English YAMAHA — FS550 Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Ultrasound This Ultrasound is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. Before Playing Inserting batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument and insert four 1.
1 Nomenclature 3 (D Power Switch {2) Volume Controls RHYTHM SECTION @ Tempo Controls @ Rhythm Selectors (8)Rhythm Stop ORCHESTRA SECTION & Voice Selectors MELODY MEMORY SECTION @ Record/Stop (® Backstopping DEMONSTRATION MUSIC SECTION (@ Start/Stop
2 Playing Back the Demonstration Music The P55-30 is programmed with a demonstration music piece, “Yankee Doodle”. To hear this music, do the following. 1. Switch On Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch () to the “ON’’ position. The power-on light will illuminate. ® If you forget to turn off the power when you've finished using the keyboard, a switch-off alarm warns you after about two minutes, thus preventing battery wastage.
3 How to Use the Orchestra and Rhythm Sections (A) Orchestra Section Select an instrument voice You can choose any of eight voices using the voice selectors & in the ORCHESTRA section, Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control (2. resonance e O LY von [Thor O e (oo LYt ¢ Up 1o two notes can be played at the same time, # Vibrato is built-in for the Violin and Electric Guitar voices. (B) Rhythm Section 1.
a How to Use the Melody Memory You'll get a lot of fun out of your Ultrasound with the Melody Memory feature, which functions like a mini recording studio. 1. Recording your melody To record a melody, first press the RECORD/STOP selector () in the MELODY MEMORY section. Adjust the tempo as you wish, then flay the music. When you've finished, press the RECORD/STOP selector again.
B Making Use of the DC IN Jack You'll find a jack on the left side of the instrument, This jack is for connecting an external power source. DC 9—12V IN JACK ® AC power Connect the optional AC Power Adapter or PA-1 to the DC 9-12V IN jack. ® Car battery The Car Battery Adapter CA-1 plugs into the DC 9—12V IN jack and a car cigarette lighter socket. 6 Optional Accessories & AC Power Adapter Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage.
6) Do not place the instrument near any heating appliance, or leave it inside a car in direct sunlight for any length of time, Direct sunshine can raise the interior temperature of a car with closed doors and windows 1o as high as 80°C (176°F). Temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F} can cause physical and/or electrical damage not covered by warranty. 7) Use a dry or damp cloth for cleaning.
