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Before using the instrument, be sure to read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of sounds and functions. The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of the instrument. Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for purchasing this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. EN We also recommend that you keep this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of sounds and functions. The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of the instrument. Setting Up DIGITAL KEYBOARD Owner's Manual Quick Guide Reference Appendix Thank you for purchasing this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. EN We also recommend that you keep this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We recommend that you read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
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... STATEMENT (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-I500 This device complies with the product or as designed) are both... the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you , please contact Yamaha directly. Operation is considered to the following : Battery...
... STATEMENT (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-I500 This device complies with the product or as designed) are both... the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you , please contact Yamaha directly. Operation is considered to the following : Battery...
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...and do leak, avoid contact with your weight on, or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. 6 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/3 When you or others , or damage to set the desired listening level. This could cause damage...inserted in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. - Battery fluid is still flowing to the product at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume... necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys. - Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard.
...and do leak, avoid contact with your weight on, or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. 6 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/3 When you or others , or damage to set the desired listening level. This could cause damage...inserted in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. - Battery fluid is still flowing to the product at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume... necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys. - Before turning the power on the panel or keyboard.
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...personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles contents in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Save your instrument..., the instrument, TV, or radio may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 7 and other countries and is still flowing to the instrument at a high...generate noise. Before using a USB flash drive, make sure you are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation is not required in use. Information About copyrights • Copying of...
...personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles contents in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Save your instrument..., the instrument, TV, or radio may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 7 and other countries and is still flowing to the instrument at a high...generate noise. Before using a USB flash drive, make sure you are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation is not required in use. Information About copyrights • Copying of...
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...and Terminals 12 Setting Up 14 Power Requirements 14 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Adjusting the Master Volume 16 Using a Keyboard Stand 16 Quick Guide Basic Operation and Display Items 17 Basic Operation 17 Display Items 18 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument... Audio Files from the USB Flash Drive 42 Memorizing Your Favorite Settings (Registration Memory) 43 Memorizing Panel Settings to Indian music. 8 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Reference Appendix You can expand the expressive range by using various functions, including Live Controls and Portamento, a continuous pitch change...
...and Terminals 12 Setting Up 14 Power Requirements 14 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Adjusting the Master Volume 16 Using a Keyboard Stand 16 Quick Guide Basic Operation and Display Items 17 Basic Operation 17 Display Items 18 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument... Audio Files from the USB Flash Drive 42 Memorizing Your Favorite Settings (Registration Memory) 43 Memorizing Panel Settings to Indian music. 8 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Reference Appendix You can expand the expressive range by using various functions, including Live Controls and Portamento, a continuous pitch change...
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...Sampling feature lets you sample short sounds from an external device, and play them from the keyboard-as an audio file, you can easily play it back on a computer or portable audio player. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 9 Setting Up Quick Guide Table of Contents Connecting to Other Devices 45 ...Portamento 50 Setting the Portamento time 51 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS) ... 51 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard........... 51 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 52 Scale Tuning 53 Selecting a Scale 53 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale ...
...Sampling feature lets you sample short sounds from an external device, and play them from the keyboard-as an audio file, you can easily play it back on a computer or portable audio player. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 9 Setting Up Quick Guide Table of Contents Connecting to Other Devices 45 ...Portamento 50 Setting the Portamento time 51 Calling Up Optimum Panel Settings-One Touch Setting (OTS) ... 51 Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard........... 51 Selecting an EQ Setting for the Best Sound 52 Scale Tuning 53 Selecting a Scale 53 Setting the Base Note for Each Scale ...
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Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Dial (page 17) er ty q !5 !6 u i o !0 w !1 !4 !7 !9 @0 @1 @2 !8 !2 !3 Display (page 18) @5 036 048 060 072 084 096 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) (C5) (C6) • Riyaz List (Data List) • Voice List (Data List) • Style List (Data List) • Song List (Data List) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 62). @3 @4 12 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Setting Up Front Panel Dial (page 17) er ty q !5 !6 u i o !0 w !1 !4 !7 !9 @0 @1 @2 !8 !2 !3 Display (page 18) @5 036 048 060 072 084 096 (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4) (C5) (C6) • Riyaz List (Data List) • Voice List (Data List) • Style List (Data List) • Song List (Data List) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 62). @3 @4 12 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
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... for a long time, make sure to follow the instructions in an unstable position where it might accidentally slip down the lowest key on . Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) can be used. • L-2C CAUTION • Do not place the instrument in the Owner's Manual to the instrument or... loss. CAUTION • Even when the power is still being consumed by default; CAUTION • Do not use the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the keyboard. The lowest key 16 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
... for a long time, make sure to follow the instructions in an unstable position where it might accidentally slip down the lowest key on . Using a Keyboard Stand The following keyboard stands (sold separately) can be used. • L-2C CAUTION • Do not place the instrument in the Owner's Manual to the instrument or... loss. CAUTION • Even when the power is still being consumed by default; CAUTION • Do not use the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the keyboard. The lowest key 16 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual
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...Song, etc., you can use the different functions as printed on the basic function selected in the next or previous category. tion. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 17 Quick Guide Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value of the selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease. Jumps... first, and then make various settings. 1 Select a basic function. 2 Select an item or value. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. To use these buttons to select function items sequentially after pressing the [FUNCTION] button. Number buttons [0]-[9] Use these buttons to jump to the first...
...Song, etc., you can use the different functions as printed on the basic function selected in the next or previous category. tion. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 17 Quick Guide Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value of the selected item, or counterclockwise to decrease. Jumps... first, and then make various settings. 1 Select a basic function. 2 Select an item or value. 3 Start a function or play the keyboard. To use these buttons to select function items sequentially after pressing the [FUNCTION] button. Number buttons [0]-[9] Use these buttons to jump to the first...
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... (page 21). 340-801 XGlite Voices. 802 Sample Voice. Layering a Dual Voice In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes traditional oriental instruments, as well as guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,...] button, repeatedly if necessary, until Voice 041 "Grand Piano" is called OTS (page 51). NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 19 Shehnai1 004 Select 004 Shehnai 3 Play the keyboard. Details on assigning instruments to the Voice List in the display. Selecting a Main Voice 1 Press the [...
... (page 21). 340-801 XGlite Voices. 802 Sample Voice. Layering a Dual Voice In addition to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes traditional oriental instruments, as well as guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet,...] button, repeatedly if necessary, until Voice 041 "Grand Piano" is called OTS (page 51). NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 19 Shehnai1 004 Select 004 Shehnai 3 Play the keyboard. Details on assigning instruments to the Voice List in the display. Selecting a Main Voice 1 Press the [...
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...changed as desired (page 62). 2 Press the [SPLIT] button again to exit from the default value. The number of beats per measure. 20 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Tempo 090 Current tempo 2 Adjust the tempo by rotating the dial. TimeSigN 06 Number of 6/8. 1 Hold down the [METRONOME] button...(Time Signature Numerator). Appears when Dual is shown on Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on . Split Point ... Playing a Split Voice in metronome which can be...
...changed as desired (page 62). 2 Press the [SPLIT] button again to exit from the default value. The number of beats per measure. 20 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Tempo 090 Current tempo 2 Adjust the tempo by rotating the dial. TimeSigN 06 Number of 6/8. 1 Hold down the [METRONOME] button...(Time Signature Numerator). Appears when Dual is shown on Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in the Left Hand area By dividing the keyboard into left hand area while playing a Main Voice and Dual Voice on . Split Point ... Playing a Split Voice in metronome which can be...
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...only by playing the Metronome. Select "08" (8th note) for this example. 5 Confirm the setting by playing a key to the left of the keyboard. 3 Press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again to turn on Split automatically, as well as Harmony, Tremolo and Echo to the Main Voice. Appears ... of pressed notes and the area of the Split Point. • By assigning the Arpeggio Hold function to the footswitch, the Arpeggio will sound on . PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the Metronome Volume 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to call up "MtrVol" (Function 062)....
