Yamaha PSR-E463 Owner's Manual

Summary of PSR-E463

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    En digital keyboard owner’s manual thank you for purchasing this yamaha digital keyboard! The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient ...

  • Page 2: For Psr-E463/psr-Ew410

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 2 for psr-e463/psr-ew410 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 ...

  • Page 3: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 3 the model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to a...

  • Page 4: For Ac Adaptor

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 4 for ac adaptor explanation of graphical symbols the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 5 precautions please read carefully before proceeding please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For ac adaptor warning • this ac adaptor is designed for use with only yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • in...

  • Page 6: Caution

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 6 • follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage. - do not tamper with or disassemble batteries. - do not dispose of batteries in fire. - do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not design...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 7 • do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high 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. Always turn the power o...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 8 se tt in g up re fe re n c e ap pe nd ix qui c k gui d e table of contents special features.............................................................. 8 compatible format and functions................................. 10 included accessories.......................

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    Table of contents psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 9 se tt in g up re fe re n c e ap pe nd ix qui c k gui d e using with computer or smart device........................... 47 using an external stereo system for playback (output [l/l+r]/[r] jacks) (psr-ew410) .............. 48 speaker mute on/off s...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 10 se tt in g up included accessories • owner’s manual (this book) • ac adaptor * • power cord (psr-ew410) • music rest • online member product registration * may not be included depending on your area. Check with your yamaha dealer. Compatible format and functions ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 11 se tt in g up about the manuals this instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.  included documents owner’s manual (this book) • setting up please read this section first. • quick guide this section explains how to use the basic function...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 12 se tt in g up q w !4 !3 !6 !8 !7 @3 !9 @0 @1 !5 e r t y u i o !0 @4 @5 !1 !2 @2 036 (c1) 048 (c2) 060 (c3) 072 (c4) 084 (c5) 096 (c6) panel controls and terminals • voice list (data list) • style list (data list) • song list (data list) • groove list (data list) ...

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    Panel controls and terminals psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 13 se tt in g up q [ ] (standby/on) switch .................... Page 16 w [master volume] control ................. Page 16 e [quick sampling] button .................. Page 20 r [demo] button....................................... Page ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 14 se tt in g up setting up power requirements 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 resou...

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    Setting up psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 15 se tt in g up 3 insert the six new batteries, putting them in the correct direction according to the illustration. 4 replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.  setting the battery type depending on the battery type to b...

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    Setting up psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 16 se tt in g up turning the power on/off 1 turn down the [master volume] control to “min”. 2 press the [ ] (standby/on) switch to turn the power on. 3 press and hold the [ ] (standby/on) switch for about a second to turn the power off. Setting the auto p...

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    Setting up psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 17 se tt in g up using a keyboard stand the following keyboard stands (sold separately) can be used. • psr-e463: l-2c • psr-ew410: l-6 when using the l-6 keyboard stand (psr-ew410) the exterior size of psr-ew410 exceeds the limits as described in the l-6 ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 18 qui c k gui d e basic operation and display items basic operation this instrument features four basic functions: voice, style, song and groove creator. To use this instrument, select a basic function first, and then make various settings. Press briefly to increas...

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    Basic operation and display items psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 19 qui c k gui d e display items the display shows all the current settings of the song, style, groove, voice and other related functions. Grandpno 001 001 this area indicates the on/off status of each function. Each indication is s...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 20 qui c k gui d e try playing a variety of instrument voices this instrument features various instrumental voices including piano. Not only can you play just one single voice (main voice), but you can also layer a different voice (dual voice) to the main voice, or ...

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    Try playing a variety of instrument voices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 21 qui c k gui d e by dividing the keyboard into the two separate areas, you can play a different voice between the left hand and right hand areas. 1 press the [split] button to turn split on. The keyboard is divided into l...

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    Try playing a variety of instrument voices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 22 qui c k gui d e 2 rotate the dial to select the number of beats per measure. A chime will sound on the first beat of each mea- sure while a click sounds the other beats. If “0” is selected, a click sounds for all beats w...

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    Try playing a variety of instrument voices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 23 qui c k gui d e 1 hold down the [harmony/arpeggio] button for longer than a second. After “harm/arp” (function 041) appears on the display, the current harmony type or arpeggio type appears. 2 rotate the dial to select t...

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    Try playing a variety of instrument voices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 24 qui c k gui d e dsp is an abbreviation for digital signal processor, and provides effects that enhance the sound. Dsp effects are applied only to a specified target as described below. Parts to which dsp effects are appl...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 25 qui c k gui d e creating original sounds via the knobs the two knobs can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Select the desired pre-programmed function combination printed above the knobs, then...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 26 qui c k gui d e playing styles this instrument includes an 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] ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 27 qui c k gui d e playing songs this instrument can play preset songs, songs you recorded on this instrument, or commercially available songs. In addition to listening to these songs, you can play the keyboard along with the song as it plays back. Midi data a midi ...

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    Playing songs psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 28 qui c k gui d e press the [demo] button to play demo songs 001– 003 in sequence. Playback will repeat continuously, starting again from the first song (001). To stop playback, press the [demo] or [ ] (start/ stop) button. Hold down the [demo] button...

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    Playing songs psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 29 qui c k gui d e 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. 1 start playback of the song (page 28). 2 when playback reaches to the point you w...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 30 qui c k gui d e playing with groove creator the groove creator function lets you repeatedly play back various rhythm patterns and phrases (each called a groove) in various genres, including hip hop, house, etc.—for dynamic, powerful performances. Try out the expr...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 31 qui c k gui d e playing with quick sampling this instrument features an extremely convenient and powerful quick sampling func- tion. It allows you to sample sounds from an external audio device (such as a computer, smartphone, portable music player, etc.) via the...

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    Playing with quick sampling psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 32 qui c k gui d e 3 start playback on the external device, and then adjust the volume balance between the device and the instrument. 3-1 set the volume of the external device to max- imum. 3-2 adjust the volume you hear from the instru- ...

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    Playing with quick sampling psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 33 qui c k gui d e 2-2 when “loop?Y/n” appears on the display, press the [+/yes] button to select “loop” sampling, or press [-/no] to select “one- shot” sampling. You cannot change the type after sampling. When “pressrec” appears on the d...

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    Playing with quick sampling psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 34 qui c k gui d e this operation lets you restore the default samples. However, keep in mind that this deletes the samples you’ve assigned to each sample zone. If you want to save your samples before restoring the default ones, see the n...

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    Playing with quick sampling psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 35 quic k gui d e 1 connect a usb flash drive to the [usb to device] terminal. For details, refer to “connecting a usb flash drive” on page 71. 2 hold the [function] button for longer than a second to call up the file control display. To ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 36 qui c k gui d e playing like a dj! The dynamic groove creator function and live control knobs give you powerful tools to sound just like a pro dj! Since the grooves and section variations change seam- lessly without breaks in the rhythm, performing is truly easy....

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    Playing like a dj! Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 37 qui c k gui d e 5 now try rotating knob a back and forth slowly with the rhythm. Notice that you can get a completely different sound and feel, even with the same rhythmic phrase. 6 as in the steps above, press the [knob assign] button and try ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 38 qui c k gui d e recording your performance you can record up to 10 of your performances to the instrument as user songs. The recorded user songs can be played back in the same way as the preset songs. A song can be recorded to the six tracks. You can record witho...

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    Recording your performance psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 39 qui c k gui d e 5 press the [ ] (start/stop) or [rec] but- ton to stop recording. When using a style or a groove, you can stop recording also by pressing the [intro/ending/ rit.] or [musical climax] button, and then wait- ing until play...

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    Recording your performance psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 40 qui c k gui d e  if you want to record only the groove play- back: press the [groove creator] button, and then select the desired groove. While holding down the [rec] button, press the [a] button. Acmp is automatically turned on. 3 sam...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 41 qui c k gui d e audio playback and recording this instrument allows you to play back audio files and record your performances in audio format. The recorded performance can be saved to a usb flash memory as an audio file. You can playback audio files in a usb flas...

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    Audio playback and recording psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 42 qui c k gui d e you can record your performance and save it as an audio file to the usb flash drive. 1 connect a usb flash drive to the [usb to device] terminal. For details, refer to “connecting a usb flash drive” on page 71. 2 make ...

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    Audio playback and recording psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 43 qui c k gui d e 1 connect a usb flash drive to the [usb to device] terminal. 2 hold the [function] button for longer than a second to call up the file control display. If the instrument is in the audio mode, press the [audio] button t...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 44 qui c k gui d e memorizing your favorite settings (registration memory) the registration memory function allows you to save (or “register”) panel settings such as voice and style to a registration memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel setting...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 45 qui c k gui d e connecting to other devices connecting headphones connect a pair of headphones to the [phones/ output]/[phones] jack on the rear panel. The built-in speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. Connecting an external...

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    Connecting to other devices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 46 qui c k gui d e by connecting an audio device such as a portable music player to the instrument’s [aux in] jack, you can output the sound of the audio device through the built-in speakers of this instrument. This lets you play the keyb...

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    Connecting to other devices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 47 qui c k gui d e connecting the [usb to host] terminal of this instrument and the computer or smart device allow you to use various function with just one usb cable, such as sending/receiving data with high sound qual- ity, using the ap...

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    Connecting to other devices psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 48 qui c k gui d e you can connect a stereo system to amplify the instrument’s sound by using the output [l/l+r]/ [r] jacks. You can use the instrument’s [master volume] dial to adjust the volume of the sound output to the external device...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 49 qui c k gui d e backup and initialization the following backup parameters will be maintained even if the power is turned off. In addition to the backup parameters above, all the data (including style data that have not been loaded) transferred from the connected ...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 50 re fe re n c e handy performance features selecting a reverb type the reverb effect lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. Although selecting a style or song will call up the optimum reverb type for the entire sound, you can select a different reve...

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    Handy performance features psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 51 re fe re n c e pitch controls—transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (except for the drum kit voices and sample voice) can be shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments. 1 press the [transpose] button to c...

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    Handy performance features psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 52 re fe re n c e changing the touch response of the keyboard the keyboard of this instrument is equipped with a touch response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the voices according to your playing st...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 53 re fe re n c e scale tuning by default, the scale of this keyboard is set to equal temperament — the same tuning as with any acoustic piano. However, the setting can be changed to any other scale according to the music genre or style in which you want to play. Se...

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    Scale tuning psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 54 re fe re n c e tuning each note to create an original scale you can tune the individual notes in cents (a “cent” is 1/100th of a semitone) to create your own original scale. 1 press the [function] button. 2 use the category [>] but- tons to call up “...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 55 re fe re n c e voice settings selecting a dual voice 1 hold down the [dual] button for longer than a second to call up “d.Voice” (function 020). After a few seconds, the current dual voice appears. 2 rotate the dial to select the desired dual voice. Selecting a s...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 56 re fe re n c e arpeggio settings synchronizing an arpeggio to song/style/groove playback— arpeggio quantize when you play the keyboard to trigger an arpeggio (page 22) along with song/style/groove playback, you’ll need to play the notes with correct timing to kee...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 57 re fe re n c e parameters assigned to the knobs this section describes each of the parameters which can be assigned to the knobs (page 25). Z cutoff/resonance these effects shape the sound by allowing only a specified range of frequencies to pass and/or by pro- d...

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    Parameters assigned to the knobs psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 58 re fe re n c e b volume balance/retrigger rate  knob a: volume balance adjusts the volume balance between the audio playback volume from the connected audio device (page 46) or the computer (page 47) and the song/style/groove. Tu...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 59 re fe re n c e style and groove settings 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. Intro this is used for the beginning of the song. When the intro fi...

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    Style and groove settings psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 60 re fe re n c e 5 press the [intro/ending/rit.] button. Now, you’re ready to start style playback of the intro and then the main a (or b) section. 6 play a chord with your left hand to start playback of the intro. For information on how t...

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    Style and groove settings psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 61 re fe re n c e groove variations—sections like the styles, each groove features several sec- tions, allowing you to add dynamic variations to the performance. Five sections (a–d, musical cli- max) are available. Unlike the styles, howeve...

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    Style and groove settings psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 62 re fe re n c e adjusting the volume of the style or groove you can adjust the volume balance between style or groove playback and your keyboard performance. 1 press the [function] button. 2 use the category [>] but- tons to call up “styl...

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    Style and groove settings psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 63 re fe re n c e chord types for style playback 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 boo...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 64 re fe re n c e song settings background music playback with the default setting, pressing the [demo] button will play back only a few of the internal songs repeat- edly. This setting can be changed so that, for exam- ple, all internal songs are played, or all son...

