SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (U.S.A.) 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.
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.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably 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. Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS ● ● 6 Front Panel ................................
Main Features The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in the Song mode — Waiting and Minus One — that let you easily learn the 100
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel PSR-195 100 O D PIANO Y-TONK O 1~4 CHORD TA AN 1~4 H ORG 1~2 RGAN ORGAN RDION ONICA /BASS GUITAR GUITAR UITAR GUITAR 25 E GUITAR 26 DIST GUITAR 27 WOOD BASS 28 FINGER BASS 29 MUTE BASS 30 SLAP BASS STRINGS/MALLET 31 STRINGS 32 VIOLIN 33 CELLO 34 HARP 35 SITAR 36 BANJO 37 UKULELE 38 VIBRAPHONE 39 MARIMBA 40 STEEL DRUMS WIND 41 TRUMPET 42 TROMBONE 43 MUTE TRPET 44 FRENCH HORN A 45 BRASS SECT 55 46 ALTO SAX 56 47 TENOR SAX 57~58 59 48 CLARINET 49 FLUTE 60 50 PAN FLU
Panel Controls and Terminals A Power switch (STAND BY/ON) B MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. C OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (s, t, +, -) These are for selecting the various “overall” functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are also used to play the Demo songs. (See page 11.) D SONG button This selects the Song mode. (See page 20.) E VOICE button This selects the Voice mode. (See page 15.) F STYLE button This selects the Style mode. (See page 28.
Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel PSR-195 T IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN S PHONES/ AUX OUT R DC IN 10-12V PSR-79 S IN 8 MIDI OUT PHONES/ AUX OUT R DC IN 10-12V R DC IN 10-12V jack T SUSTAIN jack (PSR-195 only) This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 9.) This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 10.) S PHONES/AUX OUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 10.
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PortaTone for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the PSR-195/79 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
Setting Up Accessory Jacks ■ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a builtin speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system.
Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has a huge variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument. First, turn on the power. Press the STAND BY/ON button. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is automatically called up and set to play Voice 1 (GrandPno). STAND BY ON Set the Volume. Initially, turn the MASTER VOLUME control about a third of the way up.
Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. B Overall function bar indicator G Song/Voice/Style name and number MEASURE D Keyboard These dark bars indicate the currently selected mode: Song, Voice, or Style. A C-shaped bar (at SONG or STYLE) indicates that the mode is active in the background.
Portable Grand This convenient function lets you automatically exit from any other mode or function and instantly call up the Grand Piano voice. “STEREO SAMPLING PIANO” Press the piano-shaped PORTABLE GRAND button. METRONOME PORTABLE GRAND Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire instrument for playing the special “Stereo Sampling Piano” Grand Piano voice (voice 001).
Portable Grand Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters. NOTE: The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected. Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).
Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode The Voice mode features 100 authentic voices that have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of these voices also have special preset characteristics or embellishments. The voices are divided into various categories depending on their characteristics or the effects used. “STEREO SAMPLING PIANO” Selecting and Playing a Voice Select the Voice mode. Press the VOICE button.
Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode There are three ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- keys to step up and down through the voices, or 3) pressing the VOICE button to advance through the voice numbers. Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as printed on the panel. For example, to select voice #42, press “4” on the numeric keypad, then “2.
Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode NOTE: The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. (Depending on the voice selected — such as split voices and dual voices — fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by a Pad (page 40), and so on. Thus, if you play too many notes at one time, some may not sound and/or others may be cancelled. Play the selected voice.
Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads.
Selecting and Playing Voices — The Voice Mode Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones). Select the Tuning function in the Overall menu.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the song itself.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode NOTE: You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply call up the Voice mode while the song is playing back and select the desired voice . Current measure number 001 StarWars MEASURE 002 Current melody note If you want to change to another song, repeat step 2 above. Stop the song. Press the START/STOP (>/■) button.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode Change the value. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. OVERALL Decreases Tempo value Restoring the Default Tempo Value Each song and style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you’ve changed the tempo, you can restore the original default setting by pressing both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected in the Overall menu).
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode Adjusting the Song Volume The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volume. The volume range is 000 - 127. Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until “SongVol” appears in the display. Current Song Volume value 110 SongVol MEASURE SONG VOL 001 OVERALL Change the value.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode Song Controls When the Song mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as song controls. This has no function in the Song mode. This functions as a rewind button, stepping in reverse through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback, or when playback is paused or stopped. Pressing this button alternately starts and stops song playback. SONG a Pressing this button alternately pauses and resumes song playback.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode Set point B (the end point of the section). A-b Repeat Press the button once again, at the ending point of the section to be repeated. The selected phrase repeats indefinitely until stopped. MEASURE 012 Pause or stop playback as needed. Use the Pause (❙ ❙) and START/STOP (>/■) buttons. Stopping playback does not cancel the set A/B points or the A/B Repeat function. Turn off the A/B Repeat function. oFF Repeat Press the button.
Selecting and Playing Songs — The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that makes practice and learning of the 100 songs both fun and easy. During song playback, the PortaTone shows the notes of the melody in the music staves and the keyboard diagram in the display — indicating which notes you should play and when you should play them. The Melody Guide function even lets you practice at your own pace by automatically pausing playback until you play the correct notes.