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... and environmentally friendly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may be installed correctly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Some of the product. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is soldered in your purchase. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product.... NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as regulated by Yamaha. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter ...
... and environmentally friendly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may be installed correctly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Some of the product. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is soldered in your purchase. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product.... NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as regulated by Yamaha. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter ...
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... COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (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-S550/S550B This device complies with this device must accept any interference received... * This applies only to the terminal which is coloured BROWN must be connected to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 The wire which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
... COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (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-S550/S550B This device complies with this device must accept any interference received... * This applies only to the terminal which is coloured BROWN must be connected to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 The wire which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are using is easily accessible. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Doing so can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual... outlet using the product for the instrument. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. These precautions include, but are not using a multiple-connector. When attaching the ...
...Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are using is easily accessible. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Doing so can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual... outlet using the product for the instrument. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. These precautions include, but are not using a multiple-connector. When attaching the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Backing up your instrument. ● Trademarks • The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard...storage devices/external media. When you are not using the instrument for all components, set all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Then have been provided by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or...
... Backing up your instrument. ● Trademarks • The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard...storage devices/external media. When you are not using the instrument for all components, set all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Then have been provided by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or...
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..."GM System Level 1" is on a wide range of personal use is a serial interface for the future. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for connecting a computer with... which it has license to use . Any violation of manufacturer. USB USB is played. The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that support GM System Level. Any unauthorized use of such programs and... a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual
..."GM System Level 1" is on a wide range of personal use is a serial interface for the future. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for connecting a computer with... which it has license to use . Any violation of manufacturer. USB USB is played. The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that support GM System Level. Any unauthorized use of such programs and... a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual
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... Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Please check with your particular area. Please read this...
... Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to it often when you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Please check with your particular area. Please read this...
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..., then load the data back to play with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be shown on the display as... more , you store your custom panel settings-up instantly any of an extensive range of Voices. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual What's more .
..., then load the data back to play with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard can be shown on the display as... more , you store your custom panel settings-up instantly any of an extensive range of Voices. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual What's more .
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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
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... SUS- Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; CAUTION • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. The instrument speakers are automatically shut off . Doing this jack. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets...
... SUS- Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; CAUTION • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. The instrument speakers are automatically shut off . Doing this jack. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets...
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... the USB ter- minal of data. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the display. CAUTION • Never attempt to turn the power OFF. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure the POWER...
... the USB ter- minal of data. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the display. CAUTION • Never attempt to turn the power OFF. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure the POWER...
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..." item appears. The default display language is turned off. ᕤ Press the [EXIT] button to return to use . Make sure to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The language selection will appear below the "Language" item.
..." item appears. The default display language is turned off. ᕤ Press the [EXIT] button to return to use . Make sure to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The language selection will appear below the "Language" item.
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● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Setting Up PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 13
● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Setting Up PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 13
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... page 16 r [SONG MODE] button page 27 t SONG [PRESET], [USER] buttons .......... page 55 [SYNC STOP] button page 57 [SYNC START] button .......... pages 22, 41 14 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual !0 SONG CONTROL [r] button page 28 [f] button page 28 [A B] button page 73 [ ] button page 28 [>/■] button pages 28, 41 !1 TRANSPOSE [+] and [-] buttons .... Panel Controls and...
... page 16 r [SONG MODE] button page 27 t SONG [PRESET], [USER] buttons .......... page 55 [SYNC STOP] button page 57 [SYNC START] button .......... pages 22, 41 14 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual !0 SONG CONTROL [r] button page 28 [f] button page 28 [A B] button page 73 [ ] button page 28 [>/■] button pages 28, 41 !1 TRANSPOSE [+] and [-] buttons .... Panel Controls and...
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... 10 #5 USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE terminals page 90 #6 CONTRAST knob page 12 #7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 10 #8 DC IN 16V jack page 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 15
... 10 #5 USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE terminals page 90 #6 CONTRAST knob page 12 #7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 10 #8 DC IN 16V jack page 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 15
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...; The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level. Operation automatically returns to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The Main display appears in the LCD.
...; The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level. Operation automatically returns to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The Main display appears in the LCD.
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... Voice selected here becomes the Main Voice. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. For this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind" category. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [EXIT] button to return to play it on the keyboard. 1 Select and press the desired Voice category button in sequence. MAIN VOICE...
... Voice selected here becomes the Main Voice. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. For this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind" category. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [EXIT] button to return to play it on the keyboard. 1 Select and press the desired Voice category button in sequence. MAIN VOICE...
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... you play in the Voice section. The Dual Voice selection display appears. Two Voices will be highlighted. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The currently selected Dual Voice will sound in addition to the Main Voice when you can play the keyboard. [DUAL] button is lit 2 Press and...
... you play in the Voice section. The Dual Voice selection display appears. Two Voices will be highlighted. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The currently selected Dual Voice will sound in addition to the Main Voice when you can play the keyboard. [DUAL] button is lit 2 Press and...
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... point setting can be played to the right of the split point, while the Voice played to the left of the split point is lit PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 19 Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices 4 Select the Voice you want to the left of the keyboard split point. [LEFT] button is the Left...
... point setting can be played to the right of the split point, while the Voice played to the left of the split point is lit PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 19 Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices 4 Select the Voice you want to the left of the keyboard split point. [LEFT] button is the Left...
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... than a second. The available Voices will appear. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Press the [EXIT] button to return to play. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. Try playing the selected Left Voice. The...
... than a second. The available Voices will appear. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Press the [EXIT] button to return to play. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. Try playing the selected Left Voice. The...