SECTION I

GENERAL

1. Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to provide sufficient fundamental information to enable experienced pianists and pipe organists to adapt their knowledge and technique to the operation of the electronic organ, AN/TNP-1. The instructions in this manual are not intended to teach organ technique or to guide inexperienced personnel. They are based upon the assumption that personnel who are planning to use the electronic organ have a fundamental musical understanding, a general knowledge of simple musical terms, such as those defined in appendix I, and ability to perform skillfully on piano, pipe organ, or other similar keyboard instrument.

2. Scope

This manual contains descriptions of major components of the electronic organ and information on its operation. It includes certain maintenance responsibilities of operating personnel, but does not include repair or maintenance procedures beyond the scope of the using organization.