Yamaha YPT-255 Handleiding

Merk: Yamaha

Model: YPT-255

Categorie: Digitale piano's

Type: Handleiding

Owner’s Manual

DIGITAL KEYBOARD

PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

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, con-

sult 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 accom-

pany 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 uncomfort-

able. 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 envi-

ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the

production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keep-

ing 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 bat-

tery 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 cor-

rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and

battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all bat-

teries 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 rea-

son its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all

local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of prod-

ucts 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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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifica-

tions not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your author-

ity, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.

Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all

installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void

your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class

"B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements pro-

vides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

product in a residential environment will not result in harmful

interference with other electronic devices. This equipment gen-

erates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used

according to the instructions found in the users manual, may

cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic

devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee

that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product

is found to be the source of interference, which can be deter-

mined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to elimi-

nate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected

by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker

or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change

the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute

this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate

retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Elec-

tronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,

CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-

uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

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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 magni-

tude 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 main-

tenance (servicing) instructions in the liter-

ature accompanying the product.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do 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.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use 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.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-

aged 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.

(UL60065_03)

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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

For AC adaptor

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.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.

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PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

About the Manuals

In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available.

Song Book (only in English, French, German and Spanish)

Contains music scores for the preset Songs (excluding the Demo Songs) of this instrument. After completing

the user registration at the website below, you can download this Song Book free of charge.

Yamaha Online Member

https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/

You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet (“Online Member Product Registration”) packaged with this

manual in order to fill out the User Registration form.

Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

• AC adaptor

• Music rest

• Online Member Product Registration

*1: May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

*2: The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.

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About the Manuals................................................ 5

Included Accessories............................................ 5

Setting Up

Panel Controls and Terminals 10

Setting Up 12

Power Requirements .......................................... 12

Using the music rest ........................................... 13

Connecting Headphones (sold separately) or

External Audio Equipment ............................. 13

Connecting a Footswitch to the [SUSTAIN] jack

.. 13

Turning the Power On/Off................................... 13

Auto Power Off Function .................................... 14

Setting the Volume ............................................. 14

Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound....... 14

Display Items and Basic Operations 15

Display Items ...................................................... 15

Basic Operations ................................................ 15

Reference

Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 16

Selecting a Voice................................................ 16

Fun Sounds ........................................................ 16

Playing the “Grand Piano” .................................. 16

Using the Metronome ......................................... 17

Playing with enhanced, more spacious sound

(Ultra-Wide Stereo)........................................ 17

Applying Effects to the Sound ............................ 17

Playing Styles 18

Style Variations—Sections ................................. 19

Changing the Tempo.......................................... 19

Chord Types for Style Playback ......................... 20

Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary. 21

Playing the keyboard with two persons

(Duo mode) 22

Playing Songs 23

Listening to a Demo Song................................... 23

Selecting and Playing Back a Song ....................23

BGM Playback ....................................................23

Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ...24

Changing the Melody Voice ................................24

A-B Repeat..........................................................24

Turning Each Part On/Off.................................... 25

Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the

Chords (Chord Study) 26

Hear and experience a sound of a single chord..26

Hear and experience basic chord progressions..26

Using the Song Lesson Feature 27

Listening, Timing and Waiting .............................27

Practicing with Song Lesson ...............................27

Playing an External Audio Device with the

Built-in Speakers 28

Recording Your Performance

(Phrase Recording) 29

The Functions 30

Backup and Initialization 32

Backup Parameters.............................................32

Initialization .........................................................32

Appendix

Troubleshooting.............................................33

Voice List ........................................................ 34

Drum Kit List ..................................................36

Song List......................................................... 39

Style List ......................................................... 40

Effect Type List .............................................. 41

Specifications................................................. 42

Index................................................................ 43

Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!

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.

Contents

PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

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

For 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.

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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:

• 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 42) only. Using the wrong adaptor

can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust

which may have accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open

the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal

components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,

discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified

Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp

or wet conditions, or place 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.

Power supply/AC adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

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• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning

item may fall over and cause a fire.

• Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in

explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage.

- Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.

- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be

charged.

- Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as

necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys.

- Use the specified battery type (page 42) only.

- Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model,

and made by the same manufacturer.

- Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the

+/- polarity markings.

- When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used

for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument.

- When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that came

with the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when

charging.

• Keep batteries away from small children who might accidentally

swallow them.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the

battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or

skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery

fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical

burns.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If

you are using batteries, remove all batteries from the instrument.)

Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to

you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but

are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a

multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or

possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,

always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord

can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not

to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, 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.

• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching it,

use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage

to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• 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.

Fire warning

Battery

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC adaptor

Location

Connections

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• 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.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status,

electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.

When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you

unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage

to the product, damage to data, or damage to

other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling

• 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 iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, we recommend that you

set “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.

 Saving data

• Some of the data of this instrument (page 32) are retained

when the power is turned off. However, the saved data may

be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc.

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 a computer

program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE

data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc.

* You are allowed to distribute medium 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.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual

are for instructional purposes only, and may appear

somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this manual are

the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

Handling caution

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

DMI-5 3/3

The model number, serial number, power require-

ments, 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.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Setting Up

!1 !2 !3 !4 !5

@1 @2 @3

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

Song List

(page 39)

Style List

(page 40)

Display

(page 15)

Front Panel

Voice List

(page 34)

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Panel Controls and Terminals

q [ ] (Standby/On) switch..................... page 13

w [MASTER VOLUME] dial ...................... page 14

e [DEMO] button......................................page 23

r [METRONOME] button.........................page 17

t [TEMPO/TAP] button............................page 19

y [PHRASE REC] button .........................page 29

u [1 LISTEN & LEARN] button................page 27

i [2 TIMING] button.................................page 27

o [3 WAITING] button ..............................page 27

!0 LESSON PART

[L] button ..............................................page 27

[R] button..............................................page 27

!1 [A-B REPEAT] button ...........................page 24

!2 [REW] button ........................................page 24

!3 [FF] button ............................................page 24

!4 [PAUSE] button.....................................page 24

!1 [ACMP ON/OFF] button .......................page 18

!2 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.................page 19

!3 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button....................page 19

!4 [SYNC START] button .......................... page 18

!5 [START/STOP] button ..........................page 23

!6 [SONG] button ......................................page 23

!7 [VOICE] button ..................................... page 16

!8 [STYLE] button.....................................page 18

!9 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] ........... page 15

@0 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ............... page 16

@1 [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button .......... page 17

@2 [SOUND EFFECT] button ....................page 16

@3 [FUNCTION] button

..............................page 30

@4 Dr

um illustrations for the Drum Kit.... page 16

Each of these indicates the drum or percussion instrument

assigned to the corresponding key for “Standard Kit 1.”

In the Song mode

In the Style mode

@5 @6

Rear Panel

@5 [AUX IN] jack ........................................page 28

@6 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack ..................... page 13

@7 [SUSTAIN] jack..................................... page 13

@8 DC IN jack............................................. page 12

The “Press & Hold” Symbol

Buttons having this indication can be used to call

up an alternate function when the relevant button

is pressed and held. Hold down this button until

the function is called up.

Keyboard

Since this keyboard does not have touch response, the

level of the sound does not change in response to your

playing strength. Therefore, your performance may not

sound correctly as in the preset Songs.

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Setting Up

Power Requirements

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.

Using an AC adaptor

1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off

(the backlight display is off).

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack (power

supply jack).

3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Using Batteries

This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/

Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickel-

metal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batter-

ies). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH

batteries are recommended for this instrument, since

other types may result in poorer battery performance.

 Installing the batteries

1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off.

2 Open the battery compartment cover located on

the instrument’s bottom panel.

3 Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow

the polarity markings on the inside of the compart-

ment.

4 Replace the compartment cover, making sure that

it locks firmly in place.

When battery power becomes too low for proper

operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound

may be distorted, and other problems may occur.

When this happens, make sure to replace all batter-

ies with new ones or already-recharged ones.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 42) only. Using the

wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument

or overheating.

• See “For the AC adaptor with a Removable Plug” (page

46).

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC

outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trou-

ble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

• After turning off the power, follow this procedure in reverse

order to disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an

AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the

instrument.

WARNING

CAUTION

AC outlet

adaptor

DC IN jack

(page 11)

NOTE

• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor with batteries

installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of data

being recorded or transferred at the time.

• Change the setting of the instrument according to the kind

of battery you are using (Battery Type; page 42).

• This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the

specified charger device when charging.

• Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an

AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the

instrument.

NOTICE

NOTE

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Setting Up

 Setting the battery type

After installing new batteries and turning the power

on, make sure to set the Battery Type appropriately

(rechargeable or not) via Function number 023 (page

31).

Using the music rest

Connecting Headphones (sold

separately) or External Audio

Equipment

A pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4” stereo phone

plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitor-

ing. The speakers are automatically shut off when a

plug is inserted into this jack.

The [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack also functions as an

external output. You can connect the [PHONES/

OUTPUT] jack to a computer, a keyboard amplifier,

stereo system, mixer, recorder, or other line-level

audio device to send the instrument’s output signal to

that device.

Connecting a Footswitch to the

[SUSTAIN] jack

You can produce a natural sustain as you play by

pressing a Footswitch (FC5/FC4A; sold separately)

plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack.

Turning the Power On/Off

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

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

power. While playing the keyboard, adjust the

[MASTER VOLUME] dial. To turn off the power,

press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again for a

second.

• Failure to set the Battery Type may shorten the amount of

the battery life. Make sure to set the Battery Type correctly.

• 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 experi-

ence any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a phy-

sician.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic com-

ponents, set all volume levels to the minimum, then turn

off the power for all components.

NOTICE

Insert the music rest

into the slots as shown.

1/4” stereo

phone plug

CAUTION

• When the instrument’s sound is output to an external

device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to

the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the

power off.

• Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to

the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power.

• Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing

this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, result-

ing in reversed footswitch operation.

• The sustain function does not affect style (automatic accom-

paniment; page 18).

• When using an AC adaptor, even when the power is off, a

small amount of electricity is still being consumed by the

instrument. When you are not using the instrument for a

long time, make sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the

wall AC outlet.

NOTICE

NOTE

CAUTION

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Setting Up

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 will elapse before the power is

automatically turned off is set by default to 30 minutes.



To set the time that elapses before Auto

Power Off is executed:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until

“AutoOff” (Function 022; page 31) appears, then use

the [+] or [-] button to select the desired value.

Settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes)

Default value: 30 (minutes)



To disable the Auto Power Off function:

Turn off the power, then press the [ ] (Standby/On)

switch to turn on the power while holding down the

lowest key. The Auto Power Off function also can be

disabled by selecting Off in Function number 022

(page 31).

Setting the Volume

When you start playing, use the [MASTER VOLUME]

dial to adjust the volume of the entire keyboard

sound.

Selecting an EQ Setting for the

Best Sound

Six different master equalizer (EQ) settings give you

the best possible sound when listening through differ-

ent reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal

speakers, headphones, or an external speaker sys-

tem.

Hold down the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO]

button for longer than a second to call

up “013 MasterEQ” (Function 013; page

31).

“MasterEQ” is shown in the display for a few sec-

onds, and the current Master EQ type appears.

Use the [+] or [-] button to select the

desired Master EQ type.

Master EQ types

• Generally, the data and settings are maintained even when the

power is turned off. For details, see page 32.

• Depending on the instrument status, the power may not

turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified

period of time. Always turn off the power manually when

the instrument is not in use.

• 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 pro-

tect the devices from damage. If you do not want the

power to turn off automatically when a device is con-

nected, disable Auto Power Off.

• Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long

period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.

NOTE

NOTICE

CAUTION

1 Speaker

Optimum for listening via the instru-

ment’s built-in speakers.

2 Headphone

Optimum for headphones, or for listen-

ing via external speakers.

3 Boost Features more powerful sound.

4 Piano Optimum for piano solo performance.

5Bright

Lowers the mid range for a brighter

sound.

6 Mild

Lowers the high range for a softer

sound.

013

MasterEQ

Speaker

Current Master

EQ type

Hold for longer

than a second.

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Display Items and Basic Operations

Display Items

Basic Operations

Before operating the instrument, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the basic controls below that are

used to select items and change values.

 Number buttons

Use the Number buttons to directly enter an item or

value. For numbers that start with one or two zeroes,

the first zeroes can be omitted.

 [-] and [+] buttons

Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by 1, or

press the [-] button briefly to decrease the value by 1.

Press and hold either button to continuously increase or

decrease the value in the corresponding direction.

001

003

GrandPno

These indicate the operating

condition of the instrument.

Song/Voice/Style

Normally this indicates the notes you

play. When the Song Lesson function

is used, this indicates the current

notes and chord of playback. When

the Dictionary function (page 21) is

used, this indicates the notes of the

chord you specify.

Notation

• 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 limita-

tions in the display.

NOTE

Each indication is shown when the

corresponding function is turned on.

...

Ultra-Wide Stereo

(page 17)

...

Auto Accompaniment

(page 18)

... Indicates that a Dual

Voice (No.309–323) is

selected.

... Duo (

page 22

)

On/Off status

Indicates the chord which is played on the Auto

Accompaniment range (page 18) of the keyboard, or

specified via Song playback.

Normally indicates the current measure number

of current Style or Song. When the [FUNCTION]

button (page 30) is in use, this indicates the

Function number.

Indicates notes currently being played. Indicates the melody and

chord notes of a Song when the Song lesson function is in use.

Also indicates the notes of a chord—either when playing a chord or

when using the Dictionary function (page 21).

Chord

Measure or Function

Keyboard Display

003

023

Indicates the on/off status of Song playback or

target Track of Song recording (page 25).

Lit: Track contains data

Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data

Indicates the current beat of playback.

Song Track status

Beat

Press number buttons

[0], [0], [3], or simply

press [3].

Example: Selecting Voice 003, Bright Piano.

Press briefly to increase.

Press briefly to decrease.

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instru-

ment has a large range of Voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,

drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical

sounds.

Press the [VOICE] button.

The Voice number and name will be shown.

Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]

buttons to select the desired Voice.

Refer to the Voice List on page 34.

Play the keyboard.

Preset Voice Types

You’ll be able to play various sound effects from the

keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more.

Press the [SOUND EFFECT] button.

Try out each key and enjoy the sounds. Don’t forget

the black keys! After trying out these sounds, press

the [PORTABLE GRAND] button to reset the instru-

ment Voice to the default setting of Voice “Grand

Piano.” For details on the sound effects assigned to

each key, refer to Drum Kit List (Voice No.385) on

page 36.

When you want to reset various settings to default

and simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTA-

BLE GRAND] button.

The Voice “001 Grand Piano” will automatically be

selected as the Voice.

Selecting a Voice

001–372 Instrument Voices (including sound effects).

373–385

(Drum Kit)

Various drum and percussion sounds are

assigned to individual keys, from which they

can be played. Details on the instruments and

key assignments of each Drum Kit can be

found in the Drum Kit List on page 36.

000

One Touch Setting

The One Touch Setting feature automatically

selects the most suitable Voice when you

select a Style or Song (excepting the Song

inputted from the [AUX IN] jack). Simply select

Voice number “000” to activate this feature.

GrandPno

001

Voice nam e

The Voice shown here

becomes the Voice for

the instrument.

Voice number

Appears after the

[VOICE] button is

pressed.

Flute

167

Select 167 Flute

Fun Sounds

Playing the “Grand Piano”

Reference

Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

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The instrument features a built-in metronome (a

device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for

practicing.

Press the [METRONOME] button to start

the metronome.

Press the [METRONOME] button again

to stop the metronome.

To change the tempo:

Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo

value, then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-].

Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to

instantly reset the value to the default tempo.

To set the Time Signature:

Press and hold the [METRONOME] button to call up

“TimeSigN” (Functions 016; page 31), then use the

Number buttons.

To set the Metronome Volume:

This can be set via Function number 017 (page 31).

You can play the keyboard with a spacious, wider

sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing

the sound outside of the speakers by turning on the

Ultra-Wide Stereo effect.

Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] but-

ton to turn it on.

The sound will expand around you—as if the

speaker position is outside of the instrument.

Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] but-

ton again to turn it off.

To select the Ultra-Wide Stereo type:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to call up

“Wide” (Function 014;

page 31

), then use the Number

buttons.

This instrument can apply various Effects as listed

below to the instrument’s sound.

Reverb

Adds the ambience of a club or concert hall to the

sound. Although the best-suited Reverb type is called

up by selecting a Song or Style, you can select another

one via Function number 009 (

page 31

). You can also

set the Reverb depth via Function number 010 (

page

Chorus

Makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more

spacious. Although the best-suited Chorus type is

called up by selecting a Song or Style, you can select

another one via Function number 011 (

page 31

Panel Sustain

By turning on the Sustain parameter of Function

number 012 (

page 31

), you can add a fixed, auto-

matic sustain to the keyboard Voices. Sustain can

also be applied as desired with the footswitch (sold

separately; page 13).

Using the Metronome

Playing with enhanced, more spa-

cious sound (Ultra-Wide Stereo)

Tempo

090

Current Tempo value

GrandPno

001

Appears when Ultra-

Wide Stereo is on.

Applying Effects to the Sound

• Even if you turn on Panel Sustain, there are some Voices to

which sustain is not applied.

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Playing Styles

This instrument includes the 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.

Press the [STYLE] button, then use the

number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] to select

the desired Style.

The Style List is provided on the front panel, or in

the Style List (page 40).

Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn

on the Auto Accompaniment.

With this operation, the area of the keyboard to

the left of the Split Point (054: F#2) becomes the

“Auto Accompaniment range” and is used only for

specifying the chords.

The highest key for the Auto Accompaniment

range is referred to as the “Split Point,” which can

be changed from the default of F#2 via Function

number 005 (page 30).

Press the [SYNC START] button to turn

Synchro Start on.

Play a chord in the Auto Accompani-

ment range to start playback.

Play a melody with the right hand and chords with

the left hand.

For information about chords, refer to “Chord

Types for Style Playback” (page 20) or use the

Chord Dictionary function (page 21).

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop

playback.

You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations

to Style playback by using “Sections.” For details,

refer to page 19.

Adjusting the Style Volume

To adjust the volume balance between Style play-

back and keyboard, you can adjust the Style Volume.

This can be set via Function number 001 (page 30).

8BtModrn

001

Style Name

Style Number

This icon appears when the [STYLE]

button is pressed.

LoveSong

018

This icon appears when auto-

matic accompaniment is on.

Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2)

Auto

Accompaniment

range

036

(C1)

048

(C2)

060

(C3)

072

(C4)

084

(C5)

096

(C6)

To play back the rhythm part only

If you press the [START/STOP] button (without pressing

the [ACMP ON/OFF] button in step 2), only the rhythm

part can be played back, and you can play a melody

performance using the entire keyboard range.

LoveSong

018

Flashes when sync start is on.

Split Point

• Since the Pianist category Styles (093–100) have no

rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start

rhythm-only playback. When playing these Styles, make

sure to carry out Steps 2–4 on this page.

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Each Style consists of “Sections” that allow you to

vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to

match the song you are playing. These instructions

cover a typical example for using the Sections.

1–3

Same as Steps 1–3 in page 18.

Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to

select Main A or Main B.

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

Now, you’re ready to start Style playback from the

Intro section.

Play a chord with your left hand to start

playback of the Intro.

For this example, play a C major chord (as shown

below). For information on how to enter chords,

see “Chord Types for Style Playback” on page 20.

After the Intro finishes, play the key-

board according to the progression of

the Song you are playing.

Play chords with your left hand while playing mel-

odies with your right hand, and press the [MAIN/

AUTO FILL] button as necessary. The Section will

change to Fill-in then Main A or B.

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

The Section switches to the Ending. When the

Ending is finished, Style playback stops automati-

cally. You can have the Ending gradually slow

down (ritardando) by pressing the [INTRO/END-

ING/rit.] button again while the Ending is playing

back.

Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo

value, then use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the

Te mp o va lue .

Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset

the value to the default tempo of the current Style or

Song.

Using the Tap function

While a Song or Style is playing back, press the

[TEMPO/TAP] button just twice at the desired tempo

to change the tempo. While Song or Style playback is

stopped, tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button several times

to start playback at the tapped tempo—four times for

a 4-beat Song or Style or three times for a 3-beat

Song or Style.

Style Variations—Sections

MAIN A

Current Section

INTRO≥A

Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2)

Auto Accompa-

niment range

Changing the Tempo

FILL A≥B

ENDING

Tempo

090

Current Tempo value

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For users who are new to chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto Accom-

paniment range of the keyboard. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musi-

cally, refer to commercially available chord books for further details.

 indicates the root note.

• Inversions can be used as well as in “root” position—with the following exceptions:

m7, m7

5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7

5, 6(9), sus2

• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes are omitted.

• Sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only.

• When playing a chord which cannot be recognized by this instrument, nothing is shown on the display. In such a case, only the rhythm

and bass parts will be played.

Chord Types for Style Playback

Major Minor Seventh Minor Seventh Major Seventh

Easy Chords

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two,

or three fingers.

For root “C”

To play a major chord

Press the root note ()

of the chord.

To play a minor chord

Press the root note

together with the nearest

black key to the left of it.

To play a seventh chord

Press the root note

together with the nearest

white key to the left of it.

To play a minor seventh chord

Press the root note together

with the nearest white and

black keys to the left of it (three

keys altogether).

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The Dictionary function is useful when you know the

name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn

how to play it.

Press and hold the [3 WAITING] button

for longer than a second to call up

“Dict.”

“Dict.” will appear in the display.

This operation will divide the entire keyboard into

the three ranges as illustrated below.

• The range to the right of “ROOT ”:

Lets you specify the Chord Root, but produces no

sound.

• The range between “CHORD TYPE ” and

“ROOT ”:

Lets you specify the Chord Type, but produces no

sound.

• The range to the left of “CHORD TYPE ”:

Lets you play and confirm the Chord specified in

the above two ranges.

As an example, learn how to play a GM7

(G major seventh) chord.

2-1.

Press the “G” key in the section to the right

of “ROOT ” so that the “G” is shown as

the root note.

2-2.

Press the key labeled “M7” in the section

between “CHORD TYPE ” and “ROOT.”

The notes you should play for the specified

chord (root note and chord type) are con-

veniently shown in the display, both as

notation and in the keyboard diagram.

To call up possible inversions of the chord, press

the [+]/[-] buttons.

Following the notation and keyboard

diagram in the display, try playing a

chord in the range to the left of “CHORD

TYPE .”

When you’ve played the chord properly, a bell

sound signals your success and the chord name

in the display flashes.

Looking Up Chords Using the

Chord Dictionary

Dict.

Hold for longer

than a second.

Chord Type range

Root range

Keyboard

playing range

Far right of

the key-

board

C D E F G A B

• About major chords: Simple major chords are usually

indicated only by the root note. For example, “C” refers

to C major. However, when specifying major chords

here, make sure to select “M” (major) after pressing the

root note.

• These chords are not shown in the Chord Dictionary

function: 6(9), M7(9), M7(

11 ) ,

5, M7

5, M7aug,

m7(11), mM7(9), mM7

5, 7

5, sus2

Dict.

001

Dict.

001

Chord name (root and type)

Individual notes of chord

(keyboard)

Notation of

chord

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Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode)

When the Duo mode is activated on this instrument, two different players can play the

instrument simultaneously, with the same sound, over the same octave range—one per-

son on the left and the other on the right. This is useful for learning applications, in

which one person (a teacher, for example) plays a model performance and the other per-

son watches and practices while sitting at the first person’s side.

To start this instrument in the Duo

mode, simultaneously hold down the [L]

button and press the [ ] (Standby/On)

switch to turn on the power.

“DuoMode” is shown in the display for a few sec-

onds, and the F#3 key becomes the Split Point

and the keyboard is divided into two sections:

one for the left Voice and one for the right Voice.

One person should play the left Voice

section of the keyboard while the other

plays the right Voice section.

Selecting a Voice

Select a Voice by executing Steps 1 and 2 in

“Selecting a Voice” on page 16

How sounds are output in the Duo mode

Notes played in the left Voice section sound from

the left side speaker while notes played in the

right Voice section sound from the right side

speaker, in the initial Duo mode setting. This out-

put setting can be changed from the “VoiceOut”

setting (Function 015; page 31).

Using sustain in the Duo mode

Sustain can be applied to the left and right Voice

sections in Duo mode just as it normally is by

using one of the following methods in the Duo

mode like the usual mode.

• Press the foot switch (page 13) connected to the

[SUSTAIN] jack.

• Set “Sustain” (Function 012; page 31) to on.

Style Playback in the Duo mode

Although full Style features (accompaniment)

cannot be used in the Duo mode, the rhythm part

of a Style can be played back while playing the

left/right Voices normally.

Phrase recording in the Duo mode

The right Voice section and the left Voice section

are recorded on the same track.

To exit from the Duo mode, press the

[ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn off the

power, and turn the power back on again

normally.

• The right Voice section and the left Voice section of the

keyboard are both set to the same Voice (except for

Voice numbers 309 to 323).

• In the Duo mode, the Split Point cannot be changed

from F

• The Lesson function cannot be used in the Duo mode.

DuoMode

Equivalent to C3

Split Point: 066 (F#3)

Left Voice

Equivalent to C3

Right Voice

NOTE

• In the Duo mode, the pan, volume and tonal characteris-

tics of the strereo sound may differ from those in the nor-

mal mode, due to the setting of VoiceOut = “Separate”

(page 31). Particularly with Drum Kits, the difference

may be more obvious, since each key of a Drum Kit fea-

tures a different stereo pan position.

• Sustain cannot be applied independently to the left

Voice section and the right Voice section.

• While Panel Sustain is on, the setting of hold is main-

tained even when the power is turned off.

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Playing Songs

You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of

the functions, such as Lesson.

Press the [DEMO] button to play the Demo

Songs in sequence.

When Song numbers 001 to 003 are played back in

sequence and the last Song (003) is finished, play-

back will repeat continuously, starting again from the

first Song (001).

To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button.

Press the [SONG] button, then use the

Number buttons to select the desired

Song.

Refer to the Song List (page 39).

Press the [START/STOP] button to start

playback.

To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button

again.

To change the tempo:

Refer to “Changing the Tempo” on page 19.

Adjusting the Song Volume

To adjust the volume balance between Song play-

back and keyboard, you can adjust the Song Volume.

This can be set via Function number 002 (page 30).

With the default setting, pressing the [DEMO] button

will play back only three internal Demo Songs repeat-

edly. This setting can be changed so that, for exam-

ple, all internal Songs automatically play back, letting

you use the instrument as a background music

source.

Hold down the [DEMO] button for longer

than a second.

“DemoGrp” (Function 019; page 31) is shown in

the display for a few seconds, followed by the cur-

rent repeat playback target.

Use the [+] or [-] button to select a play-

back group.

Press the [DEMO] button to start play-

back.

To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button again

or press the [START/STOP] button.

Random Song Playback

When the Demo Group (above) is set to something

other than “Demo,” the playback order via the

[DEMO] button can be changed between numerical

order and random order. To do this, press the [FUNC-

TION] button several times until “PlayMode” (Func-

tion 020;

page 31

) is called up, then select “Normal”

or “Random.”

Listening to a Demo Song

• You can select a song by using the [+] button after pressing

the [DEMO] button. The [-] button can be used to go back to

the beginning of the selected Song.

Selecting and Playing Back a

Song

NOTE

Mirliton

004

Song name

Song number

Appears after the [Song]

button is pressed.

BGM Playback

Demo Preset Songs (001–003)

Preset All preset Songs (001–090)

User User Song (103)

Hold for longer

than a second.

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Like the transport controls on an audio player, this

instrument lets you fast forward (FF), rewind (REW)

and pause (PAUSE) playback of the Song.

You can change a Song’s melody Voice to any other

desired Voice.

Select a Song.

Select the desired Voice.

Press and hold the [VOICE] button for

longer than a second.

“SONG MELODY VOICE” appears in the display

for a few seconds, and the selected Voice

replaces the Song’s original melody Voice.

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.

Start playback of the Song (page 23).

When playback reaches to the point you

want to specify as the start point, press

the [A-B REPEAT] button to set the A

point.

When playback reaches to the point you

want to specify as the end point, press

the [A-B REPEAT] button again to set

the B point.

The specified A-B section of the song will now

play repeatedly.

To cancel repeat playback, press the

[A-B REPEAT] button.

To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] but-

ton.

Song Fast Forward, Fast

Reverse, and Pause

• When the A-B repeat is specified, the Fast Reverse and Fast

Forward will only work within the range between A and B.

• [REW], [FF] and [PAUSE] button cannot be used during Song

playback by using the [DEMO] button.

Changing the Melody Voice

• Selecting another Song will cancel the changed Melody

Voice.

• You cannot change the melody Voice of a User Song.

Fast Reverse

During playback,

press this button to

rapidly return to an

earlier point in the

Song.

Fast Forward

During playback, press this

button to rapidly skip ahead

to a later point in the Song.

Pause

During playback,

press this button to

pause playback, and

press again to start

from that point.

NOTE

A-B Repeat

• You can also set the A-B Repeat function when the Song

is stopped. Simply use the [REW] and [FF] buttons to

select the desired measures, pressing the [A-B REPEAT]

button for each point, then start playback.

• If you want to set the start point “A” at the top of the

Song, press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting

playback.

• The A-B Repeat function will be canceled when you

select another Song mode.

Repeat playback of this section

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As indicated above the panel buttons (shown below),

a Song consists of two Parts, which can be turned on

or off individually by pressing the corresponding but-

ton, L or R.

By turning the left- and right-hand parts on or off dur-

ing playback, you can listen to the Part (that is turned

on), or practice the other part (that is turned off) on

the keyboard.

Turning Each Part On/Off

• Selecting another Song will cancel the on/off status of the

Parts.

010

FurElise

022

Lit: Track con-

tains data

Unlit: Track is

muted or con-

tains no data

NOTE

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Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the

Chords (Chord Study)

You can hear and experience the sound of the chords used in a typical performance by

playing back Song numbers 091 to 102 (in the “Chord Study” category). Song numbers

091 to 097 are very simple songs consisting of a single chord (C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am,

Bm; respectively) played in various positions, letting you listen to and master the

chords one by one. On the other hand, Song numbers 098 to 102 consist of several

chords strung together in a pattern, for experiencing and understanding basic chord

progressions. Hear and experience the sound of simple chords and progressions by

playing back these Songs, and play the keyboard while following along with the music

notation and key/chord indications shown in the display.

Select a Song from Song numbers 091

to 097 in the “CHORD STUDY” category

by executing Step 1 in “Selecting and

Playing Back a Song” on page 23

Press the [START/STOP] button to play

back the selected Song.

Play the keyboard while looking at the

notes shown on the display.

Select a Song from Song numbers 098

to 102 by pressing the [+]/[-] buttons.

Press the [START/STOP] button to play

back the selected Song.

Play the keyboard while looking at the

notes shown on the display.

Listen to the basic chord progression, and play

along with the Song repeatedly until you can

smoothly perform and play along with the chord

changes.

Hear and experience a sound of

a single chord

• When playing the keyboard while playing back a

Song, you should turn off any parts you don’t intend

to have played back (page 25), to avoid exceeding the

maximum number of simultaneous notes.

• You can use the waiting function (page 27) by pressing

the [3 WAITING] button.

ChdStd01

091

003

NOTICE

NOTE

Hear and experience basic

chord progressions

• You can use the waiting function (page 27) by pressing

the [3 WAITING] button.

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Using the Song Lesson Feature

You can use the selected Song for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. Try

practicing with three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in

the Song Book (page 5).

Lesson 1—Listen & Learn

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.

Lesson 2—Timing

In this Lesson, simply concentrate on playing the

notes with the correct timing. Even if you play wrong

notes, the correct notes shown in the display will

sound.

Lesson 3—Waiting

In this Lesson, try playing the correct notes shown on

the display. The Song pauses until you play the right

note, and playback tempo will change to match the

speed at which you are playing at.

Press the [SONG] button then select a

Song for your lesson.

Press either or both the [R] and [L] but-

tons to select the part you want to prac-

tice.

Press any one of the [1 LISTEN &

LEARN], [2 TIMING] or [3 WAITING] but-

tons to start playback of the Song Les-

son.

When Lesson playback reaches to the

end, check your evaluation Grade on the

display.

“2 Timing” and “3 Waiting” will evaluate your per-

formance in four levels.

After the evaluation display has appeared, the

lesson will start again from the beginning.

Stop the Lesson mode.

You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by

pressing the [START/STOP] button.

Listening, Timing and Waiting

• If you want to keep a steady playback tempo maintained dur-

ing Lesson 3: Waiting, set the Your Tempo parameter to OFF

via the Function number 018 (page 31).

Practicing with Song Lesson

• In this step, “No LPart” may appear, indicating that the

current Song does not contain a left-hand part.

NOTE

RightLeft

BothHand

Left-hand

lesson

Right-hand

lesson

Both-hands

lesson

NOTE

• During playback, you can change the Lesson mode by

pressing this button, and you can stop the Lesson at any

time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

• The Voice changes to “000” (One Touch Setting; page

16) during the lesson.

• When the melody Voice of the Song is changed, the key

position shown in the display may be shifted (in octave

units), depending on the selected Voice.

NOTE

~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~

~~~~

Excellent!

Very Good!

Good

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Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers

You can output the sound of an external audio device, such as a portable music player,

with the built-in speakers of this instrument by connecting it via a cable. This lets you

play the keyboard along with playback of your music player.

Turn off the power for both the external

audio device and this instrument.

Connect the audio device to the instru-

ment’s [AUX IN] jack.

Use the cable which has the stereo-mini plug at

one side for connecting to this instrument and the

plug matching the output jack of the external

audio device at the other side.

Turn on the external audio device, then

this instrument.

Play back the connected external audio

device.

The sound of the audio device is output through

the speakers of this instrument.

Adjust the volume balance between the

external audio device and this instrument.

If possible, adjust the playback level of the external

audio device first, to achieve optimum balance.

Play the keyboard along with the sound

of the audio device.

After finishing the performance, stop

playback of the audio device.

• Before connecting, turn off the power of both this

instrument and the external audio device. Also,

before turning the power on or off, make sure to set

all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage

to the devices, electrical shock, or even permanent

hearing loss may occur.

• After connecting, first turn on the power to the exter-

nal audio device then to this instrument. Reverse this

order when you turn the power off.

Audio device (Portable

audio player, etc.)

Stereo-mini

plug

CAUTION

NOTICE

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Recording Your Performance (Phrase Recording)

You can record your performance as a User Song (Song number 103), which can then

be played back on the instrument.

Select the desired Voice.

Press the [PHRASE REC] button to

enable the Record mode.

To exit from the Record mode, press the

[PHRASE REC] button again. (The display stops

flashing.)

Play the keyboard to start recording.

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop

recording.

To play back the recorded Song, press

the [START/STOP] button.

• A total of approximately 300 notes can be recorded to the User Song.

NOTE

• If the User Song is recorded, the data will be recorded

over and erased (you will record over and erase previ-

ous data in “User Song”).

• Never attempt to turn the power off or connect or dis-

connect the AC adaptor. Doing so can result in a loss

of data.

• When recording capacity becomes full during recording,

a “Mem Full” message appears on the display, record-

ing is stopped, and the Song select display is shown.

• If you press the [START/STOP] button, even if you don’t

play the keyboard, recording starts.

Limitations while recording:

• The following settings/operations cannot be

recorded: Reverb Level, Style, metronome

click, Transpose, Tuning.

• The following settings and buttons are not avail-

able, or if operated, the new settings cannot be

recorded:

Split Point, Reverb Type, Chorus Type,

[FUNCTION] button, [PORTABLE GRAND]

button.

UserSong

001

Flashes

NOTICE

NOTE

• If you make a mistake or want to erase an existing Song,

you can delete the User Song. To do this, enable the

Record mode in step 2, and then press the [START/

STOP] button twice in succession (without playing the

keyboard).

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The Functions

The Functions settings provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters

such as Tuning, Split Point, Voices and Effects.

Press the [FUNCTION] button several

times until the desired item appears.

Each time the [FUNCTION] button is pressed, the

Function number increases one by one. To

decrease the Function number by one, simultane-

ously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and

press the [-] button briefly. To increase the Func-

tion number by one, simultaneously hold down

the [FUNCTION] button and press the [+] button

briefly. Simply pressing only the [+] or [-] button

does not change the Function number.

After a few seconds, the Function name may be

replaced with the setting value depending on the

selected Function.

Set the value by using the number but-

tons [0]–[9], [+], [-].

Function List

• The Function number does not appear in the display

during Song, Style or metronome playback. The beat

value appears instead.

StyleVol

100

001

Current value

Function number

Function name

NOTE

• To exit the Function settings, press one of these buttons;

[SONG], [VOICE] or [STYLE].

Direct numeric entry.

• Increment

value by 1.

•Yes

•On

Press simultaneously

to recall the default

setting.

• Decrement

value by 1.

•No

•Off

NOTE

Function

Number

Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions

Vol ume

001 Style Volume StyleVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Style. (page 18)

002 Song Volume SongVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Song. (page 23)

Overall

003 Transpose Transpos -12–12 0 Determines the pitch of the instrument in semitone increments.

004 Tuning Tuning 427.0Hz–453.0Hz 440.0Hz

Determines the fine tuning of the pitch of the entire instrument in

approx. 0.2Hz increments.

005 Split Point SplitPnt 036–096 (C1–C6) 54 (F#2)

Determines the Split “point”—in other words, the key that sepa-

rates the auto accompaniment range and Voice.

Voi ce (pag e 16)

006 Volume M.Volume 000–127 *

Adjusts the volume of keyboard performance when performing

along with a Song or a Style.

007 Octave M.Octave -2 – +2 * Determines the octave range for the Voice.

008 Chorus Depth M.Chorus 000–127 *

Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Chorus

effect.

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* The appropriate value is automatically set for each Voice combination.

** The appropriate value is automatically set for each Song or Style.

Effects

009 Reverb Type Reverb

1–3 (Hall 1–3)

4–5 (Room 1–2)

6–7 (Stage 1–2)

8–9 (Plate 1–2)

10 (Off)

** Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). (page 41)

010 Reverb Level RevLevel 000–127 64

Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect.

011 Chor us Type Chorus

1 (Chorus1)

2 (Chorus2)

3 (Chorus3)

4 (Flanger1)

5 (Flanger2)

6 (off)

** Determines the Chorus type, including off (6). (page 41)

012 Panel Sustain Sustain ON/OFF OFF Determines whether the Panel Sustain function is on or off.

013 Master EQ Type MasterEQ

1 (Speaker)

2 (Headphone)

3 (Boost)

4 (Piano)

5 (Bright)

6 (Mild)

1 (Speaker)

Sets the equalizer applied to the speaker output for optimum

sound in different listening situations. (page 14)

014 Wide Type Wide

1 (Wide1)

2 (Wide2)

3 (Wide3)

2 (Wide2)

Determines the Ultra-Wide Stereo type.

Higher values produce a greater Wide effect. (page 17)

015 Voice Output VoiceOut

1 (Normal)

2 (Separate)

When the Duo mode (page 22) is on, this function is effective. If “Normal”

is selected, the performance sounds of the left Voice and the right Voice

will sound from both the left and right speakers. If “Separate” is selected,

the performance sound of the left Voice will sound from the left speaker,

and the performance sound of the right Voice will sound from the right

speaker.

Metronome (page 17)

016

Time Signature

Numerator

TimeSig 00–15 ** Determines the time signature of the Metronome.

017 Metronome Volume MetroVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Metronome.

Lesson (page 27)

018 Your Tempo YourTemp ON/OFF ON

This parameter is for the Lesson 3 “Waiting.” When set to ON,

playback tempo will change for matching the speed you are play-

ing at. When set to OFF, playback tempo will be maintained

regardless of the speed you are playing at.

Demo (page 23)

019 Demo Group DemoGrp

1 (Demo)

2 (Preset)

3 (User)

1 (Demo) Determines the repeat playback group.

020 Demo Play Mode PlayMode

1 (Normal)

2 (Random)

1 (Normal) Determines the repeat playback mode.

021 Demo Cancel D-Cancel ON/OFF OFF

Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is

set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO] button

is pressed.

Auto Power Off (page 14)

022 Auto Power Off Time AutoOff

OFF, 5/10/15/30/60/

120 (minutes)

30 minutes

Specifies the time that will elapse before the instrument’s power is

automatically turned off.

Battery (page 13)

023 Battery Type Battery

1 (Alkaline)

2 (Ni-MH)

1 (Alkaline)

Selects the type of batteries you have installed to this instrument.

Alkaline: Alkaline battery/manganese battery

Ni-MH: Rechargeable battery

Function

Number

Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions

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Backup and Initialization

The following Backup parameters will be maintained

even if the power is turned off.

To initialize Backup data, execute “Backup Clear.”

You can initialize your original data via the following

method.

Backup Clear

This operation initializes the backup parameters.

While holding down the highest white key, press the

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

Backup Parameters

Backup parameters

• User Songs (page 29)

• FUNCTION Settings: (page 30)

Tuning, Your Tempo, Master EQ type, Panel Sustain,

Auto Power Off, Battery Type

Note that the following situations cannot back up or main-

tain the settings of the Backup parameters.

• When the AC adaptor is unplugged with the power on

(even if batteries are installed):

• When the power is turned off due to accidents such as

electric power failure:

• When the Alkaline battery/Manganese battery runs down

(without connecting the AC adaptor):

NOTICE

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping

sound is temporarily produced.

This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power.

When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce inter-

ference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from

the instrument.

Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers or head-

phones when using the instrument with the application

on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone/iPad/

iPod touch, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on your

iPhone/iPad/iPod touch in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or

when a song or style is being played back.

Check that nothing is connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack on the rear

panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output.

Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does

not produce any sound.

When using the Dictionary function (page 21), the keys in the right hand area

are used only for entering the chord root and type.

Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems

to be cut off.

The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If a style or Song

is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “sto-

len”) from the accompaniment or Song.

The ACMP ON indicator does not appear when the

[ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed.

• Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are going to use any Style-

related function.

• The ACMP ON indicator does not appear when the Duo mode is on.

The Style does not sound properly. Make sure that the Style Volume (page 30 Function 001) is set to an appropri-

ate level.

Is the Split Point set to an appropriate key for the chords you are playing? Set

the Split Point to an appropriate key (page 30 Function 005).

Is the “ACMP ON” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing, press

the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.

The Style does not sound as you play a chord. • The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related chords

are played in sequence (e.g., some minor chords followed by the minor sev-

enth).

• Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played

chord.

• Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompani-

ment based only on the root.

The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the oppo-

site effect. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off

the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.

The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the footswitch plug is

properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power.

The sound of the voice changes from note to note. This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings

(samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual

sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note.

• The volume is too soft.

• The sound quality is poor.

• The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play.

• The recorded data of the song, etc. does not play cor-

rectly.

• The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel

settings are reset.

The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new

ones, or use the included AC adaptor.

Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off. This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated

(page 14). If you need to disable the Auto Power Off function, select “Off” in

the Function settings (Function 022; page 31).

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.

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Maximum Polyphony

The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a

maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto

accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment

is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is

correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions. If

the maximum polyphony is exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most

recent notes have priority (last note priority).

• Some voices may sound continuously or

have a long decay after the notes have

been released while the sustain pedal

(footswitch) is held.

NOTE

Voice List

Panel Voice List

Voice

No.

Voice Name

PIANO

1 Grand Piano

2 Mono Grand Piano

3 Bright Piano

4 Mellow Piano

5 Honky-tonk Piano

6 Piano Strings

7 Dream

8 Harpsichord 1

9 Harpsichord 2

E.PIANO

10 Electric Piano 1

11 Electric Piano 2

12 Electric Piano 3

13 Electric Grand Piano

14 Chorus Electric Piano 1

15 Chorus Electric Piano 2

16 Detuned Electric Piano

17 DX + Analog Electric Piano

18 Clavi

19 Wah Clavi

ORGAN

20 Drawbar Organ 1

21 Drawbar Organ 2

22 60s Drawbar Organ 1

23 60s Drawbar Organ 2

24 60s Drawbar Organ 3

25 70s Drawbar Organ 1

26 70s Drawbar Organ 2

27 Detuned Drawbar Organ

28 Percussive Organ 1

29 Percussive Organ 2

30 70s Percussive Organ

31 Detuned Percussive Organ

32 16+2'2/3 Organ

33 Organ Bass

34 Rock Organ

35 Rotary Organ

36 Slow Rotary Organ

37 Fast Rotary Organ

38 Pipe Organ 1

39 Pipe Organ 2

40 Pipe Organ 3

41 Organ Flute

42 Tremolo Organ Flute

43 Notre Dame

44 Cheezy Organ

45 Light Organ

46 Reed Organ

47 Puff Organ

ACCORDION

48 Accordion

49 Tango Accordion 1

50 Tango Accordion 2

51 Harmonica 1

52 Harmonica 2

GUITAR

53 Nylon Guitar

54 Steel Guitar

55 Nylon & Steel Guitar

56 Steel Guitar with Body Sound

57 Muted Steel Guitar

58 12-string Guitar

59 Jazz Guitar

60 Jazz Amp

61 Jazz Man

62 Clean Guitar

63 Chorus Guitar

64 Funk Guitar

65 Guitar Pinch

66 Muted Guitar

67 Overdriven Guitar

68 Distortion Guitar

69 Feedback Guitar 1

70 Feedback Guitar 2

71 Guitar Feedback

72 Guitar Harmonics 1

73 Guitar Harmonics 2

74 Guitar Harmonics 3

BASS

75 Acoustic Bass 1

76 Acoustic Bass 2

77 Finger Bass 1

78 Finger Bass 2

79 Finger Dark

80 Finger Slap Bass

81 Pick Bass

82 Fretless Bass 1

83 Fretless Bass 2

84 Fretless Bass 3

85 Fretless Bass 4

86 Slap Bass 1

87 Slap Bass 2

88 Slap Bass 3

89 Jazz Rhythm

90 Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar

91 Muted Pick Bass

92 Modulated Bass

93 Punch Thumb Bass

94 Synth Bass 1

95 Synth Bass 2

96 Synth Bass 2 Dark

97 Techno Synth Bass

98 Mellow Synth Bass

99 Sequenced Bass

100 Click Synth Bass

101 Modular Synth Bass

102 DX Bass

STRINGS

103 Strings 1

104 Strings 2

105 Strings 3

106 Slow Strings

107 Stereo Strings

108 Stereo Slow Strings

109 Orchestra 1

110 Orchestra 2

111 60s Strings

112 Suspense Strings

113 Legato Strings

114 Warm Strings

115 Kingdom

Voice

No.

Voice Name

116 Tremolo Strings

117 Slow Tremolo Strings

118 Tremolo Orchestra

119 Pizzicato Strings

120 Violin

121 Slow Violin

122 Viola

123 Cello

124 Contrabass

125 Orchestral Harp

126 Synth Strings 1

127 Synth Strings 2

128 Orchestra Hit 1

129 Orchestra Hit 2

130 Impact

CHOIR

131 Choir Aahs

132 Voice Oohs

133 Stereo Choir

134 Mellow Choir

135 Choir Strings

136 Synth Voice 1

137 Synth Voice 2

138 Choral

139 Analog Voice

SAXOPHONE

140 Tenor Sax

141 Breathy Tenor Sax

142 Alto Sax

143 Soprano Sax

144 Baritone Sax

145 Sax Section

146 Clarinet

147 Oboe

148 English Horn

149 Bassoon

TRUMPET

150 Trumpet

151 Warm Trumpet

152 Muted Trumpet

153 Trombone 1

154 Trombone 2

155 Trumpet & Trombone Section

156 French Horn 1

157 French Horn 2

158 French Horn Solo

159 Horn Orchestra

160 Tuba

BRASS

161 Brass Section

162 Synth Brass 1

163 Synth Brass 2

164 Soft Brass

165 Resonant Synth Brass

166 Choir Brass

FLUTE

167 Flute

168 Piccolo

169 Pan Flute

170 Recorder

171 Blown Bottle

Voice

No.

Voic e Name

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* When you select a Voice of the DUAL

category, two voices sound at the

same time.

172 Shakuhachi

173 Whistle

174 Ocarina

SYNTH LEAD

175 Square Lead 1

176 Square Lead 2

177 LM Square

178 Sawtooth Lead 1

179 Sawtooth Lead 2

180 Thick Sawtooth

181 Dynamic Sawtooth

182 Digital Sawtooth

183 Sine Lead

184 Solo Sine

185 Calliope Lead

186 Chiff Lead

187 Charang Lead

188 Voice Lead

189 Fifths Lead

190 Bass & Lead

191 Hollow

192 Shroud

193 Mellow

194 Big Lead

195 Sequenced Analog

196 Pure Lead

197 Distorted Lead

198 Big Five

199 Big & Low

200 Fat & Perky

SYNTH PAD & EFFECT

201 New Age Pad

202 Fantasy

203 Warm Pad

204 Poly Synth Pad

205 Choir Pad

206 Bowed Pad

207 Metallic Pad

208 Halo Pad

209 Sweep Pad

210 Soft Whirl

211 Itopia

212 Rain

213 Sound Track

214 Crystal

215 Atmosphere

216 Brightness

217 Goblins

218 Echoes

219 Sci-Fi

220 African Wind

221 Carib

222 Prologue

223 Synth Drum Comp

224 Popcorn

225 Tiny Bells

226 Round Glockenspiel

227 Glockenspiel Chimes

228 Clear Bells

229 Chorus Bells

230 Soft Crystal

231 Air Bells

232 Warm Atmosphere

233 Hollow Release

234 Nylon Electric Piano

235 Nylon Harp

236 Harp Vox

237 Atmosphere Pad

238 Goblins Synth

239 Creeper

240 Ritual

241 To Heaven

242 Night

243 Glisten

244 Bell Choir

245 Bell Harp

Voice

No.

Voice Name

PERCUSSION

246 Vibraphone

247 Soft Vibraphone

248 Marimba

249 Soft Marimba

250 Sine Marimba

251 Balimba

252 Log Drums

253 Xylophone

254 Steel Drums

255 Celesta

256 MusicBox 1

257 MusicBox 2

258 Church Bells

259 Carillon

260 Tubular Bells

261 Timpani

262 Glockenspiel

263 Tinkle Bell

264 Agogo

265 Woodblock

266 Castanets

267 Melodic Tom 1

268 Melodic Tom 2

269 Real Tom

270 Rock Tom

271 Electronic Percussion

272 Analog Tom

273 Synth Drum

274 Taiko Drum

275 Gran Cassa

276 Gamelimba

277 Glass Percussion

278 Reverse Cymbal

WORLD

279 Banjo

280 Muted Banjo

281 Fiddle

282 Bagpipe

283 Dulcimer 1

284 Dulcimer 2

285 Cimbalom

286 Santur

287 Kanoon

288 Oud

289 Rabab

290 Kalimba

291 Sitar 1

292 Sitar 2

293 Detuned Sitar

294 Tamboura

295 Shehnai

296 Gopichant

297 Shamisen

298 Koto

299 Taisho-kin

300 Yang Qin

301 Mandolin

302 Ukulele

303 Bonang

304 Altair

305 Gamelan Gongs

306 Stereo Gamelan Gongs

307 Rama Cymbal

308 Thai Bells

DUAL*

309 Octave Piano

310 Piano & Pizzicato Strings

311 Piano & Flute

312 Piano Pad

313 Octave Honky-tonk Piano

314 Harpsichord & Strings

315 Electric Piano Pad 1

316 Electric Piano Pad 2

317 Electric Piano Pad 3

318 Octave Strings

Voice

No.

Voice Name

319 Octave Brass

320 Orchestra Tutti

321 Octave Choir

322 Jazz Section

323 Flute & Clarinet

SOUND EFFECTS

324 Fret Noise

325 Breath Noise

326 Cutting Noise 1

327 Cutting Noise 2

328 String Slap

329 Flute Key Click

330 Bird Tweet 1

331 Bird Tweet 2

332 Telephone Ring 1

333 Telephone Ring 2

334 Phone Call

335 Shower

336

Thunder

337 Wind

338 Stream

339 Seashore

340 Bubble

341 Feed

342 Dog

343 Horse

344 Maou

345 Door Squeak

346 Door Slam

347 Scratch Cut

348 Scratch Split

349 Wind Chime

350 Car Engine Ignition

351 Car Tires Squeal

352 Car Passing

353 Car Crash

354 Siren

355 Train

356 Helicopter

357 Jet Plane

358 Starship

359 Burst

360 Roller Coaster

361 Submarine

362 Laugh

363 Scream

364 Punch

365 Heartbeat

366 Footsteps

367 Applause

368 Gunshot

369 Machine Gun

370 Laser Gun

371 Explosion

372 Firework

DRUM KITS

373 Standard Kit 1

374 Standard Kit 2

375 Room Kit

376 Rock Kit

377 Electronic Kit

378 Analog Kit

379 Dance Kit

380 Jazz Kit

381 Brush Kit

382 Symphony Kit

383 SFX Kit 1

384 SFX Kit 2

385 Sound Effect Kit

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No.

Voic e Name

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Drum Kit List

• “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”.

• Each percussion voice uses one note.

Voice No. 373 374 375 376 377 378

Keyboard

Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Room Kit Rock Kit Electronic Kit Analog Kit

Note# Note

25 C# 0 Surdo Mute

26 D 0 Surdo Open

27 D# 0Hi Q

28 E 0 Whip Slap

29 F 0 Scratch Push

30 F# 0 Scratch Pull

31 G 0 Finger Snap

32 G# 0 Click Noise

33 A 0 Metronome Click

34 A# 0 Metronome Bell

35 B 0 Seq Click L

36 C 1 Seq Click H

37 C# 1 Brush Tap

38 D 1 Brush Swirl

39 D# 1Brush Slap

40 E 1 Brush Tap Swirl Reverse Cymbal Reverse Cymbal

41 F 1 Snare Roll

42 F# 1Castanet Hi Q 2 Hi Q 2

43 G 1 Snare Soft Snare Soft 2

Snare Rock H Snare L Snare Rock H

44 G# 1Sticks

45 A 1 Bass Drum Soft Bass Drum H Bass Drum H

46 A# 1 Open Rim Shot Open Rim Shot 2

47 B 1 Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum H Bass Drum Rock Bass Drum Analog L

48 C 2 Bass Drum Bass Drum 2

Bass Drum Rock Bass Drum Gate Bass Drum Analog H

49 C# 2Side Stick

Analog Side Stick

50 D 2 Snare Snare 2 Snare Room L Snare Rock L Snare Rock L Analog Snare 1

51 D# 2 Hand Clap

52 E 2 Snare Tight Snare Tight 2 Snare Room H Snare Rock Rim Snare Rock H Analog Snare 2

53 F 2 Floor Tom L

Room Tom 1 Rock Tom 1 Electronic Tom 1 Analog Tom 1

54 F# 2 Hi-Hat Closed

Analog Hi-Hat Closed 1

55 G 2 Floor Tom H

Room Tom 2 Rock Tom 2 Electronic Tom 2 Analog Tom 2

56 G# 2Hi-Hat Pedal

Analog Hi-Hat Closed 2

57 A 2 Low Tom

Room Tom 3 Rock Tom 3 Electronic Tom 3 Analog Tom 3

58 A# 2 Hi-Hat Open

Analog Hi-Hat Open

59 B 2 Mid Tom L

Room Tom 4 Rock Tom 4 Electronic Tom 4 Analog Tom 4

60 C 3 Mid Tom H

Room Tom 5 Rock Tom 5 Electronic Tom 5 Analog Tom 5

61 C# 3 Crash Cymbal 1

Analog Cymbal

62 D 3 High Tom

Room Tom 6 Rock Tom 6 Electronic Tom 6 Analog Tom 6

63 D# 3 Ride Cymbal 1

64 E 3 Chinese Cymbal

65 F 3 Ride Cymbal Cup

66 F# 3 Tambourine

67 G 3 Splash Cymbal

68 G# 3Cowbell Analog Cowbell

69 A 3 Crash Cymbal 2

70 A# 3Vibraslap

71 B 3 Ride Cymbal 2

72 C 4 Bongo H

73 C# 4 Bongo L

74 D 4 Co nga H M ute Analog Conga H

75 D# 4 Conga H Open

Analog Conga M

76 E 4 Conga L

Analog Conga L

77 F 4 Timbale H

78 F# 4 Timbale L

79 G 4 Agogo H

80 G# 4 Agogo L

81 A 4 Cabasa

82 A# 4 Maracas Analog Maracas

83 B 4 Samba Whistle H

84 C 5 Samba Whistle L

85 C# 5Guiro Short

86 D 5 Guiro Long

87 D# 5Claves Analog Claves

88 E 5 Wood Block H

89 F 5 Wood Block L

90 F# 5Cuica Mute Scratch Push Scratch Push

91 G 5 Cuica Open

Scratch Pull Scratch Pull

92 G# 5 Triangle Mute

93 A 5 Triangle Open

94 A# 5Shaker

95 B 5 Jingle Bells

96 C 6 Bell Tree

97 C# 6

98 D 6

99 D# 6

100 E 6

101 F 6

102 F# 6

103 G 6

F#1

G#1

A#1

D#1

C#1

F#2

G#2

A#2

D#2

C#2

F#3

G#3

A#3

D#3

C#3

F#4

G#4

A#4

D#4

C#4

F#5

G#5

A#5

D#5

C#5

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Voice No. 373 379 380 381 382

Keyboard

Standard Kit 1 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Symphony Kit

Note# Note

25 C# 0 Surdo Mute

26 D 0 Surdo Open

27 D# 0Hi Q

28 E 0 Whip Slap

29 F 0 Scratch Push

30 F# 0 Scratch Pull

31 G 0 Finger Snap

32 G# 0 Click Noise

33 A 0 Metronome Click

34 A# 0 Metronome Bell

35 B 0 Seq Click L

36 C 1 Seq Click H

37 C# 1 Brush Tap

38 D 1 Brush Swirl

39 D# 1Brush Slap

