Yamaha PSS-E30 Owner's Manual
Yamaha PSS-E30 Owner's Manual
Yamaha PSS-E30 Owner's Manual
O wner ’s Manual
Before using the instrument,
be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS”
on pages 4-5.
EN
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply Battery Notice:
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which
adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this
plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where any- becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
one could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or con- perform the replacement.
necting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of
recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being
wire size for a 25’ cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for
AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer the battery being charged.
extension cords, consult a local electrician.
When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new ones,
This product should be used only with the components supplied and never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be
or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result
etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions in overheating and battery case rupture.
that accompany the accessory product.
Warning:
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly
at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any
change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obli- retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery dis-
gation to update existing units. posal information.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and Disposal Notice:
headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe
for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
ears, you should consult an audiologist. unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs. NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial
optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below
dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No
other uses are recommended.
Model
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to
how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as Serial No.
designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are
therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual care-
fully and consult your dealer before requesting service. Purchase Date
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and
environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products
and the production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we
want you to be aware of the following:
* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. (FCC SDoC)
The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is
at the bottom of the unit.
You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
(bottom_en_01)
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A
burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
DMI-7 1/2
4 PSS-E30 Owner’s Manual
CAUTION Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by
improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is
Always follow the basic precautions listed below lost or destroyed.
to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the instrument or other Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
property. These precautions include, but are not
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status
limited to, the following: (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the
minimum level.
Power supply When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure
you disconnect the plug from the wall AC outlet.
• Use the specified USB power adaptor (page 6) only.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using DMI-7 2/2
a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound
quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• When removing the plug from the instrument or an outlet,
always hold the plug itself and not the USB cable. Pulling NOTICE
by the cable can damage it. To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the prod-
• Remove the plug from the outlet when the instrument is uct, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the
not to be used for extended periods of time, or during notices below.
electrical storms.
Handling
Location • 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
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where radio may generate noise.
it might accidentally fall over. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the
anyone who might trip over them. internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating
temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet
you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this
malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch might discolor the panel or keyboard.
and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the Maintenance
power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use paint
product at the minimum level. When you are not using the
thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemicalimpregnated
product for a long time, make sure to disconnect the plug
wiping cloths.
from the wall AC outlet.
Saving data
Connections • Some of the data of this instrument (page 7) are retained when the power
is turned off. However, the saved data may be lost due to some failure, an
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic operation mistake, etc.
components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all components, set
all volume levels to minimum.
Information
About copyrights
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their
minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls • Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not
while playing the instrument to set the desired listening limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your
level. personal use.
• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha owns
copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has license to use others’
Handling caution copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT
allowed to distribute media in which these contents are saved or recorded
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.
instrument. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc.
the gaps on the panel or keyboard. This could cause * You are allowed to distribute medium in which your performance or music
physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument production using these contents is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha
or other property, or operational failure. Corporation is not required in such cases.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the About functions/data bundled with the instrument
instrument, and do not use excessive force on the • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and
buttons, switches or connectors. may not be exactly the same as the original.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a
long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume About this manual
level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you • The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your
a physician. instrument.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Rear
1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off. Power suddenly and This is normal and the Auto Power Off
unexpectedly turns off. function may have been activated
2 Open the battery compartment cover located on (page 12). If you need to disable the
the instrument’s bottom panel. Auto Power Off function, select “oFF.”
When the instrument is The protection circuit has been acti-
turned on, power is vated due to overcurrent. This may
turned off suddenly and occur when your USB power adaptor
unexpectedly. does not meet the requirements on
page 6 or is damaged.
Try to use another USB power adaptor
that meets the requirements, etc. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning,
please consult Yamaha service per-
sonnel.
Initialization
You can initialize the backup parameters via the
4 Replace the compartment cover, making sure following method.
that it locks firmly in place. While holding down the highest white key, press
the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power
NOTICE on. “CLr” appears on the display.
• Make sure to set the Battery Type correctly (page 12).
Failure to set the battery type may shorten the amount of
the battery life.
• Connecting or disconnecting the USB cable with batteries
installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of data.
2. Press .
When the fanfare plays, the Quiz starts!
RULES MEMO
Pressing the [LEVEL] button lets you select the
• The answer time is about 10 seconds. difficulty level of the Quiz.
The level changes each time you press the button.
• If your answer is correct, a bell sounds.
The default setting is “Auto (AUt).”
• If your answer is incorrect, a buzzer sounds.
• If you do not play any key for 10 seconds, a LEVEL 1: 1 note sounds.
buzzer sounds. LEVEL 2: 3 notes sound one-by-one.
• You can try the same Quiz question three LEVEL 3: 3 notes sound simultaneously.
times. Auto: The level changes from LEVEL 1 to
• If you cannot play the correct key within LEVEL 3 according to the number of
correct answers.
three times, a final buzzer sounds and the
next question starts.
2. Press .
The melody part of the Song is muted.
Pressing again lets you listen to the melody part.
MEMO
• You cannot mute the melody part of the Demo Song (Song No.1).
• You can download the Song Book (page 6) from the Yamaha website. For details, refer to the “Song Book
(Online Document)” on page 6.
MEMO
• To play back the rhythm part only, press the [MUTE] button before or during the Style playback.
Pressing the [MUTE] button again lets you start the accompaniment again.
C#2 D#2 F#2 G#2 A#2 C#3 D#3 F#3 G#3 A#3 C#4 D#4
Alkaline / Rechargeable
Off/5/10/15/30/60/120
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
On/Off
On/Off
-1 +1 -0.2 +0.2 -1 +1 -1 +1 -1 +1
C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4
w Transpose e Tuning t Metronome y Song/ o Smart !2 Volume
Beat Style/ Chord Key Limit
Metronome
q Sustain r Metronome Volume i Chord Fingering Type !1 Auto Power Off
Function List
Function Name Descriptions Default Value Range/Settings
q Sustain Switches the Sustain function on/off. Off (SoF) On (Son) / Off (SoF)
w Transpose Determines the pitch of the instrument in semitone increments. 00 -12–0–12
e Tuning Determines the fine tuning of the pitch of the entire instrument in approx. 427.0 (27.0)–
0.2Hz increments. The hundreds digit of the setting value is omitted on 440.0 (40.0) 440.0 (40.0)–
the display. 453.0 (53.0)
r Metronome Switches the Metronome function on/off. Off (oFF) On (on) / Off (oFF)
t Metronome Beat Determines the Metronome beat. For example, when this is set to 4, the The current Song
0 (no bell)–16
beat is set to 4/4 time and the first beat is accented with a bell sound. or Style Beat
y Song/Style/ Determines the Song/Style/Metronome volume.
12 00–15
Metronome Volume
u Sync Start Switches the Sync Start function on/off. When this function is on, the
Song/Style number on the display flashes and you can start the Song/
Style by simply playing a key or chord.
On (Song/Style No. on
MEMO Off
the display flashes.) / Off
The preset Songs in Remie contain a silent measure at the beginning
of each Song. This is why, even if the Sync Start function is on, Song
playback does not start immediately after playing a key or a chord.
i Chord Fingering Determines how to play the chord in Accompaniment Section (page 11)
Type when playing with a Style. Smart Chord Smart Chord (Smr)/
• Smart Chord (Smr): Play only the root key of the chord. (Smr) Multi Finger (mLt)
• Multi Finger (mLt): Play all notes of the chord conventionally.
o Smart Chord Key Determines the Key Signature when the Chord Fingering Type is set to
No Key
“Smart Chord.” For example, if there are 2 sharps ( # ) on your music
Signature 7 Flats (FL7)–0 (SP0)–
score (indicating the key of D; refer to the “How to play with a Style” on
(SP0: C Major or 7 Sharps (SP7)
page 13), press A3 or G3 key until “SP2” appears on the display. For
A Minor)
details, refer to the “Chords for Style Playback” on page 17.
!0 Battery Type Selects the type of batteries you have installed to Remie. AL: Alkaline battery /
Alkaline battery /
Manganese battery
Manganese
n|: Rechargeable bat-
battery (AL)
tery
!1 Auto Power Off Specifies the time that will elapse before the instrument’s power is auto- oFF/5/10/15/30/60/120
30 minutes
matically turned off. (minutes)
!2 Volume Limit Determines the maximum value of the Master Volume. 15 01–15
* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date.
To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.
Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Left
C F C G7 C G7 C
The # and b marks here indicate the Key Signature. When setting “i Chord Fingering Type” on
If # (sharps) or b (flats) are written here, make sure to set the Key Signature to page 12 to “Smart Chord (Smr)”, play only the
match that of your music score referring to the “o Smart Chord Key” on page 12. root note ( ). For details on how to play
For details, refer to the “Chords for Style Playback” on page 17. chords when “Multi Finger (mLt)” is set, refer to
the “Chords for Style Playback” on page 17.
PIANO WOODWIND
4 Harpsichord 30 Bassoon
ORGAN 34 Trombone
8 Accordion 35 Tuba
10 Harmonica PERCUSSION
GUITAR 39 Celesta
23 Violin When you select “Drum Kit (Voice No. 41)” or “SFX Kit 1 (Voice No.
48)” or “SFX Kit 2 (Voice No. 49),” various drum/percussion or SFX
24 Cello sounds are assigned to individual keys. For details on assigning
instruments to keys, refer to the “Drum/SFX Kit List” on page 15.
25 Contrabass
26 Orchestral Harp
Style List
Style No. Style Name Style No. Style Name Style No. Style Name
Pop Ballad March
1 8Beat 1 11 Ballad 1 19 March 1
2 8Beat 2 12 Ballad 2 20 March 2
3 8Beat 3 Shuffle 21 March 3
4 16Beat 13 Shuffle 1 22 6/8March
5 EuroPop 14 Shuffle 2 Traditional
6 Folkrock 1 Swing 23 Polka 1
7 Folkrock 2 15 Swing 24 Polka 2
Rock 16 Singalong 25 Bluegrass
8 Rock 17 Charleston Waltz
9 8BeatRock 18 WinterSwing 26 Waltz 1
10 16BeatRock 27 Waltz 2
Samba
28 Samba
F Fm F7 Fm7 FM7
G Gm G7 Gm7 GM7
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repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be accomplished only if requested by you and upon receipt of payment or acceptable
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