Yamaha PSR-400 User Manual

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Owner’s Guide

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You are the proud owner of a Yamaha PSR-400/PSR-500. Your PSR400/PSR-500 is a high-quality musical instrument that incorporates ad vanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PSR-400/PSR500, we urge you to read this Owner’s Guide thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner’s Guide in a safe place for later reference.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL...................................1

NOMENCLATURE.....................................................2

PREPARATION 4

Power Supply........................................................4

Using Headphones Or An External Sound System

The Foot Pedal

The Music Stand...................................................5

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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6

Select & Play Voices.............................................6

Add Reverb (PSR-500 only) The Split Mode —

Play Different Left- And Right Hand Voices The Dual Voice Mode — Play Two Voices Across The Entire Keyboard

Play With Auto Accompaniment

Play With Auto Harmony.......................................9

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OVERALL CONTROL........................................10

POWER Button MODE

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DSP (Digital Sound Processing — PSR-500 only) MASTER VOLUME

ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME......................11

PITCH BEND................................................11

TRANSPOSE ...............................................12

TUNING TEMPO

SPLIT POINT CHANGE................................13

PAGE MEMORY...........................................13

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AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT................................16

STYLE SELECT...........................................16

ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

THE SINGLE FINGER MODE......................18

THE FINGERED MODE...............................18

ORCHESTRATION 5 5

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CUSTOM STYLE

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VOICE SELECT...........................................21

THE SPLIT MODE........................................23

REVERB DEPTH (PSR-500 only)................23

VOLUME

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PAN..............................................................24

MIDI CHANNEL

DUAL VOICE................................................24

AUTO HARMONY VOICE MEMORY

SONG MEMORY

RECORDING A MELODY RECORDING A CHORD SEQUENCE MELODY AND CHORD PLAYBACK

THE CONDUCTOR......................................30

THE MULTI PADS (PSR-500)...........................31

THE DRUM PADS (PSR-400) MIDI

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RECEIVE CHANNEL/CLOCK......................33

MODE

System Exclusive Reception........................34

Transmitted Data..........................................35

DEMO................................................................36

APPENDIX A: MIDI BASICS....................................37

APPENDIX B: POLYPHONY...................................38

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX D: MAINTENANCE...............................39

APPENDIX E; SYSTEM RESET..............................40

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................40

INDEX

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL

This operation manual is divided into three main sections:

PREPARATION [page 4]

This section outlines the first things you must do before playing the PSR-400A^SR-

500. Including power supply setup and external connections.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE [page 6]

The QUICK OPERATION GUIDE provides simplified operation procedures for sev eral of the PSR-400A^SR-500’s main features. Each step includes a page number in the ^‘FEATURE REFERENCE” section on which you can ftnd full details about the corre sponding control or feature.

FEATURE REFERENCE [page io]

This section provides full details on all PSR-400/PSR-500 features and controls. The features are organized in the same way as they are on the PSR-400/PSR-500 panel — in functional groups such as “OVERALL CONTROL,” “AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT,” “VOICE,” etc.

Start with the “PREPARATION” section to ensure that you set up your PSR-400/PSR500 properly. Then try out the basic features outlined in the “QUICK OPERATION GUIDE,” referring to the page numbers given if you need more information. Refer to the “FEATURE REFERENCE” section whenever you need detailed information about a control or feature. The manual has an INDEX at the back which you can use to quickly locate information about specific features. The “NOMENCLATURE section which fol lows also provides page numbers on which details about each control can be found.

The Appendices

In addition to the three main sections described above, the manual has five appendices containing general information about MIDI, PSR-400/PSR-500 polyphony, troubleshoot ing, maintenance, and system reset.

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@ [DSP] Button (PSR-500)..................................page 11

Buttons......................................................page 11,12

® [TRANSPOSE] Buttons

® [TEMPO] Buttons.....................................................page 12

® [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] Button

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@ [RECORD] Button ® [PAGE 1] and [PAGE 2] Buttons (PSR-400).

[PAGE 1] through [PAGE 4] Buttons (PSR-500)

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® Numeric STYLE SELECT Buttons....................page 16

® ORCHESTRATION Buttons: [RHYTHM],

[BASS], (ORCHESTRA 1]. [ORCHESTRA 2],

and [ORCHESTRA 3].............................................page 19

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ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

® [INTRO] Button..................................................page 17

® [FILL IN 1] and [FILL IN 2] Button

® [NORMAL] Button

® [BRIDGE] Button.....................................................page 17

® [ENDING] Buttons...................................................page 17

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® [START/STOP] Button............................................page 16

VOICE

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® [DUAL VOICE] Button

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® [VOLUME] Buttons.................................................page 23

@ [OCTAVE] Buttons.................................................page 24

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SONG MEMORY

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® [MELODY 1] through [MELODY 5] Buttons

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® [RECEIVE CH7CLOCK] Buttons.............................page 33

® [MODE] Button.........................................................page 33

DEMO

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DRUM PAD (PSR-400)

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MULTI PAD (PSR-500)

® [RECORD/END (TERMINATE)] Button @ [1] through [4] Buttons

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® VOICE LIST.............................................................page 21

® STYLE LIST

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Rear Panel Connectors

® MIDI IN and OUT Connectors

® FOOT PEDAL Jack..............................................page 5

® HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT Jack

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PREPARATION

This section contains information about setting up your PSR400/PSR-500 and preparing to piay. Be sure to go through this section carefuiiy before using your PSR-400/PSR-500.

POWER SUPPLY

Your PSR-400 or PSR-500 will run either from batteries* or an optional power adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use.

* When batteries are used the sound of tiie PSR-400/PSR-500 may be distorted at high vol

ume levels. This is because tiie power of the amplifier is reduced when batteries are used.

CAUTION!

Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) dur

ing any PSR-400/PSR-500 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.

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The PSR-400/PSR-5CX) is initially supplied with a set of batteries. Depending on storage conditions, the supplied batteries may not last as long as a fresh set.

When the batteries need to be replaced, “batt” will appear on the MULTI DIS PLAY. When this display appears the PSR-400/PSR-500 will not operate, and the power must be turned off while either the batteries are replaced or an AC adaptor is connected.* Internal data will be retained for up to about 10 minutes while the batteries are changed or an AC adaptor is connected.

When the batteries fail, replace them with six 1.5 V SUM-1, “D” size, R-20 or equivalent batteries, as follows:

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

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inside of the compartment.

3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. ^

* If fresh batteries or an AC adaptor are not immediately available, it may be possible to use

the PSR-400/PSR-500 for a little while longer by turning the power off and then on again, and playing at a low volume setting.

Caution:

1. When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.

NEVER mix old and new batteries.

2. Do not use different kinds of batteries at the same time.

3. To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instru

ment if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor

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Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5 AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-400/PSR-500, then plug the AC cable of the Power Adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket.

The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adap tor is used.

* Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5 AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from the AC mains.

Other adaptors may be damaged by use with the PSR-400/PSR-500, and they may even cause serious damage to your PSR-400/PSR-500.

USING HEADPHONES OR AN EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEM

A Standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged into the rear-panel HEAD

PHONES/AUX. OUT jack for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the HEADPHONES jack. The HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack can also be used to deliver the output of the PSR-400/PSR-500 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder.

Stereo sound system

THE FOOT PEDAL

Plug the supplied foot pedal into the rear-panel FOOT PEDAL jack. The foot

pedal functions as a damper pedal, controlling sustain. Press the pedal to sustain notes after the keys are released.

• Be sure that you do not press the pedal while inserting the plug into the FOOT PEDAL jack or while turning the power on. If you do, the ON/OFF status of the footswitch will be reversed. This function has been implemented to allow either press-to-make or press-to-break contact type footswitches to be used with the PSR-400/PSR-500.

• Sustain cannot be applied to voices in which releasing the key played does not stop the sound: e.g. MUTE GUITAR (26), MARIMBA (41), PERCUSSIONS (99), etc.

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THE MUSIC STAND

Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the slot located at the rear of the

PSR-400/PSR-500 control panel.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

This section provides brief outlines of the procedures for operating several of the most basic PSR-400/PSR-500 features. Refer to the page numbers listed for details about each feature and more advanced capabilities.

SELECT & PLAY VOICES

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1. Use the [DSP] button to select the HALL or ROOM reverb

type [page 11].

2. Use the [REVERB DEPTH] button to set the depth of the

selected reverb effect for the current voice [page 23].

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

THE SPLIT MODE

PLAY DIFFERENT LEFT- ÄND RIGHT- HAND VOICES

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1. Use the [MODE] button to select the SPLIT mode [page 10],

2. Use the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button to change the split

point, if necessary [page 13].

3. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select the left-hand and

right-hand voices [page 23].

Press a left-hand key before selecting the left-hand voice

and a right-hand key before selecting the right-hand voice.

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THE DUAL VOICE MODE

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1. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select a voice [page 21].

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2. Press the [DUAL VOICE] button to engage the DUAL

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1. Use the [MODE] button to select the SINGLE FINGER or

FINGERED mode [page 10].

2. If necessary, use the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button to set

the split point [page 13].

3. Use the STYLE SELECT buttons to select the desired accom

paniment style [page 16]. You can also select a melody (up per keyboard) voice via the VOICE SELECT buttons [page

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mine how the accompaniment will be started [page 16], then press the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] button to engage the syn chronized start mode [page 16].

START/STOP

5. Press any key or play a chord to the left of the split point to start the automatic accompaniment — play using either SIN

GLE FINGER or FINGERED type fingering according to the

selected mode [page 10].

6. Use the [ACCOMP, VOLUME] buttons to adjust the volume

of the accompaniment sound [page 11].

1. Use the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL section [START/

STOP] or [ENDING] button to stop the accompaniment

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1. Use the [MODE] buttons to select the SPLIT, SINGLE FIN

GER, or FINGERED mode [page 10],

2. Use the AUTO HARMONY TYPE buttons to select a har

mony type between **1” and “6” [page 25],

3. Press the [AUTO HARMONY ON/OFF] button so that its

indicator lights [page 25],

4- Play chords on the left-hand section of the keyboard while

playing a melody on the right-hand section of the keyboard

[page 25].

FEATURE REFERENCE

The “FEATURE REFERENCE" provides full details on each of the PSR-400/PSR500 features. The features are presented as they appear on the PSR-400/PSR-500 panel, organized into functional groups such as “OVERALL CONTROL,” “AUTO AC COMPANIMENT,” and “VOICE.” To find information about a particular control or fea

ture, either go directly to the section in which that control or feature is found, or look up the name of the control or feature in the index at the end of the manual.

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The [MODE] button determines the operational mode of the PSR-400/PSR-500. Press the [MODE] button as many times as necessary until the indicator corresponding to the desired mode lights:

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To prevent unnecessary battery drainage, the PSR-400/ PSR-500 features an Auto Power OFF function that auto matically turns the power OFF if the instrument is not used — i.e. no buttons or keys are pressed or no automatic features are operating — for approximately 10 minutes.

The Auto Power OFF function does not operate when the PSR-400/PSR-500 is powered from an optional AC Power Adaptor.

NORMAL

This is the normal mode of operation in which you can select and play a single voice (or two voices if the DUAL VOICE function is used), and select styles for rhythmonly accompaniment.

SPLIT

In this mode different voices can be selected for the leftand right-hand sections of the keyboard. See page 23 for details.

FEATURE REFERENCE (overall control)

SINGLE FINGER

This mode provides automatic rhythm, bass, and orchestra accompaniment that you can control by playing just one, two, or three keys in the left-hand section of the keyboard. See page 18 for details.

FINGERED

The FINGERED mode provides automatic rhythm, bass, and orchestra accompaniment based on chords you play in the left-hand section of the keyboard. See page 18 for details.

• DSP (Digital Sound Processing — PSR-500 only)

The [DSP] button provides two digital effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. This button determines the type of effect to be used, while the REVERB DEPTH controls in the VOICE section allow the depth of the effect to be individually set for each voice — including the left- and right-hand split voices, and the main and sub dual voices.

Each time the [DSP] button is pressed the next effect is selected and the corresponding indicator will light. No effect is selected when the OFF indicator is lit.

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MASTER VOLUME

Use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the over all volume of the PSR-400/PSR-500 — including the sound of the voices being played, auto accompaniment, song memory playback, etc.

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ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME

Although the MASTER VOLUME control can be used

to set the overall volume level, the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME [A] and [T] buttons can be used to adjust the volume of the selected accompaniment in relation to the right-hand melody voice. Press the [A] button to increase the volume, or the [T] button to decrease the volume. The selected volume level will be displayed on the MULTI DISPLAY while the volume is being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either VOLUME button is released.

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ROOM

This setting adds a reverb effect to the sound that is similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.

HALL

For a spacious reverb sound, use the HALL setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a concert

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hall.

• Almost all of the auto accompaniment styles are programmed to

use the DSP effects, but no effect will be produced If DSP is set to OFF.

The volume range is from 0 to 24. A setting of 0 pro

duces no sound while 24 is the highest volume level. The default accompaniment volume value (21) can be recalled at any time by pressing both the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME [A] and [T] buttons at the same time,

• When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the

new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

PITCH BEND

The PITCH BEND wheel to the left of the keyboard allows the pitch notes to be bent up or down — roll the wheel away from you to bend up, and toward you to bend down (this situation can be reversed, as described below). When the PITCH BEND wheel is moved almost all the way in either direction, the current pitch bend range value will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY (see below).

FEATURE REFERENCE (overall control)

Setting the Pitch Bend Range

The maximum amount of pitch bend produced by the PITCH BEND wheel can be set anywhere from ±1 semi tone to ±12 semitones (i.e. plus or minus one octave).

1. To set the pitch bend range, roll the PITCH BEND wheel all the way in either direction so that the current range value appears on the MULTI DISPLAY.

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RANGE) [A] and [T] buttons to set the desired range — the pitch bend range value is displayed in semitones (-12 through 12). If a minus setting is selected pitch bend wheel operation is reversed — i.e. roll the wheel away from you to lower pitch.

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The transposition range is from -12 to +12, with -12 corresponding to downward transposition by 12 semitones (one octave, and +12 corresponding to upward transposi tion by 12 semitones. 0 is the “normal” keyboard pitch value. The normal transpose value (0) can be recalled at any lime by pressing both the TRANSPOSE [A] and [T] buttons at the same time.

• The TFIANSPOSE function will not work while any keys are held.

• TRANSPOSE does not affect the percussion voices (numbers

94 through 99).

• When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the

new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly selected data will be lost when a diUerent PAGE MEMORY is selected.

TUNING

The PSR-400/PSR-500 [TUNING] buttons makes it possible to tune the pitch of the PSR-400/PSR-500 to match other instruments. Tuning can be accomplished over a ±50-cent range (that’s 100 cents total, or one semi tone) in 16 steps.

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When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE

MEMORY Is selected.

TRANSPOSE

The PSR-400/PSR-500 [TRANSPOSE] buttons makes it possible to shift the pitch of the PSR-4(X)/PSR-500 up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of 12 semi tones (one octave). Transposing the pitch of the PSR-4(X)/ PSR-500 keyboard makes it easier to play in difficult key signatures, and you can simply match the pitch of the

keyboard to the range of a singer or other instrumentalist.

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The TRANSPOSE [A] and [T] buttons are used for transposition. Press the [A] button to increase the pitch of the keyboard, or the [T] button to lower the pitch. The selected degree of transposition will be displayed on the center two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY while the TRANSPOSE [A] or [▼] button is pressed, and for ap proximately 2 seconds after either TRANSPOSE button is released.

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The TUNING [A] and [T] buttons are used for tuning. Press the [A] button to raise the pitch of the instrument, or the [T] button to lower the pitch. The selected degree of tuning will be shown on the MULTI DISPLAY in Hertz while the TUNING [A] or [T] button is pressed, and for approximately 2 seconds after either TUNING button is released.

The tuning range is from 427.5 Hertz (-50 cents) to ^

452.9 Hz (+50 cents). 440.0 Hertz (±0 cents) is the “nor mal” tuning value. The normal tuning value (440,0) can be recalled at any time by pressing both the TUNING [A] and [T] buttons at the same time.

• TUNING does not affect the percussion voices (numbers 94

through 99).

• When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the

new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE

MEMORY is selected.

TEMPO

The TEMPO buttons control the tempo of the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT, the SONG MEMORY, DEMO playback, and the MULTI PADs on the PSR-5CX).

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Press the TEMPO [A] button to increase the tempo, or

the TEMPO [▼] button to decrease the tempo. The se lected tempo will be displayed on the MULTI DISPLAY (in quarter-note beats per minute) while the TEMPO [A] or [T] button is pressed, and for approximately 2 seconds after either TEMPO button is released.

The available tempo range is from 40 to 240 beats per minute. Each accompaniment style has a different “de fault” tempo which is automatically set whenever a new style is selected (but not when a new style is selected while the accompaniment is playing). The default tempo for the currently selected accompaniment style can be recalled at any time by pressing both the TEMPO [A] and [▼] buttons at the same time.

# SPLIT POINT CHANGE

Separate split points can be set for the SPLIT, FIN GERED, and SINGLE FINGER modes. The default split point settings are as follows:

• SPLIT mode: Ctt3

• SINGLE FINGER mode: D2

• FINGERED mode: G2

The split point for each mode can be set to any other key while that mode is selected by pressing the desired split-point key while holding the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button.

PAGE MEMORY

The PAGE MEMORY can be used to store 4 complete sets of panel settings (including the contents of the SONG MEMORY and MULTI PAD features) in the PSR-500 and 2 in the PSR-400 that can then be recalled simply by pressing a single button.

When the power is initially turned on the previously selected “PAGE” is automatically selected and its indica tor will light. If any changes are then made to the panel settings the PAGE indicator will flash, indicating that changes have been made. If the same PAGE button is then pressed the original PAGE settings will be recalled and the indicator will light continuously again.

The following panel settings are stored by the PAGE MEMORY:

• Currently selected voice(s).

• MULTI PAD (PSR-500)/DRUM PAD (PSR-400) contents.

•SONG MEMORY contents.

• VOICE MEMORY contents.

• VOICE section parameter settings (Auto Harmony, Reverb

Depth (PSR-500), Volume, Octave, Pan, MIDI Out Channel, Dual).

• CUSTOM ACCOMPANIMENT contents.

• Currently selected STYLE.

• Currently selected chord voice when accompaniment stopped.

• ORCHESTRATION settings.

• ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL status.

• MODE.

• ACCOMP. VOLUME.

•TUNE.

• TRANSPOSE.

• TEMPO.

• PITCH BEND RANGE.

• DSP (PSR-500)

• MIDI RECEIVE CHANNELCLOCK.

• The MIDI MODE setting is not recorded by the PAGE MEMORY.

MIDI MODE is reset to "00" whenever the power is turned on or

a different PAGE is selected.

The split point is shown on the MULTI DISPLAY for as long as the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button is held. The C3 key, for example, would be displayed as “c 3”. Ftt2 would be displayed as “F"2”. The sharp is indicated by the lit bar between the “F” and the “2.”

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The SPLIT, SINGLE FINGER, and FINGERED mode split points are retained in memory and will be recalled whenever the corresponding mode is selected.

Note that the split-point key is included in the righthand section of the keyboard.

• When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the

new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see next paragraph). If this is not done the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

Recording

Make the desired panel settings, then press one of the PAGE MEMORY buttons while holding the [RECORD] button. The corresponding indicator will light indicating that the data has been memorized. All previous data in the selected PAGE will be erased.

PAGE MEMORY

RECOflD PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 MIDI BULK DUMP

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The PAGE MEMORY cannot be recorded while any automatic playback feature or any recording function is running (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT play; SONG MEMORY record/p!ay/play ready; PSR-500 MULTI PAD record/play; CUSTOM ACCOMPA NIMENT record/play, DEMO play, PSR-400 DRUM PAD pad assign).

FEATURE REFERENCE (OVERALL CONTROL)

Recall

To recall a PAGE MEMORY setting simply press the appropriate PAGE MEMORY button. The corresponding indicator will light and the required panel settings will be recalled.

• If the panel settings are changed but not recorded (including such operations as completing a SONG MEMORY recording), those changes will be lost if a PAGE MEMORY is recalled.

• A different PAGE MEMORY cannot be selected while any automatic playback

feature or any recording function Is running

(AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT play; SONG MEMORY record/play/play ready; PSR-500 MULTI PAD record/play: CUSTOM AC COMPANIMENT record/play. DEMO play, PSR-400 DRUM PAD pad assign).

■ If the panel settings have been changed but

not recorded and the power is turned off, those panel settings will be memorized separately from the page memory.

• PAGE MEMORY data will be retained in

memory even when the PSR-400/PSR-500 power is turned off as long as a full set of good batteries is present or an AC power adaptor remains connected.

• If no batteries are installed and no AC

power adaptor is connected for more than about 10 minutes, the PAGE memory is automatically initialized when the power is turned on. Individual PAGE MEMORY banks can be initialized by holding the corresponding PAGE MEMORY button while turning the power on. All PAGE MEMORY banks can be initialized at once by holding both the CUSTOM [RECORD/ END] and [CLEAR] buttons while UJrning the power on. In either case, “clr" appears on the MULTI DISPLAY when the memory is initialized.

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STYLE SPLIT VOICE

The initialized settings are as follows:

List of initial PAGE memory settings

* Settings in parentheses apply to the PSFT-500 only.

MODE (DSP) PITCH BEND PIANGE

OVERALL CONTROL

AUTO ACCOMPANI MENT

VOICE

ACCOMP. VOL TFTANSPOSE TUNING

SPLIT POINT

STYLE No.

ORCHESTRATION

CUSTOM STYLE

ACCOMP. CONTROL SYNCHRO START

Chord Voice When Accompaniment Stopped

LEFT

Current

RIGHT

HARMONY ON/OFF

LEFT

VOICE MEMORY 1

RIGHT

HARMONY ON/OFF

SINGLE FINGER

ORCHESTFIA 1

ORCHESTRA 2

ORCHESTFIA 3

(REVERB DEPTH)

NORMAL/DUAL

(REVERB DEPTH)

HARMONY TYPE

(REVERB DEPTH)

HARMONY TYPE

SPLIT

FINGERED

RHYTHM

BASS

VOICE No.

VOLUME

OCTAVE

PAN

VOICE No.

VOLUME

OCTAVE

PAN

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE

VOICE No.

VOLUME

OCTAVE

PAN

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE

VOICE No.

VOLUME

OCTAVE

PAN

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE

VOICE No.

VOLUME

OCTAVE

PAN

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE

PAGE 1 ~ 2 [PSR-400] PAGE 1 ~ 4 [PSR-500]

NORMAL

(ROOM)

440 CII3 D2 G2

ON ON ON ON ON PAGE 1: Style for DEMO 1 PAGE 2: Style for DEMO 2 (PAGES: Style for DEMO 3) (PAGE 4: LAMBADA) NORMAL OFF 35

(6)

NORMAL 89

(6)

DUAL

(6)

-1

OFF

(6)

0 0

1 OFF OFF

(6)

21 1

(6)

21 0

OFF 03

(6)

0 2

ON OFF

(6)

0 0

FEATURE REFERENCE (overall control)

VOICE

SONG

MEMORY

MIDI

MULTI 1 PAD

[PSR-500]

DRUM PAD

[PSR-400]

NORMAUDUAL

VOICE No. 35

(REVERB DEPTH)

VOLUME 21

LEFT

VOICE VOICE No. 35 MEMORY 2

RIGHT

HARMONY ON/OFF

LEFT

VOICE MEMORY3 (REVERB DEPTH)

RIGHT

HARMONY ON/OFF

LEFT

VOICE VOICE No. 67 MEMORY4

RIGHT

HARMONY ON/OFF VOICE MEMORY 1 - 4 CHORD 1~! MELODY 1 - 5 CONDUCTOR RECEIVE CH 1-16 CLOCK

2 4 banks X 4 pages 3 4 1 2 3 4

(REVERB DEPTH)

HARMONY TYPE 5

(REVERB DEPTH)

HARMONY TYPE

(REVERB DEPTH)

HARMONY TYPE

OCTAVE

PAN 0

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE ON

VOLUME 21

OCTAVE 0

PAN -4

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE ON

VOICE No. 56

VOLUME 24

OCTAVE

PAN 0

MIDI CH 2

DUAL VOICE OFF

VOICE No. 71

VOLUME 21

OCTAVE

PAN 0

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE ON

VOICE No. 30

VOLUME 24

OCTAVE 2

PAN 0

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE

VOLUME 24

OCTAVE 0

PAN

MIDI CH

DUAL VOICE ON

NORMAL DUAL

(6)

OFF

(6)

1 1

OFF

(8)

(9)

1 1

OFF All OFF

No Data No Data No Data

All Enable

Disable

= 16 patterns

4 banks X 2 pages = 8 voices

(14) 22

(9)

20 0 0

(9)

24 0 0

36 (13)

18 1

(9)

18 0 0

Page Memory MIDI Bulk Dump

The contents of each PAGE MEMORY can be bulk dumped via the MIDI OUT connector as a system ex clusive message and received by a sec ond PSR-400/PSR-500 or a MIDI data recorder.

Press the [MIDI BULK DUMP]

button. All PAGE MEMORY indi cators will flash and “bdp” will flash on the MULTI DISPLAY.

MIDI BULK DUMP

Press the button of the PAGE

MEMORY you want to transmit. The corresponding indicator will flash while the data is being trans mitted. The bulk dump can be aborted at any time by pressing the [MIDI BULK DUMP] button a second time. No other operations can be performed during a bulk transmission.

When the transmission has finished

the PAGE MEMORY indicators

and MULTI DISPLAY will return

to their previous states.

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FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

STYLE SELECT

ORCHESTRATION

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STYLE SELECT

Select any of the PSR-400/PSR-500’s 100 accompani

ment styles by using one of the two following methods:

1: Choose one of the 100 accompaniment styles — num bered “00” through “99” — shown on the STYLE LIST then enter its number using the numeric STYLE SELECT buttons. To select BAROQUE (number 27), for example, first press “2” and then “7,” The number “27” should then be displayed on the left two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY.

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2: The [+] and [-] buttons in the STYLE SELECT group can be used to increment (increase by one) or decrement (decrease by one) the current accompaniment style number.

Press the W button briefly to select the accompaniment

style one number higher than the current accompaniment style, or the [-] button to select the accompaniment style one number lower than the current accompaniment style. If you hold the [+] or [-] button down, the accompaniment style number will increment or decrement continuously — simply release the button when the desired accompaniment style number has been reached.

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RECORD/END CLEAR

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ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

Starting the Accompaniment

Press the [START/STOP] button to start the selected accompaniment immediately. The rhythm sound will be gin playing and, if the FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER

mode is selected via the OVERALL CONTROL section

MODE button, the bass and chord parts will also begin playing as soon as the first note or chord is played on the keyboard.

Press the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] button if you want the accompaniment to start when you play the first note on the keyboard. In this case the accompaniment is started by playing in the left-hand section of the keyboard if the RNGERED, SINGLE FINGER or SPLIT mode is

selected, or by playing anywhere on the keyboard if the

NORMAL mode is selected. If you press the [SYNC-

START ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button, the right two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY and the [SYNCSTART ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button indicator will flash at the current tempo. The synchro start mode can be re-engaged by pressing the [SYNC-START ON/ OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button again so that its

indicator goes out.

• The right two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY will con tinue to flash while the rhythm plays to provide a visual indication of the current tempo.

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FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)

A different accompaniment style can be selected at any time while the accompaniment is playing. The style number display will change as soon as the selection is made, but the new style will begin playback from the top of the next measure. The tempo will not change when the new style begins playing.

The NORMAL and BRIDGE Variations

Each style has two main variations — NORMAL and BRIDGE. If the [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] button is pressed while the rhythm is playing, the corresponding

variation will begin from the top of the next measure. You

can also select [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] before starting

the accompaniment.

normal

BRIDGE

Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction

Any of the PSR-400/PSR-500 accompaniment patterns can be started with an appropriate introduction by pressing the [INTRO] button and then the [START/STOP] button.

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Adding Fill-ins

The PSR-400 and PSR-500 provide two types of fill-ins (rhythmic variations) — one which leads to the NORMAL variation and one which leads to the BRIDGE variation.

Press the [FILL IN 1] button at any time while the accom paniment is playing to add a short fill-in and go to (or return to) the NORMAL variation, or press the [FILL IN 2] button to add a short fill-in and go to (or return to) the BRIDGE variation.

The [NORMAL] indicator will flash while FILL IN 1

plays, and the [BRIDGE] indicator will flash while FILL IN 2 plays. You can change the variation that will begin playing after the fill-in by pressing the desired variation button while the indicator is still flashing.

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BRIDGE

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If you hold the [FILL IN 1] or [HLL IN 2] button, the

fill-in pattern will repeat until the button is released, then the NORMAL or BRIDGE variation will begin from the beginning of the next measure.

Once the [INTRO] button is pressed, the [INTRO] indi cator will be lit continuously and the [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] indicator will flash to indicate which variation will play when the introduction has finished. You can change the “destination” variation by pressing the [NOR MAL] or [BRIDGE] button while its indicator is flashing. When the introduction ends, the [INTRO] indicator will go out and the [NORMAL] or [BRIIXjE] indicator will light continuously.

• It is possible to start the accompaniment from any variation —

even the ending — by pressing the corresponding button prior to pressing the [START/STOP] button. The destination [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] variation can be selected in the normal way.

• If the [INTRO], [FILL IN, >]. [FILL IN 2], or [ENDING] pattern is

selected prior to pressing the [START/STOP] button and then the same button is pressed again or the currently flashing [NOR

MAL] or [BRIDGE] button is pressed, Its indicator will go out and the destination [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] pattern indicator will light continuously. Once started the accompaniment will then begin directly from the NORMAL or BRIDGE pattern.

• The [INTRO] button can be used to select the introduction pattern even while the accompaniment is playing.

•

• If the [FILL IN 1] or [FILL IN 2] button is pressed during the last 1/4-note of a measure, the fill in will begin from the first beat of

the next measure. If pressed at any other time the fill-in will begin immediately.

• It is also possible to start the accompaniment with a fill-in by pressing the desired FILL IN button prior to pressing the

[START/STOP] button. The destination [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] variation can be selected in the normal way.

Stopping the Accompaniment

An accompaniment in progress can be stopped immedi ately by pressing the [START/STOP] button or the [SYNC-START ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button. In the latter case the synchro start mode will be engaged when the accompaniment stops. The accompaniment can also be stopped with an appropriate ending by pressing the

[ENDING] button.

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The ending will begin from the first beat of the next measure.

If the [FILL IN 1] or [FILL IN 2] button is pressed while the ending pattern is playing, a fill-in will be played, followed by a return to the normal or bridge pattern.

FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)

THE SINGLE FINGER MODE

The SINGLE FINGER mode is selected via the [MODE] button in the OVERALL CONTROL section (see page 10).

MODE OWORMAL O SPLIT

SINGLE FINGER accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by press ing a minimum number of keys in the left-hand section of the keyboard. The accompaniment produced is perfectly matched to the currently selected accompaniment style.

If you press a “C” key in the left-hand section of the keyboard, for example, a C-maJor accompaniment will be played. Press another key in the left-hand section of the keyboard to select a new chord. The key you press will always determine the “root” of the chord played (i.e. “C” for a C chord).

THE FINGERED MODE

The FINGERED mode is ideal if you already know how to play chords on a keyboard, since it allows you to supply your own chords for the Auto Accompaniment feature.

MODE ONORMAL O SPLIT

The PSR-400/PSR-500 will accept the following chord

types:

Chord Abbreviation

Major M Minor Major seventh Suspended fourth Minor sixth m6 Minor seventh m7 Minor seventh flatted fifth Minor major seventh Seventh Seventh flatted fifth Seventh suspended fourth 7sus4

Augmented (seventh)

Diminished (seventh)

m 1-k3-5 M7 sus4

m7-5 mM7 7 1-3-(5)-l>7 7-5

aug dim

Normal Voicii

1-3-5

1-3-(5)-7

1-4-5 1-l>3-5-6 1-l>3-(5)-k7

1-k3-t5-l>7

1-t3-(5)-7

1-3-L5-t7

1-4-5-t7 1-3-lt5-(l>7) 1-l»3-k5-(6)

Playing Minor, Seventh, and Minor-seventh Chords In the Single-finger Mode

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I For a minor chord, press the root key and a black key to

its left.

I For a seventh chord, press the root key and a white key

to its left.

I For a minor-seventh chord, press the root key and both

a white and black key to its left.

The automatic accompaniment will continue playing even if you lift your fingers from the Auto Accompaniment keys. You only need to press the Auto Accompaniment keys when changing chords.

If the SINGLE FINGER mode is used while the accompaniment is stopped, the appropriate bass and chord sound will be pro duced when any left-hand keys are pressed. The bass voice is the same as the accompaniment bass voice. The chord voice can be selected using the VOICE SELECT buttons after a key in the left-hand section of the keyboard has been pressed. REVERB DEPTH (PSR-500 only), VOLUME, OCTAVE, and PAN settings will affect the chord voice, but the DUAL VOICE mode cannot be used.

* Notes in parentheses may be omitted.

Minor sixth chords will only be properly detected if

they are played in “root position.” Seventh flatted fifth chords will be recognized as long as either the root or ^ flatted seventh is the lowest note. For diminished and augmented chords, the lowest key pressed is assumed to be the root.

• If you play two notes one octave apart on the left-hand section of

the keyboard, that note will be taken as the root and the accom paniment will use only that note, tf you play the root and fifth the accompaniment will use only the root and fifth.

If you play three adjacent keys at once (semitone intervals). All accompaniment parts except for rhythm will be muted.

If the FINGERED mode is used while the accompaniment is stopped, the appropriate bass note will be produced when a lefthand chord is detected, and the chord will sound as played. The chord voice can be selected using the VOICE SELECT buttons after a key in the left-hand section of the keyboard has been pressed. REVERB DEPTH (PSR-500 only). VOLUME, OC TAVE, and PAN settings will affect tfie chord voice, but the

DUAL VOICE mode cannot be used.

FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)

ORCHESTRATION

Accompaniment parts can be turned on or off by press ing the corresponding ORCHESTRA button. When a part is turned off the corresponding indicator will go out. To silence the bass part, for example, press the ORCHES TRATION [BASS] button so that its indicator goes out. Press the button again to turn that part back on.

orchestration

Depending on the selected style, all ORCHESTFIATION buttons may not always contain data (the indicators will light even if the corresponding ORCHESTRATION button does not contain data).

• CUSTOM STYLE

The PSR-400/PSR-500 CUSTOM STYLE feature lets

you create original accompaniment styles — one for each

PAGE MEMORY — which are stored as style number 99

(PROGRAMMABLE). You can program separate pat

terns for the INTRO, NORMAL, BRIDGE, FILL IN 1, FILL IN 2, and ENDING variations.

1. Select one of the preset or custom styles on which you

want to base your new custom style prior to activating the CUSTOM STYLE feature.

2. Press the CUSTOM [RECORD/END] button. Style

number 99 will automatically be selected and the AC COMPANIMENT CONTROL variation LEDs will flash in sequence. If you press the [RECORD/END] button again at this point recording will be cancelled and the previous style will be re-selected.

RECORD/END CLEAR

CUSTOM

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As soon as an ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL variation button is pressed, the selected pattern will begin playing repeatedly (along with a metronome “click” sound which will not be recorded), based on a C chord.

* If you cancel recording at this point by pressing the

[RECORD/END] button, any previously recorded CUSTOM STYLE data will be erased and the current style will be

recorded in the CUSTOM STYLE memory.

