s KP-300

Digital Karaoke Processor

OWNERS MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
12 Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13 Cleaning Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. away from power lines.
15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
17 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Attachments Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6 Water and Moisture Do not use this unit near water
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

18 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source so long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the appratus itself is turned off. Note to CATV system installer (U.S.A.): This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
7 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

7A An appliance and cart

combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
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.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR UNIT

1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place away from
windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water.
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. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. 4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into
the set, contact your dealer.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the owner's manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Use power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/ reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA90620.

5 Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation.
Do not interfere with its proper ventilation; this will cause the internal temperature to rise and may result in a failure.
6 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When
moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.
7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents:
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
8 Be sure to read the Troubleshooting section on
common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.
9 This unit consumes a fair amount of power even when
the power switch is turned off. We recommend that you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is not going to be used for a long time. This will save electricity and help prevent fire hazards. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
10 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord
and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm.
11 The general digital signals may interfere with other
equipment such as tuners or receivers. Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed. NOTE: Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often We undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and Want You LISTENING the Electronic Industries Association's For A Lifetime Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels.

Voltage Selector (General Model only)
Be sure to position the voltage selector to match the voltage of your local power lines before installing the unit.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V240V 110V120V

CONTENTS

FEATURES.....4 CONNECTIONS.....5 BASIC OPERATION.....5 KARAOKE EFFECTS AND FUNCTIONS..... 6 TROUBLESHOOTING.... Back cover SPECIFICATIONS..... Back cover

FEATURES

Four audio and two video inputs (AUX, TAPE, LD/CDG, and VCR) let you connect various audio and video components. ECHO control lets you add an echo effect to the voices coming through the microphones. DIGITAL KEY CONTROL lets you select the musical pitch you desire (3 notes in 13 positions). MAGIC VOCAL lets you adjust the sound of your singing voice by up to 1 octave in 15 positions to provide a variety of fun possibilities. MPX BAL control lets you adjust the volume of original vocals when using Sound Multiplex sources. One Touch Karaoke reduces the level of original vocals in stereo sources so that they can be used as karaoke sources. Vocal Aid fills in the parts you don't sing with the original vocals. Four different built-in Digital Super Surround (DSS) settings: Ballad, Pops, Jazz, and Rock, let you obtain vocal effects suitable for the type of music you are playing. You can record karaoke performances on a cassette deck and/or VCR connected to this unit.
Reproducing karaoke sources with this unit Sound Multiplex tapes or discs designed for karaoke use (i.e., laser karaoke), generally have background music and original vocals on the right channel, but only background music on the left channel. When these sources are played back in Multiplex mode (refer to the manual supplied with your playback source for details), you can select the background music, or you can adjust the volume of the original vocals against that of the background music by rotating MPX BAL. Note: There are some types of karaoke sources, with which the this unit's sound adjustments may not properly function. Please confirm the type of karaoke source you have purchased before attempting to reproducing it with this unit.

CONNECTIONS

Connect the power cords last. Be sure to disconnect the power cords of all audio and video components from their AC outlets before making connections. Do not turn the power on until all connections are complete. When making connections between this unit and other components, make sure that all connections are correct and you have connected L (left) to L and R (right) to R.
Tuner VCR Amplifier and Speaker System Audio IN

VIDEO SIGNAL

VCR IN OUT PRE OUT IN VCR OUT
Video IN Video OUT Audio IN

Audio OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL
TAPE REC TAPE OUT PB LD/CDG

LD/CDG IN

MONITOR OUT

Video IN

Audio OUT Audio OUT Cassette deck Record IN Video OUT Laser Disc player Monitor 1 Monitor 2

BASIC OPERATION

MAGIC VOCAL DIGITAL KEY CONTROL BALLAD

1 LEVEL

MPX BAL

2 LEVEL

KARAOKE DSS POPS JAZZ ONE TOUCH KARAOKE

ROCK MIC 3 ECHO

-7 -6 -5
0 -4 -3 -2 -1 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7

VOCAL AID MPX

LD/CDG TAPE ALIX

MAGIC VOCAL

DIGITAL KEY CONTROL

I i BALLAD

KARAOKE DSS
POPS JAZZ ROCK VOCAL ONE TOUCH KARAOKE AID

L MUSIC

R VOCAL MPX/ STEREO

10 KEY CONTROL

MIC 3 ECHO
When you want to hear the original sound of a CD, cassette, etc., turn off the power to this unit and use the INPUT selector to choose the playback source. (The signal passes through unaffected.)
Connect microphones and turn them on.
Turn on the power to this unit. Select the source to be played with the INPUT selector and start playback. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
3B When playing a stereo source
(General CDs, LDs, or tapes, with vocals.) Set the MPX/STEREO button to STEREO. The MPX indicator goes off. Press the ONE TOUCH KARAOKE button. The indicator lights, and the volume of the original vocals is reduced. (Original vocals may still be heard with some discs.)
3A When playing a Sound Multiplex source
(Sound Multiplex karaoke discs or tapes, etc.) Press the MPX/STEREO button. The MPX indicator lights. Adjust the MPX balance. To decrease the volume of the original vocals, turn toward MUSIC.
Adjust the microphone level(s) with the LEVEL control(s) while speaking into the microphone(s). Re-adjust the overall volume with the volume control on your amplifier.
KARAOKE EFFECTS AND FUNCTIONS
Since magic vocal may produce unwanted effects during normal use, be sure the MAGIC VOCAL indicator is off when not in use.

2 LEVEL LEVEL

DIGITAL KEY CONTROLs

VOCAL AID

Obtaining the desired musical pitch
Use the DIGITAL KEY CONTROL buttons to obtain the desired musical pitch (3 notes, 13 positions). The DIGITAL KEY CONTROL indicators display the selected pitch.
To lower the pitch To return to normal pitch To raise the pitch
Adding an echo effect to your voice
Use the ECHO control to adjust the echo effects for MICs 1, 2, and 3. Turn the ECHO control towards 10 to increase the echo level. Turn the control towards 0 to decrease it.
Controlling the musical pitch with the microphone You can also control the musical pitch with a YAMAHA microphone provided with a key control plug. Connect the microphone to the MIC 1, 2, or 3 jack, and insert its key control plug into the KEY CONTROL jack.

The same echo effect is applied to MICs 1, 2, and 3. You can turn MIC 3's echo off and on separately from MICs 1 and 2 when you need a clear signal (for use by an MC, for example) by pressing MIC 3 ECHO.
When you want to change your voice
Press the MAGIC VOCAL button to light the magic vocal indicator and you can use the DIGITAL KEY CONTROLs to change the pitch of your voice (1 octave in 15 positions) the same way you would change the musical pitch. When the level is +7 or 7, the 5 and 6 indicators both light.
Filling in with VOCAL AID
Press the VOCAL AID button to light the indicator. If you forget some lyrics, or stop singing in the middle of a song, the unit fills in with the original vocals.
You cannot use both the musical pitch control and the magic vocal function at the same time. Pressing MAGIC VOCAL turns off the musical pitch adjustments. The ECHO control does not work when magic vocal is on. Press the MAGIC VOCAL button to turn off the magic vocal function when not in use. Merely setting the level to "0" (neutral) does not turn off magic vocal. When you press MAGIC VOCAL, microphone output is cut for approximately 2 seconds to prevent speaker damage.
When playing sound multiplex sources with the MPX/ STEREO button set to MPX, use the MPX BALANCE control to adjust the volume of the original vocals. MAGIC VOCAL and VOCAL AID do not work with MIC 3 if the MIC 3 ECHO is turned off.

BALLAD

INPUT selector
Choosing vocal effects by music type
Press one of the following KARAOKE Digital Super Surround (DSS) buttons to select an effect appropriate for the type of music you are singing.

