Yamaha Electone D-85 User manual

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Welcome
to
the
YAMAHA
world
of
music.
You
are
now
a
member
of
the
select
group
of
proud
YAMAHAELECTONE.
owners.
We
are
confident
that
your
selection
of
the
D-85
Electone
organ
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
organ’s
full
potential.
This
manual
has
been
carefully
prepared
in
order
that
you
may
become
acquaint-
ed
with
the
various
functions
and
effects
found
in
your
New
YAMAHAELECTONE.
Many
of
these
functions
are
totally
new
and
many
interact
with
each
other.
Improper
operation
or
lack
of
knowledge
relating
to
how
a
function
works
when
the
unit
is
functioning
as
designed
is
not
covered
by
the
manufacturer’s
warranty.
Please
study
the
manual
carefully
(especially
pages
30
and
31)
before
you
request
that
a
service
technician
check
the
unit.
Contents
Cautions (To be Read before You Start Playing). 1
Your
YAMAHA
D-85
Electone
Organ
.......
2
Keyboards
and
Pedals
........--
20+
sees
3
Preparing
to
Play
.......
een
4
Setting
the
Tone
Levers
.......
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eres
5
Solo
Keyboard...
.........
WEN
IN
8
Effects
and
Functions
..................
10
How
to
Use
the
Auto
Rhythm
Functions
.....
15
Digital
Display...
2.0...
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n
17
Rhythm
Sequence
Programmer
........-.---
18
Rhythmic
Chords
........
leen
20
Auto
Bass/Chord
.......
llle
20
Auto
Arpeggio
....
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f
I
23
Symphonic
Chorus
and
Tremolo
...........
25
Coupler,
Foot
Switch,
Reverb
and
Sustain
Controls
........
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26
To
Obtain
Maximum
Enjoyment
from
Your
D:85:
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29
Trouble
Shootings
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n
30
Specifications
....
see
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32

Cautions (To be Read before You Start 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.
As to the British-Standard model, information is
provided in 'Specifications' on the last page.
Your Electone contains no user serviceable
components. Refer all service to qualified
service technicians only.
Always turn the power switch OFF after play-
ing. This Electone Organ sliding lid contains a
switch. Even if you forget to turn off the power
switch, just close the lid and the power is automati-
cally switched off.
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.
Keep the Electone Organ in a position away
from direct sunlight, excess humidity and heat
to protect the cabinet finish.
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
D-85
Electone
Organ
SPECIAL - -—— UPPER KEYBOARD, CUSTOM- VIBRATO ——, PRESET ENSEMBLE P AUTO ARPEGGIO
PRESETS
TONE
LEVERS
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Voices
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LOWER KEYBOARD
ATTACK TONE LEVERS
BRILLIANCE N 1 x ————PEDAL TONE LEVERS
AUTO BASS —
CHORD SECTION
—— MASTER VOLUME
RHYTHM SEQUENCE ——
PROGRAMMER
SOLO KEYBOARD
SECTION
— —— RHYTHMIC CHORD
== SOLO KEYBOARD
— UPPER KEYBOARD
AUTO RHYTHM
SECTION = f À - T POWER SWITCH
VARIATION
S—
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TREMOLO
SPEED
BREAK VARIATION S———— ° — COUPLER
SYMPHONIC
CHORUS
—
——
—
REVERB
SECTION X
~ FOOT SWITCH
TREMOLO SECTION SELECTOR
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DIGITAL
DISPLAY——
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~ U&L ORCHESTRA
RESPONSE
SYNC.START
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U&L
FLUTE
RESPONSE
MANUAL
BALANCE
——
PEDALS—/
LOWER
KEYBOARD
—
L
FOOT
SWITCH
`
EXPRESSION
PEDAL
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Keyboards
and
Pedals
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KEYBOARD
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Keyboards
This Electones Organ has three sets of keys, the solo
keyboard, upper keyboard, lower keyboard, a set of
pedals.
Solo
Upper Keyboard
37 keys (3 octaves)
49 keys (4 octaves)
Lower Keyboard 49 keys (4 octaves)
Pedals 13 keys (1 octave)
The solo and upper keyboards are 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.
Solo
keyboard:
Even
when
a
number
of
keys
have
been depressed simultaneously,
the highest note key depressed
will have priority (the key to the
right sounds).
Up
to
7
notes
can
be
sounded
simultaneously.
Upper keyboard:
Lower keyboard: Up to 7 notes and 3 auto arpeggio
notes can be sounded simulta-
neously.
Pedals:
Even
when
a
number
of
keys
have
been
stepped
on
simultaneously,
the
highest
note
key
depressed
will
have
priority
(the
key
to
the
right
sounds).

