Owner's Manual
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...or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near other electronic components, turn the power off for damage caused by Yamaha) only. Always turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. WARNING ...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 ...
...or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near other electronic components, turn the power off for damage caused by Yamaha) only. Always turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. WARNING ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. 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 No.5567901 of a fine electronic keyboard.
... greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. 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 No.5567901 of a fine electronic keyboard.
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 ...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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 full touch-response capability that automatically appear in the manual for instructions and other settings for .... power to customize the preset styles of the PSR-740 by changing the basic "feel" of the rhythm and accompaniment patterns. (PSR-740) (→ Page 45) • You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 110) Multi Pads •...
... 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 full touch-response capability that automatically appear in the manual for instructions and other settings for .... power to customize the preset styles of the PSR-740 by changing the basic "feel" of the rhythm and accompaniment patterns. (PSR-740) (→ Page 45) • You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 110) Multi Pads •...
Owner's Manual
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... Memory, etc.) to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 126)...supports and special features it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to floppy disk for future recall. (→ Page 65) Vocal Harmony (PSR-740) • The amazing Vocal Harmony feature (on the PSR-740) automatically produces backup vocal harmonies for your...
... Memory, etc.) to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 124) * Connect the PSR-740/640 directly to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 126)...supports and special features it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to floppy disk for future recall. (→ Page 65) Vocal Harmony (PSR-740) • The amazing Vocal Harmony feature (on the PSR-740) automatically produces backup vocal harmonies for your...
Owner's Manual
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...PSR-740/640 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. Connecting a microphone (PSR-740) s MIC/LINE IN jack The PSR-740 includes a microphone/line input jack into which is connected to the PSR-740 too close to the PSR-740 speakers (or those of an external sound system connected to the PSR-740) can be connecting the PSR-740...volume of the external devices at high volume for long periods of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended for private practice or late-night playing. The SIGNAL and OVER indicators on the ...
...PSR-740/640 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. Connecting a microphone (PSR-740) s MIC/LINE IN jack The PSR-740 includes a microphone/line input jack into which is connected to the PSR-740 too close to the PSR-740 speakers (or those of an external sound system connected to the PSR-740) can be connecting the PSR-740...volume of the external devices at high volume for long periods of the source signal itself. • The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended for private practice or late-night playing. The SIGNAL and OVER indicators on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...118 • 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 songs, styles and registration memory settings. For example, pressing the [REGISTRATION MEMORY] button while holding the [HELP.../DIRECT ACCESS] button automatically selects the display for disk file names. To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The following data types can be used for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. MEMORY See page 24 for the Direct Access Chart...
...118 • 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 songs, styles and registration memory settings. For example, pressing the [REGISTRATION MEMORY] button while holding the [HELP.../DIRECT ACCESS] button automatically selects the display for disk file names. To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The following data types can be used for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. MEMORY See page 24 for the Direct Access Chart...
Owner's Manual
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...dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for playing back the songs. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can save and load important data (page 65). Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the ... the recording starts as soon as you play a key on .) The Style mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is turned on the keyboard. Song Mode Select this mode by pressing the [RECORD] button. This section explains the main modes of these...
...dots will go out) and the PSR-740/640 will be executed (except for playing back the songs. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can save and load important data (page 65). Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the ... the recording starts as soon as you play a key on .) The Style mode is used , the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the keyboard is turned on the keyboard. Song Mode Select this mode by pressing the [RECORD] button. This section explains the main modes of these...
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...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...voice selected here is called voice R1 (RIGHT 1). See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 2 Select a voice. Playing Voices The PSR-740/640 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you narrow down your search to the Voice List (page 140). Refer to just...
...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...voice selected here is called voice R1 (RIGHT 1). See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 2 Select a voice. Playing Voices The PSR-740/640 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you narrow down your search to the Voice List (page 140). Refer to just...
Owner's Manual
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...; The point on page 26). 3 Play the voices. Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the right hand. 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). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as...
...; The point on page 26). 3 Play the voices. Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the right hand. 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). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as...
Owner's Manual
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... to any key you wish. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to on (page 35), the key range of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (... Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF Auto Accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 q Naming The keyboard can sound three different voices. B4 C5 - Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-740/640 can also be used to page 135 for playing/ indicating chords. Each key has a note...
... to any key you wish. for example, the lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to on (page 35), the key range of the PSR-740/640 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for example, the lowest (... Point ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF Auto Accompaniment section Voice R1/R2 q Naming The keyboard can sound three different voices. B4 C5 - Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-740/640 can also be used to page 135 for playing/ indicating chords. Each key has a note...
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...yourself increases it. • In order to avoid accidentally applying modulation when you ) while playing the keyboard. 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... to instantly reset the transpose value to "0." • The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to notes played on the keyboard (R1, R2, L voices). Modulation Wheel (PSR-740) The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to normal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be ...
...yourself increases it. • In order to avoid accidentally applying modulation when you ) while playing the keyboard. 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... to instantly reset the transpose value to "0." • The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to notes played on the keyboard (R1, R2, L voices). Modulation Wheel (PSR-740) The Modulation function applies a vibrato effect to normal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 display the "VOICE GROUP...BCBrliurcuskshHhSTwaiprlSSnwSairrnelBaaRresosBHllDaSsrusomfDt rSuomfBtHasasrdDSrSunnmaarreeMHFlHooarrFdTlooomr TLomLoHwMTiodmTMomid TLCohHminiRgeHhisdeTeoCCmyySmmpbblaaaClsl hrCauCsphymRCbiydamelbCaylm2bCaBolon2nggaoHHMCutoenTgima bLalAegSHoagmoCbHSaaabWmahsbaiastWlehHGisutWleirooLoLdoWBnogloocdkBCHlouciTckraiaLOngpleenOJipnegnle BBeellll Tree 31 29 Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Press the...
...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 display the "VOICE GROUP...BCBrliurcuskshHhSTwaiprlSSnwSairrnelBaaRresosBHllDaSsrusomfDt rSuomfBtHasasrdDSrSunnmaarreeMHFlHooarrFdTlooomr TLomLoHwMTiodmTMomid TLCohHminiRgeHhisdeTeoCCmyySmmpbblaaaClsl hrCauCsphymRCbiydamelbCaylm2bCaBolon2nggaoHHMCutoenTgima bLalAegSHoagmoCbHSaaabWmahsbaiastWlehHGisutWleirooLoLdoWBnogloocdkBCHlouciTckraiaLOngpleenOJipnegnle BBeellll Tree 31 29 Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Press the...
Owner's Manual
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... Style List (page 150). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on how to stop the accompaniment. 35 33 For information on . The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand. For this section are automatically detected and used as shown below...
... Style List (page 150). 3 Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on how to stop the accompaniment. 35 33 For information on . The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with your left hand. For this section are automatically detected and used as shown below...
Owner's Manual
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... modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. Individual accompaniment tracks can control to the overall balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 35). • [ACMP] is where the musical embellishments reside. acoustic bass, synth bass, tuba, etc. Accompaniment Volume Control...that style will change to the target tracks. RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1, and PHRASE 2 - Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-740/640 has eight accompaniment tracks -
... modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. Individual accompaniment tracks can control to the overall balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 35). • [ACMP] is where the musical embellishments reside. acoustic bass, synth bass, tuba, etc. Accompaniment Volume Control...that style will change to the target tracks. RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1, and PHRASE 2 - Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-740/640 has eight accompaniment tracks -
Owner's Manual
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...The following chords: 40 38 The FINGERED 1 mode The Fingered 1 mode lets you finger your left hand (in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard) is "Multi Finger." 2 Select the desired fingering mode. Cm Cm7 • For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black... ACCOMPANIMENT section of and including the split-point key - normally 54) while the PSR-740/640 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the selected style. There are 5 types of the keyboard. ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF • The default Fingering Mode is...
...The following chords: 40 38 The FINGERED 1 mode The Fingered 1 mode lets you finger your left hand (in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard) is "Multi Finger." 2 Select the desired fingering mode. Cm Cm7 • For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black... ACCOMPANIMENT section of and including the split-point key - normally 54) while the PSR-740/640 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the selected style. There are 5 types of the keyboard. ACMP ON/OFF FINGERING GROOVE ON/OFF • The default Fingering Mode is...
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... called the "split point." The point on how to worry about anything using the SINGLE FINGER operation in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard is selected, the PSR-740/640 will be set the split point. Refer to page 135 for example, you could use either type of the chord. For a C major...
... called the "split point." The point on how to worry about anything using the SINGLE FINGER operation in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard is selected, the PSR-740/640 will be set the split point. Refer to page 135 for example, you could use either type of the chord. For a C major...
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...the accompaniment (page 34). 43 41 SYNC STOP SYNC START When Synchronized Stop is off . Also, Synchro Stop automatically turns off when the Full Keyboard is selected for the fingering mode or when the auto accompaniment on the panel is turned off . Press the [SYNC STOP] button. Press ...the [SYNC STOP] button. To stop the auto accompaniment, simply release your left hand from the keyboard. 8 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP off , the auto accompaniment does not stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. SYNC ...
...the accompaniment (page 34). 43 41 SYNC STOP SYNC START When Synchronized Stop is off . Also, Synchro Stop automatically turns off when the Full Keyboard is selected for the fingering mode or when the auto accompaniment on the panel is turned off . Press the [SYNC STOP] button. Press ...the [SYNC STOP] button. To stop the auto accompaniment, simply release your left hand from the keyboard. 8 Turn SYNCHRONIZED STOP off , the auto accompaniment does not stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of [SYNCHRO STOP]. SYNC ...
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... chord match on/off status depends on (page 35). 3 Play a chord with your left hand. The Multi Pads The PSR-740/640 Multi Pads can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. To stop playing and begin playing from the top again. STOP MULTI PAD 1 2 3 4 In this case, for...
... chord match on/off status depends on (page 35). 3 Play a chord with your left hand. The Multi Pads The PSR-740/640 Multi Pads can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. To stop playing and begin playing from the top again. STOP MULTI PAD 1 2 3 4 In this case, for...
Owner's Manual
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Digital Effects 3 Press the [NEXT] button to the Reverb Type List (page 154). 7 Play the keyboard. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Try out some of the reverb. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or ...
Digital Effects 3 Press the [NEXT] button to the Reverb Type List (page 154). 7 Play the keyboard. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Try out some of the reverb. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or ...