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
92-BP
(bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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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:
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:
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
When connecting this product to accessories and/or
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
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 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.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar
ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL:
netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or
slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS:
verkosta.
Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta
(standby)
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.
(battery)
(class B)
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual 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:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage
is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
• 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.
Do not open
• 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.
Water warning
• 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.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• 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 switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• 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.
Battery
• 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.
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• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time,
remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the
battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid
should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with
water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause
loss of sight or chemical burns.
Location
• 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 in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile
phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may
generate noise.
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• 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.
• Use only the stand 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.
Connections
• 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.
Handling caution
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• 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.
• 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.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
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.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not
using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your
instrument.
• Unless otherwise indicated, the example panel control illustrations, Keyboard illustrations and LCD screenshots are taken from the PSR-275.
The demo-song (or composition) included in this keyboard is as follows:
Composition Title : An Englishman In New York
Composer’s Name : Sumner 0590545
Copyright Owner’s Name : G M SUMNER LTD
CAUTION : All Rights Reserved, Unauthorized copying, public performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited
regarding the above song.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has
license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,
WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant
laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
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Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft
®
Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-275/273 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 PSR-275/273 in order
to take full advantage of its various features.
Main Features
The PSR-275/273 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:
■ Stereo Sampled Piano .......................................................................... page 21
The PSR-275/273 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice — created by state-of-the-art stereo sampling technology and using Yamaha’s sophiscated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system.
■ Touch Response.................................................................................... page 27
The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with a convenient front panel on/off switch, gives you maximum expressive level control over the voices. It also works in conjunction with the Dynamic Filter, which
dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength — just a like a real musical
instrument!
■ Yamaha Education Suite......................................................... pages 40, 42, 49
The PSR-275/273 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!
■ One Touch Setting................................................................................. page 25
One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected Style
and Song.
■ Powerful Speaker System
The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system of the PSR-275/273 — with a special Bass Boost feature — provides exceptionally powerful, high-quality sound, letting you hear the full dynamic range of the PSR-275/273’s
authentic voices.
■ GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data
can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is
affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.
■ XGlite
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs
may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
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Contents
Panel Controls and Terminals ........................8
Setting Up....................................................... 10
• Power Requirements ........................................10
• Turning On the Power.......................................11
• Accessory Jacks ...............................................11
Quick Guide 12
Step 1 Voices ........................................................... 12
Step 2 Songs............................................................ 14
Step 3 Style ............................................................. 16
Basic Operation and LCD Display................ 18
Portable Grand............................................... 21
• Playing the Portable Grand...............................21
• Using the Metronome .......................................21
Playing Voices ...............................................23
• Playing a Voice .................................................23
• #000 OTS .........................................................25
• Dual Voice ........................................................25
• Split Voice......................................................... 26
• Setting the Split Point .......................................26
• Touch and Touch Sensitivity.............................27
• Transpose and Tuning...................................... 28
Effects............................................................. 29
• Harmony ...........................................................29
• Reverb ..............................................................29
• Chorus ..............................................................30
• Sustain.............................................................. 30
Song Lesson.................................................. 49
• Using the Lesson Feature.................................49
• Lesson 1 — Timing...........................................51
• Lesson 2 — Waiting..........................................52
• Lesson 3 — Minus One ....................................52
• Lesson 4 — Both Hands...................................53
• Grade................................................................53
MIDI Functions............................................... 54
• What Is MIDI? ...................................................54
• Connecting to a Personal Computer.................56
• Local Control.....................................................57
• Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer.......57
• External Clock...................................................57
• PC Mode...........................................................58
Function ......................................................... 59
• Using the Function parameters.........................59
Voice List ....................................................... 61
Style List ........................................................ 65
Drum Kit List.................................................. 66
MIDI Implementation Chart........................... 68
Effect map ...................................................... 69
Troubleshooting ............................................ 70
Specifications ................................................ 71
Index ............................................................... 72
Selecting and Playing Styles ........................33
• Selecting a Style ...............................................33
• Playing the Styles .............................................34
• Changing the Tempo ........................................38
• Accompaniment Sections
(Main A/B and Fill-ins) ......................................39
• Adjusting the Style Volume............................... 39
• Using Auto Accompaniment
— Multi Fingering .............................................40
• Dictionary..........................................................42
Selecting and Playing Songs........................ 45
• Selecting a Song...............................................45
• Playing the Songs............................................. 46
• A-B Repeat .......................................................47
• Melody Voice Change.......................................48
• Adjusting the Song Volume ..............................48
Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
■
y
q
w
e
t
r
001
!7
!3
!2
q
Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])
w
[MASTER VOLUME] dial
This determines the overall volume of the PSR-275/
273.
[TOUCH] button
e
This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page
27.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet settings.
[Dict.] button
r
This calls up the Dictionary function (See page 42).
LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons
t
These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for the selected song.
(See page 49.)
!4
!6!5
!8 @0
@1
!1
o
!0
@2
GrandPno
001
i
!9
!0
[PC] button
This convenient control lets you instantly call up the
specified MIDI settings for optimum use with a connected computer or other MIDI device. (See page
58.)
