Owner's Manual
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...the stand or rack, use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly ...short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. A burning item may fall over . 4 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual (3)-10 1/2 Location • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,... • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • When setting up the product, make sure to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile...
...the stand or rack, use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly ...short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. A burning item may fall over . 4 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual (3)-10 1/2 Location • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,... • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • When setting up the product, make sure to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile...
Owner's Manual
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... If this Owner's Manual are not using the instrument for instructional purposes only, and may be sure to set the volumes of all components at their respective companies. (3)-10 2/2 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 5 Save data you turn off when the instrument is lost due to the instrument at ... storage devices/external media. Always turn the power off the power to the instrument. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this owner's manual are for a long...
... If this Owner's Manual are not using the instrument for instructional purposes only, and may be sure to set the volumes of all components at their respective companies. (3)-10 2/2 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 5 Save data you turn off when the instrument is lost due to the instrument at ... storage devices/external media. Always turn the power off the power to the instrument. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this owner's manual are for a long...
Owner's Manual
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...ensures that support GM System Level. The instrument is capable of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the reduced set of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to use...-ended expandability for Universal Serial Bus. Any unauthorized use is an addition to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible music data can play...
...ensures that support GM System Level. The instrument is capable of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It allows "hot swapping" (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the reduced set of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to use...-ended expandability for Universal Serial Bus. Any unauthorized use is an addition to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on ). 6 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all software and hardware products that any GM-compatible music data can play...
Owner's Manual
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... ■ Save and Load Data to USB Flash Memory or Computer These data organization tools let you store your original User songs or custom panel settings (Registration Memory) to a USB Flash Memory device or a computer, then load the data back to read music. Select a style that sounds... by using with Styles Page 23 Want to 64 complete "Registrations." Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Pages 73 and 83 8 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Special Features of the PSR-S500 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that matches the music you want to play, or ...
... ■ Save and Load Data to USB Flash Memory or Computer These data organization tools let you store your original User songs or custom panel settings (Registration Memory) to a USB Flash Memory device or a computer, then load the data back to read music. Select a style that sounds... by using with Styles Page 23 Want to 64 complete "Registrations." Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Pages 73 and 83 8 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Special Features of the PSR-S500 ■ Play a Variety of Instrument Voices Page 17 The instrument voice that matches the music you want to play, or ...
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Contents Logos 6 Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-S500 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 10 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 10 Connecting ...Pitch Bend 48 Using Various Functions 49 Playing with the metronome 49 Using Tap Start 51 Touch Response 51 EQ settings 52 Pitch Controls 53 Changing the pitch of the instrument in octaves 54 Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions 55 Pattern Variation ...Effect Type List 110 MIDI Implementation Chart 114 MIDI Data Format 116 Specifications 117 Index 118 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Logos 6 Accessories 7 Special Features of the PSR-S500 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 10 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 10 Connecting ...Pitch Bend 48 Using Various Functions 49 Playing with the metronome 49 Using Tap Start 51 Touch Response 51 EQ settings 52 Pitch Controls 53 Changing the pitch of the instrument in octaves 54 Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions 55 Pattern Variation ...Effect Type List 110 MIDI Implementation Chart 114 MIDI Data Format 116 Specifications 117 Index 118 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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... adaptor specifically recommended by pressing a footswitch. The PHONES/ OUTPUT jack also functions as you play by Yamaha) to power your hearing. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use of the footswitch, resulting in irreparable damage to both the adaptor... Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. Failure to observe these cautions may be sure to your instrument from the AC mains. Also, be damaging to set the volumes of the instrument is inserted...
... adaptor specifically recommended by pressing a footswitch. The PHONES/ OUTPUT jack also functions as you play by Yamaha) to power your hearing. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use of the footswitch, resulting in irreparable damage to both the adaptor... Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) 10 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as an external output. Failure to observe these cautions may be sure to your instrument from the AC mains. Also, be damaging to set the volumes of the instrument is inserted...
Owner's Manual
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...when the switch is in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is set to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to do the following: •...the instrument to the computer. message is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Setting Up Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by turning the...the power off when a "Writing.." If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is...
...when the switch is in the flash memory is loaded to the instrument when the power is set to OFF, then use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to do the following: •...the instrument to the computer. message is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Setting Up Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by turning the...the power off when a "Writing.." If no backup data exists on flash memory, all instrument settings are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure the POWER switch on the instrument is...
Owner's Manual
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... the [EXIT] button to return to select English or Japanese as the display language. The currently selected display language will appear below the "Language" item. Setting Up Changing the Display language This instrument allows you switch to Japanese the lyrics, file names and some messages will be displayed in the...
... the [EXIT] button to return to select English or Japanese as the display language. The currently selected display language will appear below the "Language" item. Setting Up Changing the Display language This instrument allows you switch to Japanese the lyrics, file names and some messages will be displayed in the...
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Setting Up PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 13 ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.
Setting Up PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 13 ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.
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... @2 [FUNCTION] button page 70 @3 [MDB] button page 26 @4 FILE MENU [MENU] and [EXECUTE] buttons pages 74, 75 @5 ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]-[4] buttons page 58 @6 VOICE page 17 @7 VOICE CONTROL [LEFT] button page 19 [DUAL] button page 18 [HARMONY] button page 44 [TOUCH... 10 #1 USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE terminals page 80 #2 CONTRAST knob page 12 #3 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 10 #4 DC IN 16V jack page 10 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 15 Panel Controls and Terminals !7 @2 @3 @6 !8 !9 @0 @4 @5 @7 !6 @1 @8 Rear Panel #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 f r !9 Dial page 41 @0 [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons page 41...
... @2 [FUNCTION] button page 70 @3 [MDB] button page 26 @4 FILE MENU [MENU] and [EXECUTE] buttons pages 74, 75 @5 ONE TOUCH SETTING [1]-[4] buttons page 58 @6 VOICE page 17 @7 VOICE CONTROL [LEFT] button page 19 [DUAL] button page 18 [HARMONY] button page 44 [TOUCH... 10 #1 USB TO HOST and TO DEVICE terminals page 80 #2 CONTRAST knob page 12 #3 PHONES/OUTPUT jack page 10 #4 DC IN 16V jack page 10 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 15 Panel Controls and Terminals !7 @2 @3 @6 !8 !9 @0 @4 @5 @7 !6 @1 @8 Rear Panel #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 f r !9 Dial page 41 @0 [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons page 41...
Owner's Manual
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...button to enable. (See page 72.) 16 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to the Main display. Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the instrument to set to start by playing the Demonstration Song. .... Operation automatically returns to stop Demo. NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level. Q e uick Guid Playing Songs Quick Guide This instrument include a Demonstration Song. The Main display appears in the LCD...
...button to enable. (See page 72.) 16 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The Demo Song will restart when playback reaches the end. 3 Press the [>/■] button to the Main display. Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing the instrument to set to start by playing the Demonstration Song. .... Operation automatically returns to stop Demo. NOTE • The [DEMO] button doesn't function when the Demo Cancel function is set the desired listening level. Q e uick Guid Playing Songs Quick Guide This instrument include a Demonstration Song. The Main display appears in the LCD...
Owner's Manual
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... be played to the right of the split point, while the Voice played to the left of the split point is lit PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 19 The split point setting can play . The currently selected Left Voice will be changed as required (page 59). Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices...
... be played to the right of the split point, while the Voice played to the left of the split point is lit PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 19 The split point setting can play . The currently selected Left Voice will be changed as required (page 59). Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices...
Owner's Manual
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... you select the accompaniment section of the keyboard for chord playing. (See the "Chord Fingering" section in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, and is set as the default for "C" chords] C Cadd9 C6 C(69) () () () () () CM7 C (9) M7 CM(#171) C (b5) C (b5) M7 Csus4 Caug CM7aug () () Cm C (9) m7...of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range." Cm • To play chords in this area of it . PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 25 The keyboard to the left of it . Play the accompaniment chords in the accompaniment range of the split point (...
... you select the accompaniment section of the keyboard for chord playing. (See the "Chord Fingering" section in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, and is set as the default for "C" chords] C Cadd9 C6 C(69) () () () () () CM7 C (9) M7 CM(#171) C (b5) C (b5) M7 Csus4 Caug CM7aug () () Cm C (9) m7...of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range." Cm • To play chords in this area of it . PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 25 The keyboard to the left of it . Play the accompaniment chords in the accompaniment range of the split point (...
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... You want to play music in the Swing category. 3 Play the chords with your left of the manual, use the dial to stop playback. 26 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The swing Style will be adjusted for the ideal combination of music you want to play . Split Point You can check the assigned...'s Band" in your favorite Style, but you're not sure how to select the best Voice and Style for information about playing chords. The panel settings will appear. Refer to play . For this point by pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 4 Press the [>/■] button to select...
... You want to play music in the Swing category. 3 Play the chords with your left of the manual, use the dial to stop playback. 26 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual The swing Style will be adjusted for the ideal combination of music you want to play . Split Point You can check the assigned...'s Band" in your favorite Style, but you're not sure how to select the best Voice and Style for information about playing chords. The panel settings will appear. Refer to play . For this point by pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 4 Press the [>/■] button to select...
