Yamaha PSR-420, PSR-420E User Manual

Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the- art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument.

In order to make the most of your PortaTone’s features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.

Important Features

●128 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits.

●A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a voice is selected.

●100 accompaniment styles, each with independent intro, main A and B, 4 fill-ins, and ending sections.

●Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment to back up what you play on the keyboard.

●Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters.

●One Touch Setting feature automatically selects appropriate voice, effect, and other settings for the selected accompaniment style — all you have to do is select a style and play.

●Digital effects add depth and ambience to your sound.

●Guide, Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your keyboard technique.

●Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track.

●Multi Pads play a number of short rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your performances.

●Registration Memory saves your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed.

●Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated performance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.

●Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for external equipment.

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Contents

Taking Care of Your PortaTone .......................................	3
Panel Controls	4
Setting Up	6
Power Supply ......................................................................	6
■ Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor ............................	6
■ Using Batteries ...............................................................	6
Connections ........................................................................	7
■ The PHONES Jack .........................................................	7
■ SUSTAIN Jack ...............................................................	7
■ MIDI IN and OUT Connectors ........................................	7
The Music Stand .................................................................	7
The Demonstration	8
Basic Display Operation	10
Playing the PSR-320/420	12
Selecting & Playing Voices ..............................................	12
■ Keyboard Percussion ...................................................	14
The Split Mode ..................................................................	15
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters .............	15
Touch Response ................................................................	17
Dual Voice ..........................................................................	17
Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters ............	18
Digital Effects .....................................................................	19
Changing the Digital Effect ...............................................	19
Transposition .....................................................................	20
Using Auto Accompaniment	21
■ The Stop Accompaniment Function ..............................	27
Accompaniment Track Control ......................................	28
■ Large/Small Accompaniment .......................................	28
■ Muting Individual Tracks ...............................................	29
■ Changing Accompaniment Track Voices .....................	29
■ Adjusting Accompaniment Track Volume .....................	29
Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ..................	30
One Touch Setting ............................................................	31
Harmony .............................................................................	31
Selecting a Harmony Type ...............................................	32
Registration Memory	33
Registering the Panel Settings ......................................	33
Recall the Registered Panel Settings ...........................	34
The Accomp Freeze Function ........................................	34
Song Recording	35
Recording a Melody Track ...............................................	35
Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody ...	37
Accompaniment and Melody Playback .........................	39
Play from a Specified Measure .......................................	40
■ Voice & Volume Rewrite ...............................................	41
■ Clearing the SONG TRACKS .......................................	41

The Multi Pads	42
Selecting a MULTI PAD KIT ............................................	42
Playing the MULTI PADS .................................................	43
Using Music Cartridges	44
■ Inserting a Music Cartridge ...........................................	44
■ Music Cartridge Handling Precautions .........................	44
Cartridge Accompaniment Styles ..................................	45
Selecting Cartridge Styles ...............................................	45
■ The Yamaha Style File Format ......................................	46
Cartridge Songs ................................................................	47
Cartridge Song Playback .................................................	47
Cartridge Registration Presets ......................................	48
Selecting Cartridge Registration ......................................	48
Practice Features	49
The Minus One Mode ........................................................	49
■ Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off ................	49
The Guide Mode (PSR-420 only) ....................................	50
Repeat Play .........................................................................	51
Overall Functions	52
General Functions ............................................................	53
■ Keyboard Volume .........................................................	53
■ Octave ..........................................................................	53
■ Pan ...............................................................................	54
■ Voice Set ......................................................................	54
■ Accompaniment Volume ...............................................	54
■ Touch Sensitivity ...........................................................	54
■ Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel ..............................	55
■ Lamp (PSR-420 only) ...................................................	55
■ Metronome ....................................................................	55
MIDI Functions ..................................................................	56
■ Remote Channel ...........................................................	57
■ Keyboard Out ................................................................	58
■ Song Out ......................................................................	58
■ Accompaniment Out .....................................................	58
■ Local Control ................................................................	59
■ External Clock ..............................................................	59
■ Initial Data Send ............................................................	59
■ Bulk Data Send ............................................................	60
■ Receiving Bulk Data .....................................................	60
Appendix
Data Backup & Initialization ..............................................	61
■ Data Initialization ...........................................................	61
Voice & Polyphony List ....................................................	62
Troubleshooting ................................................................	63
Percussion Kit List ............................................................	64
MIDI Implementation Chart ..............................................	66
■ GM System Level 1 .......................................................	67
Specifications ..................................................................	68
Index ...................................................................................	69

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Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below:

■ Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.

●Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).

●High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime).

●Excessive humidity.

●Excessive dust.

●Strong vibration.

■Power Supply

●Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.

●An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-320/420 runs from either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time.

●Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.

●Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly damage.

■Turn Power OFF When Making Connections

●To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting MIDI cables.

■Handling and Transport

●Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.

●Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the cable.

●Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

●Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.

■Cleaning

●Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.

●A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.

●Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.

●Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).

■Electrical Interference

●This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

■Data Backup

●Internal data (registration memory and song data) will be retained in memory even if the power switch is turned OFF as long as an AC power adaptor is connected or batteries are installed.

■Service and Modification

●The PSR-320/420 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.

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Panel Controls

STYLE			12	LIGHT POP			26	6/8 BALLAD		DANCE		TRAD JAZZ		64	POP BOSSA			77	C SHUFFLE	90	FOXTROT		VOICE					11	MUSIC BOX			GUITAR			38	SLAP BASS 2	51	SYNTH STR 1	REED		78	SHAKUHACHI		91	POLYSYN PAD		ETHNIC		118	MELODIC TOM	PERCCUSSION
			13	FOLK ROCK			ROCK & ROLL			39	DANCE POP	52	DIXIELAND	65	SALSA			78	C BALLAD	91	JIVE							12	VIBRAPHONE			25	NYLON GTR		39	SY BASS 1	52	SYNTH STR 2	65	SOPRANO SAX	79	WHISTLE		92	CHOIR PAD		105	SITAR	119	SYNTH DRUM	KIT
ROCK			14	POP RHUMBA			27	ROCK & ROLL 1		40	EUROBEAT	53	BIG BAND	66	MAMBO			79	C ROCK 1	92	SLOWFOX		PIANO					13	MARIMBA			26	STEEL GTR		40	SY BASS 2	53	CHOIR AAHS	66	ALTO SAX	80	OCARINA		93	BOWED PAD		106	BANJO	120	REV CYMBAL	129 STANDARD
01	ROCK BOOGIE		15	16BT POP			28	ROCK & ROLL 2		41	TECHNO	54	B B BALLAD	67	MERENGUE			80	C ROCK 2	93	TANGO ARGN							14	XYLOPHONE			27	JAZZ GUITAR		STRINGS		54	VOICE OOHS	67	TENOR SAX	SYNTH LEAD			94	METALLIC PD		107	SHAMISEN	SOUND EFFECTS		130 ROOM
02	ROCK POP		16	POP SHUFFLE			29	BOOGIE		42	JUNGLE	55	SWING	68	SAMBA 1			81	C WALTZ	94	VIEN WALTZ		01		GRAND PIANO			15	TUBE BELLS			28	CLEAN GTR		41	VIOLIN	55	SYNTH VOICE	68	BARI SAX	81	SQUARE LEAD		95	HALO PAD		108	KOTO	121	FRET NOISE	131 ROCK
03	LT RK BALLAD		17	SURF SHUFFLE			30	TWIST		43	POP RAP	CONTEMP JAZZ		69	BOLERO LENTO			WORLD MUSIC		95	SLOW WALTZ		02		BRIGHT PNO			16	DULCIMER			29	MUTE GUITAR		42	VIOLA	56	ORCH HIT	69	OBOE	82	SAWTOOTH LD 96			SWEEP PAD		109	KALIMBA	122	BREATH
04	ROCK BALLAD		POP BALLAD				RHYTHM & BLUES			44	ACID JAZZ	56	UPTEMPO JAZZ	70	SON			82	POLKA	BALLROOM LATIN			03		E GRAND PNO			ORGAN				30	OVRDRV GTR		43	CELLO	BRASS		70	ENG HORN	83	CALLIOPE LD		SYNTH EFFECTS			110	BAGPIPE	123	SEASHORE	132 ELECTRONIC
05	ROCK SHUFFLE		18	8BT BALLAD			31	R & B		DISCO		57	COOL JAZZ	CARIBBEAN				83	TARANTELLA	96	CHA CHA		04		HONKY-TONK			17	DRAWBAR ORG			31	DIST GUITAR		44	CONTRABASS	57	TRUMPET	71	BASSOON	84	CHIFF LEAD		97	RAIN		111	FIDDLE	124	BIRD TWEET	133 ANALOG
06	HARD ROCK		19	8BT LIGHT			32	BLUES		45	DISCO SOUL	58	JAZZ BALLAD	71	POP REGGAE			84	ESPAGNOLE	97	CONGA		05		E PIANO 1			18	PERC ORGAN			32	HARMONICS		45	TREMOLO STR	58	TROMBONE	72	CLARINET	85	CHARANG LD		98	SOUNDTRACK		112	SHANAI	125	TELEPHONE	134 JAZZ
07	6/8HEAVY ROCK		20	16BT BALLAD 1			33	FUNK		46	DISCO POP	59	JAZZ WALTZ	72	REGGAE 16			85	ZYDECO	98	SAMBA 2		06		E PIANO 2			19	ROCK ORGAN			BASS			46	PIZZ STR	59	TUBA	PIPE		86	VOICE LEAD		99	CRYSTAL		PERCUSSIVE		126	HELICOPTER	135 BRUSH
08	SLOW ROCK		21	16BT BALLAD 2			34	FUNK SHFL		47	70S DISCO	60	FUSION	73	REGGAE 12			86	TRAD WALTZ	99	RHUMBA		07		HARPSICHORD			20	CHURCH ORG			33	ACC BASS		47	HARP	60	MUTE TRP	73	PICCOLO	87	FIFTH LEAD		100	ATMOSPHERE		113	TINKLE BELL	127	APPLAUSE
POP			22	POP BALLAD			35	SOUL		48	DISCO TROP	61	FUSION BALLAD	C & W				87	MARCH	00	PASODOBLE		08		CLAVI			21	REED ORGAN			34	FINGER BASS		48	TIMPANI	61	FRENCH HORN	74	FLUTE	88	BASS & LEAD		101	BRIGHTNESS		114	AGOGO	128	GUNSHOT	136 CLASSIC
09	UP POP SHFFL		23	SLOW BALLAD			36	6/8 BLUES		49	DISCO PARTY	LATIN		74	BLUEGRASS			88	6/8 MARCH				CHROMATIC PERC					22	ACCORDION			35	PICK BASS		ENSEMBLE		62	BRASS SECT	75	RECORDER	SYNTH PAD			102	GOBLINS		115	STEEL DRUMS
10	8 UPBEAT POP		24	EPIC BALLAD			37	GOSPEL		50	DISCO FOX	62	FAST BOSSA	75	TWO STEP			BALLROOM STD					09		CELESTA			23	HARMONICA			36	FRETLESS		49	STRINGS 1	63	SY BRASS 1	76	PAN FLUTE	89	NEWAGE PAD 103			ECHOES		116	WOODBLOCK		PSR-320
11	DETROIT POP		25	PNO BALLAD			38	GOSPEL WALTZ		51	MARCH FOX	63	SLOW BOSSA	76	COWBOY BOOGIE			89 QUICKSTEP					10		GLOCKEN			24	BANDONEON			37	SLAP BASS 1		50	STRINGS 2	64	SY BRASS 2	77	BOTTLE	90	WARM PAD		104	SCI-FI		117	TAIKO DRUM
	POWER			3					4					CURSOR			!									5										#					*	62		*	*	PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE.
	ON /	OFF																																				STYLE			1– –								&
													9		FUNCTION					VOICE	001															MODE					1			3
																				STYLE										BEAT		MINUS ONE
1				DEMO					DIGITAL											SONG				GrandPno							OTS	DIGITAL		NORMAL				$
																							TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE					0 MEASURE		01REPEAT		EFFECT
									EFFECT										REGIST MEMORY		REGIST																				4		5	6
																			MULTI PAD		RHYTHM		BASS		CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY					TOUCH		SPLIT
	MASTER																		DUAL VOICE		1				1		1			1	2
																			SPLIT VOICE		ON /													SINGLE					%
	VOLUME																				OFF								REC	REC	REC	DUAL
																			HARMONY															FINGERED							7		8	9
																					VOICE	1	39		28	19	30		101 101			HARMONY
																			OVERALL
								SONG													VOL
2																			DIGITAL EFFECT																							–/NO		+/YES
														TEMPO									ACCOMP TRACK						SONG TRACK										VOICE		0
				REC		PLAY/STOP			REPEAT		MINUS
					7				PLAY		ONE						0																							TOUCH				DUAL VOICE				HARMONY
MIN		MAX					/																			@										ONE TOUCH				RESPONSE
																																					SETTING												KEYBOARD
														RESET																						^									*
	8			SYNC-		START/STOP			INTRO			MAIN		ENDING		ACCOMP				MEMORIZE				REGISTRATION MEMORY									ACCOMP
																						1			2			3		4			FREEZE
			START/STOP									AUTO FILL			LARGE/SMALL																							TERMINATE		1		2	(		3			4
		AUTO									A		B																							MULTI PADS
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STYLE			12	LIGHT POP			26	6/8 BALLAD		DANCE		TRAD JAZZ		64	POP BOSSA			77	C SHUFFLE	90	FOXTROT		VOICE					11	MUSIC BOX			GUITAR			38	SLAP BASS 2	51	SYNTH STR 1	REED		78	SHAKUHACHI		91	POLYSYN PAD		ETHNIC		118	MELODIC TOM	PERCCUSSION
			13	FOLK ROCK			ROCK & ROLL			39	DANCE POP	52	DIXIELAND	65	SALSA			78	C BALLAD	91	JIVE							12	VIBRAPHONE			25	NYLON GTR		39	SY BASS 1	52	SYNTH STR 2	65	SOPRANO SAX	79	WHISTLE		92	CHOIR PAD		105	SITAR	119	SYNTH DRUM	KIT
ROCK			14	POP RHUMBA			27	ROCK & ROLL 1		40	EUROBEAT	53	BIG BAND	66	MAMBO			79	C ROCK 1	92	SLOWFOX		PIANO					13	MARIMBA			26	STEEL GTR		40	SY BASS 2	53	CHOIR AAHS	66	ALTO SAX	80	OCARINA		93	BOWED PAD		106	BANJO	120	REV CYMBAL	129 STANDARD
01	ROCK BOOGIE		15	16BT POP			28	ROCK & ROLL 2		41	TECHNO	54	B B BALLAD	67	MERENGUE			80	C ROCK 2	93	TANGO ARGN							14	XYLOPHONE			27	JAZZ GUITAR		STRINGS		54	VOICE OOHS	67	TENOR SAX	SYNTH LEAD			94	METALLIC PD		107	SHAMISEN	SOUND EFFECTS		130 ROOM
02	ROCK POP		16	POP SHUFFLE			29	BOOGIE		42	JUNGLE	55	SWING	68	SAMBA 1			81	C WALTZ	94	VIEN WALTZ		01		GRAND PIANO			15	TUBE BELLS			28	CLEAN GTR		41	VIOLIN	55	SYNTH VOICE	68	BARI SAX	81	SQUARE LEAD		95	HALO PAD		108	KOTO	121	FRET NOISE	131 ROCK
03	LT RK BALLAD		17	SURF SHUFFLE			30	TWIST		43	POP RAP	CONTEMP JAZZ		69	BOLERO LENTO			WORLD MUSIC		95	SLOW WALTZ		02		BRIGHT PNO			16	DULCIMER			29	MUTE GUITAR		42	VIOLA	56	ORCH HIT	69	OBOE	82	SAWTOOTH LD 96			SWEEP PAD		109	KALIMBA	122	BREATH
04	ROCK BALLAD		POP BALLAD				RHYTHM & BLUES			44	ACID JAZZ	56	UPTEMPO JAZZ	70	SON			82	POLKA	BALLROOM LATIN			03		E GRAND PNO			ORGAN				30	OVRDRV GTR		43	CELLO	BRASS		70	ENG HORN	83	CALLIOPE LD		SYNTH EFFECTS			110	BAGPIPE	123	SEASHORE	132 ELECTRONIC
05	ROCK SHUFFLE		18	8BT BALLAD			31	R & B		DISCO		57	COOL JAZZ	CARIBBEAN				83	TARANTELLA	96	CHA CHA		04		HONKY-TONK			17	DRAWBAR ORG			31	DIST GUITAR		44	CONTRABASS	57	TRUMPET	71	BASSOON	84	CHIFF LEAD		97	RAIN		111	FIDDLE	124	BIRD TWEET	133 ANALOG
06	HARD ROCK		19	8BT LIGHT			32	BLUES		45	DISCO SOUL	58	JAZZ BALLAD	71	POP REGGAE			84	ESPAGNOLE	97	CONGA		05		E PIANO 1			18	PERC ORGAN			32	HARMONICS		45	TREMOLO STR	58	TROMBONE	72	CLARINET	85	CHARANG LD		98	SOUNDTRACK		112	SHANAI	125	TELEPHONE	134 JAZZ
07	6/8HEAVY ROCK		20	16BT BALLAD 1			33	FUNK		46	DISCO POP	59	JAZZ WALTZ	72	REGGAE 16			85	ZYDECO	98	SAMBA 2		06		E PIANO 2			19	ROCK ORGAN			BASS			46	PIZZ STR	59	TUBA	PIPE		86	VOICE LEAD		99	CRYSTAL		PERCUSSIVE		126	HELICOPTER
08	SLOW ROCK		21	16BT BALLAD 2			34	FUNK SHFL		47	70S DISCO	60	FUSION	73	REGGAE 12			86	TRAD WALTZ	99	RHUMBA		07		HARPSICHORD			20	CHURCH ORG			33	ACC BASS		47	HARP	60	MUTE TRP	73	PICCOLO	87	FIFTH LEAD		100	ATMOSPHERE		113	TINKLE BELL	127	APPLAUSE	135 BRUSH
POP			22	POP BALLAD			35	SOUL		48	DISCO TROP	61	FUSION BALLAD	C & W				87	MARCH	00	PASODOBLE		08		CLAVI			21	REED ORGAN			34	FINGER BASS		48	TIMPANI	61	FRENCH HORN	74	FLUTE	88	BASS & LEAD		101	BRIGHTNESS		114	AGOGO	128	GUNSHOT	136 CLASSIC
09	UP POP SHFFL		23	SLOW BALLAD			36	6/8 BLUES		49	DISCO PARTY	LATIN		74	BLUEGRASS			88	6/8 MARCH				CHROMATIC PERC					22	ACCORDION			35	PICK BASS		ENSEMBLE		62	BRASS SECT	75	RECORDER	SYNTH PAD			102	GOBLINS		115	STEEL DRUMS
10	8 UPBEAT POP		24	EPIC BALLAD			37	GOSPEL		50	DISCO FOX	62	FAST BOSSA	75	TWO STEP			BALLROOM STD					09		CELESTA			23	HARMONICA			36	FRETLESS		49	STRINGS 1	63	SY BRASS 1	76	PAN FLUTE	89	NEWAGE PAD 103			ECHOES		116	WOODBLOCK		PSR-420
11	DETROIT POP		25	PNO BALLAD			38	GOSPEL WALTZ		51	MARCH FOX	63	SLOW BOSSA	76	COWBOY BOOGIE			89 QUICKSTEP					10		GLOCKEN			24	BANDONEON			37	SLAP BASS 1		50	STRINGS 2	64	SY BRASS 2	77	BOTTLE	90	WARM PAD		104	SCI-FI		117	TAIKO DRUM
	POWER			3					4					CURSOR			!									5										#					*	62		*	*	PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE.
	ON /	OFF																																				STYLE			1– –								&
													9		FUNCTION					VOICE	001															MODE					1			3
																				STYLE										BEAT		MINUS ONE
1				DEMO					DIGITAL											SONG				GrandPno							OTS	DIGITAL		NORMAL				$
									EFFECT										REGIST MEMORY		REGIST		TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE					0 MEASURE		01REPEAT											4		5	6
																			MULTI PAD		RHYTHM		BASS		CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY					TOUCH		SPLIT
	MASTER																		DUAL VOICE		1				1		1			1	2
																			SPLIT VOICE		ON /													SINGLE					%
	VOLUME																				OFF								REC	REC	REC	DUAL
																			HARMONY															FINGERED							7		8	9
																					VOICE	1	39		28	19	30		101 101			HARMONY
																			OVERALL
								SONG													VOL
2																			DIGITAL EFFECT													GUIDE										–/NO		+/YES
														TEMPO									ACCOMP TRACK						SONG TRACK										VOICE		0
				REC		PLAY/STOP			REPEAT		MINUS
					7				PLAY		ONE	GUIDE					0																							TOUCH				DUAL VOICE				HARMONY
MIN		MAX					/																			@										ONE TOUCH				RESPONSE
																																					SETTING												KEYBOARD
														RESET																						^									*
	8			SYNC-		START/STOP			INTRO			MAIN		ENDING		ACCOMP				MEMORIZE				REGISTRATION MEMORY									ACCOMP
																						1			2			3		4			FREEZE
			START/STOP									AUTO FILL			LARGE/SMALL																							TERMINATE		1		2	(		3			4
		AUTO									A		B																							MULTI PADS
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Panel Controls

■ Top Panel Controls ..........................................................................................................................................................................

1POWER Switch ............................	page 8
2MASTER VOLUME Control ..........	page 8
3DEMO Button ...............................	page 9
4DIGITAL EFFECT Button ...........	page 19
5LCD Panel ..................................	page 10
6Number [0]~[9] and
[+/YES], [–/NO] Buttons .........	page 9, 13
7SONG Section
• REC Button........................	page 36, 38
• PLAY/STOP Button ..... page 36, 38, 39
• REPEAT PLAY Button .............	page 51
• MINUS ONE Button ................	page 49
• GUIDE Button (PSR-420) .......	page 50

8AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Section

• SYNC-START/STOP Button ... page 26

• START/STOP Button .........	page 25, 27
• INTRO Button ..........................	page 25
• MAIN A Button ...................	page 25, 27
• MAIN B Button ...................	page 25, 27
• ENDING Button .......................	page 27
• ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL
Button ......................................	page 28

9CURSOR s, t, <, > Buttons .. page 10

0TEMPO s, t Buttons ................		page 24
!FUNCTION s, t Buttons ..........		page 10
@REGISTRATION MEMORY Section
• MEMORIZE Button .................		page 34
• 1~4 Buttons .............................		page 34
• ACCOMP FREEZE Button ......		page 34
#MODE ▼ Button .........................		page 11
$STYLE Button .............................		page 24
%VOICE Button .............................		page 12
^ONE TOUCH SETTING Button ..		page 31
&Music CARTRIDGE Slot ............		page 44
*KEYBOARD Section
• TOUCH RESPONSE Button ...		page 17
• DUAL VOICE Button ...............		page 17
• HARMONY Button ...................		page 31
(MULTI PADS Section
• MULTI PADS 1~4 ....................		page 43
• TERMINATE Button ................		page 43
)Keyboard Guide Lamps
(PSR-420) .............................	page 50, 55
qPHONES Jack ..............................		page 7

■ Rear Panel Controls.......................................................................................................................................................................

wMIDI OUT and IN Connectors ..	page 7, 56
eSUSTAIN Jack ..............................	page 7
rDC IN 10-12V Jack .......................	page 6

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Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your PSR-320/ 420 and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully before using your PSR-320/420.

Power Supply

Your PSR-320/420 will run either from batteries or an optional power adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use.

■ Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .............................................................

Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR320/420, then plug the Power Adaptor (or the AC cable of the Power Adaptor) into a convenient wall AC power socket. The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adaptor is used.

DC IN 10-12V

PA-5, AC power socket

PA-5B, or PA-5C

■ Using Batteries...............................................................................................................................................

For battery operation the PSR-320/420 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, “D” size, R-20 or equivalent batteries.

When the batteries need to be replaced “Btry Low” will appear on the display. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and either replace the batteries or connect an AC adaptor.

Replace the batteries as follows:

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

XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.

CReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-320/420 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.

•Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR-320/420.

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

NEVER mix old and new batteries.

•Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same time.

•To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

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Setting Up

Connections

■ The PHONES Jack ...................................................................................................................................

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack.

PHONES

■ SUSTAIN Jack ...................................................................................................................................................

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rearpanel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on a piano — press for sustain, release for normal sound.

SUSTAIN

■ MIDI IN and OUT Connectors .............................................................................................

The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be used to control the PSR-320/ 420. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the PSR320/420 (e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing the keyboard).

More details on MIDI are provided on page 56.

•The PHONES jack can also be used to deliver the output of the

PSR-320/420 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder.

•Be sure that you do not press the pedal while turning the power on.

If you do, the ON/OFF status of the footswitch will be reversed.

				MIDI
	OUT				IN

The Music Stand

The PSR-320/420 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel.

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The Demonstration

Once you’ve set up your PSR-320/420, try listening to the pre-pro- grammed demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-320/420 can do! A total of 16 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 08 have been created to demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices, while songs 09 through 16 demonstrate a range of accompaniment styles.

VOICE	U01 Trumpet
STYLE								BEAT		MINUS ONE
									OTS
SONG										DIGITAL	NORMAL
REGIST MEMORY			TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE				0 MEASURE 01REPEAT			EFFECT
	REGIST
MULTI PAD	RHYTHM		BASS	CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY				TOUCH	SPLIT
DUAL VOICE	1			1		1		1	2
	ON /										SINGLE
SPLIT VOICE										DUAL
	OFF						REC	REC	REC
HARMONY											FINGERED
	VOICE	1	39	28	19		30	101 101		HARMONY
OVERALL
	VOL
DIGITAL EFFECT
										GUIDE
			ACCOMP TRACK				SONG TRACK
											PSR-420

1 Switch ON .................................................................................................................................................................

Turn the power ON by pressing the [POWER] switch.

POWER

ON / OFF

2 Set an Initial Volume Level .......................................................................................................

Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control up (clockwise) about a quarterturn from its minimum position. You can re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback begins.

MASTER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

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The Demonstration

3 Press the [DEMO] Button...........................................................................................................

Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-320/420 SONG mode will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/STOP] indicator will light. The demo will begin playing automatically. The demo songs will play in sequence, and the sequence will repeat until stopped.

DEMO

01Trumpet

PSR-420

4 Skip to the Beginning Of a Different Demo Song.......................

While the demonstration is playing you can select any of the 16 demo songs by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the number buttons. Playback will skip to the beginning of the selected song.

*	*
1– –

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
0	–/NO	+/YES

5 Exit When Done .............................................................................................................................................

Press the [DEMO] button, the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, or the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [START/STOP] button to stop demo playback, then press the [VOICE] button to exit from the song mode and return to the normal play-mode display when you’ve finished playing the demo songs.

DEMO

•You can play along on the PSR-

320/420 keyboard while the demonstration is playing.

•Harmony effect (see page 31) may not be available for some demo songs.

•As the demonstration plays the guide lamps above the PSR-420 keyboard will light according to the notes played — see page 50 for details on the GUIDE function.

•When you stop the demo songs played in sequence and start again by pressing the [PLAY/

STOP] button, the selected song will play and stop automatically when the selected song playback has ended.

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Basic Display Operation

The PSR-320/420 LCD panel is a large multi-function type that simultaneously displays and provides access to a number of important parameters. Basic operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE, and NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the display, are summarized briefly below.

The Cursor Buttons

The CURSOR buttons are used to select the various parameters which appear in the display. Depending on the selected parameter, the “cursor” may appear as an underline, or the selected icon or value may simply flash. Each CURSOR button moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. The [▲] and [▼] CURSOR buttons are also used to select functions within the function groups selected by the FUNCTION buttons in some cases.

Parameter Icons

CART (Cartridge)

Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or registration memory is selected (page 44).

	BEAT
	Flashes at the current tempo and indicates the
BEAT	current beat during accompaniment and song
	playback. (page 26)

	OTS (One Touch Setting)
OTS	Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING fea-
	ture is engaged (page 31).

The Functions

The PSR-320/420 has a range of functions selected via the FUNCTION [▲] and [▼] buttons — e.g. voice selection, style selection, song number selection, etc. The currently selected function is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the function list printed immediately to the left of the display. All of the listed functions can be selected by pressing either the FUNCTION [▲] or [▼] button as many times as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to the name of the desired function.

	CURSOR	VOICE	001 GrandPno BEAT OTS
	FUNCTION
		STYLE
		SONG
		REGIST MEMORY	REGIST		TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE				0 MEASURE 01REPEAT
		MULTI PAD	RHYTHM		BASS	CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY
		DUAL VOICE	1			1		1		1	2
			ON /
		SPLIT VOICE	OFF						REC	REC	REC
		HARMONY
			VOICE	1	39	28	19		30	101 101
		OVERALL
			VOL
		DIGITAL EFFECT
					ACCOMP TRACK				SONG TRACK

Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons

The PSR-320/420 has 5 accompaniment tracks, each with on/off, voice number, and volume parameters that can be set as required (page 29). Each track has its own icon which appears when the track is on.

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE

1

1

1

10

Basic Display Operation

REGIST

TEMPO

REGIST (Registration Memory)

Indicates the currently selected REGISTRATION MEMORY number (page 33).

TEMPO

Shows the current tempo of accompaniment/song playback (page 24).

TRANSPOSE

The current transpose value (page

TRANSPOSE 20).

MEASURE

Indicates the current measure number MEASURE during song recording and playback

(page 40).

REPEAT

Indicates the “A” and “B” repeat points REPEAT when programming a repeat section.

(page 51)

MINUS ONE	MODE
DIGITAL	NORMAL
EFFECT
TOUCH	SPLIT
DUAL	SINGLE
HARMONY	FINGERED
GUIDE
	PSR-420

Song Track Parameters & Icons

Like the accompaniment tracks, each of the 3 song tracks has on/off, voice number (MELODY tracks), and volume parameters that can be set as required (page 35). Each track has its own icon which appears when the track is on.

ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 2

The Modes

The MODE button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR-320/420’s four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FINGERED. The currently selected mode is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the mode list printed immediately to the right of the display. All of the listed modes can be selected by pressing the MODE button as many times as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to the name of the desired mode.

NORMAL: The normal play mode (page 12).

SPLIT: The split-keyboard mode in which different voices can be played by the left and right hands (page 15).

SINGLE: The single-finger accompaniment mode which allows fully-orchestrated accompaniment to be produced by specifying chords using only one, two or three fingers (page 22).

FINGERED: The fingered accompaniment mode in which fully-orchestrated accompaniment is produced according to chords you play on the keyboard (page 22).

Feature On/Off Icons

MINUS ONE

DIGITAL

EFFECT

TOUCH

DUAL

HARMONY

GUIDE

MINUS ONE

Appears when the MINUS ONE feature is on (page 49).

DIGITAL EFFECT

Appears when the DIGITAL EFFECT is on (page 19).

TOUCH (Touch Response)

Appears when TOUCH RESPONSE is on (page 17).

DUAL (Dual Voice)

Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is on (page 18).

HARMONY

Appears when HARMONY is on (page 31).

GUIDE (PSR-420)

Appears when the GUIDE feature is on (page 50).

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VOICE	U01 GrandPno BEAT
STYLE										MINUS ONE
									OTS
SONG										DIGITAL	NORMAL
REGIST MEMORY			TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE				0 MEASURE 01REPEAT			EFFECT
	REGIST
MULTI PAD	RHYTHM		BASS	CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY				TOUCH	SPLIT
DUAL VOICE	1			1		1		1	2
	ON /										SINGLE
SPLIT VOICE										DUAL
	OFF						REC	REC	REC
HARMONY											FINGERED
	VOICE	1	39	28	19		30	101 101		HARMONY
OVERALL
	VOL
DIGITAL EFFECT
										GUIDE
			ACCOMP TRACK				SONG TRACK
											PSR-420

Selecting & Playing Voices

The PSR-320/420 has 128 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 128) and 8 percussion kits (numbers 129 through 136) that you can select and play on the keyboard.

1 Select the NORMAL Mode ........................................................................................................

If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-320/ 420 keyboard, you’ll need to select the NORMAL mode. To do this, press the [MODE] button to the right of the display as many times as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to “NORMAL” in the mode list to the right of the display. The other modes will be described later in this manual.

MODE

NORMAL

SPLIT

SINGLE

FINGERED

2 Select the VOICE Function ......................................................................................................

Before you select a voice to play, the PSR-320/420 voice function must be selected. The simplest way to do this is to press the [VOICE] button. This immediately selects the VOICE function no matter what function was previously selected.

An alternative method is to press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.

FUNCTION	VOICE	01 GrandPno	STYLE
	STYLE
	SONG
	REGIST MEMORY
	MULTI PAD
	DUAL VOICE
	SPLIT VOICE
	HARMONY
	OVERALL
	DIGITAL EFFECT		VOICE

•“Kybd Vol” function in the OVERALL function group can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [VOICE] button.

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3 Select a Voice.....................................................................................................................................................

The PSR-320/420 has 136 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the number buttons. The voices are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel. The number and name of the currently selected voice appears on the top line of the display panel while the VOICE function is selected.

●The [–/NO] and [+/YES] Buttons

When the VOICE function is selected these buttons step up or down through the PSR-320/420’s voices. Press either button briefly to step to the next voice in the corresponding direction, or hold the button to scroll rapidly through the voices in the corresponding direction.

7

8

9

0

–/NO

+/YES

●The Number Buttons

The number buttons can be used to directly enter the number of the desired voice, thereby immediately selecting that voice without having to step through a number of other voices.

Two-digit voice numbers (i.e. “01” through “99”) are selected simply by entering the two digits in sequence — e.g. to select voice number “57”, briefly press the [5] buttons and then the [7] button.

*	*
1– –

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
0	–/NO	+/YES

Three-digit voice numbers (i.e. “100” through “136”) are entered by first pressing and holding the [1] button until “1” appears in the hundreds position on the display, then press the remaining two digits in sequence.

VOICE

STYLE 1GrandPno

SONG

*		*
1– –

1	2	3
4	5	6

7

8

9

0

–/NO

+/YES

•Whenever you select a new voice, the appropriate voicerelated parameters for that voice will be set automatically. This is the PSR-320/420 Voice Set function. The Voice Set function can be turned off if not required

— page 54.

•The stereo pan position of the voice can be set via the “Pan” function in the OVERALL function group — see page 54.

•The PSR-320/420 panel voice allocation complies with the GM

System Level 1 Standard (see page 69). However, the settings on Octave, Volume, and Touch Curve are independent of GM System Level 1.

•The optimum octave settings

(OVERALL function: octave = 0) are set for each voice (except for the keyboard percussion voices).

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4 Play & Adjust Volume.........................................................................................................................

You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-320/420 keyboard. On the PSR-420 the keyboard guide lamps will light according to the keys played (page 50). Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level.

■ Keyboard Percussion

When one of the eight PERCUSSION KIT voices are selected — voice numbers 129 through 136 — you can play drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The drums and percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by symbols below the keys.

VOICE	129 Std.Kit
STYLE
SONG

● The Percussion Kits

129Standard Kit

130Room Kit

131Rock Kit

132Electronic Kit

133Analog Kit

134Jazz Kit

135Brush Kit

136Classic Kit

•The keyboard volume can be adjusted independently from the accompaniment volume via the “Kybd Vol” function in the OVERALL function group — see page 53. “Kybd Vol” function can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [VOICE] button.

•The Harmony, Dual and Digital Effect functions (pages 31, 18 and 19) cannot be turned on while a keyboard percussion voice is selected, and will automatically be turned off if a keyboard percussion voice is selected while they are on.

•The TRANSPOSE parameter

(page 20) has no effect on the keyboard percussion voices.

•See page 66 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments.

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The Split Mode

The SPLIT mode lets you play different voices with the left and right hands. You could, for example, play bass with the left hand while playing piano with the right. The right-hand voice is the keyboard voice you select in the normal way (page 12), and the left hand voice is selected via the SPLIT VOICE function, described below. The “split point” is initially set at B2 (note number 59), but it can be set at any key on the keyboard.

The SPLIT mode is engaged by pressing the [MODE] button so that the indicator in the display appears next to “SPLIT” in the mode list to the right of the display.

Split Point

Voice selected via

the VOICE function

Split Voice

MODE

NORMAL

SPLIT

SINGLE

FINGERED

•The SPLIT mode and DUAL VOICE feature (page 18) can be used together. In this case the dual voice plays simultaneously with the right-hand voice only.

Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters

1 Select the SPLIT VOICE Function ..............................................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “SPLIT VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.

	VOICE	33 Aco.Bass
FUNCTION	STYLE
	SONG
	REGIST MEMORY
	MULTI PAD
	DUAL VOICE
	SPLIT VOICE
	HARMONY
	OVERALL
	DIGITAL EFFECT

2 Select the Function and Set As Required .................................................

Use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display).

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CURSOR

7

8

9

0

–/NO

+/YES

Function	Description
Split Voice	The split voice can be changed as required while the
	number and name of the current split voice appear on the
	top line of the display.
S. olume	Sets the volume of the split voice so you can create the
	optimum blend with the right-hand voice. The volume
	range is from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum split
	voice volume).
S.Octa e	Shifts the pitch of the split voice up or down one or two
	octaves. “1”– is down one octave, “2”– is down two oc-
	taves; “+1” and “+2” are up one and two octaves, respec-
	tively.
S.Pan	Positions the split voice in the stereo sound field. The pan
	range is from “7”– to “+7”. “7”– is full left and “+7” is full
	right.
S.Split	Sets the keyboard split point — i.e. the key that separates
	the leftand right-hand voices (the split-point key is in-
	cluded in the left-hand section of the keyboard). Simply
	press the key you want to assign as the split point. The key
	number of the key you press will appear to the left of
	“S.Split” on the top line of the display. You can also use
	the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to enter
	the split point key number. The lowest key on the keyboard
	(C1) is key number “36”, middle C (C3) is “60”, and the
	highest key (C6) is 96. The split point can be set at any
	key number from 00 through 127, allowing the split point to
	be set outside the range of the PSR-320/420 keyboard for
	MIDI applications. The default split point is 59 (B2).

3 Exit .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the SPLIT VOICE function.

•If the Voice Set function is ON

(page 54), the Split Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different keyboard voice is selected.

•The selected Split Voice parameter can be reset to its initial value by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

•Negative values with “S.Octave” and “S.Pan” parameters can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [–/NO] button.

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Touch Response

This function turns the touch response of the keyboard on or off. Use the KEYBOARD [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn touch response ON or OFF as required. The touch-response icon will appear next to “TOUCH” in the display when touch response is turned ON. The actual touch response sensitivity of the keyboard can be adjusted via the “Touch Sensitivity” function in the OVERALL function group (page 54). When OFF (i.e. when the touch-response icon is not showing) the same volume is produced no matter how hard you play on the keyboard. Touch response can be turned OFF to produce a more realistic effect with voices that normally do not have touch response: e.g. organ and harpsichord.

TOUCH	DUAL VOICE	HARMONY
RESPONSE

KEYBOARD

TOUCH

•Touch Response is turned on whenever the power switch is turned on.

•“Touch Sensitivity” function in the

OVERALL function group can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [TOUCH RE-

SPONSE] button.

Dual Voice

When the DUAL VOICE feature is engaged you can play two voices simultaneously across the entire keyboard — the keyboard voice you select in the normal way (page 12), and a “dual” voice selected via the DUAL VOICE function.

