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.
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.
Connecting a Microphone
A dynamic microphone with an imped-
ance of 250 ohms is recommended.
You can also connect a guitar to the 
LINE IN/MIC [L/L+R/MIC] jack in the 
same way as connecting a microphone.
To avoid producing noise which is 
picked up from the jack, always 
set the [INPUT VOLUME] to mini-
mum when nothing is connected 
to the [L/L+R/MIC] jack.
NOTE
NOTE
IMPORTANT
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.
NOTE
Make sure lamp does 
not light in red.
Set the [INPUT VOLUME] to the mini-
mum position before turning off the 
power.
NOTEDisconnecting the microphone
1Set the [TRIM] control and the [INPUT VOLUME] to “MIN.”
2Disconnect the microphone from the Tyros3. 
						

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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 call up the Vocal Har-
mony Type Selection display.
3Select a Vocal Harmony Type by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
To call up the other display pages, press one of the [1 ▲]–[7 ▲] buttons or press 
the [VH TYPE SELECT] button again.
4Turn the [ACMP] button on.
5Play and hold down chords in the left-hand section of the key-
board as you sing along with the accompaniment.
The harmony is applied to your voice according to the chord you play.
3
You can adjust the volume balance 
between the keyboard performance and 
the microphone by using the [BAL-
ANCE] button. Refer to page 55.
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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 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 perfor-
mance.
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Microphone overall settings: [MIC SETTING] → TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] OVERALL SETTING
Talk settings:[MIC SETTING] → TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] TALK SETTING
Editing Vocal Harmony: [VH TYPE SELECT] → [8 ▼] (EDIT) 
Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers
Make sure to connect or discon-
nect the pedal only when the 
power is off.
CAUTION
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
Assigning specific functions to each foot pedal [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] FOOT PEDAL
FC4 FC5 FC7 
						

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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 device with care. Follow the important precautions below.
● 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 com-
mercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guar-
antee operation of USB devices that you purchase. 
Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instru-
ment, please visit the following web page:
http://music.yamaha.com/download/ 
● 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.
● 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 for-
mat the device/media. If so, execute the Format opera-
tion (page 95).
● Protecting your data (write-protect)
To prevent important data from being inadvertently 
erased, apply the write-protect provided with each stor-
age 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).
For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the owner’s manual of the USB device.
NOTE
Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used.
NOTE
Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they 
cannot be used for saving data.
NOTE
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.
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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 the device list.
The indications USB 1, USB 2, etc. will be displayed depending on the number 
of the connected devices.
4Press the [H] (FORMAT) button to format the device/media.
The format operation deletes any 
previously existing data. Make 
sure that the media you are for-
matting does not contain impor-
tant data. Proceed with caution, 
especially when connecting multi-
ple USB storage medias.
CAUTION
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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 Installation 
Guide.
You can also use the MIDI IN/OUT ter-
minals 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.
NOTE
NOTE
A typeB type
USB cable
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.
•Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
•Before connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] termi-
nal, 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 instru-
ment 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 opera-
tions: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then 
on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting 
the USB cable.
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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 
turn the computer’s power on.
2Turn the Tyros3’s power on while holding the [MUSIC FINDER] 
button.
3Manage files/folders in the hard disk drive installed to the 
Tyros3 by using the computer.
4Press the [EXIT] button to exit the USB storage mode and call 
up the Main display.
The USB Storage Mode can be used 
with Windows XP/Vista.
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.
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 transmit-
ted 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 win-
dows.
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.
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.
NOTE
CAUTION
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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 messages generated by the Tyros3 to 
another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and 
each can transmit MIDI messages of 16 channels.
Connecting External MIDI Devices
Advanced Features Refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
MIDI settings: [FUNCTION] → [H] MIDI → [8 ▼] EDIT
MIDI device
MIDI transmit
MIDI receive
(playback)
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT 
						

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Utility
– Making Global Settings –
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 Utility menu contains the following five pages.
• CONFIG1............. General settings such as Fade in/out time, Metronome 
sound, Tap Tempo sound, etc. 
• CONFIG2............. General settings such as speaker output, pop-up display 
time, etc. 
• MEDIA................. Settings related to installed media (hard disk drive or USB 
storage device). You can format the media in this page 
(page 95).
• OWNER................ Settings of Owner name (page 18), Message language 
(page 17) and background of the Main display. Parameter 
setting backup/restore operations (page 35) and server 
authentication can also be done in this page.
• SYSTEM RESET... Resets the settings of the instrument.
For details of the Utility settings, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. 
						

							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 the respec-
tive outputs on the Tyros3. 
Appendix
Satellite 
speakers (2)Subwoofer 
speaker (1)Speaker 
brackets (2)RCA pin 
cables (2)RCA pin/8-pin 
combination cable (1)
Either bracket can be fastened to either 
location.
NOTE
Use the outside 
slots (as shown).
Either speaker can be placed on either 
bracket.
If you want to change the direction of 
the satellite speaker, unfasten it from the 
bracket by rotating the lever, then adjust 
the speaker position as desired, and 
fasten it to the bracket again.
NOTE
NOTE
Place the speaker on 
the bracket.Adjust the direction of the speaker as desired, 
then fasten it securely to the bracket.
Either cable can be used for either loca-
tion.
NOTE