Rodgers Instruments 795 Owner's Manual

iTABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents iIntroductionpage 1Featurespage 2Turn On/Turn Off page 2Console Division, Combination Memory and

6MASTER TUNING²²²²²²²²²²²²²This menu item appearswhen MASTER TUNINGis ADJUSTABLE orMANUAL ADJ ONLYAUX ²²²²²²²²²²OFF, -31.25 THRU 6.25dBWIND STABILIZE

7TRANSPOSER²MIDI ²² ² CH ²VEL : ²²² ²²²²MIDI STOP CHANGESRCV : ²²² SEND : ²²²OFFSTPPSTS&POFFSTPPSTS&PMIDI LOCALCONTROL : ²²ON, OFF

8795 User (Headphone) Menu Items Hold SET, turn SELECT knobcounterclockwise.HEADPHONETREBLE-14.00 thru 14.00 dBHEADPHONE BASS-14.00 thru 14.00 dBHEAD

9COUPLERSThe Rodgers 795 has intermanual couplers, which enable stops of one division to beplayed on another keyboard or pedalboard. Examples of inte

10There is a lighted Crescendo/Tutti indicator located on the stop rail to the far right, witheight lighted green segments to indicate the progressive

118. When building a completely new sequence, it is advisable to first write the newsequence down without numbers, then assign stage numbers from 1 to

12 ADJUSTING THE TREMULANT SETTINGS:1. Starting from the TRANSPOSER display, press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn the Select Knob counter clockwise

13 SETTING THE TUTTI:1. Select the desired stops.2. Press and hold the SET piston, and press the TUTTI piston. The Tutti is set. LOCKING THE TUTTI:

144. To use the new range, press MELODY. This range is saved when the organ isturned off.BASS COUPLERThe name of this feature is derived from the his

15 UNLOCKING THE MASTER TUNING:1. Press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn the Select Knob counter clockwise (left) until the Console Display reads:MAST

iiBass Coupler page 14–Setting the Range of the Bass Coupler page 14Transposer page 14Master Tuning page 14–Locking and Unlocking the Master Tunin

16Ancient TemperamentsPythagorean: Pythagoras (582-500 B.C.) was a brilliant Greektheorist and mathematician. The Pythagorean temperament ischaracter

17 SELECTING A TEMPERAMENT:1. Press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn the Select Knob counter clockwise (left) until the Console Display reads:TEMPERAM

18 ADJUSTING THE WIND STABILIZER:1. Press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn the Select Knob counter clockwise (left) to “WIND STABILIZER”.3. Release SE

19 SETTING THE EXPRESSION RANGE:1. Press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn the Select Knob counter clockwise (left) to “ MINIMUM EXPR:”, and placethe c

20 ACCESSING THE VOICE PALETTE:1. Press and hold the SET piston.2. Turn on the stop to be changed. For example, select the 16' Subbass in the P

21Special situations and individual preferences sometimes require a temporary change inthe overall volume of the organ. This is easily accomplished.

223. Release SET.4. Rotate the Alpha Dial to select the setting to be adjusted (“VOLUME”,“BALANCE”, “BASS”, or “TREBLE”).5. Turn the Select Knob clock

23DIGITAL REVERBERATIONThe Rodgers 795 features an internal digital reverberation system. The volume, lengthand type of reverberated sound can be ind

24ANTIPHONAL ON/MAIN OFFThe 795 is prepared with ANTIPHONAL ON (ANT ON)/MAIN OFF lighted pistonswhich can operate an additional speaker system. An an

25Note: When the organ is turned off, this setting is saved.AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN TIMERWhen the organ is on and left unattended, the power automatically

iiiAutomatic Shutdown Timer page 25MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) page 26–MIDI Channel Assignments page 26–Selecting a MIDI Sound page

26MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)Rodgers organs have some of the most advanced MIDI capabilities in the world, offeringa great variety of s

272. By continuing to hold SET, the organ will remain in the MIDI Set Mode.3. Press the key corresponding to the Program Change number of the desired

28MIDI GT A CH 1PGM=121 VAR=02. Turn the Select Knob clockwise (right). The cursor moves to the Variation Field(“VAR”) in the menu. Note:

29Changes made to MIDI settings are temporary and are lost when the organ is turned offunless those settings are saved. Note: A MIDI Save may be perf

30Keyboard Velocity: This setting individually senses the velocity of each note of thekeyboard. There are three sensitivity levels that can be select

31 ASSIGNING MIDI CHANNELS:1. Hold the SET piston, then press MIDI GT A. The coupler piston flashes.2. Turn the Select Knob clockwise (right) until

323. Press the desired combination piston.4. Release both pistons.The factory default settings for the MIDI coupler pistons are:MIDI GT A = CH 1*Progr

33MIDI STOP CHANGESWhen sequencing or controlling another Rodgers console from the Rodgers 795, stopselections are normally transmitted and received u

34 USING PISTONS TO CONTROL A SECOND RODGERS CONSOLE:1. Connect the MIDI Sequencer Output of the master console to the Sequencer Inputof the slave co

35MIDI DEVICE IDMIDI Device ID allows the organist to select the MIDI Device identification number usedin System Exclusive Stop Control messages. Nor

ivRodgers 795 Stop Specification page 37Console Dimensions page 38Factory Default Combination Settings page 39–Restoring the Factory Default Co

362. When the memory contents have been correctly received, the memory pistoncorresponding to the memory on the sequencer recording flashes. At this

37RODGERS 795STOP SPECIFICATION[alternate Voice Palette  stop names listed in ( )](Drawknobs indicated with '*')GREAT SWELL*01. Principal

38SWELLMIDIONPDSET5423178M4M3M2M191GTONMIDISWONMIDIOFFMAINONANTTUTTIANCONPIPESOFFBASSPRINCIPALSWELLTOPEDALPEDALTOGREAT4SUPEROCTAVEIVMIXTUR E TREMU LAN

39FACTORY DEFAULTCOMBINATION SETTINGSThe Rodgers 795 is shipped from the factory with default settings on combinationmemories 1 and 2. Registrations

40SUGGESTED REGISTRATIONSThe following pages of registrations are to be used as guidelines for selecting appropriatestops to match broad suggestions g

41SWELL ORGANSTRING STRING CELESTE 8' SOLO FLUTESViole 8' Viole Celeste II 8' Bourdon 8'orCopula 4'FOUNDATIONS PFOUNDATIONS m

42GREAT MANUAL:PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 611356810121315171820222425272930323436373941424446484951535456586061247911141619212326283133353840434

43SWELL MANUAL:PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 62 THROUGH 12262646667697173747678798183858688909193959798100102103105107109110112114115117119121122636568707275

44PEDALBOARD:PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 123 THROUGH 128123125127128124126

45CARE AND MAINTENANCEAs with any fine musical instrument, reasonable care is necessary to protect yourinvestment. Normally no difficulties should be

1INTRODUCTIONGrand, glorious sound is the hallmark of the Rodgers 795. Providing a rich and spaciousensemble sound complemented by crystal-clear defi

46SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: WHEN USING TH

47FCC NoticeRadio and Television InterferenceRodgers Parallel Digital Imaging Organs use and generate small amounts of radio-frequency(RF) energy. Th

48CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRICAL SHOCK:DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSO

49Rodgers Model: 795 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Default: 1-3, 12-14 *1 12-14 *1 12=Gt13=S

Rodgers 795 Owner’s Manual

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2FEATURESTo get started, here is a tour of the basic operations of the Rodgers 795:TURN ON/TURN OFFTo turn the organ on, press the top part of the roc

3CONSOLE DISPLAY AND MENUSThe Rodgers 795 is equipped with a two-line Console Display window located on theright stop jamb. This display normally ind

4There are five Divisional pistons for each manual division. The Great and SwellDivisionals are operated by pistons located under each respective man

54. While holding SET, press the desired combination piston. Then release bothpistons. LOCKING A COMBINATION MEMORY:1. Press and hold M1, M2, M3 or