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TRANSPOSITION AND

PITCH CONTROL (TUNING)

TRANSPOSITION PITCH CONTROL

This feature allows you to change the key of the entire in-

strument in half-step (semitone) increments.

To change the transposition setting, hold down the
TRANSPOSE/MIDI button and press one of the keys be-
tween F#5 and F6. The PF85 will be transposed by an interval
corresponding to the interval between C6 and the key pressed.

NOTE: 

The normal playing key is automatically selected
when the PF85 power is turned on.

This feature allows you to finely adjust the pitch of the entire
instrument in 3-cent increments (a cent equals 1/100th of a
half-step). This allows you to match the tuning of the PF85
to that of accompanying instruments or tapes.

To raise the pitch, simultaneously hold down the two lowest
white keys and press any key between C3 (Middle C) and
B3 (B above Middle C). Each strike of the key raises the pitch
by 3 cents.

To lower the pitch, execute the same procedure while holding
down the lowest white key and lowest black key.

Tuning can be adjusted up to a maximum of ±51 cents.
Thus, in combination with the Transposition function, the

PF85 can be set to any pitch within a one-octave range.

NOTE: 

Concert pitch (A3 = 440 Hz) is automatically se-
lected when the PF85 power is turned on.

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Summary of Contents for PF-85

Page 1: ...YAMAHA AUTHORIZED PRODUCT MANUAL ELECTRONIC PIANO ...

Page 2: ...YAMAHA ELECTRONIC PIANO OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...d by the manufacturer s warranty Please study this manual carefully before requesting service NAME PLATE LOCATION The graphic below indicates the location of the Name Plate on your Yamaha Digital Musical Instrument The Model Serial Number Power requirements etc are indicated on this plate You should note the model serial number and the date of purchase in the spaces pro The exclamation point withi...

Page 4: ...t use abrasive cleaners waxes solvents or specifically for the mains supply voltage used in your chemical dust cloths to clean the cabinet or keys of area If you have any doubts about voltage suitability your PF85 as these may dull the keys or damage the please consult your local Yamaha dealer If you intend finish Use a slightly damp cloth and a neutral cleanser to use your PF85 in an area with a ...

Page 5: ...CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 2 ...

Page 6: ...l an external MIDI device from the PF85 connect the MIDI IN jack of the MIDI device to the MIDI OUT jack of the PF85 Refer to the MIDI OPERATION chapter for more details The LINE IN jack can be used for connecting a tape recorder synthesizer drum machine etc which can be listened to through the PF85 s internal speakers while you play The OUTPUT connectors of the external source should be connected...

Page 7: ...IDI button and depress the Soft Key Hold pedal As long as the TRANSPOSE MIDI button is held the CHORUS LED will indicate the current pedal status When lit the Key Hold pedal function is selected When not lit the Soft pedal function is selected To switch between the two functions again repeat the above procedure NOTE The Soft function is automatically selected when the PF85 power is turned on USE O...

Page 8: ...pitch of the entire instrument in 3 cent increments a cent equals 1 100th of a half step This allows you to match the tuning of the PF85 to that of accompanying instruments or tapes To raise the pitch simultaneously hold down the two lowest white keys and press any key between C3 Middle C and B3 B above Middle C Each strike of the key raises the pitch by 3 cents To lower the pitch execute the same...

Page 9: ...channel number as shown in the diagram at the start of the SETTING MIDI FUNCTIONS section NOTE When the PF85 power is turned on the MIDI Transmit channel is automatically set to 1 2 OMNI ON OFF MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL SELECT MIDI data can be received on any of up to 16 MIDI channels The PF85 s MIDI Receive channel can be set to Omni On in which case MIDI data received on any or all of the 16 MIDI cha...

Page 10: ...85 the external MIDI device will be affected by the PF85 s foot pedals sustain and soft key hold Also when controlling the PF85 from another MIDI device the PF85 will respond to the external device s foot pedals You may wish to have independent foot pedal capability by cancelling the PF85 s ability to receive and transmit foot pedal data This is done by turning off the PF85 s Control Change functi...

Page 11: ...AM CHANGE CAPABILITY PLUS DIGITAL DRUMS PF85 PLUS TX81Z TONE GENERATOR PLUS MFC 1 MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER PLUS RX17 DIGITAL RHYTHM PROGRAMMER In this system a Yamaha RX17 Digital Rhythm programmer lets you add realistic drum and percussion parts to your playing You can create rhythm patterns or even rhythm arrangements for entire songs to exactly suit the mood and tempo of your music In addition the ...

Page 12: ...h song or part of a song The PF85 s OMNI function should be turned off so that it does not receive MIDI data intended for the other MIDI devices This high potential MIDI system allows for musical experimentation that is only limited by your imagination 9 KEYBOARD 88 keys A 1 C7 VOICES Piano 1 Piano 2 E Piano Harpsichord Vibe SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUT NOTES 16 notes BUILT IN EFFECT Stereo chorus TRANSPOS...

Page 13: ...umber Value of p Voice 0 Piano 1 1 Piano 2 2 E Piano 3 Harpsichord 4 Vibe 10 Data Format BnH value of c value of d n Channel number Value of c Parameter Value of d 122 Local ON OFF 0 OFF 127 ON 123 All notes OFF 0 124 Omni OFF 0 125 Omni ON 0 126 Mono 0 127 Poly 0 The following mode changes cannot be transmitted Local ON OFF All notes OFF Omni ON OFF Mono Poly 5 SYSTEM REAL TIME MESSAGES Data Mess...

Page 14: ...nges for both sending and receiving are made by holding down the TRANSPOSE MIDI switch and then pressing the key corresponding to the channel as indicated in the chart below SENDING RECEIVING Key Sending channel Key Receiving channel C1 1 C3 1 C 1 2 C 3 2 D1 3 D3 3 D 1 4 D 3 4 E1 5 E3 5 F1 6 F3 6 F 1 7 F 3 7 G1 8 G3 8 G 1 9 G 3 9 A1 10 A3 10 A 1 11 A 3 11 B1 12 B3 12 C2 13 C4 13 C 2 14 C 4 14 D2 1...

Page 15: ...0 90H v 1 127 0 v 1 1 2 7 N o t e o f f X 90H v 0 X A f t e r K e y s X X Touch C h s X X P i t c h B e n d e r X X 6 4 0 0 S u s t a i n 66 0 0 K e y h o l d 6 7 0 0 S o f t P e d a l C o n t r o l Change P r o g r a m 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 7 Change T r u e 0 4 S y s t e m E x c l u s i v e X 0 S y s t e m S o n g P o s X X S o n g S e l X X Common T u n e X X S y s t e m C l o c k X X R e a l T i m e C ...

Page 16: ...re fre quently incorporated into Systems which are as sembled on carts stands or in racks Utilize only those carts stands or racks that have been designed for this purpose and observe all safety precautions supplied with the products Pay special attention to cautions that relate to proper assembly heavier units being mounted at the lower levels load limits moving instructions maximum usable height...

Page 17: ...f the inter ference you should try to correct the situation by using one or more of the following measures Relocate either the equipment or the electronic device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets for the professional music equipment and the device being affected that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filters In the case of ra...

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