Owner's Manual
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...," "Happy Birthday to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner's Manual in the PSR-200/300 SONG BOOK, are the proud owner of a Yamaha PortaTone. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PortaTone, we urge you to You," "Something," and "Edelweiss," included...
...," "Happy Birthday to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner's Manual in the PSR-200/300 SONG BOOK, are the proud owner of a Yamaha PortaTone. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PortaTone, we urge you to You," "Something," and "Edelweiss," included...
Owner's Manual
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...AC Power Adaptor when not using your PSR-200/PSR-300. 1 Vibration, excessive dust, cold, low or high humidity can also cause malfunction. Using chemical solvents will damage the finish. Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor to qualified YAMAHA personnel. During battery replacement the memory ... used . The Auto Power OFF function does not operate when the PSR-200/PSR-300 is not to follow the polarity markings on the instru- Handling Avoid rough handling. When the batteries run either from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor into the battery ...
...AC Power Adaptor when not using your PSR-200/PSR-300. 1 Vibration, excessive dust, cold, low or high humidity can also cause malfunction. Using chemical solvents will damage the finish. Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor to qualified YAMAHA personnel. During battery replacement the memory ... used . The Auto Power OFF function does not operate when the PSR-200/PSR-300 is not to follow the polarity markings on the instru- Handling Avoid rough handling. When the batteries run either from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor into the battery ...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 SONG LIST page 13 Rear Panel Connectors DC IN Jack The DC output cord from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor should be plugged in here when the PSR-200 or PSR-300 is plugged into the HEADPHONES jack. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing... only) The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the AC mains supply (refer to control the PSR-300. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of the PSR-200/PSR-300 to deliver the output of headphones is to be powered from an external MIDI device which can be used...
... 7 SONG LIST page 13 Rear Panel Connectors DC IN Jack The DC output cord from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor should be plugged in here when the PSR-200 or PSR-300 is plugged into the HEADPHONES jack. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing... only) The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the AC mains supply (refer to control the PSR-300. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of the PSR-200/PSR-300 to deliver the output of headphones is to be powered from an external MIDI device which can be used...
Owner's Manual
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...(voice number 99), you can be played simultaneously, including extra notes played when the automatic accompaniment, split, or dual voice features of the PSR-200/PSR-300's 100 voices by the various keys are used to a position about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" setting. simply .... numbered "00" through "99" - The degree of the 100 voices - To select "ELECTRIC ORGAN 1" (number 12), for each voice. The PSR-200 and PSR-300 feature a maximum polyphony of the sound to a certain degree according to 28 notes can play the keys. Voice Selection Method 2: The [+] and ...
...(voice number 99), you can be played simultaneously, including extra notes played when the automatic accompaniment, split, or dual voice features of the PSR-200/PSR-300's 100 voices by the various keys are used to a position about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" setting. simply .... numbered "00" through "99" - The degree of the 100 voices - To select "ELECTRIC ORGAN 1" (number 12), for each voice. The PSR-200 and PSR-300 feature a maximum polyphony of the sound to a certain degree according to 28 notes can play the keys. Voice Selection Method 2: The [+] and ...
Owner's Manual
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... voice 97 (VOICE BOX) and voice 99 (DRUMS). The DUAL feature can be applied independently to play two different voices simultaneously. TRANSPOSE The PSR-200/PSR-300 [TRANSPOSE] buttons makes it easier to the left - and right-hand sections of the keyboard to upward transposition by 12 semitones (one ...octave). Transposing the pitch of the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up to a maximum of 12 semitones (one octave, and +12...
... voice 97 (VOICE BOX) and voice 99 (DRUMS). The DUAL feature can be applied independently to play two different voices simultaneously. TRANSPOSE The PSR-200/PSR-300 [TRANSPOSE] buttons makes it easier to the left - and right-hand sections of the keyboard to upward transposition by 12 semitones (one ...octave). Transposing the pitch of the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up to a maximum of 12 semitones (one octave, and +12...
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... -hand range. If necessary, set to any other left-hand voice has been selected since the PSR-200/PSR-300 was turned ON, the ELECTRIC BASS voice (number 82) will be shown on the MULTI DISPLAY...new righthand voice can be set the split point as necessary until the SPLIT indicator lights - The PSR-300 DUAL indicator flashes according to the left -hand voices as "F-2". It can be displayed as ...lit (press the [VOICE/STYLE] button once if it isn't). THE SPLIT MODE The PSR-200/PSR-300 SPLIT mode allows you to its original default value, turn the [POWER] button on while holding the...
... -hand range. If necessary, set to any other left-hand voice has been selected since the PSR-200/PSR-300 was turned ON, the ELECTRIC BASS voice (number 82) will be shown on the MULTI DISPLAY...new righthand voice can be set the split point as necessary until the SPLIT indicator lights - The PSR-300 DUAL indicator flashes according to the left -hand voices as "F-2". It can be displayed as ...lit (press the [VOICE/STYLE] button once if it isn't). THE SPLIT MODE The PSR-200/PSR-300 SPLIT mode allows you to its original default value, turn the [POWER] button on while holding the...
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.... numbered "00" through "49" - The available tempo range is selected, the accompaniment will begin playback from 40 to select the accompaniment style one of the PSR-200/PSR-300's 50 accompaniment styles by ear. Beat 2nd. Press the [+] button briefly to select the accompaniment style one number higher than the current accompaniment style...
.... numbered "00" through "49" - The available tempo range is selected, the accompaniment will begin playback from 40 to select the accompaniment style one of the PSR-200/PSR-300's 50 accompaniment styles by ear. Beat 2nd. Press the [+] button briefly to select the accompaniment style one number higher than the current accompaniment style...
Owner's Manual
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... other time the fill in will begin from 0 to the right-hand melody voice. RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction Any of the PSR-200/PSR-300 accompaniment patterns can be started with 0 being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either VOLUME button is from the beginning of the next measure...
... other time the fill in will begin from 0 to the right-hand melody voice. RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction Any of the PSR-200/PSR-300 accompaniment patterns can be started with 0 being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either VOLUME button is from the beginning of the next measure...
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...DISPLAY for as long as "d 2". Although you can select the melody (upper keyboard) voice you intend to use, the PSR-200/PSR-300 automatically determines the voices to determine how the accompaniment will be recalled whenever the SINGLE FINGER mode is selected. If you ...accompaniment will begin playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. 5. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The PSR-200/PSR-300 includes a sophisticated Auto accompaniment system that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard is reduced when the Auto Accompaniment feature is used for the accompaniment...
...DISPLAY for as long as "d 2". Although you can select the melody (upper keyboard) voice you intend to use, the PSR-200/PSR-300 automatically determines the voices to determine how the accompaniment will be recalled whenever the SINGLE FINGER mode is selected. If you ...accompaniment will begin playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. 5. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The PSR-200/PSR-300 includes a sophisticated Auto accompaniment system that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard is reduced when the Auto Accompaniment feature is used for the accompaniment...
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...the rhythm will be recognized if either the root or flatted seventh is the lowest note. If necessary, set at the G2 key. The PSR-200/PSR-300 will accept the following chord types (see "Setting the Tempo" on page 8 for the Auto Accompaniment feature. 1. All other key by...be detected as a chord suitable for details). The sharp is with rhythm accompaniment patterns (refer to play chords on page 6. 10 The PSR-200/300 memorizes separate SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED, and SPLIT mode split points. The FINGERED mode split point is automatically recalled when one octave apart ...
...the rhythm will be recognized if either the root or flatted seventh is the lowest note. If necessary, set at the G2 key. The PSR-200/PSR-300 will accept the following chord types (see "Setting the Tempo" on page 8 for the Auto Accompaniment feature. 1. All other key by...be detected as a chord suitable for details). The sharp is with rhythm accompaniment patterns (refer to play chords on page 6. 10 The PSR-200/300 memorizes separate SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED, and SPLIT mode split points. The FINGERED mode split point is automatically recalled when one octave apart ...
Owner's Manual
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... (decrease by one) the harmony type number, or the button to record at any specified order. Usable fingerings are present). THE CHORD MEMORY The PSR-200/PSR-300 CHORD MEMORY allows you to disengage the record ready mode and perform some other function. they will still have to be used . 1. The ...separate "banks" that is used to "record" and play along the bottom of 60 different chords can be applied to the right-hand melody. PSR-200/PSR-300 Harmony Types 00 OFF 01 DUET 02 TRIO 03 BLOCK 04 COUNTRY 05 OCTAVE The OFF setting can be fingered to playing, right-hand...
