YDP-V240
Owner's Manual

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano!
Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.


About this manual (two types of files):
- A text file named "00_Model Name.txt":
This file is the text of the entire manual.
- Other text files, which have been named "Number_Chapter Name.txt" (e.g., "01_Introduction.txt", "02_Contents.txt" etc.):
The manuals are divided into separate files for every chapter.


Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
The panel settings and some other types of data are not retained in memory when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save data you want to keep to the Registration Memory (page 90.)

Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a USB storage device/or other external device such as a computer (pages 98, 99, 109).

Backing up the USB storage device/external media
To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices/external media.

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.

Trademarks
The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft(R) Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.


Copyright Notice
The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for three (3) of the songs pre-installed in this electronic keyboard:

Mona Lisa
from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN CAREY, U.S.A.
Words and Music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Copyright (c) 1949 (Renewed 1976) by Famous Music Corporation
International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Composition Title	:	Against All Odds
Composer's Name	:	Collins 0007403
Copyright Owner's Name	:	EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD AND HIT & RUN MUSIC LTD
All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited.

Can't Help Falling In Love
from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII
Words and Music by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore
Copyright (c) 1961 ; Renewed 1989 Gladys Music (ASCAP)
Worldwide Rights for Gladys Music Administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

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.


Logos

GM System Level 1
"GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.

XGlite
As its name implies, "XGlite" is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.

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

STYLE FILE
The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.

USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. It allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).


About this Owner's Manual and Data List
The documentation and reference materials for this instrument consist of the following: Owner's Manual (this book)

Introduction (page 2):
Please read this section first.

Reference (page 70):
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument's various functions.

Appendix (page 110):
This section introduces reference material.

Data List
You can download various MIDI-related reference materials, such as the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart, from the Yamaha Manual Library.
Connect to the Internet, visit the following website, type the model name of your instrument (such as "YDP-V240") in the Model Name text box, then click the Search button.

Yamaha Manual Library
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/


Accessories
The package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

Accessory CD-ROM
Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide
Owner's manual (this book)
Bench
A bench may be included or optional, depending on your locale. 
My Yamaha Product User Registration
The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.


Special Features

GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops
Graded Hammer Standard keyboard with matte black keytops on the instrument, feature graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. They respond to a heavier touch in the low range of the keyboard and a lighter touch in the higher range of the keyboard, thus providing natural grand-piano type playability. The matte finish of the black keys enhances keyboard's luxurious appearance. The Graded Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for tremolo and other repetitive-striking techniques.

Performance assistant technology	Page 39
Play along with a song on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time ... even if you play wrong notes! All you have to do is play on the keyboard-alternately on the left- and right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you play in time with the music.
And if you can't play with both hands, you can still play the melody simply by tapping one key.

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All you need is one finger!

Play a Variety of Instrument Voices	Page 17
The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You can change the mood of a song written for piano, for example, by using violin to play it instead. Experience a whole new world of musical variety.

Play Along with Styles	Page 27
Want to play with full accompaniment? Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of styles from waltzes to 8-beat to euro-trance ... and much more. Select a style that matches the music you want to play, or experiment with new styles to expand your musical horizons.

Easy Performance with Music Notation Display	Page 37
When you play back a song, the corresponding score will be shown on the display as the song plays. This is a great way to learn how to read music. If the song contains lyric and chord data*, the lyrics and chords will also appear on the score display.
*	No lyrics or chords will appear on the display if the song you are using with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data.


Contents
Introduction
Copyright Notice	6
Logos	6
About this Owner's Manual and Data List	7
Accessories	7
Special Features	8
Setting Up	10
Key Cover	10
Music Rest	10
Connecting to a Computer (USB TO HOST terminal)	11
Turning the Power On	11
Using Headphones	12
Maintenance	13
Panel Controls and Terminals	14
Front Panel	15
Pedals, Jacks and Terminals	15
Quick Guide
Changing the Display Language	16
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices	17
Select and Play a Voice-MAIN	17
Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL	18
Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT	19
Play the Grand Piano Voice	20
Using the Pedals	21
Fun Sounds	22
Drum Kits	22
Sound Effects	22
The Metronome	23
Start the Metronome	23
Adjusting the Metronome Tempo	23
Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat	24
Setting the Click bell sound	25
Adjusting the Metronome Volume	25
Playing Styles	26
Select a Style Rhythm	26
Play Along with a Style	27
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords	31
Using Songs	32
Play the Demo song	32
Select and Listen to a Song	33
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause	34
Change the Song Tempo	34
Song List	35
Types of Songs	36
Displaying the Song Score	37
Display the Lyrics	38
The Easy Way to Play Piano	39
CHORD Type-Play with Both Hands	40
CHORD/FREE Type-Applying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only	42
MELODY Type-Play with One Finger	44
CHORD/MELODY-Chord Type with the Left Hand, Melody with the Right	46
Select a Song For a Lesson	50
Lesson 1-Waiting	51
Lesson 2-Your Tempo	54
Lesson 3-Minus One	55
Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn	56
Play Using the Music Database	57
Change a Song's Style	58
Try Out the Easy Song Arranger	58
Using the Easy Song Arranger	58
Record Your Own Performance	60
Recording Procedure	61
Song Clear-Deleting User Songs	63
Track Clear-Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song	64
Backup and Initialization	65
Backup	65
Initialization	65
Basic Operation	66
Basic Operation	66
The Displays	68
MAIN Display Items	69
Reference
Play with a Variety of Effects	70
Adding Harmony	70
Adding Reverb	71
Adding Chorus	72
Adding DSP	73
Adding Sustain	74
Handy Performance Features	75
Tap Start	75
Touch Response Sensitivity	75
One Touch Setting	76
Select a Sound Type	77
Pitch Controls	78
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions	79
Pattern Variation (Sections)	79
Setting the Split Point	82
Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)	83
Adjusting the Style Volume	83
Chord Basics	84
Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard	86
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary	87
Song Settings	88
Song Volume	88
A-B Repeat	88
Muting Independent Song Parts	89
Change the Melody Voice	89
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings	90
Saving to the Registration Memory	90
Recalling a Registration Memory	91
The Functions	92
Selecting and Setting Functions	92
Saving and Loading Data	95
Connecting a USB Flash Memory	95
Formatting USB Flash Memory	97
Saving Registration Memory data to USB Flash Memory	98
Save a User Song to USB Flash Memory	99
Loading Files from a USB Flash Memory	100
Deleting Data from a USB Flash Memory	101
Delete User Data from the Instrument	102
Playing Files Located on a USB Flash Memory	102
Connections	103
Connectors	103
Connecting a Personal Computer	104
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer	105
Remote Control of MIDI Devices	106
Initial Send	107
Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument	107
Appendix
Troubleshooting	110
Messages	112
Keyboard Stand Assembly	114
Index	118
Scores	120
Voice List	126
Drum Kit List	132
Style List	134
Music Database List	135
Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM	136
Harmony Type List	137
Effect Type List	138
Specifications	144


Setting Up


Key Cover

To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.

To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys.

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CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and main unit.

CAUTION
Do not place objects, such as a piece of metal or paper, on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.


Music Rest

To raise the music rest:
1	Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go.
2	Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the rear of the music rest.
3	Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.

To lower the music rest:
1	Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go.
2	Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest).
3	Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down.

CAUTION
Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position. When lowering the music rest, do not release your hands from the music rest until it is all the way down.


Connecting to a Computer (USB TO HOST terminal)

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Computer
USB cable
USB TO HOST terminal

Connect the instrument's USB TO HOST terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 104). To use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to do the following:

First, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is set to OFF, then use an AB type USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer. After making the connections, turn the instrument's power on.
Install the USB-MIDI driver on your computer.

Installation of the USB-MIDI driver is described on the "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide".


Turning the Power On

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Power indicator
Power switch

1	Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left.
2	Check the power cord to make sure it is connected properly. (See page 116.)
3	Press the power switch to turn on the power.
Press the power switch again to turn the power OFF.

NOTE
Power indicator
If you forget to turn off the power to the instrument and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the power is still on.

Backup data in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on.

CAUTION
Even when the switch is in the "off" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power cord from the wall AC outlet.

CAUTION
Never attempt to turn the power off when a "WRITING!" message is shown in the display. Doing so can damage the flash memory and result in a loss of data.


Using Headphones

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Bottom surface
Standard stereo phone plug

Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either jack.)


Using the Headphone Hanger
A headphone hanger is included in the package so that you can hang the headphoneson this instrument. Install the headphone hanger using the included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the figure.

CAUTION
Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the hanger. Otherwise, this instrument or the hanger may be damaged.


Maintenance
To keep your instrument in optimum condition, we recommend that you periodically follow the maintenance points below.

Instrument and Bench Maintenance
When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.

CAUTION
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Tighten the screws of the instrument and bench periodically.

Pedal Cleaning
As with an acoustic piano, pedals may become tarnished across the ages. When this occurs, polish the pedal with a compound designed for piano pedals. Before using the compound, make sure to read the instructions for proper usage.

CAUTION
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Otherwise, the pedal may become discolored or degraded.

Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.

Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the instrument along with other belongings. You can move the unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition it was in when you first took it out of the box. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side. Do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock.
When transporting the assembled instrument, make sure all screws are properly tightened and have not been loosened by moving the instrument.


Panel Controls and Terminals

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Front Panel
Voice Category List (page 126)
Style Category List (page 134)
Song Category List (page 35)
Music Database List (page 135)
Display (pages 68, 69)

Front Panel
1	Power switch	page 11
2	[MASTER VOLUME] control	pages 11, 66
3	[DEMO] button	page 32
4	FILE CONTROL [MENU], [EXECUTE] buttons	pages 95 to 101
5	[LYRICS] button	page 38
6	[SCORE] button	page 37
7	[P.A.T. ON/OFF] button	page 40
8	[FUNCTION] button	pages 68, 92
9	[METRONOME ON/OFF] button	page 23
10	[TEMPO/TAP] button	pages 34, 75
11	LESSON [L], [R], [START] buttons	page 51
12	SONG MEMORY [REC], [1] to [5], [A] buttons	page 61
13	[REPEAT and LEARN]/[ACMP ON/OFF] button	pages 56, 27
14	[A-B REPEAT]/[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button	pages 88, 79
15	[REW]/[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button	pages 34, 79
16	[FF]/[SYNC STOP] button	pages 34, 81
17	[PAUSE]/[SYNC START] button	pages 34, 80
18	[START/STOP] button	pages 26, 33, 67
19	[MUSIC DATABASE] button	page 57
20	[CONTRAST] knob	page 69
21	[EXIT] button	page 68
22	[SONG] button	page 33
23	[EASY SONG ARRANGER] button	page 58
24	[STYLE] button	page 26
25	[VOICE] button	page 17
26	Dial	pages 67, 92
27	CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons	pages 67, 92
28	Number buttons [0] to [9], [plus] and [minus] buttons	pages 67, 92
29	[SPLIT ON/OFF] button	page 19
30	[DUAL ON/OFF] button	page 18
31	[HARMONY ON/OFF] button	page 70
32	[DSP ON/OFF] button	page 73
33	[PIANO RESET] button	page 20
34	REGIST MEMORY [MEMORY/BANK], [1], [2] buttons	page 90
35	Drum Kit	page 22
The illustrations above each key indicate the drum and percussion instruments assigned to the keys when "Standard Kit 1" is selected.

Pedals, Jacks and Terminals
36	Pedals	page 21
37	[PEDAL] jack	page 116
38	[PHONES] jacks	page 12
39	USB TO DEVICE terminal	page 96
40	USB TO HOST terminal	page 104


Quick Guide


Changing the Display Language
This instrument allows you to select English or Japanese as the display language. The default display language is English, but if you switch to Japanese the lyrics, file names, demo display, and some messages will be displayed in Japanese where appropriate.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Press the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons a number of times until the "Language" item appears.
The currently selected display language will appear below the "Language" item.
When highlighted you can use the [plus] and [minus] buttons to select the language as required.

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Language item
The currently selected language

3	Select a display language.
The [plus] button selects English and the [minus] button selects Japanese. 
The language selection will be stored in the internal flash memory so that it is retained even when the power is turned off.

4	Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices
In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects ... a wide variety of musical sounds.


Select and Play a Voice-MAIN
This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard.

1	Press the [VOICE] button.
The main voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected voice number and name will be highlighted. 

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The currently selected voice number and name

2	Select the voice you want to play.
While watching the highlighted voice name rotate the dial. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the main voice.
For this example select the "106 Flute" voice.

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Select 106 Flute

3	Play the keyboard.
Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

(Figure)
Adjusts volume.


Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL
You can select a second voice which will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the "dual" voice.

1	Press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button.
The [DUAL ON/OFF] button turns the dual voice on or off.
When turned on the dual voice "DUAL" will appear in the MAIN display. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard.

(Figure)
Voice Number

2	Press and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.
The dual voice selection display will appear.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Dual voice selection display
The currently selected dual voice

3	Select the desired dual voice.
Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. For this example try selecting the "124 Vibraphone" voice.

4	Play the keyboard.

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Two voices will sound at the same time.

Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT
In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard "split point". The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the "split voice". The split point setting can be changed as required (page 82).

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Split voice
Split point (default value is 054)
Main voice and dual voice

1	Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button.
The [SPLIT ON/OFF] button turns the split voice on or off. When turned on the split voice "SPLIT" will appear in the MAIN display. The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard split point.

(Figure)
Voice Number

2	Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.
The split voice selection display will appear.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Split voice selection display
The currently selected split voice

3	Select the desired split voice.
Watch the highlighted split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play to the left of the keyboard split point. For this example try selecting the "042 Folk Guitar" voice.

4	Play the keyboard.
Try selecting and playing a range of split voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Play the Grand Piano Voice
When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button.

Press the [PIANO RESET] button.
The "001 Natural! Grand Piano" voice will be selected.

NOTE
When you press the [PIANO RESET] button all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off. The dual and split voices will also be turned off, so only the Grand Piano voice will play over the entire keyboard.


Using the Pedals
The instrument has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.

NOTE
The pedal functions do not affect Split voice.

NOTE
If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the jack (page 116).

Damper (Right) Pedal
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
The damper pedal also features a naturally expressive half-pedal function.

(Figure)
When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play before you release the pedal have a longer sustain.

NOTE
Half-pedal:
While playing the piano with Sustain and you want to slightly mute the sustained sound, release the damper pedal from maximum position to half position.

Sostenuto (Center) Pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played "staccato."

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When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you hold the pedal.

NOTE
Organ, string and choir voices will continue to sound for as long as the sostenuto pedal is depressed.

Soft (Left) Pedal
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are already playing when it is pressed.


Fun Sounds
This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laughter, babbling brooks, jet fly-bys, eerie effects, and much more. These sounds can be a great way to enhance the mood at parties.

Drum Kits
Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. When you select a violin or other normal instrument main voice, for example, all keys produce the sound of the same violin, only at different pitches. If you select a drum kit as the main voice, however, each key produces the sound of a different drum or percussion instrument.

Drum Kit Selection Procedure -> (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 17)

1	Press the [VOICE] button.
2	Use the dial to select "132 Standard Kit 1". 
3	Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds!

Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! Don't forget the black keys! You'll hear a triangle, maracas, bongos, drums ... a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For details on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice numbers 132 to 143), see the "Drum Kit List" on page 132.

Sound Effects
The sound effects are included in the drum kit voice group (voice numbers 142 and 143). When either of these voices are selected you will be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard.

Sound Effect Selection Procedure -> (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 17)

1	Press the [VOICE] button.
2	Use the dial to select "143 SFX Kit 2".
3	Try out each key and enjoy the sound effects!

As you try out the various keys you'll hear the sound of a submarine, a telephone bell, a creaking door, and many other useful effects. "142 SFX Kit 1" includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. Some keys do not have assigned sound effects, and will therefore produce no sound.
For details on the instruments included in the SFX kit voices, see "SFX Kit 1" and "SFX Kit 2" in the "Drum Kit List" on page 133.


The Metronome
The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo that is most comfortable for you.


Start the Metronome
Turn the metronome on and start it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button.
To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again

(Figure)
Current setting


Adjusting the Metronome Tempo

1	Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the tempo setting.

(Figure)
Tempo

2	Use the dial to select a tempo from 5 to 280.


Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat
In this example we'll set up a 5/8 time signature.

1	Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second to select the function "Time Signature-Numerator".

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Numerator (Number of beats per measure.)
Denominator (The length of one beat.)

2	Use the dial to select the number of beats per measure.
The available range is from 1 through 60. Select 5 for this example.
A bell accent will be sounded at the first beat of each measure.

NOTE
The metronome time signature will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a style or song is playing.

3	Press the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons as many times as necessary to select the beat length function "Time Signature-Denominator".

4	Use the dial to select the beat length.
Select the required length for each beat: 2, 4, 8, or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th note). Select 8 for this example.


Setting the Click bell sound
This allows you to select whether the click sound has a bell accent, or plays only a click sound.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Bell item.
3	You can then use the [plus] and [minus] buttons to turn the bell sound on or off.


Adjusting the Metronome Volume

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Metronome Volume item.

(Figure)
Metronome volume

3	Use the dial to set the metronome volume as required.


Playing Styles
This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 160 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures (see page 134 for a complete list of the available styles).
In this section we'll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features.


Select a Style Rhythm
Most styles includes a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types-rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. Let's begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only.

1	Press the [STYLE] button.
The style select display will appear. The currently selected style number and name will be highlighted.

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The currently selected style

NOTE
When you play the style, set the Sound Type to "Style." Doing this a more natural, enhanced sound over the internal speakers (see page 77). However, when using the headphones, normal sound is applied.

2	Select a style.
Use the dial to select the style you want to use.
A list of all the available styles is provided on page 134.

NOTE
Style files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device connected to the instrument can be selected and used in the same way as the internal Styles (Style numbers 161-). File transfer instructions are provided on page 107.

3	Press the [START/STOP] button.
The style rhythm will start playing.
Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you want to stop playback.

NOTE
Style numbers 131, 143 to 160 have no rhythm part and therefore no rhythm will play if you use them for the above example. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on as described on page 27, press the [START/STOP] button, and the accompaniment bass and chord parts will begin playing when you play a key to the left of the keyboard split point.


Play Along with a Style
You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page.
Here we'll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with.

1	Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style.

2	Turn automatic accompaniment on.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.
Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment off.

(Figure)
This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on.

When automatic accompaniment is on ...
The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (054: F sharp 2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is used only for specifying the accompaniment chords.

(Figure)
Auto accompaniment region
Split point (054: F sharp 2)

NOTE
The keyboard split point can be changed as required: refer to page 82.

3	Turn sync start on.
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the sync start function on.

(Figure)
Flashes when sync start is on.

When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off.

4	Play a left-hand chord to start the style.
You can still "play" chords even if you don't actually know any chords. This instrument will recognize even a single note as a chord. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to the left of the split point. The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you play.

Try this!
Scores for some chord progressions are provided on page 29. These examples should help you get a feel for what types of chord progressions sound good with the styles.

(Figure)
Auto accompaniment region
Split point

5	Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody with your right hand.

(Figure)
Auto accompaniment region
Split point

6	Press the [START/STOP] button to stop style playback when you're done.
You can switch style "sections" to add variety to the accompaniment. Refer to "Pattern Variation (Sections)" on page 79.


Styles Are More Fun When You Understand Chords
Chords, created by playing multiple notes at the same time, are the basis for harmonic accompaniment. In this section we'll take a look at sequences of different chords played one after another, or "chord sequences." Since each chord has it's own unique "color"-even if it's different fingerings of the same chord-the chords you choose to use in your chord progressions have a huge influence on the overall feel of the music you play.

On page 27 you learned how to play colorful accompaniments using styles. Chord progressions are vital to creating interesting accompaniments, and with a little chord know-how you should be able to take your accompaniments to a new level. 
On these pages we'll introduce three easy-to-use chord progressions. Be sure to try them out with the instrument's accompaniment styles. The style will respond to the chord progression you play, effectively creating a complete song.

Playing the Chord Progressions
Play the scores with the left hand.
Before playing the scores follow steps 1 through 3 of "Play Along with a Style" on page 27.
The scores provided here are not standard song scores, but rather simplified scores that indicate which notes to play to produce the chord progressions.

(Figure)
Play to the left of the split point.
Split point

Recommended Style	041 Euro Trance
Dance music with simple chords

(Figure)
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

This is a simple-but-effective chord progression. When you play through to the end of the score, start again from the beginning. When you're ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button and the auto accompaniment function will create a perfect ending.

Recommended Style	148 Piano Boogie
3-chord boogie-woogie

(Figure)
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When you get a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords!

Recommended Style	096 Bossa Nova
Bossa nova with jazz-style chords

(Figure)
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

This progression includes jazzy "two-five" (II-V) changes. Try playing it through several times. When you're ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.


Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords
There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:
Easy Chords
Standard Chords

The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. The function is called Multi Fingering.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 27). The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 054/F sharp 2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.

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Split point (default: 054/F sharp 2)
Accompaniment range
Root notes and the corresponding keys

Easy Chords
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers.

(Figure)
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).

Standard Chords
This method lets you produce accompaniment by playing chords using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

(Figure)
How to play Standard Chords [Example for "C" chords]
Notes enclosed in parentheses (mark) are optional; the chords will be recognized without them.


Using Songs
With this instrument the term "song" refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to a demo song and 29 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The songs are organized by category.
In this section we'll learn how to play a demo song and select other songs, and briefly describe the demo song and 29 songs provided.

(Figure)
Song
Listen
Lesson
Record


Play the Demo song

1	Press the [DEMO] button
The demo song will start playing.
To stop demo play back at any time, press the [DEMO] button or [START/STOP] button.


Select and Listen to a Song

1	Press the [SONG] button
The song selection display will appear.
The currently selected song number and name will be highlighted. 

(Figure)
The currently selected song number and name

2	Select a song.
Select a song after referring to the preset song category list on page 35.
Use the dial to select the song you want to listen to.

(Figure)
The song highlighted here can be played

(Table)
001 to 030	Built in Songs (See page 35)
031 to 035	User Songs (Songs you record yourself).
036 to	Songs transferred from a computer (pages 107 to 109) or Songs in a USB flash memory connected to the instrument (page 95)
(Table End)

NOTE
You can also play songs you have recorded yourself (User Songs) or songs that have been transferred to the instrument from a computer in the same way that you play the internal songs.

3	Listen to the song.
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song.
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again.

(Figure)
Song start!


Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause
These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [FF], rewind [REW] and pause [PAUSE] playback of the song. 

(Figure)
REW
Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song.
FF
Press the fast forward button to rapidly skip ahead to a later point in the song.
PAUSE
Press the pause button to pause playback.


Change the Song Tempo
You can change the song tempo as required. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. The tempo display will appear and you can use the dial, the [plus] and [minus] buttons, or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 5 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [plus] and [minus] buttons.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 


Song List
These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument's Easy Song Arranger feature, songs that are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. The "Suggested Uses" column provides some ideas as to how the songs can most effectively used.

Refer to the "01_SongList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Types of Songs
The following three types of songs can be used by this instrument.

Demo Song and Preset songs (the 30 songs built into the instrument)		Song numbers 001 to 030.
User Songs (recordings of your own performances)	Song numbers 031 to 035. 
External song files (song data transferred from a computer*)	Song numbers 036 to.

*	The Accessory CD-ROM includes a selection of 70 MIDI songs. See page 108 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument.

The chart below shows the basic processes flow for using the preset songs, user songs, and external song files from storage to playback.

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Song Storage locations
Preset Songs (001 to 030)
The 30 songs built into the instrument.
Your own performance
Record (page 60)
User Songs (031 to 035)
Song
Save
Computer
Song
Transfer (page 107)
External Songs (loaded Song) (036 to)
Song
Load
USB flash memory
Song
Connect (page 103)
USB (036 to)
Song
Play

NOTE
User songs cannot produce score display as they are. If you convert a user song file to SMF and save it to USB flash memory, however, it becomes capable of producing score display and can be used with the lesson features.

NOTE
Different flash memory areas are used to store user songs and external song files transferred from a computer. User songs cannot be directly transferred to the flash memory area for the external song, and vice versa.


Displaying the Song Score
This instrument is capable of display the scores of songs.
Scores are displayed for the 30 internal preset songs as well as songs in SMF format stored in a USB flash memory or the instrument's internal flash memory.

1	Select a song.
Follow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on page 33.

2	Press the [SCORE] button and a single-staff score will appear.
There are two types of score display: single-staff and double-staff. These are alternately selected each time the [SCORE] button is pressed.

(Figure)
Single-staff
Marker
Melody score
Chord
Lyrics
Double-staff

NOTE
The score is created from the recorded song data, and it may not be exactly the same as original score.
Both chords and lyrics will be shown in single-staff score display of a song that includes chord and lyric data.
When there are many lyrics they may be displayed in two rows a measure.
Some lyrics or chords may be abbreviated if the selected song has a lot of lyrics.
Small notes that are hard to read may be easier to read after you use the quantize function (page 94).

NOTE
No chords or lyrics are shown on the double-staff.

3	Press the [START/STOP] button.
The song will begin playing. The triangular will move across the top of the score to indicate the current location.

4	Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Display the Lyrics
If a song contains lyric data, the lyrics can be made to appear on the display.
No lyrics will be displayed for a song that contains no lyric data even if the [LYRICS] button is pressed.

1	Select a song.
Select a song between 16, 20, and 30 by performing steps 1 and 2 described on page 33.

NOTE
Songs downloaded from the Internet or commercially available song files, including XF format files (page 6), are compatible with the lyrics display features as long as they are standard MIDI file format files containing lyric data. Lyrics display may not be possible with some files.

2	Press the [LYRICS] button.
The title, lyricist, and composer of the song will appear on the display.

(Figure)
Song title, lyricist, and composer.

NOTE
If the lyrics display shows garbled characters, try changing the display language (page 16).

3	Press the [START/STOP] button.
The song will play back while the lyrics and chords are shown on the display.
The lyrics will be highlighted to show the current location in the song.

(Figure)
Lyrics and chord display

Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display

(Table)
Number	Name
016	Mona Lisa (Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)
020	Against All Odds (Collins 0007403)
030	Can't Help Falling In Love (George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore)
(Table End)


The Easy Way to Play Piano
This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! You could even just tap one key and the results would be a beautiful melody. So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.

Performance assistant technology offers four selectable types. Select the type that produces the best results for you.

Chord	No matter where or what you play, the result will be musical, well-balanced sound. This type offers the greatest freedom, allowing you to play anything with both your left and right hands.

Chord/Free	If you can play simple right-hand melodies but have trouble with left-hand chords, this is the type for you. The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with your right hand.

(Figure)
Split point
Play your own melody with the right hand.

Melody	This type lets you play the melody of the selected song by playing any keys with just one finger. Start playing melodies right away, even if you've never played a keyboard instrument before!

Chord/Melody	Play the melody of the selected song with one finger on the right-hand section of the keyboard, and play chords on the left-hand section of the keyboard using the Chord type.

(Figure)
Split point

Refer to page 48 for more information on using performance assistant technology to help you play.


CHORD Type-Play with Both Hands

1	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.
This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.
The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on.

(Figure)
The currently selected type

2	Select the CHORD type.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Select Chord

Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so that the performance assistant technology type appears. Select the Chord type by using the dial.

3	Select a song.
Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. For this example try selecting the "010 Ave Maria".
When the Chord type is selected, features only available for this song can be seen in the display!

(Figure)
The song displayed here will be played.

NOTE
Using Songs (page 32)

What is a Song?
You know the normal meaning of this word, but in this instrument the term "Song" refers to the data that makes up a complete song. The performance assistant technology features uses the chord and melody data, and should always be used with a song (page 32).

4	Press the [START/STOP] button.
Song playback will begin.
The basic pattern will play repeatedly. Listen to the basic pattern for four measures while getting a feel for the basic pattern, then begin playing yourself from the fifth measure. The keys you should play will be shown in the display.

5	Play on the keyboard.

(Figure)
Before
After

Try playing the score on the left with both hands. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. You'll notice that at measure five the notes will come out according to the score on the right. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will continue to "correct" the notes that you play.
This is the performance assistant technology Chord type.
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

NOTE
The score for Ave Maria is provided on page 122.

6	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off.
"..." will appear on the display where the performance assistant technology type is normally shown.


CHORD/FREE Type-Applying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only

1	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.
This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.
The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on.

(Figure)
The currently selected type

2	Select the CHORD/FREE type.
Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so that the performance assistant technology type appears. Select the Chord/Free type by using the dial.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Select Chord/Free

3	Select a song.
Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial. For this example try selecting the "011 Nocturne".

(Figure)
The song displayed here will be played.

NOTE
Using Songs (page 32)

4	Press the [START/STOP] button.
Song playback will begin.
The left-hand keys you should play will be shown on the display.

5	Play on the keyboard.
Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point with your left hand.

(Figure)
With this type notes played on the left-hand side of the split point will actually sound an octave higher.
Split point

Play the Nocturne melody with your right hand. Continually play an F-A-C arpeggio with your left hand as indicated by the score shown in the display. Although you're repeatedly playing the same notes with your left hand, the actual notes produced will change to match the music.
This is the performance assistant technology Chord/Free type.

Press the [SCORE] button if you want to see the score for the right-hand part in the display.
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

NOTE
The score for Nocturne is provided on page 124.

6	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off.
"..." will appear on the display where the performance assistant technology type is normally shown.


MELODY Type-Play with One Finger
See page 48 for some hints on how to play melodies.

1	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.
This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.
The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on.

(Figure)
The currently selected type

2	Select the MELODY type.
Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so that the performance assistant technology type appears. Select the Melody type by using the dial.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Select Melody

3	Select a song.
Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial.

(Figure)
The song displayed here will be played.

NOTE
Using Songs (page 32)

4	Press the [START/STOP] button.
Song playback will begin.
Because the Melody type has been selected, the song melody will not sound. You can enjoy playing the melody yourself (step 5).

(Figure)
Song start!

5	Play on the keyboard.
To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then tap a key with one finger of your right hand in time with the music. You can play any key. If you want to play the melody with the melody score, press the [SCORE] button to call up the melody score in the display.

(Figure)
Sounds like a melody!

How does it sound? You've played the melody using only one finger thanks to the performance assistant technology Melody type! 
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

6	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off.
"..." will appear on the display where the performance assistant technology type is normally shown.


CHORD/MELODY-Chord Type with the Left Hand, Melody with the Right

1	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.
This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.
The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on.

(Figure)
The currently selected type

2	Select the CHORD/MELODY type.
Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so that the performance assistant technology type appears. Select the Chord/Melody type by using the dial.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Select Chord/Melody

3	Select a song.
Press the [SONG] button, and the Song Select display appears. Select a song by using the dial.

(Figure)
The song displayed here will be played.

NOTE
Using Songs (page 32)

4	Press the [START/STOP] button.
Song playback will begin.
The basic pattern will repeat. Listen to eight measures while memorizing the basic pattern. It's your turn to play the part from the ninth measure.

5	Play on the keyboard.
Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point with your left hand.

(Figure)
With this type notes played on the left-hand side of the split point will actually sound an octave higher.
Split point

Play along with the rhythm of the song melody with your right hand. You can play any keys as long as you're playing to the right of the split point. At the same time play accompaniment-like chords and phrases with your left hand. No matter what you play, you'll produce the song melody with your right hand and beautiful chords and phrases with your left hand.
This is the performance assistant technology Chord/Melody type.

If you want to play the melody with the melody score, press the [SCORE] button to call up the melody score in the display.
You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

6	Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off.
"..." will appear on the display where the performance assistant technology type is normally shown.


Use the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro!
Here are a few hints for using the Chord type.
If you select Chord/Free or Chord/Melody, the left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use these hints on the left-hand section of the keyboard.
To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then, with your hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any notes will do).

(Figure)
Sounds like you're playing the right notes!
The chord information included in the song is displayed in the lower area of the MAIN display.
You will get even better results if you match your left-hand rhythm to rhythm of the chord indicator in the display.

How does it sound? You'll get acceptable results no matter where you play thanks to the performance assistant technology Chord type!
Next try the three playing methods illustrated below. Different ways of playing produce different results.

Play with the left and right hands at the same timing-type 1.
(Figure)
Play 3 notes at once with your right hand.

Play with the left and right hands at the same timing-type 2.
(Figure)
Play 1 note at a time with your right hand (for example: index finger -> middle finger -> ring finger).

Play alternately with the left and right hands-type 3.
(Figure)
Play 3 notes at once with your right hand.

Once you get a feel for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your right ... or any other combination.


Make Use of the Score in the Melody Type.
If you want to play the melody with the correct rhythm, use the onscreen score feature.

Displaying the Score.
After performing steps 1 to 4 on page 44, press the [SCORE] button.
The melody score will appear.

(Figure)
Appears when the performance assistant technology is on
Marker
Chord
Melody

The marker will indicate the current position in the score during playback. If you play a key each time the marker appears above a note in the score you will be able to play the melody with the correct "original" rhythm.

(Figure)
Play while watching the marker

Songs That Can Be Used With the performance assistant technology.
When the Chord type is selected the performance assistant technology can only be used with songs that include chord data. When the Melody type is selected the performance assistant technology will only work with songs that include melody data. In order to find out if a song includes the required data, first select the song and then press the [SCORE] button. If chords appear on the display when you press the [SCORE] button you can use the Chord type or any combination type that includes the Chord type. If melody appear on the display when you press the [SCORE] button you can use the Melody type or any combination type that includes the Melody type.

External Songs and the performance assistant technology.
Songs downloaded from the Internet can also be used with the performance assistant technology as long as they include the required chord and/or melody data.
See page 108 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument.


Select a Song For a Lesson
Yamaha Education Suite
You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. You can also use songs (only SMF format 0/1) transferred to the instrument from a computer. (page 107) During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle. It's never too late to start learning!

Lesson Flow:
Select a song from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category!

Select the song you want to learn.
Select the part you want to work on (right hand, left hand, both hands).
Select lesson 1, 2, or 3.
Lesson start!

The practice methods:
Lesson 1	Learn to play the correct notes.
Lesson 2	Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing.
Lesson 3	Learn to play the correct notes at the correct timing along with the song.

NOTE
Song numbers 10 and 11 are function demos for performance assistant. The lesson function cannot be used with them.


Lesson 1-Waiting
In this lesson, try playing the correct notes. Play the note shown in the display. The song will wait until you play the right note.

1	Select a song for your lesson.
Press the [SONG] button, and rotate the dial to select the song you want to use for your lesson. As listed on page 35 there are a variety of song types.

2	Press [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

3	Select the part you want to practice.
Press the [R] button for a right-hand lesson, [L] button for a left-hand lesson, or press both the [R] and [L] buttons simultaneously for a bothhands lesson. The currently selected part is shown in the upper right corner of the display.

(Figure)
Select R for right-hand lesson.
Select L for left-hand lesson.
Select LR for bothhands lesson.

4	Start Lesson 1.
Press the LESSON [START] button to select Lesson 1. Each time the LESSON [START] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected in sequence: Lesson 1 -> Lesson 2 -> Lesson 3 -> Off -> Lesson 1 ... An explanation of the selected lesson will appear on the display for a few seconds before the lesson begins.

(Figure)
In this case the "R1" indicates that right-hand lesson 1 has been selected.
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Song Lesson off

Song playback will begin automatically when you select Lesson 1.

Play the notes shown in the on-screen score. The next note to be played is indicated by a dot on the appropriate key of the graphic on-screen keyboard. When you play the correct note the marker will move to the next key to be played. Playback will pause and wait for you to play the correct note. The triangular marker above the score indicates playback progress.

(Figure)
triangular marker
dot marker
Left-hand part
Right-hand part
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)

Shifting the keyboard left or right.
The hidden areas of the keyboard can be brought into view by pressing the [plus] or [minus] button.

(Figure)
The displayed range (61 keys)
Actual keyboard range is 88 keys

61 keys of the keyboard's range are shown on the display. This instrument actually have 88 keys. In some songs that include very high or low notes, those notes may fall outside the displayed range and may not be shown on the display. In such cases an "over" indicator appear to the left or right of the graphic keyboard. Use the [plus] or [minus] button to shift the keyboard left or right so you can see the notes (the marker will appear on the appropriate key in the display). Notes that actually fall outside the keyboard's range cannot be used in the lesson.

5	Stop the Lesson mode
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
Once you've mastered Lesson 1, move on to Lesson 2.

See How You've Done 

(Figure)
When the lesson song has played all the way through your performance will be evaluated in 4 levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent. "Excellent!" is the highest evaluation.

After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will start again from the beginning.

NOTE
The evaluation feature can be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 94).


Lesson 2-Your Tempo
Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.

1	Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 3 on page 51).

2	Start Lesson 2.
Each time the LESSON [START] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected in sequence: Lesson 1 -> Lesson 2 -> Lesson 3 -> Off -> Lesson 1 ...

(Figure)
In this case the "R2" indicates that right-hand lesson 2 has been selected.

Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 2 is selected.

The triangular marker will appear in the score display, and will move to indicate the current note in the song. Try to play the notes at the correct timing. As you learn to play the right notes at the right timing the tempo will increase until eventually you'll be playing at the song's original tempo.

(Figure)
Play while following the score marker
Left-hand part
Right-hand part
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)

3	Stop the Lesson mode.
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
Once you've mastered Lesson 2, move on to Lesson 3.


Lesson 3-Minus One
Here's where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song.

1	Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 3 on page 51).

2	Start Lesson 3.
Each time the LESSON [START] button is pressed the lesson modes are selected in sequence: Lesson 1 -> Lesson 2 -> Lesson 3 -> Off -> Lesson 1 ...

(Figure)
In this case the "R3" indicates that right-hand lesson 3 has been selected.

Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 3 is selected.

Play along while listening to the song. The score marker and keyboard marker in the display will indicate the notes to play.

(Figure)
triangular marker
dot marker
Left-hand part
Right-hand part
(In the case of a right-hand lesson)

3	Stop the Lesson mode.
You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.


Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn
Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you find difficult.

Press the [REPEAT and LEARN] button during a lesson.
The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one-measure count-in. Playback will continue up to the point at which you pressed the [REPEAT and LEARN] button, and then jump back four measures and begin again after a count-in. This process will repeat, so all you have to do is press the [REPEAT and LEARN] button when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it right

(Figure)
Song playback direction
1	Oops! A mistake!
2	Press immediately
3	Jump back 4 measures and repeat playback

NOTE
You can change the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [1] to [9] during repeat playback.


Play Using the Music Database
You want to play music in your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds and style!

1	Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.
A Music Database list will appear in the display.

2	Select a Music Database.
Referring to the list on the panel or Music Database List on page 135 of the manual, use the dial to select a music database. Select one that matches the image of the song you intend to play.
For this example select the "158 Patrol".

NOTE
Music Database (MDB) files transferred from a computer or stored on a USB flash memory device connected to the instrument can be selected and used in the same way as the internal Music Databases (MDB numbers 301-). File transfer instructions are provided on page 107.

3	Play the chords with your left hand and melody with your right.
The jazz style will start playing when you play a left-hand chord to the left of the split point (page 27). Refer to pages 29 to 31 for information about playing chords.

(Figure)
Split Point

If you press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display at this point you can check the assigned voice and style.

4	Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback.


Change a Song's Style
In addition to each song's default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played.
You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image.


Try Out the Easy Song Arranger
You can try out the Easy Song Arranger feature using the internal Hallelujah Chorus song.

Press the [SONG] button and use the dial to select "009 Hallelujah Chorus." Press the [START/STOP] button begin playback of the song. An explanation of the Easy Song Arranger feature will appear on the display.
As the song progresses the styles will change, changing the overall image of the song.
Keep in mind that you can enjoy using Easy Song Arranger with other songs as well-any songs that include chord data.

NOTE
The score for Hallelujah Chorus is provided on page 120.


Using the Easy Song Arranger

1	Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.
The Song Select display will appear. The currently selected song name and number will be highlighted.

(Figure)
The currently selected song number and name are displayed here.

2	Select a Song.
Use the dial to select the song you want to arrange. 

3	Listen to the song.
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while the song is playing.

(Figure)
Song start!

NOTE
When playing song numbers 010, 011, and 020 to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be automatically muted and no melody will sound. In order to hear the melody tracks you will need to press the SONG MEMORY buttons [3] to [5].

4	Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button.
The Style Select display will appear. The currently selected style name and number will be highlighted.

(Figure)
The currently selected style number and name are displayed here.

5	Select a style.
Rotate the dial and listen to how the song sounds with different styles. As you select different styles the song will remain the same while only the styles change.

NOTE
Because the Easy Song Arranger uses song data you can't specify chords by playing in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. The [ACMP ON/ OFF] button will not function.
If the time signature of the song and style are different, the time signature of the song will be used.

6	Select a voice part.
If you press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second a voice list will appear. The Melody R and Melody L displays will be selected alternately each time you press the [VOICE] button.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
The Melody R and Melody L displays will be selected alternately each time you press the [VOICE] button.
The currently selected melody voice will be displayed.

7	Select a voice you want to play as a song melody.
Use the dial to change the melody voice. As you select different melody voices the song will remain the same while only the melody voice changes.

NOTE
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button during style playback, the style will stop but the song will continue playing. Use the [START/STOP] button to stop playback completely.


Record Your Own Performance
You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. Once your performances have been saved as user songs they can be played in the same way as the internal songs. User songs can also be saved to a USB flash memory device, as described on page 99.

Recordable Data
5 melody tracks and 1 Style (chord) track can be recorded. To record your own performance, first use the SONG MEMORY [1] to [5] and [A] buttons to specify the track(s) you want to record on.

SONG MEMORY (Track) [1] to [5]
Record the melody parts.
SONG MEMORY (Track) [A]
Records the style pattern and chord parts.

(Figure)
Melody
Chords
Specify track(s) and record
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track A

NOTE
Up to approximately 30,000 notes can be recorded for the five user songs if you record only to the melody tracks.
User songs are saved as SMF (Standard MIDI File) format 0 files. Refer to page 107 for information on SMF files.

Track Mute
This instrument allows you to choose whether recorded tracks will play back while you are recording or playing back other tracks (page 89).


Recording Procedure

1	From the MAIN display press the [SONG] button, then use the dial to select the user song number (031 to 035) you want to record to.

(Figure)
Rotate the dial to select a song number between 031 and 035.

2	Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display.

CAUTION
If you record to track that contains previously-recorded data the previous data will be overwritten and lost.

Record a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together
Press the melody track button [1] to [5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button.
Next, press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button.
The selected tracks will be highlighted in the display.

(Figure)
Press and hold

NOTE
Style accompaniment is automatically turned on when you select the style track [A] for recording.
Style accompaniment cannot turned on or off while recording is in progress.

Record a Melody track
Press the melody track button [1] to [5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button. Select button [1] to [3] if you want to record a dual voice. Split voices cannot be recorded.
The selected track will be highlighted in the display.

NOTE
If style accompaniment is on and track [A] has not yet been recorded, the style track [A] will automatically be selected for recording when a melody track is selected. If you only want to record a melody track, be sure to turn the style track [A] off.

To cancel recording to a selected track, press that track button a second time. Style accompaniment cannot be turned on or off while recording is in progress.

3	Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.
You can also start recording by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
The current measure will be shown on the display during recording.

(Figure)
Recording starts
Current measure

NOTE
If the memory becomes full during recording a warning message will appear and recording will stop automatically. Use the song clear or track clear (page 63) function to delete unwanted data and make more room available for recording, then do the recording again.

4	Stop recording by pressing the [START/STOP] or [REC] button.
When recording stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the display will be shown in a box border.

NOTE
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording a style track, an appropriate ending pattern will play and then recording will stop.

5	Save the song.
When recording is stopped a message asking if you want to save the song will appear. Press the [plus/YES] button to save the song, or the [minus/NO] button if you don't want to save the song. If saved, the song will be stored as a MIDI file in song number 031 to 035.

If you press the [minus/NO] button in response to the confirmation message the song will not be saved as a MIDI file but will remain in the instrument's memory until the power is turned off, so you have the option of converting the song to a MIDI file and saving it later. To do this press and hold the [REC] button until the save confirmation message appears, then press the [plus/YES] button.

CAUTION
The recorded Song data will be lost if you turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation.

To Record Other Tracks
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to record any of the remaining tracks.
By selecting an unrecorded track-SONG MEMORY buttons [1] to [5], [A]-you can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the border around the track number will appear in the display). You can also mute previously recorded tracks (the border around the track number disappears in the display) while recording new tracks.

To Re-record a Track
Simple select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal way. 
The new material will overwrite the previous data.

6	When the recording is done ...
To Play Back a User Song
User songs are played back in the same way as regular songs (page 32).

1	Press the [SONG] button from the MAIN display.
2	The current song number/name will be highlighted-use the dial to select the user song (031 to 035) you want to play.
3	Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

To save a User Song to USB flash memory -> page 99.

Data that cannot be recorded
Split voice
The following items are recorded at the beginning of the track. Changes made during the song will not be recorded.
Time signature, Style number, Style volume


Song Clear-Deleting User Songs
This function clears an entire user song (all tracks).

NOTE
If you only want to clear a specific track from a user song use the Track Clear function.

1	From the SONG SELECT display select the user song (031 to 035) you want to clear.

2	Press and hold the SONG MEMORY [1] button for longer than a second while holding the SONG MEMORY [A] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [minus] button.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
Press and hold

3	Press the [plus] button to clear the song.
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the song is being cleared.


Track Clear-Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song
This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song.

1	From the SONG SELECT display select the user song (031 to 035) you want to clear.

2	Press and hold the SONG MEMORY track button ([1] to [5], [A]) corresponding to the track you want to clear for longer than a second.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [minus] button.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second

3	Press the [plus] button to clear the track.
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while the track is being cleared.


Backup and Initialization

Backup
The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation as explained below.

The Backup Parameters
Registration Memory
FUNCTION Settings:	Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Language Selection, Sustain, Sound Type, Chord Fingering


Initialization
This function erases all backup data in the instrument's flash memory and restores the initial default settings. The following initialization procedures are provided.

Backup Clear
To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory-panel user setting, registration memory-turn the power on by pressing the power switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. The backed up data will be erased and the default values restored.

(Figure)
Power switch

Flash Clear
To clear User Songs as well as Song, Style, and Music Database files that have been transferred to the internal flash memory from a computer, turn the power on by pressing the power switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys.

(Figure)
Power switch

CAUTION
When you execute the Flash Clear operation, data you have purchased will also be cleared. Be sure to save data you want to keep to a computer.


Basic Operation


Basic Operation
Overall control is based on the following simple operations.

1	Press a button to select a basic function.
2	Use the dial to select an item or value.
3	Start a function.

(Figure)
1 Select a basic function.
2 Select an item or value.
3 Start a function.
Display (pages 68, 69)

Volume Adjustment
Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument's speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.

(Figure)
Rotate counterclockwise to lower the volume.
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.

1 Press a button to select a basic function.

(Figure)
[SONG]	Select a song you want to listen to or a song you want to use for a lesson.
[STYLE]	Select an auto-accompaniment style.
[VOICE]	Select a voice you want to play on the keyboard.

2 Use the dial to select an item or value
When you select a basic function, the item corresponding to that function will be listed in the display. You can then use the dial or the number buttons [0] to [9] to select the desired item.

(Figure)
The currently selected item is highlighted in the display. In this example the [VOICE] button has been pressed.

Changing Values

Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value of the selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease it's value. Rotate the dial continuously to continuously increase or decrease the value.

(Figure)
Decrease
Increase

(Figure)
Press briefly to decrement.
Press briefly to increment.

[plus] and [minus] Buttons
Press the [plus] button briefly to increment the value by 1, or press the [minus] button briefly to decrement the value by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increment or decrement the value in the corresponding direction.

Number Buttons [0] to [9]
The number buttons can be used to directly enter a song number or parameter value.
Hundreds or tens digits that are "0" can be omitted (see below).

Example: Song number "003" can be entered in three ways.
[0] -> [0] -> [3]
[0] -> [3] ("003" will appear on the display after a brief delay)
[3] ("003" will appear on the display after a brief delay)

(Figure)
Press number buttons [0], [0], [3].

CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons
When selecting a song, style, or voice, you can use these buttons to jump to the first item in the next or previous category.

(Figure)
Jump to the first item in the next or previous category.

The CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons are useful for selecting categorized items, as in the example below.

Example: VOICE SELECT Display

(Figure)
CATEGORY button [DOWN] mark.
CATEGORY button [UP] mark.
Select the category shown here.
The first voice in the selected category is selected.

In a display in which a category appears, selection is easy if you first use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the category containing the desired item, then use the dial or [plus] and [minus] buttons to select the item. This can be particularly handy when you have to select from a large number of voices.

In most procedures described throughout this owner's manual the dial is recommended for selection simply because it is the easiest and most intuitive selection method. Please note however, that most items or values that can be selected using the dial can also be selected using the [plus] and [minus] buttons.

3 Start a function.
This is the [START/STOP] button. 
Press the [START/STOP] button after pressing the [SONG] or [STYLE] button to start playback of the selected song or style (rhythm).


The Displays
Display Names
All operations are carried out while watching the display. A number of display types are provided for different modes and functions. The name of the current display appears at the top of the display.
MAIN Display

(Figure)
Title

To Return To the MAIN Display
Most basic operations are carried out from the instrument's MAIN display.
You can return to the MAIN display from any other display by pressing the [EXIT] button near the lower right corner of the display panel.

FUNCTION Display (page 92)
The FUNCTION display provides access to 49 utility functions.
The FUNCTION display appears when the [FUNCTION] button is pressed. In the FUNCTION display you can use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (page 67) to select 49 different groups of functions. Press the CATEGORY button(s) as many times as necessary until the required function appears. You can then use the dial, the [plus] and [minus] buttons, or the number [0] to [9] buttons to adjust the value of the function as required.

(Figure)
Function item
Value

The "Press and Hold" Symbol
The "Press and Hold" symbol that appears next to some buttons indicates that the button can be pressed and held for longer than a second to call up a related function. This provides convenient direct access to a range of functions. 


MAIN Display Items
The MAIN display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice.
It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions.

(Figure)
*	Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the panel of the instrument for optimum display legibility.

Transpose
Tempo
A-B Repeat
Appears when repeat playback is engaged.

Measure Number
Chord Display

Style (Auto-accompaniment) Status (page 27)
Appears when the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed to turn accompaniment on after selecting a style. When showing the keyboard range to the left of the split point is used for accompaniment chord recognition.
Appears when the synchro-stop function is engaged.
The style pattern name.

Registration Memory Status (page 90)
Shows the selected bank number.
Shows the memory numbers that contain data. A border appears around the selected number.

Song Track Status (pages 60, 89)
Highlighted during user song recording.
The track(s) selected for recording are highlighted during user-song recording. Only tracks that contain data are displayed. A border appears around a selected track that is being played. No border appears around a Muted track.

Function ON/Off Icons
Dual
Appears when the Dual Voice is on. When this icon is showing a second voice is "layered" on and played with the main voice.
Split
Appears when the Split Voice is on. When this icon is showing different voices can be played to the left and right of the keyboard split point.
Performance assistant technology
Appears when the performance assistant technology is on.
Harmony
Appears when Harmony is on. When this icon is showing harmony notes will be added to the main voice.
File Control
When this icon is showing you can control file operations. 


