In addition to the great advice given, I'd like to add, that outdoors, in daylight, it's virtually IMPOSSIBLE to view the LCD screen on my Yamaha PSR2000, Tyros, as well as all the other keyboards (Technics KN5000, Roland G800, etc) I've ever played which included an LCD screen (both color & b/w).

When performing outdoors, where shade just is'nt available (public stage venues, etc) I will either take a portable umbrella or need to gerry rig a make shift hood (cardboard) to shield the LCD screen from the sun.

I wish the keyboard manufacters would come out with a keyboard screen which would allow viewing it easily in the sunlight as well as indoors.

I'm really interested now in hearing from others here about your experiences with LCD screen visability outdoors.

Scott