Owner's Manual
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... external power supply (adapter). SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in your area. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. The average life span of this manual as regulated by Yamaha. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is intended for battery disposal information. Batteries MUST be at a level that relate to perform the replacement...
... external power supply (adapter). SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in your area. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. The average life span of this manual as regulated by Yamaha. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is intended for battery disposal information. Batteries MUST be at a level that relate to perform the replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... destroyed. When attaching the stand or rack, use a soft, dry cloth. Also, be different from the ones on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for a long time, make sure you are trademarks of all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the PSR-275. Such copyrighted materials...
... destroyed. When attaching the stand or rack, use a soft, dry cloth. Also, be different from the ones on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for a long time, make sure you are trademarks of all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. When you unplug the AC power adaptor from the PSR-275. Such copyrighted materials...
Owner's Manual
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... a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use keyboard with the following features and functions: I Stereo Sampled Piano page 21 The PSR-275/273 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - It also works in a highly compact package. I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to all software and hardware products that some songs may play back any GM-compatible music data can play back...
... a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use keyboard with the following features and functions: I Stereo Sampled Piano page 21 The PSR-275/273 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice - It also works in a highly compact package. I GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is affixed to all software and hardware products that some songs may play back any GM-compatible music data can play back...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel Controls and Terminals 8 Setting Up 10 • Power Requirements 10 • Turning On the Power 11 • Accessory Jacks 11 Quick Guide 12 Step 1 Voices 12 Step 2 Songs 14 Step 3 Style 16 Basic Operation and LCD Display 18 Portable Grand 21 • Playing the Portable Grand 21 • Using the Metronome 21 Playing Voices 23 • Playing a Voice 23 • #000 OTS 25 • Dual Voice 25 • Split Voice 26 • Setting the Split Point 26 • Touch and Touch Sensitivity 27 • Transpose and Tuning...
... Panel Controls and Terminals 8 Setting Up 10 • Power Requirements 10 • Turning On the Power 11 • Accessory Jacks 11 Quick Guide 12 Step 1 Voices 12 Step 2 Songs 14 Step 3 Style 16 Basic Operation and LCD Display 18 Portable Grand 21 • Playing the Portable Grand 21 • Using the Metronome 21 Playing Voices 23 • Playing a Voice 23 • #000 OTS 25 • Dual Voice 25 • Split Voice 26 • Setting the Split Point 26 • Touch and Touch Sensitivity 27 • Transpose and Tuning...
Owner's Manual
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... selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 19.) They are also used to play the Demo song. (See page 14.) i [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 21.) o [METRONOME] button This turns the metronome on and off . (See page 27.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet settings. 8 !0 [PC] button This convenient control lets you instantly call up the Function mode (See pages 59). e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function...
... selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 19.) They are also used to play the Demo song. (See page 14.) i [PORTABLE GRAND] button This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 21.) o [METRONOME] button This turns the metronome on and off . (See page 27.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet settings. 8 !0 [PC] button This convenient control lets you instantly call up the Function mode (See pages 59). e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function...
Owner's Manual
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... turns the Split voice on and off. (See page 26.) @4 [SUSTAIN] button This turns the Sustain on and off. (See page 30.) I Rear Panel @5 @6 @7 @8 @5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.) @6 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 10.) @7 MIDI...
... turns the Split voice on and off. (See page 26.) @4 [SUSTAIN] button This turns the Sustain on and off. (See page 30.) I Rear Panel @5 @6 @7 @8 @5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.) @6 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 10.) @7 MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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.../OUTPUT Stereo System jack on . I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-275/273 is equipped with a built-in reversed footswitch operation. Setting Up Turning On the Power With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volumes of the voices. Accessory Jacks I Using the MIDI...
.../OUTPUT Stereo System jack on . I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-275/273 is equipped with a built-in reversed footswitch operation. Setting Up Turning On the Power With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set the volumes of the voices. Accessory Jacks I Using the MIDI...
Owner's Manual
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... the [-] button and enter the number. Basic Operation and LCD Display Adjusting the Volume Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. Name and Number indication (Song/Style /Voice) Currently selected name and number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. See page 60 See page 60 See page 23, 60 See page 25, 60 See page 26, 60 See page 29, 60 See page 60 Note that the function bar in...
... the [-] button and enter the number. Basic Operation and LCD Display Adjusting the Volume Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. Name and Number indication (Song/Style /Voice) Currently selected name and number (Song, Style or Voice) appear here. See page 60 See page 60 See page 23, 60 See page 25, 60 See page 26, 60 See page 29, 60 See page 60 Note that the function bar in...