Reference


Play with a Variety of Effects


Adding Harmony
This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.

1	Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony feature on.
To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button again.

(Figure)
When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display.

NOTE
When you press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn this feature on, the appropriate harmony type for the currently selected main voice is automatically selected.

2	Press and hold the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.
The currently selected harmony type will be displayed.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second.
The currently selected harmony type

3	Use the dial to select a harmony type.
Refer to the Effect Type List on page 137 for information about the available harmony types. Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function. The effect and operation of each Harmony Type is different-refer to the below section "How to sound each Harmony Type" as well as the Effect Type List for details.

NOTE
The harmony notes can be added only to the Main Voice, not to Dual or Split Voices.
The keys left of the Split Point of the keyboard produce no harmony notes when the auto accompaniment is on (ACMP ON is lit).

How to sound each Harmony Type

Harmony type 01 to 10, 13
(Figure)
Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard when the Auto Accompaniment is on (page 27). 

Harmony type 15 to 18 (Echo)
(Figure)
Keep holding down the keys.

Harmony type 19 to 22 (Tremolo)
(Figure)
Keep holding down the keys.

Harmony type 23 to 26 (Trill)
(Figure)
Hold down two keys.

You can adjust the Harmony Volume in the Function Settings (page 94).


Adding Reverb
Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience.
When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. Refer to the Effect Type List on page 138 for information about the available reverb types.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display.

2	Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Reverb Type item.

(Figure)
Reverb Type item

3	Use the dial to select a reverb type.
You can check how the selected reverb type sounds by playing on the keyboard.

(Figure)
Selected reverb type.

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 138 for information about the available reverb types.

Adjusting the Reverb Level
You can individually adjust the amount of reverb that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 93).


Adding Chorus
The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in unison. When you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Chorus Type item.

(Figure)
Chorus Type item

3	Use the dial to select a chorus type.
You can check how the selected chorus type sounds by playing on the keyboard.

(Figure)
Selected chorus type.

Adjusting the Chorus Level
You can individually adjust the amount of chorus that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (See page 93).


Adding DSP
DSP is term of abbreviated form of Digital Signal Processor. The DSP effect can be added to the Main and Dual Voices. These range from reverb-like ambience effects to distortion and other dynamic processing tools that let you enhance the sound, or completely transform it.

1	Use the [DSP ON/OFF] button to turn the DSP function on.
The indicator lights when DSP is on.
To turn DSP off, press the [DSP ON/OFF] button again.

NOTE
When DSP is turned on, the optimum DSP type for the current Voice is automatically selected.
The volume of the currently playing Voice changes when turning DSP on or off. This is not a malfunction. The amount of change differs depending on the selected Voice.
The DSP type is an overall setting-only one type can be selected. For this reason, when you play a newly loaded Song or Style, for example, the currently playing Voices may not sound as expected. This is normal, since the Song or Style has its own DSP type which replaces any selection you've made before loading. A similar phenomenon occurs when you use the [FF], [REW] buttons or A-B Repeat function during song playback.

2	Press and hold the [DSP ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.
The currently selected DSP type will be displayed.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second
DSP Type

3	Use the dial to select a DSP type.
Refer to the DSP Type List on page 140 for information about the available DSP types.

(Figure)
Currently selected DSP type.

Adjusting the DSP Level
You can individually adjust the amount of DSP that is applied to the main and dual voices.
(See page 93).


Adding Sustain
This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to the voices at all times, regardless of damper operation.  The sustain function does not affect split voice. 

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display.
2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Sustain item.
The current setting is displayed.
3	You can then use the [plus] and [minus] buttons to turn sustain on or off.

NOTE
The sustain of some voices may not be markedly affected when the sustain function is turned on.


Handy Performance Features


Tap Start
You can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo-4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the button just twice.


Touch Response Sensitivity
You can adjust the keyboard's sensitivity to dynamics in three steps.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.
The currently selected function will appear in the display.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Touch Sensitivity item.
The currently selected touch sensitivity will be displayed.

(Figure)
Touch Sensitivity item

3	Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and 3. Higher values produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics -i.e. greater sensitivity.
A setting of "4" results in a fixed touch response, or no level change no matter how hard or how soft you play the keys.

NOTE
The initial default touch sensitivity setting is "2".


One Touch Setting
Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects a well-balanced voice for you when you select a style or song. Simply select voice number "000" to activate this feature.

1	Select voice number "000" (steps 1 to 2 on page 17).

(Figure)
Use the dial to select voice number 000.

2	Select and play back any song (steps 1 to 3 on page 33).

3	Play the keyboard and remember the sound of the voice.
If you have stopped playback at some point during this procedure press the [START/STOP] button to start playback again.

4	Use the dial to change songs, then play the keyboard and listen to the voice.
You should hear a different keyboard voice than you played in step 3. Watch the display while changing songs and you will see that different voices are selected for each song.


Select a Sound Type
Select a sound type for the internal speakers from piano sound or style sound.

1	Press and hold the [PIANO PRESET] button for longer than a second.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second.

The currently selected sound type will appear.

(Figure)
The currently selected sound type.

2	Use the dial to select the desired Sound Type.
Select Piano when you want to play only a piano sound, or select Style when you want to play a style.

NOTE
When using headphones the normal sound is applied.

This function can also be set by using the [FUNCTION] button (see page 93).


Pitch Controls

Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)
The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Transpose item.

(Figure)
Transpose item
Can be set between minus 12 and plus 12

3	Use the dial to set the transpose value between minus 12 and plus 12 as required.

NOTE
The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.

Small Pitch Changes (Tuning)
The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone).

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Tuning item.

(Figure)
Tuning item
Can be set between minus 100 and plus 100

3	Use the dial to set the tuning value between minus 100 and plus 100 as required.

NOTE
The pitch of Drum Kits voices cannot be changed.


Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions
Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 26 of the Quick Guide.
Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment procedure, how you can play chords using the styles, and more.


Pattern Variation (Sections)
This instrument features a wide variety of style "sections" that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing.

(Figure)
Intro
Ending
Main A/B
Auto fill

INTRO section
This is used for the beginning of the Song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.

MAIN section
This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays a main accompaniment pattern, and repeats indefinitely until another section's button is pressed. There are two variations on the basic pattern (A and B), and the Style playback sound changes harmonically based on the chords you play with your left hand.

Fill-in section
This is automatically added before changing to section A or B.

ENDING section
This is used for the ending of the Song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops automatically. The length of the ending (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.

1	Press the [STYLE] button and then select a style.

2	Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on.

(Figure)
Appears when auto accompaniment is on.

3	Press the [SYNC START] button to turn synchro start on.

(Figure)
The indicator will flash when the synchro start standby mode will be engaged.

Synchro Start
When the synchro start standby mode is engaged, style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can disengage the synchro-start standby mode by pressing the [SYNC START] button again.

4	Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.

(Figure)
The name of the selected section-MAIN A or MAIN B-will be displayed.

5	Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
You're now ready to play the intro.

6	As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below). For information on how to enter chords, see "Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords" on page 31.

(Figure)
Accompaniment range
Split point

7	Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
When the fill-in is finished, it leads smoothly into the selected main section A/B.

8	Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
This switches to the ending section.
When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops automatically. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button again while the ending is playing back.

Synchro Stop
When this function is selected the accompaniment style will only play while you are playing chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Style playback will stop when you release the keys. To turn the function on, press the [SYNC STOP] button.

(Figure)
The style will play while you are playing the keys
Style playback will stop when you release the keys

Setting the Split Point
The initial default split point is key number 054 (the F sharp 2 key), but you can change it to another key using the procedure described below.

(Figure)
Split voice
Split point (054: F sharp 2)
Main voice
021	A minus 1
024	C0
036	C1
048	C2
060	C3
072	C4
084	C5
096	C6
108	C7

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Split point item.

3	Use the dial to set the split point to any key from 021(A minus 1) through 108 (C7).

NOTE
When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point also changes.
The split point cannot be changed during a song lesson.
The split voice sounds when the split-point key is played. 

NOTE
You can also access the Split Point item by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the item (page 92).


Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)
When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can play chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard while the style is stopped and still hear the accompaniment chords. This is "Stop Accompaniment", and any of the chord fingerings recognized by the instrument can be used (page 31). 

Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on after pressing the [STYLE] button.

(Figure)
Appears when auto accompaniment is on
Accompaniment range


Adjusting the Style Volume
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Style Volume item.
3	Use the dial to set the style volume between 000 and 127.


Chord Basics

Two or more notes played together constitute a "chord".

(Figure)
3rd
Root
3rd

The most basic chord type is the "triad" consisting of three notes: the root, third, and fifth degrees of the corresponding scale. A C major triad, for example, is made up of the notes C (the root), E (the third note of the C major scale), and G (the fifth note of the C major scale).

In the C major triad shown above, the lowest note is the "root" of the chord (this is the chord's "root position" ... using other chord notes for the lowest note results in "inversions"). The root is the central sound of the chord, which supports and anchors the other chord notes.
The distance (interval) between adjacent notes of a triad in root position is either a major or minor third.

(Figure)
Major third-four half steps (semitones)
Minor third-three half steps (semitones)

The lowest interval in our root-position triad (between the root and the third) determines whether the triad is a major or minor chord, and we can shift the highest note up or down by a semitone to produce two additional chords, as shown below.

(Figure)
Major chord
Minor 3rd
Major 3rd

Minor chord
Major 3rd
Minor 3rd

Augmented chord
Major 3rd
Major 3rd

Diminished chord
Minor 3rd
Minor 3rd

The basic characteristics of the chord sound remain intact even if we change the order of the notes to create different inversions. Successive chords in a chord progression can be smoothly connected, for example, by choosing the appropriate inversions (or chord "voicings").

Reading Chord Names
Chord names tell you just about everything you need to know about a chord (other than the inversion/voicing). The chord name tells you what the root of the chord is, whether it is a major, minor, or diminished chord, whether it requires a major or flatted seventh, what alterations or tensions it uses ... all at a glance.

Cm
Root note
Chord type

Some Chord Types (These are just some of the "Standard" chord types recognized by this instrument.)

(Figure)
Suspended 4 th
Perfect 5 th
Perfect 4 th

7 th
Flatted 7 th
Major chord

Minor 7 th
Flatted 7 th
Minor chord

Major 7 th
Major 7 th
Major chord

Minor/major 7 th
Major 7 th
Minor chord

7 th, flatted 5 th
Flatted 5 th
7 th chord

Minor 7 th, flatted 5 th
Flatted 5 th
Minor 7 th chord

7 th, suspended 4 th
Flatted 7 th
Suspended 4 th chord


Recognized Standard Chords
All chords in the chart are "C-root" chords.

(Table)
Chord Name/[Abbreviation]	Normal Voicing	Chord (C)	Display
Major [M]	1 - 3 - 5	C	C
Add ninth [(9)]	1 - 2 - 3 - 5	C(9)	C9
Sixth [6]	1 - (3) - 5 - 6	C6	C6
Sixth ninth [6(9)]	1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6	C6(9)	C69 *
Major seventh [M7]	1 - 3 - (5) - 7	CM7	CM7
Major seventh ninth [M7(9)]	1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7	CM7(9)	CM79 *
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(sharp 11)]	1 - (2) - 3 - sharp 4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - sharp 4 - (5) - 7	CM7(sharp 11)	CM7sharp 11 *
Flatted fifth [(flat5)]	1 - 3 - flat5	C(flat5)	Cflat5 *
Major seventh flatted fifth [M7flat5]	1 - 3 - flat5 - 7	CM7(flat5)	CM7flat5 *
Suspended fourth [sus4]	1 - 4 - 5	Csus4	Csus4
Augmented [aug]	1 - 3 - sharp 5	Caug	Caug
Major seventh augmented [M7aug]	1 - (3) - sharp 5 - 7	CM7aug	CM7aug *
Minor [m]	1 - flat3 - 5	Cm	Cm
Minor add ninth [m(9)]	1 - 2 - flat3 - 5	Cm(9)	Cm9
Minor sixth [m6]	1 - flat3 - 5 - 6	Cm6	Cm6
Minor seventh [m7]	1 - flat3 - (5) - flat7	Cm7	Cm7
Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)]	1 - 2 - flat3 - (5) - flat7	Cm7(9)	Cm79
Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)]	1 - (2) - flat3 - 4 - 5 - (flat7)	Cm7(11)	Cm711 *
Minor major seventh [mM7]	1 - flat3 - (5) - 7	CmM7	CmM7
Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)]	1 - 2 - flat3 - (5) - 7	CmM7(9)	CmM79 *
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7flat5]	1 - flat3 - flat5 - flat7	Cm7(flat5)	Cm7flat5
Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7flat5]	1 - flat3 - flat5 - 7	CmM7(flat5)	CmM7flat5 *
Diminished [dim]	1 - flat3 - flat5	Cdim	Cdim
Diminished seventh [dim7]	1 - flat3 - flat5 - 6	Cdim7	Cdim7
Seventh [7]	1 - 3 - (5) - flat7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - flat7	C7	C7
Seventh flatted ninth [7(flat9)]	1 - flat2 - 3 - (5) - flat7	C7(flat9)	C7flat9
Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(flat13)]	1 - 3 - 5 - flat6 - flat7	C7(flat13)	C7flat13
Seventh ninth [7(9)]	1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - flat7	C7(9)	C79
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(sharp 11)]	1 - (2) - 3 - sharp 4 - 5 - flat7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - sharp 4 - (5) - flat7	C7(sharp 11)	C7 sharp 11
Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)]	1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - flat7	C7(13)	C713
Seventh sharp ninth [7(sharp 9)]	1 - sharp 2 - 3 - (5) - flat7	C7(sharp 9)	C7 sharp 9
Seventh flatted fifth [7flat5]	1 - 3 - flat5 - flat7	C7flat5	C7flat5 *
Seventh augmented [7aug]	1 - 3 - sharp 5 - flat7	C7aug	C7aug
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]	1 - 4 - 5 - flat7	C7sus4	C7sus4
Suspended second [sus2]	1 - 2 - 5	Csus2	Csus2 *
(Table End)
* These chords are not shown in the Dictionary function.

NOTE
Notes in parentheses can be omitted.
Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root.
A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root and fifth which can be used with both major and minor chords.
The chord fingerings listed are all in "root" position, but other inversions can be used-with the following exceptions: m7, m7flat5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7flat5, 6(9), sus2.

NOTE
Inversion of the m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes shown in parentheses are omitted.
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 Styles Using the Entire Keyboard
In "Play Along with a Style" on page 27 we described a method of playing styles in which chords were detected only to the left of the keyboard split point. By making the settings described below, however, chord detection for style accompaniment occurs over the entire range of the keyboard, allowing for even more dynamic style performance. In this mode only chords played in the normal way (page 31) can be detected.

1	Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] button for longer than a second to select the function "Chord Fingering".

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second

2	Use the dial to select 2 "FullKeyboard".


Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary
The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in "chord book" that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.

1	Press and hold the LESSON [START] button for longer than a second.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second

2	As an example, we'll learn how to play a GM7 (G major seventh) chord. Press the "G" key in the section of the keyboard labeled "ROOT". (The note doesn't sound.) The root note you set is shown in the display.

3	Press the "M7" (major seventh) key in the section of the keyboard labeled "CHORD TYPE". (The note doesn't sound.) The notes you should play for the specified chord (root note and chord type) are shown in the display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram.

(Figure)
Notation of chord
Chord name (root and type)
Individual notes of chord (keyboard)

To call up possible inversions of the chord, press the [plus]/[minus] 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.
Be aware that the chord types explained here are the left-hand notes applied to various styles and different from the one for the performance assistant technology feature.

4	Try playing a chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, checking the indications in the display. When you've played the chord properly, a bell sound signals your success and the chord name in the display flash.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Song Settings


Song Volume

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Song Volume item.

(Figure)
Song volume item
Can be set between 000 and 127

3	Use the dial to set the song volume between 000 and 127.

NOTE
Song volume can be adjusted while a song is selected.


A-B Repeat
You can specify a section of a song-"A" is the start point and "B" is the end point-for repeat playback.

1	Play the song (page 32) and press the [A-B REPEAT] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat (the "A" point).

2	Press the [A-B REPEAT] button a second time at the end of the section you want to repeat (the "B" point).

3	The specified A-B section of the song will now play repeatedly.
You can stop repeat playback at any time by pressing the [A-B REPEAT] button.

NOTE
Repeat start and end points cannot be specified within the same measure While the song is stopped.
The current measure number is shown in the display during playback.
If you want to set the start point "A" at the very beginning of the song press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting playback of the song.


Muting Independent Song Parts
Each "track" of a song plays a different part of the song-melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other than the ones you want to listen to. To mute a track, press the appropriate track button (TRACK [1] to [5], [A]) button. Press the same button a second time to disengage track muting.

(Figure)
Track number with border ... track contains data and is not muted.
Track number without border ... track contains data but is muted.
No track number ... no data.


Change the Melody Voice
You can change a song's melody voice to any other voice you prefer.

Press the lesson [L] and [R] buttons simultaneously so that "LR" appears in the upper right corner of the MAIN display.
Select the song and play it.

1	Press the [VOICE] button for longer than a second.
The VOICE SELECT (MELODY R or MELODY L) display will appear so you can select the Melody R or Melody L voice. Pressing the [VOICE] button alternates between VOICE SELECT MELODY R and MELODY L.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second

2	Use the dial to select the voice.
As you select different melody voices, only the melody voice changes while the song will remain the same. 


Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings
This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they're needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of two setups each).

(Figure)
8 Banks
Memory 1
Memory 2
Up to 16 presets (eight banks of two each) can be memorized.


Saving to the Registration Memory

1	Set the panel controls as required-select a voice, accompaniment style, etc.

2	Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button.

(Figure)
Bank number

3	Use the dial or the [1] to [8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to 8.

NOTE
Data cannot be saved to the registration memory during song playback.

4	Press the REGIST MEMORY [1] or [2] button while holding the [MEMORY/BANK] button to store the current panel settings to the specified registration memory.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display in order to check the bank and registration memory numbers.

(Figure)
Bank number

NOTE
You can also save your panel settings memorized to registration memory button into USB flash memory as the user file or to a computer as the backup file.

NOTE
If you select a Registration Memory number that already contains data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the new data.

CAUTION
Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the registration memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.


Recalling a Registration Memory

1	Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button.

(Figure)
Bank number

2	Use the dial or the [1] to [8] number buttons to select bank you want to recall.
You can check whether the panel settings are stored in registration memory 1 or 2 by pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

3	Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the settings you want to recall. The panel controls will be instantly set accordingly.

Settings That Can be Saved to the Registration Memory

Style settings*
Style number, Auto Accompaniment ON/OFF, Split Point, Style settings (Main A/B), Style Volume, Tempo, Chord Fingering
Voice settings
Main Voice setting (Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level, DSP Level), Dual Voice settings (Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level, DSP Level), Split Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level)
Effect settings
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Sustain ON/OFF, DSP ON/OFF, DSP Type
Harmony settings
Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume
Other settings
Transpose
*	Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features.

The Functions
The "Functions" provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tuning, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the function list starting on the opposite page. There are 49 function parameters in all.
When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function's display name and adjust as required.


Selecting and Setting Functions

1	Find the function you want to set in the list that begins on page 93.

2	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

3	Select a function.
Press the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons as many times as necessary until the function's display name appears in the display.

(Figure)
Function category
Previous item
Next item
The selected function
Value

4	Use the dial, the [plus] and [minus] buttons, or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set the selected function as required.
The [plus] and [minus] buttons are used to make ON/OFF type settings: [plus] = ON, [minus] = OFF.
In some cases the [plus] button will initiate execution of the selected function, and the [minus] will cancel the selection.

(Figure)
Direct numeric entry.
Decrement value by 1.
OFF
Cancel
Press simultaneously to recall the default setting.
Increment value by 1.
ON
Execute

Some Function settings are stored in memory as soon as they are changed. See "The Backup Parameters" on page 65 for information on the function settings that are stored on the instrument.
To restore all initial factor default settings perform the "Backup Clear" procedure described in the "Initialization" section on page 65.


Function Setting List

Refer to the "02_FunctionList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Saving and Loading Data
USB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data.
When a USB flash memory is inserted in this instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, registered settings can be saved from or loaded into the instrument. USB flash memory can also be used to transfer Song, Style, and Music Database files to the instrument, where they can be selected and used in the same way as the internal data. 
In this section we'll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB flash memory devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.
Before using a USB device, read through the "Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal" section on page 96.


Connecting a USB Flash Memory

1	Connect a USB flash memory to the USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful to insert it with the proper orientation.

A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the display to facilitate operation. Refer to the "Messages" on page 112 for an explanation of each message.

2	Check that the file control icon is shown in the MAIN display.

(Figure)
Appears while the memory device is being mounted.
File Control Icon

You can go to the FILE CONTROL display from which you can access file operations by pressing the [MENU] button from this display. (Do not press this button now, but only when instructed to in the sections below.)

(Table)
Menu	Reference Page
Format	97
User File Save	98
User Song Save	99
Load	100
USB Delete	101
User Delete	102
(Table End)

NOTE
No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while the FILE CONTROL display is showing. Also, in this state only buttons related to file functions will be active.

NOTE
The FILE CONTROL display will not appear in any of the following cases:
During style or song playback.
During a lesson.
While data is being loaded from a USB flash memory.


Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal
This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below.

NOTE
Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.

Compatible USB devices
USB storage devices (flash memory, floppy disk drive)

The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument, please visit the following web page:
http://music.yamaha.com/download/

NOTE
Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used.

Connecting USB device
When connecting a USB device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal, make sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.

CAUTION
Do not close the key cover when a USB device is connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. Doing so can damage the USB device.

Though the instrument supports the USB 1.1 standard, you can connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the instrument. However, note that the transfer speed is that of USB 1.1.

Using USB Storage Devices
By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you've created to the connected device, as well as read data from the connected device.

NOTE
Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.

The number of USB storage device to be used
Only one USB storage devices can be connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.

Formatting USB storage media
When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format the device/media. If so, execute the Format operation (page 97).

CAUTION
The format operation overwrites any previously existing data. Make sure that the media you are formatting does not contain important data.

To protect your data (write-protect)
To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with each storage device or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device, make sure to disable write-protect.

Connecting/removing USB storage device
Before removing the media from the device, make sure that the instrument is not accessing data (such as in the Save and Delete operations).

CAUTION
Avoid frequently turning the power on/off to the USB storage device, or connecting/disconnecting the device too often. Doing so may result in the operation of the instrument "freezing" or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data (such as during Save, Delete, Load and Format operations) or is mounting the USB storage device (shortly after the connection), do NOT unplug the USB connector, do NOT remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the power off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both devices.


Formatting USB Flash Memory
New USB flash memory must be formatted before they can be used by this instrument.

CAUTION
If you format a USB flash memory that already contains data, all of the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data when using the format function.

1	After connecting the USB flash memory to be formatted to the instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, check that the icon is showing in the MAIN display.

2	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Format item.
The display prompts you for confirmation.  

4	Press the [EXECUTE] button and the display prompts you for confirmation.
You can press the [minus] button at this point to cancel the operation.

5	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the format operation will begin.

CAUTION
Once the format-in-progress message appears on the display the format operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

6	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

NOTE
If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.


Saving Registration Memory data to USB Flash Memory
This operation saves Registration Memory data as a "User File" to a USB flash memory device. The User File name will have a ".usr" extension which will not appear in the instrument's display.

1	Make sure that a properly formatted USB flash memory has been properly connected to the instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the icon is showing in the MAIN display.

2	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the Regist Save item.
A default file name will automatically be created. 

To Overwrite an Existing File
If you want to overwrite a file that already exists on the USB flash memory, use the dial or the [plus] and [minus] buttons to select the file, then skip ahead to step 6.

NOTE
Up to 100 user files can be saved to a single USB flash memory.
If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.
If there is not enough capacity left on the USB flash memory to save the data an appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be able to save the data. Erase unwanted files from the USB flash memory to make more memory available (page 101), or use a different USB flash memory.
Refer to the "Messages" list on page 112 for other possible errors that might prevent you from completing the operation.

4	Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor will appear below the first character in the file name.

5	Change the file name as necessary.
The [minus] button moves the cursor to the left, and the [0] button moves it to the right.
Use the dial to select a character for the current cursor location.
The [plus] button deletes the character at the cursor location.

(Figure)
Cursor left
Cursor right
Delete character
The dial selects characters
Cursor

6	Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the save operation at this point by pressing the [minus] button.

7	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the save operation will begin.
The file will be stored to the USER FILE folder in the USB flash memory.

CAUTION
Once the save-in-progress message appears on the display the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

8	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

NOTE
If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [plus] if it is OK to overwrite the file, or [minus] to cancel.
The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation will depend on the condition of the USB flash memory.


Save a User Song to USB Flash Memory
This operation saves a user song (song numbers 031 to 035) to USB flash memory.

1	Make sure that a properly formatted USB flash memory has been properly connected to the instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the icon is showing in the MAIN display.

2	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the User Song Save item.
The SOURCE FILE-a user song name-will be highlighted.

(Figure)
The source user song name.

4	Use the dial to select the source user song.
You can press the [plus] and [minus] buttons simultaneously to select the first user song.

5	Press the [EXECUTE] button.
The DESTINATION SONG will be highlighted, and a default name will automatically be created.

To Overwrite an Existing File
If you want to overwrite a file that already exists on the USB flash memory, use the dial or the [plus] and [minus] buttons to select the file, then skip ahead to step 7.

6	Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A cursor will appear below the first character in the file name.

7	Change the file name as necessary.
Refer to "Saving Registration Memory data to USB Flash Memory" on page 98 for filename entry.

(Figure)
Cursor
The name of the file to be saved

8	Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the save operation at this point by pressing the [minus] button.

9	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the save operation will begin.
The user song will be stored to the USER FILE folder in the USB flash memory.

CAUTION
Once the save-in-progress message appears on the display the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

10	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

NOTE
If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [plus] if it is OK to overwrite the file, or [minus] to cancel.
The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation will depend on the condition of the USB flash memory.


Loading Files from a USB Flash Memory
User files as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files residing on a USB flash memory can be loaded into the instrument.

CAUTION
If you load a User File registration memory data will be overwritten by the newly loaded data. Save important data to a USB flash memory before loading data that will overwrite it.

1	With the USB flash memory containing the file you want to load connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector, check that the File Control icon is shown in the MAIN display.

2	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the Load item.

4	Use the dial to select the file you want to load.
All user files in the USB flash memory will be displayed first, followed by the style files, song files and music database files.
Files must be located in the "User Files" folder in the USB flash memory. Files located outside of that folder will not be recognized.

5	Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the load operation at this point by pressing the [minus] button.

6	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the load operation will begin.

CAUTION
Once the load-in-progress message appears on the display the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

7	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Deleting Data from a USB Flash Memory
This procedure deletes User, Style, Song, and Music Database files from a USB flash memory.

1	Make sure that the USB flash memory containing the file(s) you want to delete has been properly connected to the instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the icon is showing in the MAIN display.

2	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the USB Delete item.

4	Use the dial to select the file you want to delete.
All User files in the USB flash memory will be displayed first, followed by the style files, song files and music database files.
Files must be located in the "User Files" folder in the USB flash memory. Files located outside of that folder will not be recognized.

5	Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the delete operation at this point by pressing the [minus] button.

6	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the delete operation will begin.

CAUTION
Once the delete-in-progress message appears on the display the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash memory during this operation.

7	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

NOTE
If the USB flash memory has been write-protected, an appropriate message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.


Delete User Data from the Instrument
This procedure deletes the User Song as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files transferred from an external device such as a computer. This operation does not erase the preset data.

1	Press the FILE CONTROL [MENU] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate the User Delete item.
Only "User Delete" can be selected if no USB flash memory is connected to the instrument.

3	Use the dial to select the file you want to delete.
All user songs will be displayed first, followed by the song, style and music database files.

4	Press the [EXECUTE] button. The display prompts you for confirmation.
You can cancel the delete operation at this point by pressing the [minus] button.

5	Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or the [plus] button, and the delete operation will begin.

CAUTION
Once the delete-in-progress message appears on the display the operation cannot be canceled.

6	A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.


Playing Files Located on a USB Flash Memory

IMPORTANT
In order to play data copied to a USB flash memory from a computer or other device, the data must be stored either in the USB flash memory's root directory or a first-level/second-level folder in the root directory. Data stored in third-level-folders created inside a second-level folder cannot be selected and played by this instrument.

(Figure)
USB flash memory (Root)
Song File
Song File
Song File
Can be selected/played.
Song File
Cannot be selected/played.

1	Make sure that the USB flash memory containing the file you want to play has been properly connected to the instrument's USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that the icon is showing in the MAIN display.

2	Press the [SONG], [STYLE] or [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Files of the corresponding type will be displayed.

3	Use the dial to select the file you want to play.

4	Play the selected file in the same way the internal files are played: press the [START/STOP] button, or play on the keyboard.


Connections


Connectors

1	USB TO DEVICE terminal
This terminal allows connection to USB storage devices. Refer to "Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal" on page 96.

2	USB TO HOST terminal
This terminal allows direct connection to a personal computer. Refer to "Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 104 for more information.


Connecting a Personal Computer
The following functions become available when this instrument is connected to a computer.

Performance data can be transferred between the instrument and the computer (page 105).
Files can be transferred between the instrument and the computer (page 107).

The connection procedure is as follows:

1	Install the USB-MIDI driver on your computer.
The USB-MIDI driver is included on the CD-ROM. Installation of the USB-MIDI driver is described on the "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide".

2	Connect the USB terminal of the computer to the USB terminal on the instrument using an AB type USB cable (USB cable sold separately).

The supplied CD-ROM also includes a Musicsoft Downloader application that allows you to transfer song files from your computer to the instrument's flash memory. For instructions about how to install Musicsoft Downloader (refer to included "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide") and how to transfer song files (refer to page 107).

(Figure)
Computer
USB cable
USB TO HOST terminal

Precautions when using the USB TO HOST terminal
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again.

CAUTION
Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby).
Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal.
Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the [USB TO HOST] terminal.
Quit any open application software on the computer.
Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted whenever you play on the keyboard or play back a song, etc.)
While the computer is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.


Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer
By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument's performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument.

When the instrument is connected with computer, it transmits/receives performance data.

(Figure)
Computer
USB terminal
USB cable
USB TO HOST terminal

MIDI settings
These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception.

(Table)
Item	Range/Settings	Description
Local	ON/OFF	Local control determines whether or not notes played on the instrument are sounded by its internal tone generator system: the internal tone generator is active when local control is on, and inactive when local control is off.
External Clock	ON/OFF	These settings determine whether the instrument is synchronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to a clock signal from an external device (ON).
Keyboard Out	ON/OFF	These settings determine whether keyboard performance data of the instrument is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF).
Style Out	ON/OFF	These settings determine whether Style data is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF) during Style playback.
Song Out	ON/OFF	These settings determine whether User Song is transmitted (ON) or not (OFF) during Song playback.
(Table End)

NOTE
If you can't get any sound out of the instrument, this most likely may be caused by Local Control being set to off.

NOTE
If External Clock is ON and no clock signal is being received from an external device, the song, style, and metronome functions will not start.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.

2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the item you want to change its value.

3	Use the dial to select ON or OFF.

PC Mode
A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you want to transfer performance data between the computer and the instrument. The PC Mode item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in one operation. Three settings are available: PC1, PC2, and OFF. 
This setting is not necessary when transferring song or backup files between the computer and the instrument.

(Table)
	PC1	PC2*	OFF
Local	OFF	OFF	ON
External Clock	ON	OFF	OFF
Song Out	OFF	OFF	OFF
Style Out	OFF	OFF	OFF
Keyboard Out	OFF	ON	ON
(Table End)
*	Set the PC mode to PC2 when using Digital Music Notebook.

1	Press and hold the [DEMO] button for longer than a second so that the PC Mode item appears.

(Figure)
Hold for longer than a second.

2	Use the dial to select PC1, PC2, or OFF.

NOTE
When the PC2 setting is selected the instrument's style, song, demo, song recording, and lesson features cannot be used.

NOTE
You can also access the PC Mode item by first pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to locate it (page 92).


Remote Control of MIDI Devices
You can also use this instrument as a remote control device for the Digital Music Notebook application on your computer (via the USB connection)-controlling playback, stop and transport functions from the panel. 

Remote control keys
To use the remote control functions, simultaneously hold down the lowest two keys on the keyboard (A minus 1 and A sharp minus 1) and press the appropriate key (shown below).

(Figure)
E6: Metronome ON/OFF
F6: Top (move to the beginning of the song)
G6: Rewind
A6: Stop
B6: Start
C7: Fast forward

NOTE
Remote control of MIDI devices will function independently of the PC2 mode.


Initial Send
This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup data before the actual performance data.

1	Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the Initial Send item.
3	Press [plus/YES] to send, or press [minus/NO] to cancel.


Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument
Songs, styles, or Music Database files residing on a computer or the supplied CD-ROM, can be transferred to the instrument. Backup file can also be transferred from the instrument to the computer and back.
In order to transfer files between your computer and the instrument you will need to install the Musicsoft Downloader application and the USB-MIDI Driver included on the Accessory CD-ROM on your computer. Refer to the included "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide" for installation details.

Data that can be transferred from a computer to this instrument.
Data Capacity: 1895KB
502 files total for the Song, Style and Music Database.
Data Format
Song: .mid SMF format 0/1
Style: .sty
Music Database: .mfd
Backup File: 09DP88.BUP

What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?
The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the most common and widely compatible sequence formats used for storing sequence data. There are two variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large number of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format 0, and most commercially available MIDI sequence data is provided in SMF Format 0.

With the Musicsoft Downloader You Can.
Transfer files from the computer to the instrument's flash memory.
->	refer to the procedure described on page 108.
The procedure for transferring songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM from your computer to the instrument is given as an example.

Backup file can be transferred from the instrument to a computer and back.
->	refer to the procedure described on page 109.

Use the Musicsoft Downloader application with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.

Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument's flash memory

NOTE
If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.

1	Install the Musicsoft Downloader and USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then connect the computer and the instrument (refer to "Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide").

2	Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
A start window will appear automatically.

3	Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader shortcut icon that is created on the desktop.
This will launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and the main window will appear.

NOTE
The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader is running.

4	Click the "Add File" button and the Add File window will appear.

5	Click the button to the right of "Look in" and select the CD-ROM drive from the drop-down menu that appears. Double-click the "SampleData" Folder on the window. Select the file from the "SongData" Folder you want to transfer to the instrument, and click "Open".

(Figure)
5-1	Click the CD-ROM drive
5-2	Double-click "SampleData" Folder -> "SongData" Folder, and click a song file.
5-3	Click "Open"

At this point you can select a Style or Music Database file on the computer or CD-ROM and transfer it to the instrument in the same way as a song file.

6	A copy of the selected MIDI song file will appear in the "List of files stored temporarily" at the top of the window.
The memory medium will also be displayed at the bottom of the window to specify the destination for the transfer. Click "Instrument", and then "Flash memory".

(Figure)
6-1	Click the "Electronic Musical Instruments", and then "Flash Memory"

7	After selecting the file in the "List of files stored temporarily", click the downward [Move] button and a confirmation message will appear. Click [OK] and the song will be transferred from the "List of files stored temporarily" to the instrument's memory.

NOTE
Files transferred to a USB flash memory root directory using the Musicsoft Downloader-any location outside the USER FILES folder on the USB flash memory device-cannot be deleted via the instrument's file control display. Use the Musicsoft Downloader delete button to delete such files.

8	Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader.

NOTE
End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the file transferred from your computer.

9	To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

CAUTION
Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer. Not only will the data not be transferred and saved, but operation of the memory media may become unstable and its contents may disappear completely when the power is turned on or off.

CAUTION
Store data can be lost due to equipment malfunction or improper operation. For safety we recommend that you keep a copy of all important data stored on your computer.

To Use transferred Songs For Lessons...
In order to use songs (only SMF format 0 and 1) transferred from a computer for lessons it is necessary to specify which channels are to be played back as the right-hand and left-hand parts.
1	Press the [SONG] button and select the song (036-) residing in flash memory for which you want to set the guide track.
2	Press the [FUNCTION] button.
3	Use the CATEGORY [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select the R-Part or L-Part item.
4	Use the dial to select the channel you want to play back as the specified right- or left-hand part.

We recommend that you select channel 1 for the right-hand part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.

Transfer a Backup file from the instrument to a computer
You can use the Musicsoft Downloader to transfer "Backup" files containing Registration Memory and FUNCTION settings (page 65) to a computer. If you click "Electronic Musical Instruments" in the Musicsoft Downloader display, and then "System Drive", a file named "09DP88.BUP" will appear in the lower right corner of the Musicsoft Downloader display. This is the backup file. For details about how to transfer backup files using the Musicsoft Downloader application, refer to the Online help "Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument (for unprotected data)" in the application.

NOTE
Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the instrument.

CAUTION
The backup file is transmitted/received as a single file. As a result, all registration memory data will be overwritten every time you transmit or receive. Keep this in mind when transferring data.

CAUTION
Do not rename the backup file on the computer. If you do so it will not be recognized when transferred to the instrument.


Appendix


Troubleshooting

For the Instrument

Problem
When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced.

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

Problem
When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.

Possible Cause and Solution
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.

Problem
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back.

Possible Cause and Solution
Check that nothing is connected to the [PHONES] jack on the bottom. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output.

Problem
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back.

Possible Cause and Solution
Check the Local Control on/off. (See page 105.)

Problem
There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back.

Possible Cause and Solution
Is the FILE CONTROL display showing? The instrument's keyboard, etc., will not produce any sound while the FILE CONTROL display is showing. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

Problem
Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound.

Possible Cause and Solution
When using the Dictionary function (page 87), the keys in the right hand area are used only for entering the chord root and type.

Problem
The style or song does not play back when the [START/STOP] button is pressed.

Possible Cause and Solution
Is External Clock set to ON? Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer to "External Clock" on page 105.

Problem
The style does not sound properly.

Possible Cause and Solution
Make sure that the Style Volume (page 93) is set to an appropriate level.

Problem
The style does not sound properly.

Possible Cause and Solution
Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the chords you are playing? Set the split point at an appropriate key (page 82).
Is the "ACMP" indicator showing in the display? If it is not showing press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that it does show.

Problem
No rhythm accompaniment plays when the [START/STOP] button is pressed after selecting style number 131 or a style between 143 to 160 (Pianist).

Possible Cause and Solution
This is not a malfunction. Style number 131 and style numbers 143 to 160 (Pianist) have no rhythm parts, so no rhythm will play. The other parts will begin playing when you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard if style playback is turned on.

Problem
Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to be cut off.

Possible Cause and Solution
The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 64 notes. If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or "stolen") from the accompaniment or song.

Problem
The damper pedal has no effect even when damper pedal is pressed.

Possible Cause and Solution
The pedal cord may not be properly connected. Make sure securely insert the pedal cord into the [PEDAL] jack (page 116).

Problem
The sound of the voice changes from note to note.

Possible Cause and Solution
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.

Problem
The Demo display is shown in Japanese, and/or there are Japanese characters in the display messages.

Possible Cause and Solution
Make sure the Language setting in the FUNCTION display is set to English. (See page 16)

Problem
The appropriate display does not appear when the [SONG], [EASY SONG ARRANGER], [STYLE], or [VOICE] button is pressed.

Possible Cause and Solution
Is another display showing? Try pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display, and then pressing one of the mentioned buttons.

Problem
The wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played.

Possible Cause and Solution
Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on.
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn it off. 

Problem
The ACMP indicator does not appear when the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is pressed.

Possible Cause and Solution
Is the [STYLE] button lit? Always press the [STYLE] button first when you are going to use any style-related function.

Problem
There is no harmony sound.

Possible Cause and Solution
The harmony effects (01 to 26) behave differently according to their type. Types 01 to 10, 13 function when style playback is on, chords are played in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, and a melody is played in the right-hand range. Types 15 to 26 will function whether style playback is on or off. For types 23 to 26 you need to play two notes at the same time.

Problem
The "OverCurrent" message is shown in the upper area of the MAIN display and the USB device does not respond.

Possible Cause and Solution
Communication with the USB device has been shut down because of the overcurrent to the USB device. Disconnect the device from the USB TO DEVICE terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.


Messages

(Table)
LCD Message	Comment
Access error!	Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the media or the flash memory.
All Memory Clearing... 	Displayed while erasing all data in the flash memory. Never turn the power off during data transmission.
Are you sure?	Confirms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not.
Backup Clearing... 	Displayed while clearing the back-up data in the flash memory.
Cancel	Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send is cancelled.
Can't clear TrackA.	Displayed when a track clear error occurs.
Clearing... 	Displayed while executing Song Clear or Track Clear of the user songs.
Com Mode	Displayed when the Musicsoft Downloader is started on the PC connected to the keyboard. This will not be displayed while the instrument is played back.
Completed	Indicates the specified job completion such as data saving and transmission.
Create Directory	Displayed while creating a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader application.
Data Error!	Displayed when the user song contains illegal data.
Delete File	Displayed while deleting a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.
Delete OK ?	Confirms whether the Delete job is executed or not.
Delete Directory	Displayed while deleting a folder in the Musicsoft Downloader.
Deleting...	Displayed while the delete function is engaged.
End	Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send has been completed.
Error!	Displayed when writing has failed.
Exit.	Displayed when the record standby mode is exited because an inappropriate style has been selected during style record standby.
"File information area is not large enough."	Indicates that saving data in the media cannot be executed since the total number of files have become too many.
File is not found.	Indicates there is no file.
"File too large. Loading is impossible."	Indicates that loading data cannot be executed since the file data is too large.
Flash Clearing... 	Displayed while clearing the song or style data transmitted to the internal flash memory.
Format OK ? [EXECUTE]	Confirms whether formatting the media is executed or not.
Formatting...	Displayed while formatting.
Load OK ?	Confirms whether loading is executed or not.
Loading...	Displayed while loading data.
Media is not inserted.	Displayed when accessing the media while it is not inserted.
Media capacity is full.	Displayed when saving data cannot be executed since the media memory becomes full.
Memory Full	Displayed when the internal memory becomes full during song recording.
"MIDI receive buffer overflow."	Displayed when too much MIDI data was received at one time and failed to proceed.
Move File	Displayed while moving a file in the Musicsoft Downloader.
"Now Writing...
(Don't turn off the power now, otherwise the data may be damaged.)"	Displayed while writing data in the memory. Never turn the power off while writing. Doing so may result in data loss.
OverCurrent	Communication with the USB device has been shut down because of the overcurrent to the USB device. Disconnect the device from the USB TO DEVICE terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.
Overwrite ?	Confirms whether overwriting is executed or not.
Please Wait... 	Displayed when executing the jobs that take some time, such as displaying scores and lyrics, or stopping recording.
Rename File	Displayed while rewriting the file name in the Musicsoft Downloader.
Save OK ?	Confirms whether saving is executed or not.
Saved data is not found.	Displayed when the data to be saved doesn't exist.
Saving...	Displayed while saving data in the memory. Never turn the power off while saving. Doing so may result in data loss.
Send OK?	Confirms whether the data transmission is executed or not.
Sending...	Displayed while transmitting data.
"Since the media is in use now, this function is not available."	Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the media is being accessed.
Style data is too large to load.	Indicates that style data cannot be loaded since the style data is too large.
Sure ? [YES/NO]	Reconfirms whether each operation is executed or not.
"The limit of the media has been reached."	Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the folder/directory structure has become too complicated.
The media is not formatted.	Indicates the inserted media has not been formatted.
"The media is write-protected."	Indicates that the inserted media cannot be written since it is write-protected. Set to the write-protect switch to the "overwrite" position before use.
"The song data is too large to be converted to notation."	Indicates that the score cannot be displayed since the song data is too large.
There are too many files.	Indicates that saving data cannot be executed since the total number of files exceeds the capacity.
"This function is not available now."	Indicates the designated function is not available since the instrument is executing another job.
[nnn] "file name"	Indicates the file name of the currently transmitting.  "nnn" indicates the receiving block.
(Table End)

NOTE
Not all the messages are listed in the table: the messages necessary to be explained only.


Keyboard Stand Assembly

CAUTION
Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below.
Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
Assemble the stand on a hard and flat floor with ample space.
Be sure to use the included screws only, and insert screws of the correct size in the correct hole locations. Do not use any other screws. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage or malfunction of the product.
Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit.
To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.

Have a Phillips-head (plus) screwdriver ready

(Figure)
Remove all parts from the package and make sure you have all of the items.

A	Instrument (main unit)
B	backboard
Bundled pedal cord inside
C	Pedal box
D	Side board (right)
E	Side board (left)

Foamed styrol pads
6 x 20 mm long screws (x 4)
6 x 16 mm short screws (x 4)
4 x 12 mm thin screws (x 2)
4 x 20 mm tapping screws (x 4)
4 x 10 mm thin screws (x 2)
AC power cord (x 1)
Headphone hanger (x 1)
Cord holders (x 2)
Adjuster (x 1)

1	Attach the adjuster to C.
1-1	Align the tip of the adjuster with the screw hole, then screw in the adjuster all the way until it stops turning.
You will adjust the height of the adjuster in Step 8.
1-2	Untie and straighten out the bundled cord.
Don't discard the vinyl tie, you'll need it later in Step 7.

2	Attach (finger-tighten) D and E to C.
2-1	Align D and E with each end of C.
2-2	Attach D and E to C by finger-tightening the long screws (6 x 20mm).

3	Attach B.
3-1	Place the lower side of B on each foot of D and E, then attach the upper side to D and E.
3-2	Attach the top of B to D and E by finger-tightening the thin screws (4 x 12mm).
3-3	While pushing the lower outside part of D and E towards each other, secure the bottom of B at each end using two tapping screws (4 x 20mm).
3-4	Insert the other two tapping screws (4 x 20mm) into the other two screw holes to secure B.
3-5	While pushing D and E towards each other, securely tighten the screws that were finger-tightened in Step 3-2.

4	Secure C.
4-1	Securely tighten the screws on C that were attached in Step 2-2.

5	Mount A.
5-1	Place your hands at least 15 cm from either end of A when positioning it.

(Figure)
At least 15 cm

6	Secure A.
6-1	Adjust the position of A so that the left and right ends of A will project beyond D and E equally when seen from the front.
6-2	Secure A by tightening the short screws (6 x 16mm) from the front.

(Figure)
Projection of A

7	Connect the pedal cord and the power cord.
7-1	Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector from the rear.
7-2	Attach the cord holders to B, then clip the cord into the holders.
7-3	Use a vinyl tie to bundle the pedal cord.
7-4	For models that feature a voltage selector: Set the voltage selector to an appropriate voltage.
Voltage Selector
Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas. To set the selector for 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main voltages, use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region appears next to the pointer on the panel. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. After the proper voltage has been selected, connect the AC power cord to the AC INLET and an AC wall outlet. A plug adaptor may be also provided in some areas to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.

WARNING
An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to this instrument or result in improper operation.

7-5	Insert the AC power cord plug into the AC INLET.

8	Set the adjuster.
8-1	Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface.

9	Attach the headphone hanger.
9-1	Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the figure.

Remove the protective tapes
Open the key cover and remove the protective tape on each side of the keyboard.

After completing the assembly, please check the following.
Are there any parts left over?
->	Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors.
Is this instrument clear of doors and other movable fixtures?
->	Move the instrument to an appropriate location.
Does this instrument make a rattling noise when you shake it?
->	Tighten all screws.
Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you step on the pedals?
->	Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against the floor.
Are the pedal and power cords inserted securely into the sockets?
->	Check the connection.
If the main unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady when you play on the keyboard, refer to the assembly diagrams and retighten all screws.

CAUTION
When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the bottom of the main unit. Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.

(Figure)
Do not hold here.
Hold here.


Scores
This demo is an example of how the Easy Song Arranger can be used to change styles throughout a piece.

Song No.9
Hallelujah Chorus
tempo =123
(Function Demo for Easy Song Arranger)

(Score)

This score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part.

Song No.10
Ave Maria
tempo =61
(Function Demo for performance assistant technology)

(Score)

This score is provided with the intent that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that it matches the backing part.

Song No.11
Nocturne op.9-2
tempo =108
(Function Demo for performance assistant technology)

(Score)


Voice List
Maximum Polyphony
The instrument has 64-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 64 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
The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers for each voice. Use these program change numbers when playing the instrument via MIDI from an external device.
Program change numbers are often specified as numbers "0 to 127." Since this list uses a "1 to 128" numbering system, in such cases it is necessary to subtract 1 from the transmitted program change numbers to select the appropriate sound: e.g. to select No. 2 in the list, transmit program change number 1.
Some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the damper pedal is held.

Refer to the "03_VoiceList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Drum Kit List

Refer to the "04_DrumKitList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Style List

Refer to the "05_StyleList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Music Database List

Refer to the "06_MusicDatabaseList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM

Refer to the "07_SongsProvided.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Harmony Type List

Refer to the "08_HarmonyTypeList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Effect Type List

Refer to the "09_EffectTypeList.xls" file in the Excel folder.


Specifications

(Table)
Dimensions 	[W x D x H] 	1,369mm x 502mm x 852mm (53-7/8" x 19-3/4" x 33-9/16")
	With music rest [W x D x H] 	1,369mm x 502mm x 1,006mm (53-7/8" x 19-3/4" x 39-5/8")
Weight		49kg (108 lbs.)
Keyboard	Type	GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops
	Number of keys	88
	Touch Sensitivity	Soft/Medium/Hard/Off
Pedal		Damper (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto, Soft
Display	Size and Type	320 x 240 dots LCD display (backlit)
	Score, Lyrics	Yes
	Contrast	Yes
Cabinet	Key Cover Style	Sliding
	Music rest	Yes
Voices	Tone Generation Technology	AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
	Number of Dynamic Steps	3
	Number of Polyphony (Max.)	64
	Number of Voices	131panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices
Effects	Reverb	35 types
	Chorus	44 types
	Harmony	26 types
	DSP	238 types
	Dual	Yes
	Split	Yes
Styles	Number of Styles	160 Preset styles + External files
	Fingering	Multi fingering/Full keyboard
	One Touch Setting	Yes
Songs	Number of Songs	30 Preset songs + 5 User songs + 70 External songs (CD-ROM)
	Recording	5 User Songs
	Easy Song Arranger	Yes
	Lesson	Yes
Music Data Base	Number of MDB	300 Preset MDB + External files
Storage	USB device	Yes
Tempo	Range	5 to 280
	Metronome	Yes
Registration Memory		8 Banks x 2
Other Functions	Piano Reset	Yes
	Performance Assistant Technology	Yes
	Transpose, Tuning	Yes
Connectivity	Headphones	2
	USB TO HOST	Yes
	USB TO DEVICE	Yes
Amplifiers/Speakers	Amplifiers	20W + 20W
	Speakers	12cm x 2
Accessories	Included Accessories	Accessories CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide, My Yamaha Product User Registration, Bench (included or optional depending on locale), Owner's Manual
Optional Accessories	Headphones 	HPE-150
	Floppy Disk Drive 	UD-FD01
(Table End)

*	Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
