Owner’s Manual
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Yamaha PortaTone. Your PortaTone is a high-quality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PortaTone, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference. CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Power Supply Setting Up the Music Stand Your PSR-200 or PSR-300 will run either from batteries or an optional power adapter. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the slot located at the rear of the PSR-200/PSR-300 control panel. Using Batteries Six 1.5V D size (SUM-1 or R-20) or equivalent batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment.
NOMENCLATURE PSR-200 PSR-300 2
Top Panel Controls [POWER] Button ......................................................................... page 4 [MODE] Button .................................................................. page 6, 9, 10 [MASTER VOLUME] Control .................................................. page 4 [ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME] B u t t o n s ......................... page 8, 10 [TRANSPOSE] Buttons ........................................................... page 5 [TEMPO] Buttons ...........................................
SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power ON. The MULTI DISPLAY will light when the power is ON. 2. Slide the [MASTER VOLUME] control to a position about half way between the “MIN” and “MAX” setting. You can set this control for the most comfortable volume level after you begin playing. 5. The selected voice can now be played on the instrument’s 3. If the VOICE indicator is not lit, press the [VOICE/ STYLE] button once so that it does light.
SUSTAIN Press the [SUSTAIN] button once (the indicator will light) and notes played on the keyboard will decay gradually after you lift your fingers from the keys. Press the [SUSTAIN] button a second time (the indicator will go out) to turn the sustain effect off. DUAL (PSR-300 only) The SUSTAIN effect cannot be applied to accompaniment or rhythm, When the PSR-300 DUAL function is engaged, sustain is applied to both voices.
THE SPLIT MODE The PSR-200/PSR-300 SPLIT mode allows you to play two voices at once — one with the left hand and one with the right. The left-hand voice can be played to the left of the “split point,” set as described below, and the right-hand voice can be played to the right of the split point. 1. Press the [MODE] button as many times as necessary until the SPLIT indicator lights — this selects the SPLIT mode. 2.
RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT Selecting an Accompaniment Style 1. If the STYLE indicator is not lit, press the [VOICE/ STYLE] button once so that it does light. The number of the currently selected style will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY when the STYLE indicator is lit. 2.
RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Any of the PSR-200/PSR-300 accompaniment patterns can be started with an appropriate introduction by pressing the [INTRO/FILL IN] button. The intro pattern will repeat as long as the [INTRO/FILL IN] button is held. Once the button is released, the normal pattern will begin playing from the top of the next measure.
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The PSR-200/PSR-300 includes a sophisticated Auto accompaniment system that can provide automated bass and chordal backing in a number of ways. 3. Select the desired accompaniment style in the normal way. Although you can select the melody (upper keyboard) voice you intend to use, the PSR-200/PSR-300 automatically determines the voices to be used for the accompaniment part according the accompaniment style you select.
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Setting the Accompaniment Volume Set the volume of the Auto Accompaniment sound using the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME buttons. The MASTER VOLUME control can be used to set the overall volume level. The PSR-200/300 memorizes separate SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED, and SPLIT mode split points. The corresponding split point is automatically recalled when one of these modes is selected. Setting the Tempo 3. Select the desired accompaniment style in the normal way.
AUTO HARMONY THE CHORD MEMORY This sophisticated feature automatically adds appropriate harmony notes to a melody you play on the keyboard. You can choose from 5 different types of harmony. The PSR-200/PSR-300 CHORD MEMORY allows you to “record” and play back chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature.
THE CHORD MEMORY 4. Recording will begin as soon as you play a chord on the left-hand section of the keyboard (SYNCHRO START operation). Recording can also be started by pressing the [START/ STOP] or [INTRO/FILL IN] button. In this case on the rhythm will begin without bass and chord accompaniment until you play the first chord on the left-hand section of the keyboard. 1. Press the [CHAIN] button while playback is stopped to engage the “chain ready mode.