The DUAL VOICE feature is turned on and off by pressing the [DUAL VOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next to “DUAL” in the display when DUAL VOICE is turned on.

TOUCH	DUAL VOICE	HARMONY
RESPONSE

KEYBOARD

DUAL

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Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters

1 Select the DUAL VOICE Function ...............................................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.

	VOICE	52 Syn.Str2
FUNCTION	STYLE
	SONG
	REGIST MEMORY
	MULTI PAD
	DUAL VOICE
	SPLIT VOICE
	HARMONY
	OVERALL
	DIGITAL EFFECT

2 Select the Function and Set As Required .................................................

Use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display).

	Function	Description
	Dual Voice	The dual voice can be changed as required while the
		number and name of the current dual voice appear on the
		top line of the display.
	. olume	Sets the volume of the dual voice so you can create the
		optimum blend with the main keyboard voice. The volume
		range is from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum dual
		voice volume).
	.Octa e	Shifts the pitch of the dual voice up or down one or two
		octaves. “1”– is down one octave, “2”– is down two oc-
		taves; “+1” and “+2” are up one and two octaves, respec-
		tively. The original octave of the dual voice is determined
		by the Octave function in the OVERALL function group —
		page 53.
	.Pan	Positions the dual voice in the stereo sound field. The pan
		range is from “7”– to +”7". “7”– is full left and “+7” is full
		right.
3 Exit .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the DUAL VOICE function.

•“DUAL VOICE” function can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [DUAL VOICE] button.

•If the Voice Set function is ON

(page 54), the Dual Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the VOICE function.

•Keyboard percussion voices cannot be used as the dual voice.

•The selected Dual Voice parameter can be reset to its initial value by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

•The octave of the main and dual voices can be changed via the

“Octave” function in the OVER-

ALL function group — page 53.

•Negative values with “D.Octave” and “D.Pan” parameters can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [–/NO] button.

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Digital Effects

The PSR-320/420 has four digital effects — Ambience, Ensemble, and Ambience+Ensemble, and Sustain — that can be turned ON or OFF via the [DIGITAL EFFECT] button. The individual effects are as follows:

DIGITAL

EFFECT

DIGITAL

EFFECT

1:Ambience	A reverb-like effect that adds an “ambient” feel to notes played
	on the keyboard.
2:Ensemble	This effect produces a thicker, “detuned” sound. Please note
	that the DUAL VOICE function (described below) cannot be
	used at the same time as the Ensemble effect. DUAL VOICE
	will be automatically turned off when the Ensemble effect is
	turned on, and vice versa.
3:Amb+Ens	A combination of the Ambience and Ensemble effects de-
	scribed above.
4:Sustain	When Sustain is selected, all notes played on the keyboard
	have a longer sustain.

•Sustain does not apply to some voices.

•3: Amb+Ens is selected whenever the power switch is turned on.

•Digital effect can not be turned on when a keyboard percussion kit is selected.

You can change the digital effect applied to the current voice as follows:

Changing the Digital Effect

1 Select the DIGITAL EFFECT Function...............................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display.

You can also select the DIGITAL EFFECT function by pressing and holding the [DIGITAL EFFECT] button until the arrow jumps the DIGITAL EFFECT position on the display.

	VOICE	3 Amb+Ens
FUNCTION	STYLE
	SONG
	REGIST MEMORY
	MULTI PAD
	DUAL VOICE
	SPLIT VOICE
	HARMONY
	OVERALL
	DIGITAL EFFECT

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2 Select the Effect ...........................................................................................................................................

Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to select the various effects (the name of the selected effect appears on the top line of the display.

7

8

9

0

–/NO

+/YES

3 Exit .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the

DIGITAL EFFECT function.

Transposition

This functions allow the overall pitch of the PSR-320/420 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments.

1 Move the Cursor to the Transpose Value .....................................................

Use the CURSOR buttons to select the number to the right of the keyboard icon labeled “TRANSPOSE” on the display (the number will flash when selected).

CURSOR

TRANSPOSE 0

2 Set the Transposition As Required .........................................................................

Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the number buttons to set the desired degree of transposition. The transpose range is from –12 to +12, allowing a maximum upward or downward transposition of 1-octave. A setting of “0” produces the normal pitch.

7

8

9

0

–/NO

+/YES

•Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose value to “0”.

•The new transpose value will apply from the next note played.

•Negative values can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [–/NO] button.

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Using Auto Accompaniment

The PSR-320/420 has 100 different accompaniment “styles” that can be used to provide fully-orchestrated or rhythm-only accompaniment. The PSR-320/420’s sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style.

•The maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-320/420 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment mode is used.

VOICE	U01 RkBoogie BEAT
STYLE										MINUS ONE
									OTS
SONG										DIGITAL	NORMAL
REGIST MEMORY			TEMPO 152 TRANSPOSE				0 MEASURE 01REPEAT			EFFECT
	REGIST
MULTI PAD	RHYTHM		BASS	CHORD	PAD	PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY				TOUCH	SPLIT
DUAL VOICE	1			1		1		1	2
	ON /										SINGLE
SPLIT VOICE										DUAL
	OFF						REC	REC	REC
HARMONY											FINGERED
	VOICE	1	39	28	19		30	101 101		HARMONY
OVERALL
	VOL
DIGITAL EFFECT
										GUIDE
			ACCOMP TRACK				SONG TRACK
											PSR-420

1 Select the SINGLE or FINGERED

Accompaniment Mode.....................................................................................................................

Press the [MODE] button to the right of the display as many times as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to “SINGLE” or “FINGERED” in the mode list to the right of the display. If you select the “SINGLE” mode, accompaniment chords are played as follows:

MODE

NORMAL

SPLIT

SINGLE

FINGERED

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