Yamaha Audio PSS-15 User Manual

To parents:

Please read the instructions in this

manual to your children.
Not suitable for children under 5 years

due to small size of some components.

Owner’s Manual

If the sound is distorted
when the keyboard is
played, or the fanf are sud­denly plays, or no sound
is produced, the battery
power may be low.
Replace all four batteries
with a new set of batter­ies of the same type.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaSound.
You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions

and great sound in a highly compact size.

Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new

PortaSound in order to take full advantage of its various features.

●First of all, let’s listen to the preset songs.

Refer to “Let’s listen and play!” on the re verse side.

●PSS-15 Specifications

Keyboards Number of Keys: 32, Key Size: Mini, Register: F2~C5
Voice (Instrument) AWM 100 voices
Song 10 (KARAOKE)
Band 30
Control STANDBY — ON Switch, SONGS Button, BANDS Button, INSTRU-

MENTS (COMBO, KEYBOARD/STRING, WIND&MALLET/SOUND
EFFECT) Button, VARIA TION Button, ST OP Button, TEMPO (SLO W ,
TAP, FAST) Button, VOLUME (UP, DOWN) Button

Amplifiers 1.0 W (when using batteries)
Speaker 7.7cm (3”-1/16) x 2, 8 Ω
Rated V oltage DC 6 V : 4 “AA” size/R6P/SUM-3 (1.5 V) batteries

DC 10-12 V : PA-3B AC power adaptor

Dimensions 620 x 183 x 58 mm (24”-3/8 x 7”-1/4 x 2”-1/4)
Weight 1.0kg (2 lbs. 3 oz)

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the
authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: [phone]

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V.,
Departamento de ventas

Javier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del
Moral, Deleg. Iztapalapa, 09300 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: [phone]

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA.

Av. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil
Tel: [phone]

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Argentina S.A.

Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: [phone]

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha de Panama S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: [phone]

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: [phone]

IRELAND

Danfay Ltd.

61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: [phone]

GERMANY/SWITZERLAND

Yamaha Europa GmbH.

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: [phone]

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria
Tel: [phone]

THE NETHERLANDS

Yamaha Music Nederland

Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]

BELGIUM

Yamaha Music Belgium

Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Tel: [phone]

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France,
Division Claviers

BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: [phone]

HEAD OFFICE

[PK] 18

Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page)

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/pk/

ITALY

Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.,
Home Keyboard Division

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: [phone]

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A.

Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain
Tel: [phone]

GREECE

Philippe Nakas S.A.

Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece
Tel: [phone]

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: [phone]

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 8B
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: [phone]

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: [phone]

NORWAY

Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB

Grini Næringspark 1
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: [phone]

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: [phone]

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Europa GmbH.

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: [phone]

Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Europa GmbH.

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: [phone]

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: [phone]

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

ASIA

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik

Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: [phone]

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho Dong, Seocho Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: [phone]

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: [phone]

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

11 Ubi Road #06-00, Meiban Industrial Building,
Singapore
Tel: [phone]

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

10F, 150, Tun-Hwa Northroad,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

121/60-61 RS Tower 17th Floor,
Ratchadaphisek RD., Dindaeng,
Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: [phone]

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

AFRICA

?? ????? ???PO??????.?-01A0 Printed in Malaysia

Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

17-33 Market Street, South Melbourne, Vic. 3205,
Australia
Tel: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.

146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: [phone]

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,
International Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation

© 1999 Yamaha Corporation

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or
even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These
precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user­serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha
service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids
which might spill into any openings.

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if
any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug
from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to
the instrument or overheating.

• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet
hands.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to
you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage
the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or
possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating,
fire, or battery fluid leakage.

• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such
as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker,
since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.

• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent
possible leakage of the battery fluid.

