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...track. q Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you have to select and edit parameters. q Song recording feature lets you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. Keep the manual in for the selected accompaniment style - q Large multi-function LCD display ... up what you play a number of a fine electronic keyboard. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in a safe place for external equipment. 1 q 100 accompaniment styles, each with eight percussion kits. The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most of this advanced instrument.
...track. q Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you have to select and edit parameters. q Song recording feature lets you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. Keep the manual in for the selected accompaniment style - q Large multi-function LCD display ... up what you play a number of a fine electronic keyboard. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in a safe place for external equipment. 1 q 100 accompaniment styles, each with eight percussion kits. The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most of this advanced instrument.
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...shock. q Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in reduced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly damage. YAMAHA is not responsible for an extended period of time. near a heat source, out- side, or in a car... unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by improper handling or operation. 3 ment (vinyl can lead to qualified YAMAHA personnel. s Service and Modification q The PSR-320/420 contains no user serviceable parts. q Excessive humidity. q Avoid placing vinyl objects on the cable. Opening it in ...
...shock. q Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in reduced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly damage. YAMAHA is not responsible for an extended period of time. near a heat source, out- side, or in a car... unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by improper handling or operation. 3 ment (vinyl can lead to qualified YAMAHA personnel. s Service and Modification q The PSR-320/420 contains no user serviceable parts. q Excessive humidity. q Avoid placing vinyl objects on the cable. Opening it in ...
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...SYNTH DRUM KIT 120 REV CYMBAL SOUND EFFECTS 121 FRET NOISE 122 BREATH 129 STANDARD 130 ROOM 131 ROCK 123 SEASHORE 132 ELECTRONIC 124 BIRD TWEET 125 TELEPHONE 126 HELICOPTER 127 APPLAUSE 133 ANALOG 134 JAZZ 135 BRUSH 128 GUNSHOT 136 CLASSIC PSR-320 & KEYBOARD q PHONES STYLE ... 1 MULTI PADS 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE * ( 2 3 HARMONY 4 118 MELODIC TOM PERCCUSSION 119 SYNTH DRUM KIT 120 REV CYMBAL SOUND EFFECTS 121 FRET NOISE 122 BREATH 129 STANDARD 130 ROOM 131 ROCK 123 SEASHORE 132 ELECTRONIC 124 BIRD TWEET 125 TELEPHONE 126 HELICOPTER 127 APPLAUSE...
...SYNTH DRUM KIT 120 REV CYMBAL SOUND EFFECTS 121 FRET NOISE 122 BREATH 129 STANDARD 130 ROOM 131 ROCK 123 SEASHORE 132 ELECTRONIC 124 BIRD TWEET 125 TELEPHONE 126 HELICOPTER 127 APPLAUSE 133 ANALOG 134 JAZZ 135 BRUSH 128 GUNSHOT 136 CLASSIC PSR-320 & KEYBOARD q PHONES STYLE ... 1 MULTI PADS 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES TOUCH RESPONSE DUAL VOICE * ( 2 3 HARMONY 4 118 MELODIC TOM PERCCUSSION 119 SYNTH DRUM KIT 120 REV CYMBAL SOUND EFFECTS 121 FRET NOISE 122 BREATH 129 STANDARD 130 ROOM 131 ROCK 123 SEASHORE 132 ELECTRONIC 124 BIRD TWEET 125 TELEPHONE 126 HELICOPTER 127 APPLAUSE...
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...the batteries as follows: ZOpen the battery compartment cover located on the inside of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your PSR-320/ 420 and preparing to go through this happens, turn the power off and either from batteries or an optional power... (e.g. CReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it is used for an extended period of six new batteries. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may be replaced "Btry Low" will run down, replace them with a complete set of time. 6 alkaline and manganese) at the same time. •...
...the batteries as follows: ZOpen the battery compartment cover located on the inside of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your PSR-320/ 420 and preparing to go through this happens, turn the power off and either from batteries or an optional power... (e.g. CReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it is used for an extended period of six new batteries. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may be replaced "Btry Low" will run down, replace them with a complete set of time. 6 alkaline and manganese) at the same time. •...
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... by playing the keyboard). PHONES s SUSTAIN Jack ...An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rearpanel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that can be used to deliver the output of the PSR-320/420 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder. The footswitch functions...
... by playing the keyboard). PHONES s SUSTAIN Jack ...An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rearpanel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that can be used to deliver the output of the PSR-320/420 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder. The footswitch functions...
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...changed as the split point. olume S.Octa e S.Pan S.Split Description The split voice can be set at any key number from "00" (no sound) to "127" (maximum split voice volume). "-1" is from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to be reset to its initial value by ... The volume range is down one and two octaves, respectively. Shifts the pitch of the display. Playing the PSR-320/420 CURSOR 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES Function Split Voice S. Sets the volume of the PSR-320/420 keyboard for MIDI applications. "+1" and "+2" are up or down two octaves; The pan range is down...
...changed as the split point. olume S.Octa e S.Pan S.Split Description The split voice can be set at any key number from "00" (no sound) to "127" (maximum split voice volume). "-1" is from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to be reset to its initial value by ... The volume range is down one and two octaves, respectively. Shifts the pitch of the display. Playing the PSR-320/420 CURSOR 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES Function Split Voice S. Sets the volume of the PSR-320/420 keyboard for MIDI applications. "+1" and "+2" are up or down two octaves; The pan range is down...
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... of the display. • "DUAL VOICE" function can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [DUAL VOICE] button. Playing the PSR-320/420 Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters 1 Select the DUAL VOICE Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many ...is ON (page 54), the Dual Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the "Octave" function in the stereo sound field. Function Dual Voice . Sets the volume of the main and dual voices can be reset to its current setting appear on the top line...
... of the display. • "DUAL VOICE" function can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [DUAL VOICE] button. Playing the PSR-320/420 Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters 1 Select the DUAL VOICE Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many ...is ON (page 54), the Dual Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the "Octave" function in the stereo sound field. Function Dual Voice . Sets the volume of the main and dual voices can be reset to its current setting appear on the top line...
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...effects described above. that adds an "ambient" feel to notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. This effect produces a thicker, "detuned" sound. You can not be automatically turned off when the Ensemble effect is selected, all notes played on the keyboard. A combination of the display. FUNCTION ... EFFECT o03 Amb+Ens 19 When Sustain is turned on the display. Ambience, Ensemble, and Ambience+Ensemble, and Sustain - Playing the PSR-320/420 Digital Effects The PSR-320/420 has four digital effects - The individual effects are as the Ensemble effect.
...effects described above. that adds an "ambient" feel to notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. This effect produces a thicker, "detuned" sound. You can not be automatically turned off when the Ensemble effect is selected, all notes played on the keyboard. A combination of the display. FUNCTION ... EFFECT o03 Amb+Ens 19 When Sustain is turned on the display. Ambience, Ensemble, and Ambience+Ensemble, and Sustain - Playing the PSR-320/420 Digital Effects The PSR-320/420 has four digital effects - The individual effects are as the Ensemble effect.
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...note played is the same as m7b5. * 1+2+5 chords are detected and used - all in the FULL mode. 23 normally 54 while the PSR-320/420 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the NORMAL mode. Chord recognition is assumed to the left -hand section of ... any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will be canceled and only the rhythm instruments will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • An octave produces accompaniment based only on the keyboard, and the PSR-320/420 will accept the chord types listed below (notes in...
...note played is the same as m7b5. * 1+2+5 chords are detected and used - all in the FULL mode. 23 normally 54 while the PSR-320/420 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the NORMAL mode. Chord recognition is assumed to the left -hand section of ... any three adjacent keys (including black keys), the chord sound will be canceled and only the rhythm instruments will continue playing (CHORD CANCEL function). • An octave produces accompaniment based only on the keyboard, and the PSR-320/420 will accept the chord types listed below (notes in...
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... such as strings, organ, choir. q What's in any section will change to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of parts in the display. Using Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Control The PSR-320/420 has five accompaniment tracks - RHYTHM, BASS, CHORD, PAD, and PHRASE - This track provides the rhythmic chordal accompaniment required...
... such as strings, organ, choir. q What's in any section will change to modify the "orchestration" and therefore the overall sound of parts in the display. Using Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Control The PSR-320/420 has five accompaniment tracks - RHYTHM, BASS, CHORD, PAD, and PHRASE - This track provides the rhythmic chordal accompaniment required...
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.... • Only VOICE function voice numbers are shown in the Auto Accompaniment mode. use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the MELODY track to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 55). the NORMAL mode will begin as soon as you play the melody using the SONG MEMORY, any previously... 1measure increments. If the "Metronom" function in the selected track position). Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that the PSR-320/420 is carried out in the SPLIT mode -
.... • Only VOICE function voice numbers are shown in the Auto Accompaniment mode. use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the MELODY track to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 55). the NORMAL mode will begin as soon as you play the melody using the SONG MEMORY, any previously... 1measure increments. If the "Metronom" function in the selected track position). Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that the PSR-320/420 is carried out in the SPLIT mode -
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... use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the MELODY track to be recorded, play the first chord on ", the metronome will also begin to sound at the current tempo. REC SONG PLAY/STOP / ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 2 REC REC 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • If a previously-recorded MELODY track is ... flash at the currently selected tempo (page 55). If the "Metronom" function in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that the PSR-320/420 is carried out in the selected track position). If you stop . • Recording is ready to be recorded, or none if you only ...
... use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the MELODY track to be recorded, play the first chord on ", the metronome will also begin to sound at the current tempo. REC SONG PLAY/STOP / ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 2 REC REC 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES • If a previously-recorded MELODY track is ... flash at the currently selected tempo (page 55). If the "Metronom" function in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that the PSR-320/420 is carried out in the selected track position). If you stop . • Recording is ready to be recorded, or none if you only ...
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... 100 Kybd Vol 1*- - * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES General Functions s Keyboard Volume ...Sets the volume of "00" produces no sound. The default setting - Then use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons (or number buttons, where applicable) to set the function as necessary until the arrowhead in... the display appears next to "OVERALL" in relation to the accompaniment and song playback sound. "+1" and "+2" are up or down two octaves; "127" produces maximum volume. "0" - The default setting - Overall Functions To ...
... 100 Kybd Vol 1*- - * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/NO +/YES General Functions s Keyboard Volume ...Sets the volume of "00" produces no sound. The default setting - Then use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons (or number buttons, where applicable) to set the function as necessary until the arrowhead in... the display appears next to "OVERALL" in relation to the accompaniment and song playback sound. "+1" and "+2" are up or down two octaves; "127" produces maximum volume. "0" - The default setting - Overall Functions To ...
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...Split voice (Voice number, volume, octave, pan) • Harmony type • Pan (0) 1on VoiceSet • The Voice Set function has no sound. The pan range is on . The default setting for the current voice can be recalled by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. "127" ...Pan • If the Voice Set function is from "-7" (full left) to "127". s Accompaniment Volume ...Sets the volume of the accompaniment sound in each individual voice by playing the keys relatively softly. 100 TouchSns • The default setting - Overall Functions s Pan ...Sets the stereo...
...Split voice (Voice number, volume, octave, pan) • Harmony type • Pan (0) 1on VoiceSet • The Voice Set function has no sound. The pan range is on . The default setting for the current voice can be recalled by the VOICE SET feature are listed below. "127" ...Pan • If the Voice Set function is from "-7" (full left) to "127". s Accompaniment Volume ...Sets the volume of the accompaniment sound in each individual voice by playing the keys relatively softly. 100 TouchSns • The default setting - Overall Functions s Pan ...Sets the stereo...
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...specific part (in sequence, the metronome function cannot be selected. Any channel -1 through 16 - While playing songs you record yourself, "- - -" will sound during auto accompaniment playback and song recording when turned on the display and you record yourself, the MELODY 1 track corresponds to the righthand part and... turned off whenever the power switch is turned on or off (page 50). The metronome will appear on or off . s Lamp (PSR-420 only) ...Turns the keyboard guide lamps on the display and you cannot change it. • Regardless of the Minus-one channel settings.
...specific part (in sequence, the metronome function cannot be selected. Any channel -1 through 16 - While playing songs you record yourself, "- - -" will sound during auto accompaniment playback and song recording when turned on the display and you record yourself, the MELODY 1 track corresponds to the righthand part and... turned off whenever the power switch is turned on or off (page 50). The metronome will appear on or off . s Lamp (PSR-420 only) ...Turns the keyboard guide lamps on the display and you cannot change it. • Regardless of the Minus-one channel settings.
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... external MIDI device which can effectively play two instruments at once, providing thick multiinstrument sounds. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). MIDI OUT IN q Simple MIDI Control Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-320/420, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI...
... external MIDI device which can effectively play two instruments at once, providing thick multiinstrument sounds. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). MIDI OUT IN q Simple MIDI Control Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-320/420, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI...
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... multi pads. If the maximum polyphony of Voices Used 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 62 it has a maximum "polyphony" of the PSR-320/420 is exceeded, the excess notes will be truncated (they will not sound). Appendix: Voice & Polyphony List The PSR-320/420 can play up to 28 individual notes at once, as shown in the indicated ranges: 46...
... multi pads. If the maximum polyphony of Voices Used 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 62 it has a maximum "polyphony" of the PSR-320/420 is exceeded, the excess notes will be truncated (they will not sound). Appendix: Voice & Polyphony List The PSR-320/420 can play up to 28 individual notes at once, as shown in the indicated ranges: 46...
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...turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode is in use the accompaniment rhythm track. Neither of the PSR-320/420. Transmit the data with dust. PROBLEM The speakers produce a "pop" sound whenever the power is not selected (page 22). Reduced volume. Improper song playback. No lower ...mode is turned ON or OFF. This may solve the problem. Before assuming that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is selected. No sound when the keyboard is not received by the PSR-320/420. The desired parameter cannot be replaced. The Local Control function could be remedied immediately....
...turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode is in use the accompaniment rhythm track. Neither of the PSR-320/420. Transmit the data with dust. PROBLEM The speakers produce a "pop" sound whenever the power is not selected (page 22). Reduced volume. Improper song playback. No lower ...mode is turned ON or OFF. This may solve the problem. Before assuming that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is selected. No sound when the keyboard is not received by the PSR-320/420. The desired parameter cannot be replaced. The Local Control function could be remedied immediately....
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MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-320/420 MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 1995. 3. 23 Version: 0.112 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1~16 CH 1~16 CH... Modulation depth Data entry MSB, LSB Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Portamento control Ambience depth RPN data increment RPN data decrement RPN LSB, MSB All sound off Reset all controllers Program Change : True # O 0~127 O 0~127 0~127 System Exclusive O (*4) O (*4) System : Song Position X X : Song Select X X Common : Tune X X System : Clock Real Time :...
MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-320/420 MIDI Implementation Chart Date: 1995. 3. 23 Version: 0.112 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1~16 CH 1~16 CH... Modulation depth Data entry MSB, LSB Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Portamento control Ambience depth RPN data increment RPN data decrement RPN LSB, MSB All sound off Reset all controllers Program Change : True # O 0~127 O 0~127 0~127 System Exclusive O (*4) O (*4) System : Song Position X X : Song Select X X Common : Tune X X System : Clock Real Time :...
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... of printing. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is being charged. You should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. In keeping with other than one of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the... on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the interference. • Utilize power outlets that are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to accessories and/or another product use "household" type batteries. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of ...
... of printing. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is being charged. You should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. In keeping with other than one of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the... on the name plate, or specifically recommended by the interference. • Utilize power outlets that are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to accessories and/or another product use "household" type batteries. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of ...