YAMAHA Owner’s Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT This product may also use “household" type batteries. Some of these may be Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one describedrechargeable. in and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. the nnanual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
Welcome to Yamaha PortaTone PSR-210 and PSR-310___________________ Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a powerful new musical instrument capable of inspiring and fueling your musical creativity. This is not just another keyboard. The PortaTone keyboard is the result of pas sion, vision, and commitment from people who want you to enjoy yourself every time you play the PortaTone.
The PSR-210 at a glance POWER switch Turns the PSR-210 on or off. MASTER VOLUME control MULTI DISPLAY Shows the selected Voice or + and and NUMERIC SELECTION buttons Allows you to select Voices and Styles. SONG BOOK section Allows you to select and play back 15 pre-programmed songs. Press the MINUS ONE button and play the melody line yourself (see page 17).
The PSR-310 at a glance + and - and NUMERIC SELECTION buttons POWER switch Turns the PSR-310 on or off. Allows you to select Voices, Styles, and Sound Effects. MASTER VOLUME control Adjusts the overall volume. MODE button SOUND EFFECT PADS MELODY AND CHORD MEMORY section ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL section Selects Normal, Split, Single Finger, or Fin gered mode.
Setting Up Once you’ve unpacked your PortaTone and connected a power adaptor or inserted batteries, it is ready to use. This part will guide you step by step through the process of actually setting up your PortaTone. Before you begin setting up your PortaTone, and before connecting other equipment to it, always make sure that all equipment is turned off. Taking Care of Your PortaTone You’re almost ready to set up your PortaTone, but before you begin, first read these important safety instruc tions.
Supplying Power to your Keyboard Your PSR-210 or PSR-310 will run either from an optional power adaptor or batteries. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Connecting a Power Adaptor The PSR-210 or PSR-310 can be powered from an optional power adaptor. To connect a power adaptor follow the steps below. T To connect a power adaptor: 1.
Connecting Headphones A standard pair of stereo headphones, such as Yamaha’s HPE-3, can be plugged in for private practice or latenight playing. ▼ To connect headphones: Connect the headphones’ standard stereo phone plug into the HEADPHONES/AUX OUT jack at the rear of your PSR-210 or PSR-310.
The Basics Switching the Keyboard On and Off T To switch the power on and off: Press the POWER switch once to turn the power on, keyboard off, press the .POWER switch once again. ON /moFF POWER Adjusting the Master Voiume The overall volume is controlled by the MASTER VOLUME control. ▼ To adjust the master volume: 1. Initially turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the half way point. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME 2. While playing the keyboard adjust it to the desired volume level.
Selecting and Playing Voices Your keyboard contains 100 vivid and realistic voices — instrument or percussion sounds — created by Yama ha’s time-proven AWM tone generation technology. Select a voice you like and try playing. T To select and play a voice: PSR-310 f^rOICE STYLE r> SOUND PSR 210 1. If the VOICE indicator is not lit, press the VOICE/STYLE (/SOUND EFFECT) button once or twice so that it lights.
Auto Harmony 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. T To select an Auto Harmony type: VOICE EFFECT SUSTAIN 1- Press the AUTO HARMONY + or - button. The first time the AUTO HARMONY + or - button is pressed the letter “H” together with the current Harmony type number will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY and remain for approximately 2 seconds afterwards. 2.
Touch Response Your keyboard is touch responsive. This means that you can control the loudness of the sound to a certain degree according to how hard you play the keys. T To switch Touch Response on: VOICE EFFECT mi Loff-J Press the TOUCH RESPONSE ON/OFF button once (the indica tor will light). When on, the notes played on the keyboard will correspond to how hard or soft you play the keys.
Split The Split mode on the PSR-210 and PSR-310 allows you to play two voices at once — one with the left hand and one with the right. Entering the Split Mode ▼ To enter the Split mode: OVERALL CONTROL Ce ItMTO Q NORMAL TRANSPOSE SPLIT POINT CHANGE _ _ fc. mmD Q FINGEREO tiftESetl Press the MODE button repeatedly until the SPLIT indicator lights up. This selects the Split mode.
Selecting Voices in the Split mode: In the Split mode, voices can be selected and played separately in the left and right-hand sections of the key board. T To select left and right-hand voices: 1. If the VOICE indicator is not lit, press the VOICE/STYLE (/SOUND EFFECT) button once or twice so that it iights. 2. To change the right-hand voice press any keyboard key to the right of the Spiit Point, then select a voice in the normal way.
Playing with Accompaniment Playing along with the PSR-210 or PSR-310 Accompaniment can be exciting. The PSR-210 provides 50 and the PSR-310 provides 100 popular and exciting Accompaniment Styles that can be used to provide fully orches trated accompaniment. Selecting an Accompaniment Style T To select an Accompaniment Style: PSR-210 PSR-310 ) VOICE O VOICE teTYLE ODD D D D D MJLTI DISPLAY MULTI DISPLAY OS 00 1.
Fingered mode The Fingered mode lets you play a wider range of chord types than the Single Finger mode. Play the notes of the chords yourself in the left-hand section of the keyboard, and the PortaTone will automatically produce an appropriate accompaniment.
1 other ways of starting the Accompaniment Pressing the START/STOP button Pressing the START/STOP button immediately starts a rhythm pattern. No bass or chord accompaniment is produced until a chord is detected in the left-hand section of the keyboard. ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL 'VOTE QNOFF I ENDING m Pressing the INTRO/FILL IN button ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL To begin with an introduction, press the INTRO button while in Synchro Start mode.
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume T To adjust the Accompaniment volume: ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL WìTé '№ W ‘ 1. Press the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME + or - button. The first time the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME + or - button is pressed the current volume value will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY and remain for approximately 2 seconds afterwards. ON-OFFi MULTI DISPUY гl 2. While the current volume is still showing on the display, press the ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME + or - button to increase or decrease the volume.
Using the Song Book The Song Book features 15 popular and exciting demonstration songs for your listening enjoyment. You can also play along with them by using the Minus-one feature. Playing Back Demonstration Songs from the Song Book SONG BOOK T To play back a demonstration song from the SONG BOOK; 1. Refer to the SONG list on the panel and press the SONG SELECT + or - button.
Recording and Playing Back Your Music The CHORD MEMORY function of the PSR-210 and the MELODY AND CHORD MEMORY function of the PSR-310 allow you to record and play back chord and melody sequences. (Melody sequences can only be recorded and played back by the PSR-310.) The (MELODY AND) CHORD MEMORY function is also equipped with three separate Banks that can be used to record different sequences. The Banks can be chained — i.e. they will play back in any specified order.
Playing Back a Recorded Sequence T To play back a recorded sequence: MELODY AND CHORD MEMORY O □□□ <] [PSR-310] 1. Press the BANK button to begin playback. 2. Play along on the keyboard if you like. You can also change the voice for the right-hand melody, add fill-ins using the INTRO/FILL IN button, or change the tempo during playback. 3. Press the START/STOP button to stop playback.
Adding Sound Effects (PSR-310 only) From the sounds of a train to a day on the farm, the PSR-310 provides you with a multitude of sound effects from around the world. Ten different Sound Effect sets are available for each Pad, giving you up to 40 exciting sound effects to choose from. T To select and play a sound effect: 1. If the SOUND EFFECT indicator is not lit, press the VOICE/ STYLE/SOUND EFFECT button once or twice so that it lights.
MIDI (PSR-310 only) MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard commu nication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equip ment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments. You will need a MIDI cable if you want to connect the PSR-310 to an other MIDI device.
T To select the Multi mode: MULTI DISPLAY I_______ I Hold down the REC button and press the NUMERIC SELEC TION 0 button. Each time 0 is pressed while holding down the REC button the PSR -310 switches between the Remote Control mode “rc” and the Multi mode ‘1 J The following applies to data received: Sustain ON/OFF data (The panel setting will not change) Program Change messages (with the exception of • Sustain ON/OFF data.
Resetting the PortaTone Each of the following PortaTone functions can be reset separately. These operations restore the original default settings of the instrument. Resetting the (Melody and) Chord Memory + ... ... ▼ To reset the (Melody and) Chord Memory: 0oo Q] Q While holding down the BANK button, turn the PortaTone on. Only data of the selected Bank will be deleted. To delete data from the other Banks repeat the same procedure while holding down the other Bank buttons.
Troubleshooting Action Problem D Turning the POWER switch on or off produces a 3 This is normal and is no cause for alarm. 3 Is the Accompaniment volume turned up high enough? 3 Accompaniment won’t function if the Fingered mode is selected and you’re using Single 3 Make sure that you are playing the proper chords in the proper mode (The Single Finger and 3 Make sure that you completely release the keys of one chord before playing another one. “pop” sound.
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Remote control mode YAMAHA [PortaTone] Model PSR-310 Date: 01/11/1993 Version : 1.
Multi mode YAMAHA Date : 01/11/1993 Version : 1.
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