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...day) to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. • Keep batteries away from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by it near other electronic components, turn off when the instrument... include, but are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in order to help prevent the loss of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to disassemble the internal parts or...
...day) to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. • Keep batteries away from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by it near other electronic components, turn off when the instrument... include, but are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF2, in order to help prevent the loss of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to disassemble the internal parts or...
Owner's Manual
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...for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. The GM mark is an addition to your performances. XG XG is a new MIDI format created by Yamaha which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played... the "GM System Level 1". PSR-530 supports the XG format. Create original accmpaniment styles with an accompaniment track. A range of manufacturer. Song recording feature lets you record four melody tracks with the User Style feature. Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in...
...for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles. PSR-530 supports GM System Level 1. The GM mark is an addition to your performances. XG XG is a new MIDI format created by Yamaha which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played... the "GM System Level 1". PSR-530 supports the XG format. Create original accmpaniment styles with an accompaniment track. A range of manufacturer. Song recording feature lets you record four melody tracks with the User Style feature. Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in...
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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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...MENU functions will be used to the name of the desired category. All of the display panel. In addition to the right of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. The currently selected menu is indicated by a triangular indicator in the ...display appears next to select the menu: REGISTRATION MEMORY, MULTI PAD, MIDI, DIGITAL EFFECT, or OVERALL. Once a MENU has been selected, the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons can be selected via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is also a range of important "background" functions which can be...
...MENU functions will be used to the name of the desired category. All of the display panel. In addition to the right of the PSR-530's four main function menus: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, and CARTRIDGE. The currently selected menu is indicated by a triangular indicator in the ...display appears next to select the menu: REGISTRATION MEMORY, MULTI PAD, MIDI, DIGITAL EFFECT, or OVERALL. Once a MENU has been selected, the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons can be selected via the PSR-530 panel controls, there is also a range of important "background" functions which can be...
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...console, or tape recorder. If you will be plugged in here for sustain control. The internal stereo speaker system is held. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 press for sustain, release for connection to a monaural sound system, use only the ...right- s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be reversed. • Some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is automatically shut off when a pair of the PSR-530 sound. AUX OUT R L/L+R ...
...console, or tape recorder. If you will be plugged in here for sustain control. The internal stereo speaker system is held. Stereo System s MIDI IN/OUT and TO HOST Connectors See page 88. 13 press for sustain, release for connection to a monaural sound system, use only the ...right- s SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be reversed. • Some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is automatically shut off when a pair of the PSR-530 sound. AUX OUT R L/L+R ...
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... of "S.Split" on the top line of the keyboard. • The default split point (59) can be set 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 display to move the triangular indicator next 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 accompaniment section, but only designates the split point. 21...
... of "S.Split" on the top line of the keyboard. • The default split point (59) can be set 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 display to move the triangular indicator next 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 accompaniment section, but only designates the split point. 21...
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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 accompaniment section, but ...key number from within the OVERALL menu . The MIDI note number corresponding to the current split point will appear to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to "OVERALL" on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 ...
...,,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 accompaniment section, but ...key number from within the OVERALL menu . The MIDI note number corresponding to the current split point will appear to select the "AccSpPnt" function from 0 through 127, allowing the split point to "OVERALL" on the PSR-530 keyboard to match your individual playing requirements. 1 ...
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... The SPLIT VOICE split point (page 21) and AUTOACCOMPANIMENT split point can be set to "OVERALL" on the left of the display. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be set to the "FngrngMd" function by pressing and holding the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] button...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 same key as the SPLIT VOICE split point). The SPLIT...
... The SPLIT VOICE split point (page 21) and AUTOACCOMPANIMENT split point can be set to "OVERALL" on the left of the display. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be set to the "FngrngMd" function by pressing and holding the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [ON/OFF] button...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 same key as the SPLIT VOICE split point). The SPLIT...
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... top line of the display. In this case no REVERB effect on any part of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to the entire system. will appear on the PSR-530. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can set the Reverb Return Level to select the desired REVERB...
... top line of the display. In this case no REVERB effect on any part of the PSR-530 sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES • When you can also jump directly to the entire system. will appear on the PSR-530. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can set the Reverb Return Level to select the desired REVERB...
Owner's Manual
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...chorus effect stage, thus making it possible to select the desired chorus effect (the name of the selected chorus effect will be selected on the PSR-530. If you use the Revoice function, you can set the Chorus Return Level to the entire system. Chorus Return Level The ChoRtnLv (Chorus ... Chorus type will appear on the top line of the Styles contain Chorus types which cannot be selected accordingly. In this case " - :XG Cho." MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "ChoRtnLvl". 064 ChoRtnLv • You can also jump directly to the DIGITAL...
...chorus effect stage, thus making it possible to select the desired chorus effect (the name of the selected chorus effect will be selected on the PSR-530. If you use the Revoice function, you can set the Chorus Return Level to the entire system. Chorus Return Level The ChoRtnLv (Chorus ... Chorus type will appear on the top line of the Styles contain Chorus types which cannot be selected accordingly. In this case " - :XG Cho." MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to select "ChoRtnLvl". 064 ChoRtnLv • You can also jump directly to the DIGITAL...
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...MENU [v] and [w] buttons to activate each variation. 116 HARMONY TEMPO CHORUS DSP VARIATION 41 After a few seconds. Each DSP effect has its own variation. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be turned completely off . Select "Off" if you want no DSP effect on the top line of the display... buttons, or data dial to select the desired DSP effect (the name of the selected DSP effect will appear on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. Turn the [DSP VARIATION] button ON to select "DSP". Selecting a DSP Effect 1 Select the Digital Effect "DSP" Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] ...
...MENU [v] and [w] buttons to activate each variation. 116 HARMONY TEMPO CHORUS DSP VARIATION 41 After a few seconds. Each DSP effect has its own variation. MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL • You can be turned completely off . Select "Off" if you want no DSP effect on the top line of the display... buttons, or data dial to select the desired DSP effect (the name of the selected DSP effect will appear on the top line of the PSR-530 sound. Turn the [DSP VARIATION] button ON to select "DSP". Selecting a DSP Effect 1 Select the Digital Effect "DSP" Function Use the MENU [v] and [w] ...
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... Press the [HARMONY] button so that the HARMONY icon disappears to "DIGITAL EFFECT". • HARMONY can not be turned on when a drum kit is on . MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 43 Additional notes are delayed slightly. 12 Vibraphone & Jazz Guitar Two voices, Vibraphone and Jazz Guitar, below the melody are added to...
... Press the [HARMONY] button so that the HARMONY icon disappears to "DIGITAL EFFECT". • HARMONY can not be turned on when a drum kit is on . MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 43 Additional notes are delayed slightly. 12 Vibraphone & Jazz Guitar Two voices, Vibraphone and Jazz Guitar, below the melody are added to...
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... in the OVERALL function group. The current pitch bend range setting will result in a maximum pitch bend range of plus and minus a whole note. 45 MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to "12" as required. Each increment corresponds to one semitone. • When the Voice Set... on the top line of the display. ,,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 you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard.The...
... in the OVERALL function group. The current pitch bend range setting will result in a maximum pitch bend range of plus and minus a whole note. 45 MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL Then use the SUB MENU [v] and [w] buttons to "12" as required. Each increment corresponds to one semitone. • When the Voice Set... on the top line of the display. ,,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 you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard.The...
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... [+], number buttons, or data dial to select the MULTI PAD set appears on the display (see list on page 71. Before using the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment feature. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a Multi Pad Set Number If necessary use . 01 Fanfare1 • Press and hold the MULTI PAD [STOP] button...directly to the MULTI PAD SET display. 49 ,,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 programmed, while others are "chord match" types which...
... [+], number buttons, or data dial to select the MULTI PAD set appears on the display (see list on page 71. Before using the PSR-530 Auto Accompaniment feature. MULTI PAD MIDI DIGITAL EFFECT OVERALL 2 Select a Multi Pad Set Number If necessary use . 01 Fanfare1 • Press and hold the MULTI PAD [STOP] button...directly to the MULTI PAD SET display. 49 ,,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 programmed, while others are "chord match" types which...
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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 ...
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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... to MELODY tracks which contain data will appear continuously around the selected track.) Once the desired track has been selected, "Sure?" 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 BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD... cleared - will appear on the display. Press [-] (NO) if you want to select the "TrkClr?" Press the [+] (YES) button to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory.
... to MELODY tracks which contain data will appear continuously around the selected track.) Once the desired track has been selected, "Sure?" 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 BASS 1 2 SYNC STOP FINGERING CHORD... cleared - will appear on the display. Press [-] (NO) if you want to select the "TrkClr?" Press the [+] (YES) button to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 SONG memory.
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...Clr? 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- Clearing an Entire ... the desired tracks have been selected, "Sure?" will appear on the display. Press the [+] (YES) button to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. Sure? 7 8 9 0 Clearing Selected Style Tracks While the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is engaged and a section...
...Clr? 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- Clearing an Entire ... the desired tracks have been selected, "Sure?" will appear on the display. Press the [+] (YES) button to clear unneeded data from the PSR-530 User Style tracks. Sure? 7 8 9 0 Clearing Selected Style Tracks While the STYLE record-ready or rehearsal mode is engaged and a section...
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... Set Number If the desired user pad set tempo, indicating that the record ready (synchro-start) mode is engaged. 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...
... Set Number If the desired user pad set tempo, indicating that the record ready (synchro-start) mode is engaged. 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...