Setting Numerical Values; Inputting Characters - Yamaha V50 Authorized Product Manual

Setting numerical values

When playing or editing in each mode, here's how to
set numerical values for various items shown in the
display. There are three ways to set numerical values.
(1) Using the numeric keys
Directly input the value using the
and the key. The number of decimal places
for each value will differ. If you need to enter a
single-digit number in an item that has two decimal
places, add a "0" to the beginning of the value. (For
example, if you want to input a value of 8 in an item
that has a range of 0-99, press
If you enter a value that is larger than the maximum,
the maximum value will be displayed.
(2) Using
the data entry slider
Moving the data entry slider will modify the value
between its minimum and maximum range.
(3) Using
Pressing will decrease the value by one.
Pressing will increase the value by one.
When entering numerical values, use the method most
appropriate for each situation. Settings with on/off va-
lues (instead of numbers) can be made using methods
(2) or (3).
lnputting characters
Here's how to enter names for voices or performances,
or song names for the rhythm machine or sequencer.
When entering characters, the lower line of the display
will show a and
arrows will move the cursor (an underline), indicating
where the next character will be input.
(1) Using the numeric keys
Use the
directly input characters. There are three characters
printed on the lower left of each key. For example
the key has "ABC" printed on it. The first time
you press this key, "0" will be entered. Press it a
second time for "a", press it a third time for "b",
and press it a fourth time for "c". The
(LETTER) key switches between uppercase and
lowercase letters. When inputting lowercase letters
the display will be "name". When inputting upper-
case letters the display will be "NAME". The
key enters a space.
then
The function keys below these
keys and the key to
(2) Using
the data entry slider
Moving the data entry slider will scroll through the
following characters.
keys
(3) Using
Pressing
shown above.
When entering characters, use the method (or combi-
nation of methods) most appropriate for each situation.
)
will move through the characters
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