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... following : Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to any battery. If... in a residential environment will not occur in all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of producing sound levels that our products and the production methods used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of this product become damaged beyond repair...
... following : Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to any battery. If... in a residential environment will not occur in all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of producing sound levels that our products and the production methods used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of this product become damaged beyond repair...
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... or damage to the instrument or other hazards. Always turn off the power for a long time, remove the batteries from it inspected by Yamaha) only. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as heaters or radiators, and do ... loss. Before turning the power on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for a long period of sound during electrical storms. • Always make sure all volume levels to minimum. When attaching the stand or rack, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning...
... or damage to the instrument or other hazards. Always turn off the power for a long time, remove the batteries from it inspected by Yamaha) only. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as heaters or radiators, and do ... loss. Before turning the power on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for a long period of sound during electrical storms. • Always make sure all volume levels to minimum. When attaching the stand or rack, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning...
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Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-240 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS 36 CHORD GUIDE 37 q Smart 37 q Dictionary 39 MULTI PADS 40 ...
Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-240 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS 36 CHORD GUIDE 37 q Smart 37 q Dictionary 39 MULTI PADS 40 ...
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... Dictionary is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use with piano-only accompaniment - Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of all important settings, as well as on an acoustic piano. • 100 dynamic auto ... voices with other MIDI devices. Main Features The PSR-240 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in ...
... Dictionary is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use with piano-only accompaniment - Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of all important settings, as well as on an acoustic piano. • 100 dynamic auto ... voices with other MIDI devices. Main Features The PSR-240 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in ...
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...below a certain level, the PortaTone may result in the ON position. Power Requirements Although the PSR-240 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other adaptors may not sound or function properly. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack ... are properly aligned, and replace the lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-240 for playing. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the...
...below a certain level, the PortaTone may result in the ON position. Power Requirements Although the PSR-240 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other adaptors may not sound or function properly. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack ... are properly aligned, and replace the lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-240 for playing. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the...
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...PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the other device and the other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 41.) MIDI instrument IN MIDI...make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Doing this jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is used in the same way as you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at the top ...
...PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the other device and the other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 41.) MIDI instrument IN MIDI...make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off when you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Doing this jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is used in the same way as you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at the top ...
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... stop playback, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PortaTone can adjust the control for song #1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in the music staves...
... stop playback, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of the PortaTone can adjust the control for song #1, "StarWars") and the melody notes (in the music staves...
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... Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both OVERALL +/- Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu. Portable Grand Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can...
... Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both OVERALL +/- Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu. Portable Grand Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can...
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... - Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as the + button.) NOTE: Each voice is automatically called up with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 042 Trombone TEMPO 116 NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before...
... - Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as the + button.) NOTE: Each voice is automatically called up with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key. 042 Trombone TEMPO 116 NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before...
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... last note or highest note played will be available.) This includes not only the notes played from opposite sections of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. s Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms LCorwashTCoymmMbSaipdllashToCmymHSbigyahnlthCBoaswsbDeSlyrlunmthCSnlaavreesSDyrnutmhSThoamkeBSraysnsthSTyonmthLTToiomwmbaMSleyidnHthTTiommbaHAleiggLohgoAHgogoCLongaBHonMguoCteHongaBHonOgpoCeLonngaGLuiroGSuhiorortLong 1 2 M m aug dim sus4 7 m7 M7 mM7 7 5 m7 5 7sus4 m6...
... last note or highest note played will be available.) This includes not only the notes played from opposite sections of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. s Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms LCorwashTCoymmMbSaipdllashToCmymHSbigyahnlthCBoaswsbDeSlyrlunmthCSnlaavreesSDyrnutmhSThoamkeBSraysnsthSTyonmthLTToiomwmbaMSleyidnHthTTiommbaHAleiggLohgoAHgogoCLongaBHonMguoCteHongaBHonOgpoCeLonngaGLuiroGSuhiorortLong 1 2 M m aug dim sus4 7 m7 M7 mM7 7 5 m7 5 7sus4 m6...
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... One function, you can be selected in the same way as with the voice changes in the display. Also, by using the rich and dynamic sounds of the panel. AUTO F 20 Selecting and Playing Songs - Press the SONG button. Use the numeric keypad.
... One function, you can be selected in the same way as with the voice changes in the display. Also, by using the rich and dynamic sounds of the panel. AUTO F 20 Selecting and Playing Songs - Press the SONG button. Use the numeric keypad.
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.../off. (See page 27.) Pressing this button alternately starts and stops song playback. With the Song mode active, select and play or practice along with sound), or when playback is active, the panel buttons below .) VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF This functions as a rewind button, stepping in reverse...
.../off. (See page 27.) Pressing this button alternately starts and stops song playback. With the Song mode active, select and play or practice along with sound), or when playback is active, the panel buttons below .) VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF This functions as a rewind button, stepping in reverse...
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... this setting when you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you to turn Voice Change on ensures that are indicated by the letters "SG" in the normal fashion (page 20) and play...
... this setting when you wish to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you to turn Voice Change on ensures that are indicated by the letters "SG" in the normal fashion (page 20) and play...
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... Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd Minor 3rd Keep in mind that we hear the other notes of C E C C G G G E E C Beautiful sounding harmonies can be created depending on the intervals between two different notes. Inversion examples for the key of the chord. The use of chords used...: Three or more notes, a chord can also change the order of the most important note in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of emotions and feelings can create four different chords. an interval being the distance between the three or more notes...
... Minor 3rd Major 3rd Major 3rd Minor 3rd Minor 3rd Keep in mind that we hear the other notes of C E C C G G G E E C Beautiful sounding harmonies can be created depending on the intervals between two different notes. Inversion examples for the key of the chord. The use of chords used...: Three or more notes, a chord can also change the order of the most important note in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of emotions and feelings can create four different chords. an interval being the distance between the three or more notes...
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...Multi Pads. The phrase plays uninterrupted until MULTI PAD is selected in the display. In the Song and Style modes, melodic-type sounds correctly follow the chord changes. There are automatically called up. 40 buttons to increase or decrease the bank number. Pressing it is...of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until it repeatedly (before the phrase completely plays back) creates a "stutter" effect. All sounds play the PortaTone. The Style Mode Multi Pads These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as the Tempo setting, and...
...Multi Pads. The phrase plays uninterrupted until MULTI PAD is selected in the display. In the Song and Style modes, melodic-type sounds correctly follow the chord changes. There are automatically called up. 40 buttons to increase or decrease the bank number. Pressing it is...of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until it repeatedly (before the phrase completely plays back) creates a "stutter" effect. All sounds play the PortaTone. The Style Mode Multi Pads These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as the Tempo setting, and...
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...Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is up into " the proper MIDI channel. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to make sure that originally played on different channels, it over ...the MIDI cable. Also, a connected sound source may sound at a different octave from the PortaTone. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - Before actually recording to the sequencer, press the ACMP ...
...Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is up into " the proper MIDI channel. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to make sure that originally played on different channels, it over ...the MIDI cable. Also, a connected sound source may sound at a different octave from the PortaTone. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - Before actually recording to the sequencer, press the ACMP ...
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... may produce interference. When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of headphones is plugged into this , turn off or sounds unusual. Using a mobile phone in the ACMP section of the PIANO styles is selected and started, the rhythm cannot be appropriately displayed - ... part of the song doesn't play a single finger chord, or an inversion of notes simultaneously. Check that the PortaTone is played, some notes/sounds of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. When using a mobile phone, noise is playing back at the same time. If a style...
... may produce interference. When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of headphones is plugged into this , turn off or sounds unusual. Using a mobile phone in the ACMP section of the PIANO styles is selected and started, the rhythm cannot be appropriately displayed - ... part of the song doesn't play a single finger chord, or an inversion of notes simultaneously. Check that the PortaTone is played, some notes/sounds of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. When using a mobile phone, noise is playing back at the same time. If a style...
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... voices can also be selected when the Voice mode is active, or when the Voice Change function is on. the corresponding bank select messages are sounded without the respective harmony and echo effects. Ch. # = 2 *2 MSB = 7FH, LSB = 00H Prg. Ch. # = 1 Used Notes 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 43 Panel Prg. # Ch. # 10 21 32 43 54...
... voices can also be selected when the Voice mode is active, or when the Voice Change function is on. the corresponding bank select messages are sounded without the respective harmony and echo effects. Ch. # = 2 *2 MSB = 7FH, LSB = 00H Prg. Ch. # = 1 Used Notes 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 43 Panel Prg. # Ch. # 10 21 32 43 54...
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... Mood Guitar Excel Violin Star ship Slow Strings Crystal Sitar Banjo Sustain Piano Sustain E.Piano 1 Sustain E.Piano 2 Sustain E.Guitar Sustain Vibraphone Sustain Strings Steel Drums Sound Effect Wood Bass / Piano Strings / Piano Finger Bass / Electric Piano Slap Bass / Clavi Finger Bass / Electric Organ Finger Bass / Folk Guitar Harp / Violin Horn / Trumpet...
... Mood Guitar Excel Violin Star ship Slow Strings Crystal Sitar Banjo Sustain Piano Sustain E.Piano 1 Sustain E.Piano 2 Sustain E.Guitar Sustain Vibraphone Sustain Strings Steel Drums Sound Effect Wood Bass / Piano Strings / Piano Finger Bass / Electric Piano Slap Bass / Clavi Finger Bass / Electric Organ Finger Bass / Folk Guitar Harp / Violin Horn / Trumpet...
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midi implementation chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-240 MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 7-JAN-1999 Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1~7, 10 X Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 0~127 ... MSB, LSB Modulation Depth Data Entry MSB, LSB Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Portamento Controllers Reverb Depth RPN Inc RPN Dec RPN LSB, MSB All Sound Off Reset All Controllers O : Yes X : No
midi implementation chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-240 MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 7-JAN-1999 Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1~7, 10 X Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 0~127 ... MSB, LSB Modulation Depth Data Entry MSB, LSB Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Portamento Controllers Reverb Depth RPN Inc RPN Dec RPN LSB, MSB All Sound Off Reset All Controllers O : Yes X : No