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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-E203/YPT-200 PORTATONE! Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you need to better understand an operation or function.
Contents Panel logos ................................................................ 6 Supplied Accessories................................................. 6 Setting Up 8 Power Requirements ................................................. 8 Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) . 9 Connecting a footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) ................. 9 Using the MIDI Terminals .......................................... 9 Turn on the power......................................................
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. ■ Using an AC Power Adaptor q Make sure that the power of the instrument is off (display is blank, except for notation staff).
Setting Up Make all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on. Using the MIDI Terminals Connecting headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) The PSR-E203/YPT-200 speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output. You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instrument’s output signal to that device.
Panel Controls and Terminals ■ Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................................page 9, 24 w MASTER VOLUME [+] button ....................................................... pages 9, 24 [-] button ........................................................ pages 9, 24 e LESSON PART [L] button .............................................................page 28 [R] button.............................................................page 28 r [LISTEN & LEARN] button..........................
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Step 1 — Quick Guide — Changing the Voices Turn the power on and adjust the volume Turning the power on Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power off. Adjusting the volume When turning the power on, bars appear at the left side in the display to indicate the value of the master volume. 001 GrandPno 001 The volume increases as indicated by the bars in the display.
Try playing a variety of instrument Voices Press the [VOICE] button. The Voice number and name are displayed. Voice number 001 Voice name GrandPno 001 2 Appears when the Voice mode. Select a Voice. Select the desired Voice by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Voice List on page 53. 065 3 Step 1 Changing the Voices 1 Quick Guide In addition to the piano Voice, a wide variety of other instrument Voices can be selected and played, including guitar, trumpet and flute.
Playing the Grand Piano Voice When you simply want to play a piano Voice, all you have to do is press one convenient button. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The Voice “Grand Piano1 001” will automatically be selected as the Main Voice. Drum kits Drum kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. When drum kits (Voice number 130-134) are selected, you can play different percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 2 Select the desired Drum kit.
Quick Guide Try out each key. You’ll hear bongo drums, congas, maracas, and more—a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. Details on the instruments and key assignments of each drum kit can be found in the Drum Kit List on page 55.
Step 2 — Quick Guide — Fun Sounds This instrument also includes a wide range of unique sound effects. Try out each key and enjoy the sounds! As you try out the various keys you’ll hear the sound of a dog barking, running water, a creaking door and many other unique effects. Press the [SOUND EFFECT KIT] button. Try out each key and enjoy the sounds. Don’t forget the black keys! You’ll be able to play various sound effects from the keyboard: barking, braying, yelling, and much more.
Step — Quick Guide — 3 Play With The Metronome Quick Guide Start the metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo that is most comfortable for you. Starting the metronome Step 3 Play With The Metronome Turn the metronome on and start it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/ OFF] button. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again. 001 GrandPno 1 1 Displays the current beat.
Setting the Metronome Time Signature A chime will sound on the first beat of each measure, while a metronome click will sound on all others. You can also set the time signature to “00,” in which case the chime will not sound and the click sound will be heard on all beats. 1 Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second The time signature appears in the display. Time signature 04 TimeSig Hold for longer than a second.
Step — Quick Guide — 4 Playing Songs Quick Guide Select and Listen to a Specific Song This instrument has 102 built-in Songs. Listening to a Song Press the [SONG] button. The Song number and name are displayed. Song number 001 Step 4 Playing Songs 1 Song name Castaway Appears when the Song mode is active. 001 2 Select the desired Song by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. Refer to the Song List on next page. The Song will begin playing.
● Other Operations [REW] button ........... Fast-reverses the Song if pressed during playback (no sound is heard during fast reverse). Decreases the measure number if pressed while playback is stopped. [FF] button................ Fast-forwards the Song if pressed during playback. Increases the measure number if pressed while playback is stopped. [PAUSE] button ........ Temporarily stops playback. Press this button a second time to resume playback from the point at which it was stopped.
Step — Quick Guide — 5 Play with a Style Quick Guide Selecting a rhythm of a Style The Style feature provides backing and rhythm parts in a wide variety of musical categories, including rock, blues, techno and much more. Here’s how to play a rhythm of a Style. The rhythm sound consists of percussion instruments. Press the [STYLE] button. The Style number and name are displayed. Style number 001 Style name 8BtModrn Appears when the Style mode is active. 001 2 Select a Style.
Playing with a Style On the previous page, you’ve learned how to select your favorite rhythm of a Style. Here, you’ll learn how to expand on that rhythm with bass and chord backing, and use all of it as your accompaniment as you play. 1 2 Press the [STYLE] button and then select a Style. Turn auto accompaniment on. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button again to turn the auto accompaniment off.
4 The Style will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Quick Guide Not sure how to play chords? No problem! This instrument is capable of playing chords even if you only play one key. Try playing one, two or three keys (any notes will do) in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard. Different keys will produce different results. Refer to page 44 for detailed instructions for playing chords.
Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Turning the power on Adjusting the volume Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. Pressing the MASTER VOLUME [+] and [-] buttons. Press the [+] button to increase the volume. Press the [-] button to lower the volume.
Basic Operation and Displays Press a button to select a basic function Press the [SONG] button to select a Song. Press the [STYLE] button to select a Style. When you select a basic function, the name and number of the currently selected Song, Style and Voice is shown. From this display, you can select the desired Song, Style or Voice. Press the [VOICE] button to select a Voice.
Basic Operation and Displays Display The Main display shows all of the current basic settings for Song, Style and Voice. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status for various functions. Song track display Notation Information related to the Song tracks is shown here. (See page 32.) 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 Dictionary function is in use.
Song Lesson Yamaha Education Suite 5 You can select any Song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. Song Lesson lets you learn how to play Songs in three easy steps. ■ Lesson Flow Select a Song for your lesson. Select the part you want to practice. Select the practice method. Start the Lesson! ■ The practice methods: Lesson 1 (Listen & Learn) ........ Listen and learn the melody or rhythm of a selected Song. Lesson 2 (Timing) ......................
Song Lesson 2 Select the part you want to practice. Press the [R] button for a right-hand lesson, [L] button for a left-hand lesson, or press both the [R] and [L] buttons simultaneously for a bothhands lesson. The selected part is displayed. Left-hand lesson Right-hand lesson Left Right Both-hands lesson BothHand A “No LPart” message is shown in the display if you select the left part in Song 003, which does not have left part data. Song 003 cannot be used for left-hand or both-hands lessons.
Song Lesson Lesson 2 (Timing) In this lesson, try playing the notes with the correct timing. Simply concentrate on playing each note in time with the rhythmic accompaniment. The correct notes sound even if you play wrong notes as long as you play in time with the rhythm. 1 Select a Song for your lesson. • The Split Point is fixed and it cannot be changed. For the left-hand lesson, it is fixed at 59 or B2; for the left-hand chord lesson, it is fixed at 54 or F#2.
Song Lesson Lesson 3 (Waiting) In this mode, try playing the correct notes. The notes you should play appear in the score and the keyboard on the display. The Song pauses until you play the right note. 1 Select a Song for your lesson. NOTE 2 Select the part you want to practice. 3 Start Lesson 3. Press the [WAITING] button to start Lesson 3. r3 WAITING Play the notes shown in the display. Try playing the correct notes. 4 30 Stop the Lesson mode.
Song settings Changing the Melody Voice You can change a Song’s melody Voice to any other Voice you prefer. 1 Select the Song and play it. Refer to the section “Playing Songs” on page 19. 2 Select the voice. Select a desired Voice by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. 004 HnkyTonk 001 The selected Voice sounds when you play the keyboard. If a Song has played through and stopped during this procedure, press the [START/STOP] button to start playback again.
Song settings 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until “SongVol” appears. Current Song Volume 100 3 Song Volume SongVol Set the Song Volume by pressing the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. NOTE • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100). Mute The Song is made up by several tracks. You can mute Track 1 or Track 2 during Song playback. • Track 1 can be muted by pressing the [R] button during Song playback.
Song settings Practice Makes Perfect You can repeatedly practice a section you find difficult. This function lets you specify a section of a Song you want to practice—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback. A B Repeat playback of this section 1 Play the Song and press the [A-B REPEAT] button at the beginning of the section you want to repeat (the “A” point). “A-REPEAT” will be displayed.
Play With a Variety of Effects Adding Reverb Reverb adds the ambience of a room or concert hall to the sound that you play on the keyboard. To add Reverb Press the [REVERB ON/OFF] button to turn Reverb on. Reverb is normally on. You can check how the selected Reverb Type sounds by playing the keyboard. To turn Reverb off, press the [REVERB ON/OFF] button again. Appears when Reverb is on.
Play With a Variety of Effects Adding Panel Sustain This function adds a fixed sustain to the keyboard Voices. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the “Sustain” item appears. oFF Sustain Current setting 2 Press the [+] button to turn the Panel Sustain on. Panel Sustain will be added to the notes you play on the keyboard when the Panel Sustain is on. To turn it off, press the [-] button.
Handy Performance Features Setting the Split Point The Split Point setting can be changed as desired. Split Point—default setting: 54 (F#2) 36 48 60 72 84 96 The initial default Split Point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key. When you change the Split Point, the auto accompaniment range also changes. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until “SplitPnt” appears.
Handy Performance Features Tuning You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. The overall tuning of the instrument can be shifted up or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone). 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until “Tuning” appears. Currently tuning value 000 2 Tuning Use the number buttons [0]-[9], [+] and [-] to set the Tuning value between -100 and +100 as required.
Handy Performance Features Changing the tempo of the Song/Style Songs and Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Style/Song. Current Tempo value 116 2 Tempo Set the Tempo by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-]. You can also set the Tempo by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—four times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3.
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Various ways to start and stop Style playback Starting Style playback The following three methods can be used to start Style playback. In all cases you will need to press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on before actually starting Style playback. Whichever method you choose, you can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] before starting playback.
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Stopping Style playback The following three methods can be used to stop Style playback. ■ Immediate Stop Playback will stop as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button. Immediate Stop ■ Stop and Enter Sync Start Mode If you press the [SYNC START] button during Style playback, playback will stop immediately and the Sync Start standby mode will be engaged (beat arrows will flash).
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Pattern Variation (Sections) The instrument features a wide variety of Style “sections” (patterns) that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the Song you are playing. Intro Main A/B Ending Auto fill ● INTRO section This is used for the beginning of the Song When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the main section. The length of the intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style.
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions 4 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. MAIN A The name of the selected section—MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. INTRO≥A 6 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro of the selected Style starts. For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below). For information on how to enter chords, see “Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords” on page 44. Accompaniment range 7 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Adjusting the Style Volume This procedure allows you to adjust the balance between Style playback and the notes you play on the keyboard by setting the volume of the playback sound. 1 2 Press the [STYLE] button. Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the “StyleVol” appears. Current Style volume setting 100 3 Style Volume StyleVol Set the Style volume by using the number buttons [0]-[9], [+], [-].
Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords You’ve learned in the section “Play with a Style (Accompaniment)” on page 21 that the “feel” of the Style changes every time you play a chord on the left-hand side of the keyboard. Here, you’ll learn the types of the chords and how to play them in greater detail. The examples of chords are given here in the key of C.
Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords ● Recognized Standard Chords Chart Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Normal Voicing Major [M] 1-3-5 Chord (C) C Display C Add ninth [(9)] 1-2-3-5 C(9) C(9) Sixth [6] 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 C6 C6 Sixth ninth [6(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6 C6(9) C6(9) * Major seventh [M7] 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - 7 CM7 CM7 Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 CM7(9) CM7(9) * CM7(#11) CM7(#11)* 1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)]
Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord dictionary” 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. 1 Press and hold the [WAITING] button for longer than a second. “Dict.” will appear in the display. Dict. Hold for longer than a second. 2 As an example, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 (G major seventh) chord.
Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords ■ About chords Playing two or more notes together simultaneously creates a “chord.” Playing a note together with two other notes spaced three notes (steps) apart—such as the notes C, E and G—creates a harmonious sound. Chords like these are called “triads” and they play an important role in most music. 3rd Root 3rd Taking the chord above as an example, the lowest note of this triad is called the “root note.
Function Settings The [FUNCTION] button gives you access to a variety of operations related to adjusting or enhancing the sound and making settings for connection to external devices. Select the item and change the value There are 16 different items that can be set. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until desired item appears. Each time the [FUNCTION] button is pressed 16 function items are displayed in sequence.
Function Settings ● Function Setting List Item Style Volume Display StyleVol Range/settings Description 000-127 Determines the volume of the Style. Song Volume SongVol 000-127 Determines the volume of the Song. Transpose TransPos -12–00–12 Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. Tuning Tuning -100–000–100 Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in 1-cent increments.
About MIDI The instrument features a MIDI terminals that can be connected to other MIDI instruments and devices for expanded musical functionality. What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard interface for communication between electronic musical instruments and music devices.
About MIDI Transferring Performance Data To and From Another Instrument By connecting the PSR-E203/YPT-200 to other MIDI devices or a computer, the performance data of the instrument can be used on those other MIDI devices or computer, and also the performance data from other MIDI devices and computer can be received and sounded with the PSR-E203/YPT-200. ● When the instrument is connected with another MIDI device, it transmits/receives performance data.
About MIDI ■ MIDI settings These settings should be made when transmitting/receiving performance data to a connected MIDI device or computer. Local Settings Local Control determines whether or not notes played on the instrument are sounded by its internal tone generator system; the internal tone generator is active when local control is on, and inactive when local control is off. On ........
Voice List ■ Maximum Polyphony • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NOTE The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Song functions.
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change# (0 - 127) (0 - 127) (1 - 128) Bank Select Voice No. MIDI Program MSB LSB Change# (0 - 127) (0 - 127) (1 - 128) Bank Select Voice Name Voice No.
Drum Kit List • “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “Standard Kit”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). • Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released. • Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 … 4) cannot be played simultaneously.
Style List Style No. Style Name Style No. Style No.
Effect Type List ● Reverb Types No. 01 Reverb Type Description Hall 1 02 Hall 2 03 Hall 3 04 Room 1 05 Room 2 06 Stage 1 07 Stage 2 08 Plate 1 09 Plate 2 10 Off Concert hall reverb. Small room reverb. Reverb for solo instruments. Simulated steel plate reverb. No effect.
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: True # x x x x o x Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY *1 Refer to #2 on page 60. *2 Refer to #6 on page 60. :All Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF Mes- :Active Sense sages:Reset Aux x x x o o o : Song Pos. : Song Sel.
MIDI Data Format NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs. • MIDI Master Tuning • System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type. 2 Messages for these control change numbers cannot be transmitted from the instrument itself.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
Specifications Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1-C6) Display • LCD display Setup • STANDBY/ON • MASTER VOLUME: [+], [-] buttons Panel Controls • [L], [R], [LISTEN & LEARN], [TIMING], [WAITING], [A-B REPEAT]/[ACMP ON/OFF], [REW]/[INTRO/ENDING/rit.
Index Panel Controls and Terminals Alphabetical Order A-B REPEAT button ................................................. 33 ACMP ON/OFF button .............................................. 22 DEMO button ............................................................. 20 FF button .................................................................... 20 FUNCTION button .............................................. 25, 48 INTRO/ENDING/rit. Button ..................................... 41 L button ............
Index MIDI .......................................................................... 50 Music Rest ................................................................... 6 Mute ........................................................................... 32 N Notation ...................................................................... 26 O Octave (Main) ............................................................ 49 One Touch Setting ..................................................... 37 Option ........
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