Owner's Guide Spielanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual del Propietario YAMAHA
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-36. This PortaTone is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. Contents Before playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.
Before playing Inserting Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument and insert six 1.5V SUM-1 "D" size, R-20, or equivalent alkaline batteries (sold separately), making sure that the polarities are placed as directed inside the compartment. Replace the cover, ensuring that it locks securely in place. Optional power adaptors Household current: Power Adaptor PA-4/ PA-40 is available for household current.
Nomenclature Power Switch Master Volume Control Auto Bass Chord Volume Control Bass & Chord Variation Selectors Bass & Chord Voice Selectors Auto Bass Chord Mode Selector Auto Bass Chord Key Section Rhythm Volume Control Rhythm Variation Selector Custom Drummer Function Selectors Custom Drummer Key Section Tempo Controls Rhythm Selectors Fill-in Button Synchro Start and Start Buttons Stop Button Intro.
Playing back the Demonstration Music First, try listening to the Demonstration Music. To hear this music, do the following: 1 . Switch on to the ON Slide the POWER switch position. The power-on light will then illuminate. 2. Adjust the volume Slide the MASTER VOLUME control about three-quarters of the way towards Max. to set the volume level. 3. Press the DEMONSTRATION button "William Tell Overture" will start to play as soon as you press this button.
To stop the music, press the STOP or the DEMONSTRATION button button again. You can change the programmed voice, rhythm and tempo as you like. However, you shouldn’t select a 3-Beat rhythm, since it would not match the demonstration piece. Starting to play Orchestra section First, try the sounds in the Orchestra section, which is a fundamental part of this keyboard. 1.
Notes: 1. Vibrato is automatically applied to voices which benefit from application of this effect. 2. Be sure to set the Auto Bass Chord MODE selector to the OFF position. When the selector is set to the SINGLE FINGER or FINGERED position. the keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section cannot be used for melody playing. 2.
Voice Editing DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER As one of the PSR-36’s special features, the Digital Synthesizer function allows you to expand the 32 orchestra voices to total of 100,000 different voices. Let’s create various voices using DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER. 1. Select the desired voice by pressing one of the 32 Orchestra Voice selectors 2. Set the Digital Synthesizer selector to ON. 3. Adjust the volume using the Master Volume control 4.
DETUNE Increasing the DETUNE setting produces a “thicker” multi-instrument type sound. 5. Now, let’s play some notes. By comparing the same voice in both the ON and OFF settings of the Digital Synthesizer Selector you can distinguish the difference in timbre. l The degree to which a voice changes varies with the selected voice. Using the built-in drummer PCM/Stereo rhythm section Now it’s time to add a dynamic rhythm accompaniment to your melody. 1.
2. Start the rhythm After selecting a rhythm, press the START selector Synchro Start Use the SYNCHRO START button If you want the rhythm to begin from the moment you first press a key. Any of the 19 keys (up to F#2) beginning at the left of the keyboard (Auto Bass Chord key section will activate the rhythm. Intro./Ending Instead of using START, you can have the rhythm begin by using the INTRO./ENDING button . When this selector is pressed, the rhythm will start after a two-bar intro-phrase. 3.
5. Adding fill-ins If you tap the FILL-IN button the rhythm being played will be replaced with a 1-bar drum solo. If you press the FILL-IN button before starting to play, the rhythm will start after a 1-bar drum solo. 6. Using the INTRO./ENDING button for your musical finale If you press the INTRO./ENDING button when the rhythm is on, the rhythm will stop automatically after playing a two-bar ending phrase.
Creating original rhythm patterns Custom Drummer The PSR-36 has 80 preset rhythm patterns (including variations). Apart from the preset patterns, you can also create original ones of your own using Custom Drummer Programming a rhythm pattern Create your own version of the 8 Beat rhythm. 1. First of all, choose a basic rhythm pattern from among the preset rhythms. As an example, select POPS. 2. Press the PROGRAM selector. You are now ready to input. Try writing the following rhythm patterns: 3.
4. Input the bass drum pattern by tapp- ing the key indicated by the figure. 5. The same procedure is required for inputting snare drum, closed hi-hat, and open hi-hat. You can add an accent (slightly higher volume level) to the timing you want by tapping the > key (B5). 6. If you make an error, cancel it by pressing the relevant percussion key together with the CANCEL key (C6. The input that percussion instrument again. 7.
Adding accompaniment Auto Bass Chord section The Auto Bass Chord section is an automatic accompaniment feature. if the MODE selector is set to OFF, the Auto Bass Chord system does not function.