!1
Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [–/NO]
buttons
These are used for selecting songs, voices, and styles.
(See pages 19.) They are also used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts.
!2
[ACMP ON/OFF] / [A-B REPEAT] button
When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto
accompaniment on and off. (See page 34.) In the
Song mode, this calls up the A-B Repeat function.
(See page 47.)
u
@4@3
[FUNCTION] button
y
This calls up the Function mode (See pages 59).
u
[DEMO] button
This is used to play the Demo song. (See page 14.)
i
[PORTABLE GRAND] button
This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice. (See
page 21.)
[METRONOME] button
o
This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 21.)
Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet
settings.
8
[SYNC START] / [ PAUSE] button
!3
This turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See
page 35.) In the Song mode, it is used to temporarily
pause song playback. (See page 46.)
!4
[START/STOP] button
When the Style mode is selected, this alternately
starts and stops the style. (See page 34.) In the Song
mode, this alternately starts and stops song playback.
(See page 47.)
Panel Controls and Terminals
■
[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] / [ REW] button
!5
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 34.)
When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a
“rewind” control, or move the song playback point
back toward the beginning.
!6
[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [ FF] button
When the Style mode is selected, these are used to
change auto accompaniment sections and control the
Auto Fill function. (See page 39.) When the Song
mode is selected, this is used as a “fast forward” control, or move the song playback point toward the end.
!7
[TEMPO/TAP] button
This button is used to call up the Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or
[+]/[–] buttons. (See page 21.) It also allows you to
tap out the tempo and automatically start a selected
song or style at that tapped speed. (See page 35.)
[SONG] button
!8
This is for enabling song selection. (See page 45.)
!9
[STYLE] button
This is for enabling style selection. (See page 33.)
@0
[VOICE] button
This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 23.)
Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice
Change function. (See page 48.)
@1
[HARMONY] button
This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page
29.)
[DUAL] button
@2
This turns the Dual voice on or off. (See page 25.)
@3
[SPLIT] button
This turns the Split voice on and off. (See page 26.)
@4
[SUSTAIN] button
This turns the Sustain on and off. (See page 30.)
Rear Panel
@5 @6 @7 @8
@5
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or
to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page
11.)
@6
DC IN 10-12V jack
This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC
power adaptor. (See page 10.)
@7
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT terminals
These are for connection to other MIDI instruments
and devices. (See page 56.)
SUSTAIN jack
@8
This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5
Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the
damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.)
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Setting Up
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This section contains information about setting up your PSR-275/273 for playing. Make sure to
read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Power Requirements
Although the PSR-275/273 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.
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Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the PSR-275/273 is set to
q
STANDBY.
w
Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3C, PA-3B, or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the DC IN 10-12V jack.
e
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
we
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or
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 adap
tor and the PSR-275/273.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor
when not using the PSR-275/
273, or during electrical
storms.
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Using Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For battery operation the PSR-275/273 requires six 1.5V “D” size, R20P (LR20)
or equivalent batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may
be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this
happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below
Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.
q
w Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings next
to the compartment cover.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
• When the batteries run down,
replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different kinds of
batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.
• 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.
• The effective life of rechargeable batteries may shorter than
that of conventional batteries.
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Turning On the Power
• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position,
electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-275/273 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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With the AC power adaptor connected or
with batteries installed, simply press the
power 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.)
Accessory Jacks
■ Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT
jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is
automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.
Setting Up
■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System • • • • • • •
Though the PSR-275/273 is equipped with a
built-in speaker system, you can also play it
through an external amplifier/speaker system.
First, make sure the PSR-275/273 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/OUTPUT
jack on the PSR-275/273.
■ Using a Footswitch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
This feature lets you use an optional footswitch
(Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of
the voices. The footswitch functions 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.
■ Using the MIDI Terminals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The PSR-275/273 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-275/
273 with other MIDI instruments and devices.
(For more information, see page 55.)
Stereo System
MIDI instrument
• 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. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all devices at
their minimum levels and grad
ually raise the volume controls
while playing the instrument to
set the desired listening level.
• 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.
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Quick
Guide
Step 1 Voices
001
GrandPno
001
q
zx
z
w
Playing the Piano
Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically select the Grand Piano voice.
z
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
x
Play the keyboard.
001
Want to find out more? See page 21.
GrandPno
001
Playing along with the Metronome
z
Press the [METRONOME] button.
x
Stop the Metronome.
Want to find out more? See page 21.
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Step 1 Voices
Selecting and Playing Other Voices
The PSR-275/273 has a huge total of 480 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now...
q
Press the [VOICE] button.
w
Select a voice.
001
● Panel Voice List
No. Voice Name
PIANO
001 Grand Piano
002 Bright Piano
003 Honky-tonk Piano
004 MIDI Grand Piano
005 CP 80
006 Harpsichord
E.PIANO
007 Galaxy EP
008 Funky Electric Piano
009 DX Modern Elec. Piano
010 Hyper Tines
011 Venus Electric Piano
012 Clavi
ORGAN
013 Jazz Organ 1
014 Jazz Organ 2
015 Click Organ
016 Bright Organ
017 Rock Organ
018 Purple Organ
019 16'+2' Organ
020 16'+4' Organ
021 Theater Organ
022 Church Organ
023 Chapel Organ
024 Reed Organ
ACCORDION
025 Traditional Accordion
026 Musette Accordion
027 Bandoneon
028 Harmonica
GUITAR
029 Classical Guitar
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No. Voice Name
030 Folk Guitar
031 12Strings Guitar
032 Jazz Guitar
033 Octave Guitar
034 Clean Guitar
035 60’s Clean Guitar
036 Muted Guitar
037 Overdriven Guitar
038 Distortion Guitar
BASS
039 Acoustic Bass
040 Finger Bass
041 Pick Bass
042 Fretless Bass
043 Slap Bass
044 Synth Bass
045 Hi-Q Bass
046 Dance Bass
STRINGS
047 String Ensemble
048 Chamber Strings
049 Synth Strings
050 Slow Strings
051 Tremolo Strings
052 Pizzicato Strings
053 Orchestra Hit
054 Violin
055 Cello
056 Contrabass
057 Banjo
058 Harp
CHOIR
059 Choir
060 Vocal Ensemble
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Play the keyboard.
No. Voice Name
061 Vox Humana
062 Air Choir
SAXOPHONE
063 Soprano Sax
064 Alto Sax
065 Tenor Sax
066 Breathy Tenor
067 Baritone Sax
068 Oboe
069 English Horn
070 Bassoon
071 Clarinet
072 Trumpet
073 Muted Trumpet
074 Trombone
075 Trombone Section
076 French Horn
077 Tuba
078 Brass Section
079 Big Band Brass
080 Mellow Horns
081 Synth Brass
082 Jump Brass
083 Techno Brass
084 Flute
085 Piccolo
086 Pan Flute
087 Recorder
088 Ocarina
089 Square Lead
TRUMPET
BRASS
FLUTE
SYNTH LEAD
* This list includes only a portion of the total available voices.
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No. Voice Name
090 Sawtooth Lead
091 Voice Lead
092 Star Dust
093 Brightness
094 Analogon
095 Fargo
096 Fantasia
097 Bell Pad
098 Xenon Pad
099 Equinox
100 Dark Moon
101 Vibraphone
102 Marimba
103 Xylophone
104 Steel Drums
105 Celesta
106 Tubular Bells
107 Timpani
108 Music Box
109 Standard Kit 1
110 Standard Kit 2
111 Room Kit
112 Rock Kit
113 Electronic Kit
114 Analog Kit
115 Dance Kit
116 Jazz Kit
117 Brush Kit
118 Symphony Kit
119 SFX Kit 1
120 SFX Kit 2
SYNTH PAD
PERCUSSION
DRUM KITS
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Quick
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Mirliton
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Guide
Step 2 Songs
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xc
q
001
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Playing the Songs
The PSR-275/273 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including one Demo song — which has been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. There are also 99 additional songs, designed to be used with the educational Lesson feature.
Playing the Demo song
Let’s play the Demo song now, Repeating with #001.
z
Start the Demo song.
001
You can also play back songs of other categories. Simply
select the appropriate number of the desired song during
playback.
x
Stop the Demo song.
or
• Demo Cancel function that allows you to disable the Demo feature. To
use this, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the
power on ([STANDBY/ON] button). While the power is on in this condition, pressing the [DEMO] button has no effect. To turn Demo Cancel
off, simply turn the power off and back on again normally.
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Playing a single song
Naturally, you can also individually select and play back the
PSR-275/273’s songs.
z
Press the [SONG] button.
x
Select a song.
c
Start (and stop) the song.
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Want to find out more? See page 45.
Changing the volume of the song
This lets you adjust the volume balance between the
song and your keyboard performance.
q
Press the [FUNCTION] button, until
SongVol is indicated in the display.
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w
Use the [+]/[–] buttons to adjust the song
volume.
You can also use the numeric keypad to directly
enter the value.
Want to find out more? See page 48.
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● Song List
No. Song Name (Composer)
001 Englishman In New York
002 Danse Des Mirlitons From “The
Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky)
003 “Orphée Aux Enfers” Ouverture
(J. Offenbach)
004 Slavonic Dances No.10
(A. Dvorák)
005 La Primavera (From Le Quattro
Stagioni) (A. Vivaldi)
006 Méditation De Thais (J. Massenet)
007 Guillaume Tell (G. Rossini)
008 Frühlingslied (F. Mendelssohn)
009 Ungarische Tänze Nr.5
(J. Brahms)
010 Dolly’s Dreaming And Awakening
(T.Oesten)
011 La Candeur (J.F.Burgmüller)
012 Arabesque (J.F.Burgmüller)
013 Pastorale (J.F.Burgmüller)
014 Petite Réunion (J.F.Burgmüller)
015 Innocence (J.F.Burgmüller)
016 Progrés (J.F.Burgmüller)
017 Tarentelle (J.F.Burgmüller)
018 La Chevaleresque
(J.F.Burgmüller)
019 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson De
L’adieu” (F.Chopin)
020 Marcia Alla Turca (L.v. Beethoven)
021 Turkish March (W.A. Mozart)
022 Valse op.64-1 “Petit Chien”
(F.Chopin)
023 Menuett (L. Boccherini)
024 Nocturne op.9-2 (F. Chopin)
025 Moments Musicaux op.94-3
(F. Schubert)
026 The Entertainer (S. Joplin)
027 Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier
1-1) (J.S. Bach)
028 La Viollette (Streabbog)
029 Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven)
030 America The Beautiful (S.A. Ward)
031 Londonderry Air*
032 Ring De Banjo (S.C. Foster)
033 Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär ?*
034 Die Lorelei (F. Silcher)
035 Funiculi-Funicula (L. Denza)
036 Turkey In The Straw*
037 Old Folks At Home (S.C. Foster)
038 Jingle Bells (J.S. Pierpont)
039 Muss I Denn (F. Silcher)
040 Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt)
041 Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
(J.S. Bach)
042 Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)
043 Song Of The Pearl Fisher
(G. Bizet)
044 Gavotte (F.J. Gossec)
045 String Quartet No.17 2nd mov.
“Serenade” (F.J. Haydn)
046 Menuett (J.S. Bach)
047 Canon (J. Pachelbel)
048 From “The Magic Flute”
(W.A Mozart)
049 Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mond-
schein” (L.v. Beethoven)
050 “The Surprise” Symphony
(F.J. Haydn)
051 To A Wild Rose (E.A. MacDowell)
052 Air de Toréador “Carmen”
(G. Bizet)
053 O Mio Babbino Caro (From “Gianni
Schicchi”) (G. Puccini)
DEMO
ORCHESTRA
PIANIST
PRACTICE
Step 2 Songs
No. Song Name (Composer)
054 Row Row Row Your Boat*
055 On Top Of Old Smoky*
056 We Wish You A Merry Christmas*
057 Scarborough Fair*
058 Im Mai*
059 O Christmas Tree*
060 Mary Had A Little Lamb*
061 Ten Little Indians
(Septimus Winner)
062 Pop Goes The Weasel*
063 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star*
064 Close Your Hands, Open Your
Hands (J.J. Rousseau)
065 The Cuckoo*
066 O Du Lieber Augustin*
067 London Bridge*
068 Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please
Come Home) (H. Cannon)
069 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
(E.R. Ball)
070 Down By The Riverside*
071 When The Saints Go Marchin’ In*
072 Frühlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II)
073 Camptown Races (S.C. Foster)
074 Little Brown Jug (Joseph Winner)
075 Loch Lomond*
076 Oh! Susanna (S.C. Foster)
077 Greensleeves*
078 Aura Lee (G. Poulton)
079 Silent Night (F. Gruber)
080 The Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici)
081 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star*
082 Close Your Hands, Open Your
Hands (J.J. Rousseau)
083 The Cuckoo*
084 O Du Lieber Augustin*
085 London Bridge*
086 American Patrol (F.W. Meacham)
087 Beautiful Dreamer (S.C. Foster)
088 Battle Hymn Of The Republic*
089 Home Sweet Home (H. Bishop)
090 Valse Des Fleurs (From “The Nut-
cracker”) (P.I. Tchaikovsky)
091 Aloha Oe*
092 I’ve Been Working On The Rail-
road*
093 My Darling Clementine*
094 Auld Lang Syne*
095 Grandfather’s Clock (H.C. Work)
096 Amazing Grace*
097 My Bonnie (H.J Fulmer)
098 Yankee Doodle*
099 Joy To The World (G.F. Händel)
100 Ave Maria (F.Schubert)
DUET
CHORD LESSON
indicates that is traditional song.
*
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Quick
Guide
Step 3 Style
Using the Style
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001
x
8BtModrn
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The powerful yet easy-to-use Style features give you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Simply
play chords with your left hand — and the PSR-275/273
automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm
backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll
sound like an entire band!
• For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment,
see “Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering” on page 40 and “Dictionary” on page 42.
z
Press the [STYLE] button.
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Accompaniment
area
Auto accompaniment
(for example,
bass + guitar + drums)
x
Select a style.
Left hand
+
002
c
Turn the auto accompaniment on.
Right hand
Melody
(for example,
piano)
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Step 3 Style
Looking up Chords in the Dictionary
The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example
below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord...
Keys for entering
the chord
(C1 — B2)
Keys for entering
the chord type
(C3 — B4)
Keys for entering
the chord root
(C5 — B5)
Learning how to play a specific chord
Example:
GM7
Root note Chord type
z
Press the [Dict.] button.
Dict.
x
Specify the root note of the chord (in this case,
G).
c
Specify the chord type of the chord (in this
case, M7).
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the
keyboard diagram in the display. The chord
name flashes when the chord is played properly.
Chord area
b
To leave the Dictionary function, press the
[Dict.] button again.
v
Turn the Sync Start function on.
b
Play a chord with your left hand.
The style starts as soon as you play the keyboard. For
more on chords, see “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” above.
Accompaniment
area
Want to find out more? See page 42.
n
Select a section.
The auto accompaniment has four sections: Intro,
Main A/B, and Ending.
m
Stop the style.
Want to find out more? See page 34.
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Basic Operation and LCD Display
Decreases the
number by one
step.
Increases the
number by one
step.
To continuously change the number up or down,
press and hold the appropriate [+]/[–] button.
To input a negative value, simultaneously hold
the [–] button and enter the number.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial.
Decreases
the overall
volume.
Increases
the overall
volume.
Name and Number indication (Song/Style /Voice)
Currently selected name and number (Song, Style or Voice)
appear here.
For example, when song is selected:
Song number Song name
001
001
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Function settings and indications
This button lets you call up the various function settings.
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Note that the function bar in the LCD indicates the function category (Overall, Volume, etc.) when you select each
function, and the currently selected function name and
value appears in the LCD.
For example, when Transpose is selected:
Function bar Value Function name
00
Setting values
● Use the numeric [0]-[9] buttons or [+]/[–] buttons.
Transpos
001
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Entering one of the modes
(Song, Style or Voice)
● Pressing one of the buttons below calls up the
appropriate mode — Song, Style or Voice, and the
bar in the display indicates the currently selected
mode.
Basic Operation and LCD Display
Song
Select the desired song.
Style
Select the desired style.
Voice
Select the desired voice.
● The following indications appear when you press the
[VOICE] button in the Song or Style mode.
[PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE] indication
Buttons having this indication can
be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is
pressed and held.
Hold down this button until the function name appears in the display.
For selecting a voice
in the Song mode.
For selecting a voice
in the Style mode.
Entering numbers
● Use the [+]/[–] buttons when you want to change the number
in single steps.
Decreases the
number by one
step.
To continuously change the number up or down,
press and hold the appropriate [+]/[–] button.
● To directly enter the desired number, use numeric buttons [0][9].
Increases the
number by one
step.
Music Rest
Insert the bottom edge of the included music rest
into the slot located at the top rear of the PSR275/273 control panel.
Ex. Voice number 109: Standard Kit 1
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• If the first digit or first two digits of the number are “0,” (ex., 074 or
005), pressing the [0] button is unnecessary. However, pressing the
[0] button is necessary if “0” is part of the number (ex., 105).
Std.Kit1
Press the numeric buttons
[1], [0], [9] in order.
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Basic Operation and LCD Display
NOTATION
Normally, these indicate which keys or notes are
played, or which keys to play when using the Dictionary function.
• Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated
by “8va” in the notation.
• In certain cases, a note may not be fully shown in the display.
MEASURE number
Indicates the current measure
number of the song or style.
BEAT
Indicates the beat when a song
or style is playing.
Accompaniment On (ACMP ON)
Indicates when accompaniment
is on.
KEYBOARD
Indicates notes being played
currently. Also indicates the
notes of a chord — either when
playing a chord or when using
the Dictionary function.
CHORD
Indicates the chord name
when playing in the song or
style mode.
DUAL
Indicates that the Dual Voice
feature is turned on.
HARMONY
Indicates that the Harmony feature is turned on.
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SPLIT
Indicates that the Split feature is
turned on.
SUSTAIN
Indicates that Sustain is turned
on.
TOUCH
Indicates that Touch is turned
on.
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Portable Grand
This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.
Playing the Portable Grand
Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
001
Doing this automatically selects the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand
Piano voice.
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Using the Metronome
1 Call up the Tempo setting.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
Current Tempo value
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TEMPO
001
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[–]
buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Restoring the Default Tempo
Value
Each song and style has been
given a default or standard Tempo
setting. If you’ve changed the
Tempo, you can instantly restore
the default setting by pressing both
[+]/[–] buttons simultaneously
(when Tempo is selected).
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Portable Grand
3 Turn on the Metronome.
Press the [METRONOME] button.
The beat number is indicated as follows (for a time signature of 4/4):
1
Indicates the beat number
in the measure.
3
To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.
2
4
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.
The Time Signature also can be set in the Function
mode (page 60).
Press and hold the [METRONOME] button (until
“TimeSig” appears in the display), then press the button on the numeric keypad or [+]/[–]buttons that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart right).
• The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is
selected.
Numeric
keypad
01 1/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
02 2/4
03 3/4
04 4/4
15 15/4
Time signature
: :
0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)
04
Indicates current beat number.
TimeSig
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound in the Function mode (page 60). The volume range is 000 -
127.
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Playing Voices
The PSR-275/273 features a total of 480 authentic voices — all of which have been created with
Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These
include 360 XG Lite voices and drum kits.
The PSR-275/273 also has a Dual Voice or Split Voice function that lets you combine two different voices in a layer, or play from separate areas of the keyboard, play the two together across
the keyboard.
Playing a Voice
1 Press the [VOICE] button.
Voice number and name
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2 Select the desired voice number.
The categories of each voice and their numbers are shown on the panel. A
complete voice list of the available voices is given on page 61.
3 Play the selected voice.
Since either the Style or Song mode is active in the background, you can also
play styles or songs, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the
[START/STOP] button. The last selected style, or song will be played.
• Selecting the #000 OTS voice
calls up a convenient feature —
automatically selecting an appropriate voice to best match the
current style or song.
The following par
CATEGORY SELECT
Main Voice Volume
ameteres can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
Octave
Reverb Send Level
Chorus Send Level
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Playing Voices
Drum Kit Voice List (voices 109-120)
When one of the 12 Drum Kit voices is selected, you
can play different drum and percussion instrument
sounds from the keyboard.
• For more details, see page 66.
● For example, when 109 “Standard Kit 1” is selected:
Ride Cymbal 1
Brush Tap
Brush Slap
Castanet
Sticks
Open Rim Shot
Side Stick
Hand Clap
Hi-Hat Open
Hi-Hat Pedal
Hi-Hat Closed
Crash Cymbal 1
C3
Tambourine
No. Name LCD
109 Standard Kit 1 Std.Kit1
110 Standard Kit 2 Std.Kit2
111 Room Kit Room Kit
112 Rock Kit Rock Kit
113 Electronic Kit Elct.Kit
114 Analog Kit AnlogKit
115 Dance Kit DanceKit
116 Jazz Kit Jazz Kit
117 Brush Kit BrushKit
118 Symphony Kit SymphKit
119 SFX Kit 1 SFX Kit1
120 SFX Kit 2 SFX Kit2
Cowbell
Vibraslap
Bongo L
Conga H Open
Timbale L
Agogo L
Maracas
Guiro Short
Claves
Cuica Mute
Triangle Mute
Shaker
Brush Swirl
Seq Click H
Snare Roll
Brush Tap Swirl
Snare H Soft
Bass Drum Soft
Bass Drum Hard
Bass Drum
Snare M
Floor Tom L
Snare H Hard
Floor Tom H
Low Tom
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom H
High Tom
Splash Cymbal
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Ride Cymbal 2
Crash Cymbal 2
Conga L
Bongo H
Conga H Mute
Agogo H
Timbale H
Cabasa
Samba Whistle L
Samba Whistle H
Guiro Long
Wood Block L
Wood Block H
Cuica Open
Triangle Open
Bell Tree
Jingle Bell
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#000 OTS
This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a
suitable voice for you when you select a style or a song. The voice is selected to
best match the style or song you’ve called up.
Select voice #000 (OTS).
#000 OTS is selected.
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The Dual Voice function lets you combine two different voices in a layer — one
the Main voice, which is selected normally, and the other the Dual voice, which is
selected in the Function mode (pa
independently for these voices, such as giving them separate volume, octave,
Reverb, and Chorus settings. This lets you create an optimum mix for the voices,
and enhance the way they blend together.
The following par
CATEGORY SELECT
Dual Voice Voice
ameters can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
Volume
Octave
Reverb Send Level
Chorus Send Level
ge 60). You can also set various parameters
To turn the Dual Voice on or off, press the [DUAL] button.
Indicates Dual
Voice is on.
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Playing Voices
Split Voice
The Split Voice function lets you assign two different Voices to opposite areas of
the keyboard, and play one Voice with your left hand while your right plays
another.
For example, you could play bass with the left hand and play piano with the right.
The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in the Main Voice mode (page 23), and
the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Function mode (pa
with the other Split Voice parameters shown below.
ge 60), along
The following par
CATEGORY SELECT
Split Voice Voice
ameters can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
Volume
Octave
Reverb Send Level
Chorus Send Level
To turn the Split Voice on or off, press the [SPLIT] button.
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Setting the Split Point
Indicates Split
Voice is on.
001
The Split Point determines the highest key for the split voice and sets the split
point.
Split Point
Split Voice Main Voice
Split P
oint can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
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• This setting also affects the split
point for the accompaniment
area.
Touch and Touch Sensitivity
-
The PSR-275/273 features a Touch Response function that gives you dynamic,
expressive control over the volume of the voices. The Touch Sensitivity parameter lets you set the degree of Touch Response.
1 Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing
the [TOUCH] button.
Indicates Touch
function is on.
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2 Changing the Touch Sensitivity Value.
Press and hold down the [TOUCH] button, then press the appropriate numbered button on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, 3, or [+]/[–].
1
Sensitivity can also be set in the Function mode (pa
● Settings:
1 (Soft) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow
dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys.
2 (Medium) This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud).
3 (Hard) This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more
detailed control in the soft volume range.
ge 60).
Soft
When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity value of
80) is produced.
Restoring the Default Touch
Sensitivity Value
The default Touch Sensitivity is 2
(Medium). To restore the default
value, press both [+]/[–] buttons
simultaneously (when Touch Sensi
tivity is selected).
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Playing Voices
Transpose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire
PSR-275/273 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions.
■ Transpose • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match
the pitch of the PSR-275/273 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).
T
ranspose can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
• The Transpose function has no
effect on the Drum Kits voices
(#109 - #120).
■ Tuning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord
accompaniment. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to
accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings
can be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone).
T
uning can be set in the Function mode (page 60).
