Yamaha PSR-E263 Owner's Manual
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DIGITAL KEYBOARD
Before using the instrument, be sure to read
"PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5–7.
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL KEYBOARD Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–7. Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied and never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and...
  • Page 3 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. (can_b_01)
  • Page 5 For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC •...
  • Page 6 (If you are using batteries, remove all batteries from the used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument. instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service - When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that came personnel.
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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. Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
  • Page 8: About The Manuals

    • Music rest • Online Member Product Registration *1: May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. *2: The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Listening to a Demo Song ........23 Selecting and Playing Back a Song....23 BGM Playback ............ 23 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause... 24 Changing the Melody Voice........ 24 A-B Repeat ............24 Turning Each Part On/Off ........25 PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Song List Voice List Display Style List (page 41) (page 35) (page 15) (page 42) PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    The “Press & Hold” Symbol Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held. Hold down this button until the function is called up. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Setting Up

    This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/ Although the instrument will run either from an AC Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickel- adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an metal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batter- AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is ies).
  • Page 13: Turning The Power On

    Auto Power Off function. For power on. Any other operations such as pressing the pedal details, see page 33. are not allowed. Doing so may cause the instrument to malfunction. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Master Volume

    • To avoid possible damage to the external device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When turning off the power, do so in reverse order: first turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Display Items And Basic Operations

    1. Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding Example: Selecting Voice 003, Bright Piano. direction. Press briefly to increase. Press number but- tons [0], [0], [3], or Press briefly to decrease. simply press [3]. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16: Reference

    The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects the most suitable Voice when you select a Style or Song (excepting the Song inputted from the [AUX IN] jack). Simply select Voice number “000” to activate this feature. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Using The Metronome

    Ultra-Wide Stereo effect. Press the [ULTRA-WIDE STEREO] button to turn it on. GrandPno Appears when Ultra- Wide Stereo is on. The sound will expand around you—as if the speaker position is outside of the instrument. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Playing Styles

    Steps 2–4 on this page. number 005 (page 31). Adjusting the Style Volume To adjust the volume balance between Style play- back and keyboard, you can adjust the Style Volume. This can be set via Function number 001 (page 31). PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19: Style Variations-Sections

    While Song or Style playback is stopped, tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button several Auto Accompa- niment range times to start playback at the tapped tempo—four times for a 4-beat Song or Style or three times for a 3-beat Song or Style. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20: Chord Types For Style Playback

    (three keys alto- gether). PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21: Looking Up Chords Using The Chord Dictionary

    Press the “G” key in the section to the right in the display flashes. of “ ” so that the “G” is shown as the root note. C D E F G A B PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22: Playing The Keyboard With Two Persons (Duo Mode)

    How sounds are output in the Duo mode Notes played in the left section sound from the left side speaker while notes played in the right section sound from the right side speaker, in the initial Duo mode setting. This output setting can PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23: Playing Songs

    Refer to “Changing the Tempo” on page 19. order. To do this, press the [FUNCTION] button sev- eral times until “PlayMode” (Function 020; page 32) is called up, then select “Normal” or “Random.” PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24: Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, And Pause

    Voice replaces the Song’s original melody Voice. NOTE • Selecting another Song will cancel the changed Melody Voice. • You cannot change the melody Voice of a User Song. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25: Turning Each Part On/Off

    Part (that is turned on), or practice the other part (that is turned off) on the keyboard. NOTE • Selecting another Song will cancel the on/off status of the Parts. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Hearing And Experiencing The Sound Of The Chords (Chord Study)

    (page 25), to avoid exceeding the maxi- mum number of simultaneous notes. NOTE • You can use the waiting function (page 27) by pressing the [3 WAITING] button. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Using The Song Lesson Feature

    You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Both-hands lesson BothHand NOTE • In this step, “No LPart” may appear, indicating that the current Song does not contain a left-hand part. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28: Playing An External Audio Device With The Built-In Speakers

    Adjust the volume balance between the external audio device and this instrument. If possible, adjust the playback level of the external audio device first, to achieve optimum balance. Play the keyboard along with the sound of the audio device. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29: Recording Your Performance (Phrase Recording)

    Reverb Level, Style, metronome click, Transpose, Tuning. • The following settings and buttons are not avail- able, or if operated, the new settings cannot be recorded: Split Point, Reverb Type, Chorus Type, [FUNC- TION] button, [PORTABLE GRAND] button. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30: Selecting An Eq Setting For The Best Sound

    Optimum for headphones, or for listen- Headphone ing via external speakers. Boost Features more powerful sound. Piano Optimum for piano solo performance. Lowers the mid range for a brighter Bright sound. Lowers the high range for a softer Mild sound. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31: The Functions

