CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disguration or damage to the internal components. Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still owing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Use only the stand specied 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.

Battery

Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, re, or battery uid leakage. Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, re, or battery uid leakage. Do not dispose of batteries in re. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery uid. Keep batteries away from children. If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked uid. If the battery uid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery uid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
AC power adaptor AC outlet
For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V AA size, LR6 or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When battery power becomes too low for proper operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, make sure to replace all batteries, following the precautions listed below. If necessary, also make sure to save all important User data (see page 62), since custom panel settings are lost when the batteries are removed.
Use alkaline batteries for this instrument. Other types of batteries (including rechargeable batteries) may have sudden drops of power when battery power becomes low, possibly resulting in loss of data in the ash memory. Make sure to install the batteries with the proper orientation, maintaining the correct polarity (as shown). Incorrect battery installation may result in heat, re and/or leaking of corrosive chemicals. When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries. Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same time. If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible uid leakage from the battery. Please use the power adaptor when transferring data to ash memory. Batteries (including rechargeable types) can be drained rapidly by this type of operation. If the batteries do become drained during a data transfer, both the data being transferred and the data currently in the transfer destination will be lost.

Using Batteries

q Open the battery compartment cover located on the
instruments bottom panel. w Insert the six new alkaline batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the side of the compartment. e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks rmly in place.

Never connect or disconnect the AC power adaptor when the batteries are installed in the instrument and the power is on. Doing so will turn the power off, possibly resulting in loss of the data being transferred and the data currently in the transfer destination during transferring or recording a data.
Make all necessary connections BEFORE turning the power on.
Audio Connections 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 amplier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to send the instruments output signal to that device. The internal speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack. The PHONES/OUTPUT jack also functions as an external output.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power is off, a small amount of electricity is still being consumed by the instrument. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.
Avoid listening with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time; doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it may be damaging to your hearing.
To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting and turn power off the devices before connecting them. Failure to observe these precautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Using the music rest

Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.

Connecting a footswitch

Removing the protective lm
The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing an optional footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the SUSTAIN jack and use it to switch sustain on and off.

Remove the transparent protective lm that was applied to the display prior to shipment from the factory.
Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.

Turn on the power

q [STANDBY/ON] switch..page 9 w [MASTER VOLUME] control. pages 9 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 [R] button...page 32 When the recording mode y [REC TRACK 2] button..page 39 [REC TRACK 1] button..page 39 u [METRONOME] button..page 14, 48 i [TEMPO/TAP] button.page 22, 52, 53 o [SONG] button... pages 16 !0 [VOICE] button.. pages 12 !1 [STYLE] button.. pages 19 !2 Number buttons [0][9], [+/YES], [-/NO].page 26 !3 [FUNCTION] button.. pages 56 !4 [DEMO] button...page 17 When the Song mode !5 [A-B REPEAT] button..page 51 !6 [REW] button..page 17 !7 [FF] button...page 17 !8 [PAUSE] button..page 17 When the Style mode !5 [ACMP ON/OFF] button..page 20 !6 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button..page 23 !7 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button..page 23 !8 [SYNC START] button..page 19, 53 !9 [START/STOP] button...page 17 @0 [REC] button...page 37 @1 [PORTABLE GRAND] button..page 13 @2 [MUSIC DATABASE] button..page 36 @3 [REVERB] button..page 43 @4 [SPLIT] button...page 46 @5 [DUAL] button..page 45 @6 [HARMONY] button..page 42 @7 [TOUCH] button...page 44 @8 Drum Kit...page 15

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Rear Panel

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Voice List (page 64) Display (page 27) Song List (page 72)
Music Database List (page 71)

Style List (page 70)

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Changing the Voices

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

Try playing a variety of instrument Voices
Press the [VOICE] button.
The Voice number and name are displayed.

Voice number Voice name

Select a Voice.
Select the desired Voice by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Voice List on page 64.
The Voice shown here becomes the Main Voice for the instrument.

Play the keyboard.

Select a Song.

Select the desired song by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Song List on page 72.
You can play Songs recorded from the instrument or transferred from a computer. The procedure for playing these Songs is the same as that of the built-in Songs.
The Song will begin playing. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button.
Songs can be played at any tempo you desirefast or slow (page 22).
Rewind/Fast-forward/Pause
[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.

Using the [DEMO] button

Press the [DEMO] button to play Songs 001, 002, 003, in sequence, and playback will continue repeatedly starting again from the rst Song 001. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [DEMO] button.
Press the [START/STOP] button.
Styles are rhythm/accompaniment patterns and are played by the auto accompaniment feature. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic typesrock, blues, Euro trance, and many, many more. Here well 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.

Split Point

Auto Accompaniment range Try playing chords with your left hand.
Play a melody with your right hand.

Before Performance

Select the String Ensemble Voice as the melody Voice, referring to step 2 on page 12.
Play along with the styles
Press the [STYLE] button.
The Style number and name are displayed.

Style number Style name

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Select a Style.

Select the desired Style by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Style List on page 70.

LoveSong

Since the Pianist category Styles (098106) have no rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start rhythm-only playback. To use these Styles, turn on the auto accompaniment and play the keyboard as described on pages 20 (The bass and chord accompaniment parts will sound.)

Chord Display Indicates the name of the chord currently being played back, or the name of the chord being played on the keyboard. Measure Indicates the current measure during playback of a Song.
Song/recording track display Information related to the Song/ recording tracks is shown here. (See pages 37 and 51.)
Lit: Track contains data Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data
Flashing: Track is selected as recording track
Keyboard Display Indicates notes currently being played. Indicates the melody and chord notes of a Song when the Song lesson function is in use. Also indicates the notes of a chordeither when playing a chord or when using the Dictionary function.
Beat Display Indicates the beat of the current Style or Song with ashing arrows.
Notation 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. At other times the notes you play on the keyboard are displayed.
HARMONY Appears when the Harmony function is on (page 42).
You can practice the preset Songs using these lesson functions: Keys to Success, Listening, Timing, Waiting and Phrase Repeat. Keys to Success helps you master a Song, whereas Listening, Timing, Waiting helps you rst master the timing then playing the correct notes. Phrase Repeat lets you select and repeatedly practice a specic phrase in the Song. If youre using a keyboard instrument for the rst time, we suggest you start with Keys to Success.

Keys to Success

In the Keys to Success mode, you can practice individual phrases in the Song (as Steps), letting you effectively master the Song by mastering each phrase separately. Each time you nish a specic Step, your score is shown in the display. Passing one Step (with a score of 60 or better) lets you go on to next one automatically. All preset Songs other than 001003 can be used with this mode, especially the LEARN TO PLAY category Songs (004019).
Select a song for your lesson. For this example well select song 006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star(Basic) from the LEARN TO PLAY category. For instructions on how to select a Song, see page 16.

LISTEN

The notation and key positions of the model melody are shown in the display.
Lesson 2 Timing will begin as soon as you press the [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button.
Lesson 3 Waiting will begin as soon as you press the [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button.
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.

WAITING

2 Timing In this mode, 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. Play the notes shown in the display.

TIMING

You can select Lesson modes by pressing the [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button respectively.
Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button.
When the lesson Song has played all the way through in Lesson mode 2 Timing or 3 Waiting, your performance will be evaluated in four levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent.
OK Good Very0Good! Excellent! Reference

Phrase Repeat

This function allows you to repeatedly practice difcult phrases, by selecting a phrase and repeatedly play it back. You can also mute one of the parts, and practice just the other part repeatedly. The specied phrase can also be practiced along with the Lesson modes 1 Listening, 2 Timing or 3 Waiting described on page 31.

Phrase mark

When you want to turn the Phrase Repeat function on, please make sure that the Keys to Success mode is off, since Phrase Repeat is not available in the Keys to Success mode. When you want to change the Song, rst turn off the Phrase Repeat function then select the Song.
Repeat playback of this section
Play the Song and press the [PHRASE REPEAT] button at the phrase you want to repeat. The appropriate phrase number will appear in the display and, after a lead-in, repeat playback will start. Use the [+] or [-] buttons to select any phrase number in the Song, and stop repeat playback by pressing the [PHRASE REPEAT] button. The Phrase Repeat mode will be canceled and normal playback of the Song will continue.
Appears when the Phrase Repeat function is on

REPEAT

Changing the playback section
You can specify an extended section for repeating (including multiple phrases) by specifying a beginning phrase (point A) and ending phrase (point B), using the [A-B REPEAT] button. You can do this either during playback or while playback is stopped. Press the [A-B REPEAT] button at the beginning phrase of the section you want to repeat (point A), use the [+]/[-] buttons to select the subsequent phrases you wish to include in the repeat, then press the [A-B REPEAT] button a second time. This species the last phrase selected as the end phrase (point B) for Phrase Repeat playback. REPEAT will appear on the display and the specied A-B section of the Song will now play repeatedly. (If playback is stopped, press the [START/STOP] button to start.) Stop A-B Repeat playback by pressing the [PHRASE REPEAT] button. REPEAT will appear on the display and the currently selected phrase will playback repeatedly.

Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. D. Voice appears in the display for a few seconds, then the Dual Voice will appear.
Currently selected Dual Voice
Two Voices sound at the same time

Marimba

Play the Dual Voice
Press the [DUAL] button to turn the Dual function on. When Dual is on, you can play a Dual Voice in a layer with the Main Voice. To turn the Dual Voice off and play only the Main Voice, press the [DUAL] button again.
You can also access the Dual Voice setting display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button several times, then selecting Dual Voice.

Appears when Dual is on.

Select a Dual Voice. Select the desired Dual Voice by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Voice List on page 64.
Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right HandsSplit
In the Split mode you can play different Voices to the left and right of the keyboard Split Point. The main and Dual Voices can be played to the right of the Split Point, while the Voice played to the left of the Split Point is known as the Split Voice

Select a Split Voice

You can select a different Split Voice by following the procedure outlined below.
Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second. S. Voice appears in the display for a few seconds, then the Split Voice will appear.
The currently selected Split Voice

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Split Voice
Main Voice and Dual Voice

Play the Split Voice

Press the [SPLIT] button to turn the Split function on. When Split is on you can play a Split Voice to the left of the Split Point. When you dont want to play a Split Voice, press the [SPLIT] button to turn Split off.
You can also access the Split Voice setting display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button several times, then selecting the Split Voice.
Select a Split Voice Select the desired Split Voice by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-]. Refer to the Voice List on page 64.
Appears when Split is on.
The Split Point setting can be changed as required (page 47).

Setting the Split Point

The Split Point setting can be changed as desired.
Split Pointdefault setting: 54 (F#2)

Adjusting the Voice volume
The Voice volume can be individually adjusted for the Main, Dual, and Split Voices.
Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the required Voice volume item appears. Select M.Volume for Main Voice volume, D.Volume for Dual Voice volume, or S.Volume for Split Voice volume.
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.

M.Volume

Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until SplitPnt appears.
Currently selected Split Point Split Point
Set the Voice volume by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].

SplitPnt

Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting. The default setting varies depending on the Voice.
Set the Split Point by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (54 or F#2).
Setting the Metronome Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat
In this example well set up a 3/4 time signature.
Setting the Metronome Volume
Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until MetroVol appears.
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second to select the number of beats per measure function TimeSigN.

MetroVol

Metronome Volume Hold for longer than a second. Number of beats per measure.
Set the metronome volume by using the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-].

TimeSigN

Use the number buttons [0][9], [+], [-] to select the number of beats per measure. A chime will sound on the rst beat of each measure while the other beats will click. All beats will simply click with no chime at the beginning of each measure if you set this parameter to 00. The available range is from 0 through 60. Select 3 for this example.
The metronome time signature will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a style or song is playing.

Function Setting List
Item Style Volume Song Volume Transpose Tuning Split Point Display StyleVol SongVol TransPos Tuning SplitPnt Range/settings -120012 -(C-2G8) Description Determines the volume of the Style. Determines the volume of the Song. Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. Sets the pitch of the instruments sound in 1-cent increments. Determines the highest key for the Split Voice and sets the Split pointin other words, the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices. The Split Point setting and Accompaniment Split Point setting are automatically set to the same value. When Touch Response is on, this determines the sensitivity of the feature. Select and register a style le from ash les that are loaded from computer. Determines the volume of the Main Voice. Determines the octave range for the Main Voice. Determines how much of the Main Voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect.

