20 Most Recent Yamaha PSR-S500 Digital Keyboard Questions & Answers

guys i am using psr s 550b for 2years,,.and the problem was i stopped useing it for 2 months ....and when i started using it again my keys r not working only the styles r playing ....and i thought to do format since the keys r not working i am enable to format it ple tell me any solutions for it .ple.pleeeeeeeee

Assuming this is a PSR-S700 then you need to undo all the screws under the keyboard and open up so you can see inside under the speaker grill. You will see the grill has tabs that poke through the casing and these are then twisted to keep it in place. Straighten these, push tab through casing going from side to side and then the grill will eventually work free. You do not want to do this too much as the tabs will eventually break with wear.

It is shop replaceable. I have heard this is NOT an uncommon problem. You can get the parts through Yamaha America in California. Here is your service manual:

http://elektrotanya.com/yamaha_psr-s500.pdf/download.html

Scroll down to "Get Manual" and click on it to download the manual (about 12Mb)

Yamaha support/parts contact
http://usa.yamaha.com/support/

Look at the back of the keyboard,there is a small knob that controls the screen clarity,turn this to fix it,if that don't work,you need to get the screen replaced.

Read your manual about a contrast control for the display. At one end of the range of control the display is almost invisible. Sometimes there is a little shaft/knob on the back, other times it is a menu item and yes, it is hard to see the display to adjust the display... just go through the procedure blindly to see if it comes back. Also illuminate the display if dark with a flashlight and see if there are display characters there but just lacking a backlight. A backlight failure could be the problem.

The display is an LCD. From your limited description, it would appear that, electronically, at least, everything is working correctly, but perhaps the LCD has become warped or damaged.

Yamaha has a parts order website, but you would need to create an account to actually order the part, AND you would need to know the part number of the LCD. Not only that, but you would have to perform the repair yourself - - - not recommended, unless you're an electronics geek already. ~LOL~ But if you want to take a look, here is their parts web site:

https://www.yamaha24x7.com/yamahaoms/Login.aspx

I'm assuming you're in the U.S.A. If you really wish to talk to Yamaha about the part, they do have a number you can call: (888)892-6242

Prior to making the call, be sure to write down the model# and serial# of your keyboard. It is probably found on the back or under side of the unit. They will advise you on the availability of the part.

Another alternative is to go on Ebay and search for PSR-S500 under the category Musical Instruments.

You can locate an authorized Yamaha dealer at this web site:

http://usa.yamaha.com/dealers

Problems like this are a REAL PAIN in the you know what, and I know how aggravating it is to have to spend money on a repair for an instrument you've already paid over $500 for. I'm assuming this is an out-of-warranty situation.

Anyhow, good luck on getting this fixed, and let us know how things work out.

Thanks ~Jim :-)

Yamaha apparently had some problems with these displays according to the forums... If you are out of warranty then the repair will likely be at your expense. If in warranty, go on record immediately. Replacing the display is not really DIY unless you are electronically competent... I don't know what the cost for the display is, however you can call Yamaha America in CA and ask for "parts" and tell them what you need and ask the price. I can tell you there are a LOT of screws to remove to access the display and cables that must be cared for.

Hi Aspro_uk,

If your Yamaha PSR-430 wont work, it might caused by recent changes on the setting or configuration. The easiest way to correct the issue is to do a factory reset. Please follow the steps below on how to reset the settings of Yamaha PSR-430.

Note: All stored data like User styles, Registration, Multipads, User songs, MIDI setting and User voices will be deleted during the process. I recommend to create a back up before executing the Factory Reset. This can be done by performing a ''Bulk Dump'' to an external MIDI storage device or by saving the user-stored data to a floppy disk via the internal disk drive of the keyboard.

1. Turn off the keyboard completely.

2. Now, press and hold down the rightmost white key (C) while turning ON the keyboard.

3. Once the power is ON, please release the key.

4. The keyboard will reinitialize to the original factory settings.

-->For additional information and guide, please download the user manual below.

Yamaha PSR-430 Manual

Hope it helps.

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Check that your adapter is a 12VDC with a current rating of at least 1 amp (1000ma) AND that the center pin of the connector is the POSITIVE.

1. Try the volume

2. Your adapter may not be the proper voltage/amperage. If the adapter has ratings listed, make sure they match the keyboards ratings.

3. Try it with the headphones. If they work and the speakers don't, you've narrowed down your problem. There may be some damage or wiring problem within where the board meets the speakers, and/or before processing.

4. Try it with batteries. If that works, you need a new adapter.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/adaptor-cord-yamaha-psr-or700-s500-s700-s900-arranger-113553507

Turn off the "ACMP" button... that is the "Accompaniment" function that controls whether the "Style" you select will accompany your playing or not...