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... 2/2 5 3 Save important data to other countries. • Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to external media such as shown in this can cause permanent hearing loss.... Yamaha cannot be different from the ones on or off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall...
... 2/2 5 3 Save important data to other countries. • Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. The illustrations and LCD screens as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to external media such as shown in this can cause permanent hearing loss.... Yamaha cannot be different from the ones on or off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall...
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... the MIDI standard which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to make. Its outstanding features also make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! a set of -use Music Database feature that utilize the latest technology to the reduced set of the Yamaha PSR-292 PortaTone...
... the MIDI standard which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to make. Its outstanding features also make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! a set of -use Music Database feature that utilize the latest technology to the reduced set of the Yamaha PSR-292 PortaTone...
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...; Song Out 70 • Loading a Song into PSR-292's Flash Memory 71 • 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...
...; Song Out 70 • Loading a Song into PSR-292's Flash Memory 71 • 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...
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...and Function value. o [PC] Button This exceptionally convenient control lets you store and instantly call up the specified MIDI settings for optimum use with a connected computer or other MIDI device. (See page 73.) !0 LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons These call up the Lesson exercises for...selected music genre. (See page 48.) !9 Dial, CATEGORY [ ]/[ ] buttons, SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons This dial is used to select the number of the PSR-292. e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 30.) r [HARMONY] button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See...
...and Function value. o [PC] Button This exceptionally convenient control lets you store and instantly call up the specified MIDI settings for optimum use with a connected computer or other MIDI device. (See page 73.) !0 LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons These call up the Lesson exercises for...selected music genre. (See page 48.) !9 Dial, CATEGORY [ ]/[ ] buttons, SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons This dial is used to select the number of the PSR-292. e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 30.) r [HARMONY] button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See...
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... recording, letting you record up to six different tracks of a song (including a special Chord track). (See page 57.) I Rear Panel #0 #1 #2 #3 #0 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 67.) #1 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control...
... recording, letting you record up to six different tracks of a song (including a special Chord track). (See page 57.) I Rear Panel #0 #1 #2 #3 #0 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 67.) #1 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch for control...
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... connecting them. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-292 is still flowing to the speakers, set of the external devices at the minimum level. MIDI instrument 11 Also, be sure to turn the power off when you to observe ...footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on . Failure to interface the PSR-292 with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-292 also features MIDI terminals...
... connecting them. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-292 is still flowing to the speakers, set of the external devices at the minimum level. MIDI instrument 11 Also, be sure to turn the power off when you to observe ...footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on . Failure to interface the PSR-292 with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-292 also features MIDI terminals...
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Want to find out more ? Voice Name PIANO 001 Grand Piano 002 Bright Piano 003 Honky-tonk Piano 004 MIDI Grand Piano 005 CP 80 006 Harpsichord E.PIANO 007 Galaxy EP 008 Funky Electric Piano 009 DX Modern Elec. Voice Name ORGAN 013 Jazz Organ 1 ...
Want to find out more ? Voice Name PIANO 001 Grand Piano 002 Bright Piano 003 Honky-tonk Piano 004 MIDI Grand Piano 005 CP 80 006 Harpsichord E.PIANO 007 Galaxy EP 008 Funky Electric Piano 009 DX Modern Elec. Voice Name ORGAN 013 Jazz Organ 1 ...
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... can also individually select and play the Demo song now, Repeating with the educational Lesson feature. or or B Bailey 002 f r • The PSR-292 also has a Demo and DJ Cancel function that allows you can also select the appropriate category by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons. There are also... to be stored to the PSR via MIDI. x Select a song. Want to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of other categories. c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z GrandPno 001 092 001 xq xcr w Playing the Songs The PSR-292 is packed with a total of...
... can also individually select and play the Demo song now, Repeating with the educational Lesson feature. or or B Bailey 002 f r • The PSR-292 also has a Demo and DJ Cancel function that allows you can also select the appropriate category by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons. There are also... to be stored to the PSR via MIDI. x Select a song. Want to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of other categories. c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx z GrandPno 001 092 001 xq xcr w Playing the Songs The PSR-292 is packed with a total of...
