Yamaha PSR-230, PSR-230E User Manual

ENGLISH

DEUTSCHFRANÇAISESPAÑOL

OWNER'S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

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 a 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 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

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications n ot expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

IMPORTANT:

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

NOTE:

This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the

interference.

• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch(circuit breaker or fuse)

circuits or install AC line filter/s.

• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If

the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone!

You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse 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

Main Features 1

Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Setting Up 3

Power Requirements ..........................................3

PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ....................................4

SUSTAIN Jack......................................................4

Music Stand ........................................................4

Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs

Panel Controls and Terminals 6

Basic Display Operations 8

Playing Voices — The Voice Mode 10

Selecting and Playing a Voice — Main Voice Mode....

■

Main Voice Sub Menu..............................................11

■

Percussion Kit Voice Chart ........................................12

Playing Two Voices — Dual Voice Mode ........12

■

Dual Voice Sub Menu ..............................................13

Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode ........14

■

Split Voice Sub Menu ..............................................15

Other Voice Controls 16

Chorus ..............................................................16

Harmony/Echo ................................................16

■

Harmony/Echo Sub Menu ........................................17

Reverb ..............................................................18

Touch Response ..............................................18

Overall Controls ..............................................19

■

Reverb/Others Sub Menu ........................................19

Playing Auto Accompaniment — The Style Mode

Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto Accompaniment

........

■

About the METRONOME Icon ..................................21

■

Sync-Stop Function ..................................................24

Changing the Fingering Mode ........................24

■

Fingered ................................................................25

■

Full ........................................................................26

■

Single Finger ..........................................................26

Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ......26

One Touch Setting ............................................27

Playing Songs — Tne Song Mode 28

Selecting and Playing a Song ........................28

Using the Repeat Play Function ......................29

Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30

Using the Minus One Function ........................31

■

Selecting individual channels for Minus One ..............31

■

Song Sub Menu ......................................................32

■

Song Volume ..........................................................32

■

One Touch Setting in the Song Mode ........................33

Recording User Songs — Easy Chord Memory

Real-time Recording ........................................34

Step Recording..................................................35

Song Clear ........................................................35

User Song Playback ........................................35

Music Cartridge (PSR-230) 36

Inserting a Music Cartridge..............................36

■

Music Cartridge Precautions......................................36

Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge ............37

Selecting Songs on a Music Cartridge ............37

MIDI Functions 38

MIDI Basics ........................................................38

■

MIDI Sub Menu ......................................................40

Appendix 41

Data Backup and Initialization........................41

■

Initialize Operation..................................................41

Voice List ..........................................................42

■

Voice Polyphony......................................................42

■

Panel Voice List ......................................................42

■

GM Voice List..........................................................43

Troubleshooting ................................................44

Index ................................................................45

MIDI Implementation Chart ............................46

Specifications ....................................................48

Main Features

The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:

■

Exceptionally realistic, high-quality Voices (100 Panel, 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit)), created with AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology, which utilizes digital recordings of actual instruments.

■

A convenient Voice Set function that automatically calls up the most suitable Voice-related

settings whenever you select a Panel Voice.

■

100 auto accompaniment Styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, and Ending sections. Each of the 100 Styles also features a special Jam Track section, providing stylistically appropriate chord progressions and section changes for playing along with.

■

Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings.

■

One Touch Setting buttons, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice (along with matching effect and other settings) for playing with the Style you select. Each of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings.

■

Touch Response function for natural, expressive control over the Voices.

■

Rich, luscious-sounding effects — including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo — for enhancing the Voices.

■

Easy Chord Memory for recording your own chord progressions — letting you create automatic backing for your original songs.

■

Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving your keyboard technique.

■

Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs.

■

Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility.

■

Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system.

Precautions —

Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment.

Location ------------------------------------------------------------------

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places.

Interference From Electromagnetic Fields------------------------

• Do not use your PortaTone close to television sets, radios or similar equipment since this may cause interference noise in the other appliance.

Handling ----------------------------------------------------------------

• Protect your PortaTone from strong impact. Be careful not to drop it or place heavy objects on it. Avoid applying excessive force to the controls and keys.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, and not by pulling on the cable.

Turn Power Off When Making Connections --------------------

• To avoid damage to the PortaTone or other equipment, turn off the power of all related equipment — including the PortaTone — before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

When Not Using the PortaTone ------------------------------------

• After use, always turn off the POWER switch. When not using your PortaTone for long periods, be sure to remove the batteries to avoid damage through battery leakage. When using the PortaTone with an AC adaptor, unplug the adaptor from the electrical outlet, if the instrument is not to be used for a long period of time, or during electrical storms.

Cleaning------------------------------------------------------------------

• Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, use a slightly moistened cloth.

• Never use alcohol, thinner, or other chemical solvents, since they will damage the finish. Also, do not leave vinyl chloride material on the PortaTone for a long time, since it may adhere to the exterior.

Service and Modification --------------------------------------------

• Your PortaTone contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way may result in damage and even electrical shock. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha personnel.

• Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper usage.

NOTE

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

Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold separately) or on normal household current by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha).

■

Using an AC Power Adaptor

To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/3B 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.

■

Using Batteries

Inserting Batteries

Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D” batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned, and replace the lid.

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, or it may reset to the default status. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. 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 an extended period of time.

NOTE

DC IN 10-12V

PHONES/AUX OUT Jack

■

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 built-in 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.

SUSTAIN Jack

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connected to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on a piano: press and hold to sustain the sound, and release for normal decay.

For normal operation, turn the power off before connecting the footswitch, then turn the PortaTone on without pressing the footswitch. Also, do not disconnect the switch while the power is on.

• Make sure to turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting the footswitch.

Music Stand

Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel.

(PSR-230)

NOTE

SUSTAIN

PHONES / AUX OUT

Getting Started —

Playing the Demo Songs

The PortaTone has sixteen various 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 POWER ON/OFF button. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is automatically called up and set to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO).

Set the Volume.

Initially, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you start playing.

Press the DEMO button.

The Demo Songs will play in sequence from Song number 01. You can also play along on the keyboard with the Songs.

• When Demo Songs that use the internal accompaniment Styles are played back, chord names are indicated in the display as the chords of the Song change.

To stop playback, press the DEMO button again or press the START/STOP button.

START/STOP

DEMO

NOTE

DEMO

VOLUME

MAXMIN

POWER

+ 18 hidden pages