Tyros3
Owner's Manual


10
Connections
- Using Tyros3 with Other Devices -

CAUTION
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur.

Connecting Audio Devices

IMPORTANT
Since the Tyros3 has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones (page 15).

Connecting the Optional Yamaha TRS-MS02 Speaker
Use the [TO RIGHT SPEAKER], [TO LEFT SPEAKER] and [TO SUB WOOFER L/R] jacks. See page 100.

Using External Audio Devices for Playback
The [LINE OUT] jacks are used to send the Tyros3 output to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console, or tape recorder. If you are connecting the Tyros3 to a mono sound system, use only the [L/L+R] jack. When only this jack is connected (using a standard phone plug), the left and right channels are combined and output through this jack-allowing you have a mono mix of the Tyros3's stereo sound.

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Tyros3
Phone plug (standard)
Audio cable
Phone plug (standard)
Input jack
Powered speakers

NOTE
You can send a specific part to desired LINE OUT jack(s). The operation display can be called up: [MIXING CONSOLE] -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] LINE OUT. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.

NOTE
You can also use the [AUX OUT/LOOP SEND] jacks instead [LINE OUT] jacks. However, the output volume from [AUX OUT/LOOP SEND] cannot be controlled by MASTER VOLUME.

CAUTION
When the Tyros3's sound is output to an external device, first turn on the power to the Tyros3, then to the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.

Mixing the Sound of External Audio Devices with the Tyros3 Sound
The [LINE IN/MIC] jacks can be used either as LINE IN or MIC. The [L/L+R/MIC] jack can be connected to any standard microphone or line-level source with a 1/4" phone plug. By connecting an external audio source to the [R] and [L/L+R/MIC] jacks, you can record that source along with your performance, using the Hard Disk Recorder function.
Connecting a source only to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack results in a mono input. Connecting to both the [R] and [L/L+R/MIC] jacks (or only the [R] jack) results in a stereo input.
The TRIM control allows the input sensitivity of the MIC/LINE IN jacks to be adjusted for optimum level matching with the connected equipment.

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Tyros3
Phone plug (standard)
Audio cable
Pin plug
LINE OUT
Synthesizer Tone generator

NOTE
If you want to connect a Microphone or guitar to the [LINE IN/MIC] jack, refer to page 91.

CAUTION
When the sound of an external device is output to the Tyros3, first turn on the power to the external device, then to the Tyros3. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.

[AUX IN/LOOP RETURN] and [AUX OUT/LOOP SEND] jacks
The [AUX OUT/LOOP SEND] jacks can be used either as AUX OUT or LOOP SEND, and can be selected from the Function menu: [FUNCTION] -> [I] UTILITY -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] CONFIG 2. The sound is output at a fixed level, regardless of the [MASTER VOLUME] control setting. Use the [AUX OUT] jacks to output the Tyros3 sound through an external audio system, or to record the sound with an external audio recorder. Connect the [AUX OUT] jacks of the Tyros3 to the [AUX IN] jacks of the audio system using appropriate audio cables. When these are used as LOOP SEND jacks, you can route the output of the Tyros3 to an external signal processor, and return the processed signal back to the instrument via the [AUX IN/LOOP RETURN] jacks-letting you apply your own favorite effects to the overall sound.
The TRIM control allows the input sensitivity of the AUX IN [L/L+R] and [R] (LOOP RETURN) jacks to be adjusted for optimum level matching with the connected equipment.

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Example of Loop Send
Audio cable

Connecting a Separate TV Monitor/Computer Monitor
You can connect the Tyros3 directly to an external monitor for displaying the lyrics and chords of your song data on a large screen. There are two kinds of output connectors: RGB OUT (for a computer monitor) and VIDEO OUT (for a TV or video monitor). The RGB OUT terminal delivers higher resolution than the VIDEO OUT jack.

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Tyros3
Mini D-Sub 15-pin
RCA pin plug VIDEO IN

NOTE
If the display is not aligned properly in the computer monitor, change the settings on the monitor itself.

NOTE
Avoid looking at the monitor for prolonged periods of time since doing so could damage your eyesight. Take frequent breaks and focus your eyes on distant objects to avoid eyestrain.

Screen Out Settings

1	Call up the operation display. 
[FUNCTION] -> [G] SCREEN OUT

2	Set the monitor type and screen contents.

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[1 UP DOWN]/[2 UP DOWN]	MONITOR TYPE	Selects the desired output monitor type. If you select VIDEO, set the NTSC or PAL to correspond to the standard used by your video equipment.
		NOTE
		The Tyros3's default setting for the external television/video monitor signal is "PAL" Depending on your particular locale, the standard may be different and the setting should be changed accordingly. (For example, NTSC is generally used in North America.) Check the standard used by your television or video monitor, and if it is not PAL, change the setting in the VIDEO OUT display to "NTSC."
[3 UP DOWN]/[4 UP DOWN]	SCREEN CONTENT	Determines the contents of the Video Out signal.
		LYRICS/TEXT: Only the lyrics of the song or text files are output, regardless of the display that is called up on the instrument.
		LCD: The currently selected display is output.
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Connecting a Microphone
By connecting a microphone, you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback (KARAOKE). Make sure you have a conventional dynamic microphone.

NOTE
A dynamic microphone with an impedance of 250 ohms is recommended.

NOTE
You can also connect a guitar to the LINE IN/MIC [L/L+R/MIC] jack in the same way as connecting a microphone.

IMPORTANT
To avoid producing noise which is picked up from the jack, always set the [INPUT VOLUME] to minimum when nothing is connected to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack.

1	Set the [TRIM] control on the rear panel and the [INPUT VOLUME] on the front panel both to "MIN."

2	Connect a microphone to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack.

3	Turn the power on.

4	Adjust the [TRIM] control and [INPUT VOLUME] while singing into the microphone.
Adjust the controls while checking the SIGNAL lamp. Make sure to adjust the controls so the lamp lights in green or orange. Make sure that the lamp does not light in red, since this indicates that the input level is too high.

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Make sure lamp does not light in red.

NOTE
You may find that microphone sound is distorted even though the SIGNAL lamp does not light in red. If so, try setting the [TRIM] control close to "MIN" and adjusting the [INPUT VOLUME] control until the level is appropriate.

Disconnecting the microphone
1	Set the [TRIM] control and the [INPUT VOLUME] to "MIN."
2	Disconnect the microphone from the Tyros3.

NOTE
Set the [INPUT VOLUME] to the minimum position before turning off the power.

Adding Effects to The Microphone Sound
Use the [EFFECT] button to determine the on/off setting of the effect applied to the microphone, set in the Mixing Console display (page 78).

Applying Harmony Vocals to Your Voice
You can automatically apply various harmony vocals to your voice as you sing into the connected microphone.

1	Press the [VOCAL HARMONY] button to turn the function on.

2	Press the [VH TYPE SELECT] button to call up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display.

3	Select a Vocal Harmony Type by using the [A] to [J] buttons.
To call up the other display pages, press one of the [1 UP] to [7 UP] buttons or press the [VH TYPE SELECT] button again.

4	Turn the [ACMP] button on.

5	Play and hold down chords in the left-hand section of the keyboard as you sing along with the accompaniment.
The harmony is applied to your voice according to the chord you play.

NOTE
You can adjust the volume balance between the keyboard performance and the microphone by using the [BALANCE] button. Refer to page 55.

Making announcements between Songs
Turning the [TALK] button on lets you temporarily cancel the vocal harmony or other microphone effects when using a connected microphone. This is especially useful when you talk between songs during a performance.

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Advanced Features	Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Microphone overall settings:	[MIC SETTING] -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] OVERALL SETTING
Talk settings:	[MIC SETTING] -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] TALK SETTING
Editing Vocal Harmony:	[VH TYPE SELECT] -> [8 DOWN] (EDIT) 
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Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers
One or two optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitches and an optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be connected to one of these ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL jacks. 
By default, a foot pedal connected to jack 1 controls sustain, a foot pedal connected to jack 2 controls an articulation effect on a SA/SA2 Voice, and a foot pedal connected to jack 3 controls volume.

CAUTION
Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power is off.

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FC4
FC5
FC7

(Table)
Advanced Features	Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Assigning specific functions to each foot pedal	[FUNCTION] -> [D] CONTROLLER -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] FOOT PEDAL
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Connecting a USB Storage Device
By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you've created to the device, as well as read data from it. Use the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal to connect a USB storage device.

Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal
This instrument features two built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminals. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below.

NOTE
For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the owner's manual of the USB device.

Compatible USB devices
USB storage devices (flash memory, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, etc.)
USB-LAN adaptor
USB hub

The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument, please visit the following web page:
http://music.yamaha.com/download/ 

NOTE
Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used.

Connecting a USB device
When connecting a USB device to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, make sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.

If you intend to connect two or three devices at the same time to a terminal, you should use a USB hub device. The USB hub must be self-powered (with its own power source) and the power must be on. Only one USB hub can be used. If an error message appears while using the USB hub, disconnect the hub from the instrument, then turn on the power of the instrument and re-connect the USB hub.

Using USB Storage Devices
By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you've created to the connected device, as well as read data from the connected device.

