Yamaha PSR-270, Portatone manual Special Message Section

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- pany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head- phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and envi- ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keep- ing with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of

battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batter- ies of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mis- matches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of prod- ucts that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP(bottom)

 

 

 

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-

all installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter-

ference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and

tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not

“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the

expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted

following measures:

by the FCC, to use the product.

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/

or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

authorization to use this product in the USA.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the an-

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with

tenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”

lead-in to co-axial type cable.

digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a

please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type

residential environment will not result in harmful interference with

of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please

other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Divi-

frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instruc-

sion, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

tions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed

to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC

by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

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Contents Page Special Message Section Precautions Yamaha Education Suite Main FeaturesOther powerful features include Contents Panel Controls and Terminals Front PanelRear Panel Using Batteries Setting UPUsing an AC Power Adaptor When the Batteries Run DownConnecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Using HeadphonesUsing a Footswitch Quick Guide How to Use Your New PSR-270 PortaTone Voice 002BritePnoVoices Playing along with the MetronomeAuto Accompaniment Style 0028BtPop2Step Auto AccompanimentChord Guide Chord Guide Playing chord progressions songs with just one fingerSong 100SongVol Song ALLTakeOffSong 002PF-Grand Style F41UserBank Style 1OTS UserSTYLE2UserBank SongsFunction Parameters STYLE1M.OctaveFunction Parameters Function Parameters ListMidi Midi GM System LevelPanel Display Indications Mode indicatorsOverall functions bar indicator Notation D KeyboardSong track indicators Beat indicatorsAccompaniment On indicator Measure and TempoPlaying the Portable Grand Using the MetronomePortable Grand Press the Portable Grand buttonTurn on the Metronome Setting the Metronome Time SignatureChange the value Adjusting the Metronome Volume Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menuPlaying a Voice Main Voice Playing Voices the Voice ModeSelect the Voice mode Select the desired voice number Using the numeric keypadVoice 042Aco.Bass Play the selected voice Using the +/- keysUsing the Voice button Select the desired Function parameter number Select the Function modeDrum Kit Voice Chart voices 101 Function Parameters Main VoiceSet other parameters as needed Change the parameter setting or valueExit the Function mode Function ParametersTranspose Transpose and TuningVoice 00Transpos Select the Transpose function in the Overall menuTuning Select the Tuning function in the Overall menuTurn on the Dual Voice mode Playing TWO Voices Dual VoiceStyle 050Strings Function Parameters Dual VoicePlaying TWO Voices Split Voice Call up the Function modeMake other settings for the Split voice if desired Select the Split On/Off parameter numberFunction Parameters Split Voice Additional Voice Functions Voice SET and Touch Sensitivity Style F72VoiceSet Style F73TouchSnsStyle onVoiceSet Function Parameters Voice Set and Touch Sensitivity Reverb EffectsStyle F32RevType Set the Chorus Send Level for the desired voices Style F34ChoTypeChorus Set the DSP Send Level for the desired voices Style F36DspTypeDSP Turn on the Harmony effect Style F37HarmonyHarmony Function Parameters Effects Chorus Types Effect TypesReverb Types DSP TypesHarmony Types Trill effect Types 6 12 create two-note trills alternatingSelecting a Style and Playing the Accompaniment Auto Accompaniment Style ModeSelect the Style mode Select the desired style numberPressing the START/STOP button Using Sync-StartStart the accompaniment To start with an Intro section Using Sync-Start with an Intro sectionStarting with an Intro section To use Sync-Start with an Intro sectionAbout Auto Accompaniment Pressing the SYNC-START button Using an Ending sectionStop the accompaniment About the Beat DisplayTurn on the auto accompaniment Using the Auto Accompaniment FeaturesAccompaniment Controls Select a style and play the accompanimentChange chords using the auto ac- companiment feature Changing the TempoAccompaniment Sections Main A, Main B and FILL-INS Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Select the Accompaniment Volume function in the Overall menuFingered Chords Using Auto Accompaniment Multi FingeringSingle Finger Chords Chord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Setting the Accompaniment Split Point Select the Accompaniment Split Point parameterStyle 054AcmpSPnt Function Parameter Accompaniment Split PointWhat is a CHORD? Intervals of the Scale Other ChordsDictionary DictChord Guide Specify the root of the chordSpecify the type of the chord major, minor, seventh, etc Play the chordSelect the Smart Chord Guide SmartSelect a style Set the desired keySmart Chord List EZ Chord Playback EZ ChordSelect the EZ Chord function Bank Chain Select the desired EZ Chord bankPlay the chords EZ Chord Recording Enable recordingStart recording Playing the Accompaniment During EZ Chord Recording Stop recording and exit from the record modeRecording a Space To record a space Hint Using SpacesSome advantages to using spaces Select the desired point from which chords will be cleared Enable the EZ Chord Record modeContinue recording, or exit the Record mode Call up the EZ Chord Clear functionStyle 1OTS User ONE Touch Setting OTSONE Touch Setting User Press the appropriate ONE Touch Setting User button Exit from the Record modeCall up the Style mode Recalling a User One Touch SettingSelecting a Preset One Touch Setting ONE Touch Setting PresetPress the appropriate ONE Touch Setting Preset button Play the accompanimentSong 003Rockin’ Selecting and Playing Songs the Song ModeSelect the Song mode Selecting and Playing a SongSelect the Tempo function in the Overall menu Select the desired song numberStart the selected song Song 003Rockin’ About the Beat DisplaySong 100SongVol Adjusting the Song VolumeSelect the Song Volume function in the Overall menu Song Recording 1OTS UserMake all desired PortaTone settings Recording a User Song Realtime RecordingStyle 004RealTime Select the Realtime Record modeUsing the Metronome Select a User song for recordingRecording to the Chord Track When recording the Chord trackStop recording Additional Operations Listen to your new recordingRecord to other tracks as desired Select the Step Record mode Recording a User Song Step RecordingRecording Notes Song 004C3 Recording Rests Recording Chords and Sections to the Chord TrackRecording Triplets and Dotted Notes Replacing a Note or Rest Velocity Curve Chart Entering Velocity CurvesStart the Song Clear operation Style F61USng1ClrClearing a Song At the Sure? prompt, clear the selected songSelect the desired footswitch function FootswitchSelect the Footswitch Assign parameter Style 01SustainFootswitch Assign Functions Function Name Display Name DescriptionExample of Keyboard Information What is MIDI?Midi Functions Midi Terminals Channel MessagesSystem Messages Connecting to a Personal Computer Use only special Midi cables when connecting Midi devicesSelect the desired Function parameter Style F81RemoteChFunction Parameters Midi Parameter Name Display Name Range/Settings External Clock ExtClock On/off Style YESBulkSnd? Using Bulk Dump Send to Save DataStyle F86BulkSend On the PortaTone, select the Bulk Dump Send functionAt the Sure? prompt, start sending the data Exit from the Bulk Dump Send operationStart sending the data from the connected Midi device Make sure that the PortaTone is set to the Style modeRcvSng Loading Bulk DataOn the PortaTone, select the Initial Setup Send function Using Initial Setup Send with a SequencerFirst, set up the sequencer for recording Sending Initial Setup DataExit from the Initial Setup Send operation Stop recording on the sequencerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and SolutionData Backup & Initialization Data InitializationSpecifications EZ Chord Bank Voice List Maximum Polyphony109 GM Voice List EthnicStyle List Drum KIT List 113 Midi Implementation Chart 115 Effect map ReverbIndex Limited Warranty North America G., EMI Division 1999 Yamaha Corporation
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