Touch Sensitivity

TouchSns
1 (Soft) 2 (Medium) 3 (Hard) 001nnn 000127 -202 000127
Style Register Main Voice Volume Main Voice Octave Main Voice Chorus Send Level
StyleReg M.Volume M.Octave M.Chorus
Item Dual Voice Dual Voice Volume Dual Voice Octave Dual Voice Chorus Send Level Split Voice Split Voice Volume Split Voice Octave Split Voice Chorus Send Level Reverb Type Reverb Level Chorus Type Panel Sustain
Display D.Voice D.Volume D.Octave D.Chorus S.Voice S.Volume S.Octave S.Chorus Reverb RevLevel Chorus Sustain
Range/settings --15 ON/OFF Selects the Dual Voice.
Description Determines the volume of the Dual Voice. Determines the octave range for the Dual Voice. Determines how much of the Dual Voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Selects the Split Voice. Determines the volume of the Split Voice. Determines the octave range for the Split Voice. Determines how much of the Split Voices signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Determines the Reverb type, including off (10). Refer to the Reverb Type list on page 73. Determines how much of the Voices signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Determines the Chorus Type, including off (05). Refer to the Chorus Type list on page 73. Determines whether or not Panel Sustain is always applied to the Main/Dual/Split Voices. Panel Sustain is applied continuously when ON, or not applied when OFF. Determines the Harmony Type. Refer to the Harmony Type list on page 73. Determines the volume of the Harmony effect when Harmony type 15 is selected. Optimizes the MIDI settings when you connect to a computer (page 59). Determines whether the instruments keyboard controls the internal tone generator (ON) or not (OFF). Determines whether the instrument synchronizes to the internal clock (OFF) or an external clock (ON). Lets you send the data of the panel settings to a computer. Use the [+] button to transmit the data. Determines the time signature of the Metronome. Sets the length of each metronome beat.

Visit the Yamaha website for more information on the latest version of Musicsoft Downloader (version 5.4.0 or higher) and how to install it.
The minimum computer requirements for Musicsoft Downloader operation are as follows: OS : Windows 2000/XP/Vista
* Only 32-bit is supported.
: 233 MHz or higher; Intel Pentium/Celeron processor family (500 MHz or more is recommended) Memory : 64 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk : at least 128 MB of free space (at least 512 MB of free space is recommended) Display : 800 x 600 HighColor (16-bit) Other : Microsoft Internet Explorer5.5 or higher
Connecting a personal computer
After installing the Musicsoft Downloader application on your computer, connect the PSR-E323/ YPT-320 as described below. A Yamaha UX16 or similar USB-MIDI interface (sold separately) will be necessary for MIDI connection between the PSR-E323/YPT-320 and a USB-equipped computer. Make sure to purchase a Yamaha UX16 or a quality USB-MIDI interface at a musical instrument store, computer store or electrical appliance store. If you use the UX16 interface, install the driver supplied with the interface on your computer.
Transferring a le from a computer
You can transmit Song les and Style Files from your computer to the Flash Memory on your instrument. Move the le from the computer to Flash Memory under Electronic Musical Instruments via the Musicsoft Downloader. For details about how to transmit Song le and Style File, refer to the Online help topic Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument (for unprotected data) of the Musicsoft Downloader. Data that can be loaded to the PSRE323/YPT-320 from a computer Songs : 99 Songs max (Song numbers 108) Data : 373 kilobytes Data Format : SMF Format 0 and 1 File : 09PK3.BUP (Backup le) : ***.mid (MIDI Song) : ***.sty (Style File)
The Musicsoft Downloader application may not be able to access the instrument in the following cases: During Style playback During Song playback
Use the power adaptor when transferring data. The data can be corrupted if the batteries fail during the transfer.

MIDI IN MIDI OUT (Rear)

Never turn the power off and never plug/unplug the AC power adaptor during data transmission. Not only will the data fail to be transferred and saved, but operation of the ash memory may become unstable and its contents may disappear completely when the power is turned on or off.
Close the window to exit from the Musicsoft Downloader and re-enable control of the instrument.
Transferring a backup le from the PSRE323/YPT-320 to a computer
You can transfer backup data (page 41) other than Passing status of Song and Step to a computer as a backup le by using Musicsoft Downloader. Move the le from System Drive under Electronic Musical Instruments to the computer via the Musicsoft Downloader. For details about how to transmit backup les, refer to the Online help topic Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument (for unprotected data) of the Musicsoft Downloader. Data that can be transferred to a computer from the PSR-E323/YPT320 Backup le (09PK3.BUP: backup data containing ve User Songs) Songs transferred from a computer

Erasing Transferred Song Data from the PSR-E323/YPT-320 Memory
To erase all Songs transferred from the computer, use ash clear function on page 41. To erase specic Songs transferred from the computer, use the Delete function on Musicsoft Downloader.
Using Transferred Songs for Lessons
In order to use Songs (only SMF format 0) transferred from a computer for lessons it is necessary to specify which channels are to be played back as the right-hand and left-hand parts. Refer to the Lesson Track (R) or Lesson Track (L) in the Function Setting List on page 57. The procedure for setting the guide track is as follows: Select a transferred Song you want to use for lessons. Press the [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the R-Part or L-Part appears in the display, and then use the number buttons [0] [9], [+], [-] to select the channel you want to play back as the specied right- or left-hand part. We recommend that you select channel 1 for the right-hand part and channel 2 for the left-hand part.
Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the PSR-E323/ YPT-320.
The backup data, including the ve User Songs is transmitted/received as a single le. As a result, all backup data (including the ve Songs) will be overwritten every time you transmit or receive. Keep this in mind when transferring data. Do not rename the backup le on the computer. If you do so, it will not be recognized when transferred to the instrument.

Troubleshooting

Problem When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song or Style is being played back. Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to be cut off. Playing keys in the right hand area of the keyboard does not produce any sound. The volume is too soft. The sound quality is poor. The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play. The recorded data of the Song, etc. does not play correctly. The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel settings are reset. The Style or Song does not play back when the [START/STOP] button is pressed.

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NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

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Using the Metronome

The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing.
Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.

Current Tempo value

If you want to adjust the metronome tempo, press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display, then you can use the dial to set the tempo. You can also set the tempo using the number buttons on the front panel.
You can set the time signature (page 53).
The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triadthe root, third, and fifthand the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for music production as well as performance.
Use the Arpeggio Function
Press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to turn the arpeggio function on.
The indicator lights when the Arpeggio function is on.
When you select a voice number between 199 and 238 the arpeggio function will automatically be turned on.
Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point because the arpeggio function applies only to the split voice when you select a voice between 229 and 238.
Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio playback.
The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in.
When an FC4 or FC5 footswitch is connected to the SUSTAIN jack is pressed, the Arpeggio will continue to play after the note is released (page 59).
When the split function is on, the arpeggio applies to the split voice. The arpeggio applies to the main and dual voices when the split function is off. Arpeggios cannot be played using the split and main/dual voices simultaneously.
When you have finished playing with the arpeggio function, press the ARPEGGIO [ON/OFF] button to turn it off.
Changing the Arpeggio type
The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type.
Press the ARPEGGIO [TYPE] button.
ARP Type will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the name of the current arpeggio type will appear in the display.

DownOct

The currently selected arpeggio type
Rotate the dial to select the desired arpeggio type.
A list of the available arpeggio types is provided in the Arpeggio List of the separate Data List. You can save the instruments settings at this point and then recall them at any time you want to repeat your performance (page 48). You can also record your performance (page 43). Please note that the arpeggio sound for the split voice cannot be recorded.
No arpeggio will sound if you turn the arpeggio function on while playing notes on the keyboard.
The two knobs located in the lower left area of the panel can be used to add variations to the sound being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. Filter, envelope generator, and other effects can be assigned to the two knobs as required. In this section well explain how effects can be assigned to the knobs, and provide a few tips for their use.
Assigning Effects to the Knobs
Repeatedly press the [ASSIGN] button to sequentially select the five effect combinations provided: z x c v b z. etc. The currently selected combination is shown in the display.
The assignable knob effects are pre-programmed in the pairs listed above. It is not possible to assign different effect combinations.
zc affect the main and dual voices only. Split voices will not be affected. Styles and songs will also not be affected. vb affect styles only.

z Filter

Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance
Filter effects shape sound by allowing only a specified range of frequencies to pass and/or by producing a resonance peak at the filters cutoff frequency. Filter effects can be used to create a range of synthesizer-like sounds.
* Filter effects can sometimes cause distortion in the bass frequencies.

Level Cutoff Frequency

Knob A adjusts the filters cutoff frequency, and therefore the brightness of the sound.
Frequency Frequencies in this range are cut off.
Frequencies in this range are passed. Level

Resonance

Frequency
Knob B adjusts the amount of resonance applied at the filters cutoff frequency. Increasing the resonance emphasizes the frequencies at the cutoff frequency, and thus strengthens the perceived effect of the filter.

x Effect

Reverb Chorus Send Level Send Level
Reverb reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or club, while chorus produces a layered multi-instrument effect. Knob A adjusts the depth of the reverb effect, and Knob B adjusts the depth of the chorus effect.

You can also specify the repeat playback of all preset songs or songs transferred from a computer. The specified songs can also be played in random order (page 66).
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause
These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [ ] (FF), rewind [ ] (REW) and pause [ ] (PAUSE) playback of the song.
When an A-B repeat range is specified the fast reverse and forward function will only work within that range.
REW Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song.
FF Press the fast forward button to rapidly skip ahead to a later point in the song.
PAUSE Press the pause button to pause playback.
Select a Song For a Lesson
Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle. Its never too late to start learning!

The practice methods:

Lesson 1Waiting Lesson 2Your Tempo Lesson 3Minus One Learn to play the correct notes. Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Learn to play the correct notes at the correct timing along with the song.

Lesson 1Waiting

In this lesson, try playing the correct notes. Play the note shown in the display. The song will wait until you play the right note.
Select a song for your lesson. Select a song from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category! For this example try selecting the 012 ForElise. Turn off playback of the part you wish to practice. The preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts. The right-hand part is selected by the [RIGHT](1) button and the left-hand part is selected by the [LEFT](2) button. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required in order to practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off) on the keyboard. You can practice both parts when both the left- and right-parts are turned off.
Song numbers 10 and 11 are function demos for performance assistant. The lesson function cannot be used with them. You can also use songs (only SMF format 0) transferred from the computer and saved to flash memory. (pages 7577)
You can turn parts on or off, even during playback.
Pressing the part buttons toggles part playback on and off. Turn off playback of the part you wish to practice. When you press one of the buttons to turn playback off, the corresponding part indicator in the display turns off and playback of that part is muted. (When you first select a song, both the 1 and 2 parts indicators will light, indicating that both parts are on.)
Right-hand lesson Left-hand lesson Both-hands lesson

Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 33). Start Lesson 3. Press the [MINUS ONE] button to start Lesson 3.

MinusOne

In this case r3 indicate that right-hand lesson 3 has been selected.
Play the note shown in the display.
Stop the Lesson mode. You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [ ] (START/ STOP) button. You can also stop the Lesson mode by pressing the [MINUS ONE] button.
Practice Makes PerfectRepeat and Learn
Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you find difficult. Press the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button during a lesson. The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one-measure count-in. Playback will continue up to the point at which you pressed the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button, and then jump back four measures and repeat again after a count-in. This process will repeat, so all you have to do is press the [ ] (REPEAT & LEARN) button when you make a mistake in order to repeat practice of that section until you get it right. Press the button again to return to the normal lesson mode.
You can change the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [1][9] during repeat playback.
The Easy Way to Play Piano
This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you cant play piano and cant read a note of music, you can have some musical fun. Its never too late to start learning!
Using the Performance Assistant technology
Try out the performance assistant technology using the preset song Ave Maria.
Select a song. Press the [SONG] button, and the song number and name will be displayed. You can use the dial or other selection controls to select a different song. For this example try selecting the 010 Ave Maria. Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button. The indicator lights when the performance assistant technology feature is on.
Select and Listen to a Song (page 30)
Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the function on or off.

Press the [

Rotate the dial to select a song number between 031 and 035.
Select the track(s) you want to record to and confirm your selection on the display. NOTICE Record a Melody Track and the Accompaniment Track Together If you record to a track that Press the melody track button [1][5] you want to record to while holding the contains previously[REC] button. recorded data the previous data will be overwritten Next, press the [A] button while holding the [REC] button. and lost. The selected tracks will flash in the display.
Press and hold Track 1 and Style Track will flash
Style accompaniment is automatically turned on when you select the style track [A] for recording. Style accompaniment cannot turned on or off while recording is in progress.
Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1][5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button. The selected track will flash in the display.
If style accompaniment is on and track [A] has not yet been recorded, the style track [A] will automatically be selected for recording when a melody track is selected. If you only want to record a melody track, be sure to turn the style track [A] off.

Track 1 will flash

To cancel recording to a selected track, press that track button a second time.
Recording will start when you play on the keyboard. You can also start recording by pressing the [ ] (START/STOP) button. The current measure will be shown on the display during recording.

Recording starts

Current measure
If the memory becomes full during recording a warning message will appear and recording will stop automatically. Use the song clear or track clear (page 47) function to delete unwanted data and make more room available for recording, then do the recording again.
Stop recording by pressing the [ button.

] (START/STOP) or [REC]

When recording stops the current measure number will return to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the display will light.
If you want to record only the rhythm (percussion) part, press the [ ](START/ STOP) button to play just the rhythm, then add the section change by pressing the [INTO/ENDING/rit.] button or [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
To Record Other Tracks Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks. By selecting an unrecorded tracktrack buttons [1][5], [A]you can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the playback tracks will appear in the display). You can also mute previously recorded tracks (the muted tracks will not appear in the display) while recording new tracks. To Re-record a Track Simple select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal way. The new material will overwrite the previous data.

You can save the settings as backup data to your computer, by using the Musicsoft Downloader (MSD) software. Refer to the section Transfer a backup file from the instrument to a computer on page 77.

Initialization

This function erases all backup data in the instruments flash memory and restores the initial default settings. The following initialization procedures are provided.

Backup Clear

To clear data backed up to the internal flash memory turn the power on by pressing the [ ](Standby/On) switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. The backed up data will be erased and the default values restored.
Initialization does not delete the files transferred from the computer. If you want to delete the files, see Deleting Files below.

Deleting Files

To clear song and style files that have been transferred to the internal flash memory from a computer, turn the power on by pressing the [ ](Standby/On) switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys.
When you execute the Flash Clear operation, data you have purchased will also be cleared. Be sure to save data you want to keep to a computer.

Adding Reverb

Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below.

Adding Chorus

The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in unison. When you select a style or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select Reverb. Reverb will appear in the display for a few seconds, and the currently selected reverb type will be displayed.
Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select Chorus. Chorus will appear in the display for a few seconds, and the currently selected chorus type will be displayed.

TimesigD

The length of one beat.
Use the dial to select the beat length. Select the required length for each beat: 2, 4, 8, or 16 (half note, quarter note, eighth note, or 16th note). Select 8 for this example.
The metronome time signature will synchronize to a style or song that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a style or song is playing.

Pitch Bend

The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch. You can change the amount of pitch bend produced by the wheel, as described on page 71.
Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound
Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systemsthe instruments internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system.
Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display.
Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the master EQ type function MasterEQ. MasterEQ will appear in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected EQ type will be displayed.

One Touch Setting

Sometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects a well-balanced voice for you when you select a style or song. Simply select voice number 000 to activate this feature.

MasterEQ

Speakerl
The currently selected master EQ type.
Use the dial to select the desired Master EQ setting. Five settings are available: 15. Settings 1 and 2 are best for listening via the instruments built-in speakers, setting 3 is for headphones, and settings 4 and 5 are ideal for listening via external speakers.

Voice Editing

Create original voices by editing the many available voice parameters. By editing the various parameters available you can create new voices that best suit your musical needs.
Category Setting Volume Octave Pan Reverb Level Display M.Volume M.Octave M.Pan M.Reverb M.Chorus M.Attack M.Releas M.Cutoff M.Reso. D.Voice D.Volume D.Octave D.Pan D.Reverb D.Chorus D.Attack D.Releas D.Cutoff D.Reso. S.Voice S.Volume S.Octave S.Pan S.Reverb S.Chorus Range/ Settings 000127 -2+(left) 64 (center) 127 (right) -2+(left) 64 (center) 127 (right) -2+(left) 64 (center) 127 (right) 000127 000127

Main Voice

Chorus Level Attack Time Release Time Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance Voice Volume Octave
Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the item you want to edit. You can individually adjust the voice setting (Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter Cutoff and Filter Resonance) that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. Refer to the Functions on page 71 for details.

SplitPnt

Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)
When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can play chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard while the style is stopped and still hear the accompaniment chords. This is Stop Accompaniment, and any of the chord fingerings recognized by the instrument can be used (page 29).

Split point (54 : F#2)

Main voice
Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function, then press the [ACMP ON/ OFF] button to turn the auto accompaniment on.
Appears when auto accompaniment is on
When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point also changes. The split point cannot be changed during a song lesson.
You can also access the Split Point item by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to locate the item (page 71).
Use the dial to set the split point to any key from 036(C1) through 096(C6).

Loading Style Files

This instrument features 174 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others that can be obtained from the internet (only 50KB or less styles with the.sty suffix), can be loaded into style number 175 and used in the same way as the internal styles. In order to use the style file load function, the file must already have been transferred from the computer to the instrument. The procedure for transferring files from a computer to the instrument is described on page 75 (Transferring Data between the Computer and Instrument). The procedure described below loads a style file that has already been transferred from a computer to the instrument into style number 175.
Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display
Execute the load operation. With the name of the style file you want to load shown in the display, press the number [0] button.
Press the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons as many times as necessary to select the style file load function Sff Load.
A confirmation message for the load operation will appear. Press the [+/YES] button to actually load the file.

Sff Load

After about 2 seconds the name of a loadable style file will appear in the display. If multiple loadable style files have been transferred to the instrument, you can use the dial or the [+] and [-] buttons to select the other files in sequence.
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary
The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in chord book 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.
Press and hold the LESSON [START] button for longer than a second.
Press the M7 (major seventh) key in the section of the keyboard labeled CHORD TYPE (The note doesnt. sound.) The notes you should play for the specified chord (root note and chord type) are shown in the display, both as notation and in the keyboard diagram.

