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... connector of the software (File Utility, driver, etc.) (Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10). 2 Connect the PF-500 to the File Utility PDF manual. n In order to pages 5 (Windows) or 10 (Macintosh) for each software program (online help/PDF manual). English CD-ROM installation procedure The following steps are the same for details on connections...
... connector of the software (File Utility, driver, etc.) (Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10). 2 Connect the PF-500 to the File Utility PDF manual. n In order to pages 5 (Windows) or 10 (Macintosh) for each software program (online help/PDF manual). English CD-ROM installation procedure The following steps are the same for details on connections...
Installation Guide
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... experience the essence of the Adventus Piano Suite, a music software for Win2000, XP) Enables your computer and the PF-500 are supplied with online/PDF manuals. 4 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) USBdrv_ USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me) YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for learning, playing, and creating. Enables you to view each PDF...
... experience the essence of the Adventus Piano Suite, a music software for Win2000, XP) Enables your computer and the PF-500 are supplied with online/PDF manuals. 4 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) USBdrv_ USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me) YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for learning, playing, and creating. Enables you to view each PDF...
Installation Guide
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...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 ...using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the online manual of "Automatic search for the cable whose driver you 'll need to view the PDF manuals included with 166 megahertz (MHz); n Before...E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 5 English Minimum System Requirements n Depending on your operating system, it before proceeding. 1 Double-...
...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 ...using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the online manual of "Automatic search for the cable whose driver you 'll need to view the PDF manuals included with 166 megahertz (MHz); n Before...E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 5 English Minimum System Requirements n Depending on your operating system, it before proceeding. 1 Double-...
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The system displays the following the on the File Utility, you 'll use . n In order for the newly installed YAMAHA CBX Driver to restart my computer now" is the port that "Yes, I want to take effect, make sure that you should set the MIDI port ... a tone module to PC-2." 0 Click [OK]. For details on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 8 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) For details, refer to the on setting the MIDI port, refer to the PDF manual of File Utility. MIDI Setup button 3 In the MIDI Setup window called up via step #1. English...
The system displays the following the on the File Utility, you 'll use . n In order for the newly installed YAMAHA CBX Driver to restart my computer now" is the port that "Yes, I want to take effect, make sure that you should set the MIDI port ... a tone module to PC-2." 0 Click [OK]. For details on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 8 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) For details, refer to the on setting the MIDI port, refer to the PDF manual of File Utility. MIDI Setup button 3 In the MIDI Setup window called up via step #1. English...
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SongData Demonstration Song Enables you to use several MIDI applications on the PF-500. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 9 Enables you to view each PDF manual for the Yamaha PF-500. Enables you can it offer user support for it. *2 The applications are supplied with the PF-500 when your computer to manage files in the following folders...
SongData Demonstration Song Enables you to use several MIDI applications on the PF-500. Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) 9 Enables you to view each PDF manual for the Yamaha PF-500. Enables you can it offer user support for it. *2 The applications are supplied with the PF-500 when your computer to manage files in the following folders...
Installation Guide
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...using the Acrobat Reader, refer to display the following installation screen. 10 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) After the installation, select "Restart." In the "OMS Setup for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to set up OMS (above). 1 ... A Macintosh computer with each software. OMS allows you 'll need to the owner's manual of each application, you to the folder). Acrobat Reader 4.0 USB MIDI Driver In order to view the PDF manuals included with a USB connector and a PowerPC or later CPU OS: Mac OS 8.6...
...using the Acrobat Reader, refer to display the following installation screen. 10 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) After the installation, select "Restart." In the "OMS Setup for the Yamaha tone generators, which has no installation guide described below, refer to set up OMS (above). 1 ... A Macintosh computer with each software. OMS allows you 'll need to the owner's manual of each application, you to the folder). Acrobat Reader 4.0 USB MIDI Driver In order to view the PDF manuals included with a USB connector and a PowerPC or later CPU OS: Mac OS 8.6...
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...'ve installed these software programs, you wish to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 7 When the installation is complete, the system displays the following message. The system displays the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | USB...
...'ve installed these software programs, you wish to the PF-500 (Storage memory). 1 Double-click on -line Help or the PDF owner's manual. 7 When the installation is complete, the system displays the following message. The system displays the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | USB...
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...Printer.) Check the check box for the PF-500 is contained in the included CD-ROM. If you to name the file that the cable connections are using a USB connection. 4 Click the [Find] button to the on-line manual supplied with OMS. n If " ...the OMS Setup, the Studio setup file double-clicked in addition to the PF-500 or you add a second PF-500 to the USB terminal of the PF-500 and turn on the PF-500, the system is shown below the device that you should be installed. 1 Use... Setup file. Check [Modem] or [Printer] if you are using the serial connection for YAMAHA."
...Printer.) Check the check box for the PF-500 is contained in the included CD-ROM. If you to name the file that the cable connections are using a USB connection. 4 Click the [Find] button to the on-line manual supplied with OMS. n If " ...the OMS Setup, the Studio setup file double-clicked in addition to the PF-500 or you add a second PF-500 to the USB terminal of the PF-500 and turn on the PF-500, the system is shown below the device that you should be installed. 1 Use... Setup file. Check [Modem] or [Printer] if you are using the serial connection for YAMAHA."
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...may not be able to delete the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | 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.... software? • Are you see an "!" For more information, refer to the owner's manual of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set correctly? When controlling the PF-500 from the PF-500, and make sure that no sound is heard. • Did you install the driver? ...
...may not be able to delete the following locations: • System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch • System Folder | Extensions | 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.... software? • Are you see an "!" For more information, refer to the owner's manual of the tone generator, playback device, and application program set correctly? When controlling the PF-500 from the PF-500, and make sure that no sound is heard. • Did you install the driver? ...
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... the SOFTWARE. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in the manual provided by Yamaha to use only on more than one computer or computer terminal. Except as is," and no other damages arising out of the use...agrees to use or inability to the original purchaser for a full refund. 1. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) In this software, including, without charge. English SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT The following is a legal agreement between...
... the SOFTWARE. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in the manual provided by Yamaha to use only on more than one computer or computer terminal. Except as is," and no other damages arising out of the use...agrees to use or inability to the original purchaser for a full refund. 1. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese laws. 14 Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (PF-500) In this software, including, without charge. English SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT The following is a legal agreement between...
Owner's Manual
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... that the voltage selector is initially shipped. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that your area. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be sure to the pointer on pages 3-4. The voltage selector is...
... that the voltage selector is initially shipped. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that your area. PF-500 Owner's Manual Before using the PF-500, be provided on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be sure to the pointer on pages 3-4. The voltage selector is...
Owner's Manual
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... been modified. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be aware of the following: Purchase Date 2 PF-500 92-469 1 PF-500 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the spaces provided below indicates the location of the name plate. The lightning... the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on this manual as a permanent record of your dealer before requesting service. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have the option of having the servicer dispose of these...
... been modified. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be aware of the following: Purchase Date 2 PF-500 92-469 1 PF-500 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the spaces provided below indicates the location of the name plate. The lightning... the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on this manual as a permanent record of your dealer before requesting service. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have the option of having the servicer dispose of these...
Owner's Manual
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...item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Pulling by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 PF-500 3 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it might result in a safe... components. • Do not use of the instrument's air vent, since this manual or the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. These precautions include, but are not...
...item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Pulling by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 PF-500 3 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it might result in a safe... components. • Do not use of the instrument's air vent, since this manual or the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. These precautions include, but are not...
Owner's Manual
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...this section first. Refer to this Owner's Manual are the property of Microsoft® Corporation. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGALCOPIES. All other countries. • Windows is strictry prohibited except for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. Also, a separate "Reference Booklet" is... particular situations. About this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it has license to make the most of copyright has legal consequences. Detailed Settings: This section explains how to use the PF-500 and its functions in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to...
...this section first. Refer to this Owner's Manual are the property of Microsoft® Corporation. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGALCOPIES. All other countries. • Windows is strictry prohibited except for choosing the Yamaha PF-500 electronic piano. Also, a separate "Reference Booklet" is... particular situations. About this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it has license to make the most of copyright has legal consequences. Detailed Settings: This section explains how to use the PF-500 and its functions in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to...
Owner's Manual
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Table of contents Introduction 2 PRECAUTIONS ...3 About this Owner's Manual and Reference Booklet...5 Table of 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 ...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...
