You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-520 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
● 141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits.
● A Voice Set function automatically selects appropriate voice parameters whenever a v oice
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 instantly pro vides you with four types of registration settings , all
of which match to the selected accompaniment style.
● Digital Effects — Re verb , Chorus and DSP, let y ou freely create a variety of diff erent sonic
environments.
● 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.
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● With the Multi Pads, you can play and record a number of short rhythmic and melodic
sequences, to add a spice to your performance.
● Registration Memory saves 128 your favorite panel settings for instant recall when needed.
● Optional Yamaha Music Car tr idges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-
ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.
● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-520 useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
● Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for
Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below:
Taking Care of Your PortaTone
■ 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, out-
side, 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-520 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 pe-
riod of time.
● Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC
outlet as appliances with high power consump-
tion, 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 con-
necting or disconnecting MIDI cables.
■ Handling and Transport
● Disconnect all cables before moving the instru-
ment.
● 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 instru-
ment (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, user song and
user pad 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-520 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.
● Never apply excessive force to the controls, con-
nectors or other parts of the instrument.
● Always unplug cables by gripping the plug
firmly, not by pulling on the cable.
YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.
28 JAZZ ORGAN 2
29 DRAWBAR ORG
30 FULL ORGAN
31 CLICK ORGAN
32 ROCK ORGAN 1
33 ROCK ORGAN 2
34 16+2 ORGAN
35 16+4 ORGAN
36 CHURCH ORG
37 REED ORGAN
38 MUSETTE
39 TRAD ACCORD
40 SOFT ACCORD
41 TANGO ACCRD
42 BANDONEON
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-520
and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully
before using your PSR-520.
Power Supply
Your PSR-520 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 PA-
5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR520, 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,
PA-5B,
or
PA-5C
AC power socket
• Never interrupt the power
supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor)
during any PSR-520 record
operation! Doing so can result
in a loss of data.
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA-
5B, 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-520.
■ Using Batteries...............................................................................................................................................
For battery operation the PSR-520 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.
• 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.
tice or late-night playing. The internal
stereo speaker system is automatically
shut off when a pair of headphones is
plugged into the PHONES jack.
Setting Up
An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5
footswitch can be plugged into the rear-
SUSTAIN
panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control.
The footswitch functions like the damper
pedal on a piano — press for sustain,
release for normal sound.
■ AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack..................................................................................................
The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks
AUX OUT
RL+R/L
Stereo
System
deliver the output of the PSR-520 for
connection to an external amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording
equipment. If you will be connecting the
PSR-520 to a monophonic sound system, use only the L+R/L jack. When a
plug is inserted into the L+R/L jack
only, the left- and right-channel signals
are combined and delivered via the
L+R/L jack so you don’t lose any of the
instrument’s sound.
• 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 IN and OUT Connectors.............................................................................................
(such as a MIDI sequencer) which can
be used to control the PSR-520. The
MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI
data generated by the PSR-520 (e.g. note
and velocity data produced by playing
the keyboard). More details on MIDI are
provided on page 71.
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The Demonstration
Once you’ve set up your PSR-520, try listening to the pre-programmed
demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-520
can do! A total of 25 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 17
have been created to demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices,
while songs 18 through 25 demonstrate a range of accompaniment
styles.
Set an Initial Volume Level......................................................................................................
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Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control up (clockwise) about a quarterturn from its minimum position. You can re-adjust the [MASTER VOL-UME] control for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback
begins.
Press the [DEMO] Button...........................................................................................................
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Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-520 SONG
function 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.
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Skip to the Beginning Of a Different Demo Song.......................
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While the demonstration is playing you can select any of the 25 demo
songs by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the
data dial. Playback will skip to the beginning of the selected song.
The Demonstration
• You can play along on the PSR520 keyboard while the demonstration is playing.
• The volume bars of the song
tracks at the bottom of the display will move in response to the
data in each track while the
demo plays.
• About the demo songs created
by the PSR-520 internal accompaniment styles:
* Chord names will appear on
the display and the volume
bars of the accomp tracks will
move in response to the data
in each track, while the demo
plays.
* Harmony effect (see page 20)
can be applied when playing
along with the chord progression of the song.
VOICE
FUNCTION
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STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
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Press the [DEMO] button, the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, or the
AUTO ACCOMP ANIMENT [START/STOP] button to stop demo play-
back, then press the [VOICE] button to exit from the SONG function and
return to the normal play-mode display when you’ve finished playing the
demo songs.
DEMO
• 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.
The PSR-520 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.
The Functions
The PSR-520 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.
Parameter Icons
CART (Cartridge)
Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or
registration memory is selected (page 60).
BEAT
Flashes at the current tempo and indicates the
BEAT
current beat during accompaniment and song
playback. (page 36)
OTS (One Touch Setting)
OTS
Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature is engaged (page 42).
FUNCTION
CURSOR
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
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TEMPOTRANSPOSEMEASURE
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ACCOMP TRACKSONG TRACK
Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons
The PSR-520 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS,
CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number,
and volume parameters that can be set as required (page 38). The
icons, drums for RHYTHM1 and 2, an acoustic applied bass for BASS,
an electric guitar for CHORD1 and 2, violins for PAD, a trumpet for
PHRASE 1 and 2, will appear when the respective track is ON.
Indicates the currently selected REGISTRATION MEMORY number (page 45).
TEMPO
Shows the current tempo of accompaniment/song playback (page 34).
TRANSPOSE
The current transpose value (page 23).
MEASURE
Indicates the current measure number
during song recording and playback
(page 53).
REPEAT
Indicates the “A” and “B” repeat points
when programming a repeat section.
(page 65)
CHORD
Indicates the current chord name during
accompaniment/ song playback
(page36)
The Modes
The MODE button to the right of the display selects one
of the PSR-520’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 31).
FINGERED: The fingered accompaniment mode in
which fully-orchestrated accompaniment is
produced according to chords you play on
the keyboard (page 31).
BEAT
OTS
m
REPEATCHORD
TOUCHMINUS ONE
REVERBDUAL
CHORUSHARMONY
DSPSUSTAIN
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
MODE
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 46). Each
track has its own icon which appears when
the track is ON.
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Feature On/Off Icons
MINUS ONE
MINUS ONE
REVERB
CHORUS
DSP
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
Appears when the MINUS ONE feature is ON (page 64).
REVERB
Appears when the REVERB EFFECT is ON (page 24).
CHORUS
Appears when the CHORUS EFFECT is ON (page 24).
DSP
Appears when the DSP EFFECT is ON (page 24).
TOUCH (Touch Response)
Appears when the TOUCH RESPONSE is ON (page 17).
DUAL (Dual Voice)
Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is ON (page 17).
The PSR-520 has 141 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 141) and 8 percussion kits
(numbers 142 through 149) that you can select and play on the keyboard.
Select the NORMAL Mode........................................................................................................
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If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-520
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.
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
Select the VOICE Function.....................................................................................................
2
Before you select a voice to play, the PSR-520 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.
VOICE
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
801
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VOICE
•“Kybd Vol” function (see page
67) in the OVERALL function
group can be quickly selected by
pressing and holding the [VOICE]
button.
Select a Voice ....................................................................................................................................................
3
The PSR-520 has 149 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. 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-520’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.
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Playing the PSR-520
• Voice numbers 150~151 exclusively can be used as the dual
voice — see page 19.
● 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.
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Three-digit voice numbers (i.e. “100” through “149”) 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.
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• Whenever you select a new
voice, the appropriate voicerelated parameters for that voice
will be set automatically. This is
the PSR-520 Voice Set function.
The Voice Set function can be
turned OFF if not required —
page 69.
• The stereo pan position of the
voice can be set via the “Pan”
function in the OVERALL function group — see page 68.
This is undoubtedly the easiest way to select a voice. Simply rotate the
dial clockwise to increment or counter-clockwise to decrement.
Play & Adjust Volume.........................................................................................................................
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You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-520 keyboard. Use the
[MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level.
• The optimum octave settings
(OVERALL function: octave = 0)
are set to the keyboard for each
voice (except for keyboard percussion).
• The keyboard volume can be
adjusted independently from the
accompaniment volume via the
“Kybd Vol” function in the OVERALL function group — see page
67. “Kybd Vol” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [VOICE] button.
■ Keyboard Percussion
When one of the eight PERCUSSION KIT voices are selected — voice
numbers 142 through 149 — 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.
• The Harmony/Echo and Dual
functions (pages 20 and 17)
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 23) has no effect on the
keyboard percussion voices.
• See page 88 for a complete
listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments.
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
arrow in the display appears next to “SPLIT” in the mode list to the right of the
display.
Playing the PSR-520
• The SPLIT mode and DUAL
VOICE feature (page 17) can be
used together. In this case the
dual voice plays simultaneously
with the right-hand voice only.
Split Point
Split Voice
Voice selected via
the VOICE function
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters
Select the SPLIT VOICE Function.............................................................................
1
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
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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Aco.Bass
Select the Function and Set As Required..................................................
2
Use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function, and
then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to
set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display).
SplitVoiceThe 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.
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S.VolumeSets the volume of the split voice so you can create the opti-
mum blend with the right-hand voice. The volume range is
from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum split voice volume).
S.OctaveShifts the pitch of the split voice up or down one or two oc-
taves. “–1” is down one octave, “–2” is down two octaves; “+1”
and “+2” are up one and two octaves, respectively.
S.RevLvlSets the reverb send level for the split voice. The reverb send
level determines the amount of signals input to the reverb
effect. The level range is from “00” (no effect) to “127” (maximum effect).
S.ChoLvlSets the chorus send level for the split voice. The chorus send
level determines the amount of signals input to the chorus
effect. The level range is from “00” (no effect) to “127” (maximum effect).
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69), the Split Voice parameters will change automatically
whenever a different keyboard
voice is selected.
• The selected Split Voice parameter can be reset to its default
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.
• Reverb return level and chorus
return level can be changed via
the “RevRtnLv” and “ChoRtnLv”
function in the DIGITAL EFFECT
function — see pages 25 and 27.
S.PanPositions 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.SplitSets the keyboard split point — i.e. the key that separates the
left- and right-hand voices (the split-point key is included 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,
the number buttons or the data dial 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 PSR520 keyboard for MIDI applications. The default split point is
59 (B2).
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 “TouchSns” function
in the OVERALL function group (page 69). When OFF (i.e. when the touchresponse 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.
KEYBOARD
TOUCH RESPONSE
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY/ECHO
SUSTAIN
Playing the PSR-520
• Touch Response is turned ON
whenever the power switch is
turned ON.
• The “TouchSns” function in the
OVERALL function group can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [TOUCH RESPONSE] 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 [DUALVOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next
to “DUAL” in the display when DUAL VOICE is turned ON.
Select the DUAL VOICE Function..............................................................................
1
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.
FUNCTION
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
DIGITAL EFFECT
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
/
ECHO
OVERALL
873
•“DUAL VOICE” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [DUAL VOICE] button.
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Select the Function and Set As Required..................................................
2
Use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function, and
then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to
set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting appear on the top line of the display).
DualVoiceThe 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.
The PSR-520 has 143(voice number 01~141 and
150~151) dual voices. Voice numbers 150~151 exclu-
sively can be used as the dual voice.
D.VolumeSets 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).
D.OctaveShifts the pitch of the dual voice up or down one or two
octaves. “–1” is down one octave, “–2” is down two octaves; “+1” and “+2” are up one and two octaves, respectively. The original octave of the dual voice is determined
by the “Octave” function in the OVERALL function group
— page 67.
D.RevLvlSets the reverb send level for the dual voice. The reverb
send level determines the amount of signals input to the
reverb effect. The level range is “00” (no effect) to “127”
(maximum effect).
D.ChoLvlSets the chorus send level for the dual voice. The chorus
send level determines the amount of signals input to the
chorus effect. The level range is “00” (no effect) to “127”
(maximum effect).
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69), 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 default
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 OVERALL function group — page 67.
• Negative values with “D.Octave”
and “D.Pan” parameters can be
entered by pressing the number
buttons while holding the [–/NO]
button.
• Reverb return level and chorus
return level can be changed via
the “RevRtnLv” and “ChoRtnLv”
functions, respectively, in the
DIGITAL EFFECT function —
see pages 25 and 27.
D.PanPositions 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.
The harmony effect (01~10) automatically adds appropriate harmony notes
to the melody line you play on the keyboard. The harmony effect is derived
from the chords you play on the left hand parts.
The echo effect (11~22) adds delay-based effects to the right hand melody
parts.
Press the [HARMONY/ECHO] button to turn the HARMONY/ECHO
effect ON or OFF. When HARMONY/ECHO is turned ON, the harmony icon
will appear next to “HARMONY” in the display.
KEYBOARD
TOUCH RESPONSE
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY/ECHO
SUSTAIN
• Harmony/Echo effect can not be
turned ON when a keyboard
percussion kit is selected for the
Voice.
• Harmony can not be used when
the Auto Accompaniment Chord
Cancel function (page 32) is in
use.
• Harmony does not apply in the
NORMAL mode.
• Harmony can be used in the
SPLIT mode as well as in the
SINGLE and FINGERED modes.
• The Harmony/Echo effect can
not be turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode (page 33) is
in use and will automatically be
turned OFF when the FINGERED
FULL mode is selected.
Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type
Select the Harmony/Echo Function.......................................................................
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times
as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “HARM/
ECHO” in the function list to the left of the display.
VOICE
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
You can also enter the HARM/ECHO function by pressing and holding
the [HARMONY/ECHO] button until the arrow jumps to the “HARM/
ECHO” position and the current harmony/echo name appears in the display.
Select a Harmony/Echo Type.............................................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to select one of the available harmony/echo types (listed below).
● The Harmony (01~10) / Echo (11~22) Types
TypeDescription
01: DuetThis harmony type produces a duophonic melody with the
second voice below the melody line.
02: 1+5A parallel voice is produced a fifth above the melody voice.
03: CountrySimilar to Duet, but the second voice is above the melody
line.
04: TrioThis harmony type generates two voices in addition to the
melody voice.
Playing the PSR-520
• If the VOICE SET function is ON
(page 69), the harmony/echo
type will change automatically
whenever a different voice is
selected via the VOICE function.
• The harmony/echo type can be
reset to its default by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons.
05: BlockThree or four notes are added to the melody to produce
four or five-note chords.
06: 4WayClose1Three harmony notes are generated to produce a four-note
chord.
07: 4WayClose2Similar to the preceding type, but depending on the chords
played this type will sometimes produce a more colorful
sound.
08: 4WayOpenFour-note chords with open voice (large intervals between
the notes). The result is a very “open” sound. Since the
harmony notes can be as much as two octaves below the
melody, avoid playing in the lower registers.
09: OctaveOne note is added an octave below the melody.
10: StrumThe notes and assignments are the same as in the Block
type, but the notes are arpeggiated.
11: Echo1/4This type creates quarter-note delayed repeats.
12: Echo1/6This type creates quarter-note triplet delayed
repeats.
13: Echo1/8This type creates 8th-note delayed repeats.
3
14: Echo1/12This type creates 8th-note triplet delayed
This functions allow the overall pitch of the PSR-520 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one
octave in semitone increments.
Move the Cursor to the Transpose Value...................................................
1
Use the CURSOR buttons to select the number to the right of the key-
board icon labelled “TRANSPOSE” on the display (the number will flash
when selected).
TRANSPOSE
0
• 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.
Set the Transposition As Required.........................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
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.
789
–
/NO
+/YES
0
Pitch Bend
The PITCH BEND wheel to the left of the keyboard allows the pitch of
notes played on the keyboard to be bend up or down - roll the wheel away from
you to bend up, and toward you to bend down.
The actual pitch bend range can be adjusted via the “PBRange” function in
the OVERALL function group (page 70).
• Negative values can be entered
by pressing the number buttons
while holding the [–/NO] button.
The PSR-520 provides a variety of Digital Effects-12 Reverb Effects, 9
Chorus Effects and 45 DSP Effects- which are specially tailored and make
your performance perfect.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
801
≤Hall1
11810a01
TEMPOTRANSPOSEMEASUREREPEATCHORD
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
1351021171301011011
VOL
ACCOMP TRACKSONG TRACK
MELODY
REC REC REC
1
OTS
2
REVERBDUAL
CHORUSHARMONY
DSPSUSTAIN
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
Using the Digital Effects
The PSR-520 has three types of digital effects — Reverb, Chorus
and DSP— that can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the [REVERB]
button, [CHORUS] button and [DSP] button respectively. DSP effect
has a set of variations which can be accessed by using the [DSP VARI-ATION] button (ON/OFF). Each icon will appear in the display when
the effects are turned ON.
DIGITAL EFFECT
REVERB
DSP
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
• Pressing the [REVERB], [CHORUS] or
[DSP] button turns ON/OFF the respective effect for the VOICE function voice.
• If the Voice Set function (page 69) is
ON, the Reverb/Chorus/DSP VARIATION ON/OFF status will automatically
be determined, while DSP will be
turned ON whenever a different voice is
selected via the VOICE function.
CHORUS
DSP
VARIATION
Changing the Reverb Effect
Selecting the Reverb Effect Type
Select the Reverb Type Function...................................................................
1
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, and
use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Reverb Type function,
“Reverb m”.
Select the Reverb Type...................................................................................................................
2
Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Reverb Type function and then
select one of the 13 reverb types using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the
number buttons or the data dial. The name of the selected reverb type appears on the top line of the display.
VOICE
CURSOR
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
101
≤Hall1
You can also enter the Reverb Type function by pressing and holding the
[REVERB] button until the arrow jumps to the “DIGITAL EFFECT” position and the current reverb type name appears in the display.
The reverb return level determines the amount of “wet” (affected) signals output to the amplifier.
Select the Reverb Return Level Function..................................................
1
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, and use the cursor
[▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Reverb Return Level function.
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Set the Reverb Return Level................................................................................................
2
RevRtnLv
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to set the desired reverb return level. The range is from “00” to “127”.
Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the
DIGITAL EFFECT function.
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The reverb return level designated here affects the entire
setting, while the reverb send
level can be applied to the voice
selected via the VOICE function,
the split voice and the dual voice
separately via the “RevLevel” in
the OVERALL function group, the
“S.RevLvl” in the SPLIT VOICE
function and the “D.RevLvl” in the
DUAL VOICE function (see
pages 68, 16 and 19).
• The default reverb return level =
64 can be recalled instantly by
pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons simultaneously.
Select the Chorus Type Function...............................................................................
1
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, and use the cursor
[▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Chorus Type function, “Chorus m”.
CURSOR
FUNCTION
Changing the Chorus Effect
Selecting the Chorus Effect Type
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
Chorus≥
Select the Chorus Type..................................................................................................................
2
Use the cursor [>] button to enter the Chorus Type function and then
select one of the 10 chorus types using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the
number buttons or the data dial. The name of the selected chorus type appears on the top line of the display.
VOICE
CURSOR
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
101
≤Chorus1
You can also enter the Chorus Type function by pressing and holding the
[CHORUS] button until the arrow jumps to the “DIGITAL EFFECT” position and the current chorus type name appears in the display.
• See page 79 for a complete
listing of the chorus types.
• The chorus type will change
automatically whenever a different style is selected.
• You can return to the previous
display, “Chorusm”, by pressing
the cursor [<] button, and
choose the REVERB or DSP
effect.
• The chorus type can be reset to
its default by simultaneously
pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons.
• If you want to disable the chorus
effect for all the data excepting
VOICE function voice, select
OFF in the Type selection.
Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the
DIGITAL EFFECT function.
Setting the Chorus Return Level
The chorus return level determines the amount of “wet” (affected) signals output to the amplifier.
Select the Chorus Return Level Function.................................................
1
Digital Effects
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, and use the cursor
[▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Chorus Return Level function.
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Set the Chorus Return Level...............................................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to set the desired chorus return level. The range is from “00” to “127”.
Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the
DIGITAL EFFECT function.
ChoRtnLv
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The chorus return level desig-
nated here affects the entire
setting, while the chorus send
level can be applied to the voice
selected via the VOICE function,
the split voice and the dual voice
separately via the “ChoLevel” in
the OVERALL function group, the
“S.ChoLvl” in the SPLIT VOICE
function and the “D.ChoLvl” in
the DUAL VOICE function (see
pages 68, 16 and 19).
• The default chorus return level =
64 can be recalled instantly by
pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons simultaneously.
Select the DSP Type Function..........................................................................................
1
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, and use the cursor
[▲] and [▼] buttons to select the DSP Type function, “Dsp m”.
Select the DSP Type..............................................................................................................................
2
Use the cursor [>] button to enter theDSP Type function and then select
one of the 46 DSP types using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number
buttons or the data dial. The name of the selected DSP type appears on the
top line of the display.
• The DSP type can be reset to its
default by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69) the DSP type will
change automatically whenever a
different voice is selected via the
VOICE function.
• When the Rotary Speaker 1~5 is
selected, the [DSP VARIATION]
button (ON/OFF) will switch the
speed of the rotating speaker
between fast (ON) and slow
(OFF).
• You can return to the previous
display, “Dspm”, by pressing the
cursor [<] button, and choose
the REVERB or CHORUS effect.
• If you want to disable the DSP
effect for all the data excepting
VOICE function voice, select
OFF in the Type selection.
Page 30
Each DSP effect has its own variation. Press the [DSP VARIATION]
button to ON to activate each variation.
You can also enter the DSP Type function by pressing and holding the
[DSP] button until the arrow jumps to the “DIGITAL EFFECT” position
and the current DSP type name appears in the display.
Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the
DIGITAL EFFECT function.
Digital Effects
Setting the DSP Return Level
The DSP return level determines the amount of “wet” (affected) signals output to the amplifier.
Select the DSP Return Level Function............................................................
1
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, and use the cursor
[▲] and [▼] buttons to select the DSP Return Level function.
164
Set the DSP Return Level..........................................................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to set the desired DSP return level. The range is from “00” to “127”. The
DSP send level can be adjusted via the “DspLevel” function in the OVERALL function group-see page 68.
DspRtnLv
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The DSP return level can not be
changed for the insertion DSP
types (see page 78). In this case,
“- - -” will appear on the display.
• The default DSP return level = 64
can be recalled instantly by
pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons simultaneously.
The PSR-520 has 100 different accompaniment “styles” that can be used
to provide fully-orchestrated or rhythm-only accompaniment. The PSR520’s sophisticated A uto 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-520 keyboard is
reduced when the Accompaniment is used.
About the PSR-520 Styles
The styles are created with the “Style File Format”, Yamaha’s original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of development and refinement.
Style File Format allows you to use exceptionally high quality accompaniments with
a variety of chord types through its unique conversion system. Style File Format
styles, based on GM system level 1, can be played with the GM compatible tone
generator. In addition to the internal styles, the optional music cartridges let you use
different high quality styles created with the Style File Format.
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:
Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully
orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minorseventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the left-hand
section of the keyboard. The abbreviated chord fingerings described below are used:
C
■ For a major chord, press the root key only.
Cm
and a black key to its left.
■ For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root
■ For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key
C
7
key and a white key to its left.
■ For a minor-seventh chord, simultaneously press the
Cm
7
If the FINGERED Mode is Selected, Select the
2
root key and both a white and black key to its left.
The PSR-520 has three fingering modes for fingered accompaniment —
Normal, Bass and Full. The NORMAL mode is automatically selected
whenever the power is initially turned ON. To select a different fingering
mode first select the OVERALL functions by pressing the [FUNCTION]
button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the
left of the display. “FngrngMd” should appear on the top line of the display
(if a different OVERALL function is selected, press the cursor [▲] or [▼]
button as many times as necessary until “FngrngMd” appears). Then use the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons and the data dial to select the desired fingering
mode (the mode abbreviation appears to the left of “FngrngMd” on the display).
VOICE
CURSOR
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
nor
FngrngMd
The Normal (“nor”), Bass (“bAS”) and Full (“Full”) fingering modes
function as follows:
This is the default FINGERED accompaniment mode. The NORMAL
mode lets you finger your own chords on the left-hand section of the
keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key —
normally 54) while the PSR-520 supplies appropriately orchestrated
rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected style.
The FINGERED mode will accept the chord types listed below (notes in
parentheses may be omitted).
Example for “C” chords
#11
C
Cm
C
6
b5
7
9
7
Cmadd
#11
C
7
( )
CMC
7
( )
Cm
9
( )
9
13
C
7
CM
7
( )
( )
Cm
11
( )
( )
b9
C
7
( )
CMadd
9
( )
CmM
7
( )
( )
b13
C
7
( )
Chord Name/[Abbreviation]Normal Voicing
Major [M]1-3-5
Major sixth [6]1-(3)-5-6
Major seventh [M7]1-3-(5)-7
Major seventh sharp eleventh [M7#11]1-(2)-3-#4-(5)-7
Major add ninth [Madd9]1-2-3-5
Major ninth [M9]1-2-3-(5)-7
Major sixth add ninth [6 9]1-2-3-(5)-6
Augmented [aug]1-3-#5
Minor [m]1-b3-5
Minor sixth [m6]1-b3-5-6
Minor seventh [m7]1-b3-(5)-b7
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5]1-b3-b5-b7
Minor add ninth [madd9]1-2-b3-5
Minor ninth [m9]1-2-b3-(5)-b7
Minor eleventh [m11]1-(2)-b3-4-5-(b7)
Minor major seventh [mM7]1-b3-(5)-7
Minor major ninth [mM9]1-2-b3-(5)-7
Diminished [dim]1-b3-b5
Diminished seventh [dim7]1-b3-b5-6
Seventh [7]1-3-(5)-b7
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]1-4-5-b7
Seventh flatted fifth [7b5]1-3-b5-b7
Seventh ninth [7 9]1-2-3-(5)-b7
Seventh sharp eleventh [7#11]1-2-3-#4-(5)-b7 or
1-(2)-3-#4-5-b7
Seventh thirteenth [7 13]1-3-(5)-6-b7 or
2-3-5-6-b7
Seventh flatted ninth [7b9]1-b2-3-(5)-b7
Seventh flatted thirteenth [7b13]1-3-5-b6-b7
Seventh sharp ninth [7#9](1)-#2-3-(5)-b7
Major seventh augmented [M7aug]1-3-#5-7
Seventh augmented [7aug](1)-3-#5-b7
Suspended fourth [sus4]1-4-5
One plus two plus five [1+2+5]1-2-5
• If you play any three adjacent
keys (including black keys), the
chord sound will be cancelled
and only the rhythm instruments
will continue playing (CHORD
CANCEL function).
• An octave (1+8) produces accompaniment based only on the
root.
• A perfect fifth (1+5) produces
accompaniment based only on
the root and fifth which can be
used with many major and minor
chords.
• The chord fingerings listed are all
in “root” position, but other inversions can be used — with the
following exceptions:
* 6 chords are only recognized
in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as m7.
* 6 9 chords are only recognized
in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as m11.
* m6 chords are only recognized
in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as m7b5.
* 1+2+5 chords are only recog-
nized in root position. All other
inversions are interpreted as
sus4.
* With aug and dim7 chords the
lowest note played is assumed
to be the root.
* With 7#11 and 7b5 chords the
lowest note played is assumed
to be the root or b7.
This is essentially the same as the NORMAL mode, above, except that
the lowest note played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard will be played by the bass part rather than the chord root.
C
C on E
C on G
● FULL
In this mode the PSR-520 automatically differentiates between left-hand
chords and right-hand melody, no matter where they are played on the
keyboard. Right-hand chords with a left-hand bass line — single or octave — are also recognized. In the former case left-hand chords are recognized and accompaniment is produced in the same way as in the NORMAL mode, in the latter case the right-hand chords are recognized in the
same way but the accompaniment bass line will be based on the left-hand
bass line you play. This means you can play in just about any style anywhere on the keyboard, and the PSR-520 will automatically produce
appropriate accompaniment.
• A single note one octave lower
than the lowest note of the chord
is recognized as a bass note,
and a single note eleven notes
higher is recognized as a melody
note.
• The Harmony/Echo feature (page
20) has no effect in the FULL
mode.
Select the Style Function...........................................................................................................
3
Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function.
Another way to do this is to press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of
the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display
• The “AcompVol” function in the
OVERALL function group can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [STYLE] button.
appears next to “STYLE” in the function list to the left of the display.
Select a Style.....................................................................................................................................................
4
The PSR-520 has 100 styles that can be selected by using either the [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial (these con-
trols function in the same way as for voice selection — see page 12). The
styles are listed in the STYLE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel. The number and name of the currently selected style appears on
the top line of the display while the STYLE function is selected.
Set the Tempo...................................................................................................................................................
5
When you select a different style while the accompaniment is not playing, the “default” tempo for that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed to the right of the metronome icon “TEMPO” in quarter-note beats
per minute. If the accompaniment is playing and the One Touch Setting
function is OFF (page 42), the same tempo is maintained even if you select
a different style.
You can change the tempo to any value between 32 and 280 beats per
minute, however, by using TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons. Press either button
briefly to decrement or increment the tempo value by one, or hold the button
for continuous decrementing or incrementing. The default tempo for the
selected style can be recalled at any time by pressing both the TEMPO [▲]
and [▼] buttons simultaneously.
• See page 61 for details on selecting cartridge styles.
TEMPO
TEMPO
RESET
118
You can also use the CURSOR buttons to select the tempo value in the
display, and then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons
or the data dial to set the tempo value as required. In this case the [–/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons can be pressed simultaneously to recall the default
tempo. This can be done either before the accompaniment is started or while
it is playing.
CURSOR
789
TEMPO
118
–
+
/NO
/YES
0
• In this case, three-digit numbers
(i.e. “100” through “280”) are
entered by first pressing and
holding the [1] or [2] button until
“1” or “2” appears in the hundreds position on the display,
then press the remaining two
digits in sequence.
Start the Accompaniment.........................................................................................................
6
There are several ways to start the accompaniment:
● Straight start:
Press the [START/STOP] button. The rhythm will begin playing imme-
diately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected
MAIN [A] or [B] section will play.
• It is possible to select the MAIN
A or B section prior to a straight
start — refer to “8. Select the
MAIN A and B Sections as Required,” below.
SYNC-
START/STOP
START/STOP
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
● Start with an introduction followed by the MAIN A section:
Press the [INTRO] button so that its indicator lights, press the MAIN
[A] button (not necessary if its indicator is already flashing), then press
[START/STOP].
SYNC-
START/STOP
START/STOP
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
● Start with an introduction followed by the MAIN B section:
Press the [INTRO] button so that its indicator lights, press the MAIN
[B] button (not necessary if its indicator is already flashing), then press
[START/STOP].
• The [INTRO] button can be used
to select the INTRO section even
while the accompaniment is
playing.
SYNC-
START/STOP
START/STOP
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
● Synchronized start:
Any of the above start types can be synchronized to the first note or
chord played on the left-hand section of the keyboard (i.e. keys to the left
of and including the split-point key — normally 54) by first pressing the
[SYNC-START/STOP] button.
STOP] button while the accompaniment is playing, the accompaniment will stop and the
synchro start mode will be engaged.
• The accompaniment split point
can be changed via the
“AccSpPnt” function in the
OVERALL function group — see
page 41.
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Page 37
Using Auto Accompaniment
Pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button alone causes a straight start
to occur when the first note or chord is played. Press the [SYNC-START/STOP] button and then the appropriate [INTRO] and [MAIN]
buttons for a synchronized introduction start. The BEAT display will
flash at the current tempo when a synchronized start mode has been selected.
The synchro start mode can be disengaged prior to actually starting the
accompaniment by pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button a second
time.
Play On the Auto-accompaniment Section
7
Of the Keyboard
As soon as you play any fingering that the PSR-520 can “recognize” on
the left-hand section of the keyboard (or anywhere on the keyboard if the
FULL fingering mode is selected), the PSR-520 will automatically begin to
play the appropriate bass line and chord parts along with the selected style.
The accompaniment will continue playing even if you release the keys.
Select the MAIN A and B Sections as Required............................
8
The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can be selected at any time during
playback by pressing the corresponding button. Whenever you press the
MAIN [A] or [B] button during playback, the PSR-520 will generate an
appropriate “fill-in” (one of four types) which will smoothly connect the
current section to the selected section — even if it is the same section. For
example, if you press the MAIN [A] button while the MAIN A section is
playing, a fill-in will be produced, then the MAIN A section will continue
playing. When you select a different section, the fill-in will begin immediately and the new section will actually begin playing from the top of the
next measure unless the MAIN [A] or [B] button is pressed during the last
beat of the measure, in which case the fill-in will begin from the first beat of
the next measure.
SYNC-
START/STOP
Stop the Accompaniment..........................................................................................................
9
START/STOP
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
The accompaniment can be stopped at any time by pressing the [START/
STOP] button. Press the [ENDING] button if you want to go to the ending
section and then stop. The ending section will begin from the top of the next
measure.
SYNC-
START/STOP
SYNC-
START/STOP
START/STOP
START/STOP
INTRO
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
ENDINGMAIN
• Some INTRO and ENDING
sections have their own chord
progressions which play in the
current accompaniment key.
• If the MAIN [A] or [B] button is
pressed while the ENDING section is playing, an appropriate fillin will be played, followed by a
return to the MAIN A or B section.
• The accompaniment volume can
be adjusted independently of the
main keyboard volume via the
“AcompVol” function in the
OVERALL function group — see
page 69.
■ The Stop Accompaniment Function
While the SINGLE or FINGERED mode is selected chords played in the
Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are also detected and played
by the PSR-520 Auto Accompaniment system when the accompaniment is
stopped (except when the FULL FINGERED mode is engaged). In this case
the bass note and chord voices are selected automatically.
The PSR-520 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM 1/2, BASS,
CHORD 1/2, PAD, and PHRASE 1/2 — that you can control to modify the
“orchestration” and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. When
the power switch is turned ON or an accompaniment style is selected,
RHYTHM 1, CHORD 1 and PHRASE 1 tracks appear on the display.
RHYTHM 2, CHORD 2 and PHRASE 2 tracks can be selected by moving the
cursor [
<<
<] or [
<<
of the track icons. If the RHYTHM 1 track is selected and the cursor is moved
once to the right, for example, the cursor will not actually move but
“RHYTHM 2” will appear in place of “RHYTHM 1” and the parameters for
the RHYTHM 2 track can be changed as required. The same applies to the
CHORD 1 and 2, and PHRASE 1 and 2 tracks.
● What’s in the Tracks
>>
>] button from track to track when the cursor is located at one
>>
• The icons for all tracks that contain data in any section will appear whenever an accompaniment style is selected.
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
RHYTHM 1&2Both these tracks provide the drum and/or percussion sounds.
BASSThe BASS track always plays a bass line, but the voice will
change to fit the selected style … acoustic bass, synth bass,
tuba, etc.
CHORD 1&2Both these tracks provide the rhythmic chordal accompaniment
required by each style. You’ll find guitar, piano, and other
chordal instruments here.
PADThis track plays long chords where necessary, using sustained
instruments such as strings, organ, choir.
PHRASE 1&2This is where the musical embellishments reside. The
PHRASE tracks are used for punchy brass stabs, arpeggiated
chords, and other extras that make the accompaniment more
interesting.
The simplest form of accompaniment track control is provided by the
[ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL] button. This button alternately turns the
appropriate track (s) ON and OFF, thereby changing the number of parts in
the accompaniment. When the LARGE accompaniment is selected and accompaniment tracks are ON, their respective icons will appear in the appropriate positions in the display. When the SMALL accompaniment is selected, some tracks for that style will be turned OFF and their respective
icons will disappear.
The PSR-520 Auto Accompaniment system includes five Track buttons
which allow you to control the accompaniment arrangement in real time.
The accompaniment tracks can be turned OFF (muted) or ON by pressing
the corresponding TRACK buttons. The track icon will disappear when a
track is muted.
For example, PHRASE 1 and 2 tracks are turned ON or OFF at the same
time by pressing the PHRASE track button. The same applies to the
RHYTHM 1 and 2, and CHORD 1 and 2 tracks.
• The LARGE accompaniment is
always selected whenever a new
style is selected.
• Please note that the tracks used
depend on the selected style and
all the tracks are not always
active even when the LARGE
accompaniment is selected.
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
1351021171301
VOL
ACCOMP TRACK
TRACK ON/OFF
Individual accompaniment tracks can also be turned OFF (muted) or ON
by using the cursor buttons to select the icon of the target track (the icon and
track name will flash), and then using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or
the data dial to turn the track OFF or ON, respectively. In this way,
RHYTHM 1 and RHYTHM 2 tracks can be independently turned OFF or
ON. The same applies to the CHORD 1 and 2, and PHRASE 1 and 2 tracks.
You can change the voice used for each track by moving the cursor but-
tons to select the voice number of the target track (the voice number will
flash), and then using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons
or the data dial to select the desired voice number. Please note that the GM
voices are used for the accompaniment instead of the panel voices. Therefore, voice numbers of the accompaniment tracks are different from the ones
for the PSR-520 panel voices. Refer to the GM Voice List (see page 87) for
the GM voice numbers and names. Only the numbers from 1 through 8 can
be selected for the RHYTHM tracks. In this case, the numbers from 1
through 8 correspond to the PERCUSSION KIT numbers 129 through 136.
Voice numbers 01 through 136 can be selected for all other tracks.
The volume of each accompaniment track can be adjusted to produce the
ideal “mix” between tracks. Use the cursor buttons to select the volume bar
of the target track (the volume bar will flash), and then use the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons and the data dial to set the maximum volume of the track
as required. The shorter the bar, the lower the volume. During playback the
top segment of each volume bar will remain at the maximum volume level,
while the lower bars will move according to the amount of activity in each
track.
PAD
ON /
OFF
VOICE
17
VOL
Volume
• When a different style number is
selected, all accompaniment
track parameters will be reset to
their initial values. Use the REGISTRATION MEMORY — page
43 — if you want to store a particular set of settings for instant
recall when needed.
• After changing the voice or volume, the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons can be pressed simultaneously to reset the initial values.
• The track data changed applies
to all sections.
• Muting individual tracks, changing accompaniment track voices
and adjusting accompaniment
track volume cannot be executed
during song recording.
Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function.........................
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times
as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [▲]
and [▼] buttons to select the “AccSpPnt” function from within the OVERALL function list.
VOICE
CURSOR
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
054
AccSpPnt
Set As Required...........................................................................................................................................
2
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 “AccSpPnt” on the top
line of the display. You can also use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the
number buttons or the data dial 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-520 keyboard for MIDI applications.
One Touch Setting lets you instantly select the appropriate panel settings
suitable for the current style. Each style (100 styles) contains four variations.
This means that you can freely use 400 different panel settings. The One Touch
Setting feature automatically sets the following parameters:
Turn On the One Touch Setting ......................................................................................
1
Press the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] button so that the “OTS” icon appears
next to the BEAT display and number “1 “ (type1) appears above “REGIST” on
the display. The panel settings, with the type1 selected, suitable for the currently selected style are automatically set up for you to play.
The BEAT indicator dots flash at the tempo and synchro start mode is engaged.
BEAT
REGIST
Select another Type...............................................................................................................................
2
OTS
REPEATCHORD
ONE TOUCH
SETTING
Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [2]~[4] to select another type. The corresponding One Touch Setting number appears above
“REGIST” in the display, and the display changes to the one for the selected
type.
MEMORIZE1234
REGIST
ACCOMP
FREEZE
• If the One Touch Setting is
turned ON when the NORMAL or
SPLIT mode is selected, the
FINGERED mode is automatically selected.
• You can create your original
setting by editing the One Touch
Setting data and store it into the
Registration Memory — see page
43.
•“No OTS” will appear on the
display if the optional cartridge
styles have no one touch setting
data.
One Touch Setting can be turned OFF by pressing the [ONE TOUCH SET-
TING] button a second time so that the “OTS” icon disappears from the dis-
The PSR-520 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 128
complete control-panel setups (32 banks, 4 setups each) that you can
recall whenever needed.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
801
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
Bank1
11810a01
TEMPOTRANSPOSEMEASUREREPEATCHORD
1351021171301011011
ACCOMP TRACKSONG TRACK
MELODY
REC REC REC
1
OTS
2
REVERBDUAL
CHORUSHARMONY
DSPSUSTAIN
Registering the Panel Settings
Set Up the Controls as Required................................................................................
1
Make the desired control settings. The following settings are memorized
Register the Settings..........................................................................................................................
3
While holding the [MEMORIZE] button, press one of the REGISTRA-
TION MEMORY buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected location is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display.
• Please note that anytime you
store to a REGISTRATION
MEMORY button, all settings
previously stored in that button
will be erased and replaced by
the new settings.
ACCOMP
REGISTRATION
MEMORY
MEMORIZE1234
● Enter a New Name for the Registration Bank
If you want to enter a descriptive name for easier identification, enter
your original Registration Bank name, this is recommended.
Use the cursor [>] button to move the cursor to the first (left most)
character of the Registration Bank name in the display. A Registration
Bank name can consist of up to 8 characters. The position of the character you want to enter or change can be selected by moving the cursor.
Using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial, enter the de-
sired character listed below. The number buttons can also be used to enter the number. If you want to insert an underline character at the cursor
position, press the cursor [▲] button. If you want to delete a character at
the cursor position, press the cursor [▼] button. When you’ve finished
entering the Registration Bank name, move the cursor to the position
other than the Registration Bank name so that the newly entered Registration Bank name will be memorized.
FREEZE
• The Registration Memory data
including it’s name is retained in
memory even when the power
switch is turned OFF, as long as
the batteries are installed or the
AC adaptor is connected.
Simply select the appropriate bank as described above, then press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at any time to recall the memorized
settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above
“REGIST” in the display, and the appropriate setting changes will appear in the
display.
The indicator of the selected REGISTRATION MEMORY will flash as
soon as any change is made to the panel settings. In other words, if the REGISTRATION MEMORY indicator is flashing, the current panel settings are different from those stored in the memory.
No REGISTRATION MEMORY indicator will be showing when the PSR520 is turned ON or a bank is selected.
VOICE
FUNCTION
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
101
Bank1
Registration Memory
• Music Cartridge registration
settings can be recalled in the
same way — see page 63.
• If the Accomp Freeze function is
ON when a REGISTRATION
MEMORY is recalled, the registration number will flash.
• Registration bank 01 can be
instantly recalled by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons.
• When the One Touch Setting is
ON, registration memory data
can not be recalled.
MEMORIZE1234
REGIST
ACCOMP
FREEZE
The Accomp Freeze Function
When the ACCOMP FREEZE function is engaged, the accompaniment parameters listed above will
is recalled. This allows you to recall different REGISTRATION MEMORY
settings while using Auto Accompaniment, without suddenly disturbing the
flow of the accompaniment. The ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned ON
and OFF by pressing the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button. The “FREEZE” indicator appears in the “REGIST” area in the display when it is turned ON.
MEMORIZE1234
REGIST
not be changed when a REGISTRATION MEMORY
ACCOMP
FREEZE
• Accomp Freeze remains ON
even if a different registration
bank is selected.
• When you recall the REGISTRATION MEMORY settings while
song recording or playback, only
the voice parameter settings can
be recalled even if the ACCOMP
FREEZE function is turned OFF.
The PSR-520 SONG TRACKS allows you to record and play back
complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto
Accompaniment feature and a melody line you pla y on the keyboard. The
SONG TRACKS include one ACCOMP track and two MELODY tracks.
The PSR-520 can retain up to 8 complete songs in internal memory, and
these can be selected and played bac k simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. The song numbers 26 through 33 are the area for your own
creation (user songs).
• Material recorded on the SONG TRACKs is retained in memory even when the POWER switch is
turned OFF if batteries are present or an AC adaptor is connected.
• The recorded data will be lost if the power is turned OFF, the AC adaptor is unplugged, or the
batteries fail during recording.
• For 8 songs, up to approximately 4200 notes in the MELODY tracks, or 2100 chords in the
ACCOMP tracks can be recorded.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
826
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
UserSng1
11810a01
TEMPOTRANSPOSEMEASUREREPEATCHORD
1351021171301011011
ACCOMP TRACKSONG TRACK
MELODY
REC REC REC
1
OTS
2
REVERBDUAL
CHORUSHARMONY
DSPSUSTAIN
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
Recording a Melody Track
The SONG MELODY tracks record the following operations and data:
Select a SONG Number .................................................................................................................
1
If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function,
and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data
dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “26”~“33”) to which
you want to record.
VOICE
FUNCTION
Select a Voice and Set the Voice Parameters......................................
2
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
826
UserSng1
Select the voice you want to record with, and set the digital effects and
other parameters as required.
Song Recording
• You cannot record in the SPLIT
mode — the NORMAL mode will
automatically be selected when
the SONG record ready mode is
engaged.
Engage the MELODY Track Record Ready Mode........................
3
Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and
“REC” will appear in the MELODY 1 track position on the display indicating that the PSR-520 is ready to record. Flashing square brackets in both the
MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that either track can
be selected for recording at this point — use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the MELODY track to be recorded (“REC”
appears in the selected track position).
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
/
ACCOMPMELODY
MELODY
REC
2
1
789
–
0
/NO
The BEAT indicator dots flash at the current tempo. If the “Metronom”
function in the OVERALL function group is turned ON, the metronome
will also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 70).
+
/YES
• If a previously-recorded SONG
ACCOMP. track is ON (the
SONG ACCOMP track icon is
showing), it can be monitored
while recording a MELODY track.
If you don’t want to hear the
ACCOMP track while recording,
move the cursor to the ACCOMP
track icon and press the [–/NO]
button to turn it OFF.
• If a non-user song number is
selected when the record ready
mode is engaged, user song
number 26 will automatically be
selected.
• The melody track volume is the
current Keyboard Volume setting
— see page 67.
• Only one melody track can be
recorded at a time.
• The record-ready mode of the
MELODY track can be disengaged by pressing the [REC]
button.
• When the record-ready mode is
engaged, the measure number
will compulsorily be reset to “01”.
Recording will begin as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or
press the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, and the BEAT indicator dots will
begin to indicate the current beat as in the Auto Accompaniment mode. The
MEASURE parameter will also show the current measure number. The
[REC] indicator lights continuously once recording has started.
Stop recording by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button. The
[REC] indicator will go out and the MEASURE number on the display will
return to “01”.
The melody track voice number and volume settings will appear on the
display.
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
/
REPEAT
PLAY
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
/
MINUS
ONE
REPEAT
PLAY
MINUS
ONE
• Whenever you record using the
SONG MEMORY, any previously
recorded material in the same
track will be erased.
• If you start recording by pressing
the [PLAY/STOP] button, nothing
will be recorded until you begin
playing on the keyboard.
• Melody Track data can be
cleared by pressing the [PLAY/
STOP] button to start recording
and stop it without playing the
keyboard (Melody Track Data
Clear).
• Recording is carried out in 1measure increments. If you stop
recording in the middle of a
measure, rests will automatically
be recorded until the end of that
measure.
• If the SONG MEMORY becomes
full while recording, “Full” will
appear on the display and recording will stop.
• If you want to re-record the
Melody track which “Full” was
shown on the display during
recording, execute “Melody Track
Data Clear” operation (see
above) before recording.
• Only VOICE function voice numbers are shown in the melody
track displays (dual voice numbers are not shown).
* Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording.
Select a SONG Number .................................................................................................................
1
If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function,
and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data
dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “26”~“33”) to which
you want to record.
Song Recording
VOICE
FUNCTION
Select the SINGLE or FINGERED Mode and a Style.............
2
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
826
UserSng1
Select the SINGLE or FINGERED mode (page 30) and an accompaniment style that is appropriate for the type of music you want to record. Also
select the FINGERED fingering mode you want to use, if necessary .
Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and
“REC” will appear in the ACCOMP and MELODY 1 track positions on the
display indicating that the PSR-520 is ready to record. Flashing square
brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate
that either track can be selected for recording at this point — use the [–/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the MELODY track to be recorded, or none if you only want to record the ACCOMP track (“REC” appears in the selected track position).
The BEAT indicator dots flash at the current tempo. If the “Metronom”
function in the OVERALL function group is turned ON, the metronome will
also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 70).
• If a previously-recorded
MELODY track is turned ON (its
icon is showing), it can be monitored while recording. If you don’t
want to hear the previous track
while recording, move the cursor
to the corresponding track icon
and press the [–/NO] button to
turn it OFF.
• The accompaniment track volume is the current Accompaniment Volume setting — see page
69.
• When the record-ready mode is
engaged, the measure number
will compulsorily be reset to “01”.
Recording will begin as soon as you play a chord on the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. If you’ve selected the MELODY track to
record with the ACCOMP track, a right-hand note will also start the recording process. The [REC] indicator lights continuously once recording has
started.
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
/
REPEAT
PLAY
Recording can also be started by pressing the ACCOMPANIMENT
CONTROL [START/STOP] button. In this case only the rhythm will begin
without bass and chord accompaniment until you play the first chord on the
Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.
SYNC-
START/STOP
START/STOP
INTRO
AUTO FILL
AB
ENDINGMAIN
MINUS
ONE
• Whenever you record using the
SONG MEMORY, any previously
recorded material in the same
track will be erased.
• If the SONG MEMORY becomes
full while recording, “Full” will
appear on the display and recording will stop.
• Recording is carried out in 1measure increments. If you stop
recording in the middle of a
measure, rests will automatically
be recorded until the end of that
measure.
• If you start the ACCOMP track
recording by pressing the [PLAY/
STOP] button, no chord data will
be recorded until you begin
playing on the keyboard.
Play the required chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. If you’ve also selected the MELODY track to be recorded, play the
melody on the right-hand section of the keyboard. The MEASURE number
on the display will increment as recording progresses.
Stop recording by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, the AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT [START/STOP] button, or stop with an ending by
pressing the AUT O ACCOMPANIMENT [ENDING] button. The [REC]
button indicator will go out and the MEASURE number on the display will
return to “01”.
The ACCOMP track volume setting will appear on the display.
Song Recording
● Enter a New Name for the Song
If you want to enter a descriptive name for the user songs numbered 26
through 33, enter your original Song name, this is recommended.
Use the cursor [>] button to move the cursor to the first (left most) character of the Song name in the display. A Song name can consist of up to 8
characters. The position of the character you want to enter or change can be
selected by moving the cursor.
Using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial, enter the desired
character listed below. The number buttons can also be used to enter the
number. If you want to insert an underline character at the cursor position,
press the cursor [▲] button. If you want to delete a character at the cursor
position, press the cursor [▼] button. When you’ve finished entering the
Song name, move the cursor to the position other than the Song name so
that the newly entered Song name will be memorized.
• The Song data including it’s
name is retained in memory even
when the power switch is turned
OFF, as long as the batteries are
installed or the AC adaptor is
connected.
Select a SONG Number.................................................................................................................
1
If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function,
and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data
dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers “26”~“33”) containing
the song you want to play.
Accompaniment and melody playback will stop automatically when all
recorded data has been played back. You can also stop playback at any time
by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button.
• You can also start playback from
any specified measure (see page
53).
• Individual tracks can be turned
OFF (muted) or ON by using the
cursor buttons to select the icon
of the target track (the icon and
track name will flash), and then
using the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons or the data dial to turn
the track OFF or ON, respectively. The track icon will disappear when a track is muted.
• The NORMAL mode is automatically selected when SONG playback is started.
• Voice and volume data can be
rewritten during playback — see
“Voice & Volume Rewrite”, below.
• When the song playback is
stopped, the DSP type will compulsorily be changed according
to the currently selected voice
and the reverb and chorus types
will be changed according to the
currently selected style.
