Owner's Manual
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...music. q Song recording feature lets you freely create a variety of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to make the PSR-A3 useful in a safe place for enjoyable automated perform- q Arabic Scale instantly allows you play and record a number of different sonic environments.... Minus One, and Repeat functions are the proud owner of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in for later reference. The Yamaha PSR-A3 PortaTone combines the most of which match to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Digital Effects - q Optional...
...music. q Song recording feature lets you freely create a variety of short rhythmic and melodic sequences, to add a spice to make the PSR-A3 useful in a safe place for enjoyable automated perform- q Arabic Scale instantly allows you play and record a number of different sonic environments.... Minus One, and Repeat functions are the proud owner of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in for later reference. The Yamaha PSR-A3 PortaTone combines the most of which match to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. q Digital Effects - q Optional...
Owner's Manual
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... in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. s Service and Modification q The PSR-A3 contains no user serviceable parts. q An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-A3 runs from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be retained in scratches and more serious ...damage. q Never use . s Power Supply q Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not responsible for an extended period of time. q Disconnect all servicing to qualified YAMAHA ...
... in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. s Service and Modification q The PSR-A3 contains no user serviceable parts. q An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-A3 runs from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be retained in scratches and more serious ...damage. q Never use . s Power Supply q Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not responsible for an extended period of time. q Disconnect all servicing to qualified YAMAHA ...
Owner's Manual
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...time. • To prevent possible damage due to play. When this section carefully before using your PSR-A3 and preparing to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it locks firmly in place....them with a complete set of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to both the adaptor and the PSR-A3. DC IN 10-12V PA-5, PA- 5B, or PA-5C... AC power socket • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Doing so can result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from an optional Yamaha...
...time. • To prevent possible damage due to play. When this section carefully before using your PSR-A3 and preparing to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it locks firmly in place....them with a complete set of data. • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to both the adaptor and the PSR-A3. DC IN 10-12V PA-5, PA- 5B, or PA-5C... AC power socket • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. Doing so can result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from an optional Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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...MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be connecting the PSR-A3 to control the PSR-A3. press for sustain, release for sustain control. s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack AUX OUT R L+R/L Stereo System... The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of headphones is inserted into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that you will be reversed. An optional Yamaha...
...MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be connecting the PSR-A3 to control the PSR-A3. press for sustain, release for sustain control. s AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack AUX OUT R L+R/L Stereo System... The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks deliver the output of headphones is inserted into the rear- SUSTAIN panel SUSTAIN jack for normal sound. • Be sure that you will be reversed. An optional Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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... to use different high quality styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. About the PSR-A3 Styles The styles are played as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to... be played with the Style File Format. Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-A3 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. •...; The maximum number of chord types through years of the display. The PSR-A3's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that can be used ...
... to use different high quality styles created with the GM compatible tone generator. About the PSR-A3 Styles The styles are played as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to... be played with the Style File Format. Style File Format styles, based on the PSR-A3 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. •...; The maximum number of chord types through years of the display. The PSR-A3's sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that can be used ...
Owner's Manual
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Using Music Cartridges The PSR-A3 features a cartridge slot which are available from your Yamaha dealer. The Cartridge is shaped so that it in serious damage to the instrument. • Never attempt to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity....after inserting. s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions • Do not leave Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. Doing so can result in loss of the PSR-A3 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges...
Using Music Cartridges The PSR-A3 features a cartridge slot which are available from your Yamaha dealer. The Cartridge is shaped so that it in serious damage to the instrument. • Never attempt to break electrical contacts or generate static electricity....after inserting. s Music Cartridge Handling Precautions • Do not leave Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. Doing so can result in loss of the PSR-A3 memory data (song data/registration memory data/multi pad data) or complete lack of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges...
Owner's Manual
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...the number buttons in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when playing along with the PSR-A3 includes 8 songs, others are available from any measure - pressing the [+/YES] button while internal song number 37 is pressed. Playback can be stopped...YES] buttons or the data dial to practice various parts of the song. • The playback tempo can also be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-A3 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you want to the data in the...
...the number buttons in each track, while the cartridge song plays. * Harmony effect (see page 20) can be applied when playing along with the PSR-A3 includes 8 songs, others are available from any measure - pressing the [+/YES] button while internal song number 37 is pressed. Playback can be stopped...YES] buttons or the data dial to practice various parts of the song. • The playback tempo can also be started from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-A3 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you want to the data in the...
Owner's Manual
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The reverb and chorus types are affected with dust. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 64) The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are memoried as accompaniment parameter. If the ... turned ON. Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times. retained in memory - The data listed below , all PSR-A3 panel settings are backed up " due to static electricity or other settings listed above, will appear briefly on the Music Cartridge with no more than...
The reverb and chorus types are affected with dust. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 64) The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are memoried as accompaniment parameter. If the ... turned ON. Transmit the data with a dry soft cloth. Insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times. retained in memory - The data listed below , all PSR-A3 panel settings are backed up " due to static electricity or other settings listed above, will appear briefly on the Music Cartridge with no more than...