Recording karaoke

Karaoke can be recorded with a cassette deck and/or VCR connected to this unit. Before recording, select the source to be played with the INPUT selectors. When recording with the cassette deck, select a source other than TAPE, and select a source other than VCR for VCR recording. NOTES: During playback of a cassette deck connected to the TAPE PB jacks, that signal will not be output from the REC OUT jacks. Thus, you cannot record on cassette if the playback source is a cassette, even if separate cassette decks are connected to the TAPE PB jacks and REC OUT jacks. Also, it is not possible to record with a VCR connected to the VCR OUT jacks during playback from a VCR source connected to the VCR IN jacks. The settings for DIGITAL KEY CONTROL, KARAOKE, DSS, and ECHO are included in the recorded sound. Therefore, the recorded sound is similar to the sound output from the speakers.

BALLAD: Suitable for mellow songs with slow-tempos; gives your voice and added sense of expression. POPS: Suitable for pop music; provides a feeling of lightness. JAZZ: Provides the reflections of a small hall, and creates an atmosphere similar to a jazz club. ROCK: Suitable for rhythmical rock sounds; provides for dynamic vocals. Press the same button again to cancel the effect. This function mostly effects sound coming through the microphone.
Including video output with audio sources
If howling (a loud, high-pitched sound) occurs Move the microphone farther away from the speakers, decrease the microphone level, or lower the overall volume with the volume control on your amplifier. Notes on the microphone When a microphone is not being used, turn it off and unplug it. When you choose either TAPE or AUX with the INPUT selector, you can enjoy video images on the monitor from the LD/CDG component while listening to the sound from the TAPE or AUX component. If you set your VCR to the recording mode, you can record both the TAPE or AUX audio and LD/CDG video signals at the same time.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If this unit fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple measures which can correct them. If a problem cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the units power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM
Your voice is not heard through the microphone.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Microphone plug is not firmly inserted into the jack. Microphone is turned off. Insert firmly.

REMEDY

Turn on the power of the microphone. With sound multiplex sources, set the MPX/ STEREO button to MPX. (The MPX indicator lights.) With general stereo sources, set the MPX/ STEREO button to STEREO (the MPX indicator goes off) and press the ONE TOUCH KARAOKE button. The MPX BAL control does not function with these sources. Turn up the volume of the microphone with the MIC LEVEL control. Sing louder. Set it to the source to be played.

The volume of the original vocals cannot be reduced even when the MPX BAL control is turned to the MUSIC side.
The MPX/STEREO button is not set properly.
Your voice does not replace the original vocals when the VOCAL AID button is pressed.
The volume level of the microphone is low. The singing voice is not loud enough.
Sound from the playback source cannot be heard. The echo effect does not work
The INPUT selector is not set properly.
MAGIC VOCAL is set to ON.
Turn off MAGIC VOCAL by pressing the MAGIC VOCAL button.
Sometimes a failure (e.g., when buttons do not function) may be remedied by disconnecting the AC power cord from the wall outlet and connecting it again, since this resets the unit's microcomputer.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Sensitivity/Impedance MIC..0.3 mV/32 k LD, CD/CDG, AUX, TAPE, VCR.. 150 mV/51 k Rated Output Level/Impedance REC OUT.. 150 mV/1.1 k VCR OUT.. 150 mV/1.1 k PRE OUT.. 150 mV/1.1 k Video Input Level/Impedance.. 1 Vp-p/75 Video Output Level/Impedance.. 1 Vp-p/75 Power Supply General model.. 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz Singapore model.. 230V, 50 Hz U.S.A. model.. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption General model... 14 W Singapore model.. 13 W U.S.A. model.. 13 W Dimensions (W x H x D). 435 x 86 x 283 mm (17-1/8 x 3-3/8 x 11-1/8 inch.) Weight.. 3.6 kg (7 lbs. 15 oz.) Accessories Audio cord... 2 Video cord... 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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VT30860 Printed in Malaysia

SOUND CARD SW60XG

OWNERS MANUAL

FCC ID : A6RSW60

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user's manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures : Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

PRECAUTIONS

q The sound card contains no user-serviceable parts, so never touch the inside area of the circuit board or tamper with the electronic circuitry in any way. Doing so may result in electrical shock or damage to the sound card. q When holding the sound card, do not touch the inside area of the circuit board or apply excessive pressure to the card, and be sure to protect the card from contact with water or other liquids. q Before installing the sound card in the computer, unplug the power connector of your computer. q Before touching the sound card, be sure to touch a metal surface to discharge any static electricity from your body. q Before connecting the computer to other devices, turn off the power switches of all devices. q Do not expose the sound card to direct sunlight, excessive humidity, high temperatures, excessive dust or strong vibrations. q The sound card contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. q It is possible that computer malfunctions or operator actions might destroy data that was created with the included application software. We recommend that you back up all important data onto floppy disks. Yamaha is not responsible for data loss through computer malfunctions or operator actions. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper care and use of the sound card and software.

SPECIAL NOTICES

q The software and this owners manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. q Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. q Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.) q Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software. q Windows and MS-DOS are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. q IBM PC/AT is a trademark of IBM Corporation. q The company names and product names in this Owners Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

NOTICE: The screen displays as illustrated in this owners manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer. Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the SW60XG a high quality sound card with hundreds of musical instrument voices and a variety of high quality digital effects. This owners manual covers installation of the SW60XG sound card as well as the installation of the applications and SW60XG driver. To ensure proper installation and use of the hardware and software, please read this owners manual carefully, and be sure to keep it in a safe place for future reference.

MAIN FEATURES

AWM WAVE TABLE q Contains 676 Normal voices and 21 Drum voices (sets) generated by Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) tone generation system with the maximum 32-note polyphony. Allows you to play and perfect the files compatible with General MIDI (GM) and XG format. KARAOKE & EFFECTS q Features versatile DSP effects, 11 Reverb effects, 11 Chorus effects and 44 Variation effects. A/ D inputs allows you to mix external inputs with the internal voices and effects. The EffectGearII, an Windows application, lets you use a variety of stunning effects, change the pitch of a song, or reduce the volume of the main vocal from a song playing on a CD (for karaoke sing-along). The EFFECTCON, a DOS application, lets you control the sounds for the GM compatible DOS games.
You can NOT directly select and control the voices and effects from the SW60XG, since neither knob nor button is furnished on top of the SW60XG. However, you can select and control them by transmitting the System Exclusive Messages, such as XG System On*, to the SW60XG. In this case you need an appropriate sequencing software which can configures and edits the System Exclusive Messages. As to the MIDI Data Format (including System Exclusive Messages), Normal and Drum Voice Lists, and Effect Type List, please refer to the SW60XG Folder found in the included froppy disk.
* XG System On (F1n 4C 7E 00 F7) TG300B Reset (F1n 7F F7) n=Device Number

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Package Contents & Minimum System Requirements.. 2 SW60XG Setup... 3 1. Names and Functions... 3 2. Sound Card Installation... 4 3. Application Software Installation... 6 SW60XG Application Software.. 10 EffectGearII... 10 EFFECTCON... 11 Troubleshooting.... 12 Specifications... 13

WINDOWS OPERATION

This owners manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows operation. If you are not, please refer to the owners manual which came with your Windows software before using the SW60XG hardware and software.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS & MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The SW60XG package includes the items listed below, so before beginning, please take a moment to make sure you have everything you need. (If something is missing, please contact your authorized Yamaha dealer.) q q q q Sound card SW60XG Floppy Disk x 1: Install Disk Owners Manual x 1: Yamaha SW60XG Owners Manual User registration card
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Proper use of the Yamaha SW60XG requires at minimum the following: COMPUTER HARDWARE q Memory Requires an 80386SX/33MHz or higher internal CPU with a minimum of 8MB RAM. q Hard Disk Proper software installation and running the SW60XG requires at least 3MB of free space on your hard disk. q Floppy Disk Drive To install the application software, and to save and load user data. q Mouse Requires a Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 compatible mouse. q Expansion slot (ISA16 bits) Required for installation of the SW60XG sound card. DOS Requires MS DOS Ver. 5.0 or higher to run Windows 3.1. Windows Requires Windows 3.1 or higher.

OTHERS

Additional hardware as listed below will permit maximum enjoyment of the SW60XG. CD-ROM Drive Connecting CD-ROMs output with SW60XGs CD IN lets you control the effects for the sound from CD-ROM. POWERED SPEAKERS You can enjoy powerful and dynamic stereo sound by connecting powered speakers and other stereo audio components to the OUTPUT jack.

