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Yamaha PF-500 Owner's Manual

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    Dic 338 yamaha web site (english only) www.Yamahasynth.Com yamaha manual library http://www2.Yamaha.Co.Jp/manual/english/ m.D.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation c 2002 yamaha corporation v941880 205apap1.3-01a0 printed in japan this document is printed on recycle...

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    2 pf-500 special message section product safety markings: yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicat...

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    Pf-500 3 precautions please read carefully before proceeding * please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or oth...

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    4 pf-500 • before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise t...

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    Pf-500 5 thank you for choosing the yamaha pf-500 electronic piano. In order to make the most of your pf-500’s performance potential and features, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. About this owner’s manual and reference booklet this manual ...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    6 pf-500 table of contents introduction.......................................................... 2 precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 3 about this owner’s manual and reference booklet ....

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    Table of contents pf-500 7 renaming a song...[renamesong] ............................................................................................................................... 47 changing the type of characters on screen...[charactercode].......................................................

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    Table of contents 8 pf-500 setting the touch sensitivity [touchsense].................................................................................................................. 75 setting the right pedal function [rpedal]...........................................................................

  • Page 9: Application Index

    Pf-500 9 application index use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Listening listening to demo songs...............................................“listening to the demonstration tunes” on page 20 “playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 22 l...

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    Application index 10 pf-500 settings making detailed settings for recording and playback ............................................“detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting]” on page 65 making detailed settings for the metronome ......................................... “detailed...

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    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.

  • Page 12: Features

    12 pf-500 demo tempo song balance master volume song keyboard variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting song setting file ...

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    Pf-500 13 features demo tempo song balance master volume song keyboard variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting song sett...

  • Page 14: Before Using The Pf-500

    14 pf-500 before using the pf-500 about the pedal unit insert the plug of the pedal unit, with the arrow in the plug facing upward. About the music stand the pf-500 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the holes at the rear of the control panel. ...

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    Pf-500 15 before using the pf-500 turning the power on 1. Connect the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the [ac inlet] on the left side panel, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper ac outlet on the wall. Warning! Make sure your pf-500 is rated for the ac volta...

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    16 pf-500 before using the pf-500 adjusting the display contrast you can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [contrast] knob located to the right of the lcd. Setting the volume to adjust the volume, use the [master volume] located at the left of the panel. Play the keyboard to actu- al...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Pf-500 17 basic operation.

  • Page 18: Part Names

    18 pf-500 part names demo tempo song balance master volume song keyboard variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting song se...

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    Pf-500 19 part names connectors (left side panel) ] panel logos gm system level 1 “gm system level 1” is an addition to the midi standard which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any gm-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from any manufac- turer. Xg form...

  • Page 20: Tunes

    20 pf-500 listening to the demonstration tunes for each voice group, the pf-500 contains one demo song that shows off the character of the voices. This section explains how to listen to the demo songs for the voice groups listed below. Demonstration tunes the demonstration pieces listed above are sh...

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    Pf-500 21 listening to the demonstration tunes to adjust the volume level of the demo songs, use the [master volume] dial. To adjust the volume bal- ance between the song playback and the sound you are playing on the keyboard, use the [song balance] slider (page 42) . 2. Select a tune and start play...

  • Page 22: Listening to 50 Piano Preset

    22 pf-500 listening to 50 piano preset songs the pf-500 provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 22) or use them for practice (page 24). See page 34 in the reference booklet for a complete listening of the preset songs. Playing the 50 piano preset songs p...

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    Pf-500 23 listening to 50 piano preset songs adjusting the tempo you can also use the d[–]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. Resetting the tempo whenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is automatically reset to the song’s original value. You can use the tempo [down]/[up] buttons to adjust th...

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    24 pf-500 listening to 50 piano preset songs practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs the 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that...

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    Pf-500 25 listening to 50 piano preset songs 3. Stop playback. Resetting the part play- back both parts are automatically turned on whenever you select a new song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the pf-500 locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle...

  • Page 26: Selecting and Playing Voices

    26 pf-500 selecting and playing voices selecting voices procedure voice on the pf-500, a voice means “tone” or “tonal color.” you can also switch between voices in the same group by pressing a voice group but- ton repeatedly. To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for each voic...

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    Pf-500 27 selecting and playing voices using the pedals the pf-500 has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. If the damper pedal doesn’t work, o...

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    28 pf-500 selecting and playing voices adding variation to the sound [brilliance]/[reverb]/[chorus] the effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The pf-500 effects include brilliance, reverb, and chorus. [brilliance] you can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the tone an...

