
This button cancels the other Fun Blocks, returning the lower keyboard
and the pedals to normal playing functions.
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD
CHORD
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORO
CHORD
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD
CHORD
NORMAL SINGLE FINGERED CUSTOM
FINGER CHORD
CHORD
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
eS
MULTI
BASS
MULTI
BASS
BASS
emen
CON-
STANT
CON-
STANT
STANT
MEMORY
ILL
MEMORY
13

14
*
Auto Arpeggio
gf
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py
TTT
Up Mode Up Mode Turn Mode Turn Mode Variation 1 Variation 2
Eighth
Sixteenth
Eighth
Sixteenth
note
note
note
note
system
system
system
system
ri
The repeated use of arpeggio during a piece adds real flair to your playing.
You can combine the Auto Arpeggio with the Auto Rhythm section, or you
can also blend in the Auto Bass/Chord.
Note:
Auto
Arpeggio
is
canceled
while
the
Break
Variation
rhythm
is
ON.
AUTO ARPEGGIO START
e Make your Auto Rhythm selection and switch ON the Synchro-Start.
è
|f
you
wish
to
bring
in
the
Auto
Bass/Chord,
make
the
appropriate
setting.
The
Auto
Arpeggio
can
be
put
on
Memory
by
pushing
the
MEMORY
button.
button.
*
Push
VOICE
1
or
VOICE
2
button
for
the
arpeggio
you
prefer.
'
Set
one
of
the
six
pattern
selectors
for
the
arpeggio
pattern
you
wish
to
use.
Set
the
Arpeggio
Volume
Control.
The
moment
you
play
a
note
on
the
lower
keyboard,
the
Auto
Arpeggio
you
have
activated
will
cut
in
together
with
the
Auto
Rhythm
from
the
very
beginning.
1 2
—— ARP. VOICE
VOICE
The VOICE switches determine the tonal quality of the arpeggio. Button-
activation of Voice 1 and Voice 2 produces 4’ and 2' tone arpeggio, respec-
tively. Auto Arpeggio cannot be obtained when both switches are OFF. When
they are both ON, a blend of both tones is achieved.
PATTERN SELECT SWITCH
These switches enable you to play any of six different arpeggio patterns.
From left to right: Up Mode (eighth), Up Mode (sixteenth), Turn Mode
(eighth), Turn Mode (sixteenth), and Variation 1 and 2, in combination with
the Auto Rhythm. If all of the Pattern Select switches are put OFF, the Turn
Mode sixteenth arpeggio takes effect.
VOLUME
This contro! regulates only the volume of the Auto Arpeggio. No arpeggio
sound is heard when it is at the lowest setting.
SUSTAIN
By pulling the Arpeggio Sustain lever, a sustain effect can be produced in
the arpeggio. The sustain effect can be adjusted at any time.

To
Obtain
Maximum
Enjoyment
From
Your
305D,315D
HEADPHONES (3900)
A set of Yamaha headphones (optional) can be plugged into the HEAD-
PHONES jack under the keyboard. With the headphones connected, the
speakers are automatically shut off, allowing you to play or practice at any
volume level! without disturbing anyone.
MONAURAL
EXP.
IN
(50kQ)
CT.
"il
|
This jack accepts any sound source (Guitar, Synthesizer, etc.) and repro-
HEADPHONES
duces it through the Electone speakers,
Note: The output level of the sound source can be controlled by the expression pedal.
AUX OUT (4702)
For recording, connect the AUX OUT jack with the tape deck’s LINE IN ^
f 9 i J p PON ==
jack. Control the recording levels on the tape deck. L
LINE IN
AUX IN (23kQ)
For playback, connect the AUX IN jack with the tape deck's LINE OUT oU Ux
jack.:Control the playback levels on the tape deck.
Note: These sound sources (tape recorder, etc.) are not affected by the expression
pedal. n am
TONE
CABINET
CONNECTOR
&
:
LINE
OUT
« * When a concert is given, connection of a tone cabinet makes further dynamic OUT IN EXP. IN
sounds obtainable.,
YAMAHA: This connector is exclusively for the YAMAHA Tone Cabinet,
and is connectable to the new type tone cabinet in which an electronic
Tremolo effect is built-in, It' cán deliver Tremolo/Chorus effect respectively
to the flute and orchestra tones on the upper/lower keyboards,
deslie : This connector is directly connectable to a destie speaker,
Note: Consult your nearby Yamaha dealer for the detail as the number of pins
may be different in some tone cabinets.

16
Important Advice (Electone is not necessarily out of order if...)
the unit does not go ON when the power switch
1
is
turned
ON.
Check
the
following.
Is the AC plug fully inserted into the wall power
outlet? Reinsert it to make sure. Is there .power
coming from that outlet?
If the outlet is live but the Electone does not work,
unplug the cord and contact your Yamaha dealer.
occasional unpleasant static occurs.
2 In the majority of such cases, the cause can
be
traced
to
the
turning
ON
or
OFF
of
refrigerators,
washing machines, electric pumps or other household
appliances. Electrical faults in a neighboring outdoor
neon sign may also be a cause.
If the cause is a fault in a neon or fluorescent lighting
fixture, it should be repaired. When the cause cannot
be determined, or in case of doubt, contact your
Yamaha dealer. ` i
the Electone reproduces radio or TV signals.
3 If there is a powerful transmitter such as a
radio station in the vicinity, this can occur. Contact
your Yamaha dealer.
pedal notes sound too high, upper keyboard
notes too low.
This is especially noticeable when comparing the
Electone and piano. Piano notes are combinations of
harmonics which are influenced by the surroundings,
whereas Electone harmonics are simpler (multiples
of the fundamenta! tone) and require a different
kind of adjustment at the assembly stage.
rattling (sympathetic vibration) occurs.
5 All materials have critical resonance frequencies
at which they vibrate. The Electone's continuous
tones will naturally cause other objects (windows,
objects on shelves, etc.) to vibrate.
Change the place of installation whenever such diffi-
culty occurs.

The
Yamaha
Electone
Organ
is
a
very
unique
instrument
capable
of
reproducing
the
sounds
of
an
entire
orchestra,
-
of
producing
special
effects
and
of
imitating
solo
iristru-
ments..
Your
Yamaha
organ
features
numerous
controls,
levers
and
tabs
which
enable
you
to
create.a
wide
variety
of
combinations.
Each
combination
is
called
à
REGISTRA-
TION.
Sixteen different instrumental combinations and special
effects are listed on this Registration Chart. In some
cases,
alternate
registrations
are
suggested;
these
are
in-
dicated with an asterisk (*). -
1. General Flutes 10. Piano
2. Full Flutes 11. Hawaiian Guitar
3,
Pull
Organ
(Flutes/Strings)
12.
Accordion
n
4. Full Organ (Flutes/Reeds) . 13. Banjo/Harpsichord
5. Open Flutes 14. Marimba/Vibes -
6. Reed/String Ensemble 15. Mandolin/Organ/
7. Classical Organ . Solo Clarinet
8. Church 16. Chimes/Harp
9, Jazz Organ/Rock Organ
A
suggested
registration
number
is
shown
on
each
song
sheet
in
the
Yamaha
Family
Fun
Box.
Locate
your
organ
model
on
the
Registration
Chart,
and
then
set
the
organ
controls
accordingly.
Before
setting
up
a
new
registration,
make
sure
all
tone
levers
and
controls.are
in
the
“OFF”
position.
The
organ
models
which
have
similar
features
are
grouped
together
in
the
listings.
A
model
which
has
a
control
or
lever
unlike
any
of
the
models
in
that
group
is
marked
with
an
asterisk,
and
the
particular
feature
or
features
which
are
exclusive
on
that
model
are
also
marked
with
asterisks.
In most cases, an instrument name is followed by a num-
ber (16’, 8', 4', etc.). The number indicates the footage
of an organ pipe. On a pipe organ, the various lengths
(footages) of pipes produce various degrees of pitch. Al-
though an electronic organ does not have pipes, the foot-
age markings still indicate the high and low pitches of the
particular instrumental sounds. For example, a Flute 16°
is
the
lowest
pitch,
the
8’
is
an
octave
higher
in
pitch,
the 4’ an octave higher than the 8' and so on. Therefore,
all
instruments
with
the
same
footage
number
have
the
same
degree
of
pitch.
On
some
Yamaha
models,
there
is
a
slider
labelled
TRANSPOSITION.
This
slider
controls
the
various
pitches
available
for
certain
sections
of
the
organ. E
Yamaha Electone Organ
Registration Chart
The tonal effects on your Yamaha are controlled by the
exclusive variable "click-stop" Tone’ Levers. These pro-
vide unlimited flexibility to voices and effects, Each lever
can be set at three different positions, allowing you three
main settings for each voice. As you move a Tone Lever
down, it will "click" into three successive notches: first
click — soft, second click. — medium volume, and the
third click — full volume, These are referred to as “I”,
“2”, and “3” on the Registration Chart. `
TONE LEVER
. (Side View)
It is also possible to set a lever “in-between” any of the
: lick: notches: This. type of setting will be.indicated on
the chart as “1.5” or “2.5”.
A setting for a switch or a dial is indicated on the chart
by the use of three dots and an arrow pointing to one of
them or to a setting between thé dots. -s
v A.
Changing registration within a song is introduced in the
Special Arrangements Manual. In most cases; just adding
or deleting one or two tabs is suggested . . . it will not
be necessary to change every lever from the original regis-
tration:
As you become mere familiar with your Yamaha, you'll
discover combinations not listed on the Registration
Chart. When you review arrangements, feel free to exper-
iment with settings other than those recommended on
the song sheet, and add variety to your playing by chang-
ing registration. $

MODEL
305
—
315
+
Model
315
only
1.
2
UPPER
UPPER
UPPER
Flute
16’
8°
4’
*2'
(3)
Flutes
*
(3)
Flutes
.
LOWER
16’
8'5
1/3'
4'
22/3'
2
16°
8°
4’
*z
{3}
16’
8’
4'
*2'
(3)
‘Flute
B
{3}
String
|
g
{2)
Oboe
8
(2)
Flute
g
(2)
LOWER
PEDAL
(3)
Flute
a’
(2
Bass
16'
(3)
Flute
4
(2)
Flute
4
(2)
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
Cello
8'
(2)
Horn
8°
12)
CONTROLS
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
PEDAL
Manual
Balance
ED
Manual
Balance
one
Bass
16’
(3)
Bass
.
16
{2
Reverb
.
{Med)
Reverb
(Med)
Bass
Sustain
{Med}
Bass
Sustain
-
(Med!
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
-
G
CONTROLS
Upper
Flute
Rotary
{On}
Upper
Flute
(On)
Manual
Balance
ode
Manual
Balance
one
Lower
Flute
Rotary
(On)
Lower
Flute
>
{On)
Reverb
(Med)
Reverb
(Med}
Tremolo
(On)
Tremolo
(On)
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
-
Upper
Flute
(On)
Upper
Flute
`
(On)
Lower
Flute
-
^
{On}
Lower
Flute
(On!)
Tremolo
{On)
Tremolo. * (On)
8.
UPPER
rn
UPPER
UPPER
`
Flutes
16’
4’
(3)
Flute
16'8'4'*2'
(3)
Flute
16'8'4'*2'
(3)
LOWER
Trombone
Aen
s
(2):
LOWER
Flute
8
(3)
(1).
Fiute
B
(3)
Flute
g
(4)
}
Nc
Horn
8°
(3!
PEDAL
Flute
`.
8
(GP
PEDAL
dae
Bass
16*
(3)
E
(2)
Bass:
de
ae
(3)
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
7
i
{3)
Manual
Balance
x
Manuai
Balance
ome
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
Bass
Sustain,
.
(Med).
Reverb
Reverb
(Med)
'
CONTROLS
f
CONTROLS
.
:
TREMOLO
CO
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
Manual
Balance
DI
Manual
Balance
:
Upper
Flute
Upper
Flute
(On)
Reverb
]
(Med)
Reverb
.
{Me
Lower
Flute
Lower
Flute
(On)
SYMPHONIC
CHORUS
SYMPHONIC
CHORUS
`
Chorus
Tremolo
(On)
Upper
Orchestra
(On)
Upper
Orchestra
‘
(Ori)
E
Lower
Orchestra
(On)
Lower
Orchestra...
(On)
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
eem
Upper
Elute
(On)
Upper
Fluté
(On)
Lower
Flute
Lower
Flute
(On)
Tremolo
Chorus
(On)
9.
10.
|:
11-77
UPPER
UPPER'
Srt
UPPER
Preset
#
1
»"
(On)
Piano
Preset
^
=
-
(On).
.
Flute
16°
"(3j
(On)
Flute
16°
8'51/3
{3}
LOWER
idi
Clarinet
16°
43)
LOWER
Flute
8
(On)
LOWER
a
weer
(3)
Flute
8
i3)
PEDAL
Flute
8
PEDAL
,
Bass
16"
:
(On)
PEDAL
(On)
Bass
8
(3)
Bass
Sustain.
.
.
(Med)
Bass
3
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
Bass
Sustain’
.
(Med!
CONTROLS
Bass
Sustain
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
Mariual
Balance
ode
CONTROLS:
:
Manual
Balance
ate
Manual
Balance
E
Reverb
(Med)
Manual
Balanée
Reverb
(Med)
Reverb
(Med)
Preset
Volume
(Max)
Reverb
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
Upper
Sustain’
(Max)
Lower
Flute
(On}
Upper
Flute
(On)
Upper
Flute
(On)
Vibrato,
Depth
&
payis
Tremolo
(On)
Lower
Flute
(On)
Lower
Fiute
(On)
Speed
Chorus
(On)
Tremolo
(On)
TREMOLO
CONTROLS”
Upper Flute (On)
Lower Flute ton)
Tremolo (Om
13.
14.
15."
16.
UPPER
UPPER
UPPER
a
UPPER
Banjo/Harpsichord
Vibraphone
Preset
(On)
Mandolin
Preset
(On}
Flute
&
String
8”
{3)
Preset
(On}
LOWER
Flute
16’
8’
4"
(3)
LOWER
LOWER
;
Flute
g
{3}
or
Solo
Clarinet
Preset*
(On)
Flute
g
{3)
Flute
g
(3)
PEDAL
-LOWER
PEDAL
PEDAL
Bass
8
(3)
Flute
B
4’
(3)
Bass
16"
{3}
Bass
8
(3)
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
PEDAL
P
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
CONTROLS
Bass
16°
(3
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
Manuai
Balance
ake
Bass
Sustain
(Med)
Manua!
Balance
P
Manual
Balance
he
Reverb
-
(Med)
CONTROLS
Reverb
(Med)
Reverb
(Med)
Preset
Volume
(Max)
Manual
Balance
"E
Upper
Sustain
(Full)
Preset
Volume
(Max)
TREMOLO-CONTROLS
Reverb
(Med)
SYMPHONIC
CHORUS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
Lower
Fulte
{Ont
Preset
Volumes
(Max)
Upper
Orchestra
(On)*
Lower
Fulte
{On}
Tremolo
(On).
TREMOLO
CONROLS
TREMOLO
CONTROLS
Tremolo
(On)
Upper
Flute
(On)
..
Upper
Flute
(On)
Lower Flute {On}