PF-500

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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:

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.

Basic Operation:

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.

Detailed Settings:

This section explains how to make detailed settings for the PF-500’s various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.

Appendix:

This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.

Reference Booklet:

XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.

• 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.

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copy-
rights 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 vio-
lation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGALCOPIES.