Yamaha Portatone, PSR-270 manual Precautions

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immedi- ately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off

the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the in- strument or overheating.

Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.

Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple- connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televi- sions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acci- dentally fall over.

Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncom- fortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.

If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.

Keep batteries away from children.

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

SAVING USER DATA

Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a mal- function or user operating error.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modi- fications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

*The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for in- structional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instru- ment.

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Contents Page Special Message Section Precautions Main Features Other powerful features includeYamaha Education Suite Contents Front Panel Panel Controls and TerminalsRear Panel When the Batteries Run Down Setting UPUsing an AC Power Adaptor Using BatteriesUsing Headphones Using a FootswitchConnecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Voice 002BritePno Quick Guide How to Use Your New PSR-270 PortaTonePlaying along with the Metronome VoicesStyle 0028BtPop2 Auto AccompanimentAuto Accompaniment StepChord Guide Playing chord progressions songs with just one finger Chord GuideSong ALLTakeOff Song 002PF-GrandSong 100SongVol Songs Style 1OTS UserSTYLE2UserBank Style F41UserBankSTYLE1M.Octave Function ParametersFunction Parameters List Function ParametersMidi GM System Level MidiNotation D Keyboard Mode indicatorsOverall functions bar indicator Panel Display IndicationsMeasure and Tempo Beat indicatorsAccompaniment On indicator Song track indicatorsPress the Portable Grand button Using the MetronomePortable Grand Playing the Portable GrandSetting the Metronome Time Signature Change the valueTurn on the Metronome Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu Adjusting the Metronome VolumePlaying Voices the Voice Mode Select the Voice modePlaying a Voice Main Voice Using the numeric keypad Voice 042Aco.BassSelect the desired voice number Using the +/- keys Using the Voice buttonPlay the selected voice Function Parameters Main Voice Select the Function modeDrum Kit Voice Chart voices 101 Select the desired Function parameter numberFunction Parameters Change the parameter setting or valueExit the Function mode Set other parameters as neededSelect the Transpose function in the Overall menu Transpose and TuningVoice 00Transpos TransposeSelect the Tuning function in the Overall menu TuningPlaying TWO Voices Dual Voice Turn on the Dual Voice modeFunction Parameters Dual Voice Style 050StringsSelect the Split On/Off parameter number Call up the Function modeMake other settings for the Split voice if desired Playing TWO Voices Split VoiceFunction Parameters Split Voice Style F72VoiceSet Style F73TouchSns Style onVoiceSetAdditional Voice Functions Voice SET and Touch Sensitivity Function Parameters Voice Set and Touch Sensitivity Effects Style F32RevTypeReverb Style F34ChoType ChorusSet the Chorus Send Level for the desired voices Style F36DspType DSPSet the DSP Send Level for the desired voices Style F37Harmony HarmonyTurn on the Harmony effect Function Parameters Effects DSP Types Effect TypesReverb Types Chorus TypesTrill effect Types 6 12 create two-note trills alternating Harmony TypesSelect the desired style number Auto Accompaniment Style ModeSelect the Style mode Selecting a Style and Playing the AccompanimentUsing Sync-Start Start the accompanimentPressing the START/STOP button To use Sync-Start with an Intro section Using Sync-Start with an Intro sectionStarting with an Intro section To start with an Intro sectionAbout Auto Accompaniment About the Beat Display Using an Ending sectionStop the accompaniment Pressing the SYNC-START buttonSelect a style and play the accompaniment Using the Auto Accompaniment FeaturesAccompaniment Controls Turn on the auto accompanimentChanging the Tempo Change chords using the auto ac- companiment featureAccompaniment Sections Main A, Main B and FILL-INS Select the Accompaniment Volume function in the Overall menu Adjusting the Accompaniment VolumeUsing Auto Accompaniment Multi Fingering Single Finger ChordsFingered Chords Chord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Select the Accompaniment Split Point parameter Setting the Accompaniment Split PointFunction Parameter Accompaniment Split Point Style 054AcmpSPntWhat is a CHORD? Other Chords Intervals of the ScaleSpecify the root of the chord DictChord Guide DictionaryPlay the chord Specify the type of the chord major, minor, seventh, etcSet the desired key SmartSelect a style Select the Smart Chord GuideSmart Chord List EZ Chord Select the EZ Chord functionEZ Chord Playback Select the desired EZ Chord bank Play the chordsBank Chain Enable recording Start recordingEZ Chord Recording Stop recording and exit from the record mode Recording a SpacePlaying the Accompaniment During EZ Chord Recording Hint Using Spaces Some advantages to using spacesTo record a space Call up the EZ Chord Clear function Enable the EZ Chord Record modeContinue recording, or exit the Record mode Select the desired point from which chords will be clearedONE Touch Setting OTS ONE Touch Setting UserStyle 1OTS User Recalling a User One Touch Setting Exit from the Record modeCall up the Style mode Press the appropriate ONE Touch Setting User buttonPlay the accompaniment ONE Touch Setting PresetPress the appropriate ONE Touch Setting Preset button Selecting a Preset One Touch SettingSelecting and Playing a Song Selecting and Playing Songs the Song ModeSelect the Song mode Song 003Rockin’Select the desired song number Start the selected songSelect the Tempo function in the Overall menu About the Beat Display Song 003Rockin’Adjusting the Song Volume Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menuSong 100SongVol 1OTS User Song RecordingRecording a User Song Realtime Recording Make all desired PortaTone settingsSelect a User song for recording Select the Realtime Record modeUsing the Metronome Style 004RealTimeWhen recording the Chord track Stop recordingRecording to the Chord Track Listen to your new recording Record to other tracks as desiredAdditional Operations Recording a User Song Step Recording Select the Step Record modeRecording Notes Song 004C3 Recording Chords and Sections to the Chord Track Recording Triplets and Dotted NotesRecording Rests Replacing a Note or Rest Entering Velocity Curves Velocity Curve ChartAt the Sure? prompt, clear the selected song Style F61USng1ClrClearing a Song Start the Song Clear operationStyle 01Sustain FootswitchSelect the Footswitch Assign parameter Select the desired footswitch functionFunction Name Display Name Description Footswitch Assign FunctionsWhat is MIDI? Midi FunctionsExample of Keyboard Information Channel Messages System MessagesMidi Terminals Use only special Midi cables when connecting Midi devices Connecting to a Personal ComputerStyle F81RemoteCh Function Parameters MidiSelect the desired Function parameter Parameter Name Display Name Range/Settings External Clock ExtClock On/off On the PortaTone, select the Bulk Dump Send function Using Bulk Dump Send to Save DataStyle F86BulkSend Style YESBulkSnd?Exit from the Bulk Dump Send operation At the Sure? prompt, start sending the dataLoading Bulk Data Make sure that the PortaTone is set to the Style modeRcvSng Start sending the data from the connected Midi deviceSending Initial Setup Data Using Initial Setup Send with a SequencerFirst, set up the sequencer for recording On the PortaTone, select the Initial Setup Send functionStop recording on the sequencer Exit from the Initial Setup Send operationProblem Possible Cause and Solution TroubleshootingData Initialization Data Backup & InitializationSpecifications EZ Chord Bank Maximum Polyphony Voice List109 Ethnic GM Voice ListStyle List Drum KIT List 113 Midi Implementation Chart 115 Reverb Effect mapIndex Limited Warranty North America G., EMI Division 1999 Yamaha Corporation