Owner's Manual
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... this plate. Model Serial No. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. Dispose of your dealer is uncomfortable. You should consult an audiologist. DO NOT operate for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is unable to assist you to perform the replacement. DO NOT connect this manual as regulated by Yamaha. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information...
... this plate. Model Serial No. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. Dispose of your dealer is uncomfortable. You should consult an audiologist. DO NOT operate for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is unable to assist you to perform the replacement. DO NOT connect this manual as regulated by Yamaha. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information...
Owner's Manual
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... using the instrument for all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of copyright has legal consequences. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Keep the power adaptor connected while you remove the batteries and disconnect the adaptor, the data will be sure to set...
... using the instrument for all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of copyright has legal consequences. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Keep the power adaptor connected while you remove the batteries and disconnect the adaptor, the data will be sure to set...
Owner's Manual
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... bend or apply pressure to the floppy disk drive. Follow the important precautions below. ■ Floppy disk compatibility 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be useable as recording, playback, or deletion of proper headcleaning disks. ■ About floppy disks ● Handle floppy disks with care. Make sure to clean the head about the availability of data. NOTE • Floppy disks formatted...
... bend or apply pressure to the floppy disk drive. Follow the important precautions below. ■ Floppy disk compatibility 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be useable as recording, playback, or deletion of proper headcleaning disks. ■ About floppy disks ● Handle floppy disks with care. Make sure to clean the head about the availability of data. NOTE • Floppy disks formatted...
Owner's Manual
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... songs may play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. All other countries. • Windows is recommended when performing floppy disk operations. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 7 XGlite As its name implies, "XGlite" is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that bears any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. The Panel Logos The PSR-450 is affixed to all . • Music Rest • Floppy disk (style data) • Owner's Manual...
... songs may play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. All other countries. • Windows is recommended when performing floppy disk operations. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 7 XGlite As its name implies, "XGlite" is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that bears any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. The Panel Logos The PSR-450 is affixed to all . • Music Rest • Floppy disk (style data) • Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... notes. ● 140 superb styles covering a wide range of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! even if you feel them. 8 PSR-450 Owner's Manual up to graphic chord fingering displays. ● 61-keyboard with the correct rhythm the correct chords and melody will play . ■ Floppy Disk Drive page 54 Recordings of -use keyboard with the correct voice assignments on the PSR-450 can be loaded into the instrument's memory (page 54). ■ Grand Piano page 24 Voice, style and song...
... notes. ● 140 superb styles covering a wide range of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! even if you feel them. 8 PSR-450 Owner's Manual up to graphic chord fingering displays. ● 61-keyboard with the correct rhythm the correct chords and melody will play . ■ Floppy Disk Drive page 54 Recordings of -use keyboard with the correct voice assignments on the PSR-450 can be loaded into the instrument's memory (page 54). ■ Grand Piano page 24 Voice, style and song...
Owner's Manual
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... Touch Response Sensitivity Adjustment 42 • Transpose Pitch up or Down in Semitone Increments 43 • Fine Pitch Tuning 43 Playing Style (Accompaniment) Chords 44 • Simple Chords Using 1 ~ 3 Fingers 44 • Full Chords 44 • Looking Up Chords Using the Dictionary 46 Song Playback Functions 48 • Changing the Melody Voice of a Song 48 • Song Volume 48 • Repeat Playback 49 Easy Performer 50 • Play With Easy Performer 50 Save the Panel Settings (Registration Memory) 52 • Saving...
... Touch Response Sensitivity Adjustment 42 • Transpose Pitch up or Down in Semitone Increments 43 • Fine Pitch Tuning 43 Playing Style (Accompaniment) Chords 44 • Simple Chords Using 1 ~ 3 Fingers 44 • Full Chords 44 • Looking Up Chords Using the Dictionary 46 Song Playback Functions 48 • Changing the Melody Voice of a Song 48 • Song Volume 48 • Repeat Playback 49 Easy Performer 50 • Play With Easy Performer 50 Save the Panel Settings (Registration Memory) 52 • Saving...
Owner's Manual
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... operation, the PSR-450 and/ or floppy disk data can result in the illustration, making sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of an AC adaptor whenever possible. When this section carefully before using the PSR450, or during any PSR-450 record operation! w e CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. CAUTION • When the batteries run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of batteries (e.g. The use of the PSR-450...
... operation, the PSR-450 and/ or floppy disk data can result in the illustration, making sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of an AC adaptor whenever possible. When this section carefully before using the PSR450, or during any PSR-450 record operation! w e CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. CAUTION • When the batteries run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of batteries (e.g. The use of the PSR-450...
Owner's Manual
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...; Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - MIDI instrument PSR-450 Owner's Manual 11 in speaker system, you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. ■ Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-450 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. NOTE...
...; Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - MIDI instrument PSR-450 Owner's Manual 11 in speaker system, you can also play the keyboard to sustain the sound. ■ Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-450 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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...PSR-450 Owner's Manual STYLE List q w e rt i o @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 Panel Controls and Terminals ■ Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch page 11 w [MASTER VOLUME] dial page 38 e [DEMO] button page 14 r [HARMONY] button page 31 t [SPLIT] button page 28 y [LEFT MENU], [RIGHT MENU] buttons page 38 u [DUAL], [SETTING ▲/▼] buttons page 29 i [Dict.] (DICTIONARY) button page 46 o [EASY PERFORMER] button page 50 !0 [SONG] button page 14 !1 [STYLE] button page 18 !2 [VOICE] button page 26 !3 [PORTABLE GRAND] button page 24 !4 [METRONOME] button page 24 !5 [TOUCH] button...
...PSR-450 Owner's Manual STYLE List q w e rt i o @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 Panel Controls and Terminals ■ Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch page 11 w [MASTER VOLUME] dial page 38 e [DEMO] button page 14 r [HARMONY] button page 31 t [SPLIT] button page 28 y [LEFT MENU], [RIGHT MENU] buttons page 38 u [DUAL], [SETTING ▲/▼] buttons page 29 i [Dict.] (DICTIONARY) button page 46 o [EASY PERFORMER] button page 50 !0 [SONG] button page 14 !1 [STYLE] button page 18 !2 [VOICE] button page 26 !3 [PORTABLE GRAND] button page 24 !4 [METRONOME] button page 24 !5 [TOUCH] button...
Owner's Manual
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... example. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Split point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button or the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to stop playback. Settings Included In the Music Database ■ Voice Settings • Main : Voice, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth...page 29 • Dual : On/Off, Voice, Octave, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth page 29 • Reverb Type ...page 32 • DSP Type ...page 33 • Harmony On/Off...page 31 • Harmony Type ...page 31 • Transpose...page...
... example. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Split point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button or the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to stop playback. Settings Included In the Music Database ■ Voice Settings • Main : Voice, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth...page 29 • Dual : On/Off, Voice, Octave, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth page 29 • Reverb Type ...page 32 • DSP Type ...page 33 • Harmony On/Off...page 31 • Harmony Type ...page 31 • Transpose...page...
Owner's Manual
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.... Quick Guide STEP 3 • Play Using a Style Ways To Stop Style Playback The following three methods can adjust the overall volume of "100" can be instantly reset by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. • The style volume can be engaged (the beat indicator will gradually get slower). NOTE • The default volume setting of the accompaniment sound to achieve the best balance with the keyboard sound. 1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select STYLE/SONG VOLUME...
.... Quick Guide STEP 3 • Play Using a Style Ways To Stop Style Playback The following three methods can adjust the overall volume of "100" can be instantly reset by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. • The style volume can be engaged (the beat indicator will gradually get slower). NOTE • The default volume setting of the accompaniment sound to achieve the best balance with the keyboard sound. 1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select STYLE/SONG VOLUME...
Owner's Manual
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... split point. When accompaniment is divided into left and right hands. and right-hand instruments in the above , selecting a voice number between 126 and 135 will sound in the display. 28 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • The default split point of the keyboard. Refer to play acoustic bass with the left hand and grand piano with the left - The currently set at the "split point." Quick Guide STEP 4 • Try Out the Various Instrument Voices Play...
... split point. When accompaniment is divided into left and right hands. and right-hand instruments in the above , selecting a voice number between 126 and 135 will sound in the display. 28 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • The default split point of the keyboard. Refer to play acoustic bass with the left hand and grand piano with the left - The currently set at the "split point." Quick Guide STEP 4 • Try Out the Various Instrument Voices Play...
Owner's Manual
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...and Style Track Together Step 1-1. Each user song can be recorded using 6 tracks. ● Melody Tracks [1] ~ [5] These tracks record the melody parts. ● Style Track [A] The style track records the left-hand chords and accompaniment. ● Recordable Data ◆ Melody Tracks 1 ~ 5 • Note on/off (key presses and releases) • Velocity (key dynamics) • Voice number • Reverb type* • DSP type* • Harmony type on/off • Sustain on/off • Tempo**/time signature* (only when the style track is not recorded) • Pitch bend • Pitch bend...
...and Style Track Together Step 1-1. Each user song can be recorded using 6 tracks. ● Melody Tracks [1] ~ [5] These tracks record the melody parts. ● Style Track [A] The style track records the left-hand chords and accompaniment. ● Recordable Data ◆ Melody Tracks 1 ~ 5 • Note on/off (key presses and releases) • Velocity (key dynamics) • Voice number • Reverb type* • DSP type* • Harmony type on/off • Sustain on/off • Tempo**/time signature* (only when the style track is not recorded) • Pitch bend • Pitch bend...
Owner's Manual
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...Display Name and Number indication (Song/Style /Voice) Currently selected name and number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. Using the number buttons sect voice number. ● The following indications appear when you want to change the number in the Song or Style mode. [SONG] ➝ [VOICE] [STYLE] ➝ [VOICE] Using the number buttons sect voice number. [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Increases the number by one step. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 39 Entering numbers ● Use the [+] and [-] buttons when you press the [VOICE] button in single steps...
...Display Name and Number indication (Song/Style /Voice) Currently selected name and number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. Using the number buttons sect voice number. ● The following indications appear when you want to change the number in the Song or Style mode. [SONG] ➝ [VOICE] [STYLE] ➝ [VOICE] Using the number buttons sect voice number. [START/STOP] button starts song playback. Increases the number by one step. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 39 Entering numbers ● Use the [+] and [-] buttons when you press the [VOICE] button in single steps...
Owner's Manual
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...VOICE] or [STYLE] button. 1 Set the panel controls as required (voice, style, etc.). 2 Press the [BANK] button and then use the number buttons [1] ~ [8] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select the bank you want to save the settings to 16 complete panel setups - 8 banks of 2 memories - Save the Panel Settings (Registration Memory) The current panel settings (voice, style, and other settings made via the instrument's panel) can be saved in the song play mode (when the SONG icon is showing). Bank number 1 BANK 52 PSR-450 Owner's Manual can be saved. 8 banks Memory 1 Memory 2 16 panel...
...VOICE] or [STYLE] button. 1 Set the panel controls as required (voice, style, etc.). 2 Press the [BANK] button and then use the number buttons [1] ~ [8] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select the bank you want to save the settings to 16 complete panel setups - 8 banks of 2 memories - Save the Panel Settings (Registration Memory) The current panel settings (voice, style, and other settings made via the instrument's panel) can be saved in the song play mode (when the SONG icon is showing). Bank number 1 BANK 52 PSR-450 Owner's Manual can be saved. 8 banks Memory 1 Memory 2 16 panel...
Owner's Manual
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..." into the floppy disk drive shutter-first and with the PSR-450 Extension .USR .STY Data type User song User style Registration memory Style file Save Yes No Load Yes Yes NOTE • User songs, Disk Style data (style number 141) and Registration Memory are called "free-tempo software." NOTE • The tempo setting of the PSR-450. Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to stop playback. 54 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song name and number 011 D-Song01 NOTE • Some song data may play notes outside the 61-key range of some commercially...
..." into the floppy disk drive shutter-first and with the PSR-450 Extension .USR .STY Data type User song User style Registration memory Style file Save Yes No Load Yes Yes NOTE • User songs, Disk Style data (style number 141) and Registration Memory are called "free-tempo software." NOTE • The tempo setting of the PSR-450. Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to stop playback. 54 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song name and number 011 D-Song01 NOTE • Some song data may play notes outside the 61-key range of some commercially...
Owner's Manual
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... allows electronic musical instruments to an external sequencer or similar equipment, this function sends the current PSR-450 panel settings so that control the MIDI device. Messages that are shown in common by the PSR-450 are used to each other, by the incoming MIDI messages which is stuck. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 63 Below is played back the original panel settings are sounded by transmitting note related data and various types of the 16 channels...
... allows electronic musical instruments to an external sequencer or similar equipment, this function sends the current PSR-450 panel settings so that control the MIDI device. Messages that are shown in common by the PSR-450 are used to each other, by the incoming MIDI messages which is stuck. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 63 Below is played back the original panel settings are sounded by transmitting note related data and various types of the 16 channels...
Owner's Manual
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... include rhythm parts. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 83 Replace the batteries with a complete set of playback notes) is exceeded. Turn mobile phones near the PSR-450, including receiving calls, can occur if the PSR-450's maximum polyphony (the maximum number of 6 new batteries, or plug in the instrument. Using a mobile phone near the instrument off , and then turn the instrument on page 28 and set to Turn the MIDI LOCAL mode ON. The Dictionary function may be plugged...
... include rhythm parts. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 83 Replace the batteries with a complete set of playback notes) is exceeded. Turn mobile phones near the PSR-450, including receiving calls, can occur if the PSR-450's maximum polyphony (the maximum number of 6 new batteries, or plug in the instrument. Using a mobile phone near the instrument off , and then turn the instrument on page 28 and set to Turn the MIDI LOCAL mode ON. The Dictionary function may be plugged...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Music Rest • Data Disk • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones : HPE-150 • AC power adaptor : PA-5D, PA-5C • Footswitch : FC4, FC5 • Keyboard stand : L-6, L-7 * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with Touch Response. MAX Panel Controls • LEFT MENU, RIGHT MENU, SONG, STYLE, VOICE, M.D.B., PORTABLE GRAND, METRONOME, [0] ~ [9], [+/YES], [-/NO], DEMO, TOUCH, HARMONY, SPLIT, DUAL Dict., EASY PERFORMER [L], [R], TEMPO/TAP, PITCH BEND Voice • 135 panel voices + 12 drum kits + 480 XG voices •...
...8226; Music Rest • Data Disk • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones : HPE-150 • AC power adaptor : PA-5D, PA-5C • Footswitch : FC4, FC5 • Keyboard stand : L-6, L-7 * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with Touch Response. MAX Panel Controls • LEFT MENU, RIGHT MENU, SONG, STYLE, VOICE, M.D.B., PORTABLE GRAND, METRONOME, [0] ~ [9], [+/YES], [-/NO], DEMO, TOUCH, HARMONY, SPLIT, DUAL Dict., EASY PERFORMER [L], [R], TEMPO/TAP, PITCH BEND Voice • 135 panel voices + 12 drum kits + 480 XG voices •...
Owner's Manual
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... Saving SMF Format 0 Files 57 Setting Up 10 Song 14 Song List 14 Song Volume 48 Specifications 84 Split 28 Split Point 28 Start 22 Stop 23 Style 18 Style List 76 Style Track 34 Style Volume 23 Sync Start 22 Synchro Stop 22 System Messages 63 T Tempo 24 Touch response 42 Touch Response Sensitivity 42 Track 40 Track Assign R/L 51 Track Clear 37 Track Octave 55 Transpose 43 Troubleshooting 83 Tuning 43 Turning On the Power 11 U User 34 Using a Footswitch 11 Utility 58 V Voice 26 Voice List 67 PSR-450 Owner's Manual...
... Saving SMF Format 0 Files 57 Setting Up 10 Song 14 Song List 14 Song Volume 48 Specifications 84 Split 28 Split Point 28 Start 22 Stop 23 Style 18 Style List 76 Style Track 34 Style Volume 23 Sync Start 22 Synchro Stop 22 System Messages 63 T Tempo 24 Touch response 42 Touch Response Sensitivity 42 Track 40 Track Assign R/L 51 Track Clear 37 Track Octave 55 Transpose 43 Troubleshooting 83 Tuning 43 Turning On the Power 11 U User 34 Using a Footswitch 11 Utility 58 V Voice 26 Voice List 67 PSR-450 Owner's Manual...
