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.
WARNING:
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any
kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an
extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG.
NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling
capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
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.
Do not place this product in a position where anyone could
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.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as
optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer
assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and
any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE
using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
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, never mix old batteries with new ones, and
never mix different types of batteries. 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
92-BP (bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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 other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.(class B)
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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.
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OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge
som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten
har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspændingen 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.
(standby)
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom
of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space
provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is
suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Model Name : PSR-E423
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Calif. 90620
(FCC DoC)
(bottom)
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)
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
[For business users in the European Union]
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set
by the Directive for the chemical involved.
(weee_battery_eu_en)
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PRECAUTIONS
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
Battery
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Location
Connections
Handling caution
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, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power 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.
• 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 (page 86) 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.
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument
or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• 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. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power
immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together
with old ones.
• 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 tamper with or disassemble batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch
and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If you are using batteries,
remove all batteries from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by
Yamaha service personnel.
• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
• It emits unusual smells or smoke.
• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
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:
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the
plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is
turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When
you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord
from the wall AC outlet.
• 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.
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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired
listening level.
• 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.
• 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 use the instrument/device or headphones 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.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ](Standby/On) switch is in the “Standby” position, 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 power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or other property, follow the notices below.
Handling and Maintenance
• 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 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 place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Saving data
• Some data items (page 50) are automatically saved as backup data in the internal memory even if you turn the power off. Saved data may be lost due to
malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to external device such as a computer (page 77).
About copyrights
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal
use.
• 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.
About functions/data bundled with the instrument
• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.
About this manual
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your
instrument.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
®
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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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.
XGlite
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in
mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of
control parameters and effects.
USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with
peripheral Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the
computer is on).
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.
Touch Response
The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with a convenient front panel on/off switch, gives
you maximum expressive level control over the voices. It also works in conjunction with the Dynamic
Filter, which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength—just
a like a real musical instrument!
STYLE FILE
The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to
provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.
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About this Owner’s Manual and Data List
Insert the music
rest into the slots
as shown.
Music Rest
This manual consists of four main sections: “Setting Up,” “Quick Guide,” “Reference,” and “Appendix.”
Also, a separate “Data List” is provided.
Owner’s Manual (this book)
Setting Up
Quick Guide
Reference
Appendix
• • • • • • • • •
• • • • • • • • •
• • • • • • • • •
• • • • • • • • •
Please read this section first.
This section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this
section while playing the instrument.
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions.
This section includes troubleshooting information and specifications.
Data List
Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
MIDI Reference
The MIDI Reference section contains MIDI related information. The MIDI Reference is available for
downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library at: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/
Included Accessories
The package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
• Owner’s Manual
• Music rest
• Accessory CD-ROM
• Data List
• My Yamaha Product User Registration
* The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when
you fill out the User Registration form.
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Special Features
042
EuTrance
Creating New Sounds
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By adjusting just two knobs you can add varying degrees of distortion, “sweetness,” or other characteristics to a sound to change it subtly or drastically. Parameters that can be assigned to the knobs include effect, filter, envelope generator
and more. You can create new sounds in real time!
Arpeggio Function
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Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on some synthesizers, this function
automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you simply play the
appropriate notes on the keyboard. A variety of arpeggios can be produced by
changing your fingering or the arpeggio type.
Performance assistant technology
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Play along with a song on the instrument’s keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... even if you play wrong notes! All you have to do is play
on the keyboard—alternately on the left- and right-hand ranges of the keyboard,
for example—and you’ll sound like a pro as long as you play in time with the
music.
Play a Variety of Instrument Voices
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The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be changed to
violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You can change the
mood of a song written for piano, for example, by using violin to play it instead.
Experience a whole new world of musical variety.
Play Along with Styles
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Want to play with full accompaniment? Try the auto-accompaniment Styles.
The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... and much
more. Select a style that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with
new styles to expand your musical horizons.
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Contents
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List........................7
Included Accessories .......................................................7
Special Features ..............................................................8
Setting Up
Setting Up10
Power Requirements......................................................10
Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack).....11
Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack).....................11
Turning the Power On ....................................................11
Panel Controls and Terminals12
Basic Operation and Displays14
Quick Guide
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices16
Select and Play a Voice—MAIN.....................................16
Play the Grand Piano Voice...........................................17
Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL......................18
Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power.
Setting Up
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
1 Make sure that the [](Standby/On) switch of the
instrument is in the “Standby” position.
• Use the specified adaptor (page 86). The use of other
adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the
adaptor and the instrument.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.
3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the
instrument, or during electrical storms.
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, make sure to replace all
batteries, following the precautions listed below.
If necessary, also make sure to save all important User
data (see pages 50, 77).
Using Batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover located on the
instrument’s bottom panel.
2 Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow
the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.
3 Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it
locks firmly in place.
NOTE
• Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies
power from the adaptor and overrides battery power, even
when batteries are installed.
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• Be sure to install the batteries in the same direction, 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 will not be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible fluid leakage.
• Use only manganese or alkaline batteries for this instrument. Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may exhibit a sudden drop in power when the
batteries are low, possibly resulting in a loss of flash memory data.
• Please use the power adaptor when transferring data to
flash memory. Batteries (including rechargeable types) can
be drained rapidly by this type of operation. If the batteries
do become drained during a data transfer, both the data
being transferred and the data currently in the transfer destination will be lost.
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Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Setting Up
Connecting Headphones
(PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)
Any pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4" stereo
phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient
monitoring. The 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.
• 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.
Connecting a Footswitch
(SUSTAIN Jack)
Setting Up
The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain
as you play by pressing a footswitch. A Yamaha FC4
or FC5 footswitch plugged into this jack can be used
to switch sustain on and off.
NOTE
• The sustain function does not affect split voices.
• 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.
• To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the
external devices at the minimum setting before connecting
them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument
to set the desired listening level.
Turning the Power On
The [](Standby/On) switch turns the power to the
instrument on () or standby (). Turn down the
volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control
to the left and press the [](Standby/On) switch to
turn on the power. Press the [ ](Standby/On) switch
again to turn the power off.
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level
by using the [MASTER VOLUME] control.
• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, 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, and/or remove the batteries from the
instrument.
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Basic Operation and Displays
Press briefly
to increase.
3 Start a function or play
the keyboard.
2 Select an item
or value.
1 Select a basic
function.
Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the value of the
selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease it’s
value. Rotate the dial continuously to continuously
increase or decrease the
value.
Dial
Increase
When selecting a song or style,
you can use these buttons to jump
to the first item in the next or previous category.
The CATEGORY [ ] and [ ]
buttons can also be used to select
function items sequentially after
pressing the [FUNCTION] button.
CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons
f
r
f
r
The number buttons can be
used to directly enter a Song,
Style or Voice number or
parameter value.
For numbers that start with
one or two zeroes, the first
zeroes can be omitted.
Example:
Selecting Voice 003, Bright
Piano.
Number buttons [0]–[9]
Press the [+] button briefly
to increase the value by 1, or
press the [-] button briefly to
decrease the value by 1.
Press and hold either button
to continuously increase or
decrease the value in the corresponding direction.
[+], [-] buttons
Decrease
Press briefly
to decrease.
Jump to the
first item in
the next or
previous category.
Press number buttons [0], [0], [3].
The “Press & Hold” Symbol
Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held.
Hold down this button until the function calls up.
Press the [SONG] button to access the SONG functions (printed above the
buttons), and press the [STYLE] button to access the STYLE functions
(printed below).
Basic Operation
Setting Up
Press a button to select a basic function: Voice, Style or Song. To change the instrument voice that sounds when
you play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. If you want to play along with auto accompaniment, press the
[STYLE] button. If you want to listen to a song, press the [SONG] button.
GrandPno
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Basic Operation and Displays
Indicates that Touch response is
turned on. (page 56)
Indicates that Harmony is
turned on. (page 57)
Indicates that the Dual voice is
turned on. (page 18)
Indicates that the Split voice is
turned on. (page 18)
Indicates that the Arpeggio is
turned on. (page 20)
Indicates that performance
assistant technology is turned
on. (page 36)
Indicates that Accompaniment
is turned on. (page 27)
Indicates that SYNC STOP is
turned on. (page 61)
TOUCH
HARMONY
DUAL
SPLIT
ARPEGGIO
Performance assistant technology
ACMP ON
SYNC STOP
Displays the melody and
chord notes of a song when
the Song Lesson function is
in use, or the notes of chords
you specify when the Dictionary function is in use. At
other times the notes you
play on the keyboard are displayed.
Notation
• Any notes occurring below or above the staff are
indicated by “8va” in the notation.
• For a few specific chords, not all notes may be
shown in the notation section of the display. This
is due to space limitations in the display.
Indicates the beat number in a measure during the Metronome function. Indicates the current measure during playback
of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo
value for the song or style. (pages 45, 53)
Indicates the name of the chord currently being played back, or the
name of the chord being played on
the keyboard. (page 27)
Information related to the
song tracks is shown here.
(pages 32, 44, 68)
BEAT number and MEASURE
Chord Display
Track Display
Indicates the current style or song
beat with flashing arrows. (page 31)
This display allows you to visually
confirm parameters assigned to the
knobs. (page 22)
Beat Display
Knob Assign Display
Display Items
The display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice.
It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions.
NOTE
GrandPno
001
001
001
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Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices
Appears when the Voice
mode is engaged.
Voice name
Voice number
NOTE
f
Select 141 Flute
Quick Guide
In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,
drums and percussion, sound effects … a wide variety of musical sounds.
Select and Play a Voice—MAIN
This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard.
Press the [VOICE] button.
1
The voice number and name will be displayed.
Quick Guide
GrandPno
001
Select the voice you want to play.
2
While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice
selected here becomes the main voice.
For this example select the “141 Flute” voice.
Flute
141
Preset Voice Types
001–183Instrument Voices
Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to
184–198
(Drum Kit)
199–238Arpeggio voices for arpeggio performance.
individual keys, via which they can be played. Details
on assigning instruments to keys are provided in the
Drum Kit List of the separate Data List.
• You can also select the voice
using the CATEGORY [ ]
and [ ] buttons after pressing the [VOICE] button.
(page 14)
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Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices
NOTE
NOTE
Play the keyboard.
3
• Voice Settings (page 55)
Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.
Play the Grand Piano Voice
When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button.
Quick Guide
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
The “001 Grand Piano” voice will be selected.
• When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all
settings other than touch
sensitivity are turned off. The
dual and split voices will
also be turned off, so only
the Grand Piano voice will
play ove r the entire keyboard.
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Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices
141
Flute
Appears when
dual voice is on
Two voices will sound
at the same time.
141
Flute
Split voice
Split point
Main voice and dual voice
Appears when split
voice is on
Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL
Once you press the [DUAL] button to turn the dual function on, a second voice will sound that will
play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the
“dual” voice.
Quick Guide
Press the button a second time to turn the dual voice function off. A suitable
dual voice is automatically selected when you turn on this function, but you
can easily select a different dual voice (page 56).
Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands—SPLIT
Once you press the [SPLIT] button to turn the split function on, you can play different voices to the
left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the
split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the “split voice”. The split
point setting can be changed as required (
page 63).
Press the button a second time to turn the split voice function off. A suitable
split voice is automatically selected when you turn on this function, but you
can easily select a different split voice (page 56).
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NOTE
Current Tempo value
Using the Metronome
The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing.
Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.
If you want to adjust the metronome tempo, press the [TEMPO/TAP] button
to call up the Tempo setting in the display, then you can use the dial to set
the tempo. You can also set the tempo using the number buttons on the front
panel.
