Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Appendix Reference Quick Guide Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions. 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.
For PSR-I500 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.
For AC adaptor and PSR-I500 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.
For AC adaptor Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTIO N 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.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • 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. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
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Table of Contents Special Features.............................................................. 8 Compatible Format and Functions................................. 10 Included Accessories..................................................... 10 About the Manuals......................................................... 11 Setting Up Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up 12 14 Power Requirements ..................................................... 14 Turning the Power On/Off..................
Table of Contents Backup and Initialization 48 Backup Parameters ....................................................... 48 Initializing the Instrument ............................................... 48 Reference Handy Performance Features 49 53 Selecting a Scale ........................................................... 53 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale ........................... 53 Tuning Each Note to Create an Original Scale.............. 54 Voice Settings 55 Selecting a Dual Voice.....
Compatible Format and Functions Setting Up 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.
About the Manuals Setting Up This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials. Included Documents Owner’s Manual (this book) • Setting Up Please read this section first. • Quick Guide This section explains how to use the basic functions. • Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for the various functions of the instrument. • Appendix This section includes troubleshooting and specifications.
Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Dial (page 17) Setting Up e r t y u i o !0 !6 !5 q w !1 !4 !7 !9 @0 @1 @2 !8 !3 !2 Display (page 18) • Riyaz List (Data List) • Voice List (Data List) • Style List (Data List) • Song List (Data List) @5 036 (C1) 048 (C2) 060 (C3) @3 12 PSR-I500 Owner’s Manual 072 (C4) 084 (C5) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g.
Panel Controls and Terminals !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 [ ] (Standby/On) switch .................... page 16 [MASTER VOLUME] control ................. page 16 [QUICK SAMPLING] button .................. page 32 [LESSON] button................................... page 29 [TRANSPOSE] button ........................... page 50 [MELODY SUPPRESSOR] button......... page 46 [AUDIO] button ...................................... page 40 [REC] button..........................................
Setting Up Power Requirements Setting Up Although the instrument will run either from an 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. Plug Slide the plug as indicated. The shape of the plug differs depending on your area.
Setting Up correct direction according to the illustration. Checking the power status You can confirm the power source at the left corner of the display. Setting Up 3 Insert the six new batteries, putting them in the Only one of these is shown. GrandPno : The power is supplied from the AC adaptor. : The power is supplied from the batteries. NOTE • When the AC adaptor is plugged in to the AC outlet, the battery icon does not appear even when batteries are inserted.
Setting Up Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] control to Setting Up “MIN”. 1 2 NOTICE • When the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time while connected to an external device such as an amplifier, speaker or computer, make sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual to turn off the power to the instrument and the connected devices, in order to protect the devices from damage.
Basic Operation and Display Items Quick Guide Basic Operation This instrument features four basic functions: Voice, Style, Song and Riyaz. To use this instrument, select a basic function first, and then make various settings. 2 Select an item or value. Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value of the selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease it’s value. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. Quick Guide 1 Select a basic function.
Basic Operation and Display Items Display Items The display shows all the current settings of the Song, Style, Riyaz, Voice and other related functions. Power source status Indicates the source from which this instrument obtains power: AC adaptor or batteries (page 15). Notation Normally this indicates the notes you play. NOTE • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated by “8va.” • For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown, due to space limitations in the display.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes traditional oriental instruments, as well as guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. The Voice number and name will be shown. For a list of available Voices, refer to the Voice List in the separate Data List.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 1 Press the [DUAL] button to turn Dual on. Appears when Dual is on Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome which can be used when practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. Two Voices will sound at the same time. 2 Press the [DUAL] button again to exit 2 Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the metronome. from Dual.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 2 Rotate the dial to select the number of beats per measure. A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure while a click sounds the other beats. If “0” is selected, a click sounds for all beats with no chime accent. Select 6 for this example. Adding Harmony/Triggering Arpeggios You can add effects such as Harmony, Tremolo and Echo to the Main Voice. For a list of the effects, refer to the Harmony Type List in the online material Data List.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Playing each Harmony Type Harmony types 01 to 05 In Riyaz mode Changing the Harmony and Arpeggio types 1 Hold down the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button for longer than a second. After “Harm/Arp” (Function 044) appears on the display, the current Harmony type or Arpeggio type appears. Harm/Arp 044 Quick Guide While the Riyaz mode (page 31) is on, press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button several times to select “2 RIYAZ KEY.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 3 Rotate the dial to select a DSP type. Adding DSP Effects DSP is an abbreviation for Digital Signal Processor, and provides effects that enhance the sound. DSP effects are applied only to a specified target as described below. For information about the available DSP types, refer to the Effect Type List in the Data List. 4 Press [KNOB ASSING] button to select b. 5 Press the [FUNCTION] button to select the target.
