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... disfiguration or damage to the internal components or result in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using a multiple-connector. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,... not use excessive force on the instrument, and do not place vinyl or plastic objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Use only the stand ...
... disfiguration or damage to the internal components or result in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using a multiple-connector. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,... not use excessive force on the instrument, and do not place vinyl or plastic objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Use only the stand ...
Owner's Manual
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..., plus a full set feature automaticaly selects the appropriate voice parameter settings for the selected accompaniment style - Voice set of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of your keyboard technique. 2 In order to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. all you have to back up what...
..., plus a full set feature automaticaly selects the appropriate voice parameter settings for the selected accompaniment style - Voice set of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of your keyboard technique. 2 In order to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. all you have to back up what...
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Built-in for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which significantly improves and expands upon the "... can be 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). PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. MULTI PAD Multi Pads record and play short rhythmic and melodic sequences that support the "GM System Level 1". XG XG...
Built-in for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which significantly improves and expands upon the "... can be 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). PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. MULTI PAD Multi Pads record and play short rhythmic and melodic sequences that support the "GM System Level 1". XG XG...
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... OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
... OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
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... 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 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages 50...
... 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 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages 50...
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...HARMONY TYPE DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70... 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel...
...HARMONY TYPE DSP TYPE DSP TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70... 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel...
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... the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is inserted into the PHONES jack. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the PSR-530 for connection to a monaural sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQSett,,QQingU,,QQp... the output of the footswitch will be plugged in here for normal sound. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on . s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder.
... the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is inserted into the PHONES jack. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the PSR-530 for connection to a monaural sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQSett,,QQingU,,QQp... the output of the footswitch will be plugged in here for normal sound. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on . s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder.
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... number and name of the first demo song will appear on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is still flowing to the instrument at its minimum position. The PSR-530 SONG menu will automatically be shorter. The demo will play the PSR-530 with the volume at the minimum level. MIN MAX 3 Press the...the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. You can play along on the top line of the display. When you are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. A total of 12 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will repeat...
... number and name of the first demo song will appear on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is still flowing to the instrument at its minimum position. The PSR-530 SONG menu will automatically be shorter. The demo will play the PSR-530 with the volume at the minimum level. MIN MAX 3 Press the...the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. You can play along on the top line of the display. When you are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. A total of 12 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will repeat...
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Only the "R1" voice is used as well. The numbers of the keyboard. For now we'll describe how to be discussed in more detail in the DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE sections. s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main... includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices.
Only the "R1" voice is used as well. The numbers of the keyboard. For now we'll describe how to be discussed in more detail in the DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE sections. s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main... includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices.
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...the [0], [2], and [3] buttons. q The [VOICE] Button Pressing the [VOICE] button increments the voice number. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX • The PSR-530's XG voices are selected in the same way as the panel voices, as digital effects, etc., will flash for a few seconds, and then disappear when...hold for continuous incrementing. DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE modes) as well as described above. • When a XG voice is turned "on the PSR-530 keyboard. Press briefly to page 99 for example, simply press the [2] button and then the [3] button. If theVoice Set function (page 85) is ...
...the [0], [2], and [3] buttons. q The [VOICE] Button Pressing the [VOICE] button increments the voice number. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX • The PSR-530's XG voices are selected in the same way as the panel voices, as digital effects, etc., will flash for a few seconds, and then disappear when...hold for continuous incrementing. DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE modes) as well as described above. • When a XG voice is turned "on the PSR-530 keyboard. Press briefly to page 99 for example, simply press the [2] button and then the [3] button. If theVoice Set function (page 85) is ...
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... is turned on or off . • The DUAL VOICE mode can play different drums and percussion instruments on the right-hand section of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. See the "The Split Voice Mode" section, below . MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,... mode is selected for the "R1" voice, and will automatically be changed as the SPLIT VOICE mode, described below , for a complete listing of the keyboard. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be turned off by the various...
... is turned on or off . • The DUAL VOICE mode can play different drums and percussion instruments on the right-hand section of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. See the "The Split Voice Mode" section, below . MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,... mode is selected for the "R1" voice, and will automatically be changed as the SPLIT VOICE mode, described below , for a complete listing of the keyboard. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be turned off by the various...
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... VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 Split Point (59) The SPLIT VOICE mode is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard. Press the [SPLIT VOICE] button a second time to disengage the SPLIT VOICE mode: the L icon will light in addition to turn the L voice on or...required by pressing the [SPLIT VOICE] button. In this case the L voice is engaged by using the REVOICE function, described on the keyboard. ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The Split Voice Mode The SPLIT VOICE mode lets you play...
... VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 Split Point (59) The SPLIT VOICE mode is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard. Press the [SPLIT VOICE] button a second time to disengage the SPLIT VOICE mode: the L icon will light in addition to turn the L voice on or...required by pressing the [SPLIT VOICE] button. In this case the L voice is engaged by using the REVOICE function, described on the keyboard. ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The Split Voice Mode The SPLIT VOICE mode lets you play...
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...is, the sub menu "S.Split" is 96. The split point can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display ... [v] and [w] buttons to select the "S.Split" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the left-hand section of the...
...is, the sub menu "S.Split" is 96. The split point can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display ... [v] and [w] buttons to select the "S.Split" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the left-hand section of the...
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... the Style Menu Press the [STYLE] button to select the STYLE menu (the triangular indicator will appear next to "STYLE" to the right of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear framed. 001 8BtPop1 76 101 1 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 0...2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing that is turned on the top line of the display, and the...
... the Style Menu Press the [STYLE] button to select the STYLE menu (the triangular indicator will appear next to "STYLE" to the right of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear framed. 001 8BtPop1 76 101 1 VOICE L VOICE R2 VOICE R1 0...2 VOICE STYLE SONG MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing that is turned on the top line of the display, and the...
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... INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING START/STOP / A B q Synchronized start Any of and including the split-point key - keys to the left -hand section of the keyboard (i.e.
... INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING START/STOP / A B q Synchronized start Any of and including the split-point key - keys to the left -hand section of the keyboard (i.e.
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...split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are set to the same key, the L voice can "recognize" on the lefthand section of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will automatically begin playing from the top of the next measure unless the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] or [B] button is pressed during • The... MAIN A section is automatically selected whenever the PSR-530 power is initially turned on. • The indicator of the destination section (MAIN A or B) will flash while the corresponding fill-in is playing, a...
...split point and SPLIT VOICE split point are set to the same key, the L voice can "recognize" on the lefthand section of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will automatically begin playing from the top of the next measure unless the MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] or [B] button is pressed during • The... MAIN A section is automatically selected whenever the PSR-530 power is initially turned on. • The indicator of the destination section (MAIN A or B) will flash while the corresponding fill-in is playing, a...
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... you want to go to the ending section and then stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. The Synchro Stop function is stopped. The BEAT indicators in the display will flash while the accompaneiment is engaged ...[START/ STOP] button. SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING 8 Stop the Accompaniment The accompaniment can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo (...
... you want to go to the ending section and then stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. The Synchro Stop function is stopped. The BEAT indicators in the display will flash while the accompaneiment is engaged ...[START/ STOP] button. SYNC SYNC STOP START INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B ENDING 8 Stop the Accompaniment The accompaniment can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo (...
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... CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The track icon will appear on the top line of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be turned OFF (muted) or ON by using the TRACK buttons corresponding to set the accompaniment volume. 28
... CHORD PAD 1 2 PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- The track icon will appear on the top line of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be turned OFF (muted) or ON by using the TRACK buttons corresponding to set the accompaniment volume. 28
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...; The default split point (54) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the ...,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Changing the Accompaniment Split Point The AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point can be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the...
...; The default split point (54) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the ...,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Changing the Accompaniment Split Point The AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point can be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the...
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...Use the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to the left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ... produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the top line of the keyboard. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons...
...Use the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to the left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ... produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the top line of the keyboard. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons...