Owner's Manual
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The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in...digital electronics and features to the selected accompaniment style. A new large graphic display and easy-to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of your performance. In order to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of different... LCD display panel makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. q Digital Effects - q Minus One, and Repeat functions are the proud...
The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in...digital electronics and features to the selected accompaniment style. A new large graphic display and easy-to make the PSR-520 useful in a range of your performance. In order to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of different... LCD display panel makes it easy to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can play on the keyboard. q Digital Effects - q Minus One, and Repeat functions are the proud...
Owner's Manual
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...YAMAHA is not to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Unplug the AC adaptor during the daytime). s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to the instrument and other parts of time. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your PortaTone will be used (the PSR-520 ...affected equipment. s Cleaning q Clean the cabinet and panel with high power consumption, such as alcohol or thinner. s Service and Modification q The PSR-520 contains no user serviceable parts. q High temperatures (e.g. q Excessive dust. q Strong vibration. q An AC adaptor, if used for damage caused by...
...YAMAHA is not to qualified YAMAHA personnel. q Unplug the AC adaptor during the daytime). s Turn Power OFF When Making Connections q To avoid damage to the instrument and other parts of time. Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your PortaTone will be used (the PSR-520 ...affected equipment. s Cleaning q Clean the cabinet and panel with high power consumption, such as alcohol or thinner. s Service and Modification q The PSR-520 contains no user serviceable parts. q High temperatures (e.g. q Excessive dust. q Strong vibration. q An AC adaptor, if used for damage caused by...
Owner's Manual
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...run down, replace them with a complete set of batteries (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-520 record operation! s Using Batteries ...For battery operation the PSR-520 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may ... to power your instrument from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA5C AC Power Adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket. Doing so can result in irreparable damage to play. When this section carefully before using your PSR-520 and preparing to both the adaptor and...
...run down, replace them with a complete set of batteries (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-520 record operation! s Using Batteries ...For battery operation the PSR-520 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may ... to power your instrument from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA5C AC Power Adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket. Doing so can result in irreparable damage to play. When this section carefully before using your PSR-520 and preparing to both the adaptor and...
Owner's Manual
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...on page 71. 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack AUX OUT R L+R/L Stereo System The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of the PSR-520 for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't lose any of the instrument's sound. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano - The... can be connecting the PSR-520 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. If you do not press the pedal while turning the power ON. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). s SUSTAIN Jack ... An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch ...
...on page 71. 7 s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack AUX OUT R L+R/L Stereo System The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of the PSR-520 for normal sound. • Be sure that you don't lose any of the instrument's sound. and right-channel signals are provided on a piano - The... can be connecting the PSR-520 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. If you do not press the pedal while turning the power ON. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard). s SUSTAIN Jack ... An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch ...
Owner's Manual
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...the right of notes that can be played simultaneously on GM system level 1, can be played with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. The PSR520's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated...SINGLE" mode, accompaniment chords are created with the GM compatible tone generator. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can be used . About the PSR-520 Styles The styles are played as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to "...
...the right of notes that can be played simultaneously on GM system level 1, can be played with the "Style File Format", Yamaha's original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through its unique conversion system. The PSR520's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated...SINGLE" mode, accompaniment chords are created with the GM compatible tone generator. Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can be used . About the PSR-520 Styles The styles are played as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to "...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Music Cartridge with the panel edge (not above it may solve the problem. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are available from your Yamaha dealer. Others are subject to excessive heat or humidity. • Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them... to force it will appear on the Music Cartridge are affected with the PSR-520. don't try to strong shock. • Do ...
... on the Music Cartridge with the panel edge (not above it may solve the problem. Using Music Cartridges The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which are available from your Yamaha dealer. Others are subject to excessive heat or humidity. • Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them... to force it will appear on the Music Cartridge are affected with the PSR-520. don't try to strong shock. • Do ...
Owner's Manual
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...the song name in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can also be stopped at ...enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as required. • Cartridge song track voice and volume data cannot be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear on the panel) until the cartridge icon appears to select via the number buttons in the normal way. The cartridge ...
...the song name in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when playing along with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs, others are available from any time by pressing the SONG [PLAY/ STOP] button. • Playback can also be stopped at ...enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as required. • Cartridge song track voice and volume data cannot be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will appear on the panel) until the cartridge icon appears to select via the number buttons in the normal way. The cartridge ...
Owner's Manual
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...when the data initialization procedure is turned ON. The reverb and chorus types are backed up " due to the factory preset condition by the PSR-520. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are memoried as accompaniment parameter. Appendix: Troubleshooting / Data Backup & Initialization ... blocks, or transmit as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is turned ON. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is not received by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. as long as entirely separate data...
...when the data initialization procedure is turned ON. The reverb and chorus types are backed up " due to the factory preset condition by the PSR-520. Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below are memoried as accompaniment parameter. Appendix: Troubleshooting / Data Backup & Initialization ... blocks, or transmit as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is turned ON. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is not received by turning ON the power while holding the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. as long as entirely separate data...