Yamaha PSR-SX900 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Mode d'emploi
Digital Workstation
Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Workstation!
This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions
but also gives you the potential of expanding content for the instrument.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and
convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place
for future reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–6.
Merci d'avoir choisi ce Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Yamaha !
Ce clavier électrique destiné aux professionnels dispose d’une large sélection de sonorités et de fonctions
polyvalentes et offre un potentiel considérable pour l’élargissement des contenus de l'instrument.
Nous vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi afin de tirer pleinement profit des fonctions
avancées et très utiles de votre instrument. Nous vous recommandons également de garder ce manuel à portée
de main pour toute référence ultérieure.
Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.

Yamaha PSR-SX900 Specifications

General

Display type	LCD
Built-in display	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
USB ports quantity	3
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) input	2
Power source type	DC
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Chorus, Equalization, Reverberation
RMS rated power	25 W
User presets quantity	30
Chorus effects quantity	136
Keyboard number of keys	61
Preset programs quantity	525
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Package depth	524 mm
Package width	1181 mm
Package height	251 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	431 mm
Width	1017 mm
Height	139 mm
Weight	11500 g

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Information regarding potential changes to product specifications.

NAME PLATE LOCATION

Location of the product's name plate for identification.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

Supplier's declaration of conformity with FCC regulations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Graphical Symbols Explanation

Explanation of safety symbols used in the manual.

PRECAUTIONS

AC Adaptor Safety

Warnings and cautions specific to the AC adaptor.

Instrument Safety

General warnings for instrument operation and safety.

Main Features

Instrument Capabilities Overview

Explanation of fundamental features like Styles, Voices, Pads, and Songs.

Key Functions and Terms

Core Instrument Concepts

Explanation of fundamental features like Styles, Voices, Pads, and Songs.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Top Panel Overview

Description of controls on the top surface of the instrument.

Starting Up

Initial Setup and Power Management

Steps for powering on, initial configuration, and power management.

Display Structure

Main Display Overview

Explanation of the instrument's LCD screen and button indicators.

Basic Operations

Navigating the Interface

Guidance on using the instrument's display, menus, and controls for operation.

File Management Overview

Procedures for managing files, folders, and entering text.

Operation Guide 1 Playing with Styles—Setting Up

Style Setup and Configuration

Steps for selecting and configuring Styles and their related settings.

Keyboard Part and Voice Configuration

How to set up keyboard parts and select instrument voices.

Operation Guide 2 Playing with Styles—Operations While Performing

Style Playback Control

Managing style playback, variations, fills, and fades.

Chord Looper Functionality

Using the chord looper for recording and playback.

Operation Guide 3 Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up

Song Playback and Selection

Setting up and selecting MIDI or Audio songs for playback.

Vocal Harmony and Effects

Applying vocal harmony and synth vocoder effects to microphone input.

Operation Guide 4 Singing with Song Playback—Operations While Performing

Song Playback Control

Managing song playback, including play/pause and navigation.

Using Song Position Markers

Using markers for navigation and loop playback in MIDI songs.

Operation Guide 5 Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part— Mixer

Mixer Procedures and Settings

Adjusting volume, pan, and effects for each instrument part and channel.

Operation Guide 6 Song Recording

Recording MIDI and Audio Performances

Steps for recording performances as MIDI or Audio files.

Operation Guide 7 Storing and Calling up Custom Panel Setups—Registration Memory, Playlist

Registration Memory Management

Saving, recalling, and managing panel settings using Registration Memory.

Playlist Management and Operations

Creating, editing, and managing playlists for live performances.

Operation Guide 8 Customizing for Optimum Performance

Interface Customization

Customizing home display shortcuts and assignable buttons.

System and Sound Settings

Adjusting global settings, master EQ, and compressor.

Operation Guide 9 System Settings

Firmware and Factory Settings

Checking firmware and restoring factory defaults.

Data Backup and Restore

Procedures for backing up and restoring instrument data.

Connections—Using Your Instrument with Other Devices

Microphone and Guitar Connections

Connecting microphones and guitars for performance and recording.

External Audio and Bluetooth Connectivity

Connecting external speakers, audio players, and Bluetooth devices.

USB, Monitor, Computer, and MIDI Connections

Connecting USB devices, external monitors, computers, and MIDI equipment.

Troubleshooting

Common Operational Issues

Solutions for common problems related to sound, display, and operation.

Specifications

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ARRANGER WORKSTATION KEYBOARDS

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details on warranty coverage, exclusions, and service procedures.

FCC and IC Information

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Statements regarding FCC and IC compliance for radio frequency emissions.