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... voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. q 100 accompaniment styles, each with eight percussion kits. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play and record a number of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a range of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to your...all of -the-art digital electronics and features to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-620 PortaTone combines the most of different sonic environments. q Registration Memory saves 128 your keyboard technique. Keep the manual in for...
... voice parameters whenever a voice is selected. q 100 accompaniment styles, each with eight percussion kits. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play and record a number of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a range of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to your...all of -the-art digital electronics and features to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-620 PortaTone combines the most of different sonic environments. q Registration Memory saves 128 your keyboard technique. Keep the manual in for...
Owner's Manual
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... 6 Connections 7 s The PHONES Jack 7 s SUSTAIN Jack 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-620 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters ...Range 80 s Metronome 80 s Tuning 80 MIDI Functions 81 s Remote Channel 83 s Keyboard Out 83 s Song Out 83 s Accompaniment Out 84 s Local Control 84 s External Clock 85 s Initial Data Send 85 Appendix PSR-620 Function Tree 86 About Digital Effect 88 Troubleshooting...
... 6 Connections 7 s The PHONES Jack 7 s SUSTAIN Jack 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack 7 s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors 7 The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-620 12 Selecting & Playing Voices 12 s Keyboard Percussion 14 The Split Mode 15 Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters ...Range 80 s Metronome 80 s Tuning 80 MIDI Functions 81 s Remote Channel 83 s Keyboard Out 83 s Song Out 83 s Accompaniment Out 84 s Local Control 84 s External Clock 85 s Initial Data Send 85 Appendix PSR-620 Function Tree 86 About Digital Effect 88 Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual
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... OFF when the instrument is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting MIDI cables. s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to the instrument and other parts of the instrument...YAMAHA is connected. Also note that contain particularly important data. Always keep backup disks in anyway can result in scratches and more serious damage. q Direct sunlight (e.g. q Excessive humidity. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be used (the PSR-620...
... OFF when the instrument is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting MIDI cables. s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to the instrument and other parts of the instrument...YAMAHA is connected. Also note that contain particularly important data. Always keep backup disks in anyway can result in scratches and more serious damage. q Direct sunlight (e.g. q Excessive humidity. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be used (the PSR-620...
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Panel Controls MIDI OUT IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT R L+R/L DC IN 10-12V t yu i w PITCH BEND Wheel page 23 e PHONES Jack page 7 r Disk Drive page 64 s Rear Panel Controls t MIDI OUT and IN Connectors page 7, 81 y SUSTAIN Jack page 7 u AUX OUT R, L+R/L Jacks page 7 i DC IN 10-12V Jack page 6 The Music Stand The PSR-620 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 5
Panel Controls MIDI OUT IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT R L+R/L DC IN 10-12V t yu i w PITCH BEND Wheel page 23 e PHONES Jack page 7 r Disk Drive page 64 s Rear Panel Controls t MIDI OUT and IN Connectors page 7, 81 y SUSTAIN Jack page 7 u AUX OUT R, L+R/L Jacks page 7 i DC IN 10-12V Jack page 6 The Music Stand The PSR-620 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 5
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... R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of the PSR-620 for private practice or late-night playing. s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors MIDI OUT IN The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be connecting the PSR-620 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L... shut off when a pair of the instrument's sound. When a plug is plugged into the L+R/L jack only, the left- An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't...
... R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of the PSR-620 for private practice or late-night playing. s MIDI IN and OUT Connectors MIDI OUT IN The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be connecting the PSR-620 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L... shut off when a pair of the instrument's sound. When a plug is plugged into the L+R/L jack only, the left- An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't...
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... level for the split voice. Positions the split voice in the DIGITAL EFFECT function - i.e. The key number of the PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. The split point can be set outside the range of the key you press will change automatically whenever a different... keyboard voice is from "00"(no effect) to the chorus effect. Playing the PSR-620 CURSOR 1*- - * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES Function Split Voice S.Volume S....
