Yamaha PF-85 User Manual

Explains safety graphics and cautions shown on the product enclosure.

Discusses battery notice and disposal guidelines for environmental responsibility.

Clarifies owner's responsibility for service charges due to lack of operational knowledge.

Indicates name plate location for model/serial numbers and purchase recording.

Lists key features: AWM tone generation, AE keys, velocity sensitivity, polyphony, MIDI.

Lists important safety and operational guidelines for using the PF85.

Describes controls on the front panel like Volume Slider and Voice Select Keys.

Details jacks and switches on the rear panel: MIDI, Audio Outputs, Phones.

Instructions for connecting power, pedals, external systems, and headphones.

Steps to turn on the PF85 and select instrument voices using front panel buttons.

How to adjust master volume and activate the stereo chorus effect.

Explains the function and operation of the sustain footswitch.

Details how to switch between Soft and Key Hold pedal modes.

Describes the effect of the Soft pedal when selected.

Explains the effect of the Key Hold pedal when selected.

How to change the instrument's key in half-step increments.

How to fine-tune the instrument's pitch in 3-cent increments.

Explains MIDI purpose and data types transmitted/received by the PF85.

Details setting transmit/receive channels, Omni mode, and Local ON/OFF.

Explains disabling internal sounds for use as a MIDI controller.

Example setup using PF85 with a synthesizer (DX21) for expanded sounds.

Setup with PF85 and multiple tone generators (TX81Z) for rich sound.

How to disable program change transmission/reception for independent control.

How to disable control change (foot pedal) transmission/reception.

Setup with PF85, tone generator, foot controller, and rhythm programmer.

Setup with PF85, sequencer, sound processor, and rhythm programmer.

Details keyboard type, number of keys, and available instrument voices.

Covers polyphony, effects, transposition, pitch control, and pedal functions.

Lists jacks, amplifiers, speakers, power consumption, and dimensions.

Mentions included accessories and the policy on specification changes.

Details MIDI data format for key on/off, note number, and velocity.

Lists MIDI control change numbers for sustain, key hold, and soft pedal.

Details MIDI program change numbers for PF85 voices.

Explains MIDI channel mode messages like Omni and Mono.

Discusses system real-time MIDI messages and their timing.

Lists system exclusive MIDI messages sent and received by the PF85.

How to switch Omni, Local, Program Change, and Control Change modes.

Chart showing key assignments for MIDI transmit and receive channels.

Lists default transmission/reception channels and mode settings upon power-on.

Summary of default channel ranges and MIDI modes.

Details how note on/off, key number, and velocity are transmitted/recognized.

Lists MIDI control and program change assignments for PF85 functions.

Covers system-exclusive, real-time, and auxiliary MIDI messages.

Covers essential safety guidelines for using electrical products.

Instructions on polarized plugs, power cords, and qualified servicing.

Guidelines on ventilation, temperature, wet locations, and hearing protection.

Advice on product placement, accessories, and qualified servicing.

Warns against modifying the unit, which can void FCC authorization.

Emphasizes using quality shielded cables and following installation guides.

Explains FCC compliance and steps to resolve interference.