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...-400 Owner's Manual This product should be capable of household type batteries in your area for some reason its useful life is considered to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. If you to any retailer of producing sound levels that is operating as regulated by Yamaha. Note: Check with any power supply or adapter other than one described in place. Model...
...-400 Owner's Manual This product should be capable of household type batteries in your area for some reason its useful life is considered to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. If you to any retailer of producing sound levels that is operating as regulated by Yamaha. Note: Check with any power supply or adapter other than one described in place. Model...
Owner's Manual
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... control parameters and effects. Stereo Sampled Piano The instrument has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice-created by any XG song data using various types/formats of -the-art stereo sampling technology and using Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to the proper format music data for your playing...
... control parameters and effects. Stereo Sampled Piano The instrument has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice-created by any XG song data using various types/formats of -the-art stereo sampling technology and using Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to the proper format music data for your playing...
Owner's Manual
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... Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 Adjusting the Metronome Volume 64 Tap Start 65 Touch Response Sensitivity 65 Pitch Bend 66 Pitch Controls 66 Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics....... 67 One Touch Setting 68 Adjusting the Harmony Volume 69 Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 69 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 70 Pattern Variation (Sections 70 Adjusting the Style Volume 72 Setting the Split Point 72 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 73 Loading Style Files...
... Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 Adjusting the Metronome Volume 64 Tap Start 65 Touch Response Sensitivity 65 Pitch Bend 66 Pitch Controls 66 Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics....... 67 One Touch Setting 68 Adjusting the Harmony Volume 69 Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 69 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 70 Pattern Variation (Sections 70 Adjusting the Style Volume 72 Setting the Split Point 72 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 73 Loading Style Files...
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... USB cable at high volume for a long time, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is turned on . Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; Doing this jack. Backup data in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is shown in ear fatigue, it to turn on . Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard ampli...
... USB cable at high volume for a long time, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is turned on . Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; Doing this jack. Backup data in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is shown in ear fatigue, it to turn on . Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard ampli...
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... voice. Ideal for Using the Knobs Number/Effect Try This z FILTER Select a synth-type lead or pad voice (page 106). v STYLE FILTER Select style 31, Euro Trance. b STYLE TEMPO Play a style and/or arpeggio (page 14) and use the various effects that sounds as though it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up to add extra impact and richness to save...
... voice. Ideal for Using the Knobs Number/Effect Try This z FILTER Select a synth-type lead or pad voice (page 106). v STYLE FILTER Select style 31, Euro Trance. b STYLE TEMPO Play a style and/or arpeggio (page 14) and use the various effects that sounds as though it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up to add extra impact and richness to save...
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... display). N To Play Back a User Song User songs are recorded at the beginning of the remaining tracks. Changes made during the song will appear in the display will overwrite the previous data. 5 When the recording is done ... reverb type, chorus type, time signature, style number, style volume, tempo 54 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual Record Your Own Performance If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording the style track an appropriate ending pattern will play . 3 Press the [START/STOP] button...
... display). N To Play Back a User Song User songs are recorded at the beginning of the remaining tracks. Changes made during the song will appear in the display will overwrite the previous data. 5 When the recording is done ... reverb type, chorus type, time signature, style number, style volume, tempo 54 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual Record Your Own Performance If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button while recording the style track an appropriate ending pattern will play . 3 Press the [START/STOP] button...
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... the number of beats per measure function "TimesigN". All beats will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be displayed. The currently selected beat length will click. A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure if you set the metronome volume as necessary to select the beat length function "TimesigD". The available range is playing. f r f r Handy Performance Features Setting the Number of Beats...
... the number of beats per measure function "TimesigN". All beats will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be displayed. The currently selected beat length will click. A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure if you set the metronome volume as necessary to select the beat length function "TimesigD". The available range is playing. f r f r Handy Performance Features Setting the Number of Beats...
