Yamaha PSR-77 Owner's Manual

Yamaha PSR-77 Manual

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  • Yamaha PSR-77 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    YAMAHA Contents Getting Started 2 Playing Your New PortaTone 3 Voice Mode 5 Style Mode 6 Song Mode 9 Sound Effect and Drum Pads (PSR-185) 10 Sound Effect and Drum List 10 Troubleshooting 11 Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00). 11 Jam Track Chord Progression List 12 One
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    on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Its outstanding features also make it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new
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    The PSR-185/77 features an Auto Power OFF function that automatically turns the power OFF if the instrument is not used for approximately 30 minutes. This functions whether batteries or the AC power adaptor is used. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System After making sure the PortaTone
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    various controls on the panel of the PortaTone. Turning on the Power Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the power of the PortaTone. Whenever the power is turned on, Voice 01 (PIANO) is automatically selected. Selecting a Mode Your PortaTone has three different operating modes: Voice, Style
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    START/STOP button Note that the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash in time with the music. The left dot flashes at the first beat of every measure, and the right dot during playback.) When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to the default setting of Style 01. 4
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    according to the chord progression of the Song or Jam Track. NOTE The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 12 notes. (Depending on the Voice fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the Voices played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, and so on. Thus,
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    for each pattern - for various popular music styles, as listed on the panel PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you to start the rhythm by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. to stand-by when you select the Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to indicate stand-by
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    playing keys in the AUTO ACCOMP. SECTION of the keyboard using either the "Single Finger" or "Fingered" Whichever method you use, the PortaTone "understands" what chord you indicate To switch back to Multi Fingering operation, simply turn the power off and on again. 7 Pess the root note together
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    enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them. NOTE If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E) the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord. Minor 6th chords are recognized only in root position, however; all other inversions are interpreted as
  • Yamaha PSR-77 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    PortaTone. The Songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. Also, by using the Minus One function, you can "mute" the original melody and play it manually on the keyboard by simply pressing any key of the keyboard. 4 . If you want to
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    PSR-185) The Sound Effect and Drum Pads let you play selected drum and percussion sounds, as well as special sound effects, from the four Pads directly above the right side of the keyboard and once triggered, play through to their end. When the power is turned on, bank 1 of the Sound Effect sounds
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    Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is temporarily produced. The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. Not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes simultaneously. The sound of the Voice changes from note to note. The power
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    Jam Track Chord Progression List One Touch Setting list Turning on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. Keep in mind that even with the One Touch setting function on, there are some Jam Track patterns which change the selected voice in the middle
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    Song Scores ORIGINAL SONG 1 V = Voice Number ORIGINAL SONG 2 13
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    ORIGINAL SONG 3 V = Voice Number HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN American Folk Song 14
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    THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER T. Moore V = Voice Number SUR LE PONT D'AVIGNON French Folk Song 15
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    WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS Tchaikovsky V=Voice Number AIR ON THE G STRING J. S. Bach 16
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    BEAUTIFUL DREAMER S. C. Foster V=Voice Number LONDONDERRY AIR Irish Folk Song 17
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    SYMPHONY NO. 40 Mozart V=Voice Number DECK THE HALLS Sacred Song 18
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    AULD LANG SYNE Scottish Folk Song V=Voice Number SILENT NIGHT F. Gruber 19
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    TANNENBAUM German Folk Song V=Voice Number LA CUCARACHA Mexican Folk Song 20
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    OH! SUSANNA S. C. Foster V=Voice Number SONG OF JOY Beethoven 21
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    O, VRENELI Swiss Folk Song V=Voice Number TROIKA Russian Folk Song 22
  • Yamaha PSR-77 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    OUT, Music Stand AMPLIFIER(S) using Power Adaptor: 1.4W + 1.4W using batteries: 2.7W + 2.7W using Power Adaptor: 3.8W using batteries: 3.8W SPEAKERS 10cmx2, 4 POWER CONSUMPTION 8.5 w (using Power Adaptor PA-3) 8.0 w (using Power Adaptor PA-3) RATED POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) DC
  • Yamaha PSR-77 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    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
  • Yamaha PSR-77 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. below. Model Serial # Sales Slip # Purchased from (Retailer) Date YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue
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    For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. [PK] 2 HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa-cho 10-I, Hamamatsu. Japan 430 Tel: 053-460-3273
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    YAMAHA YAMAHA CORPORATION VT07740 412MWTY 14.4-01A0 M.D.G. EMI DIVISION. YAMAHA CORPORATION 1995 Division, PRINTED IN CHINA
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YAMAHA
Contents
Getting
Started
2
Playing Your New PortaTone
3
Voice
Mode
5
Style Mode
6
Song
Mode
9
Sound Effect and Drum Pads
(PSR-185)
10
Sound Effect and Drum List
10
Troubleshooting
11
Percussion Assign List
(Voices 40 and 00).
11
Jam Track Chord Progression List
12
One Touch Settiing List..
12
Song
Scores
13
Specifications
23