Yamaha PSR-E203 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
EN
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on
the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by
Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety
markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing
loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time
period before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is
operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your
dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user
safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe
that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the
following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average
life span of this type of battery is approximately five years.
When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries.
Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the
battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the
charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or
with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be
installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation
may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery.
Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used
batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your
area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or
for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an
end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain
lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to
assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product.
The model number, serial number, power requirements,
etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model
number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-BP (bottom)
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC,
to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance
with these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/
uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not
occur in all installations. If this product is found to be
the source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate
the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized
to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate
the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar
ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge
netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or
slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAR OITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta
verkosta.
(class B)
(standby)
Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder
Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren
Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
(battery)
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from
electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B, PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place
heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip
over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If
it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have
it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
•When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long
time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of
the battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid
should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with
water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause
loss of sight or chemical burns.
Battery
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity
markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid
leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries
together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline
batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or
different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause
overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
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Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold
or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or
radio may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
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• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Also, before turning the power on or off, be sure to
set the volume of each component (where applicable) to minimum and
gradually raise the volume while playing the instrument until the desired
listening level is reached.
Maintenance
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the
panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this
might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power is off, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a
long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from
those on your instrument.
• Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are taken from the PSR-E203.
● COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect
to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and
contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences.
DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
● Trademarks
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing
the Yamaha PSR-E203/YPT-200 PORTATONE!
Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument
in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading,
and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.
Panel logos
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of
manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM
System Level.
Stereo Sampled Piano
The instrument has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice—created by state-of-the-art stereo
sampling technology and using Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone
generation system.
Yamaha Education Suite 5
The instrument features the new Yamaha Education Suite—a set of learning tools that utilize
the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever
before!
Supplied Accessories
The PSR-E203/YPT-200 package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
• Music rest • Owner’s manual (this book)
● Music rest
Insert the music
rest into the slots
as shown.
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Contents
Panel logos ................................................................6
Supplied Accessories................................................. 6
Setting Up 8
Power Requirements .................................................8
Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) .9
Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) .................9
Using the MIDI Terminals ..........................................9
Turn on the power......................................................9
Panel Controls and Terminals 10
Front Panel ..............................................................10
Rear Panel ............................................................... 10
— Quick Guide —
Step 1
Changing the Voices 12
Turn the power on and adjust the volume................ 12
Try playing a variety of instrument Voices ...............13
Playing the Grand Piano Voice ................................ 14
Drum kits..................................................................14
Step 2
Fun Sounds 16
Step 3
Play With The Metronome 17
Start the metronome ................................................17
Step 4
Playing Songs 19
Select and Listen to a Specific Song .......................19
Step 5
Play with a Style 21
Selecting a rhythm of a Style ...................................21
Playing with a Style..................................................22
Handy Performance Features 36
Setting the Split Point .............................................. 36
Transpose ............................................................... 36
Tuning ..................................................................... 37
One Touch Setting .................................................. 37
Changing the tempo of the Song/Style.................... 38
Adjusting the Main Voice Parameters ..................... 38
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions 39
Various ways to start and stop Style playback ........ 39
Pattern Variation (Sections) .................................... 41
Adjusting the Style Volume ..................................... 43
Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords 44
Easy Chords............................................................ 44
Standard Chords ..................................................... 44
Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary ...... 46
Function Settings 48
Select the item and change the value ..................... 48
About MIDI 50
What is MIDI?.......................................................... 50
What You Can Do With MIDI................................... 50
Transferring Performance Data To and
From Another Instrument..................................... 51
Voice List.......................................................................53
Maximum Polyphony ............................................... 53
Drum Kit List .................................................................55
Style List .......................................................................56
Effect Type List .............................................................57
MIDI Implementation Chart ..........................................58
MIDI Data Format ..........................................................60
Effect map ............................................................... 60
Troubleshooting ...........................................................61
Specifications ...............................................................62
Index ..............................................................................63
Basic Operation and Displays 24
Basic Operation .......................................................24
Display .....................................................................26
Song Lesson 27
Lesson 1 (Listen & Learn)........................................27
Lesson 2 (Timing) ....................................................29
Lesson 3 (Waiting) ................................................... 30
Song settings 31
Changing the Melody Voice ..................................... 31
Song Volume ...........................................................31
Mute ......................................................................... 32
Practice Makes Perfect ............................................ 33
Play With a Variety of Effects 34
Adding Reverb .........................................................34
Adding Panel Sustain............................................... 35
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Setting Up
Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power.
Power Requirements
Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an
AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not
deplete resources.
■ Using an AC Power Adaptor
q Make sure that the power of the instrument is off
(display is blank, except for notation staff).
WARNING
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B or PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by
Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains.
The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable
damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3B, PA-3C or other
adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to
the power supply jack.
e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
CAUTION
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the
instrument, or during electrical storms.
w
e
PA-3B or
PA-3C
AC outlet
■ Using Batteries
q Open the battery compartment cover located on the
instrument’s bottom panel.
w Insert the six new alkaline batteries, being careful
to follow the polarity markings on the side of the
compartment.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it
locks firmly in place.
CAUTION
•Never connect or disconnect the AC power adaptor when
the power is on and the batteries are installed. Doing so
will turn the power off.
For battery operation the instrument requires six
1.5V “AA” size, LR6 or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When battery
power becomes too low for proper operation, the
volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this
happens, make sure to replace all batteries, following the precautions listed below.
CAUTION
• Use alkaline batteries for this instrument. Other types of
batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may have
sudden drops of power when battery power becomes low.
• Make sure to install the batteries with the proper orientation, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). Incorrect battery installation may result in heat, fire and/or
leaking of corrosive chemicals.
• When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new
batteries. Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g.
alkaline and manganese) at the same time.
• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time,
remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible
fluid leakage from the battery.
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Make all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on.
NOTE
Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)
Using the MIDI Terminals
Setting Up
The PSR-E203/YPT-200 speakers are automatically
shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The
PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external
output.
You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a
keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape
recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the
instrument’s output signal to that device.
WARNING
•Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for
long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear
fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing.
CAUTION
•To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the
external devices at the minimum setting and turn power
off the devices before connecting them. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in electric shock or
equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of
external devices at their minimum levels and gradually
raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to
set the desired listening level.
Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)
other MIDI instrument
The instrument also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the instrument with other MIDI
instruments or computers. (For more information, see
page 50.)
• MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used for connecting to
MIDI devices. They can be bought at music stores, etc.
Turn on the power
Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the
power. Pressing the switch again turns the power off.
When you first turn on the power, make sure to turn
down the volume of the instrument by pressing the
MASTER VOLUME [-] button several times. While
playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using
the MASTER VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons.
The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain
as you play by pressing an optional footswitch. Plug
the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and
use it to switch sustain on and off.
NOTE
• Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to
the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.
• Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing
this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
All panel settings as well as the settings made via the
display are reset to their default values whenever the
power is turned off.
CAUTION
• When using a power adaptor, even when the power is off,
a small amount of electricity is still being consumed by
the instrument. When you are not using the instrument for
a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor
from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from
the instrument.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
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q
e
!4
!5 !7
!6
Song List (page 20)
■
Front Panel
■ Front Panel
q [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................................page 9, 24
w MASTER VOLUME
[+] button .......................................................pages 9, 24
[-] button ........................................................ pages 9, 24
e LESSON PART
[L] button ............................................................. page 28
[R] button.............................................................page 28
r [LISTEN & LEARN] button.................................. page 28
t [TIMING] button................................................... page 29
y [WAITING] button................................................ page 30
u [FUNCTION] button..................................... pages 48, 25
i [SONG] button............................................. pages 19, 25
o [STYLE] button............................................ pages 21, 25
!0 [VOICE] button ............................................pages 13, 25
!1 Number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-] ........................... page 25
!2 [DEMO] button..................................................... page 20
!3 [METRONOME ON/OFF] button .........................page 17
When the Song mode
!4 [A-B REPEAT] button.......................................... page 33
!5 [REW] button .......................................................page 20
!6 [FF] button ...........................................................page 20
!8 [PAUSE] button....................................................page 20
When the Style mode
!4 [ACMP ON/OFF] button ......................................page 22
!5 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button................................ page 41
!6 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button...................................page 41
!8 [SYNC START] button......................................... page 22
!7 [TEMPO/TAP] button........................................... page 38
!9 [START/STOP] button .........................................page 24
@0 [PORTABLE GRAND] button.............................. page 14
@1 [SOUND EFFECT KIT] button............................. page 16
@2 [REVERB ON/OFF] button.................................. page 34
■ Rear Panel
@3 MIDI IN/OUT terminals ........................................ page 50
@4 SUSTAIN jack......................................................... page 9
@5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack .........................................page 9
@6 DC IN 12V jack....................................................... page 8
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Panel Controls and Terminals
Voice List (page 53) Display (page 26)Style List (page 56)
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■ Rear Panel
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