Owner's Manual
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... internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. • Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use excessive force on the instrument, since this may have... cause overheating in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using a multipleconnector. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not use of physical injury to local regulations. (4)-4 3 1 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in...
... internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. • Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use excessive force on the instrument, since this may have... cause overheating in the outlet. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using a multipleconnector. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not use of physical injury to local regulations. (4)-4 3 1 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix Troubleshooting Index page 12 Before going on to any other part of the PSR-540 and how to get started playing and using your new PSR-540. Most common problems and their solutions are listed here in the order they appear in the manual,... for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. It shows you read through this owner's...
... Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix Troubleshooting Index page 12 Before going on to any other part of the PSR-540 and how to get started playing and using your new PSR-540. Most common problems and their solutions are listed here in the order they appear in the manual,... for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. It shows you read through this owner's...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI Transmit Setting 114 MIDI Receive Setting 115 Local Control 116 Clock 116 Initial Data Send 117 Other Functions (Utility) 118 Metronome 118 Part Octave 119 Master Tuning 119 Scale Tuning 119 Split Point 119 Touch Sensitivity 120 Voice Set 120 Footswitch 121 Pitch Bend Range 122 Appendix ... Song Playback 68 Song Track Muting 70 Song Volume Control 70 Playing from a Specified Measure 71 Repeat Play 72 Song Transpose 73 Part Settings 74 Voice Change 75 Mixer 76 Parameter Edit 77 Song Recording 78 Quick Recording 80 Multi Track Recording 82 Re-recording -
... MIDI Transmit Setting 114 MIDI Receive Setting 115 Local Control 116 Clock 116 Initial Data Send 117 Other Functions (Utility) 118 Metronome 118 Part Octave 119 Master Tuning 119 Scale Tuning 119 Split Point 119 Touch Sensitivity 120 Voice Set 120 Footswitch 121 Pitch Bend Range 122 Appendix ... Song Playback 68 Song Track Muting 70 Song Volume Control 70 Playing from a Specified Measure 71 Repeat Play 72 Song Transpose 73 Part Settings 74 Voice Change 75 Mixer 76 Parameter Edit 77 Song Recording 78 Quick Recording 80 Multi Track Recording 82 Re-recording -
Owner's Manual
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... and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to best use them for adding impact and variety to the important features of the PSR-540 with the PSR-540's comprehensive song editing functions. (→ Pages 84-91) 6 can also create your original Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly... to the relevant pages in the display. (→ Page 18) • A convenient Direct Access function lets you instantly call up a song part-by-part and track-by pressing a single button. (→ Page 54) Song Recording • Use the powerful song recording features create your own complete,...
... and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to best use them for adding impact and variety to the important features of the PSR-540 with the PSR-540's comprehensive song editing functions. (→ Pages 84-91) 6 can also create your original Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly... to the relevant pages in the display. (→ Page 18) • A convenient Direct Access function lets you instantly call up a song part-by-part and track-by pressing a single button. (→ Page 54) Song Recording • Use the powerful song recording features create your own complete,...
Owner's Manual
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... to a specific part. (→ Page 49) * Harmony/Echo lets you enhance your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it is Yamaha's original style file...7 GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that allows various electronic music instruments, computers and other devices to communicate with a wide range of the PSR-540 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer...
... to a specific part. (→ Page 49) * Harmony/Echo lets you enhance your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it is Yamaha's original style file...7 GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that allows various electronic music instruments, computers and other devices to communicate with a wide range of the PSR-540 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer...
Owner's Manual
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... R2 button 27 @1 ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 33 @2 FINGERING button 38 @3 TEMPO/TAP button 36 @4 TRANSPOSE button 30 @5 ACMP/SONG VOLUME button 37, 70 @6 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 27 VOICE R2 button 27 @7 Number buttons [1]-[0], [-/NO], [+/YES 20 @8 EXIT button 17 @9 Data dial 20 #0 DISK...
... R2 button 27 @1 ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 33 @2 FINGERING button 38 @3 TEMPO/TAP button 36 @4 TRANSPOSE button 30 @5 ACMP/SONG VOLUME button 37, 70 @6 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 27 VOICE R2 button 27 @7 Number buttons [1]-[0], [-/NO], [+/YES 20 @8 EXIT button 17 @9 Data dial 20 #0 DISK...
Owner's Manual
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... AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. • If you 've set up your PSR-540, try playing the Multi Pads (page 45) with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you play the... 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
... AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. • If you 've set up your PSR-540, try playing the Multi Pads (page 45) with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you play the... 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
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... 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC... the current tempo of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. Panel Display Indications The PSR-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the current operation. The section below briefly explains the ...
... 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC... the current tempo of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settimgs. Panel Display Indications The PSR-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the current operation. The section below briefly explains the ...
Owner's Manual
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... q Song Insert the sample disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG 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 song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. This message ...number buttons [1]-[0]." 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 start the current song by pressing the [START/STOP] button. This message means:...
... q Song Insert the sample disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG 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 song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. This message ...number buttons [1]-[0]." 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 start the current song by pressing the [START/STOP] button. This message means:...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~...BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION In this case you 'll need to execute the Format operation." Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-540 (such as above; you can also input the ...
... 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 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~...BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION In this case you 'll need to execute the Format operation." Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-540 (such as above; you can also input the ...
Owner's Manual
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... ........ Chorus return level setting 48 Dsp Type DSP type selection 8 49 Return Level ........ Harmony /Echo volume setting 52 H.Part Harmony part setting 53 F4 Utility Metronom Metronome on/off setting 10 118 Octave Part octave setting 11,12,13 . 119 Tuning Master tuning setting 119 SC.Tune Scale tuning setting 119 Split Split...
