Yamaha Tyros 2 Manual

							Owner’s Manual
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							2Tyros2 Owner’s Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic 
products may have either labels similar to the graphics 
shown below or  molded/stamped facsimiles of these graph-
ics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics 
appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated 
on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction sec-
tion.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings.
The exclamation point within the equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the 
product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within the equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electrical shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products 
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing 
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is prop-
erly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, 
all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify 
this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically 
authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety 
standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the 
expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been 
modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:  The 
information contained in this manual is believed to be cor-
rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the 
right to change or modify any of the specifications without 
notice or obligation to update existing units.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce 
products that are both user safe and environmentally 
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the pro-
duction 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:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in 
place. The average life span of this type of battery is approx-
imately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, 
contact a qualified service representative to perform the 
replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incin-
erate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from chil-
dren. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by 
applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required 
by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have 
the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for 
you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged 
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and fed-
eral regulations that relate to the disposal of products that 
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the 
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manu-
facturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsi-
bility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your 
dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates 
the location of the name plate. 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.
Model 
Serial No. 
Purchase Date 
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product, 
basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions 
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Spe-
cial Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found 
in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including con-
nection to the main supply.
2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are 
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where 
they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about 
the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for sup-
ply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The 
required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name 
plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Mes-
sage Section of this manual.
3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one 
blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug into 
the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem persists, 
contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet replaced. Do NOT 
defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
4. Some electronic products utilize external power supplies or 
adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any power sup-
ply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual, on 
the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects 
on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could 
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords 
of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If 
you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ 
cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, 
the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension 
cords, consult a local electrician.
6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically 
designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations 
that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for 
enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that 
unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be 
installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to their 
operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat 
sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices that pro-
duce heat should be avoided.
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-
tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Exam-
ples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, 
sink, or wet basement.
9. This product should be used only with the components 
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the man-
ufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety 
markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from 
the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for 
extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when 
there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activ-
ity.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are 
not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qual-
ified service person when:
a.  The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been 
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c.  The product has been exposed to rain: or
d.  The product dose not operate, exhibits a marked change 
in performance; or
e.  The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the 
product has been damaged.
13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that 
described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing 
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-
fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing 
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT 
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level 
that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing 
in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. 
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period 
before damage occurs.
15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-
sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the prod-
uct or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to 
be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are 
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, 
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
 WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical 
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required 
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have 
accumulated on it.
•Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
•Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and 
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on 
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything 
over it.
•This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to 
disassemble or modify the internal components in any way.•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet 
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into 
any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. 
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
•If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden 
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke 
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, 
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected 
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
 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. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
•Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used 
for extended periods of time, 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.
•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 disfiguration 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 cables.
•When setting up the instrument, 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.
•Use only the stand specified 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. 
•Do not place objects in front of the instrument’s air vent, since this may prevent 
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the 
instrument overheating.
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/Power cord
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•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the 
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all 
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes 
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume 
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, 
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. 
•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. 
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel 
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the 
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified 
Yamaha service personnel. 
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might 
discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not 
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or 
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you 
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.Saving and backing up your data
The data of the types listed below are lost when you turn off the power to the 
instrument. Save the data to the User drive (page 67) or appropriate external media.
•Recorded/Edited Songs (pages 55, 59, 121, 135)
•Created/Edited Styles (page 159)
•Created/Edited Voices (pages 91, 94)
•Created Multi Pads (page 169)
•Memorized One Touch Settings (page 155)
•Edited MIDI settings (page 214)
Data in the User drive (page 71) may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect 
operation. Save important data to an external media.
Backing up the USB storage device/external media
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you 
save your important data onto two USB storage devices/external media.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
● Copyright Notice
The following is the title, credits, and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this instrument.
Beauty And The Beast
from Walt Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
© 1991 Walt Disney Music Company and Wonderland Music 
Company, Inc.
All Rights Reserved   Used by PermissionCan’t Help Falling In Love
from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII
Words and Music by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and 
Luigi Creatore
Copyright © 1961 by Gladys Music, Inc.
Copyright Renewed and Assigned to Gladys Music
All Rights Administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing 
Company, Inc. and Chrysalis Music
International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
When you change settings in a display page and then exit from that page, 
System Setup data (listed in the Parameter Chart of the separate Data List 
booklet) is automatically stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn 
off the power without properly exiting from the relevant display.
Caution for data operations
Make sure NEVER to turn the Tyros2’s power off during any kind of data operation involving the USER/USB/HD drives—such as saving, deleting, or copying/pasting—
until the operation is completely finished. (Make sure to wait until the alert message shown below disappears.) Turning the power off during the operation results in the 
loss of the data being saved or pasted to the respective drive.
Keeping the power on during such operations is particularly important in regard to the USER drive. 
Turning off the power while performing a save/delete/paste operation with the USER drive may result 
in loss of ALL data on the USER drive (upon the next power on)—and not just the data in question. In 
other words, if you are performing a save/delete/paste operation on only the song data of the USER 
drive and you turn off the power before the operation is completed, you risk losing ALL your USER 
drive data—including all voices, styles, Multi Pad banks and Registration Memory presets you’ve 
saved to the USER drive.
This caution also applies to creating a new folder on the USER drive or using the factory reset operation (page 196).
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or 
destroyed. 
A variety of helpful and useful information concerning the Tyros2 is available at the following website:
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Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of an extraordinary electronic keyboard. 
The Yamaha Tyros2 combines the most advanced tone generation technology 
with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features 
to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical versatility. 
In order to make the most of your Tyros2’s features and vast performance potential, 
we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. 
Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
Packing List
● Tyros2● CD-ROM
● AC power cord x 1● Owner’s Manual (this book), Data List, Installation Guide
● Music rest and brackets● Screws for installing the optional hard disk drive
■ About the included CD-ROM
The accompanying CD-ROM features special software for use with the Tyros2. Included is a Voice Editor, which gives 
you comprehensive and intuitive editing tools for the Tyros2. For details, see the separate Installation Guide or the online 
manuals included with the software.
• The photos of the harpsichord, bandoneon, hackbrett, music box, dulcimer and cimbalom, shown in the displays of the Tyros2, are courtesy 
of the Gakkigaku Shiryokan (Collection for Organolgy), Kunitachi College of Music.
• The following instruments, shown in the displays of the Tyros2, are on display at the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments: 
balafon, gender, kalimba, kanoon, santur, gamelan gong, harp, hand bell, bagpipe, banjo, carillon, mandolin, oud, pan flute, pungi, rabab. 
shanai, sitar, steel drum, tambra.
• This product is manufactured under license of U.S. Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and No.5567901 from IVL Technol-
ogies Ltd.
• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
• This product utilizes NF, an embedded Internet browser from ACCESS Co., Ltd. NF is used with the patented LZW, licensed 
from Unisys Co., Ltd. NF may not be separated from this product, nor may it be sold, lent or transferred in any way. Also, 
NF may not be reverse-engineered, reverse-compiled, reverse-assembled or copied.
This software includes a module developed by the Independent JPEG Group.
• Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different 
from those on your instrument.
Note that all display examples shown in this manual are in English.
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has 
license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE 
data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted 
under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for use with the device 
in advance. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended.
While certain reproduction and use of copyrighted music and other sound products are permitted under applicable laws, such reproduction 
and use without license may constitute copyright infringement and other violation of laws. Since violation of such laws can have serious 
consequences, you may wish to consult a legal expert about your planned use of this product.
Copying or playing back of commercially available music and other sound products is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
This product can be used to import/record analog audio signals through the MIC/LINE INPUT, and can also record your keyboard performance 
and playback of MIDI song data into digital audio signals of WAV format. If you use any copyrighted material in your recording—even if you 
add your own performance—the copying or public playback of that material, other than for your own personal use, is strictly prohibited. 
Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your 
personal use.
•Never attempt to play back the CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage 
to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers.
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How to use the manual
Starting Up........................................................................................... page 18
Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this 
section first. It shows you how to get started playing and using your new Tyros2. 
Quick Guide..................................................................................... page 22
Unless you enjoy reading manuals, you’re probably eager to start playing your new 
Tyros2 right now. If so, read this section.
Contents.................................................................................................. page 8
Application Index....................................................................... page 10
This special index is organized by functions and applications—not by single words—
allowing you to quickly and easily find how to perform a particular operation or 
explore a topic of interest.
Panel Controls and Terminals.................................................... page 14
Use this section to find out about all of the buttons and controls of the Tyros2.
Basic Operations.............................................................................. page 68
Here, we’ll show you the basic structure in handling and organizing the data of the 
Tyros2 in files and the basic operations using the LCD display.
Function Tree...................................................................................... page 81
This lists all functions of the Tyros2 according to their hierarchical structure, letting 
you easily see the relationship of the various functions and quickly locate desired 
information.
Reference............................................................................................. page 84
Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide 
to all functions. You won’t need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for 
you to refer to when you need information about a certain feature or function.
Troubleshooting.............................................................................. page 225
If the Tyros2 does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound 
or operation, refer to this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. 
Most common problems and their solutions are covered here in a very simple and 
easy-to-understand way.
Glossary.............................................................................................. page 227
Important words and technical terms not fully explained in the manual are covered 
here.
Data List (separate)
This contains various important lists such as the Direct Access Chart, Chord Fingering 
Chart for Style plyback, Voice List, Style List, Effect Type List, MIDI Data Format, 
MIDI Implementation Chart. 
Installation Guide (separate)
Included with the Tyros2 are some software programs (on the CD-ROM) that let you 
use your computer with the Tyros2 for creating voices. Refer to this guide for instruc-
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Contents
Congratulations! ................................................................... 6
Packing List .......................................................................... 6
How to use the manual ........................................................ 7
Contents ................................................................................ 8
Application Index................................................................ 10
Panel Controls and Terminals ........................................... 14
Top Panel & Connections ............................................... 14
Rear Panel & Connections ............................................. 16
Starting Up 18
Power Supply ...................................................................... 18
Optional Speakers .............................................................. 18
Music Rest .......................................................................... 19
Turning the Power On/Off .................................................. 20
Raising and Closing the Display Panel ............................ 21
Quick Guide 22
Turning the Power On and Playing the Demos .......... 22
Turning the Power On and Viewing the Main 
Display ................................................................. 22
Changing the Language ............................................ 23
Playing the Demos .................................................... 24
Playing Voices ............................................................... 25
Selecting a Voice (RIGHT 1) and playing the 
keyboard .............................................................. 25
Playing Two or Three Voices Simultaneously ........... 26
Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right 
Hands .................................................................. 27
Adjusting the Octave Setting ..................................... 27
Organ Flutes.............................................................. 28
Collecting your favorite voices to the User drive or 
external devices ................................................... 29
Selecting and Playing a Style
—Auto Accompaniment (ACMP) ............................... 31
Playing a melody with your right hand and playing 
chords with your left hand .................................... 31
Pattern Variation (Sections) ...................................... 34
One Touch Setting .................................................... 36
Adjusting the Volume Balance between the Style 
and the Keyboard ................................................ 36
Turning Style Parts On/Off and Changing Voices ..... 37
The Multi Pads ............................................................... 38
Playing the Multi Pads ............................................... 38
Using Chord Match.................................................... 38
Voice Effects ................................................................. 39
Applying Harmony to Your Right-hand Melody ......... 39
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music
—Music Finder ............................................................ 40
Selecting the desired music genre from the Record 
List ....................................................................... 40
Searching the Ideal Setups by Keyword ................... 41
Creating a Set of Favorite Records ........................... 42
Song Playback .............................................................. 43
Playback of Songs in the USB Storage Device ......... 43
Using Song Position Markers .................................... 44
Adjusting the Volume Balance between the Song 
and the Keyboard ................................................ 46
Turning Song Parts On/Off ........................................ 46Singing with a Connected Microphone ....................... 47
Connecting a microphone.......................................... 47
Singing Along with Lyrics........................................... 47
Applying harmony to your voice ................................ 48
Keyboard and Vocal Practice using the Guide 
function ........................................................................ 49
Selecting a Guide menu ............................................ 49
Keyboard Practice using “Follow Lights” ................... 50
Vocal Practice using “Vocal Cue Time” ..................... 51
Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups
—Registration Memory............................................... 52
Saving your Panel Setups to a Registration 
Memory ................................................................ 52
Saving your Registration Memory to the User drive .. 53
Recalling a Registration Memory Setup .................... 54
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs
—Song Recording....................................................... 55
Quick Recording ........................................................ 55
Multi Recording.......................................................... 57
Recording Audio to the Tyros2
—Hard Disk Recorder ................................................. 59
Recording the Sound of the Tyros2 ........................... 59
Recording your singing and playing together ............ 62
Connecting to a USB Storage Device ......................... 64
Using USB Storage Devices...................................... 65
Connecting to a Computer ........................................... 66
Initial Setup ................................................................ 67
Accessing a hard disk drive via the USB Storage 
Mode .................................................................... 67
Basic Operations
—Organizing Your Data 68
Display-based Controls ..................................................... 68
Display Messages ........................................................... 69
Direct Access—Instant Selection of Displays ................. 70
Basic Structure of File/Folder and Memory Drives ......... 70
Folder/File Operations using the Open/Save Display ..... 72
Creating a New Folder .................................................... 73
Selecting (Opening) a Folder/File ................................... 73
Copying Folders/Files (Copy & Paste) ............................ 74
Moving Files (Cut & Paste) ............................................. 74
Deleting Folders/Files ..................................................... 75
Saving Files .................................................................... 75
Naming Folders/Files ...................................................... 76
Changing the Open/Save Display View .......................... 77
About the Highlight Cursor in the Display ....................... 79
About the Panel Button Colors ......................................... 79
About the Keyboard ........................................................... 80
Keyboard Sections and Their Functions ......................... 80
Synchro Start On/Off....................................................... 80
Function Tree ...................................................................... 81
Reference 84
Voices .................................................................................. 84
Voices and Keyboard Parts ............................................ 84
Voice Types .................................................................... 85
Voice Effects ................................................................... 87
Changing Pitch on the Tyros2......................................... 88 
						

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Organ Flutes (Footage Settings) ....................................... 89
Parameters ..................................................................... 89
Voice Editing (Voice Set) ................................................... 91
Parameters ..................................................................... 91
Voice Creator—Custom Voice Edit ................................... 94
Creating a Voice—Basic Procedure ............................... 94
Editing a Custom Voice on the Tyros2—Voice Set ...... 101
Editing a Custom Voice Bank
—Custom Voice Bank Edit ...................................... 102
Loading a single Custom Voice to the Tyros2
—Individual Load .................................................... 104
Loading a Custom Voice Library to the Tyros2
—Library Load......................................................... 106
Saving your Custom Voices to a Library
—Library Save ........................................................ 108
Editing a Custom Voice on your computer
—Voice Editor ......................................................... 111
Song Playback .................................................................. 112
Displaying Music Notation ............................................ 112
Displaying Lyrics ........................................................... 114
Displaying Text ............................................................. 115
Displaying the Lyrics/Text on an external monitor ........ 116
Song Position................................................................ 117
Song Playback Related Parameters ............................. 118
Playing Backing Parts with the performance assistant 
Technology.............................................................. 120
Song Creator (Digital Recording).................................... 121
Record Mode Settings (Setting up for Re-recording).... 122
Editing Data for each Channel ...................................... 123
Step Recording for Chord data using the Event List..... 125
Step Recording for Notes using the Event List ............. 127
Step Recording for System Exclusive Messages 
using the Event List ................................................. 133
Step Recording for Lyrics using the Event List ............. 133
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder ............. 135
Hard Disk File/Folder Operations
—Open/Save Display .............................................. 135
Importing an Audio File ................................................. 137
Exporting an Audio File................................................. 139
Re-recording ................................................................. 141
Setting the Start/End points of the audio ...................... 146
Playlist mode ................................................................ 147
Creating a Playlist ......................................................... 147
Playing a Playlist........................................................... 149
Playlist Controls ............................................................ 151
Style Playback (Auto Accompaniment) .......................... 152
Style Characteristics ..................................................... 152
Chord Fingerings .......................................................... 152
Fade In/Out ................................................................... 154
Tempo........................................................................... 154
Synchro Start and Synchro Stop .................................. 155
Programmable One Touch Setting (OTS) .................... 155
Instant Style Selection .................................................. 156
Style Playback Related Settings ................................... 157
Style Settings ................................................................ 157
Split Point...................................................................... 158
Style Creator (Digital Recording) .................................... 159
Basic Settings and Realtime Recording for each part 
(channel) ................................................................. 161
Step Recording for Notes using the Event List ............. 162
Assembling a Style from Existing Pattern Data ............ 163
Groove and Dynamics .................................................. 163
Editing Data for each Channel ...................................... 165
Making Style File Format Settings ................................ 165Custom Style Recording via an External Sequence 
Recorder ..................................................................167
The Multi Pads...................................................................169
Multi Pad Editing using the Open/Save display.............169
Multi Pad Creating/Editing (Digital Recording) ..............169
Music Finder ......................................................................171
Music Finder Record Editing .........................................171
Saving Music Finder Records as a single file................171
Registration Memory ........................................................173
Freeze ...........................................................................173
Registration Sequence ..................................................173
Using a Microphone..........................................................175
Vocal Harmony Edit.......................................................175
Talk Setting ...................................................................177
Microphone Overall Settings .........................................177
Mixing Console .................................................................179
Part Settings ..................................................................180
Song Auto Revoice........................................................181
Effects ...........................................................................181
Equalizer (EQ) ...............................................................184
Master Compressor .......................................................185
Line Out Settings ...........................................................185
Making Global and Other Important Settings
—Function....................................................................187
Tuning ...........................................................................187
Voice Set .......................................................................188
Screen Out Settings ......................................................188
Controller .......................................................................189
Harmony/Echo...............................................................191
Other Settings (Utility) ...................................................193
Connecting the Tyros2 Directly to the Internet ..............197
Connecting the Instrument to the Internet .....................197
Accessing the Special Tyros2 Website .........................198
Operations in the Special Tyros2 Website ....................198
Purchasing and Downloading Data ...............................201
Saving Bookmarks of Your Favorite Pages...................202
Changing the Home Page .............................................204
About the Internet Settings Display ...............................205
Initializing Internet Settings ...........................................208
Glossary of Internet Terms ............................................209
MIDI ....................................................................................210
MIDI System Settings ....................................................215
MIDI Transmit Settings ..................................................215
MIDI Receive Settings ...................................................216
Setting the Chord Root for Style Playback via MIDI 
receive .....................................................................217
Setting the Chord Type for Style Playback via MIDI 
receive .....................................................................217
MFC10 Settings.............................................................217
Appendix 219
Installing the Optional Speakers .....................................219
Installing an Optional Hard Disk ......................................221
Installing the Optional DIMMs ..........................................223
Troubleshooting ................................................................225
Glossary.............................................................................227
Specifications....................................................................229
Handling the floppy disk drive (FDD) and floppy 
disks ...................................................................................231
Index...................................................................................232 
						

							10Tyros2 Owner’s Manual
Application Index
Starting up before turning the power on
●Setting up the music rest ..................................................................................................................................Page 19
●Connecting headphones ...................................................................................................................................Page 14
●Connecting optional speakers ........................................................................................................................Page 219
●Turning the power on/off ........................................................................................................................... Pages 20, 22
Listening to the Tyros2
●Playing the Demos............................................................................................................................................Page 24
●Playing songs
• Playing a song ..............................................................................................................................................Page 43
• Turning parts (channels) of the song on/off ..................................................................................................Page 46
• Adjusting the balance between the song and keyboard ...............................................................................Page 46
●Playing styles
• Playing Preset styles ....................................................................................................................................Page 31
• Turning parts (channels) of the style on/off ..................................................................................................Page 37
• Adjusting the balance between the style and keyboard ...............................................................................Page 36
●Playing the Multi Pads ......................................................................................................................................Page 38
Playing the Keyboard
●Selecting a Voice (RIGHT 1) and playing the keyboard ....................................................................................Page 25
●Playing two or three voices simultaneously ......................................................................................................Page 26
●Playing different voices with the left and right hands ........................................................................................Page 27
●Understanding the four keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, and LEFT) .................................................................Page 80
●Playing the drum/percussion voices .................................................................................................................Page 85
●Playing the Super Articulation voices ...............................................................................................................Page 86
●Understanding Initial touch and Aftertouch............................................................................................. Pages 87, 191
●Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard ..................................................................................................Page 191
●Turning Initial Touch on or off for each keyboard part (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, LEFT).................................................Page 191
●Turning Aftertouch on or off for each keyboard part (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, LEFT) ...................................................Page 191
●Setting the Modulation wheel for each keyboard part (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, LEFT) ................................................Page 191
Practicing the keyboard performance
●Using the Metronome .....................................................................................................................................Page 193
●Displaying and playing along with the music notation of the song 
during playback ................................................................................................Song Score............................Page 112
Guide ......................................... Page 49
Selecting the programs and settings of the Tyros2
●Voices ...............................................................................................................................................................Page 25
●Custom voices ..................................................................................................................................................Page 94
●Styles ...............................................................................................................................................................Page 31
●Multi Pad banks ................................................................................................................................................Page 38
●Songs (MIDI).....................................................................................................................................................Page 43
●Songs (audio) ...................................................................................................................................................Page 59
●Music Finder records ........................................................................................................................................Page 40
●Registration Memory banks ..............................................................................................................................Page 54
●Registration Memory numbers..........................................................................................................................Page 54
●One Touch Setting numbers .............................................................................................................................Page 36
● Harmony/Echo types ......................................................................................................................................Page 191
●MIDI templates................................................................................................................................................Page 213
●Effect types .....................................................................................................................................................Page 183
●Vocal Harmony types ........................................................................................................................................Page 48
●Master EQ types .............................................................................................................................................Page 184
● Master Compressor types ..............................................................................................................................Page 185