• The Tuning settings have no
effect on the Drum Kit voices
(#109 - #120).
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Effects
The PSR-275/273 is equipped with a wide variety of effects that can be used to enhance the
sound of the voices. The PSR-275/273 has three separate effect systems — Harmony, Reverb
and Chorus — and each has many different effect types to choose from.
Harmony
The Harmony section features a variety of performance effects that enhance the
melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles of the PSR-275/273. A
total of twenty-six Harmony types are available. (See page 31.)
Tremolo, Trill and Echo effects can be used even if accompaniment is off.
There are five different Harmony Types that automatically create harmony parts
(for notes played in the upper area of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment
chords.
• For the first five Harmony Types
(Duet, Trio, Block, Country, and
Octave), chords must be played
in the Accompaniment area of
the keyboard.
The Harmony voice(s) change in
pitch to best match the chords
you play.
• The speed of the Trill, Tremolo,
and Echo effects depends on the
Tempo setting (page 31).
Turn on/off the Harmony effect.
Press the [HARMONY] button.
Indicates Harmony
effect is on.
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be set in the Function mode (page 60).
Reverb
The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient “wash” of sound that occurs
when a instrument is played in a room or concert hall. A total of nine different
Reverb types simulating various different performance environments are available. (See page 32.)
The following par
CATEGORY SELECT
Effect Reverb Type
Main Voice Reverb Send Level
Dual Voice Reverb Send Level
Split Voice Reverb Send Level
ameters can be set in the Function mode (pages 60).
• Each voice of the PSR-275/273
has its own independent Harmony setting.
• Nine additional Reverb Types are
available when controlling the
PSR-275/273 from a MIDI
device. (For details, See page
69.)
• Each style of the PSR-275/273
has its own independent Reverb
setting.
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Effects
Chorus
The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of the voices with the use of pitch
modulation. Two basic types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. Chorus produces
a thicker, warmer, and more animated sound, whereas Flanger creates a swirling,
metallic effect. A total of four Chorus types are available. (See page 32.)
The following parameters can be set in the Function mode (pages 60).
CATEGORY SELECT
Effect Chorus Type
Main Voice Chorus Send Level
Dual Voice Chorus Send Level
Split Voice Chorus Send Level
Sustain
The Sustain effect automatically adds a slow, natural decay to the voice sound
when the keys are released.
Turn on/off the Sustain effect.
Press the [SUSTAIN] button.
Indicates Sustain
effect is on.
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■ Effect Types
● Harmony Types
No. Harmony Type Display Name Description
1 Duet Duet Harmony types 1 - 5 are pitch-based and add one-, two- or three-
2 Trio Trio
3 Block Block
4 Country Country
5 Octave Octave
6 Trill 1/4 note Tril1/4 Types 6 - 26 are rhythm-based effects and add embellishments or
7 Trill 1/6 note Tril1/6
8 Trill 1/8 note Tril1/8
9 Trill 1/12 note Tril1/12
10 Trill 1/16 note Tril1/16
11 Trill 1/24 note Tril1/24
12 Trill 1/32 note Tril1/32
note harmonies to the single-note melody played in the right hand.
These types only sound when chords are played in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.
delayed repeats in time with the auto accompaniment. These types
sound whether the auto accompaniment is on or not; however, the
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actual speed of the effect depends on the Tempo setting (page 38).
The individual note values in each type let you synchronize the effect precisely to the rhythm. Triplet settings are also available: 1/6
= quarter-note triplets, 1/12 = eighth-note triplets, 1/24 = sixteenthnote triplets.
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• The Trill effect Types (6 - 12) create two-note trills (alternating
notes) when two notes are held.
• The Tremolo effect Types (13 - 19) repeat all held notes (up to
four).
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• The Echo effect Types (20 - 26) create delayed repeats of each
note played.
Effects
13 Tremolo 1/4 note Trem1/4
14 Tremolo 1/6 note Trem1/6
15 Tremolo 1/8 note Trem1/8
16 Tremolo 1/12 note Trem1/12
17 Tremolo 1/16 note Trem1/16
18 Tremolo 1/24 note Trem1/24
19 Tremolo 1/32 note Trem1/32
20 Echo 1/4 note Echo1/4
21 Echo 1/6 note Echo1/6
22 Echo 1/8 note Echo1/8
23 Echo 1/12 note Echo1/12
24 Echo 1/16 note Echo1/16
25 Echo 1/24 note Echo1/24
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26 Echo 1/32 note Echo1/32
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Effects
● Reverb Types
No. Reverb Type Display Name Description
1 Hall 1 Hall1 Concert hall reverb.
2 Hall 2 Hall2
3 Hall 3 Hall3
4 Room 1 Room1 Small room reverb.
5 Room 2 Room2
6 Stage 1 Stage1 Reverb for solo instruments.
7 Stage 2 Stage2
8 Plate 1 Plate1 Simulated steel plate reverb.
9 Plate 2 Plate2
10 Off Off No effect.
● Chorus Types
No. Chorus Type Display Name Description
1 Chorus 1 Chorus1 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
2 Chorus 2 Chorus2
3 Flanger 1 Flanger1 Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound.
4 Flanger 2 Flanger2
5 Off Off No effect.
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Selecting and Playing Styles
The PSR-275/273 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns (styles) — as well as
voice settings appropriate for each style — for various popular musical categories.
