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I do have a SXGA3 and this Organ performs very well, I do not have any troubles with the hole organ.
Sound over the speaker are powerful and more then enough, but when I plugged in my headphones the volume is very low, I have to set the volume and swell …
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Hi Harmonium,
Unfortunately, I don't have the Service Manual for the U90 (or P90). The Service Manual for the U50 is in the Members Area and there should be quite a lot of commonality. A Member used that manual to help repair a U60 a few years ago.
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I'm looking for the service manual "Technics SX-U90", but I've not found until now. I've asked Mr. Greenhill from England too, but he has the service manual service stopped. I'll be very lucky, if someone can give me a hint, where to get it. It can be ele…
Posted on January 7, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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Hi Both,
It is a Technics G6, which is essentially the same as the EX70 but a different colour (wood and colours instead of greys). Few were made in the wood finish.
A great organ. There might be some very minor differences to EX70.
Best wishes,
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Posted on July 14, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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Hi JS Hears,
I do think this is the SX-G7 model, I have one of this organs,several years ago, I find the sound of this organ very well.
Kind regards
Erik Sipkes
Posted on July 14, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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Hi...I'm looking for a users manual or service manual for my EX30L keyboard. I've had it for a long time and some of the controls don't work anymore. Lost manual in one of my many moves over the years. I hope you can help. Thank you!!!
Posted on June 19, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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Hello, This is my mom's Technic organ (see photo). Can someone please tell me what model it is? I am trying to see if there is a user manual available. Thank you.
Posted on May 17, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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i have a technics GX7 but may consider getting a GA3 or G100 in the future...just wondered the difference between the two organs apart from the cabinates ???
Posted on March 3, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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Hi John,
I have been away a lot on travel for a while and haven't had time to work on the style disks. I was wondering if you ever had the opportunity to put together the docs for the SX-FA1 Organ.
Thank you!
Ken
Posted on February 6, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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Sound on my EA5 is very low even when the volume is turned all the way up. Did a reset per the instructions in the manual but still very low sound.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Posted on January 16, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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Hi Richard, I have had a look at your query, as the technology used in your organ is based around the same system as the KN2000 keyboard with a few extras. The basic operation is the same which sadly means you are correct there is no way to load a single …
Posted on December 30, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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Hi All
Wondering if someone could please help?? I have the Vintage Organs Registrations disc, and I'm wondering if I can load a single registration from the disc to a panel memory on my GA2. I have a current sequence which changes panel memory's , an…
Posted on December 29, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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Hi... I please need help with the following: I played on my organ Tuesday evening and everything was 100%
Wednesday morning I switched on the organ and there was no sound. All buttons are on and red. The Orchestral Conductor lights are on and cannot seem…
Posted on December 3, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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Hi , Welcome to the site. I am sure from memory the power lead is a "figure of Eight " type, but to make sure can you send a photo of the socket in the back of the organ, in the meantime I will check with my friend (local dealer) to make sure. I know that…
Posted on October 3, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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Can anybody let me know what kid of power lead this instrument has as it has been lost. Is there a transponder on the lead or is it just a cable. I cannot find anything out from the technics website and do not want to blow up the instrument by finding a…
Posted on October 2, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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Thank you,
I think that will at least improve my english....
Posted on May 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Hi Olivier, I have attached a copy of the owners manual. Unfortunately, the only copy I have is in English, the original book was produced in 3 or 4 languages in the one book. I hope this one helps. and if you have any questions please contact us and we w…
Posted on May 30, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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Hello,
Does someone have the manuals for Technics Organ Sound EX10 L?
It will be great if you have it in French....
Thank you for your help.
Posted on May 30, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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I am seeking out a service manual for a Technics U90 series organ. I had a power supply problem and got a tech to have a llok at it & he removed the whole power supply unit. and never brought it back despite several attempts to contact him. I have sinc…
Posted on May 7, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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Hi Ken, Now we have Easter out of the way, I will draw up a quick guide on how to use these styles in your instrument over the next few days so please bear with me. I will start with the Yamaha styles. The FA uses much of the same operating system as the …
Posted on April 4, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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Hi John,
Forgive my ignorance. I tried to find any manual or directions on using the style disks. Do you happen to know of a manual that will tell me how to use them?
