SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! |
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OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.
Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
Do not open
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
•When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid.
•Keep batteries away from children.
•If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
Battery
•Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
•Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
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Location
•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
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Connections
•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Maintenance
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
For instruments with RAM that retains data by using dry cell batteries or a power adaptor
•As long as dry cell batteries are installed or the power adaptor is connected, the instrument retains the internal data when the power is turned off. If you remove the batteries and disconnect the adaptor, the data will be lost. Save important data to a floppy disk/external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. Keep the power adaptor connected while you replace the batteries to prevent loss of data.
Handling caution
•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Backing up the floppy disk
•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two floppy disks.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.
● COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
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Handling the floppy disk drive (FDD) and floppy disks
This instrument features a built-in floppy disk drive (on the front panel). It lets you save original data you’ve created on the instrument to floppy disk, and allows you to load data from floppy disk to the instrument.
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below.
■ Floppy disk compatibility
3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
■ Formatting a floppy disk
●If you find that you are unable to use new, blank disks or old disks that have been used with other devices, you may need to format them. For details on how to format a disk, see page 59. Keep in mind that all data on the disk will be lost after formatting. Make sure to check beforehand whether or not the disk contains important data.
NOTE
•Floppy disks formatted on this device may or may not be useable as is on other devices.
■Inserting/removing Floppy Disks
●Inserting a floppy disk into the disk drive:
•Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it clicks into place and the eject button pops out.
NOTE
•When the power is turned on, the drive lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to indicate the drive can be used.
•Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk drive or floppy disks.
●Removing a floppy disk:
•After checking that the instrument is not accessing* the floppy disk, firmly press the eject button at the lower right of the disk slot all the way in.
When the floppy disk is ejected, pull it out of the drive. If the floppy disk cannot be removed because it is stuck, do not try to force it, but instead try pressing the eject button again, or try re-inserting the disk and attempt to eject it again.
* Access of the disk indicates an active operation, such as recording, playback, or deletion of data. If a floppy disk is inserted while the power is on, the disk is automatically accessed, since the instrument checks whether the disk has data.
This lamp lights during disk read/write operations, such as when a disk has been inserted, during recording, playback, formatting, etc.
CAUTION
•Do not remove the floppy disk or turn off the instrument itself while the disk is being accessed. Doing so may result not only in loss of data on the disk but also damage to the floppy disk drive. Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive before turning off the power. A floppy disk left in the drive for extended periods can easily pick up dust and dirt that can cause data-read and -write errors.
■ Cleaning the disk drive read/write head
●Clean the read/write head regularly. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an extended period of use, will pick up a layer of magnetic particles from the disks used that will eventually cause read and write errors.
●To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month.
Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper headcleaning disks.
■ About floppy disks
●Handle floppy disks with care, and follow these precautions:
•Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy disks in their protective cases when they are not in use.
•Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
•Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed surface of the floppy disk inside.
•Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it unreadable.
•Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or housing.
•Do not attach anything other than the provided labels to a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels are attached in the proper location.
●To protect your data (write-protect tab):
•To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect” position (tab open). When saving data, make sure that the disk’s write-protect tab is set to the “overwrite” position (tab closed).
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●Data backup
•For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged.
This lamp is always on when the power is on, regardless of Disk operation.
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The Panel Logos
The PSR-450 is compatible with commercially available music software (floppy disk) that bears any of the logos shown below.
CAUTION
•Use of a power adaptor is recommended when performing floppy disk operations. If you use batteries and the batteries fail during an operation, the PSR-450 and/or floppy disk data can be corrupted or lost.
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.
STYLE FILE
The Style File Format “SFF” is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. The PSR-450 uses the SFF data internally, reading from optional SFF style disks.
XGlite
As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
● Music Rest
Insert the bottom edge of the included music rest into the slot located at the top rear of the PSR-450 control panel.
● Included Accessories
The PSR-450 package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
•Music Rest
•Floppy disk (style data)
•Owner’s Manual
● Trademarks
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-450 !
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PSR-450 in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Main Features
The PSR-450 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:
■ Music Database............................................................. |
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The Music Database automatically selects the optimum style and voice for the type of music you want to play.
■ Floppy Disk Drive.......................................................... |
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Recordings of your own keyboard performances (user songs) and other data created on the PSR-450 can be saved to floppy disk (page 55). User songs can also be saved as GM-compatible SMF (Standard MIDI File) format files that will play back with the correct voice assignments on any GM-compatible instrument (page 57). Furthermore, commercially available GM songs can be played directly from floppy disk without having to be loaded into the instrument’s memory (page 54).
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Voice, style and song selections can optimized for piano practice at the touch of a button.
■ Easy Performer ............................................................. |
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When you want to play a certain song but can’t yet manage to play it properly, the Easy Performer can help you play quickly.
● [L] Left Hand, [R] Right Hand ............ |
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Select the part you want to practice — press the [L] button for left-hand or the [R] button for right-hand — and play the keyboard with the correct rhythm. As long as you play with the correct rhythm the correct chords and melody will sound … even if you play wrong notes.
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Easy access to graphic chord fingering displays.
●61-keyboard with touch response for delicate dynamic nuances.
●135 high-quality voices + 12 drum kits + 480 XG voices. Maximum polyphony of 32 notes.
●140 superb styles covering a wide range of musical genres.
●Up to 16 complete panel setups (voice and style selections, etc.) can be stored in “registration memory” and instantly recalled while playing.
●Sound-enhancing digital effects including reverb, DSP, and harmony built in.
●Song memory allows you to record your own performances – up to 5 songs with 6 tracks each (5 melody tracks + 1 style track).
●Large LCD panel shows panel settings, chord displays, and other data.
●MIDI functions for expanded musical capabilities (GM System Level 1 compliant).
●Tap tempo feature lets you set tempos the way you feel them.
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Contents
Setting Up |
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Power Requirements......................................................... |
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Turning On the Power ....................................................... |
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Panel Controls and Terminals |
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• Listen To the Demo Songs............................................. |
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• Select and Play One Song.............................................. |
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• Music Database ................................................................. |
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• Settings Included In the Music Database .................. |
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• Rhythm-only Accompaniment ...................................... |
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• Full Accompaniment With Left-hand Chords ........... |
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• Adding Variations To the Style (Sections) ................ |
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• Handy Style Playback Functions ................................. |
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Ways To Start Style Playback ........................................... |
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Ways To Stop Style Playback ........................................... |
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Setting the Style Volume ................................................... |
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• Play the Grand Piano Voice ........................................... |
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• Play With the Metronome ............................................... |
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Starting and Stopping the Metronome............................... |
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Setting the Metronome Tempo.......................................... |
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Setting the Metronome Time Signature............................. |
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Setting the Metronome Volume......................................... |
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• Select and Try Out a Variety Of Voices ...................... |
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• Try Out the Drum Kits...................................................... |
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One-touch Split Voice Selection........................................ |
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Changing the Split Point.................................................... |
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• Play Two Voices At the Same Time (Dual Voice) .... |
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• Main and Dual Voice Settings ....................................... |
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• Pitch Variation With the Pitch bend Wheel ............... |
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Adjust the Pitch bend Range............................................. |
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• Add Harmony To the Right-hand Melody .................. |
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Select the Harmony Type.................................................. |
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Play With Harmony............................................................ |
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• Add Reverb......................................................................... |
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• Add DSP Effects................................................................ |
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• Recording Procedure ...................................................... |
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• Clearing User Song Data ................................................ |
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Song Clear ........................................................................ |
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Track Clear........................................................................ |
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Basic Operation and LCD Display |
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Data Backup & Initialization |
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Data Backup ...................................................................... |
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Data Initialization ............................................................... |
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Performance Features |
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• Touch Response for Keyboard Dynamics Control .42 |
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Touch Response Sensitivity Adjustment ........................... |
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• Transpose Pitch up or Down |
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• Fine Pitch Tuning.............................................................. |
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Playing Style (Accompaniment) Chords 44
• Simple Chords Using 1 ~ 3 Fingers............................. |
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• Full Chords ......................................................................... |
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• Looking Up Chords Using the Dictionary.................. |
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Song Playback Functions |
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• Changing the Melody Voice of a Song ....................... |
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• Song Volume...................................................................... |
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• Repeat Playback................................................................ |
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Easy Performer |
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• Play With Easy Performer .............................................. |
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• Saving the Current Panel Settings............................... |
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• Recall the Save panel Settings ..................................... |
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Floppy Disk Save and Load |
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• Playing Disk Songs .......................................................... |
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Change the Playback Octave Of a Track .......................... |
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• Save ...................................................................................... |
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Load................................................................................... |
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Delete ................................................................................ |
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Format ............................................................................... |
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MIDI Functions |
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• What Is MIDI? ..................................................................... |
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• Things You Can Do With MIDI....................................... |
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• Connecting to a Personal Computer........................... |
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• Local On/Off ....................................................................... |
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• Clock Settings.................................................................... |
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Voice List.................................................................................. |
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Maximum Polyphony ......................................................... |
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Drum Kit List ........................................................................... |
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Style List................................................................................... |
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Music Database List.............................................................. |
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Effect Type List....................................................................... |
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MIDI Implementation Chart.................................................. |
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MIDI Data Format.................................................................... |
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Effect map ......................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting..................................................................... |
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Specifications ......................................................................... |
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Index .......................................................................................... |
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Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-450 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Power Requirements
Although the PSR-450 will run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
CAUTION
•Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-450 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.
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qMake sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the PSR-450 is set to STANDBY.
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For battery operation the PSR-450 requires six 1.5V “D” size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. (Alkaline batteries are recommended.) When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below
qTurn the instrument upside-down on the soft cloth, then open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.
wInsert the six new batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
WARNING
•Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D, PA-5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR-450.
•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR450, or during electrical storms.
CAUTION
•When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same time.
•If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
•Use of a power adaptor is recommended when performing floppy disk operations. If you use batteries and the batteries fail during an operation, the PSR-450 and/ or floppy disk data can be corrupted or lost.
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Setting Up
Turning On the Power
With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.)
CAUTION
•Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-450 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.
Accessory Jacks
■ Using Headphones ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.
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This feature lets you use a footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano — press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.
■ Using the MIDI Terminals ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The PSR-450 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-450 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 64.)
CAUTION
•To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
NOTE
•Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack before turning on the power.
•Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
MIDI instrument
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Panel Controls and Terminals
■ Front Panel
q [STANDBY/ON] switch................................................. |
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@9MIDI IN/OUT terminals................................................. |
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#0FOOT SWITCH jack...................................................... |
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#1PHONES/OUTPUT jack................................................ |
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#2DC IN 12V jack ............................................................. |
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Quick Guide
STEP |
Playing Songs |
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Press the [DEMO] button.
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1 Press the [SONG] button.
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Song icon
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Quick Guide
STEP 1 • Playing Songs
2 Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select a song number.
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Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of the selected song. You can play along on the keyboard while the song plays.
Press the [START/STOP] button a second time to stop playback.
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Quick Guide
STEP
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Play Using the Music Database
You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play … simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The PSR-450 panel settings will automatically be adjusted to give the ideal combination of sounds and style!
Music Database
1 Press the [M.D.B.] button.
A Music Database name will appear in the display.
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2 Select a Music Database.
Referring to the list on the PSR-450 panel or at the end of the manual, use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select a music database. Select one that matches the image of the song you intend to play.
002 Croco RK |
Try selecting “227” and playing the song below.
Silent Night
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Quick Guide
STEP 2 • Play Using the Music Database
3 The style will start playing when you play a left-hand chord.
Try playing a C chord, for example.
Split point
4 Following the score, play the chords with your left hand and melody with your right.
Refer to page 44 for information about playing chords.
NOTE
•The leftand right-hand sections of the keyboard are divided at the “split point” (page 28).
Split point
5 Press the [START/STOP] button or the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to stop playback.
Refer to page 20 for information on using endings.
Settings Included In the Music Database
■ Voice Settings
• Main : Voice, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth...................................................................................................... |
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• Dual : On/Off, Voice, Octave, Volume, Reverb Depth, DSP Depth ............................................................................ |
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• Reverb Type ............................................................................................................................................................... |
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• DSP Type ................................................................................................................................................................... |
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• Harmony On/Off......................................................................................................................................................... |
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page 43 |
■ Style Settings
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Quick Guide
STEP
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Play Using a Style
This instrument features an auto-accompaniment (Style) function that can produce complete accompaniments based on left-hand chords you play. You can select from 140 different musical styles.
The supplied floppy disk also contains style files that you can load into the PSR450 and use as style number 141 in the same was as you use the internal styles. See page 57 for information on loading the style data.
Rhythm-only Accompaniment
1 Press the [STYLE] button.
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2 Select a style.
Referring to the style list on the PSR-450 panel or at the end of the manual (page 76), use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select a style.
001 Cool 8Bt |
3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of the selected style’s rhythm tracks. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop playback.
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•Since the pianist styles (128 ~ 140) and the guitar serenade style (121) have no rhythm parts, no sound will be produced if you start rhythm-only playback. To use these styles turn the style on and play on the keyboard (the non-rhythm accompaniment parts will sound). Refer to page 19 for information on turning styles on and off.
Quick Guide
STEP 3 • Play Using a Style
Full Accompaniment With Left-hand Chords
1 Press the [STYLE] button.
2 Select a style.
3 Turn the style on.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. The left-hand section of the keyboard is now the “accompaniment range” in which you will play the chords that define the accompaniment.
NOTE
•The left-hand “accompaniment range” and the right-hand “melody range” of the keyboard are divided at the split point. See page 28 for information on how to change the split point.
The initial default split point is 54 (F#2)
“ACMP ON” will appear
Accompaniment range
4 Engage synchro start.
Press the [SYNC START] button.
Flashes when synchro start is engaged
When synchro start is engaged the style is in “standby” mode, and will start playing as soon as you begin playing in the left-hand accompaniment range of the keyboard.
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Try playing a variety of left-hand chords.
Refer to page 44 for information on playing left-hand chords.
Accompaniment
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Example: CMaj (C Major) chord.
The initial default split point is 54 (F#2)
Accompaniment
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7 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop style playback.
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Adding Variations To the Style (Sections)
Each style includes a number of “sections” that can be used to add variation to your performance. The sections are described below.
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● INTRO Section
This section provides an ideal introduction for the selected style. Playback automatically switches to the MAIN section once the INTRO has finished. The length of the introduction varies from style to style.
● MAIN Section
This section is used for the main body of your song. The MAIN section — a 2 ~ 4 measure pattern — will repeat continuously until you select a different section. The MAIN section has “A” and “B” variations which will be automatically arranged to match the left-hand chords you play.
● FILL IN Section
The FILL IN section can be used to add a fill-in or “break” to your performance. If you press the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button during playback the AUTO FILL section will play through once, then playback will automatically revert to the MAIN A or B section. If MAIN A was playing before the fill in, MAIN B will begin playing after the fill in, and vice versa.
● ENDING Section
Adds an appropriate ending to the auto accompaniment. Style playback will stop when the ENDING section has played all the way through. The length of the ENDING section varies from style to style.
1 Press the [STYLE] button.
2 Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select a style.
3 Turn the Accompaniment on.
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button.
“ACMP ON” will appear
4 Engage synchro start.
Press the [SYNC START] button.
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STEP 3 • Play Using a Style
5 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.
MAIN A
The name of the selected section
— MAIN A or MAIN B — will be displayed
Select the MAIN section to follow the INTRO section — A or B.
6 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
7 Play a left-hand chord to start playback from the INTRO section of the selected style.
Example: CMaj (C Major) chord.
Refer to page 44 for information on playing left-hand chords.
Accompaniment
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The MAIN section selected in step 5 above will begin playing after the INTRO section finishes.
8 Use the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to add fill-ins as required.
MAIN A
If MAIN A was playing before the fill in, MAIN B will begin playing after the fill in, and vice versa.
9 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
The ending section will begin playing. Playback will stop when the ending has played all the way through. If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will gradually get slower).
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Quick Guide
STEP 3 • Play Using a Style
Handy Style Playback Functions
Ways To Start Style Playback ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
There are three different ways to start style playback, listed below. Whichever method you choose you can press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button before starting playback to begin your performance an introduction which will automatically switch to the MAIN section when finished.
● Immediate Start
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin rhythm-only playback of the selected style. The bass and chords will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.
● Keyboard Start
Press the [SYNC START] button and the beat indicator in the display will begin flashing, indicating that synchro start “standby” mode has been engaged. If the [ACMP ON/OFF] button has been turned on, the style will begin playing as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. If the [ACMP ON/OFF] function is off, playing any key anywhere on the keyboard will start rhythm-only accompaniment.
Accompaniment
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● Tap Start
You can supply a count-in at any tempo you like to start playback. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo — 4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times for time signatures in 3 — and the selected style will begin playing at the tapped tempo.
