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... of household type batteries in place. Keep all safety markings and instructions that are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the laws in combination with both user safe and environmentally friendly. DO NOT connect this plate. If you ...batteries. This product may be installed correctly. Note: Check with the components supplied or; SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in overheating and battery case rupture. However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Warning: Do not attempt to assist you to...
... of household type batteries in place. Keep all safety markings and instructions that are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the laws in combination with both user safe and environmentally friendly. DO NOT connect this plate. If you ...batteries. This product may be installed correctly. Note: Check with the components supplied or; SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in overheating and battery case rupture. However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Warning: Do not attempt to assist you to...
Owner's Manual
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... Harmony/Echo Type List 134 Troubleshooting 135 Data Backup & Initialization 136 Alert Message List 137 MIDI Data Format 139 MIDI Implementation Chart 151 Index 153 Specifications 156 7 5 Punch In/Out and Start Measure . 84 Quantize 86 Editing Setup Data 88 Naming User Songs 90 Clearing User Song Data 91 Multi Pad...
... Harmony/Echo Type List 134 Troubleshooting 135 Data Backup & Initialization 136 Alert Message List 137 MIDI Data Format 139 MIDI Implementation Chart 151 Index 153 Specifications 156 7 5 Punch In/Out and Start Measure . 84 Quantize 86 Editing Setup Data 88 Naming User Songs 90 Clearing User Song Data 91 Multi Pad...
Owner's Manual
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... Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at your fingertips, with a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns). (→ Page 32) • The One Touch Setting feature lets you instantly call up the specific menu or display you... need. (→ Page 21) Listening to the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 features a wide variety of songs in various musical genres. (→ Page 15) • In addition,...
... Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at your fingertips, with a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns). (→ Page 32) • The One Touch Setting feature lets you instantly call up the specific menu or display you... need. (→ Page 21) Listening to the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 features a wide variety of songs in various musical genres. (→ Page 15) • In addition,...
Owner's Manual
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...control panel. 9 7 XG XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. Style File Format The Style File Format - The PSR-550 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks... to floppy disk for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it is possible to record XG-compatible song files. is Yamaha's original style file format which...
...control panel. 9 7 XG XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. Style File Format The Style File Format - The PSR-550 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks... to floppy disk for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it is possible to record XG-compatible song files. is Yamaha's original style file format which...
Owner's Manual
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... (e.g. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you 're recording or saving, but also other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to use an AC power adaptor when using the PSR-550, or during any PSR-550 record operation! remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. s Using Batteries For battery operation...
... (e.g. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you 're recording or saving, but also other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to use an AC power adaptor when using the PSR-550, or during any PSR-550 record operation! remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during electrical storms. s Using Batteries For battery operation...
Owner's Manual
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q DSP ...page 49 In addition to the Reverb and Chorus types, the PSR-550 has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for a specific part, such as adding reverb that makes you sound like you are playing in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for a full, rich ... button. Chorus is always set to your playing sound as adding tremolo or DSP(FAST) other effects. A total of harmony notes to on for the PSR-550. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 TOUCH HARMONY q Harmony/Echo page 50 You can add a variety of 16 different chorus types are playing in a club. q ...
q DSP ...page 49 In addition to the Reverb and Chorus types, the PSR-550 has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for a specific part, such as adding reverb that makes you sound like you are playing in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for a full, rich ... button. Chorus is always set to your playing sound as adding tremolo or DSP(FAST) other effects. A total of harmony notes to on for the PSR-550. F3 DigitalEffect 46 44 TOUCH HARMONY q Harmony/Echo page 50 You can add a variety of 16 different chorus types are playing in a club. q ...
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... of the PSR-550. Insertion Effect System Effect SEND (Depth) RETURN Amplifier Mixer Speaker q Reverb ...... F3 DigitalEffect 3 Press the [NEXT] button to "About Digital Effects" (page 132) and the Type List. q DSP .......... Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. q System Effects Applies the effect to the specific part. With...
... of the PSR-550. Insertion Effect System Effect SEND (Depth) RETURN Amplifier Mixer Speaker q Reverb ...... F3 DigitalEffect 3 Press the [NEXT] button to "About Digital Effects" (page 132) and the Type List. q DSP .......... Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. q System Effects Applies the effect to the specific part. With...
Owner's Manual
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... [RECORD] button to display the RecMode 7 screen. SongRec:MultiRec 84 82 Punch In/Out and Start Measure This section shows you want to re-record a specific section of a already-recorded song. RecMenu:Song 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen. 001 New Song 5 Select the Song you how...
... [RECORD] button to display the RecMode 7 screen. SongRec:MultiRec 84 82 Punch In/Out and Start Measure This section shows you want to re-record a specific section of a already-recorded song. RecMenu:Song 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen. 001 New Song 5 Select the Song you how...
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...pick up noise which can control a MIDI device by the entire MIDI system. q MIDI OUT ..... The PSR-550 can cause data errors. 107 105 Each message includes a specific note number which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on pages 139 and 151. In the rear ... messages and System messages. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be bought at the same time." Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which automatically determine tone generator mode...
...pick up noise which can control a MIDI device by the entire MIDI system. q MIDI OUT ..... The PSR-550 can cause data errors. 107 105 Each message includes a specific note number which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on pages 139 and 151. In the rear ... messages and System messages. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be bought at the same time." Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which automatically determine tone generator mode...
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... The system which uses a unique conversion system to specific numbers, called "sequence format." Standard MIDI Files are compatible with Format 0, and most commercially available software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. q... 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to play back as is most commercially available software is recorded as Format 0. • The PSR-550 is automatically recorded as one of the...
... The system which uses a unique conversion system to specific numbers, called "sequence format." Standard MIDI Files are compatible with Format 0, and most commercially available software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. q... 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to play back as is most commercially available software is recorded as Format 0. • The PSR-550 is automatically recorded as one of the...
Owner's Manual
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... 38 SLOW 16, 46, 49 Soft 121 Song Copy 64 Song Menu 72 Song mode 25 Song Play mode 69 Song volume 70 Sostenuto 121 Specification 156 Split Point 29, 40, 120 Standard MIDI 109 STANDBY switch 15 Start Measure 71 START/STOP 25, 32, 69, 81, 83, 93, 99 Style...
... 38 SLOW 16, 46, 49 Soft 121 Song Copy 64 Song Menu 72 Song mode 25 Song Play mode 69 Song volume 70 Sostenuto 121 Specification 156 Split Point 29, 40, 120 Standard MIDI 109 STANDBY switch 15 Start Measure 71 START/STOP 25, 32, 69, 81, 83, 93, 99 Style...
Owner's Manual
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Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. MIDI • Transmit settings •...; Pitch Bend Range Auxiliary Jacks • DC IN 10-12V, PHONES/OUTPUT, SUSTAIN, MIDI IN/OUT, TO HOST 164 Specifications 156 Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6) with your Yamaha dealer. MAX Demo • 9 Songs Realtime Controls • Pitch Bend wheel Control & Number Buttons • SONG •...
Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. MIDI • Transmit settings •...; Pitch Bend Range Auxiliary Jacks • DC IN 10-12V, PHONES/OUTPUT, SUSTAIN, MIDI IN/OUT, TO HOST 164 Specifications 156 Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6) with your Yamaha dealer. MAX Demo • 9 Songs Realtime Controls • Pitch Bend wheel Control & Number Buttons • SONG •...
Owner's Manual
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...or any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell these parts without charge. This warranty is applicable to all safety precautions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Please be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow... all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days...
...or any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell these parts without charge. This warranty is applicable to all safety precautions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Please be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow... all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days...