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... the [FUNCTION] button. Pitch Controls N Large Pitch Changes (Transpose) The overall pitch of the instrument can be changed . 3 Use the dial to set the tuning value between -100 and +100 as required. Transpos 00 f r f r 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to lower the pitch. If you play on the keyboard. NOTE • The pitch of 1 octave in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone). 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to notes you use this feature with a voice such...
... the [FUNCTION] button. Pitch Controls N Large Pitch Changes (Transpose) The overall pitch of the instrument can be changed . 3 Use the dial to set the tuning value between -100 and +100 as required. Transpos 00 f r f r 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to lower the pitch. If you play on the keyboard. NOTE • The pitch of 1 octave in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone). 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to notes you use this feature with a voice such...
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... not turn off the power while saving settings to the specified registration memory. back. 80 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual NOTE • Data cannot be saved (8 banks of two setups each). 8 Banks Memory 1 Memory 2 Up to 8. Saving to the registration memory during song play- Bank 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to 16 presets (eight banks of two each) can be saved to the Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as required- select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [G] (MEMORY/BANK) button...
... not turn off the power while saving settings to the specified registration memory. back. 80 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual NOTE • Data cannot be saved (8 banks of two setups each). 8 Banks Memory 1 Memory 2 Up to 8. Saving to the registration memory during song play- Bank 1 Bank number 3 Use the dial or the [1]-[8] number buttons to select a bank number from 1 to 16 presets (eight banks of two each) can be saved to the Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as required- select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [G] (MEMORY/BANK) button...
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... Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level) • Effect settings Reverb Type, Chorus Type • Arpeggio settings Arpeggio Type, Arpeggio ON/OFF • Harmony settings Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Knob Assign * Style settings are not available for a few seconds. G Settings That Can be instantly set accordingly. REGIST 1 1 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual 81 The panel controls will appear in the display for Registration Memory when using the Song features...
... Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level) • Effect settings Reverb Type, Chorus Type • Arpeggio settings Arpeggio Type, Arpeggio ON/OFF • Harmony settings Harmony ON/OFF, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Knob Assign * Style settings are not available for a few seconds. G Settings That Can be instantly set accordingly. REGIST 1 1 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual 81 The panel controls will appear in the display for Registration Memory when using the Song features...
Owner's Manual
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.../OFF Sets the length of the Metronome. The setting is transmitted (ON) via USB or not (OFF) during Song playback. The Functions Setting Reverb Type Chorus Type Master EQ Type Harmony Type Harmony Volume Arpeggio Type Arpeggio Velocity Style File Load PC mode Local On/Off External Clock Keyboard Out Style Out Song Out Initial Send Time Signature Numerator Time Signature Denominator Metronome Volume Lesson Track (R) Lesson Track (L) Grade Demo Cancel Item title Reverb Chorus MasterEQ HarmType HarmVol ARP Type ARP Velo Sff Load PC mode Local ExtClock...
.../OFF Sets the length of the Metronome. The setting is transmitted (ON) via USB or not (OFF) during Song playback. The Functions Setting Reverb Type Chorus Type Master EQ Type Harmony Type Harmony Volume Arpeggio Type Arpeggio Velocity Style File Load PC mode Local On/Off External Clock Keyboard Out Style Out Song Out Initial Send Time Signature Numerator Time Signature Denominator Metronome Volume Lesson Track (R) Lesson Track (L) Grade Demo Cancel Item title Reverb Chorus MasterEQ HarmType HarmVol ARP Type ARP Velo Sff Load PC mode Local ExtClock...
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... "digital instrument". The songs, auto accompaniment (styles), and User songs are the two main categories of instruments. The MIDI standard is the information from the keyboard such as "with what voice) 1 (grand piano) Note number (with which key", "about playing a note? In this section, you'll learn the basics of MIDI and the specific MIDI functions provided by connecting this instrument to even higher levels. Example of Keyboard Information Voice number (with what voice...
... "digital instrument". The songs, auto accompaniment (styles), and User songs are the two main categories of instruments. The MIDI standard is the information from the keyboard such as "with what voice) 1 (grand piano) Note number (with which key", "about playing a note? In this section, you'll learn the basics of MIDI and the specific MIDI functions provided by connecting this instrument to even higher levels. Example of Keyboard Information Voice number (with what voice...
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... keyboard (contains note number and velocity data) Program Change Instrument selection (including bank select MSB/LSB, if necessary) Control Change Instrument settings (volume, pan, etc.) G System Messages This is data that is connected to a computer. If the instrument or computer does hang up, turn the power to both devices off , and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable. • Quit all applications. • Make sure that no data transfer is in progress (data...
... keyboard (contains note number and velocity data) Program Change Instrument selection (including bank select MSB/LSB, if necessary) Control Change Instrument settings (volume, pan, etc.) G System Messages This is data that is connected to a computer. If the instrument or computer does hang up, turn the power to both devices off , and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable. • Quit all applications. • Make sure that no data transfer is in progress (data...
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... • Do not unplug the USB cable during the transfer. NOTE • Preset Song data cannot be transferred and saved, but operation of all important data stored on or off. Keep this in flash memory for the left-hand part. Style files (files with the ".STY" extension) can use a power adaptor rather than batteries when transferring data. In order to use songs (only SMF format 0) transferred from the instrument to a computer...
... • Do not unplug the USB cable during the transfer. NOTE • Preset Song data cannot be transferred and saved, but operation of all important data stored on or off. Keep this in flash memory for the left-hand part. Style files (files with the ".STY" extension) can use a power adaptor rather than batteries when transferring data. In order to use songs (only SMF format 0) transferred from the instrument to a computer...
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... "Help". After making the connections, turn on Windows XP 1 Start the computer and use a USB cable to connect the MIDI device to install the software. IMPORTANT • Credit card settlement is displayed. (Some computers may not be used. If the system displays "Found New Hardware" in order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running Windows 2000 or XP. NOTE • Use of the DMN (Digital Music Notebook) is complete. 96 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual IInstalling...
... "Help". After making the connections, turn on Windows XP 1 Start the computer and use a USB cable to connect the MIDI device to install the software. IMPORTANT • Credit card settlement is displayed. (Some computers may not be used. If the system displays "Found New Hardware" in order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running Windows 2000 or XP. NOTE • Use of the DMN (Digital Music Notebook) is complete. 96 PSR-E403/YPT-400 Owner's Manual IInstalling...
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...] button is pressed after selecting style number 131 or a style between 143 and 155 (Pianist). For types 06 = 12 you play two notes at the same time. Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds. When using the Dictionary function (page 77), the keys in the display? Replace all of the keyboard if style playback is turned...
...] button is pressed after selecting style number 131 or a style between 143 and 155 (Pianist). For types 06 = 12 you play two notes at the same time. Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off the sound and releasing it sustains the sounds. When using the Dictionary function (page 77), the keys in the display? Replace all of the keyboard if style playback is turned...
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...[ PortaTone ] Date:17-NOV-2005 Model PSR-E403/YPT-400 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 x 1 - 16 x Mode Default 3 3 Messages x x Altered x Note 0 - 127 Number : True voice 0 - 127 0 - 127 Velocity Note ON Note OFF o 9nH,v=1-127 x 9nH,v=0 o 9nH,v=1-127 x After Key's x x Touch Ch's x x Pitch Bend o 0-24 semi o 0-24 semi Control Change 0,32 o 1,11,84 x 6,38 o 7,10 o 64 o 71-74 o 91,93 o 96-97 x 100-101 o o *1 o o o o o o *1 o o Bank Select Data Entry Sustain Sound...
...[ PortaTone ] Date:17-NOV-2005 Model PSR-E403/YPT-400 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 x 1 - 16 x Mode Default 3 3 Messages x x Altered x Note 0 - 127 Number : True voice 0 - 127 0 - 127 Velocity Note ON Note OFF o 9nH,v=1-127 x 9nH,v=0 o 9nH,v=1-127 x After Key's x x Touch Ch's x x Pitch Bend o 0-24 semi o 0-24 semi Control Change 0,32 o 1,11,84 x 6,38 o 7,10 o 64 o 71-74 o 91,93 o 96-97 x 100-101 o o *1 o o o o o o *1 o o Bank Select Data Entry Sustain Sound...
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... Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL • Fingering: Multi Finger • Style Volume Music Database • 256 Education Feature • Dictionary • Lesson 1-3, Repeat & Learn Registration Memory • 8 banks x 2 types Function • VOLUME: • OVERALL: Style Volume, Song Volume Tuning, Transpose, Split Point, Touch Sensi- tivity, Pitch Bend Range • MAIN VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter Cutoff, Filter Resonance • DUAL VOICE: Voice, Volume...
... Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL • Fingering: Multi Finger • Style Volume Music Database • 256 Education Feature • Dictionary • Lesson 1-3, Repeat & Learn Registration Memory • 8 banks x 2 types Function • VOLUME: • OVERALL: Style Volume, Song Volume Tuning, Transpose, Split Point, Touch Sensi- tivity, Pitch Bend Range • MAIN VOICE: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter Cutoff, Filter Resonance • DUAL VOICE: Voice, Volume...
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..., 117 Computer 86 Cutoff 19 D Default Setting 82 Delete (Song Track 55 Delete (User Song 55 Demo 40 Demo Cancel 84 Display 59 Drum Kit 32 Drum Kit List 110 Dual Voice 29 Dual Voice Chorus Level 83 Dual Voice Octave 83 Dual Voice Pan 83 Dual Voice Reverb Level 83 Dual Voice Volume 83 E Easy Chords 38 Easy Song Arranger 50 Effect Map 120 Effect Type List 117 External Song 42 Flash Memory 42 Foot Switch 11 Function 82-83 G Grade 45 H Harmony 60 Harmony Type 60 Harmony Volume 69 Headphones 11 I Initial Send 84...
..., 117 Computer 86 Cutoff 19 D Default Setting 82 Delete (Song Track 55 Delete (User Song 55 Demo 40 Demo Cancel 84 Display 59 Drum Kit 32 Drum Kit List 110 Dual Voice 29 Dual Voice Chorus Level 83 Dual Voice Octave 83 Dual Voice Pan 83 Dual Voice Reverb Level 83 Dual Voice Volume 83 E Easy Chords 38 Easy Song Arranger 50 Effect Map 120 Effect Type List 117 External Song 42 Flash Memory 42 Foot Switch 11 Function 82-83 G Grade 45 H Harmony 60 Harmony Type 60 Harmony Volume 69 Headphones 11 I Initial Send 84...
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Index P PC Mode 88 Performance assistant technology ........ 23 Pitch Bend Range 83 Power Adaptor 10 Preset Song 39, 41-42 R Recording 52 Registration Memory 80 Release 20 Remote control 88 Repeat 48 Resonance 19 Reverb 19, 61 Reverb Type 117 R-Part 91 S Save (Panel Setting 80 Save (User File 91 Score 100-105 SMF (Standard MIDI File 89 Software Licensing Agreement 98 Song 39 Song Clear 55 Song List 41, 116 Song Memory 52 Song Out 87 Song Volume 78 Specifications 121 Split Point 30, 72 Split Voice 30 Split Voice Chorus...
Index P PC Mode 88 Performance assistant technology ........ 23 Pitch Bend Range 83 Power Adaptor 10 Preset Song 39, 41-42 R Recording 52 Registration Memory 80 Release 20 Remote control 88 Repeat 48 Resonance 19 Reverb 19, 61 Reverb Type 117 R-Part 91 S Save (Panel Setting 80 Save (User File 91 Score 100-105 SMF (Standard MIDI File 89 Software Licensing Agreement 98 Song 39 Song Clear 55 Song List 41, 116 Song Memory 52 Song Out 87 Song Volume 78 Specifications 121 Split Point 30, 72 Split Voice 30 Split Voice Chorus...