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...enhance the operability of different sonic environments. q Song recording feature lets you play and record a number of a fine electronic keyboard. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. A new large graphic display and easy-to your favorite panel settings for later reference. Important Features q 141 ... q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with eight percussion kits. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of which match to select and edit parameters.
...enhance the operability of different sonic environments. q Song recording feature lets you play and record a number of a fine electronic keyboard. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. A new large graphic display and easy-to your favorite panel settings for later reference. Important Features q 141 ... q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with eight percussion kits. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of which match to select and edit parameters.
Owner's Manual
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... s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-520 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters 15 Touch Response... PADS 57 Using Music Cartridges 60 s Inserting a Music Cartridge 60 s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions 60 Cartridge Accompaniment Styles 61 Selecting Cartridge Styles 61 Cartridge Songs 62 Cartridge Song Playback 62 Cartridge Registration Presets 63 Selecting Cartridge Registration 63 Practice Features...
... s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-520 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters 15 Touch Response... PADS 57 Using Music Cartridges 60 s Inserting a Music Cartridge 60 s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions 60 Cartridge Accompaniment Styles 61 Selecting Cartridge Styles 61 Cartridge Songs 62 Cartridge Song Playback 62 Cartridge Registration Presets 63 Selecting Cartridge Registration 63 Practice Features...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 46 BOOGIE 47 TWIST TRAD JAZZ 48 DIXIELAND 1 POWER ON / OFF 4 PSR-520 3 DIGITAL EFFECT DEMO REVERB DSP MASTER VOLUME CHORUS DSP VARIATION 2 MIN 8 SONG REC PLAY/STOP REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE MAX / 9 SYNCSTART/STOP START/STOP INTRO AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT A * Music CARTRIDGE Slot page 60 ( KEYBOARD Section • TOUCH RESPONSE Button page 17...
... 2 46 BOOGIE 47 TWIST TRAD JAZZ 48 DIXIELAND 1 POWER ON / OFF 4 PSR-520 3 DIGITAL EFFECT DEMO REVERB DSP MASTER VOLUME CHORUS DSP VARIATION 2 MIN 8 SONG REC PLAY/STOP REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE MAX / 9 SYNCSTART/STOP START/STOP INTRO AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT A * Music CARTRIDGE Slot page 60 ( KEYBOARD Section • TOUCH RESPONSE Button page 17...
Owner's Manual
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... or the selected icon or value may simply flash. Parameter Icons BEAT OTS CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or registration memory is ON. The Functions The PSR-520 has a range of the listed functions can be selected by an arrow in the... PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 1 2 REC REC REC VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 VOL ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons The PSR-520 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS, CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number, and volume parameters that simultaneously displays ...
... or the selected icon or value may simply flash. Parameter Icons BEAT OTS CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or registration memory is ON. The Functions The PSR-520 has a range of the listed functions can be selected by an arrow in the... PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 1 2 REC REC REC VOICE 1 135102117130 101101 VOL ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons The PSR-520 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS, CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number, and volume parameters that simultaneously displays ...
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-520 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. • The maximum number of the display. In addition to the internal styles, the optional music cartridges... let you use exceptionally high quality accompaniments with the Style File Format. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that is ...
...Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-520 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. • The maximum number of the display. In addition to the internal styles, the optional music cartridges... let you use exceptionally high quality accompaniments with the Style File Format. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that is ...
Owner's Manual
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...the number buttons or the data dial to set the tempo value as for voice selection - Using Auto Accompaniment 4 Select a Style ...The PSR-520 has 100 styles that style is also selected, and the tempo is maintained even if you select a different style while the accompaniment is not...metronome icon "TEMPO" in sequence. 118 TEMPO 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES 34 The number and name of the currently selected style appears on selecting cartridge styles. 5 Set the Tempo ...When you select a different style. RESET TEMPO 118 TEMPO You can be selected by using TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons. ...
...the number buttons or the data dial to set the tempo value as for voice selection - Using Auto Accompaniment 4 Select a Style ...The PSR-520 has 100 styles that style is also selected, and the tempo is maintained even if you select a different style while the accompaniment is not...metronome icon "TEMPO" in sequence. 118 TEMPO 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES 34 The number and name of the currently selected style appears on selecting cartridge styles. 5 Set the Tempo ...When you select a different style. RESET TEMPO 118 TEMPO You can be selected by using TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... One Touch Setting can freely use 400 different panel settings. The corresponding One Touch Setting number appears above "REGIST" on the display if the optional cartridge styles have no one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [2]~[4] to select an- Each style (100 styles) contains four variations. The BEAT indicator dots flash at...
.... One Touch Setting can freely use 400 different panel settings. The corresponding One Touch Setting number appears above "REGIST" on the display if the optional cartridge styles have no one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [2]~[4] to select an- Each style (100 styles) contains four variations. The BEAT indicator dots flash at...
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...Level • Chorus Level • DSP Level • Pitch Bend Range ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS • Mode (NORMAL/SPLIT/SINGLE/FINGERED) • Style number (includes cartridge styles) • Tempo • Split point (Accomp) • Fingering mode • Accompaniment volume • Track data (Track ON/OFF, voice, volume...STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 43 Registration Memory The PSR-520 Registration Memory feature can be used to select the desired Registration Memory bank (01 through 32). • The REGIST ...
...Level • Chorus Level • DSP Level • Pitch Bend Range ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS • Mode (NORMAL/SPLIT/SINGLE/FINGERED) • Style number (includes cartridge styles) • Tempo • Split point (Accomp) • Fingering mode • Accompaniment volume • Track data (Track ON/OFF, voice, volume...STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 43 Registration Memory The PSR-520 Registration Memory feature can be used to select the desired Registration Memory bank (01 through 32). • The REGIST ...
Owner's Manual
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... or a bank is recalled. FUNCTION VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 • Music Cartridge registration settings can be recalled in the display when it is engaged, the accompaniment parameters listed above , then press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at...
... or a bank is recalled. FUNCTION VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 • Music Cartridge registration settings can be recalled in the display when it is engaged, the accompaniment parameters listed above , then press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at...
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... Song Recording Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: • Section changes • Style number* (includes cartridge styles) • Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume) • Accompaniment volume* • Chord changes, timing • Reverb type • Chorus type * Recorded...
... Song Recording Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: • Section changes • Style number* (includes cartridge styles) • Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume) • Accompaniment volume* • Chord changes, timing • Reverb type • Chorus type * Recorded...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of the Cartridge should be completely below the panel edge when the Cartridge is ON. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat...
.... • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of the Cartridge should be completely below the panel edge when the Cartridge is ON. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat...
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...A or B section is playing and the [ENDING] button is selected will select cartridge style number 01 (the cartridge icon will appear). Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Accompaniment Styles The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can also be used in order to start...[+/YES] button while internal style number 00 is pressed, the ending A or B section will play. The cartridge styles are pressed, the intro B section will play . The cartridge styles can be selected by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to go to ...
...A or B section is playing and the [ENDING] button is selected will select cartridge style number 01 (the cartridge icon will appear). Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Accompaniment Styles The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can also be used in order to start...[+/YES] button while internal style number 00 is pressed, the ending A or B section will play. The cartridge styles are pressed, the intro B section will play . The cartridge styles can be selected by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to go to ...
Owner's Manual
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... volume bars of the accomp tracks will move in response to the data in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear). e.g. page 53. • The volume bars of the song tracks at any measure - ...rewritten. 62 The cartridge songs can also be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can be stopped at the bottom of the display will move in response to the data in the normal way. Playback can be applied when playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs...
... volume bars of the accomp tracks will move in response to the data in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear). e.g. page 53. • The volume bars of the song tracks at any measure - ...rewritten. 62 The cartridge songs can also be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can be stopped at the bottom of the display will move in response to the data in the normal way. Playback can be applied when playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs...
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... number "- - -" and GM voice name will appear). The GM voices can also be played on the display. The cartridge registration memories can be selected by a cartridge registration are recalled via the number buttons in the normal way (page 43). The individual cartridge registration memories are not the PSR-520 panel voices but the GM voices.
... number "- - -" and GM voice name will appear). The GM voices can also be played on the display. The cartridge registration memories can be selected by a cartridge registration are recalled via the number buttons in the normal way (page 43). The individual cartridge registration memories are not the PSR-520 panel voices but the GM voices.
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...in the display appears next to "OVERALL" in the function list to play and practicing on the PSR-520 keyboard. Finally use the cursor [v] and [w] buttons to locate the "MinusMod" function. internal demo or Music Cartridge - The "MinusMod" function in the OVERALL function group determines which part or parts are turned OFF... functions by pressing and holding the [MINUS ONE] button. • "_ _ r" (Right hand) is selected whenever the power switch is engaged. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to the left of the display.
...in the display appears next to "OVERALL" in the function list to play and practicing on the PSR-520 keyboard. Finally use the cursor [v] and [w] buttons to locate the "MinusMod" function. internal demo or Music Cartridge - The "MinusMod" function in the OVERALL function group determines which part or parts are turned OFF... functions by pressing and holding the [MINUS ONE] button. • "_ _ r" (Right hand) is selected whenever the power switch is engaged. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to the left of the display.
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... A point to cancel the repeat function, or until either the [REPEAT PLAY] button is stopped. Next specify the B measure number and press [REPEAT PLAY] again. cartridge or internal -
... A point to cancel the repeat function, or until either the [REPEAT PLAY] button is stopped. Next specify the B measure number and press [REPEAT PLAY] again. cartridge or internal -
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Overall Functions s Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel You can practice the specific part (in the Minus One mode) by selecting the demo/cartridge song you want to practice and by assigning the appropriate channel to "+100". The default setting "01" for the right-hand channel, "02"...can be selected. s Tuning ...Sets the pitch of the Minus-one (Right-/Left-hand) channel settings. can not change it. • Regardless of the PSR-520 to the righthand part and the MELODY 2 track is the left -hand channel recalled by pressing the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously. 801 MinusChR &#...
Overall Functions s Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel You can practice the specific part (in the Minus One mode) by selecting the demo/cartridge song you want to practice and by assigning the appropriate channel to "+100". The default setting "01" for the right-hand channel, "02"...can be selected. s Tuning ...Sets the pitch of the Minus-one (Right-/Left-hand) channel settings. can not change it. • Regardless of the PSR-520 to the righthand part and the MELODY 2 track is the left -hand channel recalled by pressing the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously. 801 MinusChR &#...
Owner's Manual
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...button to the factory preset condition by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is turned ON. i.e. Individual registration, song memory, or multi pad data transmitted via bulk dump from an external sequencer or other device is..., turn OFF it. If the problem still happens, wipe and clear the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with dust. "CLr: Backup" will be erased and/or changed by the PSR-520. The reverb and chorus types are backed up " due to their initial settings whenever the power is ...
...button to the factory preset condition by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is turned ON. i.e. Individual registration, song memory, or multi pad data transmitted via bulk dump from an external sequencer or other device is..., turn OFF it. If the problem still happens, wipe and clear the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with dust. "CLr: Backup" will be erased and/or changed by the PSR-520. The reverb and chorus types are backed up " due to their initial settings whenever the power is ...
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...(fingered 33 Batteries 6 Beat indicator 36 Bulk data transmission 75 Bulk data reception 75 Bulk dump, MIDI 75 C Cartridge accompaniment style 61 Cartridge registration 63 Cartridge song 62 Chord Match (multi pad 56, 58 Chord (accompaniment track 38 Chorus level 68 Chorus return level 27 Chorus... controls 4 Percussion kit list 88 Phones 7 Phrase (accompaniment track 38 Pitch bend 23 Pitch bend range 70 Playback (user song 52 Playback (cartridge song 62 Playback (demo 8 Playback (multi pad 55 Power supply 3, 6 POWER switch 8 R Recording (multi pad 57 Recording (song 46...
...(fingered 33 Batteries 6 Beat indicator 36 Bulk data transmission 75 Bulk data reception 75 Bulk dump, MIDI 75 C Cartridge accompaniment style 61 Cartridge registration 63 Cartridge song 62 Chord Match (multi pad 56, 58 Chord (accompaniment track 38 Chorus level 68 Chorus return level 27 Chorus... controls 4 Percussion kit list 88 Phones 7 Phrase (accompaniment track 38 Pitch bend 23 Pitch bend range 70 Playback (user song 52 Playback (cartridge song 62 Playback (demo 8 Playback (multi pad 55 Power supply 3, 6 POWER switch 8 R Recording (multi pad 57 Recording (song 46...
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...: Power: ON/OFF Master Volume: MIN-MAX Control & Ten Keys: CURSORvw< >, FUNCTIONvw, MODEw, [0]~[9], [+/YES], [-/NO], Data dial Cartridge Slot Demo: Voice Demo:17 songs Style Demo:8 songs Mode: NORMAL, SPLIT,SINGLE,FINGERED Voice: AWM 141 voices+8 Keyboard Percussion Kits Polyphony: ...Dimensions (WxDxH): 973 x 397 x 146 mm (38-1/4" x 15-5/8" x 5-3/4") Weight: 7.4 kg (16.2 lbs.) excluding batteries Supplied Accessories: • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories: • Headphones HPE-3, HPE-150 • AC Power Adaptor PA-5, PA-5B, PA-5C &#...
...: Power: ON/OFF Master Volume: MIN-MAX Control & Ten Keys: CURSORvw< >, FUNCTIONvw, MODEw, [0]~[9], [+/YES], [-/NO], Data dial Cartridge Slot Demo: Voice Demo:17 songs Style Demo:8 songs Mode: NORMAL, SPLIT,SINGLE,FINGERED Voice: AWM 141 voices+8 Keyboard Percussion Kits Polyphony: ...Dimensions (WxDxH): 973 x 397 x 146 mm (38-1/4" x 15-5/8" x 5-3/4") Weight: 7.4 kg (16.2 lbs.) excluding batteries Supplied Accessories: • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories: • Headphones HPE-3, HPE-150 • AC Power Adaptor PA-5, PA-5B, PA-5C &#...
