Owner's Manual
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.... IMPORTANT: When connecting this product MUST be used according to the instructions found to co-axial type cable. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Cable/s supplied with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may cause interference harmful to how a function or effect works (when the unit is intended for Class "B" digital devices. Warning: Do...
.... IMPORTANT: When connecting this product MUST be used according to the instructions found to co-axial type cable. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to disassemble, or incinerate any power supply or adapter other electronic devices. Cable/s supplied with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may cause interference harmful to how a function or effect works (when the unit is intended for Class "B" digital devices. Warning: Do...
Owner's Manual
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... volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of all data to an external device such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the instrument, or data that are for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor...
... volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of all data to an external device such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the instrument, or data that are for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor...
Owner's Manual
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...41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 VOICE LIST 43 MULTI PAD LIST 45 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 46 SPECIFICATIONS 48 INDEX 49 Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. THE VOICE MODE 15 SELECTING AND PLAYING A VOICE ......... 15 q Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100 17 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 18 q Transpose 18 q Tuning 19 TOUCH RESPONSE 19 SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS 11 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 12 PORTABLE GRAND 13 USING THE METRONOME 13 q Setting the Metronome Time Signature 14 q Adjusting the Metronome Volume...
...41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 VOICE LIST 43 MULTI PAD LIST 45 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 46 SPECIFICATIONS 48 INDEX 49 Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. THE VOICE MODE 15 SELECTING AND PLAYING A VOICE ......... 15 q Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100 17 TRANSPOSE AND TUNING 18 q Transpose 18 q Tuning 19 TOUCH RESPONSE 19 SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS - PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS 11 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 12 PORTABLE GRAND 13 USING THE METRONOME 13 q Setting the Metronome Time Signature 14 q Adjusting the Metronome Volume...
Owner's Manual
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... PortaTone also has a Portable Grand function for your listening enjoyment - that teaches you how to learn the 100 songs and even show you what notes to -use with piano-only accompaniment - Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. • Touch Response lets you dynamically and expressively control the volume of the voices...
... PortaTone also has a Portable Grand function for your listening enjoyment - that teaches you how to learn the 100 songs and even show you what notes to -use with piano-only accompaniment - Chord Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 Other powerful features include: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. • Touch Response lets you dynamically and expressively control the volume of the voices...
Owner's Manual
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... is used to control the Chord Guide functions. (See page 37.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to control the A/B Repeat function. (See page 24.) ¹ MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL), Fast Forward (f)/Rewind (r) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 11.) ƾ TOUCH button This turns the Touch Response function on and...
... is used to control the Chord Guide functions. (See page 37.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to control the A/B Repeat function. (See page 24.) ¹ MAIN A/B (AUTO FILL), Fast Forward (f)/Rewind (r) buttons When the Style mode is selected, these are used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 32.) When the Song mode is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 11.) ƾ TOUCH button This turns the Touch Response function on and...
Owner's Manual
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... turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the external devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of the PortaTone control panel. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Setting Up Accessory Jacks s Using Headphones...
... turned off when you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the external devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of the PortaTone control panel. s Using the MIDI Terminals The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Setting Up Accessory Jacks s Using Headphones...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard diagram) as they change to match the changes in sequence. Getting Started - First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the PortaTone can play Voice 1 (GrandPno). Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is automatically called up . Many features of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you can adjust the control for the Demo songs are playing. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. Set the Volume. All 100 songs...
... keyboard diagram) as they change to match the changes in sequence. Getting Started - First, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the PortaTone can play Voice 1 (GrandPno). Initially, turn on , the Voice mode is automatically called up . Many features of the way up and set to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you can adjust the control for the Demo songs are playing. MIN MAX Press the DEMO button. Set the Volume. All 100 songs...
Owner's Manual
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... song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. A C-shaped bar (at the lower or upper part of the notation staff for a note or notes that are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. 003 8va NOTE: For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important settings for replacement. · Overall function bar indicator ¶ Song/Voice/Style name and number TEMPO MULTI PAD TRANSPOSE TUNING...
... song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. A C-shaped bar (at the lower or upper part of the notation staff for a note or notes that are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. 003 8va NOTE: For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all important settings for replacement. · Overall function bar indicator ¶ Song/Voice/Style name and number TEMPO MULTI PAD TRANSPOSE TUNING...
Owner's Manual
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... be adjusted over the volume of the songs and the Multi Pads. Holding down the TOUCH button, and press the appropriate numbered button on Touch Response, press the TOUCH button. Restoring the Default Tuning Value If you've changed the Tuning setting, you to increase or decrease the Tuning value. A setting of both OVERALL +/- Decreases Tuning value Increases Tuning value Touch response The PortaTone features a Touch Response function that of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones). Selecting and Playing Voices - Change the Touch...
