Yamaha PSR-E243 User manual

In addition to this Owner's Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available.
MIDI Reference
Contains MIDI-related information, such as the MIDI Implementation Chart.
MIDI Basics (only in English, French, German and Spanish)
Contains basic explanations about what MIDI is and can do.
Computer-related Operations
Contains instructions about computer-related functions.
iPhone/iPad Connection Manual
Explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such iPhone, iPad, etc.
To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads, enter PSR-E243, for exampleto the Model
Name box, then click [SEARCH].
Yamaha Downloads
http://download.yamaha.com/
Song Book (only in English, French, German and Spanish)
Contains music scores for the preset Songs (excluding the Demo Songs) of this instrument. After completing the user
registration at the website below, you can download this Song Book free of charge.
Yamaha Online Member
https://member.yamaha.com/myproduct/regist/
You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet (Online Member Product Registration) packaged with this
manual in order to fill out the User Registration form.
Owner's Manual (this book)
AC Power Adaptor
*1
Music Rest
Online Member Product Registration
*2
*1: May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
*2: The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.
GM System Level 1
GM System Level 1is an addition to the MIDI
standard which ensures that any GM-compatible
music data can be accurately played by any GM-
compatible tone generator, regardless of manufac-
turer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and
hardware products that support GM System
Level.
XGlite
As its name implies, XGliteis a simplified ver-
sion of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone genera-
tion format. Naturally, you can play back any XG
song data using an XGlite tone generator. How-
ever, keep in mind that some songs may play back
differently compared to the original data, due to
the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial
Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a
computer with peripheral devices. It allows
hot swapping(connecting peripheral
devices while the power to the computer is
on).

Setting Up
Panel Controls and Terminals 8
Setting Up 10
Display Items and Basic Operations 13
Reference
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 14
Playing Styles 16
Playing Songs 20
Using the Song Lesson Feature 23
The Functions 24
Using with a Computer or iPad/iPhone 26
Backup and Initialization 26
Appendix
Troubleshooting.............................................27
Voice List ........................................................ 28
Drum Kit List .................................................. 32
Song List......................................................... 35
Style List ......................................................... 36
Effect Type List .............................................. 37
Specifications................................................. 38
Index................................................................ 39
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
WARNING
 Do not pl ace the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also,
do not excessi vely bend or otherwi se damage the cord, or pl ace heavy objects on
it.
 Onl y use t he vol t age speci fi ed as cor rect f or the i nst r ument. The requi r ed vol tage
is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
 Use the speci fi ed adaptor (page 38) onl y. Usi ng t he wrong adapt or can resul t i n
damage to the instrument or overheati ng.
 Check the electri c pl ug peri odi call y and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
 This instrument contains no user- serviceable parts. Do not open the i nstrument
or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If i t
should appear to be malfunctioning, di sconti nue use i mmediately and have i t
inspected by qual ified Yamaha service personnel.
 Do not expose theinstrument to rain, useit near water or in damp or wet
conditions, pl ace on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or gl asses)
contai ning liquids whi ch might spi ll i nto any openi ngs. If any li quid such as
water seeps into theinstrument, turn off thepower immediately and unplug the
power cord fromtheAC outlet. Then havetheinstrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha servi ce personnel.
 Never insert or removean electric plug with wet hands.
 Do not put burning items, such as candles, on theunit. A burning item may fall
over and cause a f i re.
 Follow theprecautions below. Failureto do so might result in explosion, fire,
overheati ng or battery fl ui d l eakage.
- Do not tamper wi th or disassemble batteries.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
- Do not attempt to recharge batteri es that are not designed to be charged.
- Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces, hairpins,
coi ns, and keys.
- Use the specified battery type (page 10) only.
- Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model, and made by
the same manufacturer.
- Al ways make sur e al l batteri es are i nserted i n conformi ty wi th the +/ - pol ari ty
marki ngs.
- When thebatteries run out, or if the instrument is not to beused for along
time, remove the batteries from the instrument.
- When usi ng Ni- MH batteries, follow the instructi ons that came wi th the
batteri es. Use onl y the specified charger devi ce when chargi ng.
 Keep bat t er i es away from smal l chi l dr en who mi ght acci dent al l y swal l ow them.
 If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with theleaked fluid. If thebattery fluid
shoul d come i n contact wi th your eyes, mouth, or ski n, wash i mmedi ately wi th
water and consult a doctor. Battery fl uid is corrosive and may possi bl y cause l oss
of sight or chemi cal burns.
 When one of the fol lowing probl ems occur, i mmediatel y turn off the power swi tch
and disconnect theelectric plug from theoutlet. (If you are using batteries,
remove all batteries fromtheinstrument.) Then havethe deviceinspected by
Yamaha servi ce personnel.
- The power cord or pl ug becomes frayed or damaged.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
- Some obj ect has been dropped i nto the i nstrument.
- There i s a sudden l oss of sound dur ing use of the i nstrument.
CAUTION
 Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doi ng so can result in lower sound quality, or possi bl y cause overheati ng i n the
outlet.
 When removing theelectric plug fromthe instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
 Remove t he el ect ri c pl ug fr om the out l et when the i nstrument i s not to be used for
extended periods of ti me, or during el ectrical storms.
 Do not placethe instrument in an unstable position whereit might accidentally
fall over.
 Before moving the i nstrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage
to thecables or injury to anyonewho might trip over them.
Power suppl y/AC power adapt or
Do not open
Wa t e r w a r n i n g
Fire warning
Bat t er y
If you not i ce any abnormalit y
Power suppl y/AC power adapt or Loc at i on

 When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outl et you are using i s easily
accessi ble. If some troubl e or mal functi on occurs, i mmedi atel y turn off the power
swi tch and di sconnect the pl ug f rom the outl et. Even when the power swi tch i s
turned off, electricity is still flowingtotheproduct at theminimumlevel. When
you are not using the product for a l ong ti me, make sure to unplug the power
cord from the wall AC outlet.
 Use onl y the stand speci fi ed for the i nstrument. When attachi ng the stand or rack,
use the provided screws only. Fail ure to do so coul d cause damageto theinternal
components or result in theinstrument falling over.
 Beforeconnecting theinstrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volumelevels tominimum.
 Be sureto set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raisethevolumecontrols whileplayingtheinstrument toset the
desired l istening level .
 Do not i nsert a fi nger or hand i n any gaps on the i nstrument.
 Never insert or drop paper, metall i c, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or
keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the
i nstrument or other property, or operat i onal fai l ure.
 Do not rest your weight on, or pl ace heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessi ve force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
 Do not use the instrument/ device or headphones for a long period of ti me at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since thi s can cause permanent heari ng
loss. If you experience any heari ng l oss or ri nging in the ears, consult a
physician.
Always turn thepower off when theinstrument is not in use.
Even when the[ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimumlevel.
When you are not using theinstrument for a long time, makesure you unplug the power cord from the wall ACoutlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regul ations.
NOTICE
Handling and Maintenance
 Do not use the i nstrument i n the vi ci nity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devi ces. Otherwi se, the instrument, TV, or radi o
may generate noise. When you use the i nstrument along with the appli cati on on your iPhone/i Pad, we recommend that you set Ai rpl ane Modeto ON
on your i Phone/ i Pad in order to avoid noise caused by communi cati on.
 Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vi brati ons, or extreme col d or heat (such as in direct sunli ght, near a heater, or in a car during the day)
to pr event the possi bi l i t y of panel di sfi gur at i on, damage t o t he i nternal component s or unstabl e operati on. (Veri f i ed oper ati ng temperature range: 5
40C, or 41104F.)
 Do not pl ace vi nyl , plastic or rubber obj ects on the i nstrument, si nce thi s mi ght discol or the panel or keyboard.
 When cleaning the i nstrument, use a soft, dry cl oth. Do not use pai nt thi nners, solvents, cleani ng fl ui ds, or chemical - i mpregnated wi ping cl oths.
Saving data
 Saved data may be l ost due to malfuncti on or i ncorrect operati on.
Information
About copyrights
 Copying of the commercially avai labl e musical data i ncludi ng but not li mi ted to MIDI data and/ or audio data is stri ctly prohibi ted except for your personal
use.
 Thi s product incorporates and bundl es computer programs and contents i n which Yamaha owns copyri ghts or wi th respect to whi ch i t has l i cense to use
others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVEdata, musical scores and
sound recordi ngs. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outsi de of personal use i s not permitted under rel evant l aws. Any vi olation of
copyri ght has l egal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
About functions/data bundled with the instrument
 Some of t he preset songs have been edi ted f or l engt h or arr angement , and may not be exact l y the same as t he or i gi nal .
About this manual
 The il lustrati ons and LCD screens as shown i n this manual are for instructional purposes onl y, and may appear somewhat di fferent from those on your
instrument.
 i Phone and i Pad are t rademarks of Appl e Inc., regi st ered i n the U. S. and ot her count ri es.
 The company names and pr oduct names i n thi s manual are the t rademarks or r egi ster ed tr ademarks of thei r respect i ve compani es.
Connect i ons
Handli ng cauti on
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper useor modifications to theinstrument, or datathat is lost or destroyed.

Panel Cont r ols and Ter mi nals
q[ ] (Standby/On) switch
w[MASTER VOLUME] control
e[DEMO] button
r[FUNCTION] button
t[METRONOME] button
y[TEMPO/TAP] button
uLESSON PART
[L] button
[R] button
i[1 LISTEN & LEARN] button
o[2 TIMING] button
!0[3 WAITING] button
!1[A-B REPEAT] button
!2[REW] button
!3[FF] button
!4[PAUSE] button
!1[ACMP ON/OFF] button
!2[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button
!3[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button
!4[SYNC START] button
In the Song mode
In the Style mode
Keyboar d
Since this keyboard does not have touch response, the level
of the sound does not change in response to your playing
strength. Therefore, your performance may not sound cor-
rectly as in the preset Songs.
The Press & HoldSymbol
Buttons having this indication can be used to call up
an alternate function when the relevant button is
pressed and held. Hold down this button until the
function is called up.
Song List Vo i c e L i s t Display
Front Panel
Gr andPno 001
001
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!1!2!3!4!5
!6
!7
!8
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!5[START/STOP] button
!6[SONG] button
!7[VOICE] button
!8[STYLE] button
!9Number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]
@0[PORTABLE GRAND] button
@1[ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button
@2[SOUND EFFECT] button
@3Drum illustrations for the Drum Kit
@4SUSTAIN jack
@5USB TO HOST terminal*
@6PHONES/OUTPUT jack
@7DC IN jack
Style List
@2
!9
@3
Rear Panel
@4
@6 @7
@5

SettingUp
Although the instrument will run either from an
optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recom-
mends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An
AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than bat-
teries and does not deplete resources.
Using an AC Power Adaptor
1Make sure that the power of the instrument is off
(display is blank, except for notation staff).
2Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.
3Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Using Batteries
This instrument requires six AAsize, Alkaline
(LR6)/Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-
MH batteries are recommended for this instrument,
since other types may result in poorer battery perfor-
mance.
Installing the batteries
1Make sure that the power of the instrument is off
(display is blank, except for notation staff).
2Open the battery compartment cover located on the
instrument's bottom panel.
3Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow
the polarity markings on the inside of the compart-
ment.
4Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it
locks firmly in place.
When battery power becomes too low for proper oper-
ation, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be
distorted, and other problems may occur. When this
happens, make sure to replace all batteries with new
ones or already-recharged ones.
Use the specified adaptor (page 38) only. Using the
wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
When setting up the product, make sure that the AC
outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trou-
ble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the
power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is
still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When
you are not using the product for a long time, make
sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that
came with the batteries. Use only the specified charger
device when charging.
WARNING
CAUTION
3
2
WARNING
Connecting or disconnecting the power adaptor with bat-
teries installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of
data being recorded or transferred at the time.
This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the
specified charger device when charging.
Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an
AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the
instrument.
NOTICE
NOTE

Setting the battery type
After installing new batteries and turning the power
on, make sure to set the Battery Type appropriately
(rechargeable or not) via Function number 025 (page
25).
Any pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4stereo
phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient
monitoring. The speakers are automatically shut off
when a plug is inserted into this jack.
The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an
external output. You can connect the PHONES/OUT-
PUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system,
mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device
to send the instrument's output signal to that device.
You can produce a natural sustain as you play by
pressing an optional Footswitch plugged into the
[SUSTAIN] jack.
Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] control to
MINthen press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to
turn on the power. While playing the keyboard, adjust
the [MASTER VOLUME] control. To turn off the
power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again for
a second.
While playing the keyboard, use the [MASTER VOL-
UME]
control to adjust the volume to an appropriate
level.
Failure to set the Battery Type may shorten the amount of
the battery life. Make sure to set the Battery Type correctly.
Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long
period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level,
since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experi-
ence any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a phy-
sician.
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic com-
ponents, set all volume levels to the minimum, then turn
off the power for all components.
NOTICE
CAUTION
When the instrument's sound is output to an external
device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to
the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the
power off.
Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to
the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.
Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing
this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, result-
ing in reversed footswitch operation.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power is off, a
small amount of electricity is still being consumed by the
instrument. When you are not using the instrument for a
long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from
the wall AC outlet.
NOTICE
NOTE
CAUTION

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this
instrument features an Auto Power Off function that
automatically turns the power off if the instrument is
not operated for a specified period of time. The
amount of time that will elapse before the power is
automatically turned off is set by default to 30 min-
utes.
To disable the Auto Power Off func-
tion:
Turn off the power, then press the [ ] (Standby/On)
switch to turn on the power while holding down the
lowest key.
 To set the time that elapses before Auto
Power Off is executed:
While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press
the [+] or [-] button several times until AutoOff
(Function 024) appears then select the desired value.
Settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes)
Default value: 30 (minutes)
Several different master equalizer (EQ) settings give
you the best possible sound when listening through
different reproduction systems the instrument's
internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker
system.
1
Hold down the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO]
button for longer than a second to call
up 013 MasterEQ.
MasterEQis shown in the display for a few sec-
onds, and the current Master EQ type appears.
2
Use the [+] or [-] button to select the
desired Master EQ type.
Master EQ types
Generally, the settings are maintained even when the power is
turned off. For details, see page 26.
Depending on the instrument status, the power may not
turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified
period of time. Always turn off the power manually when
the instrument is not in use.
When the instrument is not operated for a specified period
of time while connected to an external device such as an
amplifier, speaker or computer, make sure to follow the
instructions in the Owner's Manual to turn off the power to
the instrument and the connected devices, in order to pro-
tect the devices from damage. If you do not want the
power to turn off automatically when a device is con-
nected, disable Auto Power Off.
NOTE
NOTICE
013
a r 
013
a r
1

Displ ay It ems and Basic Oper at ions
Before operating the instrument, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the basic controls below that are
used to select items and change values.
Number buttons
Use the Number buttons to directly enter an item or
value. For numbers that start with one or two zeroes,
the first zeroes can be omitted.
[-] and [+] buttons
Press the [+] button briefly to increase the value by 1, or
press the [-] button briefly to decrease the value by 1.
Press and hold either button to continuously increase or
decrease the value in the corresponding direction.
Gr andPno
001
003
Song/Voice/StyleNotation
 Any notes occurring below or above
the staff are indicated by 8va.
 For a few specific chords, not all notes
may be shown, due to space limita-
tions in the display.
NOTE
On/Off status
Chord
Measure or Function
Keyboard Display
0
0
3
0
2
5
Lit:
Unlit:
Song Track status
Beat
Example: Selecting Voice 003,
Bright Piano.

In addition to piano, organ, and other standardkeyboard instruments, this instru-
ment has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,
drums and percussion, and even sound effects giving you a wide variety of musical
sounds.
1
Press the [VOICE] button.
The Voice number and name will be shown.
2
Use the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]
buttons to select the desired Voice.
Refer to the Voice List on page 28.
3
Play the keyboard.
Preset Voice Types
You' ll be able to play various sound effects from the
keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more.
Press the [SOUND EFFECT] button.
Try out each key and enjoy the sounds. Don' t forget
the black keys! After trying out these sounds, press
the [PORTABLE GRAND] button to reset the instru-
ment Voice to the default setting of Voice Grand
Piano1.
For details on the sound effects assigned to each key,
refer to Drum Kit List (Voice No.152) on page 34.
When you want to reset various settings to default and
simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTABLE
GRAND] button.
The Voice Grand Pianowill automatically be
selected as the Voice.
Selecting a Voice
One Touch Setting (OTS)
Gr andPno
001
Vo i c e n am e
Flute
065
Fun Sounds
Pl ayi ng t he Gr and Pi ano

