Owner's Manual
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...PSR-230) 36 Inserting a Music Cartridge 36 ˙ Music Cartridge Precautions 36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge 37 Selecting Songs on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its various features. CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone... 43 Troubleshooting 44 Index 45 MIDI Implementation Chart 46 Specifications 48 Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of Your PortaTone 2 Setting Up 3 Power Requirements 3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack 4 SUSTAIN Jack 4 Music Stand 4 Getting Started - You now...
...PSR-230) 36 Inserting a Music Cartridge 36 ˙ Music Cartridge Precautions 36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge 37 Selecting Songs on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its various features. CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions - Taking Care of the Yamaha PortaTone... 43 Troubleshooting 44 Index 45 MIDI Implementation Chart 46 Specifications 48 Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of Your PortaTone 2 Setting Up 3 Power Requirements 3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack 4 SUSTAIN Jack 4 Music Stand 4 Getting Started - You now...
Owner's Manual
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Main Features The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features... LCD gives you select. letting you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for playing with different Intro, Main... ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for automatically calling up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you select a Panel...
Main Features The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features... LCD gives you select. letting you create automatic backing for your original songs. ˙ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for playing with different Intro, Main... ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for automatically calling up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you select a Panel...
Owner's Manual
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... to television sets, radios or similar equipment since it in the other equipment, turn off the power of enjoyment. NOTE • Yamaha is not responsible for long periods, be sure to remove the batteries to direct sunlight or other chemical solvents, since they will give... fine musical instrument - Precautions - Turn Power Off When Making Connections • To avoid damage to the exterior. When not using the PortaTone with an AC adaptor, unplug the adaptor from strong impact. Opening it or tampering with it may cause interference noise in any cables. ...
... to television sets, radios or similar equipment since it in the other equipment, turn off the power of enjoyment. NOTE • Yamaha is not responsible for long periods, be sure to remove the batteries to direct sunlight or other chemical solvents, since they will give... fine musical instrument - Precautions - Turn Power Off When Making Connections • To avoid damage to the exterior. When not using the PortaTone with an AC adaptor, unplug the adaptor from strong impact. Opening it or tampering with it may cause interference noise in any cables. ...
Owner's Manual
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... from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it may reset to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor. As soon as shown in damage to the instrument, so be sure to be used for playing. Use of.... Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" batteries as this section carefully before using the optional Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). ˙ Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone for an extended period of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese). Plug the adaptor into a...
... from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it may reset to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor. As soon as shown in damage to the instrument, so be sure to be used for playing. Use of.... Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" batteries as this section carefully before using the optional Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). ˙ Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone for an extended period of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese). Plug the adaptor into a...
Owner's Manual
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SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off before connecting the footswitch, then turn the power off , then connect one end ... panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to turn the PortaTone on the PortaTone. Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . Sound from the built-in speaker system,...
SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off before connecting the footswitch, then turn the power off , then connect one end ... panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to turn the PortaTone on the PortaTone. Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 The footswitch functions like the damper switch on . Sound from the built-in speaker system,...
Owner's Manual
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... an idea of the Song change. To stop playback, press the DEMO button again or press the START/STOP button. Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has sixteen various Demo Songs, specially recorded to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO). VOLUME MIN MAX 3 Press the DEMO button. You can adjust the control...
... an idea of the Song change. To stop playback, press the DEMO button again or press the START/STOP button. Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has sixteen various Demo Songs, specially recorded to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO). VOLUME MIN MAX 3 Press the DEMO button. You can adjust the control...
Owner's Manual
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...called up. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains indications for the keyboard-related functions:... EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END). These include the current measure and beat, as well as various settings for the PortaTone. The chord name is selected - Basic Display Operations The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that function on /off . MAIN MENU • NAME/SUB MENU The Main ...
...called up. KEYBOARD This section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING SONG This section contains indications for the keyboard-related functions:... EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END). These include the current measure and beat, as well as various settings for the PortaTone. The chord name is selected - Basic Display Operations The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that function on /off . MAIN MENU • NAME/SUB MENU The Main ...
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.... Press the VOICE button. (The VOICE indications appear in the Main Voice menu (Main Voice Volume) by using the +/- Playing Voices -The Voice Mode The PortaTone features a wealth of dynamic, realistic Voices - 100 Panel Voices, or 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit). (See pages 42, 43.) The Voice mode gives...
.... Press the VOICE button. (The VOICE indications appear in the Main Voice menu (Main Voice Volume) by using the +/- Playing Voices -The Voice Mode The PortaTone features a wealth of dynamic, realistic Voices - 100 Panel Voices, or 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit). (See pages 42, 43.) The Voice mode gives...
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.../STOP button. Whenever you wish. Main Voice Reverb M.RevLvl Level 000 - 127 This determines how much of GMcompatible song data. button to values that the PortaTone has two separate sets of the Voice number in a louder Reverb effect. buttons have a "wrap around" feature. Main Voice Octave M.Octave -2 - +2 octaves This determines the...
.../STOP button. Whenever you wish. Main Voice Reverb M.RevLvl Level 000 - 127 This determines how much of GMcompatible song data. button to values that the PortaTone has two separate sets of the Voice number in a louder Reverb effect. buttons have a "wrap around" feature. Main Voice Octave M.Octave -2 - +2 octaves This determines the...
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... selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by "layering" two different Voices together - Playing Two Voices - button. ˙ Percussion Kit Voice Chart The PortaTone also has a special Percussion Kit Voice (Panel Voice #00, or GM Voice #129) that lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing and holding down...
... selected Main and Dual Voices will be directly selected by "layering" two different Voices together - Playing Two Voices - button. ˙ Percussion Kit Voice Chart The PortaTone also has a special Percussion Kit Voice (Panel Voice #00, or GM Voice #129) that lets you create richly textured sounds by pressing and holding down...
Owner's Manual
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... . • The Reverb Send Level can be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be adjusted. 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you strike the keys. buttons to change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on...
... . • The Reverb Send Level can be ajusted independently for each of Touch Response) can be adjusted. 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you strike the keys. buttons to change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on...
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...See page 30.) Metronome Metronom on/off . button. • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or +/- MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ...off . buttons to change the setting. This determines the overall fine pitch setting of the PortaTone are installed or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song...
...See page 30.) Metronome Metronom on/off . button. • The following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ˙ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the numeric keypad or +/- MAIN MENU MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ...off . buttons to change the setting. This determines the overall fine pitch setting of the PortaTone are installed or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Auto Accompaniment and Song...
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... 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which pattern follows the Intro. before pressing the START/STOP button.) START/STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you to select which play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. Because the note other...
... 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which pattern follows the Intro. before pressing the START/STOP button.) START/STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you to select which play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. Because the note other...
Owner's Manual
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... 280 bpm (in patterns, and smoothly leads into the next section - Also, the tempo of a Song or Style returns to the default setting of the PortaTone, the tempo is stopped. When you turn on page 24 for the bass and chords are also detected and played when the accompaniment is automatically...
... 280 bpm (in patterns, and smoothly leads into the next section - Also, the tempo of a Song or Style returns to the default setting of the PortaTone, the tempo is stopped. When you turn on page 24 for the bass and chords are also detected and played when the accompaniment is automatically...
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... The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. An ending pattern plays from the keyboard in memory when power is connected. 24 Changing the Fingering Mode The PortaTone provides three different fingering modes for controlling the Auto Accompaniment function: Fingered, Full, and Single Fingered. Using an Ending pattern Press the ENDING button (the...
... The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. An ending pattern plays from the keyboard in memory when power is connected. 24 Changing the Fingering Mode The PortaTone provides three different fingering modes for controlling the Auto Accompaniment function: Fingered, Full, and Single Fingered. Using an Ending pattern Press the ENDING button (the...
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... Example for example, C, C# and D. 25 Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of the keyboard and the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord. • Chord fingerings are interpreted as minor 7th flatted 5th. * One + two + five chords are ... in the selected Style. All other inversions are interpreted as suspended 4th. * If augmented chord is displayed. • Chord Cancel function The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to continue playing. for "C" chords C Cm CM7 ...
... Example for example, C, C# and D. 25 Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of the keyboard and the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord. • Chord fingerings are interpreted as minor 7th flatted 5th. * One + two + five chords are ... in the selected Style. All other inversions are interpreted as suspended 4th. * If augmented chord is displayed. • Chord Cancel function The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to continue playing. for "C" chords C Cm CM7 ...
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... Full mode, chords played anywhere on the keyboard (C1) is 36, while middle C (C3) is 60, and the highest key (B5) is 95. Here, the PortaTone "intelligently" distinguishes between the playing of your right and left of it . For example, Bb7 is used for producing Auto Accompaniment. Press the root note...
... Full mode, chords played anywhere on the keyboard (C1) is 36, while middle C (C3) is 60, and the highest key (B5) is 95. Here, the PortaTone "intelligently" distinguishes between the playing of your right and left of it . For example, Bb7 is used for producing Auto Accompaniment. Press the root note...
Owner's Manual
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The Song mode also lets you repeat playback of any portion of the PortaTone. Use the numeric keypad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES You can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with the number buttons, or step up and down ... done with them . Press the SONG button. which melody notes to play it manually on User Songs, see page 33.) 28 and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - however, you can also play along with the four User Songs (#17 - #20), to which you can "mute" the original melody and play...
The Song mode also lets you repeat playback of any portion of the PortaTone. Use the numeric keypad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES You can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with the number buttons, or step up and down ... done with them . Press the SONG button. which melody notes to play it manually on User Songs, see page 33.) 28 and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - however, you can also play along with the four User Songs (#17 - #20), to which you can "mute" the original melody and play...
Owner's Manual
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... and set them to the same MIDI channel. MIDI IN receives MIDI data from an external device, and MIDI OUT transmits MIDI data from the PortaTone - The PortaTone is also compatible with each other , you play song data on " (see "Using with each other . MIDI Basics MIDI is a huge, ...complex subject, and it possible for example, performance data when you should set Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub Menu) to the PortaTone and play back a song on the rear panel of musical material recorded in GM format can be impossible to sixteen different instrument Voices sound ...
... and set them to the same MIDI channel. MIDI IN receives MIDI data from an external device, and MIDI OUT transmits MIDI data from the PortaTone - The PortaTone is also compatible with each other , you play song data on " (see "Using with each other . MIDI Basics MIDI is a huge, ...complex subject, and it possible for example, performance data when you should set Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub Menu) to the PortaTone and play back a song on the rear panel of musical material recorded in GM format can be impossible to sixteen different instrument Voices sound ...
Owner's Manual
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...on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). In this system also lets you can easily and instantly integrate the PortaTone into your system. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MUSIC Computer NOTE • To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the ... make sure that the MIDI Thru (or MIDI Echo) setting on the external device and the Local Control setting on the PortaTone are set appropriately. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI KEYBOARD Using with a Computer or Sequencer If you have a sequencer or a computer with the...
...on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). In this system also lets you can easily and instantly integrate the PortaTone into your system. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MUSIC Computer NOTE • To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the ... make sure that the MIDI Thru (or MIDI Echo) setting on the external device and the Local Control setting on the PortaTone are set appropriately. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI KEYBOARD Using with a Computer or Sequencer If you have a sequencer or a computer with the...