User manual YAMAHA PSR-E223

[. . . ] DIGITAL KEYBOARD How to use this manual Before using the PSR-E223/YPT-220, be sure to read the "PRECAUTIONS" section on pages 4­5. Follow the instructions described in "Setting Up, " then try out the simple operations in "Quick Guide. " "Reference" provides detailed descriptions and procedures for getting the most out of the instrument. After you've read the manual, keep it safe and handy for future reference. Data List The Data List contains MIDI related information. [. . . ] · Track 1 can be muted by pressing the [R] button during Song playback. · Track 2 or style track can be muted by pressing the [L] button during Song playback. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Song. 116 Tempo Current Tempo value 2 You can cancel the mute function by pressing the corresponding track buttons, [R] or [L] again during Song playback, or by selecting any other Song. Track 2 Track 1 Set the Tempo by using the number buttons [0]­[9], [+], [-]. NOTE · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the default tempo of a Song. 001 Demo 1 010 Lit--track contains data. Unlit--track is muted or contains no data. PSR-E223/YPT-220 Owner's Manual 37 Reference Pressing one of the Track buttons [R] or [L] will mute the corresponding track during Song playback. Song settings Practice Makes Perfect You can repeatedly practice a section you find difficult. This function lets you specify a section of a Song you want to practice--"A" is the start point and "B" is the end point--for repeat playback. A B You can stop repeat playback at any time by pressing the [A-B REPEAT] button. The A-B REPEAT mode will be canceled and normal playback of the Song will continue. Repeat playback of this section oFF NOTE REPEAT Play the Song and press the [A-B REPEAT] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat (the "A" point), then press the [A-B REPEAT] button a second time at the end of the section you want to repeat (the "B" point). The specified A-B section of the Song will now play repeatedly, letting you practice the section over and over. · The A-B Repeat function will be canceled when you select another Song or Style mode. Song Volume This procedure allows you to adjust the balance between Song playback and the notes you play on the keyboard by setting the volume of the playback sound. 1 A-b NOTE Reference 38 Press the [SONG] button. Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until "SongVol" appears. Current Song Volume REPEAT 2 · The repeat start and end points can be specified in one-measure increments. · You can also set the A-B Repeat function when the Song is stopped. Simply use the [REW] and [FF] buttons to select the desired measures, pressing the [A-B REPEAT] button for each point, then start playback. · If you want to set the start point "A" at the very beginning of the Song press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting playback of the Song. 100 SongVol 3 Set the Song Volume by pressing the number buttons [0]­[9], [+], [-]. NOTE · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100). PSR-E223/YPT-220 Owner's Manual Song settings Tap Start After selecting a song, you can set the Tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo--four times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the Tempo during Song playback by pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice. Changing the Melody Voice You can change a Song's melody Voice to any other Voice you prefer. 1 2 Select the Song and play it. Refer to the section "Playing Songs" on page 16. Select a desired Voice by using the number buttons [0]­[9], [+], [-]. 004 HnkyTonk 001 3 Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. "SONG MELODY VOICE" appears in the display for a few seconds, indicating that the Voice selected in Step 2 has replaced the Song's original melody Voice. Hold for longer than a second. PSR-E223/YPT-220 Owner's Manual 39 Reference The selected Voice sounds when you play the keyboard. If a Song has played through and stopped during this procedure, press the [START/ STOP] button to start playback again. Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Starting Style playback The following two methods can be used to start Style playback. In either case you will need to press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on before actually starting Style playback. Synchro Start (Chord Start) Press the [SYNC START] button and the beat arrows will begin flashing, indicating that the Sync Start "standby" mode has been engaged. The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Tap Start You can supply a count-in at any tempo you like to start playback. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo--4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times for time signatures in 3--and the selected Style rhythm will begin playing at the tapped tempo. The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Adjusting the Style Volume 001 8BtModrn 001 Sync Start standby This procedure allows you to adjust the balance between Style playback and the notes you play on the keyboard by setting the volume of the playback sound. 1 2 Press the [STYLE] button. Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the "StyleVol" appears. Reference NOTE Auto Accompaniment range 100 Style playback begins when you play a chord StyleVol Current Style volume setting The Sync Start "standby" mode will be cancelled when Style playback starts. 3 Set the Style volume by using the number buttons [0]­[9], [+], [-]. NOTE · If you press the [SYNC START] button during Style playback, playback will stop immediately and the Sync Start standby mode will be engaged (beat arrows will flash). · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100). 40 PSR-E223/YPT-220 Owner's Manual Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Setting the Split Point The Split Point setting can be changed as desired. Split Point--default setting: 54 (F#2) Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in "chord dictionary" that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. 96 36 48 60 72 84 1 Press and hold the [WAITING] button for longer than a second. [. . . ] Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de México S. A. 09300, México, D. F. , México Tel: 55-5804-0600 INDIA Yamaha Music India Pvt. 5F Ambience Corporate Tower Ambience Mall Complex Ambience Island, NH-8, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India Tel: 0124-466-5551 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha Música Ibérica, S. A. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: 91-639-8888 INDONESIA PT. [. . . ]