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...the ears, consult a physician. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with the +/- If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in conformity... with water and consult a doctor. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! If you have important data in the instrument which you regularly save data. Make sure to discard used...
...the ears, consult a physician. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with the +/- If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in conformity... with water and consult a doctor. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! If you have important data in the instrument which you regularly save data. Make sure to discard used...
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...the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge ... You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard.
...the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology with maximum musical enjoyment. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge ... You are the proud owner of this advanced instrument. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard.
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...10 Top Panel Controls 11 Rear Panel Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Demo Song Playback 13 Using the Music Database 14 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 Calling up the Operation Displays 17 How to Read the Menu/Message Display ... 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 ...
...10 Top Panel Controls 11 Rear Panel Controls 11 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections 12 Demo Song Playback 13 Using the Music Database 14 Panel Display Indications 16 Basic Operation 17 Calling up the Operation Displays 17 How to Read the Menu/Message Display ... 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 ...
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...; Page 78) * To quickly and easily mold your original Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in Music Database gives you a convenient way to automatically select the style, voice, and effect settings that lets you play ...sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of music. It will help you out. (→ Page 14) Multi Pads • By simply...
...; Page 78) * To quickly and easily mold your original Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in Music Database gives you a convenient way to automatically select the style, voice, and effect settings that lets you play ...sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that best suit a particular type of music. It will help you out. (→ Page 14) Multi Pads • By simply...
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...* Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-550 for future recall. (→ Page 57) MIDI • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is possible to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series... * Play 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 record XG-compatible ...
...* Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-550 for future recall. (→ Page 57) MIDI • MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is possible to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series... * Play 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 record XG-compatible ...
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.... CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to the speakers, set to... !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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t !3 !4 w !5 !6 !7...on and off. Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES...
.... CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to the speakers, set to... !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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 t !3 !4 w !5 !6 !7...on and off. Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES...
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...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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC ...REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. 1 Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR...
...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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC ...REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. 1 Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR...
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... 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, turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on, and turn SYNCHRONIZED...
... 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, turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on, and turn SYNCHRONIZED...
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...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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...): The icons of accompaniment/song playback (page 36). Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for details...
...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 REC REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...): The icons of accompaniment/song playback (page 36). Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for details...
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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. Included in these are "Easy Navigator" messages that guide you through the various operations.... at top. 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 song by pressing the [START/STOP] button." You can change this ...
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. Included in these are "Easy Navigator" messages that guide you through the various operations.... at top. 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 song by pressing the [START/STOP] button." You can change this ...
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... to select different menus in the display. Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case you 'll need to execute the Format operation."
... to select different menus in the display. Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case you 'll need to execute the Format operation."
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...the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by pressing the [STYLE] button or the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). In the Song mode,... on/off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on and off . Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. ment feature. Record Mode Disk Mode Select this mode by pressing the [SONG] button or inserting...
...the rhythm/accompaniment pattterns which are played by pressing the [STYLE] button or the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is used , the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). In the Song mode,... on/off page 33 The [SYNC START] button switches on and off . Mode Depending on the panel operation used for playing the full keyboard normally, and when using the auto accompaniment. ment feature. Record Mode Disk Mode Select this mode by pressing the [SONG] button or inserting...
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... and play . See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Transpose ...page 30... Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of various musical instrument voices which you can play the voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the voice list at the end of this...
... and play . See page 29 for more information on voice R1. 002 Bright Piano 3 Play the keyboard and adjust the volume. 26 24 Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of the Keyboard page 29 Other voice-related functions • Pitch Bend Wheel page 30 • Transpose ...page 30... Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands page 28 • Functions of various musical instrument voices which you can play the voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the voice list at the end of this...
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...) 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. Refer to the Style List (page 130). 002 8 Beat 2 • You can enjoy playing with the... with the auto accompaniment. Also refer to the Style categories printed on page 14. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm ...
...) 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. Refer to the Style List (page 130). 002 8 Beat 2 • You can enjoy playing with the... with the auto accompaniment. Also refer to the Style categories printed on page 14. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm ...
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... data for any section of that style will appear when a track is where the musical embellishments reside. The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. Adjust the level as ... each style. acoustic bass, synth bass, tuba, etc. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks - When a style is selected, the icons corresponding to fit... necessary, using sustained instruments such as you set the optimum level balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 33). • [ACMP] is from a single ...
... data for any section of that style will appear when a track is where the musical embellishments reside. The PHRASE tracks are the main rhythm tracks. Adjust the level as ... each style. acoustic bass, synth bass, tuba, etc. Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks - When a style is selected, the icons corresponding to fit... necessary, using sustained instruments such as you set the optimum level balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard-played voice. 4 Stop the accompaniment (page 33). • [ACMP] is from a single ...
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... data disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG 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 • If a disk has already been inserted into the drive, press the [SONG] button to stop...[1]-[0]. 002 TECHNO 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. 002 TECHNO 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...
... data disk into the disk drive. 001 CLUB_XG 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 • If a disk has already been inserted into the drive, press the [SONG] button to stop...[1]-[0]. 002 TECHNO 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. 002 TECHNO 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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... CLUB_XG 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 2 Select the desired song. q Disk songs can play back song...and Floppy Disks" on these disks using the XG format, an extension of songs on the PSR-550, including the preset demo songs, the songs on the included data disk, the User songs... be played back in the GM standard. You can play back songs using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Also, the measure number in the disk drive to display the Song Menu screen....
... CLUB_XG 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 2 Select the desired song. q Disk songs can play back song...and Floppy Disks" on these disks using the XG format, an extension of songs on the PSR-550, including the preset demo songs, the songs on the included data disk, the User songs... be played back in the GM standard. You can play back songs using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Also, the measure number in the disk drive to display the Song Menu screen....
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... all the songs at random. 7 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. 002 TECHNO 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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Press the [START/STOP]...
... all the songs at random. 7 Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. 002 TECHNO 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 REC VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Press the [START/STOP]...
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...NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Song Volume CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =120 VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • The volume of the TRACK buttons below the display. Song Volume CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4... BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =108 VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the song. 70 68 TRANSPOSE REC...
...NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Song Volume CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =120 VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • The volume of the TRACK buttons below the display. Song Volume CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4... BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =108 VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE 4 Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the song. 70 68 TRANSPOSE REC...
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...the [-/NO] button . RecPart T16 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =RhM VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [NEXT] button [BACK] button Rec/Ply T16 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~...16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =Rec VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • For information on track assignments (page 79). • To record auto accompaniment data, set...
...the [-/NO] button . RecPart T16 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =RhM VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [NEXT] button [BACK] button Rec/Ply T16 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~...16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL =Rec VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE • For information on track assignments (page 79). • To record auto accompaniment data, set...