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    Song settings psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 65 re fe re n c e tempo setting of the song this operation is same as that of the style and groove. Refer to page 61. Tap start this operation is same as that of the style and groove. Refer to page 61. Song volume 1 press the [function] button. 2 use t...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 66 re fe re n c e the functions the “functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters such as tuning, split point, voices and effects. Find the desired item in the function list on pages 66–69, and then follow the instructions below. Basic proc...

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    The functions psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 67 re fe re n c e main voice (page 20) 011 011 volume m.Volume 000–127 * determines the volume of the main voice. 012 012 octave m.Octave -2 – +2 * determines the octave range for the main voice. 013 013 pan m.Pan 000 (left)– 064 (center)– 127 (right) ...

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    The functions psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 68 re fe re n c e effects 036 036 reverb type reverb 01–13 ** refer to page 50. 037 037 chorus type chorus 1–6 ** refer to page 50. 038 038 master eq type mastereq 1 (speaker), 2 (headphone), 3 (boost), 4 (piano), 5 (bright), 6 (mild) 1 (speaker) refer...

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    The functions psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 69 re fe re n c e * the appropriate value is automatically set for each voice. ** the appropriate value is automatically set for each style, song and groove creator. 053 053 style out styleout on/off off determines whether midi messages generated via s...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 70 re fe re n c e usb flash drive operations by connecting a usb flash drive (sold separately) to the [usb to device] terminal, you can save the data created on this instrument, such as user song and parameter set- tings. The saved data can be recalled to this instr...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 71 re fe re n c e connecting a usb flash drive 1 connect a usb flash drive to the [usb to device] terminal, and wait until “usb” appears on the left corner of the display. The “usb” indication confirms that the connected usb flash drive ha...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 72 re fe re n c e formatting a usb flash drive the format operation lets you prepare commercially available usb flash drives for use with this instru- ment. 1 hold the [function] button for longer than a second to call up the file control ...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 73 re fe re n c e 5 press the [0/execute] button again, or the [+/yes] button to execute the save operation. After a while, a message indicating completion of the operation appears, and a user file (.Usr) will be saved in a “user files” fo...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 74 re fe re n c e 5 press the [0/execute] button again. A confirmation message will appear. To cancel the operation, press the [-/no] button. 6 press the [0/execute] button again, or the [+/yes] button to execute the save operation. After ...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 75 re fe re n c e 6 press the [function] button to exit from the file control display. 7 confirm that the data has been properly loaded by calling up the user song, one of the styles 236–245, and/or the regis- tration memory settings. Load...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 76 re fe re n c e deleting a user file in the usb flash drive user files (.Usr) in the root directory of the usb flash drive can be deleted. 1 hold the [function] button for longer than a second to call up the file control display. 2 use t...

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    Usb flash drive operations psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 77 re fe re n c e exiting from a file control display to exit from the file control display, press the [function], [voice], [style], [song] or [groove creator] button. You can also exit from the file control function mode as follows: 1 use...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 78 ap pe nd ix troubleshooting refer to the “message list” on pages 42, 77 as required. 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 receivin...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 79 ap pe nd ix specifications psr-e463 psr-ew410 product name digital keyboard size/weight dimensions (w x d x h) 946mm x 404mm x 139mm (37-1/4” x 15-7/8” x 5-1/2”) 1179mm x 413mm x 138mm (46-7/16” x 16-1/4” x 5-7/16”) weight 6.6 kg (14 lbs., 9 oz.) (not including b...

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    Specifications psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 80 ap pe nd ix * the contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accesso...

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 81 ap pe nd ix index a a-b repeat ..............................29 ac adaptor .............................. 14 accessories ............................. 10 acmp ......................................26 arpeggio ............................22, 56 arpeggio quantize.....

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    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 82 observera! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av. Advarsel: netspændingen til dette apparat er ikke afbrudt, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er ...

  • Page 83: Limited 1-Year Warranty On

    Psr-e463/psr-ew410 owner’s manual 83 limited 1-year warranty on portable keyboards (np, psre, psrew, psrf, ez, dgx230, dgx530, ypg and ypt series) thank you for selecting a yamaha product. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha corpor...

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