40 E 1 Brush Tap Swirl Reverse Cymbal

41 F 1 Snare Roll

42 F# 1Castanet Hi Q 2

43 G 1 Snare Soft Analog Snare Snappy Snare Jazz H Light Brush Slap L

44 G# 1Sticks

45 A 1 Bass Drum Soft Analog Bass Drum Dance 1 Bass Drum L

46 A# 1 Open Rim Shot Analog Snare Open Rim

47 B 1 Bass Drum Hard Analog Bass Drum Dance 2 Gran Cassa

48 C 2 Bass Drum Analog Bass Drum Dance 3 Bass Drum Jazz Bass Drum Jazz Gran Cassa Mute

49 C# 2 Side Stick Analog Side Stick

50 D 2 Snare Analog Snare Q Snare Jazz L Brush Slap Marching Snare M

51 D# 2 Hand Clap

52 E 2 Snare Hard Analog Snare + Acoustic Snare Jazz M Brush Tap Marching Snare H

53 F 2 Floor Tom L Analog Tom 1 Jazz Tom 1 Brush Tom 1 Jazz Tom 1

54 F# 2 Hi-Hat Closed Analog Hi-Hat Closed 3

55 G 2 Floor Tom H Analog Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2 Brush Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2

56 G# 2 Hi-Hat Pedal Analog Hi-Hat Closed 4

57 A 2 Low Tom Analog Tom 3 Jazz Tom 3 Brush Tom 3 Jazz Tom 3

58 A# 2 Hi-Hat Open Analog Hi-Hat Open 2

59 B 2 Mid Tom L Analog Tom 4 Jazz Tom 4 Brush Tom 4 Jazz Tom 4

60 C 3 Mid Tom H Analog Tom 5 Jazz Tom 5 Brush Tom 5 Jazz Tom 5

61 C# 3 Crash Cymbal 1 Analog Cymbal

Hand Cymbal L

62 D 3 High Tom Analog Tom 6 Jazz Tom 6 Brush Tom 6 Jazz Tom 6

63 D# 3 Ride Cymbal 1

Hand Cymbal Short L

64 E 3 Chinese Cymbal

65 F 3 Ride Cymbal Cup

66 F# 3 Tambourine

67 G 3 Splash Cymbal

68 G# 3 Cowbell Analog Cowbell

69 A 3 Crash Cymbal 2 Hand Cymbal H

70 A# 3Vibraslap

71 B 3 Ride Cymbal 2 Hand Cymbal Short H

72 C 4 Bongo H

73 C# 4 Bongo L

74 D 4 Conga H Mute Analog Conga H

75 D# 4 Conga H Open Analog Conga M

76 E 4 Conga L Analog Conga L

77 F 4 Timbale H

78 F# 4 Timbale L

79 G 4 Agogo H

80 G# 4 Agogo L

81 A 4 Cabasa

82 A# 4 Maracas Analog Maracas

83 B 4 Samba Whistle H

84 C 5 Samba Whistle L

85 C# 5Guiro Short

86 D 5 Guiro Long

87 D# 5 Claves Analog Claves

88 E 5 Wood Block H

89 F 5 Wood Block L

90 F# 5 Cuica Mute Scratch Push

91 G 5 Cuica Open Scratch Pull

92 G# 5 Triangle Mute

93 A 5 Triangle Open

94 A# 5Shaker

95 B 5 Jingle Bells

96 C 6 Bell Tree

97 C# 6

98 D 6

99 D# 6

100 E 6

101 F 6

102 F# 6

103 G 6

F#1

G#1

A#1

D#1

C#1

F#2

G#2

A#2

D#2

C#2

F#3

G#3

A#3

D#3

C#3

F#4

G#4

A#4

D#4

C#4

F#5

G#5

A#5

D#5

C#5

Drum Kit List

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Voice No. 383 384 385

Keyboard

SFX Kit 1 * SFX Kit 2 * Sound Effect Kit

Note# Note

25 C# 0

26 D 0

27 D# 0

28 E 0

29 F 0

30 F# 0

31 G 0

32 G# 0

33 A 0

34 A# 0

35 B 0

36 C 1

Drum Loop

37 C# 1

38 D 1

39 D# 1

40 E 1

41 F 1

42 F# 1

43 G 1

44 G# 1

45 A 1

46 A# 1

47 B 1

48 C 2 Cutting Noise 1 Phone Call Heartbeat

49 C# 2 Cutting Noise 2 Door Squeak Footsteps

50 D 2 Door Slam Door Squeak

51 D# 2 String Slap Scratch Cut Door Slam

52 E 2 Scratch Applause

53 F 2 Wind Chime Camera

54 F# 2 Telephone Ring 2 Horn

55 G 2 Hiccup

56 G# 2 Cuckoo Clock

57 A 2 Stream

58 A# 2Frog

59 B 2 Rooster

60 C 3 Dog

61 C# 3Cat

62 D 3 Owl

63 D# 3 Horse Gallop

64 E 3 Flute Key Click Car Engine Ignition Horse Neigh

65 F 3 Car Tires Squeal Cow

66 F# 3 Car Passing Lion

67 G 3 Car Crash Scratch

68 G# 3SirenYo!

69 A 3 Train Go!

70 A# 3 Jet Plane Get up!

71 B 3 Starship Whoow!

72 C 4 Burst

Huuaah!

73 C# 4 Roller Coaster

74 D 4 Submarine

75 D# 4

76 E 4

77 F 4

78 F# 4

79 G 4

80 G# 4 Shower Laugh

81 A 4 Thunder Scream

82 A# 4W

ind Punch

83 B 4 Stream Heartbeat

84 C 5 Bubble Footsteps

Uh!+Hit

85 C# 5Feed

86 D 5

87 D# 5

88 E 5

89 F 5

90 F# 5

91 G 5

92 G# 5

93 A 5

94 A# 5

95 B 5

96 C 6 Dog Machine Gun

97 C# 6 Horse Laser Gun

98 D 6 Bird Tweet 2 Explosion

99 D# 6Firework

100 E 6

101 F 6

102 F# 6

103 G 6 Maou

F#1

G#1

A#1

D#1

C#1

F#2

G#2

A#2

D#2

C#2

F#3

G#3

A#3

D#3

C#3

F#4

G#4

A#4

D#4

C#4

F#5

G#5

A#5

D#5

C#5

* Actual keyboard notes of the SFX Kit 1 and 2 are one octave lower than the ones described in the list.

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Song List

Song No. Song Name

TOP PICKS

001 Demo 1 (Yamaha Original)

002 Demo 2 (Yamaha Original)

003 Demo 3 (Yamaha Original)

ORCHESTRA

004

Danse des Mirlitons from “The Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky)

005 “Orphée aux Enfers” Ouverture (J. Offenbach)

006 Slavonic Dances No.10 (A. Dvořák)

007 Méditation (Thaïs) (J. Massenet)

008 Frühlingslied (F. Mendelssohn)

PIANIST

009 La Candeur (J.F. Burgmüller)

010 Arabesque (J.F. Burgmüller)

011 Pastorale (J.F. Burgmüller)

012 Petite Réunion (J.F. Burgmüller)

013 Innocence (J.F. Burgmüller)

014 Progrès (J.F. Burgmüller)

015 Turkish March (W.A. Mozart)

016 Valse op.64-1 “Petit Chien” (F. Chopin)

017 Menuett (L. Boccherini)

018 Moments Musicaux op.94-3 (F. Schubert)

019 The Entertainer (S. Joplin)

020 Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier 1-1) (J.S. Bach)

021 La Viollette (Streabbog)

022 Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven)

DUET

023 Row Row Row Your Boat (DUET) (Traditional)

024 On Top of Old Smoky (DUET) (Traditional)

025 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (DUET) (Traditional)

026 Scarborough Fair (DUET) (Traditional)

027 Im Mai (DUET) (Traditional)

028 O Christmas Tree (DUET) (Traditional)

029 Mary Had a Little Lamb (DUET) (Traditional)

030 Ten Little Indians (DUET) (Traditional)

031 Pop Goes The Weasel (DUET) (Traditional)

032 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (DUET) (Traditional)

033

Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands (DUET) (J.J. Rousseau)

034 The Cuckoo (DUET) (Traditional)

035 O du lieber Augustin (DUET) (Traditional)

036 London Bridge (DUET) (Traditional)

PRACTICE

037 America the Beautiful (S.A. Ward)

038 Londonderry Air (Traditional)

039 Ring de Banjo (S.C. Foster)

040 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär (Traditional)

041 Die Lorelei (F. Silcher)

042 Turkey in the Straw (Traditional)

043 Jingle Bells (J.S. Pierpont)

044 Muss i denn (F. Silcher)

045 Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt)

046 Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (J.S. Bach)

047 Ode to Joy (L.v. Beethoven)

048 Song of the Pearl Fisher (G. Bizet)

049 String Quartet No.17 2nd mov. “Serenade” (F.J. Haydn)

050 Menuett BWV Anh. 115 (C. Petzold ( J.S. Bach ))

051 Canon (J. Pachelbel)

052 From “The Magic Flute” (W.A Mozart)

053 Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” (L.v. Beethoven)

054 “The Surprise”Symphony (F.J. Haydn)

055 To a Wild Rose (E.A. MacDowell)

056 Chanson du Toreador (G. Bizet)

057 O Mio Babbino Caro (G. Puccini)

FAVORITE WITH STYLE

058 Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please Come Home) (H. Cannon)

059 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (E.R. Ball)

060 Down by the Riverside (Traditional)

061 When the Saints Go Marching In (Traditional )

062 Frühlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II)

063 Camptown Races (S.C. Foster)

064 Little Brown Jug (Joseph Winner)

065 Loch Lomond (Traditional)

066 Oh! Susanna (S.C. Foster)

067 Greensleeves (Traditional)

068 Aura Lee (Traditional)

069 Silent Night (F. Gruber)

070 The Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici)

071 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Traditional)

072 Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands (J.J. Rousseau)

073 The Cuckoo (Traditional)

074 O du lieber Augustin (Traditional)

075 London Bridge (Traditional)

076 American Patrol (F.W. Meacham)

077 Beautiful Dreamer (S.C. Foster)

078 Battle Hymn of the Republic (Traditional)

079 Home Sweet Home (H. Bishop)

080

Valse Des Fleurs (From “The Nutcracker”) (P.I. Tchaikovsky)

081 Aloha Oe (Q. Liliuokalani)

082 I’ve Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional)

083 My Darling Clementine (Traditional)

084 Auld Lang Syne (Traditional)

085 Grandfather’s Clock (H.C. Work)

086 Amazing Grace (Traditional)

087 My Bonnie (H.J Fulmer)

088 Yankee Doodle (Traditional)

089 Joy to the World (G.F. Händel)

090 Ave Maria (F.Schubert)

Song No. Special Appendix

CHORD STUDY

091–102 ChdStd01–ChdStd12

Song No. Song Name

• Some songs have been edited for length or for ease in learning, and may not be exactly the same as the original.

• A song book (free downloadable scores) is available that includes scores for all internal songs (excepting Songs 1–3). To obtain the Song Book,

complete the user registration at the following website.

https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/

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Style List

Style No. Style Name

8Beat

001 8BeatModern

002 60sGtrPop

003 8BeatAdria

004 60s8Beat

005 8Beat

006 OffBeat

007 60sRock

008 HardRock

009 RockShuffle

010 8BeatRock

16Beat

011 16Beat

012 PopShuffle

013 GuitarPop

014 16BtUptempo

015 KoolShuffle

016 HipHopLight

Ballad

017 PianoBallad

018 LoveSong

019 6/8ModernEP

020 6/8SlowRock

021 OrganBallad

022 PopBallad

023 16BeatBallad

Dance

024 EuroTrance

025 Ibiza

026 SwingHouse

027 Clubdance

028 ClubLatin

029 Garage1

030 Garage2

031 TechnoParty

032 UKPop

033 HipHopGroove

034 HipShuffle

035 HipHopPop

Disco

036 70sDisco

037 LatinDisco

038 SaturdayNight

039 DiscoHands

Swing&Jazz

040 BigBandFast

041 BigBandBallad

042 JazzClub

043 Swing1

044 Swing2

045 Five/Four

046 Dixieland

047 Ragtime

R&B

048 Soul

049 DetroitPop

050 6/8Soul

051 CrocoTwist

052 Rock&Roll

053 ComboBoogie

054 6/8Blues

Country

055 CountryPop

056 CountrySwing

057 Country2/4

058 Bluegrass

Latin

059 BrazilianSamba

060 BossaNova

061 Forro

062 Tijuana

063 Mambo

064 Salsa

065 Beguine

066 Reggae

Ballroom

067 VienneseWaltz

068 EnglishWaltz

069 Slowfox

070 Foxtrot

071 Quickstep

072 Tango

073 Pasodoble

074 Samba

075 ChaChaCha

076 Rumba

077 Jive

Trad&World

078 USMarch

079 6/8March

080 GermanMarch

081 PolkaPop

082 OberPolka

083 Tarantella

084 Showtune

085 ChristmasSwing

086 ChristmasWaltz

087 ScottishReel

Waltz

088 SwingWaltz

089 JazzWaltz

090 CountryWaltz

091 OberWalzer

092 Musette

Style No. Style Name

Pianist

093 Stride

094 PianoSwing

095 Arpeggio

096 Habanera

097 SlowRock

098 8BeatPianoBallad

099 6/8PianoMarch

100 PianoWaltz

Style No. Style Name

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Effect Type List

Reverb Types

Chorus Types

No. Reverb Type Description

01–03 Hall 1–3 Concert hall reverb.

04–05 Room 1–2 Small room reverb.

06–07 Stage 1–2 Reverb for solo instruments.

08–09 Plate 1–2 Simulated steel plate reverb.

10 Off No effect.

No. Chorus Type Description

01–03 Chorus 1–3 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.

04–05 Flanger 1–2 This produces a rich, animated wavering effect in the sound.

06 Off No effect.

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Specifications

* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date. Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product,

this manual may not apply to the specifications of your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the

manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha

dealer.

Size/Weight

Dimensions (W x D x H) 940mm × 317mm × 106mm (37-1/8” x 12-1/2” x 4-1/4”)

Weight 4.0kg (not including batteries) (8lbs 13oz.)

Keyboard Number of Keys 61

Display

Type LCD display

Language English

Voices

Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology AWM Stereo Sampling

Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) 32

Preset Number of Voices

372 Voices + 13 drum/SFX kits

Effects

Types

Reverb 9 types

Chorus 5 types

Ultra-Wide Stereo 3 types

Master EQ 6 types

Functions Panel Sustain Yes

Accompaniment

Styles

Preset

Number of Preset Styles 100

Fingering Multi finger

Style Control

ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit,

MAIN/AUTO FILL

Other Features One Touch Setting (OTS) Yes

Songs Preset Number of Preset Songs 102 (including Chord Study: 12)

Recording

Number of Songs 1

Number of Tracks 1

Data Capacity Approx. 300 notes

Compatible Data Format Original File Format

Function

Lesson

[1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING], [3 WAITING], [A-B REPEAT],

[CHORD DICTIONARY]

Overall

Metronome Yes

Tempo Range 11–280

Transpose -12 to 0, 0 to +12

Tuning 427.0–440.0–453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)

Duo Yes

Miscellaneous Portable Grand Button Yes

Connectivity DC IN 12V, PHONES/OUTPUT, SUSTAIN , AUX IN

Amplifiers/Speakers

Amplifiers 2.5W + 2.5W

Speakers 12cm x 2

Power Supply

Adaptor

Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha

Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent

Batteries

Six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries

Power Consumption 6W (When using PA-130 AC adaptor)

Auto Power Off Function Yes

Accessories

Included Accessories

•Music rest

• Owner’s Manual

• AC adaptor *1 (PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)

• Online Member Product Registration

*1: May not be included depending on your particular area. Please

check with your Yamaha dealer.

Optional Accessories

• AC adaptor:

Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha

Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent

• Keyboard stand: L-2C

• Headphones: HPE-150/HPE-30

• Footswitch: FC4A/FC5

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Index

A-B Repeat ................................24

AC Adaptor

................................12

ACMP

........................................18

Auto Accompaniment

................18

AUTO FILL

................................19

Auto Power Off

....................14, 31

AUX IN

...................................... 11

Backup ......................................32

Backup Clear

.............................32

Backup Parameter

.....................32

battery

.......................................12

Battery Type

..............................31

Beat

...........................................15

BGM

..........................................23

Chord ........................................15

Chord Dictionary

.......................21

Chord Study

..............................26

Chord Type

................................20

Chorus

.......................................17

Chorus Type

........................31, 41

Demo .........................................23

Demo Cancel

............................31

Demo Group

..............................31

Demo Play Mode

.......................31

Display

......................................15

Drum Kit List

..............................36

Duo

............................................22

Effect ...................................17, 31

Effect Type List

..........................41

ENDING

....................................19

EQ Setting

.................................14

EQ type

.....................................14

Fast Forward .............................24

Fast Reverse

.............................24

Footswitch

.................................13

Function

.....................................30

Function List

..............................30

Grade ........................................27

Grand Piano

..............................16

Harmony Volume .......................31

Headphone

................................13

Initialization ...............................32

INTRO

.......................................19

Keyboard Display ...................... 15

Lesson ...................................... 27

MAIN ......................................... 19

Master EQ Type

........................31

Measure

.................................... 15

Metronome

................................ 17

Metronome Volume

............. 17, 31

Music Rest

............................ 5, 13

Notation .................................... 15

One Touch Setting .................... 16

Panel Sustain ...................... 17, 31

Part

...........................................25

Pause

........................................ 24

Phrase Recording

.....................29

Playback

...................................23

Power Requirements

................. 12

Random .................................... 23

Reverb

....................................... 17

Reverb Level

............................. 31

Reverb Type

........................ 31, 41

rhythm

....................................... 18

rit.

.............................................. 19

Section ...................................... 19

Song

.........................................23

Song Book

..................................5

Song List

...................................39

Song Volume

....................... 23, 30

Specifications

............................42

Split Point

............................ 18, 30

Style

.......................................... 18

Style List

...................................40

Style Volume

....................... 18, 30

SUSTAIN

................................... 13

Sustain

.......................... 17, 22, 31

Synchro Start

............................ 18

Ta p ............................................ 19

Te mp o

................................. 17, 19

Time Signature

.................... 17, 31

Timing

.......................................27

Transpose

................................. 30

Troubleshooting

......................... 33

Tuning

....................................... 30

Ultra-Wide Stereo ..................... 17

Voice ......................................... 16

Voice List

.................................. 34

Waiting ...................................... 27

Wide Type

................................. 31

Yo u r Te m p o ............................... 31

PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should

not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with

your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human

health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service

or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical

involved.

(weee_battery_eu_en_01)

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.

(standby)

Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb

Deutschlands)

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien

oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei

einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben

werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

(battery)

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PORTABLE KEYBOARDS

(NP, NPV, PSRE, EZ, DGX230, DGX530, YPG AND YPT SERIES)

Thank you for selecting a Yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free

performance. Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every

Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the

Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha’s

authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the “Warranted Area”) and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted

Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or

Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions.

Coverage: Yamaha will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or

otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty, without charge for labor or

materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed Yamaha specifications for new parts. If

Yamaha elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit. You will be responsible for any installation or

removal charges and for any initial shipping charges if the product(s) must be shipped for warranty service. However, Yamaha will pay

the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty. This warranty does not cover (a)

damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation or failure to

follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the

carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha Service Center; (b) any unit which has been

altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed; (c) normal wear and any periodic maintenance; (d)

deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity; (e)

damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities, lightning damage or acts of God; or (f) RFI/EMI (Interference/

noise) caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment, if applicable. Any evidence of

alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void. This warranty covers only the Original

Owner and is not transferable.

In Order to Obtain Warranty Service: Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted

Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact

Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a local

authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer

has been authorized by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha’s Service Department at the number shown below, or check Yamaha’s website

at www.Yamaha.com

. Product(s) shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of

the problem(s) requiring service, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other dated, proof-of-purchase

document describing the product, as evidence of warranty coverage. Should any product submitted for warranty service be found

ineligible therefore, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if requested by you and upon

receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment.

Limitation of Implied Warranties and Exclusion of Damages: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE

APPLICABLE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER

EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES.

YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT

YAMAHA’S OPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state. This is the only express warranty applicable to the product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to

assume for it any other express warranty.

If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Servicer, please contact:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373

Telephone: 800-854-1569

www.yamaha.com

Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by YAMAHA.

PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

For the AC adaptor with a Removable Plug

Do not remove the plug from the AC adaptor. If

the plug is removed accidentally, slide the plug

into place without touching the metallic parts,

and then push the plug in completely until it clicks.

Adaptateur secteur avec fiche amovible

Ne retirez pas la fiche de l'adaptateur secteur.

Si la fiche est retirée accidentellement,

remettez-la en place sans toucher les parties

métalliques et faites-la glisser complètement jusqu'à

ce qu'un déclic se produise.

Para el adaptador de alimentación con un

enchufe extraíble

No retire el enchufe del adaptador de

alimentación. Si el enchufe se retira por

accidente, vuelva a colocarlo en su lugar sin

tocar los componentes metálicos y, a continuación,

enchúfelo del todo hasta que se oiga un clic.

Für den Netzadapter mit abziehbarem Stecker

Ziehen Sie den Stecker nicht vom Netzadapter

ab. Sollte der Stecker unabsichtlich entfernt

werden, schieben Sie den Stecker wieder

hinein, ohne die Metallteile zu berühren, und drücken

Sie ihn dann vollständig hinein, bis er einrastet.

Para o adaptador de alimentação com plugue

removível

Não remova o plugue do adaptador de

alimentação. Se o plugue for removido

acidentalmente, encaixe-o sem tocar nas

partes metálicas e, em seguida, empurre-o para

dentro completamente até ouvir um clique.

Для адаптера питания со съемной вилкой

Не снимайте вилку с адаптера питания.

Если вилка была снята случайно,

надвиньте вилку на место, не прикасаясь к

металлическим частям, и наденьте ее полностью,

до щелчка.

• Make sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor.

Using the plug alone can cause electric shock or fire.

• Never touch the metallic section when attaching the plug.

To avoid electric shock, short circuit or damage, also be

careful that there is no dust between the AC adaptor and

plug.

• Assurez-vous que la fiche reste fixée à l'adaptateur secteur.

L'utilisation de la fiche seule risque de provoquer des

électrocutions ou des incendies.

• Ne touchez jamais la partie métallique lorsque vous

insérez la fiche. Afin d'éviter les risques d'électrocution,

courts-circuits ou incidents, veillez également à ce que

l'adaptateur secteur et la fiche ne soient pas encrassés par

la poussière.

• Asegúrese de mantener el enchufe conectado al

adaptador de CA. Si se utiliza el enchufe solo, se puede

producir una descarga eléctrica o un incendio.

• No toque nunca la sección metálica al conectar el