NOTE
Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.

Number of USB storage devices that can be used
Up to two USB storage devices can be connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. (If necessary, use a USB hub. The number of USB storage devices that can be used simultaneously with musical instruments even when a USB hub is used is a maximum of two.) 

Formatting USB storage media
When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format the device/media. If so, execute the Format operation (page 95).

Protecting your data (write-protect)
To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with each storage device or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device, make sure to disable write-protect.

Connecting/removing a USB storage device
Before removing the media from the device, make sure that the instrument is not accessing data (such as in the Save, Copy and Delete operations).

CAUTION
Avoid frequently turning the power on/off to the USB storage device, or connecting/disconnecting the device too often. Doing so may result in the operation of the instrument "freezing" or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data (such as during Save, Copy, Delete, Load and Format operations) or is mounting the USB storage device (shortly after the connection), do NOT unplug the USB connector, do NOT remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the power off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both devices.

Formatting a USB Storage Device
When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format the device/media. If so, execute the format operation.

CAUTION
The format operation deletes any previously existing data. Make sure that the media you are formatting does not contain important data. Proceed with caution, especially when connecting multiple USB storage medias.

1	Insert a USB storage device for formatting into the [USB TO DEVICE].

2	Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] -> [I] UTILITY -> TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] MEDIA

3	Press the [A]/[B] buttons to select the USB device to be formatted from the device list.
The indications USB 1, USB 2, etc. will be displayed depending on the number of the connected devices.

4	Press the [H] (FORMAT) button to format the device/media.

Connecting to a Computer
By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer data between the Tyros3 and the computer via MIDI, and use the computer to control, edit and organize data on the Tyros3. For example, you can use the included Voice Editor program to edit the Tyros3's Custom Voices.

NOTE
You need to install a USB-MIDI driver to connect the computer and the instrument. Refer to the separate Installation Guide.

NOTE
You can also use the MIDI IN/OUT terminals to connect to a computer. In this case, a USB-MIDI interface (such as the Yamaha UX16) is needed. For more information, refer to the owner's manual of the USB-MIDI interface.

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Computer
A type
USB cable
B type
Tyros3

Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal
When connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] 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.

CAUTION
Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
Before connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] 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 TO HOST] terminal.

CAUTION
Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the [USB TO HOST] terminal.
Quit any open application software on the computer.
Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a song.)
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.

Accessing a Hard Disk Drive on the Tyros3 from the Computer (USB Storage Mode)
When the USB Storage mode is selected, Wave files and Song files can be transferred between the internal hard disk drive of the Tyros3 and the computer. In the "normal" mode the USB connection can be used for MIDI control. The USB interface does not directly handle audio signals.

NOTE
The USB Storage Mode can be used with Windows XP/Vista.

1	Confirm that the hard disk drive is installed to the Tyros3 and turn the computer's power on.

2	Turn the Tyros3's power on while holding the [MUSIC FINDER] button.

NOTE
You cannot operate the Tyros3 from the panel while the USB storage mode is engaged. Also, the Tyros3 cannot receive MIDI signals or execute some functions from the pedals while the mode is engaged.

3	Manage files/folders in the hard disk drive installed to the Tyros3 by using the computer.

NOTE
Execute the following before turning the USB Storage mode on/ off.
Close all application programs.
If the USB Storage mode is off, make sure that data is not being transmitted from the Tyros3.
If the USB Storage mode is engaged, make sure that no file reading or writing operation is in progress.
If the USB Storage mode is engaged, safely remove the Tyros3 from the Windows taskbar or drag the Tyros3 icons from the Macintosh desktop to the trash after closing all Tyros3 windows.

CAUTION
Do not format the hard disk drive from a computer when accessing the drive via the USB storage mode. If you format the hard disk drive while accessing the USB storage mode, the drive may not be able to be used in the Hard Disk Recorder.

CAUTION
Do not access the HDR ROOT folder containing the audio files that you have created with the Hard Disk Recorder function. If you access the folder or make changes to it (moving the folder or copying some files in the folder, etc.), your important data will be deleted or damaged.

4	Press the [EXIT] button to exit the USB storage mode and call up the Main display.

Connecting External MIDI Devices
The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your music performance and creation possibilities. Use the [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer, etc.)

MIDI IN	Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each can receive MIDI messages of 16 channels.
MIDI OUT	Transmits MIDI messages generated by the Tyros3 to another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each can transmit MIDI messages of 16 channels.

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Tyros3
MIDI IN
MIDI receive (playback)
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI transmit
MIDI IN
MIDI device

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Advanced Features	Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
MIDI settings:	[FUNCTION] -> [H] MIDI -> [8 DOWN] EDIT
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