Owner's Manual
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...page 12 Before going on to any other part of the PSR-740/640, such as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart. page 181 This section alphabetically lists virtually all ...topics, features, functions, and operations with the enormous variety of features and functions of the various functions and quickly locate desired information. The screens from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-740...
...page 12 Before going on to any other part of the PSR-740/640, such as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart. page 181 This section alphabetically lists virtually all ...topics, features, functions, and operations with the enormous variety of features and functions of the various functions and quickly locate desired information. The screens from your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-740...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Calling up the Operation ... 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 only) .... 34 ...
...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 Calling up the Operation ... 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 only) .... 34 ...
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... Reverb Type List (PSR-740/640 154 Chorus Type List (PSR-740/640 154 DSP Type List (PSR-640 154 DSP Type List (PSR-740 155 DSP 1-4 Type List (PSR-740 156 Harmony/Echo Type List 157 Vocal Harmony Type List (PSR-740 158 Data Backup & Initialization 159 Alert Message List 160 Troubleshooting 162 MIDI Data Format 163 MIDI Implementation Chart 178 Index...
... Reverb Type List (PSR-740/640 154 Chorus Type List (PSR-740/640 154 DSP Type List (PSR-640 154 DSP Type List (PSR-740 155 DSP 1-4 Type List (PSR-740 156 Harmony/Echo Type List 157 Vocal Harmony Type List (PSR-740 158 Data Backup & Initialization 159 Alert Message List 160 Troubleshooting 162 MIDI Data Format 163 MIDI Implementation Chart 178 Index...
Owner's Manual
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... from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for the future. By using the Style Recording feature. 9 7 XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for advanced recording... range of song data. (→ Page 126) * Use pre-programmed templates to record XG-compatible song files. The PSR-740/640 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to a specific part. (The PSR-640 has one DSP system; XG XG is capable of...
... from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for the future. By using the Style Recording feature. 9 7 XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for advanced recording... range of song data. (→ Page 126) * Use pre-programmed templates to record XG-compatible song files. The PSR-740/640 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to a specific part. (The PSR-640 has one DSP system; XG XG is capable of...
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...35 #6 ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 35 #7 FINGERING button 40 #8 GROOVE ON/OFF button (PSR-740) ........ 45 #9 VOCAL HARMONY ON/OFF button (PSR-740 83 REVERB button (PSR-740 83 DSP4 button (PSR-740 83 TALK button (PSR-740 83 $0 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 28 VOICE R2 button 28 ...PAD buttons 48 $6 PITCH BEND wheel 30 $7 MODULATION wheel (PSR-740 30 $8 Disk Drive 65 $9 PHONES jack 13 %0 MIC/LINE IN jack (PSR-740 13 Rear Panel Controls %1 FOOT VOLUME jack 12 %2 TO HOST connector 14 %3 HOST SELECT switch 126 %4 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 14 %5 FOOT SWITCH jack 12 %6 AUX ...
...35 #6 ACMP ON/OFF button 25, 35 #7 FINGERING button 40 #8 GROOVE ON/OFF button (PSR-740) ........ 45 #9 VOCAL HARMONY ON/OFF button (PSR-740 83 REVERB button (PSR-740 83 DSP4 button (PSR-740 83 TALK button (PSR-740 83 $0 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button 28 VOICE R1 button 28 VOICE R2 button 28 ...PAD buttons 48 $6 PITCH BEND wheel 30 $7 MODULATION wheel (PSR-740 30 $8 Disk Drive 65 $9 PHONES jack 13 %0 MIC/LINE IN jack (PSR-740 13 Rear Panel Controls %1 FOOT VOLUME jack 12 %2 TO HOST connector 14 %3 HOST SELECT switch 126 %4 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 14 %5 FOOT SWITCH jack 12 %6 AUX ...
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Music stand The PSR-740/640 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to page 123. Setting Up Connecting external MIDI devices For more information on using MIDI, refer to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 14 12
Music stand The PSR-740/640 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to page 123. Setting Up Connecting external MIDI devices For more information on using MIDI, refer to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 14 12
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Selecting modulation wheel function (PSR-740) ... 25 139 F5 MIDI TEMPLATE MIDI template vselection 128 TRANSMIT MIDI transmit channel setting 130 RECEIVE MIDI receive channel setting 131 LOCAL CONTROL Local control on/off setting 136 FOOT SWITCH Selecting footswitch function 22 137 FOOT VOLUME Selecting foot volume function ...
Selecting modulation wheel function (PSR-740) ... 25 139 F5 MIDI TEMPLATE MIDI template vselection 128 TRANSMIT MIDI transmit channel setting 130 RECEIVE MIDI receive channel setting 131 LOCAL CONTROL Local control on/off setting 136 FOOT SWITCH Selecting footswitch function 22 137 FOOT VOLUME Selecting foot volume function ...
Owner's Manual
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...make your instrument. With this function, a final effect-tone control-can be added to the output of your performance more enjoyable. The PSR-740 has five separate preset Master EQ settings (below) for instantly configuring the equalization for a variety of different music styles. +12 01... bands within a range of -12 to 0 to +12 decibels [dB]. Digital Effects Master EQ (PSR-740) Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from an external MIDI device to the PSR-740/640 (see page 163). 02 Disco +12 0 -12 +7 LowGain -2 LowMidGain -1 MidGain +2 HighMidGain...
...make your instrument. With this function, a final effect-tone control-can be added to the output of your performance more enjoyable. The PSR-740 has five separate preset Master EQ settings (below) for instantly configuring the equalization for a variety of different music styles. +12 01... bands within a range of -12 to 0 to +12 decibels [dB]. Digital Effects Master EQ (PSR-740) Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from an external MIDI device to the PSR-740/640 (see page 163). 02 Disco +12 0 -12 +7 LowGain -2 LowMidGain -1 MidGain +2 HighMidGain...
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... playback, the Save/ Load functions are directly recorded to page 9 for much higher sound quality. The data recorded with the PSR-740/640 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - O O O q Other disk functions include: • Format page 68 • Copy page 72... • Delete page 75 • Refer to the disk as a file "extension." You can be saved to disk individually or in Yamaha's DOC format. Simply...
... playback, the Save/ Load functions are directly recorded to page 9 for much higher sound quality. The data recorded with the PSR-740/640 Data Type Extension Save User song (Standard MIDI format0) .MID - O O O q Other disk functions include: • Format page 68 • Copy page 72... • Delete page 75 • Refer to the disk as a file "extension." You can be saved to disk individually or in Yamaha's DOC format. Simply...
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... button or the [-/NO] button. q SINGLE REPEAT Play through the selected song, then stop the song. • With song data software (Standard MIDI format 0) that includes lyrics, you can display six languages : English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. 77 75 q ALL Continue playback through... INTRO INTRO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop . The PSR-740/640 can view the lyrics in the display during playback. BACK NEXT 6 Select the desired Play mode. q RANDOM Continue playback through all the songs at...
... button or the [-/NO] button. q SINGLE REPEAT Play through the selected song, then stop the song. • With song data software (Standard MIDI format 0) that includes lyrics, you can display six languages : English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. 77 75 q ALL Continue playback through... INTRO INTRO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop . The PSR-740/640 can view the lyrics in the display during playback. BACK NEXT 6 Select the desired Play mode. q RANDOM Continue playback through all the songs at...
Owner's Manual
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...for information on the SMF (format 0) format. • Being able to record note on floppy disks. page 82). • User Songs are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 122). In addition, comprehensive editing functions let you can be recorded unless a floppy disk is 65,000 notes ...page 100 This function aligns the timing of key press) are recorded on / off page 31 • Vocal Harmony settings (PSR-740 page 82 • Organ Flutes settings (PSR-740 page 32 • Songs recorded by the PSR740/640 are saved as one of expression from the starting measure is replaced. ...
...for information on the SMF (format 0) format. • Being able to record note on floppy disks. page 82). • User Songs are MIDI data events (playing information) (page 122). In addition, comprehensive editing functions let you can be recorded unless a floppy disk is 65,000 notes ...page 100 This function aligns the timing of key press) are recorded on / off page 31 • Vocal Harmony settings (PSR-740 page 82 • Organ Flutes settings (PSR-740 page 32 • Songs recorded by the PSR740/640 are saved as one of expression from the starting measure is replaced. ...
Owner's Manual
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... style data will be cleared before entering your own. • "CTAB" is the abbreviation of Yamaha's auto accompaniment knowhow into a single unified format. As explained on the display and recording will stop...• If none of User styles, however, is also done using functions such as MIDI data. Notes that you record will occur during recording if the power is turned off ... when using loops. Style Recording s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-740/640 records your keyboard performance as Clear (page 118) and Drum Cancel (page 113). Recording...
... style data will be cleared before entering your own. • "CTAB" is the abbreviation of Yamaha's auto accompaniment knowhow into a single unified format. As explained on the display and recording will stop...• If none of User styles, however, is also done using functions such as MIDI data. Notes that you record will occur during recording if the power is turned off ... when using loops. Style Recording s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-740/640 records your keyboard performance as Clear (page 118) and Drum Cancel (page 113). Recording...
Owner's Manual
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... and sent to the tone generator. What's MIDI? Then each piece of your PSR-740/640. Using these sections: • What's MIDI page 122 • What You Can Do With MIDI page 124 • MIDI Data Compatibility page 125 q If you want to use MIDI on (when was it pressed) and note off...be made when the Recording mode is the information from the keyboard such as how you can expand your PSR-740/640 with which key) Note on your PSR-740/640, there are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal, and a HOST SELECT switch. With the guitar, you have heard the...
... and sent to the tone generator. What's MIDI? Then each piece of your PSR-740/640. Using these sections: • What's MIDI page 122 • What You Can Do With MIDI page 124 • MIDI Data Compatibility page 125 q If you want to use MIDI on (when was it pressed) and note off...be made when the Recording mode is the information from the keyboard such as how you can expand your PSR-740/640 with which key) Note on your PSR-740/640, there are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal, and a HOST SELECT switch. With the guitar, you have heard the...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear panel of the PSR-740/640, there are two ways to connect: from the MIDI terminals of the PSR-740/640 to the MIDI terminals of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be controlled by the entire MIDI system. Transmits the PSR-740/640's keyboard information as a MIDI interface device, meaning that a specialized MIDI interface device is an acronym...
... the rear panel of the PSR-740/640, there are two ways to connect: from the MIDI terminals of the PSR-740/640 to the MIDI terminals of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be controlled by the entire MIDI system. Transmits the PSR-740/640's keyboard information as a MIDI interface device, meaning that a specialized MIDI interface device is an acronym...
Owner's Manual
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... computer, special software (sequencer software) is sent through the assigned pipe (or MIDI channel) and transmitted to edit and arrange after recording PSR-740/640 MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI IN 124 MIDI IN MIDI receive (playback) Set: MIDI transmit settings (page 130). PSR-740/640 MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT MIDI keyboard with the sequencer, then play it is essential to determine which...
... computer, special software (sequencer software) is sent through the assigned pipe (or MIDI channel) and transmitted to edit and arrange after recording PSR-740/640 MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI IN 124 MIDI IN MIDI receive (playback) Set: MIDI transmit settings (page 130). PSR-740/640 MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT MIDI keyboard with the sequencer, then play it is essential to determine which...
Owner's Manual
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...voice allocation) is the most common voice allocation formats. This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is played. MIDI Functions MIDI Data Compatibility This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other instruments or on a ...expected unless the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is compatible with XG. q SMF (Standard MIDI File) This is referred to play back as the "voice allocation format."
...voice allocation) is the most common voice allocation formats. This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is played. MIDI Functions MIDI Data Compatibility This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other instruments or on a ...expected unless the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is compatible with XG. q SMF (Standard MIDI File) This is referred to play back as the "voice allocation format."
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... personal computer to "MIDI." Computer (sequencer software) MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-740/640 q When using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the PSR-740/640 to connect. • Connect using the PSR-740/640 MIDI terminals • Connect...
... personal computer to "MIDI." Computer (sequencer software) MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-740/640 q When using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series computer, connect the RS422 terminal of the computer (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the PSR-740/640 to connect. • Connect using the PSR-740/640 MIDI terminals • Connect...
Owner's Manual
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... sequencer software you are using a serial cable (D-SUB 9P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable). Set the PSR-740/640 HOST SELECT switch in the "PC-2" position. For details about the necessary MIDI settings for the software you are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. 127 125... PSR-740/640 mini DIN 8-pin mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in this manual are using , refer to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-740/640. MIDI Functions Connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on the ...
... sequencer software you are using a serial cable (D-SUB 9P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable). Set the PSR-740/640 HOST SELECT switch in the "PC-2" position. For details about the necessary MIDI settings for the software you are registered trademarks or trademarks of those companies. 127 125... PSR-740/640 mini DIN 8-pin mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in this manual are using , refer to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-740/640. MIDI Functions Connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... over sixteen independent channels. The MIDI Template function allows you to instantly configure all appropriate transmit/ receive settings with a single button press. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "MIDI." Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-740/640 is set to the MIDI Template List (page 129). 128...
... over sixteen independent channels. The MIDI Template function allows you to instantly configure all appropriate transmit/ receive settings with a single button press. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Select "MIDI." Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-740/640 is set to the MIDI Template List (page 129). 128...
Owner's Manual
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... and basses in the auto accompaniment section, allowing you to play the PSR-740/640 note on/off messages). All receive channels are set to actually load the selected MIDI template settings. When playing the PSR-740/640 using the PSR-740/640 as follows: ch. 1: Remote ch. 3: Bass ch. 2:... Chord chs. 4-16: Off When playing the PSR-740/640 by an external MIDI Accordion. Used to play on the PSR-740/640 to record your entire...
... and basses in the auto accompaniment section, allowing you to play the PSR-740/640 note on/off messages). All receive channels are set to actually load the selected MIDI template settings. When playing the PSR-740/640 using the PSR-740/640 as follows: ch. 1: Remote ch. 3: Bass ch. 2:... Chord chs. 4-16: Off When playing the PSR-740/640 by an external MIDI Accordion. Used to play on the PSR-740/640 to record your entire...