... level for the split voice. Positions the split voice in the DIGITAL EFFECT function - i.e. The key number of the PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. The split point can be set outside the range of the key you press will change automatically whenever a different... keyboard voice is from "00"(no effect) to the chorus effect. Playing the PSR-620 CURSOR 1*- - * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES Function Split Voice S.Volume S....
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... cursor [v] and [w] buttons to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1*- - * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • The split point key becomes the highest key in the function list to the left of "AccSpPnt" on the keyboard...
... cursor [v] and [w] buttons to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1*- - * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • The split point key becomes the highest key in the function list to the left of "AccSpPnt" on the keyboard...
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...8226; Do not store disks in places exposed to 90%. • Do not store disks in areas subject to play standard MIDI music files (format 0) and Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks. Doing so may become stuck halfway with the disk extending from Style File Format Style Disks) and ... Protecting Your Data (Write Protect Tab) • To prevent accidental erasure of a disk. • Avoid getting floppy disks wet, particularly with the PSR-620. If you have recorded yourself), User Styles (loaded from the slot by hand or touch the internal surface of Disk • Use only double-sided...
...8226; Do not store disks in places exposed to 90%. • Do not store disks in areas subject to play standard MIDI music files (format 0) and Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks. Doing so may become stuck halfway with the disk extending from Style File Format Style Disks) and ... Protecting Your Data (Write Protect Tab) • To prevent accidental erasure of a disk. • Avoid getting floppy disks wet, particularly with the PSR-620. If you have recorded yourself), User Styles (loaded from the slot by hand or touch the internal surface of Disk • Use only double-sided...
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...automatically be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. Playback can play back pre-recorded Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection music disks, Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft, ESEQ files and Standard MIDI File (file format 0) disks recorded on other equipment. 1 Insert the Disk ...Insert the Disk...[w] buttons to select the SONG function. Using Floppy Disks Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks In addition to playing files recorded on the PSR-620, the PSR-620 can be set automatically. (see page 34) • In the case of Disk Orchestra Collection ...
...automatically be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. Playback can play back pre-recorded Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection music disks, Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft, ESEQ files and Standard MIDI File (file format 0) disks recorded on other equipment. 1 Insert the Disk ...Insert the Disk...[w] buttons to select the SONG function. Using Floppy Disks Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks In addition to playing files recorded on the PSR-620, the PSR-620 can be set automatically. (see page 34) • In the case of Disk Orchestra Collection ...
Owner's Manual
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... data produced by the PSR-620 (e.g. MIDI OUT IN q Simple MIDI Control Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-620, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is played on the PSR-620. PSR-620 MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone Generator 81 q The MIDI Connectors The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device which can effectively...
... data produced by the PSR-620 (e.g. MIDI OUT IN q Simple MIDI Control Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-620, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is played on the PSR-620. PSR-620 MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone Generator 81 q The MIDI Connectors The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device which can effectively...
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PSR-620 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN Music Computer MIDI OUT 82 PSR-620 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI Keyboard q MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-620 features a built-in precise detail. • Never use MIDI cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors. Cables longer than about 15 meters. A MIDI sequence recorder or music computer can be used to remotely...
PSR-620 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN Music Computer MIDI OUT 82 PSR-620 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI Keyboard q MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-620 features a built-in precise detail. • Never use MIDI cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors. Cables longer than about 15 meters. A MIDI sequence recorder or music computer can be used to remotely...
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... on which data from a remote keyboard will be connected to the PSR-620 MIDI IN connector via a standard MIDI cable. Any of the standard MIDI channels - 1 through 16 - When set to OFF data is connected. OFF - can be specified. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is ... The remote keyboard must be received. s Song Out ...Determines whether song data (Melody track/s only) will or will not be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. The default setting is turned ON (default). The default setting - When set up to ON. 83 Refer to ON the keyboard data...
... on which data from a remote keyboard will be connected to the PSR-620 MIDI IN connector via a standard MIDI cable. Any of the standard MIDI channels - 1 through 16 - When set to OFF data is connected. OFF - can be specified. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is ... The remote keyboard must be received. s Song Out ...Determines whether song data (Melody track/s only) will or will not be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. The default setting is turned ON (default). The default setting - When set up to ON. 83 Refer to ON the keyboard data...
