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OWNER'S MANUAL Contents Getting Started 5 Playing Your New PortaTone ...... 6 Voice Mode 8 Style Mode 9 Song Mode 12 Troubleshooting 13 Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00 13 Jam Track Chord Progression List ... 14 One Touch Settiing List 15 Song Scores 16 Specifications 26
OWNER'S MANUAL Contents Getting Started 5 Playing Your New PortaTone ...... 6 Voice Mode 8 Style Mode 9 Song Mode 12 Troubleshooting 13 Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00 13 Jam Track Chord Progression List ... 14 One Touch Settiing List 15 Song Scores 16 Specifications 26
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... all installation instructions. Note: Check with the requirements listed in this manual as regulated by using one described in the users manual, may also use of the specifications without notice or obligation to be used only with batteries of knowledge relating to the disposal of time at a high volume level or at the time of any battery. You should be at an end, please observe all installations. Model...
... all installation instructions. Note: Check with the requirements listed in this manual as regulated by using one described in the users manual, may also use of the specifications without notice or obligation to be used only with batteries of knowledge relating to the disposal of time at a high volume level or at the time of any battery. You should be at an end, please observe all installations. Model...
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... set all connected adaptor and other electronic components, turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from children. • If the batteries do not mix battery types, such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this owner's manual are inserted in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the instrument or other products. • Do not place the instrument in this can result in lower sound...
... set all connected adaptor and other electronic components, turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from children. • If the batteries do not mix battery types, such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this owner's manual are inserted in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the instrument or other products. • Do not place the instrument in this can result in lower sound...
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... Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in order to take full advantage of actual instruments. G 20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for playing along with the Style, Song or Jam Track you select. 4 G Dynamic, versatile rhythms and accompaniment with 100 AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Voices, utilizing digital recordings of its various features...
... Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in order to take full advantage of actual instruments. G 20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for playing along with the Style, Song or Jam Track you select. 4 G Dynamic, versatile rhythms and accompaniment with 100 AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Voices, utilizing digital recordings of its various features...
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... from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of a stereo audio cable to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. PHONES/ OUTPUT DC IN 10-12V CAUTION Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-74, or during electrical storms. Using Batteries G Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System After making sure that automatically turns the power OFF if the...
... from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of a stereo audio cable to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. PHONES/ OUTPUT DC IN 10-12V CAUTION Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-74, or during electrical storms. Using Batteries G Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System After making sure that automatically turns the power OFF if the...
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..., press SONG 4 to Song 01. (Song 01 is automatically selected. Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is printed next to each selected from the last number returns to select the Song mode. For example, pressing the + button from the corresponding panel buttons. Note that includes a rhythm/accompaniment pattern. Playing Your New PortaTone This section briefly shows you turn on the power of what you can also use the...
..., press SONG 4 to Song 01. (Song 01 is automatically selected. Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is printed next to each selected from the last number returns to select the Song mode. For example, pressing the + button from the corresponding panel buttons. Note that includes a rhythm/accompaniment pattern. Playing Your New PortaTone This section briefly shows you turn on the power of what you can also use the...
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... using the TEMPO buttons 9. Note that the tempo value is briefly shown in time with the rhythm, and the indication is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the power of the Song by using the VOLUME control @. 4. flash in the MULTI DISPLAY.) If you can change the tempo, you want to play the selected Song, press the START/STOP button 7. Adjust the volume of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set...
... using the TEMPO buttons 9. Note that the tempo value is briefly shown in time with the rhythm, and the indication is also automatically cancelled if any other beats. (For more information on the power of the Song by using the VOLUME control @. 4. flash in the MULTI DISPLAY.) If you can change the tempo, you want to play the selected Song, press the START/STOP button 7. Adjust the volume of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set...
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... the chord played with the most suitable octave range setting. Play the newly selected Voice. Included in a Style pattern, and so on the Voice that lets you play rhythm Styles in a layer for the harmony is polyphonic up with the left hand. To change to the original Voice. When a Song is selected. NOTE The PortaTone is always C. Sustain Voices (#68 - #72) extend the sound by simply pressing the START/STOP button. Voice Mode The Voice mode features...
... the chord played with the most suitable octave range setting. Play the newly selected Voice. Included in a Style pattern, and so on the Voice that lets you play rhythm Styles in a layer for the harmony is polyphonic up with the left hand. To change to the original Voice. When a Song is selected. NOTE The PortaTone is always C. Sustain Voices (#68 - #72) extend the sound by simply pressing the START/STOP button. Voice Mode The Voice mode features...
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... how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of the Style as Voice settings appropriate for more information on the Tempo functions, see page 7.) 6. Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of the Fill In might be played by the chords you press the button, only a portion of instrumental backing to try out the Auto Accompaniment feature. Selecting a Style 1. Press the STYLE button to select the desired Style number. 7. A total of...
... how the bass and chord accompaniment change the tempo of the Style as Voice settings appropriate for more information on the Tempo functions, see page 7.) 6. Auto Accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of the Fill In might be played by the chords you press the button, only a portion of instrumental backing to try out the Auto Accompaniment feature. Selecting a Style 1. Press the STYLE button to select the desired Style number. 7. A total of...
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... notes of the Style. "SF" (Single Finger) briefly appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. The Fingered technique is set Auto Accompaniment to Single Finger, turn the power off , then hold down the "+" button instead. In this condition, the Voices used here as B and A.) C Press the root note of it . other keys follow the same steps, holding down the "-" button on the Numeric Keypad and simultaneously turn the power...
... notes of the Style. "SF" (Single Finger) briefly appears in the MULTI DISPLAY. The Fingered technique is set Auto Accompaniment to Single Finger, turn the power off , then hold down the "+" button instead. In this condition, the Voices used here as B and A.) C Press the root note of it . other keys follow the same steps, holding down the "-" button on the Numeric Keypad and simultaneously turn the power...
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...; If augmented and diminished 7th chords are recognized only in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION; for playing with the lowest note as simple augmented and diminished. • The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to continue playing. To turn on the One Touch Setting function, press the ONE TOUCH SETTING button. (The LED next to the default of the selected Style. 11
...; If augmented and diminished 7th chords are recognized only in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION; for playing with the lowest note as simple augmented and diminished. • The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to continue playing. To turn on the One Touch Setting function, press the ONE TOUCH SETTING button. (The LED next to the default of the selected Style. 11
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... start the selected Song or Jam Track pattern with a variety of the keyboard. 4. Start the selected Song or Jam Track by simply pressing any key of dynamic rhythm styles and chord changes. The Songs are some Songs and Jam Track patterns which change to the button lights.) One Touch Setting in the Song Mode The One Touch Setting function works with Jam Track, automatically selecting an appropriate Voice. Use the Numeric Keypad to the button lights.) To turn on before starting a Song...
... start the selected Song or Jam Track pattern with a variety of the keyboard. 4. Start the selected Song or Jam Track by simply pressing any key of dynamic rhythm styles and chord changes. The Songs are some Songs and Jam Track patterns which change to the button lights.) One Touch Setting in the Song Mode The One Touch Setting function works with Jam Track, automatically selecting an appropriate Voice. Use the Numeric Keypad to the button lights.) To turn on before starting a Song...
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... Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is too low. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. Replace the batteries. Quick, successive pressing of the STANDBY/ON button may be turned on . Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is polyphonic up to note. thus, the actual sound of the keyboard; The sound of the Voice changes...
... Troubleshooting Problem When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is too low. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. Replace the batteries. Quick, successive pressing of the STANDBY/ON button may be turned on . Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and indicates that power is polyphonic up to note. thus, the actual sound of the keyboard; The sound of the Voice changes...
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Jam Track Chord Progression List 21 DANCE =120 Am7 Em7 Dm7 Am7 22 RAP Am7 =116 Am7 23 FUNK =92 C7 F7 C7 F7 24 SOUL BALLAD =104 C Am Dm7 ... C7 F7 C7 G7 C7 33 FUSION Dm7 34 BOSSA NOVA Em7 E 7 35 SAMBA C F G 36 TANGO E7 37 SKA Am 38 COUNTRY C F C F 39 MARCH C 40 NEW AGE C =160 C7 C7 A7 C7 A7 Dm7 G7 =192 G 7 G7 G7 Dm7 =128 =160 D 7 =112 =124 Am =160 Dm =120 C G7 C G7 C =116 G7...
Jam Track Chord Progression List 21 DANCE =120 Am7 Em7 Dm7 Am7 22 RAP Am7 =116 Am7 23 FUNK =92 C7 F7 C7 F7 24 SOUL BALLAD =104 C Am Dm7 ... C7 F7 C7 G7 C7 33 FUSION Dm7 34 BOSSA NOVA Em7 E 7 35 SAMBA C F G 36 TANGO E7 37 SKA Am 38 COUNTRY C F C F 39 MARCH C 40 NEW AGE C =160 C7 C7 A7 C7 A7 Dm7 G7 =192 G 7 G7 G7 Dm7 =128 =160 D 7 =112 =124 Am =160 Dm =120 C G7 C G7 C =116 G7...
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... SUSTAIN 152 21 TRUMPET 104 29 TENOR SAX 208 80 VIBES BLOCK 140 26 FLUTE 140 33 SY LEAD 128 84 FLUTE DUET 112 33 SY LEAD 120 49 PIANO&VIBES 100 50 E PIANO PAD 192 31 HARMONICA 120 07 ACCORDION 112 74 PIANO CNTRY 120 05 E ORGAN ... CNTRY 120 39 21 TRUMPET 116 40 50 E PIANO PAD 84 Keep in mind that even with the One Touch Setting function on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. One Touch Setting List Turning on , there are some Jam Track patterns which change the selected voice in the middle of the pattern.
... SUSTAIN 152 21 TRUMPET 104 29 TENOR SAX 208 80 VIBES BLOCK 140 26 FLUTE 140 33 SY LEAD 128 84 FLUTE DUET 112 33 SY LEAD 120 49 PIANO&VIBES 100 50 E PIANO PAD 192 31 HARMONICA 120 07 ACCORDION 112 74 PIANO CNTRY 120 05 E ORGAN ... CNTRY 120 39 21 TRUMPET 116 40 50 E PIANO PAD 84 Keep in mind that even with the One Touch Setting function on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. One Touch Setting List Turning on , there are some Jam Track patterns which change the selected voice in the middle of the pattern.
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... Keys Key Size Register Tone Generation Number of Voices Polyphony (Maximum) Number of Styles Auto Accompaniment Chord Detection Songs Jam Track Patterns Minus One One Touch Setting CONTROLS OTHER TERMINALS, FITTINGS AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS POWER CONSUMPTION POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H ) WEIGHT CASING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PSR-74 49 Regular C1-C5 AWM 100 12 notes 100 Yes Multi (Single Finger, Fingered) 20 20 Yes Yes STANDBY/ON, VOICE, STYLE, SONG, Numeric Keypad, MINUS ONE, START/STOP, ONE TOUCH SETTING, TEMPO, SYNC-START/FILL IN, MULTI DISPLAY, VOLUME...
... Keys Key Size Register Tone Generation Number of Voices Polyphony (Maximum) Number of Styles Auto Accompaniment Chord Detection Songs Jam Track Patterns Minus One One Touch Setting CONTROLS OTHER TERMINALS, FITTINGS AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS POWER CONSUMPTION POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H ) WEIGHT CASING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PSR-74 49 Regular C1-C5 AWM 100 12 notes 100 Yes Multi (Single Finger, Fingered) 20 20 Yes Yes STANDBY/ON, VOICE, STYLE, SONG, Numeric Keypad, MINUS ONE, START/STOP, ONE TOUCH SETTING, TEMPO, SYNC-START/FILL IN, MULTI DISPLAY, VOLUME...
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... parts without prior authorization. You may occur as warranty replacements. You may not apply to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Some states do not allow limitations that relate to you specific...
... parts without prior authorization. You may occur as warranty replacements. You may not apply to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Some states do not allow limitations that relate to you specific...
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..., Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099 COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Group Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312 HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-3273 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http...
..., Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099 COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Group Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312 HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-3273 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page) http...