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The following is a list of messages that the RY20 will display if errors or other conditions have
occurred.
LCD Messages
PRESET You have attempted to change a parameter in a preset pattern, song or drum kit.
MEMORY
FULL The RY20 memory is full or almost full and the specified operation cannot be performed.
Delete unwanted songs to make more memory available.
SELECT
TRACK You have attempted to copy or clear a pattern without first selecting tracks. Select tracks
and try the operation again.
PART
EMPTY You have attempted to delete a part in Song Record Mode that was already empty.
NOT
EMPTY You have attempted to change the meter or number of measures in a pattern which
contains data. Clear the pattern and try again.
TS NOT
MATCH You have attempted to copy tracks to a pattern that has a time signature different from
that of the source pattern.
BUFFER
FULL Too much MIDI data is being received by the RY20 at one time. Reduce the amount of data
that is being sent to the RY20.
BATT
LOW The built-in memory back-up lithium battery is running low. Take your RY20 to an
authorized Yamaha Service Center to have the battery replaced.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK-UP BATTERY YOURSELF.
DATA
ERROR Unrecognizable MIDI data was received by the RY20. Make sure that all bulk data sent
to the RY20 conforms with the RY20 MIDI specifications.
TIME
OVER If a MIDI bulk data transfer fails to complete within a certain period of time, this error
message will appear on the display.
MIDI
ERR1 The RY20 detected a MIDI overrun error in the incoming data. Check all relevant settings,
then try sending the data again. If the error persists, check your MIDI cables and
connections.
MIDI
ERR2 The RY20 detected a MIDI framing error in the incoming data. Check all relevant settings,
then try sending the data again. If the error persists, check your MIDI cables and
connections.
PLEASE
WAIT The RY20 is busy performing the requested operation, for example, preparing to record,
rearranging its memory to complete a recording, etc.
END The RY20 has just completed the requested operation, for example, finishing a recording,
copying data, sending or receiving MIDI bulk data, etc.
BULK
SEND The RY20 is transmitting MIDI bulk data to an external device.
RECEIV
BULK The RY20 is receiving MIDI bulk data from a MIDI data storage device.