To save an assignable button into a registration on the Yamaha PSR-SX920:

1. Set up the desired assignable button function:
- Call up the Assignable display by selecting [MENU] → [Assignable].
- Double-tap the desired item in the "Assignable Buttons" area or tap it once if already focused.
- Select the desired function from the pop-up window.

2. Save the setup into a Registration Memory:
- Adjust other panel settings as needed (Voices, Styles, Effects, etc.).
- Press the [MEMORY] button in the REGISTRATION MEMORY section.
- In the Registration Memory window, check the items to be registered, including Assignable Buttons.
- Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons to save the settings.

This will store the assignable button settings along with other panel setups into the selected Registration Memory slot.

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Summary of Contents for Yamaha PSR-SX920

Page 1 Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4–5. Merci d’avoir choisi ce Clavier Arrangeur Professionnel Yamaha ! Ce clavier électrique destiné aux professionnels dispose d’une large sélection de sonorités et de fonctions polyvalentes et offre un potentiel considérable pour l’élargissement des contenus de l’instrument.
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Page 3: Compliance Information Statement
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Page 4: Precautions
AC outlet. from the outlet. Finally have the device inspected by Yamaha service Do not disassemble personnel. - The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
Page 5 Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the product, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the product is not in use.
Page 6: About Copyrights
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use product may be lost due to some failure, an operational of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. mistake, etc. Save your important data onto USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page 33).
Page 7: Copyright Notice
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement in functions and usability. To take full advantage of this instru- ment, we recommend that you upgrade your instrument to the latest version. The latest firmware can be downloaded from the website below: https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/psrsx920_720/direct/downloads/...
Page 8: About The Manuals
Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing. XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of data well into the future.
Page 9: Main Features Of The Psr-Sx920/Sx720
 Accompaniment Styles The Styles of the PSR-SX920/SX720 provide full instrumental accompaniment, making it possible to perform in a wide variety of music genres, just by playing chords. Moreover, the Style Dynamics Control function makes the energy and dynamics of any Style to perfectly follow your performance.
Page 10: Using The Psr-Sx920/Sx720-A Broad Overview
: PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual (this book). The relevant chapter names are shown after this symbol. For detailed information on each chapter, see “Contents” (page 12).
Page 11 Playing back MIDI Song files on a computer using the Computer-related Operations (*) Voices of the instrument Recording your keyboard performance to a computer Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha (also https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/ psrsx920_720/direct/product/ called “Premium Packs”) Managing Expansion Pack data Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument Yamaha Expansion Manager (*) Owner’s...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Expressively Controlling Your Performance....................63 Playing and Controlling Super Articulation Voices ..................64 Controlling Multi Pad Playback ........................66 Operation Guide Singing with Song Playback—Setting Up...68 Setting Up Song Playback ..........................68 Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX920) ..........72 PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 13 Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal)................109 Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet ([USB TO DEVICE], [USB TO HOST], or MIDI terminals) ..110 Viewing the Instrument’s Display on an External Monitor (PSR-SX920) ..........111 Connecting to a Computer ([USB TO HOST] terminal)................112 Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI terminals).................
Page 14: Key Functions And Terms
Both the PSR-SX920 and PSR-SX720 let you connect an electric guitar, and you can even use powerful DSP effects to pro- cess the guitar sound instead, and play that along with the keyboard sounds.
Page 15: Registration Memory -Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups
This instrument allows you to record your performance and save it as a MIDI file in SMF format. The instrument also lets you record your performances as audio data (WAV) to internal User drive. In addition, MIDI recording also features two convenient recording methods, Quick Recording and Multi Recording. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 16: Top Panel
For instantly calling up the desired display with just a Selects a Style category. single additional button press. i TRANSPOSE buttons........Page 56 !4 STYLE CONTROL buttons....Pages 40, 59 Transposes the entire pitch of the instrument in semitone For controlling Style playback. steps. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 17 @6 PART SELECT buttons........Page 48 Calls up the display from which you can make settings Selects a Voice for each of the keyboard parts. for the microphone/guitar and (on the PSR-SX920) @7 PART ON/OFF buttons ........Page 44 Vocal Harmony settings.
Page 18: Rear Panel
[MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack ......Page 102 e MAIN OUTPUT [L/L+R], [R] jacks.... Page 104 For connecting a microphone or guitar. For connecting external audio devices. Attaching the Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 19: Using The Headphones
For connecting USB devices, such as a USB flash drive, INPUT] jack. or an optional wireless LAN adaptor, etc. The PSR-SX920 has two terminals, and the PSR-SX720 i FOOT PEDAL [1], [2] jacks......Page 108 has one terminal. For connecting footswitches and/or foot controllers.
Page 20: Starting Up
After you finish using the instrument, turn off the power by (Standby/On) switch for longer pressing and holding the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a than three seconds. Note that the second. force-quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 21: Auto Power Off Function
To dis- able Auto Power Off, select “Disabled” here. For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 22: Changing The Brightness Of The Main Display And Button Lamps
Use the slider to adjust the brightness of the main display. Button Lamps Touch []/[] to adjust the brightness of the button lamps. For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 23: Display Structure
Menu display. Also, depending on the particular function, you can call up the File Selection display to select desired files. On the next page, you can see an overview of how to call up each key function display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 24 One of the File Selection displays (page 28) for selecting Styles. Mixer display For adjusting the parameters of each part, such as volume, pan, and EQ (page 82). It also allows you to adjust overall sound controls, by Master Compressor and Master EQ (page 98). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 25: Playlist Display
(page 48). Multi Pad Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting a Multi Pad Bank (page 54). Registration Memory Bank Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting Registration Bank (page 90). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 26: Basic Operations
When the [ACMP] button is set to on, the chord specified in the chord section of the keyboard will be displayed. r Multi Pad area Indicates the current Multi Pad Bank. Touching a Multi Pad Bank name calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 27 Appears when the Registration Sequence is active. For instructions on programming the sequence, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). y Vocal Harmony Type (PSR-SX920) Indicates the current Vocal Harmony Type (page 72). Touching a Vocal Harmony Type name calls up the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display.
Page 28: Operation Icons
The functions (save, copy, delete, etc.) which can be operated via the File Selection display are shown. The icons shown here differ depending on which File Selection display is selected. For detailed instruc- tions, refer to “File Management” (page 33), or the instructions for each function’s File Selection dis- play. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 29: Menu Display
When a message (information or confirmation dialog) appears, touching the appropriate item such as “Yes” or “No” closes the message. If you want to instantly return to the Home display, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] and [EXIT] buttons simultaneously. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 30: Display-Based Controls
This instruction means to touch the object in the display and hold it for a while. When setting values by using the []/[] buttons, a slider or a knob, you can restore the default value by touching and holding the value on the display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 31 Whether the item is loaded or only selected depends on the setting in the display called up via [MENU]  [Utility]  [Touch Screen/Display]. For details, refer to the “Utility” of the Refer- ence Manual on the website. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 32: Calling Up The Desired Display Instantly-Direct Access
You can pause Demo playback by touching [Pause] and play the keyboard with the Voice primarily used at that point. To resume Demo playback, touch [Pause] again. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Demo display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 33: File Management
Touch [Save here] to call up the Character Entry window. NOTE To cancel this operation, touch [Can- cel]. Enter the file name (page 36). Even if you skip this step, you can rename the file at any time (page 34) after sav- ing. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 34: Creating A New Folder
(page 99) in the User tab cannot be desired files/folders are shown. copied/moved. Touch (File Edit) to call up the File Edit pop-up window. Touch [Copy] or [Move] in the File Management menu, to call up the display for selecting the desired files/folders. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 35: Deleting Files/Folders
You can search for desired files by name, on the display called up via touching (File Search). In the case of Registra- tion Memory Bank files, you can also search for them by specifying other detailed properties. For details, refer to the Ref- erence Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 36: Entering Characters
To select custom icons for files (shown at left of file name): You can select custom icons for the file. Touch [Icon] to call up the pop-up window, then select the desired icon. Touch [OK] to finalize the characters (name, keywords, etc.) you have input. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 37: Locking The Panel Settings (Panel Lock)
For information on the other items on the display, refer to “Metronome Settings” of The Metronome can also be turned on/ off by touching the Metronome On/Off the Reference Manual on the website. button on each recording display. (page 86) PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 38: Workflow Guide-For Performing On The Psr-Sx920/Sx720
Calling up the desired song’s panel settings from the Playlist in a single step Selecting the desired Playlist Record for calling up the corresponding linked Registration Memory. (p. 94)  Recording your keyboard performance Recording setup: Calling up a Registration Memory from the Playlist, etc. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 39 Calling up the desired panel settings by pressing the Registration Memory 1–10. (p. 90) Playing with Styles or singing with Song playback Recording your Further recording setup performance MIDI Quick Recording ... p. 86 Recording your playing Audio Quick Recording ... p. 87 and/or singing. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 40: Operation Guide
At the same time, the specific left-hand section of the keyboard can be used as the Chord section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 41: Style Characteristics
SFF GE format when the file is saved (or loaded) in this instrument. Keep in mind that the saved file can only be played back on instruments that are compatible with the SFF GE format. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 42: Adjusting The Tempo
This lets you play the Style by playing only the root note of a chord. Even if you don’t have knowledge of music theory, this lets you easily create useful, musical chord progressions. For other types and detailed information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 43: Optimum Panel Settings For The Current Style (One Touch Setting)
Each Style has four One Touch Setting setups. Press any other of the ONE TOUCH a Main section (A–D) of the selected SETTING [1]–[4] buttons to try out other setups. Style. For details, refer to “OTS LINK” (page 61). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 44: Setting Up Keyboard Parts
Turning each keyboard part on/off from the display You can also turn parts on/off via the Home display, or the Voice Part Setup display. For details, see “Home Display” (page 26), or “Voice Part Setup Display” (Reference Manual on the web site). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 45: Setting The Split Point
• Split Point (Right 3):..Divides the right-hand (UPPER) section into the RIGHT 1, 2 parts section and the RIGHT 3 part section. Call up the Split Point/Fingering window. [MENU]  [Split & Fingering] Set the Split Point. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 46 Once you have touched []/[], the Split Point type you are controlling is focused (corresponding indicator is colored). In this condition, you can change the value of the focused Split Point type by rotating the Data dial. NOTE Split Point (Left) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Style), and Split Point (Right 3) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Left). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 47 • Manual Bass is set to “On” automatically by the default settings when you select “Upper” in the Chord Detection Area above. • This parameter is available only when the “Chord Detection Area” is set to “Upper.” PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 48: Selecting A Voice For Each Keyboard Part
Touch (Demo) to start demo playback of the selected Voice. Touch (Demo) again to stop playback. If necessary, try out the selected Voice. Make sure that the desired keyboard part is turned on, and play the keyboard. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 49: Voice Characteristics
For detailed explanations, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). • S.Art (Super Articulation), S.Art2 (PSR-SX920 only) Voices (page 64) Lets you create subtle, very realistic expressive nuances, simply by how you play, and by pressing a single button to add performance nuances.
Page 50: Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices
(Save) and save the created Organ Voice. NOTICE For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 33). The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off with- out executing the Save operation. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 51: Setting Up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio
45. the “1+5” and “Octave” settings are not affected by the chord.) • When the [ACMP] button is on and the LEFT part is off: Split Point (Style) Chord section for Style playback and Harmony effect PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 52 Touch to select a category other than “Harmony” or “Echo.” Touch the desired Arpeggio type. Touching (detailed settings) calls up the detailed settings popup window. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 53 [MENU]  [Voice Setting]  [S.Art2/Arpeggio] (PSR-SX920)/ [Arpeggio] (PSR-SX720). • Arpeggio playback can be continued even after the note has been released, by assigning the Arpeggio Hold function to the footswitch. For instructions, refer to page 58. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 54: Setting Up Multi Pads
• Editing existing Multi Pad phrases • Linking with audio files (Audio Link Multi Pad) Also, you can make your original Multi Pad Bank by managing each Multi Pad. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 55: Memorizing Original Panel Settings To One Touch Setting
User Style. The memorized One Touch Set- ting will be lost if you change the For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 33). Style or turn the power off without carrying out the Save operation. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 56: Changing The Pitch Of The Keyboard
The UPPER OCTAVE [−]/[+] buttons allow you to shift the pitch of the Right 1–3 parts up or down by one octave. To instantly reset the octave value to 0, press the [−] and [+] buttons simultaneously. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 57: Setting Up Assignable Controllers
Editing the Assign Type of the joystick Joystick Assign Types 1–3 can be edited in the Edit display which is called up via [MENU]  [Live Control]. For details of editable items, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 58 Touch the desired function. NOTE • For details on assignable parame- ters and functions, refer to the Refer- ence Manual on the website (page 8). • For connecting footswitches/foot controllers, refer to “Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers” (page 108). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 59: Operation Guide
Style playback. When you press one of the ENDING [I]–[III] buttons while Style is playing back, the Style will automatically stop after the ending is played. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the same ENDING button once again, while the ending is playing. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 60: Fading In/Out
[MENU]  [Metronome]  [Tap Tempo]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). Style Section Change Timing You can select the desired behavior when Style sections are changed. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 61: Recording And Playing Back A Chord Sequence-Chord Looper
[ACMP] button is turned on automati- cally. The [REC/STOP] button flashes to indicate the Chord Looper function is standby to record. On the next measure of the Style, the [REC/STOP] button is turned on and the recording starts. NEXT PAGE PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 62 Also, you can save recorded chord sequences from the display called up via [MENU]  [Chord Looper]. • Up to eight chord sequences can be memorized. • You can save each chord sequence as a file individually for future recall. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 63: Expressively Controlling Your Performance
Applying sustain to the RIGHT 1–3 Voices The [SUSTAIN] button turns the Sustain function on and off. When on, all notes played on the keyboard with the right-hand parts (RIGHT 1, 2, 3) have a longer sustain. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 64: Playing And Controlling Super Articulation Voices
“note off” effects are also produced automatically when you hold a note for over a cer- tain time. NOTE Each S.Art2 Voice has its own default vibrato setting, so that when you select a S.Art2 Voice, the appropriate vibrato is applied. You can adjust the vibrato by moving the Joystick. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 65 Left part range. (Pressing the button does not cancel standby status in this case, because this can cancel the standby of the Left part, but turns the Right part to standby again.) PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 66: Controlling Multi Pad Playback
When the [ACMP] or LEFT part is on, Multi Pad phrases automatically change the pitch to match the chord you play in the chord section. Play the chord in the chord section before/after pressing any of the Multi Pads. Chord Section NOTE Some Multi Pads are not affected by Chord Match. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 67: Using The Multi Pad Synchro Start Function
If you enable standby for a Multi Pad during Style or Song playback, pressing any note (when [ACMP] is off) or playing a chord in the chord section (when [ACMP] is on) will start Multi Pad playback at the top of the next measure. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 68: Operation Guide
If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive contain- NOTE ing Song data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand. Before using a USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB Devices” on page 109. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 69 Touch the display or press the [PLAYER] button to switch the Song playback mode. Press the [PLAYER] button, or tap [List] on the display. Press the [PLAYER] button, or tap [Player] on the display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 70: Viewing Song Information
CONTROL knob and/or joystick For detailed playback operations, refer to page 74. assigned to the “MIDI/Audio Song Balance” function. For details in assigning the LIVE CONTROL knob function, refer to the Reference Man- ual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 71 Touch the desired Song from the selected Song List. The selected Song is highlighted. For detailed playback controls, refer to page 74. For information on controlling continuous playback of the Songs on the list, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 72: Applying Effects To The Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (Psr-Sx920)
Applying Effects to the Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony) (PSR-SX920) You can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sing, or NOTE you can use Synth Vocoder to graft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthe- Make sure to connect a microphone sizer and other sounds.
