Owner's Manual
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...Some of printing. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any retailer of knowledge relating to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual carefully and consult your dealer is unable to how a function .... However, Yamaha reserves the right to produce them, meet these may be rechargeable. Dispose of the specifications without notice or obligation to a lack of household type batteries in place. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual...
...Some of printing. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any retailer of knowledge relating to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual carefully and consult your dealer is unable to how a function .... However, Yamaha reserves the right to produce them, meet these may be rechargeable. Dispose of the specifications without notice or obligation to a lack of household type batteries in place. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...use this product MUST be regulated due to eliminate the problem by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 The wire which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena... 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-S550/S550B This device complies with the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause interference harmful to products distributed by Yamaha may be used according to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements....
...use this product MUST be regulated due to eliminate the problem by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 3 The wire which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena... 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-S550/S550B This device complies with the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause interference harmful to products distributed by Yamaha may be used according to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements....
Owner's Manual
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.../AC power adaptor • Only use the instrument in the instrument falling over. 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect...where anyone could cause damage to prevent the possibility of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you are not limited to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or ...
.../AC power adaptor • Only use the instrument in the instrument falling over. 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect...where anyone could cause damage to prevent the possibility of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you are not limited to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have been provided by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this owner's manual are for a long period...the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. When you are not using the instrument for all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Backing up your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use . If this Owner's ...
...cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have been provided by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this owner's manual are for a long period...the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. When you are not using the instrument for all components at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 Backing up your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use . If this Owner's ...
Owner's Manual
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...range of chord types. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for connecting a computer with respect to which it has license to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual It allows "hot ...USB is a serial interface for the future. The instrument is played. Any violation of data well into the future. XG XG is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that support GM System Level. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a major enhancement of...
...range of chord types. XF The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for connecting a computer with respect to which it has license to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual It allows "hot ...USB is a serial interface for the future. The instrument is played. Any violation of data well into the future. XG XG is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that support GM System Level. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a major enhancement of...
Owner's Manual
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Please check with your particular area. Please read this book) • AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory... 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! Congratulations and thank you need to better understand an operation or function. Make sure to keep this manual in order to take full ...
Please check with your particular area. Please read this book) • AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7 Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory... 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! Congratulations and thank you need to better understand an operation or function. Make sure to keep this manual in order to take full ...
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... styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of Styles from waltzes to 8-beat to read music. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual This is a great way to learn how to samba ... Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Play Along with Styles... the instrument as the Song plays. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. These can be called up to 64 complete "Registrations." 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 changed to violin, ...
... styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering wide variety of Styles from waltzes to 8-beat to read music. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual This is a great way to learn how to samba ... Experience a whole new world of musical variety. ■ Play Along with Styles... the instrument as the Song plays. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. These can be called up to 64 complete "Registrations." 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 changed to violin, ...
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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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... storms. The instrument speakers are automatically shut off . Failure to observe these cautions may be sure to set to STANDBY. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. NOTE • Make sure that device. • Avoid listening with the... to set the volume of the instrument is properly connected to the power supply jack. ᕣ Plug the AC adaptor into this jack. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into an AC outlet.
... storms. The instrument speakers are automatically shut off . Failure to observe these cautions may be sure to set to STANDBY. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. NOTE • Make sure that device. • Avoid listening with the... to set the volume of the instrument is properly connected to the power supply jack. ᕣ Plug the AC adaptor into this jack. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into an AC outlet.
Owner's Manual
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... to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to turn the power off when a "Writing.." message is turned on the power. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 After making the connections, turn on . minal of data. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is...
... to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to turn the power off when a "Writing.." message is turned on the power. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 After making the connections, turn on . minal of data. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is...
Owner's Manual
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..." item. The currently selected display language will be stored in Japanese where appropriate. ᕡ Press the [FUNCTION] button. Make sure to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The language selection will be displayed in the internal flash memory so that it is retained even when the power is English...
..." item. The currently selected display language will be stored in Japanese where appropriate. ᕡ Press the [FUNCTION] button. Make sure to the MAIN display. 12 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The language selection will be displayed in the internal flash memory so that it is retained even when the power is English...
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.
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... [-] buttons.. page 53 !2 [METRONOME] button page 49 !3 [TAP TEMPO] button page 51 !4 TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons page 49 !5 [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] 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...
... [-] buttons.. page 53 !2 [METRONOME] button page 49 !3 [TAP TEMPO] button page 51 !4 TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons page 49 !5 [REGIST/PART [MIXER]] 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...
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
... 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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VOICE name STYLE name SONG name Music Database name 2 Press the [DEMO] button to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Operation automatically returns to stop Demo. The Main display appears in the LCD. NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo ...
VOICE name STYLE name SONG name Music Database name 2 Press the [DEMO] button to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Operation automatically returns to stop Demo. The Main display appears in the LCD. NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo ...
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... the "Flute&Woodwind" category. The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will appear. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice In...
... the "Flute&Woodwind" category. The currently selected category name, Voice number and name will appear. Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Q e uick Guid Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices In addition to piano, organ, and other musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice In...
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... is lit. The Dual Voice selection display appears. When Dual Voice is known as the "Dual" Voice. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual
... is lit. The Dual Voice selection display appears. When Dual Voice is known as the "Dual" Voice. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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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 The Main and Dual Voices can be selected and displayed in sequence. The currently selected Left Voice will be changed as required...
... 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 The Main and Dual Voices can be selected and displayed in sequence. The currently selected Left Voice will be changed as required...
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... name, Voice number and name 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. Try playing the selected Left Voice.
... name, Voice number and name 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. Try playing the selected Left Voice.
Owner's Manual
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... C3 Seq ClicBkruHBsrhusShwTiarlp SSwniralre SRnoallre SoKfitck Soft Kick Tight Kick SSnnaarere Tight Floor L ToFmloor H TomLow Tom Mid L TomMid TomCHHhiginheTRsoeimdCeyCmybmaSblpallaCshuCpCraysmhbCayRlmidbeaCl 2ymbalB2ConognogaHH MuCteongTaimL baleAHgogoSaHCmabbaaSWsaahmisbtaleWHhisGtleuiWLrooLoodnBgWloocokdHBloCcukicLaTrOiapnegnle OJpinegnle BeBllsell Tree PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 21 When you want to start out with is 001, Standard Kit 1. Try playing a variety of Instrument Voices Playing Drum Kits Drum Kits...