Owner's Manual
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... plugged in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's manual 3 Create original accmpaniment styles with an accompaniment track. XG XG is an addition to your...
... plugged in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music Stand • Owner's manual 3 Create original accmpaniment styles with an accompaniment track. XG XG is an addition to your...
Owner's Manual
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...PAD Data 74 Clearing an Entire Pad Set 74 Clearing Selected MULTI PADs 74 Using Music Cartridges 75 Inserting a Music Cartridge 75 Music Cartridge Handling Precautions 75 Cartridge Songs 76 Cartridge Song Playback 76 Cartridge Accompaniment Styles 77 Revoicing 78 Revoicing the R1, R2, and L Voices 78 Revoicing ...Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & Initialization 98 Data Backup 98 Data Initialization 98 Voice List 99 Maximum Polyphony...
...PAD Data 74 Clearing an Entire Pad Set 74 Clearing Selected MULTI PADs 74 Using Music Cartridges 75 Inserting a Music Cartridge 75 Music Cartridge Handling Precautions 75 Cartridge Songs 76 Cartridge Song Playback 76 Cartridge Accompaniment Styles 77 Revoicing 78 Revoicing the R1, R2, and L Voices 78 Revoicing ...Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & Initialization 98 Data Backup 98 Data Initialization 98 Voice List 99 Maximum Polyphony...
Owner's Manual
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...A1 46 u M 47 B1 H 48 C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50... page 10 • SUB MENU Buttons page 10 • VOICE Button page 10 • STYLE Button page 10 • SONG Button page 10 • CARTRIDGE Button page 10 • REVOICE Button page 78 • TRACK Buttons pages 19, 20, 28, 60, 79 !2 REGISTRATION MEMORY SECTION • MEMORY Button ...
...A1 46 u M 47 B1 H 48 C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50... page 10 • SUB MENU Buttons page 10 • VOICE Button page 10 • STYLE Button page 10 • SONG Button page 10 • CARTRIDGE Button page 10 • REVOICE Button page 78 • TRACK Buttons pages 19, 20, 28, 60, 79 !2 REGISTRATION MEMORY SECTION • MEMORY Button ...
Owner's Manual
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The Display Icons CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song or style is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of the PSR-530's XG voices is turned on (page 43). DSP Appears when the DSP effect is turned on (page 41). DSP ...PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQB,,QQas,,QQic D,,QQisp,,QQlay,,QQOp,,QQera,,QQtion,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 LCD panel is selected (page 76). REVERB Appears when the REVERB effect is selected (page 16). 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 VOICE ...
The Display Icons CART (Cartridge) Appears when a Music Cartridge song or style is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of the PSR-530's XG voices is turned on (page 43). DSP Appears when the DSP effect is turned on (page 41). DSP ...PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQB,,QQas,,QQic D,,QQisp,,QQlay,,QQOp,,QQera,,QQtion,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 LCD panel is selected (page 76). REVERB Appears when the REVERB effect is selected (page 16). 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 1 VOICE ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the display next to the menu list printed immediately to the right of the display directly select one of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. Once a MENU has been selected, the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons can be used to the name of the desired category. The...
... in the display next to the menu list printed immediately to the right of the display directly select one of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. Once a MENU has been selected, the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons can be used to the name of the desired category. The...
Owner's Manual
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... tempo to set the tempo. ON/ OFF AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT • If AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT is off, only rhythm (drums and percussion) accompaniment will appear on selecting cartridge styles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STYLE 0 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT On Press the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] so that style is also selected, and the ... as for voice selection - ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 2 Select a Style The PSR-530 has 100 styles that can be selected by using the [-] and [+] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the [STYLE] button (...
... tempo to set the tempo. ON/ OFF AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT • If AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT is off, only rhythm (drums and percussion) accompaniment will appear on selecting cartridge styles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STYLE 0 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT On Press the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] so that style is also selected, and the ... as for voice selection - ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ 2 Select a Style The PSR-530 has 100 styles that can be selected by using the [-] and [+] buttons, the number buttons, the data dial, or the [STYLE] button (...
Owner's Manual
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... in the display disappears to turn the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature off , and the SYNC START mode will appear on the display if an optional cartridge style which has no ONE TOUCH SETTING data is selected. 35 At the same, AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT will automatically be turned on page 22. 2 Press the...
... in the display disappears to turn the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature off , and the SYNC START mode will appear on the display if an optional cartridge style which has no ONE TOUCH SETTING data is selected. 35 At the same, AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT will automatically be turned on page 22. 2 Press the...
Owner's Manual
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...QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQSo,,QQngPla,,QQybac,,QQk ,,QQ Minus-one Practice Minus-one Track Assignment Many of the PSR-530 demonstration songs, and songs provided on Music Cartridges (see "Using Music Cartridges", page 75) have more than 4 channels - Individual SONG tracks can be turned on or off for minus-...one channel will appear to the PSR-530's MELODY tracks so they can practice them on or off as 16, in the display....
...QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQSo,,QQngPla,,QQybac,,QQk ,,QQ Minus-one Practice Minus-one Track Assignment Many of the PSR-530 demonstration songs, and songs provided on Music Cartridges (see "Using Music Cartridges", page 75) have more than 4 channels - Individual SONG tracks can be turned on or off for minus-...one channel will appear to the PSR-530's MELODY tracks so they can practice them on or off as 16, in the display....
Owner's Manual
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... ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 MAIN/AUTO FILL A B AB REPEAT FREEZE ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 • If only the "A" repeat point is engaged. 57 internal or cartridge - START/STOP / 3 Specify the Repeat "A" and "B" Points While the song is playing, press the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] button at the beginning of the section to...
... ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 MAIN/AUTO FILL A B AB REPEAT FREEZE ONE TOUCH SETTING MEASURE 1 • If only the "A" repeat point is engaged. 57 internal or cartridge - START/STOP / 3 Specify the Repeat "A" and "B" Points While the song is playing, press the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] button at the beginning of the section to...
Owner's Manual
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... function is on (page 85), the metronome will sound at the currently set up the PSR-530 as required: e.g. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE • If the [RECORD] button is pressed while a demonstration song or cartridge song is engaged). • The SYNCHRO STOP function wil be selected. The [RECORD] button...
... function is on (page 85), the metronome will sound at the currently set up the PSR-530 as required: e.g. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE • If the [RECORD] button is pressed while a demonstration song or cartridge song is engaged). • The SYNCHRO STOP function wil be selected. The [RECORD] button...
Owner's Manual
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...to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory. Press the [+] (YES) button to MELODY tracks which contain data will appear continuously around the selected track.) Once the desired track has been selected, "Sure?" neither can tracks in demonstration or cartridge songs). will appear on the ...display. Use the TRACK buttons to select track you want to actually clear the currently selected user song (the demonstration songs and cartridge songs cannot be cleared - function. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY...
...to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory. Press the [+] (YES) button to MELODY tracks which contain data will appear continuously around the selected track.) Once the desired track has been selected, "Sure?" neither can tracks in demonstration or cartridge songs). will appear on the ...display. Use the TRACK buttons to select track you want to actually clear the currently selected user song (the demonstration songs and cartridge songs cannot be cleared - function. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY...
Owner's Manual
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... will appear continuously rather than flashing when the STYLE record mode is selcted. • If the STYLE record mode is selectd while a preset style or cartridge style is selected, the lowest-numbered user style which does not contain any recorded data will automatically be selected and a user style number will flash...
... will appear continuously rather than flashing when the STYLE record mode is selcted. • If the STYLE record mode is selectd while a preset style or cartridge style is selected, the lowest-numbered user style which does not contain any recorded data will automatically be selected and a user style number will flash...
Owner's Manual
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...actually clear the currently selected track(s). Press the [+] (YES) button to actually clear the currently selected user style (the preset styles and cartridge styles cannot be cleared). Clearing an Entire Style While the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is selected, use the SUB MENU [v] ...the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is engaged and a section is engaged use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE...
...actually clear the currently selected track(s). Press the [+] (YES) button to actually clear the currently selected user style (the preset styles and cartridge styles cannot be cleared). Clearing an Entire Style While the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is selected, use the SUB MENU [v] ...the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is engaged and a section is engaged use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE...
Owner's Manual
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... pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style and/or song data. If the problem still happens, wipe and clean the electrical contacts on the front of control. • The Music Cartridge data may not be selected or played back correctly, if the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are affected with the PSR-530. Turn the...
... pre-programmed Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style and/or song data. If the problem still happens, wipe and clean the electrical contacts on the front of control. • The Music Cartridge data may not be selected or played back correctly, if the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are affected with the PSR-530. Turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... can also be played back properly with the PSR-530 includes 7 songs, others are available from the SONG menu by one supplied with the other models. e.g. ,,QQ,,QQUsin,,QQgMu,,QQsicCa,,QQrtrid,,QQges ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one , or hold the number [3] button...
... can also be played back properly with the PSR-530 includes 7 songs, others are available from the SONG menu by one supplied with the other models. e.g. ,,QQ,,QQUsin,,QQgMu,,QQsicCa,,QQrtrid,,QQges ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one , or hold the number [3] button...
Owner's Manual
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... style number 100 is pressed, the ending A or B section will play back the cartridge songs properly just after turning the power on since it takes for a while for the PSR-530 to read the cartridge data. e.g. In such a case, if the [INTRO] and MAIN/AUTO FILL [A]...using the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the STYLE menu. The cartridge styles are pressed, the intro B section will play . VOICE STYLE SONG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • Some cartridge styles, for the PSR-530 to the main A section, the intro A section will play . If the [INTRO...
... style number 100 is pressed, the ending A or B section will play back the cartridge songs properly just after turning the power on since it takes for a while for the PSR-530 to read the cartridge data. e.g. In such a case, if the [INTRO] and MAIN/AUTO FILL [A]...using the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the STYLE menu. The cartridge styles are pressed, the intro B section will play . VOICE STYLE SONG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • Some cartridge styles, for the PSR-530 to the main A section, the intro A section will play . If the [INTRO...
Owner's Manual
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... the right of the parameter's current value. The name of the selected parameter will appear around the icon of the display, or if the [CARTRIDGE] button is pressed. • Save any revoice settings you want to monitor the sound while revoicing (the R1 voice cannot be used to select...,,QQoicin,,QQg ,,QQ 2 If Necessary Select a Voice to Revoice Use the three rightmost TRACK buttons to select the voice you want to keep to the PSR-530 REGISTRATION MEMORY (page 47). Make sure that its indicator goes out to the left of the selected voice. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1...
... the right of the parameter's current value. The name of the selected parameter will appear around the icon of the display, or if the [CARTRIDGE] button is pressed. • Save any revoice settings you want to monitor the sound while revoicing (the R1 voice cannot be used to select...,,QQoicin,,QQg ,,QQ 2 If Necessary Select a Voice to Revoice Use the three rightmost TRACK buttons to select the voice you want to keep to the PSR-530 REGISTRATION MEMORY (page 47). Make sure that its indicator goes out to the left of the selected voice. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1...
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...; Revoicing a user song actually rewrites the recorded song data, so the original data will be lost. • The pre-programmed internal songs and cartridge songs cannot be revoiced. • The SONG REVOICE mode cannot be selected while one of the record modes is engaged. • The SONG REVOICE...[REVOICE] button). REVOICE • "- - -" will appear on page 78. 5 Repeat as Required and Exit When Done Repeat steps 2 and 4, above, to the PSR-530 REGISTRATION MEMORY (page 47). Revoicing a User Song 1 Select the SONG REVOICE Mode While the SONG menu and the user song you want to keep to...
...; Revoicing a user song actually rewrites the recorded song data, so the original data will be lost. • The pre-programmed internal songs and cartridge songs cannot be revoiced. • The SONG REVOICE mode cannot be selected while one of the record modes is engaged. • The SONG REVOICE...[REVOICE] button). REVOICE • "- - -" will appear on page 78. 5 Repeat as Required and Exit When Done Repeat steps 2 and 4, above, to the PSR-530 REGISTRATION MEMORY (page 47). Revoicing a User Song 1 Select the SONG REVOICE Mode While the SONG menu and the user song you want to keep to...
Owner's Manual
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...track. If you revoice a song while playing back the song, only the lastentered data will be recorded. • The REVOICE mode will remain in the PSR-530, or the AC adapter is almost full with the user songs. • When you revoice the user song data during its indicator goes out to... parameter's value as required, then press the [REVOICE] button so that the track is turned on the top line of the display, or if the [CARTRIDGE] button is pressed. • Since revoicing a user song actually rewrites the song data, the revoiced song will automatically be exited if the MENU [v] and [w] ...
...track. If you revoice a song while playing back the song, only the lastentered data will be recorded. • The REVOICE mode will remain in the PSR-530, or the AC adapter is almost full with the user songs. • When you revoice the user song data during its indicator goes out to... parameter's value as required, then press the [REVOICE] button so that the track is turned on the top line of the display, or if the [CARTRIDGE] button is pressed. • Since revoicing a user song actually rewrites the song data, the revoiced song will automatically be exited if the MENU [v] and [w] ...
Owner's Manual
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,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure MENU VOICE STYLE SONG CARTRIDGE SUB MENU FUNCTION PAGE ex GrandPno (R1 voice name R1 voice selection 17 ex 8BtPop1 (Style name Accompaniment style selection 22 VirtArng 6 ...MinusOne] 6 Minus-one channel setting 55 A-b: Repeat 6 Repeat playback setting 57 SongClr Song clear 63 TrkClr Track clear 63 ex 530XG (Song name Cartridge song selection 76 REGISTRATION MEMORY MULTI PAD Bank 1 (Bank name Registration bank selection 47 REGISTRATION MEMORY Button ex Fanfare1 (Multi Pad set name Multi Pad...
,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q,Q Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure MENU VOICE STYLE SONG CARTRIDGE SUB MENU FUNCTION PAGE ex GrandPno (R1 voice name R1 voice selection 17 ex 8BtPop1 (Style name Accompaniment style selection 22 VirtArng 6 ...MinusOne] 6 Minus-one channel setting 55 A-b: Repeat 6 Repeat playback setting 57 SongClr Song clear 63 TrkClr Track clear 63 ex 530XG (Song name Cartridge song selection 76 REGISTRATION MEMORY MULTI PAD Bank 1 (Bank name Registration bank selection 47 REGISTRATION MEMORY Button ex Fanfare1 (Multi Pad set name Multi Pad...
