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Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST] Terminal), Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals)

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Connections Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST] Terminal) By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI. For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the "Computerrelated Operations" on the website (page 9). This instrument USB [TO HOST] terminal USB cable Computer Files that can be transferred to/from the computer • MIDI Songs recorded on this instrument (page 49): file extension = .mid (SMF Format 0, Format 1) • Backup files (page 92) • External Songs: file extension = .mid (SMF Format 0, Format 1) NOTICE Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. NOTE • The instrument will begin transmission a short time after the USB connection is made. • When using a USB cable to connect the instrument to your computer, make the connection directly without passing through a USB hub. • For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner's manual of the relevant software. Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals) The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your music performance and creation possibilities. Use the MIDI terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer, etc.) • MIDI [IN Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. • MIDI [OUT]...... Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to another MIDI device. • MIDI [THRU]... Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN. CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other MIDI devices, turn off the power of all the components. NOTE For details about MIDI, refer to "MIDI Basics" downloadable from the Yamaha website (page 9). This instrument MIDI OUT External MIDI device MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI receive MIDI IN MIDI transmit NOTE Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the MIDI Data Format to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive. The MIDI Data Format is contained in the "MIDI Reference" downloadable from the Yamaha website (page 9). 69 YDP-184 Owner's Manual

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YDP-184 Owner’s Manual
Connections
By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer
data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI.
For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the “Computer-
related Operations” on the website (page 9).
Files that can be transferred to/from the computer
•
MIDI Songs recorded on this instrument (page 49): file extension = .mid (SMF
Format 0, Format 1)
•
Backup files (page 92)
•
External Songs: file extension = .mid (SMF Format 0, Format 1)
The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your
music performance and creation possibilities. Use the MIDI terminals and
standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer,
etc.)
•
MIDI [IN]
..........
Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device.
•
MIDI [OUT]
......
Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to
another MIDI device.
•
MIDI [THRU]
...Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN.
Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST]
Terminal)
NOTICE
Use an AB type USB cable of
less than 3 meters. USB 3.0
cables cannot be used.
NOTE
• The instrument will begin
transmission a short time
after the USB connection is
made.
• When using a USB cable to
connect the instrument to
your computer, make the
connection directly without
passing through a USB hub.
• For information on setting up
your sequence software,
refer to the owner’s manual of
the relevant software.
Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI
Terminals)
This instrument
USB [TO HOST] terminal
USB cable
Computer
CAUTION
Before connecting the
instrument to other MIDI
devices, turn off the power of
all the components.
NOTE
For details about MIDI, refer to
“MIDI Basics” downloadable
from the Yamaha website
(page 9).
NOTE
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the MIDI Data
Format to find out what MIDI
data and commands your
devices can transmit or
receive. The MIDI Data Format
is contained in the “MIDI
Reference” downloadable from
the Yamaha website (page 9).
This instrument
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI receive
MIDI transmit
External MIDI device