The instrument features a built-in metronome (a
device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for
practicing.
1
Press the [METRONOME] button to start
the metronome.
2
Press the [METRONOME] button again
to stop the metronome.
To change the tempo:
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo
value, then use the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to
instantly reset the value to the default tempo.
To set the Time Signature:
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button to call up
TimeSig(Functions 018; page 25), then use the
Number buttons.
To set the Metronome Volume:
This can be set via Function number 019 (page 25).
You can play the keyboard with a spacious, wider
sound effect that gives you the sensation of hearing
the sound outside of the speakers by turning on the
Ultra-Wide Stereo effect.
1
Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] but-
ton to turn it on.
The sound will expand around you as if the
speaker position is outside of the instrument.
2
Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] but-
ton again to turn it off.
To select the Ultra-Wide Stereo type:
Press and hold the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button
to call up Wide(Function 014; page 25), then use
the Number buttons.
This instrument can apply various Effects as listed
below to the instrument's sound.
Reverb
Adds the ambience of a club or concert hall to the sound.
Although the best-suited Reverb type is called up by
selecting a Song or Style, you can select another one via
Function number 009 (
page 25 ). You can also set the
Reverb depth via Function number 010 (
page 25 ).
Chorus
Makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more spa-
cious. Although the best-suited Chorus type is called
up by selecting a Song or Style, you can select another
one via Function number 011 (page 25).
Sustain
By turning on the Sustain parameter of Function num-
ber 012 (page 25), you can add a fixed sustain to the
keyboard Voices. Sustain can also be applied with the
optional footswitch (page 11).
Usi ng t he Met r onome
Pl aying wit h enhanced, mor e spa-
cious sound (Ultra-Wide St er eo)
o
090
Gr andPno
001
Appl y i ng Eff ect s t o t he Sound

This instrument includes the Auto Accompaniment feature that plays appropriate
Styles(rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). You can select from a huge variety of
Styles covering a wide range of musical genres.
1
Press the [STYLE] button, then use the
number buttons [0][9], [+], [-] to select
the desired Style.
The Style List is provided on the front panel, or in
the Style List (page 36).
2
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn
on the Auto Accompaniment.
With this operation, the area of the keyboard to the
left of the Split Point (54: F#2) becomes the Auto
Accompaniment rangeand is used only for spec-
ifying the chords.
The highest key for the Auto Accompaniment
range is referred to as the Split Point,which can
be changed from the default of F#2 via Function
number 005 (page 24).
3
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
Synchro Start on.
4
Play a chord in the Auto Accompani-
ment range to start playback.
Play a melody with the right hand and chords with
the left hand.
For information about chords, refer to Chord
Types for Style Playback(page 18) or use the
Chord Dictionary function (page 19).
5
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop
playback.
You can add intro, ending and rhythm variations to
Style playback by using Sections.For details,
refer to page 17.
Adjusting the Style Volume
To adjust the volume balance between Style playback
and keyboard, you can adjust the Style Volume. This
can be set via Function number 001 (page 24).
o d r n
001
o o n 
018
8
#
To play back the rhythm part only
If you press the [START/STOP] button (without press-
ing the [ACMP ON/OFF] button in step 2), only the
rhythm part can be played back, and you can play a
melody performance using the entire keyboard range.
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Since the Pianist category Styles (093100) have no
rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start
rhythm-only playback.
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Each Style consists of Sectionsthat allow you to
vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match
the song you are playing. These instructions cover a
typical example for using the Sections.
13
Same as Steps 13 in page 16.
4
Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to
select Main A or Main B.
5
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
Now, you're ready to start Style playback from the
Intro section.
6
Play a chord with your left hand to start
playback of the Intro.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown
below). For information on how to enter chords,
refer to Chord Types for Style Playbackon page
18.
7
After the Intro finishes, play the key-
board according to the progression of
the Song you are playing.
Play chords with your left hand while playing
melodies with your right hand, and press the
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button as necessary. The
Section will change to Fill-in then Main A or B.
8
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
The Section switches to the Ending. When the End-
ing is finished, Style playback stops automatically.
You can have the Ending gradually slow down
(ritardando) by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.]
button again while the Ending is playing back.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo
value, then use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the
Tempo value.
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset
the value to the default tempo of the current Style or
Song.
Using the Tap function
While a Song or Style is playing back, press the
[TEMPO/TAP] button just twice at the desired tempo
to change the tempo. While Song or Style playback is
stopped, tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button several times
to start playback at the tapped tempo four times for
a 4-beat Song or Style or three times for a 3-beat Song
or Style.
St y l e Var i at ions Sect i ons
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Changing t he Tempo
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For users who are unfamiliar with chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto
Accompaniment range of the keyboard. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them
musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details.

Inversions can be used as well as in rootposition with the following exceptions:
m7, m7
b 5, 6, m6, sus4, aug, dim7, 7 b 5, 6(9), sus2
Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the notes are omitted.
Sus2 chords are indicated by the root name only.
When playing a chord which cannot be recognized by this instrument, nothing is shown on the display. In such a case, only the rhythm
and bass parts will be played.
Chor d Types f or St yle Playback
Major Minor Seventh Minor Seventh Major Seventh
Easy Chords
This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three
fingers.
For root C
To play a major chord
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To play a minor chord To play a seventh chord To play a minor seventh chord
C
C
m
7
C
Cm
7
CM
7
DDm
7
DDm
7
DM
7
EEm
7
EEm
7
EM
7
CF Fm
7
FFm
7
FM
7
GGm
7
GGm
7
GM
7
AAm
7
AAm
7
AM
7
BBm
7
BBm
7
BM
7
C
C
m
C
7
C
m
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The Dictionary function is useful when you know the
name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how
to play it.
1
Press and hold the [3 WAITING] button
for longer than a second to call up
Dict.
Dict.will appear in the display.
This operation will divide the entire keyboard into
the three ranges as illustrated below.
The range to the right of ROOT :
Lets you specify the Chord Root, but produces no
sound.
The range between CHORD TYPE and
ROOT :
Lets you specify the Chord Type, but produces no
sound.
The range to the left of CHORD TYPE :
Lets you play and confirm the Chord specified in the
above two ranges.
2
As an example, learn how to play a GM7
(G major seventh) chord.
2-1.
Press the Gkey in the section to the right
of ROOT so that the Gis shown as
the root note.
2-2.
Press the key labeled M7in the section
between CHORD TYPE and ROOT.
The notes you should play for the specified
chord (root note and chord type) are conve-
niently shown in the display, both as nota-
tion and in the keyboard diagram.
To call up possible inversions of the chord, press
the [+]/[-] buttons.
3
Following the notation and keyboard
diagram in the display, try playing a
chord in the range to the left of CHORD
TYPE .
When you' ve played the chord properly, a bell
sound signals your success and the chord name in
the display flashes.
Looki ng Up Chor ds Usi ng t he
Chor d Dictionar y
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About major chords: Simple major chords are usually
indicated only by the root note. For example, Crefers
to C major. However, when specifying major chords
here, make sure to select M(major) after pressing the
root note.
These chords are not shown in the Chord Dictionary
function: 6(9), M7(9), M7(
# 11 ) , b 5, M7 b 5, M7aug,
m7(11), mM7(9), mM7
b 5, 7 b 5, sus2
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Dict.
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You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of
the functions, such as Lesson.
Press the [DEMO] button to play Songs in
sequence. Playback will repeat continuously,
starting again from the first Song (001).
To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button.
1
Press the [SONG] button, then use the
Number buttons to select the desired
Song.
Refer to the Song List (page 35).
2
Press the [START/STOP] button to start
playback.
To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button
again.
To change the tempo:
Refer to page 17.
Adjusting the Song Volume
To adjust the volume balance between Song playback
and keyboard, you can adjust the Song Volume. This
can be set via Function number 002 (page 24).
With the default setting, pressing the [DEMO] button
will play back only three internal Demo Songs repeat-
edly. This setting can be changed so that, all internal
Songs automatically play back, letting you use the
instrument as a background music source.
1
Hold down the [DEMO] button for longer
than a second.
DemoGrpis shown in the display for a few sec-
onds, followed by the current repeat playback tar-
get.
2
Use the [+] or [-] button to select a play-
back group.
3
Press the [DEMO] button to start play-
back.
To stop playback, press the [DEMO] button again
or press the [START/STOP] button.
Random Song Playback
When the Demo Group (above) is set to Preset,the
playback order via the [DEMO] button can be
changed between numerical order and random order.
To do this, press the [FUNCTION] button several
times until PlayMode(Function 022; page 25) is
called up, then select Normalor Random.
List ening t o a Demo Song
You can select a song by using the [+] button after pressing
the [DEMO] button. The [-] button can be used to go back to
the beginning of the selected Song.
Select i ng and Playi ng Back a
Song
NOTE
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