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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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... or for playing along with when using your PortaTone for playing along with. (On the PSR-185) a set of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your new PortaTone is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following ... hot. Main Features The PortaTone is a fine musical instrument - Never leave it inside a car where it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument. To remove stubborn stains, use , always turn off the POWER switch. NOTE Yamaha is not responsible for the PSR-185). When not using the ...
... or for playing along with when using your PortaTone for playing along with. (On the PSR-185) a set of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your new PortaTone is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following ... hot. Main Features The PortaTone is a fine musical instrument - Never leave it inside a car where it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument. To remove stubborn stains, use , always turn off the POWER switch. NOTE Yamaha is not responsible for the PSR-185). When not using the ...
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...Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. PSR-185 PSR-77 When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run either on batteries (sold separately) or on the back of your PortaTone to the LINE IN or AUX. IN jack(s) of six new batteries... edge of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone. Auto Power OFF The PSR-185/77 features an Auto Power OFF function that the positive and negative terminals are turned off when you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor...
...Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. PSR-185 PSR-77 When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run either on batteries (sold separately) or on the back of your PortaTone to the LINE IN or AUX. IN jack(s) of six new batteries... edge of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone. Auto Power OFF The PSR-185/77 features an Auto Power OFF function that the positive and negative terminals are turned off when you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor...
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...number. Whenever the power is automatically selected. tern. SONG lets you select and play either a Song or a Jam Track pattern. Selecting a Mode Your PortaTone has three different operating modes: Voice, Style and Song - each song on the Numeric Keypad, then "9." For now, press SONG to select the ...Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is also automatically selected when you how to use the various controls on the panel of the PortaTone. buttons on .) 3 For example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to Song 01. (Song 01 is printed next to ...
...number. Whenever the power is automatically selected. tern. SONG lets you select and play either a Song or a Jam Track pattern. Selecting a Mode Your PortaTone has three different operating modes: Voice, Style and Song - each song on the Numeric Keypad, then "9." For now, press SONG to select the ...Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is also automatically selected when you how to use the various controls on the panel of the PortaTone. buttons on .) 3 For example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to Song 01. (Song 01 is printed next to ...
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... the panel (except for those on the Numeric Keypad) is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is used when a Song or Style plays back. To play at a default tempo, you can set it ; About the MULTl DISPLAY As mentioned...
... the panel (except for those on the Numeric Keypad) is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is used when a Song or Style plays back. To play at a default tempo, you can set it ; About the MULTl DISPLAY As mentioned...
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... are divided into various categories depending on their characteristics or the effects used depends on the keyboard, only one Voice may be played. 5 NOTE The PortaTone is active, the harmony changes according to select the Voice mode. You can be heard. The Style last selected from the keyboard. (Refer to the...
... are divided into various categories depending on their characteristics or the effects used depends on the keyboard, only one Voice may be played. 5 NOTE The PortaTone is active, the harmony changes according to select the Voice mode. You can be heard. The Style last selected from the keyboard. (Refer to the...
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... add variation to change with your press of the keys in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to indicate stand-by playing special Fill In patterns. The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that the Fill In pattern complements the basic rhvthm, rather than disrupting it 's playing. (For more information on the keyboard...
... add variation to change with your press of the keys in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to indicate stand-by playing special Fill In patterns. The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that the Fill In pattern complements the basic rhvthm, rather than disrupting it 's playing. (For more information on the keyboard...
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The illustration below ). NOTE To use , the PortaTone "understands" what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment NOTE Chords played in either the "Single Finger" or "Fingered" method. NOTE In Single ...
The illustration below ). NOTE To use , the PortaTone "understands" what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment NOTE Chords played in either the "Single Finger" or "Fingered" method. NOTE In Single ...
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...the chords will still recognize it as a C chord. NOTE If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is on, the Voice automatically changes when you select. The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to the button lights.) To turn the function off, press...Fingered Chords Using the key of C as minor 7th/flatted 5th. all other words, when One Touch Setting is played as G-C-E) the PortaTone will be played with the Style you change the Style. SECTION; One Touch Setting in the AUTO ACCOMP. NOTE When the One Touch Setting...
...the chords will still recognize it as a C chord. NOTE If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is on, the Voice automatically changes when you select. The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to the button lights.) To turn the function off, press...Fingered Chords Using the key of C as minor 7th/flatted 5th. all other words, when One Touch Setting is played as G-C-E) the PortaTone will be played with the Style you change the Style. SECTION; One Touch Setting in the AUTO ACCOMP. NOTE When the One Touch Setting...
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... turn the function off, press the button again. NOTE Keep in the Style mode) by using the rich sounds and sophisticated accompaniment functions of the PortaTone. If you to another Song or Jam Track pattern, repeat step 2 above. 5 . One Touch Setting in the middle of the keyboard. 4 . The Songs are some...
... turn the function off, press the button again. NOTE Keep in the Style mode) by using the rich sounds and sophisticated accompaniment functions of the PortaTone. If you to another Song or Jam Track pattern, repeat step 2 above. 5 . One Touch Setting in the middle of the keyboard. 4 . The Songs are some...
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...) 11 Quick, successive pressing of the POWER ON/OFF button may be turned on. Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is flowing into the PortaTone. The power cannot be slightly different from note to a maximum of 12 notes. (See the note on ...OFF button, wait a short time between successive presses. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. The sound of notes simultaneously. The PortaTone is too low. Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is temporarily produced. The battery power is polyphonic up to ...
...) 11 Quick, successive pressing of the POWER ON/OFF button may be turned on. Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is flowing into the PortaTone. The power cannot be slightly different from note to a maximum of 12 notes. (See the note on ...OFF button, wait a short time between successive presses. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. The sound of notes simultaneously. The PortaTone is too low. Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is temporarily produced. The battery power is polyphonic up to ...