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... DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR. When the backup batteries need to be replaced "Backup Battery Low" will appear on the LCD display panel when the power is turned off. Try to replace the batteries before they fail and the backup memory contents are installed). CAUTION...to go through this section carefully before using your local power supply (check the label on (this , be used for your PSR-1700/PSR-2700 matches your PSR-1700/PSR-2700. unplug the power cord) during any backed-up your valuable data to a floppy disk before replacing the batteries. 5 Preparation ...
... DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR. When the backup batteries need to be replaced "Backup Battery Low" will appear on the LCD display panel when the power is turned off. Try to replace the batteries before they fail and the backup memory contents are installed). CAUTION...to go through this section carefully before using your local power supply (check the label on (this , be used for your PSR-1700/PSR-2700 matches your PSR-1700/PSR-2700. unplug the power cord) during any backed-up your valuable data to a floppy disk before replacing the batteries. 5 Preparation ...
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... position. see the "Selecting & Playing the Voices" section beginning on . they'll give you a good idea of what the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 can select different voices and play repeatedly. NOTES • "0:ChainPlay" is automatically selected whenever the power switch is turned on page 11...by pressing the POWER switch (the panel indicators and LCD display panel will play along on the LCD display. START/STOP NOTES • During demo playback you 've set the ideal listening level. PSR-1700 Demo=0-:ChainPlay PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Demo=0-:ChainPlay START/STOP 0 ...
... position. see the "Selecting & Playing the Voices" section beginning on . they'll give you a good idea of what the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 can select different voices and play repeatedly. NOTES • "0:ChainPlay" is automatically selected whenever the power switch is turned on page 11...by pressing the POWER switch (the panel indicators and LCD display panel will play along on the LCD display. START/STOP NOTES • During demo playback you 've set the ideal listening level. PSR-1700 Demo=0-:ChainPlay PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Demo=0-:ChainPlay START/STOP 0 ...
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... to the function or parameter you want SELECT to edit any parameter quickly and easily. q The LCD Display Panel The PSR-2700 and PSR-1700 feature backlit LCD display panels that make KEYBOARD PERCUSSION it . Use the one line of the corresponding parameter will be shown on... Auto Accompa- Basic Editing Procedure The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 feature a flexible-but-consistent interface that lets you edit just about all other operations. The PSR-2700 display has two lines of 24 characters each, while the PSR- The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 let you edit parameters using the same...
... to the function or parameter you want SELECT to edit any parameter quickly and easily. q The LCD Display Panel The PSR-2700 and PSR-1700 feature backlit LCD display panels that make KEYBOARD PERCUSSION it . Use the one line of the corresponding parameter will be shown on... Auto Accompa- Basic Editing Procedure The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 feature a flexible-but-consistent interface that lets you edit just about all other operations. The PSR-2700 display has two lines of 24 characters each, while the PSR- The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 let you edit parameters using the same...
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... settings or data unaffected. NOTES • After editing a parameter other than [VOICE SELECT], the [VOICE SELECT] parameter will appear on the LCD display. confirmation sound, hold the [+] or [-] button down the [YES] button. If you hold down the [NO] button while initially turning the...allow negative values (Transpose, Tuning, Octave, and Pan, for example, first press [2] then [3]. A "-" appears before negative values on the LCD display panel. When selecting voice numbers the [+/-] button is used to confirm your choice by one of the desired value, and are installed or an AC...
... settings or data unaffected. NOTES • After editing a parameter other than [VOICE SELECT], the [VOICE SELECT] parameter will appear on the LCD display. confirmation sound, hold the [+] or [-] button down the [YES] button. If you hold down the [NO] button while initially turning the...allow negative values (Transpose, Tuning, Octave, and Pan, for example, first press [2] then [3]. A "-" appears before negative values on the LCD display panel. When selecting voice numbers the [+/-] button is used to confirm your choice by one of the desired value, and are installed or an AC...
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... [-] buttons at the same time. Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to select the part you want to edit. XPress the [VOL] Button ... PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Octave= 0- The octave range is from -2 (down by up to two octaves. OCTAVE Press the VOICE control section [OCTAVE...control section [VOL] button. The current volume value of the selected part will appear on the LCD display panel. The volume range is from 00 (no sound) to 24 (maximum volume). PSR-1700 Octave= 0- ZSelect the Part You Want to Edit ...Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to...
... [-] buttons at the same time. Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to select the part you want to edit. XPress the [VOL] Button ... PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Octave= 0- The octave range is from -2 (down by up to two octaves. OCTAVE Press the VOICE control section [OCTAVE...control section [VOL] button. The current volume value of the selected part will appear on the LCD display panel. The volume range is from 00 (no sound) to 24 (maximum volume). PSR-1700 Octave= 0- ZSelect the Part You Want to Edit ...Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to...
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...stereo (pan) position of each orchestration part. The current DEPTH DSP depth value of the selected part will appear on the LCD display panel. s Pan The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 delivers true stereo sound, and you can't pan the sound of a note while it is playing. 15 XPress the [PAN...the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time. Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to select the part you want to set the desired pan value. PSR-1700 PSR-2700 Panpot= 0-:Center 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Panpot= 0-:Center CSet the Pan Position ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number...
...stereo (pan) position of each orchestration part. The current DEPTH DSP depth value of the selected part will appear on the LCD display panel. s Pan The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 delivers true stereo sound, and you can't pan the sound of a note while it is playing. 15 XPress the [PAN...the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time. Use the ORCHESTRATION [EDIT] button to select the part you want to set the desired pan value. PSR-1700 PSR-2700 Panpot= 0-:Center 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Panpot= 0-:Center CSet the Pan Position ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number...
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...; The HARMONY can individually set the R1 and R2 voices and voice parameters as required. 02: 1 + 5 A parallel voice is selected (page 28). PSR-1700 Harm.=0-1:Duet PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Harm.=0-1:Duet CSelect a Harmony Type ... -+ 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or... be used with the Auto Accompaniment feature (see "Octave" on page 14) results in the Block type, but depending on the LCD display panel. With certain voices you might find that its indicator lights. In the dual mode the top (melody) note is assigned to R1...
...; The HARMONY can individually set the R1 and R2 voices and voice parameters as required. 02: 1 + 5 A parallel voice is selected (page 28). PSR-1700 Harm.=0-1:Duet PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Harm.=0-1:Duet CSelect a Harmony Type ... -+ 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or... be used with the Auto Accompaniment feature (see "Octave" on page 14) results in the Block type, but depending on the LCD display panel. With certain voices you might find that its indicator lights. In the dual mode the top (melody) note is assigned to R1...
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... time on the LCD display panel. EFFECT XPress the [EFFECT TYPE] Button ... The selected effect is ON when the [EFFECT] button indicator is ON. The number of the currently selected effect will only function when the Auto Accompaniment function is lit. PSR-1700 Eff.=0-4:Echo4 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno...VTurn Auto Harmony ON or OFF as Required EFFECT TYPE Use the [EFFECT] button to turn Auto Harmony ON or OFF. s Effects The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have a range of the keyboard) when the Auto Harmony feature is used (page 24). in addition to the DSP effects (pages 15...
... time on the LCD display panel. EFFECT XPress the [EFFECT TYPE] Button ... The selected effect is ON when the [EFFECT] button indicator is ON. The number of the currently selected effect will only function when the Auto Accompaniment function is lit. PSR-1700 Eff.=0-4:Echo4 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno...VTurn Auto Harmony ON or OFF as Required EFFECT TYPE Use the [EFFECT] button to turn Auto Harmony ON or OFF. s Effects The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have a range of the keyboard) when the Auto Harmony feature is used (page 24). in addition to the DSP effects (pages 15...
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...pages 16, 17, and 21) do not affect the percussion sounds. The HARMONY and EFFECT functions will be played on the LCD display panel (see below ). When the PITCH BEND wheel is selected are marked by the PITCH BEND wheel can be canceled when Keyboard ... above the keys. roll the wheel away from ±1 semitone to ±12 semitones (i.e. Selecting & Playing the Voices s Keyboard Percussion The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have 8 different drum and percussion "kits" that its indicator SELECT lights to select the desired percussion kit (1 through 8). ZTurn Keyboard Percussion ON ...
...pages 16, 17, and 21) do not affect the percussion sounds. The HARMONY and EFFECT functions will be played on the LCD display panel (see below ). When the PITCH BEND wheel is selected are marked by the PITCH BEND wheel can be canceled when Keyboard ... above the keys. roll the wheel away from ±1 semitone to ±12 semitones (i.e. Selecting & Playing the Voices s Keyboard Percussion The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have 8 different drum and percussion "kits" that its indicator SELECT lights to select the desired percussion kit (1 through 8). ZTurn Keyboard Percussion ON ...
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...wheel away from 1 (minimum depth) to 3 (maximum depth). PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Mod.Depth=2- The available modulation depth range is displayed in either direction so that the current depth value appears on the LCD display panel. The default pitch bend range (02) can be used to...hold the MODULATION button so that the current range value appears on the LCD display panel. CRelease the MODULATION Button ...Release the MODULATION button when you 've set the required modulation depth. PSR-1700 Mod.Depth=2- NOTES • The same modulation depth setting may produce ...
...wheel away from 1 (minimum depth) to 3 (maximum depth). PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Mod.Depth=2- The available modulation depth range is displayed in either direction so that the current depth value appears on the LCD display panel. The default pitch bend range (02) can be used to...hold the MODULATION button so that the current range value appears on the LCD display panel. CRelease the MODULATION Button ...Release the MODULATION button when you 've set the required modulation depth. PSR-1700 Mod.Depth=2- NOTES • The same modulation depth setting may produce ...
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... 2 8 DELAY 2 TOUCH RESPONSE s Split Point Change This function lets you set as their title suggests, apply to the overall sound of the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700. ZTurn Auto Accompaniment OFF ... XPress the [SPLIT POINT] Button ... SPLIT POINT The easiest way to set the split point is to press the ...or the data dial to any key on the LCD display panel. OVERALL CONTROL TEMPO SPLIT TRANS- and right-hand orchestration parts, make sure that the [AUTO ACCOMP] indicator is 60. AUTO ACCOMP NOTES • The PSR-1700/PSR-2700 actually memorizes two separate split points: one for the...
... 2 8 DELAY 2 TOUCH RESPONSE s Split Point Change This function lets you set as their title suggests, apply to the overall sound of the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700. ZTurn Auto Accompaniment OFF ... XPress the [SPLIT POINT] Button ... SPLIT POINT The easiest way to set the split point is to press the ...or the data dial to any key on the LCD display panel. OVERALL CONTROL TEMPO SPLIT TRANS- and right-hand orchestration parts, make sure that the [AUTO ACCOMP] indicator is 60. AUTO ACCOMP NOTES • The PSR-1700/PSR-2700 actually memorizes two separate split points: one for the...
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...transpose value will appear on the LCD display panel. s Tuning The [TUNING] button makes it possible to tune the pitch of the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 to enter negative values. "00" (±0 cents) is playing. PSR-1700 Tune= 0-0:440.0Hz PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Tune= 0-0:... the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the [TUNING] button itself to set the desired tuning value. PSR-1700 Transpose= 0-0 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Transpose= 0-0 XSet the Desired Degree of Transposition -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number ...
...transpose value will appear on the LCD display panel. s Tuning The [TUNING] button makes it possible to tune the pitch of the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 to enter negative values. "00" (±0 cents) is playing. PSR-1700 Tune= 0-0:440.0Hz PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Tune= 0-0:... the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the [TUNING] button itself to set the desired tuning value. PSR-1700 Transpose= 0-0 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Transpose= 0-0 XSet the Desired Degree of Transposition -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number ...
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... professional recording studios. 7 Delay 1 8 Delay 2 Delay 1 produces a distinct series of the current DSP type will appear on the LCD display panel. 0...O...F..F............D...S..P...T..Y...P..E.. 1 HALL 1 5 PLATE 1 2 HALL 2 6 PLATE 2 3 ROOM 1 7 DELAY 1 4 ROOM 2 8 DELAY 2 PSR-1700 DspTyp=1-:Hall1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff DspTyp=1-:Hall1 XSelect a DSP Type ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons...
... professional recording studios. 7 Delay 1 8 Delay 2 Delay 1 produces a distinct series of the current DSP type will appear on the LCD display panel. 0...O...F..F............D...S..P...T..Y...P..E.. 1 HALL 1 5 PLATE 1 2 HALL 2 6 PLATE 2 3 ROOM 1 7 DELAY 1 4 ROOM 2 8 DELAY 2 PSR-1700 DspTyp=1-:Hall1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff DspTyp=1-:Hall1 XSelect a DSP Type ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the number buttons...
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... both the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time. when the indicator is produced no matter how hard you play on the LCD display panel. PSR-1700 Touch=4-:Mid-High PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Touch=4-:Mid-High TOUCH RESPONSE XTurn Touch Sensitivity ON ... VTurn Touch Sensitivity ON or OFF as Required TOUCH...
... both the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time. when the indicator is produced no matter how hard you play on the LCD display panel. PSR-1700 Touch=4-:Mid-High PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno AccOff Touch=4-:Mid-High TOUCH RESPONSE XTurn Touch Sensitivity ON ... VTurn Touch Sensitivity ON or OFF as Required TOUCH...
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... split point can be used in which chords played anywhere on the LCD display panel. Left-hand fingering specifies The right-hand plays the auto accompaniment chords. NOTES • The PSR-1700/PSR-2700 also has a special "Full" Auto Accompaniment fingering mode in the same ...one at a time, into the PortaTone's "Custom Style" memory location - When the Auto Accompaniment function is turned ON, the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 create fully-orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment based on chords you press the [STYLE SELECT] button the currently selected SELECT style...
... split point can be used in which chords played anywhere on the LCD display panel. Left-hand fingering specifies The right-hand plays the auto accompaniment chords. NOTES • The PSR-1700/PSR-2700 also has a special "Full" Auto Accompaniment fingering mode in the same ...one at a time, into the PortaTone's "Custom Style" memory location - When the Auto Accompaniment function is turned ON, the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 create fully-orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment based on chords you press the [STYLE SELECT] button the currently selected SELECT style...
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...points. then proceed with steps 2 and 3 as described in "Split Point Change" on the LCD display panel. ....M...O...D...E... 1 CHORD 1 2 CHORD 2 3 SINGLE 4 MULTI 5 FULL PSR-1700 Fingrng=1-:Chord1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Fingrng=1-:Chord1 XSelect a Fingering Mode ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] ...orchestration split point while the R1 and/or R2 voice will appear on page 20. s Auto Accompaniment Fingering The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have 5 Auto Accompaniment fingering modes, selected via the [FINGERING] button. ZPress the [FINGERING] Button ... Orchestration ...
...points. then proceed with steps 2 and 3 as described in "Split Point Change" on the LCD display panel. ....M...O...D...E... 1 CHORD 1 2 CHORD 2 3 SINGLE 4 MULTI 5 FULL PSR-1700 Fingrng=1-:Chord1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Fingrng=1-:Chord1 XSelect a Fingering Mode ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] ...orchestration split point while the R1 and/or R2 voice will appear on page 20. s Auto Accompaniment Fingering The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 have 5 Auto Accompaniment fingering modes, selected via the [FINGERING] button. ZPress the [FINGERING] Button ... Orchestration ...
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...button so that you play on page 39. Auto Accompaniment q Mode 5: Full PSR-1700 Fingrng=5-:Full PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Fingrng=5-:Full In this mode chords played anywhere on the LCD display panel. The current tempo (quarter-note beats per minute) will be recalled instantly... by the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is Stopped Chords played in the Auto ...
...button so that you play on page 39. Auto Accompaniment q Mode 5: Full PSR-1700 Fingrng=5-:Full PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Fingrng=5-:Full In this mode chords played anywhere on the LCD display panel. The current tempo (quarter-note beats per minute) will be recalled instantly... by the PSR-1700/PSR-2700 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is Stopped Chords played in the Auto ...
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... Touch Setting function is OFF, playing anywhere on the Auto Accompaniment section of the measure. q Straight Start ... The style number and name on the LCD display panel will flash as required by pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button again so that its indicator lights before starting the accompaniment. In 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 time... left . q Synchro Start ... Press the [AUTO ACCOMP] button so that you play the first note or chord on the main pattern, ending - s Accompaniment Control The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 provide a range of the next measure.
... Touch Setting function is OFF, playing anywhere on the Auto Accompaniment section of the measure. q Straight Start ... The style number and name on the LCD display panel will flash as required by pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button again so that its indicator lights before starting the accompaniment. In 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 time... left . q Synchro Start ... Press the [AUTO ACCOMP] button so that you play the first note or chord on the main pattern, ending - s Accompaniment Control The PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 provide a range of the next measure.
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...-IN/OUT] button indicator will flash during the fade-out, and will appear on the LCD display panel. The current accompaniment volume value will go out when the fade-in is complete. PSR-1700 Accomp.Volume=2-1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Accomp.Volume=2-1 XSet the Volume ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the...
...-IN/OUT] button indicator will flash during the fade-out, and will appear on the LCD display panel. The current accompaniment volume value will go out when the fade-in is complete. PSR-1700 Accomp.Volume=2-1 PSR-2700 08:Showtune 001:GrandPno C Accomp.Volume=2-1 XSet the Volume ... -+ RESET 012 Use the [+] and [-] buttons, the...
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...selected track. The parameters that lets you can play the keyboard and hear the re-voiced voice except for octave changes. PSR-1700 VCE=03-4:FngrBass PSR-2700 08:Showtune 034:FngrBass C VCE=03-4:FngrBass NOTES • At this point you individually change . 34 CRepeat For ... track's voice on the keyboard. • Keyboard percussion is automatically turned on the LCD display panel. Auto Accompaniment s Re-voicing the Tracks To make the TRACK buttons even more versatile, the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 feature a REVOICE function that can use the [VOL], [OCTAVE], [DSP DEPTH], and...
...selected track. The parameters that lets you can play the keyboard and hear the re-voiced voice except for octave changes. PSR-1700 VCE=03-4:FngrBass PSR-2700 08:Showtune 034:FngrBass C VCE=03-4:FngrBass NOTES • At this point you individually change . 34 CRepeat For ... track's voice on the keyboard. • Keyboard percussion is automatically turned on the LCD display panel. Auto Accompaniment s Re-voicing the Tracks To make the TRACK buttons even more versatile, the PSR-1700 and PSR-2700 feature a REVOICE function that can use the [VOL], [OCTAVE], [DSP DEPTH], and...