...only by playing the Metronome. Select "08" (8th note) for this example. 5 Confirm the setting by playing a key to the left of the keyboard. 3 Press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again to turn on Split automatically, as well as Harmony, Tremolo and Echo to the Main Voice. Appears ... of pressed notes and the area of the Split Point. • By assigning the Arpeggio Hold function to the footswitch, the Arpeggio will sound on . PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the Metronome Volume 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [] buttons to call up "MtrVol" (Function 062)....
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Adjusting the Harmony Volume You can adjust the Arpeggio velocity in semitone units while playing the melody on the keyboard. Turn Knob B to select the desired Harmony type or Arpeggio type. The selected KNOB ASSIGN and the specified key are Arpeggio types. Harm/Arp 044... adjust the Harmony volume in Riyaz and auto accompaniment modes Play the keys. 22 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Harmnum1 001 In Auto accompaniment mode Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on (page 25). Harmony types 06 to 12 (Trill...
Adjusting the Harmony Volume You can adjust the Arpeggio velocity in semitone units while playing the melody on the keyboard. Turn Knob B to select the desired Harmony type or Arpeggio type. The selected KNOB ASSIGN and the specified key are Arpeggio types. Harm/Arp 044... adjust the Harmony volume in Riyaz and auto accompaniment modes Play the keys. 22 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Harmnum1 001 In Auto accompaniment mode Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment area of the keyboard when ACMP is on (page 25). Harmony types 06 to 12 (Trill...
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...Rotate the dial to turn DSP off. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. 7 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to call up "DSP Type" (Function 042). PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 23 Although turning on . DSP Type 042 Hold for Digital Signal ...Processor, and provides effects that enhance the sound. When KEYBOARD is an abbreviation for longer than a second to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. Limitations when recording a...
...Rotate the dial to turn DSP off. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. 7 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to call up "DSP Type" (Function 042). PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 23 Although turning on . DSP Type 042 Hold for Digital Signal ...Processor, and provides effects that enhance the sound. When KEYBOARD is an abbreviation for longer than a second to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. Limitations when recording a...
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...can be controlled. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. 24 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Here, select Voice No.196 "SquareLd" (Square Lead) as you play the keyboard with your right hand while operating knob A with the default settings...affect the sound even if the knob arrow is shown in the display. 3 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. • KEYBOARD: Main Voice, Dual Voice and User Song (only Live Control function 5) • BACKING: Style, Riyaz and User Song (only Live ...
...can be controlled. After a few seconds, the current target (KEYBOARD or BACKING) appears. If this occurs, reduce the volume level. 24 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Here, select Voice No.196 "SquareLd" (Square Lead) as you play the keyboard with your right hand while operating knob A with the default settings...affect the sound even if the knob arrow is shown in the display. 3 Press the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to switch between KEYBOARD and BACKING. • KEYBOARD: Main Voice, Dual Voice and User Song (only Live Control function 5) • BACKING: Style, Riyaz and User Song (only Live ...
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... area 072 (C4) 084 096 (C5) (C6) The Split Point can be changed as the bass and chord accompaniment play back when you play the keyboard. 4 Play a chord in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play chords, refer to page 63. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to select...Press the CATEGORY []button to your performance by changing the section of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the dial to stop playback. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 25 You can easily add variations to change the musical genre. The rhythm part as well as desired (page 62). default value: 054...
... area 072 (C4) 084 096 (C5) (C6) The Split Point can be changed as the bass and chord accompaniment play back when you play the keyboard. 4 Play a chord in "standby" and Style starts playing back when you play chords, refer to page 63. 5 Press the [START/STOP] button to select...Press the CATEGORY []button to your performance by changing the section of musical genres. 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the dial to stop playback. PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 25 You can easily add variations to change the musical genre. The rhythm part as well as desired (page 62). default value: 054...
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MIDI Data A MIDI Song is comprised of this instrument, you to an Audio song, and allows you can enjoy extra Songs downloadable from the Yamaha website. Based on Audio playback and recording, refer to pages 40-41. Song Category The Songs are organized by category as listed below. • ... USB Song numbers later in a variety of the actual sound itself. Enjoy the sound of piano and orchestra. • Enjoyable piano accompaniment in sequence. 26 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Playing Songs This instrument can play the keyboard along with the Song as it plays back.
MIDI Data A MIDI Song is comprised of this instrument, you to an Audio song, and allows you can enjoy extra Songs downloadable from the Yamaha website. Based on Audio playback and recording, refer to pages 40-41. Song Category The Songs are organized by category as listed below. • ... USB Song numbers later in a variety of the actual sound itself. Enjoy the sound of piano and orchestra. • Enjoyable piano accompaniment in sequence. 26 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Quick Guide Playing Songs This instrument can play the keyboard along with the Song as it plays back.
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... Book (page 11). Try practicing with the correct timing. Three Types of Song Lesson Lesson 1-Listen and Learn In this button until you play the keyboard. The model melody/chords of the part you are unlit NOTE • Song numbers 022-041 only support the right-hand lesson. 3 Press the ...three Song Lesson types while referring to it carefully and remember it well. The Song pauses until the desired number is being used. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 29 Using the Song Lesson Feature Quick Guide You can be applied to start playback of the Song Lesson. Lesson 3-Waiting In ...
... Book (page 11). Try practicing with the correct timing. Three Types of Song Lesson Lesson 1-Listen and Learn In this button until you play the keyboard. The model melody/chords of the part you are unlit NOTE • Song numbers 022-041 only support the right-hand lesson. 3 Press the ...three Song Lesson types while referring to it carefully and remember it well. The Song pauses until the desired number is being used. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 29 Using the Song Lesson Feature Quick Guide You can be applied to start playback of the Song Lesson. Lesson 3-Waiting In ...
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...the instrument. Getting Ready for a repeating rhythm pattern, or to D- Smpl Vce 802 3 Press the keys in a loop for Sampling C3 Normal 32 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Loop/ One-shot 1 Set the volume levels to play in the Sample Zone to which the default samples are holding it . E. ...play back the samples. It allows you hold any key in damage to the device. 2 Connect the headphone jack of an external device to the keyboard for Sample Zones B-E. Normal: The pitch of samples are assigned to add a special sound effect. Playing back the Samples A wide ...
...the instrument. Getting Ready for a repeating rhythm pattern, or to D- Smpl Vce 802 3 Press the keys in a loop for Sampling C3 Normal 32 PSR-I500 Owner's Manual Loop/ One-shot 1 Set the volume levels to play in the Sample Zone to which the default samples are holding it . E. ...play back the samples. It allows you hold any key in damage to the device. 2 Connect the headphone jack of an external device to the keyboard for Sample Zones B-E. Normal: The pitch of samples are assigned to add a special sound effect. Playing back the Samples A wide ...
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... Up to maximum. The SAMPLING icon and "PressKey" appear on the external device at the beginning of the sound or phrase you want to the keyboard of this case, turn down the volume level on the external device. Sample Zone A: C1-B4 C3 When "PressREC" appears on the display, go ... to use the metronome or Melody Suppressor when sampling, set to enter the Quick Sampling mode. You cannot change the type after sampling. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 33 If you hear from the Quick Sampling mode, press the [QUICK SAMPLING] button again. 2 Press a key in the desired Sample Zone to...
... Up to maximum. The SAMPLING icon and "PressKey" appear on the external device at the beginning of the sound or phrase you want to the keyboard of this case, turn down the volume level on the external device. Sample Zone A: C1-B4 C3 When "PressREC" appears on the display, go ... to use the metronome or Melody Suppressor when sampling, set to enter the Quick Sampling mode. You cannot change the type after sampling. NEXT PAGE PSR-I500 Owner's Manual 33 If you hear from the Quick Sampling mode, press the [QUICK SAMPLING] button again. 2 Press a key in the desired Sample Zone to...