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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (U.S.A.)
This product utilizes batteries or an external power
supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to
any power supply or adapter other than one
described in the manual, on the name plate, or
specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is
recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used,
please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications without notice or
obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate
for long periods of time at a high volume level or
at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder
the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge
relating to how a function or effect works (when
the unit is operating as designed) are not covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore
the owners responsibility. Please study this
manual carefully and consult your dealer before
requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both
user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit
of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery
is approximately five years. When replacement
becomes necessary, contact a qualified service
representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make
sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the
battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries
with new, or with batteries of a different type.
Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches
or incorrect installation may result in overheating
and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any
battery. Keep all batteries away from children.
Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with
any retailer of household type batteries in your
area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local,
state, and federal regulations that relate to the
disposal of products that contain lead, batteries,
plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you,
please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the
product. The model number, serial number, power
requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You
should record the model number, serial number,
and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent
record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
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92-BP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts
or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable
parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is
a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual
smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have
the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which
may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or
battery fluid leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries
together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline
batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or
different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause
overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
• If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries
from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the
internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can
affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint
thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since
this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and
do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the
stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause
damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for in-
structional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.
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Congratulations on your purchase of
the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone!
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great
sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding
features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order
to take full advantage of its various features.
Contents
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6
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Front Panel ...................................... 6
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Rear Panel........................................ 8
SETTING UP 9
POWER REQUIREMENTS ............................ 9
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Using an AC Power Adaptor ............ 9
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Using Batteries ................................. 9
TURNING ON THE POWER ........................ 9
ACCESSORY JACKS .................................. 10
MUSIC STAND......................................... 10
GETTING STARTED —
PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS 11
PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 12
PORTABLE GRAND 13
USING THE METRONOME ....................... 13
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Setting the Metronome Time
Signature ....................................... 14
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Adjusting the Metronome Volume . 14
SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES —
THE VOICE MODE 15
SELECTING AND PLAYING A VOICE ......... 15
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Percussion Voice Chart
(voices 90 and 100). ...................... 17
TRANSPOSE AND TUNING ...................... 18
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Transpose ...................................... 18
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Tuning........................................... 19
MELODY GUIDE ....................................... 26
VOICE CHANGE ........................................ 27
SELECTING AND PLAYING STYLES —
THE STYLE MODE 28
SELECTING AND PLAYING A STYLE.......... 28
STYLE CONTROLS ................................... 30
USING THE AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
FEATURES ............................................. 31
CHANGING THE TEMPO ......................... 31
STYLE SECTIONS (MAIN A, MAIN B) AND
FILL-INS ................................................ 32
ADJUSTING THE ACCOMPANIMENT
VOLUME .............................................. 32
USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT —
MULTI FINGERING................................ 33
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Single Finger Chords ..................... 33
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Fingered Chords ............................ 33
WHAT IS A CHORD? ................................ 34
WRITING CHORD NAMES ....................... 35
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The Intervals of the Scale ............... 35
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Other Chords ................................ 35
ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS) ................... 36
CHORD GUIDE .......................................... 37
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Smart ............................................ 37
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Dictionary...................................... 39
MULTI PADS............................................. 40
MIDI 41
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About MIDI ................................... 41
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How Can MIDI be Used? ............... 41
SELECTING AND PLAYING SONGS —
THE SONG MODE 20
SELECTING AND PLAYING A SONG ......... 20
CHANGING THE TEMPO ......................... 21
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About the Beat Display .................. 22
ADJUSTING THE SONG VOLUME ............ 23
SONG CONTROLS .................................. 24
A/B REPEAT.............................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 42
INDEX ............................................................ 43
VOICE LIST ..................................................... 44
MULTI PAD LIST .............................................. 46
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 47
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART..................... 48
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Main Features
The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:
Yamaha Education Suite
The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest
technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before!
The Yamaha Education Suite includes:
Powerful Melody Guide functions in the Song mode — Waiting and Minus One — that let you
easily learn the 100 songs and even show you what notes to play!
• Waiting pauses song playback (like a patient teacher!), so you can practice at your own pace.
• Minus One mutes only the melody part, letting you play the part yourself. The expert
backing parts encourage you to play your best and make it easy to “feel” the song!
Chord Guide functions in the Style mode — Smart and Dictionary — that make it exceptionally
easy to learn chords and chord relationships.
• Smart lets you easily play harmonically “correct” chord progressions for whatever key you
specify. It’s great for learning — and performing!
• Dictionary is a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play specific chords.
You type in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you which notes to play!
Portable Grand
The PortaTone also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the
PORTABLE GRAND button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic “Stereo Sampling Piano” voice
and configures the entire PortaTone for optimum piano play. Special Piano styles — with piano-only
accompaniment — are also provided.
page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39
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Other powerful features include:
• Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with
100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual
instruments.
• 100 dynamic auto accompaniment Styles, each
with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending
sections. All styles (except for the Piano styles) also
have their own four Fill-in patterns.
