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SERVICE MANUAL
HAMAMATSU, JAPAN
1.498K-0053 K Printed in Japan 2001.07
011580 SY
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 3
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT ................................................................. 5
PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................. 8
WIRING ............................................................................................. 14
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (MOTIF6, MOTIF7) ......................... 16
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (MOTIF8) ........................................ 23
LSI PIN DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 37
IC BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................................................................ 43
CIRCUIT BOARDS ........................................................................... 47
TEST PROGRAM ....................................................................... 60, 76
ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................. 73, 90
OS VERSION UPDATE .............................................................. 75, 92
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
PARTS LIST
BLOCK DIAGRAM
OVERALL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.
MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
MOTIF6
MOTIF7
MOTIF8
MOTIF6 20010630-230000
MOTIF7 20010630-255000
MOTIF8 20010801-325000

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
WARNING
Components having special characteristics are marked and must be replaced with parts having specification equal to those originally installed.
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING
This product uses a lithium battery for memory back-up.
WARNING :
Lithium batteries are dangerous because they can be exploded by improper handling. Observe the
following pre-cautions when handling or replacing lithium batteries.
• Leave lithium battery replacement to qualified service personnel.
• Always replace with batteries of the same type.
• When installing on the PC board by soldering, solder using the connection terminals provided on the battery cells.
• Never solder directly to the cells. Perform the soldering as quickly as possible.
• Never reverse the battery polarities when installing.
• Do not short the batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge these batteries.
• Do not disasemble the batteries.
• Never heat batteries or throw them into fire.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering. Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. lever
det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi rajahtaa, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiiin.
Havita kaytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
The following information complies with Dutch official Gazette 1995. 45; ESSENTIALS OF ORDER ON THE COLLECTION
OF BATTERIES.
• Please refer to the diassembly procedure for the removal of Back-up Battery.
• Leest u voor het verwijderen van de backup batterij deze beschrijving.
WARNING: CHEMICAL CONTENT NOTICE!
The solder used in the production of this product contains LEAD. In addition, other electrical / electronic and / or plastic (where
applicable) components may also contain traces of chemicals found by the California Health and Welfare Agency (and possibly other
entities) to cause cancer and / or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DO NOT PLACE SOLDER, ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN YOUR MOUTH FOR ANY
REASON WHAT SO EVER!
Avoid prolonged, unprotected contact between solder and your skin! When soldering, do not inhale solder fumes or expose eyes to
solder / flux vapor!
If you come in contact with solder or components located inside the enclosure of this product, wash your hands before handling food.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual has been provided for the use of authorized Yamaha Retailers and their service personnel. It has been assumed
that basic service procedures inherent to the industry, and more specifically Yamaha Products, are already known and under-
stood by the users, and have therefore not been restated.
WARNING:
Failure to follow appropriate service and safety procedures when servicing this product may result in
personal injury, destruction of expensive components and failure of the product to perform as speci-
fied. For these reasons, we advise all Yamaha product owners that all service required should be
performed by an authorized Yamaha Retailer or the appointed service representative.
IMPORTANT:
This presentation or sale of this manual to any individual or firm does not constitute authorization, certifica-
tion, recognition of any applicable technical capabilities, or establish a principal-agent relationship of any
form.
The data provided is believed to be accurate and applicable to the unit(s) indicated on the cover. The research engineering,
and service departments of Yamaha are continually striving to improve Yamaha products. Modifications are, therefor, inevi-
table and changes in specification are subject to change without notice or obligation to retrofit. Should any discrepancy
appear to exist, please contact the distributor's Service Division.
WARNING:
Static discharges can destroy expensive components. Discharge any static electricity your body may have
accumulated by grounding yourself to the ground bus in the unit (heavy gauge black wires connect to this bus).
IMPORTANT:
Turn the unit OFF during disassembly and parts replacement. Recheck all work before you apply power
to the unit.

