Yamaha PSR - 275, PSR-275E 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!	with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in	all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
	this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly	which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
	approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use	eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or	interference.
	another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
	with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure	circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
	in the USA.
		antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the	type cable.
	requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
	devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level	contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
	of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will	can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corpora-
	not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equip-	tion of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave,
	ment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used	Buena Park, CA90620
	according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause inter-	The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
	ference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
		Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.	(class B)
	OBSERVERA!
	Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar
	ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
	ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge
	netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or
	slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
	VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta
	verkosta.
	(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 Sam-
	melstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren
	Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
	(battery)

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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.

•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.

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.

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.

● 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.

● 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
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

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

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Panel Controls and Terminals

■ Front Panel

q	y						!1
	e					u
		001
	r		GrandPno
w	t		001			o
					i
						!0
		!7
!2 !3	!4 !5!6	!8	!9	@0		@1	@2 @3 @4

q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])

w [MASTER VOLUME] dial

This determines the overall volume of the PSR-275/ 273.

e [TOUCH] button

This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 27.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet settings.

r [Dict.] button

This calls up the Dictionary function (See page 42).

t LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons

These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for the selected song. (See page 49.)

y [FUNCTION] button

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.)

o [METRONOME] button

This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 21.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Signet

settings.

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!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.)

!1Numeric 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.)

!3[SYNC START] / [ PAUSE] button

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

!5[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] / [ REW] button

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.)

■ Rear Panel

@5

@6

@7

!8[SONG] button

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.)

@2[DUAL] button

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.)

@8

@5PHONES/OUTPUT jack

This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 11.)

@7MIDI IN, MIDI OUT terminals

These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See page 56.)

@8SUSTAIN jack

@6DC IN 10-12V jack	This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5
This is for connection to a PA-3C or PA-3B AC	Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the
power adaptor. (See page 10.)	damper pedal on a piano. (See page 11.)

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Setting Up

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.

■ Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

qMake sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the PSR-275/273 is set to STANDBY.

wConnect 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.

w e

■ 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

q Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.

wInsert 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.

•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 adaptor and the PSR-275/273.

•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-275/ 273, or during electrical storms.

•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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Setting Up

Turning On the Power

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.)

•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.

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.

■ 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.

•

To prevent damage to the

speakers, set the volume of the

external devices at the mini-

mum setting before connect-

ing them. Failure to observe

these cautions may result in

electric shock or equipment

Stereo System

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.

■ 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.)

•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.

MIDI instrument

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Quick	Step 1 Voices
Guide

zx w

001 GrandPno

001

q z

Playing the Piano

Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically select the Grand Piano voice.

z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.

001	GrandPno
	001

Playing along with the Metronome

z Press the [METRONOME] button.

x Play the keyboard.

x Stop the Metronome.

Want to find out more? See page 21.

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.

001	GrandPno
	001

w Select a voice.

002 BritePno

e Play the keyboard.

Want to find out more? See page 23.

● Panel Voice List

No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name		No.	Voice Name			No.	Voice Name
	PIANO		030	Folk Guitar		061	Vox Humana			090	Sawtooth Lead
001	Grand Piano		031	12Strings Guitar		062	Air Choir			091	Voice Lead
002	Bright Piano		032	Jazz Guitar			SAXOPHONE			092	Star Dust
003	Honky-tonk Piano		033	Octave Guitar		063	Soprano Sax			093	Brightness
004	MIDI Grand Piano		034	Clean Guitar		064	Alto Sax			094	Analogon
005	CP 80		035	60’s Clean Guitar		065	Tenor Sax			095	Fargo
006	Harpsichord		036	Muted Guitar		066	Breathy Tenor				SYNTH PAD
	E.PIANO		037	Overdriven Guitar		067	Baritone Sax			096	Fantasia
007	Galaxy EP		038	Distortion Guitar		068	Oboe			097	Bell Pad
008	Funky Electric Piano			BASS		069	English Horn			098	Xenon Pad
009	DX Modern Elec. Piano		039	Acoustic Bass		070	Bassoon			099	Equinox
010	Hyper Tines		040	Finger Bass		071	Clarinet			100	Dark Moon
011	Venus Electric Piano		041	Pick Bass			TRUMPET				PERCUSSION
012	Clavi		042	Fretless Bass		072	Trumpet			101	Vibraphone
	ORGAN		043	Slap Bass		073	Muted Trumpet			102	Marimba
013	Jazz Organ 1		044	Synth Bass		074	Trombone			103	Xylophone
014	Jazz Organ 2		045	Hi-Q Bass		075	Trombone Section			104	Steel Drums
015	Click Organ		046	Dance Bass		076	French Horn			105	Celesta
016	Bright Organ			STRINGS		077	Tuba			106	Tubular Bells
017	Rock Organ		047	String Ensemble			BRASS			107	Timpani
018	Purple Organ		048	Chamber Strings		078	Brass Section			108	Music Box
019	16'+2' Organ		049	Synth Strings		079	Big Band Brass				DRUM KITS
020	16'+4' Organ		050	Slow Strings		080	Mellow Horns			109	Standard Kit 1
021	Theater Organ		051	Tremolo Strings		081	Synth Brass			110	Standard Kit 2
022	Church Organ		052	Pizzicato Strings		082	Jump Brass			111	Room Kit
023	Chapel Organ		053	Orchestra Hit		083	Techno Brass			112	Rock Kit
024	Reed Organ		054	Violin			FLUTE			113	Electronic Kit
	ACCORDION		055	Cello		084	Flute			114	Analog Kit
025	Traditional Accordion		056	Contrabass		085	Piccolo			115	Dance Kit
026	Musette Accordion		057	Banjo		086	Pan Flute			116	Jazz Kit
027	Bandoneon		058	Harp		087	Recorder			117	Brush Kit
028	Harmonica			CHOIR		088	Ocarina			118	Symphony Kit
	GUITAR		059	Choir			SYNTH LEAD			119	SFX Kit 1
029	Classical Guitar		060	Vocal Ensemble		089	Square Lead			120	SFX Kit 2

* This list includes only a portion of the total available voices.

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Quick	Step 2 Songs
Guide

q

zx

xw

001 Englishm

-09

xc z

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	Englishm
	-09

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.

Playing a single song

Naturally, you can also individually select and play back the PSR-275/273’s songs.

z Press the [SONG] button.

001	Englishm
	-09

x Select a song.

002 Mirliton

c Start (and stop) the song.

Want to find out more? See page 45.

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Step 2 Songs

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.

100	SongVol
	-09

w Use the [+]/[–] buttons to adjust the song volume.

You can also use the numeric keypad to directly enter the value.

120 SongVol

Want to find out more? See page 48.

● Song List

No.	Song Name (Composer)				No.	Song Name (Composer)
			DEMO			DUET
001	Englishman In New York				054	Row Row Row Your Boat*
	ORCHESTRA				055	On Top Of Old Smoky*
002	Danse Des Mirlitons From “The				056	We Wish You A Merry Christmas*
	Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky)				057	Scarborough Fair*
003	“Orphée Aux Enfers” Ouverture
					058	Im Mai*
	(J. Offenbach)
					059	O Christmas Tree*
004	Slavonic Dances No.10
					060	Mary Had A Little Lamb*
	(A. Dvorák)
					061	Ten Little Indians
005	La Primavera (From Le Quattro
						(Septimus Winner)
	Stagioni) (A. Vivaldi)
					062	Pop Goes The Weasel*
006	Méditation De Thais (J. Massenet)
					063	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star*
007	Guillaume Tell (G. Rossini)
					064	Close Your Hands, Open Your
008	Frühlingslied (F. Mendelssohn)
						Hands (J.J. Rousseau)
009	Ungarische Tänze Nr.5
					065	The Cuckoo*
	(J. Brahms)
					066	O Du Lieber Augustin*
			PIANIST
					067	London Bridge*
010	Dolly’s Dreaming And Awakening
	(T.Oesten)					CHORD LESSON
					068	Bill Bailey (Won’t You Please
011	La Candeur (J.F.Burgmüller)
012	Arabesque (J.F.Burgmüller)					Come Home) (H. Cannon)
					069	When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
013	Pastorale (J.F.Burgmüller)
						(E.R. Ball)
014	Petite Réunion (J.F.Burgmüller)
					070	Down By The Riverside*
015	Innocence (J.F.Burgmüller)
					071	When The Saints Go Marchin’ In*
016	Progrés (J.F.Burgmüller)
					072	Frühlingsstimmen (J. Strauss II)
017	Tarentelle (J.F.Burgmüller)
					073	Camptown Races (S.C. Foster)
018	La Chevaleresque
					074	Little Brown Jug (Joseph Winner)
	(J.F.Burgmüller)
					075	Loch Lomond*
019	Etude op.10-3 “Chanson De
	L’adieu” (F.Chopin)				076	Oh! Susanna (S.C. Foster)
					077	Greensleeves*
020	Marcia Alla Turca (L.v. Beethoven)
					078	Aura Lee (G. Poulton)
021	Turkish March (W.A. Mozart)
					079	Silent Night (F. Gruber)
022	Valse op.64-1 “Petit Chien”
	(F.Chopin)				080	The Danube Waves (I. Ivanovici)
023	Menuett (L. Boccherini)
					081	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star*
024	Nocturne op.9-2 (F. Chopin)
					082	Close Your Hands, Open Your
025	Moments Musicaux op.94-3					Hands (J.J. Rousseau)
	(F. Schubert)				083	The Cuckoo*
026	The Entertainer (S. Joplin)
					084	O Du Lieber Augustin*
027	Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier
					085	London Bridge*
	1-1) (J.S. Bach)
					086	American Patrol (F.W. Meacham)
028	La Viollette (Streabbog)
					087	Beautiful Dreamer (S.C. Foster)
029	Für Elise (L.v. Beethoven)
					088	Battle Hymn Of The Republic*
			PRACTICE
					089	Home Sweet Home (H. Bishop)
030	America The Beautiful (S.A. Ward)
					090	Valse Des Fleurs (From “The Nut-
031	Londonderry Air*					cracker”) (P.I. Tchaikovsky)
032	Ring De Banjo (S.C. Foster)
					091	Aloha Oe*
033	Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär ?*
					092	I’ve Been Working On The Rail-
034	Die Lorelei (F. Silcher)					road*
					093	My Darling Clementine*
035	Funiculi-Funicula (L. Denza)
					094	Auld Lang Syne*
036	Turkey In The Straw*
					095	Grandfather’s Clock (H.C. Work)
037	Old Folks At Home (S.C. Foster)
					096	Amazing Grace*
038	Jingle Bells (J.S. Pierpont)
					097	My Bonnie (H.J Fulmer)
039	Muss I Denn (F. Silcher)
					098	Yankee Doodle*
040	Liebesträume Nr.3 (F. Liszt)
					099	Joy To The World (G.F. Händel)
041	Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
	(J.S. Bach)				100	Ave Maria (F.Schubert)
042	Symphonie Nr.9 (L.v. Beethoven)
						* indicates that is traditional song.
043	Song Of The Pearl Fisher
	(G. Bizet)
044	Gavotte (F.J. Gossec)

045String Quartet No.17 2nd mov. “Serenade” (F.J. Haydn)

046 Menuett (J.S. Bach)

047 Canon (J. Pachelbel)

048From “The Magic Flute” (W.A Mozart)

049Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” (L.v. Beethoven)

050 “The Surprise” Symphony

(F.J. Haydn)

051 To A Wild Rose (E.A. MacDowell)

052Air de Toréador “Carmen” (G. Bizet)

053O Mio Babbino Caro (From “Gianni Schicchi”) (G. Puccini)

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Quick	Step 3 Style
Guide

zb

x

001 8BtModrn

001

c v m n

z

Using the Style

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.

Accompaniment

area

Left hand

+ Right hand

Auto accompaniment

Melody

(for example,

(for example,

bass + guitar + drums)

piano)

z Press the [STYLE] button.

001	8BtModrn
	001

x Select a style.

002 60sGtPop

c Turn the auto accompaniment on.

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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

Keys for entering

Keys for entering

the chord

the chord type

the chord root

(C1 — B2)

(C3 — B4)

(C5 — B5)

Learning how to play a specific chord

Example:

G M7

Root note Chord type

z Press the [Dict.] button.

Dict.

xSpecify the root note of the chord (in this case, G).

cSpecify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7).

vPlay 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

bTo leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button again.

Want to find out more? See page 42.

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

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

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial.

Decreases	Increases
the overall	the overall
volume.	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 Englishm

001 Englishm

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Function settings and indications

This button lets you call up the various function settings.

..............................See page 60

..............................See page 60

........................See page 23, 60

........................See page 25, 60

........................See page 26, 60

........................See page 29, 60

..............................See page 60

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	Transpos
	001

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Setting values

● Use the numeric [0]-[9] buttons or [+]/[–] buttons.

Decreases the	Increases the
number by one	number by one
step.	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.

Basic Operation and LCD Display

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.

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.

For selecting a voice				For selecting a voice
in the Song mode.				in the Style mode.

Entering numbers

●Use the [+]/[–] buttons when you want to change the number in single steps.

[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.

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.

Decreases the				Increases the
number by one				number by one
step.				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].

Ex. Voice number 109: Standard Kit 1

109 Std.Kit1

Press the numeric buttons [1], [0], [9] in order.

•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).

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Basic Operation and LCD Display

		NOTATION				MEASURE number
Normally, these indicate which keys or notes are					Indicates the current measure
played, or which keys to play when using the Dic-					number of the song or style.
tionary function.
						BEAT
					Indicates the beat when a song
					or style is playing.

•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.

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.

001	GrandPno
	003

CHORD

SPLIT

Indicates the chord name when playing in the song or style mode.

Indicates that the Split feature is turned on.

DUAL

Indicates that the Dual Voice feature is turned on.

HARMONY

Indicates that the Harmony 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	GrandPno
	001

Doing this automatically selects the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice.

Using the Metronome

1 Call up the Tempo setting.

Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

Current Tempo value

116	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

2

Indicates the beat number

in the measure.

3

4

To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.

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.

Adjusting the Metronome Volume

Numeric	Time signature
keypad
01	1/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
02	2/4
03	3/4
04	4/4
:	:
15	15/4
0	Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)

04 TimeSig

Indicates current beat number.

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

001	GrandPno
	001

2

3

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.

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 parameteres can be set in the Function mode (page 60).

CATEGORY	SELECT
Main Voice	Volume
	Octave
	Reverb Send Level
	Chorus Send Level

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