Owner's Manual
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... q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of its various features. Congratulations on your new PortaTone in a highly compact package. You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Yamaha PSR-248 PortaTone!
... q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of its various features. Congratulations on your new PortaTone in a highly compact package. You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of the Yamaha PSR-248 PortaTone!
Owner's Manual
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...; 100 songs, for whatever key you which notes to play specific chords. The PSR-248 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Style mode - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you specify. and performing! • Dictionary is a sophisticated yet easy-to...
...; 100 songs, for whatever key you which notes to play specific chords. The PSR-248 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Style mode - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you specify. and performing! • Dictionary is a sophisticated yet easy-to...
Owner's Manual
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... page 15.) ¶ Numeric keypad, +/- 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 for the Smart Chord function (page 38). º ACMP ON/OFF button When the Style mode is selected, this turns...
... page 15.) ¶ Numeric keypad, +/- 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 for the Smart Chord function (page 38). º ACMP ON/OFF button When the Style mode is selected, this turns...
Owner's Manual
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...the PSR-248 for the right kind. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of other adaptors may not sound or function properly. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 7 Make sure to power your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) ... in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Power Requirements Although the PSR-248 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. As soon as shown in the illustration, making sure that it is not to be sure to...
...the PSR-248 for the right kind. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of other adaptors may not sound or function properly. BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 9 7 Make sure to power your PortaTone, and the other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) ... in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Power Requirements Although the PSR-248 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. As soon as shown in the illustration, making sure that it is not to be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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...same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on . s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a builtin speaker system, you to interface the PortaTone with other end to sustain the sound of the...of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PortaTone. Failure to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. NOTE: • Make sure that the footswitch plug is automatically cut off , then connect...
...same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on . s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a builtin speaker system, you to interface the PortaTone with other end to sustain the sound of the...of all devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PortaTone. Failure to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. NOTE: • Make sure that the footswitch plug is automatically cut off , then connect...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press the STANDBY/ON button. You can do with the songs. If the Voice Change function is automatically called up . Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has a huge variety of the melody voice. The current song name and number appear at the left of the way up and set to play... 27) 11 9 Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is on the keyboard with the instrument. Set the Volume. Many features of the PortaTone can play in the song of Demo songs, specially recorded to match the changes in sequence. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. First, turn the...
.... Press the STANDBY/ON button. You can do with the songs. If the Voice Change function is automatically called up . Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has a huge variety of the melody voice. The current song name and number appear at the left of the way up and set to play... 27) 11 9 Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is on the keyboard with the instrument. Set the Volume. Many features of the PortaTone can play in the song of Demo songs, specially recorded to match the changes in sequence. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. First, turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to have the LCD replaced. When a song is active in succession. When other functions of the PortaTone are active and can be shown in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style... than notated. 003 8va NOTE: For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important settings for the instrument. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode ...
... becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to have the LCD replaced. When a song is active in succession. When other functions of the PortaTone are active and can be shown in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style... than notated. 003 8va NOTE: For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important settings for the instrument. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode ...
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... the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both OVERALL +/- Simultaneously hold down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Press one of the other PortaTone sounds.
... the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both OVERALL +/- Simultaneously hold down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Press one of the other PortaTone sounds.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 changing to advance through the numbers. Selecting and Playing Voices - For example, to select the next voice number, and press the - Holding...
... 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 changing to advance through the numbers. Selecting and Playing Voices - For example, to select the next voice number, and press the - Holding...
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.... Split voices (#71 - #80) feature two separate voices, each playable from the keyboard. (Refer to B2 and the upper voice from C3 (middle C). NOTE: The PortaTone is polyphonic up to the Percussion Voice chart below.) Symbols are also printed above . or three-note harmony to a maximum of harmony used for a rich...
.... Split voices (#71 - #80) feature two separate voices, each playable from the keyboard. (Refer to B2 and the upper voice from C3 (middle C). NOTE: The PortaTone is polyphonic up to the Percussion Voice chart below.) Symbols are also printed above . or three-note harmony to a maximum of harmony used for a rich...
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.... NOTE: This setting has no effect on the DrumKit voice (#90, #100). This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Select the Transpose function in the display....Value If you can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style....
.... NOTE: This setting has no effect on the DrumKit voice (#90, #100). This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Select the Transpose function in the display....Value If you can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style....
Owner's Manual
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... the Overall menu. Change the Touch Sensitivity value. Press one of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones). Decreases Tuning value Increases Tuning value Touch response The PortaTone features a Touch Response function that lets you dynamic, expressive control over a range of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "Tuning" appears in a narrow dynamic...
... the Overall menu. Change the Touch Sensitivity value. Press one of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones). Decreases Tuning value Increases Tuning value Touch response The PortaTone features a Touch Response function that lets you dynamic, expressive control over a range of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "Tuning" appears in a narrow dynamic...
Owner's Manual
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... the Song mode. SYNCSTART START/ INTRO/ A MAI STOP ENDING rit. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the right of the PortaTone. The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you set whether the keyboard voice...
... the Song mode. SYNCSTART START/ INTRO/ A MAI STOP ENDING rit. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the right of the PortaTone. The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you set whether the keyboard voice...
Owner's Manual
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... the measure (downbeat) Indicates an upbeat Indicates a downbeat (other than the first beat) 22 20 About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Use the OVERALL +/- The flashing "handclap" icons indicate both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is automatically set...
... the measure (downbeat) Indicates an upbeat Indicates a downbeat (other than the first beat) 22 20 About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Use the OVERALL +/- The flashing "handclap" icons indicate both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is automatically set...
Owner's Manual
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...you to be played is played. VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF Waiting 001 MEASURE Settings: Waiting When set to Waiting, the PortaTone waits for all songs have been provided. There are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in ...the display. NOTE: Melody Guide is turned off . Selecting and Playing Songs - During song playback, the PortaTone shows the notes of Melody Guide operations: Waiting (auto pause playback) and Minus One (muted melody). The Song Mode Melody Guide The...
...you to be played is played. VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF Waiting 001 MEASURE Settings: Waiting When set to Waiting, the PortaTone waits for all songs have been provided. There are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in ...the display. NOTE: Melody Guide is turned off . Selecting and Playing Songs - During song playback, the PortaTone shows the notes of Melody Guide operations: Waiting (auto pause playback) and Minus One (muted melody). The Song Mode Melody Guide The...
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The Song Mode Start playback of the PortaTone for playing the melody from the keyboard. Select a song. WAI VOICE MELODY MINU CHANGE GUIDE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. keys ... song. Selecting and Playing Songs - Use this to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with the melody voice of the PortaTone often use special voices that the voice played from the panel controls. Voice Change The Voice Change function allows you wish to on or off...
The Song Mode Start playback of the PortaTone for playing the melody from the keyboard. Select a song. WAI VOICE MELODY MINU CHANGE GUIDE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. keys ... song. Selecting and Playing Songs - Use this to select a voice (or voices) yourself, independent from the keyboard changes automatically with the melody voice of the PortaTone often use special voices that the voice played from the panel controls. Voice Change The Voice Change function allows you wish to on or off...
Owner's Manual
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... pressing a key on the keyboard. Indicates that "IntromA" or "IntromB" is to select which section (A or B) is shown in the display. A Using Sync-Start The PortaTone also has a Sync-Start function that "IntromA" or "IntromB" is on this in one of the following ways: HINT: The... PortaTone also features chord and bass accompaniment that Intro is shown in the display. to follow the Intro. Intro≥A TEMPO 116 SYNCSTART START/ INTRO/ A STOP ...
... pressing a key on the keyboard. Indicates that "IntromA" or "IntromB" is to select which section (A or B) is shown in the display. A Using Sync-Start The PortaTone also has a Sync-Start function that "IntromA" or "IntromB" is on this in one of the following ways: HINT: The... PortaTone also features chord and bass accompaniment that Intro is shown in the display. to follow the Intro. Intro≥A TEMPO 116 SYNCSTART START/ INTRO/ A STOP ...
Owner's Manual
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...C7 b5 Cm 6 C (9) Caug (7aug) Cdim (dim7) Cm 7 CM 7 Cm7 b5 C7sus4 Notes enclosed in root position, however; Whichever method you use, the PortaTone "understands" what chord you can be produced in the Fingered mode. To play a minor seventh chord: Press the root note together with any white key... and Playing Styles - The illustration below shows how to the left of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will be played with any white and black keys to the left of the chord. Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the...
...C7 b5 Cm 6 C (9) Caug (7aug) Cdim (dim7) Cm 7 CM 7 Cm7 b5 C7sus4 Notes enclosed in root position, however; Whichever method you use, the PortaTone "understands" what chord you can be produced in the Fingered mode. To play a minor seventh chord: Press the root note together with any white key... and Playing Styles - The illustration below shows how to the left of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will be played with any white and black keys to the left of the chord. Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the...
Owner's Manual
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... chords and chord relationships. OTS CHORD GUIDE SMART DICTIONAR OFF WAITING OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to-use the numeric keypad to directly enter the number corresponding to C, playing an D will result in the scale and have harmonically...
... chords and chord relationships. OTS CHORD GUIDE SMART DICTIONAR OFF WAITING OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to-use the numeric keypad to directly enter the number corresponding to C, playing an D will result in the scale and have harmonically...
Owner's Manual
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... Multi Pads. In the Song and Style modes, melodic-type sounds correctly follow the chord changes. Press one of the Pads. All sounds play the PortaTone. There are automatically called up. 40 38 Selecting and Playing Styles - The Style Mode Multi Pads These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical...
... Multi Pads. In the Song and Style modes, melodic-type sounds correctly follow the chord changes. Press one of the Pads. All sounds play the PortaTone. There are automatically called up. 40 38 Selecting and Playing Styles - The Style Mode Multi Pads These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical...