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PORTRTOnE

Owner's Guide

Congratulations!

Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-41. This

PortaTono is an ultra-modem keyboard with a design based on the

latest digital electronics technol^.

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

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1. Nomenclature

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3. Voice Sditing

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4. Using the Built-in Drummer (PCM/Stereo Rhythm Section)

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5. Creating Original Rhythm Patterns {Custom Drummer)

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6. AdOirig Accompaniment (Auto Bass Qrord Section)

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Z Starting to Play (Orchestra Section)

e Editing

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2-Track

Recording System (Music Programmer)

External Jacks

9. Optiorval Accessories .....

10. About MIDI

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11. Takkw Care of Your PortaTone

12. Speciticatioos

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Summary of content (13 pages)

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Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-41. This PortaTono is an ultra-modem keyboard with a design based on the latest digital electronics technol^. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. YAMAHA PORTRTOnE m Owner's Guide Contents Before playing_____ _______________1 1. Nomenclature Z Starting to Play (Orchestra Section) e Editing.............. ....................... 3.
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Before playing Inserting Batteries Optional power adaptors 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. Household current: Power Adaptor PA-4/PA-40 is available for household current.
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Starting to play 2 Orchestra section First, try the sounds in the Orchestra section, which is a fundamental part of this keyboard. 1. Switch on Slide the POWER switch ® to the “ON” 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. f t 3.
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. Try other voices Make your selection from among the voices in the ORCHESTRA section Voice Editing 3 DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER STRINGS ~y fé \ BRASS Note: The maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously (normally twelve) will be reduced when the Auto Bass Chord, Duet and Digital Synthesizer are used. The minimum number of simultaneous notes is two. 5.
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- - - - - - 4- - - - Using the built-in drummer PCM/Stereo rhythm section Now it’s time to add a dynamic rhythm accompaniment to your melody. 1. Choose a rhythm Pick the rhythm that best suits the music you’re going to play and press the corresponding Rhythm selector ®. • When you turn the keyboard ON, the DISCO rhythm is automatically selected. D SCO SlOv\ »OPS BEAT SALSA I-------1 I---------1 POCK N POLL ^•-UWBA PEGGA 5.
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Try writing the following rhythm patterns: BASS DRUM 41 J^—hJ—i— 1 SNARE DRUM ^ i J ^-J__________ \i J i I CLOSED HI-HAT ^ ГПП. mi IПШ m ° Notes: 1. When you play back a customized rhythm, the Auto Bass Chord feature can be used in the same way as with a preset rhythm. 2. The total number of percussion voices that can be used for one pattern amounts to 8. 3. When the power is OFF, the data that you input will be erased automatically. 6 OPEN HI HAT Adding accompaniment > i.
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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. For automatic accompaniment based on three-note or four-note chords 1. Slide the selector to the FINGERED position. 2.
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--------------------------- 7 — Woie: The accompaniment can be played using either the Singie Finger or Fingered mode of the Auto Bass Chord section. However, the Singie Finger mode is automaticaiiy engaged when you press the CHORD RECORD button ® except when using the Fingered mode beforehand (see page 9 for instructions on Single Finger and for Fingered). 2-track Recording System MUSIC PROGRAMMER C3 WELOD'f 3.
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Woie: B. Music playback MUSIC PROGRAMMER a UELODV RECORC PLAV Now you can simultaneously play back the memorized accompaniment and melody for “Greensleeves”. 1. Press the MELODY PLAY button (§) and CHORD PLAY button These jacks were designed to accommodate the most commonly used impedances. Significant deviation from these specifications will result in inadequate drive, distortion, noise, and poor performance In general. C. Expression pedal jack The EXP.
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About MIDI MIDI is an acronym standing for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is a standard Interface for communication between keyboards and other music devices. The PortaTone PSR-41 is equipped with MIDI jacks (IN and OUT), enabling connection of the PortaTone to another keyboard equipped with MIDI jacks or an expander module, for synchronized performances. 1&2.
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Avoid placing the instrument in excessively humid areas. Do not subject the unit to physical shock, and avoid placing anything heavy on it. The Portatone should not be placed in direct sunlight for a long time. 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 to as high as 80°C.
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[ Portatone 3 Model PSR-41 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Version : Recongn i zed Transm i t ted 12/09 1987 1.
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YAMAHA FCC INFORMATION Attention users in the U.S.A. PortaTone PSR-41 prepared in accordance with FCC rules. The PortaTone PSR-41 uses frequencies that appear in the radio frequency range, and if instailed in the immediate proximity (within three meters) of some types of audio or video devices interference may occur.