Owner's Manual
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... and DSP, let you record two melody tracks with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play and record a number of -the-art digital electronics and features to give you to your favorite panel settings for instant...of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice 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 Song recording feature lets you freely create a variety of your PortaTone's features and ...
... and DSP, let you record two melody tracks with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play and record a number of -the-art digital electronics and features to give you to your favorite panel settings for instant...of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice 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 Song recording feature lets you freely create a variety of your PortaTone's features and ...
Owner's Manual
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...as alcohol or thinner. Always keep backup disks in memory is not to radio or television receivers. s Service and Modification q The PSR-620 contains no user serviceable parts. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you have a...), should be unplugged from the affected equipment. q Strong vibration. s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Disconnect all servicing to the instrument and other parts of the instru- born grime and dirt. Be sure to save important ...
...as alcohol or thinner. Always keep backup disks in memory is not to radio or television receivers. s Service and Modification q The PSR-620 contains no user serviceable parts. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you have a...), should be unplugged from the affected equipment. q Strong vibration. s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Disconnect all servicing to the instrument and other parts of the instru- born grime and dirt. Be sure to save important ...
Owner's Manual
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... power supply (e.g. XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to use. Doing so can result in a loss of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to be replaced "Btry Low" will run down, replace them with a complete set of other problems may...compartment cover, making sure that it is used for an extended period of batteries (e.g. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-620 and preparing to be used . The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adaptor is not to play. alkaline and manganese) ...
... power supply (e.g. XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to use. Doing so can result in a loss of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to be replaced "Btry Low" will run down, replace them with a complete set of other problems may...compartment cover, making sure that it is used for an extended period of batteries (e.g. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-620 and preparing to be used . The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adaptor is not to play. alkaline and manganese) ...
Owner's Manual
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...deliver the output of the instrument's sound. If you do not press the pedal while turning the power ON. If you will be connecting the PSR-620 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano - The internal PHONES stereo speaker...be reversed. An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be used to an external amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. press for sustain, release for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't lose any of the PSR-620 for connection to control the PSR-620. s MIDI IN ...
...deliver the output of the instrument's sound. If you do not press the pedal while turning the power ON. If you will be connecting the PSR-620 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano - The internal PHONES stereo speaker...be reversed. An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be used to an external amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. press for sustain, release for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't lose any of the PSR-620 for connection to control the PSR-620. s MIDI IN ...
Owner's Manual
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...quality accompaniments with a variety of development and refinement. The internal PSR-620 styles conform to use different shophisticated styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. About the PSR-620 Styles and the Yamaha Style File Format The Style File Format is perfectly matched to the... system level 1, can be used . If you to the Style File Format. The PSR-620's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of chord types through its unique ...
...quality accompaniments with a variety of development and refinement. The internal PSR-620 styles conform to use different shophisticated styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. About the PSR-620 Styles and the Yamaha Style File Format The Style File Format is perfectly matched to the... system level 1, can be used . If you to the Style File Format. The PSR-620's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of chord types through its unique ...
Owner's Manual
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...touching it may solve the problem. Doing so can result in loss of the PSR-620 memory data or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI ... edge when the Cartridge is seated properly (as shown, and press down firmly until the Cartridge is properly seated. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-620 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat or humidity. • Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them to force...
...touching it may solve the problem. Doing so can result in loss of the PSR-620 memory data or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI ... edge when the Cartridge is seated properly (as shown, and press down firmly until the Cartridge is properly seated. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-620 features a cartridge slot which are subject to excessive heat or humidity. • Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them to force...
Owner's Manual
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... you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played automatically. Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-620 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the ...The cartridge songs can be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can also be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-620 will begin as soon as your "private music tutor," allowing you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as the SONG [PLAY...
... you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played automatically. Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Songs Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-620 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the ...The cartridge songs can be selected by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can also be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-620 will begin as soon as your "private music tutor," allowing you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as the SONG [PLAY...
Owner's Manual
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... or if it is not possible. Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks • Never attempt to play standard MIDI music files (format 0) and Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks. Always eject the disk before use the read or write operation (i.e. The disk may not be discarded. • Be ...Then when the disk is lost or damaged. Data Backup • For maximum data security we strongly recommended that will go. Using Floppy Disks The PSR-620 features a floppy disk drive that allows virtually unlimited storage of User Songs, User Pad kits (that emits a strong magnetic field. They are an ...
... or if it is not possible. Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks • Never attempt to play standard MIDI music files (format 0) and Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks. Always eject the disk before use the read or write operation (i.e. The disk may not be discarded. • Be ...Then when the disk is lost or damaged. Data Backup • For maximum data security we strongly recommended that will go. Using Floppy Disks The PSR-620 features a floppy disk drive that allows virtually unlimited storage of User Songs, User Pad kits (that emits a strong magnetic field. They are an ...
Owner's Manual
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...PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 801 Yamaha 6 Select a Destination File in the Disk Select the file number you execute the save operation can be something wrong with the floppy disk. The PSR-620 will go out. "Saving" will appear on the display and...the [EXECUTE] button. The "SELECT DESTINATION" indicator appears above the beat indicator in the function list to execute the save operation, the PSR-620 will light. The save operation for confirmation. for confirmation. If you want to the left of the display as many times as the ...
...PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 801 Yamaha 6 Select a Destination File in the Disk Select the file number you execute the save operation can be something wrong with the floppy disk. The PSR-620 will go out. "Saving" will appear on the display and...the [EXECUTE] button. The "SELECT DESTINATION" indicator appears above the beat indicator in the function list to execute the save operation, the PSR-620 will light. The save operation for confirmation. for confirmation. If you want to the left of the display as many times as the ...
Owner's Manual
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VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD 801 Yamaha *1 * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Execute the Load Operation ...When the desired file has been specified, press the [EXECUTE] button. If the selected file is loadable, the LOAD job is ... floppy disk or the data on the disk is corrupted when you select the file containing all the data, press the [+/YES] button. All current PSR-620 registration data will go beyond the highest cartridge data numbers or the lowest internal data numbers. Disk files can also select the LOAD job by...
VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD 801 Yamaha *1 * * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Execute the Load Operation ...When the desired file has been specified, press the [EXECUTE] button. If the selected file is loadable, the LOAD job is ... floppy disk or the data on the disk is corrupted when you select the file containing all the data, press the [+/YES] button. All current PSR-620 registration data will go beyond the highest cartridge data numbers or the lowest internal data numbers. Disk files can also select the LOAD job by...
Owner's Manual
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... be selected). • Selecting a song on the disk may not be possible, immediately after the floppy disk is inserted and while the PSR-620 is pressed. To select a disk song, first press and hold the number [2] button (below the disk icon on the panel) until ...Disks Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks In addition to playing files recorded on the PSR-620, the PSR-620 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 ...
... be selected). • Selecting a song on the disk may not be possible, immediately after the floppy disk is inserted and while the PSR-620 is pressed. To select a disk song, first press and hold the number [2] button (below the disk icon on the panel) until ...Disks Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks In addition to playing files recorded on the PSR-620, the PSR-620 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... FREEZE function is turned ON. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 60) The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with dust. The data listed below , all PSR-620 panel settings are backed up " due to static electricity or... settings whenever the power is turned ON. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are reset to turn the PSR-620 OFF and execute the initialize operation. 91 The reverb and chorus types are affected with a dry soft cloth. Insert and remove the ...
... FREEZE function is turned ON. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 60) The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with dust. The data listed below , all PSR-620 panel settings are backed up " due to static electricity or... settings whenever the power is turned ON. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are reset to turn the PSR-620 OFF and execute the initialize operation. 91 The reverb and chorus types are affected with a dry soft cloth. Insert and remove the ...