Tempo
090
• You can set the time signature (page 53).
Quick Guide
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Creating Arpeggios
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the
required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the
root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of
interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you
play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for
music production as well as performance.
Use the Arpeggio Function
Press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to turn the
1
Quick Guide
arpeggio function on.
The indicator lights when the Arpeggio function is on.
• When you select a voice
number between 199 and
238 the arpeggio function
will automatically be turned
on.
Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger
2
Arpeggio playback.
The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the
number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in.
When the split function is on, the arpeggio applies to the split voice.
The arpeggio applies to the main and dual voices when the split function is off. Arpeggios cannot be played using the split and main/dual
voices simultaneously.
When you have finished playing with the arpeggio
3
function, press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to
turn it off.
• Play a key to the left of the
keyboard split point
because the arpeggio function applies only to the split
voice when you select a
voice between 229 and 238.
• When an FC4 or FC5 footswitch is connected to the
SUSTAIN jack is pressed,
the Arpeggio will continue to
play after the note is
released (page 59).
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Creating Arpeggios
The currently selected
arpeggio type
NOTE
Changing the Arpeggio type
The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can
easily select any other arpeggio type.
Press the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button.
1
“ARP Type” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the
name of the current arpeggio type will appear in the display.
DownOct
02
Rotate the dial to select the desired arpeggio type.
2
Quick Guide
A list of the available arpeggio types is provided in the Arpeggio List
of the separate Data List.
You can save the instrument’s settings at this point and then recall
them at any time you want to repeat your performance (page 48). You
can also record your performance (page 43). Please note that the
arpeggio sound for the split voice cannot be recorded.
• No arpeggio will sound if
you turn the arpeggio function on while playing notes
on the keyboard.
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Create Original Sounds
NOTE
NOTE
001
001
GrandPno
Filter
Resonance
Filter
Cutoff
Knob A adjusts the filter’s cutoff
frequency, and therefore the
brightness of the sound.
Level
Frequency
Cutoff Frequency
Frequencies in this
range are passed.
Frequencies in this
range are cut off.
Knob B adjusts the amount of resonance applied at the filter’s cutoff
frequency. Increasing the resonance emphasizes the frequencies
at the cutoff frequency, and thus
“strengthens” the perceived effect
of the filter.
Level
Frequency
Resonance
The two knobs located in the lower left area of the panel can be used to add variations
to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Filter,
envelope generator, and other effects can be assigned to the two knobs as required. In
this section we’ll explain how effects can be assigned to the knobs, and provide a few
tips for their use.
Assigning Effects to the Knobs
Repeatedly press the [ASSIGN] button to sequentially select the five effect combinations provided:
z x c v b z ... etc. The currently selected combination is shown in the display.
Quick Guide
• The assignable knob effects
are pre-programmed in the
pairs listed above.
It is not possible to assign
different effect combinations.
• z–c affect the main and
dual voices only. Split voices
will not be affected. Styles
and songs will also not be
affected.
v–b affect styles only.
z Filter
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Filter effects shape sound by allowing only a specified range of frequencies
to pass and/or by producing a resonance peak at the filter’s “cutoff” frequency. Filter effects can be used to create a range of synthesizer-like
sounds.
* Filter effects can sometimes cause distortion in the bass frequencies.
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Create Original Sounds
Chorus
Send Level
Reverb
Send Level
Release
Time
Attack
Time
Knob A adjusts attack time
(the amount of time it takes the
sound to reach maximum level
when a key is played).
Knob B adjusts release time
(the amount of time it takes for
the sound to decay to silence
after a key is released).
Sustain Level
Level
Time
Key PlayedKey Released
Filter
Resonance
Filter
Cutoff
–No Effect–Tempo
x Effect
c EG
(Envelope Generator)
v Style Filter
Reverb reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or club, while
chorus produces a layered “multi-instrument” effect.
Knob A adjusts the depth of the reverb effect, and Knob B adjusts the depth
of the chorus effect.
Envelope Generator effects determine how the level of the sound varies over
time. You can make the attack faster for a more percussive sound or slower
for a violin-like sound, for example. Or you can lengthen or shorten the sustain to most ideally match the music.
ATTA C K
DECAY
RELEASE
In this case the knobs apply the filter effect to the style being played. Knob A
and Knob B have the same functions as for “z Filter” described on the preceding page.
Quick Guide
b Style Tempo
Knob A adjusts the tempo of the style and arpeggios. Rotating the knob
clockwise increases the tempo while rotating it counterclockwise decreases
the tempo. The knob’s center position produces the initial default tempo.
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Create Original Sounds
NOTE
147
SquareLd
“z” appears here.
Filter
Cutoff
Filter
Resonance
Using the Knobs
Select the voice you want to play on the keyboard.
1
For this example we want to use a synth-lead type voice, so select
“147 SquareLd” (Square-wave Lead).
Press the [ASSIGN] button as many times as neces-
2
sary to select “z FILTER” (“z” will appear in the
display).
Quick Guide
• Try Playing a Variety of
Instrument Voices (page 16)
Knob A can now be used to adjust the filter cutoff frequency, and
Knob B can be used to adjust the resonance.
Rotate Knob B to its maximum setting (all the way
3
to the right), then play with the right hand while
operating Knob A with the left hand.
Rotating the knob to the right while the volume is set to a high level can
result in distortion. If this occurs, reduce the volume level.
If you select a different keyboard voice the knobs will be reset and the ideal
settings for the selected voice will be automatically recalled. In the same
way, if the “
a different style is selected. If you create an original setting you like, it might
be a good idea to save it in the instrument’s Registration Memory (page 48)
so you can recall the same settings again at any time. You can also record
performances using original sounds you’ve created (page 43).
Changing the knob settings does not immediately change the sound. Newly
assigned effects will only change the sound when the knobs are first operated
after the new effect has been selected.
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v STYLE FILTER” effect is selected, the knobs will be reset if
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Create Original Sounds
The chart below lists some interesting ways to use the various effects that
can be assigned to the knobs.
Some Ideas for Using the Knobs
Number/EffectTry This
Select a synth-type lead or pad voice (see the Voice List of the separate Data List).
z FILTER
x EFFECT
c EG
v STYLE FILTER
b STYLE TEMPOPlay a style and/or arpeggio and use Knob A to adjust the tempo.
Turn Knob B all the way up and operate Knob A while playing for some spacey,
floating 1980’s effects.
Select a voice that sounds as though it already has reverb and chorus effects applied,
and turn Knob A and Knob B all the way down to hear the “direct” sound of the
voice. You can then turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up to add extra impact and
richness to the voice.
Select a piano voice, and turn Knob B all the way up and Knob A to about the 3
o’clock position. This should give you a majestic, organ-like sound. The attack time
is quite long so play the keys and hold them to let the sound come in fully. Ideal for
slow pieces.
Select style 42, Euro Trance. Turn accompaniment on and start style playback
(pages 26–28). Set Knob B to about 3 o’clock, and Knob A to about 8 o’clock. The
overall sound of the style should be a bit muffled, with the drums emphasized for
solid rhythmic impact.
Quick Guide
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Playing Styles
This icon appears when a style
number and name is displayed.
Style Name
Style Number
NOTE
042
EuTrance
NOTE
This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment
(rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your
left hand. You can select from 174 different styles covering a range of musical genres
and time signatures.
In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features.
Select a Style Rhythm
Most styles includes a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—rock,
blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The
rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only.
Quick Guide
Press the [STYLE] button.
1
The style number and name will appear in the display.
Select a style.
2
Use the dial to select the style you want to use.
A list of all the available styles is provided in the Style List of the separate Data List.
BritRock
001
• You can also use the style
files provided on the supplied CD-ROM (page 64).
Press the [START/STOP] button.
3
The style rhythm will start playing.
Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you want to stop
playback.
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• Style numbers 150, 162–174
have no rhythm part and
therefore no rhythm will play
if you use them for the above
example. For these styles
first turn auto accompaniment on as described on
page 27, press the [START/
STOP] button, and the
accompaniment bass and
chord parts will begin playing when you play a key to
the left of the keyboard split
point.
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Playing Styles
042
EuTrance
This icon appears when automatic
accompaniment is on.
Auto accompa-
niment range
Split point (page 63)
042
Eutrance
Flashes when sync start is on.
Play Along with a Style
You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page.
Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full,
rich accompaniment that you can play along with.
Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired
1
style.
For this example select the “042 Euro Trance” style.
Turn automatic accompaniment on.
2
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.
Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment off.
When automatic accompaniment is on ...
The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the
“auto accompaniment range” and is used only for specifying the accompaniment chords.
Turn sync start on.
3
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start function on.
Quick Guide
When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in
a style will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start
function off.
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Playing Styles
NOTE
Auto accompa-
niment range
Split point
Indicates the chord currently being played in
the accompaniment range of the keyboard.
001
042
EuTrance
Start playing.
4
Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Try playing the chord progression
shown below.
• Chords (page 29)
• Looking Up Chords Using
the Chord Dictionary (page
65)
Quick Guide
This is a simple-but-effective chord progression.
Stop playing.
5
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop style playback when you’re
done.
F
CGA
m
You can also stop playing by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button so that an appropriate ending pattern will play and then style playback will stop.
You can switch style “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment.
Refer to “Pattern Variation (Sections)” on page 60.
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Playing Styles
Cm
7
C
Dm
7
D
Em
7
E
Fm
7
F
Gm
7
G
GM
7
Am
7
A
B
Bm
BM
7
C
Cm
C
7
Chords
For users who are new to chords, this chart features common chords. Since there are many useful
chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for
further details.
indicates the root note.
MajorMinorSeventhMinor SeventhMajor Seventh
C
Cm
7
CM
7
D
E
C
F
Dm
Em
Fm
7
7
7
DM
EM
FM
7
7
7
Quick Guide
G
A
B
7
• Inversions can be used as well as in “root” position—with the following exceptions:
b
5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), sus2
m7, m7
• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes are omitted.
• sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only.
Gm
Am
Bm
7
7
7
AM
7
Easy Chords
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three
fingers.
For root “C”
Cm
7
To play a major chord
Press the root note ()
of the chord.
To play a minor chord
Press the root note
together with the nearest
black key to the left of it.
To play a seventh chord
Press the root note
together with the nearest
white key to the left of it.
To play a minor seventh chord
Press the root note together with
the nearest white and black keys
to the left of it (three keys altogether).
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Playing Songs
The currently selected song and
number are displayed
NOTE
012
ForElise
The song displayed
here can be played
• The songs in this category have been created to give you an idea of
the advanced capabilities of this instrument.
• These songs features some of the instrument’s many useful voices.
• Use these songs to experience some of the instrument’s advanced
features: song number 9 for the easy song arranger, and songs 10
and 11 for the performance assistant technology feature.
• These piano solo pieces are ideally suited for use as lesson songs.
• A selection of piano ensemble songs that are also well suited for use
as lesson songs.
• When you need to practice backing (accompaniment) patterns, these
are the songs to do it with.
• Songs you record yourself.
• Songs transferred from a computer (page 76)
With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music.
You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any
of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The songs are organized by category.
In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs, and briefly describe the 30
songs provided.
Select and Listen to a Song
Press the [SONG] button.
1
The song number and name will be displayed.
Quick Guide
You can use the dial to select a different song.
Nocturne
011
Select a song.
2
Select a song after referring to the Song List in the separate Data List.
Use the dial to select the song you want to listen to.
The songs are organized by category.
