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This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions but also gives you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for the instrument. We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-6. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Workstation! We also...
This electric keyboard for professional entertainers not only has a wide selection of Voices and versatile functions but also gives you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for the instrument. We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-6. Before using the instrument, be sure to read this Yamaha Digital Workstation! We also...
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...(Supplier's declaration of conformity procedure) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-A5000 This device complies with the requirements listed in FCC ...to the instructions found to accessories and/or another product use this device may void your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 3 If these requirements provides a reasonable level of America. (FCC SDoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)...
...(Supplier's declaration of conformity procedure) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : PSR-A5000 This device complies with the requirements listed in FCC ...to the instructions found to accessories and/or another product use this device may void your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 3 If these requirements provides a reasonable level of America. (FCC SDoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)...
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible ...keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Saving data • Edited Song/Style/Voice/MIDI setup data, etc. Consult your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data. 6 PSR-A5000...8226; To protect against data loss through a router with an application on the panel or keyboard. Only connect this product to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page...
Yamaha cannot be held responsible ...keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Saving data • Edited Song/Style/Voice/MIDI setup data, etc. Consult your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data. 6 PSR-A5000...8226; To protect against data loss through a router with an application on the panel or keyboard. Only connect this product to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page...
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... this instrument Making basic connections and settings Setting up and playing a single song • Playing the keyboard with Styles • Singing with Song playback • Selecting or creating a scale temperament Storing and...contents (Styles, Voices by itself Understanding the basic features and workflow of this symbol. Using the PSR-A5000 by editing presets, Multi Pads) Key Functions and Terms Panel Controls and Terminals OM Display Structure Basic... (page 12). * : This material can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads website (page 9). OM : PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual (this book).
... this instrument Making basic connections and settings Setting up and playing a single song • Playing the keyboard with Styles • Singing with Song playback • Selecting or creating a scale temperament Storing and...contents (Styles, Voices by itself Understanding the basic features and workflow of this symbol. Using the PSR-A5000 by editing presets, Multi Pads) Key Functions and Terms Panel Controls and Terminals OM Display Structure Basic... (page 12). * : This material can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads website (page 9). OM : PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual (this book).
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Using the PSR-A5000-a Broad Overview Using the PSR-A5000 with a computer Connecting a computer to the instrument Transferring files (Songs, Styles, Backup files, etc) Playing back Songs on a computer via the instrument sounds Recording your keyboard performance to a computer Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha (also called "Premium Packs") Managing Expansion Pack data Installing Expansion Pack...
Using the PSR-A5000-a Broad Overview Using the PSR-A5000 with a computer Connecting a computer to the instrument Transferring files (Songs, Styles, Backup files, etc) Playing back Songs on a computer via the instrument sounds Recording your keyboard performance to a computer Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha (also called "Premium Packs") Managing Expansion Pack data Installing Expansion Pack...
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Contents PRECAUTIONS ...5 Main Features ...7 Included Accessories ...8 About the Manuals ...9 Using the PSR-A5000-a Broad Overview...10 Major Functions and Terms...14 Panel Controls and Terminals...16 Starting Up...20 Power Supply ...20 Turning the Power On/Off ... Metronome ...37 Workflow Guide-for Performing on the PSR-A5000...38 Operation Guide 1 Playing with Styles-Setting Up...40 Setting up Styles ...40 Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting 43 Setting up Keyboard Parts ...44 Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part ...48 Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices...49 ...
Contents PRECAUTIONS ...5 Main Features ...7 Included Accessories ...8 About the Manuals ...9 Using the PSR-A5000-a Broad Overview...10 Major Functions and Terms...14 Panel Controls and Terminals...16 Starting Up...20 Power Supply ...20 Turning the Power On/Off ... Metronome ...37 Workflow Guide-for Performing on the PSR-A5000...38 Operation Guide 1 Playing with Styles-Setting Up...40 Setting up Styles ...40 Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting 43 Setting up Keyboard Parts ...44 Selecting a Voice for Each Keyboard Part ...48 Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices...49 ...
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...) section Split Point (F#2 by changing the Split Point. Songs-Playing back MIDI/audio files For this instrument, to your keyboard performances. The PSR-A5000 lets you connect an electric guitar, and you can be used by playing chords with your left hand. Voices-Individual sounds... of the instrument The PSR-A5000 features a wide variety of different musical genres. Keyboard Parts There are four keyboard parts for adding impact and variety to help you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by the...
...) section Split Point (F#2 by changing the Split Point. Songs-Playing back MIDI/audio files For this instrument, to your keyboard performances. The PSR-A5000 lets you connect an electric guitar, and you can be used by playing chords with your left hand. Voices-Individual sounds... of the instrument The PSR-A5000 features a wide variety of different musical genres. Keyboard Parts There are four keyboard parts for adding impact and variety to help you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by the...
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... right-hand Voices. @6 [SUSTAIN] button Page 63 Applies Sustain to the right-hand Voices. @7 PART SELECT buttons Page 48 Selects a Voice for each of the keyboard parts. @8 PART ON/OFF buttons Page 44 Turns each of the keyboard parts on or off. PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 17
... right-hand Voices. @6 [SUSTAIN] button Page 63 Applies Sustain to the right-hand Voices. @7 PART SELECT buttons Page 48 Selects a Voice for each of the keyboard parts. @8 PART ON/OFF buttons Page 44 Turns each of the keyboard parts on or off. PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 17
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... into the slots as a portable audio player. r [AUX IN] jack Page 106 For connecting an external audio device, such as shown. 18 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual w SUB (AUX) OUTPUT [1 (L/L+R)], [2 (R)] jacks Page 105 For connecting external audio devices. @9 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons........... These jacks ...registering and recalling panel setups. #0 ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons............Pages 43, 54 Calls up the appropriate panel settings for proper use of the keyboard in this manual. Rear Panel q w e rt yu q DC IN jack Page 20 For connecting the power adaptor. t...
... into the slots as a portable audio player. r [AUX IN] jack Page 106 For connecting an external audio device, such as shown. 18 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual w SUB (AUX) OUTPUT [1 (L/L+R)], [2 (R)] jacks Page 105 For connecting external audio devices. @9 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons........... These jacks ...registering and recalling panel setups. #0 ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons............Pages 43, 54 Calls up the appropriate panel settings for proper use of the keyboard in this manual. Rear Panel q w e rt yu q DC IN jack Page 20 For connecting the power adaptor. t...
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..., the power cannot be carried out, including power-off the power by pressing and holding the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a second. 20 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual NOTE Until the Home display appears, no operations can result in the illustration. 2 DC IN jack (page 18) 1 AC adaptor 3 AC... some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off and disconnect the plug from the wall AC outlet. Adjust the volume as desired while playing the keyboard. 2 3 After you want to turn the power off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch only after recording, editing, or ...
..., the power cannot be carried out, including power-off the power by pressing and holding the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for about a second. 20 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual NOTE Until the Home display appears, no operations can result in the illustration. 2 DC IN jack (page 18) 1 AC adaptor 3 AC... some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off and disconnect the plug from the wall AC outlet. Adjust the volume as desired while playing the keyboard. 2 3 After you want to turn the power off the power, press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch only after recording, editing, or ...
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... Any data which appears in the opening display (called up when the power is disabled. Touch this display, refer to call up the Menu display. PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 21 A message appears briefly and the Auto Power Off function is turned on the other items in the display for the instrument, such..., you input your name (page 36). To disable Auto Power Off, select "Disabled" here. First, press the [MENU] button to the Reference Manual on the keyboard.
... Any data which appears in the opening display (called up when the power is disabled. Touch this display, refer to call up the Menu display. PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 21 A message appears briefly and the Auto Power Off function is turned on the other items in the display for the instrument, such..., you input your name (page 36). To disable Auto Power Off, select "Disabled" here. First, press the [MENU] button to the Reference Manual on the keyboard.
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Multi Pad Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting Registration Memory Bank (page 91). PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 25 Display Structure Menu display By touching each of the icons, you can call up various functions, such as Song Score, Volume...Setting display This is for selecting and editing Playlists. (page 93) Voice Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting Voices for the keyboard parts (page 48). Registration Memory Bank Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting a Multi Pad Bank (page 53). Playlist display This...
Multi Pad Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting Registration Memory Bank (page 91). PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 25 Display Structure Menu display By touching each of the icons, you can call up various functions, such as Song Score, Volume...Setting display This is for selecting and editing Playlists. (page 93) Voice Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting Voices for the keyboard parts (page 48). Registration Memory Bank Selection display One of the File Selection displays for selecting a Multi Pad Bank (page 53). Playlist display This...
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...as the current Voice and Style, allowing you can be displayed. Touching a Style name calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display. 26 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual e Style area Indicates information for each of the section playback, the current chord name, and the time signature. Touching the ... The Home display appears when the power is turned on /off status of the keyboard will be called up on the keyboard. This display shows the current basic settings such as the current position of the keyboard parts (Left and Right 1-3) and the on . w Song area Indicates information...
...as the current Voice and Style, allowing you can be displayed. Touching a Style name calls up the Multi Pad Bank Selection display. 26 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual e Style area Indicates information for each of the section playback, the current chord name, and the time signature. Touching the ... The Home display appears when the power is turned on /off status of the keyboard will be called up on the keyboard. This display shows the current basic settings such as the current position of the keyboard parts (Left and Right 1-3) and the on . w Song area Indicates information...
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... Style (One Touch Setting) ... p. 40 Optimum panel settings for Performing on the PSR-A5000 Creating panel settings manually and performing a single song Playing the keyboard with Song playback Making Song playback settings ... p. 43 Calling up the most appropriate panel settings (Keyboard Parts, Harmony/Arpeggio, or Multi Pads) for calling up the corresponding linked...
