Yamaha PSR-I300 User manual

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Setting UpReferenceAppendix
Before using the instrument, be sure to read
“PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-7.

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifica-
tions not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your author-
ity, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories
and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for
Class “ B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements
provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in harmful
interference with other electronic devices. This equipment gen-
erates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual, may
cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be deter-
mined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
- Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
- Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
- In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute
this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate
retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600
Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-
uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
(529-M04 FCC class B YCA 02)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA. 90620, U.S.A.
Telephone : [phone]
Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard
Model Name : PSR-I300
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
(529-M02 FCC sdoc YCA 02)
(1003-M06 plate bottom en 01)
The model number, serial number, power require-
ments, etc., may be found on or near the name
plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should
note this serial number in the space provided below
and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid identification in the event of
theft.
Model No.
Serial No.

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For the AC adaptor
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the liter-
ature accompanying the product.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plughas two blades
with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug
has two blades and a third groundingprong. The wide
blade or the third prongare provided for your safety. If
the provided plugdoes not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from beingwalked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplugthis apparatus during
lightningstorms or when unused for longperiods of
time.
14 Refer all servicingto qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicingis required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plugis
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
(502-M01 UL 60065-1 en 01)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(604-M02 SG adaptor 01)
For Singapore
Users are only allowed to use EN 50075 detachable and interchangeable 2-pin plugs or BS 1363-3 or SS
145-3 detachable and interchangeable 3-pin plugs that are approved and suitable to use in Singapore.

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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Especially in the case of children, a guardian should provide guidance on how to
properly use and handle the product before actual use.
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or
even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These
precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the
cord, or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not touch the product or the power plug during an electrical
storm.
• Use only the correct voltage specified for the product. The
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the product.
• Use only the supplied or the specified AC adaptor (page 91). Do
not use the AC adaptor for other devices.
• Check the power plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust
which may have accumulated on it.
• Insert the power plug firmly all the way into the AC outlet. Using
the product when it is not plugged in sufficiently can cause dust
to accumulate on the plug, possibly resulting in fire or skin burns.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are
using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs,
immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug
from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, as long
as the power cord is not unplugged from the wall AC outlet, the
product will not be disconnected from the power source.
• Do not connect the product to an electrical outlet using a multi-
plug outlet extender. Doing so can result in lower sound quality,
or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• When disconnecting the power plug, always hold the plug itself
and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it and cause
electric shocks or a fire.
• If not using the product for long periods of time, be sure to pull
the power plug from the AC outlet.
• This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt
to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
• Do not expose the product to rain, use it near water or in damp or
wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles
or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings
or places where water may drop. A liquid such as water getting into
the product may cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.
• Use the AC adaptor indoors only. Do not use in any wet
environments.
• Never insert or remove a power plug with wet hands.
• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the product,
since they may cause a fire.
• Magnetism from this product may affect electro-medical devices,
such as a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.
- Keep the product away from a heart pacemaker implant or a
defibrillator implant.
• Do not dispose of a battery in a fire.
• Do not expose the battery to conditions of extreme low air
pressure, cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight or a fire) or
excessive dust or humidity. Doing so may result in the battery
bursting, causing a fire or injury.
• Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in
battery fluid leakage. If the contents of the battery gets on your
hands or in your eyes, it can cause blindness, chemical burns,
and damage of the product.
- Use the specified battery type (page 91) only.
- Do not use new batteries together with old ones.
- Do not mix battery types.
- Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with
the +/- polarity markings.
- Do not disassemble a battery.
- When the batteries run out, or if the product is not to be used
for a long time, remove the batteries from the product.
- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be
charged.
Power supply
Do not disassemble
Water warning
Fire warning
Handling
Batteries
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• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the
battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or
skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery
fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or
chemical burns.
• When using rechargeable batteries, follow the instructions that
came with the batteries. Use only the specified charger device and
within the specified charging temperature range when charging.
Charging with an unspecified charger or at a temperature outside
the range may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or
malfunction.
• Keep batteries away from children. A child could accidentally
swallow a battery. Failure to observe this may also cause
inflammation due to battery fluid leaks.
• Do not put batteries in a pocket or bag, or carry or store them
together with pieces of metal. Batteries kept in such condition
could short, burst, or leak, causing a fire or injury.
• If any of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the
power switch and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. If
you are using batteries, remove all batteries from the product.
Finally have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
- Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.
- Some object, or water has been dropped into the product.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the product.
- Cracks or other visible damage appear on the product.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you
or others, or damage to the product or other property. These precautions include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Do not place the product in an unstable position or a location with
excessive vibration, where it might accidentally fall over and
cause injury.
• Before moving the product, remove all connected cables, to
prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip
over them.
• Use only the stand specified for the product. When attaching it,
use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause
damage to the internal components or result in the product falling
over.
• Before connecting the product to other electronic components,
turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on
or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum
levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the
product to set the desired listening level.
• Do not insert your finger or hand in any gaps on the product.
• Do not insert foreign materials such as metal or paper into any
openings or gaps of the product. Failure to observe this may
cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the product,
and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or
connectors.
• Do not use the product or headphones for a long period of time at
a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause
permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the
unit. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks.
Always turn the power off when the product is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is 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 you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
If you notice any abnormality
Location
Connections
Handling
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the product, or data that is lost or destroyed.
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NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage
to the product, damage to data, or damage to
other property, follow the notices below.
Handling
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio,
stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric
devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may
generate noise.
• When you use the instrument along with an app on your
smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, we
recommend that you enable “Airplane Mode” on the
device to avoid noise caused by communication.
• Depending on the condition of surrounding radio waves,
the instrument may possiblymalfunction.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or
vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct
sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of disfiguration, damage to the
internal components or unstable operation. (Verified
operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the
instrument, since this might discolor the instrument.
• Do not press the LCD screen with your finger because it
is a sensitive, precision-made part. Doing so might cause
an appearance abnormality, such as a stripe on the LCD,
although this abnormality should disappear again within
a short time.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry/slightly
damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Savingdata
• Some of the data of this instrument (page 53) are retained
when the power is turned off. However, the saved data
may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake,
etc. Save your important data onto an external device
such as a computer (page 52).
Information
About copyrights
• The copyright of the “content”*1 installed in this product
belongs to Yamaha Corporation or its copyright holder.
Except as permitted by copyright laws and other relevant
laws, such as copying for personal use, it is prohibited to
“reproduce or divert”*2 without the permission of the
copyright holder. When using the content, consult with a
copyright expert.
• If you create music or perform with the contents through
the original use of the product, and then record and
distribute them, the permission of Yamaha Corporation is
not required regardless of whether the distribution
method is paid or free of charge.
*1: The word “content” includes a computer program,
audio data, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data,
waveform data, voice recording data, music score,
and score data, etc.
*2: The phrase “reproduce or divert” includes taking out
the content itself in this product, or recording and
distributing it without changes in a similar manner.
About functions/data bundled with the
instrument
• Some of the preset Songs have been edited for length or
arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the
original.
About the appearance of this product
• This product may appear to have lines or scratches on the
surface.The apparent lines or scratches are called “weld
lines.”They occur during the process of modeling the
case and do not affect thefunctionality of the product.
About this manual
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this
manual are for instructional purposes only.
• iPhone, iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this manual
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
About this manual
• When disposing of this product, please contact the
appropriate local authorities.
• Make sure to discard used batteries according to local
regulations.
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About the Manuals
In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available.
Drum Kit List
This contains detailed information of the Drum Kit Voices (Voice Nos. 260–279; page 72). When you
select these Voices, various drum, percussion and SFX sounds listed here are assigned to each key.
MIDI Reference
This contains MIDI-related information, such as the MIDI Implementation Chart.
Computer-related Operations
This contains instructions about computer-related functions.
Smart Device Connection Manual
This explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such as smartphones, tablet
devices, etc.
To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads page, and then enter the model name for
searching for the desired files.
Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/
SongBook (only in English and French)
This contains music scores for the preset Songs (excluding the Demo Songs) of this instrument.
To obtain this Song Book, access the Yamaha website and download it from the product web page.
Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com
Included Accessories
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
• AC adaptor*
• Music rest
• Online Member Product Registration
* May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check
with your Yamaha dealer.
Formats and functions
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI
standard which ensures that any GM-compati-
ble music data can be accurately played by any
GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of
manufacturer. 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.
However, keep in mind that some songs may
play back differently compared to the original
data, due to the reduced set of control parame-
ters and effects.
Style File Format (SFF)
The Style File Format combines all of
Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how
into a single unified format.
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).
Touch Response
The exceptionally natural Touch Response
feature gives you maximum expressive con-
trol over the level of the Voices.
• For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, search for “MIDI Basics” (only in English, Ger-
man, French and Spanish) on the website above.
NOTE