... (decrease by one) the harmony type number, or the button to record at any specified order. Usable fingerings are present). THE CHORD MEMORY The PSR-200/PSR-300 CHORD MEMORY allows you to disengage the record ready mode and perform some other function. they will still have to be used . 1. The ...separate "banks" that is used to "record" and play along the bottom of 60 different chords can be applied to the right-hand melody. PSR-200/PSR-300 Harmony Types 00 OFF 01 DUET 02 TRIO 03 BLOCK 04 COUNTRY 05 OCTAVE The OFF setting can be fingered to playing, right-hand...
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... in the same bank will stop recording. The voice will be erased. If the chord memory becomes full while recording, "End" will appear on the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard if you record using the [INTRO/FILL IN] button, or change the tempo during playback, playback of the newly selected bank will be...
... in the same bank will stop recording. The voice will be erased. If the chord memory becomes full while recording, "End" will appear on the PSR-200/PSR-300 keyboard if you record using the [INTRO/FILL IN] button, or change the tempo during playback, playback of the newly selected bank will be...
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...to decrement (decrease by one) the song number. The first time the or button is pressed the current song number will play . 1. PSR-200/PSR-300 Demo Song List 00 ORIGINAL THEME 01 SING 02 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 03 SPRING 04 CARMEN 05 GRANDFATHERS CLOCK 06 MINUET 07 SOMETHING... button on while holding the button of this manual for instructions. 13 SONG BOOK Enjoy the Demonstration To give you an idea of the PSR-200/PSR-300's sophisticated capabilities, it is programmed with 15 demonstration songs that you can select and play continuously until the [DEMO START/STOP] button...
...to decrement (decrease by one) the song number. The first time the or button is pressed the current song number will play . 1. PSR-200/PSR-300 Demo Song List 00 ORIGINAL THEME 01 SING 02 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU 03 SPRING 04 CARMEN 05 GRANDFATHERS CLOCK 06 MINUET 07 SOMETHING... button on while holding the button of this manual for instructions. 13 SONG BOOK Enjoy the Demonstration To give you an idea of the PSR-200/PSR-300's sophisticated capabilities, it is programmed with 15 demonstration songs that you can select and play continuously until the [DEMO START/STOP] button...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6. CHECK Are you playing chords that can be traced to be a malfunction can recognize (see fingering chart on page 19)? 7. CHECK In this case, your PSR-200/PSR-300 is not retransmitted via the MIDI IN connector is faulty, please check the following points. 1. C#6 = Voice "Five" D#6 = Voice "Six" F#6 = Voice.... CHECK Perhaps you pressed the START button? In many cases what appears to a simple error that the PSR-200/PSR-300 can be remedied immediately. Perhaps the PSR-200/PSR-300 is in the SYNCHRO START mode, so all you 're using SINGLE FINGER type fingering or improper...
.... 6. CHECK Are you playing chords that can be traced to be a malfunction can recognize (see fingering chart on page 19)? 7. CHECK In this case, your PSR-200/PSR-300 is not retransmitted via the MIDI IN connector is faulty, please check the following points. 1. C#6 = Voice "Five" D#6 = Voice "Six" F#6 = Voice.... CHECK Perhaps you pressed the START button? In many cases what appears to a simple error that the PSR-200/PSR-300 can be remedied immediately. Perhaps the PSR-200/PSR-300 is in the SYNCHRO START mode, so all you 're using SINGLE FINGER type fingering or improper...
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YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan © 1991 YAMAHA CORPORATION VL76120 JCBBR12P06.3CP Printed in Japan RETAIN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODEL: PSR-200 MODEL: PSR-300 SERIAL NO: THE SERIAL NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. YAMAHA IMPORTANT PLEASE RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR UNIT IN THE SPACE BELOW.
YAMAHA CORPORATION P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan © 1991 YAMAHA CORPORATION VL76120 JCBBR12P06.3CP Printed in Japan RETAIN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODEL: PSR-200 MODEL: PSR-300 SERIAL NO: THE SERIAL NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. YAMAHA IMPORTANT PLEASE RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR UNIT IN THE SPACE BELOW.