Yamaha QY70 User manual

Contents

Installing the QY Data Filer 1

• For Windows users 1

• For Macintosh users 2

What is the QY Data Filer? 3

How to start the QY Data Filer 5

QY Data 9

• Saving QY data to the Computer 9

•

Transmitting data saved in the computer to the QY70

SMF Data 15

• Saving QY70 Song data as SMF

(Standard MIDI File) data 15

• Transmitting SMF data to the QY70 18

QY Control 20

Error Messages 22

MIDI Manager (For Macintosh Users) 25

• The software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha

Corporation.

• This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familier with basic Windows /

Macintosh operation. If you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual which

came with your Windows / Macintosh software before using QY Data Filer.

• The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional

purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on

your computer.

• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any

means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the

software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the

use of this manual and the software.

• MS-DOS and Windows are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is the registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Copying of commercially available music sequence data files is strictly prohibited

except for your personal use.

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I n s t a l l i n g

t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

To use the QY Data Filer, follow the instructions below to install

the Data Filer software from the floppy disk (QY Data Filer) to your

computer.

For Windows Users

To install the QY Data Filer for Windows, the following system is

reguired:

ZInsert the “QY Data Filer for Windows” floppy disk into your

computer’s disk drive.

XIf you are using Windows95, click the START button, then

click the “Run”.

(If you are using Windows3.1, select “Run” from the Program

Manager’s File menu.)

CUse the keyboard to enter the name of the floppy drive

holding the floppy disk, and the file name (setup.exe).

• If you are using an IBM-PC/AT compatible computer,

enter “A:\setup.exe” and click “OK”.

• If you are using an NEC9801/9821 series computer,

enter “B:\setup.exe” and click “OK”.

Operating System Windows 95 or Windows 3.1

CPU 80486 sx/33MHz or faster

Memory 8MB or more

Hard Disk 3MB or more

Display 640 x 480 dots, 256 or more colors

From this point, follow the commands that appear on your

computer’s display to carry out the installation operation.

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NOTE

• If you are using Windows 3.1 or Windows95, it will be necessary to install the

“MIDI driver” before you use the QY Data Filer as well as installing the QY Data

Filer itself. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” on page 19 to install the MIDI driver.

ZInsert the “QY Data Filer for Mac” floppy disk into your

computer’s floppy disk drive.

XAfter the icon for the floppy disk appears on your monitor,

double click on the floppy icon.

The “QY Data Filer for Mac” icon and the “MIDI Manager”

folder are displayed.

CDrag the “QY Data Filer For Mac” to the hard disk to copy the

file.

VOpen the “MIDI Manager” with a double click, then drag the

entire contents of the “MIDI Manager” folder onto the

Macintosh System folder icon ( ).

The files dragged to the system folder will automatically be

copied into the proper folders. If a dialog box appears asking

for confirmation, click “OK”.

BRestart your Macintosh computer.

This completes installation of the QY Data Filer.

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NOTE

• About the “MIDI Manager”, refer to page 25.

For Macintosh Users

To install the QY Data Filer for Macintosh, the following system is

reguired:

I n s t a l l i n g t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

Operating System Mac OS System 7.1 or later

CPU 68030 or faster

Memory 3MB or more

Hard Disk 3MB or more

Display 256 or more colors

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W h a t i s

t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r ?

The QY Data Filer is a file manager that allows you take data

created by the QY70 and save it in your computer. Before you can use

the QY Data Filer, you must install the software, and connect the

QY70 to your computer (refer to the “Owner’s Manual” on page 16).

The QY Data Filer can perform the following three functions

depending upon how you use it:

1. Data created by the QY70 can be saved to your computer as

QY bulk data. Also, QY bulk data saved in your computer

can be transmitted to the QY70.

2. SMF song data files such as XG or GM song data can be

transmitted from the computer to your QY70 to be played

back on the QY70. Also, data created by the QY70 can be

saved to your computer as an SMF song.

3. Song/Style data in the QY70 can be cleared via the com-

puter.

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NOTE

• The QY Data Filer is an application designed specifically for the QY70. It

cannot be used with any other devices.

• If you are using Windows 3.1 or Windows95, it will be necessary to install

the “MIDI driver” before you use the QY Data Filer. Refer to the “Owner’s

Manual” on page 19 to install the MIDI driver.

2. Transmit and receive SMF data

QY70 ➔Computer

• All of the data in the QY70 can be saved to the computer as a

bulk file.

Computer ➔QY70

• A bulk file saved in the computer can be transmitted to the

QY70.

• Single Song data within a bulk file saved in the computer can

be transmitted to the QY70.

• Single User Style data within a bulk file saved in the computer

can be transmitted to the QY70.