•
Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings, as well as chord and note
indications.
• 100 songs, for your listening enjoyment — or for
use with the sophisticated learning tools of the
Yamaha Education Suite.
•
Convenient control over accompaniment Styles —
including Tempo and independent Accompaniment
Volume.
• One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling
up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected
Style.
• MIDI terminals for interfacing with other MIDI
devices. The PSR-195 also has a Sustain switch jack.
• Built-in, high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker
system.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
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A
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B
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A
A
A
A
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Front Panel
PSR-195
00
25
26
PIANO
27
28
-TONK
29
1~4
30
STRINGS/MALLET
HORD
A
32
33
N 1~4
H ORG 1~2
RGAN
RGAN
DION
NICA
BASS
UITAR
UITAR
UITAR
UITAR
x 100
x 100
G
G
Wars Main Title
ole New World
AVORITE
HRISTMAS
HILDREN
IANO
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PSR-79
E GUITAR
DIST GUITAR
WOOD BASS
FINGER BASS
MUTE BASS
SLAP BASS
STRINGS31
VIOLIN
CELLO
HARP34
A
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
SITAR
35
36
BANJO
37
UKULELE
38
VIBRAPHONE
39
MARIMBA
40
STEEL DRUMS
WIND SYNTHESIZER
TRUMPET
41
TROMBONE
42
MUTE TRPET
43
FRENCH HORN44
STAND BY
ON
B
MAX
CHORD TYPE
ACMP
EFD
BRASS SECT
45
ALTO SAX
46
TENOR SAX
47
CLARINET
48
FLUTE
49
PAN FLUTE
50
THICK LEAD
51
SIMPLE LEAD
52
THICK SAW
53
SIMPLE SAW54
DEMO START
C
OVERALL
57~58
M
SYNTH BASS
55
SY STRINGS
56
SY BRASS1~2
59
RISING
SLOW STRS
60
OVERALL
ACMP
ON/OFF
61~70
71~80
81~90
91~99
SYNCSTART
100
HARMONY
SPLIT
ECHO
DUAL
DRUM KIT
MULTI PAD
TRANSPOSE
ACMP VOL
SONG VOL
METRONOME VOL
START/
STOP
POPS
1
2
3
TEMPO
TUNING
STYLE
INTRO/
ENDING
8BEAT POP
8BT UPTEMPO
8BT STANDARD
001
rit.
4
FOLK ROCK
5
POP ROCK
8BT MEDIUM
6
8BT BALLAD
7
8
EPIC BALLAD
GrandPno
AUTO FILL
MAIN A MAIN B
9
PIANO BALLAD
10
16BEAT POP
11
16BT SHUFFLE
12
16BT BALLAD
13
FUSION BALLAD
TEMPO
116
CHORD
GUIDEOTS
DANCE/DISCO
14
DANCE POP
15
TECHNO
16
EUROBEAT
17
EURO HOUSE
SMART
DICTIONARY
OFF
SONG
VOICE
STYLE
18
HIP HOP
19
7OS DISCO
20
DISCO TROP
SOUL/ROCK
21
8BT ROCK BLD
METRONOME
D
E
F
x 100
O P
H I J K L M N Q
b
SONG
aug
m
dim
a
sus4
mM7
M7m77
VOICE
CHANGE
m7 5
7 5
MELODY
GUIDE
7sus4
m6
WAITING
MINUS ONE
OFF
PORTABLE
GRAND
(9)
ROOT
C
CD
22
16BT ROCK BLD
23
6/8 BALLAD
24
HARD ROCK
25
ROCK SHUFFLE
26
SLOW ROCK
D
D
1
4
7
E
27
28
29
30
31
G
2
5
8
0
MULTI PAD
x20BANKS
E
6/8 HVY ROCK
US ROCK
16BEAT ROCK
R&B
SOUL
3
6
9
FG
F
32
FUNK
33
SOUL B
34
GOSPE
35
6/8 GOS
36
4/4 BLU
37
ROCK &
38
BOOGIE
39
TWIST
AMERIC
40
BLUEG
41
2/4 COU
42
8BT CO
43
COWBO
44
CNTRY
45
CNTRY
46
CNTRY
47
CAJUN
BANDA48
49
MARIAC
50
TEJANO
CUMBIA51
JAZZ
SWING
52
53
B B SWI
B B BA
54
55
JAZZ Q
56
DIXIELA
57
COOL J
58
JAZZ B
JAZZ W
59
60
FUSION
G
G
INGS / MALLET
TRINGS
IOLIN
ELLO
ARP
ITAR
ANJO
KULELE
IBRAPHONE
ARIMBA
TEEL DRUMS
ND
RUMPET
A
42
TROMBONE
43
MUTE TRPET
44
FRENCH HORN
45
BRASS SECT
46
ALTO SAX
B
MASTER
VOLUME
BA
MAXMIN
47
48
49
50
SYNTHESIZER
STAN D BY
DEMO START
OVERALL
TENOR SAX
CLARINET
FLUTE
PAN FLUTE
ON
51
THICK LEAD
52
SIMPLE LEAD
53
THICK SAW
54
SIMPLE SAW
55
SYNTH BASS
C
56
57~58
61~70
OVERALL
ACMP
ON/OFF
SY STRINGS
SY BRASS 1~2
59
RISING
SLOW STRS
60
HARMONY
SYNCSTART
71~80
81~90
91~93
94~99
100
TEMPO
MULTI PAD
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
ACMP VOL
SONG VOL
METRONOME VOL
START/
STOP
INTRO/
ENDING
SPLIT
ECHO
DUAL
SUSTAIN
DRUM KIT
rit.
STYLE
POPS
8BEAT POP
1
8BT UPTEMPO
2
001
AUTO FILL
MAIN A MAIN B
x 100
GrandPno
H I J K L M N
SONG
ACMP
FEDC
CHORD TYPE
a
b
M
aug
m
sus4
dim
3
8BT STANDARD
4
FOLKROCK
5
POP ROCK
6
8BT MEDIUM
7
8BT BALLAD
TEMPO
116
VOICE
CHANGE
CHORD
GUIDEOTS
MELODY GUIDE
7
SMART
DICTIONARY
OFF
m7
8
EPIC BALLAD
9
PIANO BALLAD
10
16BEAT POP
11
16BT SHUFFLE
12
16BT BALLAD
WAITING
MINUS
OFF
M7
ONE
SONG
VOICE
STYLE
O
mM7
FUSION BALLAD
13
DANCE / DISCO
DANCE POP
14
TECHNO
15
EUROBEAT
16
D
E
F
PORTABLE GRAND
P
METRONOME
7 5
m7 5
7sus4
EURO HOUSE
17
HIP HOP
18
7OS DISCO
19
DISCO TROP
20
1
4
7
MULTI PAD
m6
SOUL / ROCK
21
8BT ROCK BLD
22
16BT ROCK BLD2426
23
6/8 BALLAD
G
2
5
8
0
Q
20BANKSX
9
ROOT
HARD R
25
ROCK S
SLOW R
27
6/8 HVY
28
US ROC
16BEAT
29
30
R&B
31
SOUL
3
32
FUNK
33
SOUL B
34
GOSPEL
35
6/8 GOS
36
4/4 BLU
6
37
ROCK &
38
BOOGIE
39
TWIST
AMERIC
9
40
BLUEGR
41
2/4 COU
42
8BT COU
43
COWBO
44
CNTRY B
45
CNTRY S
C
DCD
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Panel Controls and Terminals
A Power switch (STAND BY/ON)
B MASTER VOLUME dial
This determines the overall volume of the
PortaTone.
C OVERALL, DEMO START buttons
(s, t, +, -)
These are for selecting the various “overall”
functions and setting their values. (See page
23.) They are also used to play the Demo
songs. (See page 11.)
D SONG button
This selects the Song mode. (See page 20.)
E VOICE button
This selects the Voice mode. (See page 15.)
F STYLE button
This selects the Style mode. (See page 28.)
G Numeric keypad, +/- buttons
These are for selecting songs, voices, and styles.
(See page 16.) They are also used for entering
certain values, such as the time signature for the
Metronome (page 14), and the key signature for
the Smart Chord function (page 38).
H ACMP ON/OFF button
When the Style mode is selected, this turns the
auto accompaniment on and off. (See page
31.) This button has no function in the Song
mode.
K INTRO/ENDING, button
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to
control the Intro and Ending functions. (See
pages 29, 30.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to control the A/B Repeat
function. (See page 24.)
L 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 selected, these are used
to respectively fast forward and rewind during
song playback. When Song playback is
stopped, they can be used to advance or reverse
to specific measure numbers in the song. (See
page 24.)
M OTS, VOICE CHANGE button
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to
turn the One Touch Setting (OTS) function on
and off. (See page 36.) When the Song mode
is selected, this is used to turn the Voice Change
function on and off. (See page 27.)
N CHORD GUIDE, MELODY GUIDE button
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to
control the Chord Guide functions. (See page
37.) When the Song mode is selected, this is
used to control the Melody Guide function.
(See page 26.)
I SYNC-START, Pause (❙❙) button
When the Style mode is selected, this turns the
Sync-Start function on and off. (See page 29.)
When the Song mode is selected, this alternately pauses and starts song playback. (See
page 24.)
J START/STOP (>/■) button
When the Style mode is selected, this alternately
starts and stops the auto accompaniment. (See
page 29.) When the Song mode is selected, this
alternately starts and stops song playback. (See
page 24.)
O PORTABLE GRAND button
This instantly changes to the Voice mode and
calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See page 13.)
P METRONOME button
This turns the metronome on and off. (See
page 13.)
Q MULTI PAD buttons
These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 40.)
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Panel Controls and Terminals
Rear Panel
PSR-195
MIDI
IN OUT
PSR-79
T S R
SUSTAIN
PHONES/
AUX OUT
DC IN 10-12V
MIDI
IN OUT
R DC IN 10-12V jack
This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power
adaptor. (See page 9.)
S PHONES/AUX OUT jack
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker
system. (See page 10.)
S R
PHONES/
AUX OUT
DC IN 10-12V
T SUSTAIN jack (PSR-195 only)
This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5
Footswitch. (See page 10.)
MIDI IN, OUT terminals
These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 10, 41.)
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Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your PortaTone for playing.
Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Power Requirements
Although the PSR-195/79 will run either from an
optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha
recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever
possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete
resources.
Using an AC Power Adaptor
To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you
will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B
Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could
result in damage to the instrument, so be sure
to ask for the right kind. Plug the adaptor into a
convenient wall outlet and its connector into
the DC IN 10-12V jack on the back of your
PortaTone.
WARNING :
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other
adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your
instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may
result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR195/79.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-195/
79, or during electrical storms.
■ When the Batteries Run Down
When the batteries run low and the battery
voltage drops below a certain level, the
PortaTone may not sound or function properly.
As soon as this happens, replace them with a
complete set of six new batteries.
CAUTION :
• Never mix old and new batteries or different types of
batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese).
• To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove
the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for a
long time.
Turning On the Power
With the AC power adaptor connected or with
batteries installed, simply press the STAND BY
switch until it locks in the ON position. When
the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the
power off. (Press the switch again so that it
pops up.)
Using Batteries
■ Inserting Batteries
Turn the instrument upside-down and remove
the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt
size “D” (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries
as shown in the illustration, making sure that
the positive and negative terminals are properly
aligned, and replace the lid.
PSR-195
BATTERIES 1.5V x 6
STAND BY
ON
CAUTION :
• Even when the switch is in the “STAND BY” position,
electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum
level. When you are not using the PSR-195/79 for a long time,
make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC
outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.
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Setting Up
Accessory Jacks
■ Using Headphones
For private practicing and playing without
disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT
jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is
automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.
■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo
System
Though the PortaTone is equipped with a builtin speaker system, you can also play it through
an external amplifier/speaker system. First,
make sure the PortaTone and any external
devices are turned off, then connect one end of
a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN
jack(s) of the other device and the other end to
the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the
PortaTone.
NOTE:
Even though the PSR-79 does not have a SUSTAIN jack,
certain voices have a natural sustain added to the sound.
NOTE:
• Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to
the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power.
• Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on.
Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch,
resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
■ Using the MIDI Terminals
The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals,
allowing you to interface the PortaTone with
other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more
information, see page 41.)
MIDI instrument
CAUTION :
• To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the
external devices at the minimum setting before connecting
them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric
shock or equipment damage.
■ Using a Sustain Footswitch (PSR-195 only)
This feature on the PSR-195 lets you use an
optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to
sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is
used in the same way as a damper pedal on an
acoustic piano — press and hold down the
footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain
the sound.
MIDI
IN OUT
Music Stand
Insert the bottom edge of the included music
stand into the slot located at the top rear of the
PortaTone control panel.
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SUSTAIN
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Getting Started —
Playing the Demo Songs
The PortaTone has a huge variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase
the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with
the instrument.
First, turn on the power.
Press the STAND BY/ON button. Whenever the power
is turned on, the Voice mode is automatically called up
and set to play Voice 1 (GrandPno).
Set the Volume.
Initially, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third
of the way up. You can adjust the control for optimum
level once the songs start playing.
STAND BY
ON
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
MAX
MAX
DEMO START
Song number
001
Current chord
Press the DEMO START buttons.
All 100 songs will play in sequence. You can play along on the keyboard
with the songs. If the Voice Change function is on (page 27), the keyboard voice will change to match the changes in the song of the melody
voice.
The current song name and number appear at the left of the display.
Notice also that the display indicates both the chords (except for song #1,
“StarWars”) and the melody notes (in the music staves and the keyboard
diagram) as they change during the song. (Scores for the Demo songs are
provided.)
Song name
StarWars
Melody notation
MEASURE
002
Keyboard diagram
(current note is dark)
To stop playback, press the START/STOP (>/■)
button. For information on selecting and playing
individual songs, see page 20.
While the Demo song is playing...
Many features of the PortaTone can be used while the
Demo songs are playing. These include:
• Tempo (page 21)
• Song volume (page 23)
• Tuning (page 19)
• Pause (❙❙), Rewind (r), Fast Forward (f) (page 24)
• Voice Change (page 27)
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Panel Display Indications
The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important
settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons
and indications in the display.
B Overall function
bar indicator
TEMPO
MULTI PAD
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
ACMP VOL
SONG VOL
METRONOME VOL
F Chord
002
A Mode indicator
These dark bars indicate the currently selected
mode: Song, Voice, or Style. A C-shaped bar (at
SONG or STYLE) indicates that the mode is
active in the background.
