Owner's Manual
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...as in direct sunlight, near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the ...the instrument for all volume levels to be charged. • If the instrument is not in a safe place for damage caused by it inspected by Yamaha) only. Make sure to discard used batteries according to a malfunction or user operating error. Do not use excessive force on it . • When...
...as in direct sunlight, near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the ...the instrument for all volume levels to be charged. • If the instrument is not in a safe place for damage caused by it inspected by Yamaha) only. Make sure to discard used batteries according to a malfunction or user operating error. Do not use excessive force on it . • When...
Owner's Manual
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... out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-540 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. You are the proud owner of...
... out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-540 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. You are the proud owner of...
Owner's Manual
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... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
Owner's Manual
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...your music. It introduces you to the important features of the PSR-540 with the touch of a single button. (→ Page 42) • You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Multi Pads • By simply ... and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-540 • The PSR-540 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic control. (→ Page 26) ...
...your music. It introduces you to the important features of the PSR-540 with the touch of a single button. (→ Page 42) • You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Multi Pads • By simply ... and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-540 • The PSR-540 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic control. (→ Page 26) ...
Owner's Manual
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...instruments from the PSR-540. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-540 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-540 directly to record XG-compatible song files. The PSR-540 uses the SFF... 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that lets you process the sound in a wide variety of song data. (→ Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-540 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of ...
...instruments from the PSR-540. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-540 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-540 directly to record XG-compatible song files. The PSR-540 uses the SFF... 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that lets you process the sound in a wide variety of song data. (→ Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-540 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the batteries will be shorter. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') from the instrument. • If you play the PSR-540 with the volume at the minimum level. This bank has been recorded especially to enhance the above song. 4 Skip to the pre-programmed demonstration songs.... Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC ...
...of the batteries will be shorter. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') from the instrument. • If you play the PSR-540 with the volume at the minimum level. This bank has been recorded especially to enhance the above song. 4 Skip to the pre-programmed demonstration songs.... Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC ...
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...Operation" (page 17) for each of the eight accompaniment tracks. • In the Record mode (page 25): The icons of the PSR-540. r Transpose Shows the current transpose value (page 30). The "REC" marks indicate the recording status. 16 14 The section below briefly... Indications The PSR-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO...
...Operation" (page 17) for each of the eight accompaniment tracks. • In the Record mode (page 25): The icons of the PSR-540. r Transpose Shows the current transpose value (page 30). The "REC" marks indicate the recording status. 16 14 The section below briefly... Indications The PSR-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO...
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Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-540 shows a variety of displays and indications. You can change this song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or ... Let's take a look at some examples: q Voice Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION This message means: "The current voice for voice R1 (Grand Piano) is shown at top. q ...
Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-540 shows a variety of displays and indications. You can change this song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or ... Let's take a look at some examples: q Voice Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION This message means: "The current voice for voice R1 (Grand Piano) is shown at top. q ...
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...PSR-540 (such as above; For example, the display below (for selecting the function) appears when you can select the function by turning the data dial, or move the cursor by pressing the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. F1 Multi Pad CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD...SONG FUNCTION [-/NO] button [+/YES] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION [-/NO] button [+/YES] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM ...
...PSR-540 (such as above; For example, the display below (for selecting the function) appears when you can select the function by turning the data dial, or move the cursor by pressing the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. F1 Multi Pad CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD...SONG FUNCTION [-/NO] button [+/YES] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION [-/NO] button [+/YES] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM ...
Owner's Manual
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Basic Operation Naming The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the same time automatically selects the display for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. You can be ... Styles page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as a shift key that shifts between lower- Cursor 21 19
Basic Operation Naming The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The Delete key (C6) deletes the character at the same time automatically selects the display for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. You can be ... Styles page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as a shift key that shifts between lower- Cursor 21 19
Owner's Manual
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... button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is used , the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is on, the recording starts as soon as you can be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 In ...mode (Sync Start off) • Record (Synchronized Start) standby • Recording When Record (Synchronized Start) standby is used for playing the full keyboard normally, and for playing back the songs. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by pressing the [RECORD] button. In the Disk ...
... button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is used , the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is on, the recording starts as soon as you can be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 In ...mode (Sync Start off) • Record (Synchronized Start) standby • Recording When Record (Synchronized Start) standby is used for playing the full keyboard normally, and for playing back the songs. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by pressing the [RECORD] button. In the Disk ...
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...PSR-540 has a huge selection of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • Sustain ...page 30 • Touch Sensitivity page 120 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD...various musical instrument voices which you can play. See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Try out the different voices referring to the Voice List (page 123). • The voice ...
...PSR-540 has a huge selection of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • Sustain ...page 30 • Touch Sensitivity page 120 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD...various musical instrument voices which you can play. See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Try out the different voices referring to the Voice List (page 123). • The voice ...
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.... 2 Play the voices. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Refer to be played with the right hand. Playing Voices Playing...
.... 2 Play the voices. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Refer to be played with the right hand. Playing Voices Playing...
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... you can set to on (page 33), the key range of the PSR-540 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on setting the split point. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to any key... you wish. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-540 can also be used to name song files on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to page 119 for details.) Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of...
... you can set to on (page 33), the key range of the PSR-540 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on setting the split point. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to any key... you wish. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-540 can also be used to name song files on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to page 119 for details.) Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of...
Owner's Manual
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...; The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be entered by a maximum of the PSR-540 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. DSP(FAST) TOUCH ... ) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. Sustain When the Sustain features is from you ) while playing the keyboard. Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of one octave in the Utility function group (page 122).
...; The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be entered by a maximum of the PSR-540 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. DSP(FAST) TOUCH ... ) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. Sustain When the Sustain features is from you ) while playing the keyboard. Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of one octave in the Utility function group (page 122).
Owner's Manual
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...] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 216 StandardKit1 3 Play the voice. Refer to C6. (See page 29 for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • THE TRANSPOSE FUNCTION CANNOT BE APPLIED WHEN A DRUM KIT...
...] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 216 StandardKit1 3 Play the voice. Refer to C6. (See page 29 for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • THE TRANSPOSE FUNCTION CANNOT BE APPLIED WHEN A DRUM KIT...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only page 32 • Using Auto Accompaniment (all you have to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 The PSR-540 features a total of 106 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 106) in a variety of the auto accompaniment, minus the bass ...rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons...
...8226; Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only page 32 • Using Auto Accompaniment (all you have to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 The PSR-540 features a total of 106 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 106) in a variety of the auto accompaniment, minus the bass ...rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons...
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... information on how to the Style List (page 130). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on. ment. 33 31 Split Point • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] so that...
... information on how to the Style List (page 130). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on. ment. 33 31 Split Point • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] so that...
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... the overall sound of [ACCOMPANIMENT] . 37 35 By turning the tracks OFF and ON in different combinations, you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. You'll find guitar, piano and other extras that you set the optimum level balance between the... VOLUME] button. RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1 and PHRASE 2 - Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-540 has eight accompaniment tracks - The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. The accompaniment volume range is where the musical embellishments reside.
... the overall sound of [ACCOMPANIMENT] . 37 35 By turning the tracks OFF and ON in different combinations, you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. You'll find guitar, piano and other extras that you set the optimum level balance between the... VOLUME] button. RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1 and PHRASE 2 - Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-540 has eight accompaniment tracks - The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. The accompaniment volume range is where the musical embellishments reside.
Owner's Manual
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...the PSR-540 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard) is referred to as described below. • Multi Finger page 40 • Single Finger page 38 • Fingered 1 page 38 • Fingered 2 page 40 • Full Keyboard ... using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The Fingered 1 mode recognizes the following abbreviated chord fingerings are used: C C7 • For a major chord, press the...
...the PSR-540 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard) is referred to as described below. • Multi Finger page 40 • Single Finger page 38 • Fingered 1 page 38 • Fingered 2 page 40 • Full Keyboard ... using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. The Fingered 1 mode recognizes the following abbreviated chord fingerings are used: C C7 • For a major chord, press the...