Yamaha PSR-SX700 User Manual

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Digital Workstation

Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel

Owner’s Manual

Mode d'emploi

Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation!

This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions but also gives you the potential of expanding content for the instrument.

We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–6.

Merci d'avoir choisi ce Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Yamaha !

Ce clavier électrique destiné aux professionnels dispose d’une large sélection de sonorités et de fonctions polyvalentes et offre un potentiel considérable pour l’élargissement des contenus de l'instrument.

Nous vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi afin de tirer pleinement profit des fonctions avancées et très utiles de votre instrument. Nous vous recommandons également de garder ce manuel à portée de main pour toute référence ultérieure.

Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could 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.

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

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard

Model Name : PSR-SX900/PSR-SX700

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 interference that may cause undesired operation.

* This applies only to products distributed by	(FCC SDoC)
Yamaha Corporation of America.

	FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1.	IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions	is found to be the source of interference, which can be deter-
	contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifica-	mined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
	tions not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your author-	nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	ity, granted by the FCC, to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected
2.	IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories	by the interference.
	and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker
	Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all	or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
	your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.	antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
3.	NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with
3.	NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with	the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
	the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
	“B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements pro-	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
		results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute
	vides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
	vides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this	this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate
	product in a residential environment will not result in harmful	this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate
		retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Elec-
	interference with other electronic devices. This equipment gen-
		tronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
	erates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used	tronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
		CA90620
	according to the instructions found in the users manual, may	CA90620
		The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-
	cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic	The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-
		uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee	uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.		(class B)

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For the AC adaptor

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or table specified by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

(UL60065_03)

For the instrument

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at 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.

(bottom_en_01)

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

For the AC adaptor

WARNING

•This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.

•Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

•When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

For the instrument

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/AC adaptor

•Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on 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 119) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

•Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

Do not open

•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.

Water warning

•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) 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.

Fire warning

•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

Influences on electro-medical devices

•Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.

-Do not use this product near medical devices or inside areas in which the use of radio waves is restricted.

-Do not use this product within 15cm (6 in.) of persons with a heart pacemaker or defibrillator implant.

If you notice any abnormality

•When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. 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.

-If any cracks or breakages exist on the instrument.

DMI-7 1/2

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CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/AC adaptor

Connections

•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

•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.

Location

•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

•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.

•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.

Handling caution

•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

•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.

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 standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

DMI-7 2/2

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling

 Saving data

•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.

When you use the instrument along with an application on your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we recommend that you set Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to on after setting “Airplane Mode” to on on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

•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, damage to the internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

 Maintenance

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

•Edited Song/Style/Voice/MIDI setup data, etc. are lost when you turn off the power to the instrument without saving. This also occurs when the power is turned off by the Auto Power Off function (page 21). Save the data to the instrument, or to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page 33). Saving the data to USB flash drive/an external device is even more secure, since the data in the instrument may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc. Before using a USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 107.

•To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data.

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Main Features

Replacing the hugely successful PSR-S series, the PSR-SX900/SX700 are the new generation in Digital Workstation sound, design and user experience. Whether you’re a professional musician or a hobbyist, these instruments will inspire and intensify your musical performance and enjoyment.

 Extraordinarily expressive and realistic Voices

The PSR-SX900/SX700 has a comprehensive and sonically stunning set of authentic Voices, and gives you the tools to play these Voices more naturally and with greater expressiveness.

 Accompaniment Styles

The Styles of the PSR-SX900/SX700 provide full instrumental accompaniments making it possible to perform in a wide variety of music genres, just by playing chords.

 LIVE CONTROL knobs and Assignable buttons—Customize your controllers

The two LIVE CONTROL knobs let you intuitively control your performance in real-time. A wide variety of functions can be assigned to the knobs, so you can easily add variations to the sound during your performance. The Assignable buttons let you set your favorite functions and shortcuts for a more personalized operation.

 Chord Looper—Your virtual left hand (PSR-SX900)

Chord Looper enables you to record a chord sequence and play it back, freeing your left hand from playing chords and providing new opportunities to further enhance your performance.

 Quick and easy set up with Playlist and Registration

Playlist is the new way to quickly setup the instrument, no matter how large your repertoire is. Organize your Registration Memories into convenient Playlists for instant recall during performance.

 Voice and Style expandability with the Yamaha Expansion Manager

With Yamaha Expansion Manager software on your computer, you can continually expand the onboard content of the instrument by creating and installing your own custom and purchased Packs. Supporting WAV, AIFF, SoundFont and even REX format, for handling audio slices, the scope of possibilities for new sounds and styles is virtually unlimited.

 Audio Function

Audio files (WAV or MP3 format) can be played back on the instrument. You can also record your performance as audio files (WAV or MP3 format) to the internal User drive or a USB flash drive directly. The instrument also provides a variety of advanced, convenient audio playback and processing functions, including Time Stretch, which lets you slow down or speed up an audio file without changing the pitch, and Pitch Shift, which allows you to change the pitch without affecting the time. The Vocal Cancel function significantly reduces the volume of vocals in an audio file, allowing you to sing “karaoke” style with just the instrumental backing. Audio files can also be assigned to Multi Pads and played back during performance, the creative potential is huge.

Compatible formats for the instrument

GM (General MIDI) is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. GM System Level 2 is a standard specification that enhances the original GM format and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.

XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future.

GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement of the GM specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects.

The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for the future. This instrument is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played.

SFF (Style File Format) is an original Style file format by Yamaha which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. SFF GE (Guitar Edition) is an enhanced format of SFF, which features improved note transposition for guitar tracks.

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Features Main

Information

 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 contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has license to use others’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.

* The contents described above include computer applications, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc.

*You are allowed to distribute media in which your performance or music production using these contents is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases.

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.

•This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended.

Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement in functions and usability. To take full advantage of this instrument, we recommend that you upgrade your instrument to the latest version. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the website below:

https://download.yamaha.com/

The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for the songs pre-installed in this instrument.

Perfect

Words and Music by Ed Sheeran

Symphony

Words and Music by Jack Patterson, Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac and Ammar Malik

All Rights on behalf of EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219

All Rights on behalf of Reservoir/Reverb Music Ltd. Administered Worldwide by Reservoir Media Management, Inc.

All Rights on behalf of Rokstone Music in the U.S. and Canada Administered by Universal - PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. All Rights on behalf of Maru Cha Cha, Lotzah Balls Soup, Where Da Kasz At? and Prescription Songs LLC Administered Worldwide by

Songs Of Kobalt Music Publishing

Included Accessories

•	Owner’s Manual (this book) x 1
•	Online Member Product Registration x 1

•	Music rest x 1
•	AC adaptor, power cord x 1
	May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

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About the Manuals

This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.

Included Documents

Owner’s Manual (this book)

Provides overall explanations of the PSR-SX900/SX700 basic functions.

Online Materials (Downloadable from the web)

Reference Manual (only in English, French, German, Spanish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese)

Explains advanced features of the instrument, such as creating original Styles, Songs and Multi Pads, and making the settings of specific parameters.

Data List

Contains various important preset content lists such as Voices, Styles, Effects, as well as MIDI-related information.

Pre-installed Expansion Contents List

Contains a list of expansion content data pre-installed, which is specially provided for playing music suitable in your locale.

Smart Device Connection Manual for iOS (page 108)

Explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, etc.

Computer-related Operations (page 110)

Includes instructions on connecting the instrument to a computer, and operations related to transferring song data.

To obtain these materials, access the Yamaha Downloads website, and then enter the model name to search for the desired files.

Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/

•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.

•Even though the example screens and illustrations pertain to the PSR-SX900, the usage is the same for the PSR-SX700.

•The displays are taken from the PSR-SX900, and are in English.

•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

•Apple, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license.

•The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Manuals the About

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview

This section provides a helpful overview of the wide range of functions available in this instrument, and places you can find necessary information on those topics. If you need help in understanding a feature, function or oper- ation—or need to have a general understanding of what the instrument can do and how to effectively use it—look through this section.

OM : PSR-SX900/SX700 Owner’s Manual (this book). The relevant chapter names are shown after this symbol. For detailed information on each chapter, see “Contents” (page 12).

*: This material can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads website (page 9).

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 by itself

Understanding the basic features and workflow of this instrument

Making basic connections and setting

Setting and playing for a single song

• Playing the keyboard with Styles

• Singing with Song playback

Storing and calling up your original setups

Easily managing a large repertoire of Songs

Simply recording a performance with Quick Recording

Using functions in the Menu display (summary)

Connecting devices

(a microphone or guitar, USB flash drive, etc.)