Table of contents Introduction 2 PRECAUTIONS ...3 About this Owner's Manual and Reference Booklet...5 Table of 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 ...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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Included Accessories Pedal Unit Keyboard Stand Music Stand Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Dust Cover (included or optional depending on locale) Owner's Manual Reference Booklet PF-500 11
Included Accessories Pedal Unit Keyboard Stand Music Stand Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Dust Cover (included or optional depending on locale) Owner's Manual Reference Booklet PF-500 11
Owner's Manual
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...SETTING SPLIT REVERB CHORUS MIDI SETTING CHURCH JAZZ SYNTH. In this manual, a song located in a song recorded in Current memory, is referred to as a "Current song" and a song in Storage memory is a location inside the PF-500 in Storage memory (see pages 45). When you to save...into Current memory. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT PF-500 PF-500 43 On the other songs in Preset song memory and Storage memory are provided for these operations: Settings Saves recorded and other hand...
...SETTING SPLIT REVERB CHORUS MIDI SETTING CHURCH JAZZ SYNTH. In this manual, a song located in a song recorded in Current memory, is referred to as a "Current song" and a song in Storage memory is a location inside the PF-500 in Storage memory (see pages 45). When you to save...into Current memory. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT OTHER SETTING EXIT D VOICE EFFECT PF-500 PF-500 43 On the other songs in Preset song memory and Storage memory are provided for these operations: Settings Saves recorded and other hand...
Owner's Manual
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...,400bps) TIP If your system does not work properly with a serial port of D-sub 25-pin) 8-pin mini DIN plug → D-sub 25-pin plug (Yamaha CCJ-PC1NF or equivalent) mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 8 5 5 (CTS) 4 (RTS) 3 (RxD) 7 (GND) 2 (TxD) D-sub 25-pin mini DIN 1 8-...manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the type of computer you connect, use one of serial cables and connection pin assignments According to the proper data transfer rate. Check your software may require different settings. Connections Type of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for each cable. PF-500...
...,400bps) TIP If your system does not work properly with a serial port of D-sub 25-pin) 8-pin mini DIN plug → D-sub 25-pin plug (Yamaha CCJ-PC1NF or equivalent) mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 8 5 5 (CTS) 4 (RTS) 3 (RxD) 7 (GND) 2 (TxD) D-sub 25-pin mini DIN 1 8-...manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the type of computer you connect, use one of serial cables and connection pin assignments According to the proper data transfer rate. Check your software may require different settings. Connections Type of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for each cable. PF-500...
Owner's Manual
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...basis for some leads. MeanTone This scale is based on harpsichords. WerckMeister/KirnBerger These scales combine Mean Tone and Pythagorean in C major, and the PF-500 will transpose it to the key of F. They are beautiful and suitable for certain genres of music. A B NO YES C D Setting ... piano tuning scale. With these scales, modulation changes the impression and feel of the entire instrument (the manually-played sound and the song playback) Keyboard The manually-played sound Song The song playback See the procedure on page 63. Setting for chorus parts. However, ...
...basis for some leads. MeanTone This scale is based on harpsichords. WerckMeister/KirnBerger These scales combine Mean Tone and Pythagorean in C major, and the PF-500 will transpose it to the key of F. They are beautiful and suitable for certain genres of music. A B NO YES C D Setting ... piano tuning scale. With these scales, modulation changes the impression and feel of the entire instrument (the manually-played sound and the song playback) Keyboard The manually-played sound Song The song playback See the procedure on page 63. Setting for chorus parts. However, ...
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... applies to effects that can be produced by the pitch bend function which smoothly varies the pitch. • This setting applies only to the manually-played sound. • This setting can be switched on /off type effect, this mechanism. See the procedure on the effects and others turn... B NO YES C Select a pedal to On or Off. ify whether the pitch will raise/lower the pitch by 12 semitones [1 octave]) Normal setting: -2 84 PF-500 Other settings Assign the SONG [START/ STOP] function to the pedal [PedalStart/Stop] TIP If you assign the SONG START/STOP function to a pedal and...
... applies to effects that can be produced by the pitch bend function which smoothly varies the pitch. • This setting applies only to the manually-played sound. • This setting can be switched on /off type effect, this mechanism. See the procedure on the effects and others turn... B NO YES C Select a pedal to On or Off. ify whether the pitch will raise/lower the pitch by 12 semitones [1 octave]) Normal setting: -2 84 PF-500 Other settings Assign the SONG [START/ STOP] function to the pedal [PedalStart/Stop] TIP If you assign the SONG START/STOP function to a pedal and...