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...stand, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. s SAVING USER DATA • Save all components. Yamaha cannot be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to help prevent the loss of batteries in damp or wet conditions, or place...power off for the instrument. Using the wrong adaptor can cause permanent hearing loss. Failure to do not mix battery types, such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in order to rain, use it , in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. • Keep ...
...stand, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. s SAVING USER DATA • Save all components. Yamaha cannot be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to help prevent the loss of batteries in damp or wet conditions, or place...power off for the instrument. Using the wrong adaptor can cause permanent hearing loss. Failure to do not mix battery types, such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in order to rain, use it , in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. • Keep ...
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... Cartridges can be used to add impact and variety to your performances. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. PSR-530 supports the XG format. XG XG is a new MIDI format created by Yamaha which ensures that can be accurately played by providing a greater variety of high-quality... voices plus considerably enhanced effect operation while being fully compatible with GM. x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music ...
... Cartridges can be used to add impact and variety to your performances. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. PSR-530 supports the XG format. XG XG is a new MIDI format created by Yamaha which ensures that can be accurately played by providing a greater variety of high-quality... voices plus considerably enhanced effect operation while being fully compatible with GM. x Packing List • PSR-530 • Music Cartridge • Music ...
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... Using Batteries 12 Connections 13 The PHONES Jack 13 SUSTAIN Jack 13 The AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The...
... Using Batteries 12 Connections 13 The PHONES Jack 13 SUSTAIN Jack 13 The AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks 13 MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors 13 The Demonstration 14 Playing the PSR-530 16 The PSR-530 Voices 16 A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices .......... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices 17 Keyboard Percussion 19 The...
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... Connecting to a Personal Computer (TO HOST Terminal/HOST SELECT Switch 90 Connect using the PSR-530 MIDI terminals .......... 90 Connect using the TO HOST terminal 91 The PSR-530 MIDI Functions 92 Transmit Channel & Transmit Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk ...Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & ...
... Connecting to a Personal Computer (TO HOST Terminal/HOST SELECT Switch 90 Connect using the PSR-530 MIDI terminals .......... 90 Connect using the TO HOST terminal 91 The PSR-530 MIDI Functions 92 Transmit Channel & Transmit Track 92 Receive Channel & Receive Mode 93 Local Control 94 Clock 94 Bulk ...Data Send 95 Initial Data Send 95 Appendix PSR-530 Display MENU/SUB MENU Structure 96 Data Backup & ...
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...TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70 !3 R 71 2 B3... HOST Connector page 88 @4 HOST SELECT Switch page 90 @5 MIDI IN and OUT Connectors page 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to ...
...TYPE FINGERING REVOICE R2 REVOICE L PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE. !4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 !5 NO STOP 8 9 0 YES !6 MUTLI PAD !7 !8 KEYBOARD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 PSR-530 56 L 57 A2 58 M 59 M 60 C 61 L B2 H C3 1 H 62 D3 R 63 1 64 R 65 E3 F3 66 S 67 G3 68 C 69 2 A3 70 !3 R 71 2 B3... HOST Connector page 88 @4 HOST SELECT Switch page 90 @5 MIDI IN and OUT Connectors page 88 @6 SUSTAIN Jack page 13 @7 AUX OUT R, L/L+R Jacks page 13 @8 DC IN 10-12V Jack page 12 x The Music Stand The PSR-530 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to ...
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...PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL VOICE STYLE SONG The MENU [v] and [w] buttons are available directly via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is also a range of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. All of the listed menu categories can be described in... detail in the display appears next to select the menu: REGISTRATION MEMORY, MULTI PAD, MIDI, DIGITAL EFFECT, or OVERALL. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 001...
...PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT DUAL VOICE STYLE SONG The MENU [v] and [w] buttons are available directly via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is also a range of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. All of the listed menu categories can be described in... detail in the display appears next to select the menu: REGISTRATION MEMORY, MULTI PAD, MIDI, DIGITAL EFFECT, or OVERALL. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 001...
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...L/L+R jack so you will be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the PSR-530 for private practice or late-night playing. press for sustain, release for sustain control. When a plug is plugged into the L/L+R jack only,... not press the footswitch while turning the power on a piano - Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. ...
...L/L+R jack so you will be plugged into the rear-panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the PSR-530 for private practice or late-night playing. press for sustain, release for sustain control. When a plug is plugged into the L/L+R jack only,... not press the footswitch while turning the power on a piano - Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. ...
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... chords in the left-hand section of the keyboard. • The default split point (59) can be set to any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left ...of the display to move the triangular indicator next to "OVERALL" on the top line of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the split point....
... chords in the left-hand section of the keyboard. • The default split point (59) can be set to any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left ...of the display to move the triangular indicator next to "OVERALL" on the top line of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the accompaniment section, but only designates the split point....
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... SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. • The default split point (54...
... SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the PSR-530 keyboard for MIDI applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • The split point key becomes the highest key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. • The default split point (54...
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MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be set to the same key as the SPLIT VOICE split point). Conversely, the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point cannot ... point SPLIT VOICE split point Accompaniment L Voice R Voice AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point/ SPLIT VOICE split point Accompaniment/ L Voice R Voice The Auto Accompaniment Fingering Modes The PSR-530 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT feature has five different fingering modes which can jump directly to the "FngrngMd" function by pressing and holding the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF...
MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be set to the same key as the SPLIT VOICE split point). Conversely, the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point cannot ... point SPLIT VOICE split point Accompaniment L Voice R Voice AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point/ SPLIT VOICE split point Accompaniment/ L Voice R Voice The Auto Accompaniment Fingering Modes The PSR-530 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT feature has five different fingering modes which can jump directly to the "FngrngMd" function by pressing and holding the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF...
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MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can set the Reverb Return Level to select "Reverb". After a few seconds. In this case no REVERB effect on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to "DIGITAL EFFECT". ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ... Song independently (see page 78). 37 Then use the Revoice function, you select a different Style, the appropriate Reverb type will appear on the PSR-530. will appear on any part of the display). In this case " - :XG Rev." Select "OFF" if you want to apply the Reverb...
MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can set the Reverb Return Level to select "Reverb". After a few seconds. In this case no REVERB effect on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to "DIGITAL EFFECT". ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ... Song independently (see page 78). 37 Then use the Revoice function, you select a different Style, the appropriate Reverb type will appear on the PSR-530. will appear on any part of the display). In this case " - :XG Rev." Select "OFF" if you want to apply the Reverb...
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...to "DIGITAL EFFECT". Select "Off" if you select a different Style, the appropriate Chorus type will appear on the top line of the PSR530 sound. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "ChoRtnLvl". 064 ChoRtnLv • You can set the Chorus Return Level to... chorus effect will be selected on any part of the display). In this case " - :XG Cho." In this case no chorus effect on the PSR-530. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQDi,,QQgitalE,,QQffect,,QQs ,,QQ Selecting a Chorus Effect 1 Select the Digital Effect "Chorus...
...to "DIGITAL EFFECT". Select "Off" if you select a different Style, the appropriate Chorus type will appear on the top line of the PSR530 sound. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "ChoRtnLvl". 064 ChoRtnLv • You can set the Chorus Return Level to... chorus effect will be selected on any part of the display). In this case " - :XG Cho." In this case no chorus effect on the PSR-530. ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQDi,,QQgitalE,,QQffect,,QQs ,,QQ Selecting a Chorus Effect 1 Select the Digital Effect "Chorus...
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... effect (the name of the selected DSP effect will appear on . Select "Off" if you want no DSP effect on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. Turn the [DSP VARIATION] button ON to select "DSP". The DSP effect can also jump directly to the DIGITAL EFFECT DSP function by selecting... the "Off" DSP type as described below. • The DSP effect and variation settings may change according to the selected R1 panel voice. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be turned completely off . Each DSP effect has its own variation. Press [DSP] a second time so that the ...
... effect (the name of the selected DSP effect will appear on . Select "Off" if you want no DSP effect on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. Turn the [DSP VARIATION] button ON to select "DSP". The DSP effect can also jump directly to the DIGITAL EFFECT DSP function by selecting... the "Off" DSP type as described below. • The DSP effect and variation settings may change according to the selected R1 panel voice. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be turned completely off . Each DSP effect has its own variation. Press [DSP] a second time so that the ...
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... HARMONY effect is on . Press [HARMONY] a second time so that the HARMONY icon appears in the display to the chords detected in the Accompaniment section. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 43 Turning the Harmony Effect On or Off Press the [HARMONY] button so that the HARMONY icon disappears to turn the selected...
... HARMONY effect is on . Press [HARMONY] a second time so that the HARMONY icon appears in the display to the chords detected in the Accompaniment section. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 43 Turning the Harmony Effect On or Off Press the [HARMONY] button so that the HARMONY icon disappears to turn the selected...
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Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to move the triangular indicator in the display next to select "PBRange". MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to "OVERALL". The current pitch bend range setting will result in the OVERALL function group. ... will automatically return to "12" as required. ,,QQ,,QQT,,QQhe,,QQPit,,QQch,,QQBen,,QQd W,,QQhe,,QQel ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Use the PSR-530 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from "01" to nornal pitch when released.
Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to move the triangular indicator in the display next to select "PBRange". MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to "OVERALL". The current pitch bend range setting will result in the OVERALL function group. ... will automatically return to "12" as required. ,,QQ,,QQT,,QQhe,,QQPit,,QQch,,QQBen,,QQd W,,QQhe,,QQel ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Use the PSR-530 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from "01" to nornal pitch when released.
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... and hold the MULTI PAD [STOP] button for a few seconds to go directly to the MULTI PAD SET display. 49 Before using the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment feature. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a Multi Pad Set Number If necessary use the [-] and [+], number buttons, or data dial to select the MULTI... phrases in "MULTI PAD Recording" on page 71. ,,QQ,,QQT,,QQhe,,QQMu,,QQlti,,QQPad,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 MULTI PADS can be used to add impact and variety to your own MULTI PAD phrases as described in all. You can be used to...
... and hold the MULTI PAD [STOP] button for a few seconds to go directly to the MULTI PAD SET display. 49 Before using the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment feature. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a Multi Pad Set Number If necessary use the [-] and [+], number buttons, or data dial to select the MULTI... phrases in "MULTI PAD Recording" on page 71. ,,QQ,,QQT,,QQhe,,QQMu,,QQlti,,QQPad,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 MULTI PADS can be used to add impact and variety to your own MULTI PAD phrases as described in all. You can be used to...
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... [+] buttons or data dial to turn the CHORD MATCH function for which you want to turn the CHORD MATCH function on or off. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a CHORD MATCH Function Use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "Pad1Chd", "Pad2Chd", "Pad3Chd", or "Pad4Chd", depending on the pad for...
... [+] buttons or data dial to turn the CHORD MATCH function for which you want to turn the CHORD MATCH function on or off. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a CHORD MATCH Function Use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "Pad1Chd", "Pad2Chd", "Pad3Chd", or "Pad4Chd", depending on the pad for...
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YEs SongClr? Use the TRACK buttons to select track you want to abort the clear operation. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM ... VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- Press [-] (NO) if you want to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory. will appear on the display. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE 63 neither can tracks in demonstration or cartridge songs...
YEs SongClr? Use the TRACK buttons to select track you want to abort the clear operation. REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM ... VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- Press [-] (NO) if you want to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory. will appear on the display. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE 63 neither can tracks in demonstration or cartridge songs...
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Press the [+] (YES) button a second time to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. ,,QQ,,QQSty,,QQleRec,,QQordin,,QQg ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Clearing User Style Data This ... clear operation. 7 8 9 Sure? 0 70 REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD MIDI RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- will flash. Clearing an Entire Style While the STYLE...
Press the [+] (YES) button a second time to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. ,,QQ,,QQSty,,QQleRec,,QQordin,,QQg ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ Clearing User Style Data This ... clear operation. 7 8 9 Sure? 0 70 REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD TrkClr? 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD MIDI RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS CHORD CHORD 1 2 1 2 PAD PHRASE PHRASE 1 2 DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL MELODY MELODY MELODY MELODY ACCOM- will flash. Clearing an Entire Style While the STYLE...
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MUTLI PAD 1 2 3 4 REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 007 UserPad1 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD 1234 CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP ...
MUTLI PAD 1 2 3 4 REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD MIDI 007 UserPad1 76 101 VOICE L VOICE R2 0 REVERB TRANSPOSE 116 HARMONY TEMPO REPEAT REGISTRATION 1 MEASURE 1 MULTI PAD 1234 CHORUS DSP RHYTHM RHYTHM BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP ...