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6PSR-S500 Owner’s Manual

GM System Level 1

“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music

data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM

mark is afﬁxed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.

XGlite

As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simpliﬁed version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format.

Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that

some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control

parameters and effects.

XF

The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and

open-ended expandability for the future. The instrument is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF ﬁle con-

taining lyric data is played.

STYLE FILE

The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style ﬁle format which uses a unique conversion system to pro-

vide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.

USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with

peripheral Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the com-

puter is on).

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This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it

has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style ﬁles, MIDI

ﬁles, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use

is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE

ILLEGAL COPIES.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited

except for your personal use.

Contents

Main PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: NOTICE: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Battery Notice: FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) OBSERVERA! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Location Do not open * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Connections Maintenance Handling caution Saving data Logos GM System Level 1 XGlite XF STYLE FILE Accessories Special Features of the PSR-S500 Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 Save and Load Data to USB Flash Memory or Computer Save and Recall Panel Settings to Registration Memory Page 67 Play Along with Styles Page 23 Contents Setting Up 10 Panel Controls and Terminals 14 Quick Guide Playing Songs 16 Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices 17 Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Make all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on. Power Requirements Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Setting Up Changing the Display language Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control Page Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Rear Panel Playing Songs 1 2 Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices 1 Voice section. 2 3 Select and Play a Voice 1 2 3 ond. Voice section. 4 5 1 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right HandsLEFT 2 3 4 5 Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices 1 The PERC./DRUM KIT category appears. 2 (013027). Voice numbers 001012 are percussion numbers. 1 2 3 Select a Styles Rhythm 1 Style section. 2 3 Playing Along with a Style 4 5 6 Playing Styles PSR-S500 Owners Manual 25 Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords Split point (default: 54/F#2) Root notes and the corresponding keys Accompani- ment range To play a major chord Press the root note of the chord. C C C C C 1 2 4 3 Playing with the Music Database 1 Selecting and Listening to a Song corresponds to the type of Song you want to listen to. 2 Using Songs 3 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause Song start Using Songs Types of Songs Play 1 2 appear. >>/] button. 4 1 2 >>/] button. Displaying the Lyrics Recording Your Own Performance Track Configuration Recording Your Own Performance 1 Make sure to turn the Dual Voice or Left Voice on when recording the Dual Voice or Left Voice. Quick Recording Procedure Melody or other parts Chord parts Example: Part settings in Multi Recording Page 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Backup and Initialization Backup Initialization Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation 3 2 1 3 2 Use the dial to select an item or value. The Displays Basic Operation and Displays MAIN Display Items Playing with the Effects 1 2 3 Adding Harmony 1 3 Changing the Reverb Type 1 3 Changing the Chorus Type 1 2 3 Panel Sustain Adding DSP Pitch Bend Using Various Functions Turn the metronome on Set the metronome tempo 1 2 1 f 2 3 4 1 3 Using Tap Start Touch Response Page 1 2 3 Pitch Controls 1 2 Changing the pitch of the instrument in octaves Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Pattern Variation (sections) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Page Page Page Chord Basics C Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions 5, 6(9), sus2. b C All chords in the chart are C-root chords. C C C C C C C C 1 2 User Style Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard Song Settings 2 3 Song Volumes Changing the Tempo 1 2 3 A-B Repeat 1 2 Muting Independent Song Parts Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings 1 2 3 Saving to the Registration Memory 1 2 Recalling a Registration Memory 1 2 3 4 5 The Functions 1 2 3 4 Function Setting List Display Indication The Functions Display Indication 1/16 note triplet Using USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory 1 2 Using USB Flash Memory 1 4 5 6 Formatting USB Flash Memory 1 4 5 6 7 1 4 10 5 6 1 4 5 6 7 Page Connections Compatible USB storage devices Connection to a USB storage device Connectors Connection to a USB Storage Device Page 1 2 Connecting a Personal Computer Connections 2 3 These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the item you want to change its value. Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer 1 2 3 Initial Send With the Musicsoft Downloader You Can 1 2 3 4 Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument 5 6 7 8 > > Transferring Backup les from the Instrument to a Computer f r Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide SPECIAL NOTICES Important Notices about the CD-ROM Using the CD-ROM 1 2 3 4 5 System Requirements Software Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Troubleshooting 1 2 1 2 4 5 6 ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT 2. RESTRICTIONS 3. TERMINATION Troubleshooting Messages Messages 98 Voice List Maximum Polyphony Panel Voice List Page Page XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List Page Page Drum Kit List Page Drum Kit List Style List Music Database List Music Database List 110 Effect Type List Reverb Types Harmony Types Chorus Types DSP Types Page Page MIDI Implementation Chart *1 Refer to #2 on page 116. Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO x : No Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO o : Yes MIDI Data Format Specications Keyboards Display Setup Panel Controls Index f r A B C Q R S T U Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL! PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA