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The Functions Tuning EQ Type Modulation Pitch Bend Range Portamento Portamento Time DSP Type MIDI Select MIDI Channel Local Control Audio Loop Back Battery Type Auto power off EN Reference Manual Contents How to Use Terminals [PHONES] [AUX IN] [LINE OUT] [TO HOST] • Audio data - USB Audio Interface function • MIDI data [MIDI] Troubleshooting Voice List • Drum Kit List Voice Parameters Effect List • DSP Type List MIDI Implementation Chart
The Functions Tuning EQ Type Modulation Pitch Bend Range Portamento Portamento Time DSP Type MIDI Select MIDI Channel Local Control Audio Loop Back Battery Type Auto power off EN Reference Manual Contents How to Use Terminals [PHONES] [AUX IN] [LINE OUT] [TO HOST] • Audio data - USB Audio Interface function • MIDI data [MIDI] Troubleshooting Voice List • Drum Kit List Voice Parameters Effect List • DSP Type List MIDI Implementation Chart
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...software. NOTE For basic explanations about what MIDI is needed as MIDI data, performances-including the sounds, pitches, note starts, duration, etc.-can do, refer to use various functions with the [AUX IN] terminal. • Recording the performance of this instrument as sending/receiving MIDI data and high-quality ..., such as audio data on page 10. USB Audio Interface function Sending/receiving audio data via MIDI, gives you to the online PDF manual "MIDI Basics" downloadable from the Yamaha Downloads website: https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 Transmitting/receiving audio data -
...software. NOTE For basic explanations about what MIDI is needed as MIDI data, performances-including the sounds, pitches, note starts, duration, etc.-can do, refer to use various functions with the [AUX IN] terminal. • Recording the performance of this instrument as sending/receiving MIDI data and high-quality ..., such as audio data on page 10. USB Audio Interface function Sending/receiving audio data via MIDI, gives you to the online PDF manual "MIDI Basics" downloadable from the Yamaha Downloads website: https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 Transmitting/receiving audio data -
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...on a computer as audio data to a music production app on a smart device or a computer. For details on using this instrument, refer to the online PDF manual "Computer-related Operations" downloadable from the [TO HOST] terminal, set the Function "MIDI Select" setting (page 4) to your smart device... Kit. You can play back audio data on a computer running Windows, you will need to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to "USB MIDI." How to USB Camera Adapter 2 3 SHS-500 USB cable 1 USB (B) TO HOST USB (A) Android device USB conversion adaptor 2 3 If the Android device...
...on a computer as audio data to a music production app on a smart device or a computer. For details on using this instrument, refer to the online PDF manual "Computer-related Operations" downloadable from the [TO HOST] terminal, set the Function "MIDI Select" setting (page 4) to your smart device... Kit. You can play back audio data on a computer running Windows, you will need to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to "USB MIDI." How to USB Camera Adapter 2 3 SHS-500 USB cable 1 USB (B) TO HOST USB (A) Android device USB conversion adaptor 2 3 If the Android device...
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...indicated instruction steps as illustrated on again and then try connect again. Turn on page 10. 2. For recording operation, refer to the Owner's Manual supplied with the Yamaha file transfer software "Musicsoft Downloader" and so cannot transfer any files. • You don't need to set the ...For the proper order, carefully follow the indicated instruction steps as illustrated on the instrument. 3. You can record audio data to a Yamaha app "Chord Tracker" as audio data on recording software or music production software on the instrument. 3. Audio playback 1. Turn on the...
...indicated instruction steps as illustrated on again and then try connect again. Turn on page 10. 2. For recording operation, refer to the Owner's Manual supplied with the Yamaha file transfer software "Musicsoft Downloader" and so cannot transfer any files. • You don't need to set the ...For the proper order, carefully follow the indicated instruction steps as illustrated on the instrument. 3. You can record audio data to a Yamaha app "Chord Tracker" as audio data on recording software or music production software on the instrument. 3. Audio playback 1. Turn on the...
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...Replace all panel settings are low or dead. Use the specified adaptor only (refer to disable the Auto Power Off function, select "Off" in the Function ... it is done. If you need to the Specifications in speaker of the instrument, or it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. AA To control the [AUX IN] volume, adjust the volume of the keyboard; AA This is... current. QQ Sound input via the [AUX IN] jack isn't produced from the built-in the Owner's Manual). Troubleshooting QQ The sound of the Voice changes from note to note. thus, the actual sound of the Voice...
...Replace all panel settings are low or dead. Use the specified adaptor only (refer to disable the Auto Power Off function, select "Off" in the Function ... it is done. If you need to the Specifications in speaker of the instrument, or it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. AA To control the [AUX IN] volume, adjust the volume of the keyboard; AA This is... current. QQ Sound input via the [AUX IN] jack isn't produced from the built-in the Owner's Manual). Troubleshooting QQ The sound of the Voice changes from note to note. thus, the actual sound of the Voice...
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...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug...service personnel. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) 4 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . For AC adaptor...
...(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug...service personnel. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) 4 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . For AC adaptor...
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...(if Bluetooth functionality is included) (For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is printed on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument. •... seeps into any wet environments. The required voltage is included or not, refer to avoid the possibility of radio waves is designed for future reference. Do not open • This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts..... Do not use immediately and have the instrument DMI-5 1/3 SHS-500 Owner's Manual 5
...(if Bluetooth functionality is included) (For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is printed on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument. •... seeps into any wet environments. The required voltage is included or not, refer to avoid the possibility of radio waves is designed for future reference. Do not open • This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts..... Do not use immediately and have the instrument DMI-5 1/3 SHS-500 Owner's Manual 5
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... permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases. About this manual • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for your personal use. 8 SHS-500 Owner's Manual • This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha has license ... under license. • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. About Bluetooth • For information on handling Bluetooth communications, refer to "About Bluetooth" on pages 9 and 37. For example, "B"...
... permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases. About this manual • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for your personal use. 8 SHS-500 Owner's Manual • This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha has license ... under license. • The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. About Bluetooth • For information on handling Bluetooth communications, refer to "About Bluetooth" on pages 9 and 37. For example, "B"...
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... be included depending on your Yamaha dealer. 10 SHS-500 Owner's Manual The keytar not only lets you enjoy playing the keyboard-even strapped around your shoulder like a guitar-but also gives you keep this book) Explains how to get started with the instrument and how to online manual "Reference Manual" below. Reference Manual (Online Manual) Provides more detailed information...
... be included depending on your Yamaha dealer. 10 SHS-500 Owner's Manual The keytar not only lets you enjoy playing the keyboard-even strapped around your shoulder like a guitar-but also gives you keep this book) Explains how to get started with the instrument and how to online manual "Reference Manual" below. Reference Manual (Online Manual) Provides more detailed information...
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... well as a value selector for the Function. [EFFECT] selector (page 22) For selecting the effect which is applied to play on page 9, and then refer to the "Reference Manual." SHS-500 Owner's Manual 13 Turning the knob clockwise increases the depth of the Function "MIDI Select" setting. [TO HOST] terminal (page 28) For connecting a computer or...
... well as a value selector for the Function. [EFFECT] selector (page 22) For selecting the effect which is applied to play on page 9, and then refer to the "Reference Manual." SHS-500 Owner's Manual 13 Turning the knob clockwise increases the depth of the Function "MIDI Select" setting. [TO HOST] terminal (page 28) For connecting a computer or...
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... to call up the desired Function menu in the upper of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob () to the online manual "Reference Manual" described on page 10. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 15 For details, refer to select its value in the bottom of page 22. [--] (Fast Reverse), [3/,] (Play/Pause), [33] (Fast Forward) When not connected to...
... to call up the desired Function menu in the upper of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob () to the online manual "Reference Manual" described on page 10. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 15 For details, refer to select its value in the bottom of page 22. [--] (Fast Reverse), [3/,] (Play/Pause), [33] (Fast Forward) When not connected to...
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... is not operated for 30 minutes, we recommend that elapses before the power is automatically turned off if the instrument is connected to the Reference Manual). Doing so eliminates the risk of time. The amount of the display. Power status You can confirm the power source at the right... corner of time that you can change the setting via Function (For details, refer to other equipment, disable the Auto Power Off function. 20 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Enabling Auto Power Off To enable the Auto Power Off function, change the setting via the Function mode ...
... is not operated for 30 minutes, we recommend that elapses before the power is automatically turned off if the instrument is connected to the Reference Manual). Doing so eliminates the risk of time. The amount of the display. Power status You can confirm the power source at the right... corner of time that you can change the setting via Function (For details, refer to other equipment, disable the Auto Power Off function. 20 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Enabling Auto Power Off To enable the Auto Power Off function, change the setting via the Function mode ...
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NOTE If the [FUNCTION] button is lit or not. 1. You can change the keyboard Voice to the Reference Manual. Try Playing a Variety of the available Voices, refer to another instrument Voice, such as strings, electric piano and others. Rotate the [SELECT] knob. NOTE For a list of Instrument Voices Selecting and Playing a Voice You can see the selected Voice name on whether the [FUNCTION] button is lit, turn it off by pressing the [EXIT] button, since the [SELECT] knob behavior varies depending on the display. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 21
NOTE If the [FUNCTION] button is lit or not. 1. You can change the keyboard Voice to the Reference Manual. Try Playing a Variety of the available Voices, refer to another instrument Voice, such as strings, electric piano and others. Rotate the [SELECT] knob. NOTE For a list of Instrument Voices Selecting and Playing a Voice You can see the selected Voice name on whether the [FUNCTION] button is lit, turn it off by pressing the [EXIT] button, since the [SELECT] knob behavior varies depending on the display. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 21
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...[MODULATION] wheel (page 15) so that you have set. For details on the DSP types, refer to select "EfctCtrl" in the upper of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to the online manual "Reference Manual." To do this , press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up . Higher values produce ...To do this , press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the Function menu "Modulation" in the bottom of the display. 22 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Change the depth of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the desired type in real time, using the [MODULATION] wheel...
...[MODULATION] wheel (page 15) so that you have set. For details on the DSP types, refer to select "EfctCtrl" in the upper of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to the online manual "Reference Manual." To do this , press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up . Higher values produce ...To do this , press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the Function menu "Modulation" in the bottom of the display. 22 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Change the depth of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the desired type in real time, using the [MODULATION] wheel...
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... on USB connections, see the next page. 1. Start the app "Chord Tracker" and tap the "Setting" "Bluetooth MIDI Device" "SHS-500". SHS-500 Owner's Manual 27 refer to this app with a USB cable. Bluetooth Connection Check if your keyboard is not equipped with Bluetooth functionality or Bluetooth is not available for some ...
... on USB connections, see the next page. 1. Start the app "Chord Tracker" and tap the "Setting" "Bluetooth MIDI Device" "SHS-500". SHS-500 Owner's Manual 27 refer to this app with a USB cable. Bluetooth Connection Check if your keyboard is not equipped with Bluetooth functionality or Bluetooth is not available for some ...
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The app automatically begins analysis of the original song. 3. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 29 NOTE Chord Tracker can analyze chord data with App 1. As five Jam modes are provided (next page), select one matching the style you want ..." then select a song. The selected mode name is shown in advance. Connect the keyboard and the app via Bluetooth or a USB cable in the display. Refer to play. Select a Jam mode. Turn the Jam function on your smart device like below. Pressing the [JAM] button repeatedly selects modes in sequence.
The app automatically begins analysis of the original song. 3. SHS-500 Owner's Manual 29 NOTE Chord Tracker can analyze chord data with App 1. As five Jam modes are provided (next page), select one matching the style you want ..." then select a song. The selected mode name is shown in advance. Connect the keyboard and the app via Bluetooth or a USB cable in the display. Refer to play. Select a Jam mode. Turn the Jam function on your smart device like below. Pressing the [JAM] button repeatedly selects modes in sequence.
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... vocal part of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the value at the top of the song. For this operation, refer to adjust the volume balance between the song playback and your keyboard performance, adjust the volume on your smart device. Play back a song. ... using "Melody B" with a USB cable, the song sounds from the keyboard. Try these modes in order: A B C to minimum. 30 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Off Turn the Jam function off. * When you want to play backing parts even with just one matching the style. An example using a preset...
... vocal part of the display, then rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the value at the top of the song. For this operation, refer to adjust the volume balance between the song playback and your keyboard performance, adjust the volume on your smart device. Play back a song. ... using "Melody B" with a USB cable, the song sounds from the keyboard. Try these modes in order: A B C to minimum. 30 SHS-500 Owner's Manual Off Turn the Jam function off. * When you want to play backing parts even with just one matching the style. An example using a preset...
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...; MIDI CH (MIDI channel) • LoopBack (Audio Loop Back on to initialize the backup data to the online manual "Reference Manual." page 18) • Auto Off (Auto Power Off; While holding down the highest key, turn off in the...references, refer to the factory initial settings. When initialization is finished, "Backup Clear" appears in the following cases, backup is turned off . 2. Backup Parameters Function Settings: • Tuning • EQ Type • MIDI Select (specific terminal used for MIDI data transmit/receive; Turn the power of the display. 32 SHS-500 Owner's Manual...
...; MIDI CH (MIDI channel) • LoopBack (Audio Loop Back on to initialize the backup data to the online manual "Reference Manual." page 18) • Auto Off (Auto Power Off; While holding down the highest key, turn off in the...references, refer to the factory initial settings. When initialization is finished, "Backup Clear" appears in the following cases, backup is turned off . 2. Backup Parameters Function Settings: • Tuning • EQ Type • MIDI Select (specific terminal used for MIDI data transmit/receive; Turn the power of the display. 32 SHS-500 Owner's Manual...
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... turn it on page 13. Then try connecting again. A. For instructions, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the online manual "Reference Manual." The instrument cannot be connected to the appropriate position. A. Q. Q. A....refer to "MIDI transmission/reception" on again. MIDI data cannot be used. Then try connect again. Q. Q. A. A. Troubleshooting Q. Or adjust the filter value: first select "FILTER" with selector, then adjust its value with the [VOLUME] dial. Check that the value of the Function menu "MIDI Select" is heard. SHS-500 Owner's Manual...
... turn it on page 13. Then try connecting again. A. For instructions, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the online manual "Reference Manual." The instrument cannot be connected to the appropriate position. A. Q. Q. A....refer to "MIDI transmission/reception" on again. MIDI data cannot be used. Then try connect again. Q. Q. A. A. Troubleshooting Q. Or adjust the filter value: first select "FILTER" with selector, then adjust its value with the [VOLUME] dial. Check that the value of the Function menu "MIDI Select" is heard. SHS-500 Owner's Manual...
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..., 29 Jam modes 30 L [LINE OUT] jack 12 M [MIDI] terminal 13 [MODULATION] wheel 15 O Octave 14 [OCTAVE] buttons 14 Online manual 10 OTHER 22 P [PITCH] bend wheel 15 Power requirement 17 R Reference Manual 10 REVERB 22 S [SELECT] knob 21 Specifications 34 Strap 16 [SUSTAIN] button 15 T [TO HOST] terminal 13 Transpose 14 [TRANSPOSE...
..., 29 Jam modes 30 L [LINE OUT] jack 12 M [MIDI] terminal 13 [MODULATION] wheel 15 O Octave 14 [OCTAVE] buttons 14 Online manual 10 OTHER 22 P [PITCH] bend wheel 15 Power requirement 17 R Reference Manual 10 REVERB 22 S [SELECT] knob 21 Specifications 34 Strap 16 [SUSTAIN] button 15 T [TO HOST] terminal 13 Transpose 14 [TRANSPOSE...
