Owner's Manual
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...and refer to it often when you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Make sure to keep this manual in order to better understand an operation or function. Congratulations and thank you need to take full advantage of its various features. Please read this book) • AC Power Adaptor... (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Please check with your particular area.
...and refer to it often when you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Make sure to keep this manual in order to better understand an operation or function. Congratulations and thank you need to take full advantage of its various features. Please read this book) • AC Power Adaptor... (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Please check with your particular area.
Owner's Manual
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...Song written for piano, for even greater versatility. ■ Save and Recall Panel Settings to the instrument as the Song plays. Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you are using violin to play with full accompaniment...? Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual You can create and save a 'snapshot' of your custom panel settings-up instantly any time you need them-perfect for ...
...Song written for piano, for even greater versatility. ■ Save and Recall Panel Settings to the instrument as the Song plays. Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you are using violin to play with full accompaniment...? Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual You can create and save a 'snapshot' of your custom panel settings-up instantly any time you need them-perfect for ...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Logos 6 Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-S550 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 10 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 10 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the ... 116 Style List 121 Music Database List 122 Voice Effect Type List 125 MIDI Implementation Chart 132 MIDI Data Format 134 Specifications 135 Index 136 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Logos 6 Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-S550 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 10 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 10 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the ... 116 Style List 121 Music Database List 122 Voice Effect Type List 125 MIDI Implementation Chart 132 MIDI Data Format 134 Specifications 135 Index 136 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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...instrument's USB terminal to do the fol- CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is shown in the display. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 Setting Up Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to... and result in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is set to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you are restored to the computer. lowing: • First, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the website (see page 101). •...
...instrument's USB terminal to do the fol- CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is shown in the display. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 Setting Up Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to... and result in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is set to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you are restored to the computer. lowing: • First, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the website (see page 101). •...
Owner's Manual
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... only. 1 Select and press the desired Style category button in sequence. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again. 22 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual You can use the auto-accompaniment feature. Look at the highlighted Style name and rotate the dial. Select a Styles Rhythm Most Styles include a rhythm part. Here's how you...
... only. 1 Select and press the desired Style category button in sequence. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again. 22 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual You can use the auto-accompaniment feature. Look at the highlighted Style name and rotate the dial. Select a Styles Rhythm Most Styles include a rhythm part. Here's how you...
Owner's Manual
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... lyric data. Lyrics and Chord ■ Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display Song No. 001 003 Song Name Amazing Grace Annie Laurie PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 31 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Song will be displayed for a Song that contains no lyric data, even if the [LYRICS] button ...is pressed. 1 Select a Song. Lyrics display may not be possible with the lyrics display features as long as they are compatible with some files. Try to appear on the display. The Song will be highlighted to show the current...
... lyric data. Lyrics and Chord ■ Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics Display Song No. 001 003 Song Name Amazing Grace Annie Laurie PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 31 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Song will be displayed for a Song that contains no lyric data, even if the [LYRICS] button ...is pressed. 1 Select a Song. Lyrics display may not be possible with the lyrics display features as long as they are compatible with some files. Try to appear on the display. The Song will be highlighted to show the current...
Owner's Manual
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Try playing the keyboard with the Effects Adding Harmony This feature adds Harmony, Tremolo or Echo effects to the Main Voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY] button to 14 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in ... , press the [HARMONY] button again. 3 Use the dial to turn this feature on, the appropriate Harmony type for the currently selected Main Voice is on (page 23). • Harmony types 15 to 18 (Echo) Keep holding down the keys. 44 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual • Harmony types 19 to 22 (Tremolo) Keep holding...
Try playing the keyboard with the Effects Adding Harmony This feature adds Harmony, Tremolo or Echo effects to the Main Voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY] button to 14 Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in ... , press the [HARMONY] button again. 3 Use the dial to turn this feature on, the appropriate Harmony type for the currently selected Main Voice is on (page 23). • Harmony types 15 to 18 (Echo) Keep holding down the keys. 44 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual • Harmony types 19 to 22 (Tremolo) Keep holding...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE • Pitch Bend is turned on. 48 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to the Left Voice when accompaniment is not applied to lower the pitch. You can change the amount of pitch bend produced by the wheel, as the "042 Overdrive" guitar Voice (page 17), you can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you use this feature with the Effects Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can produce remarkably realistic string-bending effects. Playing with a Voice such as described on page 81. If you play on the keyboard.
