Owner’s Guide Bedienungsanieitung Manuel dlnstructions Manual ilei Propietario __ YAMAHA_ _ _ PORTOTOnE ®YAMAHA
Congratulations Herzlichen Glückwunsch Félicitations! ¡Enhorabuena! Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone. This PortaTone is an ultra modern keyboard with a design based on the latest electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfac tion, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument. Wir bedanken uns für den Kauf des Yamaha PortaTone.
Before playing Vor dem Spielen Avant de jouer Antes de tocar Inserting batteries Einsetzen der Batterien Insertion des piles Inserción de las baterías 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.
1 numi ■ mil Nomenclature Bezeichnung der Teile | Nomenclature Nomenclatura PCM Rhythm Section Orchestra Section Auto Bass Chord Section PCM PCM-Rhythmus-Teii Baß-Akkord-Automatik-Teil PC Orchester-Teil Section orchestre Section rythmes PCM Section basses/accords automatiques Sect Sección de Ritmo PCM Sección de Acorde y Bajo Automático Secci Sección de Orquesta S (i (í^ (J CD (D (£ .4 ® è) ¿ ÎJ^ ci)c^ S (i) w. .W ® li. kM,. ............... Mk.
® Ein/Aus-Schalter d) Hauptlautstärkeregler (D Tonhöhenregler il Power Switch (2) Master Volume d: Pitch Control ® Transposer Auto Bass Chord Section (F; Auto Bass Chord Selectors ® Bass/Chord Volume Controls PCM Rhythm Section d) Handclap Selectors (8) Variation ® Rhythm Selectors Io) Rhythm Volume @ Tempo Orchestra Section @ Orchestra To Lower* ® Melody Plus @ Orchestra Sustain ® Stereo Symphonic ® Orchestra Voice Selectors @ Orchestra Volume* @ Orchestra On/Off* Solo Section ® Solo Sustain* ® Solo Voice
г limi ■ _ mini starting to play Orchestra section First, try the sounds in the Orchestra section, which is a fundamental part of this keyboard. Starten der Wiedergabe Début de l’exécution Empezando a tocar Orchester-Teil Section orchestrale Sección de Orquesta Zuerst sollten Sie sich einmal mit den Stimmen Essayez tout d’abord les sons de la des Orchester-Teils — des wichtigsten Teils Section Orchestrale, une partie essentielle dieses Keyboards — vertraut machen. de ce clavier musical. 1.
4. Essai d’autres voix 4. Try other voices 4. Ausprobieren anderer Stimmen To play in a different voice, press the selector for the desired instrument from among those in the ORCHESTRA voice selector group The lamps indicate which voice is selected. A different voice name is indicated on each side of the selectors. To change the voice from one side to the other (e.g., from JAZZ ORGAN to PIANO), press the selector next to an illuminated lamp again.
Obtaining more voice variety Solo section (PSR-60) In addition to and separate from the Orchestra voices described so far, there are 16 types of Solo voices, which include natural musical instrument sounds such as Jazz Flute and Piccolo, and contemporary voices. 1. The ORCHESTRA ON/OFF ® and SOLO ON/OFF @ selectors enable you to play an Orchestra voice either on its own or together with a Solo voice, or a Solo voice on its own.
4. Now, if a chord is played a Solo voice is added to the highest note of the chord, resulting in a beautiful ensemble effect. Try playing a chord! 4. Wenn Sie einen Akkord spielen, wird zu 4. der höchsten Note des Akkordes eine Solo stimme hinzugefügt. Dadurch erhält man einen wunderschönen Ensemble-Effekt.
RHYT>M O O O O O CL№ O CLAP 12 oiSiD 0*GG*E 0[ 2. Start the rhythm 2. Start des Rhythmus After selecting a rhythm, press the START selector®. • Intro/Ending Instead of using START, you can have the rhythm begin by using INTRO/ ENDING®. When this selector is pressed, the rhythm will start after a two-bar drum count. • Synchro Start Use the SYNCHRO START selector ® if you want the rhythm to begin from the moment you first press a key.
5. Adding a handclap to the rhythm A handclap effect that keeps perfect time with the beat can be added to any of the rhythms. There are two HANDCLAP selectors®, and if they are depressed simultaneously a third handclap effect can be enjoyed. 6. Getting more realism with drum fill-ins If you tap any of the FILL IN selectors® the rhythm being played will be interrupted by a short drum solo. Hold the FILL IN selector down, and the drum solo continues. Notes: 1.
