Yamaha MX49MX61MX88 Owner's Manual MX49 BK/BU/WH, MX61 MX88 BK En Om E0

User Manual: Yamaha MX49 BK/BU/WH, MX61 BK/BU/WH, MX88 BK Owner's Manual

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PRECAUTIONS
Introduction
Accessories
About the Manuals
Main Features
Contents
Controls and Functions
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
Setting Up
Basic Operation and Displays
Quick Guide
Appendix

Owner’s Manual

S2 MX49 MX61 MX88 Owner’s Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply

(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply

or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the

name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where

anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or

connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is

not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the min-

imum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The

smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling

capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electri-

cian.

This product should be used only with the components sup-

plied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by

Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety mark-

ings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be cor-

rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the

right to change or modify any of the specifications without

notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing

sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO

NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or

at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing

loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time

period before damage occurs.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory

mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as

optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be

dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches

are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well

secured BEFORE using.

Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only.

No other uses are recommended.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to

how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as

designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and

are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this man-

ual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe

and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our

products and the production methods used to produce them,

meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit

of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery

which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span

of this type of battery is approximately five years. When

replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service

representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of

these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being

charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is

intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new

ones, and never mix different types of batteries. Batteries

MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installa-

tion may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep

all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries

promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note:

Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your

area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for

some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end,

please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that

relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries,

plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please con-

tact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The

model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are

located on this plate. You should record the model number,

serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided

below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your

purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

For Instrument

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America

Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone: 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment: Music Synthesizer

Model Name: MX49, MX61, MX88

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

(FCC DoC)

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi-

cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your

authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accesso-

ries and/or another product use only high quality shielded

cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.

Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instruc-

tions could void your FCC authorization to use this product

in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for

Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these require-

ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your

use of this product in a residential environment will not result

in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This

equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not

installed and used according to the instructions found in the

users manual, may cause interference harmful to the opera-

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

tion of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula-

tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all

installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter-

ference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”

and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of

the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected

by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,

change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute

this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate

retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Elec-

tronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,

CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-

uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

For AC adaptor and Instrument

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For AC adaptor

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• 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)

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

(UL60065_03)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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L'avertissement ci-dessus se trouve à l'arrière de l'instrument.

Explication des symboles graphiques

L'éclair avec une flèche à l'intérieur d'un

triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer

l'attention de l'utilisateur sur la présence

d'une « tension dangereuse » non isolée à

l'intérieur de l'appareil, pouvant être

suffisamment élevée pour constituer un

risque d'électrocution.

Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un

triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer

l'attention de l'utilisateur sur la présence

d'instructions importantes sur l'emploi ou la

maintenance (réparation) de l'appareil dans la

documentation fournie.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ À LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT

1 Lisez les instructions ci-après.

2 Conservez ces instructions.

3 Tenez compte des avertissements.

4 Suivez toutes les instructions.

5 N'utilisez pas cet instrument dans un milieu humide.

6 Employez uniquement un chiffon sec pour nettoyer

l'instrument.

7 N'obstruez pas les ouvertures prévues pour la

ventilation. Installez l'instrument conformément aux

instructions du fabricant.

8 N'installez pas l'instrument près d'une source de

chaleur, notamment un radiateur, une bouche de

chaleur, un poêle ou autres (y compris les

amplificateurs).

9 Ne modifiez pas les caractéristiques de la fiche avec

mise à la terre polarisée. Une fiche polarisée est

dotée de deux broches (l'une est plus large que

l'autre). Une fiche avec mise à la terre comprend

deux broches, ainsi qu'une troisième qui relie

l'instrument à la terre. La broche la plus large (ou

troisième broche) permet de sécuriser l'installation

électrique. Si vous ne pouvez pas brancher le cordon

d'alimentation dans la prise d'alimentation,

demandez à un électricien de la remplacer.

10 Protégez le cordon d'alimentation. Cela permet

d'éviter de marcher dessus ou de le tordre au niveau

de la fiche, de la prise d'alimentation et des points de

contact sur l'instrument.

11 N'employez que les dispositifs/accessoires indiqués

par le fabricant.

12 Utilisez uniquement le chariot,

le socle, le trépied, le support

ou le plan indiqués par le

fabricant ou livrés avec

l'instrument. Si vous utilisez

un chariot, soyez prudent si

vous le déplacez avec

l'instrument posé dessus pour

éviter de le renverser.

13 Débranchez l'instrument en cas d'orage ou lorsque

vous ne l'utilisez pas pendant des périodes

prolongées.

14 Confiez toutes les réparations à des techniciens

qualifiés. Des réparations sont nécessaires lorsque

l'instrument est endommagé, notamment dans les

cas suivants : cordon d'alimentation ou fiche

défectueuse, liquides ou objets projetés sur

l'appareil, exposition aux intempéries ou à

l'humidité, fonctionnement anormal ou chute.

(UL60065_03)

ATTENTION

RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION : POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D'ÉLECTROCUTION,

NE PAS RETIRER LE CAPOT (OU LE DOS). NE CONTIENT

PAS DE PIÈCES NÉCESSITANT L'INTERVENTION

DE L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION,

FAIRE APPEL À DES PROFESSIONNELS QUALIFIÉS.

AVERTISSEMENT

N'UTILISEZ PAS L'INSTRUMENT SOUS LA PLUIE OU DANS UN ENVIRONNEMENT HUMIDE, FAUTE DE QUOI

VOUS RISQUEZ DE PROVOQUER UN INCENDIE OU DE VOUS ÉLECTROCUTER.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic

instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.

• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If

some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power

switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in

mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the

power switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument

for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall

AC outlet.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical

shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or

radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the

cord, or place heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The

required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 40) only. Using the wrong adaptor

can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust

which may have accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal

components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,

discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified

Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or

wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles

or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the

power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service

personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.

A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then

have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

For AC adaptor

For Instrument

Power supply/AC adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

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CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage

to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a

multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or

possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,

always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can

damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not

to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to

prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip

over them.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are

using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs,

immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from

the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is

still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not

using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power

cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components,

turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on

or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum

levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the

instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps

on the panel. This could cause physical injury to you or others,

damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the

instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches

or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of

time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause

permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or

ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

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.

When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet

Power supply/AC adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

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PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE

PRIÈRE DE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT DE PROCÉDER

À TOUTE MANIPULATION

Rangez ce manuel en lieu sûr et à portée de main afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.

AVERTISSEMENT

• L'adaptateur secteur est conçu pour être utilisé exclusivement avec

les instruments de musique électroniques Yamaha. Ne l'affectez pas

à un autre usage.

• Utilisation en intérieur uniquement. N'utilisez pas l'adaptateur dans

un environnement humide.

ATTENTION

• Lors de l'installation, assurez-vous que la prise secteur est facilement

accessible. En cas de problème ou de dysfonctionnement, désactivez

immédiatement l'interrupteur d'alimentation de l'instrument et retirez

l'adaptateur secteur de la prise de courant. Lorsque l'adaptateur

secteur est branché dans la prise secteur, gardez à l'esprit qu'une

faible dose d'électricité circule toujours dans l'instrument, même si

l'interrupteur d'alimentation est désactivé. Lorsque vous n'utilisez

pas l'instrument pendant une période prolongée, veillez à débrancher

le cordon d'alimentation de la prise murale.

AVERTISSEMENT

Veillez à toujours observer les précautions élémentaires énumérées ci-après pour éviter de graves blessures, voire la

mort, en raison d'une électrocution, d'un court-circuit, de dégâts, d'un incendie ou de tout autre risque. La liste de ces

précautions n'est pas exhaustive :

• Ne laissez pas le cordon d'alimentation à proximité de sources de

chaleur telles que les radiateurs ou les éléments chauffants.

Évitez également de le plier de façon excessive ou de l'endommager de

quelque manière que ce soit ou de placer dessus des objets lourds.

• Utilisez uniquement la tension requise pour l'instrument.

Celle-ci est indiquée sur la plaque du fabricant de l'instrument.

• Utilisez uniquement l'adaptateur spécifié (page 40). L'utilisation

d'un adaptateur inapproprié peut endommager l'instrument ou

entraîner une surchauffe.

• Vérifiez périodiquement l'état de la fiche électrique, dépoussiérez-la

et nettoyez-la.

• L'instrument ne contient aucune pièce nécessitant l'intervention

de l'utilisateur. N'ouvrez pas l'instrument et ne tentez pas d'en

démonter les éléments internes ou de les modifier de quelque façon

que ce soit. Si l'appareil présente des signes de dysfonctionnement,

mettez-le immédiatement hors tension et faites-le contrôler par un

technicien Yamaha qualifié.

• N'exposez pas l'instrument à la pluie et ne l'utilisez pas près d'une

source d'eau ou dans un milieu humide. Ne déposez pas dessus des

récipients (tels que des vases, des bouteilles ou des verres) contenant

des liquides qui risqueraient de s'infiltrer par les ouvertures. Si un

liquide, tel que de l'eau, pénètre à l'intérieur de l'instrument, mettez

immédiatement ce dernier hors tension et débranchez le cordon

d'alimentation de la prise secteur. Faites ensuite contrôler l'instrument

par un technicien Yamaha qualifié.

• N'essayez jamais de retirer ou d'insérer une fiche électrique avec les

mains mouillées.

• Ne déposez pas des objets présentant une flamme, tels que des

bougies, sur l'instrument. Ceux-ci pourraient se renverser et

provoquer un incendie.

• Si l'un des problèmes suivant survient, coupez immédiatement

l'alimentation et retirez la fiche électrique de la prise. Faites ensuite

contrôler l'appareil par un technicien Yamaha.

- Le cordon électrique s'effiloche ou est endommagé.

- L'instrument dégage une odeur inhabituelle ou de la fumée.

- Un objet est tombé à l'intérieur de l'instrument.

- Une brusque perte de son est intervenue durant l'utilisation

de l'instrument.

Adaptateur secteur

Instrument

Alimentation/Adaptateur secteur

Ne pas ouvrir

Prévention contre l'eau

Prévention contre les incendies

En cas d'anomalie

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ATTENTION

Observez toujours les précautions élémentaires reprises ci-dessous pour éviter tout risque de blessures corporelles,

pour vous-même ou votre entourage, ainsi que la détérioration de l'instrument ou de tout autre bien. La liste de ces

précautions n'est pas exhaustive :

• N'utilisez pas de connecteur multiple pour brancher l'instrument sur

une prise secteur. Cela risque d'affecter la qualité du son, voire de

provoquer la surchauffe de la prise.

• Veillez à toujours saisir la fiche, et non le cordon, pour débrancher

l'instrument de la prise d'alimentation. Si vous tirez sur le cordon,

vous risquez de l'endommager.

• Débranchez la fiche électrique de la prise secteur lorsque vous

n'utilisez pas l'instrument pendant un certain temps ou en

cas d'orage.

• Ne placez pas l'instrument dans une position instable afin d'éviter

qu'il ne tombe accidentellement.

• Avant de déplacer l'instrument, débranchez-en tous les câbles afin

d'éviter de les endommager ou de blesser quiconque risquerait de

trébucher dessus.

• Lors de la configuration de l'instrument, assurez-vous que la prise

secteur que vous utilisez est facilement accessible. En cas de

problème ou de dysfonctionnement, coupez immédiatement

l'alimentation et retirez la fiche de la prise. Même lorsque

l'interrupteur d'alimentation est en position d'arrêt, du courant

électrique de faible intensité continue de circuler dans l'instrument.

Si vous n'utilisez pas l'instrument pendant une période prolongée,

veillez à débrancher le cordon d'alimentation de la prise murale.

• Avant de raccorder l'instrument à d'autres appareils électroniques,

mettez ces derniers hors tension. Avant de mettre ces appareils sous

ou hors tension, réglez tous les niveaux de volume sur le

son minimal.

• Veillez également à régler tous les appareils sur le volume minimal

et à augmenter progressivement les commandes de volume tout en

jouant de l'instrument pour obtenir le niveau sonore souhaité.

• Ne glissez pas les doigts ou la main dans les fentes de l'instrument.

• Évitez d'insérer ou de laisser tomber des morceaux de papier,

des pièces métalliques ou tout autre objet dans les interstices du

panneau. Vous pourriez vous blesser ou provoquer des blessures

à votre entourage, endommager l'instrument ou un autre bien ou

causer des dysfonctionnements au niveau de l'instrument.

• Ne vous appuyez pas sur l'instrument et ne déposez pas d'objets

lourds dessus. Ne manipulez pas trop brutalement les touches,

les sélecteurs et les connecteurs.

• N'utilisez pas l'instrument ou le casque de manière prolongée à des

niveaux sonores trop élevés ou inconfortables qui risqueraient

d'entraîner des troubles définitifs de l'audition. Si vous constatez

une baisse d'acuité auditive ou que vous entendez des sifflements,

consultez un médecin.

Mettez toujours l'instrument hors tension lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas.

Notez que même lorsque l'interrupteur [ ] (Veille/Marche) est en position de veille (l'écran est éteint), une faible quantité de courant électrique

circule toujours dans l'instrument.

Lorsque vous n'utilisez pas l'instrument pendant une période prolongée, veillez à débrancher le cordon d'alimentation de la prise murale.

Alimentation/Adaptateur secteur

Emplacement

Connexions

Précautions de manipulation

Yamaha ne peut être tenu responsable des détériorations causées par une mauvaise manipulation de l'instrument ou par des modifications

apportées par l'utilisateur, ni des données perdues ou détruites.

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The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may

be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the

unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided

below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your pur-

chase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

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OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som

den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har

stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,

sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt —

også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita

koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

(weee_eu_en_02)

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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

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By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects

on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste

disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

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NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices

below.

Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the

instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. When you use the instrument along with an application on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch,

we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car

during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or unstable operation.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated

wiping cloths.

Saving data

• The data in the instrument’s Edit Buffer (memory location for edited data) is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the

data to the user memory (internal storage memory), or to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer. However, the data

saved to the user memory may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc. Save your important data onto USB flash drive/an

external device such as a computer.

• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto spare USB flash

drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data.

Information

About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except

for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has license to use

others’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media in which these contents are

saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.

* The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a

score, score data, etc.

* You are allowed to distribute medium in which your performance or music production using these contents is recorded, and the

permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases.

About functions/data bundled with the instrument

• This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data, and automatically optimizes that data to the proper format before

use. As a result, this device may not play back the data exactly as the producers or composers of the data originally intended.

About this manual

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from

those on your instrument.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Apple, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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 instrument, we recommend that you upgrade your instrument to the latest version. The latest firmware can be

downloaded from the website below:

http://download.yamaha.com/

2MX49 MX61 MX88 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MX49, MX61, or MX88 (hereafter referred to in this Owner’s Manual as this

instrument) Music Synthesizer. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full

advantage of its various features. When you have finished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible place, and

refer to it when you need to better understand an operation or function.

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

• CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION

•AC adaptor*

*May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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About the Manuals

This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.

Included Documents

Owner’s Manual (this book)

Describes how to set up your instrument and how to perform basic operations. This is the document you should

read first when you start playing and using the instrument.

Online Materials (PDF)

Reference Manual

Describes the internal design of your instrument, how to use a connected computer, and all parameters that can

be adjusted and set. The manual includes the following contents.

Synthesizer Parameter Manual

This general, cross-product document explains parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages

that are used for all synthesizers. Read the Owner’s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this

parameter manual if necessary to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers in

general.

Data List

Provides lists such as the Voice List, Performance List, Arpeggio Type List, Effect Type List, as well as reference

materials such as the MIDI Data table and MIDI Implementation Chart.

Basic Structure

• Structure of the MX49, MX61, or MX88

• Controller block

• Tone Generator block

• Effect block

• Arpeggio block

• Song/ Pattern playing block

• Internal memory

• MIDI/Audio signal flow

Using a Connected Computer

• Connecting to a computer

• Creating a Song with a computer

Using iOS Applications

Reference

• Performance

• Song/Pattern settings

•File

• Utility

• Remote mode

How to use the PDF manuals

The Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as data documents in

PDF format. The PDF manuals listed above can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads web page. To do so, go to

the web page using the following URL, enter “MX49,” “MX61,” or “MX88” into the “Model Name” field, and then click

“Search.”

Yamaha Downloads:

http://download.yamaha.com/

These PDF files can be viewed and read on a computer. When using Adobe® Reader® to view a PDF file, you can

search for specific words, print a specific page or link to open a desired section in the manual. The term search and

link functions are especially convenient methods of navigating through a PDF file, and we recommend that you use

them. The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the following URL.

http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/

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Main Features

Dynamic, MOTIF-based Sounds

This instrument contains a wide range of dynamic and authentic waveforms derived directly from the world famous

Yamaha MOTIF (including the realistic instrument sounds of acoustic piano, electric piano, synthesizer, drums, and many

others). These give you exceptionally high-quality sound for playing and recording in various musical genres. Moreover,

you can easily play back phrases of each instrument—even complex phrases impossible to play live—by using the

Arpeggio function. The instrument also features an extensive effect system—including VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)

Effects, REV-X (high grade Reverb) Effects, and Master EQ. In a wide variety of ways, this instrument truly enhances and

inspires your music performance and creation.

Easy-to-use user interface

This instrument has been designed for easy playability and simple, intuitive operation. For example, the Category

buttons let you quickly select a desired Voice from easy-to-understand groups, based on the general instrument type or

sound characteristics. The useful and popular Layer function (playing two Voices together) and Split function (playing

two separate Voices with your left and right hands) can also be set instantly. What’s more, four Knobs are available on the

panel—letting you control twelve aspects of the sound, and tweak them in real time as you play.

Highly portable, with easy-to-carry design

This instrument can go virtually wherever you go, thanks to its light weight and compact size. The MX49 is designed slim

and trim, so that it easily fits on your desk or in front of your computer. The MX61 has a indented handle at the bottom,

allowing you to easily carry it with one hand.

Jam along with the Rhythm Patterns and Songs

This instrument features a wealth of dynamic Rhythm Patterns in wide variety of musical genres. You can play the

keyboard along with Rhythm Pattern playback—a truly inspiring way to perform! The instrument also conveniently lets

you play back MIDI and Audio data contained in USB flash memory—letting you easily use Song data created on

computer during live performance, without needing a computer! Plus, an [AUX IN] jack allows you to connect a portable

music player, so that you can play the keyboard along with your favorite songs.

Full music production capabilities—with just this instrument!

Both MIDI and audio data can be transferred to and from a computer via USB—without the need for a separate audio

interface or a MIDI interface. You can record and play MIDI data, record digital audio data from this instrument directly,

and monitor the DAW sound from the OUTPUT [L/MONO] jack/ [PHONES] jack.

Integration with Cubase

This instrument is specially designed to work seamlessly with Cubase, Steinberg’s full-featured DAW software—giving

you a comprehensive, all-in-one music production system, in which hardware and software are fully integrated.

USB audio and MIDI Class-Compliant for easy connection to iOS applications

This instrument can connect to iOS by using USB Audio/MIDI Class Compliant. You can use Stereo Audio In/Out and

MIDI In/Out with iPhone and iPad through Apple’s Lightning - USB Camera Adapter. Combining the instrument with an iOS

audio application, you can get a mobile audio recording solution.

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PRECAUTIONS ................................................... S6

Introduction .............................................................2

Accessories.............................................................2

About the Manuals ..................................................3

Included Documents.................................................. 3

Online Materials (PDF)............................................... 3

Main Features .........................................................4

Controls and Functions 6

Front Panel .............................................................6

Rear Panel ..............................................................8

Setting Up 9

Power supply...........................................................9

Connecting speakers or headphones .....................9

Powering up the system..........................................9

Auto Power Off function ........................................10

Adjusting the volume and the brightness of the

display ...................................................................10

Playing the Demo Songs.......................................10

Resetting User Memory to the initial factory

settings..................................................................11

Basic Operation and Displays 12

Moving the cursor..................................................12

Changing (editing) parameter values ....................12

Selecting an item from a List.................................12

Selecting a page ...................................................13

Note settings .........................................................13

Naming (inputting characters) ...............................13

Leaving the current display ...................................13

Quick Guide 14

Playing the Voices.................................................14

Selecting a Voice for Part 1...................................... 14

Selecting a Voice for Part 2...................................... 15

Combining Voices (Layer) ....................................... 15

Playing separate Voices with your left and right hands

(Split)........................................................................ 16

Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice with the

controllers..............................................................17

Controllers on the front panel................................... 17

External Controllers ................................................. 18

Using the Arpeggio function ................................. 18

Playing back the Arpeggio ...................................... 18

Changing the Arpeggio tempo ................................ 19

Changing the Arpeggio type ................................... 19

Keyboard Octave/Transpose settings .................. 20

Octave...................................................................... 20

Transpose ................................................................ 20

Storing the edited settings.................................... 20

Playing the Performances .................................... 20

Playing back Rhythm Patterns ............................. 21

Playing the keyboard with the Rhythm Pattern ........ 21

Changing the Rhythm Pattern type and sound........ 22

Changing the tempo for the Rhythm Pattern ........... 22

Playing the keyboard along with Songs ............... 23

Songs compatible with this instrument .................... 23

Playing back MIDI data of the USB flash memory... 23

Playing back audio data of the USB flash memory 24

Playing back song data of a portable music player 25

Creating an original Performance......................... 25

Selecting the Reverb/Chorus type

(Common Edit/Part Edit) .......................................... 25

Changing the Insertion Effect of the Voice

(Voice Edit)............................................................... 27

Changing the Controller Set for the Voice

(Voice Edit)............................................................... 28

Storing a Voice (Voice Store) ................................... 29

Storing a Performance (Performance Store)............ 29

Changing Voices smoothly while performing ....... 30

Making Global System Settings (Utility settings).. 31

Changing the Master Tune setting........................... 31

Adjusting the brightness of the display

(LCD Contrast) ......................................................... 31

Saving/loading files on USB flash memory

(File settings)........................................................ 31

Formatting the USB flash memory ........................... 31

Saving settings to USB flash memory...................... 32

Loading the settings from a USB flash memory ...... 32

Connecting an external MIDI instrument .............. 33

Controlling the instrument from an external MIDI

keyboard or synthesizer........................................... 33

Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

from the instrument .................................................. 34

Appendix 35

Shift Function List................................................. 35

Display Messages ................................................ 35

Troubleshooting.................................................... 37

Specifications ....................................................... 40

Index .................................................................... 41

Contents

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Front Panel

1[MASTER VOLUME] knob (page 10)

Adjusts the volume of the overall sound.

2Pitch Bend Wheel (page 17)

Bends the pitch of the notes up or down while playing

the keyboard.

3Modulation Wheel (page 17)

Controls vibrato applied to the sound.

4Knobs [A] – [D] (page 17)

These four highly versatile knobs let you adjust various

aspects or parameters of Parts 1 and 2.

5[KNOB FUNCTION] button (page 17)

Changes the functions assigned to Knobs [A] – [D].

6[PART 1-2 LINK] button (page 17)

Determines the sound which is applied to the Knob

effects.

7[DAW REMOTE] button (See Reference

Manual)

Turning on this button enters the Remote mode. The

Remote mode lets you control DAW software on your

computer from the panel controls of the instrument.

8TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons (page 20)

Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the notes

in semitone steps.

9OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons (page 20)

Use these buttons to change the note range of the

keyboard.

)Transport buttons (pages 21 and 23)

[J] (Stop) button

Press to stop playback of Rhythm Pattern or Song data.

[R/K] (Play/Pause) button

Press to alternately start/pause playback of a Rhythm

Pattern or Song data from the current point.

![FILE] button (page 31)

Calls up the File display from which you can transfer files

between this instrument and USB flash memory.

@[UTILITY] button (page 31)

Calls up the Utility display from which you can set

parameters that apply to the entire system of this

instrument.

#[EDIT] button

Calls up the display from which you can edit a

Performance (page 20). Also, pressing this button while

editing lets you switch between the just-edited sound

and its original, unedited condition, allowing you to hear

how your edits affect the sound (Compare function).

$[JOB] button (Refer to the Reference Manual)

Calls up the Performance Job or Utility Job display.

%[STORE] button

Stores the Performance/Voice/Utility settings.

Controls and Functions

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Controls and Functions

^[PERFORMANCE NUMBER] display

Indicates the number of the selected Performance.

&[SELECT] button (page 20)

Calls up the display from which you can select a

Performance.

*LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (page 10)

The backlit LCD indicates the parameters and values

related to the currently selected operation or function.

