Connecting To A Computer ([Usb To Host] Terminal); Connecting External Midi Devices (Midi Terminals) - Yamaha PSR-SX900 Owner's Manual

Connecting to a Computer ([USB TO HOST] terminal)

By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer data between
the instrument and the computer via MIDI. For details on using a computer with this instru-
ment, refer to the "Computer-related Operations" on the website.
Type A

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI terminals)

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.
• MIDI OUT.................Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument to another MIDI device.
The MIDI settings such as transmit/receive channels on the instrument can be set via
[MENU]  [MIDI]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website.
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USB cable
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Type B
MIDI transmission
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI reception
NOTICE
Use an AB type USB cable of less
than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables
cannot be used.
NOTE
• When using a USB cable to connect
the instrument to your computer,
make the connection directly without
passing through a USB hub.
• The instrument will begin transmis-
sion a short time after the USB con-
nection is made.
• For information on setting up your
sequence software, refer to the
owner's manual of the relevant soft-
ware.
MIDI device
NOTE
For a general overview of MIDI and how
you can effectively use it, refer to "MIDI
Basics," which is downloadable from
the website.