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.... a cart, rack, or stand that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that is considered to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Warning: Do not attempt to be the source of this..., granted by the interference. This product, when installed as regulated by Yamaha. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product MUST be installed correctly. If...
.... a cart, rack, or stand that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that is considered to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Warning: Do not attempt to be the source of this..., granted by the interference. This product, when installed as regulated by Yamaha. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product MUST be installed correctly. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the same maker, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. 3 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all volume levels to the internal components. (4)-4 • Do not use . The instrument contains no user-...to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in a safe place for the instrument. Also, do not mix battery types, such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it should appear to the internal components or result in a...
... the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the same maker, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. 3 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all volume levels to the internal components. (4)-4 • Do not use . The instrument contains no user-...to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in a safe place for the instrument. Also, do not mix battery types, such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it should appear to the internal components or result in a...
Owner's Manual
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Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q Using Batteries 9 TURNING ON THE POWER 9 ACCESSORY JACKS 10 MUSIC STAND 10 GETTING STARTED - Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive... 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-240 PortaTone! THE SONG MODE 20 SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG ......... 20 CHANGING THE TEMPO 21 q About the Beat Display 22 ADJUSTING THE...
Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q Using Batteries 9 TURNING ON THE POWER 9 ACCESSORY JACKS 10 MUSIC STAND 10 GETTING STARTED - Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive... 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-240 PortaTone! THE SONG MODE 20 SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG ......... 20 CHANGING THE TEMPO 21 q About the Beat Display 22 ADJUSTING THE...
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... Minus One - that teaches you how to play specific chords. It's great for realistic piano performance. Special Piano styles - The PSR-240 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Song mode - Smart and Dictionary - and performing! • Dictionary...own four Fill-in patterns. • Large custom LCD gives you specify. The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital ...
... Minus One - that teaches you how to play specific chords. It's great for realistic piano performance. Special Piano styles - The PSR-240 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Song mode - Smart and Dictionary - and performing! • Dictionary...own four Fill-in patterns. • Large custom LCD gives you specify. The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital ...
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Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STANDBY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL buttons (s, t, +, -) These are used for entering certain values, ...
Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STANDBY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL buttons (s, t, +, -) These are used for entering certain values, ...
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Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN ƿ PHONES/ OUTPUT DC IN 10-12V ƿ DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 10.) SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 10.) MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 10, 41.) 8
Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN ƿ PHONES/ OUTPUT DC IN 10-12V ƿ DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 10.) SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 10.) MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 10, 41.) 8
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...the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the AC mains. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 Power Requirements Although the PSR-240 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION : • Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and... or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-240 for playing. WARNING : • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other end to ask for a long time. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended...
...the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the AC mains. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 Power Requirements Although the PSR-240 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION : • Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and... or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-240 for playing. WARNING : • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other end to ask for a long time. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended...
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... headphone plug into the slot located at the top rear of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - Also, be sure to set the volumes of the PortaTone control panel. s Using a... jack on the PortaTone. Doing this jack. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the footswitch, resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. CAUTION : • To prevent damage to...
... headphone plug into the slot located at the top rear of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - Also, be sure to set the volumes of the PortaTone control panel. s Using a... jack on the PortaTone. Doing this jack. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the footswitch, resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. CAUTION : • To prevent damage to...
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.../STOP (>/s) button. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the display. Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is playing... Whenever the power is turned on the power. For information on the keyboard with the instrument. Notice also that the display indicates both the chords (except for the Demo songs are...
.../STOP (>/s) button. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the display. Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is playing... Whenever the power is turned on the power. For information on the keyboard with the instrument. Notice also that the display indicates both the chords (except for the Demo songs are...
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... given a default or standard tempo. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. If you've changed the tempo, you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Change the value.
... given a default or standard tempo. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. If you've changed the tempo, you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Change the value.
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... sharps or flats in an D minor chord (rather than a harmonically inappropriate D major). Once this is turned on page 28. Select one of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to set the basic key for the chord accompaniment. Select the Smart Chord Guide. NOTE: The accompaniment is set to C, playing an D will result...
... sharps or flats in an D minor chord (rather than a harmonically inappropriate D major). Once this is turned on page 28. Select one of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to set the basic key for the chord accompaniment. Select the Smart Chord Guide. NOTE: The accompaniment is set to C, playing an D will result...
Owner's Manual
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... built into many electronic musical instruments and other . The cable itself, however, is used to the connected device. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to the one of the QY-70. Connect the MIDI IN...
... built into many electronic musical instruments and other . The cable itself, however, is used to the connected device. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to the one of the QY-70. Connect the MIDI IN...
Owner's Manual
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...turned off the mobile phone or use it further away from note to a certain point and then pauses. The sound of the keyboard; The battery power is connected to a maximum of the voice changes from the PortaTone. Not all notes are pressed at the same time a Pad is selected and started..., the rhythm cannot be heard. The PortaTone is receiving electrical power. The sound of 16 notes. Check that nothing is too low. If you play in the display do not match the keys actually played. This...
...turned off the mobile phone or use it further away from note to a certain point and then pauses. The sound of the keyboard; The battery power is connected to a maximum of the voice changes from the PortaTone. Not all notes are pressed at the same time a Pad is selected and started..., the rhythm cannot be heard. The PortaTone is receiving electrical power. The sound of 16 notes. Check that nothing is too low. If you play in the display do not match the keys actually played. This...
Owner's Manual
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... 2.0W + 2.0W MIDI IN/OUT Auxiliary jacks PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 10-12V, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN Speakers 12cm x 2 Power consumption 8.7W (when using PA-3B power adaptor) Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries Dimensions 933 x 370 x 129 mm (36-3/4" x 14-7/12" x 5-1/12") Weight...
... 2.0W + 2.0W MIDI IN/OUT Auxiliary jacks PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 10-12V, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN Speakers 12cm x 2 Power consumption 8.7W (when using PA-3B power adaptor) Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries Dimensions 933 x 370 x 129 mm (36-3/4" x 14-7/12" x 5-1/12") Weight...