Yamaha PSR-79 Owner's Manual

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    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
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    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 instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones
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    of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully
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    Main Features The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite - a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make
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    PSR-195 100 25 E GUITAR 35 SITAR 45 BRASS SECT 55 SYNTH BASS 61~70 HARMONY STYLE x 100 4 FOLK ROCK 9 PIANO ³ STEEL DRUMS ND TRUMPET STAND BY ON DEMO START · ¹ ab CHORD SMART OTS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Ƹƹ VOICE CHANGE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF MELODY GUIDE ƺ PORTABLE GRAND ƻ METRONOME
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    Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO control the Melody Guide function. (See page 26.) ƺ PORTABLE GRAND button This instantly changes to the Voice mode and calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See
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    Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel PSR-195 MIDI IN OUT ƿ SUSTAIN ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 MIDI IN OUT ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V ƽ DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) ƾ PHONES/AUX OUT jack This is for connection
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    other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR195/79. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-195/ 79, or during electrical storms. Using Batteries
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    result in electric shock or equipment damage. s Using a Sustain Footswitch (PSR-195 only) This feature on the PSR-195 lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is used in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano - press and
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    PortaTone has a huge variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument. First, turn on the power. Press the STAND BY/ON button. Whenever the power (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they
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    The PortaTone has keyboard. When a song is being played back, they show the single notes of the melody in succession. When the Style mode and auto accompaniment 1212 are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the current chord. The indication "8va" appears at the lower or upper part
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    , calling up song #72, "Für Elise" - which can be played instantly by pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button. It also sets the Multi Pads to special piano phrases, and calls up style #81 ("2beat"). Using the Metronome Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the Overall menu. Press one of
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    Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other PortaTone sounds. The volume range is 000 - 127. Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly
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    been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM ( given on page 44. PSR-195 Voice list VOICE x 100 PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 PIANO 3 HONKY-TONK 4~7 E PIANO 1~4 8 HAPSICHORD 9 TRPET 34 HARP 44 FRENCH HORN STAND BY ON 45 BRASS SECT 55 SY BRASS 1~2 59 RISING 60 SLOW STRS 61~70 HARMONY 71~80 SPLIT 81~90
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    middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before changing to the voice. (However, you can quickly select the voice by pressing all three digits; for example, select voice #9 by
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    selected song or style will be played. NOTE: The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. ( 61 - #70) automatically add a one-, two- or three-note harmony to the original voice. Split voices (#71 - #80) feature two separate voices, each playable from opposite sections of the keyboard
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    the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12
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    Selecting and Playing Voices - The Voice Mode Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of
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    PortaTone. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard , you can "mute" the original melody and play it manually on the keyboard yourself. Selecting and Playing a Song
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    Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode 001 Current measure number StarWars 002 MEASURE Current melody note NOTE: You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply call up the Voice mode while the song is playing
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    standard tempo. If you've changed the tempo, you can restore the original default setting by pressing both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is during playback except when OTS is on.) When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to 116 bpm. About the Beat
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    Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Adjusting the Song Volume The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volume. The volume range is 000 - 127. Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons,
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    advance through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback (with sound), or when playback is paused or stopped. This controls the Melody Guide function. (See page 26.) A/B Repeat This useful function is ideal for practicing and learning purposes. It allows you to specify any section or
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    the Tempo (page 21). This makes it easier to accurately set the A and B points. Slowing down the Tempo also makes it easier to practice the parts you want to learn. • To set the A point at the beginning of a song, press the button before starting song playback. NOTE: Selecting a different song
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    the 100 songs both fun and easy. During song playback, the PortaTone shows the notes of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in the display - indicating which notes you should play and when you should play them. The Melody Guide function even lets you practice at your own pace by
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    song. It is especially useful when used with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you play the keyboard. When set to "Off," you can select from the 100 voices of the PortaTone for playing the melody from the keyboard. Select a song. With the Song mode active, select
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    as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern - for various popular music styles. A total of 100 different styles are available, in several different by the chords you play. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line,
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    You can do this in one of the following ways: HINT: The PortaTone also features chord and bass accompaniment that can be played with the rhythm. the handclap icon flashes to indicate Sync-Start stand-by), then press any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off).
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    by simply playing a chord or key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off). Style Controls When the Style INTRO/ ENDING rit. AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B CHORD SMART OTS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the Sync-Start
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    effect, this gives you a "split keyboard," with bass and chords in the left hand and the normally selected voice in the right. Changing the Tempo The Tempo of song (and style) playback can be adjusted over a range of 40 - 240 bpm (beats per minute). For instructions on changing the Tempo, see page
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    which case the Fill-in will begin from the first beat of the next measure. • Fill-in patterns are not available when one of the Piano styles (#81 - #100) are selected. Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume The playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the
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    chords of the accompaniment by playing keys in the ACMP section of the keyboard using either the "Single Finger" or "Fingered" method. With Single Finger : 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. The chord recognition system also
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    made up of three notes and are the most basic and common chords in most music. In this triad, the lowest note is the "root." The root (also The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements in music. A wide variety of emotions and feelings can be created depending on the types
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    are indicated in the chord name of the chord type as a number - the number being the distance of the note from the root. (See the keyboard diagram below.) For example, the minor 6th chord includes the 6th note of the scale, the major 7th chord has the 7th note of the
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    so that "OTS On" appears briefly in the display. IN B CHORD SMART OTS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF OTS On ACMP ON TEMPO 116 When One Touch Setting is on, the Setting is on, playing a key in the ACMP section of the keyboard starts the style. To turn One Touch Setting off, press the button again (so
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    Selecting and Playing Styles - The Style Mode Chord Guide The Chord Guide functions of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to-use tools for learning chords and chord relationships. Chord Guide features two different types of operation: Smart and Dictionary. Smart The Smart type allows you to set
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    TEMPO 116 Play the style, and play single note chords (root notes) in the ACMP section. Start style playback in the desired way. (For specific instructions on starting styles, see page 29.) For example, when the key has been set to F major, pressing the following single notes results in the chord
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    . Press the CHORD GUIDE button so that "Dict." appears briefly in the display. Dict. ACMP ON TEMPO 116 ROOT Specify the root of the chord. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel). G Pressing this key selects the root G. Specify the
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    Selecting and Playing Styles - The Style Mode Multi Pads These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as you play the PortaTone. There are a total of 40 different sounds or phrases (20 banks, with two pad sounds for each bank). The phrases play back at the
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    yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is used to record and play back performance data played on the PortaTone keyboard. Before actually recording to the sequencer, press the ACMP button once or twice to make sure that the current settings are sent. STAND BY
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    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the PortaTone is receiving electrical power. The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. The battery power is
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    Guide 26 Metronome 13 MIDI 41 MIDI Implementation Chart .......... 48 MIDI, about 41 Minus One 26 mode indicator 12 Multi Fingering 33 Multi Pad List 46 Multi Pads 40 music stand 21 Tempo (style 31 Time Signature 14 Transpose 18 Troubleshooting 42 Tuning 19 V Voice Change 27 Voice List
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    56 58 57 59 58 60 59 61 60 62 61 63 62 64 63 65 64 66 65 67 66 68 67 69 68 Panel Name (PSR-195) THICK LEAD SIMPLE LEAD THICK SAW SIMPLE SAW SYNTH BASS SY STRINGS SY BRASS 1 SY BRASS 2 RISING SLOW STRS PIANO TRIO PNO COUNTRY E PNO TRIO HARPSI
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    MIDI device; the corresponding bank select messages are: MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H. VOICE LIST Prg. Ch. # 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 42 46 49 51 56 57 59 60 61 Voice Name Piano Honky-tonk Piano Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano
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    MULTI PAD LIST No. Name 1 Pianist1 2 Pianist2 3 Guitar Play 4 Brass 5 BrassHit 6 Funky 7 Techno1 8 Techno2 9 Arpeggio 10 Twinkle1 11 Twinkle2 12 Crystal 13 Bird 14 Africa 15 DrumKit 16 Tom_Flam 17 Drum_Seq 18 LatPerc 19 BongoSeq 20 Timbales LCD Pianist1
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    x 108 mm (36-1/4" x 12-1/2" x 4-1/4") Weight PSR-195: 4.7kg (10 Ibs., 6 oz.) PSR-79: 3.7kg (8 Ibs., 3 oz.) Supplied accessories Music Stand, Owner's Manual, Song Book Optional accessories Headphones: AC power adaptor: Footswitch: Keyboard stand: HPE-150 PA-3B FC4, FC5 (PSR-195 only) L-2L, L-2C
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    chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-195/PSR-79 MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 27-JAN-1998 Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1~7, 10 X Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 0~127 Velocity Note ON Note
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    instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division,
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    products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
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    Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A., Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A. Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain Tel: 91-577-7270 PORTUGAL
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