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... to perform the replacement. Note: Check with batteries of used only with both user safe and environmentally friendly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL OBSERVERA! Dispose of a different type. Batteries MUST be rechargeable. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Please study this type of battery is located on this plate. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained...
... to perform the replacement. Note: Check with batteries of used only with both user safe and environmentally friendly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL OBSERVERA! Dispose of a different type. Batteries MUST be rechargeable. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). Please study this type of battery is located on this plate. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained...
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... might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on the instrument, and do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. • Always replace all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. A burning item may...
... might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on the instrument, and do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. • Always replace all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. A burning item may...
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... [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up one of lesson songs (#025 - #099) on your performance. • One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the following features and functions: I LATIN page 22 The LATIN feature is an exciting new addition to the PSR-202, that utilize the latest technology to -use Lesson feature, guides you how to your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-202 PortaTone...
... [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up one of lesson songs (#025 - #099) on your performance. • One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the following features and functions: I LATIN page 22 The LATIN feature is an exciting new addition to the PSR-202, that utilize the latest technology to -use Lesson feature, guides you how to your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-202 PortaTone...
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... auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 43.) When the Song mode is selected, this controls the A-B Repeat function. (See page 33.) !4 [SYNC START] ([ PAUSE]) button When the Style mode is selected, this turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See page 44.) When the Song mode is for enabling style selection. (See page 42.) o [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice, plus a special piano song and style. (See page 20.) !0 [METRONOME] button...
... auto accompaniment on and off. (See page 43.) When the Song mode is selected, this controls the A-B Repeat function. (See page 33.) !4 [SYNC START] ([ PAUSE]) button When the Style mode is selected, this turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See page 44.) When the Song mode is for enabling style selection. (See page 42.) o [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice, plus a special piano song and style. (See page 20.) !0 [METRONOME] button...
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... Demo songs. (See page 18.) @0 [MULTI PAD] buttons These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 51.) I Rear Panel @1 @2 @3 @4 @1 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 9, 52.) @2 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 9.) @3 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external...
... Demo songs. (See page 18.) @0 [MULTI PAD] buttons These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 51.) I Rear Panel @1 @2 @3 @4 @1 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 9, 52.) @2 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 9.) @3 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external...
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... used for the right kind. I Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your instrument from the instrument. 6 The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-202 to the ON position. When you are properly aligned, and replace the lid. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may not sound or function properly. An AC adaptor is set...
... used for the right kind. I Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your instrument from the instrument. 6 The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-202 to the ON position. When you are properly aligned, and replace the lid. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may not sound or function properly. An AC adaptor is set...
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... gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. • Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in speaker system, you to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-202 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. • To...
... gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. • Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in speaker system, you to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-202 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. • To...
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... . 14 12 Simply play melodies, and you professional instrumental backing for your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for example, bass + guitar + drums) Melody z Press the [STYLE] button. Accompaniment section Left hand + Right hand Auto accompaniment (for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - Use your performances. and the PSR-202 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing.
... . 14 12 Simply play melodies, and you professional instrumental backing for your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for example, bass + guitar + drums) Melody z Press the [STYLE] button. Accompaniment section Left hand + Right hand Auto accompaniment (for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - Use your performances. and the PSR-202 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing.
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... song. Many features of what you to ON. 2 Set the Volume. Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-202 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PSR-202 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [DEMO] button. Initially, turn the power on the power. Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-202 has a Demo Cancel function that the display...
... song. Many features of what you to ON. 2 Set the Volume. Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-202 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PSR-202 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [DEMO] button. Initially, turn the power on the power. Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-202 has a Demo Cancel function that the display...
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... Tempo value (when the Style mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. The indication "8va" appears at the lower or upper part of the display conveniently indicate notes currently played on . w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-202 has seven Overall functions or controls. Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback. It also indicates chords played in succession. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts song...
... Tempo value (when the Style mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. The indication "8va" appears at the lower or upper part of the display conveniently indicate notes currently played on . w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-202 has seven Overall functions or controls. Using the numeric keypad selects song numbers. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback. It also indicates chords played in succession. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts song...
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... time signature (see chart at right). Current Metronome value 100 MTR VOL Indicates Metronome Volume is selected. Use the numeric keypad to set to various quarter-note based meters. • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected TEMPO 116 2 Change the value. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other PSR-202 sounds. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TIME SIG" appears in the tempo/measure. Number...
... time signature (see chart at right). Current Metronome value 100 MTR VOL Indicates Metronome Volume is selected. Use the numeric keypad to set to various quarter-note based meters. • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected TEMPO 116 2 Change the value. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the other PSR-202 sounds. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TIME SIG" appears in the tempo/measure. Number...
