Owner's Manual
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... that the battery being charged. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use "household" type batteries. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of this product become damaged beyond repair, or for battery disposal information. This product should be rechargeable. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due...
... that the battery being charged. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use "household" type batteries. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of this product become damaged beyond repair, or for battery disposal information. This product should be rechargeable. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI data filer. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. G Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in use or modifications to set the volumes of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it might discolor the panel or keyboard...
... MIDI data filer. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. G Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are not using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in use or modifications to set the volumes of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it might discolor the panel or keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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... a voice according to -use keyboard with the following features and functions: I XGlite As its various features. Each style has memory space for instant recall. The GM mark is an addition to make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. I Stereo Sampled Piano page 20 The PSR-290 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - Congratulations on /off switch, gives you maximum expressive level control over the voices. just a like a real musical instrument! I Yamaha...
... a voice according to -use keyboard with the following features and functions: I XGlite As its various features. Each style has memory space for instant recall. The GM mark is an addition to make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. I Stereo Sampled Piano page 20 The PSR-290 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - Congratulations on /off switch, gives you maximum expressive level control over the voices. just a like a real musical instrument! I Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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...; Local Control 69 • Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 69 • External Clock 69 • Bulk Data Send 69 • Keyboard Out 70 • Style Out 70 • Song Out 70 • Loading a Song into PSR-290's Flash Memory71 • PC Mode 73 Function 74 • Using the Function parameters 74 Troubleshooting 77 Data Backup & Initialization 78 Voice List 79 Style List 86 Music Database List 87 Drum Kit List 88 MIDI Implementation Chart 90 Effect map 92 Specifications 93...
...; Local Control 69 • Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 69 • External Clock 69 • Bulk Data Send 69 • Keyboard Out 70 • Style Out 70 • Song Out 70 • Loading a Song into PSR-290's Flash Memory71 • PC Mode 73 Function 74 • Using the Function parameters 74 Troubleshooting 77 Data Backup & Initialization 78 Voice List 79 Style List 86 Music Database List 87 Drum Kit List 88 MIDI Implementation Chart 90 Effect map 92 Specifications 93...
Owner's Manual
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... page 20.) !2 [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 12.) !3 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo song. (See page 14.) !4 [FUNCTION] Button This calls up the Function mode and stores the specified panel setting to select r Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel uio !3 e r t y !0 !1 !2 !4 GrandPno !5 001 092 001 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 q w @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the desired song, voice, style or M.D.B.. (See...
... page 20.) !2 [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 12.) !3 [DEMO] button This is used to play the Demo song. (See page 14.) !4 [FUNCTION] Button This calls up the Function mode and stores the specified panel setting to select r Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel uio !3 e r t y !0 !1 !2 !4 GrandPno !5 001 092 001 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 q w @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the desired song, voice, style or M.D.B.. (See...
Owner's Manual
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... damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.) #2 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 10.) 9 Pressing the buttons steps through the various categories. Panel Controls and Terminals > < the category of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.) #3 DC IN 12V jack This is for connection to a set of songs, voices, styles, M.D.B. or Functions.
... damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.) #2 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 10.) 9 Pressing the buttons steps through the various categories. Panel Controls and Terminals > < the category of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.) #3 DC IN 12V jack This is for connection to a set of songs, voices, styles, M.D.B. or Functions.
Owner's Manual
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... problems may be in use different kinds of an AC adaptor whenever possible. When this section carefully before using the PSR-290, or during any PSR-290 record operation! An AC adaptor is shown in irreparable damage to the power supply jack. e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in the display...
... problems may be in use different kinds of an AC adaptor whenever possible. When this section carefully before using the PSR-290, or during any PSR-290 record operation! An AC adaptor is shown in irreparable damage to the power supply jack. e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in the display...
Owner's Manual
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... panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. message is automatically cut off . (Press the switch again so that the footswitch plug is equipped with other end to sustain the sound. Accessory Jacks I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-290 is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volume of the voices. Also, be sure to turn the power...
... panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. message is automatically cut off . (Press the switch again so that the footswitch plug is equipped with other end to sustain the sound. Accessory Jacks I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-290 is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volume of the voices. Also, be sure to turn the power...
Owner's Manual
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... the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on . (See page 40.) !3 Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 57.) !1 Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo value for the song or style. !4 Octave indicator When note data exceeds the range limit of the PSR-290 control panel. 19 Panel Display Indications...
... the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on . (See page 40.) !3 Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 57.) !1 Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo value for the song or style. !4 Octave indicator When note data exceeds the range limit of the PSR-290 control panel. 19 Panel Display Indications...
Owner's Manual
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... style and the One Touch Setting buttons. 3 Press and hold the [MEMORY] button then press the appropriate button - The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of both the [1] and [2] buttons. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of other settings you to use with that of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). I Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of the entire PSR-290 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Change the voice and make...
... style and the One Touch Setting buttons. 3 Press and hold the [MEMORY] button then press the appropriate button - The Transpose settings can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of both the [1] and [2] buttons. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of other settings you to use with that of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). I Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of the entire PSR-290 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Change the voice and make...
Owner's Manual
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... the Function mode (page 76). There are available when controlling the PSR-290 from . Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" of sound that automatically create harmony parts (for notes played in pitch to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 92.) • Each style of the PSR-290 has its own independent Harmony setting. Harmony type and Harmony Volume (when Harmony Type 1 - 5 is selected) can be set in the Accompaniment area of the keyboard. Turn...
... the Function mode (page 76). There are available when controlling the PSR-290 from . Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient "wash" of sound that automatically create harmony parts (for notes played in pitch to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 92.) • Each style of the PSR-290 has its own independent Harmony setting. Harmony type and Harmony Volume (when Harmony Type 1 - 5 is selected) can be set in the Accompaniment area of the keyboard. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the Music Database Data stored by one. ON/Off Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Split Point Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type On/Off Harmony Type Harmony Volume Transpose Tempo 50 Synchro Start is automatically set to start playing in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds - Parameters Style Style Number Split Voice Accompaniment Split Point MainA/MainB Style Volume Main Voice Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Effect DSP Send Level Dual Voice ON/Off Voice Number Harmony Volume...
... the Music Database Data stored by one. ON/Off Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Split Point Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type On/Off Harmony Type Harmony Volume Transpose Tempo 50 Synchro Start is automatically set to start playing in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds - Parameters Style Style Number Split Voice Accompaniment Split Point MainA/MainB Style Volume Main Voice Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Effect DSP Send Level Dual Voice ON/Off Voice Number Harmony Volume...
Owner's Manual
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... previously recorded parts as you play back the song with the Metronome turned off • Chorus Type* • Velocity • DSP Type* • Voice Number • Sustain • Reverb Type* • Tempo*, Time Signature* (if there is recorded in the middle of a song. 1 Make all desired PSR-290 settings. Refer to the list above for creating your keyboard performances - To do this, press the [METRONOME] button before recording in time," even when recording without style. Song Recording The PSR-290 features powerful and easy-to-use the Metronome...
... previously recorded parts as you play back the song with the Metronome turned off • Chorus Type* • Velocity • DSP Type* • Voice Number • Sustain • Reverb Type* • Tempo*, Time Signature* (if there is recorded in the middle of a song. 1 Make all desired PSR-290 settings. Refer to the list above for creating your keyboard performances - To do this, press the [METRONOME] button before recording in time," even when recording without style. Song Recording The PSR-290 features powerful and easy-to-use the Metronome...
Owner's Manual
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... types of MIDI messages which can play the voices specified for the various parts. G Channel Messages The PSR-290 is an electronic instrument that can be controlled by a cable. This is usually expressed as "it can cause data errors. 67 Messages that are generated when the keyboard is played. Start/stop operation The messages transmitted/received by the PSR-290 are located on page 90. Transmits the PSR-290's keyboard...
... types of MIDI messages which can play the voices specified for the various parts. G Channel Messages The PSR-290 is an electronic instrument that can be controlled by a cable. This is usually expressed as "it can cause data errors. 67 Messages that are generated when the keyboard is played. Start/stop operation The messages transmitted/received by the PSR-290 are located on page 90. Transmits the PSR-290's keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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... Notation for the software you view the notes of the personal computer and the PSR-290. For details, refer to the owner's manual for MIDI Channel 1 • The PSR-290 has a special func- MIDI OUT Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-290 G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on the display. G When using a MIDI interface with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface.
... Notation for the software you view the notes of the personal computer and the PSR-290. For details, refer to the owner's manual for MIDI Channel 1 • The PSR-290 has a special func- MIDI OUT Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-290 G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on the display. G When using a MIDI interface with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface.
Owner's Manual
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... determines whether the style and song playback functions are received. This would want to MIDI sequencer. Normally, when playing the PSR-290 by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on ." • No sound is output from the sequencer. MIDI Functions Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-290's voices in recording a song on a sequencer that all recorded Song data and One Touch Setting data operations replace the data. 69 Using Initial Setup Send with the PSR-290.
... determines whether the style and song playback functions are received. This would want to MIDI sequencer. Normally, when playing the PSR-290 by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on ." • No sound is output from the sequencer. MIDI Functions Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-290's voices in recording a song on a sequencer that all recorded Song data and One Touch Setting data operations replace the data. 69 Using Initial Setup Send with the PSR-290.
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI data filer). This determines the volume of the Song. * This determines the volume of the Metronome. * This determines the time signature of the Metronome. * This determines the track number for your performance. This determines the Demo and DJ cancel is transmitted or not. Function CATEGORY SELECT Display Effect Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type Reverb Chorus DSP Range/ Settings 1-9 1-5 1-39 Harmony Harmony Type Harmony Volume HarmType 1-26 HarmVol 0-127 MIDI Local On/ Off External Clock Bulk Data...
... MIDI data filer). This determines the volume of the Song. * This determines the volume of the Metronome. * This determines the time signature of the Metronome. * This determines the track number for your performance. This determines the Demo and DJ cancel is transmitted or not. Function CATEGORY SELECT Display Effect Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type Reverb Chorus DSP Range/ Settings 1-9 1-5 1-39 Harmony Harmony Type Harmony Volume HarmType 1-26 HarmVol 0-127 MIDI Local On/ Off External Clock Bulk Data...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard; The style does not sound properly. only piano accompaniment. power. hand area are played in close proximity to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the power. When playing back one of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- The Pianist styles have no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song is being used only for sustain) seems to the owner's manual of two voices, even when Dual is being played back. The PSR-290 is playing...
... keyboard; The style does not sound properly. only piano accompaniment. power. hand area are played in close proximity to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the power. When playing back one of the voices or rhythms seems unusu- The Pianist styles have no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song is being used only for sustain) seems to the owner's manual of two voices, even when Dual is being played back. The PSR-290 is playing...
Owner's Manual
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... specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for each style) • Memory Function • Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Main Voice - Pan; Volume; Chorus Send Level; Pan; Chorus Send Level; Volume; DSP Send Level, Dual Voice - Octave; Reverb Send Level; Reverb Send Level; DSP Send Level, Reverb Type, Chorus Type, DSP Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume, Local On/Off, External Clock, Bulk Data Send, Initial Setup Send, Keyboard Out, Style Out, Song Out, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume...
... specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for each style) • Memory Function • Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Main Voice - Pan; Volume; Chorus Send Level; Pan; Chorus Send Level; Volume; DSP Send Level, Dual Voice - Octave; Reverb Send Level; Reverb Send Level; DSP Send Level, Reverb Type, Chorus Type, DSP Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume, Local On/Off, External Clock, Bulk Data Send, Initial Setup Send, Keyboard Out, Style Out, Song Out, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume...
Owner's Manual
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... STYLE 8, 35 SUSTAIN 9, 11 SYNC START 9, 36 SYNC STOP 9, 36 TEMPO/TAP 9, 20, 41 TOUCH 8, 30 VOICE 8, 23 YES 9, 59, 60 Misc. #000 OTS 26 A A-B repreat 54 AC Power adaptor 10 accessory jacks 11 accompaniment sections 42 Accompaniment Split Point 27 B Batteries 10 Beat display 51 beat marks 51 Bulk 69 C Chord Names 47 Chord Track 57 Chord Type 47 Chords, About 46 Chords, Fingered 43 Chords, Single Finger 43 Chorus 32 Clearing, Song 59 D DEMO Cancel...
... STYLE 8, 35 SUSTAIN 9, 11 SYNC START 9, 36 SYNC STOP 9, 36 TEMPO/TAP 9, 20, 41 TOUCH 8, 30 VOICE 8, 23 YES 9, 59, 60 Misc. #000 OTS 26 A A-B repreat 54 AC Power adaptor 10 accessory jacks 11 accompaniment sections 42 Accompaniment Split Point 27 B Batteries 10 Beat display 51 beat marks 51 Bulk 69 C Chord Names 47 Chord Track 57 Chord Type 47 Chords, About 46 Chords, Fingered 43 Chords, Single Finger 43 Chorus 32 Clearing, Song 59 D DEMO Cancel...