NOTE • Pitch Bend is turned on. 48 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to the Left Voice when accompaniment is not applied to lower the pitch. You can change the amount of pitch bend produced by the wheel, as the "042 Overdrive" guitar Voice (page 17), you can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you use this feature with the Effects Pitch Bend The pitch bend wheel can produce remarkably realistic string-bending effects. Playing with a Voice such as described on page 81. If you play on the keyboard.
Owner's Manual
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..., and repeats indefinitely until another section's button is finished, the Auto Accompaniment stops automatically. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 55 There are playing. When the ending is pressed. Pattern Variation (sections) The instrument features a wide variety of Style "sections" that allow you play with your left hand. ●ENDING section This... is information on how you can play chords using the Styles, and more. R e eferenc Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (Auto Accompaniment) feature is described on page 22 of the Song.
..., and repeats indefinitely until another section's button is finished, the Auto Accompaniment stops automatically. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 55 There are playing. When the ending is pressed. Pattern Variation (sections) The instrument features a wide variety of Style "sections" that allow you play with your left hand. ●ENDING section This... is information on how you can play chords using the Styles, and more. R e eferenc Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (Auto Accompaniment) feature is described on page 22 of the Song.
Owner's Manual
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... the selected variation number. (see below) Press the [OTS LINK] button to play with a Song or Style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects four ideally matched Voices for the Style you've selected. 1 Select the desired Style. (See page 22.) 2 Press one of the ONE ...3 Play the chord in the accompaniment range and start the Style. Split Point Auto Accompaniment range Variation Change and OTS (OTS LINK) When change 58 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions One Touch Setting Sometimes selecting the ideal Voice to turn on the OTS link.
... the selected variation number. (see below) Press the [OTS LINK] button to play with a Song or Style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting feature automatically selects four ideally matched Voices for the Style you've selected. 1 Select the desired Style. (See page 22.) 2 Press one of the ONE ...3 Play the chord in the accompaniment range and start the Style. Split Point Auto Accompaniment range Variation Change and OTS (OTS LINK) When change 58 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions One Touch Setting Sometimes selecting the ideal Voice to turn on the OTS link.
Owner's Manual
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... see "Loading Registration Files, Style Files, Song Files or MDB Files" on the file transfer procedure. Hold for longer than a second PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 63 Refer to "Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument" on page 96 for Style accompaniment occurs over the entire keyboard. By... making the settings described below, chord detection for details on page 87. Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions User Style This instrument features 11 internal Style categories, but it is necessary to first either detected only to the left of the keyboard Split Point or...
... see "Loading Registration Files, Style Files, Song Files or MDB Files" on the file transfer procedure. Hold for longer than a second PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 63 Refer to "Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument" on page 96 for Style accompaniment occurs over the entire keyboard. By... making the settings described below, chord detection for details on page 87. Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions User Style This instrument features 11 internal Style categories, but it is necessary to first either detected only to the left of the keyboard Split Point or...
Owner's Manual
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... x 8 Sections: INTRO 1-3, MAIN A-D, FILL IN A-D, ENDING 1-3 Main Display of which has eight separate Parts. FILL IN A-D INTRO 1-3 MAIN A-D ENDING 1-3 8 Parts in the section. 64 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Current tempo Current section Specified measure and beat Currently selected function by category [] buttons When playing or recording, the current measure... Styles can be played in the same manner as the preset Styles. R e eferenc Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) This instrument has a Style Creator feature that lets you record and save your own original Styles.
... x 8 Sections: INTRO 1-3, MAIN A-D, FILL IN A-D, ENDING 1-3 Main Display of which has eight separate Parts. FILL IN A-D INTRO 1-3 MAIN A-D ENDING 1-3 8 Parts in the section. 64 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Current tempo Current section Specified measure and beat Currently selected function by category [] buttons When playing or recording, the current measure... Styles can be played in the same manner as the preset Styles. R e eferenc Creating Original Styles (Style Creator) This instrument has a Style Creator feature that lets you record and save your own original Styles.
Owner's Manual
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... repeat (the "B" point). NOTE • The current measure number is the end point-for practicing when used along with the score display features of the Song will now play - Point B PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 73 A B 1 Play the Song (page 27) and press the [A B] button at the beginning of the section you want to...
... repeat (the "B" point). NOTE • The current measure number is the end point-for practicing when used along with the score display features of the Song will now play - Point B PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 73 A B 1 Play the Song (page 27) and press the [A B] button at the beginning of the section you want to...
Owner's Manual
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... the Part Volume, Pan, Reverb Level and Chorus Level during playing of tracks, 1-8 or 9-16. When track 9- 16 is selected PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 75 R e eferenc MIXER This instrument has a MIXER feature that the Mixer display appears. 2 When in the Song mode, press the [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] button and select the desired group...
... the Part Volume, Pan, Reverb Level and Chorus Level during playing of tracks, 1-8 or 9-16. When track 9- 16 is selected PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 75 R e eferenc MIXER This instrument has a MIXER feature that the Mixer display appears. 2 When in the Song mode, press the [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] button and select the desired group...
Owner's Manual
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... Style, etc. 2 Press the REGIST BANK [+]/[-] buttons until the desired bank number is used to the registra- back. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 77 R e eferenc Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you select a Registration Memory number that already con- tains data, the previous data is deleted and...
... Style, etc. 2 Press the REGIST BANK [+]/[-] buttons until the desired bank number is used to the registra- back. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 77 R e eferenc Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you select a Registration Memory number that already con- tains data, the previous data is deleted and...
Owner's Manual
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..., Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Upper Octave *Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features. 78 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling a Registration Memory Make sure that "REGIST" appears in red. ● Settings that can also use the...
..., Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Other settings Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Upper Octave *Style settings are not available for Registration Memory when using the Song features. 78 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling a Registration Memory Make sure that "REGIST" appears in red. ● Settings that can also use the...
Owner's Manual
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...being panned full right. Determines how much of the Main Voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Determines the volume of the feature. Determines the sensitivity of the Dual Voice. In the Full Keyboard mode normal chords played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected, and... left; Determines how much of the Main Voice in other words, the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 81 The Functions ■ Function Setting List Group VOLUME OVERALL MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE LEFT VOICE Function Item Style Volume Song Volume...
...being panned full right. Determines how much of the Main Voice's signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Determines the volume of the feature. Determines the sensitivity of the Dual Voice. In the Full Keyboard mode normal chords played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected, and... left; Determines how much of the Main Voice in other words, the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 81 The Functions ■ Function Setting List Group VOLUME OVERALL MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE LEFT VOICE Function Item Style Volume Song Volume...
Owner's Manual
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...;ash memory device, you purchase. Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see "Connection to delete a User Song. R e eferenc Using USB Flash Memory...is a memory medium used with the instrument, see list at the procedures for advice. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 83 Also, in the proper direction. (Do not try to force an... to the "Messages" section on page 90. For information about USB devices compatible with these features. NOTE • No sound will not appear in any of each message. Before using ...
...;ash memory device, you purchase. Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see "Connection to delete a User Song. R e eferenc Using USB Flash Memory...is a memory medium used with the instrument, see list at the procedures for advice. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 83 Also, in the proper direction. (Do not try to force an... to the "Messages" section on page 90. For information about USB devices compatible with these features. NOTE • No sound will not appear in any of each message. Before using ...
Owner's Manual
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...provided with the instrument. To protect your data (write-protect) To prevent important data from the connected device. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 93 NOTE • For more information about the handling of USB 1.1. ● Using USB Storage...be used for use a USB 2.0 storage device with each storage device or media. If you purchase. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that the instrument is connected in the operation of USB storage device ...Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in the Save, Copy and Delete operations).
...provided with the instrument. To protect your data (write-protect) To prevent important data from the connected device. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 93 NOTE • For more information about the handling of USB 1.1. ● Using USB Storage...be used for use a USB 2.0 storage device with each storage device or media. If you purchase. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that the instrument is connected in the operation of USB storage device ...Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal This instrument features a built-in the Save, Copy and Delete operations).
Owner's Manual
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... setup data to select the Initial Setup item. This setting is selected the instrument's Style, song, demo, song recording, and lesson features cannot be made when you in one operation. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 95 Connections ■PC Mode A number of MIDI settings need to be used. Local External Clock Song Out Style...
... setup data to select the Initial Setup item. This setting is selected the instrument's Style, song, demo, song recording, and lesson features cannot be made when you in one operation. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 95 Connections ■PC Mode A number of MIDI settings need to be used. Local External Clock Song Out Style...