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...operations • During the various [SONG SETTING] operations The following operations cannot be performed while File Utility is running File Utility, the file may not be unable to your system meets the operating requirements of the PF-500 and your computer (Windows page 5, Macintosh... symbols shown below represent cables. • Connection using this software, you can transfer files between the PF-500 and your computer, and make the necessary settings. English CD-ROM installation procedure The following operations cannot be handled correctly. Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10...
...operations • During the various [SONG SETTING] operations The following operations cannot be performed while File Utility is running File Utility, the file may not be unable to your system meets the operating requirements of the PF-500 and your computer (Windows page 5, Macintosh... symbols shown below represent cables. • Connection using this software, you can transfer files between the PF-500 and your computer, and make the necessary settings. English CD-ROM installation procedure The following operations cannot be handled correctly. Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10...
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...appears on its folder. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 5 When the PF-500 is installed on your operating system, it before proceeding. 1 Double-click on the "ar500***.exe." Windows...98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Available Memory: 16 MB or more Hard Disk: 4 MB or more • YAMAHA CBX Driver OS: Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Software Installation n For details about the ...
...appears on its folder. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 5 When the PF-500 is installed on your operating system, it before proceeding. 1 Double-click on the "ar500***.exe." Windows...98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Available Memory: 16 MB or more Hard Disk: 4 MB or more • YAMAHA CBX Driver OS: Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Software Installation n For details about the ...
Installation Guide
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...which to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. The window that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is complete, the following screen. n The system may take about ten seconds...account to log into the CD-ROM drive. 4 Make sure the POWER switch on the PF-500 is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or ... complete. 8 Restart the computer. Click [Next]. The driver has been installed. 6 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) Click [Next]. 5 Check the radio button to the left of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\)...
...which to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. The window that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is complete, the following screen. n The system may take about ten seconds...account to log into the CD-ROM drive. 4 Make sure the POWER switch on the PF-500 is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or ... complete. 8 Restart the computer. Click [Next]. The driver has been installed. 6 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) Click [Next]. 5 Check the radio button to the left of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\)...
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...| File Signature Verification], and check the radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for the YAMAHA CBX Driver will be displayed. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 7 Please read it carefully. 6 Click [Yes]. The "Select COM port" window will be displayed. When the setup .... The system starts the installation. 8 When the installation is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to Classic View" in the upper right of the PF-500. If the control panel appears as shown below, click "Switch...
...| File Signature Verification], and check the radio button to the left of "Search for a suitable driver for the YAMAHA CBX Driver will be displayed. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 7 Please read it carefully. 6 Click [Yes]. The "Select COM port" window will be displayed. When the setup .... The system starts the installation. 8 When the installation is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to Classic View" in the upper right of the PF-500. If the control panel appears as shown below, click "Switch...
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... In order for MIDI ports to be displayed. 3 Execute the installation by following message "Set the HOST SELECT switch on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 8 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) The computer will appear. For details on -screen directions. The File Utility setup dialog ...in the CD-ROM. The driver has been installed. n In order for the newly installed YAMAHA CBX Driver to take effect, make the port settings as shown. 8 Click the radio button to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on the "FileUtil_" folder in the various software. The...
... In order for MIDI ports to be displayed. 3 Execute the installation by following message "Set the HOST SELECT switch on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 8 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) The computer will appear. For details on -screen directions. The File Utility setup dialog ...in the CD-ROM. The driver has been installed. n In order for the newly installed YAMAHA CBX Driver to take effect, make the port settings as shown. 8 Click the radio button to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on the "FileUtil_" folder in the various software. The...
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... need to close . Computer Sequence Software OMS Driver PF-500 USB cable MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO TRACK 1 TRACK 2 EXTRA TRACKS FILE METRONOME START/STOP SETTING A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO ...Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) Four different language folders will find the OMS Setup files for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to the owner's manual of each application, you to set up OMS (above). 1 ...
... need to close . Computer Sequence Software OMS Driver PF-500 USB cable MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO TRACK 1 TRACK 2 EXTRA TRACKS FILE METRONOME START/STOP SETTING A SONG SELECT TOP START/STOP REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP NEW SONG SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO ...Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) Four different language folders will find the OMS Setup files for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to the owner's manual of each application, you to set up OMS (above). 1 ...
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...modem port. n After the OMS studio setup above steps. (MIDI transmission and reception will display the following files. • "PF-500-Printer" Use this for YAMAHA." English Setting up OMS. n Before performing the following procedure, the OMS and USB MIDI Driver should create an original Studio Setup file. n...been completed. If you are using the serial connection for the File Utility, set the MIDI Out:/ MIDI In: setting in the OMS Port Setup to search for serial connection via the printer port. • "PF-500-Modem" Use this will be installed. 1 Use a USB cable to ...
