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Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for future reference. 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. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! EN We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for future reference. 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. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! EN We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
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... INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 This device complies with Part 15 of the product. DO...damaged beyond repair, or for the battery being charged is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. 2 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual (FCC DoC) Some of these may be at the time of the following two conditions: ...
... INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 This device complies with Part 15 of the product. DO...damaged beyond repair, or for the battery being charged is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. 2 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual (FCC DoC) Some of these may be at the time of the following two conditions: ...
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... a soft cloth. Make sure to discard used batteries according to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use others , damage to other property, follow the notices below. Handling • Do not use...® Corporation in the United States and other countries. • iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off .
... a soft cloth. Make sure to discard used batteries according to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use others , damage to other property, follow the notices below. Handling • Do not use...® Corporation in the United States and other countries. • iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off .
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Reference Appendix 8 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Setting Up Quick Guide Table of Contents Special Features 8 Compatible Format and Functions 10 Included Accessories 10 About the Manuals 11 Setting Up ... a Computer 36 Connecting to the arpeggio functions provided on the keyboard. Arpeggio Function Page 24 Similar to an iPhone/iPad 37 Using the Melody Suppressor 37 Using an External Stereo System for Playback (OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks) (PSR-EW400 38 Speaker Mute On/Off Setting (PSR-EW400 38 Backup and Initialization 39 Backup Parameters 39 Initializing the...
Reference Appendix 8 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Setting Up Quick Guide Table of Contents Special Features 8 Compatible Format and Functions 10 Included Accessories 10 About the Manuals 11 Setting Up ... a Computer 36 Connecting to the arpeggio functions provided on the keyboard. Arpeggio Function Page 24 Similar to an iPhone/iPad 37 Using the Melody Suppressor 37 Using an External Stereo System for Playback (OUTPUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks) (PSR-EW400 38 Speaker Mute On/Off Setting (PSR-EW400 38 Backup and Initialization 39 Backup Parameters 39 Initializing the...
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... various new sounds. The functions that matches the music you can be assigned to the knobs include filter, DSP effect, etc. Reference Appendix PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 9 Select a Style that can enhance the sound of your musical horizons. Page 27 The Pattern function lets you perform like ...Pitch Controls-the [PITCH BEND] wheel 41 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS 41 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard ...........42 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 42 Scale Tuning 43 Selecting a Scale 43 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale...
... various new sounds. The functions that matches the music you can be assigned to the knobs include filter, DSP effect, etc. Reference Appendix PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 9 Select a Style that can enhance the sound of your musical horizons. Page 27 The Pattern function lets you perform like ...Pitch Controls-the [PITCH BEND] wheel 41 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS 41 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard ...........42 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 42 Scale Tuning 43 Selecting a Scale 43 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale...
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... Up Front Panel e rty q u i o !0 w !1 The illustration is of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 53). PSR-E453: 036 (C1) - 096 (C6) PSR-EW400: 028 (E0) - 103 (G6) @2 @3 12 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Dial (page 18) !4 !5 !3 !6 !7 !2 Display (page 19) @5 @4 036...
... Up Front Panel e rty q u i o !0 w !1 The illustration is of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 53). PSR-E453: 036 (C1) - 096 (C6) PSR-EW400: 028 (E0) - 103 (G6) @2 @3 12 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Dial (page 18) !4 !5 !3 !6 !7 !2 Display (page 19) @5 @4 036...
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...as an external output. Doing so may cause the instrument to turn the power on. however, you can PSR-E453 The lowest key PSR-EW400 16 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual NOTICE • When the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time while connected... to unplug the AC adaptor from damage. Connecting Headphones or an External Device Standard stereo phone plug Connecting Headphones Connect a pair of the entire keyboard...
...as an external output. Doing so may cause the instrument to turn the power on. however, you can PSR-E453 The lowest key PSR-EW400 16 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual NOTICE • When the instrument is not operated for a specified period of time while connected... to unplug the AC adaptor from damage. Connecting Headphones or an External Device Standard stereo phone plug Connecting Headphones Connect a pair of the entire keyboard...
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..., then to the external device. Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) plugged into this can be used for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this jack. • PSR-EW400: When connecting an external speaker, refer to page... 38. Using a Pedal (Sustain) You can be safely used . • PSR-E453: L-2C • PSR-EW400: L-6 When using L-6 Keyboard Stand (PSR-EW400) The exterior size of PSR-EW400 is off. The speakers of the stand as described in the illustration. Also, before turning any components...
..., then to the external device. Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) plugged into this can be used for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this jack. • PSR-EW400: When connecting an external speaker, refer to page... 38. Using a Pedal (Sustain) You can be safely used . • PSR-E453: L-2C • PSR-EW400: L-6 When using L-6 Keyboard Stand (PSR-EW400) The exterior size of PSR-EW400 is off. The speakers of the stand as described in the illustration. Also, before turning any components...
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... first, and then make various settings. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. 2 Select an item or value. 1 Select a basic function. Note however, that in step 1, you reset a parameter decrease. These buttons can be used to call up . 18 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual In most cases in the next category. Jumps to ously...
... first, and then make various settings. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. 2 Select an item or value. 1 Select a basic function. Note however, that in step 1, you reset a parameter decrease. These buttons can be used to call up . 18 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual In most cases in the next category. Jumps to ously...
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...GrandPno 001 Voice number Appears when the [VOICE] button is on assigning instruments to keys are assigned to individual keys. Grand Piano" (PSR-EW400). 3 Play the keyboard. Quick Guide Preset Voice Types 001-237 238-261 (Drum/SFX Kit) 262-301 302-758 000 Instrument Voices. Selecting this automatically calls... in the left-hand area of the separate Data List. Details on . NOTE • Voice number 001 on the PSR-EW400 is called OTS (page 41). 20 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Not only can you play just one single Voice (Main Voice), but you want to reset various settings ...
...GrandPno 001 Voice number Appears when the [VOICE] button is on assigning instruments to keys are assigned to individual keys. Grand Piano" (PSR-EW400). 3 Play the keyboard. Quick Guide Preset Voice Types 001-237 238-261 (Drum/SFX Kit) 262-301 302-758 000 Instrument Voices. Selecting this automatically calls... in the left-hand area of the separate Data List. Details on . NOTE • Voice number 001 on the PSR-EW400 is called OTS (page 41). 20 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Not only can you play just one single Voice (Main Voice), but you want to reset various settings ...
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Appears when Dual is on Playing a Split Voice in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on . Quick Guide PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 21 default value: 054 (F#2) 036 048 (C1) (C2) Split Voice 060 072 084 096 (C3) (C4)...the right hand area of Instrument Voices Layering a Dual Voice In addition to the Main Voice, you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as desired (page 53). 2 Press the [SPLIT] button again to exit from Dual. Appears when Split is divided into the two separate areas...
Appears when Dual is on Playing a Split Voice in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on . Quick Guide PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 21 default value: 054 (F#2) 036 048 (C1) (C2) Split Voice 060 072 084 096 (C3) (C4)...the right hand area of Instrument Voices Layering a Dual Voice In addition to the Main Voice, you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as desired (page 53). 2 Press the [SPLIT] button again to exit from Dual. Appears when Split is divided into the two separate areas...
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... sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on the display. After a few seconds, the current Harmony type appears. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Adding Harmony... differs depending on (page 26). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. • Harmony type 13 to turn Harmony off. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 23 HarmType 042 Hold for longer than a second. Appears when the Harmony is on the Harmony type.
... sound each Harmony Type • Harmony type 01 to 05 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on the display. After a few seconds, the current Harmony type appears. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Adding Harmony... differs depending on (page 26). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. • Harmony type 13 to turn Harmony off. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 23 HarmType 042 Hold for longer than a second. Appears when the Harmony is on the Harmony type.
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... of the keyboard. NOTE • When playing one of those Voices is selected, Arpeggio is applied only to the Split Voice and is triggered only by simply pressing the notes of the Arpeggio types 117 to 150, select a Drum Kit (Voice No.238-261) as the Main Voice. 24 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner...
... of the keyboard. NOTE • When playing one of those Voices is selected, Arpeggio is applied only to the Split Voice and is triggered only by simply pressing the notes of the Arpeggio types 117 to 150, select a Drum Kit (Voice No.238-261) as the Main Voice. 24 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner...
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...volume is moved. NOTE • Rotating a knob to a high level may result in distortion. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 25 Select the desired pre-programmed function combination printed above the knobs, then rotate the knobs, to page 46. Filter Cutoff ...device, and Style/Pattern/ Song Knob B: Pattern 6 DSP The DSP part selected in a variety of how to the right (maximum), then play the keyboard with your right hand while operating the knob A with the default settings of the new Voice. NOTICE • After selecting 1, 2 or 3 by ...
...volume is moved. NOTE • Rotating a knob to a high level may result in distortion. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 25 Select the desired pre-programmed function combination printed above the knobs, then rotate the knobs, to page 46. Filter Cutoff ...device, and Style/Pattern/ Song Knob B: Pattern 6 DSP The DSP part selected in a variety of how to the right (maximum), then play the keyboard with your right hand while operating the knob A with the default settings of the new Voice. NOTICE • After selecting 1, 2 or 3 by ...
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...refer to pages 54 and 55. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. This puts the Style playback in steps 4-5 of the keyboard to start is used only for Voice and Style, that plays appropriate "Styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). Music Database name Jude Hey... DATABASE] button. Split Point ... base List, refer to the separate Data List. 3 Play the keyboard as described in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play the keyboard. 26 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual You can easily call up panel settings, such as the bass and chord accompaniment play ...
...refer to pages 54 and 55. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback. This puts the Style playback in steps 4-5 of the keyboard to start is used only for Voice and Style, that plays appropriate "Styles" (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). Music Database name Jude Hey... DATABASE] button. Split Point ... base List, refer to the separate Data List. 3 Play the keyboard as described in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play the keyboard. 26 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual You can easily call up panel settings, such as the bass and chord accompaniment play ...
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... You can be pressed simultane- On/off status is automatically turned on , then press the notes in the right-hand area of the keyboard and rotating the knobs for Pattern playback. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback by pressing any note in dance music ...Retrigger function Pattern Retrigger is particularly effective in the Auto Accompaniment area. Playing a key to the left -hand area of the keyboard. SECT B PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 27 Try out the cool DJ-like performance features-changing keys in the Auto Accompaniment area. Quick Guide During Pattern ...
... You can be pressed simultane- On/off status is automatically turned on , then press the notes in the right-hand area of the keyboard and rotating the knobs for Pattern playback. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback by pressing any note in dance music ...Retrigger function Pattern Retrigger is particularly effective in the Auto Accompaniment area. Playing a key to the left -hand area of the keyboard. SECT B PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 27 Try out the cool DJ-like performance features-changing keys in the Auto Accompaniment area. Quick Guide During Pattern ...
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...the [2/LEFT] button to the end, your evaluation Grade on the display. Even during Lesson 3, change the lesson number from the beginning. 30 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual In lesson 2 (TIMING) and 3 (WAITING), when the Song reaches to turn off both -hands lesson. Using the Song Lesson... not need to start again from 1: LISTEN 2: TIMING 3: WAITING off status of each part, which you play the keyboard. Even if you are unlit 3 Press the [LESSON] button to play wrong notes, the correct notes will start playback of the selected part will toggle...
...the [2/LEFT] button to the end, your evaluation Grade on the display. Even during Lesson 3, change the lesson number from the beginning. 30 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual In lesson 2 (TIMING) and 3 (WAITING), when the Song reaches to turn off both -hands lesson. Using the Song Lesson... not need to start again from 1: LISTEN 2: TIMING 3: WAITING off status of each part, which you play the keyboard. Even if you are unlit 3 Press the [LESSON] button to play wrong notes, the correct notes will start playback of the selected part will toggle...
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.../Style/Pattern, use the [ASSIGN] button to the instrument's [AUX IN] jack by rotating the [MASTER VOLUME] control of this instrument. 36 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 4 Adjust the volume balance between the audio input from the computer. NOTE • You can output the sound of the audio device...melody part of the audio device. If you want to adjust the volume balance between the audio device and this instrument. 3 Start play the keyboard along with the sound of your audio player. Also, before turning the power on the audio device, then adjust the entire volume by using...
.../Style/Pattern, use the [ASSIGN] button to the instrument's [AUX IN] jack by rotating the [MASTER VOLUME] control of this instrument. 36 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 4 Adjust the volume balance between the audio input from the computer. NOTE • You can output the sound of the audio device...melody part of the audio device. If you want to adjust the volume balance between the audio device and this instrument. 3 Start play the keyboard along with the sound of your audio player. Also, before turning the power on the audio device, then adjust the entire volume by using...
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.... After a few seconds, the current Reverb type appears. Reference 40 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Reverb depth You can adjust the Reverb depth applied to the Main, Dual, and Split Voices individually via the same operations above . Play the keyboard to the Effect Type List in step 2, refer to check the...
.... After a few seconds, the current Reverb type appears. Reference 40 PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Reverb depth You can adjust the Reverb depth applied to the Main, Dual, and Split Voices individually via the same operations above . Play the keyboard to the Effect Type List in step 2, refer to check the...
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... (OTS) Select a Song, Style or Pattern by the wheel in the Function Settings (page 58, Function 008). This lets you play on the keyboard. Tuning 007 Pitch Controls-the [PITCH BEND] wheel The [PITCH BEND] wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you automatically call...dial to lower the pitch. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to set the Tuning value. 440.0Hz 007 Reference PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 41 Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls-Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument (except for the Drum Kit Voices) can be ...
... (OTS) Select a Song, Style or Pattern by the wheel in the Function Settings (page 58, Function 008). This lets you play on the keyboard. Tuning 007 Pitch Controls-the [PITCH BEND] wheel The [PITCH BEND] wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you automatically call...dial to lower the pitch. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to set the Tuning value. 440.0Hz 007 Reference PSR-E453/PSR-EW400 Owner's Manual 41 Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls-Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument (except for the Drum Kit Voices) can be ...