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Yamaha PSR-E423 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- pany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 Model No. Serial No. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-E423 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

  • Page 5: Saving Data

    • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings.

  • Page 6: Gm System Level 1

    Filter, which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength—just a like a real musical instrument! STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Owner's Manual And Data List

    Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. MIDI Reference The MIDI Reference section contains MIDI related information. The MIDI Reference is available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library at: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ Included Accessories The package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

  • Page 8: Special Features

    Special Features Creating New Sounds Page 22 By adjusting just two knobs you can add varying degrees of distortion, “sweet- ness,” or other characteristics to a sound to change it subtly or drastically. Param- eters that can be assigned to the knobs include effect, filter, envelope generator and more.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this Owner’s Manual and Data List ...7 Included Accessories ...7 Special Features ...8 Setting Up Setting Up Power Requirements...10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) ...11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)...11 Turning the Power On ...11 Panel Controls and Terminals Basic Operation and Displays Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices...

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

  • Page 11: Connecting Headphones (Phones/Output Jack)

    Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a footswitch. A Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch plugged into this jack can be used to switch sustain on and off.

  • Page 12: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Front Panel ](Standby/On) switch... page 11 w LIVE CONTROL [ASSIGN] button ...page 22 [A] and [B] knobs ...page 22 e [MASTER VOLUME] control ... page 11 r [DEMO/BGM] button ...page 31 t [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button...page 37 y [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button...page 41 u [FUNCTION] button ...page 70...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Music Database List Voice List (Data List) (Data List) !8 [SONG] button ...page 30 !9 [STYLE] button ...page 26 @0 [MUSIC DATABASE] button ...page 40 @1 [VOICE] button ... page 16 @2 Number buttons [0]–[9], [+] and [-] buttons ... page 14 @3 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation And Displays

    Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Press a button to select a basic function: Voice, Style or Song. To change the instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. If you want to play along with auto accompaniment, press the [STYLE] button.

  • Page 15: Display Items

    Display Items The display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions. Notation Displays the melody and chord notes of a song when the Song Lesson function is in use, or the notes of chords you specify when the Dic-...

  • Page 16: Quick Guide

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instru- ment has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects … a wide variety of musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice—MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard.

  • Page 17: Play The Grand Piano Voice

    Play the keyboard. Try selecting and playing a variety of voices. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The “001 Grand Piano” voice will be selected. Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices NOTE •...

  • Page 18: Play Two Voices Simultaneously-Dual

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL Once you press the [DUAL] button to turn the dual function on, a second voice will sound that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual”...

  • Page 19: Using The Metronome

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Using the Metronome The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is con- venient for practicing. Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. To stop the met- ronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.

  • Page 20: Creating Arpeggios

    Creating Arpeggios The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases.

  • Page 21: Changing The Arpeggio Type

    Changing the Arpeggio type The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type. Press the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button. “ARP Type” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the name of the current arpeggio type will appear in the display.

  • Page 22: Create Original Sounds

    Create Original Sounds The two knobs located in the lower left area of the panel can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Filter, envelope generator, and other effects can be assigned to the two knobs as required. In this section we’ll explain how effects can be assigned to the knobs, and provide a few tips for their use.

  • Page 23: Style Tempo

    Effect Reverb Chorus Send Level Send Level (Envelope Generator) Attack Release Time Time Style Filter Filter Filter Cutoff Resonance Style Tempo Tempo –No Effect– Reverb reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or club, while chorus produces a layered “multi-instrument” effect. Knob A adjusts the depth of the reverb effect, and Knob B adjusts the depth of the chorus effect.

  • Page 24: Using The Knobs

    Create Original Sounds Using the Knobs Select the voice you want to play on the keyboard. For this example we want to use a synth-lead type voice, so select “147 SquareLd” (Square-wave Lead). Press the [ASSIGN] button as many times as neces- sary to select “z FILTER”...
  • Page 25 The chart below lists some interesting ways to use the various effects that can be assigned to the knobs. Some Ideas for Using the Knobs Number/Effect Select a synth-type lead or pad voice (see the Voice List of the separate Data List). z FILTER Turn Knob B all the way up and operate Knob A while playing for some spacey, floating 1980’s effects.

  • Page 26: Playing Styles

    Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 174 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures.

  • Page 27: Play Along With A Style

    Play Along with a Style You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with. Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style.

  • Page 28: Start Playing

    Playing Styles Start playing. Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompa- niment range of the keyboard. Try playing the chord progression shown below. This is a simple-but-effective chord progression. Stop playing. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop style playback when you’re done.
  • Page 29 Chords For users who are new to chords, this chart features common chords. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details. Major Minor Easy Chords This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers.

  • Page 30: Playing Songs

    Playing Songs With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, les- sons, and more.

  • Page 31: Play Songs In Sequence

    Listen to the song. Press the [ ] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [ STOP) button again. ForElise Play Songs in Sequence Press the [DEMO/BGM] button to play Songs 001–008 in sequence. Playback will repeat continu- ously, starting again from the first Song (001).

  • Page 32: Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, And Pause

    Playing Songs Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward ] (FF), rewind [ ] (REW) and pause [ ] (PAUSE) playback of the song. Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier...

  • Page 33: Reference

    Select a Song For a Lesson Reference Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands les- son. During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes.
  • Page 34 Select a Song For a Lesson Start Lesson 1. Press the [WAITING] button to start Lesson 1. Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need play is shown. The song will wait until you play the correct note. Stop the Lesson mode.
  • Page 35 Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace. Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 33).
  • Page 36 Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 3—Minus One Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song. Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 33).

  • Page 37: The Easy Way To Play Piano

    The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.
  • Page 38 The Easy Way to Play Piano Play on the keyboard. Before Play the score on the left along with the accompaniment using both hands. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Performance assistant technology will make sure that the notes will come out as if they were played according to the score on the right.
  • Page 39 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the per- formance assistant technology feature off. Next try playing a different preset song. The procedure is the same as that described for playing Ave Maria on page 37. Select any song. To use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to play a song that includes chord data.

  • Page 40: Play Using The Music Database

    Play Using the Music Database You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database.

  • Page 41: Change A Song's Style

    Change a Song’s Style In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is nor- mally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played.

  • Page 42: Select A Style

    Change a Song’s Style Listen to the song. Press the [ ] (START/STOP) button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while the song is playing. Select a style. Press the [STYLE] button and then rotate the dial to hear how the song sounds with different styles.

  • Page 43: Record Your Own Performance

    Record Your Own Performance You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. The recorded song can be played back on the instrument. Recording Press the [REC] button. The lowest-numbered unrecorded User Song (Song numbers 031–035) avail- able for recording is displayed.

  • Page 44: Recording To A Specified Track

    Record Your Own Performance Recording to a specified track Recordable Data You can record up to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track. Each track can be recorded individually.  Melody Track [1]–[5]... Record the melody parts. ...
  • Page 45  Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button. The selected track will flash in the display. To cancel recording to a selected track, press that track button a second time. Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.
  • Page 46 Record Your Own Performance To Record Other Tracks Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks. By selecting an unrecorded track—track buttons [1]–[5], [A]—you can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the play- back tracks will appear in the display).
  • Page 47 Song Clear—Deleting User Songs This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031–035) you want to clear. Press and hold the track [1] button for longer than a second while holding the track [A] button. A confirmation message will appear on the display.

  • Page 48: Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

    Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite set- tings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 16 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of two setups each). Saving to the Registration Memory Set the panel controls as required—select a voice, accompani- ment style, etc.

  • Page 49: Recalling A Registration Memory

    Recalling a Registration Memory Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button. Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number buttons to select bank you want to recall. Press the REGIST MEMORY button, [1] or [2], containing the set- tings you want to recall.

