User manual YAMAHA PSR-240

[. . . ] SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. [. . . ] A setting of "2" provides a normal dynamic range from soft to loud, while "3" (default setting) results in a wide dynamic range that lets you play from very soft to very loud. + 19 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the song itself. Also, by using the Minus One function, you can "mute" the original melody and play it manually on the keyboard yourself. Selecting and Playing a Song Select the Song mode. Press the SONG button. Song name and number Indicates Song mode is selected 001 StarWars MEASURE 001 Select the desired song number. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the right of the panel. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 16). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, use the +/- keys to step up and down through the songs, or press the SONG button to advance through the song numbers. Start the selected song. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. As the song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are shown in the display. SYNCSTART START/ STOP INTRO/ A ENDING rit. MAI AUTO F 20 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode Current measure number 001 StarWars MEASURE 002 NOTE: You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply call up the Voice mode while the song is playing back and select the desired voice . Current melody note If you want to change to another song, repeat step 2 above. Stop the song. Press the START/STOP (>/s) button. If playback was started by pressing the START/STOP (>/s) button, the selected song stops automatically. Changing the Tempo The tempo of song (and style) playback can be adjusted over a range of 40 - 240 bpm (beats per minute). Select the Tempo function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "Tempo" appears in the display. