Fran,
Here's what it says in the manual under the section of MIDI Parameters."Lyrics TX (Lyrics Data Transmission) (On/Off, default: Off) When playing back Format 0 SMF music data, this allows lyrics imbedded in the data to be transmitted to an external device."
So, Fran, excuse my ignorance, but how do you view lyrics using a midi cable? Do you have to use a Roland lyrics converter box? I really don't know anything about the lyrics box.

George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California