Using The Manual - Yamaha A3000 Owner's Manual

Using the Manual

Manual Organization
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Using the Manual
This manual comprises eight chapters and an Appendix. Chapters 1 and 3 contain es-
sential information and should be read carefully. You may also wish to run through the
brief tutorial given in Chapter 2 before beginning serious work with the A3000.
Chapters 4 through 8 provide detailed information about each of the five operating
modes. Refer to this information as needed while working with the A3000.
Chapter 1 Setting Up
This chapter explains the A3000's controls and connectors, and shows how to connect
up speakers and MIDI devices. Please read through this chapter before you start to work
with the A3000.
Chapter 2 Trying It Out
This chapter guides you through a trial run with the A3000. Going through these proce-
dures will help you get a good feel for basic A3000 operations.
Chapter 3 Basics
The chapter introduces basic concepts, terminology, and operating procedures. Read
this chapter to learn about samples, sample banks, programs, and sequences; modes
and functions; screen displays; and other important features.
Chapter 4 PLAY Mode
This chapter explains all PLAY-mode functions. You use PLAY mode to edit and play
programs.
Chapter 5 EDIT Mode
This chapter explains all EDIT-mode functions. You use EDIT mode to edit your samples
and sample banks.
Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode
This chapter explains all RECORDING-mode functions. You use RECORDING mode to
record samples and sequences.
Chapter 7 DISK Mode
This chapter explains all DISK-mode functions. You use DISK mode to manage your
floppy and hard disks.
Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode
This chapter explains all UTILITY-mode functions. You use UTILITY mode to set the
system's environment.
Appendix
Provides option installation instructions, troubleshooting advice, error-message descrip-
tions, A3000 specifications, and MIDI information.