Owner's Manual
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... or adapter other than one described in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of producing sound levels that relate to produce them, meet these may be installed correctly...
... or adapter other than one described in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of producing sound levels that relate to produce them, meet these may be installed correctly...
Owner's Manual
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... adaptor can result in damage to be held responsible for all batteries are for the instrument. Before turning the power on or off the power for damage caused by Yamaha) only. Always turn off when the instrument is lost or destroyed. Never insert or remove an electric plug ... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it , immediately turn the power off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by...
... adaptor can result in damage to be held responsible for all batteries are for the instrument. Before turning the power on or off the power for damage caused by Yamaha) only. Always turn off when the instrument is lost or destroyed. Never insert or remove an electric plug ... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it , immediately turn the power off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by...
Owner's Manual
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...its various features. Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q Using Batteries 9 TURNING ON THE POWER 9 ACCESSORY JACKS 10 MUSIC STAND 10 GETTING STARTED - THE STYLE MODE 28 SELECTING AND PLAYING A STYLE.......... ... q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS...
...its various features. Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel 6 q Rear Panel 8 SETTING UP 9 POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 q Using an AC Power Adaptor 9 q Using Batteries 9 TURNING ON THE POWER 9 ACCESSORY JACKS 10 MUSIC STAND 10 GETTING STARTED - THE STYLE MODE 28 SELECTING AND PLAYING A STYLE.......... ... q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Scale 35 q Other Chords 35 ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS...
Owner's Manual
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..., letting you play the part yourself. Smart and Dictionary - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the Style mode - Chord Guide functions in the Song mode - Main Features The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to play... specific chords. a set of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control ...
..., letting you play the part yourself. Smart and Dictionary - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the Style mode - Chord Guide functions in the Song mode - Main Features The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to play... specific chords. a set of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control ...
Owner's Manual
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Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (s, t, +, -) These are for the ...
Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (s, t, +, -) These are for the ...
Owner's Manual
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... OUT ƿ SUSTAIN ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 MIDI IN OUT ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V ƽ DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) ƾ PHONES/AUX OUT jack This is for connection... to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 10.) ƿ SUSTAIN jack (PSR-195 only) This is for connection to an optional FC4...
... OUT ƿ SUSTAIN ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 MIDI IN OUT ƾ PHONES/ AUX OUT ƽ DC IN 10-12V ƽ DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) ƾ PHONES/AUX OUT jack This is for connection... to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 10.) ƿ SUSTAIN jack (PSR-195 only) This is for connection to an optional FC4...
Owner's Manual
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...the PSR-195/79 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall outlet and its connector into the DC IN 10-12V jack on the back of other AC adaptors could result in damage to both the adaptor and the PSR195/79. • Unplug the AC Power ...Adaptor when not using the PSR-195/ 79, ...
...the PSR-195/79 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall outlet and its connector into the DC IN 10-12V jack on the back of other AC adaptors could result in damage to both the adaptor and the PSR195/79. • Unplug the AC Power ...Adaptor when not using the PSR-195/ 79, ...
Owner's Manual
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...headphone plug into the slot located at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PSR-195 lets you can also play the keyboard to the rear panel PHONES/AUX ... with other end to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on an acoustic piano - NOTE: Even though the PSR-79 does not have a SUSTAIN jack, certain voices have a natural sustain added to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice... connected to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the sound.
...headphone plug into the slot located at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PSR-195 lets you can also play the keyboard to the rear panel PHONES/AUX ... with other end to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on an acoustic piano - NOTE: Even though the PSR-79 does not have a SUSTAIN jack, certain voices have a natural sustain added to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice... connected to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to the sound.
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... button. If the Voice Change function is on , the Voice mode is turned on (page 27), the keyboard voice will play Voice 1 (GrandPno). Whenever the power is automatically called up . STAND BY ON Set the Volume. The current song name and number appear at the left of the melody voice. First... notes (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change to play in the song of the display. For information on the power. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Press the DEMO START buttons. Many features of the way up and set to match the changes in sequence. DEMO ...
... button. If the Voice Change function is on , the Voice mode is turned on (page 27), the keyboard voice will play Voice 1 (GrandPno). Whenever the power is automatically called up . STAND BY ON Set the Volume. The current song name and number appear at the left of the melody voice. First... notes (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change to play in the song of the display. For information on the power. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Press the DEMO START buttons. Many features of the way up and set to match the changes in sequence. DEMO ...
Owner's Manual
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... returns to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Use the OVERALL +/- The flashing "handclap" icons indicate both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is on the power of the rhythm - The Song Mode Change the value.
... returns to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Use the OVERALL +/- The flashing "handclap" icons indicate both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is on the power of the rhythm - The Song Mode Change the value.
Owner's Manual
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... key (see chart below). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHORD SMART TS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to set to each other harmonically in the scale and have harmonically appropriate chords played automatically. Press the CHORD GUIDE button so that "Smart...
... key (see chart below). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHORD SMART TS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to set to each other harmonically in the scale and have harmonically appropriate chords played automatically. Press the CHORD GUIDE button so that "Smart...
Owner's Manual
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... and MIDI IN terminals of the PortaTone could be played back from that originally played on the PortaTone keyboard. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to the connected device. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - If...
... and MIDI IN terminals of the PortaTone could be played back from that originally played on the PortaTone keyboard. In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is not divided up to the receiving instrument to the connected device. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - If...
Owner's Manual
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... sound of the Pad may be appropriately displayed - Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on the rear panel. The battery power is connected to a certain point and then pauses. Check that the PortaTone is receiving electrical...
... sound of the Pad may be appropriately displayed - Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on the rear panel. The battery power is connected to a certain point and then pauses. Check that the PortaTone is receiving electrical...
Owner's Manual
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... IN/OUT Auxiliary jacks PHONES/AUX OUT, DC IN 10-12V, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN (PSR-195 only) Speakers PSR-195: 12cm x 2 PSR-79: 10cm x 2 Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries Dimensions PSR-195: PSR-79: 931 x 351 x 110 mm (36-2/3" x 13-3/4" x 4-1/3") 921 x 317 x 108 mm (36-1/4" x 12-1/2" x 4-1/4") Weight...
... IN/OUT Auxiliary jacks PHONES/AUX OUT, DC IN 10-12V, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN (PSR-195 only) Speakers PSR-195: 12cm x 2 PSR-79: 10cm x 2 Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries Dimensions PSR-195: PSR-79: 931 x 351 x 110 mm (36-2/3" x 13-3/4" x 4-1/3") 921 x 317 x 108 mm (36-1/4" x 12-1/2" x 4-1/4") Weight...
Owner's Manual
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...these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. Utilize power outlets that your use the product. 2. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are on > F0H,7EH,7FH...branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Failure to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. 49 In the case of product. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in harmful ...
...these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. Utilize power outlets that your use the product. 2. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are on > F0H,7EH,7FH...branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Failure to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. 49 In the case of product. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in harmful ...