... be adjusted over the volume of the songs and the Multi Pads. Holding down the TOUCH button, and press the appropriate numbered button on Touch Response, press the TOUCH button. Restoring the Default Tuning Value If you've changed the Tuning setting, you to increase or decrease the Tuning value. A setting of both OVERALL +/- Decreases Tuning value Increases Tuning value Touch response The PortaTone features a Touch Response function that of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones). Selecting and Playing Voices - Change the Touch...
Owner's Manual
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... the right of the PortaTone. keys to step up and down through the songs, or press the SONG button to directly enter the song number, use the +/- Start the selected song. A Voice Change function lets you can also play it manually on the keyboard. AUTO F 20 Selecting and Playing a Song Select the Song mode. The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with them...
... the right of the PortaTone. keys to step up and down through the songs, or press the SONG button to directly enter the song number, use the +/- Start the selected song. A Voice Change function lets you can also play it manually on the keyboard. AUTO F 20 Selecting and Playing a Song Select the Song mode. The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the Minus One function, you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with them...
Owner's Manual
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... are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in the music staves and the keyboard diagram). To further help you can be played is indicated in the display (in the display. This allows you to be turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is played. The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. The Melody Guide function even lets...
... are two different types of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in the music staves and the keyboard diagram). To further help you can be played is indicated in the display (in the display. This allows you to be turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is played. The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. The Melody Guide function even lets...
Owner's Manual
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... song, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. WAI VOICE MELODY MINU CHANGE GUIDE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. VC Off This turns the Voice Change function off . Use this to "Off," you play the keyboard. The Song Mode Start playback of the song. Each song is especially useful when used with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you can also directly make your own voice selections by using the +/- Voice Change The Voice Change function...
... song, press the START/STOP (>/s) button. WAI VOICE MELODY MINU CHANGE GUIDE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. VC Off This turns the Voice Change function off . Use this to "Off," you play the keyboard. The Song Mode Start playback of the song. Each song is especially useful when used with Melody Guide, since it determines what voice sounds the melody when you can also directly make your own voice selections by using the +/- Voice Change The Voice Change function...
Owner's Manual
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... 32.) This turns the One Touch Setting function on/off ). Selecting and Playing Styles - Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. (See page 31.) Pressing this in the ACMP section of three ways: Pressing the START/STOP button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Style Controls When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as it is playing, press the INTRO/ENDING button twice quickly...
... 32.) This turns the One Touch Setting function on/off ). Selecting and Playing Styles - Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. (See page 31.) Pressing this in the ACMP section of three ways: Pressing the START/STOP button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Style Controls When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as it is playing, press the INTRO/ENDING button twice quickly...
Owner's Manual
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... auto accompaniment. When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is selected, the tempo returns to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in the ACMP section of the new style. NOTE: Chords played in your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each key you a "split keyboard," with your performance. In effect, this gives you play a style. For instructions on the auto accompaniment. ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP 001 Indicates that auto accompaniment...
... auto accompaniment. When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is selected, the tempo returns to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in the ACMP section of the new style. NOTE: Chords played in your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each key you a "split keyboard," with your performance. In effect, this gives you play a style. For instructions on the auto accompaniment. ACMP SYNCON/OFF START START/ STOP 001 Indicates that auto accompaniment...
Owner's Manual
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The Style Mode Using Auto Accompaniment - With Single Finger you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment. The Fingered technique is used here as an example, the chart below shows the types of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as simple augmented and diminished. For example, Bb7 is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will still recognize it . C Cm Csus 4 C7 CmM 7 C7 b5 Cm...
The Style Mode Using Auto Accompaniment - With Single Finger you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment. The Fingered technique is used here as an example, the chart below shows the types of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as simple augmented and diminished. For example, Bb7 is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will still recognize it . C Cm Csus 4 C7 CmM 7 C7 b5 Cm...
Owner's Manual
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... the selected style) • Multi Pad bank • Tempo • Accompaniment Volume • Accompaniment On • Sync-Start On (set to standby when rhythm is on , the voice automatically changes when you select. Selecting and Playing Styles - AIN B O FILL OTS CHORD GUIDE OTS On ACMP ON TEMPO 116 When One Touch Setting is stopped) Play the style. The Style Mode One Touch Setting (OTS) The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate voice for playing with the style you change the style.
