Yamaha Audio PSR-73 User 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

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

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

S pecifications ............................

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OW NER S MANUAL

You now ow n a port able keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact

size. Its outstanding features also make it an ex ceptionally ex pressive and versatile instrument.

Read this Ow ner’ s M anual carefully w hile playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its

various features.

Main Features

The PortaTone is a sophisticat ed musical instrument w ith the follow ing 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.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone

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.

Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treat ed as such. Handle it w ith care and

common sense, and it w ill 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.

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.

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.

Getting Started

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 m inutes. This functions whether batteries or the AC power adaptor is used.

HEADPHONES/

AUX OUT

DC IN 10-12V

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.

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.

Playing Y our New PortaTone

Turning on the Power

Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the power of the PortaTone. Whenever the power is turned on, Voice 01 (PIANO) is automatically selected.

Selecting a Mode

Your PortaTone has three different operating modes: Voice, Style and Song — each selected from the corresponding panel buttons. VOICE

lets you select and

play a Voice. STYLE

lets you select and play a setting

that includes a rhythm/accompaniment pattern. SONG

lets you select and play either a Song or a Jam Track

pattern.

To select one of t he modes:

Press the button corresponding to the desired mode. For now, press SONG

to select the Song mode.

Playing a Song in the Song Mode

A variety of Songs and special Jam Tracks have been recorded to your PortaTone to give you a taste of what you can do with the instrument, and to provide music and patterns for you to play along with.

To select and play one of the Songs:

1. With the Song mode selected, use the Numeric

Keypad

to enter the desired Song or Jam Track number. Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is printed next to each song on the panel. For example, to select Song 09, first press “0” on the Numeric Keypad, then “9.”

You can also use the +/ – buttons on the Numeric Keypad to step up or down through the preset numbers; holding down the appropriate button continuously changes the number. Note that the

+/ – buttons have a “wrap around” feature. For

example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to Song 01. (Song 01 is also

automatically selected when you turn the power

on.)

This sect ion briefly shows you how t o use the various controls on the panel of the PortaTone.

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ONE TOUCH SETTING

START/STOP

MINUS ONE

TEMPO

SONG

VOICE

POWER ON/OFF

STYLE

SYNC-START/

FILL IN

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

VOLUME

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ONE TOUCH SETTING

START/STOP

MINUS ONE

TEMPO

SONG

VOICE

POWER ON/OFF

STYLE

SYNC-START

/FILL IN

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

DEMO

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2 .To play the selected Song, press the START/ STOP

button

Note that the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY

flash in time with the music. The left dot flashes at the first beat of every measure, and the right dot

flashes at the other beats. (For more information on the MULTI DISPLAY, see box at right.)

3 . Adjust the volume of the Song by using the

VOLUME control

4 .Although the Song is automatically set to play at a

default tempo, you can change the speed of the Song by using the TEMPO buttons

. Press TEMPO

+ to increase the speed and TEMPO – to decrease it;

holding down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the speed. (Note that the tempo value is briefly shown in the MULTI DISPLAY.)

If you want to set the tempo back to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. (For more information on the Tempo functions, see box at right.)

5 . To stop the Song, press the START/STOP button

again.

About the MULTI DISPLAY

As mentioned above, the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash in time with the rhythm, and the indication is used when a Song or Style plays back. This flashing provides a visual indication of both the tempo and the time signature of the rhythm.

About the Tempo Functions

Tempo V alues

As mentioned above, the tempo value is shown briefly in the MULTI DISPLAY when one of the TEMPO buttons is pressed. The displayed tempo range is from 10 to 60; in actual tempo values, the range is from 40 to 240 beats per minute. (Each step in the tempo adjustment corresponds to 4 beats per minute.)

Default Tempos

Each Song and Style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you change the tempo, you can set it back to the original default setting, by pressing both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo of a Song or Style returns to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching Styles during playback.) When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to the default setting of Style 01.

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

4th beat1st beat 2nd beat 3rd beat

NOTE

You should enter numbers on the Numeric Keypad relatively quickly. If you do not enter the second digit of a number within about ten seconds after entering the first digit, the first digit will be cancelled. Entry of a first digit is also automatically cancelled if any other button on the panel (except for those on the Numeric Keypad) is pressed before entering the second digit. Also, keep in mind that entry of numbers higher than 40 in the Song mode are ignored.

For Songs and Styles in 4/4 time, the dots flash like this:

For Songs and Styles in 3/4 time, the dots flash like this:

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

MULTI DISPLAY

BEAT

1st beat 2nd beat 3rd beat

Voice Mode

The Voice mode feat ures 1 0 0 authentic Voices.

Many of these Voices have special preset charac-

teristics or embellishments. The Voices are divided

into various cat egories depending on their charac-

teristics or the effects used.

Dual Voices (#41 - # 5 6 ) feature tw o Voices mixed

together in a layer for rich ensemble sounds. Split

Voices (# 57 - #67) also have t w o V oices, but rather

than being layered, each is played from a different

range of the keyboard. Sustain Voices (#68 - # 7 2 )

extend t he sound by adding a natural, slow re-

lease. Harmony Voices (#73 - # 8 5 ) have an addi-

tional one-, tw o- or t hree- note harmony added to

the original monophonic Voice. Finally, Echo

Voices (# 86 - #00) have an echo effect t hat adds

delayed repeats to the original Voice.

Included in the Voices are special PERCUSSION

Voices (# 40 and # 0 0 ) that lets you play various

drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard.

(Refer to the Percussion Assign List page 1 0 .)

Selecting a Voice

1. Press the VOICE button to select the Voice mode.

2 .Use the Numeric Keypad to select the desired

Voice number.

Each Voice is automatically called up with the

most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing

middle C with one Voice may sound higher or lower than another Voice at the same key.

3 . Play the newly selected Voice. To change to

another Voice, repeat step 2 above.

You can also play rhythm Styles in the Voice mode

by simply pressing the START/STOP button. The Style last selected from the Style mode will be played.

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VOICE

NOTE

The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 12 notes. (Depending on the Voice selected, fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the Voices played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a Style pattern, and so on. Thus, if you play too many notes at one time, some may not sound and/or others may be cancelled.

About the Harmony Voices

Since Harmony Voices are designed to automatically play two or more notes with the notes you play on the keyboard, only one note can be played on the keyboard at a time. If several notes are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be heard.

The type of harmony used depends on the Voice that is selected. When a Style or Song/Jam Track is not being played back, the basic key for the harmony is always C. When a Style is played or the Stopped Accompaniment function is active, the harmony changes according to the chord played with the left hand. When a Song is played back, the harmony changes according to the chord progression of the Song or Jam Track.

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