● Synchro Stop
When this function is selected the accompaniment style will only play while you are playing chords in the accompaniment section of the keyboard. Accompaniment playback will stop when you release the keys.
Use the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn accompaniment on — the ACMP ON indicator will appear in the display.
Press the [SYNC STOP] button. The instrument will now function the same was as in the synchro start standby mode. Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard, but then accompaniment will stop (the synchro start standby mode will be re-engaged) when you release the left-hand keys. Style playback will continue only while you are actually playing in the keyboard’s accompaniment range.
The style will play while you are playing the keys
Style playback will stop when you release the keys
Synchro start standby mode
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Quick Guide
STEP 3 • Play Using a Style
Ways To Stop Style Playback ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The following three methods can be used to stop style playback.
● Immediate Stop
Playback will stop as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button.
● Stop and Enter Synchro Start Mode
If you press the [SYNC START] button during style playback, playback will stop immediately and the synchro start standby mode will be engaged (the beat indicator will flash).
● Play the Ending and Stop
Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to begin playing ending section. Playback will stop when the ending has played all the way through. If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will gradually get slower).
Setting the Style Volume ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
You can adjust the overall volume of the accompaniment sound to achieve the best balance with the keyboard sound.
1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select STYLE/SONG VOLUME.
The current volume setting will appear on the display
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Quick Guide
STEP Try Out the Various Instrument Voices
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Play the Grand Piano Voice
The PSR-450 has a dazzling range of features and functions, but when you simply want to practice or play piano just press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
When you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button all of the PSR-450 settings are instantly optimized for playing the piano.
● Settings Made By the [PORTABLE GRAND] Button
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Grand Piano |
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On |
• Metronome......................................... |
Off |
• Harmony ............................................ |
Off |
• Split Point........................................... |
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• ACMP................................................. |
Off |
• Dual.................................................... |
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Play With the Metronome
The PSR-450 includes an indispensable practice aid — a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature.
Starting and Stopping the Metronome ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Press the [METRONOME] button to start playback of the metronome. The metronome features a chime sound on the first beat of each measure.
Displays the current beat
Press the [METRONOME] button a second time to stop the metronome.
Setting the Metronome Tempo ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
To set the metronome tempo first press the [TEMPO/TAP] button and then use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to set the required tempo.
NOTE
•The default metronome tempo can be instantly reset by pressing the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously.
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STEP 4 • Try Out the Various Instrument Voices
Setting the Metronome Time Signature ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The metronome time signature is automatically set to match the selected song or style. To set the metronome to a time signature that is different from that of the current song or style, follow the procedure below.
1 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second, until the metronome time signature setting display appears.
2 Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to set the required time signature.
02 TIME SIG
The current time signature (2 beats per measure in this example)
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Setting the Metronome Volume ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
1 Use the [LEFT MENU] button to select METRONOME VOLUME.
Current metronome volume
100 MTR VOL |
2 Use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to set the volume from 000 to 127, as required.
NOTE
•The default volume setting of “100” can be instantly reset by pressing the [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously.
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STEP 4 • Try Out the Various Instrument Voices
Select and Try Out a Variety Of Voices
The PSR-450 employs advanced AWM (Advanced Wave memory) technology to deliver a range of 627 top-quality voices.
● 001 ~ 125.............. |
Original PSR-450 voices. |
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● 148 ~ 627.............. |
XG standard voices (see page 69). |
1 Press the [VOICE] button.
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NOTE
•Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key.
2 Select a voice.
Referring to the list on the instrument panel or at the end of the manual, use the number buttons [0] ~ [9] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select a voice.
3 Play.
Try selecting and playing a variety of voices.
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STEP 4 • Try Out the Various Instrument Voices
Use One-touch Setting To Automatically Select Voices
The One-touch Setting feature automatically selects the ideal voice for you when you select a style or song. Simply select voice number “000” to activate this feature.
1 Press the [VOICE] button and then use the number button [0] or the [+] and [–] buttons to select voice number “000.”
000 Cool!EP |
This turns the One-touch Setting feature on. One-touch Setting will be turned off if you select any other voice number.
Try Out the Drum Kits
Select any of the drum kit voices (voices 136 ~ 147), and you can play a variety of drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard.
[Drum Kit List]
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Example: 136 Standard Kit 1
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