Owner's Manual
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... the beat number in the display), then press the button on the Metronome. Portable Grand 3 Turn on the numeric keypad or [+]/[-]buttons that corresponds to various quarter-note based meters. The volume range is selected. Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set in the Function mode (page 60). Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 : 15/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) 04 TimeSig • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is...
... the beat number in the display), then press the button on the Metronome. Portable Grand 3 Turn on the numeric keypad or [+]/[-]buttons that corresponds to various quarter-note based meters. The volume range is selected. Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can be set in the Function mode (page 60). Plays only "1" beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 : 15/4 Plays no "1" beats (all low clicks) 04 TimeSig • The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is...
Owner's Manual
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... different effect types to match the accompaniment chords. The Harmony voice(s) change in the upper area of the keyboard) to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 69.) • Each style of the PSR-275/273 has its own independent Harmony setting. A total of twenty-six Harmony types are five different Harmony Types that automatically create harmony parts (for notes played in pitch to enhance the sound of the voices. Reverb The Reverb effect...
... different effect types to match the accompaniment chords. The Harmony voice(s) change in the upper area of the keyboard) to choose from a MIDI device. (For details, See page 69.) • Each style of the PSR-275/273 has its own independent Harmony setting. A total of twenty-six Harmony types are five different Harmony Types that automatically create harmony parts (for notes played in pitch to enhance the sound of the voices. Reverb The Reverb effect...
Owner's Manual
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... was started by pressing the [START/STOP] button, the selected song stops automatically. 46 Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 47). ber and playing keys are shown in the display. • You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. As the song plays back, the measure num- Starts and stops song playback. Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls.
... was started by pressing the [START/STOP] button, the selected song stops automatically. 46 Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 47). ber and playing keys are shown in the display. • You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. As the song plays back, the measure num- Starts and stops song playback. Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls.
Owner's Manual
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... instruments. By using the grand piano sound on your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is played through the speakers. In the world today, these numbers as representative acoustic instruments. As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator is , and what voice) Note number (with which key) Note on information received from the keyboard. No doubt...
... instruments. By using the grand piano sound on your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is played through the speakers. In the world today, these numbers as representative acoustic instruments. As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic instrument the sampling note (previously recorded note) stored in the tone generator is , and what voice) Note number (with which key) Note on information received from the keyboard. No doubt...
Owner's Manual
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... for each of controller data. Voice number (along with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of the PSR-275/273 are located on the rear panel. The MIDI terminals of MIDI data, or messages. Transmits the PSR-275/273's keyboard information as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for the various parts. G Channel Messages The PSR-275/273 is an electronic instrument that is used to change parameter values and...
... for each of controller data. Voice number (along with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of the PSR-275/273 are located on the rear panel. The MIDI terminals of MIDI data, or messages. Transmits the PSR-275/273's keyboard information as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for the various parts. G Channel Messages The PSR-275/273 is an electronic instrument that is used to change parameter values and...
Owner's Manual
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... software) MIDI Interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-275/273 G When connecting to the owner's manual for MIDI Channel 1 • The PSR-275/273 has a special function that lets you view the notes of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on the display. Viewing the Notation for the software you are using. G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the application software to a wide variety of music software. For details, refer to a computer with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface. USB...
... software) MIDI Interface MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-275/273 G When connecting to the owner's manual for MIDI Channel 1 • The PSR-275/273 has a special function that lets you view the notes of the MIDI data (channel 1 only) on the display. Viewing the Notation for the software you are using. G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the application software to a wide variety of music software. For details, refer to a computer with a USB interface, use the Yamaha UX16 USB/MIDI Interface. USB...
Owner's Manual
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... to "off . MIDI Functions Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-275/273's voices in order to avoid getting "double" notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer. in the Function mode (page 60). Using Initial Setup Send with the PSR-275/273. Essentially, this to the previous panel condition. Press and hold the lowest key and turn on the power again normally. 57...
... to "off . MIDI Functions Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-275/273's voices in order to avoid getting "double" notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer. in the Function mode (page 60). Using Initial Setup Send with the PSR-275/273. Essentially, this to the previous panel condition. Press and hold the lowest key and turn on the power again normally. 57...
Owner's Manual
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..., the key that the setting can be restored to the Chorus * effect. This determines the volume of the Split voice, letting you play the keys. Function G Function parameters CATEGORY SELECT Display Overall Transpose Tuning Split Point Transpos Tuning SplitPnt Touch Sensitivity TouchSns Volume Style Volume StyleVol Main Voice Song Volume Metronome Volume Metronome Time Signature Volume SongVol MtrVol TimeSig M.Volume Octave M.Octave Dual Voice Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Voice Volume M.RevLvl M.ChoLvl D.Voice D.Volume Octave D.Octave Split Voice Reverb Send...