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SW60XG SETUP

1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

For Panasonic For MITSUMI
4 1-2 SHORT & 3 3-4 SHORT 4 1-2 OPEN & 3 3-4 SHORT 4 1-2 SHORT & 3 3-4 OPEN 4 1-2 OPEN & 3 3-4 OPEN 4 1-2 OPEN & 3 3-4 OPEN 4 1-2 SHORT & 3 3-4 OPEN 4 1-2 OPEN & 3 3-4 SHORT

1 MIC IN jack: Mono mini plug type jack allows connection to the separately available dynamic microphone (Monaural). MIC TYPE jumper (see below) allows use of a 2-lead or 3-lead condenser type microphone. 2 LINE IN jack: Stereo mini plug type jack allows input of line-level stereo signals from external audio devices. 3 OUTPUT jack: Stereo mini plug type jack outputs standard line-level stereo signals. Allows connection to powered speakers or the inputs of a recording mixer and other audio devices including headphones. 4 CD IN connector: Allows stereo input of line-level signals from a CD-ROM built in the computer. (Panasonic or MITSUMI) 5 MIC type jumper: Lets you select the type of amplifier configurations depending on the type of microphone connected. (3-lead condenser or dynamic microphone; 2-lead condenser microphone.) 1 1-2 Open/3-4 Open: dynamic microphone. 2 1-2 Short/3-4 Open: 2-lead condenser microphone. 3 1-2 Open/3-4 Short: 3-lead condenser microphone. * Default position is 1: dynamic microphone. 6 MIDI Port Address jumper: Allows to select the appropriate MIDI Port Address for sending the MIDI signals from the ISA bus to the SW60XG. You may need to change the MIDI Port Address (default address) if some conflict problem occurs. Please consider which address to use before the sound card installation. 1-2 Short/3-4 Short: 300 1-2 Open/3-4 Short: 310 1-2 Short/3-4 Open: 320 1-2 Open/3-4 Open: 330
* Default position is 1: 300.
If you change the MIDI Port Address position here, you are required to select the same Address for the Driver. (See page 9)

CONNECTIONS

The following diagram shows how to connect the various devices.

LINE IN OUTPUT

Portable Cassette Recorder or Stereo (for inputting external sounds)

CD-ROM

CD IN MIC

Microphone

SW60XG Sound Card

Powered Speakers

Before making connections, be sure to UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY CORDS OF ALL DEVICES. After making connections, switch on the power of each device in the following order: External inputting devices first, then the computer, then external audio devices. (NOTE: MAKE SURE TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME LEVELS OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES BEFORE TURNING THEM ON.) When turning off the power of each device, simply reverse the process. Improper connection of microphone and other external devices may cause ear injury or damage to hardware.

There are various types of audio in and out jacks, so make sure to select the proper cables and adaptors according to your respective devices.
2. SOUND CARD INSTALLATION
The sound card fits into an ISA bus expansion slot in your computer. 1. Turn off the computer and unplug its AC power cord.
Do not attempt to install your sound card while the computer is plugged in. This can cause irreparable damage to the sound card, and may pose a serious shock hazard!
2. Remove the top cover of the computer.
The proper method for removing the top cover varies depending on the type of computer you use, so please see your computers owners manual for the proper procedure. Wear gloves to avoid cuts by any sharp edges on the cover.

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3. To remove the expansion slot cover, simply unscrew it and take it away.
Be sure to keep the expansion slot cover in a safe place for future use.
4. Carefully remove the sound card from the anti-static bag.
Before touching the sound card, first touch a metal surface to discharge any static electricity in your body; such static electricity can cause serious damage to your SW60XG. Also do not touch the inside surfaces of your sound card in order to prevent possible interference with or damage to the circuitry.
5. Hold the sound card with two hands as shown, and slowly and steadily insert it into the expansion slot, making sure to properly line up the connectors in the card with those in the slot. To prevent breaking or damaging the sound card during installation, do not use excessive force when inserting the sound card into the expansion slot. 5
6. Use the screw from step 3, above, to secure the sound card to the computer.
7. Finally, carefully replace the top cover of your computer.
To remove the sound card, simply reverse the above process.