Lesson Lesson Track (L) Grade Demo Group Demo L-Part Grade DemoGrp
Demo Playmode Demo Cancel

PlayMode D-Cancel

Determines the repeat playback mode. Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO/BGM] button is pressed.
This instrument can be connected to a computer to allow transfer of MIDI data or a file.
Connecting a Personal Computer
USB terminal USB terminal

Instrument USB cable

In order to be able to communicate with and use instruments connected to your computer, the appropriate driver software must be properly installed on your computer. The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software and similar applications on your computer to transmit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI devices via a USB cable. The USB-MIDI driver is included on the CD-ROM. Installation of the USBMIDI driver is described on page 80.
Connect the PSR-E423 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on the power, first to the PSR-E423, then to the connected external equipment. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
Precautions when using the USB terminal
When connecting the computer to the USB terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again. Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters. Before connecting the computer to the USB terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as suspended, sleep, standby). Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB terminal. Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB terminal. Quit any open application software on the computer. Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted whenever you play on the keyboard or play back a song, etc.) While the computer is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.

If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.
Install the Musicsoft Downloader and USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then connect the computer and the instrument (page 73). Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader shortcut icon that is created on the desktop. This will launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and the main window will appear.
A copy of the selected MIDI song file will appear in the List of files stored temporarily at the top of the window. The memory medium will also be displayed at the bottom of the window to specify the destination for the transfer. Click the Electronic Musical Instruments, and then Flash memory.
The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader is running.
Click the Add File button and the Add File window will appear. Click the button to the right of Look in and select the CD-ROM drive from the drop-down menu that appears. Doubleclick the SampleData Folder on the window. Select the file from the SongData Folder you want to transfer to the instrument, and click Open.

q Click the CD-ROM drive

q Click the Electronic Musical Instruments and then Flash Memory ,
After selecting the file in the List of files stored temporarily click the down, ward [Move] button and a confirmation message will appear. Click [OK] and the song will be transferred from the List of files stored temporarily to the instruments memory. Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader.
End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the file transferred from your computer.
w Double-click SampleData Folder SongData Folder, and click a song file.

e Click Open

To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [ ] (START/ STOP) button to start playback. To playback a style stored in flash memory, it must be loaded into style number 175 with style file load function (page 64).
Transfer a backup file from the instrument to a computer
You can use the Musicsoft Downloader to transfer Backup Files containing backup data (page 50), including the five User Songs stored on the instrument, to a computer. If you click Electronic Musical Instruments in the Musicsoft Downloader display, and then System Drive, a file named 10PK4.BUP will appear in the lower right corner of the Musicsoft Downloader display. This is the backup file. For details about how to transmit backup file using the Musicsoft Downloader application, refer to the Online help Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument (for unprotected data) in the application.

1 Select [Control Panel]* [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager] (for Windows 2000/XP), or select [Control Panel] [Device Manager] (for Windows Vista/7).
* Classic View only in Windows XP.
2 Make sure that no ! or x marks appear
at Universal serial bus controller or USB Root Hub If you see an ! or x mark, the. USB controller is disabled.
* You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader at the following web site. http://music.yamaha.com/download/
Only Musicsoft Downloader can be used to transfer files between this instrument and a computer. No other file transfer application can be used.
Is any unknown device registered? If driver installation fails, the instrument will be marked as an Unknown device, and you will not be able to install the driver. Delete the Unknown device by following the steps below.
2 Look for Other devices in the menu View

devices by type.

3 If you find Other devices double-click it to ,
extend the tree to look for Unknown device If one appears, select it and click. the [Remove] button.
4 Remove the USB cable from the instrument,
and make the connection again.
5 Install the driver again. (pages 8081)
When controlling the instrument from your computer via USB, the instrument does not operate correctly or no sound is heard. Did you install the driver? (page 80) Is the USB cable connected correctly? Are the volume settings of the instrument, playback device, and application program set to the appropriate levels? Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software? Are you using the latest USB MIDI driver? The latest driver can be downloaded from the following web site. http://music.yamaha.com/download/
How can I remove the software? [Windows 2000/XP]
1 Disconnect all USB devices from the computer except for the mouse and keyboard.
2 Start the computer and log on to the

Administrator account.

Exit from any open applications and close all open windows.
3 From the [Start] menu, select ([Settings] )
[Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs] to display the Add or Remove Programs panel.
4 Click Change or Remove Programs
located in the upper left, then select Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver or Yamaha Musicsoft Downloader from the list in the right panel.