A total of 100 different styles are available, in several different categories. Each style is made up of separate
“sections” — Intro, Main A and B, and Ending — letting you call up different accompaniment sections as you
perform.
The auto accompaniment features that are built into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to
your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you play. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two areas: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (set by
default to keys F#2 and lower) is for the auto accompaniment function.
The PSR-275/273 also features the convenient Dictionary function (page 42). Dictionary provides you with a
built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play any chord you specify by showing you the appropriate notes in the display.
Selecting a Style
1 Press the [STYLE] button.
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2 Select the desired style number.
The categories of each styles and their numbers are shown
on the panel. A complete style list of the available styles is
given on page 65.
Style number and name
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Selecting and Playing Styles
■ Use the numeric keypad.
Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 19).
You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the
[+]/[–] buttons to step up and down through the styles.
Playing the Styles
• Rhythm sounds and fill-in sections are not available when one
of the Pianist styles (#93 - #100)
are selected.
The panel buttons below function as style controls.
Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels
the bass and chord accompaniment. (See below.)
Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels
the Sync Start function.
(See page 35.)
Pressing this button alternately starts and stops
style playback.
This controls the Intro, Ending
and Ritardand sections.
(See pages 36, 37.)
1 Turn on the auto accompaniment.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on (enable) the auto accompaniment.
Pressing this button switches
between the Main A and Main B
sections, automatically adding a
fill-in pattern before changing the
section. (See page 39.)
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Indicates that auto
accompaniment is on.
2 Start the style.
You can do this in one of the following ways:
■ Pressing the [START/STOP] button
The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play.
You can select the Main A or B section by pressing the appropriate button —
[MAIN A/B] — before pressing the [START/STOP] button. (The display
shows the letter of the selected section: “MAIN A” or “MAIN B.”)
Indicates selected section (Main A or B).
Selecting and Playing Styles
MAIN A
■ Using Tap Tempo to Start
This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the style and automatically start the style at that tapped speed.
Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times (or three times for a 3/4
time style), and the style starts automatically at the tempo you tapped. You
can also change the tempo while the style is playing by tapping the
[TEMPO/TAP] button twice at the desired tempo.
■ Using Sync Start
The PSR-275/273 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the
style by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press
the [SYNC START] button (the beat mark flashes to indicate Sync Start
stand-by), then press any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment
is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.)
Auto accompaniment
area
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Selecting and Playing Styles
Starting with an Intro section
Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the
Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance.
To start with an Intro section:
1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button — to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro.
Indicates selected section (Main A or B).
MAIN A
2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
Indicates Intro standby.
INTRO≥A
To actually start the Intro section, press the [START/STOP] button.
Using Sync Start with an Intro section
You can also use the Sync Start function with the special Intro section of the selected style.
To use Sync Start with an Intro section:
1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button — to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro.
Indicates selected section (Main A or B).
MAIN A
2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
Indicates Intro standby.
INTRO≥A
3) Press the [SYNC START] button to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section and accompaniment by playing any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.)
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Auto accompaniment
area
3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature.
Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the
bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to
page 40 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.)
4 Stop the style.
You can do this in one of three ways:
■ Pressing the [START/STOP] button
The style stops playing immediately.
Selecting and Playing Styles
• The [ACMP ON/OFF] button can
also be used to turn off and on
the bass/chord accompaniment
while playing — allowing you to
create dynamic rhythmic breaks
in your performance.
• Chords played in the auto
accompaniment area of the keyboard are also detected and
played when the style is stopped.
In effect, this gives you a “split
keyboard,” with bass and chords
in the left hand and the normally
selected voice in the right.
■ Using an Ending section
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. The style stops after the Ending
section is finished.
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■ Pressing the [SYNC START] button
This immediately stops the style and automatically enables Sync Start, letting you restart the style by simply playing a chord or key in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.
To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando)
as it is playing, press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button twice
quickly.
END/rit.
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Selecting and Playing Styles
Changing the Tempo
The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats
per minute).
1 Call up the Tempo setting.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
Current Tempo value
• When style playback is stopped
and a different style is selected,
the tempo returns to the default
setting of the new style. When
switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is
maintained. (This allows you to
keep the same tempo, even
when changing styles.)
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2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[–]
buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Restoring the Default Tempo
Value
Each song and style has been
given a default or standard Tempo
setting. If you’ve changed the
Tempo, you can instantly restore
the default setting by pressing both
[+]/[–] buttons simultaneously
(when Tempo is selected).
• You can also use the convenient
Tap Tempo function to change
the tempo by “tapping” a new
one in real time. (See page 35.)
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About the Beat Display
This section of the display provides a convenient, easyto-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:
Indicates the first beat of the measure
(downbeat)
Indicates an upbeat
Indicates a downbeat
(other than the first beat)
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