Owner's Manual
Page 3
...use new batteries together with the +/- Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove ... • If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is corrosive and may have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Yamaha cannot be used batteries according to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since ...
...use new batteries together with the +/- Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with wet hands. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove ... • If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is corrosive and may have it inspected by Yamaha) only. Yamaha cannot be used batteries according to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since ...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. Congratulations! A large graphic display ...your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with state-of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. In ...
The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of -theart digital electronics and features to give you to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. Congratulations! A large graphic display ...your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with state-of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. In ...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...style - Using the panel controls is designed for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of music. Each User song lets you record ...; Page 92) Registration Memory • The convenient Registration Memory feature lets you save them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for your music. thanks to the Easy navigator feature, which...
...style - Using the panel controls is designed for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of music. Each User song lets you record ...; Page 92) Registration Memory • The convenient Registration Memory feature lets you save them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for your music. thanks to the Easy navigator feature, which...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...handling capacity, expressive control and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. The PSR-550 is Yamaha's original style file format which guarantees that any manufacturer. SFF - By using the Style Recording... (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 110) ...
...handling capacity, expressive control and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. The PSR-550 is Yamaha's original style file format which guarantees that any manufacturer. SFF - By using the Style Recording... (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. (→ Page 110) ...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... 8 Failure to switch sustain on . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off power for all devices. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to replicate the functions of some voices may sound continuously ...head phones is held. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC ...
... 8 Failure to switch sustain on . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off power for all devices. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to replicate the functions of some voices may sound continuously ...head phones is held. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC ...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to the instrument at its maximum level when the batteries are provided. When you are not using the PSR-550 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument...is still flowing to the beginning of the PSR-550 changes color. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC ...
... the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to the instrument at its maximum level when the batteries are provided. When you are not using the PSR-550 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument...is still flowing to the beginning of the PSR-550 changes color. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC ...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in the Music Database and they are divided into the Style mode, turn ...Synth 003 Croco Rock 028 YesterGuitar SWING & JAZZ 029 Days of Sax See page 21 for details about the Direct Access function. The PSR-550 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in a certain genre of the next available category, first press the [DIRECT ...
... or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in the Music Database and they are divided into the Style mode, turn ...Synth 003 Croco Rock 028 YesterGuitar SWING & JAZZ 029 Days of Sax See page 21 for details about the Direct Access function. The PSR-550 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in a certain genre of the next available category, first press the [DIRECT ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...menu/message display. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC ...REC" marks indicate the recording status. 16 14 e Easy Navigator This indicates the buttons to be pressed. Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on (page 50). !3 Chord Displays the current chord name ...
...menu/message display. e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC ...REC" marks indicate the recording status. 16 14 e Easy Navigator This indicates the buttons to be pressed. Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all tracks indicate the on (page 50). !3 Chord Displays the current chord name ...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "The current voice for voice R1 (Grand Piano) is shown at top. Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550... is shown at top. q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can change this voice by using the ...
...KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "The current voice for voice R1 (Grand Piano) is shown at top. Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550... is shown at top. q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can change this voice by using the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "Press the [+/YES] button to .../YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK ...
Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message means: "Press the [+/YES] button to .../YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK ...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... Styles page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Cursor 21 19 Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. Letters and... lower- The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard.
... Styles page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Cursor 21 19 Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. Letters and... lower- The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard.
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...] button. Record Mode Disk Mode Select this mode by the auto accompani- In the Record mode, the backlight color is turned on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be executed (except for playing back the songs. q Auto accompaniment (ACMP) on/off ... page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and for disk operations). Each of these condition is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the instrument. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns...
...] button. Record Mode Disk Mode Select this mode by the auto accompani- In the Record mode, the backlight color is turned on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, no panel operations can be executed (except for playing back the songs. q Auto accompaniment (ACMP) on/off ... page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and for disk operations). Each of these condition is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the instrument. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... voice R1 (RIGHT 1). Select and play the voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1...
... voice R1 (RIGHT 1). Select and play the voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with your right and left hand. &#...
Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is meant to the Voice List (page 123). Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with your right and left hand. &#...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for details.) Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can set this to C6. B4 C5 - B5 C6 29 27... Playing Voices Split Point The point on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1/R2 is set to name...
... L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for details.) Voice L Voice R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can set this to C6. B4 C5 - B5 C6 29 27... Playing Voices Split Point The point on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1/R2 is set to name...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-550 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The transpose range is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously...
... the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-550 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The transpose range is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit ... standard kit (Std.Kit1) are indicated by symbols printed below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (page 128). Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 220 StandardKit1 3 Play...
for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit ... standard kit (Std.Kit1) are indicated by symbols printed below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (page 128). Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 220 StandardKit1 3 Play...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... refer to the Style categories printed on page 14. To use it, all tracks page 33 Additional functions for selecting Music Database categories. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 ...rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Refer to step #2 in a variety of specially programmed panel settings...
... refer to the Style categories printed on page 14. To use it, all tracks page 33 Additional functions for selecting Music Database categories. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 ...rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Refer to step #2 in a variety of specially programmed panel settings...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
... automatically detected and used as shown below). Split Point CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 Auto Accompaniment section 6 Try playing other chords with your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) 1 Press the [STYLE] button...
... automatically detected and used as shown below). Split Point CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 Auto Accompaniment section 6 Try playing other chords with your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) 1 Press the [STYLE] button...