..., the key that the setting can be restored to the Chorus * effect. This determines the volume of the Split voice, letting you play the keys. Function G Function parameters CATEGORY SELECT Display Overall Transpose Tuning Split Point Transpos Tuning SplitPnt Touch Sensitivity TouchSns Volume Style Volume StyleVol Main Voice Song Volume Metronome Volume Metronome Time Signature Volume SongVol MtrVol TimeSig M.Volume Octave M.Octave Dual Voice Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Voice Volume M.RevLvl M.ChoLvl D.Voice D.Volume Octave D.Octave Split Voice Reverb Send...
Owner's Manual
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... x 74 x 84 x 91,93 o 94 x 96,97 x 100,101 x o *2 o *2 o o o o *2 o o *2 o *2 o *2 o *2 o *2 o o *2 o o *2 o Prog Change : True # o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127 Bank Select Modulation wheel Data Entry(MSB) Data Entry(LSB) Part Volume Pan Expression Sustain Harmonic Content Release Time Attack Time Brightness Portamento Cntrl Effect 1,3 Depth Effect 4 Depth RPN Inc,Dec RPN LSB,MSB System Exclusive o *3 o *3 : Song Pos. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model PSR-275/PSR-273 MIDI Implementation Chart Date:29-Jan-2003 Version : 1.0 Function...
... x 74 x 84 x 91,93 o 94 x 96,97 x 100,101 x o *2 o *2 o o o o *2 o o *2 o *2 o *2 o *2 o *2 o o *2 o o *2 o Prog Change : True # o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127 Bank Select Modulation wheel Data Entry(MSB) Data Entry(LSB) Part Volume Pan Expression Sustain Harmonic Content Release Time Attack Time Brightness Portamento Cntrl Effect 1,3 Depth Effect 4 Depth RPN Inc,Dec RPN LSB,MSB System Exclusive o *3 o *3 : Song Pos. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model PSR-275/PSR-273 MIDI Implementation Chart Date:29-Jan-2003 Version : 1.0 Function...
Owner's Manual
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... type. The PSR-275/273 is set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off." (Refer to the owner's manual of the style can only be omitted (or "stolen") from note to note. 70 The sound of the keyboard. trical power. hand area are played in the auto accompaniment area of the voice changes from the PSR-275/273. Make sure the Style mode is turned off.) When using the PSR-275/273 with a sequencer, set to ON and keys...
... type. The PSR-275/273 is set MIDI Echo (or the relevant control) to "off." (Refer to the owner's manual of the style can only be omitted (or "stolen") from note to note. 70 The sound of the keyboard. trical power. hand area are played in the auto accompaniment area of the voice changes from the PSR-275/273. Make sure the Style mode is turned off.) When using the PSR-275/273 with a sequencer, set to ON and keys...
Owner's Manual
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...; Lesson 1-4 Function • Overall : Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity • Volume : Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Metronome Time Signature • Main Voice : Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Dual Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Split Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Effect/Harmony : Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Utility : Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup Send Effects • Reverb : 9 types •...
...; Lesson 1-4 Function • Overall : Transpose, Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity • Volume : Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Metronome Time Signature • Main Voice : Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Dual Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Split Voice : Voice, Volume, Octave, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level • Effect/Harmony : Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Harmony Type, Harmony Volume • Utility : Local On/Off, External Clock, Initial Setup Send Effects • Reverb : 9 types •...
Owner's Manual
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... Main Voice 23 Master Volume 18 Melody Voice Change 48 Metronome 21 MIDI 54 MIDI channels 55 MIDI Implementation Chart 68 MIDI LSB Receive cancel 57 MIDI terminals 55 Multi Fingering 40 Music Rest 19 N Notation 20 O Octave 20 Octave, dual 25 Octave, main 23 Octave, split 26 One Touch Setting 25 P PC 58 Portable Grand 21 Q Quick Guide 12 R Reverb 29 Right 50 Ritardando 37 Root 43 S sections (accompaniment 39 Single Finger chords 40 Song Volume 48 songs, playing 46 songs, selecting...
... Main Voice 23 Master Volume 18 Melody Voice Change 48 Metronome 21 MIDI 54 MIDI channels 55 MIDI Implementation Chart 68 MIDI LSB Receive cancel 57 MIDI terminals 55 Multi Fingering 40 Music Rest 19 N Notation 20 O Octave 20 Octave, dual 25 Octave, main 23 Octave, split 26 One Touch Setting 25 P PC 58 Portable Grand 21 Q Quick Guide 12 R Reverb 29 Right 50 Ritardando 37 Root 43 S sections (accompaniment 39 Single Finger chords 40 Song Volume 48 songs, playing 46 songs, selecting...