User manual YAMAHA BST1

[. . . ] To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on the panel. For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. EN SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section. Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non- rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. [. . . ] Before using a floppy disk and the disk slot, be sure to read "Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on page 21. Commercially available music data is subject to protection by copyright laws. Copying commercially available data is strictly prohibited, except for your own personal use. See page 199 for information on the types of Song data that can be played on the instrument. Your Own Recorded Songs These are Songs which you've recorded (page 42, page 143) and saved to the USER/USB display. (USB is available when you connect an USB storage device such as USB flash memory/floppy disk to the instrument. ) Using, Creating and Editing Songs Commercially Available Song Data Song data downloaded from the Yamaha Web site and commercially available Disk Songs are available when you connect the optional floppy disk drive to the instrument. The instrument is compatible with the Song disks (floppy disks) that bear the following marks: 136 BST1 Owner's Manual Operations for Song Playback Operations for Song Playback This section explains detailed operations and functions related to Song playback which are not covered in the "Quick Guide. " Starting/Stopping a Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [STOP] button to stop. In addition, there are several other convenient ways to start/ stop a Song. Depending on the particular Song data, the Style will also play back at the same time. Starting Playback Synchro Start You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. When playback is stopped, simultaneously hold down the SONG [STOP] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. To cancel the Synchro Start function, simultaneously hold down the SONG [STOP] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button once again. · Tap function This useful function lets you press the [TAP TEMPO] button to tap out the tempo and automatically start the Song at that tapped speed. Simply tap (press/release) the button (four times for a 4/4 time signature) while the instrument is in Synchro Start standby mode, and the Song playback starts automatically at the tempo you tapped. The "NEXT" indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, press the [8] (Cancel) button. Parameter Lock You can "lock" specific parameters (e. g. , effect, split point, etc. ) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 132). Using the Auto Accompaniment Features with the Song Playback When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, channels 9­16 in the Song data are replaced with style channels--allowing you to play the accompaniment parts of the Song yourself. Try playing chords along with the Song playback as shown in the instructions below. When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, we recommend that you use the Preset Songs in the "Sing-a-long" folder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select a Song (page 35). Press the STYLE CONTROL [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment function. Press the STYLE CONTROL [SYNC START] button to enable standby-- letting you simultaneously start the accompaniment as soon as you start playing. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. The chord name is indicated in the Main display. To return to the Main display, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [EXIT] button. If the Song data does not contain this data, the current chord name will not be displayed in the Main display during Song playback. Using, Creating and Editing Songs When the Song playback is stopped, the style playback is also stopped at the same time. · Tempo for playing back a Song and a style at the same time When playing back a Song and a Style at the same time, the tempo value set in the Song is automatically used. Playing Songs with the Quick Start function With the default settings, the Quick Start function is turned on. 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