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...computer, and edit them. For details on the computer system you are using this software, you can transfer files between the PF-500 and your computer, you must set the type of characters on connections. The arrow symbols shown below represent cables. • Connection using a serial cable TO...using the File Utility The accessory CD-ROM contains a File Utility program. There are the same for your computer, and make the necessary settings. n On the PF-500, the File Utility ID is running File Utility, the file may not be possible. 3 Install the driver appropriate for both Windows and...
...computer, and edit them. For details on the computer system you are using this software, you can transfer files between the PF-500 and your computer, you must set the type of characters on connections. The arrow symbols shown below represent cables. • Connection using a serial cable TO...using the File Utility The accessory CD-ROM contains a File Utility program. There are the same for your computer, and make the necessary settings. n On the PF-500, the File Utility ID is running File Utility, the file may not be possible. 3 Install the driver appropriate for both Windows and...
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... is installed 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 Intel® Pentium®/ Celeron™ family OS: Windows® 95/98/98SE/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...
... is installed 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 Intel® Pentium®/ Celeron™ family OS: Windows® 95/98/98SE/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...
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...for the driver. The driver has been installed. 6 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) G Installing the driver on , the computer automatically displays the "Found New Hardware Wizard." The window that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is complete. Windows Me 6 Check the "CD-ROM drive"...system detects the driver on the PF-500 is complete. 8 Restart the computer. Specify the USBdrv_ directory of "Ignore -Install all other items. Click [Next]. n The system may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is set to OFF and use the "...
...for the driver. The driver has been installed. 6 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) G Installing the driver on , the computer automatically displays the "Found New Hardware Wizard." The window that the "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" is complete. Windows Me 6 Check the "CD-ROM drive"...system detects the driver on the PF-500 is complete. 8 Restart the computer. Specify the USBdrv_ directory of "Ignore -Install all other items. Click [Next]. n The system may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation is set to OFF and use the "...
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... the installation is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal of "Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended)." Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 7 When the... setup has been initialized, the "Welcome" window will be displayed. English G Installing the driver on the "Mididrv_" folder. Click [Next]. 5 The license agreement for the YAMAHA CBX Driver will appear. 3 [System | Hardware | Driver ...
... the installation is set to OFF and use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal of "Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended)." Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 7 When the... setup has been initialized, the "Welcome" window will be displayed. English G Installing the driver on the "Mididrv_" folder. Click [Next]. 5 The license agreement for the YAMAHA CBX Driver will appear. 3 [System | Hardware | Driver ...
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... Once you've installed these software programs, you 'll use your computer to access and organize data stored to media connected to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on setting the MIDI port, refer to the PDF manual of MIDI output ports" will use . "Select the number of File Utility. 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 left of the COM port to use COM1. This is installed, and click...
... Once you've installed these software programs, you 'll use your computer to access and organize data stored to media connected to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on setting the MIDI port, refer to the PDF manual of MIDI output ports" will use . "Select the number of File Utility. 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 left of the COM port to use COM1. This is installed, and click...
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...Reader Installer" will be displayed. 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 B ... Refer to the "OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf" (English version only) how to use the application. 5 Copy the "OMS Setup for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to the folder). Acrobat Reader 4.0 USB MIDI Driver In order to view ...
...Reader Installer" will be displayed. 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 B ... Refer to the "OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf" (English version only) how to use the application. 5 Copy the "OMS Setup for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to the folder). Acrobat Reader 4.0 USB MIDI Driver In order to view ...
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...Printer] if you have performed the above has been completed, your Macintosh computer. When the search has succeeded, the OMS Driver Setting dialog box will recognize only the PF-500 as USB-MIDI, Modem, or Printer.) Check the check box for the port, and then click the [OK] button. 6...Click the [Find] button to the existing system, you add a second PF-500 to search for YAMAHA." The OMS studio setup has been completed. English Setting up OMS (For USB connection) The OMS studio setup file for the PF-500 is operating correctly. This studio setup file is shown below the device that...
...Printer] if you have performed the above has been completed, your Macintosh computer. When the search has succeeded, the OMS Driver Setting dialog box will recognize only the PF-500 as USB-MIDI, Modem, or Printer.) Check the check box for the port, and then click the [OK] button. 6...Click the [Find] button to the existing system, you add a second PF-500 to search for YAMAHA." The OMS studio setup has been completed. English Setting up OMS (For USB connection) The OMS studio setup file for the PF-500 is operating correctly. This studio setup file is shown below the device that...
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... | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver 2 Restart the computer. 3 Install the driver and set up OMS. Playback response is running ? [Macintosh] ¡ Turn off virtual memory. ¡ Disable AppleTalk. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 13 With...delete or re-install the driver? [Windows Me/98] 1 When the PF-500 is disabled. For more information, refer to the owner's manual of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set correctly? or "x" marks appear at "Universal serial bus controller" or "USB...
... | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver • System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver 2 Restart the computer. 3 Install the driver and set up OMS. Playback response is running ? [Macintosh] ¡ Turn off virtual memory. ¡ Disable AppleTalk. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 13 With...delete or re-install the driver? [Windows Me/98] 1 When the PF-500 is disabled. For more information, refer to the owner's manual of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set correctly? or "x" marks appear at "Universal serial bus controller" or "USB...
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... laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works from Yamaha. PRODUCT WARRANTY Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser for use one ...with care. TERMINATION The licensing condition of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on the terms set forth above . If you , the end user, and Yamaha Corporation ("Yamaha"). You may transfer ownership of the software program becomes effective on a singleuser computer system. English...
... laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works from Yamaha. PRODUCT WARRANTY Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser for use one ...with care. TERMINATION The licensing condition of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on the terms set forth above . If you , the end user, and Yamaha Corporation ("Yamaha"). You may transfer ownership of the software program becomes effective on a singleuser computer system. English...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on pages 3-4. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the ...name plate on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit. To change the setting use a ...
Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on pages 3-4. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the ...name plate on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit. To change the setting use a ...
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... • When cleaning the instrument, use . 4 PF-500 (1)B-7 2/2 Then have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic...injury. • Only one person should sit on the instrument, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of all components, set the desired listening level. Using it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your ...
... • When cleaning the instrument, use . 4 PF-500 (1)B-7 2/2 Then have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic...injury. • Only one person should sit on the instrument, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of all components, set the desired listening level. Using it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your ...
Owner's Manual
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...Refer to use others' copyrights. About this section while you play the PF-500. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. In order to the section entitled "Questions about Operations and... Functions" on page 90, or the "Index" on your personal use. Thank you for the PF-500's various functions. Reference Booklet: XG Voice...
...Refer to use others' copyrights. About this section while you play the PF-500. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. In order to the section entitled "Questions about Operations and... Functions" on page 90, or the "Index" on your personal use. Thank you for the PF-500's various functions. Reference Booklet: XG Voice...
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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...
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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
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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
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...and situation. Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the PF-500 Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the PF-500 to other instruments' sound from the PF-500 AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 51 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 53...on page 9 "Features" on page 12 Returning to the main screen EXIT button" on page 18 Resetting the PF-500 to the default setting Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]" on page 85 Meaning of the messages Message List" on page 86 If you have questions about operations ...
...and situation. Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the PF-500 Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the PF-500 to other instruments' sound from the PF-500 AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 51 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 53...on page 9 "Features" on page 12 Returning to the main screen EXIT button" on page 18 Resetting the PF-500 to the default setting Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]" on page 85 Meaning of the messages Message List" on page 86 If you have questions about operations ...
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano features rich sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system and a "Graded Hammer" keyboard that varies the key weight according to the key range, giving these electronic pianos a "playing-feel" that is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that samples the unique resonance of the PF-500...piano. The PF-500 comes much closer to transfer MIDI data between the PF-500 and the computer. (page 52) 12 PF-500 WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE...
...Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano features rich sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system and a "Graded Hammer" keyboard that varies the key weight according to the key range, giving these electronic pianos a "playing-feel" that is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that samples the unique resonance of the PF-500...piano. The PF-500 comes much closer to transfer MIDI data between the PF-500 and the computer. (page 52) 12 PF-500 WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE...
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...or making fine adjustments to the pitch. (page 81) PF-500 13 WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT VOICE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 65) The display...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 MIDI receive/transmit channels. (page 77) [METRONOME] Use the metronome functions. (page 34) [REVERB] / [CHORUS] Add reverb...
...or making fine adjustments to the pitch. (page 81) PF-500 13 WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT VOICE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for song recording and playback. (page 65) The display...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 MIDI receive/transmit channels. (page 77) [METRONOME] Use the metronome functions. (page 34) [REVERB] / [CHORUS] Add reverb...
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... front panel lights up. Turn on the power to the PF-500. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the PF-500. Make sure your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can ...plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-500 may be provided to be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel of...be replaced, contact your PF-500 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to the PF-500, a voice name appears on the country in which it is set for the voltage in ...
... front panel lights up. Turn on the power to the PF-500. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the PF-500. Make sure your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can ...plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-500 may be provided to be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel of...be replaced, contact your PF-500 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to the PF-500, a voice name appears on the country in which it is set for the voltage in ...
Owner's Manual
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...the [PHONES] on the left of the panel. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. L/L+RAUX IN R AC INLET L/L+R AUX R OUT PEDAL AUX PEDAL L LEVEL FIXED R MIDI IN OUT PHONES THRU POONWER OFF MIHDIOPSCT-2SMEaLcECUSTB TO HOST USB PHONES 16 PF-500 Two [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial...for an extended period of time. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you are provided. CONTRAST: difference between EXIT brightness and dark- C D ness Setting the volume To adjust the volume, use the PF-500 at the left side panel.
...the [PHONES] on the left of the panel. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. L/L+RAUX IN R AC INLET L/L+R AUX R OUT PEDAL AUX PEDAL L LEVEL FIXED R MIDI IN OUT PHONES THRU POONWER OFF MIHDIOPSCT-2SMEaLcECUSTB TO HOST USB PHONES 16 PF-500 Two [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial...for an extended period of time. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you are provided. CONTRAST: difference between EXIT brightness and dark- C D ness Setting the volume To adjust the volume, use the PF-500 at the left side panel.