Page 73 Also, try changing notes as you say/sing different words, hitting a separate note for part of the keyboard (or Song) controls each word. the effect. For details, refer to the Refer- ence manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 74: Operation Guide
In the Song List mode, this operation selects the previous/next Song on the Song List.  Rewind/Fast Forward ([ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button) Hold the [ ] (PREV) or [ ] (NEXT) button ( ) to move backward/forward continuously through the current file. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 75: Synchro Start
Using Song Position markers, you can not only navigate quickly and easily through the MIDI Song data, but also set up convenient playback loops, for ease in song arranging. For details, refer to “Using Song Position Markers” (page 77). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 76: Time Stretch
The time of point A and B are cleared, and Repeat Playback is canceled. Specifying the repeat range while Song playback is stopped 1. Fast-forward the Song to Point A then turn on (A-B Repeat). 2. Fast-forward the Song to Point B then touch (A-B Repeat) again. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 77: Using Song Position Markers (Midi Song Only)
Song Position again before the actual jump. Starting playback from a specific Marker First, touch one of Song Position [1]–[4] while Song playback is stopped, and then start playback (page 74). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 78 The Song plays back up to the [2] point, then goes back to [1] and loops between the two points. Song Positions Top of End of the song the song To stop the loop and continue normal playback, touch (Loop) again. When this is turned off, playback continues past the [2] point. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 79: Displaying Score, Lyrics, And Text Files During Playback
For details on the Score display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). NOTE Lyrics can be shown only when the Song contains lyric data. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 80: Select A Song
(Text) on the Song Playback display. This feature enables various useful possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts and performance notes. For details on the Text display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 81: Using The Talk Function
The Talk function lets you instantly change the microphone settings for speaking to your NOTE audience. This is useful when you want to make announcements between song perfor- • (PSR-SX920) Vocal Harmony is not mances without distracting reverb effects, etc. available when the Talk function is •...
Page 82: Operation Guide
MIDI Song. Master Unlike the other displays, use this display when you want to adjust the tonal characteristics of the entire sound (except for Audio Songs) of this instrument. For details on this display, refer to page 98. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 83 Touch [Setup] to call up the Setup display. Touch [Execute] to register the edited settings as part of the MIDI Song data. Touch [Save] to call up the Song Selection display, and then save as a Song file (page 33). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 84: Turning Each Channel Of The Style Or Midi Song On/Off
To cancel solo, simply touch the (purple) channel number again. As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file or Song file (step 5 on page 83). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 85: Changing The Voice For Each Channel Of The Style Or Midi Song
Touch the instrument icon below the channel name to call up the Voice Selection display, then select the desired Voice. Voice As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file or Song file (step 5 on page 83). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 86: Operation Guide
MIDI [Quick Recording]. To cancel the recording, touch [Stop] on the display, and then press the The display appears and a new blank Song is automatically set to record standby [EXIT] button, before going on to step status. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 87: Start Recording
Recorded data is automatically saved to the destination as a file with the name ting via (Menu) on the display. automatically set. The recorded Audio Song appears in the User category on the • You can also change the recording Song Selection display. format via (Menu) on the display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 88: Operation Guide
Bank file. You can collectively store the Playlist Records as a single Playlist file. Registration Memory Bank files Playlist file 01 Bank 01 Playlist Record 01 Playlist Record 02 Bank 02 Playlist Record 03 : Link to call up PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 89: Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups With Registration Memory
The registered panel setup can be recalled by simply pressing the desired number when you turn off the power. If you want button. to delete all eight current panel setups, turn the power on while holding the B5 key (second right-most key) on the key- board. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 90: Saving The Registration Memory As A Bank File
You can also call up the eight setups by using pedals or Assignable buttons in The selected button lights in orange. any order you specify via [MENU]  [Regist Sequence]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 91 • To change the name of the selected Registration, touch [Rename]. • To delete the selected Registration, touch [Delete]. Touch (Save) to save the edited Registration Memory Bank file. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 92: Managing A Large Repertoire By Using The Playlist
 [Select from Registration Bank] The Registration Bank Select display is called up. Select the desired file to register as a Playlist Record. Touch [Add to Playlist] to close the display, and the new Playlist Record is added to the Playlist. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 93 • View: Displays the selected view. When no item is selected, no view is displayed. Close the display. Touch (Save) to save the added Record to the current Play- list file. To recall the registered Record, touch the desired Record on the Playlist display. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 94: Creating A New Playlist
• The displayed order will be reset to normal automatically when you save/load a Playlist file or create a new Playlist. Creating a new Playlist Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display. Touch (New) on the display. A new Playlist file is created. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 95 On the Playlist display, touch the desired Record to select it. Touch [Delete] on the display. A confirmation message appears here. To cancel the deletion, touch [No]. Touch [Yes]. Touch (Save) to save the edited Playlist file. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 96: Operation Guide
The function selection pop-up window appears. Touch the desired function. NOTE The function will be registered to the location selected in step 2. For details on assignable parameters and functions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 97: Making Global Settings (Utility)
Speaker/Connectivity Determines how the sound is output from the speaker. On (PSR-SX920), the PSR-SX920, it also determines the display out setting Speaker (PSR-SX720) when a USB display adaptor is connected. Touch Screen/Display Contains display-related settings such as brightness, display speed, and touch sound On/Off settings.
