Key facts
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Model
- B-40
- Industry
- Appliances
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-07-02
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Yamaha B-40 Electone Owner's Manual
This manual introduces the Yamaha B-40 Electone Organ, a three-keyboard instrument designed for musical creativity. It covers basic safety precautions, such as using proper voltage and avoiding direct sunlight, before detailing the specific features of the upper, lower, and pedal keyboards.
The guide explains how to operate various controls including tone levers, preset tones (Accordion, Piano, etc.), vibrato, reverb, and expression pedals. It also describes the Auto Rhythm Section and Bass/Chord functions, providing instructions on how to utilize these features for performance.
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the three different pitch levels available on the B-40?
The B-40 has three different pitch levels indicated by the numbers 16', 8' and 4'. An 8' tone sounds as written, a 16' tone is one octave lower, and a 4' tone is one octave higher.
How do the Upper Preset Tone selectors work?
These are factory preset switches that automatically cancel all other upper keyboard tone lever settings. If two or more buttons are pressed, the one to the right takes effect.
What are the preliminary settings for sound production?
Ensure the plug is firmly inserted, turn the Power Switch to ON, turn the Master Volume knob clockwise, depress the Expression Pedal, and select desired Voice functions.
What does the Master Volume knob control?
It controls the volume for the entire instrument, increasing as you turn it clockwise.