Yamaha Tyros 3 User Manual

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By connecting a microphone, you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard perfor-
mance or with Song playback (KARAOKE). Make sure you have a conventional dynamic 
microphone.
1Set the [TRIM] control on the rear panel and the [INPUT VOL-
UME] on the front panel both to “MIN.”
2Connect a microphone to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack.
3Turn the power on.
4Adjust the [TRIM] control and [INPUT VOLUME] while singing 
into the microphone....

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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.
1Press the [VOCAL HARMONY] button to turn the function on.
2Press the [VH TYPE SELECT] button to...

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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.
Making announcements between Songs
Turning the [TALK] button on...

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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. 
Connecting 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...

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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.
1Insert a USB storage device for formatting into the [USB TO 
DEVICE].
2Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] MEDIA
3Press the [A]/[B] buttons to select the USB device to be format-
ted from...

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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 pro-
gram to edit the Tyros3’s Custom Voices.
Connecting to a Computer
You need to install a USB-MIDI driver to 
connect the computer and the instru-
ment. Refer to the separate...

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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.
1Confirm that the hard disk drive is installed to the Tyros3 and...

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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 mes-
sages of 16 channels.
• MIDI OUT........... Transmits MIDI...

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Utility
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The Utility section in the Function menu provides a variety of conve-
nient tools and settings for the Tyros3. These include general settings 
that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific 
functions. Also included are data reset functions and storage media con-
trol, such as disk formatting. 
To call up the Utility menu, press: [FUNCTION] ➔ [I] UTILITY 
button.
The...

Installing the Optional Speakers
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Installing the Optional Speakers
Make sure that you have all of the parts below, included in the TRS-MS02 speaker package.
1Turn the Tyros3’s power off, and disconnect the AC power 
cord. Also, make sure to disconnect the keyboard from any 
other external devices.
2Insert the two speaker brackets to the rear panel of the Tyros3. 
3Fasten the satellite speakers to the left and right brackets. 
4Use the RCA pin cables to connect the speakers to...