Owner's Manual
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... practice, and extra accompaniment styles. q A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a safe place for instant recall when needed. q With...makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Digital Effects - q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. A new large graphic display and easy-to the selected accompaniment style. Congratulations You are ideal...
... practice, and extra accompaniment styles. q A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a safe place for instant recall when needed. q With...makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Digital Effects - q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. A new large graphic display and easy-to the selected accompaniment style. Congratulations You are ideal...
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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... 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 ...10 The currently selected function is selected (page 60). Basic operation of important parameters. Parameter Icons BEAT OTS CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or registration memory is indicated by pressing either the FUNCTION [v] or [w] button as many times as ...
... 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 ...10 The currently selected function is selected (page 60). Basic operation of important parameters. Parameter Icons BEAT OTS CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or registration memory is indicated by pressing either the FUNCTION [v] or [w] button as many times as ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the display appears next to "SINGLE" or "FINGERED" in the mode list to the right of the display. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can be used . If you select the "SINGLE" mode, accompaniment chords are created with the GM ...on GM system level 1, can be played with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. In addition to the internal styles, the optional music cartridges let you to use different high quality styles created with a variety of ...
... in the display appears next to "SINGLE" or "FINGERED" in the mode list to the right of the display. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can be used . If you select the "SINGLE" mode, accompaniment chords are created with the GM ...on GM system level 1, can be played with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. In addition to the internal styles, the optional music cartridges let you to use different high quality styles created with a variety of ...
Owner's Manual
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...-digit numbers (i.e. The styles are entered by first pressing and holding the [1] or [2] button until "1" or "2" appears in the hundreds position on selecting cartridge styles. 5 Set the Tempo ...When you select a different style. This can be selected by using TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons. CURSOR • In... however, by using either button briefly to the right of the instrument's control panel. Using Auto Accompaniment 4 Select a Style ...The PSR-520 has 100 styles that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed to decrement or increment the tempo value by one, or ...
...-digit numbers (i.e. The styles are entered by first pressing and holding the [1] or [2] button until "1" or "2" appears in the hundreds position on selecting cartridge styles. 5 Set the Tempo ...When you select a different style. This can be selected by using TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons. CURSOR • In... however, by using either button briefly to the right of the instrument's control panel. Using Auto Accompaniment 4 Select a Style ...The PSR-520 has 100 styles that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed to decrement or increment the tempo value by one, or ...
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Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [2]~[4] to play. The corresponding One Touch Setting number appears above "REGIST" on the display if the optional cartridge styles have no one for the selected type. see page 43. • "No OTS" will appear on the display. One Touch Setting can be turned ...
Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [2]~[4] to play. The corresponding One Touch Setting number appears above "REGIST" on the display if the optional cartridge styles have no one for the selected type. see page 43. • "No OTS" will appear on the display. One Touch Setting can be turned ...
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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 memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you ...
...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 memorize 128 complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you ...
Owner's Manual
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... the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button. 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 memory. REGIST MEMORIZE 1 2 3 ACCOMP 4 FREEZE The Accomp Freeze Function When the ACCOMP FREEZE function is engaged, the accompaniment...
... the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button. 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 memory. REGIST MEMORIZE 1 2 3 ACCOMP 4 FREEZE The Accomp Freeze Function When the ACCOMP FREEZE function is engaged, the accompaniment...
Owner's Manual
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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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... loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of control. • The Music Cartridge data may not be completely below the panel edge when the Cartridge is ON. Static electric charges can result in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and...
... loss of the PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of control. • The Music Cartridge data may not be completely below the panel edge when the Cartridge is ON. Static electric charges can result in locations which accepts pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and...
Owner's Manual
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... sections. If the [INTRO] and MAIN [B] buttons are pressed in order to start the accompaniment with the PSR-520 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can also be used in the normal way (2 digits). Selecting Cartridge Styles 1 Select the Style Function ...Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function, or press...
... sections. If the [INTRO] and MAIN [B] buttons are pressed in order to start the accompaniment with the PSR-520 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can also be used in the normal way (2 digits). Selecting Cartridge Styles 1 Select the Style Function ...Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function, or press...
Owner's Manual
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... the [+/YES] button while internal song number 33 is pressed. Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the chord progression of the song. • The playback tempo can be changed freely as your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear). Cartridge Song Playback 1 Select the SONG Function ...Use the FUNCTION [v] and [w] buttons...
... the [+/YES] button while internal song number 33 is pressed. Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the chord progression of the song. • The playback tempo can be changed freely as your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear). Cartridge Song Playback 1 Select the SONG Function ...Use the FUNCTION [v] and [w] buttons...
Owner's Manual
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...for details on the display. When you want to select via the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons and used . Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Registration Presets The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number ...a result, the voice number "- - -" and GM voice name will appear on the registration memory). The individual cartridge registration memories are not the PSR-520 panel voices but the GM voices. The GM voices can also be played on the keyboard and can also be ...
...for details on the display. When you want to select via the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons and used . Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Registration Presets The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number ...a result, the voice number "- - -" and GM voice name will appear on the registration memory). The individual cartridge registration memories are not the PSR-520 panel voices but the GM voices. The GM voices can also be played on the keyboard and can also be ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the display when the Minus One function is engaged. internal demo or Music Cartridge - To turn the Minus One function ON, thus cancelling the specified parts, press the [MINUS ONE] button. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can practice them on the keyboard. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST ... left -hand, right-hand, or both parts to be quickly selected by pressing either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to play and practicing on the PSR-520 keyboard. Then use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the desired Minus One mode. • See page 70...
...in the display when the Minus One function is engaged. internal demo or Music Cartridge - To turn the Minus One function ON, thus cancelling the specified parts, press the [MINUS ONE] button. Practice Features The PSR-520 includes two features that can practice them on the keyboard. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST ... left -hand, right-hand, or both parts to be quickly selected by pressing either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to play and practicing on the PSR-520 keyboard. Then use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the desired Minus One mode. • See page 70...
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cartridge or internal - First use the MEASURE parameter to be repeated (the "B" repeat icon will be used during repeat playback. The specified A-B section will continue until ...
cartridge or internal - First use the MEASURE parameter to be repeated (the "B" repeat icon will be used during repeat playback. The specified A-B section will continue until ...
Owner's Manual
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...[+/YES] buttons simultaneously. 100 Tuning 70 The metronome will appear on the display and you can not change it. • Regardless of the PSR-520 to the desired part. Tuning can be selected. In this case, "- - -" will sound during accompaniment/song playback and song/multi pad .... 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 record yourself, the MELODY 1 track corresponds to "+100". s Metronome ...Turns the metronome function ON or OFF. s Tuning ...Sets...
...[+/YES] buttons simultaneously. 100 Tuning 70 The metronome will appear on the display and you can not change it. • Regardless of the PSR-520 to the desired part. Tuning can be selected. In this case, "- - -" will sound during accompaniment/song playback and song/multi pad .... 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 record yourself, the MELODY 1 track corresponds to "+100". s Metronome ...Turns the metronome function ON or OFF. s Tuning ...Sets...
Owner's Manual
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... data listed below , all PSR-520 panel settings are backed up " due to the factory preset condition by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 60) The electrical...
... data listed below , all PSR-520 panel settings are backed up " due to the factory preset condition by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 60) The electrical...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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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 •...