Owner's Manual
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... as a permanent record of printing. a cart, rack, or stand that are not covered by Yamaha. Dispose of used to be at a level that could walk on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are well secured BEFORE using. If a cart, etc., ...is recommended by Yamaha are designed to the disposal of battery is 18 AWG. When replacement becomes necessary,...
... as a permanent record of printing. a cart, rack, or stand that are not covered by Yamaha. Dispose of used to be at a level that could walk on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are well secured BEFORE using. If a cart, etc., ...is recommended by Yamaha are designed to the disposal of battery is 18 AWG. When replacement becomes necessary,...
Owner's Manual
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... is a sophisticated yet easy-to program and play specific chords. a set . • Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 4 You type in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you need...
... is a sophisticated yet easy-to program and play specific chords. a set . • Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of the Yamaha PSR-225 PortaTone! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 4 You type in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you need...
Owner's Manual
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... SCORES (EZ Chord banks 1, 2 107 VOICE LIST 108 STYLE LIST 111 DRUM KIT LIST 112 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .. 114 SPECIFICATIONS 117 5 Dual Voice 35 PLAYING TWO VOICES - How to Use Your New PSR-225 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function...
... SCORES (EZ Chord banks 1, 2 107 VOICE LIST 108 STYLE LIST 111 DRUM KIT LIST 112 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .. 114 SPECIFICATIONS 117 5 Dual Voice 35 PLAYING TWO VOICES - How to Use Your New PSR-225 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function...
Owner's Manual
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... 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 81, 85). ƽ HARMONY button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 43.) ƾ REVERB button This turns the Reverb...
... 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to select specific tracks (pages 81, 85). ƽ HARMONY button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 43.) ƾ REVERB button This turns the Reverb...
Owner's Manual
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...result in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not to be used for the right kind. Use of your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. I Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. When ...Make sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. TURNING ON THE POWER With the AC power...
...result in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not to be used for the right kind. Use of your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. I Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. When ...Make sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-225, or during any PSR-225 record operation! remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. TURNING ON THE POWER With the AC power...
Owner's Manual
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... accompaniment. Enter the number of sharps or flats of chords. F .....press these chords.... Step 3 Chord Guide Using the Chord Guide function Learning how to play specific chords Here, you'll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show the individual notes of the corresponding key. ROOT G STYLE Dict. x Set...
... accompaniment. Enter the number of sharps or flats of chords. F .....press these chords.... Step 3 Chord Guide Using the Chord Guide function Learning how to play specific chords Here, you'll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to show the individual notes of the corresponding key. ROOT G STYLE Dict. x Set...
Owner's Manual
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... without the rectangle, the corresponding mode is still active in the background. (This means that the style controls are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the display conveniently indicate notes. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to...; Measure and » Notation Tempo ¸ Song track indicators ³ Mode indicators These indicate the currently selected mode - Voice, Style, Song, or Function - For a few specific chords, not all important settings for the instrument.
... without the rectangle, the corresponding mode is still active in the background. (This means that the style controls are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the display conveniently indicate notes. PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to...; Measure and » Notation Tempo ¸ Song track indicators ³ Mode indicators These indicate the currently selected mode - Voice, Style, Song, or Function - For a few specific chords, not all important settings for the instrument.
Owner's Manual
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... Chord name (root and type) Individual notes of Notation of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.). ACMP ON 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO M7 For a few specific chords, not all notes may be played. Play the chord (as printed on the keyboard diagram. The chord name flashes when the correct notes are...
... Chord name (root and type) Individual notes of Notation of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.). ACMP ON 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO M7 For a few specific chords, not all notes may be played. Play the chord (as printed on the keyboard diagram. The chord name flashes when the correct notes are...
Owner's Manual
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... can play the following chords by pressing the single root notes indicated below: To play single note chords (root notes) in the desired way. (For specific instructions on starting the accompaniment, see page 48.) For example, when the key has been set to the key of F 15b=1 STYLE 4 Play the accompaniment...
... can play the following chords by pressing the single root notes indicated below: To play single note chords (root notes) in the desired way. (For specific instructions on starting the accompaniment, see page 48.) For example, when the key has been set to the key of F 15b=1 STYLE 4 Play the accompaniment...
Owner's Manual
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... FUNCTIONS MIDI is an acronym that stands for connecting to MIDI devices. MIDI messages can handle 16 channels. G Channel Messages The PSR-225 is an electronic instrument that can be used for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI...to the key which can be bought at the same time." Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to change parameter values and of the 16 channels. The PSR-225 can cause data errors. Voice number (along with each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages...
... FUNCTIONS MIDI is an acronym that stands for connecting to MIDI devices. MIDI messages can handle 16 channels. G Channel Messages The PSR-225 is an electronic instrument that can be used for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI...to the key which can be bought at the same time." Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to change parameter values and of the 16 channels. The PSR-225 can cause data errors. Voice number (along with each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages...
Owner's Manual
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... Song Clear 90 SONG MEMORY buttons 81 song recording 79 Song Volume 78 songs, recording 79 songs, selecting and playing 75 space (EZ Chord 69 Specifications 117 Split Point 37, 58 Split voice 36 styles, selecting 47 sustain 9, 91 Sync-Start 48 T Tempo (song 76 Tempo (style 53 Time Signature 25...
... Song Clear 90 SONG MEMORY buttons 81 song recording 79 Song Volume 78 songs, recording 79 songs, selecting and playing 75 space (EZ Chord 69 Specifications 117 Split Point 37, 58 Split voice 36 styles, selecting 47 sustain 9, 91 Sync-Start 48 T Tempo (song 76 Tempo (style 53 Time Signature 25...
Owner's Manual
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... FC4, FC5 • Keyboard stand : L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with Touch Response. C6), with your Yamaha dealer. 117 reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. MAX Panel Controls •... • Beat Indicator • Fingering : Multi fingering • Accompaniment Volume Yamaha Educational Suite • Chord Guide : Dictionary, Smart Chord, EZ Chord One Touch Setting • Preset A and B (for information purposes only. SPECIFICATIONS Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1 -
... FC4, FC5 • Keyboard stand : L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with Touch Response. C6), with your Yamaha dealer. 117 reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. MAX Panel Controls •... • Beat Indicator • Fingering : Multi fingering • Accompaniment Volume Yamaha Educational Suite • Chord Guide : Dictionary, Smart Chord, EZ Chord One Touch Setting • Preset A and B (for information purposes only. SPECIFICATIONS Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1 -