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...The DJ feature is an exciting new addition to match. I Portable Grand page 20 The PSR-172/170 also has a Portable Grand function for when you through the parts of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - Special Pianist styles - are also ...of 100 songs on your performance. Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up one of the Yamaha PSR-172/170 PortaTone! I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - Pressing the [DJ] button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampled Piano"...
...The DJ feature is an exciting new addition to match. I Portable Grand page 20 The PSR-172/170 also has a Portable Grand function for when you through the parts of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - Special Pianist styles - are also ...of 100 songs on your performance. Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up one of the Yamaha PSR-172/170 PortaTone! I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - Pressing the [DJ] button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic "Stereo Sampled Piano"...
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Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel r q t we !8 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 GrandPno !0 !2 y o u !1 i !9 @0 q [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-172/ 170. w Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) e LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for entering values ...
Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel r q t we !8 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 GrandPno !0 !2 y o u !1 i !9 @0 q [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-172/ 170. w Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) e LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for entering values ...
Owner's Manual
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... adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to the instrument at the minimum level. Make sure that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-172/170 for the right kind. As soon... sure you will run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PSR-172/170 may result in use of six new batteries. Power Requirements Although the PSR-172/170 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B Power Adaptor. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC...
... adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to the instrument at the minimum level. Make sure that the positive and negative terminals are not using the PSR-172/170 for the right kind. As soon... sure you will run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PSR-172/170 may result in use of six new batteries. Power Requirements Although the PSR-172/170 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B Power Adaptor. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC...
Owner's Manual
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...the volume controls while playing the instrument to set of the keyboard voice. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on . I Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you play it... in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of stereo headphones to the rear...
...the volume controls while playing the instrument to set of the keyboard voice. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on . I Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you play it... in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of stereo headphones to the rear...
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... Voice List No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w z w GrandPno q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-172/170 for piano play.
... Voice List No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w z w GrandPno q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-172/170 for piano play.
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... GUITAR 094 HOT ORGAN 095 EXCEL VIOLIN 096 CRYSTAL 097 STAR SHIP No. No. See page 23. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... Voice Name 055 SY STRINGS 056 SY BRASS 057 SLOW STRS 058 CHORUS HARMONY 059 PIANO TRIO 060 PNO...
... GUITAR 094 HOT ORGAN 095 EXCEL VIOLIN 096 CRYSTAL 097 STAR SHIP No. No. See page 23. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... Voice Name 055 SY STRINGS 056 SY BRASS 057 SLOW STRS 058 CHORUS HARMONY 059 PIANO TRIO 060 PNO...
Owner's Manual
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... the [SONG] button. 001 DemoSong x Stop the Demo song. Simply select the appropriate number of the PSR-172/170. Let's play back any of other categories. Playing a single song Naturally, you can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 songs (001 - 100). See page 29. 12 Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005.... DemoSong 006 FurElise c Start (and stop) the song. Want to find out more? Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q z xw GrandPno c zx Playing the Songs The PSR-172/170 is packed with 001...
... the [SONG] button. 001 DemoSong x Stop the Demo song. Simply select the appropriate number of the PSR-172/170. Let's play back any of other categories. Playing a single song Naturally, you can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 songs (001 - 100). See page 29. 12 Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005.... DemoSong 006 FurElise c Start (and stop) the song. Want to find out more? Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q z xw GrandPno c zx Playing the Songs The PSR-172/170 is packed with 001...
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and the PSR-172/170 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! ...
and the PSR-172/170 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the Lesson songs. Lesson 2 - Lesson 4 - z Select one of the notes. Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for you wish to play and master the missing part yourself. ing playback of the PSR-172/170 songs can be used with one of the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until "OFF" is the same...
... of the Lesson songs. Lesson 2 - Lesson 4 - z Select one of the notes. Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for you wish to play and master the missing part yourself. ing playback of the PSR-172/170 songs can be used with one of the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until "OFF" is the same...
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... liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until you play the notes correctly before it continues. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - r2 Waiting Want to find out more ? See page 38. 17 like Lesson 3, ...that the parts for you practice the missing part in evaluation function that allows you did each exercise. See page 36. Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that monitors your playing is unimportant. r1 Timing Grade The...
... liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until you play the notes correctly before it continues. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - r2 Waiting Want to find out more ? See page 38. 17 like Lesson 3, ...that the parts for you practice the missing part in evaluation function that allows you did each exercise. See page 36. Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that monitors your playing is unimportant. r1 Timing Grade The...
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...back on in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. Getting Started - Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-172/170 has a variety of the display. Simply select the appropri- Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is playing... While ...the Demo song is dark) • The PSR-172/170 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in this , simultaneously hold down the [...
...back on in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. Getting Started - Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-172/170 has a variety of the display. Simply select the appropri- Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is playing... While ...the Demo song is dark) • The PSR-172/170 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in this , simultaneously hold down the [...
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...current Tempo value (when the Style mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. When other functions of the PSR-172/170 are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. u Song/Voice/Style name and number This portion of the display indicates the name and...the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PSR-172/170, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that are selected, it briefly shows the function name and current ...
...current Tempo value (when the Style mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. When other functions of the PSR-172/170 are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. u Song/Voice/Style name and number This portion of the display indicates the name and...the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are active, the display also shows the specific notes of the PSR-172/170, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that are selected, it briefly shows the function name and current ...
Owner's Manual
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... press the button on the Metronome. Number. button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Time signature 1/4 - Resetting the Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value of the other PSR-172/170 sounds. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) 4 TIME SIG Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set the desired...
... press the button on the Metronome. Number. button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Time signature 1/4 - Resetting the Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value of the other PSR-172/170 sounds. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) 4 TIME SIG Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set the desired...
Owner's Manual
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... entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. The basic categories of these voices also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voices. 23 Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-172/170 features 100 authentic voices that...
... entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. The basic categories of these voices also have been created with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voices. 23 Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-172/170 features 100 authentic voices that...
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... notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. (See page 26.) • The PSR-172/170 is a short pause before the indication appears. 042 Fr.Horn TEMPO 116 I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the Organ voices are effect...
... notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. (See page 26.) • The PSR-172/170 is a short pause before the indication appears. 042 Fr.Horn TEMPO 116 I Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the Organ voices are effect...
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... voices • Since Harmony voices are played from which keys. Dual voices (#089 - #097) blend two voices together for playing slower or legato passages. The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time.
... voices • Since Harmony voices are played from which keys. Dual voices (#089 - #097) blend two voices together for playing slower or legato passages. The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time.
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Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the PSR-172/ 170 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the ... match the pitch of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected 2 Change the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of the PSR-172/170 to type in the Overall menu. To transpose the pitch down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. • Transpose has no ...
Also, this setting cannot be adjusted over a range of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the PSR-172/ 170 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly restore the ... match the pitch of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected 2 Change the value. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of the PSR-172/170 to type in the Overall menu. To transpose the pitch down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. • Transpose has no ...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the [START/STOP] button. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PSR-172/170. As the song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are generally for playing along with them on the keyboard. Song ...'s also a Melody Voice Change function (below) that lets you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to...
...Press the [START/STOP] button. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PSR-172/170. As the song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are generally for playing along with them on the keyboard. Song ...'s also a Melody Voice Change function (below) that lets you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to...
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... the [START/STOP] button. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the...
... the [START/STOP] button. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to piano. 1 Select the desired song. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - it lets you play a melody on the panel is piano but the...
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... been given a default or standard Tempo setting. Current Tempo value 120 TEMPO -04 2 Change the value. The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you turn on the power of the PSR-172/170, the tempo is selected). Selecting and Playing Songs Changing the Tempo The tempo of song playback can instantly...
... been given a default or standard Tempo setting. Current Tempo value 120 TEMPO -04 2 Change the value. The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you turn on the power of the PSR-172/170, the tempo is selected). Selecting and Playing Songs Changing the Tempo The tempo of song playback can instantly...