  • Page 50: Backup And Initialization

    Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation “Backup Clear” as explained below. The Backup Parameters •...

  • Page 51: Handy Performance Features

    Handy Performance Features Adding Reverb Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the opti- mum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below.

  • Page 52: Pitch Controls (Transpose)

    Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls (Transpose) The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone incre- ments. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [ tons to select the Transpose item. Transpos Use the dial to set the transpose value between -12 and +12 as required.

  • Page 53: Setting The Metronome Time Signature

    Setting the Metronome Time Sig- nature In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature. Press and hold the [METRONOME] but- ton for longer than a second to select the number of beats per measure func- tion “TimesigN” . Hold for longer than a second.

  • Page 54: Pitch Bend

    Handy Performance Features Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch. You can change the amount of pitch bend produced by the wheel, as described on page 71.

  • Page 55: Voice Settings

    Voice Settings Voice Editing Create original voices by editing the many available voice parameters. By editing the various parameters available you can create new voices that best suit your musical needs. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display.

  • Page 56: Selecting A Dual Voice

    Voice Settings Selecting a Dual Voice Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. “D.VOICE” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will be displayed. Select the desired Dual Voice by using the dial.

  • Page 57: Harmony

    Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. Press the [HARMONY] button to turn Harmony feature on. To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY] button again. When harmony is on the harmony icon will appear in the display. When you press the [HARMONY] button to turn this feature on, the appropriate harmony type for the currently selected main voice is automatically...

  • Page 58: Arpeggio Settings

    Arpeggio Settings Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics Press the [FUNCTION] button. Press the CATEGORY [ tons as many times as necessary to select the arpeggio velocity function “ARP Velo” . “ARP Velo” will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected arpeggio velocity setting will be displayed.

  • Page 59: Holding The Arpeggio Playback

    Holding the arpeggio Playback Arpeggio playback can be made to continue after the note has been released by pressing a footswitch con- nected to the SUSTAIN jack. Arpeggio playback will stop when the footswitch is released. Connect a foot- switch (page 11), then assign the function to the foot- switch as per the instructions below.

  • Page 60: Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 26 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment proce- dure, and more. Pattern Variation (Sections) The instrument features a wide variety of style “sections”...
  • Page 61 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. MAIN A The name of the selected section— MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed. Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A You’re now ready to play the intro. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts.

  • Page 62: Changing The Tempo Of The Style

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Changing the tempo of the Style Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Style. Tempo Current Tempo value Use the dial to select a tempo from 011 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.

  • Page 63: Setting The Split Point

    Setting the Split Point The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the procedure described below. Press the [STYLE] button. Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] for longer than a second so that the Split point item appears.

  • Page 64: Loading Style Files

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Loading Style Files This instrument features 174 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others that can be obtained from the internet (only 50KB or less styles with the “.sty” suffix), can be loaded into style number 175 and used in the same way as the internal styles.

  • Page 65: Looking Up Chords Using The Chord Dictionary

    Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Press and hold the LESSON [START] button for longer than a second.

  • Page 66: Song Settings

    Song Settings BGM Playback With the default setting only a few of the internal songs are played back and repeated when the [DEMO/ BGM] button is pressed. This setting can be changed so that all internal songs are played, or all songs trans- ferred to the instrument from a computer are played.

  • Page 67: Changing The Tempo Of The Song

    Changing the tempo of the Song Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Song. Tempo Current Tempo value Use the dial to select a tempo from 011 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.

  • Page 68: A-B Repeat

    Song Settings A-B Repeat You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback. Play the song (page 30) and press the ] (A-B REPEAT) button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat (the “A”...

  • Page 69: Tap Start

    Tap Start You can start the song by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time sig- natures in 3. You can change the tempo during song playback by pressing the button just twice. Change the Melody Voice You can change a song’s melody voice to any other voice you prefer.

  • Page 70: The Functions

    The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun- ing, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the func- tion list starting on the opposite page. When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display name (shown to the right of the function name in the list) and adjust as required.
  • Page 71 Function Setting List Category Settings Display StyleVol Style Volume Volume SongVol Song Volume Transpose Transpos Tuning Tuning PBRange Pitch Bend Range Overall SplitPnt Split Point TouchSns Touch Sensitivity M.Volume Volume M.Octave Octave M.Pan Reverb Level M.Reverb Main Voice Chorus Level M.Chorus M.Attack Attack Time...
  • Page 72 The Functions Category Settings Display Harmony Type HarmType Harmony Harmony Volume HarmVol Arpeggio Type ARP Type ARP Velo Arpeggio Velocity Arpeggio Quantize Arpeggio Quantize Arpeggio Pedal Pdl Func Style File Sff Load Style File Load Load PC mode PC mode Local Local On/Off ExtClock...

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Computer

    • Connect the PSR-E423 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on the power, first to the PSR-E423, then to the connected external equip- ment. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.

  • Page 74: Transferring Performance Data To And From A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument. MIDI settings These settings pertain to performance data transmis- sion and reception.

  • Page 75: Transferring Data Between The Computer And Instrument

    Initial Send This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup data before the actual performance data.
  • Page 76 Connecting to a Computer Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory NOTE • If a song or style is being played, stop playback before pro- ceeding. Install the Musicsoft Downloader and USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then connect the computer and the instru- ment (page 73).
  • Page 77 To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [ STOP) button to start playback. To playback a style stored in flash memory, it must be loaded into style number 175 with style file load function (page 64).

  • Page 78: Accessory Cd-Rom Installation Guide

    • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

  • Page 79: Cd-Rom Contents

    CD-ROM Contents When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the following start window will appear automat- ically. (If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My computer” folder and double click “Start.exe” in the CD-ROM drive.) Folder Name Application / Data Name MSD_...

  • Page 80: System Requirements

    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide System Requirements Data Windows 2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/ Musicsoft Vista Downloader * Only 32-bit is supported. Windows 7 Windows XP Professional (SP2/SP3)/XP Home Edi- tion (SP2/SP3)/2000 (SP4) Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (SP2) USB Driver for Windows Vista (SP0/SP1/ Windows SP2)
  • Page 81 • (Windows Vista/7) If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue] or [Yes]. When the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” window appears, click [Next]. If the warning message below appears during the installation, click [Yes], [Continue Anyway], or [Install].

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    “Help”. * You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader at the following web site. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ IMPORTANT • Only Musicsoft Downloader can be used to transfer files between this instrument and a computer. No other file transfer application can be used.
  • Page 83 Add or Remove Pro- grams panel. Click “Change or Remove Programs” located in the upper left, then select “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” or “Yamaha Musicsoft Downloader” from the list in the right panel. Click [Remove]. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to remove the software.
  • Page 84 (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Appendix Problem When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back. Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    HPE-150/30 * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 87: Index

    Index A-B Repeat ...68 Accessories ...7 ACMP ...27 Arpeggio ...20 Arpeggio Pedal ...59 Arpeggio Quantize ... 58 Arpeggio Type ...21 Arpeggio Velocity ...58 Attack ...23 Attack Time ... 55 Auto Accompaniment Range ...27 Auto-Accompaniment ...26, 60 ...6 Backup ... 50, 77 Bank ...48 Channel...
  • Page 88 Index ...55 Part (Right, Left) ...33 PC Mode ...74 Performance assistant technology Pitch Bend ...54 Pitch Bend Range ...71 Power Adaptor ...10 Preset Song ...30 Recording ...43 Registration Memory ...48 Release Time ...23, 55 Repeat ...36, 68 Resonance ...22, 55 Reverb ...51 Reverb Level...
  • Page 89 Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair.
  • Page 90 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 92 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A.

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