You can start SONG playback from any specified measure, as long as the
specified measure is within the range of measures that has already been recorded:
Select the MEASURE Parameter..................................................................................
1
While no recording or playback is in progress, use the CURSOR buttons
to select the MEASURE parameter in the display.
CURSOR
Song Recording
MEASURE
Enter the Desired Measure Number......................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
• Three-digit numbers are entered
by first pressing and holding the
[1] or [2] button until “1” or “2”
appears in the hundreds position
on the display, then pressing the
remaining two digits in sequence.
You can now start playback from the specified measure number.
You can rewrite the last recorded voice change in any individual track
during playback by using the cursor buttons to select the voice number of
the target track (the voice number will flash), and then using the number
buttons, the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the desired voice number . The data will actually be rewritten when the [PLAY/STOP] button is pressed or the end of the song is reached or the next voice
change is encountered in the recorded data. The original voice number can
be recalled before it is actually rewritten by simultaneously pressing the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. Any other voice changes included in the recorded track data will take effect at the appropriate times.
The volume of each track can be rewritten during playback in the same
way. Use the cursor buttons to select the volume bar of the target track (the
volume bar will flash), and then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the
data dial to set the maximum volume of the track as required. The shorter
the bar, the lower the volume. The data will actually be rewritten when the
[PLAY/STOP] button is pressed or the end of the song is reached. The
original volume can be recalled before it is actually rewritten by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. The new volume data is
written only at the beginning of the track and affects the entire track.
• The dual voice will change
automatically when a melody
track voice is changed.
• Voice and volume data can
only be rewritten in songs you
have recorded yourself.
CURSOR
ACCOMPMELODY
MELODY
RECRECREC
2
1
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■ Clearing the SONG TRACKS
All data in the ACCOMP, MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 tracks of the
currently selected song can be completely erased by first pressing the [MI-
NUS ONE] button while holding the [REC] button, and then press the
[+/YES] button in response to the “Clear?” confirmation prompt on the dis-play (press [–/NO] if you decide not to erase the data).
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
REPEAT
MINUS
PLAY
ONE
/
126
Clear?
+
654
/YES
• Only songs you have recorded
yourself can be cleared.
• If a non-user song number is
selected when the song-clear
mode is engaged, user song
number 26 will automatically
be selected.
The PSR-520 MULTI PADS can be used to play 84 short pre-recorded
rhythmic and melodic sequences, that can be used to add impact and
variety to your ke yboard perf ormances. Some of the pad phrases simply
play back as programmed, while others are “chord match” types which are
automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR-520
Auto Accompaniment feature.
The PSR-520 MUL TI PADS can also be used to record 16 short rhythmic
or melodic sequences, percussion fill-ins, or single percussion sounds
that can be played at any time simply b y pressing the appropriate pad. The
multi pad kit numbers 22 through 25 are the area for your own creation
(user pad kits).
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
801
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
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FINGERED
Playing the MULTI PADS
The PSR-520 has 21 multi pad kits, each containing a complete set of 4 MULTI PAD phrases — 84
phrases in all. Before using the MULTI PADS, select the MULTI PAD kit containing the phrases you want to
use as follows:
Select the MULTI PAD Function.....................................................................................
1
To select a multi pad kit, first select the MULTI PAD function by press-
ing one of the [FUNCTION] buttons until the arrowhead in the display ap-
pears next to “MULTI PAD” in the function list to the left of the display.
• See page 56 for a complete
listing of the Multi Pad
assingnments.
• The MULTI PAD function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [REC/END] button.
Select a Multi Pad Kit Number.........................................................................................
2
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to select one of the 21 available multi pad kits.
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Play the Multi Pad.....................................................................................................................................
3
Simply tap any of the MULTI PADS at any time to play back the corresponding phrase. MULTI PAD playback begins as soon as the button is pressed.
You can even play two, three, or four MULTI PADS at the same time. Also, you
can create “retriggered sample” effects by repeatedly pressing a pad before its
contents are completely played back.
The MULTI PAD voices are independent from the voices you have currently
selected for keyboard performance. You could, for example, play piano on the
keyboard while a MULTI PAD plays a brass chord stab.
When a “chord match” type MULTI PAD phrase is played, the phrase will
be automatically transposed to match chords played using the PSR-520 Autoaccompaniment feature.
MULTI PAD playback can be terminated by pressing the MULTI PADS
[TERMINATE] button.
REC/END
MULTI PADS
TERMINATE
1234
• MULTI PAD playback speed is
determined by the current
TEMPO setting.
• Material recorded on the MULTI
PADS (user pad data) is retained
in memory even when the
POWER switch is turned OFF if
batteries are present or an AC
adaptor is connected.
• The recorded data will be lost if
the power is turned OFF, the AC
adaptor is unplugged, or the
batteries fail during recording.
• Up to approximately 800 notes
(for 4 User Pad Kits) can be
recorded in the PSR-520.
* Recorded only at the beginning of a phrase; changes cannot be made during recording.
Select the MULTI PAD Function.....................................................................................
1
To select a multi pad kit, first select the MULTI PAD function by pressing one of the FUNCTION buttons until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “MULTI PAD” in the function list to the left of the display.
VOICE
FUNCTION
Select a Multi Pad Kit Number.........................................................................................
2
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
122
UserPad1
• The MULTI PAD function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [REC/END] button.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial
to select one of the 4 available multi pad kits (user pad kit numbers “22”~
“25”).
Select a Voice and Other Parameters .................................................................
3
Select a voice and related parameters you want to record on the MULTI
PADS. You might also want to set a tempo that will be easy to record at.
If you select a pitched voice to record, the data will automatically be
transposed to match the chords played by the Auto Accompaniment feature
(“chord match”).
Engage the MULTI PAD Record Ready Mode......................................
4
Press one of the MULTI PAD buttons - [1] through [4] - while holding
the [REC/END] button. The [REC/END] indicator will flash to indicate
that the record ready mode is engaged.
The four dots of the BEAT display flash at the current tempo. If the
“Metronom” function in the OVERALL function group is turned ON, the
metronome will begin to sound at the currently selected tempo.
MULTI PADS
TERMINATE
REC/END
1234
• You cannot record in the SPLIT/
SINGLE/FINGERED mode - the
NORMAL mode will automatically
be selected when the MULTI
PAD record ready mode is engaged.
• If a non-user multi pad kit number
is selected when the record
ready mode is engaged, user
multi pad kit number 22 will
automatically be selected.
• The recorded multi pad volume
depends on the current Keyboard
Volume setting — see page 67.
• [DSP] button is disabled when
the MULTI PAD is in record
ready mode and record mode.
Also, DSP will automatically be
turned OFF when the MULTI
PAD record ready mode is engaged.
Play a short sequence. The [REC/END] indicator will light during re-
cording, and the BEAT indicator dots will indicate the current beat.
If you want to play back the recorded data as the “chord match” type,
record all the phrases on CM7. The sound will be properly transposed when
used with the Auto Accompaniment feature.
Play the Multi Pads.................................................................................................................................
7
Tap any of the MULTI PADS. Your recorded data will be played in ex-
actly the same way as the preset data.
● Enter a New Name for the Multi Pad Kit
The Multi Pads
If you want to enter a descriptive name for the user pad kit numbered 22
through 25, enter your original Multi Pad Kit name, this is recommended.
Use the cursor [>] button to move the cursor to the first (left most) char-
acter of the Multi Pad Kit name in the display. A Multi Pad Kit name can
consist of up to 8 characters. The position of the character you want to enter
or change can be selected by moving the cursor .
Using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial, enter the desired
character listed below. The number buttons can also be used to enter the
number. If you want to insert an underline character at the cursor position,
press the cursor [▲] button. If you want to delete a character at the cursor
position, press the cursor [▼] button. When you’ve finished entering the
Multi Pad Kit name, move the cursor to the position other than the Multi
Pad Kit name so that the newly entered Multi Pad Kit name will be memorized.
The PSR-520 features a cartridge slot which accepts pre-programmed
Yamaha Music Cartridges containing style, song and/or registration
data. One sample Music Cartridge is supplied with the PSR-520. Others
are available from your Yamaha dealer.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
/
ECHO
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
■ Inserting a Music Cartridge
With the power OFF, insert the Music Cartridge into the cartridge slot as
shown, and press down firmly until the
Cartridge is seated properly (as shown
in the illustration). The Cartridge is
shaped so that it will only fit in the slot
one way - don’t try to force it in the
wrong way. Turn the power back ON
again after inserting.
The triangular mark on the front of
the Cartridge should be completely
below the panel edge when the
Cartridge is properly seated.
For Cartridges without the mark,
the bottom of the serrated edges
of the Cartridge should be even
with the panel edge (not above it).
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■ Music Cartridge Handling Precautions
•Do not leave Music Cartridges in locations which are
subject to excessive heat or humidity.
•Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them to strong
shock.
•Do not disassemble Music Cartridges.
•Do not directly touch the Music Cartridge’s electrical
contacts. Persistently touching it may cause to break
electrical contacts or generate static electricity. Static
electric charges can cause loss of data and unreliable
operation.
•Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha
Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. Doing so can result in serious damage to the instrument.
•Never attempt to insert or remove a cartridge when the
power switch is ON. Doing so can result in loss of the
PSR-520 memory data (song data/registration memory
data/multi pad data) or complete lack of control.
•The Music Cartridge data may not be selected or
played back correctly, if the electrical contacts on the
Music Cartridge are affected with dust. If this happens,
insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times.
This may solve the problem. If the problem still happens, wipe and clean the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with a dry soft cloth.
BEAT
OTS
TOUCHMINUS ONE
REVERBDUAL
CHORUSHARMONY
DSPSUSTAIN
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
• Be sure to insert the Music Cartridge when you recall the registration
settings based on the cartridge data or playback the song based on
the cartridge data. Otherwise, “No Cart (Cartridge)” will appear on the
display.
The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can be used
in the same way as the internal accompaniment styles.
Selecting Cartridge Styles
Select the Style Function...........................................................................................................
1
Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function, or
press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as
necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “STYLE” in the
function list to the left of the display.
Select and Use a Cartridge Style................................................................................
2
To select a cartridge style, first press and hold the number [3] button
(below the cartridge icon on the panel) until the cartridge icon appears to the
left of the style name in the display, then enter the number of the cartridge
style you want to select via the number buttons in the normal way (2 digits).
The cartridge styles can also be selected by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons or the data dial to go beyond the highest or lowest internal style
numbers — e.g. pressing the [+/YES] button while internal style number 00
is selected will select cartridge style number 01 (the cartridge icon will appear).
The cartridge styles are used in exactly the same way as the internal ac-
companiment styles (page 34).
•“No OTS” will appear on the
display if the optional cartridge
styles have no one touch setting
data.
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STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
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● Different Number of Sections
Some cartridge styles, for example, have A and B intro and ending sections
as well as A and B main sections. In such a case, if the [INTRO] and MAIN
[A] buttons are pressed in order to start the accompaniment with an introduction and then go to the main A section, the intro A section will play. If
the [INTRO] and MAIN [B] buttons are pressed, the intro B section will
play. A similar situation applies to endings: if the main A or B section is
playing and the [ENDING] button is pressed, the ending A or B section will
play accordingly.
Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-520 includes 8 songs, others are available
from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-520 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function
as your “private music tutor,” allowing you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played
automatically.
Cartridge Song Playback
Select the SONG Function.......................................................................................................
1
Use the FUNCTION [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the SONG function.
Select a Cartridge Song Number................................................................................
2
To select a cartridge song, first press and hold the number [3] button (be-
low the cartridge icon on the panel) until the cartridge icon appears to the
left of the song name in the display, then enter the number of the cartridge
song you want to select via the number buttons in the normal way. The car-
tridge songs can also be selected by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons
or the data dial to go beyond the highest or lowest internal song numbers —
e.g. pressing the [+/YES] button while internal song number 33 is selected
will select cartridge song number 01 (the cartridge icon will appear).
The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-520 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks
x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number of useful registration setups (refer to page 43 for
details on the registration memory).
Selecting Cartridge Registration
Select the Regist Memory Function......................................................................
1
Press either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as
many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to
“REGIST MEMORY” in the function list to the left of the display.
Select and Use a Cartridge Registration.....................................................
2
To select a cartridge registration memory, first press and hold the number
[3] button (below the cartridge icon on the panel) until the cartridge icon
appears to the left of the registration bank number in the display, then enter
the number of the bank you want to select via the number buttons in the
normal way (page 43). The cartridge registration memories can also be selected by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to go beyond the highest or lowest internal bank numbers — e.g. pressing the [+/YES] button while internal bank number 32 is selected will select cartridge
registration bank number 01 (the cartridge icon will appear).
The individual cartridge registration memories are recalled via the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons and used in exactly the same way as the
internal registration memories (page 45).
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STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
801
ORGRKBLD
123
654
789
• Original data cannot be stored in
the cartridge registration
memory.