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... SteelDrm TEMPO 116 I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the Organ voices are effect "pairs." The same applies to select voice #042, press "0" on the panel. Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the voice number as printed on the numeric keypad, then "4.", "2." Switching between each of the paired voices (with one voice may sound higher or lower...
... SteelDrm TEMPO 116 I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the Organ voices are effect "pairs." The same applies to select voice #042, press "0" on the panel. Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the voice number as printed on the numeric keypad, then "4.", "2." Switching between each of the paired voices (with one voice may sound higher or lower...
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... Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the PSR-202 to type in a different key without changing your fingering. Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PSR-202 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Current Transpose value 00 TRANSPOS TEMPO 116 Indicates Transpose...
... Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the PSR-202 to type in a different key without changing your fingering. Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PSR-202 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Current Transpose value 00 TRANSPOS TEMPO 116 Indicates Transpose...
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... song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are generally for playing along with the song using the rich and dynamic sounds of the panel. Use the numeric keypad. The songs of the PSR-202 can play along . Song numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to "tap" a new tempo in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that makes...
... song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are generally for playing along with the song using the rich and dynamic sounds of the panel. Use the numeric keypad. The songs of the PSR-202 can play along . Song numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to "tap" a new tempo in the same way as with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that makes...
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... the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Styles I Using Sync Start The PSR-202 also has a Sync Start function that tapped speed. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is off). The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the rhythm/accompaniment by tapping the [TEMPO/ TAP] button twice...
... the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Styles I Using Sync Start The PSR-202 also has a Sync Start function that tapped speed. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is off). The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the rhythm/accompaniment by tapping the [TEMPO/ TAP] button twice...
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... [START/ STOP] button. In effect, this gives you a "split keyboard," with each chord you to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with bass and chords in the left hand and the normally selected voice in the ACMP section of the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Styles Starting with an Intro section First, press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button, repeatedly...
... [START/ STOP] button. In effect, this gives you a "split keyboard," with each chord you to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with bass and chords in the left hand and the normally selected voice in the ACMP section of the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Styles Starting with an Intro section First, press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button, repeatedly...
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... [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in pattern to the default setting of the new style. For instructions on changing the Tempo, see page 31. • Each style has been given a default or standard tempo. I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Changing the Tempo The Tempo of the Pianist styles - (#122 #141) are selected. 46 44 When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is playing, press the...
... [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in pattern to the default setting of the new style. For instructions on changing the Tempo, see page 31. • Each style has been given a default or standard tempo. I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Changing the Tempo The Tempo of the Pianist styles - (#122 #141) are selected. 46 44 When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is playing, press the...
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... played as G-C-E), the PSR-202 will still recognize it . The chord recognition system also has the following chords are optional; all the notes of it . Multi Fingering The auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to the left of chords that can change the chords of it as a C chord. Fingered Chords in root position, however; To play along with the nearest black key to play a minor chord...
... played as G-C-E), the PSR-202 will still recognize it . The chord recognition system also has the following chords are optional; all the notes of it . Multi Fingering The auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to the left of chords that can change the chords of it as a C chord. Fingered Chords in root position, however; To play along with the nearest black key to play a minor chord...
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... with a television set that is used to record and play back performance data played on different channels, it over the MIDI cable. MIDI The PSR-202 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to record and play back performance data from the PSR-202. Transmits MIDI data (keyboard performance) to "tune into many electronic musical instruments and other by MIDI cables. I How Can MIDI be connected by sending "messages" or MIDI data. The cable itself, however, is a worldwide standard that receives programs on the PSR-202 keyboard.
... with a television set that is used to record and play back performance data played on different channels, it over the MIDI cable. MIDI The PSR-202 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to record and play back performance data from the PSR-202. Transmits MIDI data (keyboard performance) to "tune into many electronic musical instruments and other by MIDI cables. I How Can MIDI be connected by sending "messages" or MIDI data. The cable itself, however, is a worldwide standard that receives programs on the PSR-202 keyboard.
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... or sounds unusual. Not all notes are used only for entering the chord root and type. The PSR-202 is polyphonic up to ON and keys are pressed at the same time a Multi Pad is played, some of the other styles have no drums. The accompaniment of 16 notes. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PSR-202 is turned on , even when pressing the [ACMP] button. Check that the Accompaniment Volume...
... or sounds unusual. Not all notes are used only for entering the chord root and type. The PSR-202 is polyphonic up to ON and keys are pressed at the same time a Multi Pad is played, some of the other styles have no drums. The accompaniment of 16 notes. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PSR-202 is turned on , even when pressing the [ACMP] button. Check that the Accompaniment Volume...