([DATA] dial (page 12)

Changes the selected value in the display.

A[SHIFT] button (page 35)

Pressing this button along with another button enables

you to execute various alternate commands of the

respective buttons.

B[INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons (page 12)

For increasing/decreasing the value of the currently

selected parameter.

CCursor buttons (page 12)

These move the “cursor” around the display, and scroll

through the pages of the edited display.

D[EXIT] button

The menus and displays of the instrument are organized

according to a hierarchical structure. Press this button to

exit from the current display and return to the previous

level in the hierarchy.

E[ENTER] button

Use this button to select the display to be edited, to

define the value, and to execute a Job or a Store

operation.

F[LAYER] button (page 15), [SPLIT] button

(page 16)

These buttons respectively layer different Voices of Parts

1 and 2, and split the keyboard into left and right parts.

G[ARP] button (page 18)

Determines whether the Arpeggio function is applied to

the entire Performance or not.

H[RHYTHM PATTERN] button (page 21)

Calls up the display from which you can select a Rhythm

Pattern.

I[EXT. SONG] (External Song) button (page 23)

Calls up the display from which you can select Song

data of the USB flash memory connected to the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal.

J[TEMPO] button (pages 19, 22 and 23)

Calls up the display from which you can set the tempo

for the Arpeggio/ Rhythm Pattern/ Song.

KVoice Category button (page 14)

Selects a Voice category for Part 1/Part2.

L[PART SELECT] button

Calls up the display from which you can select a Part

from Parts 1 – 16 and play it.

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Controls and Functions

Rear Panel

1DC IN jack (page 9)

Connect the supplied power adaptor to this connector.

2P (Standby/On) switch (page 9)

Press to turn the power On (O) or set to Standby (N).

3MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals (page 33)

MIDI [IN] is for receiving control or performance data

from another MIDI device.

MIDI [OUT] is for transmitting all control, performance

and playback data from this instrument to another MIDI

device.

4USB terminals

There are two different types of USB terminals, and the

rear panel of the instrument features both.

The USB [TO HOST] terminal is used to connect this

instrument to the computer via a USB cable and allows

you to transfer MIDI data and audio data between the

devices. For information about the Port handled by the

instrument, refer to the “Reference Manual” PDF

document.

The USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is used to connect this

instrument to a USB flash memory via a USB cable. For

details, see pages 23 and 31.

[SUSTAIN] jack (page 18)

For connection of an optional FC3A, FC4A, or FC5

Footswitch. When connecting an FC4A or FC5, this also

enables footswitch control over various other functions.

6[FOOT CONTROLLER] jack (page 18)

For connection of an optional FC7 Foot controller. This

jack lets you continuously control one of various different

assignable functions—including volume, tone, pitch, or

other aspects of the sound.

7[AUX IN] (Auxiliary Input) jack (page 25)

The Auxiliary Input stereo mini-jack is used to input audio

from an external audio device. For example, you can use

this jack to connect a portable music player and play

along with your favorite music.

NOTE Use the external device’s volume control to adjust the

desired level balance with this instrument.

8OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks

Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks.

For monophonic output, use only the [L/MONO] jack.

9[PHONES] (Headphone) jack

This standard stereo phones jack is for connection to a

set of stereo headphones. The audio output is identical

to that of the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jack.

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Power supply

Make connections for the supplied power adaptor

(page 40) in the following order. Before you connect the

power adaptor, make sure that the power of this

instrument is set to Standby status (N).

1Wrap the DC output cable of the power

adaptor around the cable clip (as shown

below), then connect the plug of the adaptor

to the DC IN jack on the rear panel.

NOTE Use of the cable clip prevents accidental unplugging of the

cable during operation. Make sure to avoid tightening the

cord more than necessary or pulling on the cord strongly

while it is wrapped around the cable clip to prevent wear on

the cord or possible breakage of the clip.

2Connect the other end of the power adaptor

to an AC outlet.

NOTE Follow this procedure in reverse order when disconnecting

the power adaptor.

WARNING

• Use only the specified adaptor (page 40). The use of other

adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the

adaptor and the instrument.

• When using the AC adaptor with

a removable plug, make sure to

keep the plug attached to the AC

adaptor. Using the plug alone

can cause electric shock or fire.

• Never touch the metallic section

when attaching the plug. To avoid

electric shock, short circuit or

damage, also be careful that

there is no dust between the AC

adaptor and plug.

CAUTION

Even when the power of this instrument is in the Standby

status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the

minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a

long time, make sure you unplug the power adaptor from the

wall AC outlet.

Connecting speakers or

headphones

Since this instrument has no built-in speakers, you will

need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using

external equipment. Connect a set of headphones,

powered speakers, or other playback equipment as

illustrated below. When making connections, be sure that

your cables have the appropriate ratings.

NOTICE

Before connecting this instrument to external devices, turn

off the power to all the devices.

Powering up the system

Make sure the volume settings of this instrument and

external devices such as powered speakers are turned

down to the minimum before turning the power on. When

connecting this instrument to the powered speakers, turn

on the power switch of each device in the following order.

When turning the power on:

First, turn the power of the instrument on with the P

(Standby/On) switch, then turn the power of the

connected powered speakers on.

When turning the power off:

First, turn the power of the connected powered speakers

off, then turn the power of the instrument off with the P

(Standby/On) switch.

Setting Up

MX49, MX61 MX88

Power adaptor

AC outlet

Plug

Slide the plug

as indicated

The shape of the plug differs

depending on your area.

Powered speaker

(Left)

Powered speaker

(Right)

OUTPUT [L/MONO] OUTPUT [R]

Headphones

[PHONES]

Standard mono phone

plugs

Standard stereo phone plug

MX49, MX61, or MX88

Standby/On switch DC IN

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Setting Up

Auto Power Off function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this

instrument features an Auto Power Off function that

automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not

operated for a specified period of time. In the default

settings, the power will be turned off if this instrument is

not operated for 30 minutes.

If you wish to disable the Auto Power Off function, turn the

power on while holding down the lowest key on the

keyboard. An “Auto power off disabled” message

appears briefly and Auto Power Off is disabled. The

setting is retained even if the power is turned off.

The amount of time that elapses before the power is

automatically turned off can be set by the following

operation.

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General” with Cursor [u] button

 [ENTER]  Select “AutoOff” with Cursor [d] button,

then change the value with [DATA] dial  [STORE]

NOTICE

• Depending on the instrument status (for example, the

settings have been modified but not yet stored), the power

may not turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the

specified period of time. Always turn off the power

manually when the instrument is not in use.

• When the instrument is not operated for a specified period

of time while connected to an external device such as an

amplifier, speaker or computer, make sure to follow the

instructions in the Owner’s Manual to turn off the power to

the instrument and the connected devices, in order to

protect the devices from damage. If you do not want the

power to turn off automatically when a device is

connected, disable Auto Power Off.

• When Auto Power Off is set to “off,” the value will be

retained even if the backup data saved on another device

is loaded to the instrument. When Auto Power Off is set to

something other than “off,” the value will be overwritten

with loaded data.

• Keep in mind that the amount of time that elapses before

the power automatically turns off is reset to 30 minutes if

you execute the Factory Set function (page 11).

NOTE • The setting time is approximate.

•To turn the power on after Auto Power Off has been exe-

cuted, press the Standby/On switch once to set it to

Standby, and then press it again to set to On.

Adjusting the volume and

the brightness of the

display

Adjust the volume levels of this instrument 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.

CAUTION

Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long

periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

If the display is not easily visible, while holding down

[UTILITY], press [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] to adjust for

optimum visibility.

Playing the Demo Songs

The instrument features a variety of Demo Songs,

showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated

functions.

Here’s how to play them back.

1Press [FILE] and [UTILITY] at the same time.

The DEMO display is called up.

2Rotate the [DATA] dial to select a Demo Song.

3Press [F/ K] (Play/Pause) to play back the

Demo Song.

The Demo Song currently shown on the display starts.

NOTE To adjust the volume level of the Demo Songs, use the

[MASTER VOLUME] Knob.

4Press [J] (Stop) to stop the Demo Song.

5In order to leave the DEMO display, press

[EXIT].

Adjust the volume

with the [MASTER

VOLUME] knob.

Adjust the display contrast.

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Setting Up

Resetting User Memory to

the initial factory settings

The original factory settings of this synthesizer’s User

Memory can be restored as described here. The

Performances, User Voices, and Utility settings of the

User Memory will be reset to the initial factory settings.

