Yamaha MDF3 - User Manual

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authori-
zation to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this
product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate
the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in
to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

Summary

Precautions

Safety Warnings

Avoid electrical shock, fire, and other hazards by following basic safety precautions.

Cautionary Advice

Follow precautions to prevent physical injury, instrument damage, or property damage.

Handling Floppy Disks and Drives

Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks

Product Features

MIDI Data Recording Capability

Sequencer Functionality

Introducing the MDF3

Preparing to Use the MDF3

Powering the Device

Instructions for supplying power via AC adapter or batteries.

Connecting MIDI Devices

Formatting a Floppy Disk

Handling Floppy Disks

Protecting Data on Disks

MDR Mode

Receiving Bulk Data

Procedure for receiving and saving MIDI bulk data as an MDR file.

Transmitting Bulk Data

Procedure for sending saved MDR data files to MIDI devices.

SEQ Mode

Recording Sequence Data

Procedure for recording MIDI data as SEQ files.

Playing Back Sequence Data

JOB Mode Functions

Playback Control and Tempo

Synchronization and MIDI Control

UTILITY Mode Functions

File Management

Disk Management

Applications

Portable MIDI Playback System

Extended MIDI System Integration

Error Messages

Disk Access Errors

Messages related to disk read/write issues and protection.

Disk Format and File Errors

Messages for unformatted, bad, or illegal files, and missing files.

MIDI and Other Errors

Messages for MIDI data issues, battery low, and disk eject.

Special Message Section

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Important warnings regarding power supply, cords, and product placement.

Battery Information and Disposal

Yamaha MDF3 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	MDF3
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English