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
To use the SW60XG, the SW60XG driver and the application software should be installed in your computer properly.
If your computer is run by Windows 3.1, the installation program will overwrite the contents of the MIDI Mapper. The installation program also overwrites the AUTOEXEC.BAT, SYSTEM.INI and CONTROL.INI files. If you dont want to lose any existing data, please save them before you install the SW60XG application software.

Installation Procedure for Windows 3.1
1. Insert Install Disk into your floppy disk drive.
2. Click [File] in the Menu Bar of the Program Manager window, then click [Run].
Run Dialog Box will appear. 6
3. In the command line text box, type the name of the drive where you inserted Install Disk and file name SETUP.
This manual assumes that your floppy disk drive is the A drive. If your drive is different, then choose the drive specified for your computer.
Type A:SETUP, then press the <ENTER> key.

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When Install Disk is verified, the following Setup screen will appear.
4. Click [OK] to proceed to next procedure. The drive/directory, which the SW60XG is to be installed into, will appear. 5. Verify the drive/directory names and click [OK].
The default setting installs the software to the C drive and \_SW60XG directory. If you want to use a different drive/directory, type in the name of the different drive/directory.
The following window appears and installation begins.
The above window will show the progress of the installation for Windows on a graph. When the installation is completed, the following screen will appear.
6. Press <Y> to restart your computer.

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Installation Procedure for Windows 95
1. Double click the [Control Panel] icon in My Computer. Control Panel window appears.
2. Double click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon in the Control Panel. Add/Remove Programs Properties will appear.
3. Click [Install]. Install Program from Floppy Disk Or CD-ROM will appear.
4. Insert Install Disk into your floppy disk drive, and click [Next]. Run Installation Program Dialog Box will appear.
5. Verify the command line and click the [Finish]. The Setup screen will appear. The following procedures are the same as the ones, the number 4 through 6, of the Windows 3.1 installation.

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Additions to the AUTOEXEC.BAT, SYSTEM.INI and CONTROL.INI files

The SW60XG software program will automatically add the following lines to these files.

AUTOEXEC.BAT

* _ indicates a space.
rem--SW60XG installer wrote. Do not modify the following_line-C:\SW60XG\efcon_/type:1_/line:100_/mic:100_/midi:100_/vcl:0 rem -*If you add the above lines to the AUTOEXEC.BAT when you make the start-up disk for DOS games, you can automatically add effects to the game sounds.
SYSTEM.INI [drivers] midixx=sw60xg.drv [SW60XG.DRV] port=300
* xx=An appropriate value.
CONTROL.INI [drivers.desc] sw60xg.drv=Yamaha SW60XG.Drv [Userinstable.drivers] midixx=sw60XG.drv

ABOUT THE DRIVER

In order for Windows to work with MIDI, a driver(and MIDI mapper for Windows 3.1) is required. The Yamaha SW60XG software installation procedure automatically places the Yamaha SW60XG Driver in the Control Panel and the SW60XG MIDI map into the MIDI Mapper. If the other application software has already used the MIDI Port Address 300, you are required to select the address other than 300 in the SW60XG Driver Setup. (You are also required to change the MIDI Port Address jumper setting to the same number as the address you have selected here. See page 3 for the MIDI Port Address jumper setting.)
Setting up the MIDI Port Address (SW60XG Driver) for Windows 3.1
1. Double click the [Control Panel] icon in the Main group. The Driver Setup Dialog Box appears. 2. Click to select the [Yamaha SW60XG Driver]. 3. Click the [Setup] to open the Yamaha SW60XG Driver Setup.
4. Change the MIDI Port Address as required. In a similar way, you can change the MIDI Port Address in the Advanced setup in the Multimedia Properties (Control Panel) for Windows 95.
Be sure to change the MIDI Port Address jumper setting to the same number as the address you have selected here. See page 3 for the MIDI Port Address jumper setting.

