Owner's Manual
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...or adapter other than one described in the ears, you , please contact Yamaha directly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 The average life span of this manual is located on the bottom of the specifications without notice or obligation to a lack of the following: Battery Notice: ... used only with any hearing loss or ringing in the manual, on this manual as designed) are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you experience any retailer of ...
...or adapter other than one described in the ears, you , please contact Yamaha directly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 The average life span of this manual is located on the bottom of the specifications without notice or obligation to a lack of the following: Battery Notice: ... used only with any hearing loss or ringing in the manual, on this manual as designed) are located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you experience any retailer of ...
Owner's Manual
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...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...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 181 Specifications...
...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...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 181 Specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... patterns). (→ Page 34) • The One Touch Setting feature lets you instantly call up the specific menu or display you need. (→ Page 21) Listening to the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 features a wide variety of songs in various musical genres. (→ Page 15) • In ...and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 48) Playing the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 keyboard has 61 keys with short explanations and page references. Each User song lets you record up to sixteen independent tracks....
... patterns). (→ Page 34) • The One Touch Setting feature lets you instantly call up the specific menu or display you need. (→ Page 21) Listening to the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 features a wide variety of songs in various musical genres. (→ Page 15) • In ...and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 48) Playing the PSR-740/640 • The PSR-740/640 keyboard has 61 keys with short explanations and page references. Each User song lets you record up to sixteen independent tracks....
Owner's Manual
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...a wide range of vocal harmony effects. The MIDI features let you seamlessly integrate the PSR-740/640 into a microphone. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on the GM...: * Play other instruments from the PSR-740/640. (→ Page 124) * Play the sounds of the PSR-740/640 (including the auto accompaniment) from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 128...
...a wide range of vocal harmony effects. The MIDI features let you seamlessly integrate the PSR-740/640 into a microphone. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on the GM...: * Play other instruments from the PSR-740/640. (→ Page 124) * Play the sounds of the PSR-740/640 (including the auto accompaniment) from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 128...
Owner's Manual
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..., simply reverse the procedure. 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 the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into this jack can also be set to switch sustain...
..., simply reverse the procedure. 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 the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into this jack can also be set to switch sustain...
Owner's Manual
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...for more information on voice R1. 2 Select a voice. Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of the PSR-740/640 are divided into different groups or basic categories. You can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 ... Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • 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). The voices of this manual (page 140). Selecting a specific voice group makes ...
...for more information on voice R1. 2 Select a voice. Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of the PSR-740/640 are divided into different groups or basic categories. You can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 ... Modulation Wheel (PSR-740 page 30 • Transpose ...page 30 • 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). The voices of this manual (page 140). Selecting a specific voice group makes ...
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...3 To cancel the groove effect, press the [GROOVE ON/OFF] button again. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 35). Groove (PSR-740) The Groove and Dynamics function on the PSR-740 lets you temporarily change applied to the accompaniment. (Each type is a different "template" to which the timing of the velocity changes...and Dynamics parameters are automatically set to alter the timing, velocity and gate time of notes during playback of any of groove timing change. Specifically, it allows you play the music with some swing or change the "feel is pressed, the values for the above . • ...
...3 To cancel the groove effect, press the [GROOVE ON/OFF] button again. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 35). Groove (PSR-740) The Groove and Dynamics function on the PSR-740 lets you temporarily change applied to the accompaniment. (Each type is a different "template" to which the timing of the velocity changes...and Dynamics parameters are automatically set to alter the timing, velocity and gate time of notes during playback of any of groove timing change. Specifically, it allows you play the music with some swing or change the "feel is pressed, the values for the above . • ...
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.... Reverb is always set to on or off by a panel button (page 54). A total of 20 different chorus types (16 types for PSR-640) are available. PSR-740 : The PSR-740 features five DSP systems as follows : • DSP This system is always set to on or off by a panel button (page 83)...each of which can be turned on for a full, rich sound. A total of 74 different DSP types are available. (PSR-740) • DSP 4 This system which can be turned on for a specific part, such as distortion and tremolo. A total of 74 different DSP types are available; q Harmony/Echo page 56 You ...
.... Reverb is always set to on or off by a panel button (page 54). A total of 20 different chorus types (16 types for PSR-640) are available. PSR-740 : The PSR-740 features five DSP systems as follows : • DSP This system is always set to on or off by a panel button (page 83)...each of which can be turned on for a full, rich sound. A total of 74 different DSP types are available. (PSR-740) • DSP 4 This system which can be turned on for a specific part, such as distortion and tremolo. A total of 74 different DSP types are available; q Harmony/Echo page 56 You ...
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...Effect settings. Insertion Effect SEND (Depth) System Effect RETURN Amplifier q Reverb All types function as insertion effects Mixer Speaker Multi Effects (DSP1-3) (PSR-740) Refer to the selected R1 panel voice. • Some of effect applied with the various audio components (instruments, effect devices, and a ...Press the [MULTI EFFECT] button. • When the Voice Set function is applied to one designated part before inputting the signal to the specific part. q Insertion Effects Applies the effect to only one of the parts input to all of the keyboard-played voices (R1, R2,...
...Effect settings. Insertion Effect SEND (Depth) System Effect RETURN Amplifier q Reverb All types function as insertion effects Mixer Speaker Multi Effects (DSP1-3) (PSR-740) Refer to the selected R1 panel voice. • Some of effect applied with the various audio components (instruments, effect devices, and a ...Press the [MULTI EFFECT] button. • When the Voice Set function is applied to one designated part before inputting the signal to the specific part. q Insertion Effects Applies the effect to only one of the parts input to all of the keyboard-played voices (R1, R2,...
Owner's Manual
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... 3 4 5 3 4 5 Newly played data 6 7 8 Recording stop (Punch Out) 6 7 8 Previously played data 1 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. 2 Press the [RECORD] button to re-record a specific section of a already-recorded song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the FILE selection...
... 3 4 5 3 4 5 Newly played data 6 7 8 Recording stop (Punch Out) 6 7 8 Previously played data 1 Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. 2 Press the [RECORD] button to re-record a specific section of a already-recorded song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 4 Press the [NEXT] button to display the FILE selection...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI terminals of an external device using a MIDI cable, or from the PSR-740/640 TO HOST terminal to the serial port of a personal computer using a special cable. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used ... data to the key which are shown in common by a cable. Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to another MIDI device. q MIDI IN ......... q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits the PSR-740/640's keyboard information as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which...
... MIDI terminals of an external device using a MIDI cable, or from the PSR-740/640 TO HOST terminal to the serial port of a personal computer using a special cable. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used ... data to the key which are shown in common by a cable. Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to another MIDI device. q MIDI IN ......... q MIDI OUT ..... Transmits the PSR-740/640's keyboard information as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which...
Owner's Manual
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...common format used for playback. q DOC This voice allocation format is compaible with many of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is called "program numbers." q SMF (Standard MIDI File) This is played. q Style File The Style File Format - ...data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to provide more voices and variations, as well as is most commercially available software. • The PSR-740/640 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data ...
...common format used for playback. q DOC This voice allocation format is compaible with many of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-740/640 is called "program numbers." q SMF (Standard MIDI File) This is played. q Style File The Style File Format - ...data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data recorded by Yamaha specifically to provide more voices and variations, as well as is most commercially available software. • The PSR-740/640 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data ...
Owner's Manual
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... following MIDI messages affects and split point settings on the panel. The bass notes will not be detected Parameter. V. Vocal Harmony MIDI Specifications (PSR-740 ONLY) Channel message 1) Note on / off messages received at the channel(s) set ). Also used as the notes normally played on .../off 9n kk vv note on the PSR-740/640. Chord : The note on the keyboard. depend on the fingering mode on message Harmony ch Melody ch O O Specifies pitch in the accompaniment section. Harmony : See "Vocal Harmony MIDI Specifications" (see page 131). Keyboard : The ...
... following MIDI messages affects and split point settings on the panel. The bass notes will not be detected Parameter. V. Vocal Harmony MIDI Specifications (PSR-740 ONLY) Channel message 1) Note on / off messages received at the channel(s) set ). Also used as the notes normally played on .../off 9n kk vv note on the PSR-740/640. Chord : The note on the keyboard. depend on the fingering mode on message Harmony ch Melody ch O O Specifies pitch in the accompaniment section. Harmony : See "Vocal Harmony MIDI Specifications" (see page 131). Keyboard : The ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 53, 54 Soft 137, 138 Song Copy 72 Song mode 25 Song Play mode 77 Song volume 78 Sostenuto 137, 138 Source Chord 111, 119 Specification 184 Split Point 29, 42, 135 182 180
..., 53, 54 Soft 137, 138 Song Copy 72 Song mode 25 Song Play mode 77 Song volume 78 Sostenuto 137, 138 Source Chord 111, 119 Specification 184 Split Point 29, 42, 135 182 180
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... • STANDBY/ON • Master Volume : MIN - C6) with your Yamaha dealer. 182 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. MAX • Input Volume : MIC/LINE (PSR-740) Demo • PSR-740 : 10 Songs • PSR-640 : 8 Songs Language • English, German, French, Spanish, Italian...
... • STANDBY/ON • Master Volume : MIN - C6) with your Yamaha dealer. 182 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. MAX • Input Volume : MIC/LINE (PSR-740) Demo • PSR-740 : 10 Songs • PSR-640 : 8 Songs Language • English, German, French, Spanish, Italian...
Owner's Manual
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... service should be serviced under warranty. 3. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. Therefore, these parts without charge. You may not apply to you specific legal rights. Deliver the unit to be packed securely. *Repaired units will expedite the ... YOUR RECORDS. Contact the Customer Service Department of this manual and to follow all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that the product will be required after this 90 day period but...
... service should be serviced under warranty. 3. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. Therefore, these parts without charge. You may not apply to you specific legal rights. Deliver the unit to be packed securely. *Repaired units will expedite the ... YOUR RECORDS. Contact the Customer Service Department of this manual and to follow all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that the product will be required after this 90 day period but...