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...bottom of battery is operating as designed) are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used , please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that the battery being charged. The average...CHANGE: The information contained in the spaces provided below and retain this manual is recommended by Yamaha. Note: Check with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of household type batteries in overheating and battery case ...
...bottom of battery is operating as designed) are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used , please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that the battery being charged. The average...CHANGE: The information contained in the spaces provided below and retain this manual is recommended by Yamaha. Note: Check with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of household type batteries in overheating and battery case ...
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...alkaline batteries with the +/- If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it , immediately turn off when the instrument is a sudden loss of sound.... Also, do so might cause interference which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by improper use the instrument near heat sources such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might...
...alkaline batteries with the +/- If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it , immediately turn off when the instrument is a sudden loss of sound.... Also, do so might cause interference which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by improper use the instrument near heat sources such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might...
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Congratulations! The Yamaha PSR-540 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with ... make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-540. • PSR-540 • Music Stand (page 14) • Sample Disk • Owner's Manual 4 2 Keep the manual in a safe place for later ...
Congratulations! The Yamaha PSR-540 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with ... make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-540. • PSR-540 • Music Stand (page 14) • Sample Disk • Owner's Manual 4 2 Keep the manual in a safe place for later ...
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...simple and easy-to find the information you need. page 22 This lists all functions of the PSR-540 according to their hierarchical structure, letting you how to use the manual Setting Up Important Features Basic Operation Contents Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix ... instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 131 This contains various important lists such as expected or you how to get started playing and using your new PSR-540. The illustrations and LCD screens as editing values and changing...
...simple and easy-to find the information you need. page 22 This lists all functions of the PSR-540 according to their hierarchical structure, letting you how to use the manual Setting Up Important Features Basic Operation Contents Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix ... instructional purposes only, and may be different from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 131 This contains various important lists such as expected or you how to get started playing and using your new PSR-540. The illustrations and LCD screens as editing values and changing...
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...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 Tempo/Tap 36 Accompaniment Track Muting 37 Accompaniment Volume Control 37 ...Panel Settings 55 Recalling the Registered Panel Settings 55 Selecting a Registration Bank 56 Naming the Registration Banks 56 Disk Operations 57 Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 58 Sample Disk 59 Format 60 Save 60 Load 62 Song Copy 64 Delete ...
...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 Tempo/Tap 36 Accompaniment Track Muting 37 Accompaniment Volume Control 37 ...Panel Settings 55 Recalling the Registered Panel Settings 55 Selecting a Registration Bank 56 Naming the Registration Banks 56 Disk Operations 57 Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 58 Sample Disk 59 Format 60 Save 60 Load 62 Song Copy 64 Delete ...
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... tracks. (→ Page 78) * To quickly and easily mold your musical ideas into complete songs, use , and each function - no matter how advanced - Important Features Since the PSR-540 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be mastered easily. It will help you...Direct Access function lets you instantly call up a song part-by-part and track-by-track, use . with sophisticated feature and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to one of the PSR-540 with the aid of relevant "Easy Navigator" messages that automatically appear in the manual for instructions...
... tracks. (→ Page 78) * To quickly and easily mold your musical ideas into complete songs, use , and each function - no matter how advanced - Important Features Since the PSR-540 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be mastered easily. It will help you...Direct Access function lets you instantly call up a song part-by-part and track-by-track, use . with sophisticated feature and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to one of the PSR-540 with the aid of relevant "Easy Navigator" messages that automatically appear in the manual for instructions...
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... voices by making them sound warmer and thicker - XG XG is possible to instantly configure the PSR-540 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data ... * Connect the PSR-540 directly to communicate with a variety of ways. The PSR-540 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-540's XG voices, it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/...
... voices by making them sound warmer and thicker - XG XG is possible to instantly configure the PSR-540 for advanced recording, editing and playing back of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data ... * Connect the PSR-540 directly to communicate with a variety of ways. The PSR-540 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-540's XG voices, it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/...
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...run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Be sure to both the adaptor and the PSR-540. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-540, or during any PSR540 record operation! Follow the ...other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-540 and preparing to the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Power supply connections Although the PSR-540 will reset the PSR-540 to use for a long time, ...
...run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Be sure to both the adaptor and the PSR-540. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-540, or during any PSR540 record operation! Follow the ...other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-540 and preparing to the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Power supply connections Although the PSR-540 will reset the PSR-540 to use for a long time, ...
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...memory, etc. • Taking the above precautions into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Important Notes on Battery Use • Since the PSR-540 consume a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use an AC power adaptor when performing disk-intensive operations such as you 're recording or saving, but... also other data in particular, uses a large amount of power, so it to replicate the functions of ...
...memory, etc. • Taking the above precautions into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Important Notes on Battery Use • Since the PSR-540 consume a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use an AC power adaptor when performing disk-intensive operations such as you 're recording or saving, but... also other data in particular, uses a large amount of power, so it to replicate the functions of ...
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Music stand The PSR-540 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to page 107. Setting Up Connecting external MIDI devices For more information on using MIDI, refer to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 14 12
Music stand The PSR-540 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to page 107. Setting Up Connecting external MIDI devices For more information on using MIDI, refer to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 14 12
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... unplug the 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 bank #14 (WaterSE). Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand.... 1 Turn the power ON by Irving Music, Inc. A total of 5 demo songs are used, the life of a different demo song. When you are not using the PSR-540 for Blue Sky Rider Songs Administered by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 2 ...
... unplug the 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 bank #14 (WaterSE). Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand.... 1 Turn the power ON by Irving Music, Inc. A total of 5 demo songs are used, the life of a different demo song. When you are not using the PSR-540 for Blue Sky Rider Songs Administered by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 2 ...
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...several different functions' displays in the function tree chart (page 22), there is currently shown. If you've selected several times. Since the PSR-540 has so many different displays, you may occasionally find yourself confused as listed above). If this happens, you can "retrace your steps" ...chart for the selected function. Basic Operation This section introduces you to the basic operations common to the default display - How to use the menu/message display at the left side of these buttons instantly calls up the relevant display for details (page 22). In particular...
...several different functions' displays in the function tree chart (page 22), there is currently shown. If you've selected several times. Since the PSR-540 has so many different displays, you may occasionally find yourself confused as listed above). If this happens, you can "retrace your steps" ...chart for the selected function. Basic Operation This section introduces you to the basic operations common to the default display - How to use the menu/message display at the left side of these buttons instantly calls up the relevant display for details (page 22). In particular...
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...NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." Included in these are...means: "The current song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. This message also means: "You can start the current song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." Let's take a look at ... "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-540 shows a variety of displays and indications.
...NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." Included in these are...means: "The current song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. This message also means: "You can start the current song by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." Let's take a look at ... "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-540 shows a variety of displays and indications.
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...function) appears when 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 voice number directly by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (see the next page). 19 17 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~... START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION In this case you can also select the voice by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you press the [FUNCTION] button.
...function) appears when 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 voice number directly by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (see the next page). 19 17 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~... START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG FUNCTION In this case you can also select the voice by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you press the [FUNCTION] button.
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... 106, for example, press the [1], [0] and [6] number buttons in sequence. • One- Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-540, such as those for voices and styles. • Entering one- Pressing and holding either button causes a continuous increase and decrease. or two-digit ... flash for a few seconds, and then disappear when the selected number has been recognized by the PSR-540. • Entering three-digit numbers The number buttons can be used to directly enter the number of the desired voice, thereby immediately selecting that have a maximum of other...
... 106, for example, press the [1], [0] and [6] number buttons in sequence. • One- Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-540, such as those for voices and styles. • Entering one- Pressing and holding either button causes a continuous increase and decrease. or two-digit ... flash for a few seconds, and then disappear when the selected number has been recognized by the PSR-540. • Entering three-digit numbers The number buttons can be used to directly enter the number of the desired voice, thereby immediately selecting that have a maximum of other...
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... keys. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. C1 Entering a character Moving the cursor Entering a lower-case character Delete Each key on a floppy disk (page 65). Letters...desired display. Basic Operation Naming The allows you can also freely name the data as songs, styles and registration memory settings. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and the [REGISTRATION...
... keys. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. C1 Entering a character Moving the cursor Entering a lower-case character Delete Each key on a floppy disk (page 65). Letters...desired display. Basic Operation Naming The allows you can also freely name the data as songs, styles and registration memory settings. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and the [REGISTRATION...
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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 used for playing/ indicating chords. When Synchronized Start standby is on, the recording starts as soon as... for disk operations). 25 23 When auto accompaniment is called a mode. Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by the auto accompaniment feature.
...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 used for playing/ indicating chords. When Synchronized Start standby is on, the recording starts as soon as... for disk operations). 25 23 When auto accompaniment is called a mode. Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by the auto accompaniment feature.
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... (RIGHT 1). See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Playing Voices The PSR-540 has a huge selection of this manual (page 123). Select and play . Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of... 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 Select a voice. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
... (RIGHT 1). See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Playing Voices The PSR-540 has a huge selection of this manual (page 123). Select and play . Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of... 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 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 Select a voice. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
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... for VOICE R1 (selected on page 26). 3 Play the voice. 27 25 The voices available for selection here (VOICE R2) are sounded simultaneously in a layer. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE...
... for VOICE R1 (selected on page 26). 3 Play the voice. 27 25 The voices available for selection here (VOICE R2) are sounded simultaneously in a layer. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE...
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... those available for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 002 Bright Piano 2 Select a voice. The notes you play with the left hands sound two different voices. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
... those available for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 002 Bright Piano 2 Select a voice. The notes you play with the left hands sound two different voices. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].