Owner's Manual
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... 181 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-740/640 and how to read through this manual. 5 3 page 10 Use this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 140 This contains various important lists such as expected...letting you need. page 6 All topics, features, functions, and operations are used for easy reference. page 162 If the PSR-740/640 does not function as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart. The illustrations and LCD screens as editing...
... 181 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-740/640 and how to read through this manual. 5 3 page 10 Use this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 140 This contains various important lists such as expected...letting you need. page 6 All topics, features, functions, and operations are used for easy reference. page 162 If the PSR-740/640 does not function as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format, and MIDI Implementation Chart. The illustrations and LCD screens as editing...
Owner's Manual
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...Playing Voices 26 Selecting a Voice 26 Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 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)...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 ...
...Playing Voices 26 Selecting a Voice 26 Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 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)...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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... Master Tuning 135 Scale Tuning 135 Split Point 135 Touch Sensitivity 136 Voice Set 136 Footswitch 137 Foot Volume 138 Pitch Bend Range 139 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 139 Appendix Voice List 140 PSR-740 Panel Voice List 140 PSR-640 Panel Voice List 143 PSR-740/640 XG Voice List 145 Drum Kit List 148 Style List 150 Multi Pad Bank...
... Master Tuning 135 Scale Tuning 135 Split Point 135 Touch Sensitivity 136 Voice Set 136 Footswitch 137 Foot Volume 138 Pitch Bend Range 139 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 139 Appendix Voice List 140 PSR-740 Panel Voice List 140 PSR-640 Panel Voice List 143 PSR-740/640 XG Voice List 145 Drum Kit List 148 Style List 150 Multi Pad Bank...
Owner's Manual
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... effects are two different types of voices: panel voices (the original PSR-740/640 voices) and XG voices. * The PSR-740 features 267 panel voices, 13 drum kits, and 480 XG voices * The PSR-640 features 223 panel voices, 12 drum kits, and 480 XG voices • With the R1, R2, and L voices, you can play two different voices in a layer, and even play two...
... effects are two different types of voices: panel voices (the original PSR-740/640 voices) and XG voices. * The PSR-740 features 267 panel voices, 13 drum kits, and 480 XG voices * The PSR-640 features 223 panel voices, 12 drum kits, and 480 XG voices • With the R1, R2, and L voices, you can play two different voices in a layer, and even play two...
Owner's Manual
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... state-of vocal harmony effects. Important Features * Chorus enriches the voices by the user. the PSR-740 features three DSP systems that can be used simultaneously.) (→ Pages 53-55) * Harmony/Echo lets you enhance your right-hand melodies with a variety of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. GM System Level...
... state-of vocal harmony effects. Important Features * Chorus enriches the voices by the user. the PSR-740 features three DSP systems that can be used simultaneously.) (→ Pages 53-55) * Harmony/Echo lets you enhance your right-hand melodies with a variety of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. GM System Level...
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... Terminals PSR-740 $6 $7 !3 !2 t BACK NEXT yr !7 EXIT !8 #0 #1 q e u w #4 #5 SYNC STOP SYNC START START/STOP COUNT INTRO INTRO SONG A ACMP $1 i o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !0 !1 !4 !5 #6 #7 #8 1 ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF MAIN/AUTO FILL B C D $2 !6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 #9 ON/OFF REVERB DSP4 TALK PART ON/OFF VOICE L $0 VOICE R1 VOICE R2...
... Terminals PSR-740 $6 $7 !3 !2 t BACK NEXT yr !7 EXIT !8 #0 #1 q e u w #4 #5 SYNC STOP SYNC START START/STOP COUNT INTRO INTRO SONG A ACMP $1 i o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !0 !1 !4 !5 #6 #7 #8 1 ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF MAIN/AUTO FILL B C D $2 !6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 #9 ON/OFF REVERB DSP4 TALK PART ON/OFF VOICE L $0 VOICE R1 VOICE R2...
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...1 - 16 buttons 39, 78 !7 EXIT button 17 !8 ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 32 !9 GROOVE button (PSR-740 45 @0 MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 54 @1 VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740) ....... 82 @2 VOICE L button 28 @3 VOICE R1 button 26 @4 VOICE R2 button 27 @5 FUNCTION button 17, 91, 134 @6 SONG button 17, 25... 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 $1 START/STOP button 34, ...
...1 - 16 buttons 39, 78 !7 EXIT button 17 !8 ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 32 !9 GROOVE button (PSR-740 45 @0 MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 54 @1 VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740) ....... 82 @2 VOICE L button 28 @3 VOICE R1 button 26 @4 VOICE R2 button 27 @5 FUNCTION button 17, 91, 134 @6 SONG button 17, 25... 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 $1 START/STOP button 34, ...
Owner's Manual
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...outlet. For details, see page 159. • Be sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the PSR-740/640 is set to replicate the functions of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure...Be sure to go through this jack and use of some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the pedal is connected. Power supply connections 1 Make sure that you play the PSR-740/640 (expression function). CAUTION • Never interrupt the ...
...outlet. For details, see page 159. • Be sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the PSR-740/640 is set to replicate the functions of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure...Be sure to go through this jack and use of some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the pedal is connected. Power supply connections 1 Make sure that you play the PSR-740/640 (expression function). CAUTION • Never interrupt the ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the display. See the function tree chart for the various functions of the PSR-740/640. • DEMO/LANGUAGE button pages 15, 18 • VOICE R1 button page 26 • VOICE R2 button page 27 • VOICE L button page 28 • STYLE button pages 25, 34 • SONG button...75 • RECORD button pages 25, 92, 106, 110 • ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 page 32 • GROOVE button (PSR-740 page 45 • MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 page 54 • VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740 page 82 N/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE * The panel ...
... of the display. See the function tree chart for the various functions of the PSR-740/640. • DEMO/LANGUAGE button pages 15, 18 • VOICE R1 button page 26 • VOICE R2 button page 27 • VOICE L button page 28 • STYLE button pages 25, 34 • SONG button...75 • RECORD button pages 25, 92, 106, 110 • ORGAN FLUTES button (PSR-740 page 32 • GROOVE button (PSR-740 page 45 • MULTI EFFECT button (PSR-740 page 54 • VOCAL HARMONY button (PSR-740 page 82 N/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE * The panel ...
Owner's Manual
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.... How to read This message means "Press the [+/YES] button to Read the Help/Operation Guide Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-740/640 shows a variety of the Help messages from the following: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. 1 Press the [DEMO/LANGUAGE... in English. q Operation Guide This gives relevant information for the current operation and remains displayed until you to read This message means "Select a voice with the data dial, the [+/ YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the Number buttons [0]-[9]." Use the data dial, the [+/YES] ...
.... How to read This message means "Press the [+/YES] button to Read the Help/Operation Guide Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-740/640 shows a variety of the Help messages from the following: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. 1 Press the [DEMO/LANGUAGE... in English. q Operation Guide This gives relevant information for the current operation and remains displayed until you to read This message means "Select a voice with the data dial, the [+/ YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the Number buttons [0]-[9]." Use the data dial, the [+/YES] ...
Owner's Manual
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.... For example, the display below (for selecting the function) appears when you press the [VOICE R1] button. The display below (for selecting voices) appears when you press the [FUNCTION] button. In this case you can also input the voice number directly by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (See the next page). 19 17 Rotating... the [+/YES] button moves the cursor downward, while pressing the [-/NO] button moves the cursor upward. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as above;
.... For example, the display below (for selecting the function) appears when you press the [VOICE R1] button. The display below (for selecting voices) appears when you press the [FUNCTION] button. In this case you can also input the voice number directly by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (See the next page). 19 17 Rotating... the [+/YES] button moves the cursor downward, while pressing the [-/NO] button moves the cursor upward. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as above;
Owner's Manual
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...the right (clockwise) increases the value, while rotating it to numbers that voice without leading zeroes. Pressing the [-/NO] button decreases the displayed value by 1. Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as those for example, press the [1], [0] and [6]...and then disappear when the selected number has been recognized by the PSR-740/ 640. • On some occasions, "- - -" may appear in the parameter value part of the display. To select voice number 106, for voices and styles. • Entering one- For items that the parameter...
...the right (clockwise) increases the value, while rotating it to numbers that voice without leading zeroes. Pressing the [-/NO] button decreases the displayed value by 1. Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as those for example, press the [1], [0] and [6]...and then disappear when the selected number has been recognized by the PSR-740/ 640. • On some occasions, "- - -" may appear in the parameter value part of the display. To select voice number 106, for voices and styles. • Entering one- For items that the parameter...
Owner's Manual
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... Volume adjustment of the Help selection 18 VOICE RIGHT1 Voice R1 selection 26 VOICE GROUP RIGHT1 Voice group R1 selection 26 DSP TYPE DSP type selection (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ........ 50 RETURN LEVEL DSP return level setting (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ... from a disk 70 DISK SAVE Saving data to note setting (PSR-740 85 VOCAL HARMONY PART Part setting (PSR-740 85 VOCAL HARMONY SONG TRACK .. Function Tree Button DEMO/LANGUAGE VOICE R1 VOICE R2 VOICE L STYLE SONG VOICE CHANGE MIXER ORGAN FLUTES GROOVE MULTI EFFECT VOCAL HARMONY ACMP/SONG VOLUME...
... Volume adjustment of the Help selection 18 VOICE RIGHT1 Voice R1 selection 26 VOICE GROUP RIGHT1 Voice group R1 selection 26 DSP TYPE DSP type selection (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ........ 50 RETURN LEVEL DSP return level setting (PSR-740, only in the Style Record mode) ... from a disk 70 DISK SAVE Saving data to note setting (PSR-740 85 VOCAL HARMONY PART Part setting (PSR-740 85 VOCAL HARMONY SONG TRACK .. Function Tree Button DEMO/LANGUAGE VOICE R1 VOICE R2 VOICE L STYLE SONG VOICE CHANGE MIXER ORGAN FLUTES GROOVE MULTI EFFECT VOCAL HARMONY ACMP/SONG VOLUME...
Owner's Manual
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... Reverb depth setting of song track (PSR-640 91 F7 TALK SETTING TALK VOLUME Talk volume adjustment (PSR-740 27 86 TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATER .. Chorus depth setting of vocal harmony part (PSR-740 91 DSP DEPTH R1/R2/L DSP depth setting of voice R1/R2/L (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH STYLE DSP depth ...setting of accompaniment track (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH SONG DSP...
... Reverb depth setting of song track (PSR-640 91 F7 TALK SETTING TALK VOLUME Talk volume adjustment (PSR-740 27 86 TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATER .. Chorus depth setting of vocal harmony part (PSR-740 91 DSP DEPTH R1/R2/L DSP depth setting of voice R1/R2/L (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH STYLE DSP depth ...setting of accompaniment track (PSR-640 91 DSP DEPTH SONG DSP...
Owner's Manual
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... Function Tree number/function 1 Volume adjustment of Voice L 2 Volume adjustment of Voice R1 3 Volume adjustment of Voice R2 4 Multi Effect type selection (DSP1) PSR-740 5 Multi Effect type selection (DSP2) PSR-740 6 Multi Effect type selection (DSP3) PSR-740 7 Multi Effect type selection (DSP4 for the microphone sound) PSR-740 8 Vocal Harmony type selection PSR-740 9 Multi pad bank selection 10 Chord match...
... Function Tree number/function 1 Volume adjustment of Voice L 2 Volume adjustment of Voice R1 3 Volume adjustment of Voice R2 4 Multi Effect type selection (DSP1) PSR-740 5 Multi Effect type selection (DSP2) PSR-740 6 Multi Effect type selection (DSP3) PSR-740 7 Multi Effect type selection (DSP4 for the microphone sound) PSR-740 8 Vocal Harmony type selection PSR-740 9 Multi pad bank selection 10 Chord match...
Owner's Manual
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...; Sustain ...page 31 • Touch Sensitivity page 136 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. • The voice selected here is called voice R1 (RIGHT 1). Try out the different voices referring to select a desired voice, since it easier to the voice list at the end of the PSR-740/640 are divided into different groups or basic categories. Selecting...
...; Sustain ...page 31 • Touch Sensitivity page 136 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. • The voice selected here is called voice R1 (RIGHT 1). Try out the different voices referring to select a desired voice, since it easier to the voice list at the end of the PSR-740/640 are divided into different groups or basic categories. Selecting...
Owner's Manual
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... to be played with the right hand. To return to the Voice List (page 140). PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 2 Play the voices. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button. Playing Voices Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is the first voice of the layer and is also played with the right hand.
... to be played with the right hand. To return to the Voice List (page 140). PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 2 Play the voices. Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously 1 Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button. Playing Voices Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is the first voice of the layer and is also played with the right hand.
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... the same as those available for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 2 Select a voice. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is called the "split point" (page 29). Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 140). Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 The notes you play with...
... the same as those available for VOICE L 1 Press the [VOICE L] button. 2 Select a voice. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is called the "split point" (page 29). Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 140). Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 The notes you play with...
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... - B1 C2 - q Playing a Single Voice Voice R1 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 q Playing Two Voices Voice R1 + R2 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 q Playing Separate Voices with the Right and Left Hands Voice L Voice R1 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 can also be...
... - B1 C2 - q Playing a Single Voice Voice R1 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 q Playing Two Voices Voice R1 + R2 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 q Playing Separate Voices with the Right and Left Hands Voice L Voice R1 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 PART ON/OFF VOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 can also be...
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The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose value to the MODULATION Wheel (page 139). 30 28 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740) The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to normal pitch when released. • ...; Minus values can be entered by a maximum of one octave in the Utility function group (page 139). Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-740/640 to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you don't intend to, set via the Pitch...
The pitch bend wheel is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose value to the MODULATION Wheel (page 139). 30 28 Modulation Wheel (PSR-740) The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to normal pitch when released. • ...; Minus values can be entered by a maximum of one octave in the Utility function group (page 139). Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-740/640 to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you don't intend to, set via the Pitch...