Page 98: Adjusting The Sound At The Final Output (Master Compressor, Master Eq)
(Save) in the “Compressor” display or “EQ” display. Select one of USER1–USER30, then touch [Save] to call up the Character Entry window. In the Character Entry window, change the name as necessary, then touch [OK] to save the data. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 99: Adding New Contents-Expansion Packs
For instructions on how to install the Expansion Packs, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). For more information about Expansion Packs, access the PSR-SX920/SX720 product website: https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/psrsx920_720/direct/product/ To obtain the Yamaha Expansion Manager software and its manuals, access the following website, and search by the model name of your instrument, “PSR-SX920” or “PSR-SX720.” https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/psrsx920_720/direct/downloads/...
Page 100: Operation Guide
“Utility” of the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). • If you simply want to restore the default value of any parameter you’ve changed, touch and hold the value on the display (page 30). PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 101: Data Backup And Restore
Completing the backup/restore operation may take a few min- utes. Do not turn off the power during backup or restoring. If you turn off the power during backup or restoring, data may be lost or damaged. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 102: Connections-Using Your Instrument With Other Devices
When connecting a microphone, set it to “MIC.” When connecting a guitar, set it to When you use a guitar with active pick- ups, set the [MIC GUITAR] switch to “GUITAR.” “MIC,” since doing so can reduce noise. (standard 1/4” phone plug) PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 103 Mixer display (page 82). Disconnecting the microphone or guitar Set the [GAIN] knob on the rear panel to the minimum position. Disconnect the microphone or guitar from the [MIC/GUITAR INPUT] jack. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 104: Using An External Speaker System For Playback (Main Output Jacks, Sub (Aux) Output Jacks (Psr-Sx920))
You can use the instrument’s [MASTER VOLUME] dial to adjust the volume of the sound output to the external device. Using the SUB (AUX) OUTPUT jacks (PSR-SX920) You can use the SUB (AUX) OUTPUT jacks as SUB OUTPUT jacks, sending a specific part to any desired SUB (AUX) OUTPUT jack.
Page 105: Listening To Audio Playback By The External Device Through The Instrument's Speaker
• Connecting to the [AUX IN] jack by using an audio cable adjusted from the external device. • You can adjust the volume balance • Connecting by Bluetooth (Bluetooth Audio function) (PSR-SX920) among the sounds of the instrument and the audio input in the Mixer dis- play.
Page 106 To confirm Bluetooth capability of your instrument The PSR-SX920 is equipped with Bluetooth functionality; however, even that model may not support Bluetooth, depending on the country in which you purchased the product. If the “Bluetooth” icon is shown in the Menu 2 display, this means that the product is equipped with Bluetooth functionality.
Page 107: About Bluetooth
• The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment. • Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth func- tion.
Page 108: Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers (Foot Pedal Jacks)
Manual on the website (page 8). Connect a footswitch (FC4A or FC5) to one of the FOOT PEDAL jacks. To assign the function to the connected pedal, select “Song MIDI Play/Pause” in the opera- tion display: [MENU]  [Assignable]. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 109: Connecting Usb Devices ([Usb To Device] Terminal)
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially DEVICE] terminal. (If necessary, use a USB hub. The number available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of of USB flash devices that can be used simultaneously with USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB...
Page 110: Connecting To A Smartphone Or Tablet ([Usb To Device], [Usb To Host], Or Midi Terminals)
For information about the compatible smart devices and application tools, access the fol- device, we recommend that you first set lowing page: “Airplane Mode” to “ON,” and then set https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/psrsx920_720/direct/overview/ “Wi-Fi” to “ON” on your smart device in order to avoid noise caused by commu- nication. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 111: Viewing The Instrument's Display On An External Monitor (Psr-Sx920)
Viewing the Instrument’s Display on an External Monitor (PSR-SX920) By connecting with an external monitor such as a television, you can separately show the NOTICE lyrics/text or duplicate the instrument display (mirroring) on an external monitor. Use a When connecting the USB display...
Page 112: Connecting To A Computer ([Usb To Host] Terminal)
[MENU]  [MIDI]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 8). For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, refer to “MIDI Basics,” which is downloadable from the website. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 113: Function List
For making detailed settings such as Voice Edit and Effect settings of the keyboard Voice Part Setup  parts. Determines which jack is used to output each part and each drum & percussion Line Out (PSR-SX920)  instrument. Score For displaying the music notation (score) of the current MIDI Song.
Page 114  For installing Expansion Packs for adding extra contents downloaded from the Expansion  website or created on your own by using the Yamaha Expansion Manager. MIDI For making MIDI-related settings.  For making global settings, managing the USB flash drives, initializing the...
Page 115: Appendix
Chord Looper ON/OFF DIRECT ACCESS ASSIGNABLE A–F, 1, 2 Menu Assignable FOOT PEDAL 1, 2 Menu Assignable MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY (PSR-SX920) Mic Setting Selection MIC SETTING (PSR-SX720) MENU Menu Scale Tune PLAYLIST Playlist Selection DIAL EXIT Home PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 116 5–8 Style ONE TOUCH SETTING 1–4 (Style Selection) Style Information MULTI PAD SELECT Multi Pad Edit MULTI PAD 1–4 (Multi Pad Selection) STOP Audio Link Multi Pad UPPER OCTAVE UPPER OCTAVE −, + Menu Voice Setting Tune PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 117: Troubleshooting
The file extension (.MID, etc.) may have been changed or deleted. Manually rename the file, adding the appropriate extension, on a computer. Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of characters to 50 or less. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 118 To do this, first back up the data by using the data backup function (page 101), then format the drive, and finally restore the backup data. Performing this backup/restore operation effectively defragments the drive, allowing you to use it again. PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 119 The microphone or guitar input signal cannot be recorded by MIDI recording. Record by be recorded. using Audio recording (page 87). (PSR-SX920) Harmony can be heard in Vocal Harmony is set to on. Turn Vocal Harmony off (page 72). addition to the microphone sound.
Page 120: Specifications
WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo), WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo), MP3 (44.1 kHz, 128/256/320 kbps, stereo) MP3 (44.1 kHz, 128/256/320 kbps, stereo) Time Stretch Pitch Shift Vocal Cancel Multi Pads Number of Multi Pad Banks Audio Link PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 121 * 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 122: Index
Left Hold.......... 45 Effect..........83 Preset ..........28 LIVE CONTROL knobs ....57 Ending (Style) ........59 Previous...........74 Loop Playback......... 78 EQ (for each part) ......83 LOWER ........... 44 EQ (Master EQ) .......98 Lyrics..........80 Expansion Packs ......99 External Monitor......111 PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 123 Shortcut ........27, 96 XG ............. 8 Smart Device Connection Manual ..........8, 11 Song ........14, 68, 74 Yamaha Expansion Manager..11, 99 Song File Compatibility ....69 Song List ......14, 69, 71, 74 Song Player ....14, 69, 70, 74 Song Position........75 Song Position Marker ....75, 77 Specifications.........120...
Page 124 GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser General Public License by writing to one of the Yamaha office addresses listed at the end of this Owner’s Manual. The source code will be provided at no charge; however, we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you.
Page 125 PSR-SX920/SX720 Owner’s Manual...
Page 126: Important Notice
Important Notice: U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY for Customers in the United States For detailed information about this Yamaha product and warranty service, please either visit the following website address (printable file is available at our website) or contact Customer Service at the address or telephone number identified below.
Page 127: Information For Users On Collection And Disposal Of Old Equipment
Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment: This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
Page 128 DECLARACIÓN UE DE CONFORMIDAD SIMPLIFICADA internetes címen: Por la presente, Yamaha Corporation declara que el tipo de equipo https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html radioeléctrico [PSR-SX920, PSR-SX720] es conforme con la UPROSZCZONA DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI UE Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está...
Page 129: For United Kingdom
For United Kingdom SIMPLIFIED UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Yamaha Corporation declares that this model is in compliance with the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:...
Page 130 DMI36_10m Head Office/Manufacturer: Yamaha Corporation 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, 430-8650, Japan Importer (European Union): Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Importer (United Kingdom): Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, United Kingdom...
Page 132 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ © 2024 Yamaha Corporation Published 06/2024 MWMA-A0 VGW6000...

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