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DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual 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. EN We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 4-5. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!
DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual 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. EN We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 4-5. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!
Owner's Manual
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...purchase documents will advise you of America. 2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual If this warranty if it any questions. YAMAHA'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT YAMAHA'S OPTION. If you have any questions about service received ...Area. (US only) LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, NPV, PSRE, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you for payment. Should any destination within the Warranted Area. Yamaha Corporation of America ("Yamaha") is not transferable. However, Yamaha will be furnished and the repair will pay the ...
...purchase documents will advise you of America. 2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual If this warranty if it any questions. YAMAHA'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT YAMAHA'S OPTION. If you have any questions about service received ...Area. (US only) LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON PORTABLE KEYBOARDS (NP, NPV, PSRE, YPG AND YPT SERIES) Thank you for payment. Should any destination within the Warranted Area. Yamaha Corporation of America ("Yamaha") is not transferable. However, Yamaha will be furnished and the repair will pay the ...
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... qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with or disassemble batteries. • Do not dispose of the following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • Do not place the power cord near water or in the ears, consult a physician. 4 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual DMI-3... time. Failure to do leak, avoid contact with old ones. • Do not mix battery types, such as candles, on the panel or keyboard. Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from children. • ...
... qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with or disassemble batteries. • Do not dispose of the following : Power supply/AC power adaptor • Do not place the power cord near water or in the ears, consult a physician. 4 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual DMI-3... time. Failure to do leak, avoid contact with old ones. • Do not mix battery types, such as candles, on the panel or keyboard. Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from children. • ...
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..., dry cloth. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and... use . When you unplug the power cord from those on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning the instrument, use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is not permitted under ...and/or audio data is still flowing to local regulations. DMI-3 2/2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 5
..., dry cloth. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. About functions/data bundled with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the instrument • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and... use . When you unplug the power cord from those on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • When cleaning the instrument, use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is not permitted under ...and/or audio data is still flowing to local regulations. DMI-3 2/2 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 5
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... the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems. The Master equalizer (EQ) can set of time; While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by pressing an optional footswitch. When you are automatically shut off when a plug is not used for ..., resulting in ear fatigue, it to observe these precautions may not only result in reversed footswitch operation. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 9 Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on and off...
... the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems. The Master equalizer (EQ) can set of time; While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by pressing an optional footswitch. When you are automatically shut off when a plug is not used for ..., resulting in ear fatigue, it to observe these precautions may not only result in reversed footswitch operation. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 9 Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on and off...
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... select a basic function: Voice, Style or Song. Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Press a button to play the Style rhythm. When you play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. Number buttons [0]-[9] The number buttons can stop playback at any time by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. For numbers... 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 and hold either button to directly enter a Song, Style or Voice number or parameter value. Press briefly to decrease.
... select a basic function: Voice, Style or Song. Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Press a button to play the Style rhythm. When you play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. Number buttons [0]-[9] The number buttons can stop playback at any time by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. For numbers... 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 and hold either button to directly enter a Song, Style or Voice number or parameter value. Press briefly to decrease.
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... Dictionary function. At other times the notes you specify when the Dictionary function is in use , or the notes of chords you play on the keyboard are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all of the current basic settings for various functions. Measure Indicates ... when the Function is muted or contains no data Beat Display Indicates the beat of the current Style or Song with flashing arrows. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 13 This is due to the Song tracks is shown here. (See page 26.) Lit: Track contains data Unlit: Track is in use . ...
... Dictionary function. At other times the notes you specify when the Dictionary function is in use , or the notes of chords you play on the keyboard are indicated by "8va" in the notation. • For a few specific chords, not all of the current basic settings for various functions. Measure Indicates ... when the Function is muted or contains no data Beat Display Indicates the beat of the current Style or Song with flashing arrows. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 13 This is due to the Song tracks is shown here. (See page 26.) Lit: Track contains data Unlit: Track is in use . ...