You will hear the corresponding chord with bass and rhythm accompaniment. For instance, when you press “C,” you’ll obtain a C major chord that plays along with the bass and rhythm. 4. Set the volume Adjust the volume to suit the overall level using the Auto Bass Chord VOLUME control 5. Set the tempo Set the tempo you want using the TEMPO controls in the Rhythm section. 6.
Obtaining minor, seventh, and minor seventh chords in Single Finger mode. • To get a C minor chord depress the C key together with the next black key to the left. • To get a C seventh chord depress the C key together with the next white key to the left. • To get a C minor seventh chord, simply press the C key together with the black key and white key to the left. For automatic accompaniment based on three-note or four-note chords 1. Slide the selector to the FINGERED position. 2.
Advanced course 1: Manual Bass accompaniment 1. Siide the MODE selector to the MANUAL BASS position. 2. Play your own bass line using the keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section Note: You can play only one note at a time in the Auto Bass Chord key section when using this function.
Note: When the power is OFF, the data that you input will be erased automatically. A. Chord recording 1. Depress the RECORD button in the CHORD SEQUENCER section. 2. Try storing the accompaniment for “Greensleeves”. First, select WALTZ in the Rhythm section, and then play the following chord sequence together with the rhythm (using the Auto Bass Chord key section Note 1: Recording can also be started by pressing the START button You can use this method when you want to start with a "blank" chord pattern.
1. Press the PLAY button of the CHORD SEQUENCER. 2. Start playback by pressing the START button or any key on the keyboard. 3. Try playing the melody of “Greensleeves” to the accompaniment playback (see below). 4. Playback can be stopped at an time by pressing the STOP button Melody Capacity of Chord Sequencer About 100 chord changes are possible. This means that it is possible to record the chords for a piece consisting of 100 measures if one measure contains one chord on average.
A. External power source jack (DC 9-12V IN) AC power Connect the optional AC Power Adaptor PA-4/PA-40 to the DC 9-12V IN jack. Car battery The Car Battery Adaptor CA-1 plugs into the DC 9-12V IN jack and a cigarette lighter socket. B. Aux Out jacks (L & R) You can channel sound through your stereo system using these jacks. Use the optional connecting cord PSC-3.
Optional accessories AC Power Adaptor (PA-4/PA-40) Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage. Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1) Enables you to provide power to the instrument from a car battery using the cigarette lighter socket. Soft Carrying Case (SCC-12) For convenient transportation. Headphones (HPE-3/5) Specially designed lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Connecting Cable (PSC-3) For connecting the keyboard to a stereo hi-fi system or cassette tape deck.
(Example) MIDI OUT PSR-36 When the power is turned on, the mode is: LOCAL ON, OMNI ON, POLY. Data to be sent/received in normal mode • Key ON/OFF • Orchestravoice change • Orchestra sustain MIDI Functions The PSR-36 is equipped with 6 MIDI functions. These functions are selected by pressing the Orchestra Voice Selector shown in the table below while pressing the MIDI button Table of MIDI Functions To select MIDI functions, press the appropriate Orchestra.
1&2. Selecting MIDI Channels While holding the MIDI button press BRASS 1/BRASS 2 (send channel) or SAX/HORN (receive channel) and then press one of the black or white keys on the left of the keyboard to designate the channel (CH1 through CH16 from left). Note: The OMNI ON Mode is selected by pressing the 17th key from the left while pressing the MIDI button 3.
Taking care of your PortaTone Your PortaTone will remain in excellent playing condition if care is taken concerning the following. 1. When you use AC power, be sure to use the optional AC Power PA-4/ PA-40 adaptor. Before use, read the adaptor instructions carefully. In particular, please note that in some cases the PA-4/PA-40 is provided with a voltage selector, so confirm that this selector is correctly set. 2. The optional car battery adaptor CA-1 is only for use with a negative around 12V battery.
Specifications Keyboard 61 keys (C1—C6) Orchestra Voices (Upper Bank/Lower Bank) Brass 1/Brass 2, Sax/Horn, Wah Brass/ Flute, Oboe/Clarinet, Cello/Strings, Synth Organ/Jazz Organ, Pipe Organ 1/Pipe Organ 2, Fantasy/Cosmic, Bluessynth/ Popsynth, Slapsynth/Funksynth, Percus 1/ Percus 2, Elec. Piano/Piano, Banjo/ Harpsichord, Elec.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. FCC INFORMATION Attention users in the U.S.A. PortaTone PSR-36 prepared In accordance with FCC rules. The PortaTone PSR-36 uses frequencies that appear in the radio frequency range, and it installed in the immediate proximity (within three meters) of some types of audio or video devices interference may occur.
Model PSR-36 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Version : 1.
YAMAHA YAMAHA CORPORATION The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. PSR-36 Serial No.