This operation is especially handy when you’ve

unintentionally deleted or overwritten the Performances

or Utility settings.

NOTICE

When the factory settings are restored, all the Performance,

User Voice, and system settings in the Utility display you

created will be erased. Make sure you are not overwriting any

important data. Be sure to save all important data to your

USB flash memory before executing this procedure

(page 32).

1Press [UTILITY], then press [JOB].

The Utility Job Select display is called up.

2Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select the

“02:FactrySet,” then press [ENTER].

The Factory Set display is called up.

3Press [ENTER].

The display prompts you for confirmation. To cancel

this operation, press [DEC/NO] here. In this case, in

order to return to the top display, press [EXIT]

repeatedly if necessary after canceling.

NOTICE

When setting the “Power On Auto” to on and executing

Factory Set, the Factory Set operation will automatically be

executed each time you turn the power on. Keep in mind that

this also means that your original data in the User Memory

will be erased each time you turn on the power. Therefore,

the parameter normally is set to off. If you set it to off and

execute Factory Set, the Factory Set operation will not be

executed when turning the power on the next time.

4Press [INC/YES].

The Factory Set operation is executed.

NOTICE

For Factory Set operations that take longer to process, you

will see a message during processing. While such a

message is shown on the display, do not turn off the power.

Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user

data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption

of data in the User Memory). This could also result in the

instrument not being able to start up properly, even when

turning the power on next time.

5Press [EXIT] several times to return to the top

display.

JOB*Factory*Set

****PowerOn*Auto=off

qw**Are*you*sure?***

e****[NO]/[YES]****r

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Moving the cursor

The display cursor indicates a selected item and is

shown in the three following types.

Arrow type

This flashing triangular cursor indicates the selected

item’s line. You can move the cursor up or down by using

the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons.

Flash type

The selected item itself flashes. You can move the cursor

indication up/down/left/right by using the Cursor [u]/[d]/

[l]/[r] buttons.

Underline type

This flashing underline indicates the selected item. This

display actually has two cursor indicators: the underline

and the flash type. You can move the flash type cursor by

using the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons in this display, and

move the underline type cursor by using the Cursor [l]/

[r] buttons.

Changing (editing)

parameter values

Rotating the [DATA] dial to the right (clockwise) increases

the value, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise)

decreases it. Pressing the [INC/YES] button increases a

parameter value by one step, and pressing [DEC/NO]

decreases it. Pressing and holding either button

continuously increases or decreases the value. For

parameters with large value ranges, you can increase the

value by 10 by while holding down the [SHIFT] button

and pressing the [INC/YES] button. To decrease by 10,

simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press

the [DEC/NO] button.

Selecting an item from a

List

When there are multiple displays to be edited, the name

of each display is indicated in a scrollable list as a

selected item.

In order to switch the selected item, use the Cursor [u]/

[d] buttons, then press [ENTER] to define the selection.

The icon displayed to the left of number indicates that

other items are available up (s) or down (a) in the list.

Basic Operation and Displays

STR:081:Amb*Pizza

001:CncrtGrandc

Selected item

DrumKit

*Insert*Eff*

***

REV:

****

SPX

Hall

Selected item

AP*:*001:CncrtGrand

a3tyuiop@000123456789

Selected item

Increases

number

Decreases

number

Decreases

number

Increases

number

Common

a01:Chorus*Eff

Number of the

selected item

Name of the selected item

(display to be edited)

Other selected item(s) available

further down

Other selected items available

either up or down

Other selected item(s) available

further up

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Basic Operation and Displays

Selecting a page

The display to be edited may consist of multiple pages.

In this case, the upper (s)/ lower (a) icons are indicated

at the bottom left of the display. You can select a page by

using the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons.

Note settings

Pressing a key lets you set a note value for the Split Point

parameter (page 16). You can set the desired Split Point

by holding down [SPLIT] and pressing the corresponding

key (only when [SPLIT] is set to on; the lamp lights).

Naming (inputting

characters)

You can freely name the data you’ve created, such as

that of Voices and Performances. First, move the cursor

to the desired location in the name with the Cursor [l]/

[r] buttons, and select the character by using the

[DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

Leaving the current

display

If you wish to return to the previous display from the

current display, press [EXIT]. In order to return to the top

display, press [EXIT] repeatedly.

NOTE If you wish to leave the Remote mode (refer to the

“Reference Manual” PDF document), you need to press

[DAW REMOTE] instead of [EXIT].

DrumKit

*Insert*Eff*

***

REV:

****

SPX

Hall

Indicates availability

of other pages

Parameter which can be edited

Split Point

Common*Name

a*******[Simple*Bld]

Selected location flashes

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Playing the Voices

The instrument consists of 16 Parts. Voices, which are the

basic sounds and building blocks of the instrument, are

assigned to each Part. After the instrument is turned on,

the top display which appears shows the Voices of only

Parts 1 and 2. With the default settings, playing the

keyboard will sound only the Voice for Part 1. Select the

desired Voice from the various preset Voices and play it.

Top display

Selecting a Voice for Part 1

The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into

specific categories, each based on a general instrument

type or sound characteristic. In order to select a Voice,

first select a category.

Here, you’ll learn how to change Voices and play a Voice

while Part 1 is selected.

NOTE For lists of the Voices and categories, see the “DATA LIST”

PDF document.

1Press the desired Voice Category button.

2Rotate the [DATA] dial to select the desired

Voice in the selected category.

3Play the keyboard.

4Repeat steps 1 – 3 to play the various Voices.

Quick Guide

HINT

The instructions of the “Playing the Voices” section

assume that you are starting from the top display

with the default settings immediately after turning

this instrument on. If the instrument is in a different

status, or for some reason you cannot return to the

top display with the default settings, simultaneously

hold down [SHIFT] and press [SELECT]. This is the

Quick Reset function and allows you to return

operation to the same top display as when the

instrument is first turned on.

NOTICE

Executing the Quick Reset function above erases any

edited data. Be sure to store important data to internal

memory (page 29).

NOTE For details about this function, see the “Shift Function

List” (page 35).

STR:081:Amb

Pizza

AP 001:CncrtGrandc

001:CncrtGrandcAP

Voice for Part 1

Voice for Part 2

Voice

category

Voice

number Voice name

Part 1 – 16

AP*:*001:CncrtGrand

a3tyuiop@000123456789

Cursor indicates the selected Part

AP*:*001:CncrtGrand

d3tyuiop@000123456789

HINT

Applying Insertion effects to desired Parts

Insertion effects can be independently applied to up

to four Parts (maximum) to which the desired Voices

for live performance are assigned. For details about

the settings, see “Changing the Insertion Effect of

the Voice” (page 27).

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Quick Guide

Making Global System

Settings (Utility settings)

Pressing [UTILITY] calls up the Utility display, from which

you can make global system settings.

Changing the Master Tune setting

This function sets the overall tuning of the instrument.

1Press the Cursor [u] button repeatedly if

necessary to select “01:General,” then press

[ENTER].

2Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select the

“Tune” parameter, then rotate the [DATA] dial

to change the value.

The pitch is changed in cent increments.

NOTE The frequency of the basic pitch (note A3) is 440 Hz. An

increase of 3 or 4 cents corresponds to a frequency

increase of about 1 Hz.

3Press [STORE].

All Utility settings are stored.

Adjusting the brightness of the

display (LCD Contrast)

1Press the Cursor [u] button repeatedly if

necessary to select “01:General,” then press

[ENTER].

2Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select the

“LCD Contrast” parameter, then rotate the

[DATA] dial to change the value.

3Press [STORE].

All Utility settings are stored.

NOTE Adjusting the display brightness

To adjust the brightness of the display, simultaneously

hold down [UTILITY] and press [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO].

Saving/loading files on

USB flash memory (File

settings)

You can save the created Performances and Voices to

USB flash memory, and load data from the USB flash

memory.

Formatting the USB flash memory

Some USB flash memories may not be supported by this

instrument. In this case, follow the instructions below to

format the memory before using it.

NOTICE

If data is already saved to the USB flash memory, be careful

not to format it. If you format the device, all previously

recorded data will be deleted. Make sure to check

beforehand whether or not the device contains important

data.

1Connect the USB flash memory to the USB

[TO DEVICE] terminal.

2Press [FILE] to call up the File display.

3Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select “05:

Format,” then press [ENTER].

A confirmation message appears. If you wish to

cancel the Format operation, press [EXIT].

4Press [INC/YES] to execute the Format

operation.

After formatting has been completed, a “Completed”

message appears and operation returns to the

original display.

NOTICE

While formatting is in process, do not remove or

disconnect the USB flash memory from the instrument.

Also, make sure to keep the power of the instrument on

until the operation is finished.

NOTE By executing the Format operation in the File mode, the

USB flash memory will be formatted to MS-DOS or

Windows format. The formatted device may not be

compatible with other devices, such as a Mac computer

or digital camera.

UTILITY*General

dTune=+**0.0/440.0Hz

UTILITY*General

d*****LCD*Contrast=5

For details about the Utility settings, see the

“Reference Manual” PDF document.

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Quick Guide

Saving settings to USB flash

memory

You can save all data of the User memory—containing

Performances, created User Voices, and Utility settings—

to USB flash memory as an “All” file (extension: .X5A).

1Connect a USB flash memory to the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal.

2Press [FILE].

3Press the Cursor [u] buttons several times to

select “01:Save,” then press [ENTER].

4Assign a name to the file.

For instructions on entering a name, see “Naming”

(page 13) in “Basic Operations and Displays.”

5Press [ENTER].

6Press [INC/YES].

The file is saved to the USB flash memory. To cancel

the Save operation, press [EXIT] while the “Now

saving...” message is still displayed.

7Press [EXIT] several times to exit from the

File display.

Loading the settings from a USB

flash memory

1Connect the USB flash memory to the USB

[TO DEVICE] terminal.

2Press [FILE].

3Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select

“02:Load,” then press [ENTER].

Any “All” files that are contained in the USB flash

memory appear in the display.

NOTE If no “All” files are stored in the root directory of the USB

flash memory, a “File not found” message appears and

the Load display cannot be called up.

4Select the desired file, then press [ENTER].

5Select the desired data type of the selected

“All” file, then press [ENTER].

Select the desired type: all data (All), all data except

for the Utility settings (All without Sys), or

Performance data only (Performance).

FILE

a01:Save

FILE*Save

*****Name=[********]

qw**Are*you*sure?***

e****[NO]/[YES]****r

FILE

d02:Load

FILE*Load

*******File=MX01

FILE*Load

Type=****Performance

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Quick Guide

6If you’ve set “Type” to “Performance” in step

5, select the desired Performance number,

then press [ENTER].

If you’ve set “Type” to something other than

“Performance” in step 5, go on to step 8.

7Select the destination Performance number

(for loading), then press [ENTER].

8Press [INC/YES].

The data is loaded from the USB flash memory. To

cancel the Load operation, press [EXIT] while the

“Now loading...” message is still displayed.

9Press [EXIT] repeatedly if necessary to exit

from the File display.

Connecting an external

MIDI instrument

With a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you

can connect an external MIDI instrument, and transmit

MIDI data between the instrument and the connected

instrument.

Either the MIDI connectors or the USB [TO HOST]

terminal can be used for MIDI data transmission/

reception; however, they cannot be used at the same

time. Select the desired connector for use in the “MIDI IN/

OUT” parameter of the [UTILITY]  “02:MIDI” display. As

you work through the explanations in this chapter, set

“MIDI IN/OUT” to “MIDI” since MIDI is used as the

example connection here.

Controlling the instrument from an

external MIDI keyboard or

synthesizer

Here, we’ll use an external keyboard or synthesizer to

remotely select and play the Voices of the instrument.

Src*Performance

001(A01):MXCategory

Dst*Performance

003(A03):Sirius

qw**Are*you*sure?***

e****[NO]/[YES]****r

MIDI [IN]

MIDI OUT

External MIDI keyboard (for example, an 88-key synthesizer)

MX49, MX61, or MX88

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Quick Guide

Controlling an external MIDI

keyboard or synthesizer from the

instrument

This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone

generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by

playing the instrument or playing back a Song or Pattern

of the instrument. Use this connection when you wish to

sound the other instrument along with the instrument.

HINT

MIDI Transmit and Receive channels –

Changing the Performances remotely

The MIDI Receive channels for Parts 1 – 16 of the

instrument are fixed to 1 – 16. Make sure to match

the MIDI Transmit channels of the external MIDI

instrument with the MIDI Receive channels of the

instrument. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit

channels of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the

owner’s manual of that instrument.

You can also use an external MIDI instrument to

change this instrument’s Performances with the

proper program change messages. To do this, you’ll

need to match the MIDI Transmit channel of the

external MIDI instrument with the basic MIDI

Receive channel of the instrument. For details on

setting the basic MIDI Receive channel of the

instrument, follow the instructions below.

1Press [UTILITY].

2Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select

“02:MIDI,” then press [ENTER].

3Use the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons to select

“BasicCh (Basic Channel),” then check

the channel.

If necessary, change the channel to the same

channel as the MIDI transmit channel of the

external MIDI instrument.

MIDI IN

MIDI [OUT]

External MIDI tone generator (for example, MOTIF-RACK XS)

MX49, MX61, or MX88

HINT

MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels –

Sounding only an external tone generator

The MIDI Receive channels for Parts 1 – 16 of the

instrument are fixed to 1 – 16. Make sure to match

the MIDI Receive channels of the external MIDI

instrument with the MIDI Transmit channels of the

instrument. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit

channels of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the

owner’s manual of that instrument.

You can also control an external tone generator from

the instrument and have only that device sound. To

do this, set the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to “0” or

set the Local Control to “off” with the following

operation: [UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]

 “LocalCtrl” = “off.”

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Shift Function List

Some of the important functions and operations on the instrument can be executed with convenient panel control

shortcuts. Simply hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the indicated button (as described below).

Display Messages

Appendix

Operation Function

[SHIFT] + [INC]/[DEC]/[DATA] dial Increases/decreases the value by 10. (Program number in the Play mode; parameter

value in the Edit mode)

In the Performance Select display, this switches among the Performance groups.

[SHIFT] + [SPLIT] In the Performance top display, this replaces Part 1 with Part 2 (Invert function).

[SHIFT] + [LAYER] In the Performance top display, this copies a selected Part (Part 1 or Part 2) to the

other Part (Unison function).

[SHIFT] + [EXIT] Calls up the Performance top display.

[SHIFT] + [SELECT] Resets Performance 1 to the factory settings, and calls up the top display of

Performance 1 (Quick Reset function).

[SHIFT] + [KNOB FUNCTION] Instantly resets Knobs [A] – [D] to Function 1.

[SHIFT] + [PART 1-2 LINK] Resets [PART 1-2 LINK] to on.

[SHIFT] + [ARP] Calls up the Arpeggio display of Performance Part Edit.

[SHIFT] + desired Category button In the Performance top display, this instantly calls up the Voice in the next Sub

Category of the selected Category. Perform this operation with the same Category

button repeatedly to select the subsequent Sub Categories.

In the Performance Select display, this selects the corresponding Performance

among Performances 1 – 16 in the selected Performance group.

NOTE For details about Sub Categories, see the “DATA LIST” PDF document

LCD indication Description

All remote templates stored. Appears when you store the Control Template in the Remote mode.

Are you sure? Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not.

Auto power off disabled. Appears when Auto Power Off is disabled (by simultaneously holding down the lowest key on the

keyboard and turning the power on).

Bulk protected. Bulk data cannot be received because of the Utility setting.

Clear edit Voice? Appears when executing Performance Store while modifying but not yet having stored a Voice.

Make sure to confirm whether the edited Voice data should be erased or not.

Completed. The specified load, save, format, or other Job has been completed.

Connecting USB device . . . Currently recognizing the USB flash memory connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

Device number is off. Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device number is off.

Device number mismatch. Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device numbers don’t match.

Executing . . . A Format operation or Job is being executed. Please wait.

FactorySet . . . The Factory Set operation is automatically being executed when you turn the power on.

File already exists. A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists.

File not found. The file of the specified type cannot be found.

Illegal file name. The specified file name is invalid. Try entering a different name.

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Illegal file. The file specified for loading is unusable by this instrument or cannot be loaded in the current

status.

Illegal format. The format of the file specified for playback is SMF Format 1 or an audio data format other than

WAV. Use SMF Format 0 MIDI data or WAV format audio data.

