Yamaha PF500E1 User Manual
PF-500
PF-500
Owner's Manual
Before using the PF-500, be sure to read
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate
on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of
the main keyboard unit. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The
voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. To change the setting use a
"minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage appears next to the
pointer on the panel.
“Precautions„ on pages 3-4.
Introduction
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
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
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
Yamaha electronic
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
Battery Notice:
rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning:
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice:
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
This product MAY contain a small non-
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
Should this product become damaged
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
The graphic below indi-
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
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friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
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law, we want you to be aware of the following:
All Yamaha electronic products
The
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Serial No.
Purchase Date
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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 other hazards. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the
instrument.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or
dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as
heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise
damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything
over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the
internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument
contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be
malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing
liquids which might spill into any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if
there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument,
or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused
by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the
electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited
to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an
outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by
the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument
is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a
multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality,
or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
Assembling the keyboard stand
• Read carefully this manual or the attached documentation
explaining the assembly process. Failure to assemble the
stand in the proper sequence might result in damage to the
instrument or even injury.
Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,
or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• Do not place objects in front of the instrument’s air vent, since
this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal
components, and possibly result in the instrument
overheating.
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Connections
• 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 the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired
listening level.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp
cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or
chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the
gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the
power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument,
since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons,
switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause
permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Using the bench (If included)
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as
a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in
accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to
prevent the possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term
use, tighten them periodically using the included tool.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• Current data (see page 43) is lost when you turn off the power
to the instrument. Save the data to the storage memory (see
page 43).
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or
destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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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 consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.”
Also, a separate “Reference Booklet” is provided.
Introduction:
Basic Operation:
Detailed Settings:
Appendix:
Reference Booklet:
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only,
and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
• Copying of the commercially available software is strictry prohibited except for your personal use.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include,
without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized
use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGALCOPIES.
Please read this section first. In the “Application Index” section on page 9 and “Features” on
page 12, you can learn how to use the PF-500 and its functions in particular situations.
This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you
play the PF-500. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to
the section entitled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 90, or the
“Index” on page 102.
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the PF-500’s various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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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 contrast ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting the volume ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Using headphones......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Basic Operation .................................................. 17
Part Names ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 20
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 22
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 22
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs ....................................................................................................... 24
Selecting and Playing Voices ............................................................................................................... 26
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 26
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 the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 34
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 35
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 35
Recording to [TRACK 1]........................................................................................................................................ 35
Re-recording TRACK 1........................................................................................................................................... 37
Re-recording TRACK 1 partially............................................................................................................................ 38
Recording to [TRACK2]......................................................................................................................................... 39
Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] .................................................................................. 40
Other recording techniques.......................................................................................................................................... 40
Adding data to or recording over an existing song ............................................................................................... 40
Changing a voice or tempo after recording ........................................................................................................... 41
Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [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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Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ............................................................................................................................... 47
Changing the type of characters on screen...[CharacterCode]................................................................................... 47
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............................................................................................................. 48
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Turning track playback on 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
Auditioning the channels [ChannelListen] ................................................................................................................. 66
Deleting data from each channel [ChannelClear]....................................................................................................... 66
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] ......................................................................... 66
Playing back the phrase specified by the phrase number [PhraseMark] ................................................................... 67
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat] ............................................................................................................. 67
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING] ........................................................ 68
Setting the metronome time signature [TimeSignature]............................................................................................ 68
Setting the metronome volume level [MetronomeVolume]...................................................................................... 68
Selecting the metronome voice [MetronomeSound] ................................................................................................. 68
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING] .............................................................................. 69
Setting the octave [Octave]........................................................................................................................................... 70
Setting the volume level [Volume] .............................................................................................................................. 70
Setting the position of right and left channels [Pan] .................................................................................................. 70
Make fine adjustments to the pitch (only in Dual mode) [Detune].......................................................................... 70
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]....................................................................................................................... 71
Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]........................................................................................................................ 71
Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]..................................................................................................................... 71
Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend] ...................................................................................................................... 71
Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]................................................................................................................... 72
Selecting the DSP type [DSP Type (DSP)] .................................................................................................................. 72
Setting the speed of the vibraphone vibrato effect [VibeRotorSpeed]....................................................................... 72
Turning the vibraphone vibrato effect on/off [VibeRotorOnOff (RotorOnOff)] .................................................... 73
Setting the rotation speed of the rotary speaker [RotarySpeed (Rot.Speed)]............................................................ 73
Adjusting the depth of the DSP effect [DSPDepth].................................................................................................... 73
Adjusting the brightness of the sound [Brightness].................................................................................................... 73
Adjusting the resonance effect [HarmonicContent (Harmonic)] ............................................................................. 73
Adjusting the low-range frequency of the equalizer [EQ LowFreq. (EQ L.Freq)] ....................................................74
Adjusting the low-range gain (amount of boost/cut) of the equalizer [EQ LowGain]............................................. 74
Adjusting the high-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
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Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense].................................................................................................................. 75
Setting the right pedal function [RPedal].................................................................................................................... 75
Setting the center pedal function [MPedal] ................................................................................................................ 75
Setting the left pedal function [LPedal]....................................................................................................................... 76
Setting the auxiliary pedal function [AuxPedal] ......................................................................................................... 76
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]........................................................................................................................... 77
About MIDI................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] ............................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel [MidiInChannel]................................................................................................... 78
Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]................................................................................................................ 79
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect].......................... 79
Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]................................................................................. 79
Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter] ........................................................................ 79
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup] ...................................................................................... 80
Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump].................................................................................................. 80
Other settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ............................................................................................................. 81
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]........................................................................................................................................ 81
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]............................................................................... 81
Selecting a scale [Scale]................................................................................................................................................. 82
Specifying the Split Point [SplitPoint]......................................................................................................................... 82
Changing the key [Transpose] ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the depth of the Soft pedal [SoftPedalDepth] ............................................................................................ 83
Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] .................................................................................................. 83
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth].............................................................. 83
Specify the volume of the key-off sound [KeyOffSamplingDepth] ........................................................................... 83
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone [VibraphonePedalMode]........................................................................ 83
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 speaker on/off [Speaker] ............................................................................................................................ 85
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ............................................................................................... 85
Restoring the normal (default) 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
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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
Listening to demo songs with different voices............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 20
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Piano” ..............“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 22
Listening to my recorded performance ............................................ “Recording 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 page 82
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices.................................................................................. “Preset Voice List” on page 97
Simulating a concert hall........................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 29
Combining two voices ..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 30
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 32
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother ........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 28
Adding spread to the sound.................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 29
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 24
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 34
Practicing using your recorded song ..........................................“Recording Your Performance” on page 35
“Turning track playback on and off” on page 50
Recording
Recording your performance...................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 35
Saving recorded songs to memory...“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 43
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
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 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 devices
What is MIDI?......................................................................................................... “About MIDI” on page 77
Recording your performance “AUX OUT [R][L] Pin jacks (LEVEL FIXED), [R][L/L+R] Phone jacks” on
page 52
Raising the volume .. “AUX OUT [R][L] Pin jacks (LEVEL FIXED), [R][L/L+R] Phone jacks” on page 52
Outputting 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
Assembling the keyboard stand
Using the stand ..................................................................... “Assembling the Keyboard Stand” on page 100
Quick solution
What the PF-500 offers.................................................................................... “Application Index” 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 functions
.............................................................................. “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 90
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... “Troubleshooting” on page 94
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PF-500
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
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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” keyboard that varies the key weight according to the key
range, giving these electronic pianos a “playing-feel” that is very close to the keyboard of a genuine grand piano. The
PF-500 GrandPiano1 voice features 3 velocity-switched samples ( Dynamic Sampling ), “ String Resonance ”
(page 83) that recreates resonance of piano strings, special “ Sustain Sampling ” (page 83)that samples the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and “
ples
” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The PF-500 comes much closer to the sound of
a true acoustic piano.
Key-off Sam-
SONG KEYBOARD
MAXMIN
These jacks allow you to
connect an external tone
generator to reproduce the
sound via the PF-500’s
internal sound system and
speakers. (page 51)
L/L+R
Connect an optional pedal
here and assign one of
the various functions to
the pedal. (page 52)
DEMO TEMPO
SONG BALANCEMASTER VOLUME
METRONOME
EXTRA
TRACK
TRACK
TRACKS
2
1
SONG SELECT
START
TOP
/
STOP
REC
SYNCHRO START
NEW SONG
SONG
A
SETTINGSTART/STOP
FILE
SONG
SETTING
UPDOWN
C
GRAND
E.PIANO
GRAND
E.PIANO
CONTRAST
B
PIANO 2
2
PIANO 1
1
JAZZ
CHURCH
ORGAN
ORGAN
STRINGS
CHOIR
EXIT
D
You can output the sound of
the PF-500 from an external
audio system, or connect it to
a cassette tape recorder etc.
and record your playing.
(page 52)
AUX IN
R
PEDAL TO HOST USB
AUX OUT
L/L+R
AUX PEDALAC INLET
RL R
LEVEL FIXED
MIDI
IN THRUOUT
PHONES
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
Connect a MIDI device
here to use various MIDI
functions. (page 52, 56)
(About MIDI—page 77)
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer
for sequencing and other music applications. (page 53–58)
VOICE
VIBRA-
HARPSI-
E.CLAVI-
SETTING
PHONE
CHORD
CHORD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
WOOD
PAD
BASS
E.BASS XG
VOICE
SPLIT CHORUSREVERB
VARIATION BRIGHTMELLOW
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
EFFECT
A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private practice. (page 16)
POWER
ON OFF
This connector can be
connected to your computer, allowing you to
transfer MIDI data between the PF-500 and
the computer. (page 52)
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Features
SONG select buttons
This section enables you to
listen to 50 piano preset
songs, as well as to practice playing the songs using
a convenient Practice function. You can also record
and play back your performance.
(page 22, 35, 48)
[MASTER VOLUME]
Adjust the volume
level using this dial.
(page 16)
[DEMO]
Demonstration
playback is
available for each
voice. (page 20)
[FILE]
Save recorded songs and
manage song files. (page 43)
[METRONOME]
Use the metronome
functions. (page 34)
Voice group buttons
You can choose from sixteen groups of
voices, including grand piano.
You can also combine two sounds and use
them together. (page 26)
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the brightness of the display
using this control.
(page 16)
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI settings,
such as MIDI receive/transmit
channels. (page 77)
[REVERB] / [CHORUS]
Add reverb (reverberation) and spread
(chorus) to the sound. (page 29)
[SPLIT]
You can play different
voices on the left- and
right-hand sections of the
keyboard. (page 32)
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
FILE
SONG
REC
SETTING
UPDOWN
SONG KEYBOARD
MAXMIN
EXTRA
TRACK
TRACK
TRACKS
2
1
SONG SELECT
START
/
STOP
TOP
SYNCHRO START
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCEMASTER VOLUME
DEMO TEMPO
SONG
[SONG SETTING]
Make detailed settings for
song recording and playback.
(page 65)
[SONG BALANCE]
This lets you adjust the volume
balance between the song playback
and the sound you are playing on
the keyboard. (page 42)
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
You can change the song tempo (speed).
(page 23, 34, 36, 48)
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The display
allows accurate control
and operation.
NO YES
CONTRAST
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GRAND
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
CHURCH
JAZZ
ORGAN
ORGAN
EXIT
STRINGS
E.CLAVI-
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SYNTH.
WOOD
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BASS
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VOICE
GRAND
E.PIANO
[EXIT]
The screen returns to its
main display when you
press this button. (page 19)
VIBRAPHONE
E.BASS XG
GUITAR
VOICE
SETTING
SPLIT CHORUSREVERB
VARIATION BRIGHTMELLOW
(page 19)
[VOICE SETTING] / [VARIATION]
You can make detailed settings for
tone and effects. (page 69)
BRILLIANCE [MELLOW] [BRIGHT]
Adjust the brightness of the tone 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)
BRILLIANCE
EFFECT
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
PF-500
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Before Using the PF-500
You do not need to install the stand to play the PF-500. However, if you wish to assemble the stand, refer to
page 100.
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
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.
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(The shape of plug differs
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
WARNING!
Make sure your PF-500 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears
on the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the
main keyboard unit. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the PF-500. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced,
contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the PF-500 may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased.
(In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do
NOT modify the plug provided with the PF-500. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the PF-500.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the left side panel to turn on the power.
• The screen located in the center of the front panel lights up.
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POWER
ON OFF
[POWER]
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the PF-500.
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When you turn on the power to the PF-500, a voice
name appears on the screen.
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PF-500 15
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.
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Setting the volume
To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] located at the left of the panel. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you adjust the volume.
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CONTRAST
EXITEXIT
Use this knob.
TERMINOLOGY
CONTRAST:
difference between
brightness and darkness
The level
decreases.
The level
increases.
TERMINOLOGY
MASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the
entire keyboard sound
TIP
MAXMIN
MASTER VOLUME
CAUTION
Do not use the PF-500 at a
high volume level for a long
period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
You can also adjust the
[PHONES] output level, the
AUX IN input level and the
AUX OUT [L/L+R][R] output
level using the [MASTER
VOLUME] dial.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] on the left side panel.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you are
using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.)
CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of time.
Doing so may cause hearing loss.
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Basic Operation
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