...modem port. n After the OMS studio setup above steps. (MIDI transmission and reception will display the following files. • "PF-500-Printer" Use this for YAMAHA." English Setting up OMS. n Before performing the following procedure, the OMS and USB MIDI Driver should create an original Studio Setup file. n...been completed. If you are using the serial connection for the File Utility, set the MIDI Out:/ MIDI In: setting in the OMS Port Setup to search for serial connection via the printer port. • "PF-500-Modem" Use this will be installed. 1 Use a USB cable to ...
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...playback device, and application program set to install the driver. If you find "Other devices," double-click it to extend the tree to open the System Properties window. 2 Double-click the "Device Manager" tab. When controlling the PF-500 from the PF-500, and make sure that no... sound is recognized correctly, double-click "System" in the Control Panel to open the System window. 2 Double-click the "Device Manager" tab, select "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" and delete it. 3 Use...
...playback device, and application program set to install the driver. If you find "Other devices," double-click it to extend the tree to open the System Properties window. 2 Double-click the "Device Manager" tab. When controlling the PF-500 from the PF-500, and make sure that no... sound is recognized correctly, double-click "System" in the Control Panel to open the System window. 2 Double-click the "Device Manager" tab, select "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" and delete it. 3 Use...
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...You may not transmit or network the SOFTWARE with care. The enclosed Yamaha software program is protected by Yamaha, the sole remedy will Yamaha be that you receive the SOFTWARE. You are as set forth above , the SOFTWARE is ," and no copies and the ...set forth herein. Opening this software, including, without charge. You may transfer ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on more than one copy of the SOFTWARE by Japanese laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) You may not engage in part, or create derivative works from Yamaha...
...You may not transmit or network the SOFTWARE with care. The enclosed Yamaha software program is protected by Yamaha, the sole remedy will Yamaha be that you receive the SOFTWARE. You are as set forth above , the SOFTWARE is ," and no copies and the ...set forth herein. Opening this software, including, without charge. You may transfer ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on more than one copy of the SOFTWARE by Japanese laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) You may not engage in part, or create derivative works from Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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... AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to read "Precautions„ on pages 3-4. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit. IMPORTANT Check your power supply Make sure...
... AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to read "Precautions„ on pages 3-4. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit. IMPORTANT Check your power supply Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... with or stand on the bench at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become loose due to minimum. If this might ... the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Current data (see page 43). Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. If you turn off the power for any hearing loss or ringing in an unstable position... it as a tool or step-ladder or for all volume levels to extensive long-term use . 4 PF-500 (1)B-7 2/2
... with or stand on the bench at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become loose due to minimum. If this might ... the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Current data (see page 43). Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. If you turn off the power for any hearing loss or ringing in an unstable position... it as a tool or step-ladder or for all volume levels to extensive long-term use . 4 PF-500 (1)B-7 2/2
Owner's Manual
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... are the property of the commercially available software is strictry prohibited except for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. Refer to make detailed settings for later reference. In order to this section as shown in a safe place for the PF-500's various functions. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files...
... are the property of the commercially available software is strictry prohibited except for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. Refer to make detailed settings for later reference. In order to this section as shown in a safe place for the PF-500's various functions. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files...
Owner's Manual
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...contents ...6 Application Index ...9 Included Accessories ...11 Features ...12 Before Using the PF-500 ...14 About the pedal unit ...14 About the music stand ...14 Turning the power on...15 Adjusting the display contrast ...16 Setting the volume ...16 Using headphones...16 Basic Operation 17 Part Names ...18 Listening ... [SONG BALANCE 42 Recording in Dual or Split mode ...42 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 43 PF-500 memory...43 Basic file operation...44 Saving recorded or other songs to PF-500 Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 45 Deleting a Memory song...[DeleteSong]...46...
...contents ...6 Application Index ...9 Included Accessories ...11 Features ...12 Before Using the PF-500 ...14 About the pedal unit ...14 About the music stand ...14 Turning the power on...15 Adjusting the display contrast ...16 Setting the volume ...16 Using headphones...16 Basic Operation 17 Part Names ...18 Listening ... [SONG BALANCE 42 Recording in Dual or Split mode ...42 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 43 PF-500 memory...43 Basic file operation...44 Saving recorded or other songs to PF-500 Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 45 Deleting a Memory song...[DeleteSong]...46...
Owner's Manual
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... and off...50 Supported song data type ...50 Connections ...51 Connectors ...51 Connecting a personal computer ...53 Detailed Settings 59 Detailed Settings...60 Parameter List ...60 Making detailed settings ...63 Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING 65 Correcting note timing [Quantize]...65 Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay 66...-range frequency of the equalizer [EQ HighFreq. (EQ H.Freq 74 Adjusting the high-range gain (amount of boost/cut) of the equalizer [EQ HighGain 74 PF-500 7
... and off...50 Supported song data type ...50 Connections ...51 Connectors ...51 Connecting a personal computer ...53 Detailed Settings 59 Detailed Settings...60 Parameter List ...60 Making detailed settings ...63 Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING 65 Correcting note timing [Quantize]...65 Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay 66...-range frequency of the equalizer [EQ HighFreq. (EQ H.Freq 74 Adjusting the high-range gain (amount of boost/cut) of the equalizer [EQ HighGain 74 PF-500 7
Owner's Manual
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... Assign the SONG [START/STOP] function to the pedal [PedalStart/Stop 84 Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType]...84 Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint 84 Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]...84 Switch the ...settings [FactorySet 85 Other method for restoring the normal settings ...85 Message List ...86 Questions about Operations and Functions 90 Appendix 93 Troubleshooting...94 Data Compatibility ...95 Preset Voice List ...97 Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split 99 Assembling the Keyboard Stand ...100 Index...102 8 PF-500
... Assign the SONG [START/STOP] function to the pedal [PedalStart/Stop 84 Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType]...84 Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint 84 Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]...84 Switch the ...settings [FactorySet 85 Other method for restoring the normal settings ...85 Message List ...86 Questions about Operations and Functions 90 Appendix 93 Troubleshooting...94 Data Compatibility ...95 Preset Voice List ...97 Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split 99 Assembling the Keyboard Stand ...100 Index...102 8 PF-500
Owner's Manual
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... the metronome Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]" on page 68 Making detailed settings for the voices Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]" on page 69 Making detailed settings for MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 77 Making detailed settings for the PF-500 Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the PF-500 to other instruments' sound from the PF-500 AUX IN...
... the metronome Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]" on page 68 Making detailed settings for the voices Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]" on page 69 Making detailed settings for MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 77 Making detailed settings for the PF-500 Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the PF-500 to other instruments' sound from the PF-500 AUX IN...
Owner's Manual
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...(page 52) A set of standard stereo headphones can output the sound of the PF-500 from an external audio system, or connect it to a cassette tape recorder etc. The PF-500 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano. Features The Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano features rich... sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system and a "Graded Hammer...
...(page 52) A set of standard stereo headphones can output the sound of the PF-500 from an external audio system, or connect it to a cassette tape recorder etc. The PF-500 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano. Features The Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano features rich... sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system and a "Graded Hammer...
Owner's Manual
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... on the keyboard. (page 42) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song tempo (speed). (page 23, 34, 36, 48) [VOICE SETTING] / [VARIATION] You can make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 65) The display allows accurate control and operation. (page 19) [EXIT] The screen returns to its main...) Voice group buttons You can play back your performance. (page 22, 35, 48) [FILE] Save recorded songs and manage song files. (page 43) [MIDI SETTING] Make detailed MIDI settings, such as adjusting the keyboard touch or making fine adjustments to the pitch. (page 81) PF-500 13
... on the keyboard. (page 42) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song tempo (speed). (page 23, 34, 36, 48) [VOICE SETTING] / [VARIATION] You can make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 65) The display allows accurate control and operation. (page 19) [EXIT] The screen returns to its main...) Voice group buttons You can play back your performance. (page 22, 35, 48) [FILE] Save recorded songs and manage song files. (page 43) [MIDI SETTING] Make detailed MIDI settings, such as adjusting the keyboard touch or making fine adjustments to the pitch. (page 81) PF-500 13
Owner's Manual
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... of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the PF-500. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-500 may be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. First insert the plug of the front panel lights up. Make sure that the voltage... FIXED R MIDI IN OUT PHONES THRU POONWER OFF MIHDIOPSCT-2SMEaLcECUSTB TO HOST USB (The shape of AC power cord provided with the PF-500. If the supplied cord is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in the center of the power cable into the [AC INLET] on the left side...
... of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the PF-500. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-500 may be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. First insert the plug of the front panel lights up. Make sure that the voltage... FIXED R MIDI IN OUT PHONES THRU POONWER OFF MIHDIOPSCT-2SMEaLcECUSTB TO HOST USB (The shape of AC power cord provided with the PF-500. If the supplied cord is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in the center of the power cable into the [AC INLET] on the left side...
Owner's Manual
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... [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. A B CONTRAST TERMINOLOGY NO YES Use this knob. C D ness Setting the volume To adjust the volume, use the PF-500 at the left side panel. Using headphones Connect a pair of the panel. Doing so may be plugged in. (If you adjust... the volume. CONTRAST: difference between EXIT brightness and dark- Two sets of standard stereo headphones can plug them...
... [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. A B CONTRAST TERMINOLOGY NO YES Use this knob. C D ness Setting the volume To adjust the volume, use the PF-500 at the left side panel. Using headphones Connect a pair of the panel. Doing so may be plugged in. (If you adjust... the volume. CONTRAST: difference between EXIT brightness and dark- Two sets of standard stereo headphones can plug them...