In the first example, the Song mode is selected.
In the second example, the Voice mode is
selected, but the Song mode is active in the
background. (This means that the song controls
below the display are active and can be used to
play the currently selected song.)
EX.1
Song
mode
EX.2
B Overall function bar indicator
The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or
controls. The currently selected function is
indicated by a dark bar that appears next to its
name (printed on the panel).
C Notation
D Keyboard
These two portions of the display conveniently
indicate notes currently played on the keyboard.
When a song is being played back, they show
the single notes of the melody in succession.
When the Style mode and auto accompaniment
are active, the display also shows the specific
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12
G Song/Voice/Style name
and number
WholeNew
D Keyboard
notes of the current chord.
The indication “8va” appears 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.
NOTE:
For a few specific chords (such as BM7), not all notes may be
shown in the notation section of the display. This is due to
space limitations in the display.
E Measure/Tempo and beat
Song
mode
Voice
mode
This shows either the current measure (when
the Song mode is selected) or the current
Tempo value (when the Style mode is selected).
The hand clap icons also flash to indicate the
beats in the measure during song or style
playback. (See page 22.)
F Chord
When a song is being played back, this indicates
the current chord root and type. It also indicates chords played in the ACMP section of the
keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are on.
G Song/Voice/Style name and number
This portion of the display indicates the name
and number of the currently selected song,
voice, or style. When other functions of the
PortaTone are selected, it briefly shows the
function name and current value or setting.
MEASURE
A Mode indicator
C Notation
SONG
VOICE
003
STYLE
E Measure/Tempo
and beat
003
8va
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Portable Grand
TEMPO
Tempo
116
116
TEMPO
This convenient function lets you automatically exit from any
other mode or function and instantly call up the Grand Piano
voice.
Press the piano-shaped PORTABLE GRAND button.
Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets
METRONOME
PORTABLE
GRAND
the entire instrument for playing the special “Stereo Sampling Piano”
Grand Piano voice (voice 001). It automatically selects the Song mode,
calling up song #72, “Für Elise” — which can be played instantly by
pressing the START/STOP (>/■) button. It also sets the Multi Pads to
special piano phrases, and calls up style #81 (“2beat”).
“STEREO SAMPLING PIANO”
Using the Metronome
Set the desired tempo with the Tempo function in
the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until
“Tempo” appears in the display.
OVERALL
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or
decrease the Tempo value. Holding down either
button continuously increases or decreases the
value.
Decreases
Tempo value
Current Tempo value
Increases
Tempo value
OVERALL
Turn on the Metronome.
Press the METRONOME button.
To turn the Metronome off, press the METRONOME
button again.
METRONOME
PORTABLE
GRAND
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Portable Grand
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to
various quarter-note based meters.
NOTE:
The time signature changes automatically when a style
or song is selected.
Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME
button and press the button on the numeric
keypad that corresponds to the desired time
signature (see chart at right).
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound
independently of the other PortaTone sounds. The
volume range is 000 - 127.
Numeric Time
keypad signature
1 Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
2 2/4
3 3/4
4 4/4
5 5/4
6 6/4
7 7/4
8 8/4
9 9/4
0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or
decrease the Metronome Volume value. Holding
down either button continuously increases or
decreases the value.
Select the Metronome Volume function
in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly
if necessary, until “MtrVol” appears in the display.
OVERALL
Current Metronome value
100
METRONOME VOL
MtrVol
TEMPO
116
OVERALL
Decreases Metronome
Volume value
Increases Metronome Volume value
Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value
To restore the default Metronome Volume value
(100), press both OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in
the Overall menu).
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Selecting and Playing Voices —
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
P
M
D
1
0
I
x
P
M
G
The Voice Mode
The Voice mode features 100 authentic voices that have been
created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave
Memory) tone generation system. Many of these voices also
have special preset characteristics or embellishments. The
voices are divided into various categories depending on their
characteristics or the effects used.
Selecting and Playing a Voice
“STEREO SAMPLING PIANO”
Select the Voice mode.
Press the VOICE button.
Voice name and number
001
GrandPno
TEMPO
116
Indicates Voice mode is
selected
Select the desired voice number.
Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of voices and their numbers are shown at the left side of the panel. A complete list of the
available voices is given on page 44.
