Yamaha SPX2000 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Yamaha SPX2000 Specifications

General

Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
AD/DA Conversion	24-bit
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
User Memory	99 User Programs
Type	Digital Multi-Effect Processor
Programs	97 programs
Connectors (Analog Inputs)	2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS
Connectors (Digital Inputs)	1 x AES/EBU, 1 x S/PDIF
Connectors (Digital Outputs)	1 x AES/EBU, 1 x S/PDIF
Dimensions	480 x 372 mm
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range	106 dB (typical)
Input Impedance	10 kΩ
Output Impedance	150 Ohm
Remote Control	Footswitch, MIDI
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Modulation, Pitch
Presets	97 preset programs
Display	240 x 64 dot LCD
Power Supply	AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
Connectors (Analog Outputs)	XLR x 2, 1/4" TRS Phone x 2

Summary

Safety Precautions

WARNING - Risks of Serious Injury or Death

Basic precautions to avoid serious injury or death from electrical shock, fire, or damage.

CAUTION - Risks of Physical Injury or Damage

Precautions to avoid physical injury to users or damage to the device or property.

Power Supply and Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe use of the power supply and cord.

Water and Environmental Precautions

Warnings regarding water exposure and device placement.

Regulatory and Safety Information

FCC Compliance (USA)

Information regarding US FCC regulations, modification, and interference.

UK Wiring Guidelines

Specific safety instructions for UK plug and cord connection.

Lithium Battery Handling

Warnings and disposal information for the device's lithium battery.

Safety Information

Graphical Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of warning symbols used in the manual.

General Safety Guidelines

Lists essential safety instructions for proper operation and maintenance.

Specific Safety Warnings

Highlights critical warnings, such as the risk of electric shock.

SPX2000 Features Overview

Key Hardware Capabilities

Highlights digital I/O, intuitive controls, and effect recognition.

Advanced Software Features

Details new reverb, classic effects, stereo I/O, and tempo sync.

Computer Control

Explains remote control via the SPX2000 Editor software.

SPX2000 Parts Identification

Front Panel Layout

Detailed explanation of front panel controls, indicators, and buttons.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Description of rear panel connectors, switches, and jacks.

Operation Guide

Basic Operation Steps

Overview of signal flow, connections, powering up, and external device startup.

Input Signal Configuration

Signal Selection and Level Adjustment

Covers input mode, metering, status indicators, and analog input level control.

Restricting Operations

Setting up the operation lock function to disable certain controls.

Effect Selection and Control

Understanding Effect Banks

Describes the PRESET, CLASSIC, and USER banks.

Selecting, Recalling, and Bypassing Effects

Steps for choosing, recalling, and switching effects on/off.

Editing SPX2000 Effects

Parameter Types and Selection

Explains basic vs. fine parameters and how to select them for editing.

Editing Effect Parameters

Parameter Selection and Value Adjustment

Details on selecting and editing basic/fine parameters using controls.

Tempo Synchronization Settings

Methods for setting effect tempo via TAP, MIDI, or foot switch.

Tempo Synchronization Details

Parameter Relationships and Behavior

Explains how SYNC, NOTE, TEMPO, DELAY, FREQ. interact.

Managing Edited Effects

Storing Effects and Undoing Operations

Procedures for saving edits to USER bank and undoing/redoing actions.

Additional Effect Functions

Editing Effect Names and Program Protection

How to customize effect names and set program protection.

Display Customization

Changing the LCD background color for USER effects.

Word Clock Configuration

Setting the source for word clock synchronization.

Input and Synchronization Settings

Selecting Input Source and Word Clock

Configuring signal input type and word clock source for synchronization.

Restricting Operations

Setting up the operation lock function to disable certain controls.

Effect Management and Operation Lock

Erasing Effects and Understanding Lock Levels

Steps to clear effects and table detailing operation lock function impact.

MIDI Setup Configuration

MIDI Port, Output Setup, and Channel Selection

Procedures for configuring MIDI ports, output modes, and channels.

MIDI Communication Setup

Editor ID and Program Change Table Configuration

Settings for computer control and MIDI recall mapping.

MIDI Data Management and Synchronization

Data Transmission, Tempo Sync, and Message Reception

Options for sending data, syncing tempo, and controlling MIDI input.

System Initialization

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps to return the SPX2000 to its factory default settings.

SPX2000 Effects - PRESET Bank

Effect List and Parameters

Details of PRESET bank effects, types, pages, categories, and background colors.

SPX2000 Effects - CLASSIC Bank

Effect List and Parameters

Details of CLASSIC bank effects, types, and parameters.

Reverb Effects

REV-X Algorithm and Parameters

Explains REV-X reverbs, including basic and fine parameters.

CLASSIC Bank Reverb Effects

Effect Parameters and List

Explains CLASSIC reverb parameters and default values.

Stereo Reverb (PRESET Bank)

Parameters and Default Values

Explains stereo reverb parameters and their default settings.

Gated Reverb Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Details of gated reverb parameters and their default settings.

CLASSIC Reverb & Gate Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Reverb & Gate parameters and their default settings.

Understanding Gate Effects

Gate Parameter Explanations

Details on threshold, attack/release, and hold times for gate parameters.

Early Reflection Effects

PRESET Bank Parameters and List

Details on PRESET bank Early Reflection, Gate Reverb, and Reverse Gate parameters.

CLASSIC Bank Early Reflection Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains CLASSIC bank parameters for these effects.

Delay and Echo Effects

Mono Delay (PRESET Bank) Parameters and List

Explains Mono Delay parameters and default values.

Stereo Delay (PRESET Bank)

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Stereo Delay parameters and their default settings.

Modulation Delay Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Details Modulation Delay parameters and their default settings.

Multi-Channel Delay Effects

L,C,R Parameters and List

Explains Delay L,C,R parameters and their default values.

Echo Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Details Echo parameters and their default settings.

CLASSIC Bank Delay and Echo Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains CLASSIC bank delay/echo parameters.

Modulation Effects Overview

Flanger (PRESET Bank) Parameters and List

Details Flanger parameters and default values.

Phaser Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Phaser parameters and their default settings.

CLASSIC Bank Modulation Effects

Stereo Flanger/Phaser Parameters

Explains CLASSIC bank stereo modulation parameters.

Chorus Effects

PRESET Bank Parameters and List

Details Chorus parameters and default values.

Symphonic Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Symphonic parameters and their default settings.

Tremolo Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Tremolo parameters and their default settings.

CLASSIC Bank Modulation Effects

Chorus, Tremolo, and Symphonic Parameters

Details parameters for CLASSIC bank modulation effects.

Auto Pan Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Auto Pan parameters and their default settings.

Advanced Modulation Effects

Pan (CLASSIC Bank) and Modulation Filter (PRESET Bank)

Parameters for CLASSIC Pan and PRESET Modulation Filter.

Ring Modulation (PRESET Bank)

Details Ring Modulation parameters and list.

Dynamic Filter Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Dynamic Filter parameters and their default settings.

Dynamic Flanger Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Dynamic Flanger parameters and their default settings.

Dynamic Phaser Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Dynamic Phaser parameters and their default settings.

Pitch Change Effects

High Quality Pitch (PRESET Bank) Parameters

Details High Quality Pitch parameters.

Dual Pitch Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Dual Pitch parameters and their default settings.

CLASSIC Bank Pitch Change Effects

Pitch Change B Parameters

Details parameters for Pitch Change B.

Pitch Change C Parameters

Details parameters for Pitch Change C.

Composite Effects Overview

Distortion-Based Combinations

Details Distortion -> Flanger and Distortion -> Delay effects.

Reverb and Chorus Combinations

Parameters for Reverb + Chorus / Reverb → Chorus

Explains parameters for these mixed effects.

Reverb and Flanger Combinations

Parameters and Default Values

Explains parameters and default values for Reverb + Flanger / Reverb → Flanger.

Reverb and Symphonic Combinations

Parameters for Reverb + Symphonic / Reverb → Symphonic

Explains parameters for these mixed effects.

Reverb and Pan Combination

Parameters and Default Values

Explains parameters and default values for Reverb → Pan.

Delay and Early Reflection Combinations

Parameters for Delay + Early Reflections / Delay → Early Reflections

Explains parameters for these mixed effects.

Delay and Reverb Combinations

Parameters for Delay + Reverb / Delay → Reverb

Explains parameters for these mixed effects.

Freeze Sampling Effects

PRESET Bank Parameters and Functions

Explains Freeze recording and playback parameters.

CLASSIC Bank Freeze Effects

Freeze A Parameters and List

Details Freeze A parameters and default values.

CLASSIC Bank Freeze B Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Freeze B parameters and their default settings.

Freeze Recording Procedures

Recording Methods (AUTO, MANUAL, MIDI)

Explains different ways to trigger freeze recording.

Freeze Playback and Options

Playback Triggering and Customization

How to play back samples and adjust pitch/looping.

Other Special Effects

Multi Filter (PRESET Bank) Parameters

Details parameters for the Multi Filter effect.

Multi-band Dynamics Processor

Parameters and Default Values

Details Multi-band Dynamics Processor parameters and their default settings.

Rotary Speaker Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Rotary Speaker parameters and their default settings.

Distortion Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Distortion parameters and their default settings.

Amp Simulator Effects

Parameters and Default Values

Explains Amp Simulator parameters and their default settings.

MIDI Functionality

Setup and Capabilities Overview

Explains MIDI setup steps and what can be controlled via MIDI.

MIDI Data Formats

Message Structure Overview

Describes channel, realtime, and exclusive message formats.

Detailed Message Types

Details NOTE OFF, NOTE ON, CONTROL CHANGE, PROGRAM CHANGE, etc.

System Exclusive Data

Format for Bulk Dump and Parameter Change messages.

MIDI System Exclusive Formats

Bulk Dump and Parameter Change Structures

Details various SysEx message formats for data transfer.

MIDI Parameter and Function Calls

System Setup, Backup, and Program Control

Details various requests and changes for system data and functions.

MIDI Function Call Messages

Title, Clear, Undo, Compare, Effect, and Protect Control

Explains MIDI messages for managing effect attributes.

MIDI Function Calls and Remote Metering

LCD Color, Protect Request, and Meter Data

Covers MIDI commands for display, protection, and remote meter data.

MIDI CC Parameter Mapping

PRESET and CLASSIC Bank Assignments

Table showing CC numbers for parameters across effect types.

Error Message Reference

Troubleshooting Common Errors

List and explanation of error messages and their resolutions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Guides for resolving common operational problems like no sound or inoperable buttons.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications Overview

Details on I/O, controls, LCD, effects, power, and dimensions.

Input/Output Characteristics

Analog, Digital, and Control I/O Specs

Detailed electrical characteristics for all inputs and outputs.

Electrical Characteristics

Performance Metrics

Details on frequency response, distortion, noise, and dynamic range.

Clock and Signal Delay Specifications

Sampling Frequency and Jitter Details

Specs for external/internal clocks and signal delay.

SPX2000 Block Diagram

Signal Flow and Component Overview

Visual representation of the SPX2000's internal signal path.

SPX2000 Physical Dimensions

Unit Size and Measurement Details

Specifies the physical dimensions of the device.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Command and Message Specifications

Details MIDI commands, modes, and messages supported by the SPX2000.