User manual YAMAHA PSR-E203

[. . . ] Owner's Manual EN SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. [. . . ] You can adjust the Reverb depth in the Function Settings (page 49). NOTE · You can also access the Reverb Type setting display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button several times. 34 PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual Play With a Variety of Effects Adding Panel Sustain This function adds a fixed sustain to the keyboard Voices. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the "Sustain" item appears. oFF Sustain Current setting 2 Press the [+] button to turn the Panel Sustain on. Panel Sustain will be added to the notes you play on the keyboard when the Panel Sustain is on. To turn it off, press the [-] button. NOTE · See the section "Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)" on page 9 for information on applying sustain with the optional footswitch. on On Sustain PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual 35 Handy Performance Features Setting the Split Point The Split Point setting can be changed as desired. Split Point--default setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72 84 96 The initial default Split Point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key. When you change the Split Point, the auto accompaniment range also changes. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until "SplitPnt" appears. Currently selected Split Point Split Point 054 SplitPnt 001 NOTE 2 Split Point Set the Split Point by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (54 or F#2). Transpose The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the "Transpos" appears. Current transpose value 00 Transpos 2 Use the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-] to set the Transpose value between -12 and +12 as required. NOTE · The pitch of the Drum Kits Voices (Voice numbers 130134) cannot be changed. · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (00). 36 PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual Handy Performance Features Tuning You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. The overall tuning of the instrument can be shifted up or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone). 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until "Tuning" appears. Currently tuning value 000 Tuning 2 Use the number buttons [0]-[9], [+] and [-] to set the Tuning value between -100 and +100 as required. NOTE · The pitch of the Drum Kits Voices (Voice numbers 130134) cannot be changed. · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (000). One Touch Setting Sometimes selecting the ideal Voice to play with a Song or Style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects the most suitable Voice for you when you select a Style or Song. Simply select Voice number "000" to activate this feature. 1 Press the [VOICE] button, and then select Voice number "000" by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. Appears when One Touch Setting is on. 000 SprnoSax This turns the One Touch Setting feature on. One Touch Setting will be turned off if you select any other Voice number. PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual 37 Handy Performance Features Changing the tempo of the Song/Style Songs and Styles can be played at any tempo you desire--fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Style/Song. Current Tempo value 116 Tempo 2 Set the Tempo by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. You can also 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 Style/Song playback by pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button just twice. NOTE · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the default tempo of a Style or Song. Adjusting the Main Voice Parameters The volume and octave (the pitch of the instrument can be shifted by up or down in octaves) for the main voice can be adjusted. Main Voice Parameters (page 49) · Main Voice Volume · Main Voice Octave You can adjust each of the parameters above in the Function settings (page 49). 38 PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Various ways to start and stop Style playback Starting Style playback The following three methods can be used to start Style playback. In all cases you will need to press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on before actually starting Style playback. Whichever method you choose, you can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit. ] before starting playback. To begin your performance, an introduction will play automatically, then will automatically switch to the MAIN section when finished. Immediate Start Press the [START/STOP] button to begin rhythm-only playback of the selected Style. The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Appears when the auto accompaniment is on Immediate 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. Accompaniment range 001 GrandPno 001 Sync Start standby Style playback begins when you play a chord 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. Start at the tapped tempo PSR-E203/YPT-200 Owner's Manual 39 Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Stopping Style playback The following three methods can be used to stop Style playback. Immediate Stop Playback will stop as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button. Immediate Stop Stop and Enter Sync Start Mode 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). Stop immediately and enter the Sync Start mode 001 GrandPno 001 Sync Start standby Play the Ending and Stop Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit. ] button to begin playing an ending section. 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