Yamaha Tyros 2 Manual

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Installing an Optional Hard Disk
By installing an optional hard disk drive to the Tyros2, you can vastly expand the data storage capacity—letting you 
use the Hard Disk Recorder function or create a large library of your important data. The hard disk used must be a 
2.5-inch IDE-compatible; however, not all such drives may be installable.
Before following the steps below, make sure you have an appropriate hard disk drive, Phillips screwdriver 
and the included four...

Installing an Optional Hard Disk
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5Attach the hard disk unit to the hard disk cover using the included four screws.
6Replace the hard disk drive and cover (included with the hard disk) by fitting it into the 
Tyros2 as shown in the illustration. 
7Attach the hard disk cover with the screw removed in step #4.
8Replace the cover and attach it with the four screws removed in step 
#3.
9Check that the installed hard disk is functioning properly. 
You should tighten these two...

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Installing the Optional DIMMs
Installing optional DIMMs to the Tyros2 allows you to save large amounts of voice data created by the Voice Creator 
function. This section explains how to install DIMM memory modules to the Tyros2.
■ Compatible DIMMs ....................................................................................................................
The Tyros2 does not necessarily support all commercially available DIMMs. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of...

Installing the Optional DIMMs
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4Insert the two DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 
5Re-install the cover you removed in step #3, in reverse order. 
6Check that the installed DIMMs are functioning properly. 
Set the Tyros2 right-side up, and connect the power cord to the rear-panel AC INLET jack and an 
AC outlet. Turn on the power and check the WAVE RAM in the PROPERTY pop-up of the Voice 
Creator function (page 103). If the DIMMs have been installed properly, the appropriate...

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
When using a mobile phone, noise is pro-
duced.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Tyros2 may produce interference. To 
prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the Tyros2.
No sound results.•The RIGHT 1/RIGHT 2/RIGHT 3/LEFT voice volume settings on the BALANCE 
pop-up window could be set too low. Make sure the voice volumes are set at appro-
priate levels (page 36).
•The Local Control...

Troubleshooting
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In the Hard Disk Recorder function, an 
error message appears and audio cannot be 
recorded to the installed hard disk drive.The data on the hard disk drive is fragmented and cannot be used as is. Since there is 
no Defrag function in the Hard Disk Recorder, the drive can only be defragmented 
by formatting it. To do this, first back up the data to a computer by using the USB 
storage mode (page 67), then format the drive, and finally copy the data back to...

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Glossary
A
Auto Accompaniment (Style playback)
A function that generates pre-programmed rhythm, bass and 
chord backing in response to specific notes/chords played (or 
received via MIDI). 
C
Chorus
One of the Effect types. 
Depending on the particular chorus type and parameters, this 
can make a voice sound “larger,” as if several identical instru-
ments were playing in unison, or it can give a voice greater 
warmth and depth.
Clock
[1]
A unit of note resolution for MIDI...

Glossary
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P
Path
Refers to the location of the folders and files currently indi-
cated on the LCD display. 
Pop-up window
A “small” window that appears on the LCD display tempo-
rarily. 
Program Change
A MIDI channel message that determines the voice number 
by specifying the program number. Combining this with Bank 
Select messages allows you to select any of the voices via 
MIDI.
Preset
Preset Data supplied with the internal memory of the Tyros2 
shipped from the...

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Specifications
Sound SourceAWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
Keyboard 61 keys (C1 – C6) Initial touch/Aftertouch
LCD Display 640 x 480 dots VGA Color LCD
Music Score, Lyrics Yes
Text Yes
RAM Capacity per a text approx. 60 KB
Wallpaper Customize Yes
Voice Polyphony (max) 128
Voice Selection 504 voices (486 Normal + 18 Mega) + 10 Organ Flute 
+ 480 XG voices + 256 GM2 Voices + 22 Drum kits + 6 SFX Kits
(And GS Voices for GS Song playback) 
MegaVoices (18 voices)  Small Strings,...

Specifications
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*Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves 
the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, 
equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Accompaniment 
StyleAccompaniment Styles 400 (11 categories) 
Pro Styles 357
Session Styles 43
MegaVoice Styles (Using by preset...