Incompatible USB device. A USB device which cannot be used with this instrument has been connected to the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal.

Invert Appears when replacing Part 1 with Part 2 by while holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SPLIT]

(Invert function).

MIDI buffer full. Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time.

MIDI checksum error. An error occurred when receiving bulk data.

MIDI data error. An error occurred when receiving MIDI data.

No response from USB device. There is no response from the USB device connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

Now loading . . . [EXIT] to cancel Indicates that a file is being loaded. If you wish to cancel this operation, press [EXIT] while this

message appears.

Now saving . . . [EXIT] to cancel Indicates that a file is being saved. If you wish to cancel this operation, press [EXIT] while this

message appears.

Now working. . . Canceling the Load/Save operation, after the [EXIT] button has been pressed.

Overwrite? A Save operation will overwrite data on the USB flash memory, and this message prompts you to

confirm whether it is OK to continue or not.

Please keep power on . . . The data is being written to User memory. Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being

written to User memory. Turning the power off while this message is shown results in loss of all

user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the User memory).

This may also result in this instrument being unable to properly start up the next time the power is

turned on.

Please stop sequencer. The operation you have attempted to execute cannot be done during Song/Pattern playback.

Quick reset Appears when while holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SELECT]. Performance 1 is set to the

factory settings, and the top display of Performance 1 is called up (Quick Reset function).

Receiving MIDI bulk . . . This instrument is receiving MIDI bulk data.

System memory crashed. Failed to write the data to the internal memory of this instrument.

This Performance uses User

Voices.

Appears when the Performance specified for loading contains User Voices. User Voices cannot

be loaded with the Performance. Make sure that the same User Voices used when you saved the

Performance are stored at the same User Voice numbers or not, since the User Voices are not

loaded with the Performance.

Transmitting MIDI bulk . . . This instrument is transmitting MIDI bulk data.

Unison Appears when copying Part 1/Part 2 to another Part by while holding down [SHIFT] and pressing

[LAYER] (Unison function).

USB connection terminated. A break in the connection with the USB flash memory has occurred because of an abnormal

electric current. Disconnect the device from the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, then press the

[ENTER] button.

USB device full. The USB flash memory is full and no more data can be saved. Use a new USB flash memory, or

make space by erasing unwanted data from the device.

USB device not ready. A USB flash memory is not properly inserted in or connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

USB device read/write error. An error occurred while reading or writing to/from a USB flash memory or attempting to delete or

overwrite a read-only file.

USB device unformatted. Appears when the connected USB flash memory is either unformatted or formatted in a way that

this instrument does not support. In such a case, check the content of the USB flash memory.

USB device write protected. The USB flash memory is write protected, or you have attempted to write to read-only media.

USB power consumption

exceeded.

Appears when the current being drawn by the USB flash memory exceeds the level supported by

this instrument.

USB transmission error. An error occurred while communicating with a USB flash memory.

Utility stored. The Utility settings have been stored.

LCD indication Description

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Troubleshooting

No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the

product is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation (page 11), after backing up your

data to an USB flash memory (page 32). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer.

No Sound.

Is this instrument properly connected to related external equipment (e.g., amplifier, speaker, headphone) via audio cables?

Since this instrument has no built-in speakers, you will need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it

(page 9*).

Is the power of this synthesizer and any external equipment connected to it turned on?

Have you made all the appropriate level settings—including the Master Volume on this instrument and the volume settings on any

connected external equipment?

If a Foot Controller is connected to the [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack, operate the Foot Controller and check the sound volume.

Check the Local Control parameter in the Utility display.

When this instrument is used by itself and this parameter is set to off, no sound is produced even if you play the keyboard.

Check the Direct Monitor Switch parameter in the Utility display.

When this instrument is used by itself and this parameter is set to off, no sound is produced even if you play the keyboard.

Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low when using an external controller?

Are the effect and filter settings appropriate?

If you are using the filter, try changing the cutoff frequency. Some cutoff settings may filter out all of the sound.

Are the volume or expression settings too low?

No sound from the [AUX IN] jack.

Is the volume of the connected audio device set to a value other than “0”?

Cannot play audio data.

Is the volume for the audio data set to a value other than “0”?

Is the format of the audio data correct?

This instrument can play only stereo WAVE (.wav) files of 44.1kHz/16-bit.

Playback continues without stopping.

When the [ARP] button is turned on, press it so that its lamp is turned off.

When playing back Rhythm Pattern or Song data of the USB flash memory, press the [J] (Stop) button.

The instrument is automatically turned off even if no operation is done.

Is the Auto Power Off function enabled?

If necessary, disable this function or change the amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off.

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “LocalCtrl”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “DirectMonitor”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “02:Filter/EG”  [ENTER]

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “05:Voice Insert Eff”/“05:DrumKit Insert Eff”  [ENTER]

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “MasterVolume”

[EDIT]  Select “01:Common”  [ENTER]  Select “05:General”  [ENTER]  “Volume”

[PART SELECT]  “Volume”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “WAV Volume”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “A utoOff”

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Distorted sound.

Are the effect settings appropriate?

Use of certain effects at certain settings may produce distortion.

Are the filter settings appropriate?

Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion.

Are any of the following volume parameters set so high that clipping is occurring?

Sound is cut off.

Is the entire amount of notes played (via your keyboard playback and Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback) exceeding the maximum

polyphony of this instrument?

The maximum number of simultaneous notes may be less than 128 depending on the Voices used.

Only one note sounds at a time.

When this situation occurs, the Mono/Poly parameter in the current mode is set to “mono.” If you wish to play chords, set this parameter

to “poly.”

Pitch or intervals are wrong.

Is the Master Tune parameter in the Utility display set to a value other than “0”?

Is the Note Shift parameter in the Utility display set to a value other than “0”?

Are the Note Shift and Detune parameters of each Part set to values other than “0”?

No effect is applied.

Check the on/off status of the Insertion Effect switch.

Is the Reverb Send or Chorus Send set to a value other than “0”?

Has the Insertion Effect type for the Part been set to “thru”?

The Edit Indicator appears, even when parameters are not being edited.

Keep in mind that even though the Edit mode is not active, simply moving a Knob or playing back the MIDI data of the USB flash

memory may cause the Edit Indicator to appear.

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “05:Voice Insert Eff”/“05:DrumKit Insert Eff”  [ENTER]

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “02:Filter/EG”  [ENTER]

[UTILITY]  [EDIT]  Select “01:Common”  [ENTER]  Select “05:General”  [ENTER]  “Volume”

[PART SELECT]  “Volume”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “WAV Volume”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “01:PlayMode”  [ENTER]  “Mono/Poly”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “Tune”

[UTILITY]  Select “01:General”  [ENTER]  “NoteShift”

[EDIT]  Select “01:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “01:PlayMode”  [ENTER]  “NoteShift”/“Detune”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “01:PlayMode”  [ENTER]  “InsSw”

[PART SELECT]  “InsSw”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “01:PlayMode”  [ENTER]  “ChoSend”/“RevSend”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “05:Voice Insert Eff”/“05:DrumKit Insert Eff”  [ENTER]

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Cannot start the Arpeggio.

Check whether [ARP] is turned on or off.

Are the Arpeggio switches for both Part and Common set to on?

Is the MIDI Sync parameter set to “internal” or “auto” (using internal clock)?

Cannot stop the Arpeggio.

When Arpeggio playback does not stop even if you release the key, set the Arpeggio Hold parameter to “off.”

The Voice produces a different sound depending on the assign destination Part or

Performance.

Depending on the effect (and other) settings for the Performance or Part, the Voice assigned to the Performance or Part may produce

a different sound. If necessary, change the following parameter settings.

The Song/Pattern cannot be started even when pressing the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button.

When you attempt to play back the Song data, is the USB flash memory containing the data connected to this instrument?

Is the [DAW REMOTE] button turned off?

Is the current display something other than Utility or File?

Is the MIDI Sync parameter set to “internal” or “auto” (using internal clock)?

Data communication between the computer and this instrument does not work properly.

Check whether the Port settings on the computer are appropriate or not.

Check whether the MIDI IN/OUT parameter is set to the appropriate value or not.

MIDI bulk data transmission/reception does not work properly.

Is the Receive Bulk parameter set to on?

When receiving MIDI bulk data transmitted via the Bulk Dump function and recorded to the external MIDI device, you need to set the

MIDI Device Number to the same value as when transmitting.

When transmission does not work properly, is the device number of the MIDI instrument connected to this instrument set to match the

Device Number Parameter in the Utility display?

Cannot save data to the USB flash memory.

Is the USB flash memory being used write protected? (Write-protect should be set to off for saving data.)

Is the USB flash memory being used properly formatted?

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “03:Arp Select”  [ENTER]  “Switch”

[EDIT]  Select “01:Common”  [ENTER]  Select “04:Arp Switch”  [ENTER]  “Switch”

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “MIDI Sync”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “03:Arp Select”  [ENTER]  “Hold”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “01:PlayMode”  [ENTER]  “ChoSend”/“RevSend”

[EDIT]  Select “01:Common”  [ENTER]  Select “01:Chorus Eff”/“02:Reverb Eff”  [ENTER]

[PART SELECT]  “InsSw”

[EDIT]  Select “02:Part”  [ENTER]  Select “02:Filter/EG”  [ENTER]

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “MIDI Sync”

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “MIDI IN/OUT”

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “RcvBulk”

[UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI”  [ENTER]  “DeviceNo.”

[FILE]  Select “05:Format”  [ENTER]  [INC/YES]

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Specifications

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.

Keyboard MX49 49 keys (Initial touch)

MX61 61 keys (Initial touch)

MX88 88 keys, GHS keyboard (Initial touch)

Tone

Generator

block

Tone Generator AWM2

Polyphony 128 (max.)

Multi-timbral Capacity 16 parts (Internal)

Wave Approx.166 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)

Voice Preset: 1,106 Normal Voices + 61 Drum Kits (GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit)

User: 128 Normal Voices + 8 Drum Kits

Performance User: 128 (16 parts)

Effect System Reverb x 9 types (42 presets), Chorus x 17 types (88 presets), Insertion Effect x 48

types (267 presets) x 4, Master EQ (5 bands)

Sequencer

block

Sequence Play SMF Format 0 (playback only)

Tempo (BPM) 5 – 300

Rhythm Pattern 208 Patterns

Song 27 Demo Songs

Arpeggio 999 types

Others Sequence software

compatible with the

Remote Control function

For Windows®: Cubase 8 or later, SONAR X2 Producer

For Mac®: Cubase 8 or later, Logic Pro X, Digital Performer 9

*Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software

Controllers Pitch Bend Wheel x 1, Modulation Wheel x 1, Assignable Knob x 4, [DATA] dial x 1

Display 3 digit LED + 20 x 2 line character LCD (backlit)

Connectors OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jack),

[PHONE] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack), [FOOT CONTROLLER], [SUSTAIN],

MIDI [IN]/[OUT], USB [TO HOST]/[TO DEVICE], [AUX IN], DC IN

Power Consumption 9W (When using PA-150 AC adaptor)

Dimensions, Weight MX49: 830(W) x 298(D) x 91(H) mm (32-11/16" x 11-3/4" x 3-9/16"), 3.8kg (8 lbs., 6 oz.)

MX61: 984(W) x 299(D) x 112(H) mm (38-3/4" x 11-3/4" x 4-7/16"), 4.8kg (10 lbs., 9 oz.)

MX88:

1320(W) x 405(D) x 168(H) mm (52" x 15-15/16" x 6-5/8"), 13.9kg (30 lbs., 10 oz.)

Accessories AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner’s Manual

(this book), Cubase AI Download Information

GM Voice

GM (General MIDI) is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators. It was

designed primarily to ensure that any Song data created with a specific GM device would sound virtually the same on any other

GM device—no matter the manufacturer or the model. The GM Voice bank on this synthesizer is designed to appropriately play

back GM Song data. However, keep in mind that the sound may not be exactly the same as played by the original tone generator.

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Index

[ARP] button ....................................................................... 7, 19

Arpeggio ................................................................................. 18

Audio data .............................................................................. 23

Auto Power Off function .......................................................... 10

[AUX IN] jack ...................................................................... 8, 25

Brightness of the display .................................................. 10, 31

Category ................................................................................. 14

Chorus .................................................................................... 25

Common Edit .......................................................................... 25

Connection (External MIDI instrument) ................................... 33

Controller Set .......................................................................... 28

Controllers ............................................................................... 17

Cursor ..................................................................................... 12

Cursor buttons .................................................................... 7, 12

[DATA] dial ......................................................................... 7, 12

[DAW REMOTE] button ............................................................. 6

DC IN jack ............................................................................. 8, 9

[DEC/NO] button ................................................................. 7, 12

Demo Song ............................................................................. 10

[EDIT] button ........................................................... 6, 25, 27, 28

Edit indicator ..................................................................... 26, 28

Effect ................................................................................. 25, 27

[ENTER] button ......................................................................... 7

[EXIT] button ....................................................................... 7, 13

[EXT. SONG] button ............................................................ 7, 23

Factory settings ...................................................................... 11

[FILE] button ....................................................................... 6, 31

File settings ............................................................................. 31

Foot controller ......................................................................... 18

[FOOT CONTROLLER] jack ................................................ 8, 18

Footswitch ............................................................................... 18

Formatting the USB flash memory .......................................... 31

Half-damper function .............................................................. 18

Headphones ............................................................................. 9

[INC/YES] button ................................................................. 7, 12

Initial factory settings .............................................................. 11

Inputting characters ................................................................ 13

Insertion Effect ........................................................................ 27

Invert function ......................................................................... 35

[JOB] button ..............................................................................6

Key On Start function ..............................................................21

[KNOB FUNCTION] button ..................................................6, 17

Knobs [A] – [D] ....................................................................6, 17

Layer .......................................................................................15

[LAYER] button ....................................................................7, 15

LCD ...........................................................................................7

LCD Contrast .....................................................................10, 31

List ...........................................................................................12

Load ........................................................................................32

Master Tune .............................................................................31

[MASTER VOLUME] knob ...................................................6, 10

MIDI data .................................................................................23

MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals ....................................................8, 33

MIDI Transmit and Receive channels .....................................34

Modulation wheel ................................................................6, 17

Naming ....................................................................................13

OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons .......................................................6, 20

OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks ................................................8, 9

Page ........................................................................................13

Part ..........................................................................................20

[PART 1-2 LINK] button .......................................................6, 17

Part Edit ...................................................................................25

[PART SELECT] button ........................................................7, 30

Pedal .......................................................................................18

Performance ............................................................................20

[PERFORMANCE NUMBER] display ...................................7, 20

Performance Select display ....................................................20

Performance Store ...................................................................29

[PHONES] jack ......................................................................8, 9

Pitch Bend wheel .................................................................6, 17

[R/K] (Play/Pause) button ............................................6, 21, 23

Power supply .............................................................................9

Quick Reset function .........................................................14, 35

Reverb .....................................................................................25

Rhythm Pattern ........................................................................21

[RHYTHM PATTERN] button ...............................................7, 22

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Save ........................................................................................ 32

[SELECT] button ................................................................. 7, 20

[SHIFT] button ..................................................................... 7, 35

SMF ......................................................................................... 23

Song ........................................................................................ 23

Speaker ..................................................................................... 9

Split ......................................................................................... 16

[SPLIT] button ..................................................................... 7, 16

Standby/On switch ................................................................ 8, 9

[J] (Stop) button ...................................................................... 6

Stopping Arpeggio playback .................................................. 15

Store ........................................................................................ 29

[STORE] button ................................................................... 6, 29

Storing the Rhythm Pattern ..................................................... 22

Sustain function ...................................................................... 18

[SUSTAIN] jack ................................................................... 8, 18

Tap Tempo function .................................................... 19, 22, 23

Tempo ......................................................................... 19, 22, 23

[TEMPO] button ...................................................... 7, 19, 22, 23

Transport buttons ...................................................................... 6

TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons ................................................ 6, 20

Unison function ....................................................................... 35

USB flash memory ...................................................... 23, 24, 31

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal ........................................... 8, 24, 31

[UTILITY] button .................................................................. 6, 31

Utility settings .......................................................................... 31

Voice ....................................................................................... 14

Voice Category ....................................................................... 14

Voice Category button ........................................................ 7, 14

Voice Edit .......................................................................... 27, 28

Voice Store .............................................................................. 29

Volume .................................................................................... 10

WAV Volume ........................................................................... 24

Wave file ................................................................................. 23

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