Setting Up Appendix Reference DIGITAL KEYBOARD Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–7.
For this instrument 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. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
For AC adaptor and this instrument 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.
For AC adaptor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be charged. - Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys. - Use the specified battery type (page 44) only. - Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model, and made by the same manufacturer. - Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
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Contents 12 Power Requirements .......................................... 12 Turning the Power On......................................... 13 Setting the Auto Power Off function.................... 13 Adjusting the Master Volume.............................. 14 Connecting Headphones or External Speaker ... 14 Using a Pedal (Sustain) ...................................... 14 Using the music rest ........................................... 14 Display Items and Basic Operations 15 Display Items ..........
Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Setting Up q u w e r t y !1 Song List (page 41) i o !0 !2 Voice List (page 35) !3 !4 !5 Display (page 15) Style List (page 42) @4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 !6 !9 !7 !8 @0 10 PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual @1 @2 @3
Panel Controls and Terminals [ ] (Standby/On) switch .................... page 13 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ...................... page 14 [DEMO] button ......................................page 23 [METRONOME] button ......................... page 17 [TEMPO/TAP] button ............................ page 19 [PHRASE REC] button .........................page 29 [1 LISTEN & LEARN] button ................page 27 [2 TIMING] button .................................page 27 [3 WAITING] button ...........................
Setting Up Setting Up Power Requirements Using Batteries Although the instrument will run either from an 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. This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/ Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries).
Setting Up • This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging. • Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument. Setting the battery type Depending on the battery type to be used, you may need to change the battery type setting on this instrument. Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are chosen by default.
Setting Up Adjusting the Master Volume Using a Pedal (Sustain) Setting Up To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard. CAUTION • Do not use the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss.
Display Items and Basic Operations Display Items Song/Voice/Style On/Off status These indicate the operating condition of the instrument. Setting Up Notation Normally this indicates the notes you play. When the Song Lesson function is used, this indicates the current notes and chord of playback. When the Dictionary function (page 21) is used, this indicates the notes of the chord you specify. Each indication is shown when the corresponding function is turned on. ... Ultra-Wide Stereo (page 17) ...
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Reference In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds. Selecting a Voice Fun Sounds 1 Press the [VOICE] button. The Voice number and name will be shown.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Using the Metronome The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. 2 Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the metronome. 2 Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button again to turn it off. To select the Ultra-Wide Stereo type: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to call up “Wide” (Function 014; page 32), then use the Number buttons.
Playing Styles This instrument includes the Auto Accompaniment feature that plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment). You can select from a huge variety of Styles covering a wide range of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-] to select the desired Style. 3 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on. The Style List is provided on the front panel, or in the Style List (page 42).
Playing Styles Style Variations—Sections Each Style consists of “Sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. These instructions cover a typical example for using the Sections. 7 After the Intro finishes, play the key- board according to the progression of the Song you are playing. Play chords with your left hand while playing melodies with your right hand, and press the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button as necessary.
Playing Styles Chord Types for Style Playback For users who are new to chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details. indicates the root note.
Playing Styles Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is useful when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Dict. 001 2-2. 1 Press and hold the [3 WAITING] button for longer than a second to call up “Dict.” Reference “Dict.” will appear in the display. Press the key labeled “M7” in the section between “ ” and “ .
Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode) When the Duo mode is activated on this instrument, two different players can play the instrument simultaneously, with the same sound, over the same octave range—one person on the left and the other on the right. This is useful for learning applications, in which one person (a teacher, for example) plays a model performance and the other person watches and practices while sitting at the first person’s side.
Playing Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of the functions, such as Lesson. Listening to a Demo Song Press the [DEMO] button to play the Demo Songs in sequence. Adjusting the Song Volume To adjust the volume balance between Song playback and keyboard, you can adjust the Song Volume. This can be set via Function number 002 (page 31).
Playing Songs Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Like the transport controls on an audio player, this instrument lets you fast forward (FF), rewind (REW) and pause (PAUSE) playback of the Song. A-B Repeat You can play back only a specific section of a Song repeatedly by setting the A point (start point) and B point (end point) in one-measure increments. A B Fast Forward During playback, press this button to rapidly skip ahead to a later point in the Song.
Playing Songs Turning Each Part On/Off As indicated above the panel buttons (shown below), a Song consists of two Parts, which can be turned on or off individually by pressing the corresponding button, L or R. 078 Voglein Lit: Track contains data Reference 010 Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data By turning the left- and right-hand parts on or off during playback, you can listen to the Part (that is turned on), or practice the other part (that is turned off) on the keyboard.
Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the Chords (Chord Study) You can hear and experience the sound of the chords used in a typical performance by playing back Song numbers 101 to 112 (in the “Chord Study” category). Song numbers 101 to 107 are very simple songs consisting of a single chord (C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bm; respectively) played in various positions, letting you listen to and master the chords one by one.
Using the Song Lesson Feature You can use the selected Song for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. Try practicing with three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in the Song Book (page 8). Lesson 1—Listen & Learn In this Lesson, you need not play the keyboard. The part you selected will sound as a model. Listen to it carefully and remember it well. Lesson 2—Timing In this Lesson, simply concentrate on playing the notes with the correct timing.
Playing an External Audio Device with the Built-in Speakers You can output the sound of an external audio device, such as a portable music player, with the built-in speakers of this instrument by connecting it via a cable. This lets you play the keyboard along with playback of your music player. 1 Turn off the power for both the external audio device and this instrument. 2 Connect the audio device to the instrument’s [AUX IN] jack.
Recording Your Performance (Phrase Recording) You can record your performance as a User Song (Song number 113), which can then be played back on the instrument. The recorded User Song can be played back in the same way as the preset Songs. NOTE • A total of approximately 300 notes can be recorded to the User Song. 1 Select the desired Voice. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop 2 Press the [PHRASE REC] button to enable the Record mode. recording.
Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound Six different master equalizer (EQ) settings give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. 1 Hold down the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button for longer than a second to call up “013 MasterEQ” (Function 013; page 32). “MasterEQ” is shown in the display for a few seconds, and the current Master EQ type appears.
The Functions The Functions settings provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters such as Tuning, Split Point, Voices and Effects. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until the desired item appears. 2 Set the value by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. Each time the [FUNCTION] button is pressed, the Function number increases one by one. To decrease the Function number by one, simultaneously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [-] button briefly.
The Functions Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Effects 009 Reverb Type Reverb 1–3 (Hall 1–3) 4–5 (Room 1–2) 6–7 (Stage 1–2) 8–9 (Plate 1–2) 10 (Off) ** Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). (page 43) 010 Reverb Level RevLevel 000–127 64 Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. ** Determines the Chorus type, including off (6).
Backup and Initialization Backup Parameters The following Backup parameters will be maintained even if the power is turned off. Backup parameters • User Songs (page 29) • FUNCTION Settings: (page 31) Tuning, Your Tempo, Master EQ type, Panel Sustain, Auto Power Off, Battery Type Initialization You can initialize your original data via the following method. Backup Clear This operation initializes the backup parameters.
Troubleshooting Appendix 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.
Voice List Maximum Polyphony Voice No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Voice Name PIANO Grand Piano Mono Grand Piano Bright Piano Mellow Piano Honky-tonk Piano Piano Strings Dream Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 E.
Voice List Voice No.
Voice List 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 Voice Name Jazz Section Flute & Clarinet SOUND EFFECTS Fret Noise Breath Noise Cutting Noise 1 Cutting Noise 2 String Slap Flute Key Click Bird Tweet 1 Bird Tweet 2 Telephone Ring 1 Telephone Ring 2 Phone Call Shower Thunder Wind Stream Seashore Bubble Fe
Drum Kit List •“ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 Appendix A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 38 A#5 Voice No.
Drum Kit List C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 391 392 393 394 395 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Symphony Kit StdKit1 + Chinese Perc.
Drum Kit List C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 Appendix A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 40 A#5 Voice No.
Song List 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 Song Name Top Picks Demo 1 Demo 2 Demo 3 Favorite Frère Jacques Der Froschgesang Aura Lee London Bridge Sur le pont d'Avignon Nedelka Aloha Oe Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw Old Folks at Home Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Cielito Lindo Santa Lucia If You’re Happy
Style List Style No.
Effect Type List Reverb Types No. Reverb Type Description 01–03 Hall 1–3 Concert hall reverb. 04–05 Room 1–2 Small room reverb. 06–07 Stage 1–2 Reverb for solo instruments. 08–09 Plate 1–2 Simulated steel plate reverb. Off No effect. 10 Chorus Types No. Chorus Type Description Chorus 1–3 4–5 Flanger 1–2 This produces a rich, animated wavering effect in the sound. Off No effect. 6 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
Specifications Product Name Size/Weight Control Interface Voices Effects Accompaniment Styles Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Keyboard Number of Keys Type Display Language Panel Language Tone Generation Tone Generation Technology Number of Polyphony Polyphony (max.) Preset Number of Voices Reverb Chorus Types Master EQ Ultra-Wide Stereo Functions Panel Sustain Number of Styles Fingering Preset Style Control Other Features Preset Songs (Audio not supported.
Index A K U A-B Repeat .............................24 AC Adaptor ............................. 12 ACMP .....................................18 Auto Accompaniment ............. 18 AUTO FILL ............................. 19 Auto Power Off ..................13, 32 AUX IN .................................... 11 Keyboard Display ................... 15 Ultra-Wide Stereo ...................17 L V Lesson ................................... 27 Voice .......................................16 Voice List ....
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