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Preparing to play
First, have a go at making the sound of the
flute on the upper keyboard.
Set all the tone levers, push switches, tablets and sliding controls to the OFF or normal position, as
illustrated in the figure.
MIN
D D
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MAX
Push
down
the
white
flute
8“
lever
which
is
the
seventh
right
(clockwise).
from
the
left.
3
This
control
sets
the
maximum
sound
level
that
I
š
will
be
available
from
the
organ.
Plug
the
cord
into
the
=
Turn
on
the
power
switch.
The
lamp
now
power
outlet.
lights.
Note: It takes about 5 seconds for the lamp
to light after the power has been
switched on. This is a normal design
function.
Use your right foot to depress the Can you hear the sound?
expression pedal slightly.
If you can’t hear any sound, refer to page 30.
You will note that the farther you
Depress the keys on the upper push the pedal down, the louder
keyboard with your fingers. the sound becomes.
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Setting
the
Tone
Levers
The tone levers are located at the very top. They are
used to produce the tone color of your preference.
The sound level can be adjusted as required with
these tone levers and to facilitate adjustment, each
lever has three click-stop positions. You can add
greater expression to tunes by combining a number of
these levers, rather than producing a tone color with
just one lever. Try out a number of combinations and
see for yourself.
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What's 16’, 8', 4’... . all about?
16’, 8', 4’ and so on indicate musical intervals. The
Electone’s musical scale is based on an 8“ tone which
corresponds to the musical intervals in the score.
16’ is the tone of one octave below 8’.
4' is the tone of one octave above 8’. (Refer to page 3)
16" 1 octave
Footage Actual sound
Example of use
16’ Notes one octave below
This enriches the sound.
Upper,
lower
keyboard
Interval identical to that of depressed
Basic sound.
keyboards
on the keyboard
Note one octave above
Notes 5 tones above these depressed
This adds brightness.
This adds brightness, force.
keyboard
One octave and 5 tones above
Interval identical to that of depressed
This makes the sound harsher.
Basic fundamental sound.
One octave above
J
This adds pitch definition,
brightness and a faster, more
forceful attack characteristic.
j
en
addition,
the
2’
stop
provides
notes
two
octaves
above
the
basis
8’
range
and
the
1'
stop
provides
notes
three
octaves above.
9
As
indicated
in
the
above
table,
the
16’
note
corresponds
to
the
musical
interval
in
the
score
for
the
pedal
key-
board.
For instance, when 16', 8' and 4' are struck
simultaneously, three notes, each of a different
octave, will be sounded at the same time despite the
fact that only one key is depressed. (This is known as
the coupler effect.)
You can give your music a great deal of expression if
you use this effect to advantage. Take a look at the
table and familiarize yourself with it.
1 octave
1 octave
Coupler Effect

Tone Levers
The next note will not be heard if the key is
held.
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BRILLIANCE LENGTH
Preset tones
When
one
of
these
three
levers
is
operated,
the
sound
of
the
other
tone
levers
is
canceled
priority
is
to
the
right.
If the previous key is held in position, the “wah”
effect will not be obtained with the next key.
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UPPER
KEYBOARD
This
control
adds
brilliance
to
the upper
and
lower
keyboard
tones
only.
The solo and pedal voices will remain unaffected by this control.
Make a sound with the upper keyboard
A total of 19 different tone colors, as listed in the
table below, can be produced by the tone levers
which are used with the upper keyboard.
Preset tones
By operating one of these three levers, it is possible to
produce a preset tone color.
The tone color resembles that of a
vibraphone.
m Combination 1: A well-modulated contemporary
jazz type tone is produced.
æ Combination 2: A traditional, classic type set of
tones is produced.
m Vibraphone:
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Note: When one of these three levers is operated, the
sound of the other tone levers is canceled out.
If more than one of the preset tone levers are
on, the control farthest to the right will have
priority.
Make a sound with the lower keyboard
A total of 10 different tone colors, as listed below,
can be produced by the tone levers which are used
with the lower keyboard.
UTE 8", FLUTE 4', FLUTE 2-2/3
IAPASON 8', HORN 8’, ENGLISH HORN 8°
O 8', CELLO 4", WAH-GUF
Make: a | sound with the pedals
A total of 5 different tone colors, as listed below, can
be produced by the tone levers which are used with
the pedals.
The pedal sound can be played automatically by
striking the Auto Bass/Chord (A-B-C) buttons. (For
details, refer to page 20.)
ORCHESTRA
° Priority js given to the high note. The string bass
and bass guitar notes are decay after being struck.
m Manual balance control
The
manual
balance
control
is
located
at
the
bottom
right
of
the
auto
rhythm
section
panel.
This
may
be
used
to
attain
a
balance
between
the
volume
of
the
upper
keyboard
and
the
volume
of
the
lower
key-
board.
m The sound of the upper key-
board increases when the con- be et
trol is rotated clockwise.
m The sound of the lower key-
board increases when the con-
trol is rotated counterclock-
Wise: MANUAL BALANCE