enchufe. Para evitar descargas eléctricas, cortocircuitos o

daños, fíjese en que no haya polvo entre el adaptador de

CA y el enchufe.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

ADVERTENCIA

• Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Stecker am Netzadapter

anschlossen bleibt. Die Verwendung des Steckers alleine

kann zu elektrischen Schlägen oder einem Brand führen.

• Berühren Sie bitte niemals den Metallabschnitt, wenn Sie

den Stecker befestigen. Um elektrische Schläge,

Kurzschlüsse oder Beschädigungen zu vermeiden, achten

Sie bitte darauf, dass sich zwischen Netzadapter und

Stecker kein Staub angesammelt hat.

• Sempre mantenha o plugue conectado ao adaptador CA.

O uso do plugue sozinho pode causar choque elétrico ou

incêndio.

• Nunca toque na parte metálica ao conectar o plugue. Para

evitar choque elétrico, curto-circuito ou danos, também

tome cuidado para que não haja poeira entre o adaptador

CA e o plugue.

• Убедитесь, что вилка соединена с блоком питания.

Использование вилки без блока питания может

привести к поражению электрическим током или

пожару.

• Не прикасайтесь к металлическим частям при

подключении вилки. Во избежание поражения

электрическим током, короткого замыкания или

повреждения оборудования убедитесь, что между

блоком питания и ви

лкой нет пыли.

WARNUNG

ADVERTÊNCIAS

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ

Plug

Fiche

Enchufe

Stecker

Plugue

Вилка

Slide the plug as indicated

Faites glisser la fiche en suivant les indications

Deslice el enchufe tal como se indica.

Stecker wie angegeben einschieben

Deslize o plugue conforme indicado

Надвиньте вилку, как показано на рисунке

* The shape of the plug differs depending on locale.

* La forme de la fiche varie selon le pays.

* La forma del enchufe varía según la región.

* Die Form des Steckers variiert je nach Land.

* O formato do plugue varia de acordo com a localidade.

* В разных странах штепсельные вилки отличаются по форме.

PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario,

M1S 3R1, Canada

Tel: 416-298-1311

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620,

U.S.A.

Tel: 714-522-9011

MEXICO

Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V.

Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 “Prisma Insurgentes”,

Col. San Jose Insurgentes, Del. Benito Juarez,

03900, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4º andar, Itaim Bibi,

CEP 04534-013 São Paulo, SP. BRAZIL

Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte,

Madero Este-C1107CEK

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: 54-11-4119-7000

VENEZUELA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Venezuela

C.C. Manzanares Plaza P4

Ofic. 0401- Manzanares-Baruta

Caracas Venezuela

Tel: 58-212-943-1877

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso No.7, Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,

Ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá

Tel: +507-269-5311

THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, U.K.

Tel: 01908-366700

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Switzerland in Zürich

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Tel: 044-387-8080

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-60203900

CZECH REPUBLIC/HUNGARY/

ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Austria (Central Eastern Europe Office)

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-60203900

POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/

ESTONIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Poland Office

ul. Wrotkowa 14 02-553 Warsaw, Poland

Tel: 022-500-2925

BULGARIA

Dinacord Bulgaria LTD.

Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa

1528 Sofia, Bulgaria

Tel: 02-978-20-25

MALTA

Olimpus Music Ltd.

The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida

MSD06

Tel: 02133-2144

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/

LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, Netherlands

Tel: 0347-358 040

FRANCE

Yamaha Music Europe

7 rue Ambroise Croizat, Zone d'activites Pariest,

77183 Croissy-Beaubourg, France

Tel: 01-64-61-4000

ITALY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy

Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal

en España

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17,200, 28231

Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain

Tel: +34-91-639-88-88

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial

Scandinavia

J. A. Wettergrensgata 1, Box 30053

S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: +46 31 89 34 00

DENMARK

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial

Denmark

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Tel: 44 92 49 00

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,

SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 09 618511

NORWAY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany -

Norwegian Branch

Grini Næringspark 1, N-1361 Østerås, Norway

Tel: 67 16 78 00

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik,

Iceland

Tel: 525 5000

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC.

Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow,

121059, Russia

Tel: 495 626 5005

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Merkezi Almanya Türkiye İstanbul Şubesi

Maslak Meydan Sokak No:5 Spring Giz Plaza

Bağımsız Böl. No:3, 34398

Şişli, İstanbul

Tel: +90-212-999-8010

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: +49-4101-3030

SOUTH AFRICA

Global Music Instruments

World of Yamaha

19 Eastern Service Road, Eastgate Ext.6, Sandton,

South Africa

Tel: +27-11-259-7700

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jebel Ali,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971-4-881-5868

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,

Shanghai, China

Tel: 400-051-7700

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 2737-7688

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector

47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Tel: 0124-485-3300

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)

Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot

Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia

Tel: 021-520-2577

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,

Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel: 02-3467-3300

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn., Bhd.

No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 03-78030900

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited

Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,

Singapore 530202, Singapore

Tel: 65-6747-4374

TAIWAN

Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co.,Ltd.

3F, No.6, Section 2 Nan-Jing East Road, Taipei,

Taiwan R.O.C.

Tel: 02-2511-8688

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

3, 4, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building,

891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,

Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: 02-215-2622

VIETNAM

Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited

15th Floor, Nam A Bank Tower, 201-203 Cach

Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel: +84-8-3818-1122

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

http://asia.yamaha.com

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,

Victoria 3006, Australia

Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND

Music Works LTD

P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,

New Zealand

Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

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NORTH AMERICA

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

EUROPE

AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST

ASIA

OCEANIA

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DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner’s Manual EN For PSR-E253/YPT-255 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. 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 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. Serial No. Purchase Date 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: 92-BP (bottom) 2 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual For AC adaptor and PSR-E253/YPT-255 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. (class B) PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 3 For AC adaptor 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. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. (can_b_01) Explanation of Graphical Symbols 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. 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do 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. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 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. 14 Refer 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) 4 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual About the Manuals In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available. Song Book (only in English, French, German and Spanish) Contains music scores for the preset Songs (excluding the Demo Songs) of this instrument. After completing the user registration at the website below, you can download this Song Book free of charge. Yamaha Online Member https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/ You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet (“Online Member Product Registration”) packaged with this manual in order to fill out the User Registration form. Included Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • AC adaptor*1 • Music rest • Online Member Product Registration*2 *1: May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check with your Yamaha dealer. *2: The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 5 Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! 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. Contents About the Manuals................................................ 5 Included Accessories............................................ 5 Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Setting Up 12 Power Requirements .......................................... 12 Using the music rest ........................................... 13 Connecting Headphones (sold separately) or External Audio Equipment ............................. 13 Connecting a Footswitch to the [SUSTAIN] jack.. 13 Turning the Power On/Off................................... 13 Auto Power Off Function .................................... 14 Setting the Volume ............................................. 14 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound....... 14 Display Items and Basic Operations 15 Display Items ...................................................... 15 Basic Operations ................................................ 15 Reference Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 16 Selecting a Voice................................................ 16 Fun Sounds ........................................................ 16 Playing the “Grand Piano” .................................. 16 Using the Metronome ......................................... 17 Playing with enhanced, more spacious sound (Ultra-Wide Stereo)........................................ 17 Applying Effects to the Sound ............................ 17 Playing Styles 18 Style Variations—Sections ................................. 19 Changing the Tempo .......................................... 19 Chord Types for Style Playback ......................... 20 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary. 21 Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode) 6 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 22 Playing Songs 23 Listening to a Demo Song...................................23 Selecting and Playing Back a Song ....................23 BGM Playback .................................................... 23 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ...24 Changing the Melody Voice ................................24 A-B Repeat..........................................................24 Turning Each Part On/Off....................................25 Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the Chords (Chord Study) 26 Hear and experience a sound of a single chord..26 Hear and experience basic chord progressions..26 Using the Song Lesson Feature 27 Listening, Timing and Waiting .............................27 Practicing with Song Lesson ............................... 27 Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers 28 Recording Your Performance (Phrase Recording) 29 The Functions 30 Backup and Initialization 32 Backup Parameters.............................................32 Initialization .........................................................32 Appendix Troubleshooting............................................. 33 Voice List ........................................................ 34 Drum Kit List .................................................. 36 Song List......................................................... 39 Style List ......................................................... 40 Effect Type List .............................................. 41 Specifications................................................. 42 Index................................................................ 43 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. 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 PSR-E253/YPT-255 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 Water warning • 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 42) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. • Do not 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. 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. DMI-5 1/3 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 7 • Keep batteries away from small children who might accidentally swallow them. Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire. Battery • Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage. - Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries. - Do not dispose of batteries in fire. - Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be charged. • If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns. 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. (If you are using batteries, remove all batteries from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. - Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys. - The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. - Use the specified battery type (page 42) only. - Some object has been dropped into the instrument. - Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model, and made by the same manufacturer. - There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument. - It emits unusual smells or smoke. - Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. - When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument. - When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that came with the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging. 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 • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms. • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them. DMI-5 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual • Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching it, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. Connections Location 8 • 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. 2/3 • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. • 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. • 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 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. Handling caution 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. Information Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.  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 a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You are allowed to distribute medium in which your performance or music production using these contents is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.  Handling • 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 iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, we recommend that you set “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.  Saving data • Some of the data of this instrument (page 32) are retained when the power is turned off. However, the saved data may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc.  About functions/data bundled with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.  About this manual • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. • iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. DMI-5 3/3 (bottom_en_01) PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 9 Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel q u w e r t y !1 Song List (page 39) i o !0 !2 Voice List (page 34) !3 !4 !5 Display (page 15) Style List (page 40) @4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 !6 !9 !7 !8 @0 10 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual @1 @2 @3 Panel Controls and Terminals q w e r t y u i o !0 [ ] (Standby/On) switch ..................... page 13 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ...................... page 14 [DEMO] button......................................page 23 [METRONOME] button......................... page 17 [TEMPO/TAP] button............................ page 19 [PHRASE REC] button .........................page 29 [1 LISTEN & LEARN] button................page 27 [2 TIMING] button .................................page 27 [3 WAITING] button ..............................page 27 LESSON PART [L] button ..............................................page 27 [R] button ..............................................page 27 In the Song mode !1 [A-B REPEAT] button ...........................page 24 !2 [REW] button ........................................page 24 !3 [FF] button ............................................page 24 !4 [PAUSE] button.....................................page 24 In the Style mode !1 [ACMP ON/OFF] button ....................... page 18 !2 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button................. page 19 !3 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.................... page 19 !4 [SYNC START] button .......................... page 18 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 Rear Panel @5 @5 @6 @7 @8 @6 @7 @8 [AUX IN] jack ........................................ page 28 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack ..................... page 13 [SUSTAIN] jack ..................................... page 13 DC IN jack ............................................. page 12 [START/STOP] button ..........................page 23 [SONG] button ......................................page 23 [VOICE] button ..................................... page 16 [STYLE] button ..................................... page 18 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] ........... page 15 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ............... page 16 [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button .......... page 17 [SOUND EFFECT] button .................... page 16 [FUNCTION] button ..............................page 30 Drum illustrations for the Drum Kit .... page 16 Each of these indicates the drum or percussion instrument assigned to the corresponding key for “Standard Kit 1.” Keyboard Since this keyboard does not have touch response, the level of the sound does not change in response to your playing strength. Therefore, your performance may not sound correctly as in the preset Songs. The “Press & Hold” Symbol Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held. Hold down this button until the function is called up. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 11 Setting Up  Installing the batteries Power Requirements 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. 1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off. 2 Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel. Using an AC adaptor 1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off (the backlight display is off). WARNING • Use the specified adaptor (page 42) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • See “For the AC adaptor with a Removable Plug” (page 46). 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack (power supply jack). 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 3 Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment. 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 off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. DC IN jack (page 11) 2 4 Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. AC adaptor 3 AC outlet NOTE • After turning off the power, follow this procedure in reverse order to disconnect the AC adaptor. • Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument. Using Batteries This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/ Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are recommended for this instrument, since other types may result in poorer battery performance. 12 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual NOTICE • Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor with batteries installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of data being recorded or transferred at the time. • Change the setting of the instrument according to the kind of battery you are using (Battery Type; page 42). When battery power becomes too low for proper operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, make sure to replace all batteries with new ones or already-recharged ones. NOTE • This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging. • Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument. Setting Up  Setting the battery type After installing new batteries and turning the power on, make sure to set the Battery Type appropriately (rechargeable or not) via Function number 023 (page 31). NOTICE • When the instrument’s sound is output to an external device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the power off. NOTICE • Failure to set the Battery Type may shorten the amount of the battery life. Make sure to set the Battery Type correctly. Connecting a Footswitch to the [SUSTAIN] jack Using the music rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. You can produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a Footswitch (FC5/FC4A; sold separately) plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack. NOTE • Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power. Connecting Headphones (sold separately) or External Audio Equipment • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation. • The sustain function does not affect style (automatic accompaniment; page 18). Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to “MIN.” 1/4” stereo phone plug A pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4” stereo phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitoring. The speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack also functions as an external output. You can connect the [PHONES/ OUTPUT] jack to a computer, a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument’s output signal to that device. CAUTION 2 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the power. While playing the keyboard, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. To turn off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again for a second. CAUTION • When using an AC adaptor, even when the power is off, a small amount of electricity is still being consumed by the instrument. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall AC outlet. • 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. • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, set all volume levels to the minimum, then turn off the power for all components. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 13 Setting Up 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 will elapse before the power is automatically turned off is set by default to 30 minutes.  To set the time that elapses before Auto Power Off is executed: 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 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “AutoOff” (Function 022; page 31) appears, then use the [+] or [-] button to select the desired value. Settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes) Default value: 30 (minutes) Hold down the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button for longer than a second to call up “013 MasterEQ” (Function 013; page 31). “MasterEQ” is shown in the display for a few seconds, and the current Master EQ type appears.  To disable the Auto Power Off function: Turn off the power, then press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the power while holding down the lowest key. The Auto Power Off function also can be disabled by selecting Off in Function number 022 (page 31). MasterEQ 013 Hold for longer than a second. 1 Speaker 013 NOTE Current Master EQ type • Generally, the data and settings are maintained even when the power is turned off. For details, see page 32. NOTICE • Depending on the instrument status, the power may not turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified period of time. Always turn off the power manually when the instrument is not in use. • 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. If you do not want the power to turn off automatically when a device is connected, disable Auto Power Off. Setting the Volume When you start playing, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound. CAUTION • Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. 14 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 2 Use the [+] or [-] button to select the desired Master EQ type. Master EQ types 1 Speaker Optimum for listening via the instrument’s built-in speakers. 2 Headphone Optimum for headphones, or for listening via external speakers. 3 Boost Features more powerful sound. 4 Piano Optimum for piano solo performance. 5 Bright Lowers the mid range for a brighter sound. 6 Mild Lowers the high range for a softer sound. Display Items and Basic Operations Display Items Notation Song/Voice/Style Normally this indicates the notes you play. When the Song Lesson function is used, this indicates the current notes and chord of playback. When the Dictionary function (page 21) is used, this indicates the notes of the chord you specify. On/Off status These indicate the operating condition of the instrument. Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is turned on. ... Ultra-Wide Stereo (page 17) ... Auto Accompaniment (page 18) ... Indicates that a Dual Voice (No.309–323) is selected. ... Duo (page 22) 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. 001 GrandPno 003 Chord Song Track status Indicates the chord which is played on the Auto Accompaniment range (page 18) of the keyboard, or specified via Song playback. Measure or Function Normally indicates the current measure number of current Style or Song. When the [FUNCTION] button (page 30) is in use, this indicates the Function number. Indicates the on/off status of Song playback or target Track of Song recording (page 25). Lit: Track contains data Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data 003 023 Beat Indicates the current beat of playback. Keyboard Display Indicates notes currently being played. Indicates the melody and chord notes of a Song when the Song lesson function is in use. Also indicates the notes of a chord—either when playing a chord or when using the Dictionary function (page 21). Basic Operations Before operating the instrument, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the basic controls below that are used to select items and change values.  Number buttons  [-] and [+] buttons Use the Number buttons to directly enter an item or value. For numbers that start with one or two zeroes, the first zeroes can be omitted. Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by 1, or press the [-] button briefly to decrease the value by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. Example: Selecting Voice 003, Bright Piano. Press briefly to increase. Press number buttons [0], [0], [3], or simply press [3]. Press briefly to decrease. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 15 Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Reference In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds. Selecting a Voice 1 Fun Sounds Press the [VOICE] button. The Voice number and name will be shown. You’ll be able to play various sound effects from the keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more. Press the [SOUND EFFECT] button. Voice number 001 GrandPno Appears after the [VOICE] button is pressed. 2 Voice name The Voice shown here becomes the Voice for the instrument. Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] buttons to select the desired Voice. Try out each key and enjoy the sounds. Don’t forget the black keys! After trying out these sounds, press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button to reset the instrument Voice to the default setting of Voice “Grand Piano.” For details on the sound effects assigned to each key, refer to Drum Kit List (Voice No.385) on page 36. Refer to the Voice List on page 34. 167 Flute Select 167 Flute 3 Playing the “Grand Piano” When you want to reset various settings to default and simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Play the keyboard. The Voice “001 Grand Piano” will automatically be selected as the Voice. Preset Voice Types 16 001–372 Instrument Voices (including sound effects). 373–385 (Drum Kit) Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, from which they can be played. Details on the instruments and key assignments of each Drum Kit can be found in the Drum Kit List on page 36. 000 One Touch Setting The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects the most suitable Voice when you select a Style or Song (excepting the Song inputted from the [AUX IN] jack). Simply select Voice number “000” to activate this feature. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Using the Metronome The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. 2 Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button again to turn it off. To select the Ultra-Wide Stereo type: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to call up “Wide” (Function 014; page 31), then use the Number buttons. Applying Effects to the Sound 2 Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the metronome. This instrument can apply various Effects as listed below to the instrument’s sound. To change the tempo: Reverb Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. Adds the ambience of a club or concert hall to the sound. Although the best-suited Reverb type is called up by selecting a Song or Style, you can select another one via Function number 009 (page 31). You can also set the Reverb depth via Function number 010 (page 31). 090 Tempo Current Tempo value Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the default tempo. To set the Time Signature: Press and hold the [METRONOME] button to call up “TimeSigN” (Functions 016; page 31), then use the Number buttons. To set the Metronome Volume: This can be set via Function number 017 (page 31). Playing with enhanced, more spacious sound (Ultra-Wide Stereo) You can play the keyboard with a spacious, wider sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing the sound outside of the speakers by turning on the Ultra-Wide Stereo effect. 1 Chorus Makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more spacious. Although the best-suited Chorus type is called up by selecting a Song or Style, you can select another one via Function number 011 (page 31). Panel Sustain By turning on the Sustain parameter of Function number 012 (page 31), you can add a fixed, automatic sustain to the keyboard Voices. Sustain can also be applied as desired with the footswitch (sold separately; page 13). NOTE • Even if you turn on Panel Sustain, there are some Voices to which sustain is not applied. Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button to turn it on. 001 GrandPno Appears when UltraWide Stereo is on. The sound will expand around you—as if the speaker position is outside of the instrument. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 17 Playing Styles This instrument includes the 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 number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] to select the desired Style. 3 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on. The Style List is provided on the front panel, or in the Style List (page 40). 018 LoveSong Style Number Flashes when sync start is on. 001 8BtModrn 4 Style Name Play a melody with the right hand and chords with the left hand. For information about chords, refer to “Chord Types for Style Playback” (page 20) or use the Chord Dictionary function (page 21). This icon appears when the [STYLE] button is pressed. 2 Play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment range to start playback. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment. Split Point 018 LoveSong This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. With this operation, the area of the keyboard to the left of the Split Point (054: F#2) becomes the “Auto Accompaniment range” and is used only for specifying the chords. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to Style playback by using “Sections.” For details, refer to page 19. Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2) To play back the rhythm part only 036 (C1) 048 (C2) 060 (C3) 072 (C4) 084 (C5) 096 (C6) Auto Accompaniment range The highest key for the Auto Accompaniment range is referred to as the “Split Point,” which can be changed from the default of F#2 via Function number 005 (page 30). If you press the [START/STOP] button (without pressing the [ACMP ON/OFF] button in step 2), only the rhythm part can be played back, and you can play a melody performance using the entire keyboard range. NOTE • Since the Pianist category Styles (093–100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start rhythm-only playback. When playing these Styles, make sure to carry out Steps 2–4 on this page. Adjusting the Style Volume To adjust the volume balance between Style playback and keyboard, you can adjust the Style Volume. This can be set via Function number 001 (page 30). 18 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Playing Styles Style Variations—Sections 7 Each Style consists of “Sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. These instructions cover a typical example for using the Sections. After the Intro finishes, play the keyboard according to the progression of the Song you are playing. Play chords with your left hand while playing melodies with your right hand, and press the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button as necessary. The Section will change to Fill-in then Main A or B. FILL A≥B 8 1–3 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Same as Steps 1–3 in page 18. 4 MAIN A Current Section 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A Now, you’re ready to start Style playback from the Intro section. 6 ENDING Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to select Main A or Main B. Play a chord with your left hand to start playback of the Intro. For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below). For information on how to enter chords, see “Chord Types for Style Playback” on page 20. The Section switches to the Ending. When the Ending is finished, Style playback stops automatically. You can have the Ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button again while the Ending is playing back. Changing the Tempo Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the Tempo value. 090 Tempo Current Tempo value Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the value to the default tempo of the current Style or Song. Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2) Using the Tap function Auto Accompaniment range While a Song or Style is playing back, press the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice at the desired tempo to change the tempo. While Song or Style playback is stopped, tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button several times to start playback at the tapped tempo—four times for a 4-beat Song or Style or three times for a 3-beat Song or Style. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 19 Playing Styles Chord Types for Style Playback For users who are new to chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. 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. Major Minor Seventh Minor Seventh Major Seventh C Cm C7 Cm7 CM 7 D Dm D7 Dm7 DM 7 E Em E7 Em7 EM7 C F Fm F7 Fm7 FM7 G Gm G7 Gm7 GM7 A Am A7 Am7 AM 7 B Bm B7 Bm 7 BM 7 • Inversions can be used as well as in “root” position—with the following exceptions: m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), sus2 • Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes are omitted. • Sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only. • When playing a chord which cannot be recognized by this instrument, nothing is shown on the display. In such a case, only the rhythm and bass parts will be played. Easy Chords This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers. For root “C” C To play a major chord Press the root note () of the chord. 20 Cm To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual C7 To play a seventh chord Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it. Cm 7 To play a minor seventh chord Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it (three keys altogether). Playing Styles Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Dict. 001 The Dictionary function is useful when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. 1 2-2. Press the key labeled “M7” in the section between “CHORD TYPE ” and “ROOT.” The notes you should play for the specified chord (root note and chord type) are conveniently shown in the display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram. Press and hold the [3 WAITING] button for longer than a second to call up “Dict.” “Dict.” will appear in the display. Hold for longer than a second. Dict. Chord name (root and type) This operation will divide the entire keyboard into the three ranges as illustrated below. • The range to the right of “ROOT ”: Lets you specify the Chord Root, but produces no sound. • The range between “CHORD TYPE ” and “ROOT ”: Lets you specify the Chord Type, but produces no sound. • The range to the left of “CHORD TYPE ”: Lets you play and confirm the Chord specified in the above two ranges. Keyboard playing range Chord Type range As an example, learn how to play a GM7 (G major seventh) chord. 2-1. 001 Notation of chord Press the “G” key in the section to the right of “ROOT ” so that the “G” is shown as the root note. Individual notes of chord (keyboard) To call up possible inversions of the chord, press the [+]/[-] buttons. NOTE • About major chords: Simple major chords are usually indicated only by the root note. For example, “C” refers to C major. However, when specifying major chords here, make sure to select “M” (major) after pressing the root note. Root range Far right of the keyboard 2 Dict. • These chords are not shown in the Chord Dictionary function: 6(9), M7(9), M7(# 11), b 5, M7b 5, M7aug, m7(11), mM7(9), mM7b 5, 7b 5, sus2 3 Following the notation and keyboard diagram in the display, try playing a chord in the range to the left of “CHORD TYPE .” When you’ve played the chord properly, a bell sound signals your success and the chord name in the display flashes. C D E F G A B PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 21 Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode) When the Duo mode is activated on this instrument, two different players can play the instrument simultaneously, with the same sound, over the same octave range—one person on the left and the other on the right. This is useful for learning applications, in which one person (a teacher, for example) plays a model performance and the other person watches and practices while sitting at the first person’s side. 1 To start this instrument in the Duo mode, simultaneously hold down the [L] button and press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the power. put setting can be changed from the “VoiceOut” setting (Function 015; page 31). NOTE • In the Duo mode, the pan, volume and tonal characteristics of the strereo sound may differ from those in the normal mode, due to the setting of VoiceOut = “Separate” (page 31). Particularly with Drum Kits, the difference may be more obvious, since each key of a Drum Kit features a different stereo pan position. “DuoMode” is shown in the display for a few seconds, and the F#3 key becomes the Split Point and the keyboard is divided into two sections: one for the left Voice and one for the right Voice. Using sustain in the Duo mode Sustain can be applied to the left and right Voice sections in Duo mode just as it normally is by using one of the following methods in the Duo mode like the usual mode. on Equivalent to C3 • Press the foot switch (page 13) connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack. • Set “Sustain” (Function 012; page 31) to on. DuoMode NOTE Split Point: 066 (F#3) Equivalent to C3 • Sustain cannot be applied independently to the left Voice section and the right Voice section. • While Panel Sustain is on, the setting of hold is maintained even when the power is turned off. Left Voice Style Playback in the Duo mode Right Voice Although full Style features (accompaniment) cannot be used in the Duo mode, the rhythm part of a Style can be played back while playing the left/right Voices normally. NOTE • The right Voice section and the left Voice section of the keyboard are both set to the same Voice (except for Voice numbers 309 to 323). • In the Duo mode, the Split Point cannot be changed from F# 3. 2 One person should play the left Voice section of the keyboard while the other plays the right Voice section. Selecting a Voice Select a Voice by executing Steps 1 and 2 in “Selecting a Voice” on page 16 NOTE • The Lesson function cannot be used in the Duo mode. How sounds are output in the Duo mode Notes played in the left Voice section sound from the left side speaker while notes played in the right Voice section sound from the right side speaker, in the initial Duo mode setting. This out- 22 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Phrase recording in the Duo mode The right Voice section and the left Voice section are recorded on the same track. 3 To exit from the Duo mode, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn off the power, and turn the power back on again normally. Playing Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of the functions, such as Lesson. Listening to a Demo Song Press the [DEMO] button to play the Demo Songs in sequence. When Song numbers 001 to 003 are played back in sequence and the last Song (003) is finished, playback will repeat continuously, starting again from the first Song (001). To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button. BGM Playback With the default setting, pressing the [DEMO] button will play back only three internal Demo Songs repeatedly. This setting can be changed so that, for example, all internal Songs automatically play back, letting you use the instrument as a background music source. 1 “DemoGrp” (Function 019; page 31) is shown in the display for a few seconds, followed by the current repeat playback target. NOTE • You can select a song by using the [+] button after pressing the [DEMO] button. The [-] button can be used to go back to the beginning of the selected Song. Selecting and Playing Back a Song 1 Hold for longer than a second. 2 Press the [SONG] button, then use the Number buttons to select the desired Song. 004 Mirliton Song name Appears after the [Song] button is pressed. 2 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again. Use the [+] or [-] button to select a playback group. Demo Refer to the Song List (page 39). Song number Hold down the [DEMO] button for longer than a second. 3 Preset Songs (001–003) Preset All preset Songs (001–090) User User Song (103) Press the [DEMO] button to start playback. To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button again or press the [START/STOP] button. Random Song Playback When the Demo Group (above) is set to something other than “Demo,” the playback order via the [DEMO] button can be changed between numerical order and random order. To do this, press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “PlayMode” (Function 020; page 31) is called up, then select “Normal” or “Random.” To change the tempo: Refer to “Changing the Tempo” on page 19. Adjusting the Song Volume To adjust the volume balance between Song playback and keyboard, you can adjust the Song Volume. This can be set via Function number 002 (page 30). PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 23 Playing Songs Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Like the transport controls on an audio player, this instrument lets you fast forward (FF), rewind (REW) and pause (PAUSE) playback of the Song. Fast Forward During playback, press this button to rapidly skip ahead to a later point in the Song. Fast Reverse During playback, press this button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the Song. 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 B Repeat playback of this section 1 Start playback of the Song (page 23). 2 When playback reaches to the point you want to specify as the start point, press the [A-B REPEAT] button to set the A point. 3 When playback reaches to the point you want to specify as the end point, press the [A-B REPEAT] button again to set the B point. Pause During playback, press this button to pause playback, and press again to start from that point. NOTE • When the A-B repeat is specified, the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward will only work within the range between A and B. • [REW], [FF] and [PAUSE] button cannot be used during Song playback by using the [DEMO] button. The specified A-B section of the song will now play repeatedly. NOTE • You can also set the A-B Repeat function when the Song is stopped. Simply use the [REW] and [FF] buttons to select the desired measures, pressing the [A-B REPEAT] button for each point, then start playback. Changing the Melody Voice You can change a Song’s melody Voice to any other desired Voice. 1 2 3 Select a Song. Select the desired Voice. Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. “SONG MELODY VOICE” appears in the display for a few seconds, and the selected Voice replaces the Song’s original melody Voice. NOTE • Selecting another Song will cancel the changed Melody Voice. • You cannot change the melody Voice of a User Song. 24 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual • If you want to set the start point “A” at the top of the Song, press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting playback. 4 To cancel repeat playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button. NOTE • The A-B Repeat function will be canceled when you select another Song mode. Playing Songs Turning Each Part On/Off As indicated above the panel buttons (shown below), a Song consists of two Parts, which can be turned on or off individually by pressing the corresponding button, L or R. 022 FurElise 010 Lit: Track contains data Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data By turning the left- and right-hand parts on or off during playback, you can listen to the Part (that is turned on), or practice the other part (that is turned off) on the keyboard. NOTE • Selecting another Song will cancel the on/off status of the Parts. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 25 Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the Chords (Chord Study) You can hear and experience the sound of the chords used in a typical performance by playing back Song numbers 091 to 102 (in the “Chord Study” category). Song numbers 091 to 097 are very simple songs consisting of a single chord (C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bm; respectively) played in various positions, letting you listen to and master the chords one by one. On the other hand, Song numbers 098 to 102 consist of several chords strung together in a pattern, for experiencing and understanding basic chord progressions. Hear and experience the sound of simple chords and progressions by playing back these Songs, and play the keyboard while following along with the music notation and key/chord indications shown in the display. Hear and experience a sound of a single chord 1 Select a Song from Song numbers 091 to 097 in the “CHORD STUDY” category by executing Step 1 in “Selecting and Playing Back a Song” on page 23 2 Press the [START/STOP] button to play back the selected Song. 3 Play the keyboard while looking at the notes shown on the display. 