Yamaha 9000 Pro

How to use the manual

Starting Up........................................................................................................................page 14

Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section ﬁrst. It shows you

how to get started playing and using your new 9000Pro.

Top Panel & Connections................................................................................................page 10

Rear Panel & Connections..............................................................................................page 12

Use this section to ﬁnd out about all of the buttons and controls of the 9000Pro.

Contents .............................................................................................................................page 8

All topics, features, functions, and operations are listed here in the order they appear in the manual, for easy

reference.

Basic Operations............................................................................................................. page 44

This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the 9000Pro, such as editing values and

changing settings, and shows you how to use the convenient Direct Access functions.

Function Tree....................................................................................................................page 50

This lists all functions of the 9000Pro according to their hierarchical structure, letting you easily see the rela-

tionship of the various functions and quickly locate desired information.

Reference..........................................................................................................................page 56

Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide to all functions. You won’t

need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a

certain feature or function.

Installing Optional Hardware........................................................................................page 180

This section provides detailed instructions for installing each of the 9000Pro's supported options (SIMM, Hard

disk unit, and Plug-in Boards).

Appendix.........................................................................................................................page 192

This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format,

and MIDI Implementation Chart.

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................page 188

If the 9000Pro does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult

this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions

are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.

Index................................................................................................................................page 190

This section alphabetically lists virtually all topics, features, functions, and operations with their respective

page numbers, letting you quickly and easily ﬁnd the information you need.

Quick Guide............................................................................................. page 16

Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you’re probably eager to start playing your new 9000Pro right now.

If so, read this section.

DOC

The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback

compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and

MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series.

Style File Format

The Style File Format — SFF — is Yamaha’s original style

ﬁle format which uses a unique conversion system to pro-

vide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a

wide range of chord types. The 9000Pro uses the SFF

internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF

styles using the Style Creator function.

Plug for XG

This system offers powerful expansion and upgrade capa-

bilities for XG-Plug-in-compatible tone generators.

The XG Plug-in System enables you to equip the 9000Pro

with the latest and most sophisticated technology, ensuring

that you keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted

advances in modern music production.