Yamaha PSR-73, PSR-73E User Manual

OWNER S MANUAL

Contents

Getting Started .............................

Playing Your New PortaTone .......

Voice Mode ...................................

Style Mode ....................................

Song Mode ....................................

Troubleshooting ........................

Percussion Assign List

(Voices 40 and 00) ......................

Jam Track Chord Progression List

One Touch Settiing List ..............

Song Scores ...............................

Specifications ............................

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone

You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact
size. Its outstanding features also make it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its
various features.

Main Features

The PortaTone is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following features and functions:

● Exceptionally realistic sounds with 100 AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Voices, utilizing digital recordings

of actual instruments.

● Dynamic, versatile rhythms and accompaniment with 100 music Styles.

● 20 Songs, for listening enjoyment or for playing along with when using the Minus One function.

● 20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for playing along

with.

● One Touch Setting, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice for playing with the Style, Song or Jam

Track you select.

● High-quality amplifier/speaker system.

Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and
common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment.

Location

● Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources

of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get
very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places.

Interference From Electromagnetic Fields

● Do not use your PortaTone close to television sets,

radios or similar equipment since this may cause
interference noise in the other appliance.

Handling

● Protect your PortaTone from strong impact. Be

careful not to drop it or place heavy objects on it.
Avoid applying excessive force to the controls and
keys.

Cleaning

● Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. To

remove stubborn stains, use a slightly moistened
cloth.

● Never use alcohol, thinner, or other chemical

solvents, since they will damage the finish. Also,
do not leave vinyl chloride material on the PortaTone
for a long time, since it may adhere to the exterior.

NOTE

Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper
usage.

When Not Using the Porta T one

● After use, always turn off the POWER switch. When

not using your PortaTone for long periods, be sure

to remove the batteries to avoid damage through

battery leakage.

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Getting Started

Power Requirements

Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold sepa­rately) or on normal household current by using the
optional Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor.

Using an AC Power Adaptor

To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you will
need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power
Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in
damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the
right kind. Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall
outlet and its connector into the DC 10-12V IN jack on
the back of your PortaTone.

Using Batteries

Inserting Batteries

Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the
battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D”
batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that
the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned.
Replace the lid.

Accessory Jacks

Using Headphones

For private practicing and playing without disturbing
others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear
panel HEADPHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the
built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when
you insert a headphone plug into this jack.

HEADPHONES/

AUX OUT

Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier
or Stereo System

After making sure the PortaTone and any external
devices are turned off, connect one end of a stereo
audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX. IN jack(s) of the other
device and the other end to the HEADPHONES/AUX OUT
jack of the PortaTone.

DC IN 10-12V

When the Batteries Run Down

When the batteries run low and the battery voltage
drops below a certain level, the PortaTone may not
sound or function properly. As soon as this happens,
replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
Never mix old and new or different types of batteries
(e.g., alkaline and manganese).

Auto Power OFF

The PSR-73 features an Auto Power OFF function that
automatically turns the power OFF if the instrument is
not used for approximately 30 minutes. This functions
whether batteries or the AC power adaptor is used.

The Music Stand

Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the slot
located at the top rear of the PSR-73 control panel.

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