Owner's Manual
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... the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge...
... the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to give you stunning sound quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge...
Owner's Manual
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...instrument. 5 3 page 6 All topics, features, functions and operations are for easy reference. page 8 Once you've set up the PSR-550, you to use the manual Setting Up Important Features Basic Operation Contents Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix Troubleshooting Index page 12 ...the order they appear in a very simple and easy-to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 22 This lists all functions of the PSR-550 according to their respective page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find out about all topics,...
...instrument. 5 3 page 6 All topics, features, functions and operations are for easy reference. page 8 Once you've set up the PSR-550, you to use the manual Setting Up Important Features Basic Operation Contents Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix Troubleshooting Index page 12 ...the order they appear in a very simple and easy-to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 22 This lists all functions of the PSR-550 according to their respective page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find out about all topics,...
Owner's Manual
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... system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it includes. is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment ...based on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for ...
... system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it includes. is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment ...based on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for ...
Owner's Manual
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Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Doing so may result in here for all devices. Failure to replicate the functions of some ... the minimum setting before connecting them. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . The footswitch connected to this jack and use it to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the...
Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Doing so may result in here for all devices. Failure to replicate the functions of some ... the minimum setting before connecting them. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . The footswitch connected to this jack and use it to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the...
Owner's Manual
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... simply reverse the procedure. When this section carefully before turning the power on Battery Use • Since the PSR-550 consumes a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use different kinds of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. CAUTION • When the batteries ...• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to prevent possible fluid leakage from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use an AC power adaptor when using the PSR-550, or during any PSR-550 record operation! Replace the ...
... simply reverse the procedure. When this section carefully before turning the power on Battery Use • Since the PSR-550 consumes a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use different kinds of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. CAUTION • When the batteries ...• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to prevent possible fluid leakage from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use an AC power adaptor when using the PSR-550, or during any PSR-550 record operation! Replace the ...
Owner's Manual
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... you 've got access to a wide variety of convenient functions, such as recording and playback of playing back songs contained on a 2DD disk. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. O O O q Other disk functions include: • Format page 60 • Song Copy...playing and using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Likewise, data (files) saved to page 9 for much higher sound quality. Up to 32 All type files (page 61) can play them back (page 78). Disk Operations Built into the PSR-550 is indicated in the chart below. ...
... you 've got access to a wide variety of convenient functions, such as recording and playback of playing back songs contained on a 2DD disk. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. O O O q Other disk functions include: • Format page 60 • Song Copy...playing and using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Likewise, data (files) saved to page 9 for much higher sound quality. Up to 32 All type files (page 61) can play them back (page 78). Disk Operations Built into the PSR-550 is indicated in the chart below. ...
Owner's Manual
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... can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it clicks into place and the eject button pops out. • When the PSR-550 is on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the "protect" position (tab open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed surface of... commerciallyavailable dry-type head cleaning disk to a floppy disk. DISK IN USE This lamp lights during disk read /write head regularly. q To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Doing so can be lit indicating that the label of the disk operation. s Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks q To insert a...
... can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it clicks into place and the eject button pops out. • When the PSR-550 is on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the "protect" position (tab open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed surface of... commerciallyavailable dry-type head cleaning disk to a floppy disk. DISK IN USE This lamp lights during disk read /write head regularly. q To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Doing so can be lit indicating that the label of the disk operation. s Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks q To insert a...
Owner's Manual
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... available XG/GM song collection disks. q Disk songs can be inserted in the GM standard. You can play back song files collected on the PSR-550 (including the data disk). Also, the measure number in five different ways page 69 • SINGLE • SINGLE REPEAT • ALL ...66 You can play back songs using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Song Playback 1 Insert the disk that does not contain song data will automatically switch into the drive, press the [SONG] button to playback a song. PSR-550 will not automatically call up the Song display. 002 TECHNO...
... available XG/GM song collection disks. q Disk songs can be inserted in the GM standard. You can play back song files collected on the PSR-550 (including the data disk). Also, the measure number in five different ways page 69 • SINGLE • SINGLE REPEAT • ALL ...66 You can play back songs using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Song Playback 1 Insert the disk that does not contain song data will automatically switch into the drive, press the [SONG] button to playback a song. PSR-550 will not automatically call up the Song display. 002 TECHNO...
Owner's Manual
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...devices. q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits and receives MIDI data to and from the TO HOST port of the PSR-550 to the serial port of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be used for each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the MIDI device. •...pot, etc.) q System Messages This is data that stands for the various parts. Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when the keyboard is used as "it can play the voices specified for Musical Instrument Digital Interface...
...devices. q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits and receives MIDI data to and from the TO HOST port of the PSR-550 to the serial port of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be used for each instrument manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the MIDI device. •...pot, etc.) q System Messages This is data that stands for the various parts. Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when the keyboard is used as "it can play the voices specified for Musical Instrument Digital Interface...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can be played back. Many MIDI devices are assigned to specific numbers, called "sequence format." This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with DOC. • ...Even if the devices and data used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is a common format used satisfy all the conditions above, the data ...
... 1 format, and was developed by PSR-550, and whether or not the PSR-550 can be played back. Many MIDI devices are assigned to specific numbers, called "sequence format." This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with DOC. • ...Even if the devices and data used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is a common format used satisfy all the conditions above, the data ...
Owner's Manual
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...connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the PSR-550 to "MIDI." MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 q When using . 110 108 Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to match the setting of the MIDI interface you are using the Yamaha UX256. Set the HOST SELECT switch to... "MIDI." For the connection cable, use a special MIDI cable. The PSR-550 can be connected in the application software to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR-550. RS-422 MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 • When the HOST SELECT...
...connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the PSR-550 to "MIDI." MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 q When using . 110 108 Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to match the setting of the MIDI interface you are using the Yamaha UX256. Set the HOST SELECT switch to... "MIDI." For the connection cable, use a special MIDI cable. The PSR-550 can be connected in the application software to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR-550. RS-422 MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 • When the HOST SELECT...
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... manual are using. For details about the necessary MIDI settings for the software you are registered trademarks or trademarks of the cable. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor ... in the "Mac" position. q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-232C terminal on the computer side of those companies. 111 109 PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 25-pin D-SUB 9-pin q Macintosh Series Connect the RS-422 terminal (modem or printer terminal) on the computer to...
... manual are using. For details about the necessary MIDI settings for the software you are registered trademarks or trademarks of the cable. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor ... in the "Mac" position. q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-232C terminal on the computer side of those companies. 111 109 PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 25-pin D-SUB 9-pin q Macintosh Series Connect the RS-422 terminal (modem or printer terminal) on the computer to...
Owner's Manual
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... also allows you to record songs for each voice. Auto Accompaniment uses a number of notes that can be played on the PSR-550 itself, without having to Yamaha's XG format; The panel voices are played using last-note priority. • The Voice List includes MIDI program change voices or... (page 121), some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have them play back any GM- Appendix Voice List PSR-550 Voices The PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. E.Gtr 0 115 29 VintageMute 0 113 29...
... also allows you to record songs for each voice. Auto Accompaniment uses a number of notes that can be played on the PSR-550 itself, without having to Yamaha's XG format; The panel voices are played using last-note priority. • The Voice List includes MIDI program change voices or... (page 121), some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have them play back any GM- Appendix Voice List PSR-550 Voices The PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. E.Gtr 0 115 29 VintageMute 0 113 29...