Yamaha Tyros 3 User Manual

							Installing the Optional Speakers
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5Use the RCA pin/8-pin combination cable to connect the 
subwoofer speaker to the respective outputs on the Tyros3.
6Connect the power plugs of the Tyros3 and the subwoofer to 
an appropriate AC outlet.
7First, set the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros3 
and BASS on the subwoofer) to minimum. Finally, turn on the 
power of the subwoofer, then the Tyros3.
8Adjust the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros3 
and BASS on the subwoofer) to appropriate levels.
Tyros3 Sub-Woofer
BASS
10 0
Turn the subwoofer on 
(from the rear panel).
Turn the 
Tyros3 on. 
						

							Installing the Optional DIMMs
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Installing the Optional DIMMs
Installing optional DIMMs to the Tyros3 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 Tyros3.
Compatible DIMMs
The Tyros3 does not necessarily support all commercially available DIMMs. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of 
DIMMs that you purchase. Before purchasing DIMMs, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha 
distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice, or see the following page:
http://music-tyros.com/
DIMM Type and DIMM Configuration
•Yamaha recommends that you purchase DIMMs that conform to the JEDEC* standard. Please be aware, however, 
that conformance to this standard does not constitute a guarantee that the DIMMs will operate correctly on the 
Ty ros3. 
*JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) sets standards for terminal configurations within electronic 
devices.
•Use only 168-pin DIMMs of 64, 128, 256 or 512 MB capacity (synchronized DRAM; PC100 or PC133).
•Use only DIMMs that have a height 38.2 mm or less.
•When installing DIMMs, make sure to install them in a matched pair of the same capacity. You cannot install only 
one module and leave the second memory socket open. Also make sure each DIMM in the pair is of the same manu-
facturer and the same type. DIMMs of different makers and configurations may not work together.
•When purchasing DIMMs, make sure that the DIMM design does not utilize more than 18 memory chips per mod-
ule. (DIMMs comprised of more than 18 chips do not operate correctly on the Tyros3.)
DIMM Installation
Before following the steps below, make sure you have appropriate DIMMs and a Phillips screwdriver.
1Turn the Tyros3’s power off, and disconnect any cables includ-
ing AC power cord from the keyboard.
Also make sure to close the LCD panel and disconnect a USB device from the 
USB TO DEVICE terminal.
2Turn the Tyros3 face down on a blanket or some soft surface, 
giving you direct access to the bottom of the instrument. 
•Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the Tyros3 and connected peripher-
als, and unplug them from the power outlet. Then remove all cables connecting the 
Tyros3 to other devices. (Leaving the power cord connected while working can result in 
electric shock. Leaving other cables connected can interfere with work.)
•Be careful not to drop any screws inside the instrument during installation (this can be 
prevented by keeping the optional units and cover away from the instrument while attach-
ing). If this does happen, be sure to remove the screw(s) from inside the unit before turn-
ing the power on. Loose screws inside the instrument can cause improper operation or 
serious damage. If you are unable to retrieve a dropped screw, consult your Yamaha 
dealer for advice.
•Install the optional units carefully as described in the procedure below. Improper installa-
tion can cause shorts which may result in irreparable damage and pose a fire hazard.•Do not touch the exposed metal parts in the circuit board. 
Touching these parts may result in a faulty contact.
•Be careful not to misplace any of the screws since all of 
them are used.
•Be careful of static electricity. Static electricity discharge 
can damage the DIMMs or the instrument. Before you han-
dle the DIMMs, to reduce the possibility of static electricity, 
touch some unpainted metal surface or a ground wire on a 
device that is grounded.
•Do not use any screws other than what are installed on the 
instrument.
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3Remove the four screws from the cover. 
4Insert the two DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 
Open the ejector levers, then insert the DIMM vertically in the socket.
5Re-install the cover you removed in step 3, in reverse order. 
6Check that the installed DIMMs are functioning properly. 
Set the Tyros3 right-side up, turn the power on and check the WAVE RAM by 
accessing [VOICE CREATOR] → [B] LIBRARY EDIT → [8 ▼] PROPERTY. 
If the DIMMs have been installed properly, the appropriate available memory size 
is indicated in the display.
Removing DIMMs
168-pin DIMMs
Insert the DIMM vertically in the 
socket, aligning the notches to the 
corresponding protrusions.Press it in firmly until it 
“snaps” or locks in place.Make sure that the DIMM 
module is aligned correctly 
before you install it. Notch for alignmentEjector levers
Press the ejector levers 
until the DIMM unlocks.Pull the DIMM vertically 
out of the socket. 
