Yamaha A3000 Owner's Manual - Page 8

Using the Manual Using the Manual Manual Organization This manual comprises eight chapters and an Appendix. Chapters 1 and 3 contain essential 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. s 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. s Chapter 2 Trying It Out This chapter guides you through a trial run with the A3000. Going through these procedures will help you get a good feel for basic A3000 operations. s 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. s Chapter 4 PLAY Mode This chapter explains all PLAY-mode functions. You use PLAY mode to edit and play programs. s Chapter 5 EDIT Mode This chapter explains all EDIT-mode functions. You use EDIT mode to edit your samples and sample banks. s Chapter 6 RECORDING Mode This chapter explains all RECORDING-mode functions. You use RECORDING mode to record samples and sequences. s Chapter 7 DISK Mode This chapter explains all DISK-mode functions. You use DISK mode to manage your floppy and hard disks. s Chapter 8 UTILITY Mode This chapter explains all UTILITY-mode functions. You use UTILITY mode to set the system's environment. s Appendix Provides option installation instructions, troubleshooting advice, error-message descriptions, A3000 specifications, and MIDI information. 6