4. The ORCHESTRATION buttons will be flashing in sequence. Select the part you want to program by pressing the corresponding ORCHESTRATION but ton. When an ORCHESTRATION button is pressed its indicator will light and the sound of that track will be emphasized. At this point you can press any other ORCHESTRATION button to select a different record track, as required. Further, by turning the selected track off, the ORCHESTRATION indicators will resume flashing in sequence and you can hear the overall volume balance of the accompaniment.

ORCHESTRATION

-ORCHESTRA*

• The ORCHESTRATION [2] and [31 buttons each contain 2 tracks of data. Press either of these buttons once to select track A, and a second time to select track B. When the button

is pressed a third time the part is turned off.

5. You can now add new material to the selected part by

playing on the keyboard. You can completely clear a part if you want to record new material from scratch: press the ORCHESTRATION button corresponding to

the part you want to clear while holding the [CLEAR] button. Individual notes can be cleared by pressing the appropriate key while holding the [CLEAR] button. This technique is particularly useful when recording drum parts.

ORCHESTRATION

.BASSÍ

3. Select the variation you want to program by pressing the corresponding ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL button.

ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

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RECORD/END

FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)

When recording the RHYTHM track only a percus sion voice (numbers 94 through 99) can be selected. Any voice can be selected when recording any of the other tracks. Note, however, that a special transpose function is applied to the BASS track, so we recom mend that you record a bass voice on the BASS track.

• Be sure to record your CUSTOM ACCOMPANIMENT based

on a C chord. The parts will be automatically transposed to match the chord played when the CUSTOM ACCOMPANI MENT is played back.

The percussion voices (numbers 94 through 99) and the SYNTH TOM voice (number 76) differ in operation from the other voices in the following ways:

1. During automatic playback they are not transposed to

match the current chord.

2. They can be played during rhythm-only auto accompani

ment playback in the NORMAL mode. * If the DUAL function is engaged the above only apply if the

percussion or SYNTH TOM voice is the main voice.

• The voice(s) assigned to the selected part can be changed by using the VOICE select keys in the normal way,

• The length of NORMAL. BRIDGE. INTRO. FILL, and END ING variations is determined by the selected style.

6. Continue selecting and recording parts until the cur

rently selected variation of your custom style is com plete.

7. Press the CUSTOM [RECORD/END] button to stop

recording. Your custom style will be automatically

stored as style number 99, and can be selected and used in the same way as the preset styles.

RFCORD END

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• To record a different variation of the CUSTOM STYLE, repeat steps 2 through 7, above.

• The following data can be changed during CUSTOM STYLE recording:

• NOTE ON/OFF including velocity.

• TEMPO (the tempo setting that is active when recording is

stopped is used).

• All VOICE section parameters except MIDI Channel (Auto

Harmony, Reverb Depth (PSR-500 only), Volume. Octave, Pan, Dual Voice) can be set independently for each track.

• VOICE (including VOICE MEMORY) can be set independ

ently for each track.

• One set of voice parameters, including the voice number,

are memorized at the beginning of each track. This means that 7 sets of voice parameters are memorized for each custom style variation — RHYTHM. BASS, ORCHESTRA 1,2A, 2B. 3A. and 3B.

• PITCH BEND (changes memorized in real time).

• SUSTAIN (changes memorized in real time).

• Custom styles have a somewhat simpler format than the preset styles, so some of the preset style data is changed when used in a custom style. In other words, the preset style may not sound exactly the same when used in a custom style.

Quantization

It is possible to set a quantize value before recording a part by pressing the appropriate STYLE SELECT key. The available quantize values are: 1/4, 1/6,1/8,1/12,1/16,

1/24,1/32,1/48, 1/96. The selected quantize value forces all notes you play to fall on the nearest specified beat. If you select 1/8, for example, all notes you play will be aligned to the nearest eighth note. The selected quantize value will be shown on the display for approximately 2 seconds after the button is released.

One measure of 8th notes before quantization

After quantization

The default quantize value is 1/96, This value is automatically

selected whenever the CUSTOM STYLE record mode is en

gaged.

Material that has already been recorded on a track will not be

quantized. Only notes played after the quantization value has

been changed wilt be quantized to that value. Quantization is applied to both note-on and note-off timing. In

some cases the length of a quantized note may reduced to an extremely short value of botii the note-on and note-off timing of the same note are quantized to the same beat.

Before quantize

Note-on Note-off

After quantize

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Note-on and note-off are almost the same.

• When a CUSTOM STYLE has been recorded, be sure to store the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page

13), If this is not diftne the newly recorded CUSTOM STYLE data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

• If the CUSTOM STYLE memory becomes full during recording, “End” will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY and recording will end. Up to approximately 1,600 notes (including INTRO, FILL and other variations) can be recorded in each CUSTOM STYLE.

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VOICE

FEATURE REFERENCE (voice)

VOICE SELECT

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PSR-400

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VOICE SELECT

Select any of the PSR-400/PSR-500’s 100 voices by

using oneof the following methods:

Voice Selection Method 1:

Choose one of the 100 voices — numbered “00” through “99” — shown on the panel VOICE LIST then enter its number using the numeric VOICE SELECT but tons. To select “ELECTRONIC ORGAN 1” (number 12), for example, first press “1” and then “2.” The number “12” should then appear on the right two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY.

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Voice Selection Method 2:

The [+] and [-] buttons in the numeric VOICE SELECT button group can be used to increment (increase by one) or decrement (decrease by one) the current voice number. Press the [+] button briefly to select the voice one number higher than the current voice, or the [-] button to select the voice one number lower than the current voice. If you hold the [+] or [-] button down, the voice number will increment or decrement continuously — simply release the button when the desired voice number has been reached.

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• Note that the PSR-400/PSR-5(X) keyboard has “touch response” — that is, you can control the loudness of the sound to a certain degree according to how hard you play the keys. The degree of touch sensitivity is differ ent for each voice. For example, the piano and percus sion voices are very responsive to keyboard touch, while the organ voices have no touch response at all.

Keyboard Percussion

When any of the percussion voices is selected (voice numbers 94 through 99), you can play a range of drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard.

The percussion instruments played by the various keys when voice 98 PERCUSSIONS W/GATE or 99 PERCUSSIONS are selected are marked by symbols above the keys.

• The TRANSPOSE. TUNING, and OCTAVE functions desaibed

on pages 12 and 24 do not affect the percussion sounds. The percussion sounds ais affected, however, by the PITCH BEND, PAN, and VOICE section VOLUME. REVERB DEPTH, MIDI

CHANNEL, and HARMONY controls.

FEATURE REFERENCE (voice)

DRUM & PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT KEY ASSIGNMENTS

94 SCRATCH W/PITCH

Key

C1~C6

95 KICK & SNARE W/PITCH

Key

C1-B1 Bass Drum Heavy

C2-B2 C3-B3 Snare Low C4-B4 Snare High C5-C6

96 TOM W/PITCH

Key

C1-B2

C3-C6

97 LATIN PERCS W/PITCH

Key C1-B1 C2-B2 C3-B3 C4-B4 C5-C6

Instrument

Scratch

Instrument

Bass Drum Light

Synth Snare

Instrument Acoustic Tom Synth Tom

Instrument Conga Bongo Timbale Agogo Cuica

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Instrument Bass Drum Low

Triangle Mute Gtl3

Synth Snare Triangle Open Synth Tom Bass Synth Tom Low

Synth Tom Middle

Synth Tom High D4

Bass Drum High Dlt4

Bass Drum Middle

Closed Rim Shot

Tom Bass FII4

Tom Low

Snare High

Tom Middle

Open Rim Shot

Snare Low B4

Tom High

Handclaps

Cowbell

Cabasa

Hi-Hat Closed

Brush Hit

Hi-Hat Open

Crash Cymbal

Splash Cymbal

Ride Cymbal 1 A5

Ride Cymbal 2

Conga Low

Conga High

Conga Mute

Key Instrument G3

A3 Att3 Timbale High

B3 Tambourine C4 Claves Low Ctt4

E4 F4

G4 Brush Squeeze

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House Tom Bass

House Tom Low

House Tom Middle

FEATURE REFERENCE (voice)

THE SPLIT MODE

The PSR-400/PSR-500 SPLIT mode — selected via the

[MODE] button — allows you to play two voices at once: one with the left hand and one with the right. The lefthand voice can be played to the left of the “split point,”

set as described in “SPLIT POINT CHANGE” on page

13, and the right-hand voice can be played to the right of

the split point.

When the SPLIT mode is first selected the current voice is assigned to the right-hand keys. The right-hand voice number will be shown on the right two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY, and the left-hand voice number will appear on the left two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY when a key to the left of the split point is pressed for about 2 seconds (the “SPLIT VOICE” dot in the display also will light).

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REVERB DEPTH (psr -500 only)

The depth of the selected DSP effect can be increased

or decreased for the selected voice by using the REVERB DEPTH [A] or [T] button. The reverb depth range is from 0 (no effect) to 15 (maximum reverb depth). The reverb depth is shown on the MULTI DISPLAY while the REVERB DEPTH proximately 2 seconds after either REVERB DEPTH button is released. Pressing both the REVERB DEPTH

[A] and [T] buttons simultaneously immediately selects

reverb depth value 6.

No effect is produced when the reverb depth is set to 0. From

settings 1 to 8 the original sound is maintained at the same level while the level of the effect sound is increased. From settings 9 to 15 the effect level is maintained while the level of the original

sound is reduced. In the SPLIT mode the left-hand voice reverb depth can be

adjusted after playing a left-hand key and the right-hand voice

reverb depth can be adjusted after playing a right-hand key.

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Changing the Right and Left-hand Voices

To change the right-hand voice press a key to the right of the split point, then select the new right-hand voice in the normal way.

To change the left-hand voice press a key to the left of the split point, then select the new left-hand voice in the normal way.

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When the SPLIT MODE is used with the DUAL VOICE function (see page 23) different dual voices can be assigned to the leftand right-hand sections of the keyboard. Press a key to the right of the split point to select the right-hand voice, then turn DUAL VOICE on and select the right-hand dual voice. Press a key to the left of the split point to select the left-hand voice, then turn DUAL VOICE on and select the left-hand dual voice.

VOLUME

Although the MASTER VOLUME control can be used

to set the overall volume level, the VOLUME [A] and [▼] buttons can be used to adjust the volume of the se lected voice in relation to all other sound produced by the PSR-400/PSR-500 — i.e. accompaniment, song memory, etc. Press the [A] button to increase the volume, or the [▼] button to decrease the volume. The selected volume level will be displayed on the MULTI DISPLAY while the volume is being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either VOLUME button is released.

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The volume range is from 0 to 24, with 0 producing no sound while 24 is die highest volume. The default volume value (21) can be recalled at any time by pressing both the VOLUME [A] and [T] buttons at the same time,

• In the SPLIT mode the left-hand voice volume can be adjusted

after playing a left-hand key and the right-hand voice volume can be adjusted after playing a right-hand key.

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FEATURE REFERENCE (VOICE)

OCTAVE

The OCTAVE [▲] and [T] buttons can be used to shift

the pitch of the selected voice up or down by one or two octaves. Press the [▲] button to shift the pitch up, or the

[T] button to shift the pitch down. The selected octave (-

2, -1,0,1, or 2) will be displayed on the MULTI DIS PLAY while the octave value is being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either OCTAVE button is released. A setting of 0 produces the normal pitch for the voice. The normal octave (0) can be recalled at any time

by pressing both the CXTTAVE [▲] and [T] buttons at the

same time.

OCTAVE

In the SPLIT mode the left-hand voice octave can be shifted after playing a left-hand key and the right-hand voice octave can be shifted after playing a right-hand key.

The OCTAVE cannot be changed while the keyboard is being played.

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MIDI CHANNEL

The MIDI transmit channel for the selected voice is set

via the MIDI CH. [A] and [T] buttons in the VOICE section. The [A] button increments the uansmit channel number and the [▼] button decrements the channel number. The current channel number is shown on the MULTI DISPLAY while selection is in progress and for approximately 2 seconds after both MIDI CH. buttons are released. The MIDI transmit channel range is from 1 to

16.

MIDI CH

Different transmit channels can be set for the left- and right-hand^ voices in the split mode — press a left-hand key prior to setting the left-hand transmit channel, and a right-hand key prior to setting the right-hand transmit channel.

The MIDI CHANNEL cannot be changed while the keyboard is

being played.

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PAN

The PAN [A] and [T] buttons can be used to pan the

sound of the selected voice to any of 15 positions between full left and right in the stereo sound field. Press the [A] button to pan the voice to the right, or the [▼] button to pan the voice to the left. The selected pan position will be displayed on the MULTI DISPLAY while the pan value is being adjusted, and for approximately 2 seconds after either PAN button is released.

PAN

The PAN range is from -7 (full left) through 0 (center)

to 7 (full right). The center position (0) can be recalled at any time by pressing both the PAN [A] and [T] buttons at the same time. The new PAN value will take effect as soon as the next key is played.

• In the SPLIT mode the left-hand voice can be panned after playing a left-hand key and the right-hand voice can be panned

after playing a right-hand key.

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DUAL VOICE

The DUAL VOICE feature makes it possible to select

and play two different voices simultaneously.

To activate the DUAL VOICE feature press the [DUAL VOICE ON/OFF] button (the indicator will light). When ON, the voice selected prior to turning the DUAL VOICE feature ON will sound simultaneously with a second “dual” voice. Any voice can be selected as the dual voice while the DUAL feature is ON, and its number will be shown on the right two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY.

The DUAL VOICE feature can be turned OFF by presi^ ing the [DUAL VOICE ON/OFF] button a second time.

The AUTO HARMONY function (see page 25) applies only to the main voice in the DUAL VOICE mode.

Only main voice data is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector on the specified MIDI channel for that voice (see above) in the

DUAL VOICE mode.

REVERB DEPTH (PSR-500), VOLUME, OCTAVE, and PAN can be set independently for the main and sub voices in the DUAL VOICE mode.

In the SPLIT mode the left-hand dual voice can be selected after playing a left-hand key and the right-hand dual voice can be selected after playing a right-hand key.

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FEATURE REFERENCE (VOICE)

AUTO HARMONY

Auto Harmony can be used in the SPLIT. SINGLE FINGER, and FINGERED modes. It automatically adds appropriate harmony notes to a melody you play on the keyboard. You can choose from 6 different types of har mony.

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Use the AUTO HARMONY TYPE [A] and [T] but

tons to select a harmony type between “I” and “6.”

The selected harmony type number will be shown on

the rightmost digit of the MULTI DISPLAY while the AUTO HARMONY TYPE [A] or [T] button is pressed.

Once the desired harmony type has been selected, press the [AUTO HARMONY ON/OFF] button so that its indi cator lights to engage the AUTO HARMONY feature.

PSR-400/PSR-500 Harmony Types

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COUNTRY OCTAVE STRUM

The harmony produced is based on the chord played on the left-

hand section of the keyboard in the FINGERED, SINGLE FINGER, or SPLIT modes. If no chord is detected, no harmony is produced.

Only a single note can be played at a time on the keyboard (or the right-hand section of the keyboard) when the AUTO

HARMONY feature is used.

The harmony can be muted by playing any three consecutive notes on the left-hand section of the keyboard.

Although a single note or an interval of a fifth can be used to

produce FINGERED mode auto accompaniment, these are not recognized in the SPLIT mode.

If AUTO HARMONY is used at the same time as the DUAL feature (see page 24). harmony will not be applied to the second "dual” voice.

If AUTO HARMONY is used at the same time as the SPLIT feature (see page 23). harmony will be not be applied to the left-

hand voice.

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VOICE MEMORY

The PSR-400/PSR-500 VOICE MEMORY can be used to store 4 different sets of voice combinations — i.e. main, dual, and split voices — that can then be recalled simply by pressing a single button.

Recording

Make the desired voice settings in the normal, dual, and split modes, then press one of the VOICE MEMORY buttons — [1] through [4] — while holding the [RECORD] button. The corresponding indicator will light indicating that the data has been memorized.

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Recall

To recall a VOICE MEMORY setting simply press the appropriate VOICE MEMORY button. The corresponding indicator will light and the required voice settings will be

recalled. If you press the same VOICE MEMORY button

a second time, its indicator will go out and the previous voice settings will be recalled.

• VOICE MEMORY recall operations can be recorded using the

Custom Accompaniment, Song Memory (Melody), and Multi Pad (PSR-500) features. If the contents of the voice memory are changed while any of these are being played back, the new voices will take effect from the next time playback is started.

VOICE MEMORY data will be retained in memory even when the PSR-400/PSR-500 power is turned off as long as a full set of good batteries is present or an AC power adaptor remains connected (see “PAGE

MEMORY” on page 13 for more details). When a VOICE MEMORY has been recorded, be sure

to store the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page

13). If this is not done the newly recorded VOICE MEMORY data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

FEATURE REFERENCE (SONG MEMORY)

SONG MEMORY

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The PSR-400/PSR-500 SONG MEMORY allows you to “record” and play back chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and melody lines you play on the keyboard.

The SONG MEMORY also has five separate CHORD “banks” that can be used to record different accompaniments, and five MELODY banks that can be used to record different melodies or parts of a song. A “CONDUCTOR” function is also provided which allows the various banks can be “chained” — i.e. they will play back in any specified order. This allows you to record verses and choruses in different banks, for example, then “chain” them in the desired order for playback.

• Material recorded using the SONG MEMORY is re tained in memory even when the POWER switch is turned OFF if batteries are present or an AC adaptor is connected (see “PAGE MEMORY” on page 13 for more details).

• Chord or melody parts recorded in the SONG MEMORY can be selected and played at any time while auto accompaniment is playing. Simply press a chord or melody memory button to play the corresponding part, then press the same button again to exit.

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RECORDING A MELODY

1. Press one of the MELODY buttons — [1] through [5] — while holding the [RECORD] button. The corre

sponding MELODY indicator will flash, indicating that the SONG MEMORY is now in the record ready mode. The metronome will also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo, while the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] button indicator and the right two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash at the current tempo.

MELODY

RECORD/EDIT

If you have already recorded other MELODY or CHORD banks that you want to hear while recording the new melody bank, press the corresponding MELODY or CHORD buttons. The indicators of banks selected for playback will flash slowly.

• When a SONG MEMORY recording has been finished, be sure to store the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly recorded SONG MEMORY data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

FEATURE REFERENCE (song memory)

2. Recording will begin as soon as you play a note on the

keyboard or press the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/ STOP] button or the ACCOMPANIMENT CON TROL [START/STOP] button.

3. Play the melody using the entire keyboard if the NOR

MAL mode is selected, or the keys to the right of the split point if the SPLIT, FINGERED, or SINGLE FINGER mode is selected.

• The rhythm part of the currently selected style will play automatically during recording. If you want to turn it off, press the ORCHESTFIATION RHYTHM button.

* Some of the preset styles (and custom styles based on

those presets) use percussion voices in parts other than the rhythm part. Use the corresponding ORCHESTFIATION button if you want to turn the percussion voices off.

4. Stop recording by pressing the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL [START/STOP] or [ENDING] button, or the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button.

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Data Edit Mode

It is possible to change any of the above parameters for a specific track by pressing the appropriate MELODY track button twice while holding the [RECORD] button. The indicator of the selected track will flash slowly indi cating that the track is in the edit ready mode. Press a key or the [PLAY/STOP] button and the track will play. You can now change the parameters while listening to the result. Changes affect that last occurrence of the corre sponding parameter in the track, as shown in the exam ples below. The last parameter change takes priority. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to exit when youYe fin ished editing.

• It is also possible to listen to other recorded tracks while editing

the selected track.

Example 1

In addition to notes played on the keyboard, changes in the following data can be recorded by the SONG MEMORY MELODY banks:

• Pitch Bend

• Sustain on/off

• Voice Number (including VOICE MEMORY bank number)

• Auto Harmony (TYPE, ON/OFF)

• Octave

• Voice Volume

• Reverb Depth

• Pan

• Multi Pad PI ay/Terminate

• Dual Voice (Voice number. ON/OFF)

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this voice number will be changed to "02"

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the last volume change will be altered, like this.

FEATURE REFERENCE (SONG MEMORY)

RECORDING A CHORD

SEQUENCE

1. Select an accompaniment style that is appropriate for the type of music you want to record.

2. Press one of the CHORD buttons — [1] through [5] — while holding the [RECORD] button. This engages the

record ready mode for the selected bank. The selected

CHORD bank indicator will flash, the metronome will sound, and the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] indicator and right two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY will flash at the currently selected tempo.

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If the NORMAL or SPLIT mode is selected, the FINGERED

mode is automatically selected when the record ready mode is engaged If the FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode is selected, no change occurs.

If you have already recorded one or more MELODY banks that you want to hear while recording the CHORD bank, press the corresponding MELODY buttons as well. The indicators of MELODY banks selected for playback will flash slowly. MELODY banks that were turned on during CHORD bank playback will also be played back.

It is also possible to record a MELODY bank at the same

time as you record a CHORD bank — press the MELODY

bank button to be recorded while holding the [RECORD] button before beginning recording of the CHORD bank.

MELODY

4, Play the required chords (FINGERED or SINGLE

FINGER) in the left-hand section of the keyboard. If

you’ve also selected a MELODY bank to be recorded, play the melody on the right-hand section of the key board.

You can also turn previously-recorded MELODY banks on and off while recording the CHORD bank, and these changes will be recorded along with the chord data.

5. Stop recording by pressing the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL [START/STOP] or [ENDING] button, or

the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button.

• In addition to chord changes, changes in the follow ing data can be recorded by the SONG MEMORY CHORD banks:

• Normal, Bridge, and Ending Variations

• Fill-Ins

• MELODY Bank Switching

• Orchestration

• Style Number

• Accompaniment Volume (one setting only at the beginning of each bank)

• Tempo (one setting only at the beginning of each bank)

• The following data can be changed by using the Data Edit Mode.

• Accompaniment Volume

• Tempo

Data Edit Mode

It is possible to change any of the above parameters for a specific track by pressing the appropriate CHORD track button twice while holding the [RECORD] button. The indicator of the selected track will flash slowly indicating that the track is in the edit ready mode. Press a key or the

[PLAY/STOP] button and the track will play. You can now change the parameters as many times as required while listening to the result. The last parameter change

takes priority. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to exit when you’re finished editing.

RECORD/EDIT

3. Recording will begin as soon as you play a chord or

note on the left-hand section of the keyboard. If you’ve selected a MELODY bank to record with the CHORD bank, a right-hand note will also start the recording process.

Recording can also be started by pressing the AC COMPANIMENT CONTROL [START/STOP] button or the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button. In this case only the rhythm will begin without bass and chord accompaniment until you play the first chord or note on the left-hand section of the keyboard.

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It is also possible to listen to other recorded melody tracks while

editing the selected track.

FEATURE REFERENCE (SONG MEMORY)

• Whenever you record using the SONG MEMORY, any previously recorded material in the same bank will be erased,

• If the power is turned off while recording, material recorded up to the point at which the power was dis

connected will be retained in memory (the last event, however, may be lost). All data will be lost, however, if the power is not restored within approximately 10 min utes after disconnection if a good set of batteries is not installed (see **PAGE MEMORY” on page 14 for more

details).

• If the SONG MEMORY becomes full while recording, “End” will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY and re cording will stop. Up to approximately 700 notes can be recorded in each PSR-500 MELODY bank, and up

to approximately 500 notes in each PSR-400 MELODY bank. Up to approximately 150 chords can

be recorded in each PSR-400/PSR-500 CHORD bank.

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• If you press a MELODY or CHORD bank button while an accompaniment style is already playing, the selected melody or chord sequence will begin playing from the beginning of the next measure. You can return to the accompaniment by pressing the same CHORD bank button a second time. The accompaniment will resume playing from the beginning of the next measure. A melody that is playing can be stopped by pressing the same MELODY button a second time.

• If you select a CHORD bank during auto accompaniment, the NORMAL mode will be automatically selected. The FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode will be automatically re-selected when you return to the auto accompaniment.

• When a CHORD bank is selected during auto accompani ment, the style, tempo, accompaniment volume, orchestration, and accompaniment control settings recorded in the selected CHORD bank will be used even after you

return to the auto accompaniment.

3. Play along on the keyboard if you like. You can also

change the tempo during playback.

4. Individual MELODY banks can be stopped during playback by pressing their buttons. If you press a CHORD bank button while it is playing, that bank will

stop playing at the top of the next measure and auto accompaniment will begin (the last chord will remain active until a new chord is played). The mode that was engaged immediately prior to activating CHORD play

back will be automatically recalled.

MELODY AND CHORD

PLAYBACK

1. Any number of MELODY banks and/or one CHORD bank can be played back at the same time. Press the buttons corresponding to the MELODY and/or

CHORD banks you want to play back — the indicators of the selected banks will flash.

MELOOY

Playback will begin as soon as a key on the keyboard, the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button, or the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL [START/STOP]

button is pressed. If you press a different bank button

during playback, playback of the newly selected bank will begin from the top of the next measure.

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5. MELODY playback will stop automatically when all

recorded data has been played back. CHORD banks

that were not recorded with a complete ending will repeat until stopped (if you pressed the [PLAY/STOP] button before the ending finished the bank will play repeatedly). You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button

or the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL [START/

STOP] button.

• If memory playback is stopped by pressing a MELODY or CHORD button, that track will be tijrned off but the rhythm

will not stop. Use the [PLAY/STOP] if you want to stop the

rhythm at the same time.

FEATURE REFERENCE (SONG MEMORY)

THE CONDUCTOR

The SONG MEMORY CONDUCTOR function allows CHORD and MEMORY banks to be “chained” and auto matically played back in any order.

Recording

1. Press the [CONDUCTOR] button while holding the

[RECORD] button to engage the CONDUCTOR record ready mode. The [CONDUCTOR] button indi cator will flash. The indicators of all CHORD and MELODY banks that contain recorded data will also

flash.

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• The CONDUCTOR record ready mode can not be engaged

if none of the CHORD and MELODY banks contain data.

2. Press the CHORD and/or MELODY bank buttons that you want to begin playback with — the selected bank indicators will light continuously.

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Playback

1. To playback the CONDUCTOR sequence simply press the [CONDUCTOR] button so that its indicator flashes, and then press the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/ STOP] button.

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2. CONDUCTOR playback will stop automatically when the end of the sequence is reached. You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button.

3. Press the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button to

begin recording.

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PLAY/STOP

4. Press the CHORD and MELODY bank buttons at the appropriate times in the order that you want them to

play (playback will actually begin from the beginning of the next measure). Any MELODY bank on/off

events recorded in a chord bank remain active in a CONDUCTOR chain,

5. Recording will end when a complete ending in the data

is encountered, or when the SONG MEMORY [PLAY/STOP] button is pressed.

• If the memory becomes full during CONDUCTOR recording, “End" will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY and recording will stop. The CONDUCTOR memory capacity is approximately

200 "events" — each button press (on or off) is an event.

•

FEATURE REFERENCE (THE MULTI PADS/PSR-500)

THE MULÎI PADS (PSR-^)

RËCORD/FND 1 terminate; t

The PSR-500 MULTI PADS can be used to record short

rhythmic or melodic sequences, percussion fill-ins, or single

"percussion sounds that can be played at any time simply by

pressing the appropriate pad.

Recording

1. Select the voice you want to use, then press one of the

MULTI PAD buttons — [1] through [4] — while holding the MULTI PAD [RECORD/END] button. The [RECORD/END] button indicator will flash to indicate that the record ready mode is engaged, and the metronome will begin to sound.

RECORD/END I TERMINATE!

MULTI PAD

2 a

The following data is recorded in the MULTI PAD memory:

• Note on/off and velocity.

• Auto Harmony on/off and type.

• Reverb depth.

• Volume.

• Octave.

• Pan.

• Dual.

• Voice Number (including VOICE MEMORY bank number).

Playback

Simply tap any of the MULTI PADS at any time to play back the data they contain. MULTI PAD playback begins as soon as the button is pressed.

MULTI PAD playback can be terminated by pressing the

[RECORD/END (TERMINATE)] button.

^ • The NORMAL mode is automatically selected when recording is

started.

2. Play a short sequence.

3. Press the MULTI PAD [RECORD/END] button to stop

recording. Recording will also stop automatically and “End” will appear on the MULTI DISPl.AY when the pad memory becomes full.

• Each MULTI PAD can record up to approximately 70 consecu tive quarter notes. Pitch bend, program change, and other op erations reduce the number of notes that can be recorded.

• MULTI PAD playback speed is determined by the current TEMPO setting.

• The contents of the MULTI PAD memory are retained in

memory even when the power is turned off (see “PAGE MEMORY” on page 13 for details).

• When a MULTI PAD has been recorded, be sure to store

the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done the newly recorded MULTI PAD data will be lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

FEATURE REFERENCE (THE DRUM PADS/PSR-400)

THE DRUM PADS (PSR-400)

PAO ASSfGN

ON/OFF

0 □□□□

The PSR-400 DRUM PADS can be used to record single

drum and percussion notes that can be played at any time sim

ply by pressing the appropriate pad.

Recording

1. Press the [PAD ASSIGN ON/OFF] button — the indicator will light and the last selected PERCUSSION voice (94 through 99) will automatically be selected (any of the other percussion voices — 94 through 99 — can also be selected at this point).

PAO ASSIGN

ON/OFF

Cft LJUJIIDi

DRUM PAD

Playback

Simply tap any of the DRUM PADS at any time to play

back the data they contain.

• The contents of the DRUM PAD memory are retained in memory even when the power is turned off (see “PAGE MEMORY” on page 13 for details),

# When a DRUM PAD has been recorded, be sure to store

the new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this

is not done the newly recorded DRUM PAD data will be

lost when a different PAGE MEMORY is selected.

2. Press one of the PAD buttons — [1] through [4] — while

holding the key corresponding to the percussion sound you want to record. This records the selected percussion sound in the selected PAD button. The velocity with which the key is played is also recorded. Continue and record all four PAD buttons, changing voices (94 — 99) as required.

□□□a

3. Press the [PAD ASSIGN ON/OFF] button to exit from the

pad assign mode.

MIDI

RECEIVE ON/OFF MODE

□ □

CEiVE O

CLOCK

FEATURE REFERENCE (MIDI)

RECEIVE CHANNEL/CLOCK

The enable/disable status of all MIDI receive channels

is set via the MIDI section RECEIVE CH./CLOCK [A] and [▼] buttons. The [A] button increments the receive channel number shown on the display and the [T] button decrements the receive channel number. The receive chan

nel number is shown on the right two digits of the MULTI

DISPLAY while the status — “E” for enabled or “d” for

disabled — appears on the leftmost digit. The MIDI chan

nel and status display appears while selection is in progress and for approximately 2 seconds after both MIDI

CH. buttons are released. A *‘C” in place of the channel

number (1 through 16) stands for **CLC1CK/’ and allows reception of the MIDI clock to turned on or off. If the

[RECEIVE ON/OFF] button is used while the MIDI re ceive channel or clock display is showing, the status of the channel or clock can be switched between “E” and “d.”

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RtCEIVE ON/OFF

□

CEIVE a

CLOCK

Receive channel/clock settings apply to both the Remote Control

and Multi Voice receive modes. Separate receive channel/clock settings are retained in each

PAGE MEMORY even when the power is turned off (see “PAGE MEMORY" on page 14 for details).

E “

style split voice

style; SPLIT VOCE VOICE

P -

style split voice

style; SPLIT voice VOICE

P -

STVLE SPLIT VOtCe

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MODE

The [MODE] button is used to select the MIDI receive mode in which the PSR-400/PSR-500 is to operate — Remote Control or Multi Voice.

Press the [MODE] button to call the mode display, then use the same button to select “00” (Remote Control) or “99” (Multi Voice).

□

The MIDI MODE is automatically reset to “00" whenever the

power is turned on, when a different PAGE MEMORY is se lected, or when the DEMO function is used.

■ The Remote Control Mode (Mode 00)

The Remote Control mode should be used when the PSR-400/PSR-500 is to be connected to a second key board by which it is to be controlled. In this mode playing the external keyboard has exactly the same effect as play ing the PSR-400/PSR-5(X)’s own keyboard. Further the PSR-400/PSR-5(X) panel controls can be used as normal. This mode is automatically selected whenever the PSR-

400/PSR-500 is turned on, when a different PAGE

MEMORY is selected, or when the DEMO function is used.

Data Received In the Remote Control Mode

The PSR-400/PSR-500 receives and responds to the following data received via the MIDI IN connector when the Remote Control mode is selected:

• In addition to note and velocity data, the PSR-400/PSR-

500 responds to program change, sustain ON/OFF, vi brato, volume, pan, reverb (PSR-500 only), start, stop, and MIDI clock messages.

• Program change messages 00 through 99 correspond to

voices 00 through 99.

FEATURE REFERENCE (MIDI)

See page 35 for details on control change messages.

Program change and control change data only affects the

main voice in the NORMAL mode (the right-hand voice when the SPLIT mode is selected) when the DUAL func tion is engaged.

MIDI start messages control PSR-500 auto accompani

ment, song memory play or record start, and conductor

play or record start in the same way as the panel

[START/STOP] button.

MIDI stop messages have the same effect as pressing the panel [START/STOP] button when a function is run

ning. When a single receive channel is selected, reception only

occurs on the specified channel. Transpose settings affect received MIDI note numbers.

Pitch bend data from ООН ООН to 7FH 7FH is received, with ООН ООН corresponding to minimum and 7FH 7FH to

maximum pitch bend wheel position. The panel pitch

bend range setting affects the received pitch bend data.

External synchronization is automatically selected when

MIDI clock is received if clock reception is turned on. If the external MIDI clock data is not received, internal

clock operation is automatically resumed.

If the TEMPO [A] or [T] button is pressed during external

sync mode is engaged, "EC” (External Clock) will appear on the display. In this state the TEMPO value cannot be changed.

■ The Multi Voice Mode (Mode 99)

The Multi mode should be used when the PSR-400/

PSR-500 is to be used as a multi-timbral tone generator,

for example, receiving data from a second MIDI device (such as a sequencer). In this mode the PSR-400/PSR-500 can receive on multiple MIDI channels, each channel corresponding to a different voice. In this mode local key board performance and the VOICE section settings func tion normally regardless of received MIDI data. Since the PSR-400/PSR-500 employs the Yamaha Dynamic Voice Allocation system, it is not necessary to specify the number of notes that can be played via each channel.

• When the Multi Voice mode is selected, the following panel features can not be used:

• SONG MEMORY

•MULTI PAD (PSR-500)

• AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT & ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

• CUSTOM ACCOMPANIMENT

• TEMPO & ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME

Data Received In the Multi Voice Mode

In the Multi mode the PSR-400/PSR-500 functions as a multi-timbre tone generator, allowing different voices to be played on all 16 MIDI channels.

MIDI note, velocity, and other channel messages re

ceived on a MIDI channel will affect only the voice se

lected for that channel.

Velocity sensitivity for each voice is the same as when the voices are played via the PSR-400/PSR-500 key board.

The pane! TRANSPOSE setting does not affect the re ceived MIDI data.

The tuning and DSP settings affect the received note data.

Pitch bend data is received independently for each chan

nel. The panel PITCH BEND RANGE setting applies to

all channels.

Sustain on/off, reverb depth, volume, vibrato, and pan

messages are accepted for each channel. See page 35 for details.

MIDI start, stop, and clock data will be ignored. ^ The program change, control change, and pitch bend

status of each channel are reset whenever the power is turned on or the mode is switched from “00” to “99.” The default program change value is “00” (PIANO), the de fault pitch bend value is "center.” See page 35 for default control change values.

System Exclusive Reception

System exclusive data can be received from an external device via a bulk dump operation when the MIDI receive mode is set to “(Ю.”

• All panel controls are locked during reception, and all

panel settings will be replaced by the received data. Once received, the new panel settings must be recorded

to a PAGE MEMORY or they will be lost.

• The data formats of the system exclusive messages are; PSR-400: FOH -> 43H -> 76H -> 09H -> BULK DATA

F7H

PSR-500: FOH -> 43H -> 76H -> OAH -> BULK DATA ->

F7H

• If an error is detected during reception "Err" will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. If this occurs, try receiving the data again.

SmEJ SPLIT VOICE VQgE

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style split voice

See “Page Memory MIDI Bulk Dump” on page 15 for details on bulk dump transmission.

• Program change messages 00 through 99 correspond to voices 00 through 99.

FEATURE REFERENCE (MIDI)

• Transmitted Data

The following data is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when either the Remote Control or Multi Voice mode is selected:

• The transmit channel for each voice is set using the MIDI CHANNEL button described on page 24.

• All notes played on the keyboard, including velocity data. In the SPLIT mode the left- and right-hand voices are

transmitted on their respective transmit channels.

• In the FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode, only data

corresponding to notes played on the right-hand section of the keyboard is transmitted.

• Transmitted note numbers are affected by the Trans

pose setting.

— • Transmitted note numbers are affected by the octave

setting.

• Program change and control change data will not be transmitted if the DUAL function is engaged. Turn DUAL off if you want this data to be transmitted.

• Pitch bend data. The actual pitch bend data range is determined by the pitch bend range setting. If the pitch

bend range is set to 12, for example, data from ООН ООН

to 7FH 7FH will be transmitted. If the pitch bend range is

set to 1, data from 3CH 3AH to 20H 45H will be transmit

ted.

• The MIDI program change number corresponding to the

number of the selected voice is transmitted when a voice is selected.

• MIDI control change messages corresponding to reverb

(PSR-500 only), pan, volume, and sustain are transmitted when these functions are operated. For details refer to * below.

• A MIDI START message is transmitted whenever the

rhythm or accompaniment is started, and a MIDI STOP

^ message is transmitted whenever the rhythm or accom

paniment is stopped. The same applies to demo and song memory start/stop operations.

• Style, custom style, demo, multi pad (PSR-500), drum pad (PSR-400), notes added by the auto harmony func tion, and song memory playback are not transmitted.

• When a VOICE MEMORY button is pressed, the program change and control change data corresponding to that voice is transmitted. The previous panel data is transmitted when a VOICE MEMORY is turned off.

Control Change Data Value Specifica

tions (receive and transmit, both modes)

Data Format: BnH -> cc -> vv BnH: Control Event (n=channel number) cc : Control Number w : Control Value

vibratocc=0lH

vv= ООН

Each voice has its own default value that is used when the voice is initially selected.

cc=:07H ; volume

vv= 7FH

The default value when no data is being transmitted is 6F (panel value; 21).

cc=0AH ; pan

vv= ООН

The default value is “center" when no data is being trans

mitted.

cc=40H : sustain

vv= ООН - 3FH : off

Default is off.

:5BH : reverb

vv= ООН - 07Н : 0 (Off)

cc=7BH : all note off

vv= ООН (fixed)

0FH : о (off)

ЮН

- 1FH ; 1 (min)

20H

- 2FH ;2

ЗОН

-3FH : 3

-4FH;4

40H 50H

- 5FH ; 5

- 6FH : 6

бон

70 Н

- 7FH : 7 (max)

24 (Panel Value ; max)

01H

01 (-24dB) 00 (no sound)

ООН

-07H :-7 (Left Most)

08H

- OFH ; -6

ЮН

- 17H :-5

18H

- 1FH : -4

20H

- 27H : -3

28H

- 2FH : -2

ЗОН

- 37H : -1

- 47H : 0 (Center)

38H 48H

-4FH : 1

50 Н

-57H ; 2

58Н

-5FH:3

бон

- 67H : 4

- 6FH : 5

68Н

-77H :6

70Н 78Н

- 7FH : 7 (Right Most)

40H - 7FH : on

i(PSH1-500 only)

OFH :1

08H -

ЮН - 17Н ; 2 18H - 1FH : 3 20H - 27Н : 4

2FH:

28H -

ЗОН - 37Н : 6 (Default)

38H - 3FH: 7 40H 48H - 4FH: 9 50H 58H - 5FH; 11

бон -

68Н - 6FH: 13 70Н - 77Н : 14 78Н - 7FH ;

47Н : 8 57Н : 10 67 Н: 12

15 (max)

FEATURE REFERENCE (DEMO)

DEMO

□

To give you an idea of the PSR-400/PSR-500’s sophisti cated capabilities, it is programmed with 3 demonstration songs that you can select and play.

1. Press the DEMO [1], [2], or [3] button to start playback of

the corresponding demo.

□

2. Press the same DEMO button a second time or the [START/STOP] button to stop demo playback.

The demonstration will play continuously until the

DEMO button is pressed.

* If the MIDI MODE is set to “99," it will be reset to “00" when DEMO

playback is started.

APPENDIX A: MIDI BASICS

MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a worldstandard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical infor mation and control one another. This makes it possible to cre ate “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with iso lated instruments.

The PSR-400/PSR-500 MIDI Connectors

The PSR-400/PSR-500 MIDI IN connector receives MIDI

data from an external MIDI device which can be used to con

trol the PSR-400/PSR-500. The MIDI OUT connector trans mits MIDI data generated by the PSR-400/PSR-500 (e.g. note

and velocity data produced by playing the keyboard).

Simple MIDI Control

The PSR-400/PSR-500 is capable of receiving the same MIDI data, so a second MIDI keyboard connected to the PSR400/PSR-500 MIDI IN connector can be used to remotely play the PSR-400/PSR-500 and select voices as required.

MIDI Keyboard

MIDI OUT

MIDI

PSR-400/PSR-500

MIDI Sequence Recording

The same type of musical information transfer described above is used for MIDI sequence recording. A MIDI sequence recorder can be used to “record” MIDI data received from a PSR-4(X)/PSR-500, for example. When the recorded data is played back, the PSR-400/PSR-500 automatically “plays” the recorded performance in precise detail.

PLAYBACK

MIDI OUT

PSR-400/PSR-500

RECORD

MIDI IN '

MIDI sequencer

MIDI OUT

Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-400 and PSR500, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is

played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT connector is con

nected to the MIDI IN connector of a second keyboard (syn thesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will

respond precisely to notes played on the original transmitting keyboard. The result is that you can effectively play two in struments at once, providing thick multi-instrument sounds,

'^'he PSR-400/PSR-500 also transmits “program change” data

when one of its voices is selected. Depending on how the re ceiving device is set up, the corresponding voice will be auto matically selected on the receiving keyboard or tone generator whenever a voice is selected on the PSR-400/PSR-500.

MIDI keyboard

PSR-400/PSR-500

MIDI OUT

MIDI

tone generator

Note: Never use MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters, since

cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.

MIDI Bulk Dump

MIDI bulk dump operations allow large amounts of MIDI data to be transmitted from one device to another. The entire contents of the PSR-400/PSR-500 PAGE MEMORY, for ex ample, can be dumped to a second PSR-400/PSR-500 or to a bulk storage device such as a MIDI data recorder or MIDI computer.

MIDI IN ^rMIDI OUT

PSR-400/PSR-500

MIDI IN^

MIDI data recorder

APPENDIX В: POLYPHONY

The PSR-4CX) and PSR-500 feature a maximum polyphony of 28-notes, so up to 28 notes can be played on simultane ously. This 28-note maximum applies to all PSR-400/PSR-500 features, including automatic accompaniment, song memory, the multi pads, etc. If more than 28 notes are played at any one time, the extra notes will not sound and '‘CFull” will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY to indicate that the maximum po lyphony has been exceeded.

STYLES SPLtT VOICE

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STYLE SPLIT VOtCE

VOICE/POLYPHONY LIST

Voice Name 00 PIANO..

06 HARPSICHORD 1 07 HARPSICHORD 2 08 CLAVI 09 CELESTA

19 ELECTRIC GUITAR 2

20 ELECTRIC GUITAR 3,

24 JAZZ GUITAR... 25 JAZZ GUITAR O 26 MUTE GUITAR. 27 MUTE GUITAR E 28 STEEL GUITAR 29 FOLK GUITAR.. 30 12STRINGGU1T

31 GUT GUITAR....

32 VIOLIN 1 33 VIOLIN 2

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»s

.1 34 CELLO..........................

.2 35 STRINGS 1 .2 36 .2 37 .2 38 HARP .2 .1

.2 41 .1 42 .1 43 .2 44 .2

.1 54 FLUTE

.2 56

Voice Name

STRINGS 2 ORCHESTRA HIT

............................

39 BANJO 40

45 MUTE TRUMPET 2 46 47 TROMBONE 48 49 HORN 50 TUBA

52 BRASS ENSEMBLE 2 . 53 PICCOLO

55 CLARINET....................

57 OBOE 58 59 60

61 ALTO SAX

62 TENOR SAX.................

63 64 OCARINA 65 66 67 HARMONICA

.........................

VIBRAPHONE

MARIMBA.....................

STEEL DRUM TRUMPET

MUTE TRUMPET 1

MUTE TRUMPET 3

FLUGELHORN

...........................

............................

BRASS ENSEMBLE 1 .

..........................

BASS CLARINET

...........................

ENGLISH HORN

BASSOON ...................

SOPRANO SAX

BARITONE SAX

PANFLUTE RECORDER

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Some of the PSR-400/PSR-500’s voices are actually combi nations of two or more voices. These voices therefore only allow half (or less) the normal 28-note maximum. The follow ing is a list of the number of voices used by each of the PSR400/PSR-500 voices.

Used Voices

.....................

SAMBA WHISTLE

1 2 69 2 70 1 71 1 72 1 73 2 74 1 75 1 76 1 77 FANTASY 1 2 1 1 80

1 81 SEO PAD...................................

1 82 1 1 3 3 86 1 1 88 1 1 90 1 1 92 1 93 1 94 1 1 1 1

1 99 1 1

SAX ENSEMBLE 1 SAX ENSEMBLE 2 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE CHORUS SYNTH LEAD SYNTH BRASS SYNTH STRINGS

SYNTH TOM..............................

78 FANTASY 2 79 FANTASY 3

BELL STRINGS.........................

ELECTRIC BASS 1

83 ELECTRIC BASS 2

FRETLESS BASS

84 85 MUTE BASS

MUTE BASS ECHO

87 SLAP BASS...............................

WOOD BASS 1

89 WOOD BASS 2

SYNTH BASS 1 ........................

91 SYNTH BASS 2.........................

SYNTH BASS 3.........................

BOWED BASS SCRATCH W/PITCH

KICKaSNARE W/PITCH

95 96 TOM W/PITCH

LATIN PERCS W/PITCH

PERCUSSIONS W/GATE.........

PERCUSSIONS

Voice Name Used Voices

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.........4

.........2

.........4

........

.........3

.........

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1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 1

1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING

Something not working as it should? In many cases what ap pears to be a malfunction can be traced to a simple error that can be remedied immediately. Before assuming that your PSR-400/ PSR-500 is faulty, please check the following points.

1. PROBLEM

• The PSR-400/PSR-500 speakers produce a “pop” sound whenever the power is turned ON or OFF.

CHECK

• This is normal and is no cause for alarm.

2. PROBLEM

• No sound.

CHECK

• Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up high enough?

• Is the power turned on? The Auto Power Off function auto matically turns off the power if no buttons or keys are pressed for more than about 10 minutes when running the

^ PSR-400/PSR-500 from batteries.

• Are a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack? Have you accidentally plugged the foot pedal into the phones jack?

3. PROBLEM

• Rhythm won’t start or no rhythm sound.

CHECK

• Is the accompaniment volume turned up high enough?

• Is the ORCHESTRATION RHYTHM button turned on?

• Are you sure you pressed the START button?

• Perhaps the PSR-400/PSR-500 is in the SYNCHRO START mode, so all you have to do is start playing.

4. PROBLEM

• Auto accompaniment won’t function. No lower keyboard sound.

CHECK

• Auto accompaniment won’t sound right if the FINGERED mode is selected and you’re using SINGLE FINGER type

fingering or improper chord fingering.

