Thank you for purchasing the YAMAHA PLUS Programmable Line Selector. The PLUS is a line selector with 8 selector units, each of which can select ane of 4 inputs. The PLUS is MIDI compatible, allowing it to be controlled from other MID-compatible equipment. To obtain maximum performance from the PLUS, we recommend that you read this operation manual thoroughly before use. CONTENTS 1. Controls, Connectors and Indicators. 3 FEATURES 2.
PRECAUTIONS IN PORE * Installation location Do not use this unit in the following locations, or a malfunction could resit. In direct sunlight, e.g. near a window. + In a place where the temperature is extremely high, e.g. near a heater. « In a place where the humidity is extremely high. « In a dusty place. * In a place subject to strong vibrations. & Cautions on the power supply * Never supply power to this unit from a source other than your local main voltage.
1. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS e forebode ol ol ot oleo odl J1C POWER switch @ AP, [T Down keys This switch is used to turn the power to the PSI ON and OFF. When the POWER switch is OFF, the patching selection is always [B] for every channel.
2. CONCEPT OF PATCHING AND A CONNECTION EXAMPLE The PLS! allows each of the channels to select one of the 4 inputs. Therefore, always connect the inputs in consideration of this fact. By inter-connecting several channels, it will be possible to achieve very complicated patching. Here is an example of a simple connection.
4. UTILITY MODE When the [UTILITY | key is pressed, the set enters the Utility mode. Normal condition 1. Memory Protect 2. MIDI Bulk Out Pr LH 4. MIDI Bulk Out ba 3. MIDI Echo back In Utility mode, the LED on the [UTILITY | key lights to indicate it is in use. In this condition, patching patterns cannot be stored or recalled. Ehb The parameters are set using the Up and (90 Down keys. For a description on MIDI, refer 1o 5. MIDI Opexation™ (p. 6). 1. Memory Protect Pr lép ofF QFF 4.
5. MIDI OPERATION ® MIDI channel This is the basis of all MIDI operations, that which anyone who wants to handle MIDI should know. 1f 8 MIDI channel is not adjusted properly, no feature is available, even when the equipment is connected. If you are a beginner in MIDI, be sure to read this section carefully. A single MIDI cable allows you to supply many signals (data) for controlling several musical instruments (MIDI-compatible equipment).
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FCC CERTIFICATION (USA)} This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
MIDI BULK DATA FORMAT 1. 1-Memory bulk data Fo SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE 43 YAMAHA 1D On n=channel No. TE Format No. 00 Byte Count 0F Byte Count (14 bytes) 4ac Memory No. (1~63H) 27 data block size . =4 bytes. 27 {see note.) 7 check sum F1 Eox ~ All-memory bulk data FO SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE 43 YAMAHA ID On n=channel No. TE Format No. o Byte Count Memory 1 7 check sum o0 Byte Count Memory 2 7 check sum 00 Byte Count Memory 99 7 check sum E7 Eox Note) From Byte Count to check sum, refer to 1) 3.
25 To indicate the setting of each memory unit in the memory, the PLAT uses 2 bytes as shown below. CH4 | CH3 | cH2 ] CH1 1st byte 1 (D000) o CHE | cH7 | cHB | cHs I 2nd byte (Donny The input terminal for each channel is specified by the valise of the bits as follows. @ H the input terminal for CH4 or CHS is set the MSB of DODO or DOOR above should become 1", which may be regarded as the status byte by the MIDI. To prevent the confusion, these 2 bytes are transferred in MIDI bulk dump as follows.
YAMAHA [ Programmable Line Selector 1 Tate : 4/1, 1988 Model PLS! MIDI Implementation Chart Version Transmitted Recognized : Remarks : : Function : : ‘Basic Default :Channel Changed 3 Default :Mode Messages : Altered Note : Number : True voice: :Velocity Note ON ' Note OFF Control : : : Change : : : :Prof (Change : True # TRk ;System Song Pos @ x Pox : ; : Song Sel :Common Tune S 4 tox : : :System t Clock HE'4 X : ; t Real Time :Commands: x Iox t Aux :Local ON/OFF tall Notes OFF: Grimes :Active Sense : x Co
