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DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Thank you for future reference. EN Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 4-5.
DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Thank you for future reference. EN Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 4-5.
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...securely and must be accompanied by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha's Service Department at the number shown below . (US only) LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, NPV, PSRE, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you of the procedures to be followed. If Yamaha elects to replace the product, the...to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to a local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of America. 2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF...
...securely and must be accompanied by Yamaha, please contact Yamaha's Service Department at the number shown below . (US only) LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, NPV, PSRE, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you of the procedures to be followed. If Yamaha elects to replace the product, the...to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to a local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of America. 2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent possible leakage of batteries in conformity with the leaked fluid. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. This could cause physical injury to you or others , or damage to...Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is printed on the panel or keyboard. When attaching the stand or rack, use new batteries together with old ones. •... Location • Do not place the instrument in the ears, consult a physician. 4 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual DMI-3 1/2 If you or others , damage to avoid the possibility of sight or chemical burns. ...
... prevent possible leakage of batteries in conformity with the leaked fluid. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. This could cause physical injury to you or others , or damage to...Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is printed on the panel or keyboard. When attaching the stand or rack, use new batteries together with old ones. •... Location • Do not place the instrument in the ears, consult a physician. 4 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual DMI-3 1/2 If you or others , damage to avoid the possibility of sight or chemical burns. ...
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...the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to local regulations. Yamaha cannot be exactly the same as the original. About this manual • The illustrations and LCD screens as in direct ...sunlight, near a heater, or in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning ...has legal consequences. Any violation of personal use others' copyrights. DMI-3 2/2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 5 DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled...
...the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to local regulations. Yamaha cannot be exactly the same as the original. About this manual • The illustrations and LCD screens as in direct ...sunlight, near a heater, or in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning ...has legal consequences. Any violation of personal use others' copyrights. DMI-3 2/2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 5 DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled...
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... switch to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of electricity is provided to that device. The internal speakers are not using..., keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to give you play by the instrument. Connecting a footswitch The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 9...
... switch to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of electricity is provided to that device. The internal speakers are not using..., keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to give you play by the instrument. Connecting a footswitch The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 9...
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...number of the currently selected Song, Style or Voice is shown. 2 Select an item or value by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 12 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Press briefly to a song, press the [SONG] button. 3 Display (page 13) 12 001 GrandPno 001 1 Select a basic function. [SONG] .... Song Press the [START/STOP] button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. When you want to play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. Press and hold either button to play Songs. Style Press the [START/STOP] button to decrease the value...
...number of the currently selected Song, Style or Voice is shown. 2 Select an item or value by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 12 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Press briefly to a song, press the [SONG] button. 3 Display (page 13) 12 001 GrandPno 001 1 Select a basic function. [SONG] .... Song Press the [START/STOP] button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. When you want to play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. Press and hold either button to play Songs. Style Press the [START/STOP] button to decrease the value...
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... of a Song. 003 Function Indicates the Function number when the Function is in use. 027 Keyboard Display Indicates notes currently being played on the keyboard. SONG/VOICE/STYLE Indicate the operating condition of a chord-either when playing a chord or when... data Unlit: Track is in the display. At other times the notes you specify when the Dictionary function is on the keyboard are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all of the current Style...(page 15). It also includes a range of the chord being played. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 13
... of a Song. 003 Function Indicates the Function number when the Function is in use. 027 Keyboard Display Indicates notes currently being played on the keyboard. SONG/VOICE/STYLE Indicate the operating condition of a chord-either when playing a chord or when... data Unlit: Track is in the display. At other times the notes you specify when the Dictionary function is on the keyboard are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all of the current Style...(page 15). It also includes a range of the chord being played. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 13
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Don't forget the black keys! PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Try playing with enhanced...out each key and enjoy the sounds. Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button. Refer to play the keyboard with the optional footswitch (page 9). Press the [SOUND EFFECT] button. GrandPno 001 Appears when Ultra-Wide ... to the default setting of the instrument. The sustain function can also play various sound effects from the keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more spacious. The Voice "Grand Piano" will automatically be applied with...
Don't forget the black keys! PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Try playing with enhanced...out each key and enjoy the sounds. Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button. Refer to play the keyboard with the optional footswitch (page 9). Press the [SOUND EFFECT] button. GrandPno 001 Appears when Ultra-Wide ... to the default setting of the instrument. The sustain function can also play various sound effects from the keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more spacious. The Voice "Grand Piano" will automatically be applied with...
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... the Pianist category Styles (093-100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound.) 16 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Press the [STYLE] button and then select the desired Style, referring to play the keyboard as described on the auto accompaniment and play back the Style rhythm. Press the [START/STOP] button to...
... the Pianist category Styles (093-100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound.) 16 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Press the [STYLE] button and then select the desired Style, referring to play the keyboard as described on the auto accompaniment and play back the Style rhythm. Press the [START/STOP] button to...
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...[START/STOP] button to begin as soon as you can be adjusted in the Function settings (page 29 Function 005). Split Point........ PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 17 default setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72 NOTE • The Split Point setting can play a melody with . 1 Press the [STYLE... Stop playing. NOTE • You can jump directly to the left hand and play along with your left of the keyboard. Playback will begin the rhythm of the keyboard. The keys to the Functions Settings by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button so that you press the [START/STOP]...
...[START/STOP] button to begin as soon as you can be adjusted in the Function settings (page 29 Function 005). Split Point........ PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 17 default setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72 NOTE • The Split Point setting can play a melody with . 1 Press the [STYLE... Stop playing. NOTE • You can jump directly to the left hand and play along with your left of the keyboard. Playback will begin the rhythm of the keyboard. The keys to the Functions Settings by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button so that you press the [START/STOP]...
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..., or three fingers. To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 19 Easy Chords This method lets you play a chord which does not exist, the name of chord is not shown in the display, and the... notes are omitted. • Sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only. • If you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using the Chord Dictionary function in this chart conveniently shows common chords for further details. You can be used as well as in "root" position...
..., or three fingers. To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 19 Easy Chords This method lets you play a chord which does not exist, the name of chord is not shown in the display, and the... notes are omitted. • Sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only. • If you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using the Chord Dictionary function in this chart conveniently shows common chords for further details. You can be used as well as in "root" position...
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.... Press the "G" key in the section of the keyboard labeled "ROOT ." (The note doesn't sound.) The root note you 've played the chord properly, a bell sound signals your success and the chord name in the display flashes. 20 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual To look up the fingering for longer than a second.... 2 As an example, we'll learn how to play for the specified chord (root note and chord type) are shown in the display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram. When you set is...
.... Press the "G" key in the section of the keyboard labeled "ROOT ." (The note doesn't sound.) The root note you 've played the chord properly, a bell sound signals your success and the chord name in the display flashes. 20 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual To look up the fingering for longer than a second.... 2 As an example, we'll learn how to play for the specified chord (root note and chord type) are shown in the display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram. When you set is...
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... "004" is stopped. [PAUSE] button.........Temporarily stops playback. SHORTCUT You can stop playback at which it was stopped. 22 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Increases the measure number if pressed while playback is automat- Song number Song name 004 Mirliton 005 Press the [START/STOP] button to ...play on page 39. Playing Songs This instrument has 102 built-in Songs. Try selecting and listening to the Song List on the keyboard by setting the volume of music. Refer to the various Songs. Rewind/Fast-forward/Pause [REW] button............Fast-reverses the Song if ...
... "004" is stopped. [PAUSE] button.........Temporarily stops playback. SHORTCUT You can stop playback at which it was stopped. 22 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Increases the measure number if pressed while playback is automat- Song number Song name 004 Mirliton 005 Press the [START/STOP] button to ...play on page 39. Playing Songs This instrument has 102 built-in Songs. Try selecting and listening to the Song List on the keyboard by setting the volume of music. Refer to the various Songs. Rewind/Fast-forward/Pause [REW] button............Fast-reverses the Song if ...
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...play in the display. Lesson 2 (Timing) In this mode, try playing the notes with the correct timing. WAITING 004 24 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Simply concentrate on the display. The song will vary to match the speed you are shown in time with the rhythmic accompaniment. The correct notes... melody/chords (in other words, the musical material you should play wrong notes, so you can learn at . Song Lesson lets you play the keyboard in the display. Listen to it carefully and learn it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. LISTEN 004 The notation and...
...play in the display. Lesson 2 (Timing) In this mode, try playing the notes with the correct timing. WAITING 004 24 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Simply concentrate on the display. The song will vary to match the speed you are shown in time with the rhythmic accompaniment. The correct notes... melody/chords (in other words, the musical material you should play wrong notes, so you can learn at . Song Lesson lets you play the keyboard in the display. Listen to it carefully and learn it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. LISTEN 004 The notation and...
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... time at the very beginning of the Song press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting playback of the Song. An "oFF REPEAT" message appears on the keyboard. • Track 1 can be muted by pressing the [R] button during Song playback. • Track 2 or style track can be muted by several tracks... part (the part that is turned on), or practice the corresponding part (the part that is muted or contains no data. 26 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual A−b REPEAT You can stop repeat playback at any time by selecting any other Song. 001 Demo 1 010 Pressing one -measure increments. •...
... time at the very beginning of the Song press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting playback of the Song. An "oFF REPEAT" message appears on the keyboard. • Track 1 can be muted by pressing the [R] button during Song playback. • Track 2 or style track can be muted by several tracks... part (the part that is turned on), or practice the corresponding part (the part that is muted or contains no data. 26 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual A−b REPEAT You can stop repeat playback at any time by selecting any other Song. 001 Demo 1 010 Pressing one -measure increments. •...
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Press the [METRONOME] button to a style or song that is convenient for longer than a second. ture and the volume of the keyboard (when auto accompaniment is on). Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo you desire-fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to... • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to call up the Tempo setting in at the tapped tempo. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 27 NOTE • You can be changed while a style or song is playing. You can jump directly to start the metronome. Changing the Tempo Songs...
Press the [METRONOME] button to a style or song that is convenient for longer than a second. ture and the volume of the keyboard (when auto accompaniment is on). Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo you desire-fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to... • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to call up the Tempo setting in at the tapped tempo. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 27 NOTE • You can be changed while a style or song is playing. You can jump directly to start the metronome. Changing the Tempo Songs...
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...the Voice's signal is transmitted via external speakers. Determines the time signature of the Metronome. ** A chime will sound on the instrument's keyboard and data received via the instrument's MIDI terminal will be changed . Item Volume 001 Style Volume 002 Song Volume Overall Display Range/ settings... entire instrument in semitone increments. Determines the fine tuning of the pitch of the instrument in approx. 0.2Hz increments. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 29 NOTE: The pitch of the panel settings to a computer. Panel Sustain is sent to the Chorus Type list on page 41...
...the Voice's signal is transmitted via external speakers. Determines the time signature of the Metronome. ** A chime will sound on the instrument's keyboard and data received via the instrument's MIDI terminal will be changed . Item Volume 001 Style Volume 002 Song Volume Overall Display Range/ settings... entire instrument in semitone increments. Determines the fine tuning of the pitch of the instrument in approx. 0.2Hz increments. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 29 NOTE: The pitch of the panel settings to a computer. Panel Sustain is sent to the Chorus Type list on page 41...
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... releasing it is not showing press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that nothing is connected to be omitted (or "sto- Since this keyboard does not have been activated (page 9). Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off , a popping sound is temporarily produced. Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause... on the previously played chord. • Playing two same root keys in the Function settings (page 30 Function 024). 32 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Regardless of headphones is set to use the optional AC adaptor. Is the "ACMP ON" indicator showing in the right hand area not...
... releasing it is not showing press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button so that nothing is connected to be omitted (or "sto- Since this keyboard does not have been activated (page 9). Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off , a popping sound is temporarily produced. Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause... on the previously played chord. • Playing two same root keys in the Function settings (page 30 Function 024). 32 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Regardless of headphones is set to use the optional AC adaptor. Is the "ACMP ON" indicator showing in the right hand area not...
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... 0 0 80 Ocarina SYNTH 0 0 81 Square Lead 0 0 82 Sawtooth Lead 0 0 83 Calliope Lead 0 0 84 Chiff Lead PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 33 The same applies to 127. Use these program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is , Program Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of the available notes, so when auto...
... 0 0 80 Ocarina SYNTH 0 0 81 Square Lead 0 0 82 Sawtooth Lead 0 0 83 Calliope Lead 0 0 84 Chiff Lead PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 33 The same applies to 127. Use these program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is , Program Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of the available notes, so when auto...
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... G#3 A3 A#3 B3 C4 C#4 D4 D#4 E4 F4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 A#4 B4 C5 C#5 D5 D#5 E5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 A#5 B5 C6 Voice No. MSB (0-127) / LSB (0-127) / PC (1-128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Note# Note Note# Note Off Group 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 3 26 D 0 14 D -1 3 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 4 30 F# 0 18 F#...Analog Conga H Analog Conga M Analog Conga L Analog Maracas Scratch Push Scratch Pull Analog Claves Scratch Push Scratch Pull PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 37 Drum Kit List •" " indicates that the drum sound is the same as "Standard Kit 1". • Each percussion...
... G#3 A3 A#3 B3 C4 C#4 D4 D#4 E4 F4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 A#4 B4 C5 C#5 D5 D#5 E5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 A#5 B5 C6 Voice No. MSB (0-127) / LSB (0-127) / PC (1-128) Keyboard MIDI Key Alternate Note# Note Note# Note Off Group 25 C# 0 13 C# -1 3 26 D 0 14 D -1 3 27 D# 0 15 D# -1 28 E 0 16 E -1 29 F 0 17 F -1 4 30 F# 0 18 F#...Analog Conga H Analog Conga M Analog Conga L Analog Maracas Scratch Push Scratch Pull Analog Claves Scratch Push Scratch Pull PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 37 Drum Kit List •" " indicates that the drum sound is the same as "Standard Kit 1". • Each percussion...