Creating Original Sounds via the Knobs The two knobs can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Select the desired pre-programmed function combination printed above the knobs, then rotate the knobs as you play, for an expressive, dynamic performance. Assigning Functions to the Knobs Repeatedly press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button to sequentially assign the function combinations provided: z x c v b n z … etc.
Playing Styles This instrument includes an Auto Accompaniment feature that plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). You can select from a huge variety of Styles covering a wide range of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the dial to select the desired Style. For the Style List, refer to the online material Data List. 3 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on. SweetPop Style Name 057 Bhajan 1 001 Flashes when sync start is on.
Playing Songs This instrument can play Preset Songs, Songs you recorded on this instrument, or commercially available Songs. In addition to listening to these Songs, you can play the keyboard along with the Song as it plays back. MIDI Data A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which keys are played, at what timing, and at what strength—just as in a musical score.
Playing Songs NOTE • External MIDI Songs containing Portamento Control and Scale Tune settings may not be played correctly. • If playback of a Song in the USB flash drive or a Song transferred from a computer produces distorted sound, decrease the Song volume (page 65) to reduce the distortion, and then adjust the master volume (page 16). Press the [DEMO] button to play Demo Songs 001– 003 in sequence. Playback will repeat continuously, starting again from the first Song (001).
Playing Songs Playing a Specified Section of a Song Repeatedly (A-B Repeat) You can play back only a specific section of a Song repeatedly by setting the A point (start point) and B point (end point) in one-measure increments. A Turning Each Track On/Off Each “track” of a Song plays a different part—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. Each of the tracks can be muted so that you can play the muted part yourself. Pressing the desired Track button repeatedly will toggle the on/off status.
Using the Song Lesson Feature You can use the selected Song for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. Try practicing with these three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in the Song Book (page 11). Three Types of Song Lesson Practicing with Song Lesson 1 Select the desired Song for your lesson In this Lesson, you need not play the keyboard. The model melody/chords of the part you selected will sound. Listen to it carefully and remember it well.
Using the Song Lesson Feature TIMING 020 Making Practice Perfect— Repeat & Learn If you want to practice a specific section in which you made a mistake or you have difficulty with, use the Repeat & Learn function. The notation and key positions you should play are shown. To stop Lesson playback, press the [START/ STOP] button. Even during playback, you can change the Lesson number by pressing the [LESSON] button.
Playing the Riyaz This instrument provides 30 phrase patterns (consisting of several measures) using the authentic Tabla and Tanpura sounds with looped playback. By using the Riyaz function, try out the conventional Indian music—changing keys and creating dynamic sound variations by rotating the Knobs. 1 Press the [RIYAZ] button, then use the dial to select the desired Riyaz pattern. Refer to the Riyaz list on the panel of this instrument.
Playing with Quick Sampling This instrument features an extremely convenient and powerful Quick Sampling function. It allows you to sample sounds from an external audio device (such as a computer, smartphone, portable music player, etc.) via the [AUX IN] jack, and then assign the sampled sound to the keyboard for playing back as part of your performance.
Playing with Quick Sampling 1 Press the [QUICK SAMPLING] button to enter the Quick Sampling mode. Stereo mini plug Headphone jack Audio cable Stereo mini plug The SAMPLING icon and “PressKey” appear on the display. NOTE • To cancel and exit from the Quick Sampling mode, press the [QUICK SAMPLING] button again. 2 Press a key in the desired Sample Zone to which the sample is to be assigned. Pressing the key will sound the default sample or previously assigned sample.