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONS
MOTIF 6 61 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch
MOTIF 7 76 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch
MOTIF 8 88 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch
(Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard)
Tone Generator AWM2
Multitimbres 16 + 1(A/D) + 18 (Max. with Plug-in boards installed)
Polyphony 62 Notes (Expandable with Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards)
Effects Reverb: 12
Chorus: 25
Insertion 1:25
Insertion 2:104
Variation: 25 (in Performance mode/Song mode)
Plug-in Insertion
Master Equalizer: 5 Band
Voices Preset Bank
Normal: 384, Drum kits: 48
GM Bank
Normal: 128, Drum kit: 1
User Bank
Normal: 128, Drum kits: 16
Plug-in Preset Bank
64 (for AN, PF, DX), 192 (for VL)
Plug-in User Bank
64 (for each Plug-in Slot)
Performances User Bank: 128 (4 Part)
Master User Bank: 128
4 Zones, Assignable Slider/Knob Settings, PC Table
Arpeggiator Preset 1: 128
Preset 2: 128
User: 128
(MIDI Sync, MIDI TX/RX, Velocity Limit, Note Limit)
Sampler Analog Sampling
Freq.: 44.1 kHz (max.), 16 bit Linear, Stereo
Digital Sampling
Freq.: 44.1 kHz (max.) (Only when AIEB I/O board is installed), 16 bit Linear, Stereo
Memory: 4 MB expandable to 64 MB (SIMM slot x 2)
Max.Waveforms (Multi Samples): 256
Max.Keybanks per waveform: 128
Max.Keybanks: 8,192
Multi Sample Import
Sequencer 200,000 notes
Resolution: 480 Clocks per Quarter Note
Song: 64 songs, 16 tracks (each track can be used as a loop track), 5 Scenes
Song Chain Play: 100 steps
1 Multi per Song
16 Multi Template
Pattern: 16 tracks, 64 styles, 16 sections, 256 phrases / 1 Styles, 128 Preset Phrases
Pattern Chain with real-time record
Input quantize record, Grid Groove
Remote External Seq. Cubase VST, Logic Audio, Pro Tools, Cakewalk
Expandability 3 Slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards
1 Slot for mLAN8E or AIEB
2 Slots for 72-pin SIMM
EXTERNAL MEMORY
Card SmartMedia
SCSI ZIP R (Option), SCSI HD (Option), CD-ROM (Option)
CONTROLLERS
Pitch Bend Wheel 1
Modulation Wheel 1
Master Volume Slider 1
Assignable Control Slider 4
Assignable Knob 4
A/D Input Gain 1
Rotary Encoder 1
CONNECTORS
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (1 /4" Jack)
ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (1 /4" Jack)
FOOT CONTROLLER 2
SUSTAIN SWITCH 1
FOOT SWITCH 1
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
A/D INPUT L, R (MIC / LINE, Stereo 1 /4" Jack)
BREATH CONTROLLER 2
PHONES 1 (Stereo 1 /4" Jack)
SCSI 1
USB 1 (MIDI 3 port)
DIGITAL OUT Optical (TOS-Link)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE OUTPUT 1KΩ, INbV:1kΩ, HP. 50Ω
POWER CONSUMPTION 24W (100V J)
28W (110V U,UT,C)
28W (230V E,ET,GBR)
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT
MOTIF 6 1,048(W) x 397(D) x 135(H), 15.8 kg
41 1 /4 x 15 5 /8 x 5 1 /4", 34 3 /4 lbs.
MOTIF 7 1,255(W) x 397(D) x 135(H), 18.1 kg
49 3 /8 x 15 5 /8 x 5 1 /4", 39 7 /8 lbs.
MOTIF 8 1,458(W) x 465(D) x 166(H), 28.0 kg
57 3 /8 x 18 1 /4 x 6 1 /2", 62 lbs.

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8

5
MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT (MOTIF6)
DM
PS
UD
JK
PNC
PNC
PNA
PNB
F-PN
SM
SCSI
Panel Assembly
Wheel Assembly
Display Assembly
Keyboard Assembly

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
DM
PS
UD
JK
PNC
PNC
PNA
PNB
F-PN
SM
SCSI
Panel Assembly
Wheel Assembly
Display Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT (MOTIF7)

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT (MOTIF8)
Panel Assembly
Wheel Assembly
Display Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
DM
UD
JK
SM
SCSI
PNA
F-PN
PNB
PS

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
PANEL LAYOUT (MOTIF6, MOTIF7)
OCTAVE
DOWN UP
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
PAN REVERB CHORUS TEMPO
ATTACK RELEASE CUTOFF RESONANCE
ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2
KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4
MEQ LOW MEQ HI MID MEQLOWMID M EQ HIGH
REMOTE
CONTROL
ON/OFF
EFFECT BYPASS ARPEGGIO
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF
MASTER
VOLUME
VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4
CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
SEQ TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
REC
MODE
VOICE PERFORM MASTER
SEQUENCER
SONG PATTERN FILE
INTEGRATED
SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY
EDIT JOB STORE
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
OCTAVE
DOWN UP
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
PAN REVERB CHORUS TEMPO
ATTACK RELEASE CUTOFF RESONANCE
ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2
KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4
MEQ LOW MEQ HI MID MEQLOWMID M EQ HIGH
MASTER
VOLUME
VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4
CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
REMOTE
CONTROL
ON/OFF
EFFECT BYPASS ARPEGGIO
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF
SEQ TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
REC
MODE
VOICE PERFORM MASTER
SEQUENCER
SONG PATTERN FILE
INTEGRATED
SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY
EDIT JOB STORE
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
●
Front Panel
MOTIF6
MOTIF7

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
PLG 2
A B C D E F G H
15
CATEGORY
SEARCH
SONG SCENE
SF 1 SF 2 SF3 SF4 SF5
F1 F2 F3 F4 F6 F5
INFORMATION
DEC/NO INC/YES
EXIT ENTER
EXECUTE
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
Real-time External Control Sur face
Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
DRUM KITS
FAVORITES
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3
PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 3
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR/
PLUCKED
BASS STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE
SYN LEAD SYN PAD/
CHOIR
SYN COMP CHROMATIC
PERCUSSION
DRUM /
PERCUSSION
SE MUSICAL FX COMBI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 16
SECTION
TRACK
SELECT
MUTE
SOLO
BANK
GROUP
NUMBER
COMMON
ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE
SONG SCENE
SF 1 SF 2 SF3 SF4 SF5
F1 F2 F3 F4 F6 F5
INFORMATION
DEC/NO INC/YES
EXIT ENTER
EXECUTE
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
Real-time External Control Sur face
Modular Synthesis Plug-in System
DRUM KITS
FAVORITES
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3
PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 3
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR/
PLUCKED
BASS STRINGS BRASS REED/PIPE
SYN LEAD SYN PAD/
CHOIR
SYN COMP CHROMATIC
PERCUSSION
DRUM /
PERCUSSION
SE MUSICAL FX COMBI
A B C D E F G H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
CATEGORY
SEARCH BANK
GROUP
NUMBER
SECTION
TRACK
SELECT
MUTE
SOLO
PLG 2
COMMON
ELEMENT/ PERF.PART / ZONE

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MOTIF6 / MOTIF7 / MOTIF8
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
PAN REVERB CHORUS TEMPO
ATTACK RELEASE CUTOFF RESONANCE
ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2
KN 1 KN 2 KN 3 KN 4
MEQ LOW MEQ HI MID MEQLOWMID M EQ HIGH
REMOTE
CONTROL
ON/OFF
MASTER
VOLUME
VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4
CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
EFFECT BYPASS ARPEGGIO
INSERTION SYSTEM ON/OFF
SEQ TRANSPORT
LOCATE 1 2
REC
VOICE PERFORM MASTER
SEQUENCER
SONG PATTERN FILE
INTEGRATED
SAMPLING MIXING UTILITY
EDIT JOB STORE
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
MODE
PANEL LAYOUT (MOTIF8)
1 OCTAVE UP/DOWN
2 PITCH
3 MODULATION
4 MASTER VOLUME
5 KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION KN1 ~ 4
6 CS1 ~ 4
7 REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF
8 EFFECT BYPASS
9 ARPEGGIO
10 SEQ TRANSPORT
11 MODE
12 LCD
13 CONTRAST CONTROL
14 F1 ~ F6
15 SF1 ~ SF5
16 INFORMATION
17 DATA DIAL
18 INC/YES
19 DEC/NO
20 CURSOR
21 EXIT
●
Front Panel
MOTIF8
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This comprehensive service manual includes specifications, panel layout, circuit board layout, block diagram, disassembly procedure, LSI pin description, IC block diagram, circuit boards, inspection, MIDI implementation chart, overall circuit diagram, and parts list. It provides detailed instructions and images for repairing and servicing Yamaha products. The manual is an official high-resolution document, ensuring excellent print quality. Instant access is available after payment, with no shipping delays. The manual is in English and is compatible with various platforms such as Windows, MAC, and Linux. For other Yamaha product service manuals, feel free to inquire.