Yamaha PSR-73 Owner's Manual (image) - Page 5

2.To play the selected Song, press the 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 flashes at the other beats. (For more information on the MULTI DISPLAY, see box at right.) 3. Adjust the volume of the Song by using the VOLUME control . 4.Although the Song is automatically set to play at a default tempo, you can change the speed of the Song by using the TEMPO buttons . Press TEMPO + to increase the speed and TEMPO - to decrease it; holding down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the speed. (Note that the tempo value is briefly shown in the MULTI DISPLAY.) If you want to set the tempo back to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. (For more information on the Tempo functions, see box at right.) 5. To stop the Song, press the START/STOP button again. NOTE You should enter numbers on the Numeric Keypad relatively quickly. If you do not enter the second digit of a number within about ten seconds after entering the first digit, the first digit will be cancelled. Entry of a first digit is also automatically cancelled if any other button on the panel (except for those on the Numeric Keypad) is pressed before entering the second digit. Also, keep in mind that entry of numbers higher than 40 in the Song mode are ignored. About the MULTI DISPLAY As mentioned above, the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash in time with the rhythm, and the indication is used when a Song or Style plays back. This flashing provides a visual indication of both the tempo and the time signature of the rhythm. For Songs and Styles in 4/4 time, the dots flash like this: 1st beat MULTI DISPLAY 2nd beat MULTI DISPLAY 3rd beat MULTI DISPLAY 4th beat MULTI DISPLAY BEAT BEAT BEAT BEAT For Songs and Styles in 3/4 time, the dots flash like this: 1st beat MULTI DISPLAY 2nd beat MULTI DISPLAY 3rd beat MULTI DISPLAY BEAT BEAT BEAT About the Tempo Functions Tempo Values As mentioned above, the tempo value is shown briefly in the MULTI DISPLAY when one of the TEMPO buttons is pressed. The displayed tempo range is from 10 to 60; in actual tempo values, the range is from 40 to 240 beats per minute. (Each step in the tempo adjustment corresponds to 4 beats per minute.) Default Tempos Each Song and Style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you change the tempo, you can set it back to the original default setting, by pressing both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo of a Song or Style returns to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching Styles during playback.) When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to the default setting of Style 01. 4