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Yamaha PSR-E413 User Manual

Yamaha PSR-E413
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Owner’s Manual
DIGITAL KEYBOARD
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Yamaha PSR-E413 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Touch ResponseYes
Amplification2.5W + 2.5W
Polyphony32
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Songs30 preset, 5 user
DisplayLCD (backlit)
ConnectivityUSB to Host
Power Supplybatteries
Speakers2 x 12 cm
Dimensions946 x 405 x 136 mm

Summary

Owner's Manual

Special Messages and Notices

Battery Safety and Disposal

Describes battery types, safety precautions, and proper disposal methods.

Product Handling and Safety

Covers warnings about cords, stands, and potential hearing damage from loud volumes.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Information (USA)

FCC compliance statement and guidelines for mitigating radio frequency interference.

UK Plug and Cord Instructions

Wiring instructions for the UK mains plug, matching wire colors to terminals.

Declaration of Conformity

Statement confirming the device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.

Safety Precautions

General Warnings

Covers electrical shock, fire, water hazards, and opening the instrument.

General Precautions

Covers physical injury, battery handling, and environmental exposure.

Safe Handling and Maintenance

Handling Cautions

Specific cautions for handling the instrument, including inserting objects or applying force.

Connections and Maintenance

Cautions for connecting components and cleaning the instrument.

Copyright and Logos

Copyright Notice

Legal notice regarding copyrighted musical data and unauthorized use.

Feature Logos

Explanations of logos like GM System Level 1, XGlite, USB, Touch Response, and Style File.

Included Accessories

Music Rest Installation

Instructions for attaching the music rest to the instrument.

Special Features of the PSR-E413

Creating New Sounds

Using knobs to adjust sound characteristics like distortion and filter.

Arpeggio Function

Automatic generation of arpeggios (broken chords) by playing notes.

Performance Assistant Technology

Technology that helps users play songs accurately, even with mistakes.

Instrument Voices and Styles

Changing instrument sounds and using auto-accompaniment styles.

Setting Up Your Instrument

Power Requirements

Guidelines for using the AC adaptor and batteries for power.

Using Power Sources

Steps for connecting the AC adaptor and inserting batteries.

Setting Up Your Instrument

Audio and Data Connections

Connecting headphones, footswitch, and computer via USB.

Powering On the Instrument

Steps for turning the instrument on and off using the standby switch.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls

Overview of buttons, knobs, and displays on the front panel.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Rear Panel Terminals

Overview of jacks and ports located on the rear panel.

Quick Guide: Creating Arpeggios

Arpeggio Function Overview

How the arpeggio function engages with specific voices.

Creating Arpeggios

Selecting Arpeggio Types

How to choose and set different arpeggio patterns.

Playing Arpeggios

How to play notes on the keyboard to trigger arpeggio effects.

Creating Arpeggios

Creating a Pop Tune

Step-by-step guide to creating a pop tune using styles and arpeggios.

Creating Arpeggios

Playing with Styles and Arpeggios

Combining styles with arpeggios and managing left/right hand parts.

Quick Guide: Create Original Sounds

Assigning Effects to Live Control Knobs

Mapping filter, effect, EG, style filter, and tempo effects to the control knobs.

Create Original Sounds

Filter Effects

Shaping sound using filter cutoff frequency and resonance.

Reverb and Chorus Effects

Adding ambience with reverb and thickness with chorus effects.

Create Original Sounds

Envelope Generator (EG) Effects

Adjusting attack, release, and sustain for sound variations.

Style Filter and Tempo Effects

Applying filter and tempo variations to accompaniment styles.

Create Original Sounds

Using the Live Control Knobs

Step-by-step guide for selecting a voice and adjusting knob effects.

Create Original Sounds

Knob Effect Usage Ideas

Practical examples and suggestions for using various knob effects.

Quick Guide: The Easy Way to Play Piano

Performance Assistant Technology

Overview of the technology that aids in playing songs accurately.

Selecting Songs for Lessons

How to choose and select songs for practice sessions.

The Easy Way to Play Piano

Playing Along with Songs

Playing the keyboard along with the song's accompaniment.

The Easy Way to Play Piano

Mastering Performance Assistant

Advanced tips and methods for improved performance with the assistant.

The Easy Way to Play Piano

Playing the Chopin Nocturne

A tutorial for playing the Nocturne song using the Easy Way to Play Piano feature.

The Easy Way to Play Piano

Changing Song Tempo

How to adjust the tempo of a song for practice or preference.

Quick Guide: Playing Instrument Voices

Selecting and Playing the Main Voice

How to choose and play the primary instrument voice.

Playing Instrument Voices

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (DUAL)

Layering two different voices for a richer sound.

Playing Instrument Voices

Splitting the Keyboard (SPLIT)

Using different voices for the left and right sections of the keyboard.

Playing Instrument Voices

Using the Grand Piano Voice

One-button access to the Grand Piano voice across the entire keyboard.

Fun Sounds

Drum Kits and Sound Effects

Exploring and playing drum kits and various sound effects.

Quick Guide: Playing Styles

Selecting a Style Rhythm

How to choose and start playing different auto-accompaniment styles.

Playing Styles

Playing Along with Styles

Adding bass and chord accompaniment to style rhythms.

Automatic Accompaniment

How the auto-accompaniment region functions for chord input.

Playing Styles

Playing Styles with Chords and Melody

Combining left-hand chords with right-hand melodies for accompaniment.

Playing Styles

Chord Progressions for Styles

Using chord progressions to create more interesting accompaniments.

Playing Styles

Dance Music Chord Progression

Example: 3-chord boogie-woogie progression.

Jazz Chord Progression

Example: Bossa nova with jazz-style chords.

Playing Styles

Auto-Accompaniment Chord Methods

Easy and Standard chord playing methods for auto-accompaniment.

Quick Guide: Using Songs

Selecting and Playing Songs

How to choose and listen to the instrument's built-in songs.

Using Songs

Song Playback Controls

Functions for fast forward, rewind, and pausing song playback.

Using the DEMO/PC Button

How to use the DEMO/PC button for sequential song playback.

Using Songs

Song List and Suggested Uses

List of built-in songs with suggested applications for learning and features.

Using Songs

Types of Songs

Differentiating between preset, user, and external song file types.

Quick Guide: Lessons

Yamaha Education Suite Overview

Introduction to the education suite and its practice methods (Lesson 1, 2, 3).

Selecting Songs for Lessons

How to choose and select songs for practice sessions.

Lessons: Practicing Songs

Selecting Practice Parts

Choosing left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands practice modes.

Starting Lesson 1

How to begin the first lesson mode: learning correct notes.

Lessons: Practicing Songs

Stopping Lesson Mode

Exiting a lesson mode at any time.

Lesson Performance Evaluation

How the instrument evaluates performance after a lesson.

Lessons: Practicing Songs

Lesson 2: Your Tempo

Learning notes with correct timing and adaptive tempo adjustment.

Lessons: Practicing Songs

Lesson 3: Minus One

Practicing a song with the melody part removed (minus one).

Lessons: Practicing Songs

Repeat and Learn Feature

Using the feature to practice difficult sections repeatedly.

Quick Guide: Using the Music Database

Selecting a Music Database

Choosing a database entry for automatic panel settings.

Quick Guide: Changing Song Styles

Easy Song Arranger Demo

Demonstrating the Easy Song Arranger feature with a demo song.

Using the Easy Song Arranger

How to change a song's arrangement style.

Changing Song Styles

Listening to Songs with Different Styles

Hearing how different styles affect the sound of a song.

Changing the Song Melody Voice

Selecting a new voice for the song's melody part.

Quick Guide: Record Your Own Performance

Recordable Data and Tracks

Understanding the tracks and data types that can be recorded.

Track Muting

Function to mute or unmute recorded tracks during playback.

Recording Procedure Overview

Steps to start the recording process.

Record Your Own Performance

Selecting Tracks for Recording

Choosing which tracks to record and confirming the selection.

Starting and Stopping Recording

How recording begins when playing the keyboard and how to stop it.

Record Your Own Performance

Playing Back User Songs

How to play back recorded user songs similar to internal songs.

Data Recording Limitations

Information on limitations for data recording, such as split voice.

Record Your Own Performance

Deleting User Songs (Song Clear)

Procedure to delete an entire recorded user song.

Deleting Specific Tracks (Track Clear)

Procedure to delete a specific track from a recorded user song.

Backup and Initialization

Backup Parameters

Details on settings that are automatically backed up and maintained.

Instrument Initialization

Restoring the instrument to its initial factory default settings.

Basic Operation and Displays

Basic Operation Steps

Core operations: select function, select item, start function.

Volume Adjustment

How to control the master volume of the instrument.

Basic Operation and Displays

Selecting Items and Values

Using the dial and number buttons for selecting items and adjusting values.

Basic Operation and Displays

Understanding the Display Indicators

Explanations of various indicators and elements shown on the LCD display.

Reference: Adding Effects

Harmony Feature

Adding harmony notes to the main voice based on played chords.

Harmony Type Usage

How to select and use different harmony types.

Adding Effects

Adding Reverb

Applying reverb effects to create ambience.

Reverb Send Level Adjustment

Controlling the amount of reverb applied to each voice.

Adding Effects

Adding Chorus

Applying chorus effects for a thicker, layered sound.

Chorus Send Level Adjustment

Controlling the amount of chorus applied to each voice.

Reference: Handy Performance Features

Using the Metronome

Using the built-in metronome for practice.

Handy Performance Features

Adjusting Metronome Tempo and Time Signature

Setting the metronome's tempo and beats per measure.

Adjusting Metronome Volume

Setting the volume level for the metronome.

Handy Performance Features

Tap Start Function

Using the TEMPO/TAP button for a count-in at any tempo.

Touch Response Sensitivity

Adjusting keyboard sensitivity to playing dynamics.

Handy Performance Features

Pitch Bend Wheel

Using the wheel to modulate pitch for expressive playing.

Pitch Controls (Transpose & Tuning)

Shifting the instrument's overall pitch and tuning.

Handy Performance Features

Arpeggio Volume Control

Adjusting arpeggio volume based on keyboard velocity.

Handy Performance Features

One Touch Setting Feature

Automatically selects a suitable voice when a style or song is chosen.

Handy Performance Features

Harmony Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the volume level of the harmony effect.

Master EQ Settings

Selecting equalizer settings for optimal sound output.

Reference: Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Style Pattern Variations

Using Intro, Main (A/B), Fill-in, and Ending sections to vary arrangements.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Style Control Buttons

Using Main/Auto Fill, Intro/Ending, Synchro Stop buttons for style control.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Adjusting Style Volume

Setting the volume level for accompaniment styles.

Setting the Split Point

Defining the keyboard split point for different voice assignments.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Stop Accompaniment Mode

Playing chords without rhythm accompaniment active.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Loading External Style Files

Loading custom style files into style number 166.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Understanding Chord Basics

Fundamentals of chords, including triads, inversions, and intervals.

Reading Chord Names

How to interpret chord names for root, type, and tensions.

Common Chord Types

Examples of recognized chord types like major, minor, and seventh chords.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Recognized Standard Chords

List of standard chords the instrument recognizes, with voicing and display info.

Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

Using the Chord Dictionary

Learning how to play chords using the instrument's built-in chord dictionary.

Reference: Song Settings

Song Volume Adjustment

Setting the volume level for song playback.

A-B Repeat Function

Repeating a specific section (A to B) of a song.

Song Settings

Muting Song Parts

Isolating or silencing specific tracks within a song.

Changing the Melody Voice

Replacing the default melody voice of a song.

Reference: Memorize Favorite Panel Settings

Saving Panel Settings (Registration Memory)

Storing favorite instrument configurations for quick recall.

Memorize Favorite Panel Settings

Recalling Registration Memories

Loading previously saved panel settings.

Savable Settings List

Overview of the types of settings that can be saved to Registration Memory.

Reference: Setting the Sleep Mode

Configuring Sleep Mode

Setting the auto-power-off timer to conserve energy.

Reference: The Functions

Selecting and Setting Functions

How to navigate and adjust the instrument's detailed functions.

The Functions

Function Settings List (Part 1)

Details on Style, Song, Transpose, Tuning, and Voice functions.

The Functions

Function Settings List (Part 2)

Details on Effect, Harmony, Arpeggio, MIDI, and Lesson functions.

Reference: Connecting to a Computer

Understanding MIDI

Explanation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and its uses.

