Yamaha PSR-240E, PSR - 240 User Manual
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.
SPECIFICA TIONS 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.
ENVIRONMENT AL 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 LOCA TION:
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
92-BP (bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted
by the FCC, to use the product.
2. 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.
3. 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
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer
Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
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 co-axial 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
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed
by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
(battery)
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 the power
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:
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 multiple-connector. 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. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• 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.
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• 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.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3,
in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or
user operating error.
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.
* 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-240 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
TOUCH RESPONSE .................................. 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
VOICE LIST ..................................................... 43
MULTI PAD LIST .............................................. 45
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ..................... 46
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 48
INDEX ............................................................ 49
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Main Features
The PSR-240 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 Sampled 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.
• Touch Response lets you dynamically and expressively control the volume of the voices with your
playing strength — just as on an acoustic piano.
• 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-240 also has a Sustain switch jack.
• Built-in, high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker
system.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
C
O
R
O
R
O
A
P
Front Panel
R&B
SOUL
FUNK
SOUL BALLAD
GPL SHUFFLE
6/8 GOSPEL
4/4 BLUES
ROCK & ROLL
TECHNO
EUROBEAT
EURO HOUSE
HIP HOP
70S DISCO
DISCO TROP
A
CUMBIA
SWING
B B SWING
B B BALLAD
JZ QUARTET
DIXIELAND
JAZZ BALLAD
BOOGIE
TWIST
BLUEGRASS
2/4 COUNTRY
8BT COUNTRY
8BT ROCK BLD
16BT ROCK BLD
6/8BALLAD
COOL JAZZ
JAZZ WALTZ
BOSSA NOVA
CBY BOOGIE
CTY BALLAD
CTY SHUFFLE
HARD ROCK
ROCK SHUFFLE
SLOW ROCK
6/8 HVY ROCK
US ROCK
16BEAT ROCK
K
IUM
LLAD
ALLAD
BALLAD
EAT POP
SHUFFLE
6BT BALLAD
USION BALLAD
DANCE POP
6/8 MARCH
POLKA
STD WALTZ
POP WALTZ
GMN WALTZ
VIEN WALTZ
2BEAT
8BEAT
HONKY-TONK
PIANO BALLAD
FUSION
POP BALLAD
ARPEGGIO 1
ARPEGGIO 2
SALSA
ARPEGGIO 3
SAMBA
DANCE POP
MAMBO
ROCK PIANO
CTY WALTZ
CAJUN
BEGUINE
MERENGUE
BLR LENTO
REGGAE 1
REGGAE 2
BANDA
MARIACHI
TEJANO
RHUMBA
ROCK & ROLL
TANGO
FOXTROT
B
MIN MAX
1 2 2
TIGHT ROCK
SWING
JAZZ WALTZ
JIVE
1
RAGTIME
BEGUINE
C
CHA CHA
6/8 MARCH
MARCH
M
GALOPMARCH
ACMP
ON/OFF
H I
m
SYNCSTART
GrandPno
001
TEMPO
116
D
INTRO/
START/
ENDING
STOP
J
aug
dim
sus4
B
L
K
C
rit.
7 M7
MAINAB
AUTO FILL
L
m7 mM7 7 5
S
M
E
OTS
M
VOICE
CHANGE
H
CHORD
GUIDE
N
MELODY
GUIDE
m7 5 7sus4 m6
SMART
DICTIONARY
OFF
WAITING
MINUS ONE
OFF
F
R S
P
METRONOME
O
(9)
BS L M H
G
12ST GUITAR
JAZZ GUITAR
E GUITAR
DIST GUITAR
WOOD BASS
FINGER BASS
MUTE BASS
SLAP BASS
Q
C D
C
D E
D
E F
LH H
H L
ACCORDI
HARMONIC
SOFT GUITAR
FOLK GUITAR
F G
FULL
WAVE O
E
CHU
G
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Panel Controls and Terminals
A Power switch (STANDBY/ON)
B MASTER VOLUME dial
This determines the overall volume of the
PortaTone.
C OVERALL buttons
(s, t, +, -)
These are for selecting the various “overall”
functions and setting their values. (See page 23.)
D SONG button
This selects the Song mode. (See page 20.)
5 STYLE button
This selects the Style mode. (See page 28.)
6 VOICE button
This selects the Voice mode. (See page 15.)
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).
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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
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.)
R DEMO button
This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 11.)
S TOUCH button
This turns the Touch Response function on and off.
It also lets you set the Touch Sensitivity setting.
(See page 19.)
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Panel Controls and Terminals
Rear Panel
T
IN OUTMIDI
SUSTAIN
T DC IN 10-12V jack
This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power
adaptor. (See page 9.)
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker
system. (See page 10.)
PHONES/
OUTPUT
DC IN 10-12V
SUSTAIN jack
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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