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...stand or rack, use new batteries together with water and consult a doctor. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! If you have accumulated on it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash ...to minimum. Also, do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. sDATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE • Yamaha recommends that are not limited to, the following : • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify ...
...stand or rack, use new batteries together with water and consult a doctor. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! If you have accumulated on it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash ...to minimum. Also, do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. sDATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE • Yamaha recommends that are not limited to, the following : • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify ...
Owner's Manual
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... of a fine electronic keyboard. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with maximum musical enjoyment. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most...107.) 4 • Owner's Manual 2 In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described.
... of a fine electronic keyboard. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with maximum musical enjoyment. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most...107.) 4 • Owner's Manual 2 In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described.
Owner's Manual
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... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
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... (→ Page 82) * You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for the selected accompaniment style - Read through the ...music. thanks to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with the PSR-550's comprehensive song editing functions. (→ Pages 84-91) 6 Important Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may...
... (→ Page 82) * You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for the selected accompaniment style - Read through the ...music. thanks to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with the PSR-550's comprehensive song editing functions. (→ Pages 84-91) 6 Important Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may...
Owner's Manual
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... with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for... data. (→ Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-550 for future recall. (→ Page 57) MIDI • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on a wide range of the control panel....
... with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for... data. (→ Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-550 for future recall. (→ Page 57) MIDI • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on a wide range of the control panel....
Owner's Manual
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Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC...for all devices. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to switch sustain on . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. Failure to external equipment only after the notes have been...
Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC...for all devices. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to switch sustain on . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. Failure to external equipment only after the notes have been...
Owner's Manual
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... a different demo song. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC...Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR-550, try listening to stop the demo song. 13 11 A total of the PSR-550 changes color. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. As the song plays back...
... a different demo song. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC...Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR-550, try listening to stop the demo song. 13 11 A total of the PSR-550 changes color. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. As the song plays back...
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... select different Music Database categories in the display. 001 Alive Fever CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT • Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button to switch into...or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in the Music Database and they are divided into the Style mode...
... select different Music Database categories in the display. 001 Alive Fever CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT • Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button to switch into...or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in the Music Database and they are divided into the Style mode...
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...is turned on (page 49). e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC ...the Style mode (page 25): The icons of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settings for each function of the PSR-550. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 17) for details. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 18) for details. t Registration bank-number ...
...is turned on (page 49). e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC ...the Style mode (page 25): The icons of tracks 9 - 16 indicate the on/off status and volume/velocity settings for each function of the PSR-550. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 17) for details. Refer to "Basic Operation" (page 18) for details. t Registration bank-number ...
Owner's Manual
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...at top. Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. q Song Insert the included data disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG CHORD dim ... button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can change this voice by pressing the [START/...
...at top. Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. q Song Insert the included data disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG CHORD dim ... button or the number buttons [1]-[0]." q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can change this voice by pressing the [START/...
Owner's Manual
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...execute the Format operation." Format OK? Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] ...button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 ...
...execute the Format operation." Format OK? Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] ...button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. Basic Operation ...to create your own original data such as a shift key that shifts between lower- Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and press...
...page 104 • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. Basic Operation ...to create your own original data such as a shift key that shifts between lower- Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. The A#5 and B5 keys move the cursor backward and forward within the file name. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button and press...
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... (ACMP) on/off page 33 The [ACMP ON/OFF] button switches on and off . Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by...key on , the recording starts as soon as you can save and load important data. This section explains the main modes of the keyboard is on BEAT the keyboard. q Synchronized Start standby (SYNC START) on/off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on , the auto accompaniment starts ...
... (ACMP) on/off page 33 The [ACMP ON/OFF] button switches on and off . Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of these condition is called a mode. Styles are the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by...key on , the recording starts as soon as you can save and load important data. This section explains the main modes of the keyboard is on BEAT the keyboard. q Synchronized Start standby (SYNC START) on/off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on , the auto accompaniment starts ...
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...Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29... Sensitivity page 120 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC...
...Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play them • Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously page 27 • Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of the Keyboard page 29... Sensitivity page 120 Selecting a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC...
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... R1 28 26 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is played with your right and left hand. • The point on page 26). 3 Play the voices. Refer to...
... R1 28 26 Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is played with your right and left hand. • The point on page 26). 3 Play the voices. Refer to...
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...Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to page 120 for details.) Voice L Voice ...R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can also be used to on (page 33), the key range of playing voices. C#1 D#1 F#1 G#1 A#1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C1...
...Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for instructions on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to page 120 for details.) Voice L Voice ...R1/R2 Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can also be used to on (page 33), the key range of playing voices. C#1 D#1 F#1 G#1 A#1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C1...
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... toward you ) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. The pitch bend wheel is from you ) while playing the keyboard. Sustain When the Sustain features is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the...The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. The transpose range is self-centering...
... toward you ) or down by using the number buttons while holding the [-/NO] button. The pitch bend wheel is from you ) while playing the keyboard. Sustain When the Sustain features is the selected voice (page 31). • Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the...The new TRANSPOSE value will automatically return to nornal pitch when released. • The maximum pitch bend range can be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to be transposed up (roll the wheel away from -12 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. The transpose range is self-centering...
Owner's Manual
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... manual (page 128). for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the... SKoicfkt KSicokftTight KicSkSnnaarreFelToiogrFhTtlooomr TLomLoHwMTiodmTMomid TLCohHminiRgeHhisdeTeoCCmyySmmpbblaaaClsl hrCauCsphymRCbiydamelbCaylm2bCaBolon2nggaoHHMCutoenTgima bLalAegSHoagmoCbHSaaabWmahsbaiastWlehHGisutWleirooLoLdoWBnogloocdkBCHlouciTckraiaLOngpleenOJipnegnle BBeellll Tree 31 29 Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". Use...
... manual (page 128). for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the... SKoicfkt KSicokftTight KicSkSnnaarreFelToiogrFhTtlooomr TLomLoHwMTiodmTMomid TLCohHminiRgeHhisdeTeoCCmyySmmpbblaaaClsl hrCauCsphymRCbiydamelbCaylm2bCaBolon2nggaoHHMCutoenTgima bLalAegSHoagmoCbHSaaabWmahsbaiastWlehHGisutWleirooLoLdoWBnogloocdkBCHlouciTckraiaLOngpleenOJipnegnle BBeellll Tree 31 29 Playing Voices Keyboard Percussion 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". Use...
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...List (page 130). 002 8 Beat 2 • You can enjoy playing with the auto accompaniment. Refer to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on page 14. Use ... (rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Auto Accompaniment The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at...
...List (page 130). 002 8 Beat 2 • You can enjoy playing with the auto accompaniment. Refer to stop the accompaniment. 32 30 The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on page 14. Use ... (rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. Auto Accompaniment The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at...
Owner's Manual
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... your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. The specified left hand. The beat lamp also flashes in time with your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in this example, play a C major chord (as you play a chord with the tempo. BEAT 5 As soon as...
... your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. The specified left hand. The beat lamp also flashes in time with your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in this example, play a C major chord (as you play a chord with the tempo. BEAT 5 As soon as...