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..., or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be held responsible for the instrument. Failure to do so might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do so could walk on it . • ...in conformity with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by improper use excessive force on or off the power for a...
..., or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it should appear to be held responsible for the instrument. Failure to do so might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do so could walk on it . • ...in conformity with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by improper use excessive force on or off the power for a...
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...select and edit parameters. A large graphic display and easy-to any of this advanced instrument. Important Features Touch-sensitive 61-key keyboard for the selected accompaniment style - One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for a wide range... what you to your favorite panel settings for later reference. REGISTRATIONRegistration Memory saves your sound. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of a fine electronic keyboard. Congratulations! Minus-one and Repeat functions are the proud owner of your...
...select and edit parameters. A large graphic display and easy-to any of this advanced instrument. Important Features Touch-sensitive 61-key keyboard for the selected accompaniment style - One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for a wide range... what you to your favorite panel settings for later reference. REGISTRATIONRegistration Memory saves your sound. The Yamaha PSR-530 PortaTone combines the most of a fine electronic keyboard. Congratulations! Minus-one and Repeat functions are the proud owner of your...
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...keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which significantly improves and expands upon the "GM System Level 1" standard by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. XG XG is affixed to your performances. PSR-530...system delivers top-quality sound without the need for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Create original accmpaniment styles with GM. Song recording feature lets you record four...
...keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which significantly improves and expands upon the "GM System Level 1" standard by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. XG XG is affixed to your performances. PSR-530...system delivers top-quality sound without the need for expanded musical enjoyment (General MIDI System Level 1 and Yamaha XG compatible). PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. Create original accmpaniment styles with GM. Song recording feature lets you record four...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
... 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 Dual Voice Mode 19 The Split Voice Mode 20 Changing the SPLIT VOICE Split...
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... C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages... 50, 72 @0 Keyboard page 18 @1 PITCH BEND Wheel page 45 @2 PHONES Jack page 13 6 ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQan,,QQel C,,QQont,,QQrol,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
... C2 49 M 50 D2 INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL A B 51 H 52 L 53 E2 F2 54 H 55 G2 @2 TO HOST @3 !7 MUSIC CARTRIDGE Slot page 75 !8 KEYBOARD SECTION • DUAL VOICE Button page 19 • SPLIT VOICE Button page 20 !9 MULTI PAD SECTION • STOP Button page 50 • 1, 2, 3, 4 Buttons pages... 50, 72 @0 Keyboard page 18 @1 PITCH BEND Wheel page 45 @2 PHONES Jack page 13 6 ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQan,,QQel C,,QQont,,QQrol,,QQs ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ...
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... TYPE DSP TYPE DSP 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...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 the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 7...
... TYPE DSP TYPE DSP 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...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 the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. 7...
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... The rear-panel AUX OUT R and L/L+R jacks deliver the output of the PSR-530 sound. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the footswitch will be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. channel signals... are combined and delivered via the L/L+R jack so you will be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha...
... The rear-panel AUX OUT R and L/L+R jacks deliver the output of the PSR-530 sound. If you do , the ON/OFF status of the footswitch will be connecting the PSR-530 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or tape recorder. channel signals... are combined and delivered via the L/L+R jack so you will be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha...
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... batteries are used, the life of the batteries will be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is playing. • The volume icons will begin playing automatically. The demo will move in response to start demo playback. The...up (clockwise) about a quarter-turn from the instrument. • If you play along on the top line of 12 demo songs are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. MIN MAX 3 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to the data in ...
... batteries are used, the life of the batteries will be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the PSR-530 keyboard while the demonstration is playing. • The volume icons will begin playing automatically. The demo will move in response to start demo playback. The...up (clockwise) about a quarter-turn from the instrument. • If you play along on the top line of 12 demo songs are not using the PSR-530 for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins. MIN MAX 3 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to the data in ...
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The numbers of the keyboard. For now we'll describe how to be used when you 're using the DUAL ... voice set includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main R1 voice. 16 When you 're playing a single voice over the ... shown on page 99. ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. Only the "R1" voice ...
The numbers of the keyboard. For now we'll describe how to be used when you 're using the DUAL ... voice set includes 480 voices (voice numbers 213 through 692). s A Word About the "R1", "R2", and "L" Voices The PSR-530 allows up to three voices to select and play the main R1 voice. 16 When you 're playing a single voice over the ... shown on page 99. ,,QQ,,QQP,,QQlay,,QQing,,QQth,,QQe P,,QQSR-,,QQ530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 Voices The PSR-530 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. Only the "R1" voice ...
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... zeroes: e.g. The bars below the voice number. • Refer to increment by the PSR-530. 1 2 3 023 SteelDrm 23 VOICE R1 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES One- If theVoice Set function (page 85) is turned "on the PSR-530 keyboard. Press briefly to page 99 for a complete list of the panel and XG voices.... 18 DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE modes) as well as "023" by the PSR-530. VOICE 3 Play & Adjust Volume You can also be immediately...
... zeroes: e.g. The bars below the voice number. • Refer to increment by the PSR-530. 1 2 3 023 SteelDrm 23 VOICE R1 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES One- If theVoice Set function (page 85) is turned "on the PSR-530 keyboard. Press briefly to page 99 for a complete list of the panel and XG voices.... 18 DUAL VOICE and SPLIT VOICE modes) as well as "023" by the PSR-530. VOICE 3 Play & Adjust Volume You can also be immediately...
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...is on. • The TRANSPOSE parameter (page 46) has no effect on the drum kit voices. • See page 104 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be changed as...R1 icon lit. TRACK 19 The DUAL VOICE mode is engaged you can play two voices (the R1 and R2 voices) simultaneously across the entire keyboard. The drums and percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by pressing the [DUAL VOICE] button. VOICE VOICE VOICE L R2 R1...
...is on. • The TRANSPOSE parameter (page 46) has no effect on the drum kit voices. • See page 104 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE DUAL • The R1/R2 voice settings can be changed as...R1 icon lit. TRACK 19 The DUAL VOICE mode is engaged you can play two voices (the R1 and R2 voices) simultaneously across the entire keyboard. The drums and percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by pressing the [DUAL VOICE] button. VOICE VOICE VOICE L R2 R1...
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... be used to turn the L voice on , the L icon in the display will go out leaving only the R voice. ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The Split Voice Mode The SPLIT VOICE mode lets you play bass with the..., for more information. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 The "split point" is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard. In this case the L voice is initially set at the same time as the DUAL VOICE mode, described above , for example, play different voices with...
... be used to turn the L voice on , the L icon in the display will go out leaving only the R voice. ,,QQ,,QQPlay,,QQing t,,QQhe PS,,QQR-530,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The Split Voice Mode The SPLIT VOICE mode lets you play bass with the..., for more information. VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 MINUS ONE SPLIT TRACK 20 The "split point" is played on the lefthand section of the keyboard. In this case the L voice is initially set at the same time as the DUAL VOICE mode, described above , for example, play different voices with...
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The split point can 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 accompaniment section, but only designates the split point. 21 The lowest key on the keyboard (C1) is key number "36", middle C (C3) is "60...; The default split point (59) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at 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 split point can 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 accompaniment section, but only designates the split point. 21 The lowest key on the keyboard (C1) is key number "36", middle C (C3) is "60...; The default split point (59) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at 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 ...
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... style will appear on , the specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear next to "STYLE" to the selected accompaniment style. The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can be used as a basis for fully...3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL 22 ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing that is turned on the top line of the display). AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT...
... style will appear on , the specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the "auto accompaniment" section, and chords played in the display will appear next to "STYLE" to the selected accompaniment style. The PSR-530's sophisticated AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT system can be used as a basis for fully...3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL 22 ,,QQ,,QQA,,QQuto,,QQAc,,QQco,,QQmpa,,QQnim,,QQen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ The PSR-530 has 100 different accompaniment "styles" that can provide automated bass and chord backing that is turned on the top line of the display). AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT...
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... even while the accompaniment is possible to select the MAIN A or B section prior to the first note or chord played on the left of the keyboard (i.e. see page 29. 24 ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ 5 Start the Accompaniment There are...
... even while the accompaniment is possible to select the MAIN A or B section prior to the first note or chord played on the left of the keyboard (i.e. see page 29. 24 ,,QQ,,QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ,,QQ 5 Start the Accompaniment There are...
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... VOICE split point are set at any time during • The MAIN A section is automatically selected whenever the PSR-530 power is not playing. 6 Play On the Auto-accompaniment Section Of the Keyboard As soon as Required The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can "recognize" on the display. The synchro start...MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] button while the MAIN A section is the same section. even if it is playing, a fill-in " (one of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will continue playing. For example, if you play the chord along with the selected rhythm and an appropriate bass line. Press the [SYNC START] ...
... VOICE split point are set at any time during • The MAIN A section is automatically selected whenever the PSR-530 power is not playing. 6 Play On the Auto-accompaniment Section Of the Keyboard As soon as Required The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can "recognize" on the display. The synchro start...MAIN/AUTO FILL [A] button while the MAIN A section is the same section. even if it is playing, a fill-in " (one of the keyboard, the PSR-530 will continue playing. For example, if you play the chord along with the selected rhythm and an appropriate bass line. Press the [SYNC START] ...
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...button so that the icon disappears to turn the Synchro Stop function off if the FULL KEYBOARD fingering mode is selected while the Synchro Stop function is on when the FULL KEYBOARD AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT fingering mode is selected. The Synchro Stop function will be automatically turned off ...-in will be played, followed by a return to the MAIN A or B section. • The accompaniment volume can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo ...
...button so that the icon disappears to turn the Synchro Stop function off if the FULL KEYBOARD fingering mode is selected while the Synchro Stop function is on when the FULL KEYBOARD AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT fingering mode is selected. The Synchro Stop function will be automatically turned off ...-in will be played, followed by a return to the MAIN A or B section. • The accompaniment volume can be adjusted independently of the keyboard volume via the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons (page 28). • Pressing the [ENDING] button during the Ending playback decelerate its tempo ...
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... ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL While the accompaniment volume setting appears on the top line of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be adjusted for the best overall balance by using the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons. the accompaniment track and volume icons are framed) the...
... ACCOM- VOICE VOICE VOICE 1 2 3 4 PANIMENT L R2 R1 DUAL While the accompaniment volume setting appears on the top line of the accompaniment in relation to the keyboard can be adjusted for the best overall balance by using the ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME [w] and [v] buttons. the accompaniment track and volume icons are framed) the...
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...QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Changing the Accompaniment Split Point The AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point can 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...; The default split point (54) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display ...
...QQAut,,QQoAcc,,QQompa,,QQnimen,,QQt ,,QQ Changing the Accompaniment Split Point The AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT split point can 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...; The default split point (54) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [-] and [+] buttons at any key on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] buttons to the left of the display ...
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...the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to its left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ...ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. Cm s For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor ...
...the [-] and [+] buttons or data dial to select the desired fingering mode: SF F1 F2 FuL MuL Single Finger Fingered 1 Fingered 2 Full Keyboard Multi-finger q SF: The SINGLE FINGER Mode SF FngrngMd Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to its left of "FngrngMd" on the AUTO ...ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. Cm s For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor ...