Owner's Manual
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... Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. q One Touch Setting feature instantly provides you to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of -the-art digital electronics and features to back up what you can be plugged in a safe place .... Congratulations You are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of different sonic environments. Important Features q 141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits. q Advanced...
... Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. q One Touch Setting feature instantly provides you to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of -the-art digital electronics and features to back up what you can be plugged in a safe place .... Congratulations You are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of different sonic environments. Important Features q 141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits. q Advanced...
Owner's Manual
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...the instrument to the following conditions to radio or television receivers. s Service and Modification q The PSR-520 contains no user serviceable parts. s Handling and Transport q Never apply excessive force to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Physical shocks caused by pulling on the cable. Refer all servicing to the controls,...the AC outlet if the instrument is not responsible for an extended period of time. q An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-520 runs from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt. Taking Care of Your ...
...the instrument to the following conditions to radio or television receivers. s Service and Modification q The PSR-520 contains no user serviceable parts. s Handling and Transport q Never apply excessive force to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Physical shocks caused by pulling on the cable. Refer all servicing to the controls,...the AC outlet if the instrument is not responsible for an extended period of time. q An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-520 runs from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt. Taking Care of Your ...
Owner's Manual
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...• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from batteries or an optional power adaptor. When this section carefully before using your PSR-520. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-520 and preparing to use. DC...• Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to both the adaptor and the PSR-520. s Using Batteries ...For battery operation the PSR-520 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. Doing so can result in place. • When...
...• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from batteries or an optional power adaptor. When this section carefully before using your PSR-520. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-520 and preparing to use. DC...• Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to both the adaptor and the PSR-520. s Using Batteries ...For battery operation the PSR-520 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. Doing so can result in place. • When...
Owner's Manual
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... be plugged into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for private practice or late-night playing. press for sustain, release for connection to control the PSR-520. More details on MIDI are combined and delivered via the L+R/L jack so you will be plugged in here for sustain control. If you don't lose...plugged into the L+R/L jack only, the left- The internal PHONES stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of the instrument's sound. An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be reversed. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano -
... be plugged into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for private practice or late-night playing. press for sustain, release for connection to control the PSR-520. More details on MIDI are combined and delivered via the L+R/L jack so you will be plugged in here for sustain control. If you don't lose...plugged into the L+R/L jack only, the left- The internal PHONES stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of the instrument's sound. An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be reversed. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano -
Owner's Manual
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...matched to the right of the display. Style File Format allows you use exceptionally high quality accompaniments with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of chord types through its unique conversion system. In addition to the internal styles... of notes that can be played simultaneously on GM system level 1, can be used . Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-520 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is used to use different high quality styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. Using Auto ...
...matched to the right of the display. Style File Format allows you use exceptionally high quality accompaniments with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of chord types through its unique conversion system. In addition to the internal styles... of notes that can be played simultaneously on GM system level 1, can be used . Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-520 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is used to use different high quality styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. Using Auto ...
Owner's Manual
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... so that it in loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot.... (Cartridge)" will only fit in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. This may cause to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat or humidity...
... so that it in loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot.... (Cartridge)" will only fit in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration data. This may cause to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat or humidity...
Owner's Manual
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... function as the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button is selected will select cartridge song number 01 (the cartridge icon will begin as soon as your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will move in response to the data in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when... playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to go beyond the highest or...
... function as the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button is selected will select cartridge song number 01 (the cartridge icon will begin as soon as your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will move in response to the data in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when... playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to go beyond the highest or...
Owner's Manual
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Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is turned ON. Insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are memoried ... chorus types can be played back correctly. i.e. as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is carried out. • If the PSR-520 has been "locked up - POWER ON / OFF CLr Backup 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • All registration, song and multi pad memory data, plus the other device is...
Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is turned ON. Insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are memoried ... chorus types can be played back correctly. i.e. as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is carried out. • If the PSR-520 has been "locked up - POWER ON / OFF CLr Backup 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • All registration, song and multi pad memory data, plus the other device is...