Using A Pedal ([Foot Pedal] Jack); Connecting A Usb Flash Drive (Usb [To Device] Terminal); Connecting To A Computer (Usb [To Host] Terminal) - Yamaha Harmony Director HD-300 Owner's Manual

Connecting External Devices

Using a Pedal ([FOOT PEDAL] jack)

You can connect a volume-type pedal (FC7, sold separately) to the HD-300 to control certain functions.
FC7 (sold separately)
One of these functions can be assigned to the foot pedal: volume control, [HOLD] button, [START/STOP] button or
[REC] button.
To assign the function to the pedal, change the value of the [SETTING] button → "Foot Pedal" (page 31).
NOTE
• A switch-type foot pedal cannot be used.
• Always turn off the power before inserting or removing plug.

Connecting a USB Flash Drive (USB [TO DEVICE] terminal)

NOTICE
Before using a USB flash drive, make sure to read through "Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal" on page 7.
When connecting a USB flash drive to the instrument, the recording function (page 26) will be available for use.
You can obtain a list of tested devices from the website below. At the website's "Support" page, select your country, click
on "Document and Data," and then search for "HD-300."
https://download.yamaha.com
NOTE
A USB flash drive cannot be formatted on the instrument. If the USB flash drive needs formatting, format it in FAT32 format on a
computer.

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

Use the USB [TO HOST] terminal to connect to a computer and transmit audio and MIDI signals to and from the
computer. You can use this to record audio from the HD-300 in high quality, and control the HD-300 by sending MIDI
signals from a PC.
NOTE
Before connecting to a computer using the USB [TO HOST] terminal, make sure to read the "Precautions when using the USB [TO
HOST] terminal" on page 7.
Preparations
 Windows
Windows users need to use the "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver." Download the driver from the following website and
install it on your computer.
Yamaha Downloads: https://download.yamaha.com
* After selecting your country and clicking on "Firmware/Software Updates" from the "Support" page, set the "-" on the
product category and enter "Steinberg" to perform a search.
Refer to the website above for information on system requirements.
For details on installation and computer settings, refer to the Installation Guide that comes with the download file
package.
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