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SettingUpAppendix Reference
About the Manuals.................................................... 8
Included Accessories................................................ 8
Formats and functions .............................................. 8
SettingUp
Panel Controls and Terminals 10
SettingUp 12
Power Requirements .............................................. 12
Turning the Power On ............................................ 13
Setting the Auto Power Off function ....................... 13
Adjusting the Master Volume.................................. 14
Connecting Headphones or External Speakers ..... 14
Using a Pedal ......................................................... 14
Using the Music Rest.............................................. 14
Display Items and Basic Operations 15
Display Items .......................................................... 15
Basic Operations .................................................... 15
Reference
Playinga Variety of Instrument Voices 16
Selecting a Main Voice........................................... 16
Playing the “Harmonium/Piano”.............................. 16
Using the Metronome ............................................. 16
Layering a Dual Voice ............................................ 17
Playing a Split Voice in the Left-hand Area ............ 17
Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard.... 18
Pitch Controls—the [PITCH BEND] Wheel............. 18
Applying Effects to the Sound ................................ 19
Adding Harmony or Arpeggio ................................. 21
Playingthe keyboard with two persons (Duo mode) 23
PlayingRhythm and Accompaniment (Style) 24
Fingering Type........................................................ 24
Setting the Fingering Type ..................................... 24
Setting the Smart Chord Key.................................. 24
Playing Styles ......................................................... 25
Style Variations....................................................... 26
Chord Types for Style Playback ............................. 27
Chords Heard When Smart Chord is Selected....... 28
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary..... 29
Using the Music Database...................................... 30
Registering a Style File........................................... 30
Changing the Tempo .............................................. 31
Playingwith Riyaz Lite 32
PlayingSongs33
Listening to a Demo Song ...................................... 33
Selecting and Playing Back a Song........................ 33
BGM Playback........................................................ 34
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ...... 34
Changing the Melody Voice.................................... 34
A-B Repeat ............................................................. 35
Turning Each Part On/Off ....................................... 35
Playing Songs Loaded From a Computer .............. 35
Usingthe SongLesson Feature 36
Keys To Success ....................................................37
Phrase Repeat ........................................................39
Listening, Timing and Waiting.................................40
LearningHow to Use “Touch” Control (Touch Tutor) 42
Hearingand Experiencingthe Sound of
the Chords (Chord Study) 43
Hear and Experience a Sound of a Single Chord ... 43
Hear and Experience Basic Chord Progressions....43
PlayingChords Alongwith
Chord Progressions of a Song44
Playing Chords in Combination with
“Waiting” of the Lesson Function .......................44
RecordingYour Performance 45
Track Structure of a Song .......................................45
Quick Recording .....................................................45
Recording to a Specific Track .................................46
Clearing a User Song..............................................46
MemorizingYour Favorite Panel Settings47
Recalling Panel Settings from the Registration Memory ...47
Memorizing Panel Settings to the Registration Memory ....48
Deleting the Registration Memory...........................48
Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) ............48
Selectingan EQ Settingfor your Favorite Sound 49
Playinga Device with the Built-in Speakers 50
Lowering the Volume of a Melody Part
(Melody Suppressor)..........................................51
Usingwith a Computer or Smart Device 52
Connecting to a computer.......................................52
Connecting a Smart Device .................................... 52
Backup and Initialization 53
Backup Parameters ................................................53
Initialization .............................................................53
The Functions 54
Appendix
Troubleshooting.............................................58
SongBook Sample.........................................60
Voice List ........................................................70
Drum Kit List (Indian Kit List)........................76
Drum Kit List (Standard Kit 1) .......................80
SongList .........................................................81
Style/Riyaz List ...............................................82
Music Database List.......................................84
Effect Type List...............................................86
Specifications .................................................90
Index ................................................................92
Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!
This instrument is loaded with various sounds, preset Songs and many convenient functions—
so that even beginners can enjoy playing it right away.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully so you can fully take advantage of the advanced
and convenient functions of the instrument.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

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Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
Setting Up
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!1 !2 !3 !4 !5
!0
!6
!7
!8
@1 @2 @3
!9 @5
@6
@7
@8
@9
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
@4
@0
Voice List
(page 70)
SongList
(page 81)
Display
(page 15)
Style List
(page 82)
Riyaz
(page 83)
As illustrated, each note of
the keyboard has a specific
note number and name
(e.g., 036/C1), which is
used in making various set-
tings, such as Split Point
(page 25).

Panel Controls and Terminals
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q[ ] (Standby/On) switch ....................page 13
w[MASTER VOLUME] dial ......................page 14
e[DEMO] button......................................page 33
r[METRONOME] button.........................page 16
t[TEMPO/TAP] button ............................page 31
yPART
[L] button ..............................................page 40
[R] button ..............................................page 40
y[REC TRACK 2] button.........................page 45
[REC TRACK 1] button.........................page 45
u[KEYS TO SUCCESS] button...............page 37
i[PHRASE REPEAT] button...................page 39
o[1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button
...............................................................page 40
!0 [A-B REPEAT] button ...........................page 35
!1 [REW] button ........................................page 34
!2 [FF] button ............................................page 34
!3 [PAUSE] button.....................................page 34
!0 [ACMP ON/OFF] button........................page 25
!1 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button .................page 26
!2 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button ....................page 26
!3 [SYNC START] button ..........................page 25
!0 [TANPURA ON/OFF] button.................page 32
!1 [SECTION A] button .............................page 32
!2 [SECTION B] button .............................page 32
!3 [SECTION C] button .............................page 32
!4 [START/STOP] button...........................page 33
!5 [REC] button .........................................page 45
!6 [VOICE] button......................................page 16
!7 [SONG] button ......................................page 33
!8 [STYLE/RIYAZ] button..........................page 25
!9 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] ....page 15
@0 [HARMONIUM/PIANO] button .............page 16
@1 [DSP] button .........................................page 19
@2 [ARTICULATION] button ......................page 19
@3 [REGIST MEMORY] button ..................page 47
@4 [FUNCTION] button ..............................page 54
@5 [MUSIC DATABASE] button .................page 30
@6 [DUAL] button .......................................page 17
@7 [SPLIT] button.......................................page 17
@8 [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button..........page 21
@9 [PITCH BEND] wheel............................page 18
#0 [SUSTAIN] jack .....................................page 14
#1 [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack......................page 14
#2 [AUX IN] jack.........................................page 50
#3 [USB TO HOST] terminal* ....................page 52
* For connecting to a computer. For details, refer to “Com-
puter-related Operations” (page 8) on the website. When
connecting, use an AB type USB cable of less than 3
meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.
#4 DC IN jack .............................................page 12
In the Lesson mode
In the Recordingmode
In the Songmode
In the Style mode
In the Riyaz mode
Panel Setup (Panel Settings)
By using the controls on the panel, you can make various
settings as described here. These settings of the instru-
ment are together referred to as “panel setup” or “panel
settings” in this manual.
The “Press and 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.
#1 #2 #3
#4
#0
Rear Panel

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Setting Up
Power Requirements
Although the instrument will run either from an AC
adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an
AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is
more environmentally friendly than batteries and
does not deplete resources.
Usingan AC Adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the
illustration.
UsingBatteries
This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/
Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickel-
metal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batter-
ies). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries are recommended for this instrument, since
other types may result in poorer battery performance.
1Make sure that the power of the instrument is off.
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 com-
partment.
4Replace the compartment cover, making sure that
it locks firmly in place.
Make sure to set the battery type correctly (page 13).
• Use the specified AC adaptor (page 91) only. Using the
wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
• When using the AC adaptor with a removable plug, make
sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor. Using the
plug alone can cause electric shock or fire.
• If the plug is accidentally removed from the AC adaptor,
slide it back in until it clicks into place, taking care to
avoid touching any internal metal parts. To avoid electric
shock, short circuit or damage, also be careful that there
is no dust between the AC adaptor and plug.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet
you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or mal-
function occurs, immediately turn the power off and dis-
connect the plug from the outlet.
• Follow the order shown above in reverse when disconnecting
the AC adaptor.
2
1DC IN jack
(page 11)
AC outlet
AC
adaptor
WARNING
WARNING
Plug
The shape of the plug differs depending on
your area.
Slide the plug as
indicated.
CAUTION
NOTE
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be
used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instru-
ment.
• Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor with batter-
ies installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of
data being recorded or transferred at the time.
• When battery power becomes too low for proper opera-
tion, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be dis-
torted, and other problems may occur. When this happens,
make sure to replace all batteries with new ones or already
recharged ones.
WARNING
NOTICE

Setting Up
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SettingUp
Settingthe battery type
Depending on the battery to be installed, you may
need to change the battery type setting, although
“Alkaline (and manganese)” is set by default. After
installing new batteries, call up Function number 063
(page 57), and then set the Battery Type (recharge-
able or not).
Turning the Power On
1Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to “MIN.”
2Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the
power on.
The Voice name appears on the display. Adjust
the volume as desired while playing the key-
board.
3Press and hold the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for
about a second to set the instrument to standby
mode.
Setting the Auto Power Off
function
To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this
instrument turns off automatically if not operated for
30 minutes by default. This non-operation time can
be changed as desired.
To change the non-operation time
which enables Auto Power Off
Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until
“AutoOff” (Function 062; page 57) appears, and then
use the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to select the desired
value.
Settings: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes)
Default value: 30 (minutes)
 To cancel Auto Power Off when turning
on the instrument
Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key
on the keyboard. A message “oFF AutoOff” appears
briefly, then the instrument starts up with the Auto
Power Off function disabled.
• 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.
• Failure to set the battery type may shorten the amount of
the battery life. Make sure to set the battery type correctly.
• Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby sta-
tus, electricity is still flowing to the product at the mini-
mum level. Remove the electric plug from the outlet when
the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of
time, or during electrical storms.
• Press only the [ ] (Standby/On) switch when turning the
power on. Any other operations such as pressing the pedal
are not allowed. Doing so may cause the instrument to
malfunction.
NOTE
NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE
• 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 time
while connected to an external device such as an amplifier,
speaker or computer, make sure to turn off all connected
devices including the instrument, in order to protect the
devices from possible damage from power turning off
automatically. Alternately, if you want to avoid doing this,
simply disable the Auto Power Off function.
• Generally, the data and settings are maintained even when
the power is turned off with the Auto Power Off function. For
details, see page 53.
The lowest key
NOTICE
NOTE

Setting Up
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14
SettingUp
Adjusting the Master Volume
To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound,
use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the
keyboard.
Connecting Headphones or
External Speakers
Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES/
OUTPUT] jack. This jack also functions as an exter-
nal output. By connecting to a keyboard amplifier,
recorder, or other audio device, you can output the
audio signal of this instrument to that external device.
The speakers of this instrument are automatically
shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack.
Using a Pedal
By using a pedal, you can control one of four func-
tions in real time as you play: Sustain, Articulation
(page 20), Arpeggio (page 22) and Sostenuto (page
56). Make sure the footswitch (FC5 or FC4A; sold
separately) plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack. By
default, Sustain is assigned, so that the sound can
be heard for a long time even if you take your finger
off the keyboard while pressing the foot switch, like a
damper pedal on a piano. To use a function other
than Sustain, use the function settings (Function 031;
page 56).
Using the Music Rest
Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.
• Do not use the instrument for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause
permanent hearing loss.
• Do not use the instrument or headphones for a long period
of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this
can cause permanent hearing loss.
• Before connecting an external device via the [PHONES/
OUTPUT] jack, turn off both the device and the instrument.
After connecting, set all volume levels to minimum, and
then turn on/off both the device and the instrument. When
turning on, turn on the instrument first, and then the
device; when turning off, turn off the device and then the
instrument. Otherwise, damage to the instrument and
device or electrical shock may occur.
• When the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack is connected, set the
Master EQ (page 49) to “3 Headphone.”
CAUTION
Standard stereo
phone plug
CAUTION
NOTE
• Plug or unplug the footswitch while the power is off. Also, do
not press the footswitch when turning the power on. Doing so
changes the polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed
operation.
• The sustain function does not affect Split Voices (page 17),
Style (automatic accompaniment; page 24) and Riyaz (page
32).
NOTE