Adding accompaniments Hinzufügen von Begleitung Auto Bass Chord section Baß-Akkord-Automatik-Teil The Auto Bass Chord section is an automatic accompaniment feature. If the OFF selector is depressed, the Auto Bass Chord system does not function. With the SINGLE FINGER CHORD selector depressed, you can play three-note chords and bass notes using a single finger if you press any of the keys in the Lower Keyboard section.
4. Set the volume Adjust the volume to suit the overall level using the Auto Bass Chord’s independent BASS VOLUME and CHORD VOLUME controls CD. 4. Lautstärke Einstellen 5. Set the tempo Select the tempo you want using the Rhythm section’s TEMPO control Am TEMPO-Regler ® im Rhythmus-Teil Sie das Tempo wunschgemäß einstellen. Obtaining minor, seventh and minor seventh chords in Singie Finger Chord mode • To get a C minor chord depress the C key together with the next black key to the left.
Memory Speicher When either Single Finger Chord or Fingered Chord is on, the MEMORY lamp automatically illuminates. If a rhythm is on, when you lift your finger(s) from the keys after playing a chord the accompaniment continues to sound. Thus, you don’t have to hold down the keys, so it is easy to change from one chord to another. Press the MEMORY selector to cancel this effect.
The Transposer ® lets you adjust the PortaTone’s pitch to suit either a singing voice—so anyone can sing along as you play—or an instrument such as a trumpet, clarinet or saxophone. When ever A is pressed, the pitch rises by a semi-tone. When T is pressed, the pitch decreases by a semi-tone. And when A and T are simultaneously pressed, normal pitch is obtained.
• The memory is non-volatile, meaning that the memorized data is not immedi ately lost when the power is turned off. (Memorized data is stored for seven days after the power is switched off. To prolong the storage period, turn the keyboard on every seven days.) • Memorized data is automatically cleared and replaced by new data when music is played with Record mode selected. This Owner’s Guide shows how to use the memory system using “Greensleeves” as an example. • Das Memory ist nichtflüchtig, d.h.
Remarque; Nota: Les accords peuvent être joués grâce au mode Accord à Un Seul Doigt ou au mode Accord à Plusieurs Doigts de la section Basses/Accords Automatiques. Cependant, si le sélecteur OFF est en position engagée, c’est le mode Accord à Un Seul Doigt qui est automatiquement engagé (voir page 10 et se référer aux instructions sur Accord à Un Seul Doigt; et page 11 pour Accord à Plusieurs Doigts).
step 2 Schritt 2 Modalités 2 Paso 2 Programming of melody and counter melody Programmieren von Melodie und Gegenmelodie Programmation de la mélodie et de la contre-mélodie Programación de la melodía y de la contra-melodía A. Melody recording A. speichern der Melodie A. Enregistrement de la mélodie A. Grabación de la melodía With chords for “Greensleeves” stored in the memory, you can now record the melody.
4. Cuando haya terminado la melodía, pulse el selector de OFF. Ahora la melodía se ha almacenado en la memoria. 4. When you have finished the melody, press the OFF selector. Now the melody has been stored in the memory. 4. Am Ende der Melodie drücken Sie den OFF-Schalter. Die Melodie ist nun gespeichert. 4. Quand vous avez terminé la mélodie, appuyez sur le sélecteur d’arrêt (OFF). La mélodie se trouve maintenant stockée en mémoire. B. Counter melody recording B. Speichern einer Gegenmelodie B.
C. Music playback C. Wiedergabe der Musik Now you can simultaneously playback the memorized chords, melody and counter melody for “Greensleeves”. 1. Press the SOLO, ORCHESTRA, and CHORD/BASS PLAYBACK selectors. Nun können Sie gleichzeitig die gespeicherten Vous pouvez maintenant reproduire Akkorde sowie Melodie und Gegenmelodie simultanément, en mode “playback”, les von „Greensleeves“ wiedergeben. accords stockés, la mélodie et la contre1. Drücken Sie die SOLO-, ORCHESTRA- mélodie de “Greensleeves”.
Pause Pause Pause Press the PAUSE selector during recording or playback to stop the operation. Press it once again to resume recording or playback. This is very useful for correcting or editing recorded data (described later). Pour arrêter un enregistrement ou une Zum Stoppen des Betriebs während Aufnahme oder Wiedergabe drücken Sie den PAUSE- reproduction, pressez le sélectèur de Schalter. Zum Fortsetzen der Aufnahme bzw.PAUSE. Pressez-le à nouveau pour con Wiedergabe drücken Sie den Schalter erneut.
Programming Hint No. 2 Programmier-Tip Nr. 2 Conseil №2 pour la programmation Recording the beginning of an auf-takt melody Aufnehmen des Anfangs einer Auftaktmelodie If you want to record a section without chords or a melody at the beginning of a tune, perform the following.
8 interface d’enregistrement (PSR-60) Taoe interface lape int( (PSR-60) Tonband-Interface (PSR-60) Using this interface, you can digitally store (SAVE) tunes on tape that have been memorized by the PSR-60’s MUSIC PRCX3RAMMER, and transfer (LOAD) the digital signals from the tape back into the PSR-60’s memoiy so you can enjoy building a tape library of your own playing.
To SAVE: Abspeichern auf Band: 1. Put a blank tape on the tape recorder, and start the recording mode. 2. Press the SAVE selector. The saving process starts. 3. When the program has been saved (approx. 45 seconds), the SAVE lamp will go out. Stop the tape recorder. 1. Legen Sie ein Band in das Tonbandgerät, 1. und schalten Sie es auf Aufnahme. 2. Drücken Sie den SAVE-Schalter. Der Speichervorgang beginnt dann. 2. 3. Am Ende des Speichervorgangs (nach ca. 45 Sekunden) erlischt der SAVE-Indikator.
9 lililí iiiiiii External jacks Anschlußmöglichkeiten I Prise extérieures Contactos externos Several jacks are provided at the back of the keyboard for connecting a variety of optional accessories. There is also a headphone jack at the front. An der Rückseite des Instrumentes können Plusieurs prises sont fournies au dos du clavier, destinées au branchement de verschiedene Zubehörteile angeschlossen werden. Außerdem ist an der Vorderseite einedivers accessoires.
10 Sonderzubehör Accessoires en option • AC Power Adaptor (PA-4) •Netzadapter (PA-4) • Adaptateur courant alternatif (PA-4) Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage. Dieser Adapter wandelt Netzspannung in 12VTransforme le voltage CA en voltage CC. Gleichspannung um. Optional accessories • 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-11) For convenient transportation.
11 Interface MIDI About MIDI MIDI MIDI is an acronym standing for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is a standard interface for connecting keyboards and other devices. The PortaTone is equipped with MiDi jacks (IN and OLTT), thus enabling connection of the PortaTone to another PortaTone or to some other keyboard equipped with MIDI jacks (e.g. the Yamaha DX synthesizer), for synchronized performances.
• • -й-ö- -'tí- CHI CH 2 CH3 -ö--b'--ö--'d- CH15 /\ /\ /\ /\ CH 16 4. Receiving external MIDI Timing Clock An external MIDI timing clock can be received and rhythms can therefore be synchronized. • Select CALLIOPE (SYNTH for PSR-50) in the Orchestra section while pressing the MIDI Mode selector (g). • If you cancel CALLIOPE (SYNTH for PSR-60) while pressing the MIDI Mode Selector, the external timing clock will not be received. 4.
12 Taking care of your PortaTone Nützliche Hinweise 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 PA-4 adaptor. Before use, read the adaptor instructions carefully. In particular, please note that in some cases the PA-4 is provided with a voltage selector, so confirm that this selector is correctly set.
13 28 iiiiiiHimiRai Specifications Technische daten Spécifications Keyboard 49 Keys (C1 -C5 ) Solo Voices (PSR-60) Jazz Flute, Piccolo, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Saxophone, Oboe, Electric Guitar, Perçus 1, 2, Popsynth, Bluessynth, Funksynth, Slapsynth, Bass, On/Off, Volume Orchestra Voices Jazz Organ, Pipe Organ, Strings, Brass 1, 2, Brass & Chimes, Clarinet, Synth (PSR-50), Calliope (PSR-60), Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Vibes, Jazz Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Music Box, Cosmic, On/Off, Vo
Abmessungen (В X T X H) Dimensions (Wx Dx H) 982mm x 281 mm x 94mm (38-3/4"xirx 3-3/4") Weight PSR-50: 6.4kg (14.1 lbs.) PSR-60: 6.7kg (14.8 lbs.) Gewicht PSR-50: 6,4 kg PSR-60: 6,7 kg Änderungen bleiben Vorbehalten. Specifications are subject to change without notice. I FCC INFORMATION \ Attention users in the US.A. PortaTone PSR-50/60 prepared in accordance with FCC rules.
0 YAMAHA NIPPON GAKKI CO.. LTD. HAMAMATSU. JAPAN 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-50/60 Serial No. Die Seriennummer befindet sich an der Unterseite des In struments.