						

							Replacing the Internal Hard Disk
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Replacing the Internal Hard Disk
If the factory-installed hard disk crashes or when you want to replace it with another one (for example, one you 
have used on the Tyros/Tyros2), you can remove the current one and install the new one by following the pro-
cedure below. The hard disk used must be a 2.5-inch P-ATA (parallel ATA) compatible; however, not all such 
drives may be installable.
Before following the steps below, make sure you have an appropriate hard disk drive and a Phillips screwdriver.
1Turn the Tyros3’s power off, disconnect any cables including 
AC power cord from the keyboard.
Also make sure to close the LCD panel and disconnect a USB device from the 
USB TO DEVICE terminal.
2Turn the Tyros3 face down on a blanket or some 
soft surface, giving you direct access to the bot-
tom of the instrument. 
3Remove the three screws. 
4Pull out the hard disk bracket.
•Before beginning, switch off the power to the Tyros3 and con-
nected peripherals, and unplug them from the power outlet. 
Then remove all cables connecting the Tyros3 to other devices. 
(Leaving the power cord connected while working can result in 
electric shock. Leaving other cables connected can interfere with 
work.)
•Be careful not to drop any screws inside the instrument. If this 
does happen, be sure to remove the screw(s) from inside the unit 
before turning the power on. Loose screws inside the instrument 
can cause improper operation or serious damage. If you are 
unable to retrieve a dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer 
for advice.
•Install the hard disk units carefully as described in the procedure 
below. Improper installation can cause shorts which may result 
in irreparable damage and pose a fire hazard.
•Do not disassemble, modify, or apply excessive force to board 
areas and connectors on hard disk units. Bending or tampering 
with boards and connectors may lead to electric shock, fire, or 
equipment failures.•Before removing the installed hard disk unit, make sure to backup any necessary 
data on the disk to computer by using the USB Storage Mode (page 97). This will pre-
vent loss of important data and enable you to use the data on the new hard disk. (If 
you need to backup the recorded audio files, save the hidden folder “HDR.ROOT” to 
the computer.)
•It is recommended that you wear gloves to protect your hands from metallic projec-
tions on hard disk units and other components. Touching leads or connectors with 
bare hands may cause finger cuts, and may also result in poor electrical contact or 
electrostatic damage.
•Handle the hard disk unit with care. Dropping or subjecting them to any kind of shock 
may cause damage or result in a malfunction.
•Be careful of static electricity. Static electricity discharge can damage the IC chips 
on the hard disk or the instrument. Before you handle the hard disk, to reduce the 
possibility of static electricity, touch the metal parts other than the painted area or a 
ground wire on the devices that are grounded.
•Do not touch the exposed metal parts in the circuit board. Touching these parts may 
result in a faulty contact.
•Be careful not to misplace any of the screws since all of them are used.
•Do not use any screws other than what are installed on the instrument.
•Hard disk drives thicker than 12.7 mm cannot be installed to the Tyros3.
•S-ATA compatible hard disks cannot be used.
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							Replacing the Internal Hard Disk
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5Remove the four screws to remove the installed hard disk unit 
from the bracket.
6Attach the new hard disk unit to the bracket using the four 
screws removed in step 5.
7Set the Tyros3 right-side up.
8Insert the hard disk bracket into the slot.
9Turn the Tyros3 face down again and fasten the three screws 
removed in step 3.
10Check that the installed hard disk is functioning properly. 
Set the Tyros3 right-side up, and turn the power on. If the HD tab appears on the 
File Selection display, the hard disk is OK.
You should tighten these two 
screws first.
Make sure the bottom of the hard disk is facing up. 
Depending on the type of hard disk drive you plan to 
install, select holes A or holes B to attach the hard disk 
drive.
* Holes A are used in this illustration.
If you have installed the hard disk that 
was once used for the Tyros/Tyros2 and 
turn the Tyros3’s power on, you can 
immediately view the files on the hard 
disk and use the Song files from the 
Tyros/Tyros2. However, to properly use 
the Style, Multi Pad, and Registration 
Memory files from the Tyros/Tyros2, 
you will need to convert the data using a 
computer and the File Converter soft-
ware (available for free download on the 
Tyros3 website).
