Owner's Manual
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...Do not use new batteries together with wet hands. Do not use the instrument in a position where anyone could walk on it inspected by Yamaha) only. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in overheating, fire, or battery fluid ...equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If the battery fluid should appear to be used for future reference. Battery fluid is printed on the unit. The required voltage is corrosive and may fall over. 4 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 The instrument contains...
...Do not use new batteries together with wet hands. Do not use the instrument in a position where anyone could walk on it inspected by Yamaha) only. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in overheating, fire, or battery fluid ...equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If the battery fluid should appear to be used for future reference. Battery fluid is printed on the unit. The required voltage is corrosive and may fall over. 4 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual (4)-12 1/2 The instrument contains...
Owner's Manual
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... important data onto two external media. When you are using the instrument for a long period of time at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 5 If some other cables. • When setting up the external media • To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend...panel or keyboard. When using the product for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are not using is easily accessible. Yamaha cannot be different from the wall AC outlet. • Use only the stand specified for all components, set the desired listening ...
... important data onto two external media. When you are using the instrument for a long period of time at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 5 If some other cables. • When setting up the external media • To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend...panel or keyboard. When using the product for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are not using is easily accessible. Yamaha cannot be different from the wall AC outlet. • Use only the stand specified for all components, set the desired listening ...
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to the computer is a simplified version of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual...for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. Panel Logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is capable of using Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system. It also works in advance. This device is an addition to ...
...Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to the computer is a simplified version of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of chord types. 6 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual...for connecting a computer with peripheral Devices. Panel Logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is capable of using Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system. It also works in advance. This device is an addition to ...
Owner's Manual
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... Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to take full advantage of its various features. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-I425 PortaTone!
... Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. Make sure to keep this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in a safe and handy place even after you finish reading, and refer to take full advantage of its various features. Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-I425 PortaTone!
Owner's Manual
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...violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. even if you have to do is play wrong notes! PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual You can add varying degrees of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to change the mood of a song written for piano, for ... as you play in real time! ■ Arpeggio Function Page 14 Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on the left- Special Features of the PSR-I425 ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you simply play , or experiment with new styles to expand your fingering...
...violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. even if you have to do is play wrong notes! PopBossa 104 8 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual You can add varying degrees of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to change the mood of a song written for piano, for ... as you play in real time! ■ Arpeggio Function Page 14 Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on the left- Special Features of the PSR-I425 ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you simply play , or experiment with new styles to expand your fingering...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the ... 116 Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM 118 Effect Type List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-I425 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 Turning the ... 116 Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM 118 Effect Type List 119 MIDI Implementation Chart 120 MIDI Data Format 122 Specifications 123 Index 124 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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...8226; If the instrument will be drained rapidly by Yamaha) only. If the batteries do the following the precautions listed below. For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are lost . 10 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Incorrect battery installation may exhibit a sudden drop in ... the correct polarity (as shown). NOTE • Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use different kinds of an AC adaptor whenever possible.
...8226; If the instrument will be drained rapidly by Yamaha) only. If the batteries do the following the precautions listed below. For battery operation the instrument requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are lost . 10 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Incorrect battery installation may exhibit a sudden drop in ... the correct polarity (as shown). NOTE • Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use different kinds of an AC adaptor whenever possible.
Owner's Manual
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...is in reversed footswitch operation. Doing so can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 86). Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. ...functions as you are automatically shut off when a "WRITING!" Failure to turn on the power of time; Backup data in data loss. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 11 After making the connections, turn on your hearing. TAIN jack before connecting them. message is inserted into this jack and use a...
...is in reversed footswitch operation. Doing so can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 86). Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. ...functions as you are automatically shut off when a "WRITING!" Failure to turn on the power of time; Backup data in data loss. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 11 After making the connections, turn on your hearing. TAIN jack before connecting them. message is inserted into this jack and use a...
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... icons page 32 Rear Panel #6 USB terminal pages 11, 86 #7 SUSTAIN jack page 11 #8 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 11 #9 DC IN 12V jack page 10 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 13
... icons page 32 Rear Panel #6 USB terminal pages 11, 86 #7 SUSTAIN jack page 11 #8 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 11 #9 DC IN 12V jack page 10 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 13
Owner's Manual
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... Voice No. 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Square Pulse Trance Synth Echo Piano Arpeggio Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Massive Percussion 14 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual For example, you could play it is automatically turned on the keyboard.
... Voice No. 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Square Pulse Trance Synth Echo Piano Arpeggio Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Massive Percussion 14 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual For example, you could play it is automatically turned on the keyboard.
Owner's Manual
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... time you play and the area of the keyboard you want to turn it off . 4 When you can also record your performance (page 80). PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 15 The sound of the keyboard's keys while turning the arpeggio function on page 115. 3 Play the keyboard. You can easily select any of the...
... time you play and the area of the keyboard you want to turn it off . 4 When you can also record your performance (page 80). PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 15 The sound of the keyboard's keys while turning the arpeggio function on page 115. 3 Play the keyboard. You can easily select any of the...
Owner's Manual
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... you instantly select a voice with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual That completes preparation to create interesting sonic textures and backgrounds. 1 Select the keyboard voice (page 28). Rotate the dial to "Playing Styles" on the preceding...
... you instantly select a voice with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual That completes preparation to create interesting sonic textures and backgrounds. 1 Select the keyboard voice (page 28). Rotate the dial to "Playing Styles" on the preceding...
Owner's Manual
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The rhythm accompaniment will begin playing together. The accompaniment will change your right hand plays only to the right of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • Refer to "When automatic accompaniment is on ..." Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on page 34...
The rhythm accompaniment will begin playing together. The accompaniment will change your right hand plays only to the right of the split point. (page 30) PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • Refer to "When automatic accompaniment is on ..." Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on page 34...
Owner's Manual
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... being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual GrandPno 001 001 Number/Effect z Filter x Effect c EG v Style Filter b Style Tempo Knob A Filter Cutoff Reverb Send Level Attack Time Filter Cutoff Tempo Knob...
... being played, transforming the sound in a variety of musical ways. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual GrandPno 001 001 Number/Effect z Filter x Effect c EG v Style Filter b Style Tempo Knob A Filter Cutoff Reverb Send Level Attack Time Filter Cutoff Tempo Knob...
Owner's Manual
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..., and therefore the brightness of a concert hall or club, while chorus produces a layered "multi-instrument" effect. Level Cutoff Frequency Frequencies in the bass frequencies. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 19 Some hints for using the filter effects are cut off. Frequency Frequencies in this range are passed. Knob B adjusts the amount of resonance...
..., and therefore the brightness of a concert hall or club, while chorus produces a layered "multi-instrument" effect. Level Cutoff Frequency Frequencies in the bass frequencies. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 19 Some hints for using the filter effects are cut off. Frequency Frequencies in this range are passed. Knob B adjusts the amount of resonance...
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... A and Knob B have the same functions as for example. b Style Tempo Tempo -No Effect- The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Or you can make the attack faster for a more percussive sound or slower for a violin-like sound, for "z Filter" described on the preceding page. Attack...
... A and Knob B have the same functions as for example. b Style Tempo Tempo -No Effect- The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Or you can make the attack faster for a more percussive sound or slower for a violin-like sound, for "z Filter" described on the preceding page. Attack...
Owner's Manual
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... Sounds The name of the currently selected voice will appear in distortion. Use the dial to the right). For this occurs, reduce the volume level. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 21 Knob A can now be used to adjust the resonance. 3 Rotate Knob B to its maximum setting (all the way to select the desired voice...
... Sounds The name of the currently selected voice will appear in distortion. Use the dial to the right). For this occurs, reduce the volume level. PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 21 Knob A can now be used to adjust the resonance. 3 Rotate Knob B to its maximum setting (all the way to select the desired voice...
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... idea to save it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn Knob A and Knob B all the way down to adjust the tempo. 22 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual You can be a bit muffled, with the left hand. If you create an original setting you like sound. c EG Select a piano voice...
... idea to save it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn Knob A and Knob B all the way down to adjust the tempo. 22 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual You can be a bit muffled, with the left hand. If you create an original setting you like sound. c EG Select a piano voice...
Owner's Manual
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You can use the dial or other selection controls to start learning! PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 23 It's never too late to select a different song. For this example try selecting the "010 AveMaria". This turns on . 2 Select a song. Refer to page ...
You can use the dial or other selection controls to start learning! PSR-I425 Owner's Manual 23 It's never too late to select a different song. For this example try selecting the "010 AveMaria". This turns on . 2 Select a song. Refer to page ...
Owner's Manual
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... measure. 4 Play on the keyboard. The basic pattern will begin. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 24 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Song playback will repeat. Play the score on the right. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Performance assistant technology will...
... measure. 4 Play on the keyboard. The basic pattern will begin. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 24 PSR-I425 Owner's Manual Song playback will repeat. Play the score on the right. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Performance assistant technology will...