Welcome to the Yamaha world of music. We are sure your selection of a Yamaha Elect one was a wise one, and we want you to know that we will do everything possible to help you derive a lifetime of enjoyment from this fine musical instrument, Please read this manual carefully to be sure you are familiar with each of the Elect one's features and their expressive possibilities. In that way you and your Elect one can become lifelong partners in musical creativity. Contents Keyboards Tone Levers Preset Tones .
Read the following before playing . In general, treat your Elect one with the same care you would any fine musical instrument. The following points are suggested for optimum enjoyment. 1. Use only proper line voltage. Consult your &. Shield the cabinet from direct sunlight, Yamaha serviceman for changes, dimity and heat to protect the finish and As to British-Standard Model, its information is in joints. Specifications’ on the last page. 6. Do not hit or scratch the cabinet with a hard object. 7.
Tone Levers (tron) Wiy {fut effect) oo Preset Tones * To the left of the upper and lower keyboards are series of tone levers which control the Elections voices which will sound when the keys are depressed. They are divided into groups for upper, lower and pedals, so that different registrations can be set for each. Upper Keyboard Levers 8 voices Lower Keyboard Levers 5 voices Pedal Levers 2 voices PITCHES OR FOOTAGE The B-20CR has four different pitch levels, indicated by the numbers 16°, 8, 4’ and 2%’.
m@ Vibrato Vibrato is a waving of the tone. You will see violin and cello players use it freely by an oscillating motion of the left hand. That increases the emotional quality of the violin tone. This vibrato lever produces the same vibrato effect, Brilliance With this single, continuously-variable control you can pinpoint the degree of overall softness or clarity desired for any mood of music. Upper Percussive Changing the beginning of some or all notes can do wonders for lively selections.
Tremolo/Chorus TREMOLO SPEED TREMOLO MAIN VOICE | ROTARY TREMOLO CHORUS CHORUS MAIN VOICE ROTARY. TREMOLO CHORUS Pedal Sustain . The Elect one's special tremolo is produced by a Rotary speaker that actually spins just behind the Rotary speaker grille on the side of the cabinet. The tremolo selector is complemented by a continuous tremolo speed control knob. When the speed control is set to its maximum position, the Tremolo will turn the speaker at normal revolution.
© Auto Rhythm Section This section provides eight catchy rhythms, each one called forth by a simple button. You can also enjoy more rhythm variations with the variation button. In addition to a combined volume and balance knob, tempo control and tempo indicator light, there are two other switches: ordinary Start and the Yamaha Synchrony-Start which begins the rhythm accompaniment on the first beat of a measure when the first lower keyboard or pedal note is struck.
ON g Foot Switch ,Ie Expression Pedal TEMP(S VOLUME RHYTHM FOOT Switch Once the rhythm is on, push this switch once to instantly stop it, once again to restart,.
To Fully Enjoy Your Elect one . HEADPHONES A Yamaha headphones set {optional) can be plugged into the jack under the keyboard, With the headphones connected, the speakers are automatically shut off, allowing you to play or prance at any volume level without disturbing anyone, MONAURAL EXP.IN This jack accepts any sound sources and reproduces them through this Connector's speakers. Note: The volume of the sound source can be controlled by the expression pedal.
u@ Elect one is not out of order the set does not go on when the power switch is turned on. Check the following. Is the AC plug fully inserted into the electric wall outlet? Reinsert it to be sure. Is there power coming from that outlet? If there is power in the outlet but the Elect one does not play, unplug the cord and contact your Yamaha dealer. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside.
(; the Elect one reproduces radio or TV signals. Hf 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’s notes too low. This is especially noticeable when comparing the Elect one with piano.