Playing with Quick Sampling 4 Press the [REC] button, and then start playback on the external device to start sampling. While sampling the sound, “REC” appears and glowing icon of selected the Sample Zone on the display. Sampling pEC Do not disconnect the USB flash drive during the sampling operation. The operation may become unstable, and sampling may not be performed properly. Quick Guide 5 Stop playback on the external device at the end of the sound or phrase you want to sample.
Playing with Quick Sampling 1-2 Select the Voice number 802 “Sampling” for the Main Voice. 1-3 Press the key to confirm that the desired sample sounds. This operation lets you restore the default samples. However, keep in mind that this deletes the samples you’ve assigned to each Sample Zone. If you want to save your samples before restoring the default ones, see the next section (“Saving Samples to a USB Flash Drive”).
Playing with Quick Sampling Loading a Sample from a USB Flash Drive IMPORTANT • If the instrument is in the Quick Sampling mode, press the [QUICK SAMPLING] button to exit from the mode, and then follow the steps below. 10 Try playing with the loaded samples. Press the [VOICE] button and select the Voice number 802 “Smpl Vce” for the Main Voice. Pressing the appropriate key in the Sample Zone (to which you assigned the sample) to play the sound.
Recording Your Performance You can record up to 10 of your performances to the instrument as User Songs. The recorded User Songs can be played back in the same way as the preset Songs. NOTE • For details on Audio recording, refer to page 41. • This instrument records your performance and saves it in an original format. If you want to save it as MIDI data, convert it to SMF by saving it to the connected USB flash drive (page 74–75). A Song can be recorded to the six tracks.
Recording Your Performance 5 Press the [ ] (Start/Stop) or [REC] button to stop recording. Recording to a Specified Track When using a Style, you can stop recording also by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button, and then waiting until playback ends. This section explains how to record to a specified track. This is useful when you want to record additional performances to an already recorded Song, or re-record only one track of an already recorded Song.
Recording Your Performance 3 Same as in steps 4 to 6 (page 37) in “Quick Recording.” NOTE • If the memory becomes full while recording, an alert message will appear and recording will stop automatically. In this case, delete unnecessary data by using the Clear functions (below), and then execute the recording again. Clearing a Specified Track from a User Song This lets you clear individual tracks from a User Song.
Audio Playback and Recording This instrument allows you to play back audio files and record your performances in audio format. The recorded performance can be saved to a USB flash memory as an audio file. Audio file An audio file is a recording of the performed sound itself. This data is recorded in the same way as that used in recording with voice recorders, etc. This data can be played with a portable music player, etc., allowing you to easily let other people hear your performance.
Audio Playback and Recording Recording/Saving Audio Files to a USB Flash Drive You can record your performance and save it as an audio file to the USB flash drive. IMPORTANT • Connect an AC adaptor to use this function. NOTICE • Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or turn off the power to the instrument during recording. Otherwise, damage to the data may occur. 4 Press the [REC] button to start recording. The elapsed time is shown on the display during recording.
Audio Playback and Recording Deleting Audio Files from the USB Flash Drive 1 Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 2 Hold the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second to call up the File Control display. If the instrument is in the Audio mode, press the [AUDIO] button to exit from the Audio mode, and then execute this operation. Quick Guide Hold for longer than a second. 3 Use the CATEGORY [<<] and [>>] buttons to call up “DelAUDIO.” DelAUDIO 4 Press the [0/EXECUTE] button.
Memorizing Your Favorite Settings (Registration Memory) The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) panel settings such as Voice and Style to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. The registered settings for four Registration Memory buttons will be saved as a single Bank. Memorizing Panel Settings to the Registration Memory 1 Make the desired settings, such as those for Voice, Style, and Riyaz.
Memorizing Your Favorite Settings (Registration Memory) NOTE • When the [SONG] lamp is lit, the Style or Riyaz settings will not be recalled even if you press the [REGISTRATION MEMORY] button to which the Style or Riyaz settings are memorized. To recall Style/Riyaz settings, make sure to press the [STYLE] or [RIYAZ] button beforehand. • For details about the parameters that can be memorized to Registration Memory, see the next page.
Connecting to Other Devices CAUTION • Before connecting the instrument to external devices, turn off the power of all the devices. Also, before turning the power on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum. Otherwise, damage to the devices or electrical shock may occur. Standard stereo phone plug Connecting a Footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack You can produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a footswitch (FC5 or FC4A; sold separately) plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack.
Connecting to Other Devices Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers By connecting an audio device such as a portable music player to the instrument’s [AUX IN] jack, you can output the sound of the audio device through the built-in speakers of this instrument. This lets you play the keyboard along with the playback of your audio player, for practice or performance.
Connecting to Other Devices Connecting the [USB TO HOST] terminal of this instrument and the computer or smart device allow you to use various function with just one USB cable, such as sending/receiving data with high sound quality, using the app of smart device, etc. The range of the instrument can do is extended. For details on using a computer or smart device, refer to the online PDF manual (page 11) “Computer-related Operations” or “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual.
Backup and Initialization Backup Parameters The following Backup parameters will be maintained even if the power is turned off.
Handy Performance Features Reference Selecting a Reverb Type Selecting a Chorus Type The Reverb effect lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. Although selecting a Style or Song will call up the optimum Reverb type for the entire sound, you can select a different Reverb type manually. The Chorus effect creates a thick sound that sounds like many of the same Voices being played in unison.
Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls—Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument (except for the Drum Kit Voices and Sample Voice) can be shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button to call Pitch Controls—the [PITCH BEND] wheel 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. up “Transpos” (Function 006).
Handy Performance Features Setting the Portamento time Select from 127 levels of the Portamento time (the time it takes from transitioning one note to another) for the Portamento function. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard The keyboard of this instrument is equipped with a Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the Voices according to your playing strength. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Handy Performance Features Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound Six different master equalizer (EQ) settings give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. 1 Hold down the [MELODY SUPPRESSOR] button for longer than a second to call up “Master EQ” (Function 040). After a few seconds, the current Master EQ type appears. MasterEQ 040 Hold for longer than a second.
Scale Tuning By default, the scale of this keyboard is set to Equal Temperament — the same tuning as with any acoustic piano. However, the setting can be changed to any other scale according to the music genre or style in which you want to play. Selecting a Scale You can select a desired scale among the various preset scales. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Scale Tuning Tuning Each Note to Create an Original Scale You can tune the individual notes in cents (a “cent” is 1/100th of a semitone) to create your own original scale. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 5 Rotate the dial to tune the note over a range of -64 to +63. The setting can be reset to the initial default value by pressing the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously. 6 Repeat steps 2–5 as desired. 7 Memorize the settings here to a Registration Memory as desired (page 43).
Voice Settings Selecting a Dual Voice Voice Editing 1 Hold down the [DUAL] button for longer Each of the Main, Dual and Split Voices can be edited, with available parameters including volume, octave and Reverb/Chorus depth—allowing you to create new, custom sounds to best suit your own musical preferences. than a second to call up “D.Voice” (Function 022). After a few seconds, the current Dual Voice appears. D.Voice 022 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Hold for longer than a second.
Arpeggio Settings Synchronizing an Arpeggio to Song/Style/Riyaz Playback— Arpeggio Quantize When you play the keyboard to trigger an Arpeggio (page 21) along with Song/Style/Riyaz playback, you’ll need to play the notes with correct timing to keep the Arpeggio in synchronization with the other playback tracks. However, your actual timing may be slightly ahead of or behind the beat (or both).
Parameters Assigned to the Knobs This section describes each of the parameters which can be assigned to the Knobs (page 24). z RIYAZ BALANCE Knob A adjusts the volume balance between the sounds of Tabla 1 and 2, while Knob B adjusts the volume balance between the sounds of Tabla and Tanpura. Level Resonance x RIYAZ TEMPO/RIYAZ KEY Knob A adjusts the tempo of Tabla playback while the Tanpura playback tempo is maintained. This follows typical Indian music stylistic conventions.
Parameters Assigned to the Knobs Knob A: ATTACK Adjusts the Attack Time (the amount of time it takes the sound to reach maximum level when a key is played). Turning the knob to the right increases the Attack Time, thus slowing down the attack rate. NOTE • These effects are applied only to KEYBOARD. The target cannot be switched to BACKING. Knob B: RELEASE Adjusts the Release Time (the amount of time it takes for the sound to decay to silence after a key is released).
Styles and Riyaz Patterns Style Variations—Sections Each Style consists of “Sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. INTRO MAIN A/B ENDING AUTO FILL INTRO This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the Intro finishes, Style playback shifts to the Main section. The length of the Intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style. MAIN This is used for playing the main part of the Song.
Styles and Riyaz Patterns 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A Now, you’re ready to start Style playback of the Intro and then the Main A (or B) section. Style Synchro Stop When you press the [SYNC STOP] button to turn on this function, the Style will only play while pressing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard. Releasing all the notes will stop Style playback. 6 Play a chord with your left hand to start playback of the Intro.
Styles and Riyaz Patterns Riyaz Variations Changing the Tempo Each Riyaz features five Variations A–E via the Tabla sound. These five variations can be alternated via the [A]–[E] buttons during playback, allowing you to add dynamic variations to the performance. A Style or Riyaz can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow—and the tempo can be changed precisely. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo value in the display.
Styles and Riyaz Patterns Adjusting the Volume of the Style or Riyaz 3 Rotate the dial to set the Split Point between 036 (C1) and 096 (C6). Split Point ... default value: 054 (F#2) You can adjust the volume balance between Style or Riyaz playback and your keyboard performance. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 036 (C1) 2 Use the CATEGORY [<<] and [>>] but- tons to call up “StyleVol” (Function 001) or “RiyazVol” (Function 003).
Styles and Riyaz Patterns Chord Types for Style Playback 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.
Song Settings Background Music Playback Random Song Playback With the default setting, pressing the [DEMO] button will play back only a few of the internal Songs repeatedly. This setting can be changed so that, for example, all internal Songs are played, or all Songs transferred to the instrument from a computer are played back, letting you use the instrument as a background music source. Six playback group settings are provided for your listening pleasure.
Song Settings Tempo Setting of the Song This operation is same as that of the Style and Riyaz. Refer to page 61. NOTE • Tempo of audio Song cannot be changed. Melody Voice Setting of the Preset Song You can change the Melody Voice of the current Preset Song and Song from the external device temporarily to any other desired Voice. 1 Press the [SONG] button, select the Tap Start This operation is same as that of the Style and Riyaz. Refer to page 61.
The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters such as Tuning, Split Point, Voices and Effects. Find the desired item in the Function List on pages 66–70, and then follow the instructions below. Basic Procedure in the Function Display this is the MIDI Initial Send function (Function 057), which is an operation and not a parameter. For this function, pressing the [+/YES] button executes the operation while pressing [-/NO] cancels it.
The Functions Function Number Function Display Range/Settings Default Value Description Main Voice (page 19) 013 Volume M.Volume 000–127 * 014 Octave M.Octave -2 – +2 * Determines the octave range for the Main Voice. L63–C–R63 * Determines the stereo pan position of the Main Voice. A value of “L” results in the sound being panned full left, while a value of “R” results in the sound being panned full right. Determines the volume of the Main Voice. 015 Pan M.Pan 016 Reverb Depth M.
The Functions Function Number Function Display Range/Settings Default Value Description Effects 038 Reverb Type Reverb 01–13 ** Refer to page 49. 039 Chorus Type Chorus 1–6 ** Refer to page 49. 040 Master EQ Type MasterEQ 1 (Speaker), 2 (India), 3 (Headphone), 4 (Boost), 5 (Piano), 6 (Bright) 1 (Speaker) Refer to page 52. 041 Melody Suppressor SupprPan L63–C–R63 C Determines the pan position to be cancelled when the Melody Suppressor (page 46) is turned on.
The Functions Function Number Function Display Range/Settings Default Value Description 056 Song Out SongOut ON/OFF OFF Determines whether MIDI messages generated via Song playback are transmitted (ON) or not (OFF) from the [USB TO HOST] terminal. 057 Initial Send InitSend YES/NO - Allows you to send the data of the panel settings to a computer. Press [+/YES] to send, or press [-/NO] to cancel.
The Functions Function Number Function Display Range/Settings Default Value Description 1 (Sustain) Determines the function of the footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack (page 45). When “1 (Sustain)” or “4 (Sostenut)” is selected, the footswitch works as a damper pedal or sostenuto pedal as on an acoustic piano. Note that sustain does not affect the Split Voice, while sostenuto affects only the Split Voice when Split is on.
