Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–7.
PSR-E273 YPT-270 Owner’s Manual
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.
For AC adaptor Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For the 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 24) 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.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! This instrument is loaded with various sounds, preset Songs and may convenient functions—so that even beginners can enjoy playing it right away. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
Contents About the Manuals ........................................................ 8 Included Accessories .................................................... 8 Setting Up Setting Up 10 Power Requirements .................................................. 10 Turning the Power On................................................. 11 Auto Power Off function .............................................. 11 Using the Music Rest ..................................................
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 NOTE • 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.
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel The “Press and hold” Symbol Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held. Hold down this button until the function is called up. r q e w t Display page 14 y i u o !0 q[ ](Standby/On) Switch ................... page 11 Turns the instrument’s power on or off. w [MASTER VOLUME] dial..................... page 11 Adjusts the overall volume. e [DEMO] button ...........................
Panel Controls and Terminals !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !2 VOICE/SONG/STYLE Category buttons, Number buttons [0]–[9] ...................... page 14 Rear Panel For selecting the desired Voice/Song/Style or directly entering setting values, etc. !3 [+]/[-] buttons For selecting items or setting values. Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. Press these buttons simultaneously to reset the value to the default.
Panel Controls and Terminals Display Items Each icon appears on the display when each function is on. Indicates that a Dual Voice (No. 387–401) is selected. Ultra-Wide Stereo (Function Number 017; page 22) While this icon appears on the display, the VOICE/ SONG/STYLE Category buttons can be used as Number buttons. Duo Mode (Function Number 022; page 23) 001 GrandPno 003 ....Voice selection mode ....Song mode ....
Playing the Keyboard Reference Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Select and play the various instrument Voices (page 14). Voice No. (page 26) 001 GrandPno Voice Name (page 26) The Voice shown here becomes the Voice for the instrument. 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 other on the right.
Playing and Practice Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of the functions, such as lesson. Playing Songs Using the Song Lesson Feature 1 Select the desired Song for playback (page 14). 1 Select the desired Song for lesson (page 2 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback. 2 Press either or both the [R] and [L] buttons To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again. “Left” or “Right” or “BothHand” will appear on the display.
Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment (Style) This instrument includes the Auto Accompaniment feature that automatically plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment), controlled simply playing chords with your left hand. You can select how you want to play the chords from two ways: “Smart Chord,” which lets you play chords by playing a key with only one finger, and “Multi Finger,” which lets you play them normally, with all the constituent notes.
Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment (Style) To adjust the Style Volume: Adjust the Style Volume via “StyleVol” (Function Number 007; page 21). To change the tempo: Refer to t [TEMPO/TAP] button on page 12. How to Play Chords when Playing the Style (Fingering Type) The way to play a chord when playing the Style differs by Fingering Types. Set the desired Fingering Type via Function Number 008 (page 21) and enjoy playing the keyboard with the Style.
Try the Quiz - and Guess the Sound! With this instrument, you can develop your ear for pitch by playing with the Quiz function as well as enjoying playing the keyboard. 1 Select the desired Voice that you want to guess (page 14) in advance. Pressing the [SFX KIT] button lets you to try to guess some fun sounds. 2 Press the [QUIZ] button to start Quiz. 3 Select the same note from the instrument and play the key.
Connecting to Other Devices Playing an External Audio Devices, such as a Smartphone, with the Built-in Speakers 1 Turn off the power for both the audio device and this instrument. 2 Connect the audio device to the instrument’s [AUX IN] jack. Use an audio cable with no resistance having a stereo-mini plug on one side for connecting to this instrument, and a proper plug to match the output jack of the audio device on the other side.
The Functions The Functions settings provide access to 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. To decrease the Function Number by one, simultaneously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [-] button briefly. Simply pressing only [+] or [-] button does not change the Function Number. 2 Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting.
The Functions Function Number Function Name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions 01–03 (Hall 1–3) 04–05 (Room 1–2) 06–07 (Stage 1–2) 08–09 (Plate 1–2) 10 (Off) ** Determines the Reverb type. The best suited type is called up by selecting a Song or Style. Effect (page 15) 012 Reverb Type Reverb Reverb Adds the ambience of a club or concert hall to the sound. 013 Reverb Level RevLevel 000–127 64 Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect.
The Functions Function Number Function Name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Duo (page 15) 022 Duo Mode DuoMode on/oFF 023 Duo Type DuoType 1 (Balance) 2 (Separate) oFF 2 (Separate) Turns Duo Mode (page 15) on or off. Determines how sounds are output from the speaker in the Duo Mode. Balance The performance sounds of the left section and the right section will sound from both the left and right speakers.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution Not all of the Voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to be cut off. The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes—including auto accompaniment, Song, and Metronome. Notes exceeding this limit will not sound. The sound of the Voice changes from note to note. This is normal.
Index A A-B Repeat .............................. 16 AC Adaptor .............................. 10 Auto Accompaniment............... 17 AUTO FILL............................... 17 Auto Power Off................... 11, 23 AUX IN.....................................20 B Backup.....................................23 Backup parameters..................23 Battery ..................................... 10 Battery Type.............................23 BGM ........................................
Voice List Appendix Maximum Polyphony 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 Voice No.
Voice List Voice No.
SFX Kit List Voice No. 124 Voice No.
Style List Style No. Style Name Style Name Style No.
Song List Song No.
Effect Type List Song No. Song Name Special Appendix - CHORD STUDY* 101–112 Chord Study 01–Chord Study 12 USER SONG 113 User Song * You can hear and experience the sound of the chords used in a typical performance by playing back Song in this category. Song numbers 101 to 107 are very simple songs consisting of a single chord played in various positions, letting you listen to and master the chords one by one.
Smart Chord Chart Key Signature on the music score No key signature Root Note Smart Chord Key (Display) Db C Eb D F# E G# F G A D dim7 Eb 1+5 E F dim F# 7 Db 7 D Eb m E F m7 b5 F# G dim G# m C m7 b5 Db D dim Eb m E dim7 F 1+5 F# G dim FL4 C 1+5 Db D dim Eb 7 E Fm F# FL3 Cm Db D m7 b5 Eb E dim Fm FL2 Cm Db dim7 D 1+5 Eb E dim FL1 C7 Db Dm Eb SP0 C Db dim Dm SP1 C Db dim SP2 C SP3 SP4 B A Bb m7 b5 B A dim7 Bb 1+5 B G# 7 A Bb m B G m
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