• Keep batteries away from children.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin,
wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on
or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum
levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in
a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference
which can affect proper operation of the other products.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated
wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or
connectors.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent
hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or
destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

●Instrument List

VARIATION

1

2

3

NORMAL

EFFECT (

x 1) PHRASE ( x 2) FUNNY ( x 3)

PIANO (1 x 1) SUSTAIN PIANO RAGTIME PIANO GAME OVER
E GUITAR (1 x 2) ECHO GUITAR CHOKING GUITAR UNLUCKY
SAXOPHONE (1 x 3) TENOR SAX SAX SOLO TAP DANCE
E BASS (1 x 4) SYNTH BASS BASS SOLO SYNTH BASS PHRASE

COMBO

PERCUSSION (1 x 5) 8 BEAT DRUM SOLO COMIC DRUM
E PIANO (2 x 1) ECHO E PIANO E PIANO PHRASE PUNCH LINE
HARPSICHORD (2 x 2) SUSTAIN HARPSICHORD BAROQUE PHRASE MUSIC BOX
ORGAN (2 x 3) ECHO ORGAN WEDDING FUGA
CLAVI (2 x 4) SUSTAIN CLAVI CLAVI PHRASE CHINA
ACCORDION (2 x 5) ECHO ACCORDION ACCORDION PHRASE BOUNCE

KEYBOARD

FOLK GUITAR (2 x 6) TREMOLO GUITAR GUITAR ARPEGGIO GUITAR PHRASE
VIOLIN (2 x 7) ECHO VIOLIN VIOLIN PHRASE COMPUTER
STRINGS (2 x 8) ECHO STRINGS STRINGS PHRASE FANTASIA
HARP (2 x 9) SUSTAIN HARP HARP ARPEGGIO HARP ARPEGGIO 2

STRING

BANJO (2 x 10) ECHO BANJO COUNTRY PHRASE TAISHO-KOTO
TRUMPET (3 x 1) ECHO TRUMPET TRUMPET PHRASE FANFARE
FLUTE (3 x 2) CLARINET FLUTE PHRASE AMBULANCE
HARMONICA (3 x 3) ECHO HARMONICA HARMONICA PHRASE THE END
VIBRAPHONE (3 x 4) TREMOLO VIB VIB PHRASE RIGHT ANSWER
MARIMBA (3 x 5) TREMOLO MARIMBA MARIMBA PHRASE BELL

WIND & MALLET

PIG (3 x 6) DOG PIG’S SONG DOG’S SONG
CAT (3 x 7) COW CAT’S SONG COW’S SONG
TELEPHONE (3 x 8) LINE IS BUSY TIME SIGNAL POLICE CAR
TV GAME (3 x 9) TV GAME 2 PICOPICO WRONG ANSWER
CHORUS (3 x 10) ECHO CHORUS SYMPHONY NO.9 BACK CHORUS

SOUND EFFECT

(4)-7

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:

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery
which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life
span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When
replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service
representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some
of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery
being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is
intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or
with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed
correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in
overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery.
Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used
batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area.
Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in
your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for
some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end,
please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that
relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries,
plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please
contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The
model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are
located on this plate. You should record the model number,
serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces pro­vided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.

Model PSS-15
Serial No.
Purchase Date

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 the instructions found in the users manual, may
cause interference harmful to the operation of other elec-

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

tronic 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

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corpo-

ration of America.

●Trouble Shooting

Problem Solution

When the STANDBY—ON switch is
turned ON you hear a “buzz” sound.

• The sound is distorted when the key­board is played, and suddenly the
fanfare plays.

• Playback of Song or Performance is
distorted, the playback suddenly
stops and the fanfare plays.

There is no sound when you play on
the keyboard.

The panel buttons do not function prop­erly.

Have fun with the “Pig’s Song”

You can find “The Pig’s Song”, “The Dog’s
Song”, “The Cat’s Song”, and “The Cow’s Song”
in the Variation Instrument’s Phrase and
Funny. Select a sound and try playing it on
the keyboard. What did that sound like? Did it
sound really funny? You can’t play a melody
with this sound but it sure is funny isn’t it?

Try to select and play some of the other fun
sounds like “Police Car”, “Ambulance”, etc.

When you find the sound you want to play , first press the 1~ 3 button the
number of times shown in the list, and then if necessary press the
number of times shown in the list.

When the PSS-15 is switched “ON”, the first instrument in the 1 list (PI­ANO) will be selected. To slect another voice from the 1 list just after the
PSS-15 is switched “ON”, subtract 1 from the times required to select a voice.

