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General| Number of Keys | 61 |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 32 |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Songs | 102 |
| Display | LCD |
| Styles | 106 |
| Connectivity | MIDI, Headphone Jack |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor or Batteries |
| Touch Sensitivity | Yes |
| Speakers | 2 x 2.5W |
Information in this manual is believed correct at time of printing, but Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications.
Yamaha strives to produce user-safe and environmentally friendly products.
Product may contain a small non-rechargeable battery. Average lifespan is approximately five years.
Observe local regulations for disposal of damaged or end-of-life products containing lead, batteries, plastics.
The name plate on the bottom of the product contains model, serial number, and power requirements.
Follow basic precautions to avoid serious injury or fatal accidents from electric shock, short circuits, damage, fire.
Follow basic precautions to avoid injury and instrument damage.
An extension of the MIDI standard ensuring GM-compatible data plays back on any GM-compatible tone generator.
A simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation.
Features the "Portable Grand Piano" voice, using advanced stereo-sampling technology.
Includes learning aids based on modern technology to make learning music easier and more interesting.
Provides expressive playing capabilities with natural touch sensitivity, switchable on/off.
Instrument operates via AC adapter or batteries. AC power is recommended for environmental reasons.
Connect headphones for private listening; automatically mutes speakers. Also serves as external output.
Connect a footswitch (sold separately) to enable sustain effect for natural note decay.
Connect to other MIDI instruments or computers for expanded musical functionality.
Turn on the instrument using the STANDBY/ON switch. Set Master Volume to minimum first.
Overview of controls on the front panel, including power, volume, and function buttons.
Diagram showing rear panel connections: MIDI, Sustain, Phones/Output, DC IN.
Instructions for connecting the PA-3B/3C AC adapter for power.
How to install six AA batteries for portable operation. Use alkali batteries recommended.
Overview of lesson-related controls: LESSON PART, L, R.
Controls for recording functions: REC TRACK 1/2.
Controls for song playback and navigation: A-B REPEAT, REW, FF, PAUSE.
Controls for style playback and arrangement: ACMP, INTRO/ENDING, MAIN/AUTO FILL, SYNC START.
How to select and play different instrument voices (Main Voice).
How to select a second voice to play simultaneously with the Main Voice.
How to play different voices on the left and right sides of the keyboard's split point.
Quickly select the "Grand Piano 001" voice with a single button press.
Introduction to drum kits and how to play percussion sounds directly from the keyboard.
List of available drum kits (Voice numbers 109-121) and their corresponding sounds.
How to turn on and start the metronome for practice.
Adjust the metronome tempo using the number keys (32-280).
Set the time signature for the metronome (0-15 beats).
Adjust the volume level of the metronome.
How to select and play one of the 102 built-in songs.
Operations related to song playback: REW, FF, PAUSE, DEMO.
Play a selection of demo songs sequentially.
List of all 102 built-in songs, categorized by genre.
How to select a style and start its rhythm playback.
How to use styles with bass and chord accompaniment.
How to record up to five performances as User Songs.
How to record your playing onto specific tracks (1 or 2).
How to select recording tracks (1 or 2) and set ACMP status.
Procedure to delete a complete User Song.
How to back up internal parameters like User Songs and function settings.
Functions to delete all data and restore factory presets (Backup Clear, Flash Clear).
Basic operations: turning on, setting volume, using START/STOP, understanding hold symbols.
How to select basic functions like SONG, STYLE, or VOICE.
How to enter numbers using the numeric keys and adjust values with +/- keys.
Accessing and adjusting the 32 available function settings.
Shows song/recording track information, including track status (data, mute, selected).
Displays melody and chord notes for songs or when using Dictionary function.
Displays the current measure number during song or style playback.
Shows the beat of the current style or song with flashing arrows.
Displays the name of the currently played chord or the chord being played.
Visual representation of currently played notes and chord notes.
Indicates when the Dual function is active.
Indicates when the Harmony function is active.
Indicates when the Split function is active.
Indicates when the Reverb function is active.
Indicates when the touch response function is active.
An integrated suite of learning tools for practicing songs.
Steps to select a song, practice part, and start a lesson.
Describes the three lesson modes: Listen & Learn, Timing, and Waiting.
Select which hand part (Left, Right, or Both Hands) to practice.
Practice playing notes in the correct rhythmic sequence.
Explanation of the scoring system for Lesson Modes 2 and 3.
Practice playing the correct notes; the song waits for your input.
How to change the melody voice of a song to any desired voice.
Adjust the volume balance between song playback and keyboard performance.
How to mute or unmute individual tracks (Track 1 or Track 2) during song playback.
How to use the A-B Repeat function to practice difficult song sections repeatedly.
Add harmonies and tremolo/echo effects to the Main Voice.
Instructions on how to create different harmony types.
Add reverb effects to give sound depth and atmosphere.
Add chorus effects to make voices sound richer and fuller.
Add a fixed sustain effect to keyboard voices.
Adjusting touch sensitivity for expressive playing.
Change the keyboard split point to divide the keyboard into two zones.
Shift the instrument's pitch up or down in semitones.
Fine-tune the overall pitch of the instrument in 1-cent increments.
Automatically select the most suitable voice for a song or style.
Adjust the tempo for songs and styles.
Adjust volume, octave, and chorus send level for Main, Dual, and Split voices.
Learn how to start and stop styles using immediate, sync, or count-in methods.
Methods to stop style playback: immediate stop, sync stop, or stopping after the ending.
Use style sections (Intro, Main A/B, Fill-In, Ending) to vary the accompaniment arrangement.
Adjust the volume level for the style playback.
How to play basic chords using one, two, or three fingers.
Learn to play standard chord voicings for accompaniment.
Reference table of recognized standard chords and their voicings.
Use the Chord Dictionary to learn how to play specific chords.
Explanation of chords, triads, and harmonic "three-part harmony".
Understanding chord names and their basic structures.
List of chord types recognized by the chord fingering technique.
How to navigate and change the 32 function settings.
Detailed list of all function settings, their ranges, and descriptions.
Explanation of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its communication capabilities.
How MIDI enables data transfer between instruments, computers, and devices.
Connecting to external MIDI devices for data transmission.
Connecting to a computer via USB-MIDI for data transmission.
Control whether the instrument's internal tone generator is active or inactive.
Synchronize the instrument's tempo with an external device's clock signal.
Configure MIDI settings for computer connectivity (PC1, PC2, OFF).
Use instrument keys for remote control of MIDI applications like Digital Music Notebook.
Specific key combinations for remote control functions.
Instructions on downloading and installing the Musicsoft Downloader software.
Steps for connecting the instrument to a computer using a USB-MIDI interface.
How to transfer song files from a computer to the instrument's flash memory.
Details of data types (Songs, Data) and formats (SMF-0) transferable from computer.
The instrument has a maximum polyphony of 32 notes.
Mapping of effect types (Reverb, Chorus) to LSB values.
