Yamaha PF500EGFS3 User Manual

Accessory CD-ROM

Installation Guide/Installationshandbuch/

Manuel d’installation/Guía de instalación

PF-500

SPECIAL NOTICES

• The software and this Installation Guide are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

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• Copying of the software or reproduction of this guide in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this guide and the software.

• This disc is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disc on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.

• Copying of the commercially available music data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• The company names and product names in this Installation Guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in speciﬁcations and functions will be announced separately.

• Depending on the version of your operating system, the screen shots and messages shown in this guide may differ to those that you see on your computer screen.

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BESONDERE HINWEISE

• Dieses Programm und diese Installationsanleitung sind im Sinne des Urheberrechts alleiniges Eigentum der Yamaha Corporation.

• Die Benutzung des Programms und dieser Anleitung unterliegt der SOFTWARE-LIZENZVEREINBARUNG, mit der sich der Erwerber durch Öffnen des Siegels der Programmverpackung uneingeschränkt einverstanden erklärt. (Bitte lesen Sie die VEREINBARUNG am Ende dieser Anleitung vor Installation der Anwendung sorgfältig durch.)

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• Toute copie du logiciel et toute reproduction totale ou partielle de ce manuel, par quel moyen que ce soit, est expressément interdite sans l’autorisation écrite du fabricant.

• Yamaha n’offre aucune garantie en ce qui concerne l’utilisation du logiciel et de la documentation. Yamaha ne peut en aucun cas être tenu responsable des dommages éventuels résultant de l’utilisation de ce manuel et de ce logiciel.

• Ce disque est un CD-ROM. N’essayez donc pas de l’insérer dans un lecteur de CD audio. Vous risqueriez d’endommager ce dernier de manière irréversible.

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• Les remises à jour du programme et du système ainsi que toute modiﬁcation des caractéristiques et fonctions seront annoncées séparément.

• En fonction de la version du système d’exploitation que vous utilisez, les captures d’écran et les messages qui ﬁgurent dans ce manuel peuvent différer de ceux qui apparaissent sur l’écran de votre ordinateur.

AVISOS ESPECIALES

• El copyright del software y de la guía de instalación es propiedad exclusiva de Yamaha Corporation.

• La utilización de este software y de esta guía debe ajustarse al CONTRATO PARA USO DE SOFTWARE BAJO LICENCIA, con el que el comprador maniﬁesta su total conformidad al abrir el paquete de software. (Lea detenidamente el CONTRATO que se incluye al ﬁnal de esta guía antes de instalar la aplicación).

• La copia del software o la reproducción total o parcial de este manual por cualquier medio sin la autorización escrita del fabricante está expresamente prohibida.

• Yamaha no asume responsabilidad alguna ni ofrece garantía alguna en relación con el uso del software y de la documentación, y no puede ser declarada responsable de los resultados de la utilización de este manual ni del software.

• Este disco es un CD-ROM. No intente reproducirlo en un reproductor de CD de audio, porque al hacerlo se podrían causar daños irreparables en el reproductor.

• Queda terminantemente prohibida la copia de datos musicales disponibles comercialmente, excepto para uso personal.

• Los nombres de compañías y de productos que aparecen en esta guía de instalación son marcas o marcas registradas de sus respectivas compañías.

• Las futuras actualizaciones de la aplicación y del software del sistema, y cualquier cambio en las especiﬁcaciones y funciones, se anunciarán independientemente.

• Según las versiones del sistema operativo, las capturas de pantalla y los mensajes que aparecen en esta guía podrían diferir de los que aparecen en la pantalla del ordenador .

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Important Notices about the CD-ROM

Data Types

This CD-ROM includes application software. Please refer to page 4 (Windows) and 9 (Macintosh) for details about the software and how to install it.

These applications allow you to transfer data between your computer and the PF-500.

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Operating System (OS)

The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The installation procedure and the applications themselves differ depending on the operating system that you are using. Please refer to the appropriate installation instructions.

Media format

The PF-500 and the File Utility software are compatible with the MS-DOS format media.

Never attempt to play back the included CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers.

Windows Read page 3, 5, 13. Macintosh Read page 3, 10, 13.

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CD-ROM installation procedure

The following steps are the same for both Windows and Macintosh.

Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the software (File Utility, driver, etc.) (Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10). Connect the PF-500 to your computer.

Refer to the owner’s manual for details on connections.

n Depending on the computer system you are using, some types of connections may not be possible.

Install the driver appropriate for your type of connection into your computer, and make the necessary settings. The arrow symbols shown below represent cables.

• Connection using a USB cable USB connector of the PF-500 ↔ USB connector of the computer … Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10

• Connection using a serial cable TO HOST connector of the PF-500 ↔ Serial port of the computer (RS-232C or RS-422 connector) … page 7

• Connection using MIDI cables MIDI connector of the PF-500 ← MIDI interface device → Computer … Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10

Install the software (File Utility, etc.) Refer to pages 5 (Windows) or 10 (Macintosh) for the installation procedure.

Start up the software.

For subsequent operation, refer to the owner’s manual for each software program (online help/PDF manual).

n In order to view PDF files, you will need to install Acrobat Reader in your computer (Windows page 5, Macintosh page 10).

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Limitations on the PF-500 when using the File Utility

The accessory CD-ROM contains a File Utility program. By using this software, you can transfer files between the internal memory of the PF-500 and your computer, and edit them. There are some operating states of the PF-500 in which it is not possible to use the File Utility or in which some File Utility functions are not available.

You cannot use File Utility to perform file operations in the following states.

• Demo song mode

• Song recording/playback mode

• During ﬁle operations

• During the various [SONG SETTING] operations

The following operations cannot be performed while File Utility is running.

• File operations

• Song loading

• Track button on/off

The following operations cannot be performed on the PF-500.

• Changing the name of a protected song

(A “protected song” is song data such as a preset song that has been copied to the storage memory.)

• Changing the ﬁlename extension of a ﬁle

• Japanese display in the LCD screen

• Creating a folder

• Copying a folder from the computer to the storage memory

• Copying a ﬁle within the same folder

• Transmitting a protected song to the computer

• Transmitting path information to a device

n When transferring a file between the PF-500 and your computer, you must set the type of characters on your PF-500 ([CharacterCode]) to match

the language of the operating system for the computer in which you installed File Utility. If the character code of the PF-500 does not match the language of the computer that is running File Utility, the file may not be handled correctly.

n On the PF-500, the File Utility ID is fixed at “1”. If you specify an ID other than “1,” you will be unable to transmit or receive data. For details

on the File Utility ID, refer to the File Utility PDF manual.

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For Windows Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains a variety of applications (with installers) and data in the following folders.

Folder Name Application Name Contents

Acroread_ Acrobat Reader

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FileUtil_ File Utility

USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win98, Me) Enables your computer to communicate with the PF-500 when your compu-

USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver (for Win2000, XP)

Mididrv_ YAMAHA CBX Driver Allows the serial port of your computer to be connected directly to the PF-

SongData Demonstration Song Enables you to use the File Utility to transmit data to the PF-500 so you can

MIDI Setup Enables you to use the File Utility.

PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Enables you to view each PDF manual for the applications.

Enables you to manage ﬁles in the storage memory on the PF-500.

ter and the PF-500 are connected using a USB cable.

500 so that MIDI messages can be transferred.

enjoy demo song (SMF ﬁle) playback on the PF-500.

Adv Piano Suite Lite You can experience the essence of the Adventus Piano Suite, a music soft-

ware for learning, playing, and creating.

advdoc Getting Started with Piano Suite Lite Basic guide for setup and exploration of Piano Suite Lite.

yamahamusicsoft.com Yamaha various software Introduction for music software products from Yamaha.

*1 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of this program nor can it offer user support for it. *2 The applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

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Minimum System Requirements

n Depending on your operating system, it may be necessary to satisfy

conditions in addition to those listed below.

• File Utility (including MIDI setup)

Computer:

OS:

Available Memory: 16 MB or more Hard Disk: Display:

PC with 75 megahertz (MHz); Intel® Pentium®/ Celeron™ family

Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional

4 MB or more 640 × 480, High Color (16 bit)

• USB MIDI Driver

Computer:

OS:

Available Memory: 32 MB or more Hard Disk:

PC (with USB port) with 166 megahertz (MHz); Intel® Pentium®/Celeron™ family

Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional

2 MB or more

• YAMAHA CBX Driver

OS:

Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional

Software Installation

n For details about the application software which has no installation

guide described below, refer to the online manual of each software.

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Windows 98/Me users See below.

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Windows 2000 users See page 6.

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Windows XP users See page 7.

n Before you install the USB MIDI driver, you can minimize the

possibility of problems by putting your computer in the following state.

• Close all applications and windows that you are not using.

• Disconnect all cables from the PF-500 except for the cable whose driver you are installing.

Installing the driver on a Windows 98/Me system

Start the computer. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure the POWER switch on the PF-500 is set to OFF and

use the USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the PF-500. When the PF-500 is turned on, the computer automatically displays the “Add New Hardware Wizard.” If the Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear, click “Add New Hardware” in the Control Panel.

n For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the left of “Au-

tomatic search for a better driver (Recommended)” and click [Next]. The system automatically starts searching and installing the driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect the driver, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and specify the CD-ROM drive’s root directory (e.g., D:\) to install the driver.

Windows 98

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Acrobat Reader

In order to view the PDF manuals included with each application, you’ll need to install Acrobat Reader.

n If an older version of Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC, you’ll

need to uninstall it before proceeding.

Double-click on the “Acroread_” folder. Four different language folders will be displayed.

Select the language you want to use and double-click on its folder. “ar500***.exe” ﬁle will be displayed. (“***” indicates the selected language.)

Double-click on the “ar500***.exe.” Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed.

Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions. After installation is complete, the Acrobat folder appears on your PC (in Program Files, as the default). For information on using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu.

USB MIDI Driver

To operate the PF-500 from your computer via USB, you’ll need to install the appropriate driver software. The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and forth between sequence software and the PF-500 via a USB cable.

Computer

Windows Me

Sequence

Software

Driver

USB cable

PF-500

METRONOME

GRAND

E.PIANO

E.CLAVI-

E.PIANO

GRAND

HARPSI-

VIBRA-

VOICE

TRACK

EXTRA

TRACKS

SETTINGSTART/STOP

FILE

SONG

START

TOP

STOP

SONG SELECT

REC

SETTING

SONG KEYBOARD

UPDOWN

NEW SONG

SYNCHRO START

CAD

MAXMIN

DEMO TEMPO

SONG BALANCEMASTER VOLUME

SONG

MIDI

CONTRAST

PIANO 1

CHORD

PIANO 2

CHORD

PHONE

SETTING

GUITAR

SPLIT CHORUSREVERB

OTHER

CHURCH

WOOD

JAZZ

SYNTH.

BRILLIANCE

SETTING

ORGAN

BASS

ORGAN

PAD

VARIATION BRIGHTMELLOW

E.BASS XG

STRINGS

CHOIR

EXIT

EFFECT

VOICE

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Click [Next]. The window below enables you to select the search method.

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Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” Click [Next]. The window below enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.

Windows 98

Windows Me

Check the “CD-ROM drive” box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].

n The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it

checks for the driver. Specify the USBdrv_ directory of the CDROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\) and continue the installation.

n When using the Windows 98, specify the USBdrv_ directory of the

CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\) and continue the installation.

When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installation, it displays the following screen. Make sure that the “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is listed, and click [Next]. The system starts the installation.

8 When the installation is complete, the following screen appears.

Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

The driver has been installed.

● Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system

1 Start the computer and use the “Administrator” account to log into

Windows 2000.

2 Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver

Signing | File Signature Veriﬁcation], and check the radio button to the left of “Ignore -Install all ﬁles, regardless of ﬁle signature” and click [OK].

3 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4 Make sure the POWER switch on the PF-500 is set to OFF and

5 Check the radio button to the left of “Search for a suitable driver

for my device. (Recommended).” Click [Next]. The window that appears enables you to select a location in which to install the driver.

6 Check the “CD-ROM drives” box and uncheck all other items.

Click [Next].

n The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it

checks for the driver. Specify the “USBdrv2k_” directory of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv2k_\) and continue the installation.

7 When the installation is complete, the system displays “Complet-

ing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

8 Restart the computer.

The driver has been installed.

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● Installing the driver on a Windows XP system

1 Start the computer. 2 Select [Start | Control Panel].

If the control panel appears as shown below, click “Switch to Classic View” in the upper left of the window. All control panels and icons will be displayed.

3 [System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File Signature Veriﬁcation],

and check the radio button to the left of “Ignore -Install all ﬁles, regardless of ﬁle signature” and click [OK].

4 Click the [OK] button to close System Properties, and then click

“X” in the upper right of the window to close the Control Panel.

5 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 6 Make sure the POWER switch on the PF-500 is set to OFF and

7 Check the radio button to the left of “Search for a suitable driver

for my device. (Recommended).” Click [Next]. The system starts the installation.

8 When the installation is complete, the system displays “Complet-

ing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

9 Restart the computer.

The driver has been installed.

Serial Driver

1 Double-click on the “Mididrv_” folder.

“Setup.exe” ﬁle will be displayed.

2 Double-click on the “Setup.exe” ﬁle.

When the setup has been initialized, the “Welcome” window will appear.

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3 Click [Next].

The “Select operation” window will appear.

4 Click the radio button to the left of “Install YAMAHA CBX

Driver.” Click [Next].

5 The license agreement for the YAMAHA CBX Driver will be dis-

played. Please read it carefully.

6 Click [Yes].

The “Select COM port” window will appear.

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7 Click the radio button to the left of the COM port to use.

Normally you will use COM1. Click [Next]. “Select the number of MIDI output ports” will appear.

MIDI port setting (MIDI SETUP)

Before setting the MIDI port on the File Utility, you should set the MIDI port from the MIDI SETUP toolbar.

1 Start the File Utility. 2 Click the MIDI Setup button in the Toolbar called up via step #1.

MIDI Setup button

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8 Click the radio button to the left of the “Use multiple MIDI output

ports” and click [Next]. The MIDI driver will be installed, and the “MIDI Mapper Question” window will appear.

9 Click [Yes].

The system displays the following message “Set the HOST SELECT switch on a tone module to PC-2.”

0 Click [OK].

A message will inform you that setup has been completed.

A In order for the newly installed YAMAHA CBX Driver to take

effect, make sure that “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is installed, and click [OK]. The computer will restart.

3 In the MIDI Setup window called up via step#2, click the [▼] but-

ton at the right end of each box and make the port settings as shown.

n In order for MIDI ports to be available here, you’ll need to select

the relevant MIDI port within the application software —File Utility. This is the port that you’ll use in the various software. For details on setting the MIDI port, refer to the PDF manual of File Utility.

The driver has been installed.

File Utility, MIDI Setup

Once you‘ve installed these software programs, you can use your computer to access and organize data stored to media connected to the PF-500 (Storage memory).

1 Double-click on the “FileUtil_” folder in the CD-ROM.

“Setup.exe” ﬁle will be displayed.

2 Double-click on the “Setup.exe” ﬁle.

The File Utility setup dialog will be displayed.

3 Execute the installation by following the on-screen directions.

For details, refer to the on-line Help or the PDF owner’s manual.

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For Macintosh Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains a variety of applications (with installers) and data are contained in the following folders.

Folder Name Application Name Contents

Acroread_ Acrobat Reader 4.0 *1

OMS_ Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

OMS Setup for YAMAHA Contains the OMS Setup ﬁles for the Yamaha PF-500.

USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver Enables your computer to communicate with the PF-500 when your compu-

FileUtil_ File Utility

SongData Demonstration Song Enables you to use the File Utility to transmit data to the PF-500 so you can

yamahamusicsoft.com Yamaha various software Introduction for music software products from Yamaha.

*1 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of this program nor can it offer user support for it. *2 The applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer. Enables you to view each PDF manual for the applications.

Enables you to use several MIDI applications on the Mac OS.

ter and the PF-500 are connected using a USB cable.

Enables you to manage ﬁles in the storage memory on the PF-500.

enjoy demo song (SMF ﬁle) playback on the PF-500.

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• OMS® and are trademarks of Opcode Systems, Inc.

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