091 ChdStd01 003 NOTICE • When playing the keyboard while playing back a Song, you should turn off any parts you don’t intend to have played back (page 25), to avoid exceeding the maximum number of simultaneous notes. NOTE • You can use the waiting function (page 27) by pressing the [3 WAITING] button. 26 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Hear and experience basic chord progressions 1 Select a Song from Song numbers 098 to 102 by pressing the [+]/[-] buttons. 2 Press the [START/STOP] button to play back the selected Song. 3 Play the keyboard while looking at the notes shown on the display. Listen to the basic chord progression, and play along with the Song repeatedly until you can smoothly perform and play along with the chord changes. NOTE • You can use the waiting function (page 27) by pressing the [3 WAITING] button. Using the Song Lesson Feature You can use the selected Song for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. Try practicing with three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in the Song Book (page 5). Listening, Timing and Waiting 3 Lesson 1—Listen & Learn 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. Press any one of the [1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING] or [3 WAITING] buttons to start playback of the Song Lesson. Lesson 2—Timing In this Lesson, simply concentrate on playing the notes with the correct timing. Even if you play wrong notes, the correct notes shown in the display will sound. NOTE • During playback, you can change the Lesson mode by pressing this button, and you can stop the Lesson at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. • The Voice changes to “000” (One Touch Setting; page 16) during the lesson. Lesson 3—Waiting In this Lesson, try playing the correct notes shown on the display. The Song pauses until you play the right note, and playback tempo will change to match the speed at which you are playing at. 4 NOTE When Lesson playback reaches to the end, check your evaluation Grade on the display. “2 Timing” and “3 Waiting” will evaluate your performance in four levels. • If you want to keep a steady playback tempo maintained during Lesson 3: Waiting, set the Your Tempo parameter to OFF via the Function number 018 (page 31). Excellent! ~~~~~~~~ Very Good! ~~~~~~ Good ~~~~ OK ~~ Practicing with Song Lesson 1 2 Press the [SONG] button then select a Song for your lesson. After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will start again from the beginning. Press either or both the [R] and [L] buttons to select the part you want to practice. Left-hand lesson Right-hand lesson Left Right NOTE • When the melody Voice of the Song is changed, the key position shown in the display may be shifted (in octave units), depending on the selected Voice. 5 Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Both-hands lesson BothHand NOTE • In this step, “No LPart” may appear, indicating that the current Song does not contain a left-hand part. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 27 Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers You can output the sound of an external audio device, such as a portable music player, with the built-in speakers of this instrument by connecting it via a cable. This lets you play the keyboard along with playback of your music player. 1 Turn off the power for both the external audio device and this instrument. 2 Connect the audio device to the instrument’s [AUX IN] jack. Use the cable which has the stereo-mini plug at one side for connecting to this instrument and the plug matching the output jack of the external audio device at the other side. Stereo-mini plug Audio device (Portable audio player, etc.) 3 Turn on the external audio device, then this instrument. 4 Play back the connected external audio device. The sound of the audio device is output through the speakers of this instrument. 5 Adjust the volume balance between the external audio device and this instrument. If possible, adjust the playback level of the external audio device first, to achieve optimum balance. 6 Play the keyboard along with the sound of the audio device. 7 After finishing the performance, stop playback of the audio device. CAUTION • Before connecting, turn off the power of both this instrument and the external audio device. Also, before turning the power on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the devices, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur. NOTICE • After connecting, first turn on the power to the external audio device then to this instrument. Reverse this order when you turn the power off. 28 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Recording Your Performance (Phrase Recording) You can record your performance as a User Song (Song number 103), which can then be played back on the instrument. NOTE • A total of approximately 300 notes can be recorded to the User Song. 1 Select the desired Voice. 2 Press the [PHRASE REC] button to enable the Record mode. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 5 To play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button. NOTE • If you make a mistake or want to erase an existing Song, you can delete the User Song. To do this, enable the Record mode in step 2, and then press the [START/ STOP] button twice in succession (without playing the keyboard). UserSong 001 Flashes To exit from the Record mode, press the [PHRASE REC] button again. (The display stops flashing.) NOTICE • If the User Song is recorded, the data will be recorded over and erased (you will record over and erase previous data in “User Song”). 3 Play the keyboard to start recording. NOTICE • Never attempt to turn the power off or connect or disconnect the AC adaptor. Doing so can result in a loss of data. NOTE • When recording capacity becomes full during recording, a “Mem Full” message appears on the display, recording is stopped, and the Song select display is shown. • If you press the [START/STOP] button, even if you don’t play the keyboard, recording starts. Limitations while recording: • The following settings/operations cannot be recorded: Reverb Level, Style, metronome click, Transpose, Tuning. • The following settings and buttons are not available, or if operated, the new settings cannot be recorded: Split Point, Reverb Type, Chorus Type, [FUNCTION] button, [PORTABLE GRAND] button. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 29 The Functions The Functions settings provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters such as Tuning, Split Point, Voices and Effects. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until the desired item appears. 2 Set the value by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. Each time the [FUNCTION] button is pressed, the Function number increases one by one. To decrease the Function number by one, simultaneously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [-] button briefly. To increase the Function number by one, simultaneously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [+] button briefly. Simply pressing only the [+] or [-] button does not change the Function number. Current value 100 • Increment value by 1. • Yes • On Direct numeric entry. Press simultaneously to recall the default setting. Function name • Decrement value by 1. • No • Off StyleVol NOTE 001 • To exit the Function settings, press one of these buttons; [SONG], [VOICE] or [STYLE]. Function number After a few seconds, the Function name may be replaced with the setting value depending on the selected Function. NOTE • The Function number does not appear in the display during Song, Style or metronome playback. The beat value appears instead. Function List Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Volume 001 Style Volume StyleVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Style. (page 18) 002 Song Volume SongVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Song. (page 23) Overall 003 Transpose Transpos -12–12 004 Tuning Tuning 427.0Hz–453.0Hz 440.0Hz Determines the fine tuning of the pitch of the entire instrument in approx. 0.2Hz increments. 005 Split Point SplitPnt 036–096 (C1–C6) 54 (F#2) Determines the Split “point”—in other words, the key that separates the auto accompaniment range and Voice. 0 Determines the pitch of the instrument in semitone increments. Voice (page 16) 30 006 Volume M.Volume 000–127 * Adjusts the volume of keyboard performance when performing along with a Song or a Style. 007 Octave M.Octave -2 – +2 * Determines the octave range for the Voice. 008 Chorus Depth M.Chorus 000–127 * Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Chorus effect. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual The Functions Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Effects 1–3 (Hall 1–3) 4–5 (Room 1–2) 6–7 (Stage 1–2) 8–9 (Plate 1–2) 10 (Off) ** Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). (page 41) 009 Reverb Type Reverb 010 Reverb Level RevLevel 000–127 64 Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. ** Determines the Chorus type, including off (6). (page 41) 011 Chorus Type Chorus 1 (Chorus1) 2 (Chorus2) 3 (Chorus3) 4 (Flanger1) 5 (Flanger2) 6 (off) 012 Panel Sustain Sustain ON/OFF 013 Master EQ Type MasterEQ 1 (Speaker) 2 (Headphone) 3 (Boost) 4 (Piano) 5 (Bright) 6 (Mild) 014 Wide Type Wide 1 (Wide1) 2 (Wide2) 3 (Wide3) 015 Voice Output VoiceOut 1 (Normal) 2 (Separate) OFF 1 (Speaker) 2 (Wide2) 2 (Separate) Determines whether the Panel Sustain function is on or off. Sets the equalizer applied to the speaker output for optimum sound in different listening situations. (page 14) Determines the Ultra-Wide Stereo type. Higher values produce a greater Wide effect. (page 17) When the Duo mode (page 22) is on, this function is effective. If “Normal” is selected, the performance sounds of the left Voice and the right Voice will sound from both the left and right speakers. If “Separate” is selected, the performance sound of the left Voice will sound from the left speaker, and the performance sound of the right Voice will sound from the right speaker. Metronome (page 17) 016 Time Signature Numerator TimeSig 00–15 017 Metronome Volume MetroVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Metronome. YourTemp ON/OFF ON This parameter is for the Lesson 3 “Waiting.” When set to ON, playback tempo will change for matching the speed you are playing at. When set to OFF, playback tempo will be maintained regardless of the speed you are playing at. ** Determines the time signature of the Metronome. Lesson (page 27) 018 Your Tempo Demo (page 23) 019 Demo Group DemoGrp 1 (Demo) 2 (Preset) 3 (User) 1 (Demo) Determines the repeat playback group. 020 Demo Play Mode PlayMode 1 (Normal) 2 (Random) 1 (Normal) Determines the repeat playback mode. 021 Demo Cancel D-Cancel ON/OFF OFF Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO] button is pressed. OFF, 5/10/15/30/60/ 120 (minutes) 30 minutes Specifies the time that will elapse before the instrument’s power is automatically turned off. 1 (Alkaline) 2 (Ni-MH) 1 (Alkaline) Selects the type of batteries you have installed to this instrument. Alkaline: Alkaline battery/manganese battery Ni-MH: Rechargeable battery Auto Power Off (page 14) 022 Auto Power Off Time AutoOff Battery (page 13) 023 Battery Type Battery * The appropriate value is automatically set for each Voice combination. ** The appropriate value is automatically set for each Song or Style. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 31 Backup and Initialization Backup Parameters The following Backup parameters will be maintained even if the power is turned off. Backup parameters • User Songs (page 29) • FUNCTION Settings: (page 30) Tuning, Your Tempo, Master EQ type, Panel Sustain, Auto Power Off, Battery Type To initialize Backup data, execute “Backup Clear.” NOTICE Note that the following situations cannot back up or maintain the settings of the Backup parameters. • When the AC adaptor is unplugged with the power on (even if batteries are installed): • When the power is turned off due to accidents such as electric power failure: • When the Alkaline battery/Manganese battery runs down (without connecting the AC adaptor): 32 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Initialization You can initialize your original data via the following method. Backup Clear This operation initializes the backup parameters. While holding down the highest white key, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on. Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument. Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers or headphones when using the instrument with the application on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone/iPad/ iPod touch, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch in order to avoid noise caused by communication. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back. Check that nothing is connected to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack on the rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output. Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound. When using the Dictionary function (page 21), the keys in the right hand area are used only for entering the chord root and type. Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to be cut off. The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If a style or Song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or Song. The ACMP ON indicator does not appear when the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed. • Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are going to use any Stylerelated function. • The ACMP ON indicator does not appear when the Duo mode is on. The Style does not sound properly. Make sure that the Style Volume (page 30 Function 001) is set to an appropriate level. Is the Split Point set to an appropriate key for the chords you are playing? Set the Split Point to an appropriate key (page 30 Function 005). Is the “ACMP ON” indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing, press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show. The Style does not sound as you play a chord. • The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related chords are played in sequence (e.g., some minor chords followed by the minor seventh). • Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played chord. • Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root. The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce the oppo- The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. Make sure that the footswitch plug is site effect. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power. the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds. The sound of the voice changes from note to note. This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note. • • • • The volume is too soft. The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new The sound quality is poor. ones, or use the included AC adaptor. The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play. The recorded data of the song, etc. does not play correctly. • The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel settings are reset. Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off. This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated (page 14). If you need to disable the Auto Power Off function, select “Off” in the Function settings (Function 022; page 31). 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. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 33 Voice List Maximum Polyphony The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions. If the maximum polyphony is exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most recent notes have priority (last note priority). NOTE • Some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is held. Panel Voice List Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 34 Voice Name PIANO Grand Piano Mono Grand Piano Bright Piano Mellow Piano Honky-tonk Piano Piano Strings Dream Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 E.PIANO Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Electric Piano 3 Electric Grand Piano Chorus Electric Piano 1 Chorus Electric Piano 2 Detuned Electric Piano DX + Analog Electric Piano Clavi Wah Clavi ORGAN Drawbar Organ 1 Drawbar Organ 2 60s Drawbar Organ 1 60s Drawbar Organ 2 60s Drawbar Organ 3 70s Drawbar Organ 1 70s Drawbar Organ 2 Detuned Drawbar Organ Percussive Organ 1 Percussive Organ 2 70s Percussive Organ Detuned Percussive Organ 16+2'2/3 Organ Organ Bass Rock Organ Rotary Organ Slow Rotary Organ Fast Rotary Organ Pipe Organ 1 Pipe Organ 2 Pipe Organ 3 Organ Flute Tremolo Organ Flute Notre Dame Cheezy Organ Light Organ Reed Organ Puff Organ ACCORDION Accordion Tango Accordion 1 Tango Accordion 2 Harmonica 1 Harmonica 2 GUITAR Nylon Guitar Steel Guitar Nylon & Steel Guitar Steel Guitar with Body Sound PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Voice No. 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 Voice Name Muted Steel Guitar 12-string Guitar Jazz Guitar Jazz Amp Jazz Man Clean Guitar Chorus Guitar Funk Guitar Guitar Pinch Muted Guitar Overdriven Guitar Distortion Guitar Feedback Guitar 1 Feedback Guitar 2 Guitar Feedback Guitar Harmonics 1 Guitar Harmonics 2 Guitar Harmonics 3 BASS Acoustic Bass 1 Acoustic Bass 2 Finger Bass 1 Finger Bass 2 Finger Dark Finger Slap Bass Pick Bass Fretless Bass 1 Fretless Bass 2 Fretless Bass 3 Fretless Bass 4 Slap Bass 1 Slap Bass 2 Slap Bass 3 Jazz Rhythm Bass & Distorted Electric Guitar Muted Pick Bass Modulated Bass Punch Thumb Bass Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass 2 Synth Bass 2 Dark Techno Synth Bass Mellow Synth Bass Sequenced Bass Click Synth Bass Modular Synth Bass DX Bass STRINGS Strings 1 Strings 2 Strings 3 Slow Strings Stereo Strings Stereo Slow Strings Orchestra 1 Orchestra 2 60s Strings Suspense Strings Legato Strings Warm Strings Kingdom Voice No. 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 Voice Name Tremolo Strings Slow Tremolo Strings Tremolo Orchestra Pizzicato Strings Violin Slow Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Orchestral Harp Synth Strings 1 Synth Strings 2 Orchestra Hit 1 Orchestra Hit 2 Impact CHOIR Choir Aahs Voice Oohs Stereo Choir Mellow Choir Choir Strings Synth Voice 1 Synth Voice 2 Choral Analog Voice SAXOPHONE Tenor Sax Breathy Tenor Sax Alto Sax Soprano Sax Baritone Sax Sax Section Clarinet Oboe English Horn Bassoon TRUMPET Trumpet Warm Trumpet Muted Trumpet Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Trumpet & Trombone Section French Horn 1 French Horn 2 French Horn Solo Horn Orchestra Tuba BRASS Brass Section Synth Brass 1 Synth Brass 2 Soft Brass Resonant Synth Brass Choir Brass FLUTE Flute Piccolo Pan Flute Recorder Blown Bottle Voice List Voice No. 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 Voice Name Shakuhachi Whistle Ocarina SYNTH LEAD Square Lead 1 Square Lead 2 LM Square Sawtooth Lead 1 Sawtooth Lead 2 Thick Sawtooth Dynamic Sawtooth Digital Sawtooth Sine Lead Solo Sine Calliope Lead Chiff Lead Charang Lead Voice Lead Fifths Lead Bass & Lead Hollow Shroud Mellow Big Lead Sequenced Analog Pure Lead Distorted Lead Big Five Big & Low Fat & Perky SYNTH PAD & EFFECT New Age Pad Fantasy Warm Pad Poly Synth Pad Choir Pad Bowed Pad Metallic Pad Halo Pad Sweep Pad Soft Whirl Itopia Rain Sound Track Crystal Atmosphere Brightness Goblins Echoes Sci-Fi African Wind Carib Prologue Synth Drum Comp Popcorn Tiny Bells Round Glockenspiel Glockenspiel Chimes Clear Bells Chorus Bells Soft Crystal Air Bells Warm Atmosphere Hollow Release Nylon Electric Piano Nylon Harp Harp Vox Atmosphere Pad Goblins Synth Creeper Ritual To Heaven Night Glisten Bell Choir Bell Harp Voice No. 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 Voice Name PERCUSSION Vibraphone Soft Vibraphone Marimba Soft Marimba Sine Marimba Balimba Log Drums Xylophone Steel Drums Celesta MusicBox 1 MusicBox 2 Church Bells Carillon Tubular Bells Timpani Glockenspiel Tinkle Bell Agogo Woodblock Castanets Melodic Tom 1 Melodic Tom 2 Real Tom Rock Tom Electronic Percussion Analog Tom Synth Drum Taiko Drum Gran Cassa Gamelimba Glass Percussion Reverse Cymbal WORLD Banjo Muted Banjo Fiddle Bagpipe Dulcimer 1 Dulcimer 2 Cimbalom Santur Kanoon Oud Rabab Kalimba Sitar 1 Sitar 2 Detuned Sitar Tamboura Shehnai Gopichant Shamisen Koto Taisho-kin Yang Qin Mandolin Ukulele Bonang Altair Gamelan Gongs Stereo Gamelan Gongs Rama Cymbal Thai Bells DUAL* Octave Piano Piano & Pizzicato Strings Piano & Flute Piano Pad Octave Honky-tonk Piano Harpsichord & Strings Electric Piano Pad 1 Electric Piano Pad 2 Electric Piano Pad 3 Octave Strings Voice No. 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 Voice Name Octave Brass Orchestra Tutti Octave Choir Jazz Section Flute & Clarinet SOUND EFFECTS Fret Noise Breath Noise Cutting Noise 1 Cutting Noise 2 String Slap Flute Key Click Bird Tweet 1 Bird Tweet 2 Telephone Ring 1 Telephone Ring 2 Phone Call Shower Thunder Wind Stream Seashore Bubble Feed Dog Horse Maou Door Squeak Door Slam Scratch Cut Scratch Split Wind Chime Car Engine Ignition Car Tires Squeal Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Helicopter Jet Plane Starship Burst Roller Coaster Submarine Laugh Scream Punch Heartbeat Footsteps Applause Gunshot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Firework DRUM KITS Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Room Kit Rock Kit Electronic Kit Analog Kit Dance Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Symphony Kit SFX Kit 1 SFX Kit 2 Sound Effect Kit * When you select a Voice of the DUAL category, two voices sound at the same time. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 35 Drum Kit List •“ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 36 A#5 Voice No. Keyboard Note# Note 25 C# 0 26 D 0 27 D# 0 28 E 0 29 F 0 30 F# 0 31 G 0 32 G# 0 33 A 0 34 A# 0 35 B 0 36 C 1 37 C# 1 38 D 1 39 D# 1 40 E 1 41 F 1 42 F# 1 43 G 1 44 G# 1 45 A 1 46 A# 1 47 B 1 48 C 2 49 C# 2 50 D 2 51 D# 2 52 E 2 53 F 2 54 F# 2 55 G 2 56 G# 2 57 A 2 58 A# 2 59 B 2 60 C 3 61 C# 3 62 D 3 63 D# 3 64 E 3 65 F 3 66 F# 3 67 G 3 68 G# 3 69 A 3 70 A# 3 71 B 3 72 C 4 73 C# 4 74 D 4 75 D# 4 76 E 4 77 F 4 78 F# 4 79 G 4 80 G# 4 81 A 4 82 A# 4 83 B 4 84 C 5 85 C# 5 86 D 5 87 D# 5 88 E 5 89 F 5 90 F# 5 91 G 5 92 G# 5 93 A 5 94 A# 5 95 B 5 96 C 6 97 C# 6 98 D 6 99 D# 6 100 E 6 101 F 6 102 F# 6 103 G 6 373 374 375 376 377 378 Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Room Kit Rock Kit Electronic Kit Analog Kit Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl Brush Slap Brush Tap Swirl Snare Roll Castanet Snare Soft Sticks Bass Drum Soft Open Rim Shot Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Side Stick Snare Hand Clap Snare Tight Floor Tom L Hi-Hat Closed Floor Tom H Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Mid Tom L Mid Tom H Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Cymbal Cup Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L Agogo H Agogo L Cabasa Maracas Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Wood Block H Wood Block L Cuica Mute Cuica Open Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Jingle Bells Bell Tree Snare Soft 2 Reverse Cymbal Reverse Cymbal Snare Rock H Hi Q 2 Snare L Hi Q 2 Snare Rock H Bass Drum H Bass Drum H Bass Drum H Bass Drum Rock Bass Drum Rock Bass Drum Gate Bass Drum Analog L Bass Drum Analog H Analog Side Stick Analog Snare 1 Open Rim Shot 2 Bass Drum 2 Snare 2 Snare Room L Snare Rock L Snare Rock L Snare Tight 2 Snare Room H Room Tom 1 Snare Rock Rim Rock Tom 1 Snare Rock H Electronic Tom 1 Room Tom 2 Rock Tom 2 Electronic Tom 2 Room Tom 3 Rock Tom 3 Electronic Tom 3 Room Tom 4 Room Tom 5 Rock Tom 4 Rock Tom 5 Electronic Tom 4 Electronic Tom 5 Room Tom 6 Rock Tom 6 Electronic Tom 6 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Analog Snare 2 Analog Tom 1 Analog Hi-Hat Closed 1 Analog Tom 2 Analog Hi-Hat Closed 2 Analog Tom 3 Analog Hi-Hat Open Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6 Analog Cowbell Analog Conga H Analog Conga M Analog Conga L Analog Maracas Analog Claves Scratch Push Scratch Pull Scratch Push Scratch Pull Drum Kit List C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 Voice No. Keyboard Note# Note 25 C# 0 26 D 0 27 D# 0 28 E 0 29 F 0 30 F# 0 31 G 0 32 G# 0 33 A 0 34 A# 0 35 B 0 36 C 1 37 C# 1 38 D 1 39 D# 1 40 E 1 41 F 1 42 F# 1 43 G 1 44 G# 1 45 A 1 46 A# 1 47 B 1 48 C 2 49 C# 2 50 D 2 51 D# 2 52 E 2 53 F 2 54 F# 2 55 G 2 56 G# 2 57 A 2 58 A# 2 59 B 2 60 C 3 61 C# 3 62 D 3 63 D# 3 64 E 3 65 F 3 66 F# 3 67 G 3 68 G# 3 69 A 3 70 A# 3 71 B 3 72 C 4 73 C# 4 74 D 4 75 D# 4 76 E 4 77 F 4 78 F# 4 79 G 4 80 G# 4 81 A 4 82 A# 4 83 B 4 84 C 5 85 C# 5 86 D 5 87 D# 5 88 E 5 89 F 5 90 F# 5 91 G 5 92 G# 5 93 A 5 94 A# 5 95 B 5 96 C 6 97 C# 6 98 D 6 99 D# 6 100 E 6 101 F 6 102 F# 6 103 G 6 373 379 380 381 382 Standard Kit 1 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Symphony Kit Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell Seq Click L Seq Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl Brush Slap Brush Tap Swirl Snare Roll Castanet Snare Soft Sticks Bass Drum Soft Open Rim Shot Bass Drum Hard Bass Drum Side Stick Snare Hand Clap Snare Hard Floor Tom L Hi-Hat Closed Floor Tom H Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Mid Tom L Mid Tom H Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Cymbal Cup Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L Agogo H Agogo L Cabasa Maracas Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Wood Block H Wood Block L Cuica Mute Cuica Open Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Jingle Bells Bell Tree Reverse Cymbal Hi Q 2 Analog Snare Snappy Snare Jazz H Light Analog Bass Drum Dance 1 Analog Snare Open Rim Analog Bass Drum Dance 2 Analog Bass Drum Dance 3 Bass Drum Jazz Analog Side Stick Analog Snare Q Snare Jazz L Analog Snare + Acoustic Analog Tom 1 Analog Hi-Hat Closed 3 Analog Tom 2 Analog Hi-Hat Closed 4 Analog Tom 3 Analog Hi-Hat Open 2 Analog Tom 4 Analog Tom 5 Analog Cymbal Analog Tom 6 Brush Slap L Bass Drum L Bass Drum Jazz Gran Cassa Gran Cassa Mute Brush Slap Marching Snare M Snare Jazz M Jazz Tom 1 Brush Tap Brush Tom 1 Marching Snare H Jazz Tom 1 Jazz Tom 2 Brush Tom 2 Jazz Tom 2 Jazz Tom 3 Brush Tom 3 Jazz Tom 3 Jazz Tom 4 Jazz Tom 5 Brush Tom 4 Brush Tom 5 Jazz Tom 6 Brush Tom 6 Jazz Tom 4 Jazz Tom 5 Hand Cymbal L Jazz Tom 6 Hand Cymbal Short L Analog Cowbell Hand Cymbal H Hand Cymbal Short H Analog Conga H Analog Conga M Analog Conga L Analog Maracas Analog Claves Scratch Push Scratch Pull PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 37 Drum Kit List * Actual keyboard notes of the SFX Kit 1 and 2 are one octave lower than the ones described in the list. C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 38 A#5 Voice No. Keyboard Note# Note 25 C# 0 26 D 0 27 D# 0 28 E 0 29 F 0 30 F# 0 31 G 0 32 G# 0 33 A 0 34 A# 0 35 B 0 36 C 1 37 C# 1 38 D 1 39 D# 1 40 E 1 41 F 1 42 F# 1 43 G 1 44 G# 1 45 A 1 46 A# 1 47 B 1 48 C 2 49 C# 2 50 D 2 51 D# 2 52 E 2 53 F 2 54 F# 2 55 G 2 56 G# 2 57 A 2 58 A# 2 59 B 2 60 C 3 61 C# 3 62 D 3 63 D# 3 64 E 3 65 F 3 66 F# 3 67 G 3 68 G# 3 69 A 3 70 A# 3 71 B 3 72 C 4 73 C# 4 74 D 4 75 D# 4 76 E 4 77 F 4 78 F# 4 79 G 4 80 G# 4 81 A 4 82 A# 4 83 B 4 84 C 5 85 C# 5 86 D 5 87 D# 5 88 E 5 89 F 5 90 F# 5 91 G 5 92 G# 5 93 A 5 94 A# 5 95 B 5 96 C 6 97 C# 6 98 D 6 99 D# 6 100 E 6 101 F 6 102 F# 6 103 G 6 383 384 385 SFX Kit 1 * SFX Kit 2 * Sound Effect Kit Drum Loop Cutting Noise 1 Cutting Noise 2 String Slap Flute Key Click Phone Call Door Squeak Door Slam Scratch Cut Scratch Wind Chime Telephone Ring 2 Car Engine Ignition Car Tires Squeal Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Starship Burst Roller Coaster Submarine Heartbeat Footsteps Door Squeak Door Slam Applause Camera Horn Hiccup Cuckoo Clock Stream Frog Rooster Dog Cat Owl Horse Gallop Horse Neigh Cow Lion Scratch Yo! Go! Get up! Whoow! Huuaah! Shower Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Feed Laugh Scream Punch Heartbeat Footsteps Uh!+Hit Dog Horse Bird Tweet 2 Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Firework Maou PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Song List Song No. 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 Song Name TOP PICKS Demo 1 (Yamaha Original) Demo 2 (Yamaha Original) Demo 3 (Yamaha Original) ORCHESTRA Danse des Mirlitons from “The Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky) “Orphée aux Enfers” Ouverture (J. Offenbach) Slavonic Dances No.10 (A. Dvořák) Méditation (Thaïs) (J. Massenet) Frühlingslied (F. Mendelssohn) PIANIST La Candeur (J.F. Burgmüller) Arabesque (J.F. Burgmüller) Pastorale (J.F. Burgmüller) Petite Réunion (J.F. Burgmüller) Innocence (J.F. Burgmüller) Progrès (J.F. Burgmüller) Turkish March (W.A. Mozart) Valse op.64-1 “Petit Chien” (F. Chopin) Menuett (L. Boccherini) Moments Musicaux op.94-3 (F. Schubert) The Entertainer (S. Joplin) Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier 1-1) (J.S. Bach) La Viollette (Streabbog) Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven) DUET Row Row Row Your Boat (DUET) (Traditional) On Top of Old Smoky (DUET) (Traditional) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (DUET) (Traditional) Scarborough Fair (DUET) (Traditional) Im Mai (DUET) (Traditional) O Christmas Tree (DUET) (Traditional) Mary Had a Little Lamb (DUET) (Traditional) Ten Little Indians (DUET) (Traditional) Pop Goes The Weasel (DUET) (Traditional) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (DUET) (Traditional) Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands (DUET) (J.J. Rousseau) The Cuckoo (DUET) (Traditional) O du lieber Augustin (DUET) (Traditional) London Bridge (DUET) (Traditional) PRACTICE America the Beautiful (S.A. Ward) Londonderry Air (Traditional) Ring de Banjo (S.C. Foster) Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär (Traditional) Die Lorelei (F. Silcher) Turkey in the Straw (Traditional) Jingle Bells (J.S. Pierpont) Muss i denn (F. Silcher) Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt) Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (J.S. Bach) Ode to Joy (L.v. Beethoven) Song of the Pearl Fisher (G. Bizet) String Quartet No.17 2nd mov. “Serenade” (F.J. Haydn) Menuett BWV Anh. 115 (C. Petzold ( J.S. Bach )) Canon (J. Pachelbel) From “The Magic Flute” (W.A Mozart) Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” (L.v. Beethoven) Song No. 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 Song No. 091–102 Song Name “The Surprise”Symphony (F.J. Haydn) To a Wild Rose (E.A. MacDowell) Chanson du Toreador (G. Bizet) O Mio Babbino Caro (G. Puccini) FAVORITE WITH STYLE Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please Come Home) (H. Cannon) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (E.R. Ball) Down by the Riverside (Traditional) When the Saints Go Marching In (Traditional ) Frühlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II) Camptown Races (S.C. Foster) Little Brown Jug (Joseph Winner) Loch Lomond (Traditional) Oh! Susanna (S.C. Foster) Greensleeves (Traditional) Aura Lee (Traditional) Silent Night (F. Gruber) The Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Traditional) Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands (J.J. Rousseau) The Cuckoo (Traditional) O du lieber Augustin (Traditional) London Bridge (Traditional) American Patrol (F.W. Meacham) Beautiful Dreamer (S.C. Foster) Battle Hymn of the Republic (Traditional) Home Sweet Home (H. Bishop) Valse Des Fleurs (From “The Nutcracker”) (P.I. Tchaikovsky) Aloha Oe (Q. Liliuokalani) I’ve Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional) My Darling Clementine (Traditional) Auld Lang Syne (Traditional) Grandfather’s Clock (H.C. Work) Amazing Grace (Traditional) My Bonnie (H.J Fulmer) Yankee Doodle (Traditional) Joy to the World (G.F. Händel) Ave Maria (F.Schubert) Special Appendix CHORD STUDY ChdStd01–ChdStd12 • Some songs have been edited for length or for ease in learning, and may not be exactly the same as the original. • A song book (free downloadable scores) is available that includes scores for all internal songs (excepting Songs 1–3). To obtain the Song Book, complete the user registration at the following website. https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/ PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 39 Style List Style No. Style Name Style No. Style Name Style Name Pianist 8BeatModern 048 Soul 093 002 60sGtrPop 049 DetroitPop 094 PianoSwing 003 8BeatAdria 050 6/8Soul 095 Arpeggio 004 60s8Beat 051 CrocoTwist 096 Habanera 005 8Beat 052 Rock&Roll 097 SlowRock 006 OffBeat 053 ComboBoogie 098 8BeatPianoBallad 007 60sRock 054 6/8Blues 099 6/8PianoMarch 008 HardRock 100 PianoWaltz 009 RockShuffle 055 CountryPop 010 8BeatRock 056 CountrySwing 16Beat 057 Country2/4 058 Bluegrass BrazilianSamba 001 40 Style No. R&B 8Beat Country 011 16Beat 012 PopShuffle 013 GuitarPop 059 014 16BtUptempo 060 BossaNova 015 KoolShuffle 061 Forro 016 HipHopLight 062 Tijuana Ballad 063 Mambo 017 PianoBallad 064 Salsa 018 LoveSong 065 Beguine 019 6/8ModernEP 066 Reggae 020 6/8SlowRock 021 OrganBallad 067 VienneseWaltz 022 PopBallad 068 EnglishWaltz 023 16BeatBallad 069 Slowfox Dance 070 Foxtrot Quickstep Latin Ballroom 024 EuroTrance 071 025 Ibiza 072 Tango 026 SwingHouse 073 Pasodoble 027 Clubdance 074 Samba 028 ClubLatin 075 ChaChaCha 029 Garage1 076 Rumba 030 Garage2 077 Jive 031 TechnoParty 032 UKPop 078 USMarch 033 HipHopGroove 079 6/8March 034 HipShuffle 080 GermanMarch 035 HipHopPop 081 PolkaPop Disco 082 OberPolka 036 70sDisco 083 Tarantella 037 LatinDisco 084 Showtune 038 SaturdayNight 085 ChristmasSwing 039 DiscoHands 086 ChristmasWaltz Swing&Jazz 087 ScottishReel Trad&World Waltz 040 BigBandFast 041 BigBandBallad 088 SwingWaltz 042 JazzClub 089 JazzWaltz 043 Swing1 090 CountryWaltz 044 Swing2 091 OberWalzer 045 Five/Four 092 Musette 046 Dixieland 047 Ragtime PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Stride Effect Type List Reverb Types No. Reverb Type Description 01–03 Hall 1–3 Concert hall reverb. 04–05 Room 1–2 Small room reverb. 06–07 Stage 1–2 Reverb for solo instruments. 08–09 Plate 1–2 Simulated steel plate reverb. Off No effect. 10 Chorus Types No. 01–03 04–05 06 Chorus Type Description Chorus 1–3 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing. Flanger 1–2 This produces a rich, animated wavering effect in the sound. Off No effect. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 41 Specifications Size/Weight Keyboard Display Voices Effects Accompaniment Styles Songs Recording Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Number of Keys Type Language Tone Generation Tone Generating Technology Polyphony Number of Polyphony (Max.) Preset Number of Voices Reverb Chorus Types Ultra-Wide Stereo Master EQ Functions Panel Sustain Number of Preset Styles Fingering Preset Style Control Other Features One Touch Setting (OTS) Preset Number of Preset Songs Number of Songs Number of Tracks Data Capacity Compatible Data Format Lesson Function Overall Miscellaneous Metronome Tempo Range Transpose Tuning Duo Portable Grand Button Connectivity Amplifiers/Speakers Amplifiers Speakers Adaptor Power Supply Power Supply Batteries Power Consumption Auto Power Off Function Included Accessories Accessories Optional Accessories 940mm × 317mm × 106mm (37-1/8” x 12-1/2” x 4-1/4”) 4.0kg (not including batteries) (8lbs 13oz.) 61 LCD display English AWM Stereo Sampling 32 372 Voices + 13 drum/SFX kits 9 types 5 types 3 types 6 types Yes 100 Multi finger ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit, MAIN/AUTO FILL Yes 102 (including Chord Study: 12) 1 1 Approx. 300 notes Original File Format [1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING], [3 WAITING], [A-B REPEAT], [CHORD DICTIONARY] Yes 11–280 -12 to 0, 0 to +12 427.0–440.0–453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments) Yes Yes DC IN 12V, PHONES/OUTPUT, SUSTAIN , AUX IN 2.5W + 2.5W 12cm x 2 Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent Six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 6W (When using PA-130 AC adaptor) Yes • Music rest • Owner’s Manual • AC adaptor *1 (PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) • Online Member Product Registration *1: May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. • AC adaptor: Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Others: PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent • Keyboard stand: L-2C • Headphones: HPE-150/HPE-30 • Footswitch: FC4A/FC5 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date. Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual may not apply to the specifications of your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 42 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Index A K U A-B Repeat ................................24 AC Adaptor ................................12 ACMP ........................................18 Auto Accompaniment ................18 AUTO FILL ................................19 Auto Power Off .................... 14, 31 AUX IN ...................................... 11 Keyboard Display ...................... 15 Ultra-Wide Stereo ..................... 17 L V Lesson ...................................... 27 Voice ......................................... 16 Voice List .................................. 34 B Backup ......................................32 Backup Clear .............................32 Backup Parameter .....................32 battery .......................................12 Battery Type ..............................31 Beat ...........................................15 BGM ..........................................23 M MAIN ......................................... 19 Master EQ Type ........................ 31 Measure .................................... 15 Metronome ................................ 17 Metronome Volume ............. 17, 31 Music Rest ............................ 5, 13 P Effect ................................... 17, 31 Effect Type List ..........................41 ENDING ....................................19 EQ Setting .................................14 EQ type .....................................14 Panel Sustain ...................... 17, 31 Part ........................................... 25 Pause ........................................ 24 Phrase Recording ..................... 29 Playback ................................... 23 Power Requirements ................. 12 R Random .................................... 23 Reverb ....................................... 17 Reverb Level ............................. 31 Reverb Type ........................ 31, 41 rhythm ....................................... 18 rit. .............................................. 19 S G Section ...................................... 19 Song ......................................... 23 Song Book .................................. 5 Song List ................................... 39 Song Volume ....................... 23, 30 Specifications ............................ 42 Split Point ............................ 18, 30 Style .......................................... 18 Style List ................................... 40 Style Volume ....................... 18, 30 SUSTAIN ................................... 13 Sustain .......................... 17, 22, 31 Synchro Start ............................ 18 Grade ........................................27 Grand Piano ..............................16 T F Fast Forward .............................24 Fast Reverse .............................24 Footswitch .................................13 Function .....................................30 Function List ..............................30 H Harmony Volume .......................31 Headphone ................................13 I Initialization ...............................32 INTRO .......................................19 Your Tempo ............................... 31 O One Touch Setting .................... 16 E Y Notation .................................... 15 Chord ........................................15 Chord Dictionary .......................21 Chord Study ..............................26 Chord Type ................................20 Chorus .......................................17 Chorus Type ........................31, 41 Demo .........................................23 Demo Cancel ............................31 Demo Group ..............................31 Demo Play Mode .......................31 Display ......................................15 Drum Kit List ..............................36 Duo ............................................22 Waiting ...................................... 27 Wide Type ................................. 31 N C D W Tap ............................................ 19 Tempo ................................. 17, 19 Time Signature .................... 17, 31 Timing ....................................... 27 Transpose ................................. 30 Troubleshooting ......................... 33 Tuning ....................................... 30 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 43 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. Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (battery) (standby) Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. [For business users in the European Union] If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. (weee_battery_eu_en_01) 44 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, NPV, PSRE, EZ, DGX230, DGX530, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you for selecting a Yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha’s authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the “Warranted Area”) and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions. Coverage: Yamaha will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty, without charge for labor or materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed Yamaha specifications for new parts. If Yamaha elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit. You will be responsible for any installation or removal charges and for any initial shipping charges if the product(s) must be shipped for warranty service. However, Yamaha will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the USA if the repairs are covered by the warranty. This warranty does not cover (a) damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation or failure to follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha Service Center; (b) any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed; (c) normal wear and any periodic maintenance; (d) deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity; (e) damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities, lightning damage or acts of God; or (f) RFI/EMI (Interference/ noise) caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment, if applicable. Any evidence of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void. This warranty covers only the Original Owner and is not transferable. In Order to Obtain Warranty Service: Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer has been authorized by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha’s Service Department at the number shown below, or check Yamaha’s website at www.Yamaha.com. Product(s) shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the problem(s) requiring service, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale or other dated, proof-of-purchase document describing the product, as evidence of warranty coverage. Should any product submitted for warranty service be found ineligible therefore, an estimate of repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if requested by you and upon receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment. Limitation of Implied Warranties and Exclusion of Damages: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCES OR ANY CONSEQUENCES. YAMAHA’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT YAMAHA’S OPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only express warranty applicable to the product specified herein; Yamaha neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other express warranty. If you have any questions about service received or if you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Servicer, please contact: CUSTOMER SERVICE Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620-1373 Telephone: 800-854-1569 www.yamaha.com Do not return any product to the above address without a written Return Authorization issued by YAMAHA. ©2012 Yamaha Corporation of America. PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 45 For the AC adaptor with a Removable Plug Für den Netzadapter mit abziehbarem Stecker Do not remove the plug from the AC adaptor. If the plug is removed accidentally, slide the plug EN into place without touching the metallic parts, and then push the plug in completely until it clicks. Ziehen Sie den Stecker nicht vom Netzadapter DE ab. Sollte der Stecker unabsichtlich entfernt werden, schieben Sie den Stecker wieder hinein, ohne die Metallteile zu berühren, und drücken Sie ihn dann vollständig hinein, bis er einrastet. WARNING • Make sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor. Using the plug alone can cause electric shock or fire. • Never touch the metallic section when attaching the plug. To avoid electric shock, short circuit or damage, also be careful that there is no dust between the AC adaptor and plug. Adaptateur secteur avec fiche amovible Ne retirez pas la fiche de l'adaptateur secteur. FR Si la fiche est retirée accidentellement, remettez-la en place sans toucher les parties métalliques et faites-la glisser complètement jusqu'à ce qu'un déclic se produise. AVERTISSEMENT • Assurez-vous que la fiche reste fixée à l'adaptateur secteur. L'utilisation de la fiche seule risque de provoquer des électrocutions ou des incendies. • Ne touchez jamais la partie métallique lorsque vous insérez la fiche. Afin d'éviter les risques d'électrocution, courts-circuits ou incidents, veillez également à ce que l'adaptateur secteur et la fiche ne soient pas encrassés par la poussière. Para el adaptador de alimentación con un enchufe extraíble No retire el enchufe del adaptador de ES alimentación. Si el enchufe se retira por accidente, vuelva a colocarlo en su lugar sin tocar los componentes metálicos y, a continuación, enchúfelo del todo hasta que se oiga un clic. ADVERTENCIA • Asegúrese de mantener el enchufe conectado al adaptador de CA. Si se utiliza el enchufe solo, se puede producir una descarga eléctrica o un incendio. • No toque nunca la sección metálica al conectar el enchufe. Para evitar descargas eléctricas, cortocircuitos o daños, fíjese en que no haya polvo entre el adaptador de CA y el enchufe. WARNUNG • Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Stecker am Netzadapter anschlossen bleibt. Die Verwendung des Steckers alleine kann zu elektrischen Schlägen oder einem Brand führen. • Berühren Sie bitte niemals den Metallabschnitt, wenn Sie den Stecker befestigen. Um elektrische Schläge, Kurzschlüsse oder Beschädigungen zu vermeiden, achten Sie bitte darauf, dass sich zwischen Netzadapter und Stecker kein Staub angesammelt hat. Para o adaptador de alimentação com plugue removível Não remova o plugue do adaptador de PT alimentação. Se o plugue for removido acidentalmente, encaixe-o sem tocar nas partes metálicas e, em seguida, empurre-o para dentro completamente até ouvir um clique. ADVERTÊNCIAS • Sempre mantenha o plugue conectado ao adaptador CA. O uso do plugue sozinho pode causar choque elétrico ou incêndio. • Nunca toque na parte metálica ao conectar o plugue. Para evitar choque elétrico, curto-circuito ou danos, também tome cuidado para que não haja poeira entre o adaptador CA e o plugue. Для адаптера питания со съемной вилкой Не снимайте вилку с адаптера питания. RU Если вилка была снята случайно, надвиньте вилку на место, не прикасаясь к металлическим частям, и наденьте ее полностью, до щелчка. ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ • Убедитесь, что вилка соединена с блоком питания. Использование вилки без блока питания может привести к поражению электрическим током или пожару. • Не прикасайтесь к металлическим частям при подключении вилки. Во избежание поражения электрическим током, короткого замыкания или повреждения оборудования убедитесь, что между блоком питания и вилкой нет пыли. Plug Fiche Enchufe Stecker Plugue Вилка * The shape of the plug differs depending on locale. * La forme de la fiche varie selon le pays. * La forma del enchufe varía según la región. * Die Form des Steckers variiert je nach Land. * O formato do plugue varia de acordo com a localidade. * В разных странах штепсельные вилки отличаются по форме. 46 PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual Slide the plug as indicated Faites glisser la fiche en suivant les indications Deslice el enchufe tal como se indica. Stecker wie angegeben einschieben Deslize o plugue conforme indicado Надвиньте вилку, как показано на рисунке PSR-E253/YPT-255 Owner’s Manual 47 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. CANADA NORTH AMERICA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V. Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 “Prisma Insurgentes”, Col. San Jose Insurgentes, Del. Benito Juarez, 03900, Mexico, D.F. Tel: 55-5804-0600 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4º andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 São Paulo, SP. 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