• The voices recalled by a cartridge registration are not the
PSR-520 panel voices but the
GM voices. When you select a
cartridge registration, GM voices
will be used. As a result, the
voice number “- - -” and GM
voice name will appear on the
display.
The GM voices can also be
played on the keyboard and can
be recorded to the SONG
MEMORY or the MULTI PADS.
The PSR-520 includes two features that can be a great aid in learning to
play and practicing on the keyboard.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
__r
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
MinusMod
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The Minus One Mode
When the Minus One mode is engaged, the left-hand, right-hand, or both
keyboard parts of a song — internal demo or Music Cartridge — are turned
OFF so you can practice them on the PSR-520 keyboard. The “MinusMod”
function in the OVERALL function group determines which part or parts are
turned OFF when the Minus One mode is engaged.
To turn the Minus One function ON, thus cancelling the specified parts,
press the [MINUS ONE] button. The MINUS ONE icon will appear in the
display when the Minus One function is engaged.
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
REPEAT
MINUS
PLAY
ONE
/
MINUS ONE
• See page 70 for information on
■ Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off.......................................
To specify the right-hand, left-hand, or both parts to be turned OFF when
the Minus One mode is engaged, first select the OVERALL functions by
pressing either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as
many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to
“OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cur-
sor [▲] and [▼] buttons to locate the “MinusMod” function. Finally use the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial to select the desired Minus One
mode.
using the Minus One mode with
the specified channel.
• With songs you record yourself,
the MELODY 1 track corresponds to the right-hand part and
the MELODY 2 track is the lefthand part.
•“MinusMod” function in the
OVERALL function group can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [MINUS ONE] button.
•“_ _ r” (Right hand) is selected
whenever the power switch is
turned ON.
__rRight hand.
L__Left hand.
L_rLeft and right hands.
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/
ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
__r
MinusMod
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+
/NO
/YES
0
Practice Features
Repeat Play
This function allows you to specify any section of a song — cartridge or
internal — for continuous repeat playback.
While the song is playing, press the [REPEAT PLAY] button once at the
beginning of the section to be repeated (the “A” repeat icon will appear on the
display) and again at the end of the section to be repeated (the “B” repeat icon
will appear). Repeat playback will begin automatically from the A point as
soon as the B point has been specified, and will continue until either the
[REPEAT PLAY] button is pressed again to cancel the repeat function, or until
song playback is stopped.
SONG
RECPLAY/STOP
It is also possible to specify the repeat section while playback is stopped.
First use the MEASURE parameter to specify the A point, then press the
[REPEAT PLAY] button. Next specify the B measure number and press
[REPEAT PLAY] again. The specified A-B section will play repeatedly whenthe [PLAY/STOP] button is pressed.
REPEAT
MINUS
PLAY
ONE
/
REPEATREPEAT
• When only the A point is specified, playback will repeat from the
A point to the end of the song.
• If you specify, for example,
measure number 8 for A point
and measure number 2 for B
point, playback will repeat from
measure number 2 to 8.
• The end point B tempo or your
manually adjusted tempo will be
used during repeat playback.
Some of the functions in the OVERALL function group have already been
described in appropriate sections of this manual. Others will be introduced for the first time in this section. Refer to the chart below for the
page numbers on which each function is described. The chart also lists
the full name of each function, the abbreviated name which appears on
the display, and the available settings or range of settings. Ranges are
indicated by two or more values separated by ellipses (…).
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
/
ECHO
HARM
OVERALL
DIGIT AL EFFECT
100
REGIST
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMPMELODY
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
KybdVol
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FunctionDisplaySettingsPage
Keyboard Volume
Octave
Reverb Level
Chorus Level
DSP Level
Pan
Voice Set
Fingering
Accompaniment Volume
Accompaniment Split Point
Touch Sensitivity
Minus-one Mode
Minus-one Right-hand Channel
Minus-one Left-hand Channel
Pitch Bend Range
Metronome
Tuning
Remote Channel
Keyboard Out
Song Out
Accompaniment Out
Local Control
External Clock
Initial Data Send
Bulk Data Send
To access an OVERALL function press either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as
many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function
list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired function from
within the OVERALL function list. Once the function has been selected, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the data dial (or number buttons, where applicable) to set the function as required.
Sets the volume of the keyboard sound (including dual and split voices)
in relation to the accompaniment and song playback sound. The range is
from “00” to “127”. A setting of “00” produces no sound. “127” produces
maximum volume.
Shifts the right-hand keyboard voice (including the dual voice) up or
down by one or two octaves. “–1” is down one octave, “–2” is down two
octaves; “+1” and “+2” are up one and two octaves, respectively.
KybdbVol
–
+
/YES
/NO
•“Kybd Vol” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [VOICE] button.
• The default setting=100 can be
recalled by pressing the [-/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• Negative values can be entered
by pressing the number buttons
while holding the [–/NO] button.
• The default setting=0 can be
recalled by pressing the [-/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
Sets the reverb send level for the voice selected via the VOICE function.
The reverb send level determines the amount of signals input to the reverb
effect. The range is from “00” to “127”. The reverb return level can be adjusted via the “RevRtnLv” function in the DIGITAL EFFECT function see
page 25.
Sets the chorus send level for the voice selected via the VOICE function.
The chorus send level determines the amount of signals input to the chorus
effect. The range is from “00” to “127”. The chorus return level can be adjusted via the “ChoRtnLv” function in the DIGITAL EFFECT function see
page 27.
170
RevLevel
ChoLevel
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The default setting can be recalled by pressing the [-/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69), the Reverb Level will
change automatically whenever a
different voice is selected via the
VOICE function.
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The default setting can be recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69), the Chorus Level will
change automatically whenever a
different voice is selected via the
VOICE function.
Sets the DSP send level for the voice selected via the VOICE function.
The DSP send level determines the amount of signals input to the DSP effect. The range is from “00” to “127”. The DSP return level can be adjusted
via the “DspRtnLv” function in the DIGITAL EFFECT function see page
Sets the stereo pan position of the right-hand keyboard voice (selected in
the VOICE function). The pan range is from “–7” (full left) to “+7” (full
right).
100
Pan
• See page 78 for more details on
the Digital Effects.
• The defalut setting can be recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 69), the DSP Level will
change automatically whenever a
different voice is selected via the
VOICE function.
• The DSP send level cannot be
changed for the insertion DSP
types (see page 78). In this case,
“- - -” will appear on the display.
• If the Voice Set function is ON,
the pan setting = 0 will be selected automatically whenever a
different voice is selected via the
VOICE function.
• The defalut setting can be recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• Negative values can be entered
by pressing the number buttons
while holding the [–/NO] button.
■ Voice Set .....................................................................................................................................................................
The VOICE SET feature brings out the best in each individual voice by
automatically setting a range of important voice-related parameters whenever a voice is selected. The parameters that may be set by the VOICE SET
feature are listed below . This function lets you turn VOICE SET ON or OFF,
as required. The Voice Set function is turned ON whenever the power switch
is turned ON.
■ Accompaniment V olume..............................................................................................................
Sets the volume of the accompaniment sound in relation to the keyboard
and song melody track sound. The range is from “00” to “127”. A setting of
“00” produces no sound. “127” produces maximum volume.
This function sets the keyboard touch sensitivity when the TOUCH RESPONSE function (page 17) is ON. The range is from “00” to “127”. The
higher the value the higher the sensitivity .
100
TouchSns
•“AccompVol” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [STYLE] button.
• The default setting=100 can be
recalled by pressing the [–/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• The default setting=100 can be
recalled by pressing the [–/NO]
and [+/YES] button simultaneously.
• The “TouchSns” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [TOUCH RESPONSE] button.
You can practice the specific part (in the Minus One mode) by selecting
the demo/cartridge song you want to practice and by assigning the appropriate channel to the desired part.
Any channel —1 through 16 — can be selected. The default setting “01”
for the right-hand channel, “02” for the left-hand channel recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
801
802
MinusChR
MinusChL
■ Pitch Bend Range.....................................................................................................................................
Sets the pitch bend range. The pitch bend range value is displayed in
semitone ( “01” through “12” i.e. one octave).
• The channel for the specific part
will automatically be selected if
the selected song contains the
Minus-one(Right-/Left-hand)
channel settings. In this case,
“- - -” will appear on the display
and you can not change it.
• Regardless of the Minus-one
channel settings, with songs you
record yourself, the MELODY 1
track corresponds to the righthand part and the MELODY 2
track is the left-hand part.
• The default pitch bend range=02
can be instantly recalled by
pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons simultaneously.
Sets the pitch of the PSR-520 to match other instruments. Tuning can be
accomplished over a ±100 cent range (that’s 200 cents total, or a tone). The
tuning range is from “–100” to “+100”. “00” is the “normal” tuning value.
• The metronome function is
turned OFF whenever the power
switch is turned ON.
• While playing demo songs in
sequence, the metronome function cannot be used.
• The normal tuning value=00 can
be recalled instantly by pressing
both the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons simultaneously.
MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows
MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another.
This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments.
● The MIDI Connectors
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device which can be used to control the PSR-520. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the PSR-520 (e.g. note and velocity
data produced by playing the keyboard).
MIDI
OUTIN
● Simple MIDI Control
Most MIDI keyboards (including the PSR-520, of course) transmit note
and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector
whenever a note is played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT connector
is connected to the MIDI IN connector of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond precisely to
notes played on the original transmitting keyboard. The result is that you
can effectively play two instruments at once, providing thick multi-instrument sounds. The PSR-520 also transmits “program change” data
when one of its voices is selected. Depending on how the receiving device is set up, the corresponding voice will be automatically selected on
the receiving keyboard or tone generator whenever a voice is selected on
the PSR-520.
The PSR-520 is capable of receiving the same MIDI data, so a second
MIDI keyboard connected to the PSR-520 MIDI IN connector can be
used to remotely play the PSR-520 and select voices as required.
PSR-520
MIDI OUTMIDI IN
MIDI Keyboard
● MIDI Sequence Recording
Although the PSR-520 features a built-in “sequencer” (the SONG recorder is a type of sequencer), the same type of musical information
transfer described above can be used for more sophisticated MIDI sequence recording using an external sequencer or music computer. A
MIDI sequence recorder or music computer can be used to “record”
MIDI data received from a PSR-520, for example. When the recorded
data is played back, the PSR-520 automatically “plays” the recorded
performance in precise detail.
PSR-520
MIDI INMIDI OUT
MIDI OUTMIDI IN
Music
Computer
• Never use MIDI cables longer
than about 15 meters. Cables
longer than this can pick up noise
which can cause data errors.
Sets the MIDI channel on which data from a remote keyboard will be
received. Any of the standard MIDI channels — 1 through 16 — can be
specified. The remote keyboard must be set up to transmit on the specified
remote channel, and the keyboard’s MIDI OUT connector must be connected to the PSR-520 MIDI IN connector via a standard MIDI cable. Refer
to the “MIDI Implementation Chart” section (page 90) for technical details.
When set to OFF data is received on all 16 MIDI channels. The default setting — OFF — can be recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.
• Remote Channel is automatically
turned OFF when a MIDI “GM
ON” message is received.
• The Remote channel setting is
retained in memory even when
the power switch is turned OFF,
as long as batteries are installed
or an AC adaptor is connected.
Determines whether keyboard data will or will not be transmitted via the
MIDI OUT connector. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is
turned ON (default). When set to ON the keyboard data is transmitted on the
following MIDI channels:
VoiceChannel
Right-hand main voice1
Dual voice11
Left-hand voice (Split voice)
2
oon
KybdOut
■ Song Out.....................................................................................................................................................................
Determines whether song data (Melody track/s only) will or will not be
transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Song data is transmitted when
this function is turned ON. The default setting is OFF. When set to ON the
song data is transmitted on the following MIDI channels:
in memory even when the power
switch is turned OFF, as long as
batteries are installed or an AC
adaptor is connected.
• Song Out setting is retained in
memory even when the power
switch is turned OFF, as long as
batteries are installed or an AC
adaptor is connected.
• Only the user song you recorded
can be transmitted.
• If you want to transmit all the
song data (including Accomp
track), set “Song Out” and “Ac-
companiment Out” to ON.
■ Accompaniment Out ...........................................................................................................................
Determines whether auto-accompaniment data will or will not be trans-
mitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Accompaniment data is transmitted
when this function is turned ON. The default setting is OFF. When set to
ON the accompaniment data is transmitted on the following MIDI channels:
■ Local Control......................................................................................................................................................
“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-520 keyboard
controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be
played directly from the keyboard. This situation is “Local Control ON”
since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the keyboard does not
play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator can respond to MIDI
information received via the MIDI IN connector. This means that while an
external MIDI sequencer, for example, plays the PSR-520 internal voices,
an external tone generator can be played from the PSR-520 keyboard. The
default Local Control setting is ON.
Reception of an external MIDI clock signal can be enabled or disabled as
required. When disabled (OFF), all of the time-based functions (Auto Accompaniment, SONG recording and playback, etc.) are controlled by its
own internal clock. When MIDI clock reception is enabled (ON), however ,
all timing is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the
MIDI IN terminal. The default setting is OFF.
oFF
ExtClock
■ Initial Data Send...........................................................................................................................................
Transmits all current panel settings to a MIDI data storage device before
actually recording your performance. With the “InitSnd?” function selected,
press the [+/YES] button to start transmission. When the data has been
transmitted, “End” will appear momentarily on the display and return to the
“InitSnd?”.
YES
InitSnd?
• If the External Clock function is
turned ON but the external clock
signal is interrupted for more than
400 milliseconds, the internal
clock is re-selected automatically.
• External Clock setting is retained
in memory even when the power
switch is turned OFF, as long as
batteries are installed or an AC
adaptor is connected.
• When the External Clock is
turned ON, the song recording/
playback will be controlled by the
external device.
• The song data will not be played
back correctly, if the panel settings for the song has not been
recorded in advance. To record
the panel settings to an external
device, engage the external
device in the record mode and
execute the Initial Data Send
operation.
• The “InitSnd?” function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [SYNC-START/
STOP] button.
■ Bulk Data Send...............................................................................................................................................
Overall Functions
This function causes the contents of the registration, song and multi pad
data to be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. This data can be saved
to memory or disk via a MIDI sequence recorder or MIDI data recorder, and
then reloaded when required. The bulk data can also be sent directly to a
second PSR-520.
To send the bulk data select the “BulkSnd?” function, then press the
[+/YES] button. “Sure?” will appear on the display . Press [+/YES] again to
begin transmission of the bulk data. “BkSnd:Sg” (song data), “BkSnd:Pd”
(multi pad data) and then “BkSnd:Rg” (registration data) will appear on the
display during transmission. When the data has been transmitted, “End” will
appear momentarily on the display and return to the “BulkSnd?”.
YES
BulkSnd?
• A bulk dump transmission can be
stopped at any time by pressing
the [–/NO] button.
• No other operations can be
performed during bulk dump
transmission.
■ Receiving Bulk Data
The PSR-520 will automatically receive compatible bulk data from an
external MIDI device as long as no style playback or song recording/playback operation is in progress. “BkRcv:Sg” (song data), “BkRcv:Pd” (multi
pad data) and then “BkRcv:Rg” (registration data) will appear on the display during reception. When the data has been received, “End” will appear
momentarily on the display and return to the previously selected display.
• No other operations can be
performed during bulk dump
reception.
• If an error occurs during bulk
data reception, “BkRcvErr” and
then “MemClrSg”, “MemClrPd”
or “MemClrRg” will appear on
the display indicating that any
of the song, multi pad, registration memory data has been
cleared.
• When a bulk dump is received,
the received data replaces any
data that was previously in the
PSR-520 memory.
The PSR-520 features three types of digital effectors: Reverb, Chorus and DSP. Reverb
and Chorus effectors are exclusively used for enhancing and varying their respective effect
types. On the contrary the DSP effector can be used to select a variety of effect types such as
Distortion, Equalizer, Reverb and Chorus.
All the digital effects are connected or routed in one of two ways: System or Insertion. All
types of Reverb and Chorus effects classified as System effects. DSP, on the other hand, can
be configured as either System or Insertion effects. DSP configuration varies depending on
the type selected: System or Insertion illustrated below.
Each digital effect can be applied to the performance and incoming performance data
through MIDI IN, accompaniment and song playback. Each effect send level can independently be set for each voice (Reverb and Chorus for the VOICE function voice, Dual voice and
Split voice. DSP for the VOICE function voice only), while each ef fect return level affects
entire system.
01~04Hall1~4SystemConcert hall reverb.
05~08Room1~4SystemSmall room reverb.
09, 10Stage1, 2SystemReverb for solo instruments.
11, 12Plate1, 2SystemSimulated steel plate reverb.
13OFF—No effect.
CHORUS
01~05Chorus1~5SystemConventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
06~09Flanger1~4SystemPronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound.
10OFF—No effect.
DSP
01~04Hall1~4SystemConcert hall reverb.
05~08Room1~4SystemSmall room reverb.
09, 10Stage1, 2SystemReverb for solo instruments.
11, 12Plate1, 2SystemSimulated steel plate reverb.
13, 14Early Reflection1, 2SystemEarly reflections only.
15Gate ReverbSystemGated reverb effect, in which the reverberation is quickly cut off for special ef-
fects.
16Reverse GateSystemSimilar to Gate Reverb, but with a reverse increase in reverb.
17~21Chorus1~5SystemConventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
22~25Flanger1~4SystemPronounced three-phase modulation with slight metallic sound.
26SymphonicSystemExceptionally rich & deep chorusing.
27PhaserSystemPronounced, metallic modulation with periodic phase change.
28~32Rotary Speaker 1~5InsertionRotary speaker simulation.
33, 34Tremolo 1, 2InsertionRich Tremolo effect with both volume and pitch modulation.
35Guitar TremoloInsertionSimulated electric guitar tremolo.
36Auto PanInsertionSeveral panning effects that automatically shift the sound position (left, right,
front, back).
37Auto WahInsertionRepeating filter sweep “wah” effect.
38Delay L, C, RSystemThree independent delays, for the left, right and center stereo positions.
39Delay L, RSystemInitial delay for each stereo channel, and two separate feedback delays.
40EchoSystemStereo delay, with independent Feedback Level controls for each channel.
41Cross DelaySystemComplex effect that sends the delayed repeats “bouncing” between the left and
right channels.
42Distortion HardInsertionHard-edge distortion.
43Distortion SoftInsertionThis type is not so hard compared with Distortion Hard.
44EQ DiscoInsertionDiscotype equalizer program to boost high and low frequencies.
45EQ TelephoneInsertionEqualizer program which eliminates higher and lower frequencies to simulate
Something not working as it should? In many cases what appears to be a malfunction can be traced to a simple error that can be remedied immediately. Before assuming that your PSR-520 is faulty, please check the following points.
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONPROBLEM
The speakers produce a “pop” sound
whenever the power is turned ON or
OFF.
No sound when the keyboard is played.
Not all simultaneously-played notes
sound.
This is normal and is no cause for alarm.
Turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again. The default setting “Local ON”
is automatically selected.
The Local Control function could be turned OFF. Make sure Local Control is
turned ON (page 74).
You are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony of the PSR-520. The PSR520 can play up to 32 notes at the same time — including split, dual, auto-accompaniment, song memory, and multi pad notes. Notes exceeding this limit will not
sound.
Auto accompaniment won’t function
properly. No lower keyboard sound.
The selected voice does not sound
when the keyboard is played.
Operation of the sustain pedal is reversed.
The desired parameter cannot be edited.
Accompaniment does not play properly.
Auto accompaniment won’t sound right if you’re using SINGLE FINGER type
fingering when the SINGLE FINGER mode is not selected (page 31).
Are you sure you’re playing in the Auto-Accompaniment section of the keyboard?
Are you playing chords that the PSR-520 can recognize (see chord types on page
32)?
Make sure that the Keyboard Volume, Split Voice Volume, and/or Dual Voice Vol-
ume parameters are set at an appropriate level (pages 67, 15, and 18).
Turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again. The appropriate default vol-
ume setting for the voice is automatically selected.
Some sections of some styles do not use the accompaniment rhythm track.Rhythm doesn’t sound when started.
Sustain pedal operation will be reversed if you turn ON the power or plug in the
pedal while pressing the pedal. For normal operation turn OFF the power then
turn it back ON while the pedal is
The cursor is not located at the parameter to be edited. Make sure that the cursor
is located at the parameter to be edited (the parameter should be flashing).
Make sure that the accompaniment tracks you want to hear are not muted (page
39), and that the Accomp Volume parameter is turned up to a reasonable level
(page 69).
Turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again. The appropriate default track
setting for the style and the default accompaniment volume is automatically selected.
not pressed.
Neither of these functions can be turned ON if a percussion kit voice is selected.
The Harmony/Echo and/or Dual Voice
function will not turn ON.
Make sure a voice between number 01 and 141 is selected.
The Harmony/Echo effect cannot be turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode
is in use.
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Appendix: Troubleshooting / Data Backup & Initialization
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONPROBLEM
The reverb and chorus types can not
be changed by changing the registration memory number.
Individual registration, song memory, or
multi pad data transmitted via bulk
dump from an external sequencer or
other device is not received by the
PSR-520.
Cartridge data cannot be selected or
cannot be played bac k correctly.
ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned ON. The reverb and chorus types are
memoried as accompaniment parameter. Press the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button
to turn OFF it.
Transmit the data with no more than a 2-second break between blocks, or transmit as entirely separate data.
Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into
the cartridge slot (page 60)
The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are affected with dust. Insert and
remove the Music Cartridge several times. This may solve the problem. If the
problem still happens, wipe and clear the electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge with a dry soft cloth.
Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization
Except for the data listed below, all PSR-520 panel settings are reset to their
initial settings whenever the power is turned ON. The data listed below are
backed up — i.e. retained in memory — as long as an AC adaptor is connected
or a set of batteries is installed.
• Registration Memory data
• User Song data
• User Pad Kit data
• Remote Channel
• Keyboard Out
• Song Out
• Accomp Out
• External Clock
■ Data Initialization........................................................................................................................................
All data can be initialized and restored to the factory preset condition by
turning ON the power while holding the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. “CLr:
Backup” will appear briefly on the display.
POWER
ON / OFF
CLr
Backup
789
–
+
/NO
/YES
0
• All registration, song and multi
pad memory data, plus the
other settings listed above, will
be erased and/or changed
when the data initialization
procedure is carried out.
• If the PSR-520 has been
“locked up” due to static electricity or other causes, turn the
PSR-520 OFF and execute the
initialize operation.
01000Grand Piano1
02001Bright Piano1
03002Honky-tonk Piano2
04003Funky Electric Piano2
05004DX Electric Piano2
06005Midi Grand Piano2
07006Hyper Electric Piano2
08007Dream Electric Piano2
09008Bell Electric Piano2
10009Ice Electric Piano2
110010Tremolo Electric Piano2
120011Harpsichord1
130012Harpsichord Coupled2
140013Clavi2
150014Wah Clavi2
160015Celesta2
*“<——” indicates the content is the same as that of Standard Kit.
*The number in parentheses ( ) after the percussion kit name is the MIDI program
number.
*The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the notes listed in the chart below are
actually one octave lower. For example, the MIDI note number for note #36 (C1)
in the chart is note #24 (C0).
*Each drum/percussion voice uses one note.
*The drum and percussion voices in same alternate group *1–6 can not be played
at the same time.
*GM voice numbers 129 through 136 correspond to the panel voice numbers 142
through 149 respectively.
Note#Note142: Standard Kit (0)143: Room Kit (8)144: Rock Kit (16)145: Electronic Kit (24)
25C#0Surdo Mute<——<——<——
26D0Surdo Open<——<——<——
27D#0Hi Q<——<——<——
28E0Whip Slap<——<——<——
29F0Scratch H<——<——<——
30F#0Scratch L<——<——<——
31G0FingerSnap<——<——<——
32G#0Click Noise<——<——<——
33A0Metronome Click<——<——<——
34A#0Metronome Bell<——<——<——
35B0Click L (Square wave)<——<——<——
36C1Click H (Square wave)<——<——<——
37C#1Brush Tap<——<——<——
38D1Brush Swirl<——<——<——
39D#1Brush Slap<——<——<——
40E1Brush Swirl W/Attack<——<——Reverse Cymbal
41F1Snare Roll<——<——<——
42F#1Castanet<——<——Hi-Q
43G1Snare H SoftSnare Room LSnare Rock LSnare Gate L
44G#1Sticks<——<——<——
45A1Bass Drum H SoftBass Drum Room LBass Drum Rock LBass Drum Gate L
46A#1Open Rim Shot<——<——<——
47B1Bass Drum LBass Drum Room MBass Drum Rock MBass Drum Gate M
48C2Bass Drum H HardBass Drum Room HBass Drum Rock HBass Drum Gate H
49C#2Closed Rim Shot<——<——<——
50D2Snare LSnare Room MSnare Rock MSnare Gate M
51D#2Hand Clap<——<——<——
52E2Snare H HardSnare Room HSnare Rock HSnare Gate H
53F2Floor Tom LRoom Tom 1Rock Tom 1Electronic Tom 1
54F#2Hi-Hat Closed *1<——<——<——
55G2Floor Tom HRoom Tom 2Rock Tom 2Electronic Tom 2
56G#2Hi-Hat Pedal *1<——<——<——
57A2Low TomRoom Tom 3Rock Tom 3Electronic Tom 3
58A#2Hi-Hat Open *1<——<——<——
59B2Mid Tom LRoom Tom 4Rock Tom 4Electronic Tom 4
60C3Mid Tom HRoom Tom 5Rock Tom 5Electronic Tom 5
61C#3Crash Cymbal 1<——<——<——
62D3High TomRoom Tom 6Rock Tom 6Electronic Tom 6
63D#3Ride Cymbal 1<——<——<——
64E3Chinese Cymbal<——<——<——
65F3Ride Cymbal Cup<——<——<——
66F#3Tambourine<——<——<——
67G3Splash Cymbal<——<——<——
68G#3Cowbell<——<——<——
69A3Crash Cymbal 2<——<——<——
70A#3Vibraslap<——<——<——
71B3Ride Cymbal 2<——<——<——
72C4Bongo H<——<——<——
73C#4Bongo L<——<——<——
74D4Conga H Mute<——<——<——
75D#4Conga H Open<——<——<——
76E4Conga L<——<——<——
77F4Timbale H<——<——<——
78F#4Timbale L<——<——<——
79G4Agogo H<——<——<——
80G#4Agogo L<——<——<——
81A4Cabasa<——<——<——
82A#4Maracas<——<——<——
83B4Samba Whistle H<——<——<——
84C5Samba Whistle L<——<——<——
85C#5Guiro Short<——<——<——
86D5Guiro Long<——<——<——
87D#5Claves<——<——<——
88E5Wood Block H<——<——<——
89F5Wood Block L<——<——<——
90F#5Cuica Mute<——<——Scratch H
91G5Cuica Open<——<——Scratch L
92G#5Triangle Mute *2<——<——<——
93A5Triangle Open *2<——<——<——
94A#5Shaker<——<——<——
95B5Jingle Bell<——<——<——
96C6Bell Tree<——<——<——
Note#Note146: Analog Kit (25)147: Jazz Kit (32)148: Brush Kit (40)149: Classic Kit (48)
25C#0<——<——<——<——
26D0<——<——<——<——
27D#0<——<——<——<——
28E0<——<——<——<——
29F0<——<——<——<——
30F#0<——<——<——<——
31G0<——<——<——<——
32G#0<——<——<——<——
33A0<——<——<——<——
34A#0<——<——<——<——
35B0<——<——<——<——
36C1<——<——<——<——
37C#1<——<——<——<——
38D1<——<——<——<——
39D#1<——<——<——<——
40E1Reverse Cymbal<——<——<——
41F1<——<——<——<——
42F#1Hi-Q<——<——<——
43G1Snare Analog L<——Brush Slap LSnare Classic L
44G#1<——<——<——<——
45A1Bass Drum Analog L<——<——Gran Casa L
46A#1<——<——<——<——
47B1Bass Drum Analog M<——<——Gran Casa M
48C2Bass Drum Analog H<——<——Gran Casa H
49C#2Closed Rim Shot Analog<——<——<——
50D2Snare Analog M<——Brush Slap HSnare Classic M
51D#2<——<——<——<——
52E2Snare Analog H<——Brush TapSnare Classic H
53F2Analog Tom 1Natural Tom 1Brush Tom 1Natural Tom 1
54F#2Analog Hi-hat Closed 1 *3Dark Hi-Hat Closed *4Dark Hi-Hat Closed *5Dark Hi-Hat Closed *6
55G2Analog Tom 2Natural Tom 2Brush Tom 2Natural Tom 2
56G#2Analog Hi-hat Closed 2 *3Dark Hi-Hat Pedal *4Dark Hi-Hat Pedal *5Dark Hi-Hat Pedal *6
57A2Analog Tom 3Natural Tom 3Brush Tom 3Natural Tom 3
58A#2Analog Hi-hat Open *3Dark Hit Hat Open *4Dark Hit Hat Open *5Dark Hit Hat Open *6
59B2Analog Tom 4Natural Tom 4Brush Tom 4Natural Tom 4
60C3Analog Tom 5Natural Tom 5Brush Tom 5Natural Tom 5
61C#3<——<——<——Hand Cymbal Long L
62D3Analog Tom 6Natural Tom 6Brush Tom 6Natural Tom 6
63D#3<——<——<——Hand Cymbal Short L
64E3<——<——<——<——
65F3<——<——<——<——
66F#3<——<——<——<——
67G3<——<——<——<——
68G#3<——<——<——<——
69A3<——<——<——Hand Cymbal Long H
70A#3<——<——<——<——
71B3<——<——<——Hand Cymbal Short H
72C4<——<——<——<——
73C#4<——<——<——<——
74D4<——<——<——<——
75D#4<——<——<——<——
76E4<——<——<——<——
77F4<——<——<——<——
78F#4<——<——<——<——
79G4<——<——<——<——
80G#4<——<——<——<——
81A4<——<——<——<——
82A#4<——<——<——<——
83B4<——<——<——<——
84C5<——<——<——<——
85C#5<——<——<——<——
86D5<——<——<——<——
87D#5<——<——<——<——
88E5<——<——<——<——
89F5<——<——<——<——
90F#5Scratch H<——<——<——
91G5Scratch L<——<——<——
92G#5<——<——<——<——
93A5<——<——<——<——
94A#5<——<——<——<——
95B5<——<——<——<——
96C6<——<——<——<——
*1 PSR-520 ordinarily functions as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone
generator controlled by MIDI reception data. Panel voices and the
other panel settings are not affected by the MIDI message, excepting the followings:
MIDI Master Tuning
System Exclusive Message for controlling Reverb, Chorus and
Dsp
The Remote Channel can be designated by the panel settings. The
designated channel on the PSR-520 can be controlled by an external device and receive all the data excepting the following control
change data:
Data entry, MSB, LSB
Portamento control
Data increment
Data decrement
NRPN LSB, MSB
RPN LSB, MSB
*2 Bank Select MSB
The bank select MSB is used for melody voice and rhythm voice
switching.
MSB 00H: Melody voice.
MSB 7FH: Rhythm voice.
Transmission: Transmitted when changing the voice, style and
song.
Reception: All channels except10 channel receive this message.
( 10 channel is fixed at rhythm voice.). But when 10 channel is set
for the remote channel or receives XG System On message, 10
channel receives this message and the rhythm voice can change
to the melody voice.
Bank Select LSB
This message is used to correspond to the panel voice numbers
higher than 128.
Bank Select LSB=00H: program change numbers 0~127 correspond to the panel voice numbers 1~128.
Bank Select LSB=01H: program change numbers 0~12 correspond to the panel voice numbers 129~141.
Transmission: Transmitted when changing the voice, style and
song.
Reception: This message can be received only at the channel
designated as the remote channel or the panel voice.
No voice change will occur when only a bank select is received.
When a program change is received the latest bank select value is
used.
*3 These Control Change messages are not transmitted by the PSR-
520 panel operation, but may be transmitted by the accompani-
*6 Not transmitted when Song and Accompaniment is playing.
ment style playing.
*7 Pitch Bend, modulation, expression, sustain, sostenuto and
softpedal are returned to their defult values.
Clears current RPN and NRPN number settings.
Resets portament source note number.
*8 129~141 voice numbers are selectable through an appropriate
Bank Select setting (Refer to *2).
*9 When the External Clock is turned ON by PSR-520 panel setting,
Clock, Start/Stop message will be received.
The start/stop of the song recording and playback will be controlled
by the external device. The initial set up data is transmitted before
the song playback, so that the start may be delayed.
The following system exclusive parameters are supported.
<GM system ON> F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H
All parameters except MIDI master Tuning and Dsp setting are
reset to their default values.
Remote Channel setting is canceled.
This message requires approximately 50ms to execute, so
sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is
sent.
<DISK ORCHESTRA ON> F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 14H, F7H
This message switches PSR-520 to Disk Orchestra defualt
settings.
Remote Channel setting is canceled.
This message requires approximately 50ms to execute, so
sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is
sent.
<DISK ORCHESTRA OFF> F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 13H, F7H
This message switches Disk Orchestra ON to OFF.
All parameters except MIDI master Tuning are reset to their
default values.
This message requires approximately 50ms to execute, so
sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is
sent.
Allows the volume of all channels to be changed simultaneously.
“mm” is used as the MIDI Master Volume value (“ll” is ignored).
The defalut value for “mm” is 7FH.
<MIDI Master Tuning>
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, ll, cc, F7H
“mmll” is used as the MIDI Master Tuning value.
The tuning value is represented as follows:
Where T is the actual tuning value in cents.
M is decimal value represented by 1-byte using bits 0..3 of
“mm” as the MSB and bits 0..3 of “ll” as the LSB.
The default values of “mm” and “ll” are 08H and 00H
resprectively.
n and cc are also recognized.
This value is not reset by a GM System ON or Reset All Controllers message.
This value affects not only MIDI reception part but the entire
system of the PSR-520.
<Panel Voice> F0H, 43H, 76H, 1BH, cc, vv, F7H
This message alternately selects Panel voice or GM voice.
n: device number (transmission: n=0, reception: n is ignored.)
All parameters except MIDI master Tuning are reset to their
default values.
Remote Channel setting is canceled.
This message requires approximately 50ms to execute, so
sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is
sent.
<XG Parameter Change>
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, aaH, bbH, ccH, ddH........F7H
n: device number(transmission: n=0, reception: n is ignored.)
aa,bb,cc: address High, Mid, Low (see below)
dd: data (succesive transmission and reception are possible
within the amount of data shown in the following Table-1)
Note: PSR-520 corresponds to XG parameters in the Table-1.
But this is a part of XG parameters, PSR-520 does not
perfectly correspond to XG format.
■ GM System Level 1
The existing MIDI protocol allows performance and other data to be transferred between different instruments, even if
they are from different manufacturers. This means, for example, that sequence data that was originally created to control a tone generator from manufacturer A can also be used to control a different tone generator from manufacturer B.
Since the voice allocation in different devices from different manufacturers is usually different, however, appropr iate
program change data must be transmitted to select the right voices.
The General MIDI protocol was developed to minimize confusion and the need for re-programming when playing
software created by one MIDI device on another. This has been achieved by defining a standard voice allocation in
which the same or similar voices are accessed by the same program change numbers or MIDI channels. The current
standard recognized by the International MIDI Association is known as “GM System Level 1.” The PSR-520 voice allocation complies with the GM System Level 1 standard.
AddressSize DataParameter DescriptionDefault
(H)(H)(H)value(H)
02 01 00200-7FREVERB TYPE MSBRefer to Table-201(=HALL1)
00-7FREVERB TYPE LSBRefer to Table-200
02 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 1Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
03 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 2Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
04 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 3Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
05 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 4Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
06 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 5Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
07 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 6Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
08 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 7Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
09 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 8Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
0A 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 9Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
0B 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 10Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
0C 100-7FREVERB RETURN-∞dB...0dB...+6dB(0...64...127)40
0D 101-7FREVERB PANL63...C...R63(1...64...127)40
02 01 10100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 11Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
11 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 12Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
12 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 13Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
13 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 14Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
14 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 15Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
15 100-7FREVERB PARAMETER 16Refer to Table-3Depends on reverb type
02 01 20200-7FCHORUS TYPE MSBRefer to Table-241(=CHORUS1)
00-7FCHORUS TYPE LSBRefer to Table-200
22 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 1Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
23 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 2Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
24 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 3Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
25 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 4Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
26 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 5Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
27 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 6Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
28 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 7Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
29 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 8Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
2A 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 9Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
2B 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 10Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
2C 100-7FCHORUS RETURN-∞dB...0dB...+6dB(0...64...127)40
2D 101-7FCHORUS PANL63...C...R63(1...64...127)40
2E 100-7FSEND CHORUS TO REVERB-∞dB...0dB...+6dB(0...64...127)00
02 01 30100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 11Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
31 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 12Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
32 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 13Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
33 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 14Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
34 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 15Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
35 100-7FCHORUS PARAMETER 16Refer to Table-3Depends on chorus type
02 01 40200-7FVARIATION TYPE MSBRefer to Table-205(=DELAY L,C,R)
00-7FVARIATION TYPE LSBRefer to Table-200
42 200-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 1 MSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 1 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
44 200-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 2 MSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 2 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
46 200-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 3 MSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 3 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
48 200-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 4 MSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 4 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
02 01 70100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 11Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
71 100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 12Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
72 100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 13Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
73 100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 14Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
74 100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 15Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
75 100-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 16Refer to Table-3Depends on variation type
* VARIATION means PSR-520 Dsp effect.
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 5 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 6 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 7 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 8 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 9 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
00-7FVARIATION PARAMETER 10 LSBRefer to Table-3Depends on variation type
The following types in the boxes can be controlled by the PSR-520 settings. The numbers in the brackets are PSR-520 panel effect numbers.
The blank indicates the content is the same as that of 00H.
Only the following parameter numbers are effective.
Parameter values consists of 2-bytes. Enter 00H for MSB and appropriate value for LSB.
* Parameter number 10 Dry/Wet is effective only when Variation connection is insertion.
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 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.
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
92-BP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in
this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
the product.
IMPORTANT:
When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use
only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the
USA.
NOTE:
This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance
that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.
the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with
FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna.
If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to
co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If
you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha
Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
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Limited Warranty
90 DAYS LABOR1 YEAR PARTS
Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed below,
that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models included in
the following series of products:
PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS
If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in
material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject to
the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the consumers
responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as warranty
replacements.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY
EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:
1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for assistance.
You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.
2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of
the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under
warranty.
3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely.
*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has a
tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed.
4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to
follow all safety precautions.
This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to failures
and/or damages that may occur as a result of:
1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.
2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an
authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.
3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.
Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.
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