... ........ Chorus return level setting 48 Dsp Type DSP type selection 8 49 Return Level ........ Harmony /Echo volume setting 52 H.Part Harmony part setting 53 F4 Utility Metronom Metronome on/off setting 10 118 Octave Part octave setting 11,12,13 . 119 Tuning Master tuning setting 119 SC.Tune Scale tuning setting 119 Split Split...
Owner's Manual
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...Memory bank 8 DSP type selection 9 Harmony/Echo type selection 10 Metronome on/off setting 11 Part octave setting of Voice L 12 Part octave setting of Voice R1 13 Part octave setting of Voice R2 14 Split point setting 15 Touch sensitivity setting 16 Selecting footswitch ...function 17 Pitch bend range setting 24 Operation: + button listed below PART ON/OFF [VOICE L] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R2] MULTI PAD [STOP] MULTI PAD [1]-[4] REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]-[4] REGISTRATION MEMORY [MEMORY] [DSP] [HARMONY/ECHO...
...Memory bank 8 DSP type selection 9 Harmony/Echo type selection 10 Metronome on/off setting 11 Part octave setting of Voice L 12 Part octave setting of Voice R1 13 Part octave setting of Voice R2 14 Split point setting 15 Touch sensitivity setting 16 Selecting footswitch ...function 17 Pitch bend range setting 24 Operation: + button listed below PART ON/OFF [VOICE L] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1] PART ON/OFF [VOICE R2] MULTI PAD [STOP] MULTI PAD [1]-[4] REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]-[4] REGISTRATION MEMORY [MEMORY] [DSP] [HARMONY/ECHO...
Owner's Manual
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...button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC .... 26 24 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Voices The PSR-540 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ...
...button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG FUNCTION DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC .... 26 24 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Voices The PSR-540 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ...
Owner's Manual
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... [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Refer to be played with the right hand. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button. 2 Play the voices. Two different voices are the same as those available for VOICE R2 1 Press the [VOICE R2] button...
... [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Refer to be played with the right hand. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button. 2 Play the voices. Two different voices are the same as those available for VOICE R2 1 Press the [VOICE R2] button...
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... for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 002 Bright Piano 2 Select a voice. The notes you play with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button. 2 Play the voices.
... for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 002 Bright Piano 2 Select a voice. The notes you play with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button. 2 Play the voices.
Owner's Manual
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... and chord tracks. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to start the rhythm tracks of the different styles (page 130) and play . The PSR-540 features a total of 106 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 106) in a variety of an entire band or orchestra. With auto accompaniment,...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 [1]-[0].
... and chord tracks. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to start the rhythm tracks of the different styles (page 130) and play . The PSR-540 features a total of 106 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 106) in a variety of an entire band or orchestra. With auto accompaniment,...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 [1]-[0].
Owner's Manual
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... A and B, Fill-in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional. q INTRO Section This is used for playing the main part of the song. q MAIN Section This is used for the beginning of the song. q FILL-IN Section The fill-in sections let you add dynamic...
... A and B, Fill-in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional. q INTRO Section This is used for playing the main part of the song. q MAIN Section This is used for the beginning of the song. q FILL-IN Section The fill-in sections let you add dynamic...
Owner's Manual
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... You can be instantly recalled with just a single button press (see below). 3 As soon as shown below). One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-540 features four different One Touch Settings for each has the best suited voice (or combination of the 106 auto accompaniment styles built into the instrument.... each of voices), digital effects and other settings for that style. Simply pressing one . • Part on/off (VOICE R1, R2 page 29 • Voice Change setting (VOICE R1, R2 page 75 • Mixer setting (VOICE R1, R2 page...
... You can be instantly recalled with just a single button press (see below). 3 As soon as shown below). One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-540 features four different One Touch Settings for each has the best suited voice (or combination of the 106 auto accompaniment styles built into the instrument.... each of voices), digital effects and other settings for that style. Simply pressing one . • Part on/off (VOICE R1, R2 page 29 • Voice Change setting (VOICE R1, R2 page 75 • Mixer setting (VOICE R1, R2 page...
Owner's Manual
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.... q Chorus ...page 48 You can add a chorus effect that include additional effects usually used for a full, rich sound. SUSTAIN The PSR-540 features one DSP system, which can switch between variations of the rotary speaker effect. q DSP ...page 49 In addition to your playing sound...Reverb Selecting a reverb type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. A total of harmony notes to the Reverb and Chorus types, the PSR-540 has special DSP effects, that makes your playing in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for a specific part, such as DSP(FAST) distortion and tremolo.
.... q Chorus ...page 48 You can add a chorus effect that include additional effects usually used for a full, rich sound. SUSTAIN The PSR-540 features one DSP system, which can switch between variations of the rotary speaker effect. q DSP ...page 49 In addition to your playing sound...Reverb Selecting a reverb type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. A total of harmony notes to the Reverb and Chorus types, the PSR-540 has special DSP effects, that makes your playing in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for a specific part, such as DSP(FAST) distortion and tremolo.
Owner's Manual
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..." (page 131) and the Type List. q Insertion Effects Applies the effect to only one designated part before inputting the signal to the specific part. All types function as system effects. q DSP .......... There are two types of the PSR-540. Harmony/Echo Selecting a Harmony/Echo type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "DigitalEffect". Reverb and chorus...
..." (page 131) and the Type List. q Insertion Effects Applies the effect to only one designated part before inputting the signal to the specific part. All types function as system effects. q DSP .......... There are two types of the PSR-540. Harmony/Echo Selecting a Harmony/Echo type 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "DigitalEffect". Reverb and chorus...