Thanks again,
Ken
Posted on March 29, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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Thank you John,
I look forward to giving these a shot.
Best Regards,
Ken
Posted on March 28, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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Hi Ken,If you check on the site for GA1/3 you will find these files should load into the FA1 as it is the full keyboard version of the GA series, when downloading the styles make sure you take each folder and open it before you transfer the contents to a…
Posted on March 28, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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Good Day,
I was hoping to find a free style disk just to see how they work. Does anyone have a link to one by chance? I will help me decide on whether or not it makes sense to purchase some.
Thank you in advance,
Ken
Posted on March 27, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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Hi there
Thats a really good result. Glad it worked for you! I would think an average external power unit should give you around 2 years life if it is permanently plugged into the mains but if it is switched through the organ mains switch it may well l…
Posted on March 19, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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Hi Dave,
I purchased a small 3 Amp 5 volt Switching Power supply for it, and everything appears to be working now. All pedals as well.
I just want to say a quick thank you to you again. Without your help, I would still be struggling with the organ,…
Posted on March 19, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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Hi Dave,
I am actually only getting 4 volts out of the main board to the pedal cable. I am not sure if there is something else dropping the voltage, or is it just because I may not have a strong enough power supply.
Posted on March 7, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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There is a 100uf 6volt capacitor across the 5 volt supply in the pedal unit. If this is starting to get a bit tired the voltage drop down the cable increases such that the voltage at the ic2 processor on the pedals is then low. I would suggest you change …
Posted on March 6, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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For those following along. 
So far, I have found there is another processor board in the bass pedal cabinet. I am only seeing 4 volts getting to the board, so I am not sure if that is enough to power it. Will go back to the main board and see if I ca…
Posted on March 6, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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I love a challenge so I will probably at some point repair it, but I need to get a new soldering iron.
I did find one ither issue now that I am going to have to try to figure out. All the pedals on the bottom don't work.. any thoughts on this.
Gott…
Posted on March 4, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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Hi Ken
That's good news. Its always difficult to do remote diagnostics as there are so many variables involved! Are you going to keep the external power solution or repair the on board circuit? I think it is totally acceptable to fit a permanent extern…
Posted on March 4, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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Hi Dave,
I went ahead and did a little more troublshooting. For some reason when I checked Power to Ground with an ohm meter, I was getting a short. I removed the diode and plugged in an external power supply and low and behold!!
I have a working SX…
Posted on March 3, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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Perfect, I will give this a shot this weekend.
You are just absolutely amazing with your knowledge of this organ.
Thanks for being patient and extremely helpful.
Best Regards,
Ken
Posted on February 23, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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On a standard 24 pin output of a power supply the important ones are as follows:
You need to use the +5 volt from the power supply (three reds next to each other just pick one) and the 0v blacks (three next to each other the other side of the white wire)…
Posted on February 22, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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Hi David,
Can I put the ground of the computer power supply to the aluminum foil on the inside of the organ, or should it be placed somewhere else?
Thanks,
Ken
Posted on February 22, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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Ahh,
Good idea. I am going to wait for the parts as they will be here maybe by the weekend. If that fails, I will take the Power Supply approach, and from what I am gathering remove the components that I have just replaced. The Diode I think you are re…
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 9:48 PM
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The power supply is pretty straight forward being a free running switch mode psu with a simple comparator and voltage reference circuit to keep it in check. The alternative is to get a 3 amp 5volt external supply, remove the components to isolate the circ…
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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Thank you,
I am going to replace both and hope that this helps. I am really hoping this will work. I am dying to play this organ.
Thank you!
Ken
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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I just ordered both. I figured they aren't that expensive.
Thank you again. I'll keep you posted.
Just out of curiosity, if this doesn't fix it, do you think you might be able to do more, or is this basically what you would have done at this point?
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Posted on February 21, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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They are fast ones yes. You need something like a UR5408 which will work. This is a standard high speed diode which is probably faster than necessary but to find a Panasonic original is pretty difficult.
You can read the diode with a meter but it need…
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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Sorry,
Just went back to the specs on both diodes and they both appear to be fast diodes, do you know which one it might be?
I have attached a snapshot of the schematics.
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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I should be able to measure that with an Ohm meter, correct. If so, it looks like it is open. I get nothing across it either way.
Do you think the board has been destroyed at this point? I am just wondering if I should be trying to find the illusive Ma…
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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If the fast diode is open circuit then there will be nice spikes of voltage across the capacitor and that will do it no end of damage. It also won't do the rest of the circuitry any favours! Check it out of circuit to ensure its good but I would replace …
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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Hi Dave,
I finally got the parts and installed them in the main board. I am still getting a hot resistor, but also the 1000uf cap is getting hot. Is it possible that one of the diodes D7 or D9? Cant make it out in the plan be bad?
Any insight would …
Posted on February 21, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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I have a Technics FA1 that is completely dead except for the power lamp and control panel lamps. I opened it up and found that the 6.8 ohm resistors on the power board were both open so I replaced them. When I powered it on they both overheated and blew…
Posted on February 10, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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Understood. I don't think I am going to see anything just yet. The 6.8 Ohm resistor is bad.
Anxiously awaiting the parts. They were difficult to find!
Thanks,
Ken
Posted on February 7, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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35volts AC once rectified produces around 50volts DC which is normal. On load this drops a bit but not that much. Whenever you measure AC at a transformer the DC volts will be around 1.4x that voltage off load. There isn't an easy place to measure the DC …
Posted on February 7, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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Hi Dave,
While I am waiting for some of the replacement parts, I was trying a few more checks with the Power Supply. The output I have from the transformer is only 35 Volts. Not sure if that is a 110 / 220 volt thing based on where you personally are l…
Posted on February 7, 2018 at 2:30 AM
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Fans should kick once when the power goes on and then stop. They are driven from a transistor on the center of the power amp board which in turn takes a feed from a thermistor on the heatsink. It is not actually a good circuit as there is far too much hea…
Posted on February 1, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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Hi Dave,
Thank you!!!
I am going to replace all the components you nentioned above.
One thing I do notice as you mentioned the fans, they do not turn on when the power is on. Is that something that is controlled by the Main Board one we have powe…
Posted on February 1, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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The display and all the voicing runs at 5 and 3.3volt derived from a 42 volt positive supply from the power amp board via a 6.8 ohm resistor that sits to the bottom left hand corner of the power amp / heat sink board. The important thing is that this resi…
Posted on February 1, 2018 at 1:03 PM
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Hi Dave,
I know this post is almost a year old, but I have an SX-FA1 that is dead. There is 15 and - 15 volts to the main board, but not much more than that. Is it possible for this to have completey failed and this may resolve my issue?
Hi Hope you…
Posted on February 1, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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There are two batteries soldered to the main voice board on the GA3. This is a generic board that is very similar to others in the range but the power supply and the batteries are the same in all of the models from that range.
You need to lift the top…
Posted on December 16, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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I recently got a GA3 and I wanted to know where the battery is that keeps the memory when it is unplugged. I have looked in the service manual and online and found nothing. I wanted to replace it before it might be necessary because I have heard horror …
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These were made over 25 years ago they are only available as scrap or at least EBay items and are likely all to be past their best. You will not find a good one easily.I have an E60 which is similar but to an extent better in that it has better multi timb…
Posted on September 17, 2017 at 10:21 PM
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Hello, l want to buy technic U60 organs, where can l get them . Do you any suppliers or store s. I will pay for shipment.
Posted on September 12, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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Hi, l want to buy technic U60 organs. Can you suggest places or stores to buy. I will need to ship them to Tanzania.
Posted on September 12, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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Hello. I want to buy technic U60 organ , are there any specific stores l can order. I am in Tanzania.
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Thanks
Posted on September 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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The U60 organ has simple metal strip and wire key contacts.
I use servisol switch cleaner, just a little squirt, on each contact which seems to make things better. If you lift the keyboards you will see that the copper coated steel strips act on a plast…
Posted on September 8, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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I am off to see a U60 on Friday morning with the same fault. It will allow me to have a look over one of these organs and give some idea of what might correct the fault. I will report back then!
Posted on September 6, 2017 at 8:01 PM
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Hi John
Thanks for the reply. I have to agree that for the most part the GA/FA/F stlyes are probably within 95% of each other but also would think that there would be a few differences. I have some EA styles converted for the GA which are different t…
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Hi Steve, Let's take your topics as they come:-
Firstly your question regarding extra styles, the GA, FA and G/F100 models all have the same set of styles and as they were derived from the KN2000. The composer section has a capacity of 8600 notes (or ev…
Posted on September 2, 2017 at 9:42 PM
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I have a couple questions regarding SXGA3
1. Is there any place one can download styles from other Technics organs to supplement those on the GA3. I expect there are different styles contained within the FA and other GA series which would compatible w…
Posted on September 2, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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Thanks for feedback. However its not that keys are stuck but the problem is they are not giving out tones when pressed or played. Some keys are silent when played or pressed.
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Hi, may I welcome you to the site. the service manual for the U60 is unfortunately not yet in the archive, as you can imagine there is a very large quantity of manuals to obtain. You refer to the fact that you have "jam keys " from this I would assume the…
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Hello, I am interested to know how to fix "jam keys" for technic U60 organ?
Posted on August 26, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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The U50 is a bit of a beast when it goes wrong. I have scrapped many of them along with the later models with similar internal design as they have so many issues once opened that they are not really a cost effective repair. The keyboards and rhythm and au…
Posted on May 1, 2017 at 10:56 PM
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Derrick. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get the well known sound of Klaus Wunderlich on the GA3 organ.
If anyone has done this would you please let me know of the settings, I have been trying for a long while now
and I am no further on, I can…
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hello Dave
avez vous trouve la carte pour la photo?
merci encore
manu et bonne journee
have you find the picture?
regards
manu
Posted on April 16, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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All of the E and B Flat keys and pedals have suddenly stopped working on my Technics U50. Has anyone had this before or be able to suggest what might be the cause?
Thank you.
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Mike,
Thank you for the very comprehensive answer. Following your advice I have found an old DS DD disk at work which I have been able to format in the C800 drive. All is working as expected which was a major surprise seeming the instrument is over 28 …
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The fault is usually on the main voice board where the standard Panasonic simple switch power supply lives. You will need to swap out the capacitors associated with the power supply as well as the three transistors including the one on the heat sink. In w…
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Paul,
I'm not a complete expert on this so hopefully some other Members will chime in and add to this post or correct me. I'm going to pretend I know what I'm talking about anyway and explain to the best of my belief, hope it helps.
C800 (a great in…
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Hi just acquired a C800 (portable version of the GX7), and wondered if anyone knew if you can still get hold of blank floppy disks to use with the integral floppy drive (SY-FD3) or if anyone had a few unwanted disks. I believe the media used are 3.5" sing…
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bonjour
je suis tres heureux de votre recherche et merci pour votre peine
i am very enjoy and thank you very much.
manu
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I think I have a scrap mother board with the ultra capacitors still on it in my workshop. I will put a picture of it up on the site tomorrow. The 70 is a derivative of the 66 and uses the same motherboard and plug in PCM technology so they are I believe f…
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hello
if you have a picture or a schema, i m very enjoy
again thank you
manu
Posted on February 28, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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merci pour votre reponse c est deja tres gentil a bientot Dave Tutt
thank you for your answer
manu01420
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I've sold both keyboard and GA3 awhile back.
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The fault is usually on the main voice board where the standard Panasonic simple switch power supply lives. You will need to swap out the capacitors associated with the power supply as well as the three transistors including the one on the heat sink. In w…
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You probably need replacement ultra capacitors. With this model there are three of them on the card frame motherboard. You will need all three replaced. They are 10F 2.3v types and are available from many electronic component suppliers. However, I would a…
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hello has all and all
I am in France and I am very happy D being come on this site by Audiokeys.
J have an organ sx ex 70 and it loses its memories has each stop
can you tell me or is the pile memory? or m to send a shema of the map or is L accumulator…
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Thanks for the added info MIke I will do a bit more research, I do see the cost of the software to be a bit steep for my taste but if I do follow through and have successful conversions I will be sure to share with the site.
Regards
Steve
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Hi Steve,
It's not as complicated as that. In Styleworks you set your target keyboard to KN2000 and then select the GA3 dropdown option.
From there, you can convert any Style to GA3. All of the GA3 Styles available on this site are done in that way.…
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Hi John
Thanks for reply, I did get the message below from Eric at style works and your interpretation seems to follow along as they describe the GA3 as a subset. I have no experience with style works program but was thinking - What if one converted f…
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Hi Steve, Just to let you know we are looking into this, style works is great but I set up the scenario you asked about, however in style works there seems to be a conflict of formats. This is because both the KN2000 and GA3 are in the same menu . We are …
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I have acquired several style disks for the KN2000 which is of similar era of the GA3. Does anyone know if it is possible to convert the KN2000 files to be able to be used with a GA3. My assumption is that the EMC styleworks software may allow this but …
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Hi Derrick
I know what you mean! My mum is 84 with dementia which means I get less time for repairs some weeks than I really need!
By all means if you want to bring it back to normality then I am happy to repair the board if you remove it and ship it…
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Hello Dave, Many thanks for your very quick reply, re the ex35 problem.
I am sure you have hit the nail right on top of it's head
You are correct the organ has no earthing system, and it is getting on a bit alot like myself
being 85 years and not sei…
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Hi Derrick
I'm sure someone here will correct me if I am wrong but I have a feeling the ex35 is of similar internal construction as the 66 from a similar age .... 1986 or so with a card frame to the left rear of the instrument containing all the digita…
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my second organ has developed a fault every thing works as it should but when I switch on now the Leds light up
then a second after a load buss or humming comes on all of the time.
Every thing still works .The noise sounds like a solanoid or a conta…
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Hi John
Problem solved! Thank you so much for the clear instruction. I was thinking there must be some way of disabling the rhythms from the pistons. I used to have a Yamaha EL90 and was looking for a 'disable' button or switch somewhere. I've now f…
Posted on June 29, 2016 at 12:36 PM
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Hi, Welcome to the site, Lets see if we can sort out your enquiry. The Registration pistons operate in two modes "Normal" and "Expand" This is accessed in the "Memory and Control" menu. In Normal mode your registration is stored by voice and volume, when…
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Hi Folks. This is my first post here.
I'm a professional organist and have recently aquired a mint condition GA2 organ and I need to find a way to disable the rhythms from the thumb pistons. I cannot find any information in the owners manual and I'm st…
Posted on June 28, 2016 at 8:25 AM
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Hi there
The USB and memory stick solution can be rather troublesome. Having tried it on a number of machines it was more trouble than it is worth. The USB hardware usually imposes a formatting regime on the memory stick which can result in it being un…
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Hi Pam, the emulator stores the files in sets of 20 not unlike the SD card used in the KN7000 keyboard, thus giving you the equivalent of 99 discs that means 1980 file sets. on one USB stick/drive. you will need some software to transfer your Discs to USB…
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Great tip about using the format command. I am going to try that sometime this week.
I have been asked about switching it over to a USB drive. That would be fine; however, my question then is this: Unless I have been told incorrectly the GA3 allows on…
Posted on June 22, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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Hi, It's that mad Englishman again, To get the cleaning floppy to work I suggest you inst the disc and ask the drive to format it, This will spin up the disc as it tries to find magnetic material to format, you will get an error but at least the disc will…
Posted on June 22, 2016 at 1:18 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply!
1) I have a cleaner as you suggested. I have used it. Should I run this more often? How does it run exactly since this drive will only accept a limited number of file types. If I remember from the last time a used it I could…
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Hi, thank you for your enquiry, lets take your problem one step at a time
1) your drive is as you say is about 20 years old your drive may well have had little or no maintenance, most people unfortunately do not service such items (don't feel too bad a…
Posted on June 21, 2016 at 11:50 PM
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Our church (Louisiana, USA) purchased a GA3 organ about 20 years ago. It has performed beautifully for all these years. In the earlier years I played on the instrument about 6 hours/week. I have played and saved hundreds of hymns and songs creating a vast…
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Hi lostinthefort,
Your only way to get a 'correct' recording of the Songs is my loading them and recording them from the instrument itself.
Whilst it might be possible to convert to midi using the organ, playback will not sound the same on other ins…
Posted on March 13, 2016 at 12:56 AM
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I have a friend who’s grandmother had several disks of music she recorded of herself playing. The grandmother recently passed and they want to sell the organ (sx-GA1), but want the music pulled off the floppy disks and put on an Audio CD if possible. Th…
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Hi guys just got a beautiful G100c last night in mint condition. Moving these awesome pieces of kit requires either 2 world class weightlifters with the stealth and poise of a Ballerina to avoid knocking them on door frames or, you disassemble (as I shoul…
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hi Olli, If you are looking for the "WORKS" how about the G100c the sizes are approx 125 cm W x 128 cm H x 69 cm D 113kg weight, or the F100 if you are looking for 61 note keyboards but a lot bigger and heaver !!
Regards John.
Posted on February 25, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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Hi John,
Thanks a lot for this interesting advice and I just had a look at YouTube what the EA5 is about.
Seems to be a decent instrument but ... I need to go for the "full monty".
You know ... started playing organ again (did this on a professiona…
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Hi Olli,
As far as size is concerned you could also look at the EA5, this is a more modern version, I remember the GN9 well I had one, but now use a KN7000 this is due to weight !! but the option of GA and EA would give you a better chance …
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Hi John,
great stuff and thanks for investigation (did you  )?
This is very helpful and it seems that the weight can be neglected comparing to the GN 9 organ which I carried into the 5th floor of my flat (of course no elevator).
So the next chall…
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Well done Mr Ferret!!! I looked yesterday and couldn't find the info ;)
Posted on February 23, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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Hi Olli,
Welcome to the site, I have been able to get the specifications I think you require,
Technics GN9 Technics GA1
124.5 cm 124.…
Posted on February 23, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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Hi guys from a quite new member.
I was wondering whether one of you can help me out with some specifications of the GA-series organs (especially for the GA2 and GA3).
Currently playing a GN9 but considering to switch on one of those models mentioned…
Posted on February 22, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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Where it says at the bottom: ALL PDF'S
Type in: FA1
You'll see two pdf's
TECHNICS SX-FA1 REFERENCE GUIDE pdf and
TECHNICS SX-FA1 SERVICE MANUAL pdf
Posted on February 17, 2016 at 10:59 PM
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Did you check here:
http://members.technicskeyboards.com/files/pdf-documents/
There is an owners manual and service manual both
Posted on February 17, 2016 at 10:56 PM
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[b]Hello-
Have you looked up the manuals here? Mike is pretty good about posting most and will post any that is needed.
Secondly, if you have a solid blue screen...you're not going to want to hear this, the organ is probably done for. Unfortuanely, unle…
Posted on February 17, 2016 at 10:51 PM
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[b]Alright. I've given up trying MIDI with the KN5000. In fact, interested in selling it.
I'm seeking help in connecting MIDI to my GA3. I have sound cord and sound is playing through the organ from the computer. I have Miditzer running on PC Windows 8…
Posted on February 17, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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Hello dear friends, I hope somebody will help.
I am engaged in repair of musical instruments for over 5 years, this is my hobby. I have a Technics SX-FA1 he can't boot. When I press on the keys there is no sound. Programs are not switched. I can not find…
Posted on February 4, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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Well...its done and seems to work. I actually just swapped sides on same manual. I dont mind telling....not only was that work.....THAT scared the bloody hell out of me! Never,...have I done anything like that before. WOW! Ok...clean up and play …
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 3:41 AM
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JESUS Mike!
Wish you were a call away. I have both manuals off. BOTH are dirty AND sticky! Can I use "air in a can" to get dirt and dust off?
I suppose those rubbers are actually on the green and tan circuit boards...right? 
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 1:48 AM
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OH! Ok. SERVICE manual. Yah, didn't have that given to me. I'll go get it on the page. DUH!
Thanks again
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 1:07 AM
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Not that I know of.
Make sure you're looking at the Service Manual, not the regular user manual.
Keep it dust-free and don't be tempted to touch any of the graphite parts of any of the contacts. Swap as cleanly as you can without touching anything d…
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 1:04 AM
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Last question.....
Is there a youtube or set of directions, ( i looked in the manual) on how to take this organ apart?
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 12:57 AM
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[b]Alright Mike.
I'll give it a go this evening. Graphite huh? Same stuff pencils are made with? I saw for a fleeting moment something on YouTube, about that.
But,I'll just swap a bottom out for a top. The section is the second B, in from the last key. …
Posted on January 16, 2016 at 12:33 AM
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Almost certainly. The rubber pads have two rubber contacts. I believe it is some type of graphite on the end of the two rubber 'prongs'.
One is longer than the other. When you press a key, the long one makes contact with the circuit board, rapidly foll…
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 11:31 PM
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Oh..and luckily, the last owner did have the manuals. I lucked out there
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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You Sir...would be correct
In saying that, turning it OFF..did "fix" the issue. My follow up is this....is this then, still a rubber pad issue you think?
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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Hi Dennis,
Probably loading a floppy disk is turning your touch sensitivity on, or increasing it, due to the settings on the disk. Just a guess.
Mike
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 10:54 PM
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[b]Hey Mike-
BRILLIANT suggestion about swapping!! THANK YOU.
I'll have to try the sensitivity setting too. See if it's turned off It's just...odd..it only happens when I place a floppy disc in and load.
A wee bit afraid of taking things apart…
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This is almost certainly a defective contact. I haven't had any success in cleaning contacts but there are some Youtube videos describing the cleaning of rubber contacts on other keyboards. As I say, it has never worked for me.
You can establish whethe…
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 10:06 PM
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[b]So, I've had my GA3 for two weeks now. When I got it, I notice the SECOND "B" key from the end, was playing louder than the rest of all the keys, top or bottom.
It was annoying and I read the manual and found how to reset the organ to original setting…
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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[b]To be honest, I WAS wondering about my GA3. I know this is the model that John Bowdler plays in your next of the woods over there. By the way, I LOVE hearing him play and watching the YouTubes. I guess I was curious about this model. I DO have another …
Posted on January 15, 2016 at 7:39 PM
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It was the G100C in Europe, built in 1996. Model numbers sometimes varied in different markets. I think the same model was F100 elsewhere, though the F100 possibly had more bass pedals.
EA5 was the next to last model made in 1995. However, the GA3 from…
Posted on January 14, 2016 at 7:02 AM
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I was just curios, what was the top of the line model, with the most fully loaded, full features, options and "bells and whistles" for the organs?
Posted on January 14, 2016 at 3:53 AM
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OH WOOOOOOOW! I think I'll be having fun looking into all this now.
Thanks so much Mike for the info!
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Well, in brief, MidiTzer is the sound of a Wurlitzer in a computer program. You'll appreciate that you can hook up any MIDI organ to a computer and that it can then control 'virtual instruments'. Some of these instruments are quite astonishing in quality.…
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[b]Haha..no problem. the person I got the info from initially told me SX-DN3. I looked on the site here and said to myself, there is no DN3 or DN anything. Hahaha. I figured the guy meant GN3.
Yah, I have a Thomas Californian spinet that was my Grandmo…
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No problem. I misread GN3 as GA3.
It might also be worth you looking at a virtual instrument such as Miditzer and hooking that up to an existing organ.
I can't help you much with other brands... I try not to look at them! I can't afford to start lik…
Posted on January 5, 2016 at 12:15 AM
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[b]Alright. Thanks Mike! That's what I needed to know or rather, confirmed. I was looking at one today but A) realized there were only 39 keys and B) there are specific sounds I'm looking for. I rescinded a bit a Ebay this morning for a FA1!. I HATED doin…
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Ahhh ok. Well I know the GNs fairly well. I would say you can get theatrish sounds out of them but they aren't really geared for that. Yes, to playing in the style of a theatre organ, sounds reasonable. No, to having plenty of specific theatre organ sound…
Posted on January 4, 2016 at 11:55 PM
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Hey Mike-
I actually meant...GN3. I know the GA series GN..not familiar with.
Posted on January 4, 2016 at 11:45 PM
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Hi CelticKnight,
Technics GA3 has theatre organ sounds. I haven't played this model myself so I'm not sure how they are accessed. Take a look on Youtube with a search for Technics GA3 Theatre Organ to find some examples. Try the same search with GA1 al…
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I was wondering, if the SX GN3, had the theatre organ sounds in it? I've looked over both manuals but, the info in somewhat vague. I'm hoping someone could shed some light on this.
Thank you
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Great
HAPPY NEW YEARS!
Posted on January 1, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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HI, yes the G7 Service Manual and User Manual were put in the Members Area at the time. They are on the "All PDFs" search page.
Posted on January 1, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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Did you get it posted?
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Thank you so much!
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Hi Mocata,
The Technics E22 Service Manual is now available in the Members Area.
Best wishes,
Mike
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Hi Mocata,
I don't have the Technics E22 User Manual yet but download the E18 User Manual which is very close to it:
http://members.technicskeyboards.com/instruments/e-series/
I'll add the sx-E22 Manual on that page when I get it.
I can get ho…
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Hi, I own a TECHNICS PCM SOUND E22L and I desperately need a printed or pdf version of the manual. Any idea where can I find it? Thanks!
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Hi Sampa2
For the reference guide, use the GA3 Reference Guide which you will find to have all the info you need. The two organs are extremely similar. Hopefully an F100 owner will eventually share one with us.
For the Technics F100 Service Manual p…
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Hi, I'll be adding the Technics G7 Service Manual over the weekend.
Best wishes,
Mike
Posted on May 29, 2015 at 6:35 PM
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Hi
I am a new member of the group.
I am looking for a reference guide for my SX-F100 organ
Any feed back would be of great help.
I have tried the web with out any luck.
thanks
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Does anyone know where l can find a service manual for my SX G7 Technics Organ?
Posted on May 26, 2015 at 10:23 PM
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Does anyone know where l can find a service manual for my SX G7 Technics Organ?
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Hi Graeme,
My EX35 is tucked away at the moment but I'll take a look in the next few days and get back to you.
I don't think I have the service manual yet. I'll be back in touch soon.
Best wishes,
Mike
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Only two buttons of the Voice Setting Computer work. LED 3 does not light and none of the other buttons/combinations will store voices. Does anyone know a fix for this and could you please add a pdf of the service manual to the Manuals List. Thanks.
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I'm glad that worked for you!
The slot is for a Memory Pack. You can record on the EX60 as you probably know. The Memory Pack lets you store your performances. It's probably difficult to get one now. You can also get a Floppy Drive which can store perf…
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Thank's Mike all working now did as was told so AOK all peddles working, here is another question what plugs in the slot to the right of the lower keyboard and where can I get it if it increases the range. Many thanks to all
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Hi Alan,
COMPLETELY DISCONNECT YOUR ORGAN FROM ANY POWER BEFORE YOU DO THIS AND ONLY DO IT IF YOU ABSOLUTELY KNOW YOU ARE SAFE!
I have an EX30 and have had problems getting the bass pedals working in the past. I've uploaded two pictures attached to …
Posted on January 20, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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Hi there can any one say why the Bass pedles will not work on this model.
Many thanks Alan
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