Recording a performance in separate parts with Multi Recording

Using functions in the Menu display (detailed)

Creating your own original contents

(Styles, Voices by editing presets, Multi Pads)

Key Functions and Terms

Panel Controls and Terminals

OM Display Structure

Basic Operations

Workflow Guide

OM Starting Up

OM Operation Guide

OM Function List

OM Connections

Reference Manual (*)

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Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 with a computer

Connecting a computer to the instrument

Transferring files (Songs, Styles, Backup files, etc)

Playing back Songs on a computer via the instrument sounds

Recording your keyboard performance to a computer

Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha (also called “Premium Packs”)

Managing Expansion Pack data

Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument

Creating your own original Expansion Packs

Creating your own original contents:

Creating new Voices from scratch (using your own recorded waveform files)

OM Connections

Computer-related Operations (*)

Yamaha MusicSoft website https://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/sound- and-expansion-libraries/

Yamaha Expansion Manager (*) Owner’s

Manual

Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument

Reference Manual (*)

(additional instructions)

Creating your own original contents:

Audio Phraser (*) Owner’s Manual

Creating new Audio Styles (PSR-SX900)

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700 with other devices

Connecting an iPhone/iPad to the instrument

Getting iPhone/iPad applications and using them together with the instrument

Connecting an audio device to the instrument with Bluetooth connection (PSR-SX900)

Viewing the instrument’s display on an external monitor (PSR-SX900)

OM Connections

Smart Device Connection Manual for iOS (*)

Refer to explanations of each application page on the website below. https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

OM Connections

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Overview Broad A—SX900/SX700-PSR the Using

	Contents
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................	5
Main Features...........................................................................................................................................	7
Included Accessories................................................................................................................................	8
About the Manuals....................................................................................................................................	9

Using the PSR-SX900/SX700—A Broad Overview...10

Key Functions and Terms...14

Panel Controls and Terminals...16

Starting Up...20

Power Supply..........................................................................................................................................	20
Turning the Power On/Off.......................................................................................................................	20
Making Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................	21
Changing the Brightness of the Main Display and Button Lamps...........................................................	22

	...Display Structure	23
	Main Display Structure............................................................................................................................		23

	Basic Operations...	26
	Display Configuration..............................................................................................................................		26
	Closing the Current Display ....................................................................................................................		29
	Display-based Controls...........................................................................................................................		30
	Calling up the Desired Display Instantly—Direct Access........................................................................		32
	Playing the Demos..................................................................................................................................		32
	File Management ....................................................................................................................................		33
	Entering Characters................................................................................................................................		36
	Locking the Panel Settings (Panel Lock) ................................................................................................		37
	Using the Metronome .............................................................................................................................		37

	Workflow Guide—For Performing on the PSR-SX900/SX700...		38

Operation
Guide	Playing with Styles—Setting Up 40
1	Playing with Styles—Setting Up 40
	Setting up Styles.....................................................................................................................................		40
	Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) ......................................................		43
	Setting up Keyboard Parts......................................................................................................................		44
	Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part..............................................................................................		48
	Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices ...................................................................................................		49
	Setting up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio ................................................................................................		50
	Setting up Multi Pads..............................................................................................................................		53
	Memorizing Original Panel Settings to One Touch Setting.....................................................................		54
	Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard .......................................................................................................		55
	Setting up Assignable Controllers...........................................................................................................		56

Operation
Guide	Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing 58
2	Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing 58
	Operating Style Playback .......................................................................................................................		58
	Recording and Playing Back a Chord Sequence—Chord Looper (PSR-SX900) ...................................		60
	Expressively Controlling Your Performance ...........................................................................................		62
	Playing and Controlling Super Articulation Voices..................................................................................		63
	Controlling Multi Pad Playback ...............................................................................................................		64

Operation
Guide	Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up 66
3	Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up 66
	Setting Up Song Playback ......................................................................................................................		66
	Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX900) ..........................................		70

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Operation
	Guide	Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing 72
4		Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing 72
		Controlling Song Playback	......................................................................................................................	72
		Using Song Position Markers .....................................................................................(MIDI Song only)		75
		Displaying Score, Lyrics, and .......................................................................Text files during Playback		77
		Using the Talk function ...........................................................................................................................		79

Operation
	Guide	Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—Mixer 80
5		Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part—Mixer 80
		Basic Procedure for the Mixer ................................................................................................................		80
		Turning Each Channel of the .......................................................................Style or MIDI Song On/Off		82
		Changing the Voice for Each ..........................................................Channel of the Style or MIDI Song		83

Operation
	Guide	Song Recording	84
6		Song Recording	84
		MIDI Quick Recording.............................................................................................................................		84
		Audio Quick Recording ...........................................................................................................................		85