This control delays the application of
vibrato to the notes being played.
This effect is apptied with the upper keyboard,
lower keyboard and pedal keyboard.
DELAY DEPTH SPEED
— VIBRATO———
Note:
Unusually
heavy
registrations
on
either
manual
may
exceed
the
range
of
this
control.
What's “Brilliance” all about?
As this lever is pulled downward, the sound takes on
more and more brilliance. This is particularly effec-
tive with reed instruments (clarinet, tenor saxophone,
etc.) and with stringed instruments (violin, viola, etc.)
when added to their tone color.
The pedal keys, the solo keys and the tremolo are
uneffected by the brilliance lever.
What's
"attack
length"
all
about?
The decay time of the attack sound becomes longer
as this lever is pulled down when you are playing one
or more of the upper keyboard's attack voices (i.e.,
4', 2-2/3' or 2").
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LOWER KEYBOARD
If the previous key is held down, the sound of any successive keys played
will not be heard. When a rhythm is introduced and the key is depressed,
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ORCHESTRA ———
What's "vibrato"' all about?
This is an effect which makes the sound vibrate by
moving the pitch of the sound by a fraction. With
stringed instruments, this rapid regular fluctuation
can be produced by the fingers and with wind in-
struments by the lips. The vibrato function allows the
Electone Organ to yield exactly the same effect.
In fact, this Electone organ can produce two types of
vibrato effect with the delay and depth levers.
(1) Ordinary vibrato
The vibrato effect is produced by pulling the
depth lever down. The variation in the sound can
be controlled with this lever.
9 There will no vibrato effect unless the depth
lever is pulled down.
@ Ihe speed of the vibrato can be controlled
with the speed lever. As this lever is pulled
down, the vibrato speed increases.
— — —— PEDALS
the “wah” effect is produced in synchronization with the rhythm while the
key is kept depressed.
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This is used to adjust the volume of all the
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MASTER VOLUME
(2) Delay vibrato
When keys on the upper keyboard are depressed,
the vibrato effect is produced after a short delay
instead of immediately.
The delay effect is produced when the depth
lever is pulled down, the delay lever is moved
downward and the keys on the upper keyboard
are depressed. The delay time increases (time
until the vibrato effect is produced) as the delay
lever is moved downward.
* The delay effect produced by the upper key-
board keys affects the lower keyboard and
pedal keyboard vibrato.

Solo
Keyboard
[ee MN control does not work when the lever is set to
MIN.
" MAX
TUNE PORTA-
MENTO
Unless this switch is set to ON, there
will be no ‘wah’ (or vibrato) effect. |
MELLOW OCT.DOWN NORMAL
JAZ TRUMUTE
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BRIGHT TRANS-
POSITION
This lever is used to align the pitch of the solo keyboard
with the pitch of the upper keyboard.
As its name indicates, the solo keyboard contains the
keys for playing the main melody of a tune. In
particular, it features a synthesizer system to
reproduce faithfully the characteristic tone colors of
various instruments. In effect, this keyboard comes
with a number of special functions.
What tone colors can be produced by the solo
keyboard?
A
total
of
12
tone
colors,
as
listed
below,
can
be
provided
with
the
solo
keyboard.
FLUTE, TROMBONE, TRUMPET, SAX, OBOE,
VIOLIN, HARPSICHORD, JAZZ GUITAR,
ROCK GUITAR, SOLO FUNNY, DOUBLE
REED, TRU-MUTE
The solo keyboard is monophonic
This simply means that if two or more keys are
depressed on the keyboard, only the higher (the key
farthest to the right) will sound.
Set this control for the required volume.
s
MIN |
MAX MAX FAST ON ON MAX
DELAY DEPTH — SPEED VIBRATO WAH VOLUME
MODULATION
This control works only when
the vibrato or ‘wah’ effect is
being applied.
What's the tune control all about?
This control is used to adjust the musical pitch of the
solo keyboard with the pitch of other keyboards. It
can also be used to shift the pitch of the solo key-
board and those of other keyboards.
m How to use the tune control
(1) Set the solo keyboard's tone color to FLUTE.
Set the portamento and modulation controls to
OFF and set the transposition control to its
center position.
(2) Operate the upper keyboard's flute 8' tone lever
only.
(3)
Hold
down
at
the
same
time
a
key
near
the
center
of
the
solo
keyboard
and
a
key
ON
the
upper
keyboard
near
this
solo
key.
(4) Adjust the solo keyboard's volume control so
that the volume of the solo keyboard and that of
the upper keyboard are made identical.
The DELAY, DEPTH and SPEED
controls are used to vary the vibrato
or ‘wah’ effect, The vibrato and ‘wah’
effects can be applied simultaneously.
(5) Adjust the TUNE control so that there is no
longer and resonance ‘beating’ sound.
What's the portamento control all about?
Portamento
involves
the
‘carrying’
of
a
sound
and
it
is
a
function
which
entails
the
transition
from
one
note
to another without any break in the sound.