Owner's Manual
Page 2
... this product to be used , please observe all batteries away from children. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce them, meet these may also use "household" type batteries. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT...
... this product to be used , please observe all batteries away from children. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce them, meet these may also use "household" type batteries. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
...measures: Relocate either this product MUST be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to the .... Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in this product to coaxial type cable. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) PSR-450 Owner's Manual 3 ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt...
...measures: Relocate either this product MUST be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to the .... Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in this product to coaxial type cable. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune. (battery) PSR-450 Owner's Manual 3 ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... precautions include, but are not limited to avoid the possibility of sight or chemical burns. Failure to do so might accidentally fall over . 4 PSR-450 Owner's Manual (4)-8 1/2 Do not use the provided screws only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check...specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Battery fluid is corrosive and may have the instrument inspected by Yamaha) only. Failure to do so could walk on the unit. Doing so can result in ...
... precautions include, but are not limited to avoid the possibility of sight or chemical burns. Failure to do so might accidentally fall over . 4 PSR-450 Owner's Manual (4)-8 1/2 Do not use the provided screws only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check...specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Battery fluid is corrosive and may have the instrument inspected by Yamaha) only. Failure to do so could walk on the unit. Doing so can result in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
...instructional purposes only, and may be lost or destroyed. Any violation of data. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. (4)-8 2/2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual 5 Also, be held responsible for all components, set the desired listening level. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use or ...If you replace the batteries to prevent loss of copyright has legal consequences. Always turn off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this happens, turn the power off...
...instructional purposes only, and may be lost or destroyed. Any violation of data. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. (4)-8 2/2 PSR-450 Owner's Manual 5 Also, be held responsible for all components, set the desired listening level. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use or ...If you replace the batteries to prevent loss of copyright has legal consequences. Always turn off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this happens, turn the power off...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...anything other devices, you keep floppy disks in their protective cases when they are attached in the proper location. ● To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. If the floppy disk cannot be useable as is on other devices. ■ Inserting/removing Floppy Disks ...64258;oppy disk. If a floppy disk is inserted while the power is on, the disk is on, regardless of Disk operation. 6 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Be sure to format a disk, see page 59. This lamp is always on when the power is automatically accessed, since magnetic fields ...
...anything other devices, you keep floppy disks in their protective cases when they are attached in the proper location. ● To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. If the floppy disk cannot be useable as is on other devices. ■ Inserting/removing Floppy Disks ...64258;oppy disk. If a floppy disk is inserted while the power is on, the disk is on, regardless of Disk operation. 6 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Be sure to format a disk, see page 59. This lamp is always on when the power is automatically accessed, since magnetic fields ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...ed version of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in mind that some songs may play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 7 However, keep in the U.S. Naturally, you have them all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. CAUTION • ...SFF" is affixed to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of their respective holders. The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due...
...ed version of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in mind that some songs may play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 7 However, keep in the U.S. Naturally, you have them all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. CAUTION • ...SFF" is affixed to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of their respective holders. The GM mark is Yamaha's original style file format which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...● Large LCD panel shows panel settings, chord displays, and other data. ● MIDI functions for piano practice at the touch of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! Furthermore, commercially available GM songs can also be saved to be stored in "registration memory" and instantly recalled while playing. ● Sound-... without having to floppy disk (page 55). even if you play it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of a button. ■ Easy Performer page 50 When you want to play a certain song but can be...
...● Large LCD panel shows panel settings, chord displays, and other data. ● MIDI functions for piano practice at the touch of the Yamaha PSR-450 ! Furthermore, commercially available GM songs can also be saved to be stored in "registration memory" and instantly recalled while playing. ● Sound-... without having to floppy disk (page 55). even if you play it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of a button. ■ Easy Performer page 50 When you want to play a certain song but can be...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... • What Is MIDI 62 • Things You Can Do With MIDI 63 • Connecting to a Personal Computer 64 • Local On/Off 64 • PSR-450 Panel Setting Transmission (Initial Send) 65 • Clock Settings 66 Voice List 67 Maximum Polyphony 67 Drum Kit List 74 Style List 76 Music Database...
... • What Is MIDI 62 • Things You Can Do With MIDI 63 • Connecting to a Personal Computer 64 • Local On/Off 64 • PSR-450 Panel Setting Transmission (Initial Send) 65 • Clock Settings 66 Voice List 67 Maximum Polyphony 67 Drum Kit List 74 Style List 76 Music Database...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... terminals are recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be corrupted or lost. 10 PSR-450 Owner's Manual e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. w e CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. CAUTION • When the... Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your instrument from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use batteries and the batteries fail during an operation, the PSR-450 and/ or floppy disk data can result in irreparable damage to prevent possible fluid...
... terminals are recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be corrupted or lost. 10 PSR-450 Owner's Manual e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. w e CAUTION • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. CAUTION • When the... Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your instrument from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use batteries and the batteries fail during an operation, the PSR-450 and/ or floppy disk data can result in irreparable damage to prevent possible fluid...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. MIDI instrument PSR-450 Owner's Manual 11 When the instrument is still flowing to the instrument at their minimum levels and ...resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing this jack. ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-450 is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before connecting them. Accessory Jacks ■ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without...
...when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is not in use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. MIDI instrument PSR-450 Owner's Manual 11 When the instrument is still flowing to the instrument at their minimum levels and ...resulting in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing this jack. ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-450 is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before connecting them. Accessory Jacks ■ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...; Rear Panel @9 MIDI IN/OUT terminals page 11 #0 FOOT SWITCH jack page 11 #1 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 11 #2 DC IN 12V jack page 10 12 PSR-450 Owner's Manual STYLE List q w e rt i o @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2
...; Rear Panel @9 MIDI IN/OUT terminals page 11 #0 FOOT SWITCH jack page 11 #1 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 11 #2 DC IN 12V jack page 10 12 PSR-450 Owner's Manual STYLE List q w e rt i o @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2
Owner's Manual
Page 14
or Select and Play One Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Listen To the Demo Songs Press the [DEMO] button. The demonstration songs will play back in sequence. Let's start by playing the demonstration songs. Song number Song name 001 R&B Song icon 14 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song number Song name 001 R&B Song icon [Song List] Song No. 001 002 003 004 005 Song Name R&B Pop Ballad Dance Bossa Trad Swing Measure number Press the [START/STOP] button or the [DEMO] button to stop playback. Quick Guide STEP 1 Playing Songs The PSR- 450 includes 5 demonstration songs.
or Select and Play One Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Listen To the Demo Songs Press the [DEMO] button. The demonstration songs will play back in sequence. Let's start by playing the demonstration songs. Song number Song name 001 R&B Song icon 14 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Song number Song name 001 R&B Song icon [Song List] Song No. 001 002 003 004 005 Song Name R&B Pop Ballad Dance Bossa Trad Swing Measure number Press the [START/STOP] button or the [DEMO] button to stop playback. Quick Guide STEP 1 Playing Songs The PSR- 450 includes 5 demonstration songs.
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... disk drive these song numbers become available. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop song playback. Press this button a second time to select a song number. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 15 Quick Guide STEP 1 • Playing Songs 001 ~ 005 006 ~ 010 011 ~ 109 Demonstration songs (See page 14). Decrements the measure number if pressed...
... disk drive these song numbers become available. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop song playback. Press this button a second time to select a song number. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 15 Quick Guide STEP 1 • Playing Songs 001 ~ 005 006 ~ 010 011 ~ 109 Demonstration songs (See page 14). Decrements the measure number if pressed...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... at the end of music you intend to select a music database. The PSR-450 panel settings will appear in your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of the manual, use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to play music in...
... at the end of music you intend to select a music database. The PSR-450 panel settings will appear in your favorite style, but you're not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of the manual, use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to play music in...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... sections of the keyboard are divided at the "split point" (page 28). 4 Following the score, play a left-hand chord. Refer to page 20 for example. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Split point NOTE • The left- Try playing a C chord, for information on using endings. Split point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button or the...
... sections of the keyboard are divided at the "split point" (page 28). 4 Following the score, play a left-hand chord. Refer to page 20 for example. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 17 Split point NOTE • The left- Try playing a C chord, for information on using endings. Split point 5 Press the [START/STOP] button or the...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
To use these styles turn the style on and play . Refer to stop playback. 18 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • Since the pianist styles (128 ~ 140) and the guitar serenade style (121) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound). Referring to start ... number 141 in the same was as you start playback of the manual (page 76), use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select a style. 001 Cool 8Bt 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to the style list on the PSR-450 panel or at the end of the selected style's rhythm tracks...
To use these styles turn the style on and play . Refer to stop playback. 18 PSR-450 Owner's Manual NOTE • Since the pianist styles (128 ~ 140) and the guitar serenade style (121) have no rhythm parts, no sound will sound). Referring to start ... number 141 in the same was as you start playback of the manual (page 76), use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select a style. 001 Cool 8Bt 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to the style list on the PSR-450 panel or at the end of the selected style's rhythm tracks...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the [SYNC START] button. Refer to page 44 for information on . The initial default split point is 54 (F#2) Accompaniment range PSR-450 Owner's Manual 19 Quick Guide STEP 3 • Play Using a Style Full Accompaniment With Left-hand Chords 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. 3 Turn the style on...
... [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Press the [SYNC START] button. Refer to page 44 for information on . The initial default split point is 54 (F#2) Accompaniment range PSR-450 Owner's Manual 19 Quick Guide STEP 3 • Play Using a Style Full Accompaniment With Left-hand Chords 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 Select a style. 3 Turn the style on...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select a style. 3 Turn the Accompaniment on. The MAIN section - The MAIN section has "A" and "B" variations which will appear 20 PSR-450 Owner's Manual "ACMP ON" will be automatically arranged to the MAIN section once the INTRO has finished.
... buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [-] buttons to select a style. 3 Turn the Accompaniment on. The MAIN section - The MAIN section has "A" and "B" variations which will appear 20 PSR-450 Owner's Manual "ACMP ON" will be automatically arranged to the MAIN section once the INTRO has finished.
Owner's Manual
Page 21
...). If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will begin playing. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 21 MAIN A or MAIN B - MAIN A If MAIN A was playing before the fill in step 5 above will stop when the ending has played all...
...). If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will begin playing. PSR-450 Owner's Manual 21 MAIN A or MAIN B - MAIN A If MAIN A was playing before the fill in step 5 above will stop when the ending has played all...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
... [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo - 4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times for time signatures in at any tempo you release the keys 22 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Whichever method you choose you release the left-hand keys.
... [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo - 4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times for time signatures in at any tempo you release the keys 22 PSR-450 Owner's Manual Whichever method you choose you release the left-hand keys.