Operation
	Guide	Storing and Calling up Custom Panel Setups—Registration Memory,
7
		Playlist...86

		Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups with Registration Memory.................................................		87
		Managing a Large Repertoire ................................................................................by Using the Playlist		90

Operation
	Guide	Customizing for Optimum Performance 94
8		Customizing for Optimum Performance 94
		Customizing the Shortcuts on the Home Display ...................................................................................		94
		Setting the Functions or Shortcuts ...........................................................to the ASSIGNABLE Buttons		94
		Making Global Settings (Utility)...............................................................................................................		95
		Adjusting the Sound at the ...........................................Final Output (Master Compressor, Master EQ)		96
		Adding New Contents—Expansion ..............................................................................................Packs		97

Operation
	Guide	System Settings	98
9		System Settings	98
		Confirming the Firmware Version and Hardware ID ...............................................................................		98
		Restoring the Factory-programmed ..........................................................................................Settings		98
		Data Backup and Restore.......................................................................................................................		99

		Connections—Using Your Instrument with Other Devices...100
		Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack) ........................................................		100
		Using an External Speaker System for Playback (MAIN OUTPUT jacks, SUB (AUX) OUTPUT jacks
		(PSR-SX900)).......................................................................................................................................		102
		Listening to Audio Playback ......................by the External Device through the Instrument’s Speaker		103
		Connecting Footswitches/Foot ........................................................Controllers (FOOT PEDAL jacks)		106
		Connecting USB Devices ([USB ......................................................................TO DEVICE] terminal)		107
		Connecting to an iPhone/iPad ...................([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], or MIDI terminals)		108
		Viewing the Instrument’s Display ..............................................on an External Monitor (PSR-SX900)		109
		Connecting to a Computer ........................................................................([USB TO HOST] terminal)		110
		Connecting External MIDI Devices ............................................................................(MIDI terminals)		110

		Function List...111
	Appendix 113...

		Direct Access Chart ..............................................................................................................................		113
		Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................		115
		Specifications........................................................................................................................................		118
		Index .....................................................................................................................................................		120

Contents

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Key Functions and Terms

This section briefly explains the key functions of this instrument, to help you better understand the overall capabilities.

Styles—Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment—

The PSR-SX900/SX700 features a variety of accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many others. Styles feature sophisticated Auto Accompaniment patterns, letting you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing chords with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra—even if you’re playing by yourself.

Voices—Individual sounds of the instrument—

The PSR-SX900/SX700 features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumental Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. The Voices can be played manually on the keyboard, and they are also used by the Styles, MIDI Songs, and Multi Pads.

Keyboard Parts

There are four keyboard parts for your manual performance: LEFT, RIGHT 1, 2 and 3. Each part has one Voice. You can combine these parts by using the PART ON/OFF buttons to create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations. You can change the keyboard range of the Parts by changing the Split Point.

RIGHT 3 part

RIGHT 2 part

RIGHT 1 part

LEFT part

Left-hand (LOWER) section	Right-hand (UPPER) section

Split Point (F#2 by default)

Multi Pads—Adding musical phrases to your performance—

The Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Multi Pads are grouped in Banks of four phrases each. This instrument features a variety of Multi Pad Banks in a variety of different musical genres. Moreover, the Audio Link Multi Pad function allows you to create unique, new pad content with your own audio (WAV) data for playing back during your performance.

Songs—Playing back MIDI/audio files—

For this instrument, the term “Song” refers to MIDI or audio data, such as preset songs, commercially available files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback.

Song playback features two modes: Song Player mode and Song List mode.

•Song Player: Plays back two Songs (one MIDI Song and one Audio Song) simultaneously and allows for a smooth transition between the two.

•Song List: Plays back Songs continuously according to a previously created Song List.

Mic/Guitar Connections—Sing/play along with the keyboard performance—

By connecting a microphone to the MIC/GUITAR [INPUT] jack (standard 1/4” phone plug connector), you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback. The instrument outputs your vocals through the connected speaker system.

Moreover, the PSR-SX900 features an Vocal Harmony/Synth Vocoder function. You can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sing, or use the Synth Vocoder feature to graft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds.

Both the PSR-SX900 and PSR-SX700 let you connect an electric guitar, and you can even use powerful DSP effects to process the guitar sound instead, and play that along with the keyboard sounds.

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Registration Memory—Saving and recalling custom panel setups—

The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons are saved as a single Registration Bank (file).

