Owner's Manual
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... to how a function or effect works (when the unit is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha Corporation of America or its useful life is intended for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is considered to be capable ...This applies only to accessories and/ or another product use the product. 2. If you to the operation of battery is being affected by Yamaha. Note: Check with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may cause interference harmful to be used according to the instructions found to be the source ...
... to how a function or effect works (when the unit is located on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha Corporation of America or its useful life is intended for the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is considered to be capable ...This applies only to accessories and/ or another product use the product. 2. If you to the operation of battery is being affected by Yamaha. Note: Check with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may cause interference harmful to be used according to the instructions found to be the source ...
Owner's Manual
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... data that are for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or overheating. ...loss or ringing in a safe place for damage caused by it containing liquids which may be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Always turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the same maker, since this ...
... data that are for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or overheating. ...loss or ringing in a safe place for damage caused by it containing liquids which may be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Always turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the same maker, since this ...
Owner's Manual
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...switch) for realistic piano performance. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-270 PortaTone! It's great for optimum piano play chord progressions. and performing! • Dictionary is a built-in , high-quality stereo amplifier/...a set . • Large custom LCD (backlit) gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of learning tools that let you how to -use in the Style mode - Record all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. • Comprehensive MIDI functions that let you...
...switch) for realistic piano performance. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha PSR-270 PortaTone! It's great for optimum piano play chord progressions. and performing! • Dictionary is a built-in , high-quality stereo amplifier/...a set . • Large custom LCD (backlit) gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of learning tools that let you how to -use in the Style mode - Record all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. • Comprehensive MIDI functions that let you...
Owner's Manual
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... A SONG 75 CHANGING THE TEMPO 76 ABOUT THE BEAT DISPLAY 77 ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME ... 78 SONG RECORDING 79 RECORDING A USER SONG - How to Use Your New PSR-270 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function Parameters ...... 18 Step 6 MIDI 20 PANEL...
... A SONG 75 CHANGING THE TEMPO 76 ABOUT THE BEAT DISPLAY 77 ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME ... 78 SONG RECORDING 79 RECORDING A USER SONG - How to Use Your New PSR-270 PortaTone 10 Step 1 Voices 10 Step 2 Auto Accompaniment .... 12 Step 3 Chord Guide 14 Step 4 Songs 16 Step 5 Function Parameters ...... 18 Step 6 MIDI 20 PANEL...
Owner's Manual
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... L 80 81 82 H 83 L 84 85 86 ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL buttons (v, w, +, -) These are also used for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note values and other settings for the Step...
... L 80 81 82 H 83 L 84 85 86 ³ MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. · OVERALL buttons (v, w, +, -) These are also used for making various settings, such as: • Selecting and changing the Function parameters (page 18) • Setting note values and other settings for the Step...
Owner's Manual
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...), EZ Chord (page 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to play the Demo songs. (See page 16.) ³ DC IN 10-12V · PHONES/ OUTPUT » FOOT SWITCH ¿ IN MIDI OUT ³ DC.... (See page 8.) · PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of functions instead. (See pages 9, 91.) ¿ MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are used to select specific tracks (pages 81, 85). ƽ HARMONY button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 43.) ƾ REVERB button This...
...), EZ Chord (page 68), and One Touch Setting (page 72). Ƽ ONE TOUCH SETTING / SONG MEMORY buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to play the Demo songs. (See page 16.) ³ DC IN 10-12V · PHONES/ OUTPUT » FOOT SWITCH ¿ IN MIDI OUT ³ DC.... (See page 8.) · PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of functions instead. (See pages 9, 91.) ¿ MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are used to select specific tracks (pages 81, 85). ƽ HARMONY button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 43.) ƾ REVERB button This...
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...PortaTone may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR270. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-270, or during any PSR-270 record operation! When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the ... end to a suitable electrical outlet. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to ask for playing. Use of data. Doing so can result in a ...
...PortaTone may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR270. • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-270, or during any PSR-270 record operation! When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the ... end to a suitable electrical outlet. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use , be sure to ask for playing. Use of data. Doing so can result in a ...
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... MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices, or control a variety of other end to the FOOT SWITCH jack before connecting them. Doing ...
... MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices, or control a variety of other end to the FOOT SWITCH jack before connecting them. Doing ...
Owner's Manual
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... kit voices) GM voices 111 - 238 (128 voices) z Enter the Voice mode. It will make you how to use them out... x Play the keyboard. Let's try a few of them effectively in your new PSR-270 PortaTone. x Select a voice. 002BritePno VOICE STYLE 10 Want to find out more ? METRONOME 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 001 063... and going through the steps in this section will also give you the tools you need to explore the advanced capabilities of the instrument and use the basic features and functions of 238 high-quality voices. The PSR-270 features a total of your own music.
... kit voices) GM voices 111 - 238 (128 voices) z Enter the Voice mode. It will make you how to use them out... x Play the keyboard. Let's try a few of them effectively in your new PSR-270 PortaTone. x Select a voice. 002BritePno VOICE STYLE 10 Want to find out more ? METRONOME 001GrandPno VOICE STYLE 001 063... and going through the steps in this section will also give you the tools you need to explore the advanced capabilities of the instrument and use the basic features and functions of 238 high-quality voices. The PSR-270 features a total of your own music.
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...INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit. STYLE 0018BtPop1 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO x Select a style. AUTO FILL m Stop the auto accompa- Want to "Using the Accompaniment section Chord Guide function" on page 14. AUTO FILL CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF RECORD 1 2 3 4 5 SONG TRACK 6~16 cvm ...CSDETU,p2 A@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,utoAcco@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,mpanim@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ent EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-270 has powerful and easy-to play melodies, and you have to do is play chords, refer to find out more...
...INTRO/ A MAIN B STOP ENDING rit. STYLE 0018BtPop1 001 116 MEASURE TEMPO x Select a style. AUTO FILL m Stop the auto accompa- Want to "Using the Accompaniment section Chord Guide function" on page 14. AUTO FILL CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF RECORD 1 2 3 4 5 SONG TRACK 6~16 cvm ...CSDETU,p2 A@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,utoAcco@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,mpanim@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ent EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the auto accompaniment The PSR-270 has powerful and easy-to play melodies, and you have to do is play chords, refer to find out more...
Owner's Manual
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...DETU,p3 Ch@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ordGuid@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,e @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the Chord Guide function Learning how to play specific chords Here, you'll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to play these keys (root notes) Dm Gm Dm 15b=1 STYLE 14 Want...
...DETU,p3 Ch@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,ordGuid@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,e @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the Chord Guide function Learning how to play specific chords Here, you'll learn how to use the Chord Guide functions to play these keys (root notes) Dm Gm Dm 15b=1 STYLE 14 Want...
Owner's Manual
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... one finger The EZ Chord function gives you like. AUTO FILL CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF RECORD 1 2 3 4 5 SONG TRACK 6~16 ce zzq xw HARMONY Use these keys for entering the chord root (C3 - B4) (C5 - STYLE 1EZ CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF ACMP ON 001 116TEMPO w Select an EZ...
... one finger The EZ Chord function gives you like. AUTO FILL CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF RECORD 1 2 3 4 5 SONG TRACK 6~16 ce zzq xw HARMONY Use these keys for entering the chord root (C3 - B4) (C5 - STYLE 1EZ CHORD GUIDE DICTIONARY SMART EZ OFF ACMP ON 001 116TEMPO w Select an EZ...
Owner's Manual
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...yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using two different methods - EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep4 SongsDT,@ACFGPQSVW Recording your own song The PSR-270 lets you record your own One Touch Settings ... of a button! q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of the song in real time. Up to using a conventional tape recorder, letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. RECORD Realtime recording Step ...
...yourself... 1 Select the desired recording mode by using two different methods - EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep4 SongsDT,@ACFGPQSVW Recording your own song The PSR-270 lets you record your own One Touch Settings ... of a button! q Make all PortaTone settings at the touch of the song in real time. Up to using a conventional tape recorder, letting you completely reconfigure virtually all desired settings on the PortaTone. RECORD Realtime recording Step ...
Owner's Manual
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... Select a Function number. After a couple of the PSR-270's features. STYLE 0M.Octave FUNCTION Current value of functions, see page 19. v Use the numeric keypad to find out more? Enter the Function number on /off settings, use the +/- Press the FUNCTION button; STYLE 1M.Octave ...DETU,p5 Fu@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,nctionP@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,aramete@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,rs EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the Function parameters The PSR-270 has a variety of settings in the display stops flashing, change the value or setting. each press advances through ...
... Select a Function number. After a couple of the PSR-270's features. STYLE 0M.Octave FUNCTION Current value of functions, see page 19. v Use the numeric keypad to find out more? Enter the Function number on /off settings, use the +/- Press the FUNCTION button; STYLE 1M.Octave ...DETU,p5 Fu@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,nctionP@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,aramete@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,rs EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using the Function parameters The PSR-270 has a variety of settings in the display stops flashing, change the value or setting. each press advances through ...
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... MIDI transmit Save/load data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT MDF3 See "Using Bulk Dump Send to store and recall original PSR-270 data. PSR-270 MIDI IN MIDI receive See page 97. Floppy disk with sequencing software. Available disks MIDI OUT MDF3, QY700, or ...ABCFGHPQRSVWXDETU,Ste@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,p6 M@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,IDI @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using MIDI The PSR-270 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set of MIDI functions, that let...
... MIDI transmit Save/load data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI receive MIDI OUT MDF3 See "Using Bulk Dump Send to store and recall original PSR-270 data. PSR-270 MIDI IN MIDI receive See page 97. Floppy disk with sequencing software. Available disks MIDI OUT MDF3, QY700, or ...ABCFGHPQRSVWXDETU,Ste@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,p6 M@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,IDI @ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDETU,EU@ABFGHPQRVWXCSDT, Using MIDI The PSR-270 also features rear panel MIDI terminals (MIDI IN and MIDI OUT) as well as a comprehensive set of MIDI functions, that let...
Owner's Manual
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... software. The GM mark is an addition to 16 channels can be used in this setup you can record your PSR-270 performance, including the auto accompani- The PSR-270 supports GM System Level 1. 21 19 EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVW...BHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep6 MIDIDT,@ACFGPQSVW q Controlling the PSR-270 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator) (Auto accompaniment can also be used .) You can then edit the recorded data on the computer or sequencer, ...
... software. The GM mark is an addition to 16 channels can be used in this setup you can record your PSR-270 performance, including the auto accompani- The PSR-270 supports GM System Level 1. 21 19 EUBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVW...BHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRX,@ACDEFGPQSTUVWBHRXStep6 MIDIDT,@ACFGPQSVW q Controlling the PSR-270 with a MIDI keyboard controller (not having a tone generator) (Auto accompaniment can also be used .) You can then edit the recorded data on the computer or sequencer, ...
Owner's Manual
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...shown in a rounded rectangle. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to play the currently selected style.) 00 VOICE STYLE · Overall functions bar indicator The PortaTone has five Overall functions or controls... These indicate the currently selected mode - PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to have the LCD replaced. When a user song (with the mode name encircled in the notation section of the current chord. The...
...shown in a rounded rectangle. When the display becomes dim or hard to read, contact the store where you purchased the instrument or, Yamaha directly, to play the currently selected style.) 00 VOICE STYLE · Overall functions bar indicator The PortaTone has five Overall functions or controls... These indicate the currently selected mode - PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be used to have the LCD replaced. When a user song (with the mode name encircled in the notation section of the current chord. The...
Owner's Manual
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... Grand setting is designed also for playing the special "Stereo Sampled Piano" Grand Piano voice (voice 001). Press one of music styles. (See page 52.) USING THE METRONOME 1 Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the display. When auto accompaniment is selected Current Tempo value TEMPO 116Tempo VOICE STYLE...
... Grand setting is designed also for playing the special "Stereo Sampled Piano" Grand Piano voice (voice 001). Press one of music styles. (See page 52.) USING THE METRONOME 1 Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in the display. When auto accompaniment is selected Current Tempo value TEMPO 116Tempo VOICE STYLE...
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...To turn the Metronome off, press the METRONOME button again. 3 063TEMPO Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be used to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Number button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Time signature 1/4 -... Increases Tempo value The numeric keypad cannot be set to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Use the OVERALL +/- The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 ...
...To turn the Metronome off, press the METRONOME button again. 3 063TEMPO Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be used to the desired time signature (see chart at right). Number button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Time signature 1/4 -... Increases Tempo value The numeric keypad cannot be set to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Use the OVERALL +/- The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected. Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 ...
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... value 100MtrVol VOICE STYLE METRONOME VOLUME 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO Indicates Metronome Volume is 000 - 127. 1 Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu. Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. PORTABLE GRAND Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the...
... value 100MtrVol VOICE STYLE METRONOME VOLUME 001 063 MEASURE TEMPO Indicates Metronome Volume is 000 - 127. 1 Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu. Use the OVERALL +/- Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. PORTABLE GRAND Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the...