Owner's Manual
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...Check with both user safe and environmentally friendly. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you to disassemble, or incinerate...Yamaha strives to assist you experience any of household type batteries in the manual, on this product to produce them, meet these may be capable of your purchase. Make sure that the battery being charged. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual...
...Check with both user safe and environmentally friendly. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you to disassemble, or incinerate...Yamaha strives to assist you experience any of household type batteries in the manual, on this product to produce them, meet these may be capable of your purchase. Make sure that the battery being charged. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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.... • This applies only to the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) OBSERVERA! Cable/s supplied with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in this...
.... • This applies only to the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) OBSERVERA! Cable/s supplied with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in this...
Owner's Manual
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...power adaptor • Only use immediately and have accumulated on it containing liquids which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in direct sunlight, near heat...; Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other property. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 When you or others, or damage to the internal components or result in any abnormality • If the AC adaptor cord or...
...power adaptor • Only use immediately and have accumulated on it containing liquids which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in direct sunlight, near heat...; Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other property. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 When you or others, or damage to the internal components or result in any abnormality • If the AC adaptor cord or...
Owner's Manual
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... the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. If this Owner's Manual are not retained in the ears, consult a physician. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard. Saving data Saving and backing up...
... the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. If this Owner's Manual are not retained in the ears, consult a physician. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard. Saving data Saving and backing up...
Owner's Manual
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... music data can be accurately played by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual XG XG is on a wide range of... chord types. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with peripheral Devices. STYLE FILE The Style File...
... music data can be accurately played by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual XG XG is on a wide range of... chord types. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with peripheral Devices. STYLE FILE The Style File...
Owner's Manual
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... features. Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Make sure to keep 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. Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest...
... features. Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Make sure to keep 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. Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest...
Owner's Manual
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... Computer These data organization tools let you store your custom panel settings-up instantly any of an extensive range of Voices. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Play Along with Styles Page 23 Want to read music. 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 if ...
... Computer These data organization tools let you store your custom panel settings-up instantly any of an extensive range of Voices. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Play Along with Styles Page 23 Want to read music. 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 if ...
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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... damage. Failure to observe these cautions may result in ear fatigue, it to switch sustain on . Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you play by pressing a footswitch. Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on . NOTE •... at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into an AC outlet. Power Requirements ᕡ Make sure that the footswitch plug is set the volume of...
... damage. Failure to observe these cautions may result in ear fatigue, it to switch sustain on . Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you play by pressing a footswitch. Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on . NOTE •... at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into an AC outlet. Power Requirements ᕡ Make sure that the footswitch plug is set the volume of...
Owner's Manual
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Doing so can transfer performance data and Song files between the two (page 96). PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 To use a USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer. lowing: • First, make sure you are restored to the initial factory defaults ...
Doing so can transfer performance data and Song files between the two (page 96). PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 To use a USB cable to connect the instrument to the computer. lowing: • First, make sure you are restored to the initial factory defaults ...
Owner's Manual
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... eyestrain or damage to your eyesight. The default display language is turned off. ᕤ Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Language item The currently selected language ᕣ Select a display language. Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the rear panel of...
... eyestrain or damage to your eyesight. The default display language is turned off. ᕤ Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Language item The currently selected language ᕣ Select a display language. Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the rear panel of...
Owner's Manual
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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 ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.
Owner's Manual
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...] and [-/NO] buttons page 41 pages 16, 40 e [DEMO] button page 16 r [SONG MODE] button page 27 t SONG [PRESET], [USER] buttons .......... 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 .... page 55 [SYNC...
...] and [-/NO] buttons page 41 pages 16, 40 e [DEMO] button page 16 r [SONG MODE] button page 27 t SONG [PRESET], [USER] buttons .......... 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 .... page 55 [SYNC...
Owner's Manual
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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 Panel Controls and Terminals !9 @4 @5 @9 @0 @1 @2 @6 @7 @8 !8 #0 @3 #1 Rear Panel #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 @3 CATEGORY [] buttons...
... 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 Panel Controls and Terminals !9 @4 @5 @9 @0 @1 @2 @6 @7 @8 !8 #0 @3 #1 Rear Panel #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 @3 CATEGORY [] buttons...
Owner's Manual
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... display appears in the LCD. The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Operation automatically returns to the Main display. Let's start the Demo.
... display appears in the LCD. The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Operation automatically returns to the Main display. Let's start the Demo.
Owner's Manual
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... other musical sounds. Press the [EXIT] button to return to play it on the keyboard. 1 Select and press the desired Voice category button in sequence. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind...
... other musical sounds. Press the [EXIT] button to return to play it on the keyboard. 1 Select and press the desired Voice category button in sequence. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind...
Owner's Manual
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... lets you select a second Voice which you play in the Voice section. Two Voices will be highlighted. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The [DUAL] button turns the Dual Voice on , the [DUAL] button is known as the "Dual" Voice. When Dual Voice is turned on or off...
... lets you select a second Voice which you play in the Voice section. Two Voices will be highlighted. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The [DUAL] button turns the Dual Voice on , the [DUAL] button is known as the "Dual" Voice. When Dual Voice is turned on or off...
Owner's Manual
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... point setting can play different Voices from the keys to the MAIN display. The [LEFT] button turns the left of the split point is lit PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 19 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-LEFT In the Left mode you play . Split point Left Voice Main Voice and Dual...
... point setting can play different Voices from the keys to the MAIN display. The [LEFT] button turns the left of the split point is lit PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 19 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-LEFT In the Left mode you play . Split point Left Voice Main Voice and Dual...
Owner's Manual
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... the desired Voice category button in sequence. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Try playing the selected Left Voice. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. Press the [EXIT] button to return to play. For...
... the desired Voice category button in sequence. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Try playing the selected Left Voice. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. Press the [EXIT] button to return to play. For...