Yamaha PSR-S910 User Manual

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Owner's Manual
DIGITAL WORKSTATION

Yamaha PSR-S910 Specifications

General

Sound effects	Chorus, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Reverberation
RMS rated power	5 W
Number of speakers	2
Metronome tempo range	5 - 500 bpm
Chorus effects quantity	74
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Reverberation effects quantity	45
Headphone outputs	1
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Power consumption (max)	6 W
Keys quantity	61 keys
Product color	Silver
Transposition range	-12 - 12 octave(s)
Recorder/sequencer number of songs	5
Recorder/sequencer number of tracks	16

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	433 mm
Width	1003 mm
Height	148 mm
Weight	11000 g

Summary

Panel Controls

Panel Controls Overview

Identifies physical buttons and controls on the instrument's panel.

Display-based Controls

Explains how to use buttons and dials to navigate the LCD interface.

Initial Setup and Basic Operations

Powering Up the Instrument

Steps for connecting power and turning the instrument on for the first time.

Adjusting Display and Language

Setting display language, contrast, and owner name for personalization.

Navigating Instrument Features

How to play the built-in demos and understand display controls.

Data Backup and Restoration

Procedures for backing up and restoring instrument settings and data.

Voices - Playing the Keyboard

Selecting and Playing Preset Voices

Guide to choosing and using instrument sounds.

Layering and Splitting Voices

How to play multiple voices simultaneously or assign them to different keyboard ranges.

Pitch and Modulation Control

Using transpose, octave shift, and modulation wheels for expressive playing.

Applying Voice Effects

Using Harmony/Echo, Touch, Sustain, and Mono effects to enhance sounds.

Styles - Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment

Playing with Auto Accompaniment

How to use Styles to generate automatic musical backing.

Operating Style Playback Controls

Managing Style playback, intros, variations, fills, and tempo.

One Touch Setting (OTS) Function

Automatically loading appropriate settings for selected Styles.

Songs - Playing, Practice, and Recording

Playback of Preset and Custom Songs

Loading and playing various types of musical songs.

Practicing Songs with Guide Functions

Utilizing guide features for learning and practicing song parts.

Recording Your Performance

Capturing musical performances as Song data.

File Management and Saving Songs

Procedures for saving, organizing, and managing Song files.

Multi Pads - Adding Musical Phrases

Playing and Controlling Multi Pads

Using pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic phrases to enhance performances.

Music Finder - Calling Up Ideal Setups

Using the Music Finder Function

Finding and applying appropriate instrument settings for songs.

Registering Song/Audio Data to Music Finder

Adding custom song and audio data for easy recall.

Registration Memory - Saving Custom Panel Setups

Registering and Recalling Panel Setups

Saving and instantly recalling custom instrument configurations.

Saving and Managing Registration Banks

Storing multiple registered setups as a bank file.

USB Audio - Playback and Recording

Playing Back Audio Files from USB

Listening to WAV or MP3 audio files directly from USB storage.

Recording Performance as Audio to USB

Capturing musical performances as WAV files onto USB storage.

Mixing Console - Editing Volume and Tonal Balance

Basic Mixing Console Operations

Overview of adjusting volume, panning, and effects for instrument parts.

Adjusting Voices, Volume, and Panning

Customizing individual part sounds for optimal mix.

Applying Effects to Instrument Parts

Using Reverb, Chorus, and DSP effects to shape sounds.

Internet Direct Connection

Connecting the Instrument to the Internet

Steps for establishing an internet connection for online services.

Navigating Online Content

Using the instrument's web browser to access online resources.

Connections - Using Other Devices

Connecting Audio and Video Devices

Linking to external speakers, audio sources, and TV monitors.

Connecting Microphones, Guitars, and Pedals

How to connect and adjust input devices and foot controls.

Connecting USB Storage and Computers

Using USB devices and connecting the instrument to a PC for data transfer.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Linking with other MIDI-compatible equipment for expanded functionality.

Utility - Making Global Settings

Utility Functions Overview

Accessing global settings, reset options, and media control.

Troubleshooting

Resolving Common Instrument Issues

Solutions for problems related to sound, operation, and connectivity.

Panel Button Chart

Button and Control Reference Guide

A comprehensive map of instrument controls and their functions.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Detailed technical data and features of the PSR-S910/S710 models.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Information and Service

Details on product warranty coverage, limitations, and obtaining service.