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F8: UTILITY
The F8: UTILITY function accesses utility functions that let
you turn memory backup on or off, set a number of display
modes, and recall the factory preset data, etc.

● AUTO LOAD

Determines whether all waveform data that was in the wave
RAM memory when the power was previously turned off will
be automatically reloaded from disk (external floppy disk or
internal hard disk) when the PSR-8000 power is turned on. Use
the AUTO LOAD LCD dials to turn automatic waveform loading
ON or OFF.

● MEMORY BACKUP

This function turns memory backup on or off. Use the
MEMORY BACKUP LCD dials to turn memory backup ON or
OFF.
• The data backed up (retained in memory even when the power is turned
off) by the PSR-8000 are listed on page 171. When memory backup is
turned OFF, the initial factory settings are automatically recalled
whenever the power is turned on.
• The HELP LANGUAGE is always backed up, regardless of the MEMORY
BACKUP setting.
• For backup to function, the AC power must be connected or a backup
battery must be installed. See page 4 for backup battery installation.
The PSR-8000 “Functions”

● INITIALIZE

Recalls the specified initial factory settings.
Use the INITIALIZE LCD dials to select the
type of factory preset data you want to recall,
then press the EXECUTE LCD button.
• The “ALL” setting initializes all data listed in the
INITIALIZE list.
• All internal data can be initialized to the original factory
settings by turning the [STANDBY] switch on while
holding the highest key on the keyboard (C6). This
includes settings not included in the INITIALIZE list.

●DISPLAY - MIDI BANK & PC#/MESSAGE

TIMEOUT

Determines whether the MIDI bank select and program
change numbers for each voice will be shown along with the
voice number and name on the voice list display, and how long
the message displays remain on the LCD before they disappear.

● METRONOME VOLUME/POLY COUNTER

Use the METRONOME VOLUME LCD dials to set the
volume of the PSR-8000 metronome sound.
The maximum number of polyphonic layers played appears
next to “POLY COUNTER” on the display. This can be useful
in determining whether the maximum polyphony has been
exceeded in songs or custom styles. The maximum value is 64
(the PSR-8000’s maximum polyphony). Press the POLY
COUNTER CLEAR LCD button to reset the counter to “0”.