EXPANSION EXPLORER

Setting Up

This section describes preparations you need to make before using the app.

An internet connection is required.

For iPhone/iPad and Android apps, you must first confirm some permissions (see below).

Connecting to the instrument

This section explains how to connect the device and the instrument to each other. Final connection settings on the app will be done when you launch the app for the first time, or just before installing the content.

Cable connection via USB

For the computer:

Connect the USB terminal (Type A or C) of the computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal (Type B) of the instrument via a USB cable.

For the smart device (iPhone/iPad/Android):

Connect the smart device to the [USB TO HOST] terminal (Type B) of the instrument via a conversion adapter and USB cable. The diagram below is an example.

The shape of the connector and the required conversion adapter will vary depending on the device you use. For more details on connections, please refer to the "Smart Device Connection Manual" on the website.

Wireless LAN connection

Connect the computer/smart device and the instrument to the same access point (within the same LAN) via wireless LAN connection.

Connect the instrument to the access point using Infrastructure mode.

NOTE

Both your computer/smart device and your instrument must be connected to the Wireless LAN access point using the 2.4 GHz band.

You may need the Wireless LAN Adaptor UD-WL01 (sold separately) to use a Wireless LAN connection with the instrument. For details, please refer to the owner’s manual for your particular instrument.

Confirming permissions (for smart devices)

To use this app, the following permissions are required. When a permission request is displayed on your smart device when you start the app, make sure to allow it.

Accessing media (audio, video, etc.) in the device

Using the network

Settings for when the app is first launched

When you start the app for the first time, configure the following settings in order.

Select your country/region

Select your country or region. This allows Yamaha to provide ideally appropriate expansion content for your region.

Connecting an instrument

[BY USB]: Connects to the instrument via a cable connection.

[BY Wi-Fi]: Connects to the instrument via a wireless LAN connection.

[SKIP SETUP]: Does not connect to an instrument and enters demo mode.

If you select [BY USB] or [BY Wi-Fi], connection instructions are displayed.

Click/tap [NEXT] to proceed.

When a compatible instrument is found, the name of the instrument will be displayed.

Select the instrument, and then click/tap [CONNECT] to confirm.

A message appears indicating the connection is complete.

NOTE

If the app is having trouble finding your instrument, see Troubleshooting.

Select categories that interest you

Turn on the categories you want to display as a filter option on the HOME display.

Tap/click [NEXT] or [CHOOSE LATER] to proceed to the next step.

Select the countries and regions you are interested in

 

Turn on the areas you want to display as a filter option on the HOME display.

Tap/click [NEXT] or [CHOOSE LATER] to proceed to the next step.

This completes the settings for the first time launch of the app.

NOTE

This series of first-time settings can be called up again by selecting [INTRODUCTION] on the MENU display.

The items you set initially can be changed on the MENU display.

The instrument to be connected can be changed on the MY KEYBOARDS display.