Owner's Manual
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... Track Configuration Generally, Song data consists of 16 tracks. For example, you can select the Main Voice for recording to Track 1, then set the Dual Voice to Track 2, and so on. (When the Quick Recording mode is selected, the playing parts and their corresponding tracks are...] ........ Record the melody or other parts, such as user Songs, they can be played in the same manner as desired. (See page 66.) 32 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Record the Rhythm and Chord. ■ Recording methods ● Quick Recording Immediately start recording by pressing the [REC] button. (see page 33...
... Track Configuration Generally, Song data consists of 16 tracks. For example, you can select the Main Voice for recording to Track 1, then set the Dual Voice to Track 2, and so on. (When the Quick Recording mode is selected, the playing parts and their corresponding tracks are...] ........ Record the melody or other parts, such as user Songs, they can be played in the same manner as desired. (See page 66.) 32 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Record the Rhythm and Chord. ■ Recording methods ● Quick Recording Immediately start recording by pressing the [REC] button. (see page 33...
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... part Left Voice part Accompaniment part Make sure to recording ready mode automatically. PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 33 The User Song number for recording will be selected automatically and tracks [1]-[3] will be set to record ready mode. Performance parts are set to turn the Dual Voice or Left Voice on when recording the Dual...
... part Left Voice part Accompaniment part Make sure to recording ready mode automatically. PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 33 The User Song number for recording will be selected automatically and tracks [1]-[3] will be set to record ready mode. Performance parts are set to turn the Dual Voice or Left Voice on when recording the Dual...
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Recording Your Own Performance 2 Recording will start when you want to record to. 34 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Multi-track Recording Procedure You can set the recorded user Song number and the parts for tracks individually. 1 From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use the dial to play ...
Recording Your Own Performance 2 Recording will start when you want to record to. 34 PSR-S500 Owner's Manual Multi-track Recording Procedure You can set the recorded user Song number and the parts for tracks individually. 1 From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use the dial to play ...
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... down the [REC] button, press the [ACMP] button. NOTE • If you want to cancel. Press and hold ACMP is shown at the track button. PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 35 Press and hold CAUTION • If you press the button, the part is in the display and operation will be... be highlighted in progress. • An assigned part cannot be specified to a track that contains previous data, the previous data will be automatically set to REC ON. • ACMP ON/OFF does not change while recording is changed in order (such as MAIN, DUAL, LEFT) in the Main display...
... down the [REC] button, press the [ACMP] button. NOTE • If you want to cancel. Press and hold ACMP is shown at the track button. PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 35 Press and hold CAUTION • If you press the button, the part is in the display and operation will be... be highlighted in progress. • An assigned part cannot be specified to a track that contains previous data, the previous data will be automatically set to REC ON. • ACMP ON/OFF does not change while recording is changed in order (such as MAIN, DUAL, LEFT) in the Main display...
Owner's Manual
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PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 39 To recall the default settings and data, use the Function settings. ■MEMORY Clear To clear the Song data or Style file that has been transferred to change the language, use the Initialization operation. ● ..., Language, Master EQ type, Chord fingering Initialization This function erases all backup data in the instrument's internal memory and restores the initial def ault settings and data. If you want to the internal memory from a computer, simultaneously hold the highest white key on the keyboard and turn the power off...
PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 39 To recall the default settings and data, use the Function settings. ■MEMORY Clear To clear the Song data or Style file that has been transferred to change the language, use the Initialization operation. ● ..., Language, Master EQ type, Chord fingering Initialization This function erases all backup data in the instrument's internal memory and restores the initial def ault settings and data. If you want to the internal memory from a computer, simultaneously hold the highest white key on the keyboard and turn the power off...
Owner's Manual
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... ACMP (page 66) A-B Repeat Appears when the Repeat function is on /off status of a range of functions. It also includes a range of the current basic settings: Song, Style, Voice. Basic Operation and Displays MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of indicators that show the on for Song playback. (page... status (page 74) Main Voice (page 17) Dual Voice (page 18) Left Voice (page 19) Style (page 22) Song (page 27) Music Database (page 26) PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 43
... ACMP (page 66) A-B Repeat Appears when the Repeat function is on /off status of a range of functions. It also includes a range of the current basic settings: Song, Style, Voice. Basic Operation and Displays MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of indicators that show the on for Song playback. (page... status (page 74) Main Voice (page 17) Dual Voice (page 18) Left Voice (page 19) Style (page 22) Song (page 27) Music Database (page 26) PSR-S500 Owner's Manual 43