Playlist—Managing large amounts of songs and settings—

The Playlist function makes it easy to manage and call up your songs and the related settings, no matter how numerous. The Playlist allows you to recall a specific song from more than eight songs by a simple, single step. Up to 2500 songs can be registered in the Playlist, and you can call up the panel settings corresponding to each song by one tap.

Recording—Recording your performances—

This instrument allows you to record your performance and save it as a MIDI file in SMF format. The instrument also lets you record your performances as audio data (WAV) to internal User drive. In addition, MIDI recording also features two convenient recording methods, Quick Recording and Multi Recording.

Terms and Functions Key

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Panel Controls and Terminals

 Top Panel

		y
q	r
	t
w			!8
w	u
	u
	i	o	!0
		o	!1
			!1
			!3
	e	!2	!9
	e

!5 !6

q[ ] (Standby/On) switch ................................

Page 20

Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby.

w[MASTER VOLUME] dial .............................	Page 20
Adjusts the overall volume.
e[ASSIGN] button, LIVE CONTROL knobs
...........................................................................	Page 56

Assigns functions and controls sounds in real time.

rSONG [PLAYER] button .........................	Pages 24, 67
Calls up the Song Player display.
tSONG [RECORDING] button ................	Pages 24, 84
Calls up the Song Recording display.
ySONG playback control buttons.....................	Page 72
Controls MIDI and Audio Song playback.
uSTYLE category selection buttons .................	Page 40
Selects a Style category.
iTRANSPOSE buttons......................................	Page 55

Transposes the entire pitch of the instrument in semitone steps.

oTEMPO buttons ...............................................	Page 42
Controls the tempo for Style, Song and Metronome
playback.
!0[RESET/TAP TEMPO] button ...............	Pages 42, 59
Allows you to change the tempo by tapping the button
twice at the desired tempo. During Style playback, this
instantly resets (rewinds) the Style section playback.
!1[MIXER/EQ] button ................................	Pages 24, 80
Calls up the Mixer display which adjusts the parameters
of each part, such as volume, pan, and EQ.
!2CHORD LOOPER buttons (PSR-SX900)
............................................................................	Page 60
Controls recording and loop playback of the Chord
Looper function.
!3[DIRECT ACCESS] button...................	Pages 32, 113

For instantly calling up the desired display with just a single additional button press.

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	@0	@3		Panel
	@0			Panel
	@1 @2			Controls
		@4@5		and
		@6		and
		@7		Terminals
@8		@9	#0	#1

!4STYLE CONTROL buttons ....................	Pages 40, 58
For controlling Style playback.
!5Joystick, [MODULATION HOLD] button....		Page 62
For using pitch bend or modulation functions.
!6[ROTARY SP/ASSIGNABLE] button ...........		Page 57
Controls the rotary speaker effect on/off or the assigned
function.
!7[PHONES] jack................................................		Page 19
For connecting a pair of headphones.
!8Touch LCD and related controls ....................		Page 26
!9ASSIGNABLE buttons....................................		Page 94
For assigning shortcuts to often used functions.

@0[MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button (PSR-SX900)/

[MIC SETTING] button (PSR-SX700)...........Pages 70, 101

Calls up the display from which you can make settings for the microphone/guitar and (on the PSR-SX900) Vocal Harmony settings.

@1[MENU] button.........................................	Pages 25, 29
Calls up the Menu display, which allows you to call up
various functions.
@2[PLAYLIST] button .................................	Pages 25, 90
Calls up the Playlist display.
@3VOICE category selection buttons..................	Page 48
Selects a Voice category.
@4[HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button ................	Page 50
Applies the Harmony or Arpeggio to the right-hand
Voices.
@5[SUSTAIN] button............................................	Page 63
Applies the Sustain to the right-hand Voices.
@6PART SELECT buttons...................................	Page 48
Selects a Voice for each of the keyboard parts.
@7PART ON/OFF buttons ...................................	Page 44
Turns each of the keyboard parts on or off.

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@8REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons...........	Page	86
For registering and recalling panel setups.
@9ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons............	Pages 43,	54

Calls up the appropriate panel settings for the Style.

#0MULTI PAD CONTROL buttons ...........

Pages 53, 64

Selects and plays a rhythmic or melodic Multi Pad phrase.

#1UPPER OCTAVE buttons ...............................

Page 55

Shifts the pitch of the keyboard in octave steps.

Panel Setup (Panel Settings)

By using the controls on the panel, you can make various settings as described here. These settings of the instrument are together referred to as “panel setup” or “panel settings” in this manual.

 Rear Panel

r t

y u

qDC IN jack........................................................	Page 20
For connecting the power adaptor.
wSUB (AUX) OUTPUT [1 (L/L+R)], [2 (R)] jacks
(PSR-SX900)...................................................	Page 102

For connecting external audio devices. These jacks function as either SUB 1-2 or AUX outputs, depending on the Line Out settings.

eMAIN OUTPUT [L/L+R], [R] jacks............

Page 102

For connecting external audio devices.

r[AUX IN] jack.................................................	Page 103
For connecting an external audio device, such as a por-
table audio player.
t[MIC GUITAR] switch ..................................	Page 100
For switching between “MIC” and “Guitar” for proper
use of the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack.
y[MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack ........................	Page 100
For connecting a microphone or guitar.

Attaching the Music Rest

Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.

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				and Controls Panel
i	o	!0	!1	Terminals

u[GAIN] knob...................................................	Page 100
For adjusting the input level of the [MIC/GUITAR
INPUT] jack.
iFOOT PEDAL [1], [2] jacks..........................	Page 106

For connecting footswitches and/or foot controllers.

oMIDI [IN], [OUT] terminals.........................

Page 110

For connecting external MIDI devices.

!0USB TO DEVICE terminals ......................... Page 107

For connecting USB devices, such as a USB flash drive, or an optional wireless LAN adaptor, etc.

The PSR-SX900 has two terminals, and the PSR-SX700 has one terminal.

!1[USB TO HOST] terminal............................. Page 110

For connecting to computer, or an optional wireless MIDI adaptor.

Using the Headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack.

Standard stereo phone plug

CAUTION

Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

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Starting Up

Power Supply

Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration.

	2	3
	2	AC outlet
		AC outlet
		1
		AC adaptor
DC IN jack		Power cord
(page 18)

The shape of the plug and outlet differs depending on your area.

WARNING

Use the specified AC adaptor (page 119) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

CAUTION

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 the power off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

NOTE

Follow the order shown above in reverse when disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Turning the Power On/Off

1Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to “MIN.”

2Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on.

After a brief interval, the Home display (page 26) appears. Adjust the volume as desired while playing the keyboard.

3After you finish using the instrument, turn off the power by pressing and holding the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a second.

NOTE

Until the Home display appears, no operations can be carried out, including power-off and keyboard performance.

CAUTION

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) 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.

NOTICE

When recording or editing, or while a message is displayed, the power cannot be turned off even if you press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch. If you want to turn off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch only after recording, editing, or after

the message has disappeared. If you need to force-quit the instrument, hold down the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for longer than three seconds. Note that the force-quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument.

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Auto Power Off function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off is approximately 30 minutes by default; however, you can change the setting (page 21).

Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)

Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. A message appears briefly and the Auto Power Off function is disabled.

Lowest key

NOTICE

Any data which is not saved via the Save operation will be lost if the power automatically turns off. Make sure to save your data before this happens.

NOTE

When a USB flash drive containing a large number of files is connected to the instrument, the execution of the Auto Power Off function may be postponed, since the file search index is automatically updated.

Making Basic Settings

As necessary, make basic settings for the instrument, such as the language shown on the display.

1Call up the Utility operation display.

First, press the [MENU] button to call up the Menu display. Then touch [Menu 2] to move to page 2 on the display (if necessary), and touch [Utility].

2Touch [System] on the display.

3Make the necessary settings by touching the display.

Language	Determines the language used in the display for menu names and
	messages. Touch this setting to call up the language list, then
	select the desired one.

Owner name	Lets you input your name which appears in the opening display
	(called up when the power is turned on). Touch this setting to call
	up the character entry window, and then input your name
	(page 36).

Auto Power Off	Lets you set the amount of time that elapses before the power is
	turned off by the Auto Power Off function (page 21). Touch this
	to call up the list of settings, and then select the desired one. To
	disable Auto Power Off, select “Disabled” here.

For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

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Up Starting

Changing the Brightness of the Main Display and Button Lamps

Here you can change the brightness of the main display and button lamps.

1Call up the operation display (Utility) (step 1 on page 21).

2Call up the “Touch Screen/Display” display.

Touch [Touch Screen/Display] on the display.

3Change the settings by touching the display.

Screen	Use the slider to adjust the brightness of the main display.

Button Lamps	Touch []/[] to adjust the brightness of the button lamps.

For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 9).

