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Question posted by lisalynn1960 on January 6th, 2022

No Sustain

Bought used PF 500 Yamaha keyboard. Came with no pedals. Bought 3 different foot pedals and plugged in aux pedal. No sustain!!

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Answer #1: Posted by Technoprince123 on January 7th, 2022 2:01 AM

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

...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...Using the pedals ...27 Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] ...28 Combining two voices (Dual mode)...30 Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode 32 Using...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... to [TRACK 1]" on page 35 "Playing back a song" on page 48 Playing Using three pedals Using the pedals" on page 27 Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch Changing the key [Transpose]" on ... Saving recorded songs to the sound CHORUS]" on page 43 PF-500 9 or left and right hands Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)" on page 32 Making a voice brighter...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

... it to transfer MIDI data between the PF-500 and the computer. (page 52) 12 PF-500 and record your playing. (page 52) A set of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice. (page 16) AUX IN L/L+R R L/L+R AUX OUT R L LEVEL FIXED R PHONES POWER ON OFF AC INLET PEDAL AUX PEDAL IN MIDI HOST SELECT TO HOST MIDI...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

...reverb (reverberation) and spread (chorus) to practice playing the songs using a convenient Practice function. You can also record and play different voices on the keyboard. (page 42) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change ...using these buttons. (page 28) [OTHER SETTING] This lets you make detailed settings, such as adjusting the keyboard touch or making fine adjustments to the pitch. (page 81) PF-500...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... plug of the control panel. 14 PF-500 However, if you wish to assemble the stand, refer to play the PF-500. 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 About the music stand The PF-500 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

...hard you play the keyboard, although different playing styles (touch ...PF-500 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the PF-500, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." Refer to "Preset Voice List" on XG voices, refer to ensure compatibility of certain musical instruments...Yamaha specially to select the voice group. 2-3. E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE VOICE GUITAR SETTING SPLIT CHURCH JAZZ SYNTH. Use...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

... playing when it is pressed. PF-500 27 All subsequent notes will not sustain. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The PF-500 has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left ) The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. (The soft pedal will not affect notes that...

Owner's Manual - Page 32

... Voices Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) Split mode enables you can also use A [-][+] to select a voice for details on how to play a bass part using the [WOOD BASS] or [E. Enter Split mode. For example, you to select XG voice. 32 PF-500 TIP You can play two different voices on page...

Owner's Manual - Page 52

... page 16. 4 PEDAL jack See page 14. 5 AUX PEDAL jack A separately sold FC7 foot controller or FC4/FC5 foot switch can be connected to this jack. L/L+R AUX OUT R L LEVEL FIXED R Stereo PF-500 phone plug (standard) RCA pin plug AUX IN RCA pin plug To powered speakers audio cable When these connectors. 7 HOST SELECT switch This switch should be controlled, use these are...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

... at the MIDI [IN] connector as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for more information. [USB] connector Use this connector to connect the PF-500 to "USB." When you are using the [TO HOST] connector, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to a computer. MIDI [MIDI SETTING] You...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

..."Flat" if you play the PF-500 along with other instruments voices. See the procedure on page 63. Other...mode. This function is octave doubled over the entire keyboard range PF-500 81 Fixed No touch response. This allows for ...consistent. Use the B [-]/[+] buttons to be the same regardless of how hard you play the keys. Setting range of other instruments or CD music. A...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

... you select a scale other instruments. Handel used for certain genres of music. Normal setting: Equal If you set the split point. (page 33) Changing the key [Transpose] TIP TRANSPOSE= To change the key (Changing the key: To raise or lower the overall pitch of the entire song.) The PF-500's Transpose function makes it to...

Owner's Manual - Page 91

... opposite fashion. The MIDI note-on the keyboard. PF-500 91 Press the [TOP] button to locate the top of pedals may turn on another instrument, the title might be different than that used when you play the keyboard with a consistent touch. "TouchResponse" determines the touch sensitivity of the pedal connected to the AUX PEDAL jack is reversed. The MIDI note...

Owner's Manual - Page 94

... PF-500 performance is caused by the electrical power within the instrument. Cause The power cable is no sound at the electrical outlet). Or, there is not plugged in . Headphones are plugged in (check at the PF-500 and at all. Local Control is used near the PF-500. Damper pedal does not function, or notes are sustained even though the damper pedal...

Owner's Manual - Page 95

This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PF-500 is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the PF-500 series instruments. Depending on the MIDI device or data characteristics, you may have to the items below . Data Compatibility This section covers basic information on data compatibility: ...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

... on the speciﬁcations of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the PF500 series instruments. This is also common format used for playback. [Main Voice Allocation Formats] I DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) This voice allocation format is compatible with many of the devices and particular data recording methods. 96 PF-500 The numbering standard (order of voice...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

.... Perfect for Baroque church music. Frequently used for use in slow pieces. Enjoy the atmosphere it adds to a quiet song. × × × A bright steel guitar sound. It is suitable for styles such as jazz and fusion. 98 PF-500 Often heard in jazz and Latin music. Ideal for × × × sustained parts in the Dual...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

... screws, as indicated below . Use of the 3 front right leg to the rear side of the bracket on the ﬂoor so that you wish to attach the stand to confuse parts. Keyboard Remove the following parts from the package. CAUTION • Be careful not to the PF-500, follow the steps below . Make...

Owner's Manual - Page 103

... Sostenuto (center) pedal 27 Sound brilliance 28 expression 28 reverberation 29 spread and spaciousness 29 Soundboard reverb 29 Split Detailed settings 69 Recording 42 Split mode ➔ playing two voices 32 Split point 33 Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices 32 START/... 34 Recorded Songs 49 the third or more tracks ➔ EXTRA TRACKS 40 TO HOST jack 52, 54 PF-500 103

Owner's Manual - Page 108

M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation C 2002 Yamaha Corporation V941880 205APAP1.3-01A0 Printed in Japan Yamaha Web Site (English only) www.yamahasynth.com Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.