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...(See page 33.) Tremolo, Trill and Echo effects can be used even if accompaniment is selected) can be used to enhance the sound of the PSR-292. A total of twenty-six Harmony types are five different Harmony Types that can be played in the Accompaniment area of the... effects depends on the Tempo setting (page 33). • Each voice of the keyboard) to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 92.) • Each style of the keyboard. Effects The PSR-292 is played in a room or concert hall. GrandPno 001 Indicates Harmony effect is on /off . CATEGORY Effect Main...
...(See page 33.) Tremolo, Trill and Echo effects can be used even if accompaniment is selected) can be used to enhance the sound of the PSR-292. A total of twenty-six Harmony types are five different Harmony Types that can be played in the Accompaniment area of the... effects depends on the Tempo setting (page 33). • Each voice of the keyboard) to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 92.) • Each style of the keyboard. Effects The PSR-292 is played in a room or concert hall. GrandPno 001 Indicates Harmony effect is on /off . CATEGORY Effect Main...
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..., plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of the PSR-292 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the PSR-292 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 92.) 32 A total of pitch modulation. Effects Chorus The Chorus effect...
..., plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changing the sound of the PSR-292 has its own independent DSP setting. • Fifty-one additional DSP Types are available when controlling the PSR-292 from a MIDI device. (For details, see page 92.) 32 A total of pitch modulation. Effects Chorus The Chorus effect...
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... Voice number (with what voice," "with which key," "about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released." The PSR-292 supports GM System Level 1. 66 By using the MIDI functions you play a "C" quarter note using the grand piano sound on information received from the keyboard such as a basis, the tone...
... Voice number (with what voice," "with which key," "about how strong," "when was it pressed," and "when was it released." The PSR-292 supports GM System Level 1. 66 By using the MIDI functions you play a "C" quarter note using the grand piano sound on information received from the keyboard such as a basis, the tone...
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... Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to communicate with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). The MIDI terminals of the PSR-292 are located on how hard the key is stuck. MIDI Functions MIDI is an acronym that stands for each of the 16 channels. Channel messages transmit information such as Note ON...
... Exclusive Messages that transmit data unique to communicate with corresponding bank select MSB/LSB settings, if necessary). The MIDI terminals of the PSR-292 are located on how hard the key is stuck. MIDI Functions MIDI is an acronym that stands for each of the 16 channels. Channel messages transmit information such as Note ON...
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... you are using . Connect the UX16 and the computer with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface. MIDI OUT Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-292 G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the diagram below. G When using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or...
... you are using . Connect the UX16 and the computer with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface. MIDI OUT Computer (sequencer software) MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-292 G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the diagram below. G When using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the computer (modem or...
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Normally, when playing the PSR-292 by itself, this "snapshot" at the start unless external clock are controlled by the PortaTone's internal clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on). The default setting is set to "on when you can be set to ...have style or song playback follow the external device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). These settings can be set to on ." • No sound is output from the PSR-292 when Local ON/OFF is completed, the PSR292 automatically returns to OFF. These settings can instantly...
Normally, when playing the PSR-292 by itself, this "snapshot" at the start unless external clock are controlled by the PortaTone's internal clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on). The default setting is set to "on when you can be set to ...have style or song playback follow the external device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). These settings can be set to on ." • No sound is output from the PSR-292 when Local ON/OFF is completed, the PSR292 automatically returns to OFF. These settings can instantly...
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... Receive Cancel to normal (LSB is recognized), turn on the power again normally. 70 Song Out This determines whether Song data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76). • For the Song #001, data is not transmitted. These ... (page 76). Press and hold the lowest key and turn on the power to change the setting (LSB is ignored). MIDI Functions Keyboard Out This determines whether Keyboard performance data of Bank Select is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. Style Out This determines whether style data is received or not...
... Receive Cancel to normal (LSB is recognized), turn on the power again normally. 70 Song Out This determines whether Song data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76). • For the Song #001, data is not transmitted. These ... (page 76). Press and hold the lowest key and turn on the power to change the setting (LSB is ignored). MIDI Functions Keyboard Out This determines whether Keyboard performance data of Bank Select is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. Style Out This determines whether style data is received or not...
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... CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ • Visit the Yamaha PK CLUB website for Song Filer: [Windows] OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000 CPU: Pentium/100MHz or faster Available Memory: 8MB or more Free ... download the "Song Filer" application from a connected personal computer. MIDI Functions Loading a Song into PSR-292's Flash Memory The PSR-292's internal flash memory enables you first need to install the "Song Filer" application to save song data transmitted from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website. You can play or practice Flash songs...
... CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ • Visit the Yamaha PK CLUB website for Song Filer: [Windows] OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000 CPU: Pentium/100MHz or faster Available Memory: 8MB or more Free ... download the "Song Filer" application from a connected personal computer. MIDI Functions Loading a Song into PSR-292's Flash Memory The PSR-292's internal flash memory enables you first need to install the "Song Filer" application to save song data transmitted from the following Yamaha PK CLUB website. You can play or practice Flash songs...
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... Flash Memory You can delete and rename files in your PSR-292's Flash Memory from your computer to your right and left hand guide track You can transmit song files from your computer or floppy disk. MIDI Functions I Song Filer After you install Song Filer and connect the... PSR-292 to the computer, you select a flash memory song (SMF format 0). 72 It may also clear all ...
... Flash Memory You can delete and rename files in your PSR-292's Flash Memory from your computer to your right and left hand guide track You can transmit song files from your computer or floppy disk. MIDI Functions I Song Filer After you install Song Filer and connect the... PSR-292 to the computer, you select a flash memory song (SMF format 0). 72 It may also clear all ...
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... the Function mode. This switches between the PC Mode on or off: Press the [PC] button and then press the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Change the desired MIDI parameters in the LCD. G Default settings LOCAL ON/OFF EXTERNAL CLOCK KEYBOARD OUT STYLE OUT SONG OUT PC mode is on PC mode is set... the PC mode parameters: 1 Change the PC mode parameters. Press and hold the [PC] button until "WRITING!" WRITING! • No sound is output from the PSR-292 when Local ON/OFF is set to ON, style or song playback will not start unless external clock are received. 73 The following PC Mode...
... the Function mode. This switches between the PC Mode on or off: Press the [PC] button and then press the appropriate [+]/[-] button. Change the desired MIDI parameters in the LCD. G Default settings LOCAL ON/OFF EXTERNAL CLOCK KEYBOARD OUT STYLE OUT SONG OUT PC mode is on PC mode is set... the PC mode parameters: 1 Change the PC mode parameters. Press and hold the [PC] button until "WRITING!" WRITING! • No sound is output from the PSR-292 when Local ON/OFF is set to ON, style or song playback will not start unless external clock are received. 73 The following PC Mode...
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... 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 Send Local ExtClock BulkSend On/Off On/Off YES/NO Initial Setup Send InitSend YES/NO ...list on or off . * The "*" mark indicates that the setting can be restored to another device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). This lets you save important PortaTone data and settings to default value by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. 76 This determines whether Keyboard ...
... 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 Send Local ExtClock BulkSend On/Off On/Off YES/NO Initial Setup Send InitSend YES/NO ...list on or off . * The "*" mark indicates that the setting can be restored to another device (such as a sequencer, computer, or MIDI data filer). This lets you save important PortaTone data and settings to default value by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. 76 This determines whether Keyboard ...
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...your particular device and/or software for details.) The footswitch (for entering the chord root and type. The style does not sound properly. The PSR-292 is polyphonic up to the SUSTAIN jack before using a mobile phone, noise is output. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off . Make... When using the style with a sequencer, set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are used and a style or song is reversed. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PSR-292 is turned on or off . (See page 69...
...your particular device and/or software for details.) The footswitch (for entering the chord root and type. The style does not sound properly. The PSR-292 is polyphonic up to the SUSTAIN jack before using a mobile phone, noise is output. For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off . Make... When using the style with a sequencer, set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are used and a style or song is reversed. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PSR-292 is turned on or off . (See page 69...