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...as a permanent record of these goals. Make sure that the battery being charged. Dispose of used to be aware of producing sound levels that are not covered by Yamaha. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is intended for long periods of household type batteries in ... that accompany the accessory product. Mismatches or incorrect installation may be rechargeable. This product may be used , please observe all batteries away from children. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any power supply or adapter other than one described in overheating...
...as a permanent record of these goals. Make sure that the battery being charged. Dispose of used to be aware of producing sound levels that are not covered by Yamaha. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is intended for long periods of household type batteries in ... that accompany the accessory product. Mismatches or incorrect installation may be rechargeable. This product may be used , please observe all batteries away from children. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any power supply or adapter other than one described in overheating...
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...the instrument to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in a... the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of important data due to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove ...
...the instrument to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in a... the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of important data due to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove ...
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The Yamaha PSR-740/640 PortaTone combines the most of this advanced instrument. A large graphic display and easy-to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features ... quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability 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...
The Yamaha PSR-740/640 PortaTone combines the most of this advanced instrument. A large graphic display and easy-to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features ... quality with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability 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...
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... page 17 This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the PSR-740/640, such as shown in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. It shows you how to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 6 All topics, features, functions, and ...operations are used for optimum operation. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-740/640 and how to read this section - page 140...
... page 17 This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the PSR-740/640, such as shown in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. It shows you how to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 6 All topics, features, functions, and ...operations are used for optimum operation. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-740/640 and how to read this section - page 140...
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... 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 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 35 Accompaniment Sections 36 Tempo/Tap 38 Accompaniment Track Muting...
... 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 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 35 Accompaniment Sections 36 Tempo/Tap 38 Accompaniment Track Muting...
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...Track Muting 78 Song Volume Control 78 Playing from a Specified Measure 79 Repeat Play 80 Song Transpose 81 Vocal Harmony (PSR-740) 82 Setting up 82 Using the Vocal Harmony effect 83 Changing the harmony settings 84 Talk Setting 86 Part Settings 88 Voice Change 89 Mixer 90 ...(Reverb/Chorus/DSP) ... 152 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...
...Track Muting 78 Song Volume Control 78 Playing from a Specified Measure 79 Repeat Play 80 Song Transpose 81 Vocal Harmony (PSR-740) 82 Setting up 82 Using the Vocal Harmony effect 83 Changing the harmony settings 84 Talk Setting 86 Part Settings 88 Voice Change 89 Mixer 90 ...(Reverb/Chorus/DSP) ... 152 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...
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...online" help you master the PSR-740/640. Basic operations • The PSR-740/640 is very easy to use the Quick Recording method. (→ Page 94) * To build 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... You can play two different voices in , then turn to best use the Multi Track Recording method. (→ Page 96) * You can be at 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...
...online" help you master the PSR-740/640. Basic operations • The PSR-740/640 is very easy to use the Quick Recording method. (→ Page 94) * To build 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... You can play two different voices in , then turn to best use the Multi Track Recording method. (→ Page 96) * You can be at 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...
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...file containing lyric data is played. The PSR-740/640 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-740/640's XG voices, it includes. You can even change the gender of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova...MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is possible to instantly configure the PSR-740/640 for the future. for lead vocals that any manufacturer. By using the Style Recording feature. 9 7 The PSR-740/640 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that you process the sound in disk ...
...file containing lyric data is played. The PSR-740/640 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the PSR-740/640's XG voices, it includes. You can even change the gender of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova...MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is possible to instantly configure the PSR-740/640 for the future. for lead vocals that any manufacturer. By using the Style Recording feature. 9 7 The PSR-740/640 is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that you process the sound in disk ...
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Panel Controls and 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/...ON/OFF VOICE L $0 VOICE R1 VOICE R2 SIMPLE ENDING ENDING MEMORY $3 REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE STOP 1 2 3 4 $4 ONE TOUCH SETTING #2 LOAD #3 DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE $5 MULTI PAD 1 2 3 4 $9 %0 PSR-640 C1 CLICK 36 D1 T 37 38 E1 F1 S 39 40 R 41 G1 42 L 43 A1 44 L 45 B1 C2 46 M 47 H 48 D2...
Panel Controls and 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/...ON/OFF VOICE L $0 VOICE R1 VOICE R2 SIMPLE ENDING ENDING MEMORY $3 REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE STOP 1 2 3 4 $4 ONE TOUCH SETTING #2 LOAD #3 DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE $5 MULTI PAD 1 2 3 4 $9 %0 PSR-640 C1 CLICK 36 D1 T 37 38 E1 F1 S 39 40 R 41 G1 42 L 43 A1 44 L 45 B1 C2 46 M 47 H 48 D2...
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...). • Recorded data is retained in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR-740/ 640. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-740/640, or during any PSR740/640 record operation! If you play by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. Doing so can also be reversed...
...). • Recorded data is retained in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR-740/ 640. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-740/640, or during any PSR740/640 record operation! If you play by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. Doing so can also be reversed...
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...setting before connecting them. Do not listen with the PSR-740's vocal harmony function (pages 82). The panel MIC/LINE switch should be plugged in here for use phone plugs). Connecting a microphone (PSR-740) s MIC/LINE IN jack The PSR-740 includes a microphone/line input jack into the L/L+R ...s PHONES jack A standard pair of stereo headphones can be reduced by using the INPUT VOLUME control, and if this is not sufficient, by reducing the level of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended). Setting Up Audio equipment connections s AUX OUT...
...setting before connecting them. Do not listen with the PSR-740's vocal harmony function (pages 82). The panel MIC/LINE switch should be plugged in here for use phone plugs). Connecting a microphone (PSR-740) s MIC/LINE IN jack The PSR-740 includes a microphone/line input jack into the L/L+R ...s PHONES jack A standard pair of stereo headphones can be reduced by using the INPUT VOLUME control, and if this is not sufficient, by reducing the level of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended). Setting Up Audio equipment connections s AUX OUT...
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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 Music stand The PSR-740/640 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to page 123.
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Demo Song Playback Once you've set up your PSR-740/640, try listening to turn the power OFF. 2 Press the [DEMO/LANGUAGE] button. When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. 3 ... demo song. A total of 10 demo songs (8 demo songs for a long time, make sure you are not using the PSR-740/ 640 for PSR-640) are provided. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0] to scroll to the...
Demo Song Playback Once you've set up your PSR-740/640, try listening to turn the power OFF. 2 Press the [DEMO/LANGUAGE] button. When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. 3 ... demo song. A total of 10 demo songs (8 demo songs for a long time, make sure you are not using the PSR-740/ 640 for PSR-640) are provided. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0] to scroll to the...
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..., 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 illustrations here are of the front panel.... the current display As shown in succession, you can "retrace your steps" and revisit each display by using the [BACK] and [NEXT] buttons at the center of the PSR-740. If this happens, you can also directly select the desired displays by pressing the [EXIT] button several...
..., 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 illustrations here are of the front panel.... the current display As shown in succession, you can "retrace your steps" and revisit each display by using the [BACK] and [NEXT] buttons at the center of the PSR-740. If this happens, you can also directly select the desired displays by pressing the [EXIT] button several...
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... function or find an appropriate operation. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 18 16 There are "help you 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 displays...
... function or find an appropriate operation. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 18 16 There are "help you 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 displays...
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... left (counter-clockwise) moves the cursor upward. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you can also select the voice by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (See the next page). 19 17 Rotating the data dial to the right... the cursor downward, while rotating it to select different menus in the display. In this case you can also input the voice number directly by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as above; Pressing the [+/YES] button moves the cursor downward, while pressing the [-/NO]...
... left (counter-clockwise) moves the cursor upward. Basic Operation Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you can also select the voice by using the number buttons [1]-[0] (See the next page). 19 17 Rotating the data dial to the right... the cursor downward, while rotating it to select different menus in the display. In this case you can also input the voice number directly by using the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons as above; Pressing the [+/YES] button moves the cursor downward, while pressing the [-/NO]...
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... continuous increase and decrease. This indicates that the parameter is unavailable or cannot be used to directly enter the number of other voices. Pressing the [+/YES] button increases the displayed value by using the number buttons [1]-[0] or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. "12" can be ...the left (counter-clockwise) decreases it to the initial value. or two-digit numbers One- Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as "012" by pressing the [0], [1] and [2] buttons in sequence. • One- Basic Operation Changing (Editing) Values This...
... continuous increase and decrease. This indicates that the parameter is unavailable or cannot be used to directly enter the number of other voices. Pressing the [+/YES] button increases the displayed value by using the number buttons [1]-[0] or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. "12" can be ...the left (counter-clockwise) decreases it to the initial value. or two-digit numbers One- Number buttons [1]-[0] described below the number on the PSR-740/640, such as "012" by pressing the [0], [1] and [2] buttons in sequence. • One- Basic Operation Changing (Editing) Values This...
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...The following data types can instantly call up the desired display. MEMORY See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. Direct Access By using the [HELP/DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. C1 Entering a character Moving the cursor Entering a lower-case ...a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as songs, styles and registration memory settings. Basic Operation Naming The allows you can be used for disk file names. The C1 key functions as desired. You can also freely name the data as a shift key that shifts between lower-...
...The following data types can instantly call up the desired display. MEMORY See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. Direct Access By using the [HELP/DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. C1 Entering a character Moving the cursor Entering a lower-case ...a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as songs, styles and registration memory settings. Basic Operation Naming The allows you can be used for disk file names. The C1 key functions as desired. You can also freely name the data as a shift key that shifts between lower-...
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... normally, and for playing back the songs. The Song mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is... of operation). If the [SYNC START] button is on the keyboard. Disk Mode LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE Select this mode by pressing the [LOAD] button, [SAVE] button or the [UTILITY] button. q Song record ...Disk mode, no panel operations can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 page 76 SONG ACMP START/STOP COUNT...
... normally, and for playing back the songs. The Song mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is... of operation). If the [SYNC START] button is on the keyboard. Disk Mode LOAD DISK SAVE UTILITY DISK IN USE Select this mode by pressing the [LOAD] button, [SAVE] button or the [UTILITY] button. q Song record ...Disk mode, no panel operations can be canceled (the beat indicator dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for disk operations). 25 23 page 76 SONG ACMP START/STOP COUNT...
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...of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. You can play them • Playing Two Voices (... Voice List (page 140). The voices 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 1 Press the [VOICE R1]...
...of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. You can play them • Playing Two Voices (... Voice List (page 140). The voices 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 1 Press the [VOICE R1]...