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SW60XG APPLICATION SOFTWARE
SW60XG offers you to use two types of effect controllers, the one for Windows and the other for DOS; EffectGearII and EFFECTCON respectively.

EffectGearII

The EffectGearII lets you apply various types of effects to the signal input by a microphone, the line-level input signal from CD-ROM audio playback. You can also change the pitch of a song, or reduce the volume of the main vocal from a song playing on a CD (for karaoke sing-along).

Startup Procedure

Double click on the [EffectGearII] icon and the EffectGearII application will start.

Names and Functions

1 VOICE CANCEL button: Click this button to reduce the volume level of the vocal from a song from CD audio playback for karaoke sing-along accompaniment. The voice cancel function may not be effective depending on the type of effect applied. 2 MINIMIZE button: Click this button to resize the EffectGearII window to icon size. 3 POWER OFF button: Click this button to exit EffectGearII. 4 EFFECT MENU buttons: Click one of these buttons to select an effect. Click the [Others] button to display the effect type list. You can assign the effect you frequently use to the [Others] button. 5 EFFECT display box: The name of the currently selected effect type will appear in the display box. You can also display the effect type list by double clicking this box. 6 ONE-LINE HELP box: The name of the button/function at which the mouse pointer is currently located will be displayed. 7 Always on Top: Click here to open the Always on Top dialog box. When enabled, the EffectGearII window or icon is always shown on top of any other application. 8 PITCH SHIFT buttons: Click these buttons to increase or decrease the pitch of sound by a semitone (100 cents), which will be displayed on the LED next to the buttons. Original sound pitch is represented by center position = 0; each click will move the LED display 100 cents at a time. The buttons may disappear and you can not control the pitch depending on the type of effect applied.

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9 LINE/CD IN fader: Lets you adjust the line/CD input level. The fader may disappear and you can not control the input level depending on the type of effect applied. 10 MIDI fader: Lets you adjust MIDI input level. You cannot directly control the effect which is applied to the sounds generated through MIDI. 11 MIC fader: Lets you adjust the microphone input level. 12 EFFECT DEPTH fader: Lets you adjust the effect depth. When you click the [DRY] button to select the (original) dry sound,the fader will disappear and you can not control the depth.
When moving the Effect Depth fader close to the maximum position, howling may happen depending on the type of effect you select. The effects which create Karaoke sing-along environment are as follows. CD KARAOKE: Reduces the volume of the main vocal from a song playing on an audio CD, and lets you sing along the accompaniments. Reverb will be applied to the sound input by Mic. The pitch of the accompaniments can be adjusted. MIDI KARAOKE: Lets you sing along the songs (accompaniments) using the commercially available MIDI files. Echo will be applied to the sound input by Mic. The pitch of the accompaniments can be adjusted.

EFFECTCON

The EFFECTCON lets you apply high quality effects to the signal input by a microphone, the line-level input signal on the DOS command line.

Start EFFECTCON in the SW60XG directory. [KEY OPERATION]
CD_\SW60XG + <ENTER> EFCON + <ENTER> A list of commands will appear on screen.

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Command Names and Functions 1 QUIET: Suppresses configuration messages usually displayed whenever you execute a command. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/QUIET + <ENTER> Changes the effect type. Valid values are 0~3. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/TYPE:x + <ENTER> * x = Type number (0 = Dry, 1 = Reverb, 2 = Chorus, 3 = Reverb+Chorus) Sets the input level from LINE/CD IN. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/LINE:y + <ENTER> * y = Volume (0 - 127) Sets the input level from MIC IN. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/MIC:y + <ENTER> * y = Volume (0 - 127) Sets the input level through MIDI. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/MIDI:y + <ENTER> * y = Volume (0 - 127) Sets the reverb depth. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/REV:y + <ENTER> * y = Volume (0 - 127) Sets the chorus depth. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/CHO:y + <ENTER> * y = Volume (0 - 127) Executes Voice Cancel. Execute this command to reduce the volume level of the vocal from a song from CD audio playback for karaoke sing-along accompaniment. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/VCL:z + <ENTER> * z = Off/On status (0 = Off, 1 = On)

