Adjusting The Volume And The Brightness Of The Display; Starting Up; Selecting Voices; Playing Demo Songs - Yamaha S70XS Owner's Manual

Adjusting the volume and
the brightness of the
display
Adjust the volume levels of the S90 XS/S70 XS and the
connected amplifier/speaker system.
NOTE
When connecting to a set of powered speakers or PA
equipment, set the MASTER VOLUME to about 70%, then raise
the volume of the powered speakers or PA equipment to the
appropriate level.
If the display is not easily visible, use the LCD
CONTRAST knob on the rear panel to adjust for optimum
visibility.
Adjust the volume with
Adjust the display
contrast with the LCD the MASTER VOLUME
CONTRAST knob. slider.
Max.
Dark Light
Min.
S90 XS/S70 XS
CAUTION
Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of
time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

Starting Up

Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic S90 XS/S70
XS sounds from the keyboard now. When you turn the
power on, the display below appears.
Program name Master program number
Mode Bank
NOTE
In the default settings, the Master mode is selected. See
page 19 for details about the modes.
NOTE
Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual are
for instruction purposes only, and may appear somewhat
different from those on your instrument.
In this condition you can play the keyboard and hear the
sounds of the selected program.
In the default setting, the Master mode provides a total of
128 programs each of which includes the mode (Voice,
Performance, Multi) and its program number.
Program number
The top of the Master Play display indicates the Master
program number and the status (Mode, Bank, Program
Number and its name) registered to the current Master
program.
NOTE
For details about Banks, see pages 21 and 32.

Selecting Voices

In the default setting, the Master mode provides a total of
128 programs each of which includes the mode (Voice,
Performance, Song and Multi) and its program number.
Try out the different Master programs to play various
Voices and Performances. You can change the Master
program number by using the [INC] button, [DEC] button,
or the data dial.
Decreases number
Decreases
number

Playing demo songs

The S90 XS/S70 XS features a variety of demo songs,
showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated
functions. Here's how to play them back.
NOTE
Make sure the S90 XS/S70 XS is ready for playback. Details are
given in the section "Setting Up" on page 16.
1
Simultaneously hold the [FILE] button and
press the [UTILITY] button.
2
The DEMO screen is shown in the display.
Select the song with the data dial or cursor
[U]/[D] buttons.
3
Press the [ENTER] button to start playback of
the DEMO song.
Pressing the [ENTER] button during playback stops
playback at the current point in the Song then
pressing this again starts playback from that point.
4
To stop playback, press the [EXIT] button.
5
To close the Demo Song display, press any of
the [EXIT], [VOICE], [PERFORM], [MASTER]
and [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] buttons.
Setting Up
Increases number
Increases
number
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