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... is "Local Control ON" since the internal tone generator is ON. This means that , normally, the PSR-620 keyboard controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN connector. Track Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Pad Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Channel ...10 3 4 5 6 7 8 oFF AcompOut s Local Control ..."Local Control" refers to the fact that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-620 internal voices, an external tone generator can respond to be turned OFF, however, so that the keyboard does not play the ...
... is "Local Control ON" since the internal tone generator is ON. This means that , normally, the PSR-620 keyboard controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN connector. Track Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Pad Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Channel ...10 3 4 5 6 7 8 oFF AcompOut s Local Control ..."Local Control" refers to the fact that while an external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-620 internal voices, an external tone generator can respond to be turned OFF, however, so that the keyboard does not play the ...
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... will be controlled by the external device. The default setting is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the MIDI IN terminal. When disabled (OFF), all of an external MIDI clock signal can be quickly selected by its own internal clock. With the "InitSnd?" ...and execute the Initial Data Send operation. • The "InitSnd?" To record the panel settings to a MIDI data storage device before actually recording your performance. When MIDI clock reception is enabled (ON), however, all current panel settings to an external device, engage the external device...
... will be controlled by the external device. The default setting is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the MIDI IN terminal. When disabled (OFF), all of an external MIDI clock signal can be quickly selected by its own internal clock. With the "InitSnd?" ...and execute the Initial Data Send operation. • The "InitSnd?" To record the panel settings to a MIDI data storage device before actually recording your performance. When MIDI clock reception is enabled (ON), however, all current panel settings to an external device, engage the external device...
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... Level Chorus Return Level DSP Return Level 88 All the digital effects are exclusively used to the performance and incoming performance data through MIDI IN, accompaniment and song playback. All types of digital effectors: Reverb, Chorus and DSP. Each effect send level can be applied... in one of effect types such as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. Appendix: About Digital Effect s Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-620 features three types of Reverb and Chorus effects classified as System effects. On the contrary the DSP effector can independently be configured as...
... Level Chorus Return Level DSP Return Level 88 All the digital effects are exclusively used to the performance and incoming performance data through MIDI IN, accompaniment and song playback. All types of digital effectors: Reverb, Chorus and DSP. Each effect send level can be applied... in one of effect types such as Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus. Appendix: About Digital Effect s Digital Effect Configuration The PSR-620 features three types of Reverb and Chorus effects classified as System effects. On the contrary the DSP effector can independently be configured as...
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... split, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pads. GM Voices are used. • The voice list includes the MIDI program numbers and MIDI bank select numbers (Panel Voice List only) that some PSR-620 voices actually use two voices at the same time (i.e. Refer to 32 individual notes at once, as shown in... the voice list below. If the maximum polyphony of the PSR-620 is the fact that control each voice when the PSR-620 is played from an external MIDI device. • Panel voice number 113/GM voice number 110 (Bagpipe) uses only one voice above ...
... split, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pads. GM Voices are used. • The voice list includes the MIDI program numbers and MIDI bank select numbers (Panel Voice List only) that some PSR-620 voices actually use two voices at the same time (i.e. Refer to 32 individual notes at once, as shown in... the voice list below. If the maximum polyphony of the PSR-620 is the fact that control each voice when the PSR-620 is played from an external MIDI device. • Panel voice number 113/GM voice number 110 (Bagpipe) uses only one voice above ...
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... Piano 02 0 0 1 Bright Piano 03 0 0 2 Honky-tonk Piano 04 0 0 3 Funky Electric Piano 05 0 0 4 DX Electric Piano 06 0 0 5 Midi Grand Piano 07 0 0 6 Hyper Electric Piano 08 0 0 7 Dream Electric Piano 09 0 0 8 Bell Electric Piano 10 0 0 9 Ice Electric Piano 11 00 ...41 Bandoneon Number of Notes Used 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Voice Bank Select Number MSB LSB MIDI Program Number Voice Name Guitar 43 00 42 Classical Guitar 44 00 43 Folk Guitar 45 00 44 12Strings Guitar 46 00 45 Jazz Guitar...
... Piano 02 0 0 1 Bright Piano 03 0 0 2 Honky-tonk Piano 04 0 0 3 Funky Electric Piano 05 0 0 4 DX Electric Piano 06 0 0 5 Midi Grand Piano 07 0 0 6 Hyper Electric Piano 08 0 0 7 Dream Electric Piano 09 0 0 8 Bell Electric Piano 10 0 0 9 Ice Electric Piano 11 00 ...41 Bandoneon Number of Notes Used 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Voice Bank Select Number MSB LSB MIDI Program Number Voice Name Guitar 43 00 42 Classical Guitar 44 00 43 Folk Guitar 45 00 44 12Strings Guitar 46 00 45 Jazz Guitar...
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...0 0 105 0 0 106 0 0 107 0 0 108 0 0 109 0 0 110 0 0 111 0 0 112 0 0 113 0 0 114 0 0 115 0 0 116 0 0 117 0 0 118 0 0 119 0 0 120 0 0 121 0 0 MIDI Program Number Voice Name Brass 85 Trumpet 86 Flugel Horn 87 Muted Trumpet 88 Trombone 89 Trombone Section 90 French Horn 91 Tuba 92 Brass...127 0 143 127 0 144 127 0 145 127 0 146 127 0 147 127 0 148 127 0 149 127 0 150 0 1 151 0 1 MIDI Program Number Voice Name Synth Lead 121 Square Lead 122 Sawtooth Lead 123 Voice Lead 124 Crystal 125 Brightness 126 Sub Aqua 127 Analog Lead...
...0 0 105 0 0 106 0 0 107 0 0 108 0 0 109 0 0 110 0 0 111 0 0 112 0 0 113 0 0 114 0 0 115 0 0 116 0 0 117 0 0 118 0 0 119 0 0 120 0 0 121 0 0 MIDI Program Number Voice Name Brass 85 Trumpet 86 Flugel Horn 87 Muted Trumpet 88 Trombone 89 Trombone Section 90 French Horn 91 Tuba 92 Brass...127 0 143 127 0 144 127 0 145 127 0 146 127 0 147 127 0 148 127 0 149 127 0 150 0 1 151 0 1 MIDI Program Number Voice Name Synth Lead 121 Square Lead 122 Sawtooth Lead 123 Voice Lead 124 Crystal 125 Brightness 126 Sub Aqua 127 Analog Lead...
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... Number Number Voice Name Number of Notes Voice MIDI Program Used Number Number Piano 45 44 01 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 46 45 02 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 1 47 46 03 2 Electric Grand Piano 2 48 47 ... 3 (calliope) Lead 4 (chiff) Lead 5 (charang) Lead 6 (voice) Lead 7 (fifth) Lead 8 (bass+Lead ) Synth Pad Pad 1 (new age) Pad 2 (warm) Number of Notes Used Voice Number MIDI Program Number Voice Name 2 91 90 Pad 3 (polysynth) 2 92 91 Pad 4 (choir) 1 93 92 Pad 5 (bowed) 1 94 93 Pad 6 (metallic) 95 94 Pad 7 (halo) 1 96...
... Number Number Voice Name Number of Notes Voice MIDI Program Used Number Number Piano 45 44 01 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 46 45 02 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 1 47 46 03 2 Electric Grand Piano 2 48 47 ... 3 (calliope) Lead 4 (chiff) Lead 5 (charang) Lead 6 (voice) Lead 7 (fifth) Lead 8 (bass+Lead ) Synth Pad Pad 1 (new age) Pad 2 (warm) Number of Notes Used Voice Number MIDI Program Number Voice Name 2 91 90 Pad 3 (polysynth) 2 92 91 Pad 4 (choir) 1 93 92 Pad 5 (bowed) 1 94 93 Pad 6 (metallic) 95 94 Pad 7 (halo) 1 96...