Yamaha PSR-I425 Owner's Manual - Page 93

Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

PSR-I425

Owner’s Manual

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In order to view PDF scores, you will need to install Adobe Reader in your computer.

You can download the Adobe Reader. Please check the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/

You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader, Digital Music Notebook and USB-MIDI Driver at the following website.

http://music.yamaha.com/download/

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Using the CD-ROM

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Please read the Software License Agreement on

page 98 before opening the CD-ROM package.

1

Check the system requirements to

make sure that the software will run on

your computer.

2

Insert the included CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

The start window should appear automatically.

3

Install the USB MIDI driver to the com-

puter.

Refer to “Installing the USB-MIDI Driver” on

page 94 for installation and setup instructions.

4

Connect the instrument to the com-

puter.

The connection procedure is described on page

86.

5

Install the software.

Musicsoft Downloader:

See page 96.

6

Launch the software.

For further software operation refer to the online

help supplied with the software.

Refer to the “Troubleshooting” on page 97 when

you have trouble with installing the driver.

CD-ROM Contents

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Folder Name

Application / Data Name

Contents

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MSD_

Musicsoft Downloader

This application can be used to download MIDI song data from the Internet and

transfer it from the computer to the instrument’s memory.

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DMN_FlashDemo

Flash Demo

Digital Music Notebook is an educational content that lets you enjoy music while

learning.

Full motion demo software which introduces all features of the Digital Music

Notebook.

DMN_DemoSong

Demo Song

You can experience Digital Music Notebook functions with the demo song. You need

to download and install Digital Music Notebook on your computer prior to using the

demo song.

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SongBook

Song Book

Includes score data for the 30 internal songs provided on the instrument as well as

70 MIDI songs provided on the CD-ROM. The exceptions are songs 1–11, and song

20 which is copyrighted. The scores for songs 9–11 are provided in this manual

beginning on page 100.

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USB-MIDI Driver

(Windows 98/Me)

This driver software is necessary to connect MIDI devices to your computer via

USB.

USBdrv2k

USB-MIDI Driver

(Windows 2000/XP)

SongData

MIDI 70 songs

These songs can be transferred to the instrument and played or used with the

instrument’s functions.

StyleData

5 style ﬁles

These styles can be transferred to the instrument and played or used with the

instrument’s functions.

Section	Page
Cover	1
PRECAUTIONS	4
Copyright Notice	6
Panel Logos	6
Congratulations	7
Included Accessories	7
Special Features of the PSR-I425	8
Contents	9
Setting Up	10
Power Requirements	10
Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)	11
Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)	11
Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)	11
Turning the Power On	11
Panel Controls and Terminals	12
Front Panel	12
Rear Panel	13
Quick Guide	14
Creating Arpeggios	14
Create Original Sounds	18
Assigning Effects to the Knobs	18
Using the Knobs	21
The Easy Way to Play Piano	23
Play with Both Hands	23
Change the Song Tempo	27
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices	28
Select and Play a Voice-MAIN	28
Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL	29
Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT	30
Play the Grand Piano Voice	31
Drum Kits	32
Select and Play the Drum Kit	32
Playing Styles	33
Select a Style Rhythm	33
Play Along with a Style	34
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords	38
Using Songs	39
Select and Listen to a Song	39
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause	40
Types of Songs	42
Select a Song For a Lesson	43
Lesson 1-Waiting	43
Lesson 2-Your Tempo	46
Lesson 3-Minus One	47
Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn	48
Play Using the Music Database	49
Change a Song's Style	50
Listen to the DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger	50
Using the Easy Song Arranger	50
Record Your Own Performance	52
Track Configuration	52
Recording Procedure	52
Song Clear-Deleting User Songs	55
Track Clear-Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song	55
Backup and Initialization	56
Backup	56
Initialization	56
Basic Operation and Displays	57
Basic Operation	57
Display Items	59
Reference	60
Adding Effects	60
Harmony	60
Adding Reverb	61
Adding Chorus	62
Handy Performance Features	63
The Metronome	63
Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat	64
Adjusting the Metronome Volume	64
Tap Start	65
Touch Response Sensitivity	65
Pitch Bend	66
Pitch Controls	66
Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics	67
One Touch Setting	68
Adjusting the Harmony Volume	69
Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound	69
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions	70
Pattern Variation (Sections)	70
Adjusting the Style Volume	72
Setting the Split Point	72
Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)	73
Loading Style Files	74
Chord Basics	75
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary	77
Song Settings	78
Song Volume	78
A-B Repeat	78
Muting Independent Song Parts	79
Change the Melody Voice	79
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings	80
Saving to the Registration Memory	80
Recalling a Registration Memory	81
The Functions	82
Selecting and Setting Functions	82
Connecting to a Computer	85
What Is MIDI?	85
Connecting a Personal Computer	86
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer	87
Remote Control of MIDI Devices	88
Initial Send	89
Transferring Data between the Computer and Instrument	89
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide	92
Important Notices about the CD-ROM	92
CD-ROM Contents	93
System Requirements	94
Software Installation	94
Appendix	99
Troubleshooting	99
Scores	100
Let's play the Tabla	106
Voice List	107
Drum Kit List	111
Style List	114
Arpeggio List	115
Music Database List	116
Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM	118
Effect Type List	119
MIDI Implementation Chart	120
MIDI Data Format	122
Specifications	123

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