USB Flash Drive Operations By connecting a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, you can save the data created on this instrument, such as User Song and parameter settings. The saved data can be recalled to this instrument again for future use. IMPORTANT • You should use an AC adaptor when executing USB flash drive operations, since battery power may not be reliable enough to last through these crucial operations.
USB Flash Drive Operations Connecting a USB Flash Drive File Control Display List Display NOTE • Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 71. • Messages may appear on the display during File Control procedures to aid in operation. Refer to the Message List on page 78 for details. 1 Connect a USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, and wait until “USB” appears on the left corner of the display.
USB Flash Drive Operations Formatting a USB Flash Drive The Format operation lets you prepare commercially available USB flash drives for use with this instrument. NOTICE • The format operation overwrites any previously existing data. Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting does not contain important data. 1 Hold the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second to call up the File Control display. 2 Use the CATEGORY [<<] and [>>] but- tons to call up the “Format?” message.
USB Flash Drive Operations 5 Press the [0/EXECUTE] button again, or the [+/YES] button to execute the Save operation. After a while, a message indicating completion of the operation appears, and a User file (.usr) will be saved in a “USER FILES” folder which will automatically be created on the USB flash drive. NOTICE • The Save operation cannot be cancelled during execution. Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during the operation. Doing so may result in data loss.
USB Flash Drive Operations 5 Press the [0/EXECUTE] button again. A confirmation message will appear. To cancel the operation, press the [-/NO] button. Loading User Data from a USB Flash Drive Overwriting existing files A User data (page 73) saved as a User file (.usr) to the USB flash drive can be loaded to this instrument. If a file that already contains data is selected, an overwrite confirmation message will appear.
USB Flash Drive Operations 6 Press the [FUNCTION] button to exit from the File Control display. the display. If desired, rotate the dial to select a different Style file. DiscoFox 7 Confirm that the data has been properly loaded by calling up the User Song, one of the Styles 283–292, and/or the Registration Memory settings.
USB Flash Drive Operations Deleting a User File in the USB Flash Drive Deleting an SMF File in the USB Flash Drive User Files (.usr) in the root directory of the USB flash drive can be deleted. You can delete a SMF file that has been saved in the USB flash drive via the Save SMF operation (page 74). IMPORTANT • Only User files (.usr) saved in the “USER FILES” folder on the USB flash drive can be deleted. Files outside this folder cannot be recognized.
USB Flash Drive Operations Exiting from a File Control Display Message List Message Can’tUse Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the USB flash drive is being accessed. Complet. Indicates completion of the corresponding operation, such as data saving or transmission. 1 Use the CATEGORY [<<] and [>>] but- Data Err Displayed when the user song contains invalid data. Disk Ful Displayed when saving data cannot be executed since the memory has become full.
Troubleshooting Appendix Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When the instrument is turned on, power is turned off suddenly and unexpectedly. This is normal. If an AC adaptor other than the one specified is used, power may be turned off suddenly and unexpectedly. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference.
Specifications Product Name Size/Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Keyboard Control Interface Other Controllers Panel Tone Generation Polyphony (max.
Specifications AC Adaptor Power Supply Batteries Power Consumption Auto Power Off Included Accessories Separately Sold Accessories (May not be available depending on your area.) PSR-I500 PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries 8 W (When using PA-150 AC adaptor) Yes • Owner’s Manual • AC adaptor* (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) * May not be included depending on your area.
Index A A-B Repeat ..............................28 AC adaptor .............................. 14 Accessories ............................. 10 ACMP ......................................25 Arpeggio ............................21, 56 Arpeggio Quantize...................56 Arpeggio Type .........................22 Arpeggio Velocity.....................22 Attack.......................................58 Audio Device ...........................46 Audio Loopback.......................69 Auto Accompaniment.........
Tempo..........................20, 61, 65 Time Signature ........................20 Timing......................................29 Touch Response......................51 Track ...................... 28, 37, 38, 60 Transpose ................................50 Troubleshooting .......................79 Tuning ................................50, 54 U USB Flash Drive ......................71 USB TO DEVICE.....................71 USB TO HOST ........................47 V Voice..................................
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, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.
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