... the selected style) • Multi Pad bank • Tempo • Accompaniment Volume • Accompaniment On • Sync-Start On (set to standby when rhythm is on , the voice automatically changes when you select. Selecting and Playing Styles - AIN B O FILL OTS CHORD GUIDE OTS On ACMP ON TEMPO 116 When One Touch Setting is stopped) Play the style. The Style Mode One Touch Setting (OTS) The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate voice for playing with the style you change the style.
Owner's Manual
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... each other sound sources (such as expected when using the PortaTone should also be connected by sending "messages" or MIDI data. NOTE: • On the PortaTone, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts that originally played on different channels, it over the MIDI cable. Data may not understand or respond to the connected device. AUTO FILL OTS CHORD GUIDE SMART DICTIONARY OFF METRONOME VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING...
... each other sound sources (such as expected when using the PortaTone should also be connected by sending "messages" or MIDI data. NOTE: • On the PortaTone, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts that originally played on different channels, it over the MIDI cable. Data may not understand or respond to the connected device. AUTO FILL OTS CHORD GUIDE SMART DICTIONARY OFF METRONOME VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING...
Owner's Manual
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.../OUTPUT jack on , the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the ACMP section of the voice changes from the PortaTone. The PortaTone is too low. thus, the actual sound of the PIANO styles is playing back at the same time. The battery power is polyphonic up to note. The Pad sound is receiving electrical power. If a style or song is selected and started, the rhythm cannot be slightly different from the accompaniment or song...
.../OUTPUT jack on , the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the ACMP section of the voice changes from the PortaTone. The PortaTone is too low. thus, the actual sound of the PIANO styles is playing back at the same time. The battery power is polyphonic up to note. The Pad sound is receiving electrical power. If a style or song is selected and started, the rhythm cannot be slightly different from the accompaniment or song...
Owner's Manual
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..., Transpose, Tuning, Accompaniment Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume Style controls Acmp On/Off, Sync-Start, Start, Stop, Intro/Ending, Main A, B (Auto Fill), OTS, Chord Guide Song controls Start, Stop, Pause, A↔B Repeat, Fast Forward, Rewind, Voice Change, Melody Guide Portable Grand Metronome Panel controls Overall (vw , +,-), SONG, VOICE, STYLE, DEMO, TOUCH, numeric keypad (0 - 9, +,-) One Touch Setting 1/style Multi Pads 2 pads x 20 banks Yamaha Education Suite Melody Guide (Waiting, Minus One), Chord Guide (Smart, Dictionary) Preset songs 100 songs Display Large multi-function...
..., Transpose, Tuning, Accompaniment Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume Style controls Acmp On/Off, Sync-Start, Start, Stop, Intro/Ending, Main A, B (Auto Fill), OTS, Chord Guide Song controls Start, Stop, Pause, A↔B Repeat, Fast Forward, Rewind, Voice Change, Melody Guide Portable Grand Metronome Panel controls Overall (vw , +,-), SONG, VOICE, STYLE, DEMO, TOUCH, numeric keypad (0 - 9, +,-) One Touch Setting 1/style Multi Pads 2 pads x 20 banks Yamaha Education Suite Melody Guide (Waiting, Minus One), Chord Guide (Smart, Dictionary) Preset songs 100 songs Display Large multi-function...
Owner's Manual
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...One Touch Setting 36 OTS (One Touch Setting 36 Overall buttons 13 Overall indicator 12 P Percussion Voice Chart 17 Percussion voices 17 PHONES / OUTPUT jack 10 Portable Grand 13 R root 34, 39 S sections (style 32 Single Finger chords 33 Smart 37 song controls 24 Song Volume 23 songs, selecting and playing .......... 20 Specifications 48 Split voices 17 style controls 30 styles, selecting and playing .......... 28 sustain 10 Sync-Start 29 T Tempo (song 21 Tempo (style 31 Time Signature 14 Touch 19 Transpose 18 Troubleshooting 42 Tuning 19 V Voice Change 27 Voice List...
...One Touch Setting 36 OTS (One Touch Setting 36 Overall buttons 13 Overall indicator 12 P Percussion Voice Chart 17 Percussion voices 17 PHONES / OUTPUT jack 10 Portable Grand 13 R root 34, 39 S sections (style 32 Single Finger chords 33 Smart 37 song controls 24 Song Volume 23 songs, selecting and playing .......... 20 Specifications 48 Split voices 17 style controls 30 styles, selecting and playing .......... 28 sustain 10 Sync-Start 29 T Tempo (song 21 Tempo (style 31 Time Signature 14 Touch 19 Transpose 18 Troubleshooting 42 Tuning 19 V Voice Change 27 Voice List...