Yamaha PSR-293, PSR-295 Transferring Song Files From a Computer, Refer to the step #1 #9

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Reference Connecting To a Computer

Transferring Song Files From a Computer

This instrument can access flash memory for storage and retrieval of song data: When song files are trans- ferred to flash memory media from your computer they can be used with the instrument’s performance assistant technology or Lesson functions.

In order to transfer songs between your computer and the instrument you will need to install the Musicsoft Downloader application and the USB-MIDI Driver included on the Accessory CD-ROM on your computer. Refer to the Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide on page 70 for installation details.

NOTE

A USB cable is required in order to transfer song files to the instrument’s flash memory.

USB cables can be purchased at an electrical goods or computer sup- ply store.

Data That Can be Transferred From a Computer To This Instrument

• Song Capacity (max.)

Flash memory 99 songs

 

(Song numbers 036 – 134)

• Data Capacity

Flash memory 373 kb

• Data Format

SMF format 0/1

What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?

The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the most common and widely compatible sequence formats used for storing sequence data. There are two variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large number of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format 0, and most commer- cially available MIDI sequence data is provided in SMF Format 0.

With the Musicsoft Downloader You

Can ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Transfer MIDI songs you have downloaded from the Internet or created on your computer from the com- puter to the instrument’s flash memory.

Refer to the step #1 – #9.

The procedure for transferring songs included on the Accessory CD-ROM from your computer to the instrument is given as an example.

Use the Musicsoft Downloader application with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher.

Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s Flash

Memory ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

NOTE

If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding.

1Install the Musicsoft Downloader application and the USB-MIDI driver on your computer (page 71 73).

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your com- puter’s CD-ROM drive. The start window should appear automatically, and close the window.

3Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader shortcut icon that is created on the desktop. This will launch the Musicsoft Downloader application and the main window will appear.

NOTE

The instrument cannot be operated while the Musicsoft Downloader is running.

4 Click the “Add File” button and the Add File window will appear.

5 Click the [] button to the right of “Look in” and select the CD-ROM drive from the drop- down menu that appears. Double-click the “SongCollection” Folder on the window. Select the file you want to transfer to the instrument, and click “Open.”

q Click the CD-ROM drive

w Double-click “SongCollection”

e Click “Open”

Folder. Double-click “for_CD”

 

Folder and click a song file.

 

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Contents Page Special Message Section Model Serial No Purchase DateFCC Information U.S.A Lead-in to co-axial type cablePrecautions Location Saving and backing up your dataCopyright Notice Panel logosGM System Level XGliteInsert the music rest Supplied AccessoriesMusic Rest Special features of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293 Performance assistant technologyContents Setting Up Power RequirementsPA-5D or AC outletSetting Up Make all necessary connections Before turning the power onPanel Controls and Terminals Song Category List Style Category List DisplayREC, 1 5, a buttons Panel Controls and TerminalsVoice Category List DontKnow TwinklePlay With Both Hands 001Easy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide Press the START/STOP buttonPlay on the keyboard Sounds like you’re playing the right notesExternal Songs and the performance assistant technology Quick Guide The Easy Way To Play PianoPerformance assistant Technology Tempo Change the Song TempoPlay the Demo Song 090Flute Select and Play a Voice MainPress the Voice button Select the voice you want to playMarimba VibesPlay Two Voices Simultaneously Dual 108FngrBass Play Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands Split041 Press the Split buttonSelect the desired split voice Folk Gtr031 GrandPno Play the Grand Piano VoicePitch Bend DGX-205/203 only Touch ResponseDrum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Sound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on8BtModrn PopBossaPlay Along With Auto Accompaniment Style 080Styles Auto Accompaniment Quick Guide Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. buttonPress the Sync Start button Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompaniHarmony Quick Guide Styles Auto AccompanimentPlay along with the style Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button to endPress and hold the Harmony button for longer than a second Select a harmony typePerform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 on Play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboardVariety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style Playback Immediate StartStop and Enter Synchro Start Mode Tap StartImmediate Stop Play the Ending and StopSong displayed here can be played Select and Listen To a SongListen to the song Types Of Songs Using Songs Quick GuidePreset Song Categories Londonde Lesson 1 Waiting011 Select a song for your lessonLesson Use the Lesson Mode button to select LessonSelect a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide Press the Lesson Mode button twice to start Lesson YourTempQuick Guide Select a Song For a Lesson Select the song and part you want to practice steps 1Press the Lesson Mode button three times to start Lesson MinusOnePractice Makes Perfect Repeat and Learn Press the Lesson Repeat & Learn button during a lessonUsing the Easy Song Arranger RiversidPopShf 004TchPolis Change a Song’s Style Quick GuideSelect a voice Press and hold the Voice button for longer than a secondTrack Configuration Melody ChordsStyle Specify tracks and recordRecording Procedure UserREC Select the tracks you want to record to and confirm yourRecording will start when you play on the keyboard When the recording is done …Quick Guide Record Your Own Performance Stop recording by pressing the START/STOP or RECClrUser1 ClrTr1Song Clear Deleting User Songs Track Clear Deleting a Specified Track From a User SongInitialization Backup and InitializationBackup Display Basic Operation and DisplaysBasic Operation → 0 → Will appear on the dis- play after a brief delay Basic Operation and DisplaysDisplay Items Handy Performance Features StyleVolHall2 Hall3Handy Performance Features Reference Chorus1Chorus2 Adding ChorusReference Handy Performance Features TimeSigMtrVol MetronomeOne Touch Setting Medium GrandPnoSweetSpr Touch Response SensitivityAdjusting the Voice Parameters Adjusting the Harmony VolumeHarmVol Panel SustainPlay Only the Style Rhythm Setting the Split PointStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Adjusting the Style Volume Play a Style With Chords but No Rhythm Stop AccompanimentReference Style Auto-accompaniment Functions Accompaniment rangeSplit point default 54/F#2 Playing Auto-accompaniment ChordsStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Reference Easy Chords Standard ChordsAll chords in the chart are C-root chords Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary DictNotation of chord Individual notes of chord keyboardChord Basics Reading Chord NamesSong Volume SongVolRepeat Muting Independent Song PartsTuning Reference Song SettingsTranspos Change the Key Of a SongSong Settings Reference StringsChange the Melody Voice 048Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Saving Settings to the Registration MemoryBank Bank numberMemorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Reference Recalling a Registration MemoryFunction settings Locating and Editing the Function SettingsDecrease a Increase a Value by Turn a setting Current itemFunction settings Reference Function Setting ListReference Function settings Performance data of the keyboard contains Connecting To a ComputerWhat Is MIDI? Midi Settings Reference Connecting To a ComputerUSB Precautions USB ConnectionPC mode Midi PC Mode Settings For Computer ConnectionConnecting To a Computer Reference PC Mode = OFFTransferring Song Files From a Computer Refer to the step #1 #9Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader Click the Flash MemoryAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM ContentsSoftware Installation Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ReferenceInstall the software System RequirementsReference Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Installing the driver on WindowsClick Next Restart the computerAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Software Licensing Agreement Troubleshooting Cannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Playback response is delayedHow can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 Specifications Voice List Panel Voice ListVoice List XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* ListString Synth Effects Drum Kit List MidiDrum Kit List Style List 8BEATMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Preset SongsSong List Effect Type List Harmony TypesReverb Types Chorus TypesMidi Implementation Chart Yamaha03Flanger1 Midi Data Format02Chorus2 Index Panel controls and terminalsIndex Style 13, 24, 28Sibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english