Yamaha PSR-620E, PSR-620 User Manual

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY 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 LOCA TION:

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 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

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Congratulations!

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You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-620 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-ar t 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 whene ver a voice

is selected.

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

sections.

● Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment

to back up what you play on the keyboard.

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

● One Touch Setting feature instantly provides you with f our types of registration settings, all

of which match to the selected accompaniment style.

● Digital Effects — Re verb , Chorus and DSP, let you freely create a variety of different 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 tridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-

ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.

● Internal 3.5” floppy disk drive pro vides extended memory capacity and quick play capability .

● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-620 useful in a range of

advanced MIDI music systems.

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

external equipment.

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Contents

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Taking Care of Your PortaTone ................................................. 3

Panel Controls 4

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

Setting Up 6

Power Supply .............................................................................. 6

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Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor ..................................6

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Using Batteries ..................................................................... 6

Connections ................................................................................ 7

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The PHONES Jack ...............................................................7

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SUSTAIN Jack...................................................................... 7

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AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack ................................................ 7

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MIDI IN and OUT Connectors .............................................. 7

The Demonstration 8 Basic Display Operation 10 Playing the PSR-620 12

Selecting & Playing Voices ...................................................... 12

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Keyboard Percussion ......................................................... 14

The Split Mode .......................................................................... 15

Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters ................... 15

Touch Response ....................................................................... 17

Dual Voice.................................................................................. 17

Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters................... 18

Harmony/Echo........................................................................... 20

Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type ........................................... 20

Sustain ....................................................................................... 22

Transposition ............................................................................ 23

Pitch Bend ................................................................................. 23

Digital Effects 24

Using the Digital Effects........................................................... 24

Changing the Reverb Effect..................................................... 24

Selecting the Reverb Effect Type .......................................... 24

Setting the Reverb Return Level............................................ 25

Changing the Chorus Effect .................................................... 26

Selecting the Chorus Effect Type .......................................... 26

Setting the Chorus Return Level............................................ 27

Changing the DSP Effect.......................................................... 28

Selecting the DSP Effect Type .............................................. 28

Setting the DSP Return Level ................................................ 29

Using Auto Accompaniment 30

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The Stop Accompaniment Function ................................... 37

Accompaniment Track Control................................................ 38

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Large/Small Accompaniment.............................................. 39

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Muting Individual Tracks ..................................................... 39

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Changing Accompaniment Track Voices............................ 40

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Adjusting Accompaniment Track Volume ........................... 40

Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ............................. 41

One Touch Setting .................................................................... 42

Registration Memory 43

Registering the Panel Settings ................................................ 43

Recall the Registered Panel Settings...................................... 45

The Accomp Freeze Function .................................................. 45

Song Recording 46

Recording a Melody Track ....................................................... 46

Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody

Accompaniment and Melody Playback................................... 52

Play from a Specified Measure .............................................. 53

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Voice & Volume Rewrite ..................................................... 54

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Clearing the SONG TRACKS ............................................. 54

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The Multi Pads 55

Playing the MULTI PADS .......................................................... 55

Recording the MULTI PADS..................................................... 57

Using Music Cartridges 60

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Inserting a Music Cartridge................................................. 60

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Music Cartridge Handling Precautions ............................... 60

Cartridge Accompaniment Styles ........................................... 61

Selecting Cartridge Styles ..................................................... 61

Cartridge Songs ........................................................................ 62

Cartridge Song Playback ....................................................... 62

Cartridge Registration Presets ................................................ 63

Selecting Cartridge Registration ............................................ 63

Using Floppy Disks 64

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Floppy Disk Handling Precautions...................................... 64

Formatting a New Floppy Disk ................................................ 65

Saving, Loading, & Deleting Disk Files................................... 66

Saving to Disk ........................................................................ 66

Loading From Disk................................................................. 68

The Referred File ................................................................... 70

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User Style Files Referred to by a Song File ....................... 70

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User Style or Pad Files Referred to by a Registration File . 71

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Registration File Referred to by a User Style File .............. 71

Deleting a Disk File ................................................................ 72

Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks..

Practice Features 74

The Minus One Mode ................................................................ 74

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Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off ..................... 74

Repeat Play................................................................................ 75

Overall Functions 76

General Functions .................................................................... 77

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Keyboard Volume ............................................................... 77

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Octave ................................................................................ 77

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Reverb Level ...................................................................... 78

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Chorus Level ...................................................................... 78

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DSP Level........................................................................... 78

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Pan ..................................................................................... 78

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Voice Set ............................................................................ 79

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Accompaniment Volume..................................................... 79

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Touch Sensitivity ................................................................ 79

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Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel ................................... 80

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Pitch Bend Range............................................................... 80

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Metronome ......................................................................... 80

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Tuning................................................................................. 80

MIDI Functions .......................................................................... 81

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Remote Channel................................................................. 83

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Keyboard Out ..................................................................... 83

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Song Out ............................................................................ 83

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Accompaniment Out ........................................................... 84

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Local Control ...................................................................... 84

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External Clock .................................................................... 85

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Initial Data Send ................................................................. 85

Appendix

PSR-620 Function Tree ......................................................... 86

About Digital Effect ................................................................ 88

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 90

Data Backup & Initialization ................................................... 91

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Data Initialization ................................................................ 91

Index........................................................................................... 92

Specifications......................................................................... 93

Voice List ............................................................................... 94

Percussion Kit List ................................................................. 98

MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................. 100

MIDI Data Format ................................................................ 103

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GM System Level 1 .......................................................... 107

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Taking Care of Your PortaTone

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

■ Location

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

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

● High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside,

or in a car during the daytime).

● Excessive humidity.

● Excessive dust.

● Strong vibration.

■ Power Supply

● Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is

not in use.

● An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-620 runs from

either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should

be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument

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

● Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.

● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC

outlet as appliances with high power consumption,

such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using

multi-plug adaptors since these can result in re-

duced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly

damage.

■ Turn Power OFF When Making

Connections

● To avoid damage to the instrument and other de-

vices to which it is connected, turn the power

switches of all related devices OFF prior to con-

necting or disconnecting MIDI cables.

■ Cleaning

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

● A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stub-

born 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 (e.g. Registration Memory data) is

retained in memory even if the power switch is turned OFF as long as backup batteries are installed or the AC plug is connected. The internal memory can, however, be corrupted by incorrect operation. Be sure to save important data to floppy disk frequently so you have a backup to revert to if the data in memory is accidentally damaged. Also note that magnetic fields can damage data on floppy disks, so it is advisable to make a second backup copy of disks that contain particularly important data. Always keep backup disks in a safe place away from stray magnetic fields (e.g. those produced by speakers, appliances containing motors, etc.). More important precautions for floppy disk use are given in the “Floppy Disk” section begining on page 64.

■ Handling and Transport

● 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.

● 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.

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

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■ Service and Modification

● The PSR-620 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.

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Panel Controls

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

1 POWER Switch ............................................. page 8

2 MASTER VOLUME Control........................... page 8

3 DEMO Button ................................................ page 9

4 DIGITAL EFFECT Section

• REVERB Button....................................... page 24

• CHORUS Button....................................... page 24

• DSP Button............................................... page 24

• DSP VARIA TION Button........................... page 24

5 LCD Panel ................................................... page 10

6 Data Dial.................................................. page 9, 14

7 Number [0]~[9] and

[+/YES], [–/NO] Buttons .......................... page 9, 13

8 SONG Section

• REC Button......................................... page 47, 50

• PLAY/STOP Button ......................page 48, 51, 52

• REPEAT PLAY Button .............................. page 75

• MINUS ONE Button ................................. page 74

9 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Section

• SYNC-START/STOP Button .................... page 35

• START/STOP Button..........................page 35, 37

• INTRO Button ........................................... page 35

• MAIN A/B Button................................ page 35, 37

• ENDING Button........................................ page 37

• ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL Button............ page 39

• TRACK ON/OFF Button ........................... page 39

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

! TEMPO s, t Buttons................................. page 34

@ FUNCTION s, t Buttons........................... page 10

# REGISTRATION MEMORY Section

• MEMORIZE Button .................................. page 44

• 1~4 Buttons........................................page 44, 45

• ACCOMP FREEZE Button....................... page 45

$ MODE ▼ Button .......................................... page 11

% DISK Section

• JOB SELECT Button................................ page 67

• EXECUTE Button..................................... page 65

• QUIT Button.............................................. page 68

^ STYLE Button.............................................. page 33

& VOICE Button.............................................. page 12

* ONE TOUCH SETTING Button................... page 42

( Music CARTRIDGE Slot ............................. page 60

) KEYBOARD Section

• TOUCH RESPONSE Button .................... page 17

• DU AL VOICE Button ................................ page 17

• HARMONY/ECHO Button........................ page 20

• SUSTAIN Button....................................... page 22

q MULTI PADS Section

• MULTI PADS 1 ~ 4 ............................... page 56, 58

• REC/END, TERMINATE Button ......... page 56, 58

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Panel Controls

MIDI

OUT IN

SUSTAIN

AUX OUT

R L+R/L

DC IN 10-12V

t y u i

PITCH BEND Wheel................................... page 23

e PHONES Ja ck ............................................... page 7

r Disk Drive .................................................... page 64

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

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

y SUSTAI N Ja ck ............................................... page 7

AUX OUT R, L+R/L Jacks.................................

i DC IN 10-12V Jack ........................................ page 6

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The Music Stand

The PSR-620 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel.

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Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your PSR-620 and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully before using your PSR-620.

Power Supply

Your PSR-620 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 P A-

5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR- 620, 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,

PA-5C

AC power socket

• Never interrupt the power

supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-620 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-620.

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

For battery operation the PSR-620 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.

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Connections

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

A standard pair of stereo headphones

can be plugged in here for private prac-

PHONES

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

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

R L+R/L

Stereo

System

deliver the output of the PSR-620 for connection to an external amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. If you will be connecting the PSR-620 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.............................................................................................

The MIDI IN connector receives

MIDI data from an external MIDI device

MIDI

OUT IN

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(such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be used to control the PSR-620. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the PSR-620 (e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing the keyboard). More details on MIDI are provided on page 81.

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The Demonstration

Once you’ve set up your PSR-620, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-620 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.

VOICE STYLE SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

ECHO

HARM

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

Switch ON.................................................................................................................................................................

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REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

VOL

SSax

172 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

134126152105 1991011

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

MELODY

REC REC REC

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

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

POWER

ON / OFF

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

LOAD SAVE DELETE FORMAT

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

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

MASTER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

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

Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-620 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.

DEMO

801

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

SSax

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 PSR620 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.

• When playing demo songs which use the PSR-620 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.

* The harmony effect (see page

20) can be applied when playing along with the chord progression of the song.

VOICE STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

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

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SSax

123

789

654

–

/YES

/NO

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 demo song sequence playback and start again by pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button, only the current song will play, then playback will stop automatically.

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Basic Display Operation

The PSR-620 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, JOB SELECT and NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the display, are summar ized 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-620 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

DISK (Disk)

Appears when a Disk song, style, multi pad or registration is selected (page 64).

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)

FUNCTION

CURSOR

VOICE STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

801

REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

VOL

GrandPno

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPE

135102117130 1011011

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons

The PSR-620 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.

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE

111

MELODY

REC REC REC

MIN

REV

CHO

DSP

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OTS

REGIST

TEMPO

TRANSPOSE

MEASURE

REPEAT

CHORD

BEAT

T CHORD

TOUCH

S ONE

RB DUAL

US HARMONY

SUSTAIN

OTS (One Touch Setting)

Appears when the ONE TOUCH SETTING feature is engaged (page 42).

REGIST (Registration Memory)

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 75)

CHORD

Indicates the current chord name during accompaniment/ song playback (page36)

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

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MODE

JOB SELECT

EXECUTE

The Modes

The MODE button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR520’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-or-

chestrated accompaniment is produced according to chords you play on the keyboard (page 31).

Feature On/Off Icons

MINUS ONE

REVERB

CHORUS

DSP

TOUCH

DUAL

HARMONY

SUSTAIN

MINUS ONE

Appears when the MINUS ONE feature is ON (page 74).

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).

HARMONY

Appears when the HARMONY/ECHO is ON (page 20).

SUSTAIN

Appears when the SUSTAIN is ON (page 22).

QUIT

DISK

The Disk Functions

The [JOB SELECT] button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR620’s four disk jobs: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE and FORMAT. The currently se-

Song Track Parameters & Icons

Like the accompaniment tracks, each of the 3 song tracks has ON/OFF, voice

lected job is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the disk job list printed immediately to the right of the display. All of the listed jobs can be selected by pressing the [JOB SELECT] button as many times as necessary until the arrow in the display appears next to the name of the desired job.

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.

LOAD: Loads data from floppy disk (page 68). SAVE: Saves the specified data to floppy disk (page 66). DELETE: Deletes a specified data file from the floppy disk (page 72).

ACCOMP MELODY1MELODY

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FORMAT: Formats a disk for use with the PSR-620 (page 65).

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VOICE STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

801

REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

VOL

GrandPno

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

135102117130 1011011

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

MELODY

REC REC REC

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

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Selecting & Playing Voices

The PSR-620 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........................................................................................................

If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-620

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

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

Before you select a voice to play, the PSR-620 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

GrandPno

VOICE

•“Kybd Vol” function (see page

77) in the OVERALL function group can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [VOICE] button.

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

The PSR-620 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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/NO

/YES

Playing the PSR-620

• 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.

123

789

654

–

/YES

/NO

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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VOICE STYLE

SONG

102

GrandPno

123

654

• Whenever you select a new voice, the appropriate voicerelated parameters for that voice will be set automatically. This is the PSR-620 Voice Set function. The Voice Set function can be turned OFF if not required — page 79.

• The stereo pan position of the voice can be set via the “Pan” function in the OVERALL function group — see page 78.

789

–

/NO

/YES

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Playing the PSR-620

● The Data Dial

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

You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-620 keyboard. Use the

[MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level.

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

• The keyboard volume can be adjusted independently from the accompaniment volume via the “Kybd Vol” function in the OVERALL function group — see page

77. “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.

VOICE STYLE

SONG

● The Percussion Kits

142 Standard Kit 143 Room Kit 144 Rock Kit 145 Electronic Kit 146 Analog Kit 147 Jazz Kit 148 Brush Kit 149 Classic Kit

142

Std.Kit

• 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 98 for a complete listing of the keyboard percussion drum instrument assignments.

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The Split Mode

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

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

Playing the PSR-620

• The SPLIT mode and DUAL VOICE features (page 17) can be used at the same time. 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

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Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters

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

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “SPLIT VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.

VOICE

FUNCTION

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

855

Aco.Bass

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

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).

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CURSOR

Function Description

Split Voice The split voice can be changed as required while the number

and name of the current split voice appear on the top line of the display.

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654

789

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/NO

/YES

S.Volume Sets 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.Octave Shifts 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.RevLvl Sets the reverb send level for the split voice. The reverb send

level determines the amount of signal sent to the reverb effect. The range is from “00”(no effect) to “127” (maximum effect).

S.ChoLvl Sets the chorus send level for the split voice. The chorus send

level determines the amount of signal sent to the chorus effect. The range is from “00” (no effect) to “127” (maximum effect).

• If the Voice Set function is ON (page 79), 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 ”S.Octave” and “S.Pan” parameters can be entered by pressing the number buttons while holding the [-NO] button.

• Reverb and chorus return levels can be changed via “RevRtnLv” and “ChoRtnLv” in the DIGITAL EFFECT function - see pages 25 and 27.

S.Pan Positions the split voice in the stereo sound field. The pan

range is from “–7” to “+7”. “–7” is full left and “+7” is full right.

S.Split Sets the keyboard split point — i.e. the key that separates the

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 PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. The default split point is 59 (B2).

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

SPLIT VOICE function.

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Touch Response

This function turns the touch response of the keyboard ON or OFF. Use the

KEYBOARD [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn TOUCH RESPONSE ON or OFF as required. The touch-response icon will appear next to “TOUCH” in the display when TOUCH RESPONSE is turned ON. The actual touch response sensitivity of the keyboard can be adjusted via the “TouchSns” function in the OVERALL function group (page 79). 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-620

• 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 [DUAL VOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next to “DUAL” in the display when DUAL VOICE is turned ON.

KEYBOARD

TOUCH RESPONSE

TOUCH

DUAL

HARMONY

SUSTAIN

DUAL VOICE

HARMONY/ECHO

SUSTAIN

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Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters

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

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.

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

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).

VOICE

CURSOR

FUNCTION

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

150

D.Volume

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Function Description

Dual Voice The dual voice can be changed as required while the

number and name of the current dual voice appear on the top line of the display. The PSR-620 has 143 dual voices (voice numbers 01…141 and 150…151). Voice numbers 150…151 exclusively can be used as the dual voice.

D.Volume Sets the volume of the dual voice so you can create the

optimum blend with the main keyboard voice. The volume range is from “00” (no sound) to “127” (maximum dual voice volume).

D.Octave Shifts 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 77.

D.RevLvl Sets the reverb send level for the dual voice. The reverb

send level detrmines the amount of signal sent to the reverb effect. The range is “00”(no effect) to “127”(maxi- mum effect).

D.ChoLvl Sets the chorus send level for the dual voice. The chorus

send level determines the amount of signal sent to the chorus effect. The range is “00”(no effect) to “127”(maxi- mum effect).

Playing the PSR-620

• If the Voice Set function is ON

(page 79), 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 param-

eter 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 77.

• Negative “D.Octave” and “D.Pan”

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

• Reverb and chorus return levels

can be changed via “RevRtnLv” and “ChoRtnLv”, respectively, in the DIGITAL EFFECT functionsee pages 25 and 27.

D.Pan Positions the dual voice in the stereo sound field. The pan

range is from “–7” to “+7”. “–7” is full left and “+7” is full right.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

DUAL VOICE function.

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Harmony/Echo

The harmony effects (01…10) automatically add appropriate harmony notes to the melody line you play on the keyboard. The harmony is derived from the chords you play on the left hand parts.

The echo effects (11…22) add 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.......................................................................

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 select 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.

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Select a Harmony/Echo Type.............................................................................................

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

Type Description

01: Duet This harmony type produces a duophonic melody with the

second voice below the melody line. 02: 1+5 A parallel voice is produced a fifth above the melody voice. 03: Country Similar to Duet, but the second voice is above the melody

line. 04: Trio This harmony type generates two voices in addition to the

melody voice.

Playing the PSR-620

• If the VOICE SET function is ON (page 79), 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: Block Three or four notes are added to the melody to produce

four or five-note chords.

06: 4WayClose1 Three harmony notes are generated to produce a four-note

chord.

07: 4WayClose2 Similar to the preceding type, but depending on the chords

played this type will sometimes produce a more colorful sound.

08: 4WayOpen Four-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: Octave One note is added an octave below the melody. 10: Strum The notes and assignments are the same as in the Block

type, but the notes are arpeggiated.

11: Echo1/4 This type creates quarter-note delayed repeats.

12: Echo1/6 This type creates quarter-note triplet delayed

repeats.

13: Echo1/8 This type creates 8th-note delayed repeats.

14: Echo1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet delayed

repeats.

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Playing the PSR-620

Type Description

15: Tremolo1/8 This type creates 8th-note tremolos.

16: Tremolo1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet tremolos.

17: Tremolo1/16 This type creates 16th-note tremolos.

18: Tremolo1/32 This type creates 32nd-note tremolos.

19: Trill1/12 This type creates 8th-note triplet trilled repeats.

20: Trill1/16 This type creates 16th-note trilled repeats.

21: Trill1/24 This type creates 16th-note triplet trilled repeats.

22: Trill1/32 This type creates 32nd-note trilled repeats.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

HARM/ECHO function.

Sustain

When the Sustain feature is ON (the sustain icon will appear next to “SUS-

TAIN” in the display), all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF.

KEYBOARD

TOUCH RESPONSE

TOUCH

DUAL

HARMONY

SUSTAIN

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DUAL VOICE

HARMONY/ECHO

SUSTAIN

• Sustain does not apply to some voices.

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Playing the PSR-620

Transposition

This functions allow the overall pitch of the PSR-620 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one

octave in semitone increments.

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

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

• 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 .........................................................................

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

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 80).

• Negative values can be entered

by pressing the number buttons while holding the [–/NO] button.

PITCH BEND

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Digital Effects

The PSR-620 provides a variety of Digital Effects — 12 Reverb Effects, 9 Chorus Effects and 45 DSP Effects — which can add tremendous variety to your sound.

VOICE STYLE SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

801

REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

VOL

≤Hall1

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

135102117130 1011011

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

MELODY

REC REC REC

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

Using the Digital Effects

The digital effects can be turned ON or OFF by pressing the [RE-

VERB] button, [CHORUS] button and [DSP] button respectively .

Each DSP effect has a variation which can be accessed by using the [DSP VARIA TION] button. The appropriate icon(s) will appear in the display when the effects are turned ON.

DIGITAL EFFECT

REVERB

DSP

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

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• The [REVERB], [CHORUS] and [DSP] buttons turn the effects applied to the VOICE function voice ON or OFF.

• If the Voice Set function (page 79) is ON, the REVERB, CHORUS, and DSP VARIATION ON/OFF status will be set automatically. 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...................................................................

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”.

VOICE

CURSOR

FUNCTION

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

ECHO

HARM

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

Reverb ≥

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Select the Reverb Type...................................................................................................................

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.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

DIGITAL EFFECT function.

Digital Effects

• See page 89 for a complete listing of the reverb types.

• The default reverb type can be recalled simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

• You can return to the previous display, “Reverbm”, by pressing the cursor [<] button, and choose the CHORUS or DSP effect.

• The Reverb type will change automatically whenever a different style is selected.

• If you want to disable the reverb effect for all except the VOICE function voice, select OFF in the Type selection.

The Reverb Types

01~04 Hall 1~4 05~08 Room 1~4 09, 10 Stage 1, 2 11, 12 Plate 1, 2 13 OFF

Setting the Reverb Return Level

The reverb return level determines the amount of “wet” (effect) signal output to the amplifier.

Select the Reverb Return Level Function..................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Reverb Return Level function.

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Set the Reverb Return Level................................................................................................

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”.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

DIGITAL EFFECT function.

• See page 88 for more details on the Digital Effects.

• The reverb return level specified here affects the entire setting. The reverb send level, however, can be independently applied to the voice selected via the VOICE function, the split voice and the dual voice via “RevLevel” in the OVERALL function group, “S.RevLvl” in the SPLIT VOICE function, and “D.RevLvl” in the DUAL VOICE function (see pages 88, 16 and 19).

• The default reverb return level =64 can be recalled instantly by pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons simultaneously.

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Digital Effects

Select the Chorus Type Function ...............................................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, 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..................................................................................................................

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 89 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 default chorus type can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

• If you want to disable the chorus effect for all except the VOICE function voice, select OFF in the Type selection.

The Chorus Types

01~05 Chorus 1~5 06~09 Flanger 1~4 10 OFF

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Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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” (effect) signal output to the amplifier.

Select the Chorus Return Level Function.................................................

Digital Effects

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

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Set the Chorus Return Level...............................................................................................

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”.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

DIGITAL EFFECT function.

ChoRtnLv

• See page 88 for more details on

the Digital Effects.

• The chorus return level specified

here affects the entire setting. The chorus send level, however, can be independntly applied to the voice selected via the VOICE function, the split voice and the dual voice via “ChoLevel” in the OVERALL function group, “S.ChoLvl” in the SPLIT VOICE function and “D.ChoLvl” in the DUAL VOICE function (see pages 88, 16 and 19).

• The default chorus return level =

64 can be recalled instantly by pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons simultaneously.

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Digital Effects

Changing the DSP Effect

Selecting the DSP Effect Type

Select the DSP Type Function..........................................................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DIGITAL EFFECT” in the function list to the left of the display, and use the cursor [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the DSP Type function, “Dsp m”.

VOICE

CURSOR

FUNCTION

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

Dsp ≥

The DSP Types

01~04 Hall 1~4 05~08 Room 1~4 09, 10 Stage 1, 2 11, 12 Plate 1, 2 13, 14 Early Reflection 1, 2 15 Gate Reverb 16 Reverse Gate 17~21 Chorus 1~5 22~25 Flanger 1~4 26 Symphonic 27 Phaser 28~32 Rotary Speaker 1~5 33, 34 Tremolo 1, 2 35 Guitar Tremolo 36 Auto Pan 37 Auto Wah 38 Delay L, C, R 39 Delay L, R 40 Echo 41 Cross Delay 42 Distortion Hard 43 Distortion Soft 44 EQ Disco 45 EQ Telephone 46 OFF

• See page 89 for a complete

Select the DSP Type..............................................................................................................................

Use the cursor [>] button to enter the DSP Type function and then se-

lect 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.

VOICE

CURSOR

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FUNCTION

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

ECHO

HARM

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

110

≤Stage2

listing of the DSP types.

• The default DSP type can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.

• If the Voice Set function is ON (page 79) the DSP type will change automatically whenever a different voice is selected via the VOICE function.

• When Rotary Speaker 1…5 is selected, the [DSP VARIATION] button 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 except the VOICE function voice, select OFF in the Type selection.

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Each DSP effect has its own variation. Turn the [DSP VARIA TION] button ON to activate each variation. You can also select 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.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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” (effect) signal output to the amplifier.

Select the DSP Return Level Function............................................................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

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Set the DSP Return Level..........................................................................................................

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 78.

DspRtnLv

• See page 88 for more details on

• The DSP return level can not be

• The default DSP return level =64

the Digital Effects.

changed for the insertion DSP types (see page 88). In this case, “- - -” will appear on the display.

can be recalled instantly by pressing both the [–/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons simultaneously.

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

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

DIGITAL EFFECT function.

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Using Auto Accompaniment

The PSR-620 has 100 different accompaniment “styles” that can be used to provide fully-orchestrated accompaniment. The PSR-620’s sophisti- cated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style.

• The maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously on the PSR-620 keyboard is reduced when the Accompaniment is used.

About the PSR-620 Styles and the Yamaha Style File Format

The Style File Format is 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 style disks and music cartridges let you use different shophisticated styles created with the Style File Format. The internal PSR-620 styles conform to the Style File Format. The built-in floppy disk drive also provides full Style File Format compatibility by allowing playback of Style File Format Disk Styles.

VOICE STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

Select the SINGLE or FINGERED

Accompaniment Mode

REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

ECHO

VOICE

VOL

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

801

8BeatPop

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

MELODY

REC REC REC

134126152105 1011011

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

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:

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

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Using Auto Accompaniment

● SINGLE FINGER ACCOMPANIMENT

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:

■ For a major chord, press the root key only.

and a black key to its left.

■ For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root

■ For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key

key and a white key to its left.

■ For a minor-seventh chord, simultaneously press the

If the FINGERED Mode is Selected, Select the

root key and both a white and black key to its left.

Desired Fingering Mode...............................................................................................................

The PSR-620 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:

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Using Auto Accompaniment

● NORMAL

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-620 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

Cmadd

#11

( )

CMC

( )

CMadd

( )

CmM

( )

b13

( )

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

CmM

( )

Cdim

( )

CM aug7C aug

( )

Chord (C) Display

CC C6 C6 CM7 CM7 CM7#11 CM7(#11) CMadd9 CM(9) CM9 CM7(9) C6 9 C6(9) Caug Caug Cm Cm Cm6 Cm6 Cm7 Cm7 Cm7b5 Cm7b5 Cmadd9 Cm(9) Cm9 Cm7(9) Cm11 Cm7(11) CmM7 CmM7 CmM9 CmM7(9) Cdim Cdim Cdim7 Cdim7 C7 C7 C7sus4 C7sus4 C7b5C7b5 C7 9 C7(9) C7#11 C7(#11)

C7 13 C7(13)

C7b9 C7(b9) C7b13 C7(b13) C7#9 C7(#9) CM7aug CM7aug C7aug C7aug Csus4 Csus4 C1+2+5 C

Caug

Cdim

( )

Csus

C sus

( )

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.

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● BASS

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.

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C on E

C on G

● FULL

In this mode the PSR-620 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-620 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...........................................................................................................

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.

VOICE

FUNCTION

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STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

801

8BeatPop

STYLE

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Select a Style.....................................................................................................................................................

The PSR-620 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...................................................................................................................................................

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.

• One Style File Format disk style can be loaded into the PSR620’s user style memory location (style number 101) and used in the same way as the preset internal styles. See page 68 for instructions on loading styles from disk. You can also enter a new name for the user style as well as registration bank, user song and user pad kit (see page 44, 51 and 59).

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

• 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 pressing the remaining two digits in sequence.

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Start the Accompaniment.........................................................................................................

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

INTRO

AUTO FILL

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] button.

SYNC-

START/STOP

INTRO

AUTO FILL

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] button.

SYNC-

START/STOP

INTRO

AUTO FILL

ENDINGMAIN

• The [INTRO] button can be used

to select the INTRO section even while the accompaniment is playing.

● 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.

SYNC-

START/STOP

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START/STOP

INTRO

AUTO FILL

ENDINGMAIN

• If you press the [SYNC-START/

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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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

Of the Keyboard

As soon as you play any fingering that the PSR-620 can “recognize” on the left-hand section of the keyboard (or anywhere on the keyboard if the FULL fingering mode is selected), the PSR-620 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.

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• If you press and hold the [SYNCSTART/STOP] button the “InitSnd?” function will be selected — see page 85.

The chord name recognized will be shown above “CHORD” in the dis-

play.

CHORD

● The Beat Indicator

The four dots of the BEAT display provide a visual indication of the selected tempo and beat as shown below.

4/4 time 3/4 time

1st beat 2nd beat 3rd beat 4th beat

BEAT

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Select the MAIN A and B Sections as Required............................

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-620 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

INTRO

AUTO FILL

ENDINGMAIN

Stop the Accompaniment..........................................................................................................

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

INTRO

AUTO FILL

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 79.

■ Styles with Different Numbers of Sections

Some cartridge and disk styles (see page 61 and 34), for example, have A and B intro and ending sec-

tions 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.

■ 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-620 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.

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Accompaniment Track Control

The PSR-620 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&2 Both these tracks provide the drum and/or percussion sounds. BASS The 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&2 Both these tracks provide the rhythmic chordal accompaniment

required by each style. You’ll find guitar, piano, and other chordal instruments here.

PAD This track plays long chords where necessary, using sustained

instruments such as strings, organ, choir.

PHRASE 1&2 This 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.

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ACCOMP TRACK

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■ Large/Small Accompaniment.............................................................................................

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.

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE

111

ON /

ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL

OFF

■ Muting Individual Tracks..............................................................................................................

The PSR-620 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

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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.

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■ Changing Accompaniment Track Voices......................................................

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-620 panel voices. Refer to the GM Voice List (see page 97) 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.

PAD

ON / OFF

VOICE VOL

Voice Number

■ Adjusting Accompaniment Track Volume...................................................

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 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.

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Changing the Accompaniment Split Point

Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function.........................

Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times

as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “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...........................................................................................................................................

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-620 keyboard for MIDI applications.

– –

123

654

789

–

/NO

/YES

Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................

• The split point key becomes the highest key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.

• The default split point (54) can be instantly recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons at the same time.

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

OVERALL functions.

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One Touch Setting

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:

One Touch Setting Parameter List

• Voice number

• Octave

• Pan

• Dual Voice (Voice number, volume,

octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan)

• Dual ON/OFF

• Split Voice (Voice number, volume,

octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan, split point=59)

• Keyboard volume

• Reverb level

• Chorus level

• DSP level

• Harmony/Echo ON/OFF, type

• DSP type

• Sustain (Panel) ON/OFF

• Reverb ON/OFF

• Chorus ON/OFF

• DSP ON/OFF

• DSP variation ON/OFF

• Multi Pad Kit number

• Style parameters=default

• Synchro start=ON

• Accomp volume=100

• Accomp split point=54

• Accomp large/small=large

• Tempo=Default (for the currently

selected style)

• Main A/B section

Turn On the One Touch Setting......................................................................................

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 . Panel settings suitable for the currently selected style are automatically set up for you to play.

The BEAT indicator dots flash at the current tempo and the synchro start mode is engaged.

BEAT

REGIST

Select another Type...............................................................................................................................

OTS

REPEAT CHORD

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.

MEMORIZE 1 2 3 4

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 original setting by editing the One Touch Setting data and storing it to the Registration Memory — see page 43.

•“No OTS” will appear on the display if the optional cartridge or disk 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-

play.

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Registration Memory

The PSR-620 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 ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

VOL

Bank1

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

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ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

MELODY

REC REC REC

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

Registering the Panel Settings

Set Up the Controls as Required................................................................................

Make the desired control settings. The following settings are memorized

by the Registration Memory function:

● Data Stored By the Registration Memory

VOICE PARAMETERS

• Voice number

• Keyboard volume

• Octave

• Pan

• Split voice (Voice number,

volume, octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan, split point)

• Dual voice (Voice number, volume, octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan)

• Dual voice ON/OFF

• Touch response ON/OFF,

sensitivity

• Harmony/Echo ON/OFF, type

• DSP ON/OFF, DSP (type, return level)

• DSP variation ON/OFF

• Reverb ON/OFF

• Chorus ON/OFF

• Sustain (Panel) ON/OFF

• Reverb Level

• Chorus Level

• DSP Level

• Pitch Bend Range

ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS

• Mode (NORMAL/SPLIT/SINGLE/FINGERED)

• Style number

• Tempo

• Split point (Accomp)

• Fingering mode

• Accompaniment volume

• Track data (Track ON/OFF, voice, volume)

• Main A/B section

• Transpose

• Multi Pad Kit number

• Reverb (type, return level)

• Chorus (type, return level)

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

LOAD SAVE DELETE FORMAT

Select a Registration Bank (if necessary).................................................

Any of the 32 Registration Memory banks can be selected via the

REGIST MEMORY function. Use the [FUNCTION] buttons to move the arrowhead next to “REGIST MEMORY” in the function list to the left of

• The REGIST MEMORY function can be quickly selected by pressing and holding the [MEMORIZE] button.

the display, then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the desired Registration Memory bank (01 through

32).

VOICE

FUNCTION

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STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

101

Bank1

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Registration Memory

Register the Settings..........................................................................................................................

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

MEMORIZE 1 2 3 4

● 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 the registration 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. It is nevertheless a good idea to save important registration data to floppy disk so you have a backup in case of accidental erasure (see page

66).

Character List

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789–

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Recall the Registered Panel Settings

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 PSR620 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

• Cartridge and disk registration settings can be recalled as described on pages 63 and 68.

• 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.

MEMORIZE 1 2 3 4

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.

MEMORIZE 1 2 3 4

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.

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Song Recording

The PSR-620 SONG TRACKS allows you to record and play back a complete song including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you play on the keyboard. The SONG TRACKS include one ACCOMP track and two MELODY tracks. Song number 26 is available for recording your own songs (the “user” song). Only one song can be retained in the PSR-620 memory at a time, but your songs can be sav ed to floppy disk - up to 100 songs per disk (the actual number depends on the volume of the song data) - and then reloaded later whenever you want to play them (see pgae 66).

• 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. It is neverthless a good idea to save important song data to floppy disk so you have a backup in case of accidental erasure.

• 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 1500 notes can be recorded to the MELODY tracks, or approximately 750 chords can be recorded to the ACCOMP track.

VOICE

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

ECHO

HARM

OVERALL

DIGIT AL EFFECT

826

UserSong

118 10 a01

TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD

REGIST

RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY

111 ON / OFF

VOICE

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VOL

ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK

MELODY

REC REC REC

OTS

REVERB DUAL

CHORUS HARMONY

DSP SUSTAIN

BEAT

TOUCHMINUS ONE

Recording a Melody Track

The SONG MELODY tracks record the following operations and data:

• Note ON/OFF

• Velocity

• Voice number

• Octave

• Pan

• Dual voice ON/OFF

• Dual Voice (voice

number, volume, octave, reverb level, chorus level, pan)

• Keyboard volume*

• Pitch Bend

• Pitch Bend Range*

• Reverb Level

• Chorus Level

• DSP Level (MELODY 1 track only)

• Harmony/Echo ON/OFF, type

• Reverb ON/OFF

• Chorus ON/OFF

• DSP ON/OFF, DSP type (MELODY 1 track only)

• DSP variation ON/OFF (MELODY 1 track only)

• Sustain (Panel) ON/OFF (Sustain pedal ON/OFF)

• (Tempo signature common to melody & accomp

tracks)*

* Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes can-

not be made during recording.

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

LOAD SAVE DELETE FORMAT

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Select the User Song Number..........................................................................................

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 SONG number “26” (the user song number).

VOICE

FUNCTION

Select a Voice and Set the Voice Parameters......................................

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

826

UserSong

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

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-620 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

REC PLAY/STOP

ACCOMP MELODY

MELODY

REC

789

–

/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 80).

/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 77.

• 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 resets to 01. (Recording cannot start from the specified measure.)

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Song Recording

Record.............................................................................................................................................................................

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

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”.

SONG

REC PLAY/STOP

REPEAT PLAY

SONG

REC PLAY/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).

The melody track voice number and volume settings will appear on the

display.

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Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody

The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data:

• Section changes

• Style number*

• Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume)

• Accompaniment volume*

• Chord changes, timing

• Reverb type

• Chorus type

* Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording.

Select the User Song Number..........................................................................................

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 SONG number “26” (the user song number).

Song Recording

VOICE

FUNCTION

Select the SINGLE or FINGERED Mode and a Style.............

STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

826

UserSong

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 .

NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED

MODE

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Song Recording

Engage the ACCOMP/MELODY Track

Record Ready Mode

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-620 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).

SONG

REC PLAY/STOP

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

ACCOMP MELODY

MELODY

REC REC

789

–

/NO

+/YES

• 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

79.

• When the record-ready mode is engaged, the measure number resets to 01. (Recording can not start from the specified measure.)

Record.............................................................................................................................................................................

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

REC PLAY/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

INTRO

AUTO FILL

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.

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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.

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MEASURE

Stop Recording..............................................................................................................................................

Stop recording by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, the AUT O 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 song (song number “26”), 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.

Character List

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789–

• 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.

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Save Your Completed Song to Floppy Disk............................................

When you’ve finished recording your song - or have recorded as much as you want to in the current session - save your song to floppy disk as described on page 66. Making this step a habit will prevent accidental loss of data.

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Song Recording

Select the User Song Number..........................................................................................

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 SONG number “26” (the user song number) containing the song you have recorded.

FUNCTION

Accompaniment and Melody Playback

VOICE STYLE

SONG

REGIST MEMORY

MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE

HARM

ECHO

OVERALL

DIGITAL EFFECT

826

UserSong

Start Playback..................................................................................................................................................

Playback will begin as soon as the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button is

pressed. You can turn the ACCOMP and MELODY tracks ON and OFF during playback as required.

SONG

REC PLAY/STOP

Play Along If You Like........................................................................................................................

REPEAT

MINUS

PLAY

ONE

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

during playback.

Stop Playback...................................................................................................................................................

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.

• User Song data can be loaded into the PSR-620’s user song memory location (Song number

26) and played. See page 68 for instructions on loading song data from disk.

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Play from a Specified Measure

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

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

Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial

to enter the desired measure number.

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–

/NO

Start Playback..................................................................................................................................................

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654

/YES

• 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.

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