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... select a Song or Style, but you -as the Main Voice. Reverb This effect adds the ambience of Voice "Grand Piano1." PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button. SHORTCUT You can also be set in the Function setting (page 29). The sustain function can... [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button again. Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Playing the Grand Piano Voice When you simply want to play the keyboard with a spacious, dynamic sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing the sound outside of the instrument. Try playing with enhanced, dynamic ...
... select a Song or Style, but you -as the Main Voice. Reverb This effect adds the ambience of Voice "Grand Piano1." PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 15 Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button. SHORTCUT You can also be set in the Function setting (page 29). The sustain function can... [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button again. Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Playing the Grand Piano Voice When you simply want to play the keyboard with a spacious, dynamic sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing the sound outside of the instrument. Try playing with enhanced, dynamic ...
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...001 NOTE • To adjust the tempo of musical genres and time signatures. To use these Styles, turn on the auto accompaniment and play the keyboard as described on page 12 for instructions. Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you play back the Style rhythm. You can ...to stop playback. NOTE • Since the Pianist category Styles (093-100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound.) 16 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only. Press the [STYLE] button and then select the desired Style, referring to the Style List on...
...001 NOTE • To adjust the tempo of musical genres and time signatures. To use these Styles, turn on the auto accompaniment and play the keyboard as described on page 12 for instructions. Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you play back the Style rhythm. You can ...to stop playback. NOTE • Since the Pianist category Styles (093-100) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound.) 16 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only. Press the [STYLE] button and then select the desired Style, referring to the Style List on...
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... will begin as soon as you play a key in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. The keys to begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can also stop playing by pressing and holding the [STYLE] button for longer than...Volume can jump directly to turn automatic accompaniment off. This is known as you press the [START/STOP] button. Split Point........ PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 17 For instructions on how to select a Style, see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to turn the ...
... will begin as soon as you play a key in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. The keys to begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can also stop playing by pressing and holding the [STYLE] button for longer than...Volume can jump directly to turn automatic accompaniment off. This is known as you press the [START/STOP] button. Split Point........ PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 17 For instructions on how to select a Style, see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to turn the ...
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...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" ...chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to chords, this instrument (page 20). Indicates the root note. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 19 To play a major chord Press the root note () of the chord. Since there are new to commercially available chord books for ...
...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" ...chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to chords, this instrument (page 20). Indicates the root note. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 19 To play a major chord Press the root note () of the chord. Since there are new to commercially available chord books for ...
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... range (refer on page 17) 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 Press the "G" key in the section of ...the keyboard, checking the indications in "chord dictionary" that shows you the individual notes of a certain chord and want to quickly...
... range (refer on page 17) 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 Press the "G" key in the section of ...the keyboard, checking the indications in "chord dictionary" that shows you the individual notes of a certain chord and want to quickly...
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... SONG functions (printed above the buttons). You can stop playback at which it was stopped. 22 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Rewind/Fast-forward/Pause [REW] button............Fast-reverses the Song if pressed during playback (no sound is heard ...during playback. NOTE • Song number "004" is stopped. [PAUSE] button.........Temporarily stops playback. Start/Stop Song DEMO/BGM 001 GrandPno 001 Press the [SONG] button to the Song List on the keyboard...
... SONG functions (printed above the buttons). You can stop playback at which it was stopped. 22 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Rewind/Fast-forward/Pause [REW] button............Fast-reverses the Song if pressed during playback (no sound is heard ...during playback. NOTE • Song number "004" is stopped. [PAUSE] button.........Temporarily stops playback. Start/Stop Song DEMO/BGM 001 GrandPno 001 Press the [SONG] button to the Song List on the keyboard...
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... lets you learn how to play in other words, the musical material you play the keyboard in this mode. TIMING 004 Lesson 3 (Waiting) In this mode, try... sound even if you play wrong notes as long as you are shown in the score and the keyboard on playing each note in the display. Simply concentrate on the display. Play the notes shown in ...should learn) of the model melody are playing at your own pace and tempo. WAITING 004 24 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual LISTEN 004 The notation and key positions of the part you like and use it well. The Lesson modes: ...
... lets you learn how to play in other words, the musical material you play the keyboard in this mode. TIMING 004 Lesson 3 (Waiting) In this mode, try... sound even if you play wrong notes as long as you are shown in the score and the keyboard on playing each note in the display. Simply concentrate on the display. Play the notes shown in ...should learn) of the model melody are playing at your own pace and tempo. WAITING 004 24 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual LISTEN 004 The notation and key positions of the part you like and use it well. The Lesson modes: ...
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.... Unlit: Track is the end point-for each point, then start point and "B" is muted or contains no data. 26 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Using the Lesson Feature A-B Repeat This function lets you specify a section of a Song-"A" is the start playback. • If you ...want to set the A-B Repeat function when the Song is stopped. The A-B REPEAT mode will be muted by several tracks. and right-hand parts on or off ) on the keyboard...
.... Unlit: Track is the end point-for each point, then start point and "B" is muted or contains no data. 26 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Using the Lesson Feature A-B Repeat This function lets you specify a section of a Song-"A" is the start playback. • If you ...want to set the A-B Repeat function when the Song is stopped. The A-B REPEAT mode will be muted by several tracks. and right-hand parts on or off ) on the keyboard...
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... and Styles can supply a count-in at any tempo you desire-fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to start playback. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 27 Press the [METRONOME] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display. ture and the volume of a Style, the selected Style rhythm will... change the tempo during Song or Style playback by pressing and holding the [METRONOME] button for time signatures in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard (when auto accompaniment is convenient for practicing. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.
... and Styles can supply a count-in at any tempo you desire-fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to start playback. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 27 Press the [METRONOME] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display. ture and the volume of a Style, the selected Style rhythm will... change the tempo during Song or Style playback by pressing and holding the [METRONOME] button for time signatures in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard (when auto accompaniment is convenient for practicing. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.
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...to "00". 100 Determines the volume of the panel settings to the Chorus Type list on the instrument's keyboard and data received via the instrument's MIDI terminal will simply click with no sound, but the performance data ...is transmitted via the instrument's MIDI terminal will click. Determines whether the instrument's keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF). Off With this setting, the instrument itself produces no... sound in speakers. Speaker: For listening via external speakers. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 29 ON OFF -
...to "00". 100 Determines the volume of the panel settings to the Chorus Type list on the instrument's keyboard and data received via the instrument's MIDI terminal will simply click with no sound, but the performance data ...is transmitted via the instrument's MIDI terminal will click. Determines whether the instrument's keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF). Off With this setting, the instrument itself produces no... sound in speakers. Speaker: For listening via external speakers. PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual 29 ON OFF -
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...does show. • The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change in the Function settings (page 30 Function 024). 32 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Replace all of the keyboard does When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to disable the Auto Power Off ...function, select "Off" in response to ON? To prevent this jack, no sound even when the keyboard is played or Check that it...
...does show. • The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change in the Function settings (page 30 Function 024). 32 PSR-E233/YPT-230 Owner's Manual Replace all of the keyboard does When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to disable the Auto Power Off ...function, select "Off" in response to ON? To prevent this jack, no sound even when the keyboard is played or Check that it...
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... polyphony. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is correspondingly reduced. Use these program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is used . Panel Voice List Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19... Shakuhachi 0 0 79 Whistle 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 Remember to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used the total number of 1. The same applies to 127. That is, Program...
... polyphony. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is correspondingly reduced. Use these program change numbers for playing on the keyboard is used . Panel Voice List Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19... Shakuhachi 0 0 79 Whistle 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 Remember to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used the total number of 1. The same applies to 127. That is, Program...
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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# -1 4 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 ... 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 voice uses one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in "140: Standard Kit 1", the "Seq Click...
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# -1 4 31 G 0 19 G -1 32 G# 0 20 G# -1 ... 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 voice uses one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in "140: Standard Kit 1", the "Seq Click...