Digital Instrument Note Production

How digital instruments generate sound based on keyboard input.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Personal Computer

Steps for establishing a USB connection between the instrument and a computer.

USB Connection Precautions

Safety guidelines and precautions to avoid data corruption or freezing.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Performance Data

Moving performance data between the instrument and a computer.

MIDI Settings Overview

Configuration of MIDI transmission settings like Local On/Off and Keyboard Out.

Connecting to a Computer

PC Mode Settings

Optimizing MIDI settings for PC communication.

Remote Control Functions

Using the instrument as a remote controller for computer applications.

Connecting to a Computer

Initial Send Function

Sending panel setup data to a computer before recording performance data.

Transferring Data (General)

Overview of transferring songs, styles, and database files.

SMF Format Explanation

Details on the Standard MIDI File (SMF) format.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Songs from CD-ROM via Musicsoft Downloader

Using the Musicsoft Downloader software to transfer songs from the CD-ROM.

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Backup Files

Moving backup data, including user songs, from the instrument to a computer.

Using Transferred Songs for Lessons

Setting up transferred songs for right-hand and left-hand lesson parts.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Special Notices

General legal and usage notices regarding the software and manual.

Important CD-ROM Notices

Key information and warnings about using the CD-ROM.

Data Types and OS Requirements

Information on CD-ROM contents and required operating systems.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Using the CD-ROM

Step-by-step guide for installing and using the CD-ROM contents.

CD-ROM Contents Overview

Listing the software (drivers, applications) and data files on the CD-ROM.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

System Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for installing CD-ROM applications.

Software Installation Guide

General instructions for installing software from the CD-ROM.

Installing the USB-MIDI Driver

Specific steps for installing the necessary USB-MIDI driver.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Installing Driver on Windows 2000

Detailed steps for installing the USB-MIDI driver on Windows 2000.

Installing Driver on Windows XP

Detailed steps for installing the USB-MIDI driver on Windows XP.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Installing Driver on Windows Vista

Detailed steps for installing the USB-MIDI driver on Windows Vista.

Installing Musicsoft Downloader and Digital Music Notebook

Installing key applications from the CD-ROM.

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Common problems and solutions related to software installation.

Troubleshooting

Sound Output Problems

Resolving issues with no sound, poor quality, or cutting off.

Playback and Style Issues

Addressing problems with styles and songs not playing or sounding correctly.

Performance and Feature Issues

Troubleshooting voices, ACMP, harmony, and polyphony related problems.

Scores

Hallelujah Chorus Score

Musical score for the Hallelujah Chorus song.

Scores

Ave Maria Score

Musical score for Ave Maria with performance assistant technology notes.

Scores

Nocturne op.9-2 Score

Musical score for Nocturne op.9-2 with performance assistant technology notes.

Voice List

Maximum Polyphony Explanation

Details on the instrument's 32-note maximum polyphony limit.

Panel Voice Categories

Listing and describing available panel voices by category.

Voice List

XGlite Voice List

Listing XGlite and optional XGlite voices.

Drum Kit List

Drum Kit Assignments

Details on drum sounds assigned to keyboard keys and their MIDI note numbers.

Style List

Arpeggio List

Music Database List

Songs Provided On Supplied CD-ROM

Effect Type List

Harmony Types

Descriptions of various harmony effect types.

Reverb Types

Descriptions of various reverb effect types.

Chorus Types

Descriptions of various chorus effect types.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Data Format

Effect Map Details

Mapping MIDI values to effect types for reverb and chorus.

Software License Agreement

Specifications

Keyboard and Display Specifications

Details on keys, touch response, and display.

Setup and Panel Controls

Specifications for setup options and panel controls.

Voice and Style Specifications

Details on voices, polyphony, dual/split, and styles.

Function and Effect Specifications

Specifications for functions, effects, and MIDI.

Song and Recording Specifications

Details on songs, recording, and lessons.

Connectivity and Power Specifications

Auxiliary jacks, amplifier, speakers, and power.

Accessories and Dimensions

Supplied/optional accessories and physical dimensions.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Consumer Responsibilities

Details on warranty coverage duration and user obligations for service.

Warranty Exclusions

Conditions and circumstances under which the warranty is void.

Yamaha Contact Information

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