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							Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
When using a mobile phone, noise 
is produced.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Tyros3 may produce 
interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further 
away from the Tyros3.
The Main display does not appear 
even when turning the power on.This may occur if a hard disk or USB storage device has been installed 
to the Tyros3. Installation of some hard disk units/USB storage devices 
may result a long interval between turning the power on and appear-
ance of the Main display.
In the LCD display, there are some 
black points (unlit) or white points 
(always lit).These are the result of defective pixels and occasionally occur in TFT-
LCDs; they do not indicate a problem in operation.
The overall volume is too low, or no 
sound is heard.•The master volume may be set too low. Set it to an appropriate level 
with the [MASTER VOLUME] dial.
•If volume control is assigned to the foot controller or [ASSIGN] 
slider, set it to an appropriate level. 
•All keyboard parts are set to off. Use the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 
1]/[RIGHT 2]/[RIGHT 3]/[LEFT] button to turn it on (page 38).
•Make sure the desired channel is set to on in the CHANNEL display 
(pages 54, 63). 
•The volume of individual parts may be set to low. Raise the volume 
in the BALANCE display (page 55).
•Check whether the external speaker is connected properly (pages 88, 
100).
•Headphones are connected, disabling the speaker output. Unplug the 
headphones.
•A plug is inserted in the LOOP SEND jacks. Unplug the LOOP 
SEND jacks.
•Is the footswitch connected to the appropriate jack?
•The [FADE IN/OUT] button is on, muting the sound. Press the 
[FADE IN/OUT] button to turn the function off.
•Has a Voice been selected from the Expansion Voice Bank? The 
Expansion Voice Bank is a bank for saving Voices that you have cre-
ated or obtained via Internet, etc., and is empty by default.
The sound is distorted or noisy. • The volume may be turned up too high. Make sure all relevant vol-
ume settings are appropriate.
•This may be caused by the effects. Try cancelling all unnecessary 
effects, especially distortion-type effects.
•Some filter resonance settings in the Voice Set display can result in 
distorted sound. Adjust these settings if necessary.
•Is the gain of the Low band set too high in the EQ Page of the Mix-
ing Console display (page 78)?
The keyboard volume is lower than 
the Style/Song playback volume.•The volume of the keyboard parts may be set too low. Raise the vol-
ume in the BALANCE display (page 55).
•The [ASSIGN] slider may be set to a low level. (By default, keyboard 
volume is assigned to the [ASSIGN] slider.) Set it to an appropriate 
level.
A strange “flanging” or “doubling” 
sound occurs.•Are the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts set to “ON,” and are both 
parts set to play the same Voice?
•If you are routing the MIDI OUT on the Tyros3 to a sequencer and 
back to the MIDI IN, you may need to set Local Control setting to 
“off ” in the SYSTEM Page of the MIDI display (page 110). The sound is slightly different each 
time the keys are played. 
						

							Troubleshooting
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Not all simultaneously played notes 
sound.You are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony of the Tyros3. 
The Tyros3 can play up to 128 notes at the same time—including 
RIGHT 1/RIGHT 2/RIGHT 3/LEFT Voices, Style, Song, and Multi 
Pad notes. When the maximum polyphony is exceeded, the least 
important notes (such as soft notes and notes currently decaying) will 
stop sounding first. Style playback seems to “skip” when 
the keyboard is played.
Some characters of the file/folder 
name are garbled.The language settings have been changed. Set the appropriate language 
for the file/folder name (page 17).
An existing file is not shown. • The file extension (.MID, etc.) may have been changed or deleted. 
Manually rename the file, adding the appropriate extension, on a 
computer.
•Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled 
by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of charac-
ters to 50 or less.
When connecting the Tyros3 to a 
computer, the computer freezes.An old USB-MIDI driver which is incompatible with the Tyros3 has 
been installed to the computer. Disconnect the Tyros3 from the com-
puter and uninstall the old driver, then install the latest USB-MIDI 
driver. The latest driver can be downloaded from Yamaha website 
(http://music.yamaha.com/download).
The Voice selected from the Voice 
Selection display does not sound.Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 38).
When a Voice is changed, the previ-
ously selected effect is changed.Each Voice has its own suitable preset settings, which are automatically 
recalled when a Voice is selected. To avoid this, turn the Voice Set 
parameter off in the VOICE SET Page of the REGIST SEQUENCE/
FREEZE/VOICE SET display (page 110).
The Voice produces excessive noise. Certain Voices may produce noise, depending on the Filter (Harmonic 
Content/Brightness) or EQ settings of the Mixing Console display. 
This is unavoidable due to the sound generation and processing system 
of the Tyros3. To avoid noise, try changing the above mentioned set-
tings.
Some Voices jump an octave in 
pitch when played in the upper or 
lower registers.Some Voices have a pitch limit which, when reached, causes this type of 
pitch shift. This is normal.
The Style does not start even when 
the [START/STOP] button is 
pressed. The Rhythm part of the selected Style may not contain any data. Turn 
the [ACMP] button on and play the left-hand section on the keyboard 
to sound the accompaniment part of the Style.
The Style does not start, even when 
Synchro Start is in standby condi-
tion and a key is pressed.You may be trying to start a Style by playing a key in the right-hand 
range of the keyboard. When the [ACMP] button is on, you need to 
play a key in the left-hand (chord) range of the keyboard to start the 
Style with Synchro Start.
Only the rhythm channel of Style 
plays.•Make sure that the [ACMP] button is turned on.
•You may be playing keys in the right hand range of the keyboard. 
Make sure to play keys in the chord range of the keyboard.
Auto accompaniment chords are 
recognized regardless of the Split 
Point or where chords are played on 
the keyboard.This is normal if the fingering mode is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI 
Full Keyboard” in the CHORD FINGERING display (page 110). If 
either of these is selected, chords are recognized over the entire range of 
the keyboard, irrespective of the split point setting.
Auto accompaniment chord does 
not change even when a different 
chord is played or the chord is not 
recognized.•Are you sure you’re playing on the left-hand section of the keyboard?
•You may be using single-finger type fingering. Change the fingering 
mode in the CHORD FINGERING display (page 110).
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Song playback does not start. If the Song is write-protected (“Prot. 2 Edit” is shown at the upper left 
of the Song name): 
•The original file may not be in the same folder. It cannot be played 
back unless the original file (showing “Prot.2 Orig” at the upper left 
of the Song name) is in the same folder.
•The original file name may have been changed. Rename the file with 
the original file name (so that “Prot.2 Orig” is shown at the upper left 
of the Song name).
•The file icon may have been changed. Songs to which write-protect 
has been applied cannot be played back when the file icon of the orig-
inal has been changed.
The vibrato effect applied when a 
Song is recorded sounds different 
when it is played back.This may occur when you use SA2 Voices which have their own default 
vibrato value. Depending on the Modulation wheel position, the 
default vibrato value may be recorded or the modulation wheel value 
may be recorded, regardless of the actual vibrato sound you have 
played. To remedy this:
•Select a Voice AFTER you set the Modulation wheel to minimum 
(down) position.
•If you want to cancel the vibrato effect, set the Modulation wheel to 
minimum position AFTER Song recording starts.
An audio song cannot be copied or 
cut.The audio song file name (which contains the file path, internally) may 
be too long. Shorten the song name or copy/paste the file to a higher 
folder level.
In the Hard Disk Recorder func-
tion, 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 defragmentation 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 97), then format the drive, and finally copy the data back to the 
drive (using the USB storage mode again). Performing this copy/restore 
operation effectively defragments the drive, allowing you to use it again.
The Vocal Harmony effect sounds 
distorted or out-of-tune.Your vocal microphone may be picking up extraneous sounds, such as 
the Style sound from the Tyros3. In particular, bass sounds can cause 
mistracking of the Vocal Harmony. To remedy this:
•Sing as closely to the microphone as possible.
•Use a directional microphone.
•Turn down the Master volume, Style volume, or Song volume control 
(pages 16, 55).
•Separate the microphone from the external speakers as much as possi-
ble.
•Cut the Low band via the 3 Band EQ function in the MICRO-
PHONE SETTING display (page 109).
•Raise the microphone input level (TH) via the Compressor function 
in the MICROPHONE SETTING display (page 109).
Appropriate harmony notes are not 
produced by the Vocal Harmony 
feature.Try to change the Vocal Harmony Control setting in the OVERALL 
SETTING Page of the Microphone Setting display (page 109). Also 
make sure to use the appropriate method to specify the harmony notes 
for the selected Vocal Harmony mode. Refer to the Reference Manual.
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION 
						

							Panel Button Chart
Tyros3  Owner’s Manual  •109
Panel Button Chart
● No. ............................. Corresponds to the number in the “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 12.
● Button/Control.......... Indicates the button/controller that you should use at first for entering the corresponding 
function.
● Display....................... Indicates the display title (and tab title) called up by operating the button/controller.
● Reference Manual...... “●” indicates that the detailed information is described in the Reference Manual (download-
able from website).
No.Button/ControlDisplayPage Reference 
Manual
qINPUT VOLUME control — 91 —
wMASTER VOLUME  control—16—
e[DEMO] DEMO display 19 —
r[FADE IN/OUT] — 51 —
tUPPER OCTAVE [-]/[+] UPPER OCTAVE (pop-up) 41 —
yPITCH BEND wheel — 41 —
uMODULATION wheel — 42 —
i[ART. 1], [ART. 2] — 42 —
!0MIC[VH TYPE SELECT] Vocal Harmony Type Selection display 92●
[MIC SETTING] MICROPHONE SETTING display OVERALL SETTING 93●
TALK SETTING 93●
[VOCAL HARMONY] — 92 —
[EFFECT] — 92 —
[TALK] — 93 —
!1SONG[I]–[IV] Song Selection display 59 —
[SP 1]–[SP 4] — 62●
[LOOP] — 63 —
[REC] — 57 —
[STOP] — 57, 59 —
[PLAY/PAUSE] — 60 —
[REW]/[FF] SONG POSITION (pop-up) 60●
[METRONOME] — 58 —
[LYRICS/TEXT] LYRICS or TEXT display 61●
[SCORE] SCORE display 61●
!2STYLE[POP & ROCK]–[WORLD] Style Selection display 48 —
[FILE ACCESS] — 29 —
!3STYLE CON-
TROL[ACMP] — 48 —
[OTS LINK] — 53 —
[AUTO FILL IN] — 51 —
INTRO [I]–[III] — 50 —
MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] — 51 —
[BREAK] — 51 —
ENDING/rit. [I]–[III] — 50 —
[SYNC STOP] — 50 —
[SYNC START] — 50 —
[START/STOP] — 50 —
!4TEMPO[TAP TEMPO] — 51 —
TEMPO [-]/[+] TEMPO (pop-up) 51 —
!5MULTI PAD 
CONTROL[SELECT] Multi Pad Selection display 64●
[1]–[4] — 64 —
[STOP] — 64 —
!6TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] TRANSPOSE (pop-up) 41 — 
						

							Panel Button Chart
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!7[MIXING CONSOLE] MIXING CONSOLE display VOL/VOICE 78●
FILTER 78●
TUNE 41, 78●
EFFECT 78●
EQ 78●
CMP 80 —
LINE OUT 78●
!8[CHANNEL ON/OFF] CHANNEL ON/OFF (pop-up) STYLE, SONG 54, 63 —
!9[BALANCE] BALANCE (pop-up) 1/2, 2/2 55, 75 —
@0TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W]— 21—
[A]–[J] — 20 —
[DIRECT ACCESS] — 23 —
[EXIT] — 22 —
ASSIGN slider — 21 —
[1]–[8] sliders — 21 —
[1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] buttons — 21 —
[DATA ENTRY] dial — 22 —
[ENTER] — 22 —
@1MENU[FUNCTION] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE MASTER TUNE 47●
SCALE TUNE 47●
SONG SETTING 63●
STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/
CHORD FINGERINGSTYLE SETTING 56●
SPLIT POINT 38, 56●
CHORD FINGERING 49, 56●
CONTROLLER ASSIGN SLIDER 21 —
FOOT PEDAL 93●
KEYBOARD/PANEL 42, 47●
REGIST SEQUENCE/FREEZE/
VOICE SETREGISTRATION 
SEQUENCE70●
FREEZE 70●
VOICE SET 47●
HARMONY/ECHO 47●
SCREEN OUT 90 —
MIDI SYSTEM –●
TRANSMIT –●
RECEIVE –●
BASS –●
CHORD DETECT –●
MFC10 –●
UTILITY CONFIG1 99●
CONFIG2 99●
MEDIA 95, 99
●
OWNER17, 18, 
35, 99●
SYSTEM RESET 99●
[VOICE CREATOR] LIBRARY LOAD 47●
LIBRARY EDIT 47●
LIBRARY SAVE 47●
INDIVIDUAL LOAD 47●
CUSTOM VOICE EDIT via PC 47●
WAVE IMPORT 47●
No.Button/ControlDisplayPage Reference 
Manual