Hammond A-162, Owner'S Manual

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Setting the P
aramet
ers
FOOT SWITCH 2 - RING MODE (G)
Th is is for setting the function on the RING contact, if you use the Foot Switch with a
stereo adapter.
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EXPRESSION
EXPRESSION - SOURCE (G)
Determines what to use for controlling the Expression.
EXP. PED:
The Expression value is always controlled with the Expression Pedal. You may use this when
you want to control the Expression Pedal with your foot, even while an external sequencer is
playing.
MIDI: The Expression is controlled by receiving Controller #11 (Expression data) from the MIDI IN
jack through the SWELL channel. You may use this when you want to control the Expression
with an external sequencer.
EXPRESSION - MONITOR
Displays the present Expression value. You can fi nd the causes for such trouble as “no
sound”, or “non-function” of the Expression Pedal, by checking if the Expression value
changes normally. Also, this can be a guide when you want to “fade in” from “quiet”.
EXPRESSION - MINIMUM LEVEL (G)
Sets the output level when the Expression is minimum.
Th
e setting range is OFF, -40dB to 0dB. “OFF” makes no sound when the Expression
is minimum, “0dB” does not reduce volume level.
EXPRESSION - LIMIT LF (G)
EXPRESSION - LIMIT HF (G)
Th ese are for setting the level to maintain for low and high frequencies when the Expres-
sion is minimum.
Th
e setting range is OFF, -40dB to -5dB. Th is function does not work at “OFF”. Oth-
erwise the level is maintained even if the Expression is minimum.
EXPRESSION - CURVE (S)
Th is parameter sets how the value should vary corresponding to the depth of the expres-
sion pedal. Th e setting range is 1 to 3. Refer to the curves on the bottom right fi gure.
NOTE: This (S) is a System Parameter. This parameter will be remembered when set. It is com-
mon in each Preset.
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GLIDE
GLIDE - RANGE (P)
Sets the bend range of pitch by semitones. Setting range is -24 to +12.
GLIDE - TIME (P)
Sets the time from the start of glide to reach the pitch set at #11. Th e setting range is
0.1 to 5.0 seconds.
GLIDE - AMP (P)
Engages a “fade” along with the Glide, where the volume drops in tandem with the pitch
to total silence.
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DAMPER
DAMPER - DRAWBAR (G)
DAMPER - EXTERNAL ZONE (G)
Th is is for determining whether to send the Damper information to each section. Th e
combination of the foot switch and these Damper parameters decide on which part of
which section the Damper eff ect is added.
For example, if you want to add the Damper eff ect on the External Zone of the SWELL
manual with the foot switch on the Expression Pedal, set FOOT SWITCH 1 - MODE
(#1) at “DAMPER SWELL”, and DAMPER - External Zone (#15) at “ON”.
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NOTE: The parameters with the letter (P)
on the end are Preset Parameters,
and are recorded to each Combina-
tion Preset. (G) is for “Global”. These
parameters will be remembered
when set, and are common in each
Preset.
EXPRESSION LIMIT
One of the human ear’s characteristics is that
when the volume falls, the sound of high or
low frequencies becomes diffi
cult to hear.
On this model, it is rectifi ed. The perceived fre-
quency range is maintained no matter what
overall volume is chosen.
The similar function is adopted on most home
audio equipment. It is called the “loudness”
function.
Frequency
Loudness
LF
Limit
HF
Limit
Min. Level
Expression = Maximum
120Hz 4kHz
Output
Frequency
Loudness
LF
Limit
HF
Limit
Min. Level
120Hz 4kHz
Expression = Minimum
Output
Degree
Value
127
0
1
2
3