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 Comparison (vs. MOX6/8 and MOTIF XF 6/7/8)

MOTIF XF sound quality
Flash memory expandability
Mobility - Light and easy to carry

 Assembly of the MOXF8 (MOXF6)

Upper and Lower case assemblies
 Upper: PNA, PNB, PNC and LCD circuit boards
 Lower: DM, JK, USB, (KEY-IF) and PS circuit boards
GHL keyboard (16NW-C61 keyboard)

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 Service Topics
How to check the MOXF6/8
 Checking the settings
 Data backup, Initializing the settings
 Firmware version update
 Test Program and DM Test points
 Block diagram

How to disassemble the MOXF8

1. Accessing the GHL keyboard
2. Accessing the circuit boards
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Comparison
(vs. MOX6/8 and MOTIF XF 6/7/8)
 MOTIF XF sound quality
 Flash memory expandability
 Mobility - Light and easy to carry

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 Comparison 1 – sound quality
 The MOXF series are made up of the updated MOX series
with the MOTIF XF sound engine.

update

MOTIF XF
sound quality

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 Comparison 2 – expandability
 The MOXF has the Flash memory expandability
same as the MOTIF XF series.

Flash memory
expandability

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 Comparison 3 – Mobility
 The MOXF series are about half the weight of the MOTIF
XF series.

Half
weight

Light
Easy to carry

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Assembly of the MOXF8 (MOXF6)
 Upper and Lower case assemblies
 Upper: PNA, PNB, PNC and LCD circuit boards
 Lower: DM, JK, USB, (KEY-IF) and PS circuit boards
 GHL keyboard (16NW-C61 keyboard)

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Assembly of the MOXF8
Upper case assembly

GHL keyboard

PNA PNB PNC

LCD

JK DM PS
USB

Lower case assembly

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Assembly of the MOXF6

Upper case assembly

PNB PNC
PNA
LCD

USB

JK DM PS
KEY-IF

16NW-C61 keyboard

Lower case assembly

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MOXF8: GHL keyboard (on Upper case)

Upper case assembly GHL keyboard

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MOXF8 Upper case assembly
 PNA, PNB, PNC and LCD circuit boards

PNC PNB LCD PNA

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MOXF8 Lower case assembly
 DM, JK, USB and PS circuit boards

JK USB DM PS

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MOXF6 Lower case assembly
 16NW-C61 keyboard and added KEY-IF circuit board
KEY-IF
USB

JK DM PS

16NW-C61 keyboard

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Service Topics

How to check the MOXF6/8

 Checking the settings
 Data backup, Initializing the settings
 Firmware version update
 Test Program and DM Test points
 Block diagram

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Checking the settings
 Data backup procedure

1. Prepare: A compatible USB flash memory device

Connect the USB flash memory to the [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Call up the save display: Press the [FILE] [F2]SAVE buttons.

3. Set the save settings

a) TYPE “All”
b) directory of the device
c) file name
c) a) b)

4. Execute: Press the [SF1]EXEC button.

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 Checking the settings
 Initializing the settings (There are 2 ways.)
A. Normal mode
1. Call up the Factory Set display: 2. Execute:
Press the [UTILITY] [JOB] buttons. Press the [ENTER]
button.

B. Test mode
1. Enter the Test Program
2. Select the “047 Factory Set”
3. Execute: Press the [ENTER] button.
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Checking the settings
 Firmware version update
1. Prepare
- Check the Firmware version: Press the [UTILITY] [JOB] buttons.

- Download the Operating System Updater:

1. Download the latest Operating System Updater from
Yamaha website.
2. Copy the program file (xxx.PGM) to a compatible USB
flash memory device.
!No other files should be present in the USB flash memory!

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Checking the settings
 Firmware version update

2. Enter the update mode:

- Connect the USB flash memory to the [TO DEVICE] terminal.
- Hold down the [LEVEL] meter button, then press the power on.

3. Execute: Press the [REC] button.

4. Reboot:
- Turn off the instrument and remove the USB flash memory.
- Turn the power on and confirm the Firmware version.

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Service Topics

How to check the MOXF6/8

 Checking the settings
 Data backup, Initializing the settings
 Firmware version update
 Test Program and DM Test points
 Block diagram

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Test Program and DM test points

 Refer to the service manual.

* Similar to the MOX series.

Test Program
 Memory check2 (Full address)
 Panel check (switches, LEDs,
LCD, sliders and encoders)
 USB and MIDI check
etc…

DM Test points

 None.

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Service Topics

How to check the MOXF6/8

 Checking the settings
 Data backup, Initializing the settings
 Firmware version update
 Test Program and DM Test points
 Block diagram

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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 Panel & keyboard MOXF8 MOXF6

* ENC A, B
Keyboard Keyboard
Panel B, C

LCD Panel A
* ENC A, B
* E-bus
E-bus IC

CPU

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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 System control & sound processing

DM
New
ROM/
RAM TG/Effect RAM
x 2pcs
CPU DM
Flash
USB Wave Expansion
Audio ROM Module
DC AD
USB
DA
USB TO HOST
Mute

DC DC
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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 Audio signal PNA

VR

DM

AD
Input
Amp
DA
Amp
Output

Amp

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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 Audio signal PNA

Master Input Gain

DM VR VR

AD
CPU Amp Input

DA

Output
Amp

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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 Power supply

PA-150 9V OPAMP
Reg. AD, DA No/Distorted sound
12V Fuse IC907 +5A +5LED
Panel
PWR
IC503
Poly +5D +3.3A
SW Reg. Pedal
Power IC2 IC504 +1.5D
SW DCDC DCDC Reg. CPU
12V +1.2D
IC502 No booting up
+3.3D Reg. TG
Power SW IC101
Control circuit IC311
(Auto power off) Hi Side LCD
SW
Poly SW +5LCD
Hi Side
+5USB USB
SW
IC110
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 Operation & system control section
Audio signal section
Block diagram Power supply section

 Power supply
DM JK
AC 9V
Adaptor Reg. +5A
12V Fuse IC907 KEY-IF PNA
PS +5LED
PWR IC503
Poly +5D +3.3A
SW Reg. LCD
IC2 IC504 +1.5D
Power
SW DCDC DCDC Reg.
IC502
12V +3.3D Reg.
IC101 +1.2D LCD
IC311
Power SW Hi Side +5LCD
Control circuit SW
Poly SW
Hi Side
+5USB USB
SW
IC110
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Service Topics

How to disassemble the MOXF8

1. Accessing the GHL keyboard
2. Accessing the circuit boards

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1. Accessing the GHL keyboard

 Separate the upper and lower case assemblies.

 Remove the 53 screws from the bottom side.

* Maintain the screws.

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1. Accessing the GHL keyboard

 Separate the upper and lower case assemblies.

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1. Accessing the GHL keyboard

 Remove the 8 screws to remove the GHL keyboard.

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1. Accessing the GHL keyboard

 The keys can be removed.

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2. Accessing the circuit boards

 Upper case assembly

PNC PNB LCD PNA

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2. Accessing the circuit boards

 Lower case assembly

JK USB DM PS

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