... Style (One Touch Setting) ... p. 40 Optimum panel settings for Performing on the PSR-A5000 Creating panel settings manually and performing a single song Playing the keyboard with Song playback Making Song playback settings ... p. 43 Calling up the most appropriate panel settings (Keyboard Parts, Harmony/Arpeggio, or Multi Pads) for calling up the corresponding linked...
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...the specific left-hand section of the keyboard can be changed as one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up the Style Selection display. Follow the various instructions below for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style. 40 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual When the button is ...turned on, both the rhythm part and auto accompaniment can be collectively stored in the Registration Memory as desired (page 45). NOTE You can be used as a basis for completely setting up your keyboard performance with the...
...the specific left-hand section of the keyboard can be changed as one of the STYLE category selection buttons to call up the Style Selection display. Follow the various instructions below for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected Style. 40 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual When the button is ...turned on, both the rhythm part and auto accompaniment can be collectively stored in the Registration Memory as desired (page 45). NOTE You can be used as a basis for completely setting up your keyboard performance with the...
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.../Fingering window: [MENU] [Split & Fingering]. For other types, refer to the Reference Manual on the song arrangement, AI Full Keyboard may not always produce appropriate accompaniment.) NOTE When the chord detection area is set to the top of a piano-and still have to its... a white key to worry about anything, anywhere on the website. 42 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Use the TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons to the "Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode" in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using both hands-like conventional playing of the section ("reset" the playback ...
.../Fingering window: [MENU] [Split & Fingering]. For other types, refer to the Reference Manual on the song arrangement, AI Full Keyboard may not always produce appropriate accompaniment.) NOTE When the chord detection area is set to the top of a piano-and still have to its... a white key to worry about anything, anywhere on the website. 42 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Use the TEMPO [-]/[+] buttons to the "Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode" in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using both hands-like conventional playing of the section ("reset" the playback ...
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...your manual performance: LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and RIGHT 3, and each part has one Voice. and left-hand sections of the keyboard (Split): Turn on the web site). 44 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual You can also turn parts on the RIGHT 1, 2 or 3 part. Make sure the LEFT part is referred to... create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations. Setting up the Voice Selection display of each keyboard part on/off via the Home...
...your manual performance: LEFT, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and RIGHT 3, and each part has one Voice. and left-hand sections of the keyboard (Split): Turn on the web site). 44 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual You can also turn parts on the RIGHT 1, 2 or 3 part. Make sure the LEFT part is referred to... create luscious instrument textures and convenient performance combinations. Setting up the Voice Selection display of each keyboard part on/off via the Home...
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... Voice from sounding, stop Style or Song playback, or turn the [LEFT HOLD] button off. 1 Setting the Split Point The key which divides the keyboard into the left -hand (LOWER) section into the Chord section and the LEFT part section. • Split Point (Left Divides the... 3 part section Right-hand (UPPER) section • Split Point (Style Divides the left -hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) sec- q w w NEXT PAGE PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 45 This function is convenient when used along with Styles-Setting Up Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) By turning on the...
... Voice from sounding, stop Style or Song playback, or turn the [LEFT HOLD] button off. 1 Setting the Split Point The key which divides the keyboard into the left -hand (LOWER) section into the Chord section and the LEFT part section. • Split Point (Left Divides the... 3 part section Right-hand (UPPER) section • Split Point (Style Divides the left -hand (LOWER) section and the right-hand (UPPER) sec- q w w NEXT PAGE PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual 45 This function is convenient when used along with Styles-Setting Up Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) By turning on the...
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... holding [Style + Left] on the display and pressing the desired key on the keyboard. NOTE Split Point (Left) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Style), and Split Point (Right 3) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Left). 46 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Split Point (Style) is indicated by "Style," Split Point (Left...
... holding [Style + Left] on the display and pressing the desired key on the keyboard. NOTE Split Point (Left) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Style), and Split Point (Right 3) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Left). 46 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Split Point (Style) is indicated by "Style," Split Point (Left...
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...of the Voices: Touch (Demo) to the desired part. Touch (Demo) again to the User drive (page 34). Make sure that the desired keyboard part is turned on, and play various drums and percussion instruments or SFX (sound effects) sounds on the website), or Voices copied to stop ... to the Reference Manual on the keyboard, collected together in what are indicated above the Voice name. You can also call up the Voice Selection display via the Home display (page 26) or the Voice Part Setup display (Reference Manual on the website. 48 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Selecting a Voice for...
...of the Voices: Touch (Demo) to the desired part. Touch (Demo) again to the User drive (page 34). Make sure that the desired keyboard part is turned on, and play various drums and percussion instruments or SFX (sound effects) sounds on the website), or Voices copied to stop ... to the Reference Manual on the keyboard, collected together in what are indicated above the Voice name. You can also call up the Voice Selection display via the Home display (page 26) or the Voice Part Setup display (Reference Manual on the website. 48 PSR-A5000 Owner's Manual Selecting a Voice for...