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Display Structure

This instrument has an LCD touch screen display and button lamps for visually helping you to understand the current status.

LCD (Main Display; touch screen)

Panel buttons and lamps

The LCD indicates the parameters and values

Many of the panel buttons have colored lamps that

related to the currently selected operation. You

indicate the corresponding function statuses by

can operate by touching the 'virtual' buttons or

lighting on/off, flashing, or changing in color. For

sliders on the display. For details on the dis-

details on the lighting rules and indications, refer to

play structure, see below.

each description of the functions.

Structure Display

Main Display Structure

When the instrument is turned on, the Home display is called up. By touching the display, you can call up the various functions.

Home display

This is portal of the instrument’s display structure, which provides at-a-glance information on all current settings. (page 26)

However, as you operate the instrument, you can directly call up displays dedicated to each main function directly by pressing the corresponding buttons on the front panel. Other functions and various detailed settings for the instrument can be accessed from the Menu display. Also, depending on the particular function, you can call up the File Selection display to select desired files.

On the next page, you can see an overview of how to call up each key function display.

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How to call up the key function displays by the buttons

This map shows how to call up the displays for each key function by the buttons on the panel.

Song Playback display

This is for controlling Song playback (pages 66, 72).

Song Recording display

For recording your performance (page 84).

Style Selection display

One of the File Selection displays (page 28) for selecting Styles.

Mixer display

For adjusting the parameters of each part, such as volume, pan, and EQ (page 80).

It also allows you to adjust overall sound controls, by Master Compressor and

Master EQ (page 96).

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Menu display

By touching each of the icons, you can call up various functions, such as Song Score, Volume Balance and other detailed settings. (page 29)

Mic Setting display

This is for making settings for the microphone or the guitar sound (page 101).

Vocal Harmony display (PSRSX900)

This is for selecting and editing Vocal Harmony/ Synth Vocoder types (page 76).

Playlist display

This is for selecting and editing Playlists. (page 90)

Voice Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting Voices for the keyboard parts (page 48).

Multi Pad Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting a Multi Pad Bank (page 53).

Registration Memory Bank Selection display

One of the File Selection displays for selecting Registration Bank (page 88).

Structure Display

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Basic Operations

Display Configuration

This section covers the most often used displays: Home, File Selection and Menu. The Home display appears when the power is turned on. The term “File Selection display” refers to all the various displays called up on the instrument from which you can select files. The Menu display is a portal display for various functions and can be called up by pressing the [MENU] button.

Home Display

Appears when the power is turned on. This display shows the current basic settings such as the current Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. Because of this, you should normally have the Home display shown when you perform on the keyboard.

qVoice area

Indicates the current Voices for each of the keyboard parts (Left and Right 1–3) and the on/off status of the four parts. Touching a Voice name calls up the Voice Selection display for the corresponding part.

wSong area

Indicates information related to Song playback/recording.

The information on Song playback is displayed depending on the Song playback mode (page 67). Touching the file name calls up the relevant selection display.

When in recording, the recording status is displayed. Touching the recording status calls up the recording display.

eStyle area

Indicates information for the current Style, such as the current position of the section playback, the current chord name, and the time signature. Touching a Style name calls up the Style Selection display. When the [ACMP] button is set to on, the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard will be displayed.

rMulti Pad area

Indicates the current Multi Pad Bank. Touching a Multi Pad Bank name calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display.

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tOther Information area

Indicates the current status, such as the current Registration Memory or microphone-related information. For details, see the next page.

yShortcut area

Contains the shortcut icons which let you call up various functions with a single touch. Touching a shortcut icon calls up the display of the corresponding function. You can also register your own custom shortcut icons as desired here, via the Assignable display (page 94).

 Other Information area in the Home display

qBar/Beat/Tempo

Displays the current position (bar/beat/tempo) in Style playback or MIDI Song playback.

wUpper Octave/Transpose

Displays the amount that the upper octave value is shifted, and the amount of master transposition in semitone units (page 55).

eClock

Once this instrument has accessed the network via the USB Wireless LAN Adaptor, the current time is shown here.

rRegistration Memory Bank

Indicates the currently selected Registration Memory Bank name and Registration Memory number. Touching a Registration Memory Bank name calls up the Registration Memory Bank Selection display.

tRegistration Sequence

Appears when the Registration Sequence is active. For instructions on programming the sequence, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

yVocal Harmony Type (PSR-SX900)

Indicates the current Vocal Harmony Type (page 70). Touching a Vocal Harmony Type name calls up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display.

Mic Setting (PSR-SX700)

Indicates the current Mic Setting. Touching a name calls up the Mic setting display.

uMIC/GUITAR Input level indicator

When a microphone or guitar is connected, this indicates the input level. Adjust the level with the [GAIN] knob so that the indicator lights in green or yellow (but not in red). For details on connecting a microphone or guitar, refer to page 100.

Operations Basic

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File Selection Display

The File Selection display is for selecting a Voice, Style, Song, Multi Pads and other items. You can call up this display by touching the name of the Voice, Style or Song on the Home display, or by pressing one of the VOICE buttons or STYLE buttons, etc. The displays differ depending on which file type is selected. For example, when Voice is selected, the Voice Selection display is called up.

This section explains the display structures common to all types of the File selection displays.

q t

qMain Category

Select the Preset, User, or Favorite tab.

Preset

Location where preset data are shown. A wide variety of data such as Voices and Styles are divided into several sub categories (tabs).

Location where recorded or edited data is saved. Data saved to the instrument are shown in “User” (User User drive), while data in the connected USB flash drive are shown in “USB.” In this manual, data in the User

tab are referred to as “User data.”

Favorite

Location where the data which you have registered as Favorites are shown. This tab may not be shown depending on the data type.

wSub Category / Drives

•When the Preset tab is selected in the main categories, the sub categories are shown here according to the data type. For example, various instrument types such as Piano and Organ are shown on the Voice Selection display.

•When the User tab is selected, the drives available are shown as sub categories.

eSelectable data (files)

The files that can be selected are shown. If two or more pages are available, you can call up another page by touching the desired page tab at the bottom of this area.

rFolder Path

The current path or folder is shown here according to the folder structure.

tOperation icons

The functions (save, copy, delete, etc.) which can be operated via the File Selection display are shown. The icons shown here differ depending on which File Selection display is selected. For detailed instructions, refer to “File Management” (page 33), or the instructions for each function’s File Selection display.

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Menu Display

This is the portal display for using various functions and can be called up by pressing the [MENU] button.

Operations Basic

Various convenient functions are shown via icons. Touching each of them calls up the corresponding function. This list consists of two pages, which you can select by touching [Menu 1] or [Menu 2], or pressing the [MENU] button several times.

For brief information on each function, refer to the “Function List” (page 111).

NOTE

You can also change pages by flicking horizontally.

Instruction conventions for the Menu display

Throughout this manual, instructions with multiple steps are given in convenient shorthand, with arrows indicating the proper sequence.

Example: [MENU]  [Utility]  [System]  [Language]

The example above describes a four step operation:

1)Press the [MENU] button to call up the Menu display.

2)From the Menu display, Touch [Utility].

3)Touch [System].

4)Touch [Language].

Closing the Current Display

To close the current display, press the [EXIT] button or touch at the upper right of the display (or window) or [Close] at the lower right of pop-up displays. When a message (information or confirmation dialog) appears, touching the appropriate item such as “Yes” or “No” closes the message.

If you want to instantly return to the Home display, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] and [EXIT] buttons simultaneously.

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Display-based Controls

The display of this instrument is a special touch screen that allows you to select or change the desired parameter by simply touching the corresponding setting on the display. You can also decrease/increase the value in small steps by rotating the Data dial or pressing the [DEC]/[INC] button.

Using the display (touch screen)

NOTICE

Do not use any sharp or hard tools to operate the touch screen. Doing so may damage the display.

NOTE

Keep in mind that operation by simultaneously touching two or more points on the display is not possible.

 Touch

To select an item, lightly touch the corresponding indication on the display.

 Slide

Hold down the display slider, then slide your finger vertically or horizontally to change the parameter value.

 Rotate

Touch and hold the display knob, and rotate your finger around the knob to change the parameter value.

NOTE

If you find the system sounds (produced when touching the display) distracting, you can turn them on/off from [MENU]  [Utility] [Touch Screen/ Display] Touch Screen [Sound]

NOTE

In the case of a vertical slider, the slide operation is only effective for the slider when it is selected. To select a slider, touch it once. The selected state is indicated by a surrounding orange frame.

NOTE

The rotate operation is only effective for the knob when it is selected. To select a knob, touch it once. The selected state is indicated by a surrounding orange frame.

 Touch and hold

This instruction means to touch the object in the display and hold it for a while.

When setting values by using the []/[] buttons, a slider or a knob, you can restore the default value by touching and holding the value on the display.

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