PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We recommend that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of sounds and functions. EN Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for future reference. The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing this manual carefully so that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We recommend that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of sounds and functions. EN Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for future reference. The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing this manual carefully so that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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...STATEMENT (Supplier's declaration of conformity procedure) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-I500 This device complies with new ones, and never mix different... types of your dealer is 18 AWG. For PSR-I500 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply...
...STATEMENT (Supplier's declaration of conformity procedure) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-I500 This device complies with new ones, and never mix different... types of your dealer is 18 AWG. For PSR-I500 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply...
PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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.... - Always make sure all batteries are inserted in contact with your weight on, or place heavy objects on the panel or keyboard. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off for extended periods of which are not designed to the instrument or other property...of time, or during use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. 6 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/3 Failure to recharge batteries that are the same type, same model, and made by Yamaha service personnel. - CAUTION Always follow the instructions that the AC outlet you notice any...
.... - Always make sure all batteries are inserted in contact with your weight on, or place heavy objects on the panel or keyboard. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off for extended periods of which are not designed to the instrument or other property...of time, or during use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. 6 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/3 Failure to recharge batteries that are the same type, same model, and made by Yamaha service personnel. - CAUTION Always follow the instructions that the AC outlet you notice any...
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...are not using the instrument for instructional purposes only, and may not be held responsible for a long period of time at the minimum level. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 7 DMI-5 3/3 NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to local ...• Some of the data of this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be downloaded from the Yamaha website have been edited for length or arrangement, and may appear somewhat...
...are not using the instrument for instructional purposes only, and may not be held responsible for a long period of time at the minimum level. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 7 DMI-5 3/3 NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to local ...• Some of the data of this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be downloaded from the Yamaha website have been edited for length or arrangement, and may appear somewhat...
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...and wide-ranging 801 voices. ( Page 19) Take your performance to new levels-whatever music you the tools to Indian music. 8 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Reference Appendix Table of Contents Setting Up Quick Guide Special Features 8 Compatible Format and Functions 10 Included Accessories 10 About the... Controls and Terminals 12 Setting Up 14 Power Requirements 14 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Adjusting the Master Volume 16 Using a Keyboard Stand 16 Quick Guide Basic Operation and Display Items 17 Basic Operation 17 Display Items 18 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices ...
...and wide-ranging 801 voices. ( Page 19) Take your performance to new levels-whatever music you the tools to Indian music. 8 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Reference Appendix Table of Contents Setting Up Quick Guide Special Features 8 Compatible Format and Functions 10 Included Accessories 10 About the... Controls and Terminals 12 Setting Up 14 Power Requirements 14 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Adjusting the Master Volume 16 Using a Keyboard Stand 16 Quick Guide Basic Operation and Display Items 17 Basic Operation 17 Display Items 18 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices ...
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...50 Setting the Portamento time 51 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS) ... 51 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard........... 51 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 52 Scale Tuning 53 Selecting a Scale 53 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale...to a USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is saved as rhythm loops, melodies or sound effects-giving you record your performance. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 9 This convenient feature lets you even greater creative expressive tools for Style Playback 63 Song Settings 64 Background Music Playback 64...
...50 Setting the Portamento time 51 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS) ... 51 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard........... 51 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 52 Scale Tuning 53 Selecting a Scale 53 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale...to a USB flash drive. Since the recorded data is saved as rhythm loops, melodies or sound effects-giving you record your performance. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 9 This convenient feature lets you even greater creative expressive tools for Style Playback 63 Song Settings 64 Background Music Playback 64...
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Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Dial (page 17) er ty q !5 !6 u i o !0 w !1 !4 !7 !9 @0 @1 @2 !8 !2 !3 Display (page 18) @5 036 048 060 072 084 096 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) (C5) (C6) • Riyaz List (Data List) • Voice List (Data List) • Style List (Data List) • Song List (Data List) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 62). @3 @4 12 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Dial (page 17) er ty q !5 !6 u i o !0 w !1 !4 !7 !9 @0 @1 @2 !8 !2 !3 Display (page 18) @5 036 048 060 072 084 096 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) (C5) (C6) • Riyaz List (Data List) • Voice List (Data List) • Style List (Data List) • Song List (Data List) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 62). @3 @4 12 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
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... (Standby/On) switch when turning the power on. This starts the instrument with the Auto Power Off function disabled. The lowest key 16 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual When you or others, as well as damage to the instrument or other operations such as an amplifier, speaker or computer, ... not place the instrument in order to an external device such as pressing keys, buttons or the pedal are not allowed. Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) can cause permanent hearing loss. CAUTION • Even when the power is off is not operated for a long...
... (Standby/On) switch when turning the power on. This starts the instrument with the Auto Power Off function disabled. The lowest key 16 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual When you or others, as well as damage to the instrument or other operations such as an amplifier, speaker or computer, ... not place the instrument in order to an external device such as pressing keys, buttons or the pedal are not allowed. Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) can cause permanent hearing loss. CAUTION • Even when the power is off is not operated for a long...
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...this indication can also be used for selecting items or changing values. Jumps to call up . tion. Example: Selecting Voice 003, Harmnum3. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 17 Jumps to change values, the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons can be used to the first item in the previous... function first, and then make various settings. 1 Select a basic function. 2 Select an item or value. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. Press and hold either button to directly enter the desired Style/ Voice number etc, or a parameter value. Number buttons [0]-[9] Use these buttons to jump...
...this indication can also be used for selecting items or changing values. Jumps to call up . tion. Example: Selecting Voice 003, Harmnum3. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 17 Jumps to change values, the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons can be used to the first item in the previous... function first, and then make various settings. 1 Select a basic function. 2 Select an item or value. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. Press and hold either button to directly enter the desired Style/ Voice number etc, or a parameter value. Number buttons [0]-[9] Use these buttons to jump...
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... Play the keyboard. Selecting this automatically calls up a piano sound for simple piano playing, press the [HARMONIUM/PIANO] button, repeatedly if necessary, until Voice 041 "Grand Piano" is called OTS (page 51). In this case, press the button once more. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual... selects Voice 041 "Grand Piano." Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes traditional oriental instruments, as well as guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,...
... Play the keyboard. Selecting this automatically calls up a piano sound for simple piano playing, press the [HARMONIUM/PIANO] button, repeatedly if necessary, until Voice 041 "Grand Piano" is called OTS (page 51). In this case, press the button once more. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual... selects Voice 041 "Grand Piano." Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes traditional oriental instruments, as well as guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,...
PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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The current tempo is on Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on the right hand area of Style, Song and Riyaz. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] ... not only the metronome tempo, but also the tempo of the keyboard. Adjusting the Metronome Tempo This operation lets you can also select a different Dual Voice (page 55). In this example, we'll set a time signature of beats per measure. 20 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Setting the Time Signature This operation lets you...
The current tempo is on Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on the right hand area of Style, Song and Riyaz. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] ... not only the metronome tempo, but also the tempo of the keyboard. Adjusting the Metronome Tempo This operation lets you can also select a different Dual Voice (page 55). In this example, we'll set a time signature of beats per measure. 20 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Setting the Time Signature This operation lets you...
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...function is shown on . Although turning on the Harmony or the Arpeggio will sound on the first beat of one beat is on the display. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 21 Adding Harmony/Triggering Arpeggios You can select a different Harmony type or Arpeggio type (page 22). 2 Press a note or ... Harmony effect or the Arpeggio function turns on the Harmony type. MtrVol 100 062 Metronome volume 3 Rotate the dial to set during playback of the keyboard. 3 Press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again to "Playing each measure while a click sounds the other beats. Select "08" (8th note) for ...
...function is shown on . Although turning on the Harmony or the Arpeggio will sound on the first beat of one beat is on the display. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 21 Adding Harmony/Triggering Arpeggios You can select a different Harmony type or Arpeggio type (page 22). 2 Press a note or ... Harmony effect or the Arpeggio function turns on the Harmony type. MtrVol 100 062 Metronome volume 3 Rotate the dial to set during playback of the keyboard. 3 Press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again to "Playing each measure while a click sounds the other beats. Select "08" (8th note) for ...
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... the dial to 186 are Arpeggio types. NOTE • 001 to 026 are shown in Riyaz and auto accompaniment modes Play the keys. 22 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual The selected KNOB ASSIGN and the specified key are Harmony types. 027 to select the desired Harmony type or Arpeggio type. Keep holding... for longer than a second. Harmnum1 001 In Auto accompaniment mode Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on, press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button several times to 26 (Echo) Both in the display. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety...
... the dial to 186 are Arpeggio types. NOTE • 001 to 026 are shown in Riyaz and auto accompaniment modes Play the keys. 22 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual The selected KNOB ASSIGN and the specified key are Harmony types. 027 to select the desired Harmony type or Arpeggio type. Keep holding... for longer than a second. Harmnum1 001 In Auto accompaniment mode Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on, press the [KNOB ASSIGN] button several times to 26 (Echo) Both in the display. Quick Guide Try Playing a Variety...
PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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... the target to call up "DSP Type" (Function 042). PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 23 Appears when the DSP is selected, it affects the Style, Riyaz or track A of a User Song. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. 7 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO... the target. 6 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to a specified target as described below. DSP effects are applied When selecting the target "KEYBOARD" for DSP target: KEYBOARD • Main Voice • Dual Voice • Track 1 of a User Song target: BACKING • Style • Riyaz • Track...
... the target to call up "DSP Type" (Function 042). PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 23 Appears when the DSP is selected, it affects the Style, Riyaz or track A of a User Song. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. 7 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO... the target. 6 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to a specified target as described below. DSP effects are applied When selecting the target "KEYBOARD" for DSP target: KEYBOARD • Main Voice • Dual Voice • Track 1 of a User Song target: BACKING • Style • Riyaz • Track...
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... even if the knob arrow is shown in the display. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. • KEYBOARD: Main Voice, Dual Voice and User Song (only Live Control function 5) • BACKING: Style, Riyaz and User Song (only Live Control...select Voice No.196 "SquareLd" (Square Lead) as you play the keyboard with your right hand while operating knob A with the default settings of the new Voice. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. 24 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual etc. CUTOFF RESONANCE Switching the Target Switches the target to...
... even if the knob arrow is shown in the display. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. • KEYBOARD: Main Voice, Dual Voice and User Song (only Live Control function 5) • BACKING: Style, Riyaz and User Song (only Live Control...select Voice No.196 "SquareLd" (Square Lead) as you play the keyboard with your right hand while operating knob A with the default settings of the new Voice. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. 24 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual etc. CUTOFF RESONANCE Switching the Target Switches the target to...
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...Style playback in the Auto Accompaniment area to stop playback. Split Point ... default value: 054 (F#2) NOTE • For information about how to play the keyboard. 4 Play a chord in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play chords. You can easily add variations to the online material Data List... • Press the CATEGORY []button to the left hand. Play a melody with the right hand and chords with the left of the keyboard to change the musical genre. Appears when the Auto Accompaniment is used only for specifying the chords. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 25
...Style playback in the Auto Accompaniment area to stop playback. Split Point ... default value: 054 (F#2) NOTE • For information about how to play the keyboard. 4 Play a chord in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play chords. You can easily add variations to the online material Data List... • Press the CATEGORY []button to the left hand. Play a melody with the right hand and chords with the left of the keyboard to change the musical genre. Appears when the Auto Accompaniment is used only for specifying the chords. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 25
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...PDF manual (page 11) "Computer-related Operations." NOTE • In addition to the 60 preset Songs in sequence. 26 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual When you transfer a Song from the Yamaha website. Based on Audio playback and recording, refer to pages 40-41. Song Category The Songs are organized by... etc. A MIDI Song uses a small amount of data capacity in the USB flash drive. Quick Guide Playing Songs This instrument can play the keyboard along with the Song as listed below. • Gives you an idea of the advanced capabilities of this instrument. • Demonstrates the Indian ...
...PDF manual (page 11) "Computer-related Operations." NOTE • In addition to the 60 preset Songs in sequence. 26 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual When you transfer a Song from the Yamaha website. Based on Audio playback and recording, refer to pages 40-41. Song Category The Songs are organized by... etc. A MIDI Song uses a small amount of data capacity in the USB flash drive. Quick Guide Playing Songs This instrument can play the keyboard along with the Song as listed below. • Gives you an idea of the advanced capabilities of this instrument. • Demonstrates the Indian ...
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...are playing. ForElise 001 Right-hand lesson Left-hand lesson Both-hands lesson Track 1 is unlit Track 2 is shown on the display. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 29 The model melody/chords of the part you play wrong notes, the correct notes shown in the Song Book (page 11). Even... shown on playing the notes with a specific effect sound (Instrument number 802 [Smpl Vce]), Sample Zones B to E do not play the keyboard. TIMING Practicing with these three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in the display will change to match the speed at which...
...are playing. ForElise 001 Right-hand lesson Left-hand lesson Both-hands lesson Track 1 is unlit Track 2 is shown on the display. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 29 The model melody/chords of the part you play wrong notes, the correct notes shown in the Song Book (page 11). Even... shown on playing the notes with a specific effect sound (Instrument number 802 [Smpl Vce]), Sample Zones B to E do not play the keyboard. TIMING Practicing with these three Song Lesson types while referring to the music scores in the display will change to match the speed at which...
PSR-I500 Owners Manual
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.... When the type is played in a loop without turning down the volume may result in the Sample Zone. Getting Ready for Sampling C3 Normal 32 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Loop/ One-shot 1 Set the volume levels to the instrument's [AUX IN] jack by yourself, you record a short portion of... a "Normal" type sample is played continuously as long as presets. NOTICE • Connecting an external device to the instrument. Sample Zone The keyboards of your performance. However, when you hold any key in damage to the device. 2 Connect the headphone jack of your performance. The sample ...
.... When the type is played in a loop without turning down the volume may result in the Sample Zone. Getting Ready for Sampling C3 Normal 32 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Loop/ One-shot 1 Set the volume levels to the instrument's [AUX IN] jack by yourself, you record a short portion of... a "Normal" type sample is played continuously as long as presets. NOTICE • Connecting an external device to the instrument. Sample Zone The keyboards of your performance. However, when you hold any key in damage to the device. 2 Connect the headphone jack of your performance. The sample ...
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Before you increase the volume to sample. You cannot change the type after sampling. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 33 NOTICE • The sampling operation will sound the default sample or previously assigned sample. To sample a "Normal" type: 2-1 Press one of ... display, press the [+/YES] button to select "Loop" sampling, or press [-/NO] to maximum, adjust the "AuxIn Vol" in the desired Sample Zone B to the keyboard of this case, turn down the volume level on the external device, and then adjust the volume balance between the device and the instrument. 3-1 Set...
Before you increase the volume to sample. You cannot change the type after sampling. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 33 NOTICE • The sampling operation will sound the default sample or previously assigned sample. To sample a "Normal" type: 2-1 Press one of ... display, press the [+/YES] button to select "Loop" sampling, or press [-/NO] to maximum, adjust the "AuxIn Vol" in the desired Sample Zone B to the keyboard of this case, turn down the volume level on the external device, and then adjust the volume balance between the device and the instrument. 3-1 Set...