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Congratulations You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. In order to make the most of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. Important Features q 128 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits. q A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. q 100 accompaniment styles, each with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections. q Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment to back up what you play on the keyboard. q Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters. q One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for the selected accompaniment style - all you have to do is select a style and play. q Digital effects add depth and ambience to your sound. q Guide, Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your keyboard technique. q Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track. q Multi Pads play a number of short rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your performances. q Registration Memory saves your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform- ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. q Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for external equipment. 1

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Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-320/420
PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-
art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical
enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the
operability of this advanced instrument.
In order to make the most of your PortaTone’s features and extensive performance
potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features
described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important Features
●
128 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits.
●
A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice
is selected.
●
100 accompaniment styles, each with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending
sections.
●
Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment
to back up what you play on the keyboard.
●
Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters.
●
One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other
settings for the selected accompaniment style — all you have to do is select a style and play.
●
Digital effects add depth and ambience to your sound.
●
Guide, Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing
your keyboard technique.
●
Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track.
●
Multi Pads play a number of short rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add
impact and variety to your performances.
●
Registration Memory saves your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed.
●
Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-
ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.
●
Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for
external equipment.