PSR-195
Voice list
PSR-79
Voice list
VOICE
1
2
3
4~7
8
9
10
ORGAN
11~14
15~16
17
18
19
20
GUITAR/BASS
22
23
PIANO
x 100
GRAND PIANO
PIANO
HONKY-TONK
E PIANO 1~4
HAPSICHORD
CLAVI
CELESTA
E ORGAN 1~4
CHURCH ORG 1~2
FULL ORGAN
WAVE ORGAN
ACCORDION
HARMONICA
SOFT GUITAR21
FOLK GUITAR
12ST GUITAR
JAZZ GUITAR24
x 100
x 100
SONG
SONG
Star Wars Main Title
1
A Whole New World
2
FAVORITE
3~45
25
E GUITAR
26
DIST GUITAR
27
WOOD BASS
28
FINGER BASS
29
MUTE BASS
30
SLAP BASS
STRINGS/MALLET
STRINGS
31
32
VIOLIN
33
CELLO
HARP
34
SITAR
35
36
BANJO
37
UKULELE
VIBRAPHONE
38
MARIMBA
39
STEEL DRUMS
40
WIND SYNTHESIZER
TRUMPET
41
TROMBONE
42
MUTE TRPET
43
FRENCH HORN
44
STAND BY
ON
45
BRASS SECT
46
ALTO SAX
47
TENOR SAX
CLARINET
48
FLUTE
49
PAN FLUTE
50
THICK LEAD
51
SIMPLE LEAD
52
THICK SAW
53
SIMPLE SAW
54
DEMO START
57~58
55
SYNTH BASS
56
SY STRINGS
SY BRASS1~2
59
RISING
SLOW STRS
60
OVERALL
ACMP
ON/OFF
SYNCSTART
61~70
71~80
81~90
91~99
100
HARMONY
SPLIT
ECHO
DUAL
DRUM KIT
METRONOME VOL
START/
STOP
TEMPO
MULTI PAD
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
ACMP VOL
SONG VOL
POPS
1
2
3
ENDING
STYLE
INTRO/
8BEAT PO
8BT UPTE
8BT STAN
x
rit.
100
ain Title
w World
REN
TMAS
ITE
NO
11~14
15~16
VOICE
4~7
x 100
PIANO
1
GRAND PIANO
2
PIANO
3
HONKY-TONK
E PIANO 1~4
8
HARPSICHORD
9
CLAVI
10
CELESTA
ORGAN
E ORGAN 1~4
CHURCH ORG 1~2
17
FULL ORGAN
18
WAVE ORGAN
19
ACCORDION
20
HARMONICA
GUITAR / BASS
21
SOFT GUITAR
22
FOLK GUITAR
23
12ST GUITAR
24
JAZZ GUITAR
25
E GUITAR
26
DIST GUITAR
27
WOOD BASS
28
FINGER BASS
29
MUTE BASS
30
SLAP BASS
STRINGS / MALLET
STRINGS
31
VIOLIN
32
CELLO
33
HARP
34
SITAR
35
36
BANJO
37
UKULELE
VIBRAPHONE
38
MARIMBA
39
STEEL DRUMS
40
WIND
TRUMPET
41
TROMBONE
42
MUTE TRPET
43
FRENCH HORN
44
BRASS SECT
45
46
ALTO SAX
MASTER
VOLUME
47
TENOR SAX
48
CLARINET
49
FLUTE
50
PAN FLUTE
SYNTHESIZER
STAND BY
ON
DEMO START
OVERALL
MAXMIN
51
52
53
54
55
THICK LEAD
SIMPLE LEAD
THICK SAW
SIMPLE SAW
SYNTH BASS
SONG
57~58
61~70
OVERALL
ACMP
ON/OFF
56
SY STRINGS
SY BRASS 1~2
59
RISING
SLOW STRS
60
HARMONY
SYNCSTART
71~80
81~90
91~93
94~99
TEMPO
MULTI PAD
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
ACMP VOL
SONG VOL
METRONOME VOL
START/
STOP
SPLIT
STYLE
ECHO
DUAL
POPS
8BEAT PO
1
SUSTAIN
100
DRUM KIT
8BT UPTE
2
001
AUTO F
INTRO/
rit.
MAIN A
ENDING
a
b
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Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode
There are three ways to select voices: 1) directly
entering the voice number with the numeric
keypad, 2) using the +/- keys to step up and
down through the voices, or 3) pressing the
VOICE button to advance through the voice
numbers.
Using the numeric keypad
Enter the digits of the voice number as printed
on the panel. For example, to select voice #42,
press “4” on the numeric keypad, then “2.”
3
2
1
5
6
8
9
0
042
4
7
Trombone
Using the +/- keys
Press the + key to select the next voice number,
and press the - key to select the previous voice.
Holding down either key continuously scrolls up
or down through the numbers. The +/- keys
have a “wrap around” feature. For example,
pressing the + key from the voice 100 returns to
voice 1.
Using the VOICE button
Press the VOICE button to select the next voice
number. (This functions exactly the same as the
+ button.)
NOTE:
Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable
octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice
may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same
key.
TEMPO
116
NOTE:
When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses
briefly before changing to the voice. (However, you can
quickly select the voice by pressing all three digits; for
example, select voice #9 by pressing “0,” “0,” then “9.”)
Pressing only “0” does not change the voice.
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Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode
Play the selected voice.
To change to another voice, repeat step 2 above.
If the Song or Style mode is active in the background (indicated by a C-shaped bar in the display), you can also play
songs or styles, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply
pressing the START/STOP (>/■) button. The last selected
song or style will be played.
NOTE:
The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a
maximum of 16 notes. (Depending on
the voice selected — such as split voices
and dual voices — fewer notes may be
available.) This includes not only the
notes played from the keyboard, but also
the notes in a style pattern, the notes
played by a Pad (page 40), and so on.
Thus, if you play too many notes at one
time, some may not sound and/or others
may be cancelled.
Harmony voices (#61 - #70) automatically add a
one-, two- or three-note harmony to the original voice. Split voices (#71 - #80) feature two
separate voices, each playable from opposite
sections of the keyboard — the lower voice
playable up to B2 and the upper voice from C3
(middle C). Echo voices (#81 - #90) provide an
echo effect that adds delayed repeats to the
original voice. Dual voices (#91 - #99) blend
two voices together for a rich, layered sound.
(On the PSR-79, Dual voices are at #91 - #93
and voices #94 - #99 are special Sustain voices.)
Also included are special Percussion voices —
#90 (with Echo) and #100 — that let you play
■ Percussion Voice Chart (voices 90 and 100)
various drum and percussion sounds from the
keyboard. (Refer to the Percussion Voice chart
below.) Symbols are also printed above the
keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds
are played from which keys.
NOTE: About the Harmony voices
Since Harmony voices are designed to automatically play two
or more notes with the notes you play on the keyboard, only
one note can be played on the keyboard at a time. If several
notes are played together, only the last note or highest note
played will be used for the harmony effect.
The type of harmony used depends on the
particular voice that is selected.
Rim Shot
Bass Drum 1
EFD
Bass Drum 2
Hi-hat Close
Snare Drum 1
CHORD TYPE
ACMP
Hi-hat Pedal
Snare Drum 2
m
M
Hi-hat Open
Tom Bass
Tom Low
aug
sus4
dim
Crash Cymbal
Tom Mid
Splash Cymbal
Tom High
M7m77
SynthBass Drum
Cowbell
SynthSnare Drum
mM7
7sus4
m7 5
7 5
Claves
Synth Tom Bass
(9)
m6
Shaker
Synth Tom Low
ROOT
Synth Tom Mid
Timbale H
C
CD
Synth Tom High
Timbale L
D
E
E
D
Agogo H
Agogo L
FG
F
Conga H Mute
Bongo H
Conga H Open
G
A
GA
Bongo L
Conga L
AB
B
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
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Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode
Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions.
Transpose
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the
selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to easily
match the pitch of the PortaTone to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without
changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1
octave).
Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until
“Transpos” appears in the display.
Current Transpose value
00
TRANSPOSE
OVERALL
Transpos
TEMPO
116
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Transpose value.
Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Transpose Value
If you’ve changed the Transpose setting, you can instantly
restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both
OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is
selected in the Overall menu).
NOTE:
This setting has no effect on the DrumKit voice (#90, #100).
Also, this setting cannot be changed during song playback.
Decreases
Transpose value
OVERALL
Increases
Transpose value
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Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode
Tuning
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment
of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to
accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over
a range of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones).
Select the Tuning function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until “Tuning”
appears in the display.
Current Tuning value
TUNING
OVERALL
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the
Tuning value. Holding down either button continuously
increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Tuning Value
If you’ve changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly
restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both
OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Tuning is
selected in the Overall menu).
00
Decreases
Tuning value
Tuning
TEMPO
116
OVERALL
Increases
Tuning value
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Selecting and Playing Songs —
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
The Song Mode
The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich
and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone.
The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on
the keyboard. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with
the voice changes in the song itself. Also, by using the Minus One function, you can “mute” the
original melody and play it manually on the keyboard yourself.
Selecting and Playing a Song
Select the Song mode.
Press the SONG button.
Song name and number
001
StarWars
MEASURE
001
Indicates Song mode is
selected
Select the desired song number.
Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and
their numbers are shown at the left of the panel.
Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the
voices (see page 16). You can use the numeric keypad to
directly enter the song number, use the +/- keys to step up
and down through the songs, or press the SONG button to
advance through the song numbers.
3
2
1
5
4
7
6
8
9
0
20
Start the selected song.
Press the START/STOP (>/■) button. As the song plays back,
the measure number, chords and melody notes are shown in
the display.
b
a
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Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode
NOTE:
You can play along with the song using the
currently selected voice, or even select a
different voice for playing along. Simply call
up the Voice mode while the song is playing
back and select the desired voice .
001
Current measure number
StarWars
MEASURE
002
Current melody note
If you want to change to another song, repeat
step 2 above.
Stop the song.
Press the START/STOP (>/■) button. If playback was started by pressing
the START/STOP (>/■) button, the selected song stops automatically.
Changing the Tempo
The tempo of song (and style) playback can be adjusted over a range of 40 - 240 bpm (beats per
minute).
Select the Tempo function in the Overall menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until
“Tempo” appears in the display.
Current Tempo value
OVERALL
TEMPO
120
Tempo
TEMPO
120
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Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease
the Tempo value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Decreases
Tempo value
OVERALL
Increases
Tempo value
Restoring the Default Tempo Value
Each song and style has been given a default or standard
tempo. If you’ve changed the tempo, you can restore the
original default setting by pressing both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected in the
Overall menu).
About the Beat Display
TEMPO
116
This section of the display provides a convenient,
easy-to-understand indication of the rhythm — for
song and style playback. The flashing “handclap”
icons indicate both the downbeats and upbeats of
a measure as follows:
Also, the tempo of a song or style returns to the
default setting when selecting a different song
or style. (The set tempo remains, however,
when switching styles during playback except
when OTS is on.) When you turn on the power
of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set
to 116 bpm.
Indicates the first beat of the
measure (downbeat)
Indicates an upbeat
Indicates a downbeat (other
than the first beat)
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Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode
Adjusting the Song Volume
The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volume.
The volume range is 000 - 127.
Select the Song Volume function in the Overall
menu.
Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until
“SongVol” appears in the display.
Current Song Volume value
SONG VOL
OVERALL
Change the value.
Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease
the Song Volume value. Holding down either
button continuously increases or decreases the
value.
Restoring the Default Value
To restore the default Song Volume value (110), press
both OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Song
Volume is selected in the Overall menu).
110
Decreases Song
Volume value
NOTE:
Song Volume cannot be changed unless the Song
mode is active.
SongVol
MEASURE
OVERALL
Increases Song
Volume value
001
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Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode
C
Song Controls
When the Song mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as song controls.
This functions as a rewind button,
This has no function
in the Song mode.
Pressing this button
alternately starts and
stops song playback.
stepping in reverse through the measure
numbers. It can be used during playback, or when playback is paused or
stopped.
This turns the
Voice Change
function on/off.
(See page 27.)
SONG
Pressing this button
alternately pauses and
resumes song playback.
b
a
This controls the A/B
Repeat function. (See
below.)
MELODY
VOICE
CHANGE
This functions as a fastforward button, stepping in
advance through the
measure numbers. It can
be used during playback
(with sound), or when
playback is paused or
stopped.
GUIDE
WAITING
MINUS ONE
OFF
This controls the
Melody Guide
function. (See
page 26.)
A/B Repeat
This useful function is ideal for practicing and learning purposes. It allows you to specify any section
or phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it — while you play or practice along
with it.
While playing back a song, set point A (the start
point of the section).
With the Song mode active, select and play back the desired song. (See
page 20.) Then, while the song is playing back, press the
once at the beginning point of the section to be repeated.
button
24
A
b
a
Repeat
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Set point B (the end point of
A-b
Repeat
the section).
Press the button once again, at the
ending point of the section to be repeated. The
selected phrase repeats indefinitely until stopped.
Pause or stop playback as needed.
Use the Pause (❙❙) and START/STOP (>/■) buttons. Stopping playback does not
cancel the set A/B points or the A/B Repeat function.
Turn off the A/B Repeat func-
oFF
Repeat
tion.
Press the button. This can be done
either when the song is stopped or during playback.
MEASURE
MEASURE
012
001
HINT:
• You can also set the A/B Repeat function while the song is stopped. Simply use the r/f buttons to select the measures for the
A and B points in the song, then start playback.
• While the song is playing back (but before setting the A/B points), try slowing down the Tempo (page 21). This makes it easier
to accurately set the A and B points. Slowing down the Tempo also makes it easier to practice the parts you want to learn.
• To set the A point at the beginning of a song, press the
NOTE:
Selecting a different song number (or changing to the Style mode) automatically cancels the A/B Repeat function.
button before starting song playback.
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Melody Guide
The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that makes practice and learning of the 100
songs both fun and easy.
During song playback, the PortaTone shows the notes of the melody in the music staves and the
keyboard diagram in the display — indicating which notes you should play and when you should play
them. The Melody Guide function even lets you practice at your own pace by automatically pausing
playback until you play the correct notes. To further help you play the correct melody notes, scores
for all songs have been provided.
There are two different types of Melody Guide operations: Waiting (auto pause playback) and Minus
One (muted melody). These can be turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is playing.
Select a song.
With the Song mode active, select the desired song. (See page 20.)
Set the Melody Guide function.
Press the MELODY GUIDE button repeatedly until
the desired setting is shown in the display.
WAITING
MELODY
VOICE
CHANGE
Settings:
Waiting
When set to Waiting, the PortaTone waits for you to play
the correct melody notes, automatically pausing song
playback until each note is played. This allows you to
practice the melody at your own pace. The next note to
be played is indicated in the display (in the music staves
and the keyboard diagram).
MinusOne
Minus One, as its name implies, mutes the melody part of
the song, allowing you to play that part yourself. Song
playback continues without pausing, so you can play the
melody part naturally in time with the music. The next
GUIDE
MINUS ONE
OFF
note to be played is indicated in the display (in the music
staves and the keyboard diagram).
Off
This turns the Melody Guide function off. The selected
song (and its melody part) plays back normally.
NOTE:
Melody Guide is turned off automatically when a different
song number is selected.
Waiting
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