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• You can also play songs you
have recorded yourself
(User Songs) or songs that
have been transferred to the
instrument from a computer
in the same way that you
play the internal songs.
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Listen to the song.
NOTE
The arrow marks in the beat display flash in
time with the rhythm of the song or style.
012
ForElise
3
Press the [] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the
selected song.
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [] (START/
STOP) button again.
Playing Songs
• Score data for the 30 internal
songs are provided in the
Songbook on the CD-ROM.
The exceptions are songs 1–
11 and 30. The scores for
songs 9 to 11 are provided in
the separate Data List.
Play Songs in Sequence
Press the [DEMO/BGM] button to play Songs 001–008 in sequence. Playback will repeat continuously, starting again from the first Song (001). You can select a song by using the [+] button after
pressing the [DEMO/BGM] button. The [-] button can be used to go back to the beginning of the
selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [DEMO/BGM] button.
You can also specify the repeat playback of all preset songs or songs transferred from a computer. The specified songs can also be played in random
order (page 66).
Quick Guide
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Playing Songs
NOTE
REW
Press the fast reverse
button to rapidly
return to an earlier
point in the song.
FF
Press the fast forward
button to rapidly skip
ahead to a later point
in the song.
PAU SE
Press the pause button
to pause playback.
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause
These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward
[] (FF), rewind [] (REW) and pause [ ] (PAUSE) playback of the song.
Quick Guide
• When an A-B repeat range is
specified the fast reverse
and forward function will
only work within that range.
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Select a Song For a Lesson
NOTE
NOTE
Track 1 is unlit
Track 2 is unlit
Track 1 and 2 are unlit
Right-hand lesson
Left-hand lesson
Both-hands lesson
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Yamaha Education Suite
You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong
notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle. It’s never too late to
start learning!
The practice methods:
Lesson 1—WaitingLearn to play the correct notes.
Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing.
Lesson 3—Minus One Learn to play the correct notes at the correct timing along with the song.
Lesson 1—Waiting
In this lesson, try playing the correct notes. Play the note shown in the display. The song will wait until you play
the right note.
Select a song for your lesson.
1
Select a song from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category! For this example
try selecting the “012 ForElise”.
Turn off playback of the part you wish to practice.
2
The preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts. The right-hand part is
selected by the [RIGHT](1) button and the left-hand part is selected by the
[LEFT](2) button. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as
required in order to practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off)
on the keyboard. You can practice both parts when both the left- and right-parts
are turned off.
• Song numbers 10 and 11 are
function demos for performance assistant. The lesson function cannot be used
with them.
• You can also use songs
(only SMF format 0) transferred from the computer
and saved to flash memory.
(pages 75–77)
Pressing the part buttons toggles part playback on and off. Turn off playback of
the part you wish to practice. When you press one of the buttons to turn playback off, the corresponding part indicator in the display turns off and playback
of that part is muted.
(When you first select a song, both the “1” and “2” parts indicators will light,
indicating that both parts are on.)
ForElise
012
• You can turn parts on or off,
even during playback.
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Select a Song For a Lesson
Keyboard Display
Notation
In this case “r1” indicate that
right-hand lesson 1 has been
selected.
NOTE
~
When the lesson song has played all
the way through your performance will
be evaluated in 4 levels: OK, Good,
Very Good, or Excellent. “Excellent!”
is the highest evaluation.
Start Lesson 1.
3
Press the [WAITING] button to start Lesson 1.
Waiting
r1
007
Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next
note you need play is shown. The song will wait until you play the correct note.
Stop the Lesson mode.
4
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [] (START/
STOP) button.
You can also stop the Lesson mode by pressing the [WAITING] button.
See How You’ve Done
Excellent
Very Good
Good
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OK
After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will start again from the
beginning.
~~~~~~~
~~~~~~
~~~~
~~
• The evaluation feature can
be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 72).
Once you’ve mastered Lesson 1, move on to Lesson 2.
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Select a Song For a Lesson
Keyboard Display
Notation
In this case “r2” indicate that
right-hand lesson 2 has been
selected.
Lesson 2—Your Tempo
Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are
playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.
Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on
1
page 33).
Start Lesson 2.
2
Press the [YOUR TEMPO] button to start Lesson 2.
YourTemp
r2
Play the note shown in the display. Try to play the notes at the correct timing. As
you learn to play the right notes at the right timing the tempo will increase until
eventually you’ll be playing at the song’s original tempo.
Stop the Lesson mode.
3
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [] (START/
STOP) button.
You can also stop the Lesson mode by pressing the [YOUR TEMPO] button.
Once you’ve mastered Lesson 2, move on to Lesson 3.
007
Reference
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Select a Song For a Lesson
Keyboard Display
Notation
In this case “r3” indicate that
right-hand lesson 3 has been
selected.
NOTE
Lesson 3—Minus One
Here’s where you can perfect your technique.
The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the
song.
Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on
1
page 33).
Start Lesson 3.
2
Press the [MINUS ONE] button to start Lesson 3.
MinusOne
r3
007
Play the note shown in the display.
Stop the Lesson mode.
3
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [] (START/
STOP) button.
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You can also stop the Lesson mode by pressing the [MINUS ONE] button.
Practice Makes Perfect—Repeat and Learn
Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you find difficult.
Press the [] (REPEAT & LEARN) button during a lesson.
The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed
the button, and playback will begin after a one-measure count-in. Playback will continue up to the point at which you pressed the [] (REPEAT & LEARN) button,
and then jump back four measures and repeat again after a count-in. This process
will repeat, so all you have to do is press the [] (REPEAT & LEARN) button
when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it
right. Press the button again to return to the normal lesson mode.
• You can change the number
of measures the Repeat and
learn function jumps back
by pressing a number button
[1]–[9] during repeat playback.
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NOTE
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT]
button to turn the function on or off.
This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play
along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making
lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good!
So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some
musical fun. It’s never too late to start learning!
Using the Performance Assistant technology
Try out the performance assistant technology using the preset song “Ave Maria.”
Select a song.
1
Press the [SONG] button, and the song number and name will be displayed. You
can use the dial or other selection controls to select a different song.
For this example try selecting the “010 Ave Maria”.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button.
2
The indicator lights when the performance assistant technology feature is on.
• Select and Listen to a Song
(page 30)
Press the [] (START/STOP) button.
3
Song playback will begin.
The basic pattern will repeat. Listen to four measures while memorizing the
basic pattern. It’s your turn to play the part from the fifth measure.
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The Easy Way to Play Piano
AfterBefore
NOTE
NOTE
Play on the keyboard.
4
Play the score on the left along with the accompaniment using both hands. You
can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Performance
assistant technology will make sure that the notes will come out as if they were
played according to the score on the right. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology will continue to “correct” the notes that you play.
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [] (START/STOP)
button.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the per-
5
formance assistant technology feature off.
• The score for Ave Maria is
provided in the separate
Data List.
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Next try playing the Chopin Nocturne.
The procedure is the same as that described for playing Ave
1
Maria on page 37. Select “011 Nocturne”.
Listen to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth
2
measure.
Play the keys shown in the illustration. Keep playing F, A and C with your left
hand and the correct notes will sound as the song proceeds. When you get used
to playing the left hand part, refer to step 2 on the next page and try adding the
right-hand part.
• The score for Nocturne is
provided in the separate
Data List.
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The Easy Way to Play Piano
NOTE
Sounds like
you’re playing
the right notes!
You will get even better results
if you match your left-hand
rhythm to the rhythm of the
chord indicator in the display.
Play alternately with the
left and right hands.
Play with the left and right hands
at the same timing—type 1.
Play 3 notes at once
with your right hand.
Play with the left and right hands
at the same timing—type 2.
Play 1 note at a time with your right
hand (for example: index finger
middle finger ring finger).
Play alternately with the left
and right hands—type 3.
Play 3 notes at once
with your right hand.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the per-
3
formance assistant technology feature off.
Next try playing a different preset song.
The procedure is the same as that described for playing Ave
1
Maria on page 37. Select any song.
To use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to play a
song that includes chord data.
Select a song that includes chord data, referring to the Song List in the separate
Data List.
Play freely referring to the description below.
2
To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then, with your hands spread as shown in the illustration,
simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any notes will do).
• Songs transferred to the
instrument from a computer
can also be used with the
performance assistant technology as long as they
include the required chord
data. If a song includes the
required data, the chords
are shown on the right side
of the display.
How does it sound? You’ll get acceptable results no matter where you play thanks to performance assistant technology!
Next try the three playing methods illustrated below. Different ways of playing produce different results.
Once you get a feel for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your right ... or any
other combination.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the per-
3
formance assistant technology feature off.
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Play Using the Music Database
Split
Point
You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best
voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate
style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for
the ideal combination of sounds and style!
Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.
1
Jude Hey
001
A Music Database name will appear in the display.
Select a Music Database.
2
Referring to the Music Database List in the separate Data List, use the dial to
select a music database. Select one that matches the image of the song you
intend to play.
For this example select the “160 Patrol”.
Patrol
160
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Play the chords with your left hand and melody with your right.
3
The jazz style will start playing when you play a left-hand chord to the left of
the split point. Refer to page 29 for information about playing chords.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
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Change a Song’s Style
009
Halleluj
NOTE
In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song
with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create
totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played.
You can also change the song’s melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete
change of image.
Listen to the DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger
The “Hallelujah Chorus” in the preset songs lets you experience the Easy Song Arranger. Playing it.
Press the [SONG] button, then select a “009 Hallelujah Chorus” by using the dial.
Press the [] (START/STOP) button to play it.
As the song progresses, you will see only the style changes while the song remains
the same.
Keep in mind that you can enjoy using Easy Song Arranger with other songs as
well—any songs that include chord data.
Using the Easy Song Arranger
Try switching styles while the song plays back.
Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.
1
The indicator lights when the Easy Song Arranger function is on.
Select a Song.
2
Press the [SONG] button, then select the song you want to arrange. Select the
songs that include the required chord data referring to the Song List in the separate Data List.
• The score for “Hallelujah
Chorus” is provided in the
separate Data List.
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Change a Song’s Style
NOTE
NOTE
Listen to the song.
3
Press the [] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the song. Move on
to the next step while the song is playing.
Select a style.
4
Press the [STYLE] button and then rotate the dial to hear how the song sounds
with different styles. As you select different styles the song will remain the same
while only the styles change.
You can also press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to change the style’s main
section.
Changing the Melody Voice
You can change the song’s melody voice while the Easy Song Arranger is
on.
Press the [VOICE] button once to display the name of the current melody
voice. Use the dial to select a different voice, then press and hold the
[VOICE] button for longer than a second. “SONG MELODY VOICE” will
appear in the display for a few seconds, indicating that the newly selected
voice has replaced the song’s original melody voice.
• When playing song numbers
010, 011 and 021 to 030
while using the Easy Song
Arranger, melody tracks will
be automatically muted and
no melody will sound. In
order to hear the melody
tracks you will need to press
the track buttons [3] to [5].
• Because the Easy Song
Arranger uses song data you
can’t specify chords by playing in the accompaniment
range of the keyboard. The
[ACMP ON/ OFF] button will
not function.
• If the time signature of the
song and style are different,
the time signature of the song
will be used.
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Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button to turn the function
5
off.
If the song or style is being played back, first stop the playback, then turn the
Easy Song Arranger function off.
The indicator will go out.
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Record Your Own Performance
NOTICE
NOTE
031
User 1
001
The lowest-numbered unrecorded User
Song (Song numbers 031–035) available for recording is displayed. If you
want to select the Song you will be
recording, select the desired Song
number by using the dial.
