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... battery being charged is operating as regulated by Yamaha. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to any of household type batteries in ...your dealer is approximately five years. Please study this manual is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are not covered by Yamaha. Keep all safety markings and instructions that is intended for ...
... battery being charged is operating as regulated by Yamaha. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to any of household type batteries in ...your dealer is approximately five years. Please study this manual is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the manufacturer's warranty, and are not covered by Yamaha. Keep all safety markings and instructions that is intended for ...
Owner's Manual
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...undesired operation. If the antenna lead-in is connected to the earth terminal of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-S550/S550B This device complies with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in this product to co-axial type cable. Operation is ...BLUE must be connected 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 Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that are coloured in accordance with the following measures: Relocate...
...undesired operation. If the antenna lead-in is connected to the earth terminal of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-S550/S550B This device complies with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in this product to co-axial type cable. Operation is ...BLUE must be connected 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 Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that are coloured in accordance with the following measures: Relocate...
Owner's Manual
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... or rack, use it near water or in a safe place for the instrument. Failure to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the internal components. • Do not use the voltage specified as candles... appear to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in the instrument falling over. 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the wall AC outlet. • Use...
... or rack, use it near water or in a safe place for the instrument. Failure to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the internal components. • Do not use the voltage specified as candles... appear to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in the instrument falling over. 4 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual (3)-12 1/2 Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the wall AC outlet. • Use...
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...controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of data are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this happens, turn the ... solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Save important data to the instrument at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to minimum. Before turning the power on or off...
...controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of data are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this happens, turn the ... solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Save important data to the instrument at their respective companies. (3)-12 2/2 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 5 If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to minimum. Before turning the power on or off...
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...to the MIDI standard which it has license to use is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual It is played. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, ...all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and...
...to the MIDI standard which it has license to use is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual It is played. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, ...all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by Yamaha specifically to provide more Voices and...
Owner's Manual
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...an operation or function. Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Please check with your particular area. Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and ... advantage of its various features. Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory CD-ROM • Owner's manual (this book) • AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7
...an operation or function. Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-S550! Please check with your particular area. Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and ... advantage of its various features. Congratulations and thank you have them all. • Music rest • Accessory CD-ROM • Owner's manual (this book) • AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on your Yamaha dealer.) PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 7
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... Display When you play with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual What's more . Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you store your custom panel settings-up...
... Display When you play with the score display function does not contain the appropriate lyric and chord data. Pages 83 and 94 8 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual What's more . Special Features of the PSR-S550 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that sounds when you store your custom panel settings-up...
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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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Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use of other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to that device. • ... at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you play by pressing a footswitch. Power Requirements ᕡ Make sure that the footswitch plug is set the volumes of the...
Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use of other line-level audio device to send the instrument's output signal to that device. • ... at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you play by pressing a footswitch. Power Requirements ᕡ Make sure that the footswitch plug is set the volumes of the...
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...). Connect the instrument's USB terminal to the instrument when the power is turned on. After making the connections, turn the power off when a "Writing.." PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 If no backup data exists on the power. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing...
...). Connect the instrument's USB terminal to the instrument when the power is turned on. After making the connections, turn the power off when a "Writing.." PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 11 If no backup data exists on the power. CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing...
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Make sure 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 ...
Make sure 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 ...
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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 57 [SYNC START] button .......... Panel Controls and Terminals t er q y u w #3 #2 i o !1 !5 !6 !2 !3 !4 !7 !0 Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch page 16 w [MASTER VOLUME] control.... 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 77 !8 Style...
... page 57 [SYNC START] button .......... Panel Controls and Terminals t er q y u w #3 #2 i o !1 !5 !6 !2 !3 !4 !7 !0 Front Panel q [STANDBY/ON] switch page 16 w [MASTER VOLUME] control.... 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 77 !8 Style...
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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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... to stop Demo. The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to set to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level.
... to stop Demo. The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to set to enable. (See page 82.) 16 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level.
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Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. For this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind" category. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Select and Play a Voice In this instrument has a large range of realistic Voices-including guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects, ...
Look at the highlighted Voice name and rotate the dial. For this example, select the "Flute&Woodwind" category. PSR-S550 Owner's Manual 17 Select and Play a Voice In this instrument has a large range of realistic Voices-including guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects, ...
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... selected category name, Voice number and name will sound at the same time. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Two Voices will be highlighted.
... selected category name, Voice number and name will sound at the same time. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. For this example, select the "Percussion" category. 18 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual Two Voices will be highlighted.
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... Dual Voices 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 Split point Left Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice 1 Press the [LEFT] button. The Voice selected here becomes the Dual Voice. Playing Different...
... Dual Voices 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 Split point Left Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice 1 Press the [LEFT] button. The Voice selected here becomes the Dual Voice. Playing Different...
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... the [LEFT] button for longer than a second. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual
... the [LEFT] button for longer than a second. For this example, select the "Guitar&Bass" category. 4 Select the Voice you want to the MAIN display. 20 PSR-S550 Owner's Manual