Yamaha RY8 Owner's Manual page 8

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.
The RY8 Owner's Manual is designed to travel alongside the RY8 itself. It
includes information about all the RY8's features and operation procedures,
organized in such a way as to permit quick and easy access to any feature you
need to locate. The main sections of the Owner's Manual are as follows:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A brief overview of the RY8's capabilities and system structure, as well as
descriptions of all panel features—everything you need to know before you
begin using the RY8 in order to put its many features and capabilities into
proper context.
GETTING STARTED
A step-by-step guide through setting up the RY8, turning on the power, playing
the demo songs and performing basic pattern, song and drum kit operations—
everything you need to get started enjoying the RY8 right away.
MODES & FUNCTIONS
An extensive feature reference of the various modes and functions of the
RY8—everything you need to know about all operating procedures.
APPENDIX
A collection of technical charts and lists including display messages,
troubleshooting, drum voice and pattern lists, MIDI implementation chart and
more.
INDEX
An alphabetical list of topics which gives you quick and easy access to any
subject in the manual you want to locate.
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