Flashes
Track 1 is automatically selected
Flashes
NOTE
NOTICE
You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031
through 035. The recorded song can be played back on the instrument.
Recording
Press the [REC] button.
1
• If all User Songs (Song
numbers 031–035) contain
recorded data, Song 031
will automatically be
selected. In this case, you
will record over and erase
any previous data in Song
031, so be careful that you
won’t be erasing any material you want to keep!
• Accompaniment cannot be
turned on or off once the
[REC] button is pressed.
You can turn off the Record mode by pressing the [REC] button again (Track 1
stop flashing).
Start recording.
2
When you play the keyboard, recording will begin.
Stop recording.
3
Pressing the [START/STOP] button stops recording and writes the data to the
User Song. (A “Writing!” message is shown.)
To playback the newly recorded performance, press the [START/STOP] button.
• After you’ve selected the
desired User Song for
recording, you can select a
Style to be recorded as well.
To do this, press the [STYLE]
button and select the Style
number while the ACMP
indication is on.
• Never attempt to turn the
power off when a “Writing!” message is shown in
the display. Doing so can
damage the flash memory
and result in a loss of data.
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Record Your Own Performance
NOTE
MelodyChords
Specify track(s)
and record
Tr ac k1Tr ac k2Tr ac k3Tra c k4Tr ac k5Style
Tr ac k
Rotate the dial to select a song
number between 031 and 035.
NOTICE
NOTE
rEC
User 1
001
Track 1 and Style
Track will flash
Press and hold
Recording to a specified track
Recordable Data
You can record up to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord)
track. Each track can be recorded individually.
Melody Track [1]–[5]............... Record the melody parts.
Style Track [A].........................Records the chord part.
Trac k Mute
This instrument allows you to choose whether recorded tracks will play back
while you are recording or playing back other tracks (page 68).
Press the [SONG] button, then use the dial to select the user
1
song number (031–035) you want to record to.
• Up to approximately 10,000
notes can be recorded for
the five user songs if you
record only to the melody
tracks. Up to approximately
5,500 chord changes can
be recorded for the five user
songs if you record only to
the style track.
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User 1
031
Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selec-
2
tion on the display.
Record a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together
Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the
[REC] button.
Next, press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button.
The selected tracks will flash in the display.
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• If you record to a track that
contains previouslyrecorded data the previous data will be overwritten
and lost.
• Style accompaniment is
automatically turned on
when you select the style
track [A] for recording.
• Style accompaniment cannot turned on or off while
recording is in progress.
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Record a Melody track
NOTE
rEC
User 1
001
Track 1 will flash
NOTE
NOTE
003
rEC
User 1
Current measure
Recording
starts
or
Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the
[REC] button.
The selected track will flash in the display.
To cancel recording to a selected track, press that track button a second time.
Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.
3
You can also start recording by pressing the [] (START/STOP) button.
The current measure will be shown on the display during recording.
Record Your Own Performance
• If style accompaniment is on
and track [A] has not yet
been recorded, the style
track [A] will automatically
be selected for recording
when a melody track is
selected. If you only want to
record a melody track, be
sure to turn the style track
[A] off.
• If the memory becomes full
during recording a warning
message will appear and
recording will stop automatically. Use the song clear or
track clear (page 47) function to delete unwanted data
and make more room available for recording, then do
the recording again.
Stop recording by pressing the [] (START/STOP) or [REC]
4
button.
When recording stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the
recorded track numbers in the display will light.
• If you want to record only the
rhythm (percussion) part,
press the [](START/
STOP) button to play just the
rhythm, then add the section
change by pressing the
[INTO/ENDING/rit.] button or
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
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To Record Other Tracks
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks.
By selecting an unrecorded track—track buttons [1]–[5], [A]—you can
record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the playback tracks will appear in the display). You can also mute previously
recorded tracks (the muted tracks will not appear in the display) while
recording new tracks.
To Re-record a Track
Simple select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal
way.
The new material will overwrite the previous data.
When the recording is done ...
5
To playback the newly recorded performance, press the [] (START/STOP)
button.
To Play Back a User Song
User songs are played back in the same way as regular songs (page 30).
1 Press the [SONG] button.
2 The current song number/name will be displayed—use the dial to select the
user song (031–035) you want to play.
3 Press the [] (START/STOP) button to start playback.
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Data Recording Limitations
• The split voice cannot be recorded.
• The following data are recorded at the beginning of the track. Changes
made during the song will not be recorded.
reverb type, chorus type, time signature, style number, style volume,
tempo
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Song Clear—Deleting User Songs
NOTE
YES
ClrUser1
Press and
hold
Hold for longer
than a second
YES
ClrTr1
Hold for longer than a second
Record Your Own Performance
This function clears an entire user song (all tracks).
Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031–035)
1
you want to clear.
Press and hold the track [1] button for longer than a second
2
while holding the track [A] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Press the [+] button.
3
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.
Press the [+] button to clear the song.
4
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the song
is being cleared.
• If you only want to clear a
specific track from a user
song use the Track Clear
function.
Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song
This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song.
Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031–035)
1
you want to clear.
Press and hold the track button ([1]–[5], [A]) corresponding to
2
the track you want to clear for longer than a second.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Press the [+] button.
3
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.
Press the [+] button to clear the track.
4
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the track
is being cleared.
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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings
Up to 16 presets (eight banks of
two each) can be memorized.
Memory 1Memory 2
8 Banks
1
Bank
Bank number
NOTE
NOTICE
NOTICE
This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved
(8 banks of two setups each).
Saving to the Registration Memory
Set the panel controls as required—select a voice, accompani-
1
ment style, etc.
Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear
2
in the display when you release the button.
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Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number buttons to select a bank num-
3
ber from 1 to 8.
Press the REGIST MEMORY [1] or [2] button while holding the
4
[MEMORY/BANK] button to store the current panel settings to
the specified registration memory.
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• Data cannot be saved to the
registration memory during
song playback.
• If you select a Registration
Memory number that
already contains data, the
previous data is deleted
and overwritten by the new
data.
• Do not turn off the power
while saving settings to the
registration memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.
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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings
1
Bank
Bank number
REGIST 1
1
Recalling a Registration Memory
Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear
1
in the display when you release the button.
Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number buttons to select bank you
2
want to recall.
Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the set-
3
tings you want to recall. The recalled REGIST MEMORY number
appears in the display for a few seconds. The panel controls will
be instantly set accordingly.
Settings That Can be Saved to the Registration Memory
Style settings*
Style number, Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF, Split Point, Style settings (Main A/B), Style Volume, Tempo
Voice settings
Main Voice setting
Filter Resonance, Chorus Send Level),
Dual Voice settings
Release Time, Filter Cutoff, Filter Resonance),
Split Voice settings
The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off.
If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation “Backup Clear” as explained below.
The Backup Parameters
• User Songs
• Style Number 175
• Touch Response on/off
• Registration Memory
• FUNCTION Settings: Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume,
• You can save the settings as
backup data to your computer, by using the Musicsoft
Downloader (MSD) software. Refer to the section
“Transfer a backup file from
the instrument to a computer” on page 77.
Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo
Group, Demo Play, Demo Cancel, Master EQ type
Initialization
This function erases all backup data in the instrument’s flash memory and restores the initial default settings. The
following initialization procedures are provided.
Backup Clear
To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory turn the power on by pressing
the [](Standby/On) switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard.
The backed up data will be erased and the default values restored.
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Initialization does not delete the files transferred from the computer. If you want to
delete the files, see “Deleting Files” below.
Deleting Files
To clear song and style files that have been transferred to the internal flash memory
from a computer, turn the power on by pressing the [](Standby/On) switch while
simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest
black keys.
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• When you execute the
Flash Clear operation, data
you have purchased will
also be cleared. Be sure to
save data you want to keep
to a computer.
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Handy Performance Features
f
Reverb
02
Hall2
The currently selected
reverb t ype
f
Chorus
1
Chorus1
The currently selected
chorus type
Adding Reverb
Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type
ambience. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically
selected. If you want to select a different reverb type,
use the procedure described below.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select “Reverb”.
“Reverb” will appear in the display for a few seconds, and the currently selected reverb type will
be displayed.
Adding Chorus
The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar
to many of the same voices being played in unison.
When you select a style or song the optimum chorus
type for the voice used is automatically selected. If
you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select “Chorus”.
“Chorus” will appear in the display for a few seconds, and the currently selected chorus type will
be displayed.
Use the dial to select a reverb type.
3
You can check how the selected reverb type
sounds by playing on the keyboard.
Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data
List for information about the available reverb
types.
Adjusting the Reverb Send Level
You can individually adjust the amount of
reverb that is applied to the main, dual, and
split voices. (See page 71).
Use the dial to select a chorus type.
3
You can check how the selected chorus type
sounds by playing on the keyboard.
Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data
List for information about the available chorus
types.
Adjusting the Chorus Send Level
You can individually adjust the amount of chorus that is applied to the main, dual, and split
voices. (See page 71).
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Handy Performance Features
f
00
Transpos
NOTE
f
000
Tuning
NOTE
Pitch Controls (Transpose)
The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up
or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Transpose item.
Use the dial to set the transpose value
3
between -12 and +12 as required.
Pitch Controls (Tuning)
The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up
or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone).
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Tuning item.
Use the dial to set the tuning value
3
between -100 and +100 as required.
• The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.
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• The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.
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Handy Performance Features
04
TimesigN
Hold for longer
than a second.
Number of beats per measure.
NOTE
f
04
TimesigD
The length of one beat.
f
100
MtrVol
Metronome volume
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature.
Press and hold the [METRONOME] but-
1
ton for longer than a second to select
the number of beats per measure function “TimesigN”.
Use the dial to select the number of
2
beats per measure.
A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure while the other beats will click. All beats
will simply click with no chime at the beginning
of each measure if you set this parameter to “00”.
The available range is from 0 through 60. Select 5
for this example.
• The metronome time signature will synchronize to a style
or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be
changed while a style or song is playing.
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Metronome Volume
item.
Use the dial to set the metronome vol-
3
ume as required.
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
3
tons as many times as necessary to
select the beat length function
“TimesigD”.
The currently selected beat length will be displayed.
Use the dial to select the beat length.
4
Select the required length for each beat: 2, 4, 8, or
16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th
note). Select 8 for this example.
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Handy Performance Features
f
MasterEQ
1
Speakerl
The currently selected
master EQ type.
Pitch Bend
The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch
variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the
wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower
the pitch. You can change the amount of pitch bend
produced by the wheel, as described on page 71.
One Touch Setting
Select an EQ Setting for the Best
Sound
Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the
instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an
external speaker system.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
The currently selected function will appear in the
display.
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the master EQ type function
“MasterEQ”.
“MasterEQ” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected EQ type will
be displayed.
Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a
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song or style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects a well-balanced
voice for you when you select a style or song. Simply
select voice number “000” to activate this feature.
Use the dial to select the desired Master
3
EQ setting.
Five settings are available: 1–5. Settings 1 and 2
are best for listening via the instrument’s built-in
speakers, setting 3 is for headphones, and settings
4 and 5 are ideal for listening via external speakers.
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Voice Settings
f
064
M.Volume
Voice Editing
Create original voices by editing the many available
voice parameters. By editing the various parameters
available you can create new voices that best suit your
musical needs.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
The currently selected function will appear in the
display.
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the item you want to edit.
You can individually adjust the voice setting (Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level,
Attack Time, Release Time, Filter Cutoff and Filter Resonance) that is applied to the main, dual,
and split voices. Refer to the Functions on page
71 for details.
CategorySettingDisplay
Vol um eM.Volume 000–127
OctaveM.Octave -2–+2
PanM.Pan
Main Voice
Dual Voice
Split Voice
Reverb LevelM .Reverb 000–127
Chorus LevelM.Chorus 000–127
Attack TimeM.A ttack 000–127
Release TimeM.Releas000–127
Filter CutoffM.Cutoff 000–127
Filter Resonance
Voi ceD.Voice001–700
Vol um eD.Volume 000–127
OctaveD.Octave -2–+2
PanD.Pan
Reverb LevelD .Reverb 000–127
Chorus LevelD.Chor us 000–127
Attack TimeD.A ttack 000–127
Release TimeD.Releas000–127
Filter CutoffD.Cutoff 000–127
Filter Resonance
Voi ceS.Voice001–700
Vol um eS.Volume 000–127
OctaveS.Octave -2–+2
PanS.Pan
Reverb LevelS .Reverb 000–127
Chorus LevelS.Chor us 000–127
M.Reso.000–127
D.Reso.000–127
Range/
Settings
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
Use the dial to set the value.
3
Edited parameters can be saved to registration
memory (page 48). If you select a different keyboard voice the parameters will be reset and the
ideal settings for the selected voice will be automatically recalled.
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Voice Settings
D.Voice
173
Marimba
The currently
selected dual voice
S.Voice
053
FngrBass
The currently selected
split voice
Touch response icon
TouchSns
2
Medium
Touch Sensitivity
Hold for longer
than a second.
NOTE
Selecting a Dual Voice
Press and hold the [DUAL] button for
1
longer than a second.
“D.VOICE” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected dual voice
will be displayed.
Select the desired Dual Voice by using
2
the dial.
Selecting a Split Voice
Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for
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longer than a second.
“S.Voice” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will
be displayed.
Touch Response Sensitivity
When touch response is on you can adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to dynamics in three steps.
Press the [TOUCH] button to turn touch
1
response on.
The [TOUCH] button alternately turns touch
response on and off.
The touch response icon will appear in the display when touch response is on.
When touch response is set to off, all notes will
be played at the same volume no matter how hard
or softly you play the keys.
Press and hold the [TOUCH] button for
2
longer than a second so that the Touch
Sensitivity item appears.
“TouchSns” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, and the currently selected touch sensitivity will be displayed.
Select the desired Split Voice by using
2
the dial.
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Use the dial in response to keyboard
3
dynamics to select a touch sensitivity
setting between 1 and 3. Higher values
produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics—i.e. greater sensitivity.
• The initial default touch sensitivity setting is “2”.
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Harmony
When harmony is on the
harmony icon will appear
in the display.
HarmType
02
Trio
The currently selected
harmony type
Hold for longer
than a second.
NOTE
How to sound each Harmony Type
• Harmony type 01 to 05
Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in
the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard
when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 27).
• Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill)
Hold down two keys.
• Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo)
Keep holding down the keys.
• Harmony type 20 to 26 (Echo)
Keep holding down the keys.
This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.
Voice Settings
Press the [HARMONY] button to turn
1
Harmony feature on.
To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY]
button again.
When you press the [HARMONY] button to turn
this feature on, the appropriate harmony type for
the currently selected main voice is automatically
selected.
Press and hold the [HARMONY] button
2
for longer than a second so that the Harmony Type item appears.
“HarmType” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, and the currently selected harmony type
will be displayed. Use the dial to select a different
harmony type.
Use the dial to select a harmony type.
3
Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data
List for information about the available harmony
types. Try playing the keyboard with the harmony
function. The effect and operation of each Harmony Type is different-refer to the below section
“How to sound each Harmony Type” as well as the
Effect Type List for details.
• The harmony notes can be added only to the Main Voice,
not to Dual or Split Voices.
• The keys left of the Split Point of the keyboard produce
no harmony notes when the auto accompaniment is on
(ACMP ON is lit).
You can adjust the Harmony Volume in the Function
Settings (page 72).
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Arpeggio Settings
f
ARP Velo
1
Original
The currently selected
arpeggio velocity.
2
Thru
f
Quantize
1/8
The currently selected
arpeggio quantization.
Controlling Arpeggio Volume with
Keyboard Dynamics
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the arpeggio velocity function
“ARP Velo”.
“ARP Velo” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected arpeggio
velocity setting will be displayed.
Synchronizing an arpeggio to a
tempo of Style or Song
Adjust the arpeggio quantization to synchronize the
arpeggio to a Style or Song.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the “Quantize”.
“Quantize” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected Quantize
value will be displayed.
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Use the dial to select “2 Thru”.
3
When “1 Original” is selected the arpeggio volume is the same regardless of changes in keyboard velocity.
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Use the dial to select the appropriate
3
quantize value (1/8, 1/16 or OFF) as
required.
A setting of “1/8” will align off-beat notes to the
nearest 4th note, a setting of “1/16” will align offbeat notes to the nearest 8th note, and a setting of
“OFF” will result in no quantization.
The default arpeggio quantize setting depends on
the arpeggio type.
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Holding the arpeggio Playback
f
Pdl Func
The function currently
assigned to the footswitch.
Sustain
1
Arp Hold
2
Arpeggio playback can be made to continue after the
note has been released by pressing a footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack. Arpeggio playback will
stop when the footswitch is released. Connect a footswitch (page 11), then assign the function to the footswitch as per the instructions below.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select “Pdl Func”.
“Pdl Func” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected function
assigned to the footswitch will be displayed.
Arpeggio Settings
Use the dial to select “Arp Hold”.
3
If you want to restore the footswitch function to
sustain, select “Sustain”. If you want to use both
hold and sustain functions, select “Hold+Sus”.
The sustain function affects the main and dual
voices only. Split voices will not be affected.
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
IntroMain A/B
EndingAuto fill
Appears when Auto
Accompaniment is on.
Beat arrows will flash
when the synchro
start standby mode
is engaged
Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 26 of
the Quick Guide.
Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment procedure, and more.
Pattern Variation (Sections)
The instrument features a wide variety of style “sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing.
INTRO section
This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the
main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.
MAIN section
This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays a main accompaniment pattern, and repeats
indefinitely until another section’s button is pressed. There are two variations on the basic pattern (A and
B), and the Style playback sound changes harmonically based on the chords you play with your left hand.
Fill-in section
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This is automatically added before changing to section A or B.
ENDING section
This is used for the ending of the Song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops automatically. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.
Press the [STYLE] button and then
1
select a style.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to
2
turn auto accompaniment on.
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Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
3
synchro start on.
Synchro Start
When the synchro start standby mode is
engaged, style playback will begin as soon as
you play a chord in the accompaniment range
of the keyboard. You can disengage the synchro-start standby mode by pressing the
[SYNC START] button again.
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
MAIN A
The name of the selected section—
MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed.
INTRO≥A
Split point
Accompani-
ment range
FILL A≥B
ENDING
Appears when the
synchro-stop function
is engaged.
The style will play
while you are playing
the keys
Style playback will
stop when you
release the keys
Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
4
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
5
You’re now ready to play the intro.
As soon as you play a chord with your
6
left hand, the Intro of the selected Style
starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown
below). For information on how to enter chords,
see “Chords” on page 29.
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
8
This switches to the ending section.
When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops automatically. You can have the ending
gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the
[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button again while the ending is playing back.
Synchro Stop
When this function is selected the accompaniment style will only play while you are playing
chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Style playback will stop when you
release the keys. To turn the function on, press
the [SYNC STOP] button.
Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
7
When the fill-in is finished, it leads smoothly into
the selected main section A/B.
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
090
Tempo
Current Tempo value
f
100
StyleVol
Changing the tempo of the Style
Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or
slow.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call
1
up the Tempo setting in the display
after selecting a Style.
Use the dial to select a tempo from 011
2
to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to
instantly reset the value to the default tempo of a
Style.
Adjusting the Style Volume
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Style Volume item.
You can change the tempo during style playback
by pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice.
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Use the dial to set the style volume
3
between 000 and 127.
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
Hold for longer
than a second
Split point
Split point (54 : F#2)
Split voice
Main voice
NOTE
NOTE
f
042
EuTrance
Appears when auto accompaniment is on
Accompaniment range
Setting the Split Point
The initial default split point is key number 54 (the
F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using
the procedure described below.
Press the [STYLE] button.
1
Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] for
2
longer than a second so that the Split
point item appears.
SplitPnt
054
Use the dial to set the split point to any
3
key from 036(C1) through 096(C6).
Tap S t a r t
You can start the style by simply tapping the
[TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times
for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during style
playback by pressing the button just twice.
Play a Style with Chords but No
Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)
When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon
is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can play
chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the
keyboard while the style is stopped and still hear the
accompaniment chords. This is “Stop Accompaniment”, and any of the chord fingerings recognized by
the instrument can be used (page 29).
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the
style function, then press the [ACMP ON/
OFF] button to turn the auto accompaniment on.
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• When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point also changes.
• The split point cannot be changed during a song lesson.
• You can also access the Split Point item by pressing the
[FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [ ] and
[ ] buttons to locate the item (page 71).
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
f
Sff Load
Loading Style Files
This instrument features 174 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others
that can be obtained from the internet (only 50KB or less styles with the “.sty” suffix), can be loaded into style
number 175 and used in the same way as the internal styles.
In order to use the style file load function, the file must already have been transferred from the computer to the
instrument. The procedure for transferring files from a computer to the instrument is described on page 75
(“Transferring Data between the Computer and Instrument”).
The procedure described below loads a style file that has already been transferred from a computer to the instrument into style number 175.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
The currently selected function will appear in the
display
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the style file load function “Sff
Load”.
Execute the load operation.
3
With the name of the style file you want to load
shown in the display, press the number [0] button.
A confirmation message for the load
4
operation will appear. Press the [+/YES]
button to actually load the file.
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After about 2 seconds the name of a loadable
style file will appear in the display.
If multiple loadable style files have been transferred to the instrument, you can use the dial or
the [+] and [-] buttons to select the other files in
sequence.
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Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
Dict.
Hold for longer
than a second
Chord name (root and type)Notation of chord
Individual notes of
chord (keyboard)
NOTE
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary
The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is
ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.
Press and hold the LESSON [START]
1
button for longer than a second.
As an example, we’ll learn how to play a
2
GM7 (G major seventh) chord. Press the
“G” key in the section of the keyboard
labeled “ROOT”. (The note doesn’t
sound.) The root note you set is shown
in the display.
Press the “M7” (major seventh) key in
3
the section of the keyboard labeled
“CHORD TYPE”. (The note doesn’t
sound.) The notes you should play for
the specified chord (root note and
chord type) are shown in the display,
both as notation and in the keyboard
diagram.
Dict.
001
Dict.
001
To call up possible inversions of the chord, press
the [+]/[-] buttons.
• About major chords: Simple major chords are usually
indicated only by the root note. For example, “C” refers
to C major. However, when specifying major chords
here, make sure to select “M” (major) after pressing the
root note.
Try playing a chord in the auto accom-
4
paniment section of the keyboard,
checking the indications in the display.
When you’ve played the chord properly,
a bell sound signals your success and
the chord name in the display flash.
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Song Settings
Hold for longer
than a second.
f
PlayMode
BGM Playback
With the default setting only a few of the internal
songs are played back and repeated when the [DEMO/
BGM] button is pressed. This setting can be changed
so that all internal songs are played, or all songs transferred to the instrument from a computer are played.
Four playback group settings are provided. Simply
select the one that suits your needs.
Press and hold the [DEMO/BGM] button
1
for longer than a second.
“DemoGrp” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected repeat playback target will be displayed.
Use the dial to select a repeat playback
2
group from the table below.
Random Song Playback
The random play mode causes the songs in the group
selected for BGM playback to be played back in random order.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select “PlayMode”.
“PlayMode” will appear in the display for a few
seconds, then the currently selected repeat playback mode will be displayed.
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DemoPreset songs 001–008
PresetAll preset songs
UserAll User songs
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All songs transferred from a
computer
You cannot select the repeat playback mode when
“Demo” is selected as the repeat playback group.
Use the dial to select “Random”.
3
If you want to restore the normal playback mode,
select “Normal”.
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Song Settings
090
Tempo
Current Tempo value
f
100
SongVol
Song volume
NOTE
Changing the tempo of the Song
Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or
slow.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call
1
up the Tempo setting in the display
after selecting a Song.
Use the dial to select a tempo from 011
2
to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to
instantly reset the value to the default tempo of a
Song.
You can change the tempo during song playback
by pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice.
Song Volume
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Song Volume item.
Use the dial to set the song volume
3
between 000 and 127.
• Song volume can be adjusted while a song is selected.
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Song Settings
NOTE
Track number off—Track is
muted or contains no data
Track number on—Track will playback
A-B Repeat
You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start
point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback.
AB
Play the song (page 30) and press the
1
[] (A-B REPEAT) button at the
beginning of the section you want to
repeat (the “A” point).
Press the [] (A-B REPEAT) button a
2
second time at the end of the section
you want to repeat (the “B” point).
Muting Independent Song Tracks
Each “track” of a song plays a different part of the
song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You
can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on
the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other
than the ones you want to listen to.
To mute a track, press the appropriate track button
(TRACK [1]–[5], [A]) button. Press the same button a
second time to disengage track muting.
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The specified A-B section of the song
3
will now play repeatedly.
You can stop repeat playback at any time by
pressing the [] (A-B REPEAT) button.
• The repeat start and end points can be specified in onemeasure increments.
• The current measure number is shown in the display
during playback.
• If you want to set the start point “A” at the very beginning
of the song press the [] (A-B REPEAT) button
before starting playback of the song.
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Song Settings
050
Strings
SONG MEL
Hold for longer
than a second
Tap S t a r t
You can start the song by simply tapping the
[TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times
for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song
playback by pressing the button just twice.
Change the Melody Voice
You can change a song’s melody voice to any other
voice you prefer.
NOTE
• You cannot change the melody voice of a user song.
Select the song and play it.
1
Rotate the dial to select the voice you
2
want to listen to after pressing the
[VOICE] button.
Press the [VOICE] button for longer
3
than a second.
“SONG MELODY VOICE” appears in the
display for a few seconds, indicating
that the voice selected in step #2 has
replaced the song’s original melody
voice.
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The Functions
100
StyleVol
f
r
00
Transpos
The selected function.
Direct
numeric entry.
Press simultaneously to recall the
default setting.
• Increment
value by 1.
•Execute
• Decrement
value by 1.
• Cancel
The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tuning, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the function list starting on the opposite page.
When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display
name (shown to the right of the function name in the list) and adjust as required.
Selecting and Setting Functions
Find the function you want to set in the
1
list that begins on pages 71, 72.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2
Select a function.
3
Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as
many times as necessary until the function’s display name appears in the display.
Use the dial, the [+] and [-] buttons, or
4
the [0]–[9] number buttons to set the
selected function as required.
The [+] and [-] buttons are used to make ON/OFF
type settings: [+] = ON, [-] = OFF.
In some cases the [+] button will initiate execution of the selected function, and the [-] will cancel the selection.
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Some Function settings are stored in memory as soon
as they are changed. See “The Backup Parameters” on
page 50 for information on the function settings that
are stored on the instrument.
To restore all initial factor default settings perform the
“Backup Clear” procedure described in the “Initialization” section on page 50.
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Function Setting List
CategorySettingsDisplayRange/SettingsDescription
Vol ume
Overall
Main
Voi ce
Dual Voice
Split Voice
Effect
Style VolumeStyleVo l 000–127Determines the volume of the Style.
Song VolumeSongVol000–127Determines the volume of the Song.
TransposeTranspos -12–12Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments.
TuningTuning-100–100Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in 1-cent increments.
Pitch Bend RangePBRange01–12Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.
Split PointSplitPnt
Touch SensitivityTouchSns
Vol um eM.Volume 000–127Determines the volume of the Main voice.
OctaveM. Octave -2–+2Determines the octave range for the Main voice.
PanM.Pan
Reverb LevelM.Reverb000–127
Chorus LevelM.Ch orus 000–127
Attack TimeM.Attack 000–127Sets the Main voice attack time.
Release TimeM.Releas 000–127Sets the Main voice release time.
Filter CutoffM.Cu toff 000–127Sets the Main voice filter cutoff frequency.
Filter ResonanceM.Reso.000–127Sets the Main voice filter resonance.
Voi ceD.Voice001–700Selects the Dual voice.
Vol um eD.Volume 000–127Determines the volume of the Dual voice.
OctaveD. Octave -2–+2Determines the octave range for the Dual voice.
PanD.Pan
Reverb LevelD.Reverb000–127
Chorus LevelD.Ch orus 000–127
Attack TimeD.Attack 000–127Sets the Dual voice attack time.
Release TimeD.Releas
ilter CutoffD.Cutoff 000–127Sets the Dual voice filter cutoff frequency.
F
Filter ResonanceD.Reso.000–127Sets the Dual voice filter resonance.
Voi ceS.Voice001–700Selects the Split voice.
Vol um eS.Volume 000–127Determines the volume of the Split voice.
OctaveS. Octave -2–+2Determines the octave range for the Split voice.
PanS.Pan
Reverb LevelS.Reverb000–127
Chorus LevelS.Ch orus 000–127
Reverb TypeReverb01–10Determines the Reverb type, including off (10).
Chorus TypeChorus01–05Determines the Chorus type, including off (05).
Master EQ TypeMasterEQ
036–096
(C1–C6)
1(Soft),
2(Medium),
3(Hard)
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
000–127Sets the Dual voice release time.
000 (left)–
64 (center)–
127 (right)
Speaker1,
Speaker2,
Headphone,
Line Out1,
Line Out2
Determines the highest key for the Split voice and sets the Split
“point”—in other words, the key that separates the Split (lower)
and Main (upper) voices. The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split Point setting are automatically set to the same value.
When Touch Response is on, this determines the sensitivity of the
feature.
Determines the pan position of the Main voice in the stereo image.
The value “0” results in the sound being panned full left; the value
“127” results in the sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is sent to the
Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Main voice’s signal is sent to the
Chorus effect.
Determines the pan position of the Dual voice in the stereo image.
The value “0” results in the sound being panned full left; the value
“127” results in the sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is sent to the
Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Dual voice’s signal is sent to the
Chorus effect.
Determines the pan position of the Split voice in the stereo image.
The value “0” results in the sound being panned full left; the value
“127” results in the sound being panned full right.
Determines how much of the Split voice’s signal is sent to the
Reverb effect.
Determines how much of the Split voice’s signal is sent to the Chorus effect.
Sets the equalizer applied to the speaker output for optimum
sound in different listening situations.
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The Functions
CategorySettingsDisplayRange/SettingsDescription
Harmony
Arpeggio
Style File
Load
PCPC modePC modePC1/PC2/OFFOptimizes the MIDI settings when you connect to a computer.
MIDI
Metronome
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Harmony TypeHarmType 01–26Determines the Harmony type.
Harmony VolumeHarmVol000–127Determines the volume of the Harmony effect.
Arpeggio TypeARP Type 01–150Determines the Arpeggio type.
Arpeggio VelocityARP Velo
Arpeggio QuantizeQuantizeOFF, 1/8, 1/16Synchronizes arpeggio playback to a Style or Song.
Arpeggio PedalPdl Func
Style File LoadSff Load 001–nnnLoads a Style file.
Local On/OffLocalON/OFF
External ClockExtClock ON/OFF
Keyboard OutKbdOutON/OFF
Style OutStyleOutON/OFF
Song OutSongOutON/OFF
Initial SendInit Send YES/NO
Time Signature
Numerator
Time Signature
Denominator
Metronome VolumeMtrVol000–127Determines the volume of the Metronome.
Lesson Track (R)R-Part
Lesson Track (L)L-Part
GradeGrade ON/OFFDetermines whether the Grade function is on or off.
Demo GroupDemoGrp
Demo PlaymodePlayMode
Demo CancelD-Cancel ON/OFF
TimesigN 00–60Determines the time signature of the Metronome.
Determines the pedal function in the arpeggio mode.
Determines whether the instrument’s keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF).
Determines whether the instrument synchronizes to the internal
clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON).
Determines whether keyboard performance data of the instrument
is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).
Determines whether Style data is transmitted (ON) via USB or not
(OFF) during Style playback.
Determines whether User Song is transmitted (ON) via USB or not
(OFF) during Song playback.
Lets you send the data of the panel settings to a computer. Press
[+] to send, or press [-] to cancel.
Sets the length of each metronome beat.
Determines the guide track number for your right hand lesson. The
setting is only effective for songs in SMF format 0 transferred from
a computer.
Determines the guide track number for your left hand lesson. The
setting is only effective for songs in SMF format 0 transferred from
a computer.
Determines the repeat playback group.
Determines the repeat playback mode.
Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is
set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO/BGM]
button is pressed.
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USB terminalUSB terminal
USB cable
Instrument
CAUTION
This instrument can be connected to a computer to allow transfer of MIDI data or a file.
Connecting a Personal Computer
In order to be able to communicate with and use
instruments connected to your computer, the appropriate driver software must be properly installed on your
computer. The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence
software and similar applications on your computer to
transmit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI
devices via a USB cable. The USB-MIDI driver is
included on the CD-ROM. Installation of the USBMIDI driver is described on page 80.
• Connect the PSR-E423 to external equipment only after
turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on the power,
first to the PSR-E423, then to the connected external equipment. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
Precautions when using the USB
terminal
When connecting the computer to the USB terminal,
make sure to observe the following points. Failing to
do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or
losing the data. If the computer or the instrument
freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then
on again.
• Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3
meters.
• Before connecting the computer to the USB terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby).
• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB terminal.
• Execute the following before turning the power to
the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the
USB cable to/from the USB terminal.
• Quit any open application software on the computer.
• Make sure that data is not being transmitted
from the instrument. (Data is transmitted whenever you play on the keyboard or play back a
song, etc.)
• While the computer is connected to the instrument,
you should wait for six seconds or more between
these operations: (1) when turning the power of the
instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately
connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.
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f
f
oFF
PC mode
NOTE
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer
By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and
performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument.
MIDI settings
These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception.
ItemDisplay
LocalLocal
External
Clock
Keyb oard
Out
Style
Out
Song
Out
ExtClock
KbdOut
StyleOut
SongOut
Reference
Range/
Settings
Local control determines
whether or not notes played
on the instrument are sounded
ON/
by its internal tone generator
OFF
system: the internal tone generator is active when local
control is on, and inactive
when local control is off.
These settings determine
whether the instrument is syn-
ON/
chronized to its own internal
OFF
clock (OFF), or to a clock signal
from an external device (ON).
These settings determine
ON/
whether keyboard performance
OFF
data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).
These settings determine
ON/
whether Style data is transmit-
OFF
ted (ON) or not (OFF) during
Style playback.
