Owner's Manual
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...remove the batteries to direct sunlight or other sources of its various features. NOTE Yamaha is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following features and functions: Exceptionally realistic sounds with . (On the PSR-185) a set of enjoyment. Its outstanding features also make it can get very... you select. When Not Using the PortaTone After use a slightly moistened cloth. Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that allow you years of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Location...
...remove the batteries to direct sunlight or other sources of its various features. NOTE Yamaha is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following features and functions: Exceptionally realistic sounds with . (On the PSR-185) a set of enjoyment. Its outstanding features also make it can get very... you select. When Not Using the PortaTone After use a slightly moistened cloth. Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that allow you years of four Pads that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Location...
Owner's Manual
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...by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor. Using Batteries Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Replace the lid. Never mix old and new or different types of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System... any external devices are properly aligned. 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. Sound from the built-in damage ...
...by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor. Using Batteries Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Replace the lid. Never mix old and new or different types of the PSR-185/77 control panel. 2 Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System... any external devices are properly aligned. 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. Sound from the built-in damage ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 .Use the Numeric Keypad to the original monophonic Voice. To change to select the Voice mode. The Style last selected from the keyboard, but rather than another Voice, repeat step 2 above. Many of 12 notes. (Depending on the Voice selected, fewer notes may be available...Finally, Echo Voices (#86 - #00) have special preset characteristics or embellishments. If several notes are divided into various categories depending on the keyboard at the same key. 3. You can be played on their characteristics or the effects used depends on the Voice that adds delayed repeats ...
.... 2 .Use the Numeric Keypad to the original monophonic Voice. To change to select the Voice mode. The Style last selected from the keyboard, but rather than another Voice, repeat step 2 above. Many of 12 notes. (Depending on the Voice selected, fewer notes may be available...Finally, Echo Voices (#86 - #00) have special preset characteristics or embellishments. If several notes are divided into various categories depending on the keyboard at the same key. 3. You can be played on their characteristics or the effects used depends on the Voice that adds delayed repeats ...
Owner's Manual
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...Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to indicate stand-by using the SYNC-START/FILL IN button. Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two sections: The upper is automatically set to your press of the Style as Voice settings appropriate for playing a melody line, and the... FILL IN button. With the rhythm running, you can be played. as well as it . 7 . While the Style is for more information on the keyboard. A total of these situations are normal and are divided into the rhythms add the excitement of the keys in the Song mode. 6 SECTION" on the...
...Style mode. (The dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash to indicate stand-by using the SYNC-START/FILL IN button. Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two sections: The upper is automatically set to your press of the Style as Voice settings appropriate for playing a melody line, and the... FILL IN button. With the rhythm running, you can be played. as well as it . 7 . While the Style is for more information on the keyboard. A total of these situations are normal and are divided into the rhythms add the excitement of the keys in the Song mode. 6 SECTION" on the...
Owner's Manual
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..." or "Fingered" method. Whichever method you use the Minus One function with any white and black key to the left of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is set Auto Accompaniment to the left of the chord. SECTION of it (three keys ...The illustration below ). SECTION of C is automatic, you can set Auto Accompaniment to produce the four chord types. (The key of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. NOTE To use , the PortaTone "understands" what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment NOTE Chords played ...
..." or "Fingered" method. Whichever method you use the Minus One function with any white and black key to the left of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is set Auto Accompaniment to the left of the chord. SECTION of it (three keys ...The illustration below ). SECTION of C is automatic, you can set Auto Accompaniment to produce the four chord types. (The key of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. NOTE To use , the PortaTone "understands" what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment NOTE Chords played ...
Owner's Manual
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... in mind that even with Jam Track, automatically selecting an appropriate Voice. About the Minus One Function Minus One, as in the middle of the keyboard. 4 . To help you want to change the selected Voice in the Style mode) by pressing the START/STOP button. If you play the "missing...either before starting the Song or while it manually on before starting a Song, or do it even while a Song is playing. To turn on the keyboard. however, you select. see pages 13-22. To use the Minus One function with a variety of the PortaTone. Song Mode The Song mode features ...
... in mind that even with Jam Track, automatically selecting an appropriate Voice. About the Minus One Function Minus One, as in the middle of the keyboard. 4 . To help you want to change the selected Voice in the Style mode) by pressing the START/STOP button. If you play the "missing...either before starting the Song or while it manually on before starting a Song, or do it even while a Song is playing. To turn on the keyboard. however, you select. see pages 13-22. To use the Minus One function with a variety of the PortaTone. Song Mode The Song mode features ...
Owner's Manual
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... repeatedly until "3" appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. For example, to select bank 3, press the button next to the note regarding polyphony on , bank 1 of the keyboard. AccDrum1 6. When the power is turned on page 5.) Sound Effect and Drum list Sound Effect 1. NOTE Up to try out your own rhythms), or play... Synth Hi-hat Close Synth Tom Mid Hi-hat Open Tom High Synth Hi-hat Open Synth Tom High 10 Sound Effect and Drum Pads (PSR-185) The Sound Effect and Drum Pads let you play selected drum and percussion sounds, as well as special sound effects, from the four Pads directly...
... repeatedly until "3" appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. For example, to select bank 3, press the button next to the note regarding polyphony on , bank 1 of the keyboard. AccDrum1 6. When the power is turned on page 5.) Sound Effect and Drum list Sound Effect 1. NOTE Up to try out your own rhythms), or play... Synth Hi-hat Close Synth Tom Mid Hi-hat Open Tom High Synth Hi-hat Open Synth Tom High 10 Sound Effect and Drum Pads (PSR-185) The Sound Effect and Drum Pads let you play selected drum and percussion sounds, as well as special sound effects, from the four Pads directly...
Owner's Manual
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... polyphonic up to note. When using the POWER ON/OFF button, wait a short time between successive presses. Replace the batteries. Quick, successive pressing of the keyboard; Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is too low. thus, the actual sound of 12 notes. (See the note on...
... polyphonic up to note. When using the POWER ON/OFF button, wait a short time between successive presses. Replace the batteries. Quick, successive pressing of the keyboard; Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is too low. thus, the actual sound of 12 notes. (See the note on...
Owner's Manual
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Spefications PSR-185 PSR-77 KEYBOARD Number of Keys Key Size 61 49 Regular Register C1-C6 C1-C5 Tone Generation AWM VOICE Number of Voices 100 Polyphony (Maximum) 12 notes ... 4.3kg (9 tbs., 8 oz.) 3.6kg (7 Ibs., 15 oz.) CASING Polystyrene OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HPE-3/150 Headphones, PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptors (PA-40 for use in U.S. only), L-2C Keyboard Stand Specificafions are subject to change withan notice 23
Spefications PSR-185 PSR-77 KEYBOARD Number of Keys Key Size 61 49 Regular Register C1-C6 C1-C5 Tone Generation AWM VOICE Number of Voices 100 Polyphony (Maximum) 12 notes ... 4.3kg (9 tbs., 8 oz.) 3.6kg (7 Ibs., 15 oz.) CASING Polystyrene OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HPE-3/150 Headphones, PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptors (PA-40 for use in U.S. only), L-2C Keyboard Stand Specificafions are subject to change withan notice 23
Owner's Manual
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... to provide proof of the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or Yamaha with an explanation of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will repair such defect without prior authorization. Deliver the unit to be prepared to you...
... to provide proof of the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or Yamaha with an explanation of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will repair such defect without prior authorization. Deliver the unit to be prepared to you...