This is a result of electricity flowing through the instrument. It
is not a problem at all.

Battery power is low. Replace all four batteries with a new set
of batteries.

You are playing 5 or more keys at one time. You can only play
a maximum of 4 keys at one time.

If a key on the keyboard is held down at the same time you
are pressing a button the button may not operate properly.

Try this one

for fun!

button the

(class B)

●Power

Although the PSS-15 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the
more environmentally safe AC adaptor.

• Using AC Power

Using the PA-3B optional adaptor.

1 Connect the AC adaptor’s DC plug to the DC Inlet Jack located

on the rear panel.

2 Connect the AC Plug to any convenient AC wall socket.

* The AC adaptor is not a toy.

CAUTION

If you use an AC adaptor, make sure you only use the PA-3B adaptor (op­tional). The use of any other adaptor may result in damage, overheating
or fire. In such a case, the warranty will be void so please use caution.

• Using Batteries

1 Turn the PSS-15 upside-down, and remove the battery compart-

ment cover.

2 Insert four 1.5V “AA” size (R6P or SUM-3) or equivalent man-

ganese or alkaline batteries. Make sure the batteries are inserted
in the same manner as shown in the illustration.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

* T o remov e the batteries, f ollow the procedur e above , taking out

the four batteries in step 2.

CAUTION

It is highly recommended that you change worn batteries as soon as pos­sible. As battery power w eakens, the volume will decr ease and sound qual­ity will also degrade. When this occurs pay attention to the following
cautions and change the batteries.

• Be sure to follow the battery +/– polarity indications on the case
when inserting the batteries. Improper installation of batteries may
result in overheating, fire, and battery leakage.

• Replace ALL batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old
batteries. Also, don’t mix battery types (alkaline and manganese,
different makers, or different types by the same maker). Mixing
batteries may result in overheating, fire, and battery leakage.

• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used
for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent
possible leakage of the battery fluid.

• Even if batteries are installed, the keyboard will automatically switch to
AC power when the AC adaptor is connected to AC current.

●Using Headphones

When you want to practice quietly by yourself or, play at night,
connect a pair of headphones to the headphone jack located on the
rear panel. When headphones are connected the sound from the inter­nal speaker will automatically be switched off.

If you use headphones, do not play at a loud volume so as to
damage your hearing.

For products purchased in the United Kingdom :
If you experience any problems with your keyboard, please contact your supplying Dealer.

Limited Warranty

90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS

Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the
categories listed below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty
is applicable to all models included in the following series of products:

PSS SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS

If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to
have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for
parts or labor.

If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha
will, subject to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous
expenses incurred are the consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products
and/or to use reconditioned units as warranty replacements.

THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH
THESE PRODUCTS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WAR­RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA
EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages.
Therefore, these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:

1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the
product for assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.

2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with
an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when
requesting service and/or parts under warranty.

3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely.

*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be

issued that has a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed.

4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this
manual and to follow all safety precautions.

This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed,
or to failures and/or damages that may occur as a result of:

1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.

2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the
product, an authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.

3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.

Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.
Model________________________ Serial #_____________________________ Sales Slip #_____________________________

Purchased from_______________________________________________________ Date________________________________
(Retailer)

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620

KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL!

(FOR the U.S.A. only)

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Fun Fun Fun GUIDE

Try playing in

the band.

Inside the PSS-15 there are 30 different kinds of band (accompaniment) performances. In the BANDS 1 list
you’ll find some great rhythms to play along with, BANDS 2 has some nice classic pieces with melodies,
and BANDS 3 has some fun pieces to play along with.
First, let’s listen to “Für Elise”, which is the third song in the BANDS 2 list. Just as if you are a member of
a five-piece band (COMBO), play along with the band.

★The VOLUME [UP], [DOWN] buttons

Press the VOLUME [UP] button, the “PON” sound you hear will be a little louder.
Press the VOLUME [DOWN] button, the “PON” sound you hear will be a little softer.

• If you press the [UP] or [DOWN] button and you don’t hear “PON”, the sound level is at its highest
or lowest setting and cannot be adjusted further.

• Simultaneously press the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to set the volume level to its maximum setting.

• The volume is set to its maximum setting STANDBY—ON switch is set to “ON”.

Inside the PSS-15, there are 10 songs. First, let’s listen to the second song in

Let’s listen and play!

the SONGS list, “Mickey Mouse March”, and then try playing along with it.

1 Start “Mickey Mouse March”.

Press the red [SONGS] button two times.

You know this song very well. It’s “Mickey Mouse

March”.

Press the red [STOP] button, and “Mickey Mouse

March” will stop.

Next, let’s try to play along with the song.

2

Try playing along with the song.

If you are ready, try playing along with the song
on the keyboard. The melody disappears and you
can hear the notes you play.

Try playing the melody to “Mickey Mouse March”
karaoke style.

★The STANDBY — ON switch.

Slide the STANDBY—ON switch to the “ON” position and you
will be greeted with a fanfare and can play PSS-15. Slide the
switch to the “STANDBY” position to turn the PSS-15 off.

• If you leave the switch “ON”...
If the switch is left “ON”, the PSS-15 will sound an alert. Make sure you
slide the switch to the “STANDBY” so that you don’t waste battery power.
If the switch is still left “ON”, and the keyboard is not touched for a period
of 10 minutes, a confirmation alert will sound. If the keyboard is still not
touched, the alert will sound every 10 minutes.

When you press the red [SONGS] button, the first
song in the song list, “W annabe” will start. The next time
you press it, the second song “Mickey Mouse March”,
starts, and so on.
After the tenth song in the list, “Over the Rainbow”, the
next song to be selected will be the first song in the list
“Wannabe”.

• To start playback from the beginning of the selected song,

press the red [STOP] button to stop playback, then press
the [SONGS] button to start playback of the song from the
beginning.

Try this one

for fun!

Try playing the song “Gallant Pig” with a pig’s voice.

Choose the seventh song in the song list “Gallant Pig”. Next,
choose “Pig” from the instruments list. What do you think
will happen?
Doesn’t that sound funny? It sounds like a pig is singing “Gal­lant Pig”. Try to play the melody yourself.
Try the same thing using other animal voices like “Cat”, “Dog”
or “Cow” for the melody.

1

Start “Für Elise”.

If you press the green [BANDS 2] button three
times, the third song, “Für Elise”, in the BANDS 2
list will start playing.

Press the red [STOP] button, and the band stops
playing.

2 Become a band member

(piano/electric guitar, etc.)

Try pressing the yellow 1 button.

What kind of instrument do you hear?

Every time you press the 1 button, a different
instrument plays. Use your ear to find the piano
sound, which is the first instrument in the yellow
1 list (COMBO).

Are you feeling like a pianist? See if you can play
along with the melody.

Press the yellow 1 button and the sound you
just played on the keyboard (PIANO) will change to
E GUITAR, the second instrument in the yellow 1
list.

Are you feeling like a guitarist? See if you can
play along.

Press the 1 button again and try playing the
SAXOPHONE, E BASS, or PERCUSSION parts in the
group.

3 “One, two, three!” Start the band!

Press the red [STOP] button to stop the band.

Tap the [TAP] button three times like this. “One,
two, three”.

Did the band start playing at the speed you
tapped?

When you press the green [BANDS 2] button, the first song in the
BANDS 2 list, “Music Box” will start. The next time you press, the
second song “Gymnopedies”, starts, and so on. After the tenth song in
the list, “Waltz”, the next song to be selected will be the first song in
the list “Music Box”.

Press the green [BANDS 1] button / [BANDS 3] button, and in the
same manner, the first song in the BANDS 1 list / BANDS 3 list will
start. Also, every time you press the [BANDS 1] button / [BANDS 3]
button, the next song in the list will start. The first song will be se­lected after the tenth song in the list.

• The band performance will continue to repeat until the red [STOP] button

is pressed.

• To start the band performance from the beginning of the selected perfor-

mance, press the red [STOP] button to stop playback, then press the [B ANDS
1] - [BANDS 3] button to start playback of the performance from the be­ginning.

• When you select a band performance, the tempo that matches that perfor-

mance will be automatically selected.

When you press the 1 button for the first time, the first instrument
in the list will be selected. After that, every time you press the button,
the next instrument in the list will be selected. You can select from f i ve
instruments (combo) in the 1 button list. The combo is a preset band
composed of standard instruments.

After you select percussion, the next instrument selected will be
piano.

• If you press the yellow 1 , 2 or,

sound and then you can play that instrument on the keyboard.

• Tap the [TAP] button 4 times if the band performance is 4/4 time.

• If you tap the [TAP] button while the band performance is playing, the
performance tempo will adjust to the same speed that you tapped.

• If you tap the [TAP] button too slowly, the tap function will not operate. If
you tap the [TAP] button too fast, the tempo will be set to 240 beats per
minute.

3 button, the selected instrument will

How did you do? If it was too hard to play, try

playing it at a slower tempo (the song’s speed).

3 “One, two, three, four!”. Try starting the

song like this.

Press the red [STOP] button to stop the song.

Tap the [TAP] button four times like this. “One,

two, three, four”.

Did the song play at the speed you tapped?

Is this an easier tempo to play along with? You

One, two,

three, four.

can also use the TEMPO [SLOW], [FAST] buttons
to adjust the tempo.

If you think it’s a little too fast, press the [SLOW]
button. You will hear a “PON”, and the tempo will
slow down a little.

If you think it’s a little too slow, press the [FAST]
button. You will hear a “PON”, and the tempo will
speed up a little.

• If the keyboard is not played for one measure, the PSS-15
will play the melody again.

• When you press the [SONGS] button to select a song, the
PSS-15 will automatically select an instrument that
matches the song for you to play on the keyboard.

• If the song is in 3/4 time, tap the [TAP] button 3 times.

• If you tap the [TAP] button while the song is playing, the
song’s tempo will adjust to the same speed that y ou tapped.

• If you tap the [TAP] button too slowly, the tap function
will not operate. If you tap the [TAP] button too fast, the
tempo will be set to 240 beats per minute.

q q

• The tempo can be adjusted between

• If you press the [SLOW] or [FAST] button and you don’t
hear a “PON”, the tempo is at its highest or lowest setting
and cannot be set any faster or slower.

• Simultaneously press the [SLOW], [FAST] buttons to re­turn the tempo to its original setting.

q

=40-240.

q q

You can change the band’s tempo, just like you

One, two, three.

did for the song, by using the TEMPO [SLOW],
[FAST] buttons.

● Selecting normal instruments.

There are100 types of instrument sounds in the PSS-15. Let’s try to play some of the 25 normal
instrument sounds (shown on the panel).

Press the yellow 2 button once and the instrument that sounds will be the first instrument in the
2 INSTRUMENTS list (Keyboard/String).
Press the yellow 3 button once and the instrument that sounds will be the first instrument in the
3 INSTRUMENTS list (Wind & Mallet/Sound Effect).

The next time you press either of the buttons, the next instrument in the list will be selected.

● Selecting variation instruments.

See the “Instrument List” on the reverse side.

All of the instruments listed on the panel have three variations (25 x 3 = 75 types).
Look at the instrument list and try to select and play some of the different types of instruments (Effect/Phrase/Funny).

To select a variation instrument, press the yellow
Normal m Effect m Phrase m Funny m Normal m ...
variations will be selected in that order.

For example, when the piano (Normal) is selected, and the button is pressed,

m Sustain Piano m Ragtime Piano m Game Over m Piano

(Effect) (Phrase) (Funny) (Normal)

will be selected in that order.

• When you press the button, the selected instrument will sound and then you can play the instrument.

button. Every time you press the button,

Try this one

Have fun playing percussion.

Press the yellow 1 button so that “Percussion” is se-

lected, play on the keyboard and you will hear many differ­ent percussion instruments.

Press the green [BANDS 3] button, and play the “Sa-

fari” or “Carnival” .

OK, are you feeling like a drummer? Let’s play along with

the band performance.

Click

Bass Drum

Agogo

Low

Snare

Agogo

High

Rim Shot

Wood Block

Low

Closed
Hi-hat

for fun!

Wood Block

Open
Hi-hat

High