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    Pf-500 29 selecting and playing voices [reverb] this control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall. Procedure you can select a reverb type via the reverb type param- eter in the “voice set- ting” menu, and adjust the reverb depth for the selected v...

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    30 pf-500 selecting and playing voices combining two voices (dual mode) you can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. Refer to “voice combination exam- ples (dual an...

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    Pf-500 31 selecting and playing voices dual mode using voices in the same voice group procedure if you want to select dual mode for the left-hand area when the entire keyboard is devided into left and right areas (page 32), press d [–] [+]. 1. Select a voice group. In normal play mode, press the des...

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    32 pf-500 selecting and playing voices splitting the keyboard range and playing two differ- ent voices (split mode) split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another with the right hand. For example, you can play a bass part using the [wood bass...

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    Pf-500 33 selecting and playing voices a specified “split point” key is included in the left-hand range. The split point can also be set by the [other set- ting] parameter [split- point]. (page 69) 4. Specify the split point (the border between the right- and left-hand range). The normal setting of ...

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    34 pf-500 selecting and playing voices using the metronome the pf-500 is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for prac- tice. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the metronome [start/stop] button. When the metronome is sounding, the beat indicator fl...

  • Page 35: Recording Your Performance

    Pf-500 35 recording your performance you can record your perfor- mance (audio data) to a cas- sette tape recorder or other recording devices via the aux out connector. (see page 52.) this chapter explains how to record your performance using the pf-500 recording function. You can, for example, play ...

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    36 pf-500 recording your performance set the tempo in step 3. See page 42 for more infor- mation on recording in dual/ split mode. 2. Select a voice. Select a voice (or voices) for recording (see page 26). Set the other parameters, such as reverb and chorus. Adjust the [master volume] dial to set th...

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    Pf-500 37 recording your performance to erase recorded data from a track, use the channel clear parameter in the “song setting” menu. (see page 66.) 5. Play back the recorded performance. Press the song [start/stop] button to play back the recorded performance. When playback is complete, it automati...

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    38 pf-500 recording your performance re-recording track 1 partially this section explains how to record part of a song again. Procedure if the playback screen is not displayed, press one of the song select [ ] [ ] buttons once. 1. Pause the song at the beginning of the part you wish to re-record. Us...

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    Pf-500 39 recording your performance ending methods: replace – the data after the point you stop recording will also be erased. Punch out — the data after the point you stop recording will remain. If you cancel recording by pressing the [rec] button, recording stops when you press the button. If you...

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    40 pf-500 recording your performance recording to the third or more tracks [extra tracks] you can continue recording other parts into tracks 3–16 [extra tracks] one by one. Procedure 1. Hold down the [rec] button in step 2 in the “record- ing to [track2]” on page 39 and use the b [–]/[+] but- tons t...

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    Pf-500 41 recording your performance changing a voice or tempo after recording you can change the voice and tempo after recording to change a song’s feel or to set a more suitable tempo. You can also change these elements in the middle of a song. Procedure when the starting method is set to “keyon,”...

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    42 pf-500 recording your performance adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [song balance] while recording multiple parts into tracks one by one, you can adjust the volume balance between the play- back of the recorded parts and your current performance. Procedure the son...

  • Page 43: Saving Recorded Songs and

    Pf-500 43 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] file a file contains a group of data. On the pf-500, a song file includes song data and a song number. Memory memory is a location inside the pf-500 in which you can save and edit data. Character code type of characters file screens (ac...

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    44 pf-500 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] basic file operation a message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “message list” on page 86 for an explanation of each message, appropriate actions to take. Procedu...

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    Pf-500 45 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] saving recorded or other songs to pf-500 storage memory...[savetomemory] if you record a song, then turn off the power to the pf-500, the song will be erased. To save the recorded song, you must save it into the pf-500 storage memory. Y...

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    46 pf-500 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] deleting a memory song...[deletesong] to delete a current song, select “all” for the channel- clear parameter in the “song setting” menu (page 66). Alternatively, press the song select [ ]/[ ] buttons simulta- neously to display “song c...

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    Pf-500 47 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] renaming a song...[renamesong] you can change a song’s title except for the preset songs and [p-000: newsong]. Procedure do not turn off the power while the screen displays “executing.” after you rename a song, the pf-500 sorts songs al...

  • Page 48: Playing Back Recorded Songs

    48 pf-500 playing back recorded songs change the pf-500’s char- acter type ([character- cord]) as appropriate for the selected song. You can play back songs recorded using the record function (page 35). You can also play the keyboard along with the playback. Songs containing a large amount of data m...

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    Pf-500 49 playing back recorded songs 3. Start playback. Press the song [start/stop] button. Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (syn- chro start) you can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This is called the “synchro start” function. To enter syn...

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    50 pf-500 playing back recorded songs turning track playback on and off you can practice a part or phrase using the fromtore- peat (page 66) and phrase- mark parameters (page 67) in the “song setting” menu. When you select a song on the pf-500, the indicators for tracks that contain data ([track 1],...

  • Page 51: Connections

    Pf-500 51 connections connectors caution before connecting the pf-500 to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occu...

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    52 pf-500 connections do not route the output from the aux out jacks to the aux in jacks. That is, when you connect an external audio device to the aux out jacks, do not connect the audio device to the pf- 500’s aux in jacks. If you make this connection, the signal input at the aux in jacks will be ...

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    Pf-500 53 connections connecting a personal computer you can connect the [to host], midi [in][out][thru], or [usb] connector of the pf-500 to your per- sonal computer and enjoy using the pf-500 in conjunction with musical software on your computer. There are the three methods by which to connect the...

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    54 pf-500 connections 1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the pf-500’s to host jack connect the computer’s serial port (rs-232c or rs-422) to the pf-500’s to host jack. In this connection, the pf-500 functions as a midi interface. Therefore, you do not need a special midi interface. Con...

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    Pf-500 55 connections type of serial cables and connection pin assignments according to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial cables. Pf-500 host select switch setting set the pf-500 host select switch properly according to the type of connected computer. • macintosh: “ma...

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    56 pf-500 connections 2. Using a midi interface and the pf-500’s midi connectors connection use a midi interface device to connect a computer to the pf-500 using special midi cables. Pf-500 host select switch setting set the pf-500 host select switch to “midi.” midi out midi in windows macintosh mid...

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    Pf-500 57 connections 3. Connecting the usb port on the computer to the pf-500’s usb jack if you connect the pf-500 to your computer, you can transfer midi data between your computer and the pf-500. You can also use the included file utility (software for your computer) to transfer files between you...

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    58 pf-500 connections about the usb connector • in order to use midi on your computer, you will need application software that is appropriate for your computer and that meets your needs. • if you want to use a usb cable to connect the pf-500 to your computer, you must connect the usb cable before tu...

  • Page 59: Detailed Settings

    Pf-500 59 detailed settings.

  • Page 60: Detailed Settings

    60 pf-500 detailed settings you can set various parameters to make the best use of pf-500 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, select- ing a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. For the basic procedure to make these settings, refer to page 85. Parameter list the following parameter...

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    Pf-500 61 detailed settings voices [voice setting] in dual mode, parameters with the “ ” mark are set for voice 1 and voice 2 individually. Settings parameter name reference page octave* octave 70 volume level* volume 70 position of right and left channels* pan 70 fine pitch adjustment (only in dual...

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    62 pf-500 detailed settings midi [midi setting] [other setting] settings parameter name reference page midi transmit channel midioutchannel 78 specify the midi receive channel midiinchannel 78 local control on/off localcontrol 79 selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for midi transmis...

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    Pf-500 63 detailed settings making detailed settings procedure 1. Access a setting menu. Press the desired setting button ([song setting], met- ronome [setting], [voice setting], [midi setting], or [other setting]) to access the corresponding setting menu. Press the [exit] button any time to close t...

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    64 pf-500 detailed settings 4. Write, execute, or save the data. There are two ways to respond to the messages. If “execute? → ” or “start? → ” appears: press the b [+(yes)] button to display confirmation ([sure? → ]). To proceed, press the b [+(yes)] button again. The pf-500 displays “executing” an...

  • Page 65: And Playback [Song Setting]

    Pf-500 65 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] you can make detailed settings for the selected song. First, select the desired song from preset songs (“preset- song”) or memory songs (“memorysong”) (see page 48). Procedure select the desired song and press the [song setting] b...

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    66 pf-500 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] this parameter enables you to specify whether a song that starts from the middle of a bar, or a song with a silence prior to the first note, should be played from the first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank). See the ...

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    Pf-500 67 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] use the following buttons to specify the range to be repeated during song playback. C [–][+] ........ Specifies the start point of the repeat. D [–]/[+] .......Specifies the end point of the repeat. When you select another song, t...

  • Page 68: Nome Metronome [Setting]

    68 pf-500 detailed settings for the metro- nome metronome [setting] you can set the time signature, volume level, and voice of the pf-500 metronome. Procedure press the [metronome setting] button to access the metronome setting menu. See the procedure on page 63. For example, to specify “3/4,” use t...

  • Page 69: [Voice Setting]

    Pf-500 69 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this menu enables you to make various detailed settings for the voices in dual or split mode and the effects. You can make these settings for each voice (or each combination of voices) individually. You can listen to the notes you play on th...

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    70 pf-500 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] in dual mode, parameters with the “*” mark are set for voice 1 and voice 2 individually. Parameter names enclosed in parentheses ( ) are dis- played in dual mode. The pitch of a note can be shifted upward or down- ward in steps of an octave....

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    Pf-500 71 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] you cannot set this parameter for the voice parts “left” and “leftxlayer.” see the procedure on page 63. Setting range: room simulates reverberation in a room. Hall1 simulates reverberation in a concert hall. Hall2 reverberation is slightly ...

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    72 pf-500 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] you can set the [chorus] button on or off for each voice. When you select a voice, the chorus on/ off setting for the voice automatically changes according to this parameter. Even if this parameter is turned on, the chorus effect is disabled...

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    Pf-500 73 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this will be displayed only if viberotor is selected for the dsp type parameter explained above. It turns on/off the vibrato effect that is applied when you use the viberotor pedal. See the procedure on page 63. Setting range: on/off this wi...

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    74 pf-500 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] equalizer: an audio equalizer divides the frequency spectrum into multiple regions and enables the user to adjust the rela- tive amplitude of each region. See the procedure on page 63. Setting range: 32 hz–2.0 khz see the procedure on page 6...

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    Pf-500 75 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this parameter enables determines the manner and degree to which the volume level changes in response to your touch on the keyboard (how hard you play). Since the volume level of the harpsi- chords and pipe organs do not change regardless of...

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    76 pf-500 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] see the procedure on page 63. Setting range: same as “right pedal function assignment” (page 75). Normal setting: soft (for all voices other than jazzorgan and vibraphone) rotary speed (jazzorgan), vibraphone (vibero- tor) you can assign a f...

  • Page 77: Midi [Midi Setting]

    Pf-500 77 midi [midi setting] you can make detailed midi settings, such as setting up midi transmit/receive channels. About midi midi (musical instrument digital interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between midi dev...

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    78 pf-500 midi [midi setting] procedure press the [midi setting] button to enter midi setting mode. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the pf-500 transmits midi data. See the procedure on page 63. Setting for: main, left, layer, left layer setting range: ch1 - ch16, off (not ...

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    Pf-500 79 midi [midi setting] “local control on” is a state in which the pf-500 produces the sound from its tone generator when you play the keyboard. In “local control off ” state, the keyboard and the tone generator are cut off from each other. This means that even if you play the keyboard, the pf...

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    80 pf-500 midi [midi setting] you can transmit the panel data, such as voice selection, to a connected sequencer. Before you record performance data to a connected mdf3 or sequencer, it is useful if you first send and record (at the beginning of the performance data) the panel setup data for your pe...

  • Page 81: Other Settings

    Pf-500 81 other settings you can make detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc. Procedure press the [other setting] button to enter other setting mode. You can specify a touch response (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). See the procedure on page 63. Setting range: light wi...

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    82 pf-500 other settings you can select various scales. Equal temperament is the most common contem- porary piano tuning scale. However, history has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. You can experience the tunings of these genres. See the proc...

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    Pf-500 83 other settings setting range: –12 (–1 octave)–0 (normal pitch)–+12 (+1 octave) see the procedure on page 63. Setting range: 1–10 this parameter is effective on the voices, such as “grand piano 1.” see the procedure on page 63. Setting range: off, 1 - 10 this parameter is effective only on ...

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    84 pf-500 other settings if you assign the song start/stop function to a pedal and turn the function on, the pedal function assigned to the pedal in the voice setting menu (pages 75 and 76) is disabled. See the procedure on page 63. Setting for: left, middle, aux setting range: on/off normal setting...

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    Pf-500 85 other settings this setting lets you switch the speaker on/off. See the procedure on page 63. Normal (headphonesw) the speaker will sound only if head- phones are not connected. On the speaker will always sound. Off the speaker will not sound. You can back up some settings, such as voice s...

  • Page 86: Message List

    86 pf-500 message list the messages are listed in alphabetical order. Message meaning this will be displayed following the “bulkdatareceiving voice” mes- sage. This indicates that the pf-500 finished receiving the bulk data. Once you have verified this message, you may proceed to the next step. Rece...

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    Pf-500 87 message list message meaning there is a problem with the to host/usb connector when using the pf-500 connected to your personal computer ... The driver or midi application on your computer is not functioning cor- rectly, perhaps because the computer is turned off, the cable is not con- nec...

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    88 pf-500 message list message meaning this message prompts you to select whether you wish to overwrite the existing data with new data when you add recordings to a song. Press the b [+ (yes)] button to allow overwriting. Press the b [– (no)] button to cancel. You tried to start playing a song or pe...

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    Pf-500 89 message list message meaning 1. This message will be displayed if current memory fills up during recording. Recording will stop automatically at this point. The data that had been recorded up to that point will remain. This message will also be displayed when you attempt to enter record mo...

  • Page 90: Questions About Operations

    90 pf-500 questions about operations and functions ■ the buttons do not respond. While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function are disabled. If the song is playing, stop the playback. Otherwise, press the [exit] button to return to the main screen. Then, perform the desired ...

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    Pf-500 91 questions about operations and functions ■ i cannot change the key signature in the song after recording. Press the [top] button to locate the top of the song, use the b [–]/[+] buttons to locate the measure in which you wish to change the key signature, then change it. ■ how much data can...

  • Page 92

    92 pf-500 memo.

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Pf-500 93 appendix.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    94 pf-500 troubleshooting problem cause solution the power of the pf-500 does not turn on. The power cable is not plugged in (check at the pf-500 and at the electrical outlet). Insert the power cable plug firmly into the pf-500 and into the electri- cal outlet of the correct voltage. (page 15) there...

  • Page 95: Data Compatibility

    Pf-500 95 data compatibility this section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other midi devices can playback the data recorded by pf-500, and whether or not the pf-500 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for other instruments or on a compute...

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    96 pf-500 data compatibility voice allocation format with midi, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” the numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” • voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation fo...

  • Page 97: Preset Voice List

    Pf-500 97 preset voice list : yes, × : no voice group voice name stereo sampling touch sense dynamic sampling key-off samples string resonance voice description grand piano1 grandpiano1 this sound was sampled from a full concert grand piano. Three stages of dynamics were sampled, and no effort has b...

  • Page 98

    98 pf-500 preset voice list voice group voice name stereo sampling touch sense dynamic sampling key-off samples string resonance voice description guitar nylonguitar × × × × a warm and natural nylon-string guitar sound. Enjoy the atmosphere it adds to a quiet song. Steelguitar × × × × a bright steel...

  • Page 99: Voice Combination Examples

    Pf-500 99 voice combination examples (dual and split) dual split dual + split main + main grandpiano1 + e.Piano1 grandpiano1 + e.Piano2 this combination is often used in popular music. Main + main grandpiano1 + synthpiano this produces a fantasy, spacious piano sound. Main + main grandpiano2 + grand...

  • Page 100

    100 pf-500 assembling the keyboard stand you can use the pf-500 without installing the stand. However, if you wish to attach the stand to the pf-500, follow the steps below. Caution • be careful not to confuse parts. Make sure that you install all parts in the correct orientation. Assemble the stand...

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    Pf-500 101 assembling the keyboard stand 4. Raising the stand to the standing position. 5. Mounting the keyboard. 6. Fixing the keyboard. 7. Connecting the pedal unit. 8. Set the voltage selector and connect the power cord to the ac inlet on the keyboard. Voltage selector before connecting the ac po...

  • Page 102: Index

    102 pf-500 index you can search the desired section using not only the terminology in this manual but also commonly-used words. The * mark indicates that the corresponding page includes the terminology explanation in the right column. Numerics 50 piano preset songs 22 practicing a one-hand part 24 a...

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    Index pf-500 103 personal computer 53 phones jacks 16 playback 50 piano preset songs 22 demo songs 21 recorded songs 49 playing back repeatedly (song) 67 playing back repeatedly (specifying the range) 66 playing two voices ➔ split mode 32 power 15 practicing a one-hand part (50 preset songs) 24 pres...

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    104 pf-500 memo.

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    Pf-500 105 important safety instructions information relating to personal injury, electrical shock, and fire hazard possibilities has been included in this list. Warning - when using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are...

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    106 pf-500 * this applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. (class b) (2 wires) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha-kemble music (u.K.) ltd. (polarity) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha canada music ltd. • ceci ne s’applique qu’aux p...

  • Page 107

    Pf-500 107 for details of products, please contact your nearest yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Die einzelheiten zu produkten sind bei ...

  • Page 108: Pf-500

    Dic 338 yamaha web site (english only) www.Yamahasynth.Com yamaha manual library http://www2.Yamaha.Co.Jp/manual/english/ m.D.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation c 2002 yamaha corporation v941880 205apap1.3-01a0 printed in japan this document is printed on recycle...