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... Operation 41 Voice List 42 ˙ Voice Polyphony 42 ˙ Panel Voice List 42 ˙ GM Voice List 43 Troubleshooting 44 Index 45 MIDI Implementation Chart 46 Specifications 48 Playing the Demo Songs 5 Panel Controls and Terminals 6 Basic Display Operations 8 Playing Voices - Main Voice Mode....10...Songs on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha PortaTone! Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30 Using the Minus One Function 31 ˙ Selecting ...
... Operation 41 Voice List 42 ˙ Voice Polyphony 42 ˙ Panel Voice List 42 ˙ GM Voice List 43 Troubleshooting 44 Index 45 MIDI Implementation Chart 46 Specifications 48 Playing the Demo Songs 5 Panel Controls and Terminals 6 Basic Display Operations 8 Playing Voices - Main Voice Mode....10...Songs on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha PortaTone! Tne Song Mode 28 Selecting and Playing a Song 28 Using the Repeat Play Function 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30 Using the Minus One Function 31 ˙ Selecting ...
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... and Echo - for enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings. ˙ Touch Response function for natural,...along with. ˙ Large custom LCD gives you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system....
... and Echo - for enhancing the Voices. ˙ Easy Chord Memory for recording your keyboard technique. ˙ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings. ˙ Touch Response function for natural,...along with. ˙ Large custom LCD gives you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ˙ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ˙ Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system....
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... NO YES EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END 5VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR 6 MIDI OUT IN SUSTAIN PHONES/ AUX OUT DC IN 10-12 +ɹɹç- 6 78 9 Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06...SETTING 1 2 3 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07...
... NO YES EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END 5VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR 6 MIDI OUT IN SUSTAIN PHONES/ AUX OUT DC IN 10-12 +ɹɹç- 6 78 9 Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06...SETTING 1 2 3 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY MEASURE BEAT SONG 7 8 9 0 EASY NO YES CHORD CARTRIGE MEMORY CART REC/ END PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07...
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... controls page 35 • MEASURE +/- buttons page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also...:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory page 35 • HARMONY/ECHO button page 16 • REVERB button page 18 Rear Panel Terminals 6 MIDI IN...
... controls page 35 • MEASURE +/- buttons page 35 0 Numeric keypad page 10 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button pages 12, 16 (also...:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory page 35 • HARMONY/ECHO button page 16 • REVERB button page 18 Rear Panel Terminals 6 MIDI IN...
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...SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). The metronome icon flashes in the display. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item, and shows the name and number ...below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the One Touch Settings have been called up. They also include MIDI settings and overall controls. Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings ...
...SYNC-STOP button turns that shows all important settings for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). The metronome icon flashes in the display. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item, and shows the name and number ...below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the Auto Accompaniment section of the One Touch Settings have been called up. They also include MIDI settings and overall controls. Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to the detailed settings ...
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Main Voice Octave - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Name - Dual Voice Pan - Split Point 2 - Style Name - Accompaniment Split Point ...as it plays. Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Split Voice Volume - Harmony Volume - Touch Sensitivity - Accompaniment Out - Echo Speed • MIDI (page 40) - Main Voice Name - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Transpose...
Main Voice Octave - GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. Dual Voice Name - Dual Voice Pan - Split Point 2 - Style Name - Accompaniment Split Point ...as it plays. Minus One Left Hand Channel • Harmony/Echo (page 17) - Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) - Split Voice Volume - Harmony Volume - Touch Sensitivity - Accompaniment Out - Echo Speed • MIDI (page 40) - Main Voice Name - CART •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. • Dual Voice (page 13) - Transpose...
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.../STOP button. Main Voice Pan M.Pan -7 (full left of the Main Voice's signal is on ). The GM Voices can also be played. 4 Change other MIDI device) will appear at the left ) - +7 This determines the pan position of GMcompatible song data. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/buttons to another Voice...(off), or from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are automatically set to Voice 01. Panel Voices are from the GM Voices (on , the General MIDI icon will sound just as the composer or programmer intended. GM Voice GMvoice on, off This determines whether the Main Voice is the Voice Set...
.../STOP button. Main Voice Pan M.Pan -7 (full left of the Main Voice's signal is on ). The GM Voices can also be played. 4 Change other MIDI device) will appear at the left ) - +7 This determines the pan position of GMcompatible song data. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/buttons to another Voice...(off), or from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are automatically set to Voice 01. Panel Voices are from the GM Voices (on , the General MIDI icon will sound just as the composer or programmer intended. GM Voice GMvoice on, off This determines whether the Main Voice is the Voice Set...
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one octave lower. Symbols for the notes are played from the keyboard. For example, the MIDI note number for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the...BrusRSSihCaCadSrhSiRTemCpiamWrWlnwiBBBbosdbFoiFoCaelalaCaaBarnehaoGylsoJsrosSnssMouiTgMduiihdieHiuLosCCssingmoWianBWBAcldrWrsCdryyoab/hBmgSegSSCBhCCaeogDrliDDollholiHaTTlbhwTTynrnnyrrAammnloeseonsotootaLaaaOOooutuuSbbbtCggcllTTMTmcmglrrrloCppRraaaBaiokoeemmwkoaueommbmelblmmeeieeunoeestccallarl11lennlalHHpL2gHm2Le3m2HlLHH3k2LHLk NOTE • The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the sounds are ...
one octave lower. Symbols for the notes are played from the keyboard. For example, the MIDI note number for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the...BrusRSSihCaCadSrhSiRTemCpiamWrWlnwiBBBbosdbFoiFoCaelalaCaaBarnehaoGylsoJsrosSnssMouiTgMduiihdieHiuLosCCssingmoWianBWBAcldrWrsCdryyoab/hBmgSegSSCBhCCaeogDrliDDollholiHaTTlbhwTTynrnnyrrAammnloeseonsotootaLaaaOOooutuuSbbbtCggcllTTMTmcmglrrrloCppRraaaBaiokoeemmwkoaueommbmelblmmeeieeunoeestccallarl11lennlalHHpL2gHm2Le3m2HlLHH3k2LHLk NOTE • The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the sounds are ...
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... CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Dual Voice Name - 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Dual Voice. Dual Voice Reverb D.RevLvl Level ...("--"), press the + or - button (past +7 or -7). Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from the GM Voices (on , the General MIDI icon will change automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in a louder Reverb effect for the Voice, if desired.
... CHORUS A B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY REVERB STYLE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Dual Voice Name - 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Dual Voice. Dual Voice Reverb D.RevLvl Level ...("--"), press the + or - button (past +7 or -7). Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from the GM Voices (on , the General MIDI icon will change automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in a louder Reverb effect for the Voice, if desired.
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... the - Higher values result in the stereo image. i.e., the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices - GM Voice GMvoice on , the General MIDI icon will change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Split Voice Volume S.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of...
... the - Higher values result in the stereo image. i.e., the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices - GM Voice GMvoice on , the General MIDI icon will change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Split Voice Volume S.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of...
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... HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI ˙ Harmony/Echo Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Type Name - 1 - 8 (1-5: Harmony types; 6-8: Echo types) Harmony Volume HarmVol 000 - 127 Echo Speed EchoSpd 1 - 7 Description...
... HARMONY REVERB STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug 7 MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI ˙ Harmony/Echo Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Type Name - 1 - 8 (1-5: Harmony types; 6-8: Echo types) Harmony Volume HarmVol 000 - 127 Echo Speed EchoSpd 1 - 7 Description...
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... SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Reverb Type Name - 1 - 9 This determines the type of the approx. 1 semitone) ... with the exception of the Voices. 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 +/- This determines the overall fine pitch setting of...
... SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Reverb Type Name - 1 - 9 This determines the type of the approx. 1 semitone) ... with the exception of the Voices. 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 +/- This determines the overall fine pitch setting of...
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... MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS NOTE • Selecting STYLE with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; letting you call different accompaniment patterns as listed...
... MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS NOTE • Selecting STYLE with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; letting you call different accompaniment patterns as listed...
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... STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A VOLUME B MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS JAM Accompaniment Split Point Split Point 1 Split Point 2 NOTE • The default Accompaniment Split Point is turned off, as long as Bb and...
... STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A VOLUME B MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS JAM Accompaniment Split Point Split Point 1 Split Point 2 NOTE • The default Accompaniment Split Point is turned off, as long as Bb and...
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...MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO mdiimnMaj76su5sa4ug A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS 2 Select the desired Song number. By using the +/- The Song mode also features convenient practice tools such as the Repeat Play... changes by using the Minus One function, you can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with them . and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - The Song mode and the Song menu are User Songs. (For more information on the keyboard yourself. These Songs (#01 - #16...
...MEMORY STYLE SECTION SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO mdiimnMaj76su5sa4ug A B VOLUME JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS 2 Select the desired Song number. By using the +/- The Song mode also features convenient practice tools such as the Repeat Play... changes by using the Minus One function, you can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with them . and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) - The Song mode and the Song menu are User Songs. (For more information on the keyboard yourself. These Songs (#01 - #16...
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...important when stopping Real-time recording. Select one not containing data) will be selected. 4 Record the chord sequence. EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END (PSR-230) MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ECM1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING ...EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A B JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Easy Chord Memory mode indication Record Stand-by indication (metronome icon flashes at the end of the User Song numbers 17 ...
...important when stopping Real-time recording. Select one not containing data) will be selected. 4 Record the chord sequence. EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END (PSR-230) MODE NAME / SUB MENU CART ECM1 ONE TOUCH SETTING STYLE 1 VOICE 2 SONG EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 KEYBOARD EFFECT SONG TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING ...EASY CHORD MEMORY dim 6 5aug minMaj7sus4 STYLE SECTION A B JAM MAIN MENU MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE STYLE SONG HARMONY/ECHO MIDI REVERB/OTHERS Easy Chord Memory mode indication Record Stand-by indication (metronome icon flashes at the end of the User Song numbers 17 ...
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... GM-compatible instrument and sound just as a sixteen-channel multi-timbral sound source. What is MIDI-compatible and provides a variety of sixteen MIDI channels. MIDI Terminals The MIDI terminals are Keyboard Out and Receive Channel Select in that makes it would be played back on... standard that format. This means that you could connect a computer or sequencer to sixteen different instrument Voices sound simultaneously. MIDI Functions The PortaTone is MIDI? Musical Instrument Digital Interface - is set to "on" (see "Using with each other, you use the PortaTone as...
... GM-compatible instrument and sound just as a sixteen-channel multi-timbral sound source. What is MIDI-compatible and provides a variety of sixteen MIDI channels. MIDI Terminals The MIDI terminals are Keyboard Out and Receive Channel Select in that makes it would be played back on... standard that format. This means that you could connect a computer or sequencer to sixteen different instrument Voices sound simultaneously. MIDI Functions The PortaTone is MIDI? Musical Instrument Digital Interface - is set to "on" (see "Using with each other, you use the PortaTone as...
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...giving 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 MIDI Receive Switch is connected to play and control the PortaTone from the PortaTone's... on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). In this system also lets you change messages). PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN TONE GENERATOR In a similar example, the PortaTone is set to "on how the other keyboard. Depending on " (see...
...giving 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 MIDI Receive Switch is connected to play and control the PortaTone from the PortaTone's... on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). In this system also lets you change messages). PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN TONE GENERATOR In a similar example, the PortaTone is set to "on how the other keyboard. Depending on " (see...
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...internal clock (off , as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is received. If you are controlled by a "remote" (external) MIDI keyboard. channel 2 Auto Accompaniment - Parameter Name Display Name Range Remote Channel RemoteCh off, 01 - 16 Keyboard Out KeybdOut off, 01 - 16 ...Split Voice - This determines over the selected channel. (The remaining 15 channels can be set to "off ," the Voices respond only to avoid MIDI "feedback." The default setting is "off ." NOTE • Whenever using an external keyboard to "off ," the PortaTone can be used as ...
...internal clock (off , as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is received. If you are controlled by a "remote" (external) MIDI keyboard. channel 2 Auto Accompaniment - Parameter Name Display Name Range Remote Channel RemoteCh off, 01 - 16 Keyboard Out KeybdOut off, 01 - 16 ...Split Voice - This determines over the selected channel. (The remaining 15 channels can be set to "off ," the Voices respond only to avoid MIDI "feedback." The default setting is "off ." NOTE • Whenever using an external keyboard to "off ," the PortaTone can be used as ...
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... mode • Split Points 1 and 2, Auto Accompaniment Split Point • Easy Chord Memory (User Song) • All MIDI Sub Menu settings • Tuning • Voice Set on/off • Guide Lamp on/off (PSR-230 only) • Metronome on/off ˙ Initialize Operation All data can be initialized and restored to static electricity...
... mode • Split Points 1 and 2, Auto Accompaniment Split Point • Easy Chord Memory (User Song) • All MIDI Sub Menu settings • Tuning • Voice Set on/off • Guide Lamp on/off (PSR-230 only) • Metronome on/off ˙ Initialize Operation All data can be initialized and restored to static electricity...