1FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this
10MIDI-related terminologyHere we define several basic terms used in this manual. These terms are frequentlyused in describing the functions of MIDI e
11Keywords for MDF3 operationThe terms defined below are used throughout the manual to describe functions pe-culiar to the MDF3. The same words are fr
12INTRODUCING THE MDF3Front panelq MIDI LED This LED lights when the MDF3is receiving MIDI data. Note thatit does not light when data is be-ing transm
13Rear Panelo MIDI OUT This jack outputs MIDI data.!0 MIDI IN Received MIDI data is input via thisjack.!1 FOOT SW This jack enables START/STOP control
14+ – + –+ – + –+ – + –PA-3BDC INPREPARING TO USE THE MDF3Supplying PowerUsing an Optional AC adaptorIf you use the MDF3 often, you will probably want
15!~~~~No~disk~~~~MIDI OUTextemal MIDI device(keyboard, sequencer, etc)MDF3MIDI INConnecting a MIDI DeviceYou need only one MIDI cable to connect the
16~å05:~~~~~~~Format Format~diskFormatting a Floppy DiskBefore the MDF3 can create files on a new disk, it must prepare the disk to acceptthe data usi
17Formatting~~~93%5. Press the START/STOP key.The LED above the key will light steadily,and the LCD will display a message tell-ing you what percentag
18Handling Floppy DisksThe 3.5" 2HD/2DD floppy disk is a reliable and convenient medium for data storage, capable ofholding large amounts of data
19!~~Disk~protectProtecting the data on a diskIf you turn a disk face down, you will find a small plastic tab in the lower right corner. This tab isa
2• Do not open the instrument or at-tempt to disassemble the internalparts or modify them in any way.The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts
20MDF3 MODE OVERVIEWNow that you’ve formatted a floppy disk, you’re ready to start using theMDF3. The overview below summarizes the use of each of the
2101:~~Repeat~play02:~~~~Prog~play03:~Record~tempo04:~~~~Sync~mode05:~MIDI~control01:~~~~~~~Rename02:~~~~~~~Delete03:~~~~~~~Append04:~~~~~~~Backup05:~
23MDRMDR MODEIn its MIDI data recorder (MDR) mode, the MDF3 is capable of receivingMIDI bulk data from nearly any MIDI device and saving it to disk as
24~åReceiving Bulk Data1. Check your MIDI connections.The MIDI IN jack of the MDF3 shouldbe connected to the MIDI OUT jack ofthe sending device.If you
25MDR4. Prepare the MDF3 for reception.While pressing the REC key, press theSTART/STOP key.The LEDs above these keys will light, andthe following disp
266. Send additional data, if any.You can create MDR data files contain-ing two or more sets of bulk data by ex-ecuting consecutive bulk dumps. Just r
27MDRTransmitting Bulk Data1. Check your MIDI connectoins.The MIDI OUT jack of the MDF3 shouldbe connected to the MIDI IN jack of thereceiving device.
284. Prepare the receiving device.Prepare the receiving device to receivethe bulk data. The preparations to bemade vary from device to device. Referto
29MDRNotes on MDR Data Reception and TransmissionReceptionMDR file size: On a newly formatted 2HD disk, a singleMDR data file can hold up to about 1,2
3PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. CAUTIONAlways follow the basi
31SEQSEQ MODEThe following descriptions of the sequence data recording and playbackprocedures assume that you will be recording data output by a MIDI
32Recording Sequence Data1. Check your MIDI connections.The MIDI IN jack of the MDF3 shouldbe connected to the MIDI OUT jack ofthe sending device.If y
33SEQ4. Prepare the MDF3 for recording.While pressing the REC key, press thePAUSE key.The LEDs above the REC, PAUSE, andSTART/STOP keys will light, an
346. End the recording.When you have finished recording data,press the START/STOP key again.The data you sent will be saved to theSEQ data file you se
35SEQPlaying Back Sequence Data1. Check your MIDI connections.The MIDI OUT jack of the MDF3 shouldbe connected to the MIDI IN jack of thereceiving dev
364. Prepare the receiving device.Prepare your keyboard or tone genera-tor to receive the sequence data. Thepreparations to be made vary depend-ing on
37SEQ7. Advance, rewind, or pause the file.While the file is playing, you can use theCURSOR keys to fast forward or rewindthe file. Also, you can pres
38Notes on SEQ Data Recording and PlaybackRecordingRecord tempo: A default playback tempo of 120 beatsper minute is recorded for each SEQ data file. Y
39JOBJOB MODEThe five JOB mode functions are related to the recording and playback ofsequence data files. They allow you to play back SEQ data files r
4• Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off during recording,reading and playing back. Doing so can damage the disk and possibly thedisk
40~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~åRepeating PlaybackThe “Repeat play” function lets you play back one or more SEQ files repeatedly.This function could be used to prac
41JOBCreating a Playback ProgramThe “Prog play” function lets you create a program of up to 99 SEQ files to be playedback in a specified order.1.In JO
424. Program other steps.Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed to pro-gram additional steps. Your program maycontain up to 99 steps.Hint: If you want to chan
43JOBChanging the Record TempoThe MDF3 automatically records sequence data at a default tempo of 120 beats perminute. The SEQ data files that you reco
44~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~å~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~åSelecting a MIDI Sync ModeTo synchronize the playback of the MDF3 with that of another MIDI sequencer,rhythm machine
45JOBEnabling MIDI Control MessagesThe “MIDI control” function lets you enable or disable the MDF3’s transmission andreception of MIDI realtime system
46Notes on MIDI SynchronizationThe MIDI clock of a sequencing device to be synchronized with the MDF3 must normallybe set to a value opposite that of
47UTILUTILITY MODEThe UTILITY mode functions let you rename, delete, or copy the files on adisk; append files to one another; or copy the entire conte
48~~~~~~åNam:xxx~xxxxxxxxFile Names in UTILITY ModeSEQ data files, on the other hand, will be indicated bythe letter “S”:The files will be displayed i
49UTIL~~~~~~å~~~~~~å~~~~~~åRenaming FilesYou can give each MDR or SEQ file you create a unique name of up to eight charac-ters. Doing so will make it
5Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy DiskWrite protected Write enabled YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or
50~~~~~~~~~~~åNam:M03~~~TDRå03~~~~~~~~~~å4. Change a character.Using the FILE DATA keys, change thecharacter where the cursor is located.Available cha
51UTIL~åDeleting FilesThe “Delete” function lets you remove unnecessary files from a floppy disk.1.In UTILITY mode, select“02: Delete”.When you press
52~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~åApn:S01~SONG~S01~åCopying or Appending FilesThe “Append” function lets you copy files, or append files to each other. If youselect t
53UTIL~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~åApn:S01~SONG~S034. Select a destination file.Using the FILE DATA keys, select thedestination file number.Note: When appending fi
54Copying DisksIt is always a good idea to make backup copies of disks containing valuable data.The “Backup” function helps you do this by copying all
55UTIL4. Insert the target disk.Remove the source disk from the diskdrive, and insert a newly formatted disk.5. Press the START/STOP key.The following
56Formatting DisksAs we explained earlier in this manual, a new floppy disk must be formatted beforethe MDF3 can use it to save data.1.In UTILITY mode
57UTILDisplaying Disk InformationThe “Disk info.” function lets you check the amount of available space remainingon a disk. It also displays other inf
58THE STANDARD MIDI FILE AND ESEQ FORMATSThe Standard MIDI File format is a sequence data file formatwhich has been adopted by a number of sequencing
59Hint: The Atari ST and Apple Macintosh are also capable of readingdata from disks formatted by the MDF3. If you own a Macintosh,use a utility progra
6* Apple and Macintosh are the registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.* Atari is the registered trademark of Atari Corporation.* IBM PC
60Changing MDF3 File Name ExtensionsHere are a few examples of advanced techniques that become possible when youuse a computer to change the extension
61Mixing SEQ files and other filesThe MDF3 will display the names of ESEQ files or standardMIDI files written by other devices only when the disk they
62MIDI OUT 2MDF3MIDI INMIDI INMIDI INMIDI INMIDI INMIDI INMIDI INMIDI THRUMIDI IN MIDI OUT 1MIDI OUTMDF3MIDI INMIDI OUT MIDI INMIDI THRUMDF3MIDI INMID
63WHAT ERROR MESSAGES TELL YOUThis appendix describes the error messages that can occur while you’re us-ing the MDF3, and give you advice on how to so
64The disk in the disk drive has not beenformatted, or has been formatted for adevice other than the MDF3. Check thedisk, and format it if necessary.T
65ABOUT THE MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHARTThe MIDI implementation chart is useful for determining thefunction compatibility of different MIDI devices. The
66MDR Section:File Capacity: 99 max.Recording Capacity: approx. 1,200 KB per 1 file(when using MF2HD)Time Resolution: 10 msec./tempo q = 60 (fixed)Rec
67INDEXAAC Adapter, connecting 14, DC IN jack 13Append, file 52Apple Macintosh 59Atari ST 59BBackup, disk 54Batteries 14Block, bulk data 10, headers a
68MMaster device, MIDI synchronization 44, 46,selecting a master device 65MDF3 Mode Overview 20MIDI, applications 62, connections 15,definition 10, da
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7• MIDI data recorder capabilityThe MDF3 is able to receive, store, and re-transmit MIDISystem Exclusive data from nearly any MIDI instrument withbulk
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONThis product utilizes batteries or an external powersupply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to anypower supply or adapter
8ABOUT THIS MANUALThis Owner’s Manual introduces the MDF3’s functions in an order close to that inwhich you are most likely to be using them. As you r
9JOBSEQMDR UTILTABLE OF CONTENTSABOUT THIS MANUAL ............ 8BASIC TERMS AND KEYWORDS .......
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