SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded / stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: BATTERY NOTICE: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you. DISPOSAL NOTICE: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacture's warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. See the name plate for graphic symbol markings. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the present of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may also be affected. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. 92-469- Model Serial No. Purchase Date PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. · If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument. · Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. · Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. · When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. · Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. · Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms. · Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. · Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components. · Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. · Donotplacetheinstrumentinanunstablepositionwhereitmightaccidentally fall over. · Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables. · When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. · Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. · Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in the key cover gap. · Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. · Readcarefullytheattacheddocumentationexplainingtheassemblyprocess. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage to the instrument or even injury. · Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. sUSING THE BENCH · Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. · Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury. · If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the included tool. sSAVING USER DATA · Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. (1)B-2 Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a fine electronic organ, Electone EL-87. The Yamaha EL-87 Electone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A large Liquid Crystal Display and sophisticated yet easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. In order to make the most of the Electone and extensive performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. Table of Contents Panel Layout ..........................................2 Main Features ........................................5 1 Quick Introductory Guide ...............6 1 2 3 4 5 Getting Started ............................................. 6 Basic Registrations ....................................... 7 Registration Menu Disk ................................ 8 Basic Operation ......................................... 13 Using the LCD Display ............................... 14 8 Other Functions ......................................... 71 1) Custom Play ......................................... 71 2) Pause ................................................... 71 3) Fast Forward and Fast Reverse ............... 71 4) Changing the Tempo ............................. 72 5) Song Copy ............................................ 73 6) Song Delete .......................................... 74 7) Disk Copy ............................................ 74 8) Checking the Remaining Memory ......... 76 9) Voice Disks .......................................... 76 10)Copy Protect ......................................... 76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Quick Introductory Guide Voice Sections Voice Controls and Effects 2 Voice Sections ................................ 18 1 Selecting Voices from the Panel ................. 18 2 Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons ... 21 3 Voice Menus ............................................. 23 7 Voice Edit ....................................... 78 1 2 3 4 5 6 Editing a Voice ........................................... 78 Saving Your New Voice ............................. 83 Quitting Voice Edit .................................... 84 Recalling an Edited Voice .......................... 84 Selecting Voices from a Voice Disk (Optional) ... 85 Voice Editing Basics ................................... 86 Rhythm and Accompaniment 3 Voice Controls and Effects ............ 28 1 Selecting from Voice Condition Pages ........ 29 [PAGE 1] ...................................................... 29 1) Touch Tone .......................................... 29 2) Feet ...................................................... 30 3) Effect (On/Off) ...................................... 30 4) Pan ....................................................... 30 [PAGE 2] ...................................................... 31 1) Vibrato ................................................. 31 2) Touch Vibrato ....................................... 31 2 Selecting from Effect Set Pages ................... 32 1) Tremolo/Chorus .................................... 32 2) Symphonic/Celeste ............................... 32 3) Delay ................................................... 33 4) Flanger ................................................. 33 3 Selecting from the Panel ............................. 34 1) Reverb .................................................. 34 2) Sustain .................................................. 35 3 ...