• Are you sure you’re playing in the left-hand section of the

keyboard when the FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode is selected?

• Are all ORCHESTRATION buttons on?

5. PROBLEM

• Auto accompaniment chords don’t seem to change prop

erly.

CHECK

• Are you playing chords that the PSR-400/PSR-500 can

recognize (see chord types on page 18)?

6. PROBLEM

• Abnormal operation not listed above. Complete lack of

control.

CHECK

• The internal microprocessor may have been “locked up”

due to static electricity or other causes. Turn the instrument OFF for a moment, then turn it ON again. If the lock-up makes it impossible to turn the power off, remove the bat teries or unplug the AC adaptor. If you turn the power back on within about 10 minute the previous contents of the memory will be safely retained.

7. PROBLEM

■ Sustain pedal operation is reversed (press-OFF, release-

ON).

CHECK

■ You probably held the pedal pressed while turning the

power on or inserting the pedal plug into the FOOT PEDAL jack. Turn the power off and then on again with the pedal released.

APPENDIX D: MAINTENANCE

Location

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get very hot. It may cause discoloration or deformation. Vibration, excessive dust, cold, low or high humidity can also cause malfunction.

Handling

Avoid rough handling. Don’t drop or jolt the PSR-4(X)/ PSR-500 as this can damage the internal circuitry. Pressing too hard on keys or controls may lead to malfunctions.

When cords are plugged into the rear panel jacks, pay par

ticular attention not to apply excessive force to them since this may damage the terminals or internal circuitry.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Using chemical solvents may damage the finish.

* Interference Through Electromagnetic Fields

Do not use your PSR-400/PSR-500 close to television sets or other equipment receiving electromagnetic signals as this could cause interference noise in the other appliance.

• Service and Modifications

Your PSR-400/PSR-5(X) contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to electrical shock as well as damage. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

YAMAHA is NOT responsible for damage caused by improper use.

APPENDIX E: SYSTEM RESET -

SPECIFICATIONS

Abnormal operation procedures and other problems can cause the PSR-400/PSR-500 system to “lock up” or malfunc tion. Normally, simply turning the power off and then on again will solve the problem. If turning the power off and on docs not restore normal operation, use the SYSTEM RESET proce dure described below (all PAGE MEMORY data is initialized when a SYSTEM RESET is executed: see page 14).

1. Turn the power off.

2. Turn the power on while holding both the CUSTOM

[RECORD/END] and [CLEAR] buttons.

3. The MULTI DISPLAY should appear as shown below,

indicating that the SYSTEM RESET has been successful.

STYLE: ^ SPLIT VOCE

SPL IT VCUCt

If the [POWER] button is locked up and cannot be used to turn the power off, unplug and then re-insert the AC adaptor if one is being used, or remove and then replace the batteries.

If none of the above restores operation, unplug the AC adaptor or

remove the batteries for several hours, then try again.

Keyboard:

61 keys (C1-C6) with Touch Response

Voices:

100 voices Polyphony; 28

Accompaniment Styles:

PSR-500; 103 styles PSR-400; 101 styles

Demonstrations:

3 songs

Other Controls:

OVERALL CONTROL; POWER (ON/OFF), MODE (NORMAL/

SPLIT/SINGLE FINGER/ FINGERED). DSP (OFF/ROOM/HALL,

PSR-500 only) MASTER VOLUME. ACCOMP. VOLUME (PITCH BEND RANGE, +/-), TRANSPOSE (+/-), TUNING (+/-), TEMPO

(+/-), SPLIT POINT CHANGE

PAGE MEMORY; RECORD. PAGE (1~4 = PSR-500, 1 -2 = PSR-400). MIDI BULK DUMP

PITCH BEND

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT; STYLE SELECT (O-O, +, quantize

1/4-1/96), ORCHESTRATION (RHYTHM. BASS. ORCHES- ^

TRA1-3), CUSTOM (RECORD/END. CLEAR) ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL; INTRO. FILL IN 1. NORMAL,

FILL IN 2, BRIDGE, ENDING, SYNC-START ON/OFF (RHYTHM

STOP), START/STOP VOICE; VOICE SELECT (0-9, +, -). AUTO HARMONY (ON/OFF.

+/-), REVERB DEPTH (+/-, PSR-500 only). VOLUME (+/-),

OCTAVE (+/-), PAN (+/-). MIDI CH (+/-). DUAL VOICE (ON/OFF)

VOICE MEMORY; RECORD. 1-4 SONG MEMORY; CHORD (1-5), MELODY (1-5), CONDUCTOR,

RECORD/EDIT

SONG MEMORY; PLAY/STOP

MULTI PAD (PSR-500 only); RECORD/END (TERMINATE), 1-4 DRUM PAD (PSR-400 only); PAD ASSIGN (ON/OFF), 1-4 MIDI; RECEIVE (ON/OFF). RECEIVE CH/CLOCK (+/-), MODE DEMO; 1-3

Auxiliary Jacks:

HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT. DC (9-12V) IN. FOOT PEDAL. MIDI IN/OUT

Main Amplifiers:

8W X 2 (when using AC power adaptor) 4W X 2 (when using batteries)

Speakers: A

12cm (4-3/4”) X 2

Rated Voltage:

DC 9-12V

Batteries:

Six SUM-1, “D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries

AC Power Adaptor:

PA-5

Dimensions (W x d x H):

968mm X 405mm x 136mm (38-1/8" x 15-15/16" x 5-3/8")

Weight:

6.3kg (13.9lbs.) excluding batteries

Supplied Accessories:

• Music Stand

• Six SUM-1 Batteries

• Foot Pedal

• Owner's Guide

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

• The “Demo Tunes" and “default data of MULTI PAD (PSR-500)" of this keyboard are “Demonstration" purposes only. It may not be possible to reproduce the “Demo Tunes" and “default data of MULTI

PAD (PSR-500)" 100% manually.

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INDEX-------------

AC power.............................................4

Auto accompaniment

volume..........................................11

adding fill-ins

bridge variation.............................17

normal variation

starting..........................................16

starting with an introduction

stopping Auto harmony

Auto power off...................................10

........................................

.........................

...............................

...........................

..........

...................................

Batteries...............................................4

«r

Chord

data edit

playback........................................29

sequence recording Chords

fingered mode...............................18

single-finger mode........................18

Conductor Custom style

........................................

.......................

..........................................

......................................

30 19

Demo..................................................36

Drum/percussion key assignments

Drum pads..........................................32

^SP.......................................................11

aal voice

..........................................

......

Fingered mode...............................18,11

Foot pedal

............................................

Hall effect Headphones Headphones/Aux Out jack

..........................................

.........................................

...................

Keyboard percussion

.........................

5 5

Maintenance.......................................39

Manual, how to use..............................1

Master volume control.......................11

Melody

data edit playback recording

MIDI

bulk dump channel clock connectors control change data

control, description.......................37

multi voice mode..........................34

receive channel.............................33

remote control mode

sequence recording.......................37

system exclusive data reception.... 34

transmit data Mode Multi pads Music stand

........................................

.......................................

......................................

................................

.........................................

.............................................

....................................

......................

....................

.................................

..................................................

..........................................

15, 37

27 29 26

24 33 37 35

35 10

Normal mode

Octave

Orchestration......................................19

.....................................

................................................

Page memory

data

...............................................

initial settings

recall.............................................14

recording

Pan......................................................24

Pitch bend

range

.............................................

Polyphony

Power button.....................................

PSR-400 nomenclature PSR-500 nomenclature

...............................

......................................

..........................................

........................

13 14

Quantization.......................................20

Reverb depth......................................23

Room effect

.......................................

Single finger mode

Song memory.....................................26

Specifications Split mode

changing voices............................23

Split point change

Style select........................................

System reset.......................................40

.....................................

.......................

....................................

..............................

18,11

23,10

Tempo................................................12

Transpose...........................................12

Troubleshooting.................................39

Tuning................................................12

Voice

list with polyphony

memory

select Volume

accompaniment............................11

master

voice.............................................23

........................................

...........................................

..........................................

......................

38 25

[Portable Keyboard]

Model PSR-400/PSR-500

MIDI Implementation Chart

Date : 05/19,1991 Version: 1.0

Function

Basic Default

Channel Changed

Default

Mode Messages

Altered

Note Number : True voice

Velocity Note ON

Note OFF

After Key’s

Touch Ch’s

Pitch Bender

Control 10 Change 64

Transmitted

Remote Control Mode

1-16 (*1) 1-16 (*2)

1-16

0-127

ife 9)e ^ 4c 4c

О 9nH,v= 1-127 X 9nH, V = 0

X X X X

0(*5)

X О

о 9nH,v= 1-127

X 9nH,v = 0or8nH

о о о о

Recognized

Multi Voice Mode

1-16 (*2)

(*2)

X X

0-127 0-127

0-127 (*4) 0-127 (*4)

0(*6)

о о о о

1-16 (*2) (*2) (*3)

X X

о 9nH,v= 1-127

X 9nH,v = Oor8nH

0(*6)

о Volume о о о

Remarks

7 bit resolution Vibrato Pan

Sustain Reverb Depth

(PSR-500 only)

Program Change

: True#

System Exclusive

System : Song Pos

: SongSel

Common : Tune System : Clock

Real Time : Commands Aux : Local ON/OFF

: All Notes OFF

Messages : Active Sense

: Reset

Notes : *1: Memorized

*2: Each Channel can be set ON or OFF individually. *3: Multi Timbre. Dynamic Voice Allocation *4: Some voice is replaced by sine wave above a certain pitch. *5: Data range is altered by the pitch bend range of panel setting.

i.e. Pitch bend range: 12

Pitch bend range: 1

Pitch bend range of panel setting is applied.

0-99 = voice number

Page memory bulk dump

Possible to set ON/OFF manually.

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

0-99,124-127 (*7)

4с 4е 4с 4с 4с 4с 4с 4= 4с 4е

0(*8)

X X

0-99 (*7)

о о

X X О

......

ООН, ООН, to 7FH, 7FH

......

3CH, 3AH, to 20H, 45H

__________

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

0-99

0(*8)

X X X

(*9)

0-99

0-99 (*7)

X X START, STOP

о о

О: Yes

X :No

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Yamaha PSR-400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL

PREPARATION [page 4]

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE [page 6]

FEATURE REFERENCE [page io]

The Appendices

NOMENCUTURE

PSR-500

Rear Panel Connectors

PREPARATION

POWER SUPPLY

Using Batteries

Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor

USING HEADPHONES OR AN EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEM

THE FOOT PEDAL

THE MUSIC STAND

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

This section provides brief outlines of the procedures for operating several of the most basic PSR-400/PSR-500 features. Refer to the page numbers listed for details about each feature and more advanced capabilities.

SELECT & PLAY VOICES

THE SPLIT MODE

THE DUAL VOICE MODE

PLAY WITH AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

FEATURE REFERENCE

OVERALL CONTROL

POWER Button

y y y y

MODE

Auto Power OFF

MASTER VOLUME

ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME

PITCH BEND

Setting the Pitch Bend Range

TUNING

TRANSPOSE

TEMPO

# SPLIT POINT CHANGE

PAGE MEMORY

Recording

Recall

Page Memory MIDI Bulk Dump

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

STYLE SELECT

ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

Starting the Accompaniment

The NORMAL and BRIDGE Variations

Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction

Adding Fill-ins

□ LIJ

□ CD

Stopping the Accompaniment

THE SINGLE FINGER MODE

THE FINGERED MODE

ORCHESTRATION

• CUSTOM STYLE

□□ □ CD IZZI □ □□

Quantization

VOICE

VOICE SELECT

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Keyboard Percussion

94 SCRATCH W/PITCH

95 KICK & SNARE W/PITCH

96 TOM W/PITCH

97 LATIN PERCS W/PITCH

THE SPLIT MODE

Changing the Right and Left-hand Voices

VOLUME

OCTAVE

MIDI CHANNEL

DUAL VOICE

AUTO HARMONY

VOICE MEMORY

Recording

Recall

SONG MEMORY

RECORDING A MELODY