2 TYPE:

3 LINE:

4 MIC:

5 MIDI:

6 REV:

7 CHO:

8 VCL: 12

9 DETECT: Allows you to verify the status of four MIDI Port Addresses. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/DETECT + <ENTER> 10 TEST: Allows you to test the contents of the SW60XG hardware. [KEY OPERATION] EFCON_/TEST + <ENTER>

TROUBLESHOOTING

The sound card may not be inserted properly into the expansion slot. Check it or insert the sound card into another expansion slot and try again.
YAMAHA SW60XG Driver may not be selected as the MIDI output port. Check if EffectGearIIs input fader is set to minimum, thus preventing sound output.
Changing the effect from Dry (No effect) to the others or vice versa during MIDI song playback resets and initializes all the parameters of the tone generator. In this case all the voices excepting the Channel 10 (drum part) will be reset to Piano voice (Grand Piano). The same problem will occur when starting up the EffectGearII.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Computer (PC/AT compatible) CPU: 80386/33MHz or higher Memory: 8MB of system memory or higher 16-bit ISA internal slot Monitor External Devices OS Color or gray scale VGA or Super VGA compatible Mouse, hard disk and audio speakers or headphones DOS Ver 5.0 or higher; Windows 3.1 or higher

Yamaha SWP00

Number of Voices: 676 Normal Voices, 21 drum Voices (sets) Polyphony: 32-note (AWM 2 wave table) Multi-timbral Capacity: 16 voices simultaneously Wave ROM 4MB
Compatibility Sound Module Mode
GM System Level 1 XG TG300B
Yamaha SWP00 Yamaha KP (YSS205)

Reverb(11), Chorus(11), Variation(44) Voice Cancel
OUTPUT LINE IN MIC IN CD-ROM Connector
Stereo mini jack Stereo mini jack Mono mini jack Panasonic, MITSUMI
Dimensions (W D H) Weight
22mm (4-1/4 8-7/8 7/8) 130g (4-2/3 oz.) Specifications subject to change without notice.

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SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT
The following is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Yamaha Corporation (Yamaha). The enclosed Yamaha software program is licensed by Yamaha to the original purchaser for use only on the terms set forth herein. Please read this licensing agreement with care. Opening this package indicates that you accept all terms outlined herein. If you do not agree to the terms, return this package unopened to Yamaha for a full refund. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Yamaha grants you, the original purchaser, the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program and data (SOFTWARE) on a single-user computer system. You may not use it on more than one computer or computer terminal. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and is protected by Japanese copyright laws and all applicable international treaty provisions. You are entitled to claim ownership of the media in which the SOFTWARE is included. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted materials. 2. RESTRICTIONS The SOFTWARE program is copyrighted. You may not engage in reverse engineering or reproduction of the SOFTWARE by other conceivable methods. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, resell, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works from the SOFTWARE. You may not transmit or network the SOFTWARE with other computers. You may transfer ownership of the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided that you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of the licensing agreement. 3. TERMINATION 14 The licensing condition of the software program becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE. If any one of the copyright laws or clauses of the licensing conditions is violated, the licensing agreement shall be terminated automatically without notice from Yamaha. In this case, you must destroy the licensed SOFTWARE and its copies immediately. 4. PRODUCT WARRANTY Yamaha warrants to the original purchaser that if the SOFTWARE, when used in normal conditions, will not perform the functions described in the manual provided by Yamaha, the sole remedy will be that Yamaha will replace any magnetic media which proves defective in materials or workmanship on an exchange basis without charge. Except as expressly set forth above, the SOFTWARE is provided as is, and no other warranties, either expressed or implied, are made with respect to this software, including, without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 5. LIMITED LIABILITY Your sole remedies and Yamahas entire liability are as set forth above. In no event will Yamaha be liable to you or any other person for any damages, including without limitation any incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings or other damages arising out of the use or inability to use such SOFTWARE even if Yamaha or an authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. 6. GENERAL This license agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese laws.