Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-500 User manual

Contents
The Functions
Tuning
EQ Type
Modulation
Pitch Bend Range
Portamento
Portamento Time
DSP Type
MIDI Select
MIDI Channel
Local Control
Audio Loop Back
Battery Type
Auto power off
How to Use Terminals
[PHONES]
[AUX IN]
[LINE OUT]
[TO HOST]
• Audio data – USB Audio
Interface function
• MIDI data
[MIDI]
Troubleshooting
Voice List
• Drum Kit List
Voice Parameters
Effect List
• DSP Type List
MIDI Implementation Chart
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Reference Manual

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The Functions
The various “Functions” let you make detailed settings for the instrument. For the Function menu,
see the list on next page.
Operation
1. Select the Function menu.
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the desired Function menu in the upper
part of the display. For example, call up “Tuning” if you want to ne-tune the pitch of the entire
instrument.
2. Set the value.
Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the value in the bottom of the display.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Function mode.
2[SELECT] knob
3[EXIT] button
1[FUNCTION] button
Function name
Value

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Function List
Function Description Backup
Tuning You can ne-tune the pitch of the entire instrument in roughly
0.2Hz steps. This lets you accurately match the keyboard
pitch to that of other instruments or recorded music.
Tuning doesn’t affect drum voices.
Value: 427.0 Hz – 453.0 Hz
Default: A3 = 440.0 Hz
Yes
EQ Type Four different master equalizer (EQ) settings give you
the best possible sound when listening through different
reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speaker,
headphones, or an external speaker system.
Value: Speaker, Boost, LineOut, Mild
Speaker: Optimum for listening via the instrument’s built-in
speaker.
Boost: Results in more powerful sound. Depending on the
selected Voice, the sound may be more subject to
distortion than other EQ types.
LineOut: Optimum for listening via headphones or external
speakers connected to the LINE OUT jack. This
value will be automatically selected when the
headphones are connected.
Mild: Lowers the high range for a softer sound.
Default: Speaker
Yes
Modulation Species whether the Modulation wheel controls the Vibrato
depth (Vibrato) or parameter of the effect selected with the
[EFFECT] selector (EfctCtrl).
Value: Vibrato / EfctCtrl
Default: Vibrato
No
PB Range
(Pitch Bend Range)
Determines the amount (in semitones) that pitch is raised or
lowered when using the [PITCH] bend wheel.
Value: 00 – 12
Default: 02
No

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Function Description Backup
Portamento Portamento is used to create a smooth transition in pitch
from one note played on the keyboard to the next one.
Determines whether Portamento is applied or not.
Value: ON / OFF
Default: OFF
No
Porta Time
(Portamento Time)
Determines the pitch transition time or rate when Portamento
is applied. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time.
Value: 000 – 127
Default: 064
No
DSP Type DSP refers to various digital effects which can be applied to
the keyboard Voice. You can select the desired type here.
For details, refer to the DSP Type List on page26.
Value: Dist.1 / Dist.2 / DSP Chrs / Flanger / Phaser / Tremolo /
RotarySp / LPF / HPF
Default: Depends on the Voice
No
MIDI Select Selects the MIDI transmit/receive port. Select value “BLE
MIDI” for Bluetooth®connection, “USB MIDI” for [TO
HOST] terminal or “MiniMIDI” for MIDI terminal.
Value: USB MIDI / MiniMIDI / BLE MIDI
Default: BLE MIDI
NOTE
Depending on the country in which you purchased the product, the
instrument may not have Bluetooth capability. If this is the case, you
cannot select the value “BLE MIDI,” and the default value is “USB MIDI.”
Yes
MIDI CH
(MIDI Channel)
Determines the MIDI transmit channel.
Value: 01CH, 02CH … 15CH, 16CH, OFF
Default: 01CH
Yes

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Function Description Backup
Local
(Local Control)
Determines whether the instrument’s keyboard controls the
internal tone generator (On) or not (Off).
“Local Control” (normally set to “On”) allows the keyboard of
the instrument to “locally” control its internal tone generator,
letting you directly play the internal voices from the keyboard.
However, for some situations (for example, recording to
computer software), you will want to set Local Control to
“Off,” so that the keyboard of the instrument does not play
the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is
still transmitted (for recording) via the [TO HOST] terminal
when notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time,
the internal tone generator responds to MIDI information
received via the [TO HOST] terminal, allowing you to hear
the notes you play.
Value: ON / OFF
Default: OFF
No
LoopBack
(Audio Loop Back)
Determines whether Audio sound input from the [TO
HOST] terminal is returned to the computer or not with the
performance played on the instrument (page 12). If you
want to output only the sound played on this instrument to
the computer, set this parameter to Off.
Value: ON / OFF
Default: ON
Yes
Battery
(B at ter y Type)
Selects the type of batteries you have installed to this
instrument.
Value: Alkaline (for Alkaline, Manganese batteries) / Ni-MH (for
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)
Default: Alkaline
Yes
Auto Off
(Auto Power Off)
Species the time that will elapse before the instrument’s
power is automatically turned off.
Value: 0ff / 05min / 10min / 15min / 30min / 60min
Default: 30min
Yes

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How to Use the Terminals
This keyboard has 5 terminals for connecting to external devices. This section shows you what,
when and how to connect.
CAUTION
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components.
Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise,
damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.
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1[PHONES] for practicing with headphones
For connecting a pair of stereo headphones with a mini stereo phone plug (3.5mm). The instrument’s
built-in speaker automatically stops producing sound when headphones are connected to this
jack. However, the [LINE OUT] jack continues to output the same sound as the [PHONES] jack.
CAUTION
To prevent hearing loss, avoid using headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time.
SHS-500
PHONES
Headphones
Stereo mini plug

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2[AUX IN] for playing along with an audio player
For inputting the sound of an audio player and listening to it through the built-in speaker of the
instrument (with 3.5mm, mini stereo phone plug). For example, this is convenient for when playing
keyboard along with the sound input from an audio player.
SHS-500
AUX IN
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the devices, rst turn on the power to the external device, then to the instrument. When
turning off the power, rst turn off the power to the instrument, then to the external device.
NOTE
• To adjust the input volume from [AUX IN] jack, adjust the audio playback volume on the audio device.
• Use an appropriate adaptor plug if the output jack of the audio player does not match the stereo mini phone plug
of the audio cable.
• Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance.
Audio player
Headphone jack
Mini stereo phone plug
Audio cable
Mini stereo phone plug

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3[LINE OUT] for higher performance levels
For connecting a powered speaker or a mixing console for playing in larger venues at higher
volume (with 1/4" mono phone plug). The sound connected to the instrument’s [AUX IN] jack is
output at the same time.
For the best sound, set the Function “EQ Type” setting (page 3) to “LineOut” when using the
[LINE OUT] terminal.
SHS-500 LINE OUT
NOTICE
• To avoid possible damage, rst turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When
turning off the power, rst turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument. Since this
instrument’s power may automatically be turned off due to the Auto Power Off function (page 5), turn
off the power to the external device, or disable Auto Power Off when you do not intend to operate the
instrument.
• Do not route the output from the [LINE OUT] jack to the [AUX IN] jack. If you make this connection, the
signal input at the [AUX IN] jack is output from the [LINE OUT] jack and then back again, creating a
feedback loop that could make normal performance impossible, and may even damage the equipment.
NOTE
• The instrument’s built-in speaker continue to output the same sound as the [LINE OUT] jack when external devices
are connected to this jack.
• The output volume from the [LINE OUT] jack does not change when adjusting the [VOLUME] dial on the instrument.
• Use an appropriate adaptor plug if the input jack of the powered speaker does not match the phone plug of the
audio cable.
• Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance.
Powered speaker
1/4" mono phone plug
Audio cable

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4[TO HOST] for using with smart device or computer
Connecting a smart device or computer allows you to use various functions with just one USB
cable, such as sending/receiving MIDI data and high-quality audio data, greatly expanding the
potential of the instrument. For smart device connection, a conversion adaptor is needed as shown
on page10.
Transmitting/receiving audio data – USB Audio Interface function
Sending/receiving audio data via digital connection has the following advantages.
• Playing back audio data with high sound quality
Enjoy clear, noise-free sound with no degradation of sound quality compared to connecting
with the [AUX IN] terminal.
• Recording the performance of this instrument as audio data on recording
software or music production software
This allows playback of the recorded data with computer or smart device.
Transmitting/receiving MIDI data
Sending/receiving data via MIDI, gives you the following advantages.
• Playing back MIDI data
Purchase your favorite song data on the Yamaha website.
• Recording the performance of the instrument as MIDI data
When recorded as MIDI data, performances—including the sounds, pitches, note starts,
duration, etc.—can be more easily edited using music production software.
NOTE
For basic explanations about what MIDI is and can do, refer to the online PDF manual “MIDI Basics” downloadable
from the Yamaha Downloads website:
https://download.yamaha.com/

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Transmitting/receiving audio data – USB Audio Interface function
Connect this keyboard and your smart device or a computer containing audio data with a USB
cable. (Note that audio data cannot be transmitted/received via Bluetooth connection.) You can
play back audio data on a smart device or a computer with this instrument. You can also record
your keyboard performance as audio data to a music production app on a smart device or a
computer.
NOTE
Both MIDI data and audio data can be transmitted simultaneously. To transmit/receive MIDI data from the [TO
HOST] terminal, set the Function “MIDI Select” setting (page4) to “USB MIDI.”
TO HOST
USB (B) USB (A)
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A USB audio interface function is available on a computer as well. When using this function
on a computer running Windows, you will need to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to
your computer. For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the online PDF
manual “Computer-related Operations” downloadable from the Yamaha Downloads website:
https://download.yamaha.com/
If the iOS device’s connector is 30-pin:
Use the Camera Connector included in the Apple iPad
Camera Connection Kit.
If the Android device’s connector is USB Micro B:
Use a USB Type A female - USB Micro B male conversion
adaptor
If the Android device’s connector is USB Type C:
Use a USB Type A female - USB Type C male conversion
adaptor
USB conversion
adaptor
Android device
Lightning to USB
Camera Adapter
iOS device
USB cable