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SettingUp
Display Items and Basic Operations
Display Items
Basic Operations
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.
[-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons
Press the [+/YES] button briefly to increase the value by 1,
or press the [-/NO] button briefly to decrease the value by 1.
Press and hold either button to continuously increase or
decrease the value in the corresponding direction.
003
Harmnum1
001
Voice/Song/Style
This area indicates the Lesson
related status.
Keys To Success
(page 37)
Phrase Repeat (page 39)
Chord Progression (page 44)
Indicates the Passing Status (page
38) of the Keys To Success lesson.
Lesson Indication
Harmony
(
page 21 )
Arpeggio
(
page 21 )
Dual (
page 17 )
Split (
page 17 )
DSP (
page 19 )
Duo (
page 23 )
Articulation (page 19)
Function status
Indicates the chord which is played in the Auto
Accompaniment range (page 25) of the keyboard, or
specified via Song playback.
Normally indicates the current measure number of the
current Style, Riyaz or Song. When the [FUNCTION] button
(page 54) is in use, this indicates the Function number.
Indicates the current beat of playback.
Indicates notes you are currently playing, or notes specified via the Song
Lesson function or Chord Dictionary function.
Chord
Function or Measure
Beat
Keyboard Display
027
003
C3
Indicates the on/off status of Song
playback or target track of Song
recording (pages 35, 46).
Lit: Track contains data
Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data
Flashing:Track is selected as recording track
Appears when the A-B Repeat
function is active. (page 35)
Appears when the Auto
Accompaniment function is on.
(page 25)
SongTrack status
A-B Repeat
Auto Accompaniment
(page 47)
Registration
Memory
Touch Response (page 18)
Strength Meter
is a meter that lights up
according to the strength with
which you play the keyboard.
(pages 18, 42)
represents the target
strength when practicing with
songs in the “Touch Tutor”
category. (page 42)
Touch Indication
Voice selection mode
Song mode
Style/Riyaz mode
is always shown while either or
is shown.
appears only when the settings of the corresponding
function can be edited.
Press number but-
tons [0], [0], [3], or
simply press [3].
Example: Selecting Voice 003,
Harmnum3.
Press briefly to
increase.
Press briefly to
decrease.

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices
In addition to piano, organ, and other “conventional” 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—givingyou a wide variety of musical sounds.
1Press the [VOICE] button.
The Voice number and name will be shown.
2Use the number buttons [0]–[9], or
[+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons to select the
desired Voice.
Refer to the Voice List on page 70.
3Play the keyboard.
Preset Voice Types
When you want to reset various settings to default
and simply play a Harmonium sound, press the
[HARMONIUM/PIANO] button.
The Voice “001 Harmonium Single” is selected auto-
matically as the Main Voice. When “001 Harmonium
Single” is already selected, “031 Live! Concert Grand
Piano” is selected instead.
The instrument features a built-in metronome (a
device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for
practicing.
1Press the [METRONOME] button to start
the metronome.
2Press the [METRONOME] button again to
stop the metronome.
To change the tempo:
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo
value, and then use the number buttons [0]–[9], or
[+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.
Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously
to call up the default tempo value of the current Style,
Riyaz or Song.
To set the Time Signature:
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button to call up
“TimeSigN” (Functions 032; page 56), and then use
the number buttons, or [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.
To set the Metronome Volume:
Call up Function number 034 (page 56).
Selecting a Main Voice
• is not displayed alone. It is always displayed
with or . Refer to page 15.
001–030
(Indian Voices) Used for Indian music performance.
001–259 Instrument Voices (including sound effects).
260–279
(Drum Kit)
Various drum and percussion sounds are
assigned to individual keys, from which they can
be played. Details on the instruments and key
assignments of each Drum Kit can be found on
page 72.
280–299 Arpeggios are automatically reproduced by
simply playing the keyboard (page 21).
300–644 XGlite Voices (page 73)
000
One Touch Setting
The One Touch Setting feature automatically
selects the most suitable Voice when you
select a Style, Riyaz or Song (excepting Songs
and Styles input from other devices). Simply
select Voice number “000” to activate this fea-
ture.
Harmnum1
001
Voice name
The Voice shown here
becomes the Main
Voice for the instrument.
Voice number
Always
appears on
the display.
NOTE
Shehnai
004
Select the Voice you want to play
Playing the “Harmonium/Piano”
Using the Metronome
Tempo
090
Current Tempo value
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In addition to the Main Voice, you can layer a differ-
ent Voice over the entire keyboard as a “Dual Voice.”
1Press the [DUAL] button to turn Dual on.
2Play the keyboard.
3Press the [DUAL] button again to exit
from Dual.
To select a different Dual Voice:
Although turning on Dual will select a Dual Voice
suitable for the current Main Voice, you can easily
select a different Dual Voice by pressing and holding
the [DUAL] button to call up “D.Voice” (Function 009;
page 55), then using the number buttons [0]–[9], or
[+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.
By dividing the keyboard into two separate areas,
you can play a different Voice between the left-hand
and right-hand areas.
1Press the [SPLIT] button to turn on Split.
The keyboard is divided into left- and right-hand
areas.
You can play a “Split Voice” in the left-hand area
of the keyboard while playing a Main Voice and
Dual Voice in the right-hand area of the keyboard.
The highest key for the left-hand area is referred
to as the “SplitPnt” (Function 004; page 54 ) which
can be changed from the default F#2 key.
2Play the keyboard.
3Press the [SPLIT] button again to exit
from Split.
To select another Split Voice:
Press and hold the [SPLIT] button to call up “S.Voice”
(Function 013; page 55), and then use the number
buttons [0]–[9], or [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.
Layering a Dual Voice
Harmnum1
001
Appears when Dual
is on
Two Voices sound
together.
Playing a Split Voice in the Left-
hand Area
Harmnum1
001
Appears when Split
is on
Split Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice
Split Point default setting: 054 (F#2)
036
(C1)
048
(C2)
060
(C3)
072
(C4)
084
(C5)
096
(C6)
Left-hand area
Right-hand area

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The keyboard of this instrument is equipped with a
Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically
and expressively control the level of the Voices
according to your playing strength.
1Press the [FUNCTION] button several
times until “TouchRes” (Function 005;
page 54) appears.
After a few seconds, the current Touch Response
appears.
2Use the number buttons [1]–[4], [+/YES],
[-/NO] buttons to select a Touch
Response settingbetween 1 and 4.
Touch Response
3Play the keyboard.
The strength meter will light according to the
strength with which you play the keyboard.
The [PITCH BEND] wheel can be used to add
smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the key-
board. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or
downward to lower the pitch.
You can change the amount of pitch bend produced
by the wheel in the Function Settings (page 54, Func-
tion 003).
Changing the Touch Response of
the Keyboard
1Soft
Produces relatively high volume even with
light playing strength. Best for players with a
light touch who want to maintain a consis-
tent, relatively loud volume.
2Medium Produces a fairly “standard” keyboard
response.
3Hard
The keys must be played very strongly to
generate loud volume. This setting is best
for a wide dynamic range and optimum
expressive control of the sound, from pianis-
simo to fortissimo.
4Fixed All notes are produced at the same volume
no matter how hard the keyboard is played.
• When Touch Response is set to “Fixed,” the strength
meter is fixed at medium strength.
TouchRes
005
Medium
2
005
Appears when the Touch
Response is not “Fixed.”
When playingsoftly:
When playingat
medium strength:
When playingstrongly:
NOTE
Pitch Controls
—the [PITCH BEND] Wheel

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Reference
This instrument can apply various Effects to the
instrument’s sound (as described below).
DSP
This effect applies digital signal processing to the
Main Voice and Song part when a Voice or Song that
includes the DSP setting is selected. The DSP effect
can be turned on/off, and also features various Types
(page 88) which can be selected via the following
procedure.
1Press the [DSP] button to turn on the DSP.
Although the DSP type (page 88) is automatically
determined according to the current Main Voice,
you can select another type.
2Hold down the [DSP] button for a while until the
DSP-related indication appears.
3Use the number buttons [0]–[9], or [+/YES] and
[-/NO] buttons to select the desired type.
4Play the keyboard.
5Press the [DSP] button again to turn off the DSP.
Articulation
This effect reproduces the sounds of playing meth-
ods that are unique to specific instruments. To enjoy
this effect, select one of the S.Art Lite Voices, indi-
cated by “***” in the Voice List (page 70), and then
play the keyboard while holding down the [ARTICU-
LATION] button.
Examples of the Articulation effect
If you select the following voices, you can realistically
reproduce the specific playing techniques below.
Example 1: Voice number 005 “S.Art Lite Sarangi”
When you play the keyboard while holding down the
[ARTICULATION] button, the attack part sounds with
the pitch bending up.
Example 2: Voice number 012 “S.Art Lite Santoor”
When you press the [ARTICULATION] button, trem-
olo sound is produced.
For Voices other than S.Art Lite Voices
Modulation or Portamento effects are suitably
assigned according to the characteristics of each
Voice. To use the Modulation effect, follow the same
manner as with Articulation. To use the Portamento
effect, follow the instructions below instead. For
details on Portamento, refer to page 20.
1To enable the Portamento effect, press the
[ARTICULATION] button before you start playing
the keyboard.
2To disable the Portamento effect, press the
[ARTICULATION] button again.
Applying Effects to the Sound
• Among the Voices in the keyboard performance, the
DSP effect is applied only to the Main Voice.
• The DSP cannot be turned on during lessons.
NOTE
Harmnum1
001
Appears when
the DSP is on.
DSPType
025
Tremolo
29
025
Current DSP type
Hold for longer
than a second.
Sarangi
005
Appears when the
S.Art Lite Voice is selected

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Addingthe Articulation effect by usinga pedal
If you assign the Articulation function to a pedal (foot
switch) with “PdlFunc” (Function 031; page 56), you
can apply the effect by pressing on the pedal.
Portamento
Portamento is a function that creates a smooth tran-
sition in pitch from the first note played on the key-
board to the next. Using this function effectively
provides even greater expressive nuance to your per-
formance. On this instrument, Portamento is avail-
able on the following Voices.
To enable Portamento, press the [ARTICULATION]
button when one of the Voices above is selected.
Reverb
Adds room ambience of a club or concert hall to the
sound. Although the best-suited Reverb type is
called up by selecting a Song, Style and Riyaz, you
can select another one via Function number 022
(page 55). You can also set the Reverb depth via
Function number 023 (page 55).
Chorus
Makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more
spacious. Although the best-suited Chorus type is
called up by selecting a Song, Style and Riyaz, you
can select another one via Function number 024
(page 55). You can also set the Chorus depth for
Voices only for keyboard performance via Function
numbers 008 (page 54), 012, 016 (page 55).
Sustain
By turning on the Sustain parameter of Function num-
ber 026 (page 55), you can add a fixed, automatic
sustain to the Main/Dual Voices played on the key-
board. Or, you can produce a natural sustain as
desired with the footswitch (sold separately; page 14).
• The Articulation effect is applied only to the Main Voice.
• S.Art Lite Voices sound differently depending on the velocity,
etc.
006 S!Srangi
007 Pungi
008 S!Bansri
011 Sarod
016 IndBanjo
017 Mandolin
020 Rabab
154 Trombone
164 80sBrass
167 TechBras
168 SynBrass
171 SquareLd
172 Saw.Lead
174 UndrHeim
175 PortTone
176 Analogn1
177 Fargo 1
178 Analogn2
179 Fargo 2
181 Funky Ld
202 Timpani
214 Er Hu
NOTE
• Even if you turn on Sustain, there are some Voices to which
sustain is not applied.
NOTE