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DIGITAL KEYBOARD
Owner’s Manual
How to use this manual
Before using the PSR-E323/YPT-320, be sure to read the “PRECAUTIONS” section on pages 4–5.
Follow the instructions described in “Setting Up,” then try out the simple operations in “Quick Guide.”
“Reference” provides detailed descriptions and procedures for getting the most out of the instrument.
After you’ve read the manual, keep it safe and handy for future reference.
Data List
The Data List contains MIDI related information. The Data Lis
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply This product may also use “household” type batteries. (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power sup- Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the ply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. charger is intended for the battery being charged. This product should be used
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula- 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY tions does not guarantee that interference will not THIS UNIT! occur in all installations. If this product is found to be This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc- the source of interference, which can be determined by tions contained in this manual, meets FCC require- turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate ments. Modifications not expressly appr
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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. The required voltage •
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• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high Handling caution or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or Saving data keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the pow
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What You Can Do With the PSR-E323/YPT-320 Playing Changing Voices > pages 12, 13 The instrument Voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. You can also restore the piano settings with a simple press of a button. Adding Reverb to the sound >page 43 The reverb effects add a warm ambience to the sound, simulating the complex reflections of actual per- formance spaces, such as a concert hall or small club. Play along wi
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Contents Formats and functions ...............................................5 Voice Settings 42 Supplied Accessories.................................................5 Adding Harmony...................................................... 42 Adding Reverb......................................................... 43 Adding Chorus......................................................... 43 Setting Up Adding Panel Sustain .............................................. 44 Touch Response Sensitivity ..
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Setting Up Setting Up 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 (the backlit display is off). WARNING • Use the specified adapto
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Setting Up Make all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on. Audio Connections — Turn on the power Headphones and External Equipment Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER VOLUME] control. Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch again turns the power off. You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a set of headphones, keyboard
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Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals ■ Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch..........................................page 9 w [MASTER VOLUME] control ............................... pages 9 ■ Front Panel e [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button.... pages 32 r [KEYS TO SUCCESS] button............................ pages 28 t [PHRASE REPEAT] button ............................... pages 35 When the lesson mode y PART [L] button .............................................................page 32 q [
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Panel Controls and Terminals Voice List (page 64) Music Database List (page 71) Display (page 27) Song List (page 72) Style List (page 70) !2 u i o !3 !4 001 GrandPno !0 001 y !1 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 !9 @0 ■ Rear Panel @9 #0 #1 #2 001 GrandPno 001 PSR-E323/YPT-320 Owner’s Manual 11 Setting Up
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Quick Guide Changing the Voices Quick Guide This instrument features a variety of realistic, built-in voices. The grand piano Voice is automatically selected whenever the power is turned on, but you can easily change this guitar, drum, or any of an extensive range of voices. Grand Piano Voice 12 Try playing a variety of instrument Voices Press the [VOICE] button. 1 The Voice number and name are displayed. Voice number Voice name 001 GrandPno 001 12 PSR-E323/YPT-320 Owner’s Manual
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Changing the Voices Select a Voice. 2 Select the desired Voice by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Voice List on page 64. The Voice shown here 084 Flute becomes the Main Voice for the instrument. Play the keyboard. 3 Try selecting and playing different Voices. 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 Piano” will automatically be sele
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Quick Guide Changing the Voices Percussion and Metronome drum icons 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 metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again. If you want to adjust the metronome tempo, press the [TEMPO/ NOTE TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display, then press •You can set the time signa- the [+] butt
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Changing the Voices Playing the Drum Kit Voice When Voice number 109 (Drum Kit) is selected in step 2 on page 13, you can play different percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. To check which percussion sounds are assigned to each key when you select Voice number 109, look at the icons printed above the keys. You can select and play the desired Drum Kit from 12 preset Drum Kits (Voice number 109–121). Details on the instruments and key assignments of each Drum Kit can be found in
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Quick Guide Playing Songs This instrument has 102 built-in Songs. For this instrument, the term “Song” refers to the data that makes up a piece of music. Listening to a Song. 32 1 Select and Listen to a Specific Song Press the [SONG] button. 1 NOTE The Song number and name are displayed. • When you want to select Song number “004” is automatically selected whenever the the Song number 001–003, power is turned ON. use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. Song number Song name 004 Elise 1 -
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Playing Songs Select a Song. 2 NOTE Select the desired song by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], •You can play Songs [-]. recorded from the instru- Refer to the Song List on page 72. ment or transferred from a computer. The procedure for playing these Songs is the same as that of the built-in Songs. Press the [START/STOP] button. 3 NOTE The Song will begin playing. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/ • Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or STO
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Quick Guide Play with a Style Styles are rhythm/accompaniment patterns and are played by the auto accompaniment feature. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—rock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. Here we’ll learn how to select and play Styles using chords. While you play, you can automatically add specially created intros and endings, as well as variations in the rhythm/chord patterns, for more dynamic, professional-sounding performances. 52 4 3 6 1 Split Point Play
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Play with a Style Play along with the styles Press the [STYLE] button. NOTE 1 The Style number and name are displayed. •You can also select com- mercially available Style Files. To do this load the Style number Style name Style Files from the com- puter to the instrument, and then register the style data starting with to style num- 001 8BtModrn ber 107. (Refer to the infor- mation on transferring data 001 on page 61 and registering styles on page 55.) If the Style File has not been reg-
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Quick Guide Play with a Style Turn auto accompaniment on. 4 NOTE Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. • If you press the [START/ Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button again to turn the auto accom- STOP] button while the paniment off. auto accompaniment is off, only the rhythm (percus- sion) parts will start. 018 LoveSong 001 Appears when auto accompaniment is on ● When auto accompaniment is on ... The keys to the left of the Split Point (54; F#2) will play only chords. This is known as the “Auto Accomp
