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.
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If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
● About the included CD-ROM The accompanying CD-ROM features special software for use with the Tyros3. Included is a Voice Editor, which gives you comprehensive and intuitive editing tools for the Tyros3. For details, see the separate Installation Guide or the online manual included with the software.
Voices (page 39). ● Easy connection with peripheral devices The built-in LAN terminal lets you easily connect your Tyros3 directly to the Internet (page 82). The USB terminals compatible with USB 2.0 HighSpeed enable high-speed communication with USB storage devices and computers (pages 94, 96).
This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials. Included Documents Owner’s Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of the Tyros3 basic functions. See page 9 for information how to use the Owner’s Manual. Installation Guide Explains how to install the Voice Editor software included in the CD-ROM.
• The photos of the harpsichord, bandneon, hackbrett, music box, dulcimer and cimbalom, shown in the displays of the Tyros3, are courtesy of the Gakki Shiryokan (Collection for organolgy), Kunitachi College of Music.
Using the Multi Pad Synchro Start Function ... 65 Using Chord Match ... 65 Music Finder – Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music – Selecting the Desired Music Genre from the Record List ... 66 Searching the Record ... 67 10 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Contents...
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Installing the Optional Speakers... 100 Installing the Optional DIMMs ... 102 Replacing the Internal Hard Disk ... 104 Troubleshooting... 106 Panel Button Chart ... 109 Specifications ... 112 Index... 114 – Connecting the Tyros3 Directly to the Internet – Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 11...
MODULATION wheel ... Page 42 Applies a vibrato effect. ART. 1/ART. 2 buttons... Page 42 Controls Super Articulation Voices. 12 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual PHONES jack ...Page 15 For connecting a pair of headphones. MIC buttons ...Page 92 Adds some effects to Microphone input.
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Calls up the appropriate panel settings for the Style. PART SELECT buttons ...Page 38 Selects a keyboard part. PART ON/OFF buttons ...Page 38 Turns the keyboard parts on or off. USB TO DEVICE terminal ...Page 94 For connecting USB storage device. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 13...
Attach the two music rest brackets to the inside slot on the rear panel. Attach the music rest to the brackets. Use the inside slots (as shown). 14 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL jacks...Page 93 For connecting Footswitches and/or Foot controllers. MIDI terminals ...Page 98 For connecting external MIDI devices.
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Connecting Headphones or Optional Speaker Since the Tyros3 has no built-in speakers, you’ll need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment. Connect a set of headphones to the [PHONES] jack or use the speaker system, such as the optional TRS-MS02 speakers.
This section contains information about setting up your Tyros3 and preparing to play. Be sure to read through this section carefully before turning the power on. Power Supply Make sure the POWER ON/OFF switch on the Tyros3 is set to OFF.
Use [4 ▲▼]/[5 ▲▼] buttons to select the desired language. Q Q Q Q W W W W ] OWNER Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 17 CAUTION Looking at the display for a long period of time in the dark may cause eyestrain or damage to your eyesight.
To check the version number of this instrument, press the [7 ▲▼]/[8 ▲▼] (VERSION) buttons in the display in step 2 above. Press the [EXIT] button or [8 ▲▼] button to return to the original display. 18 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Q Q Q Q W W W W...
Playing the Demos The Demos provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the Tyros3 features and functions as well as sound demonstrations. Press the [DEMO] button to start the Demos. Overview Demo will play back continuously, calling up the various displays in sequence.
Basic Operations Display-based Controls The Tyros3 features an exceptionally large and easy-to-understand display. It provides comprehensive at-a-glance infor- mation on all current settings, and gives you convenient, intuitive control over the Tyros3’s functions. [A]–[J] buttons (see below) [DIRECT ACCESS] button (page 23) [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] buttons...
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If list of the menu appears, use the [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] button to select the desired item. If a parameter appears in slider (or knob) form, use the [1 ▲▼]–[8 ▲▼] but- ton to adjust the value. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 21...
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(ex., TEMPO [+]), then rotate the [DATA ENTRY] dial and press [ENTER] to close the window. [EXIT] button No matter where you are in the Tyros3 display hierarchy, the [EXIT] button will return you to the next highest level or to the previously indicated display.
Chord Fingering type for accompaniment playback can be set. Refer to the Data List for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. The Data List is available at the Yamaha website. (See page 8.)
Displays the currently selected Registration Memory Bank name and Registration Memory number. Pressing the [J] button calls up the Registration Memory Bank Selection display (page 69). 24 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE Here’s a convenient way to return to the Main display from any other display: Simply press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then the [EXIT] button.
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The File Selection display appears when you press one of the buttons shown below. From here you can select Voices, Styles, and other data. SONG selection MULTI PAD CONTROL buttons [SELECT] button [VH TYPE SELECT] button STYLE category selection buttons REGIST BANK HARD DISK RECORDER selection buttons [SELECT] button VOICE category selection buttons Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 25...
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The data, both pre-programmed and your own original, are saved as “files.” You can drop files into a folder (except in Preset). Folder icon (indicating this is a folder) 26 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual File Icon (indicates this is a file) NOTE Hereafter in this manual, any USB stor- age device such as USB flash memory,...
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The PRESET Voice files are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. This display shows the Voice files in a folder. The next highest level—in this case, folder—is shown. Each folder shown in this display contains appropriately cate- gorized Voices. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 27...
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View, which we’ve seen up until this point. The other is List View, which lets you open files according to their numbers. Since the Tyros3 has many files spread out over several pages, number input in List View may be quicker and more conve- nient—providing you know the number of the file.
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To call up the memorized path for a Song, simply press the appropriate SONG button selected in step 2. To call up the memorized path for a Style, first turn on the [FILE ACCESS] button, then press the appro- priate STYLE button selected in step 2. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 29...
Select the appropriate tab (USER, HD or USB) to which you want to save the data by using the TAB [ Press the [6 ▼] (SAVE) button to call up the file naming display. 30 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Q Q Q Q W W W W...
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Press the [4 ▼] (PASTE) button to paste the file/folder. The file/folder copied and pasted appears on the display at the appropriate posi- tion among the files in alphabetical order. Q Q Q Q W W W W ] buttons. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 31...
• YES ... Delete the file/folder • YES ALL... Delete all selected files/folders • NO ... Leave the file/folder as is without deleting • CANCEL... Cancel the Delete operation 32 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Q Q Q Q W W W W ] buttons.
file size and the length of the file/ folder names. NOTE The following marks cannot be entered for a file/folder name. \ / : * ? " < > | Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 33...
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Press the [8 ▲] (OK) button to apply the selected icon. Press the [8 ▲] (OK) button to actually enter the new name and return to the previous display. 34 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Q Q Q Q W W W W...
] SYSTEM RESET. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to a USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged.
36 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Voices – Playing the Keyboard – The Tyros3 features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrumen- tal Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and more. These include special MegaVoices and Super Articulation Voices.
Play the keyboard. Recalling your favorite Voices easily The Tyros3 has a huge amount of high-quality Voices, covering an exceptionally broad range of instrument sounds—making it perfect for virtually every musical application. However, the sheer number of Voices may seem overwhelming at first. By using the [USER DRIVE] button, you can easily recall your favorite Voice.
NOTE To change the Split Point, press: [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING →TAB [ POINT. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. 38 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Split Point Voice RIGHT 1, 2, 3...
MegaVoices, SA and SA2 Voices are only compatible with other models which have those three types of Voices installed. Any Song, Style or Multi Pads data you’ve created on the Tyros3 using these Voices will not sound properly when played back on other instruments. NOTE...
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Trumpet Voice), or finger noises (for the Guitar Voice) will be produced. SA2 Voices (S. Articulation2!) Mainly for wind instrument Voices, a special Yamaha technology called AEM has been used, which features detailed samples of special expressive techniques used on those specific instruments—to bend or slide into notes, to “join”...
W W W W TUNE → [1 ▲▼]–[3 ▲▼] TRANS- POSE. NOTE The effects caused by using the PITCH BEND Wheel may not be applied to the LEFT part during Style playback depending on the Style setting. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 41...
[ART. 2] button produces some fret noise. While the articulation effect sounds, the button lights in red. Green 42 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Depending on the selected Voice, the MODULATION wheel may control vol- ume, filter or some other parameter instead of vibrato.
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(flashing) Articulation Sound NOTE Keeping with the realistic response of the original instruments, the effects applied vary depending on the range you are playing in. Articulation Sound Key on (lit) Articulation Sound Key off (lit) Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 43...
Applying Voice Effects The Tyros3 features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add extraordinary depth and expression to your sound. This effect system can be turned on or off by using the following buttons. ● HARMONY/ECHO The Harmony/Echo types are applied to the right-hand Voices. Refer to “Applying Har- mony to Your Right-hand Melody”...
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In this example, harmony notes in the scale of C major (the chord played in the left hand) are auto- matically added to the notes played in the right- hand range of the keyboard. Chord section Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 45...
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices The Tyros3 uses advanced digital technology to recreate the legendary sound of vintage organs. Just as on a traditional organ, you can create your own sound by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages.
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[VOICE CREATOR] → [D] INDIVIDUAL LOAD [VOICE CREATOR] → [A] LIBRARY LOAD [VOICE CREATOR] → [F] CUSTOM VOICE EDIT via PC Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 47 CAUTION The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off with- out executing the Save operation.
Press the [SYNC START] button to enable synchronized start. 48 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Styles The Tyros3 features a variety of accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres includ- ing pop, jazz, and many others. The Style features Auto Accompani- ment, letting you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing “chords”...
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The Tyros3 uses the SFF GE file format (page 7). The Tyros3 can play back existing SFF files, but they will be saved in the SFF GE format when the file is saved (or pasted) in the Tyros3. Please keep in mind that the saved file can only be played back on instruments that are compatible with the SFF GE format.
[SYNC STOP] button, then play the keyboard. ● INTRO [I]–[III] buttons The Tyros3 features three different Intro sections to add an introduction before starting the Style playback. After pressing one of the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons, start playback by using the [START/STOP] button or [SYNC START] button. When the Intro finishes playing, the Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section.
Selected Main section’s lamp is lit in red Selected Fill In section’s lamp flashes in red NOTE This operation is common for Song playback (page 59). NOTE This operation is common for Song playback (page 59). Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 51...
Various appropriate panel settings matching the selected Style will be shown in the display. Use the [2 ▲▼]–[3 ▲▼] buttons to select the desired panel set- ting. 52 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE The settings shown here are Music Finder Records. You can choose addi- tional settings by using the Music Finder feature (page 66).
In the Style Selection display, press the [5 ▲] (OTS INFO) but- ton to call up the Information display. Press the [F] (CLOSE) button to close the Information display. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 53 NOTE You can also create your own One Touch Setting setups.
The Voice Selection display is called up from which you can select the Voice to be used for the channel. See page 27. Press the [EXIT] button to close the CHANNEL ON/OFF display. 54 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE You can save the settings here to Regis- tration Memory.
In this display, you can also adjust the volume of Hard Disk Recorder (by [5] slider or buttons) and overall keyboard parts (by [8] slider or buttons). BALANCE (1/2) BALANCE (2/2) NOTE When the Main display is shown, the BALANCE display cannot be closed. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 55...
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• Editing the Rhythmic Feel: • Editing Data for Each Channel: • Making Style File Format Settings: 56 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Refer to the Reference Manual on the website. [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGER- ING → TAB [...
A blank Song for recording is automatically set. Press the SONG [REC] button. This enables recording of all Tyros3 parts, according to the default MIDI channel assignments (shown in the chart above). Songs The Tyros3 not only lets you play back commercially available MIDI songs, but also allows you to create your original songs by recording your performance.
Press one of the SONG [I]–[IV] buttons and call up the USER, HD or USB Page by pressing the TAB [ your performance as a Song file (page 30). 58 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual ] button. Then press the [6 ▼] (SAVE) button to save Q Q Q Q...
Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. NOTE You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard (SYNC START). Press the [STOP] button and [PLAY/PAUSE] button simultaneously, then play the keyboard to start playback. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 59...
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• Prot. 1: Indicates Preset Songs saved to the User drive. These cannot be copied/moved/saved to external devices. • Prot. 2 Orig: Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/ saved only to the User drive and USB storage devices with ID.
Displaying Lyrics (Text) When the selected Song contains lyric data, you can view it on the Tyros3 display during playback. Even if the Song doesn’t contain lyrics data, you can view the lyrics on the display by loading the text file (.txt) created on a computer via USB storage device.
• Off: Song Position is not memorized to the button. Starting Playback from a Specific Marker First press the desired SP button (while song playback is stopped), then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 62 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE If a marker has already been entered to the button, the lamp is lit in green or red.
Advanced Features Multi Pad creating (Multi Pad Creator): Multi Pad editing: Refer to the Reference Manual on the website. [DIGITAL RECORDING] → [C] MULTI PAD CREATOR Multi Pad Bank Selection display → [8 ▼] (EDIT) Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 65...
Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function can help you out. Simply select the desired music genre from among the “Records,” and the Tyros3 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! Shows music genre (or song title) and information of the Style assigned to each record.
MUSIC FINDER display → [J] (MUSIC FINDER +) NOTE If you wish to further narrow down your search or search another music genre, press the [6 ▼] (SEARCH 2) button in the Music Finder display. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 67...
The memorized button becomes red, which indicates the number button con- tains data and its number is selected. 68 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button.
If you want to delete all the eight current panel setups, turn the [POWER] button on while hold- ing the B5 key (right-most B key on the keyboard). Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 69...
Advanced Features Disabling recall of specific items: Calling up Registration Memory numbers in order: 70 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual W W W W ] buttons, you can switch between the two information [FUNCTION] → [E] REGIST SEQUENCE/FREEZE/VOICE SET → TAB...
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk The following sounds can be recorded. • Internal sound of the Tyros3 (Keyboard parts (Right 1, Right 2, Right 3, Left), Multi Pad, Song parts, Style parts) • Input from a microphone, guitar or other instrument (via the [LINE IN/MIC] jack).
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Press the [H] (UNDO) button. The latest recording that you made is cancelled. If you want to redo the opera- tion, press the [H] (REDO) button just after the UNDO operation. 72 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual 7 6, 8 Q Q Q Q W W W W ] button to select the REC MODE Page.
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Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording. Sing along with the Main track playback. NOTE Make sure that the RECORDING MODE (upper left of the display) is set to “NORMAL REC” or “NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)” here. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 73...
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Main track. Since the Sub track is now empty, you can continue record- ing another part to the Sub track, repeating steps 13–19 above. 74 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE If you sing or play the keyboard during...
Use the [5 ▲▼] slider or buttons to adjust the HDR (Hard Disk Recorder) playback volume. Press the [EXIT] button to close the BALANCE display. NOTE When the Main display is shown, the BALANCE display cannot be closed. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 75...
Generally, a USB storage device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the device is selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown. If necessary, you can specify the desired folder by using the [A]–[J] but- tons. 76 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual...
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HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] → [8 ▼] (CHANGE MENU) → [6 ▼] (add to PLAYLIST) HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] → [8 ▼] (CHANGE MENU) → [6 ▲] (PLAYLIST) Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 77 CAUTION Do not disconnect the device while the READ/WRITE lamp is on or flashing.
Mixing Console There are many components that make up the overall sound of the Tyros3. These include MIDI sequence data from the Styles, Songs, and Multi Pads, and audio input from a microphone, as well as the various parts of your keyboard performance. The Mixing Console gives you control over the volume and pan settings of each of these components- and some other settings as well—letting you fine-tune the overall sound...
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W W W W ] buttons to select the CHANNEL Page. Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select “SETUP”. Press the [D] (EXECUTE) button. Press the [I] button to save the song to the User drive or external devices. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 79...
[5 ▲▼] RATIO OFFSET [7 ▲▼] GAIN OFFSET 80 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Turns the Master Compressor effect on or off. Selects a Master Compressor type. NOTE By default, the type is set to “TRS-MS02” (the most appropriate setting for use with the optional TRS-MS02 speaker system).
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] EFFECT MIXING CONSOLE display → TAB [ Q Q Q Q W W W W ] EQ MIXING CONSOLE display → TAB [ Q Q Q Q W W W W ] LINE OUT Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 81...
Internet Direct Connection – Connecting the Tyros3 Directly to the Internet – Connecting the Instrument to the Internet You can connect the instrument to a full-time online connection (ADSL, optical fiber, cable Internet, etc.) via a router or a modem equipped with a router. For specific instruc- tions on connecting (as well as information on compatible LAN adaptors, routers, etc.),...
To close the website display and return to the operation display of the instrument, press the [EXIT] button. Wireless LAN adaptor LAN terminal NOTE You need to make some settings in the Wireless LAN Page of the Internet Set- tings display (page 86). USB Wireless LAN Adaptor USB TO DEVICE terminal Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 83...
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an industry-standard method for protecting web communications by using data encryption and other tools. 84 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Returns to a previously selected web page. Returns to the page selected before pressing the [1 ▲▼] (BACK) button Returns to the Home Page (top page of the special website).
(page 86). Select the desired item by pressing the [1 ▲▼] (UP/DOWN) but- tons. CAUTION The purchased data will be lost if you turn the power to the instru- ment off during download. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 85...
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After entering all necessary settings, you can check detailed information on the current connection by selecting the “Connect Information” menu on the OTHERS Page. 86 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Determines whether or not DHCP is used. Determine the addresses of primary and secondary DNS servers. These settings must be made when “Use DHCP”...
Browser display → [4 ▲▼] (BOOKMARK) → [3 ▲▼] (ADD) Browser display → [4 ▲▼] (BOOKMARK) NOTE Cookies and bookmarks still remain after executing this initialize operation. To delete the cookies or bookmarks, select “Delete cookies” or “Delete all bookmarks” in step 2. Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 87...
(0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur. Connecting Audio Devices IMPORTANT Since the Tyros3 has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones (page 15). Connecting the Optional Yamaha TRS-MS02 Speaker Use the [TO RIGHT SPEAKER], [TO LEFT SPEAKER] and [TO SUB WOOFER L/R] jacks.
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Connect the [AUX OUT] jacks of the Tyros3 to the [AUX IN] jacks of the audio system using appropriate audio cables. When these are used as LOOP SEND jacks, you can route the output of the Tyros3 to an exter- nal signal processor, and return the processed signal back to the instrument via the [AUX IN/LOOP RETURN] jacks—letting you apply your own favorite effects to the overall sound.
Connecting a Separate TV Monitor/Computer Monitor You can connect the Tyros3 directly to an external monitor for displaying the lyrics and chords of your song data on a large screen. There are two kinds of output connectors: RGB OUT (for a computer monitor) and VIDEO OUT (for a TV or video monitor).
Disconnecting the microphone Set the [TRIM] control and the [INPUT VOLUME] to “MIN.” Disconnect the microphone from the Tyros3. NOTE A dynamic microphone with an imped- ance of 250 ohms is recommended.
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Play 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. 92 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual NOTE You can adjust the volume balance...
Editing Vocal Harmony: Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers 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.
• 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/...
Press the [H] (FORMAT) button to format the device/media. Q Q Q Q W W W W ] MEDIA Tyros3 Owner’s Manual • 95 CAUTION The format operation deletes any previously existing data. Make sure that the media you are for- matting does not contain impor- tant data.
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.
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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.
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 • MIDI OUT ... Transmits MIDI messages generated by the Tyros3 to MIDI IN...
– 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.
Turn the Tyros3’s power off, and disconnect the AC power cord. Also, make sure to disconnect the keyboard from any other external devices. Insert the two speaker brackets to the rear panel of the Tyros3. Use the outside slots (as shown).
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Use the RCA pin/8-pin combination cable to connect the subwoofer speaker to the respective outputs on the Tyros3. Tyros3 Connect the power plugs of the Tyros3 and the subwoofer to an appropriate AC outlet. First, set the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros3 and BASS on the subwoofer) to minimum.
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. WARNING • Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the Tyros3 and connected peripher- als, and unplug them from the power outlet.
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Re-install the cover you removed in step 3, in reverse order. Check 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.
• 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. NOTE • 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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3. Check 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.
• 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...
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POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION 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.
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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: •...
Control File Format MultiPad Preset Control Vocal Harmony 112 • Tyros3 Owner’s Manual Specifications 61 keys (C1–C6) Initial Touch/Aftertouch Organ (FSX) R1/R2/R3/L Style (default point: F#2), Left (default point: F#2), Right 3 (default point: G2) 749 Voices + 20 Organ Flutes + 480 XG Voices + 256 GM2 Voice +...
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Keyboard Stand * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
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Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT.
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.