These settings determine
ON/
whether User Song is trans-
OFF
mitted (ON) or not (OFF) during Song playback.
Description
PC Mode
A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you
want to transfer performance data between the computer and the instrument. The PC Mode item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in one
operation. Three settings are available: PC1, PC2, and
OFF.
This setting is not necessary when transferring song or
backup files between the computer and the instrument.
* Set the PC mode to PC2 when using Digital Music Notebook.
PC1PC2*OFF
LocalOFFOFFON
External ClockONOFFOFF
Song OutOFFOFFOFF
Style OutOFFOFFOFF
Keyboard OutOFFONON
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
If you can’t get any sound out of the instrument, this
may be the most likely cause.
If External Clock is ON and no clock signal is being
received from an external device, the song, style, and
metronome functions will not start.
Press the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons as many times as necessary to
select the PC mode item “PC Mode”.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the item you want to
change its value.
Use the dial to select ON or OFF.
3
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Use the dial to select PC1, PC2, or OFF.
3
• Although User Songs can be transmitted from the instrument by using the Song Out function, Preset Song data
cannot be transmitted in this way.
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InitSend
Initial Send
This function lets you send the panel setup data to a
computer. Before you record performance data to a
sequencer application running on your computer, it is
a good idea to first send and record the panel setup
data before the actual performance data.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
1
Use the CATEGORY [] and [] but-
2
tons to select the Initial Send item.
Press [+/YES] to send, or press [-/NO] to
3
cancel.
Transferring Data between the
Computer and Instrument
Song and Style files residing on a computer or the
supplied CD-ROM, can be transferred to the instrument. Backup files can also be transferred from the
instrument to the computer and back.
In order to transfer files between your computer and
the instrument you will need to install the Musicsoft
Downloader application and the USB-MIDI Driver
included on the Accessory CD-ROM on your computer. Refer to the Accessory CD-ROM Installation
Guide on page 78 for installation details.
Data that can be transferred from a computer
to this instrument.
Data Capacity: 1.5MB
256 files total for the Song and Style
Data Format
Song: (.mid) SMF format 0/1
Style: (.sty)
Backup File: 10PK4.BUP
What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?
The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the
most common and widely compatible sequence formats used for storing sequence data. There are two
variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large number
of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format 0,
and most commercially available MIDI sequence
data is provided in SMF Format 0.
Reference
With the Musicsoft Downloader You
Can.
Transfer files from the computer to the instrument’s
flash memory.
refer to the procedure described on page 76.
The procedure for transferring songs included on
the Accessory CD-ROM from your computer to
the instrument is given as an example.
Backup files can be transferred from the instrument
to a computer and back.
refer to the procedure described on page 77.
* Use the Musicsoft Downloader application with Internet
Explorer 5.5 or higher.
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NOTE
w Double-click “SampleData”
Folder “SongData” Folder,
and click a song file.
e Click
“Open”
q Click the CD-ROM drive
q Click the “Electronic Musical Instru-
ments”, and then “Flash Memory”
NOTE
Use Musicsoft Downloader To
Transfer Songs From the Accessory
CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash
memory
NOTE
• If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.
Install the Musicsoft Downloader and
1
USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then
connect the computer and the instrument (page 73).
Insert the included CD-ROM into the
2
CD-ROM drive.
Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader
3
shortcut icon that is created on the
desktop.
This will launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and the main window will appear.
• The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft
Downloader is running.
At this point you can select a Style file on the
computer or CD-ROM and transfer it to the
instrument in the same way as a song file.
A copy of the selected MIDI song file
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will appear in the “List of files stored
temporarily” at the top of the window.
The memory medium will also be displayed at the
bottom of the window to specify the destination
for the transfer. Click the “Electronic Musical
Instruments”, and then “Flash memory.”
Click the “Add File” button and the Add
4
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File window will appear.
Click the button to the right of “Look in”
5
and select the CD-ROM drive from the
drop-down menu that appears. Doubleclick the “SampleData” Folder on the
window. Select the file from the “SongData” Folder you want to transfer to the
instrument, and click “Open”.
After selecting the file in the “List of
7
files stored temporarily”, click the downward [Move] button and a confirmation
message will appear. Click [OK] and the
song will be transferred from the “List
of files stored temporarily” to the instrument’s memory.
Close the window to end the Musicsoft
8
Downloader.
• End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the file transferred from your computer.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
f
r
NOTICE
NOTICE
To playback a song stored in flash
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memory, press the [SONG] button.
Use the dial to select the song you want
to play, then press the [] (START/
STOP) button to start playback.
To playback a style stored in flash memory, it
must be loaded into style number 175 with style
file load function (page 64).
• Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer. Not
only will the data not be transferred and saved, but operation of the memory media may become unstable and its
contents may disappear completely when the power is
turned on or off.
• Store data can be lost due to equipment malfunction or
improper operation. For safety we recommend that you
keep a copy of all important data stored on your computer.
• We recommend that you use a power adaptor rather than
batteries when transferring data. The data can be corrupted if the batteries fail during the transfer.
To Use transferred Songs For Lessons...
When using songs (only SMF format 0) transferred
from a computer for lessons you can specify which
channels are to be played back as the right-hand and
left-hand parts.
1 Press the [SONG] button and select the song
(036–) residing in flash memory for which you
want to set the guide track.
2 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to
select the R-Part or L-Part item.
4 Use the dial to select the channel you want to
play back as the specified right- or left-hand
part.
Transfer a backup file from the
instrument to a computer
You can use the Musicsoft Downloader to transfer
“Backup Files” containing backup data (page 50),
including the five User Songs stored on the instrument, to a computer. If you click “Electronic Musical
Instruments” in the Musicsoft Downloader display,
and then “System Drive”, a file named “10PK4.BUP”
will appear in the lower right corner of the Musicsoft
Downloader display. This is the backup file. For
details about how to transmit backup file using the
Musicsoft Downloader application, refer to the Online
help “Transferring Data Between the Computer and
Instrument (for unprotected data)” in the application.
• The backup data, including the five User Songs is transmitted/received as a single file. As a result, all backup data will
be overwritten every time you transmit or receive. Keep this
in mind when transferring data.
• Do not rename the backup file on the computer. If you do
so, it will not be recognized when transferred to the instrument.
Reference
The default settings are channel 1 for the right-hand
part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.
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CAUTION
SPECIAL NOTICES
• The software and this manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to
upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement on
page 84 before installing the application.)
• 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.
• This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player,
etc.). Do not attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer.
• The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.
• Software such as the USB-MIDI driver may be revised and updated without prior notice. Make sure to check
and download the latest version of the software from the following site.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/
• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be
announced separately.
Important Notices about the CD-ROM
Data Types
This CD-ROM includes application software. Please refer to page 80 for software installation instructions.
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• Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on equipment other
than a computer. The result high-volume noise can potentially cause hearing damage or damage your equipment.
Operating System (OS)
The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for Windows operating systems.
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CD-ROM Contents
When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the following start window will appear automatically. (If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My computer” folder and double click
“Start.exe” in the CD-ROM drive.)
q
w
Folder NameApplication / Data NameContents
This application can be used to download MIDI song data from the
MSD_Musicsoft Downloader
q
USBdrv32_
w
USBdrv64_
SongBookSong Book
e
SongDataMIDI 70 songs
SampleData
In order to view PDF scores, you will need to install Adobe Reader in your computer.
Adobe Reader can be downloaded free at the Adobe website.
StyleData5 style files
MDB5 Music Database data
USB-MIDI Driver
(for 32-bit version Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7)
USB-MIDI Driver
(for 64-bit version Windows
XP/Vista/7)
Internet and transfer it from the computer to the instrument’s memory.
Refer to page 82 for installation instructions.
This driver software is necessary to connect MIDI devices to your
computer via USB.
Refer to page 80 for installation instructions.
Includes score data for the 30 internal songs provided on the instrument as well as 70 MIDI songs provided on the CD-ROM. The
exceptions are songs 1–11 and 30. The scores for songs 9–11 are
provided in the separate Data List.
These songs, styles, or data can be transferred to the instrument
and played or used with the instrument’s functions.
e
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MIDI instrument
Computer
Sequence
software
Driver
USB Cable
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
System Requirements
DataOSComputerMemoryHard DiskDisplay
Musicsoft
Downloader
USB Driver for
Windows
Windows 2000/XP Home
Edition/XP Professional/
Vista
* Only 32-bit is supported.
Windows 7
Windows XP Professional
(SP2/SP3)/XP Home Edition (SP2/SP3)/2000 (SP4)
Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition (SP2)
Windows Vista (SP0/SP1/
SP2)
Windows 7
233 MHz or higher; Intel
Pentium/Celeron Processor family
(500 MHz or higher is recommended)
166 MHz or higher; Intel
Core/Pentium/Celeron
processor
Intel 64 compatible processor
800 MHz or higher; Intel
Core/Pentium/Celeron
processor or Intel 64 compatible processor
1.4 GHz or higher; Intel
Core/Pentium/Celeron
processor or Intel 64 compatible processor
64 MB or more
(256 MB or more is
recommended)
32 MB or more
(64 MB or more is
recommended)
256 MB or more10 MB or more—
512 MB or more10 MB or more—
1 GB or more (32bit)/2 GB or more
(64-bit)
128 MB or more
(at least 512 MB
of free space is
recommended)
10 MB or more—
10 MB or more—
Software Installation
800 x 600
HighColor
(16-bit)
Reference
If you have any problems with the installation, refer to
the troubleshooting section on page 82.
NOTE
• The example displays shown in this guide are in English.
Installing / Updating the USB-MIDI
Driver
In order to be able to communicate with and use MIDI
instruments connected to your computer, the appropriate driver software must be properly installed on your
computer.
The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software and
similar applications on your computer to transmit and
receive MIDI data to and from instruments via a USB
cable.
Follow the steps below to install (or update) the USBMIDI driver.
Disconnect all USB devices from the
1
computer except for the mouse and
computer keyboard.
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Start the computer and use the “Admin-
2
istrator” account to log on to Windows.
Close all applications and windows that are open.
Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your
3
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Turn off the power of the instrument.
4
Connect the USB connector of the com-
5
puter to the USB connector of the MIDI
instrument with a standard USB cable.
• Do not use a USB hub for connecting multiple USB
devices.
• If you are using several MIDI instruments with USB connection at the same time, connect all the instruments to
the computer and turn on the power for all of them, then
perform the following installation procedure.
Turn on the power of the instrument(s).
6
When the “Found New Hardware Wiz-
7
ard” window appears, click [Cancel].
• On some computers, it may take a few minutes before
this screen appears.
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• This screen will not appear on Windows 7. When the
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista/7
NOTE
NOTE
• When using Windows XP x64/Vista/7, double-click the
“Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver (WDM)” icon.
NOTE
message “Device driver software was not successfully
installed.” appears, continue the installation procedure.
• This screen will not appear if you are updating the USBMIDI driver from the previous version. Continue the
installation procedure.
Open the following folder from the CD-
8
ROM drive in your “My Computer”
folder, and double click “setup.exe.”
• For users of 32 bit version Windows 2000/XP/
Vista/7: “USBdrv32_”
• For users of 64 bit version Windows XP/Vista/7:
“USBdrv64_”
* Select [Start] menu [Control Panel] [System] to
check the system. (Windows XP: “x64 Edition”
appears on the 64 bit version, and does not appear on
the 32 bit version.)
When the “File Download” window
9
appears, click [Run] or [Open].
The “Preparing to install” window appears. The
next window will appear after finishing this preparation.
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When a message appears indicating
11
that the driver has been successfully
installed, click [Finish].
• The messages that appear in this window may differ
• (Windows XP) If the “Security Warning” window
• (Windows Vista/7) If the “User Account Control” window
When the “Welcome to the InstallShield
10
Wizard for Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver”
window appears, click [Next].
If the warning message below appears during the
installation, click [Yes], [Continue Anyway], or
[Install].
somewhat depending on your browser.
appears, click [Run].
appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
• On some computers, it may take a few minutes before
this screen appears.
When a window appears prompting you
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to restart the computer, do so.
Restart the computer by following the on-screen
directions.
• This display will not appear when using Windows XP
x64/Vista/7. No restart is necessary.
Checking the version of the driver
Open the “Control Panel” and double-click the
“Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” icon.
A window appears and the driver version is indicated
in the lower left of the window.
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NOTE
Installing the Musicsoft Downloader
IMPORTANT
• You will need to log on with administrator (root) privileges
in order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer
running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7.
Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your
1
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The start window will appear automatically
showing software applications.
• If the start window does not appear automatically, open
the “My Computer” folder and double click “Start.exe” in
the CD-ROM drive. Then, proceed to step 2 below.
Click [Musicsoft Downloader].
2
Click the [Install] button, and follow the
3
on-screen instructions to install the
software.
For Musicsoft Downloader operating instructions
see the Help menu: launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and click “Help”.
* You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft
Downloader at the following web site.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/
IMPORTANT
Reference
• Only Musicsoft Downloader can be used to transfer files
between this instrument and a computer. No other file
transfer application can be used.
Troubleshooting
The driver cannot be installed.
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Check the USB cable connection. Disconnect the
USB cable, then connect it again.
• Is the USB function enabled on your computer?
When you connect the instrument to the computer
for the first time, if the “Add (Found) New Hardware Wizard” or the “Found New Hardware” window does not appear, the USB function on the
computer may be disabled. Perform the following
steps.
1 Select [Control Panel]* [System] [Hard-
ware] [Device Manager] (for Windows
2000/XP), or select [Control Panel]
[Device Manager] (for Windows Vista/7).
* Classic View only in Windows XP.
2 Make sure that no “!” or “x” marks appear
at “Universal serial bus controller” or “USB
Root Hub”. If you see an “!” or “x” mark, the
USB controller is disabled.
• Is any unknown device registered?
If driver installation fails, the instrument will be
marked as an “Unknown device”, and you will not
be able to install the driver. Delete the “Unknown
device” by following the steps below.
1 Select [Control Panel]* [System] [Hard-
ware] [Device Manager] (for Windows
2000/XP), or select [Control Panel]
[Device Manager] (for Windows Vista/7).
* Classic View only in Windows XP.
2 Look for “Other devices” in the menu “View
devices by type”.
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3 If you find “Other devices”, double-click it to
extend the tree to look for “Unknown
device”. If one appears, select it and click
the [Remove] button.
4 Remove the USB cable from the instrument,
and make the connection again.
5 Install the driver again. (pages 80–81)
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When controlling the instrument from your
computer via USB, the instrument does not
operate correctly or no sound is heard.
• Did you install the driver? (page 80)
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
• Are the volume settings of the instrument, playback device, and application program set to the
appropriate levels?
• Have you selected an appropriate port in the
sequence software?
• Are you using the latest USB MIDI driver? The
latest driver can be downloaded from the following web site.
http://music.yamaha.com/download/
Playback response is delayed.
• Does your computer satisfy the system requirements?
• Is any other application or device driver running?
How can I remove the software?
[Windows 2000/XP]
1 Disconnect all USB devices from the com-
puter except for the mouse and keyboard.
2 Start the computer and log on to the
Administrator account.
Exit from any open applications and close all
open windows.
3 From the [Start] menu, select ([Settings] )
[Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs] to display the Add or Remove Programs panel.
4 Click “Change or Remove Programs”
located in the upper left, then select
“Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” or “Yamaha
Musicsoft Downloader” from the list in the
right panel.
5 Click [Remove].
A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to
remove the software.
[Windows Vista/7]
Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.
• Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI
application is running.
If you are using Windows 2000, you may not be
able to suspend/resume normally, depending on the
particular environment (USB Host Controller, etc.).
Even so, simply disconnecting and connecting the
USB cable will allow you to use the instrument
functions again.
1 Disconnect all USB devices from the com-
puter except for the mouse and keyboard.
2 Start the computer and log on to the
Administrator account.
Exit from any open applications and close all
open windows.
3 From the [Start] menu, select the [Control
Panel] [Programs and Features] or [Uninstall a program] to display the “Uninstall or
change a program” window.
4 Select “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” or
“Yamaha Musicsoft Downloader” from the
list.
5 Click [Uninstall].
If the “User Account Control” window appears,
click [Allow] or [Continue].
A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to
remove the software.
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You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your
sole risk. The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided “AS IS”
and without warranty of any kind. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER
PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, YAMAHA EXP RESSLY DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS, AND IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SPECIFICALLY, BUT
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YAMAHA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS,
THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE
WILL BE CORRECTED.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YAMAHA’S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO
EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall
Yamaha’s total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action
(whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWA RE .
7. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
Third party software and data (“THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE”) may be
attached to the SOFTWARE. If, in the written materials or the electronic data
accompanying the Software, Yamaha identifies any software and data as
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, you acknowledge and agree that you must abide
by the provisions of any Agreement provided with the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE and that the party providing the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE is
responsible for any warranty or liability related to or arising from the THIRD
PARTY SOFTWARE. Yamaha is not responsible in any way for the THIRD
PARTY SOFTWARE or your use thereof.
• Yamaha provides no express warranties as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. IN ADDITION, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
• Yamaha shall not provide you with any service or maintenance as to the
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
• Yamaha is not liable to you or any other person for any damages, including,
without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages,
expenses, lost profits, lost data or other damages arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
8. GENERAL
This Agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese
law without reference to principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute or procedure shall be heard before the Tokyo District Court in Japan. If for any reason a
court of competent jurisdiction finds any portion of this Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect.
9. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to use of the SOFTWARE and any accompanying written materials and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written
or oral, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully
authorized representative of Yamaha.
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Troubleshooting
Appendix
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping
sound is temporarily produced.
When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played
or when a song or style is being played back.
Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard
does not produce any sound.
The volume is too soft.
The sound quality is poor.
The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play.
The recorded data of the song, etc. does not play correctly.
The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel
settings are reset.
The style or song does not play back when the
[START/STOP] button is pressed.
The style does not sound properly.Make sure that the Style Volume (page 62) is set to an appropriate level.
No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/
STOP] button is pressed after selecting style number
150 or a style between 162 and 174 (Pianist).
Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound
seems to be cut off.
Some notes don’t sound when playing multiple notes
simultaneously on the keyboard, or some notes don’t
sound when playing arpeggios.
The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the
opposite effect. For example, pressing the footswitch
cuts off the sound and releasing it sustains the
sounds.
The sound of the voice changes from note to note.This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple record-
The wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played. Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on.
The ACMP ON indicator does not appear when the
[ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed.
This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical
power.
interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further
away from the instrument.
Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the
rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound
is output.
Check the Local Control on/off. (See page 74.)
When using the Dictionary function (page 65), the keys in the right hand
area are used only for entering the chord root and type.
The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely
new ones, or use the optional AC adaptor.
Is External Clock set to ON? Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer
to “External Clock” on page 74.
Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the cords you are playing?
Set the split point at an appropriate key (page 63).
Is the “ACMP ON” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing
press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.
This is not a malfunction. Style number 150 and style numbers 162–174
(Pianist) have no rhythm parts, so no rhythm will play. The other parts will
begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the
keyboard if style playback is turned on.
The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If the Dual
voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the
same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the
accompaniment or song.
You have exceeded 32 simultaneous notes, which is the maximum polyphony (the maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously) of
the instrument. The instrument will play normally as long as no more than
32 notes are being played at once, both on the keyboard and by any automatic playback functions.
The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the footswitch
plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the
power.
ings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus,
the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn it off.
Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are going to use any stylerelated function.
Reference
Appendix
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Specifications
Keyboards
• 61 standard-size keys (C1–C6), with Touch Response.
SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/
ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL
sitivity, Pitch Bend Range
rus Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter
Cutoff, Filter Resonance
Voice, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level, Attack Time, Release Time,
Filter Cutoff, Filter Resonance
Voice, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level,
Chorus Level, Attack Time, Release Time,
Filter Cutoff, Filter Resonance
Type
Quantize, Arpeggio Pedal
Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Send,
Keyboard Out, Style Out, Song Out
Denominator, Metronome Volume
Songs (70)
REW, FF, START/STOP
User Song:5 Songs
Recording Tracks:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, STYLE
MIDI
• Local On/Off • Initial Send• External Clock
• Keyboard Out• Style Out• Song Out
Auxiliary jacks
• PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN, USB, SUSTAIN
Amplifier
• 2.5W + 2.5W
Speakers
• 12cm x 2 + 3cm x 2
Power Consumption
• 7W (PA-130)
•10W (PA-3C)
Power Supply
• Adaptor:Users within U.S.: PA-130 or an equivalent
• Batteries: Six “AA” size, LR6 or equivalent batteries
Dimensions (W x D x H)
• 946 x 402 x 136 mm (37-1/4" x 15-13/16" x 5-3/8")
Weight
• 7.0kg (15 lbs. 7 oz.) (not including batteries)
Supplied Accessories
•Music Rest
• Accessory CD-ROM
• Owner’s Manual
• Data List
• My Yamaha Product User Registration
* The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out
the User Registration form.
Optional Accessories
• AC Power Adaptor:
• Footswitch:FC4/FC5
• Keyboard Stand:L-2C/L-2L
• Headphones:HPE-150/30
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for
information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change
or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice.
Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in
every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent
Users within U.S.: PA-130 or an equivalent
Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent
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LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON
PORTABLE KEYBOARDS
(NP, PSR-E, YPG AND YPT SERIES)
Thank you for selecting a Yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free
performance. Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every
Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the
Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha’s
authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the “Warranted Area”) and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted
Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or
Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions.
Coverage: Yamaha will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or
otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and ser vice during the term of this warranty, without charge for labor or
materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed Yamaha specifications for new parts. If
Yamaha elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit. You will be responsible for any installation or
removal charges and for any initial shipping charges if the product(s) must be shipped for warranty service. However, Yamaha will pay
the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty. This warranty does not cover (a)
damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation or failure to
follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the
carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha Service Center; (b) any unit which has been
altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed; (c) normal wear and any periodic maintenance; (d)
deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity; (e)
damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities, lightning damage or acts of God; or (f) RFI/EMI (Interference/
noise) caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment, if applicable. Any evidence of
alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void. This warranty covers only the Original
Owner and is not transferable.
In Order to Obtain Warranty Service: Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted
Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact
Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a local
authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer
has been authorized by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha’s Service Department at the number shown below, or check Yamaha’s website
at www.Yamaha.com
the problem(s) requiring service, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other dated, proof-of-purchase
document describing the product, as evidence of warranty coverage. Should any product submitted for warranty service be found
ineligible therefore, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if requested by you and upon
receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment.
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APPLICABLE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
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EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES.
YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT
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EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. This is the only express warranty applicable to the product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to
assume for it any other express warranty.
If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Servicer, please contact:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373
Telephone: 800-854-1569
www.yamaha.com
Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by Yamaha.