1. Transmit and receive QY bulk data

2. Transmit and receive SMF data

QY70 ➔Computer

• Song data in the QY70 can be converted to SMF (Standard

MIDI File) data and saved to the computer.

Computer ➔QY70

• SMF (Standard MIDI File) data saved in the computer can be

transmitted to the QY70.

3. Clear QY70 data

Computer ➔QY70

• The QY70’s Song name list can be viewed on the computer

display, single or all Songs in the list can be cleared with the

computer.

• The QY70’s User Style name list can be viewed on the

computer display, single or all User Styles in the list can be

cleared with the computer.

W h a t i s t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r ?

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ZStart the QY Data Filer.

After installation (refer to page 1) and connection (refer to the

“Owner’s Manual” on page 16) are completed, follow the instructions

below to start up the QY Data Filer.

H o w t o s t a r t

t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

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NOTE

• If you use the QY Data Filer on a Macintosh System, open the “Chooser” in the

“Apple Menu” and turn off “Apple Talk”.

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CAUTION

• If the MIDI Driver cannot be used with your computer, the following message will

be displayed.

“The selected MIDI device is in use. Quit any applications using the device.”

→

Click “OK”, then quit all other MIDI applications (sequencer software, etc.) that

use the MIDI driver, and start the QY Data Filer once again.

“Can’t find the MIDI device. Confirm the MIDI device settings.”

→

The MIDI driver is not properly installed. Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” on page

19 and install the MIDI Driver.

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CAUTION

• If the QY70 is not properly connected to your computer, “Data transfer failed.

Confirm QY70 connections (HOST SELECT switch, etc.)” dialog box will be

displayed. Properly connect the QY70, confirm the HOST SELECT switch position,

and start the software again.

• If you are using Window95

Click the “START” button, then click “QY Data Filer for Windows”,

which is located in the “QY Data Filer” under the Programs menu.

• If you are using Windows3.1

Double click the “QY Data Filer for Windows” icon which is located

in the “QY Data Filer” group window.

• If you are using a Macintosh

Double click the “QY Data Filer for Mac” icon.

XThe top display.

When you start the QY Data Filer, the following display will appear.

This is referred to as the “top display”.

H o w t o s t a r t t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

“Save”

All of the data in the QY70 can

be saved to the computer as a

bulk file. (Refer to page 9.)

“Send”

A bulk file as well as its single

Song and Style files saved in

the computer can be transmit-

ted to the QY70. (Refer to page

11.)

“Ctrl”

The QY70’s Song/User Style

name list can be viewed on the

computer display, single or all

Songs/User Styles in the list

can be cleared. (Refer to page

20.)

“Conv.”

Single Song data in the QY70

can be converted to SMF data

and saved in the computer.

(Refer to page 15.)

“Send”

Single SMF data saved in the

computer can be transmitted to

the QY70. (Refer to page 18.)

QY CONTROL

QY DATA SMF DATA

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The Data Filer Menu display

H o w t o s t a r t t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

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NOTE

• Setup and Help menus are available only if you are using Windows.

Quits the QY Data Filer application.

Same as the “Save” for QY data on the top display.

Same as the “Send” for QY data on the top display.

Same as the “Conv.” for SMF data on the top

display.

Same as the “Send” for SMF data on the top

display.

Same as the “Ctrl” on the top display.

Opens the Help file’s “Contents”.

Opens the “How to Use Help” file.

Displays the QY Data Filer’s version information, etc.

Selects the MIDI driver that is required to exchange

data (Bulk Dump) between the QY70 and the

computer.

ZSelect “Device Setup” from the “Setup” Menu.

The “MIDI Port Setup” dialog box is displayed.

About the Device Setup (for Windows only)

This procedure lets you select the required MIDI driver that is

necessary in order for the QY Data Filer to exchange MIDI data (Bulk

Dump) between the QY70 and the computer.

XSelect the MIDI Driver.

Click on each of the “▼” buttons for the “MIDI IN Port” or

“MIDI OUT Port”, select the MIDI driver from the drop-down list

that is displayed.

• If the QY70’s TO HOST jack is connected directly to the

computer’s serial port.

If you are using Windows95

Select the “Yamaha CBX Driver” for the “MIDI IN Port”, and

the “Yamaha CBX A Driver” for the “MIDI OUT Port”.

If you are using Windows3.1

Select the “Yamaha CBX-T3 Driver” for both the “MIDI IN

Port” and “MIDI OUT Port”.

• If the QY70’s MIDI ports are connected to the computer via

a MIDI interface.

For both the “MIDI IN Port” and “MIDI OUT Port”, select

the MIDI driver that is compatible with the MIDI interface you are

using.

CClick “OK”.

H o w t o s t a r t t h e Q Y D a t a F i l e r

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NOTE

• To select the MIDI driver, the required MIDI driver needs be previously installed.

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