Yamaha PSR-36E, PSR-36 User Manual
Owner's Guide
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YAMAHA
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha
PortaTone PSR-36. This PortaTone
is an ultra-modern keyboard with a
design based on the latest digital
electronics technology.
To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow
the steps in this manual carefully
while actually playing the
instrument.
Contents
Before playing
1. Nomenclature
2. Playing back the Demonstration
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3. Starting to Play
(Orchestra
4. Voice Editing
5. Using the Built-in Drummer
(PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section)
6. Creating Original Rhythm
Patterns (Custom Drummer)
7. Adding Accompaniment
(Auto Bass Chord Section)
8. Chord Sequence Programming
9. External Jacks
10.
OptionalAccessories
11. About MIDI
12. Taking Care of Your PortaTone
13. Specifications
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Before playing
Inserting Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover
on the bottom of the instrument and
insert six 1.5V SUM-1 "D" size, R-20,
or equivalent alkaline batteries (sold
separately), making sure that the
polarities are placed as directed inside
the compartment. Replace the cover,
ensuring that it locks securely in place.
Optional power adaptors
Household current: Power Adaptor PA-4/
PA-40 is available for household current.
No other adaptor is usable, so when
you purchase a power adaptor please
ensure that it is model PA-4/PA-40.
Car Battery: Car Battery Adaptor CA-1
plugs into a car cigarette lighter socket.
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Nomenclature
Power Switch
Master Volume Control
Auto Bass Chord Volume Control
Bass & Chord Variation Selectors
Bass & Chord Voice Selectors
Auto Bass Chord Mode Selector
Auto Bass Chord Key Section
Rhythm Volume Control
Rhythm Variation Selector
Custom Drummer Function Selectors
Custom Drummer Key Section
Tempo Controls
Rhythm Selectors
Fill-in Button
Synchro Start and Start Buttons
Stop Button
Intro./Ending Button
Keyboard Percussion Button
Duet On/Off Switch
Sustain Selector
Orchestra Bank Selector
Orchestra Voice Selectors
Digital Synthesizer Selector
Voice Data Controllers
Chord Sequencer Record Button
Chord Sequencer Play Button
MIDI Button
Demonstration Button
Pitch Controls
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Playing back the
Demonstration Music
First, try listening to the Demonstration
Music.
To hear this music, do the following:
1. Switch on
Slide the POWER switch
position. The power-on light will then
illuminate.
2. Adjust the volume
Slide the MASTER VOLUME control
about three-quarters of the way towards
Max. to set the volume level.
3. Press the DEMONSTRATION
button
"William Tell Overture" will start to play
as soon as you press this button.
to
the ON
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