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...damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. When attaching the stand or rack, use or modifications to be caused by it inspected by Yamaha) only. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of important data due to the instrument or other hazards. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower... remove an electric plug with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, ...
...damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. When attaching the stand or rack, use or modifications to be caused by it inspected by Yamaha) only. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of important data due to the instrument or other hazards. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower... remove an electric plug with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, ...
Owner's Manual
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... urge you to give you stunning sound quality with state-of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-740/640 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-740/640. • PSR-740/PSR-640 • Music Stand (page 14) • Sample Disk • Owner's Manual This product (PSR-740) is manufactured under license of U.S.Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and...
... urge you to give you stunning sound quality with state-of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-740/640 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-740/640. • PSR-740/PSR-640 • Music Stand (page 14) • Sample Disk • Owner's Manual This product (PSR-740) is manufactured under license of U.S.Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and...
Owner's Manual
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...27 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 30 Sustain 31 Keyboard Percussion 31 Organ Flutes (PSR-740) 32 Organ Flutes Editing 33 Auto Accompaniment 34 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track...Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Connecting a footswitch 12 Audio equipment connections 13 Connecting a microphone (PSR-740 13 Connecting external MIDI devices 14 Music stand 14 Demo Song Playback 15 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 ...
...27 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 30 Sustain 31 Keyboard Percussion 31 Organ Flutes (PSR-740) 32 Organ Flutes Editing 33 Auto Accompaniment 34 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track...Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Connecting a footswitch 12 Audio equipment connections 13 Connecting a microphone (PSR-740 13 Connecting external MIDI devices 14 Music stand 14 Demo Song Playback 15 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 ...
Owner's Manual
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...manual for instructions and other settings for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 48) Playing the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for the selected ...up a song part-by-part and track-by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 106) Registration Memory • The convenient Registration Memory feature lets you save them for . Important Features Since the PSR-740/640 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be...
...manual for instructions and other settings for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 48) Playing the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for the selected ...up a song part-by-part and track-by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 106) Registration Memory • The convenient Registration Memory feature lets you save them for . Important Features Since the PSR-740/640 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be...
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...communicate with each other instruments from the PSR-740/640. (→ Page 124) * Play the sounds of the PSR-740/640 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for...vocal harmonies for the future. Vocal Harmony Vocal Harmony employs state-of the harmony voices - SFF - The PSR-740/640 is capable of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. as applying distortion or tremolo to provide high-quality automatic ...
...communicate with each other instruments from the PSR-740/640. (→ Page 124) * Play the sounds of the PSR-740/640 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for...vocal harmonies for the future. Vocal Harmony Vocal Harmony employs state-of the harmony voices - SFF - The PSR-740/640 is capable of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. as applying distortion or tremolo to provide high-quality automatic ...
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... of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended for all the way down when connecting or disconnecting a microphone. • Placing a microphone which just about any of the PSR-740/640 for connection to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console,... or tape recorder. The microphone or line input can be connecting the PSR-740/640 to a monaural sound system, use with the PSR-740. • The level of the ...
... of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended for all the way down when connecting or disconnecting a microphone. • Placing a microphone which just about any of the PSR-740/640 for connection to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console,... or tape recorder. The microphone or line input can be connecting the PSR-740/640 to a monaural sound system, use with the PSR-740. • The level of the ...
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...] button while holding the [HELP/DIRECT ACCESS] button automatically selects the display for disk file names. 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 69). The Delete key ...• User Pad banks page 108 • Registration Memory banks page 64 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. The following data...
...] button while holding the [HELP/DIRECT ACCESS] button automatically selects the display for disk file names. 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 69). The Delete key ...• User Pad banks page 108 • Registration Memory banks page 64 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. The following data...
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...pressing the [STYLE] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on the panel operation used, the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is on, the auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play a key on /off) standby • Recording q ... switches on the keyboard. This section explains the main modes of these conditions is pressed, it will be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will enter Rehearsal...
...pressing the [STYLE] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on the panel operation used, the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is on, the auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play a key on /off) standby • Recording q ... switches on the keyboard. This section explains the main modes of these conditions is pressed, it will be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will enter Rehearsal...
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... • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • Sustain ...page 31 • Touch Sensitivity page 136 Selecting a Voice...
... • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • Sustain ...page 31 • Touch Sensitivity page 136 Selecting a Voice...
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Split Point Voice L Voice R1 Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is played with the right hand. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is called the "split point" (page 29). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as those ...
Split Point Voice L Voice R1 Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is played with the right hand. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is called the "split point" (page 29). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as those ...
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... has a note name; for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1/R2 is set this to C6. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest... (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to page 135 for playing/...
... has a note name; for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1/R2 is set this to C6. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest... (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to page 135 for playing/...
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... function applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard (R1, R2, L voices). Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-740/640 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down ...away from yourself increases it. • In order to avoid accidentally applying modulation when you ) while playing the keyboard. The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO... function group (page 139). Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-740/640 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from you) or down by using the number buttons ...
... function applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard (R1, R2, L voices). Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-740/640 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down ...away from yourself increases it. • In order to avoid accidentally applying modulation when you ) while playing the keyboard. The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO... function group (page 139). Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-740/640 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from you) or down by using the number buttons ...
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...R1] button. 2 Press the [NEXT] button to the VOICE selection screen. 5 Play the voice. for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Refer to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit is ON, all notes played... on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. The drum and percussion instrument sounds for ...
...R1] button. 2 Press the [NEXT] button to the VOICE selection screen. 5 Play the voice. for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Refer to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit is ON, all notes played... on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. The drum and percussion instrument sounds for ...
Owner's Manual
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... in this example, play a chord with the selected style. Split Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand. SYNC STOP SYNC START • [SYNC START] is called synchronized start...
... in this example, play a chord with the selected style. Split Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand. SYNC STOP SYNC START • [SYNC START] is called synchronized start...
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... required by pressing the TRACK buttons (9 - 16) corresponding to the tracks which contain data for the auto accompaniment lets you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. 1 Start the accompaniment (page 35). 2 Press the [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] button. 3 Adjust the Accompaniment...tracks OFF and ON in different combinations, you can create various arrangements from a single accompaniment style. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-740/640 has eight accompaniment tracks - The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the...
... required by pressing the TRACK buttons (9 - 16) corresponding to the tracks which contain data for the auto accompaniment lets you play the keyboard with your right hand performance. 1 Start the accompaniment (page 35). 2 Press the [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] button. 3 Adjust the Accompaniment...tracks OFF and ON in different combinations, you can create various arrangements from a single accompaniment style. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-740/640 has eight accompaniment tracks - The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the...
Owner's Manual
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... accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard (i.e. The SINGLE FINGER mode Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to the left of and including the split-point key - Cm Cm7... The way in which chords are played or indicated with your own chords on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. normally 54) while the PSR-740/640 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of fingerings as "fingering." The...
... accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard (i.e. The SINGLE FINGER mode Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to the left of and including the split-point key - Cm Cm7... The way in which chords are played or indicated with your own chords on the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. normally 54) while the PSR-740/640 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the auto accompaniment section of fingerings as "fingering." The...
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...chords. The MULTI-FINGER mode This is selected, the PSR-740/640 will be set to set the split point. The initial (default) setting of the keyboard is used as the accompaniment bass note. The point on the keyboard. Auto Accompaniment The FINGERED 2 mode This is essentially the...SINGLE FINGER operation in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the split point is F#2/G2; C C on E C on G The FULL KEYBOARD mode When the FULL KEYBOARD Mode is the default accompaniment mode. Refer to the root of the chord. Split Point (F#2/G2) Auto Accompaniment section 42 40 Accompaniment...
...chords. The MULTI-FINGER mode This is selected, the PSR-740/640 will be set to set the split point. The initial (default) setting of the keyboard is used as the accompaniment bass note. The point on the keyboard. Auto Accompaniment The FINGERED 2 mode This is essentially the...SINGLE FINGER operation in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the split point is F#2/G2; C C on E C on G The FULL KEYBOARD mode When the FULL KEYBOARD Mode is the default accompaniment mode. Refer to the root of the chord. Split Point (F#2/G2) Auto Accompaniment section 42 40 Accompaniment...
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...accompaniment. SYNC STOP SYNC START When Synchronized Stop is off, the auto accompaniment does not stop when you release your left hand from the keyboard. 8 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP off. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. To stop the auto accompaniment, simply release your left hand from the ...Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on (page 35). 3 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on (page 35). 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP on the panel is set to Full Keyboard or the auto accompaniment on . The BEAT indicators in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. Also, Synchro Stop automatically turns off when the...
...accompaniment. SYNC STOP SYNC START When Synchronized Stop is off, the auto accompaniment does not stop when you release your left hand from the keyboard. 8 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP off. Press the [SYNC STOP] button. To stop the auto accompaniment, simply release your left hand from the ...Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on (page 35). 3 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on (page 35). 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP on the panel is set to Full Keyboard or the auto accompaniment on . The BEAT indicators in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. Also, Synchro Stop automatically turns off when the...
Owner's Manual
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... Pad. Try playing other chords and pressing the pads. 48 • The chord match on/off status depends on page 106. The Multi Pads The PSR-740/640 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be transposed into F major before playing... 34). 2 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on , are automatically transposed to play back the corresponding phrase at the currently set tempo. • You can also record your keyboard performances. Refer to your own Multi Pad phrases as shown below).
... Pad. Try playing other chords and pressing the pads. 48 • The chord match on/off status depends on page 106. The Multi Pads The PSR-740/640 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be transposed into F major before playing... 34). 2 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on , are automatically transposed to play back the corresponding phrase at the currently set tempo. • You can also record your keyboard performances. Refer to your own Multi Pad phrases as shown below).
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... 49 Refer to display the Digital Effect screen. 4 Select "Reverb." Digital Effects 3 Press the [NEXT] button to the Reverb Type List (page 154). 7 Play the keyboard. Try out some of the reverb. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 5 Press the [NEXT] button. Use the data dial...
... 49 Refer to display the Digital Effect screen. 4 Select "Reverb." Digital Effects 3 Press the [NEXT] button to the Reverb Type List (page 154). 7 Play the keyboard. Try out some of the reverb. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 5 Press the [NEXT] button. Use the data dial...