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...lead-in your dealer before damage occurs. This product should consult an audiologist. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use only high quality shielded cables. However, Yamaha reserves the right to co-axial type cable. Warning: Do not attempt to update existing units. If these ... corrective measures do not mix batteries with new, or with this type of battery is unable to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of used . Sondermüll abgegeben werden. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to be the source of interference, ...
...lead-in your dealer before damage occurs. This product should consult an audiologist. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use only high quality shielded cables. However, Yamaha reserves the right to co-axial type cable. Warning: Do not attempt to update existing units. If these ... corrective measures do not mix batteries with new, or with this type of battery is unable to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of used . Sondermüll abgegeben werden. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to be the source of interference, ...
Owner's Manual
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... fire. • Do not attempt to recharge batteries that is lost or destroyed. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or... basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from the outlet, and have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Also, be in use it containing liquids which may be different from the outlet. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the ...
... fire. • Do not attempt to recharge batteries that is lost or destroyed. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. * The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or... basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from the outlet, and have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Also, be in use it containing liquids which may be different from the outlet. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the ...
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... 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 - Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-248 PortaTone! MULTI FINGERING 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33...
... 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 - Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-248 PortaTone! MULTI FINGERING 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33...
Owner's Manual
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...use keyboard with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. or for optimum piano play. Special Piano styles - Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 3 a set of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - Main Features The PSR-248... is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to play specific chords. The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide ...
...use keyboard with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. or for optimum piano play. Special Piano styles - Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 3 a set of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - Main Features The PSR-248... is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to play specific chords. The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide ...
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... ³ Power switch (STANDBY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL buttons (s, t, +, -) These are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is selected, this turns the Sync-Start... on and off . It also lets you set the Touch Sensitivity setting. (See page 19.) 7 5 When Song playback is stopped, they can be used to advance or reverse to specific measure numbers in the Song mode. ¾ SYNC-START, Pause ( ) button When the Style mode is...
... ³ Power switch (STANDBY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL buttons (s, t, +, -) These are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is selected, this turns the Sync-Start... on and off . It also lets you set the Touch Sensitivity setting. (See page 19.) 7 5 When Song playback is stopped, they can be used to advance or reverse to specific measure numbers in the Song mode. ¾ SYNC-START, Pause ( ) button When the Style mode is...
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...up your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to both the adaptor and the PSR248. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-248, or during electrical storms. Using Batteries s Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and ...remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-248 for a long time. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up .) CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the ...
...up your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to both the adaptor and the PSR248. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-248, or during electrical storms. Using Batteries s Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and ...remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size "D" (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as this section carefully before using the PSR-248 for a long time. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up .) CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the ...
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... NOTE: • Make sure that the footswitch plug is equipped with other end to observe these cautions may result in speaker system is used in reversed footswitch operation. This is automatically cut off , then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to set the desired listening level... MIDI Terminals The 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 stereo headphones to sustain the sound. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo ...
... NOTE: • Make sure that the footswitch plug is equipped with other end to observe these cautions may result in speaker system is used in reversed footswitch operation. This is automatically cut off , then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to set the desired listening level... MIDI Terminals The 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 stereo headphones to sustain the sound. s Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo ...
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... of the display. Press the STANDBY/ON button. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. Getting Started - Many features of the melody voice. You can be used while the Demo songs are provided.) Song number Song name 001 StarWars To stop playback, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. Playing the Demo Songs The...
... of the display. Press the STANDBY/ON button. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. Getting Started - Many features of the melody voice. You can be used while the Demo songs are provided.) Song number Song name 001 StarWars To stop playback, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. Playing the Demo Songs The...
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.... It also indicates chords played in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are active and can be used to have the LCD replaced. NOTE: The LCD's backlight will be charged for the instrument. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large...notation section of the current chord. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has...
.... It also indicates chords played in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are active and can be used to have the LCD replaced. NOTE: The LCD's backlight will be charged for the instrument. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large...notation section of the current chord. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has...
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Press the piano-shaped PORTABLE GRAND button. It automatically selects the Song mode, calling up style #81 ("2beat"). Using the Metronome Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the display. Current Tempo value TEMPO 116 Tempo TEMPO ... if necessary, until "Tempo" appears in the Overall menu. Decreases Tempo value Turn on the Metronome. Increases Tempo value METRONOME 13 11 Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Portable Grand This convenient function lets you automatically exit from any other...
Press the piano-shaped PORTABLE GRAND button. It automatically selects the Song mode, calling up style #81 ("2beat"). Using the Metronome Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the display. Current Tempo value TEMPO 116 Tempo TEMPO ... if necessary, until "Tempo" appears in the Overall menu. Decreases Tempo value Turn on the Metronome. Increases Tempo value METRONOME 13 11 Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Portable Grand This convenient function lets you automatically exit from any other...
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... high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down the METRONOME button and press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to various quarter-note based meters. Select the...
... high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down the METRONOME button and press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to various quarter-note based meters. Select the...
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...CHRISTMAS MUTE BASS CHILDREN SLAP BASS 15 13 The voices are shown at the right side of these voices also have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of the panel. Voice name and number 001 GrandPno TEMPO 116 Indicates ...given on their numbers are divided into various categories depending on page 44. The basic categories of voices and their characteristics or the effects used. A complete list of the available voices is selected Select the desired voice number. Selecting and Playing a Voice Select the Voice mode....
...CHRISTMAS MUTE BASS CHILDREN SLAP BASS 15 13 The voices are shown at the right side of these voices also have been created with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of the panel. Voice name and number 001 GrandPno TEMPO 116 Indicates ...given on their numbers are divided into various categories depending on page 44. The basic categories of voices and their characteristics or the effects used. A complete list of the available voices is selected Select the desired voice number. Selecting and Playing a Voice Select the Voice mode....
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..."4" on the panel. For example, to advance through the numbers. Holding down through the voice numbers. Thus, playing middle C with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- For example, pressing the + key from the voice 100 returns to the voice. (However, you can quickly select the voice by pressing "0," ..."0," then "9.") Pressing only "0" does not change the voice. 16 14 Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as the + button.) NOTE: Each voice is automatically called up or down either ...
..."4" on the panel. For example, to advance through the numbers. Holding down through the voice numbers. Thus, playing middle C with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- For example, pressing the + key from the voice 100 returns to the voice. (However, you can quickly select the voice by pressing "0," ..."0," then "9.") Pressing only "0" does not change the voice. 16 14 Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as the + button.) NOTE: Each voice is automatically called up or down either ...
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...original voice. If several notes are played from which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be used depends on the voice selected - s Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms ... effect. The Voice Mode Play the selected voice. To change to a maximum of the keyboard - The type of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. the lower voice playable up to another voice, repeat step 2 above the keyboard, conveniently ...
...original voice. If several notes are played from which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be used depends on the voice selected - s Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms ... effect. The Voice Mode Play the selected voice. To change to a maximum of the keyboard - The type of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. the lower voice playable up to another voice, repeat step 2 above the keyboard, conveniently ...
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... pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). Press one of the songs and the Multi Pads. Use the OVERALL +/- NOTE: This setting has no effect on the DrumKit voice (#90, #100). It also determines the pitch of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if...
... pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). Press one of the songs and the Multi Pads. Use the OVERALL +/- NOTE: This setting has no effect on the DrumKit voice (#90, #100). It also determines the pitch of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if...
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... 00 Tuning TUNING TEMPO 116 Change the value. The Voice Mode Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of the songs and the Multi Pads. Use the OVERALL +/-
... 00 Tuning TUNING TEMPO 116 Change the value. The Voice Mode Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of the songs and the Multi Pads. Use the OVERALL +/-
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A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the display. Also, by using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. You can be selected in the same way as with them on ... numeric keypad to advance through the songs, or press the SONG button to directly enter the song number, use the +/- The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you can "mute" the original melody and play along with the voices (see...
A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the display. Also, by using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. You can be selected in the same way as with them on ... numeric keypad to advance through the songs, or press the SONG button to directly enter the song number, use the +/- The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you can "mute" the original melody and play along with the voices (see...
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... if necessary, until "Tempo" appears in the Overall menu. Changing the Tempo The tempo of song (and style) playback can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along.
... if necessary, until "Tempo" appears in the Overall menu. Changing the Tempo The tempo of song (and style) playback can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along.
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Use the OVERALL +/- About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the display provides a convenient, easy-to-understand indication of the measure (downbeat) Indicates an ...
Use the OVERALL +/- About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the display provides a convenient, easy-to-understand indication of the measure (downbeat) Indicates an ...
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Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu). Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. NOTE: Song Volume cannot be adjusted. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Song Volume is selected in the Overall menu. Current Song Volume value 110 SongVol SONG VOL 001 MEASURE Change the ...
Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu). Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. NOTE: Song Volume cannot be adjusted. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Song Volume is selected in the Overall menu. Current Song Volume value 110 SongVol SONG VOL 001 MEASURE Change the ...