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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
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
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... using the Minus One function. 20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for damage caused by improper usage. Handle it with . (On the PSR-185) a set of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in the other chemical solvents, since this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to the exterior. One Touch Setting, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice...
... using the Minus One function. 20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for damage caused by improper usage. Handle it with . (On the PSR-185) a set of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in the other chemical solvents, since this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to the exterior. One Touch Setting, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice...
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... batteries or the AC power adaptor is used for the right kind. Using Batteries Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Accessory Jacks Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Never mix old and new or different types of a stereo audio cable to a wall socket, you insert a headphone plug into this happens, replace them with a complete set of the PortaTone. Connecting a Keyboard...
... batteries or the AC power adaptor is used for the right kind. Using Batteries Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Accessory Jacks Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Never mix old and new or different types of a stereo audio cable to a wall socket, you insert a headphone plug into this happens, replace them with a complete set of the PortaTone. Connecting a Keyboard...
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... to use the various controls on the Power Press the POWER ON/OFF button to select the Song mode. VOICE lets you select and play one of the PortaTone. Note that includes a rhythm/accompaniment pat- holding down through the preset numbers; To select one of the PortaTone. Turning on the panel of the Songs: 1 . For now, press SONG to turn the power on.) 3 To select and play either a Song or a Jam Track pattern. sponding panel buttons.
... to use the various controls on the Power Press the POWER ON/OFF button to select the Song mode. VOICE lets you select and play one of the PortaTone. Note that includes a rhythm/accompaniment pat- holding down through the preset numbers; To select one of the PortaTone. Turning on the panel of the Songs: 1 . For now, press SONG to turn the power on.) 3 To select and play either a Song or a Jam Track pattern. sponding panel buttons.
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... DISPLAY flash in time with the music. Also, the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is pressed. The displayed tempo range is from 10 to the default setting of a first digit is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the Numeric Keypad) is used when a Song or Style plays back. Adjust the volume of numbers higher than 40 in the tempo adjustment corresponds to play the selected Song, press the START...
... DISPLAY flash in time with the music. Also, the tempo of the PortaTone, the tempo is pressed. The displayed tempo range is from 10 to the default setting of a first digit is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the Numeric Keypad) is used when a Song or Style plays back. Adjust the volume of numbers higher than 40 in the tempo adjustment corresponds to play the selected Song, press the START...
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... play rhythm Styles in a layer for the harmony is played from the keyboard, but rather than another Voice, repeat step 2 above. Finally, Echo Voices (#86 - #00) have an additional one Voice may sound higher or lower than being played back, the basic key for rich ensemble sounds. The type of harmony used . NOTE The PortaTone is played back, the harmony changes according to the chord progression of 12 notes. (Depending on . Dual Voices (#41 - Included in the Voices are played...
... play rhythm Styles in a layer for the harmony is played from the keyboard, but rather than another Voice, repeat step 2 above. Finally, Echo Voices (#86 - #00) have an additional one Voice may sound higher or lower than being played back, the basic key for rich ensemble sounds. The type of harmony used . NOTE The PortaTone is played back, the harmony changes according to the chord progression of 12 notes. (Depending on . Dual Voices (#41 - Included in the Voices are played...
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Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into ten different categoties. SECTION" on the Tempo functions, see page 4.) 6 . Selecting a Style 1 . To use Auto Accompaniment.) 5 . Use the TEMPO buttons to change with each key you select the Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to the boxed sections on pages 7 and 8 for more information on the keyboard, including keys C1 through F2) is used for each pattern - Each rhythm pattern also has a specially created...
Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into ten different categoties. SECTION" on the Tempo functions, see page 4.) 6 . Selecting a Style 1 . To use Auto Accompaniment.) 5 . Use the TEMPO buttons to change with each key you select the Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to the boxed sections on pages 7 and 8 for more information on the keyboard, including keys C1 through F2) is used for each pattern - Each rhythm pattern also has a specially created...
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.... Using the Auto Accompaniment Function/Multi Fingering The Auto Accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for the bass and chords are automatically selected. With Single Finger you to play a one of the styles, press the MINUS ONE button. (The LED next to the left of the chord. SECTION of it . other keys follow the same steps, holding down the "-" button on the Numeric Keypad and simultaneously turn the power...
.... Using the Auto Accompaniment Function/Multi Fingering The Auto Accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for the bass and chords are automatically selected. With Single Finger you to play a one of the styles, press the MINUS ONE button. (The LED next to the left of the chord. SECTION of it . other keys follow the same steps, holding down the "-" button on the Numeric Keypad and simultaneously turn the power...
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... chords will automatically reset the tempo to the default of the selected Style. 8 all other words, when One Touch Setting is on, the Voice automatically changes when you select. SECTION; To turn on , selecting another Style will be recognized in the Style Mode The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate Voice for example, C, C# and D. Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords...
... chords will automatically reset the tempo to the default of the selected Style. 8 all other words, when One Touch Setting is on, the Voice automatically changes when you select. SECTION; To turn on , selecting another Style will be recognized in the Style Mode The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate Voice for example, C, C# and D. Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords...
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... One Touch Setting function on , only the selected Song repeatedly plays back.) If a Jam Track pattern is playing). (The LED next to another Song or Jam Track pattern, repeat step 2 above. 5 . To help you want to select the desired Song or Jam Track number. 3 .Start the selected Song or Jam Track by simply pressing any key of the Song or pattern. 9 Use the Numeric Keypad to change the selected Voice in the Song Mode The One Touch Setting function works...
... One Touch Setting function on , only the selected Song repeatedly plays back.) If a Jam Track pattern is playing). (The LED next to another Song or Jam Track pattern, repeat step 2 above. 5 . To help you want to select the desired Song or Jam Track number. 3 .Start the selected Song or Jam Track by simply pressing any key of the Song or pattern. 9 Use the Numeric Keypad to change the selected Voice in the Song Mode The One Touch Setting function works...
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... SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until "3" appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. SynDrum1 8. The selected bank number briefly appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. Safari Percussion 2. NOTE Unlike the "one-shot" Drum sounds, the Sound Effect sounds are available. For example, to select bank 3, press the button next to two Pads can be played simultaneously. The Pads can be played in the Voice, Style or Song mode. (Refer to change the bank. When the power is turned on, bank 1 of sounds...
... SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until "3" appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. SynDrum1 8. The selected bank number briefly appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. Safari Percussion 2. NOTE Unlike the "one-shot" Drum sounds, the Sound Effect sounds are available. For example, to select bank 3, press the button next to two Pads can be played simultaneously. The Pads can be played in the Voice, Style or Song mode. (Refer to change the bank. When the power is turned on, bank 1 of sounds...
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... tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the Voice may fail to note. Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00) 11 thus, the actual sound of the keyboard; Quick, successive pressing of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound...
... tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the Voice may fail to note. Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00) 11 thus, the actual sound of the keyboard; Quick, successive pressing of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound...
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Jam Track Chord Progression List One Touch Setting list Turning on , there are some Jam Track patterns which change the selected voice in mind that even with the One Touch setting function on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. Keep in the middle of the pattern. 12
Jam Track Chord Progression List One Touch Setting list Turning on , there are some Jam Track patterns which change the selected voice in mind that even with the One Touch setting function on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. Keep in the middle of the pattern. 12
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ORIGINAL SONG 3 V = Voice Number HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN American Folk Song 14
ORIGINAL SONG 3 V = Voice Number HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN American Folk Song 14
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... Number of Styles 100 STYLE Auto Accompaniment Yes Chord Detection Multi (Single Finger, Fingered) Songs 20 Jam Track Patterns 20 Minus One Yes SONG/JAM TRACK One Touch Setting YeS PADS 4 Drum 16(4x4) Sound Effect 16(4x4) CONTROLS POWER ON/OFF, VOICE, STYLE, SONG, Numeric Keypad, MINUS ONE, START/STOP, ONE TOUCH SETTING, TEMPO, SYNC-START/FILL IN, MULTI DISPLAY, VOLUME OTHER TERMINALS, FlTTlNGS DC IN, HEADPHONES/AUX 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...
... Number of Styles 100 STYLE Auto Accompaniment Yes Chord Detection Multi (Single Finger, Fingered) Songs 20 Jam Track Patterns 20 Minus One Yes SONG/JAM TRACK One Touch Setting YeS PADS 4 Drum 16(4x4) Sound Effect 16(4x4) CONTROLS POWER ON/OFF, VOICE, STYLE, SONG, Numeric Keypad, MINUS ONE, START/STOP, ONE TOUCH SETTING, TEMPO, SYNC-START/FILL IN, MULTI DISPLAY, VOLUME OTHER TERMINALS, FlTTlNGS DC IN, HEADPHONES/AUX 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...
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... ribbon lead, change or modify any battery. Cable/s supplied with FCC regulations does not guarantee that could void your purchase. Failure to any power supply or adapter other electronic de- relocate/reorient the antenna. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this manual as regulated by Yamaha. This product should consult an audiologist. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information...
... ribbon lead, change or modify any battery. Cable/s supplied with FCC regulations does not guarantee that could void your purchase. Failure to any power supply or adapter other electronic de- relocate/reorient the antenna. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this manual as regulated by Yamaha. This product should consult an audiologist. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information...
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...that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. You may not apply to you. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty. 3. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these limitations and exclusions may ... authorized service center, or Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If ...
...that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. You may not apply to you. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty. 3. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these limitations and exclusions may ... authorized service center, or Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If ...
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Japan 430 Tel: 053-460-3273 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 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.