    Song or a Style. M.Octave Octave -2 – +2 Determines the octave range for the Voice. Determines how much of the Voice’s signal is sent to the Cho- Chorus Depth M.Chorus 000–127 rus effect. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Battery Type 1 (Alkaline) 2 (Ni-MH) Alkaline: Alkaline battery/manganese battery Ni-MH: Rechargeable battery * The appropriate value is automatically set for each Voice combination. ** The appropriate value is automatically set for each Song or Style. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33: Backup And Initialization

    • When the AC adaptor is unplugged with the power on (even if batteries are installed): • When the power is turned off due to accidents such as electric power failure: • When the Alkaline battery/Manganese battery runs down (without connecting the AC adaptor): PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 34: Appendix

    (Function 021; page 32). When the instrument is turned on, power is turned This is normal. If an AC adaptor other than the one specified is used, power may off suddenly and unexpectedly. be turned off suddenly and unexpectedly. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35: Voice List

    Light Organ Soprano Sax Synth Bass 1 Reed Organ Baritone Sax Synth Bass 2 Puff Organ Sax Section Synth Bass 2 Dark ACCORDION Clarinet Techno Synth Bass Accordion Oboe Mellow Synth Bass Tango Accordion 1 English Horn PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Electric Piano Pad 2 Tinkle Bell New Age Pad Electric Piano Pad 3 Agogo Fantasy Octave Strings Woodblock Warm Pad Octave Brass Castanets Poly Synth Pad Orchestra Tutti Melodic Tom 1 Equinox Octave Choir Melodic Tom 2 PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion Firework DRUM KITS Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2 Room Kit Rock Kit Electronic Kit Analog Kit Dance Kit Jazz Kit Brush Kit Symphony Kit StdKit 1 + Chinese Perc. Indian Kit PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 38: Drum Kit List

    Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Claves 2 Wood Block H Wood Block L Cuica Mute Scratch H Scratch H Cuica Open Scratch L Scratch L Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Jingle Bells Bell Tree PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Maracas 2 Zhongcha Open Paigu Middle Paigu Low Xiaocha Mute Bangu Claves 2 Xiaocha Open Bangzi Muyu Low Scratch H Zhongluo Mute Scratch L Muyu Mid-Low Zhongluo Open Muyu Middle Xiaoluo Open Triangle Mute Triangle Open PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Tablah Sak 2 Thavil Slap Tablah Tremolo Thavil Mute Tablah Sak 1 Khartaal Tablah Dom 1 Dholak 2 Open Dholak 2 Slide Dholak 2 Rim 1 Dholak 2 Rim 2 Dholak 2 Ring Dholak 2 Slap PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41: Song List

    O Christmas Tree (DUET) Pop Goes The Weasel (DUET) Mary Had a Little Lamb (DUET) Row Row Row Your Boat (DUET) On Top of Old Smoky (DUET) Favorite with Style Amazing Grace Oh! Susanna Joy to the World PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42: Style List

    Disco ModernDangdut 70sDisco Keroncong LatinDisco XiQingLuoGu SaturdayNight YiZuMinGe DiscoHands JingJuJieZou Swing&Jazz Ballroom BigBandFast VienneseWaltz BigBandBallad EnglishWaltz JazzClub Slowfox Swing 1 Foxtrot Swing 2 Quickstep Five/Four Tango Dixieland Pasodoble Ragtime Samba R&B ChaChaCha Soul Rumba DetroitPop Jive PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43: Effect Type List

    Simulated steel plate reverb. No effect. Chorus Types Chorus Type Description 1–3 Chorus 1–3 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing. 4–5 Flanger 1–2 This produces a rich, animated wavering effect in the sound. No effect. PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    • Footswitch: FC4A/FC5 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 45: Index

    Grand Piano ......16 Tap ......... 19 Tempo ......17 Harmony Volume ....32 Time Signature ....17 Headphone ......14 Timing ........27 Transpose ......31 Initialization ......33 Troubleshooting ...... 34 INTRO ........19 Tuning ........31 PSR-E263 YPT-260 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Owner’s Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha Service Center; (b) any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed;...
  • Page 47 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/ CYPRUS NORTH AMERICA LUXEMBOURG Nakas Music Cyprus Ltd. CANADA Nikis Ave 2k Yamaha Music Europe, Branch Benelux Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 1086 Nicosia...
  • Page 48 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2016 Yamaha Corporation Published 11/2016 POAP-A0 Printed in China ZW03060...

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