﻿N3X
Owner's Manual


Connections

CAUTION
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.

Refer to the "Panel Controls and Terminals" on page 10 for information on the location of the connectors.


Connecting Audio Devices ([AUX IN] jack, AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks)

Playing a Portable Audio Player with the Built-in Speakers--[AUX IN] jack
You can connect the headphone jack of a portable audio player to the instrument's [AUX IN] jack, letting you hear the sound of that audio player through the built-in speakers of the instrument.

NOTICE
To avoid damage to the devices, first turn on the power to the external device, then to the instrument. When turning off the power, first turn off the power to the instrument, then to the external device.

(Figure)
Instrument
Phone plug (stereo mini)
Audio cable
Audio signal
Phone plug (stereo mini)
Headphone jack
Portable audioplayer

NOTE
Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance.

NOTE
The sound via the [AUX IN] jack is output only from the right and left speakers, and not from the center and rear speakers.

Minimizing noise of the input sound via Noise Gate
By default, this instrument cuts unwanted noise from the input sound. However, this may result in necessary sounds also being cut, such as the soft decay sound of a piano or guitar. To avoid this, set the Noise Gate to off via the following operation.

While holding down [FUNCTION], press the C sharp 6 key repeatedly to toggle Noise Gate on and off as needed.

(Figure)
Highest key (C7)

Default setting: ON

Using an External Stereo System for Playback--AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks (unbalanced)
These jacks let you connect the instrument to external powered speaker systems, for playing in larger venues at higher volumes.

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Instrument
AUX OUT
Phone plug (standard)
Audio cable
Audio signal
Phone plug (standard)
AUX IN
Powered speaker

NOTICE
To avoid possible damage to the devices, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When turning off the power, first turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument. Since this instrument's power may automatically be turned off due to the Auto Power Off function (page 16), turn off the power to the external device, or disable Auto Power Off when you do not intend to operate the instrument. If the instrument's power is automatically turned off via the Auto Power Off function, first turn off the external device, then turn on the power to the instrument then the external device again.
When the AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external device, never connect the [AUX IN] jacks to the output jacks of the external device. Doing so could result in feedback (oscillation) that may damage both the devices.

NOTE
Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with no resistance.

NOTE
Use only the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack for connection with a mono device.

NOTE
If you are monitoring the sound output via the AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks from headphones connected to the instrument, you should set "Binaural sampling/Stereophonic Optimizer" to "OFF." Refer to page 18 for details.


Connecting to a Mixer--OUTPUT [L] [R] jacks (Balanced)
In recording and live-performance environments, musical instruments are commonly connected to a mixer. For these applications, this instrument is equipped with a pair of professional-use, balanced XLR jacks that prevent unwanted noise in the output signals. When connecting to a mixer, we recommend using these OUTPUT [L] [R] jacks.

(Figure)
Instrument
XLR connector
Mixer
OUTPUT R
OUTPUT L
Amplifier
Left speaker
Right speaker

NOTICE
To avoid possible damage to the devices, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When turning off the power, first turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument. Since this instrument's power may automatically be turned off due to the Auto Power Off function (page 16), turn off the power to the external device, or disable Auto Power Off when you do not intend to operate the instrument. If the instrument's power is automatically turned off via the Auto Power Off function, first turn off the external device, then turn on the power to the instrument then the external device again.
When the OUTPUT jacks are connected to an external device, never connect the [AUX IN] jacks to the output jacks of the external device. Doing so could result in feedback (oscillation) that may damage both the devices.

NOTE
If you are monitoring the sound output via the OUTPUT [L] [R] jacks from headphones connected to the instrument, you should set "Binaural sampling/Stereophonic Optimizer" to "OFF." Refer to page 18 for details.


Fixed AUX OUT/OUTPUT Volume--AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks and OUTPUT [L] [R] jacks
By setting this parameter to "On," you can fix the volume of audio output via the AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] and the OUTPUT [L] [R] jacks.

While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the D6 key repeatedly (if necessary) to turn Fixed AUX OUT/OUTPUT Volume on/off.

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Highest key (C7)

(Table)
Display	Descriptions
On	The volume of audio output is fixed and the [MASTER VOLUME] control has no effect.
OFF	The volume of audio output is adjusted by using the [MASTER VOLUME] control.
(Table End)

Default setting: OFF


Connecting to a Computer ([USB TO HOST] terminal)
By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer Song data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI, and take advantage of sophisticated computer music software. For details, refer to the "Computer-related Operations" on the website (page 9).

Files that can be transferred from a computer to this instrument (and vice versa).
Song file: .mid (SMF format 0, 1)

NOTE
Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.


Connecting to an iPhone/iPad (MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors, [USB TO HOST] terminal)
You can use a smart device, such as an iPhone or iPad, with the instrument for a variety of musical purposes by connecting it to the instrument. By using application tools on your smart device, you can take advantage of convenient functions and get more enjoyment out of this instrument. You can make connections by one of the following methods.

Connect to the MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors via the wireless MIDI adaptor (MD-BT01, sold separately).
Connect to the [USB TO HOST] terminal via the wireless MIDI adaptor (UD-BT01, sold separately).

For details on connections, refer to the "iPhone/iPad Connection Manual" on the website (page 9). For information about the compatible smart devices and application tools, access the following page:
https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

NOTICE
Do not place your iPhone/iPad in an unstable position. Doing so may cause the device to fall and result in damage.

NOTE
When you use the instrument along with an application on your iPhone or iPad, we recommend that you set "Airplane Mode" to "ON" on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

NOTE
These accessories may not be available depending on your area.


Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI [IN] [OUT] connectors)
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a global format standard for performance data transmission and reception between electronic musical instruments. Connecting musical instruments that support MIDI via MIDI cables enables you to transfer performance and setting data between multiple musical instruments. Using MIDI, you can also achieve more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument.

(Figure)
Receives MIDI data.
Transmits MIDI data.

NOTE
You need a dedicated MIDI cable to make a MIDI connection.

NOTE
The handled MIDI messages differ depending on the MIDI instrument. In other words, some MIDI messages transmitted from this instrument may not be recognized on a different MIDI instrument. For details, you should check the MIDI Implementation Chart of each MIDI instrument. The MIDI Implementation Chart of this instrument is described in the "MIDI Reference" on the website (page 9).

NOTE
During Song playback, data of only MIDI channels 3 to 16 will be output via MIDI.

NOTE
Voice Demo Song and Preset Song data are not transmitted via MIDI.

Example for MIDI connection

Example 1
The connection below allows you to play the sounds of an external MIDI tone generator from the keyboard of this instrument.

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N3X
MIDI OUT
Performance data
MIDI IN
MIDI tone generator

Set the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI tone generator to "1," since the MIDI Transmit Channel of this instrument is set to "1."

Example 2
The connection below allows you to play the sounds of this instrument by playing back a Song on an external sequencer.

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N3X
MIDI IN
Song data
MIDI OUT
Sequencer

The MIDI Receive Channels of this instrument can only be set to 1 and 2. This is why the data for the piano part should be assigned to MIDI Channels 1 and 2 of the Song.

Local Control on/off
Normally, playing the keyboard will control the internal tone generator. This situation is called "Local Control ON." If you want to use the keyboard only for controlling an external MIDI instrument, turn off Local Control. With this setting, this instrument will produce no sound even if you play the keyboard.

To turn the Local Control ON or OFF
While holding down [FUNCTION], press the C6 key repeatedly (as necessary).

(Figure)
Highest key (C7)

Default setting: ON



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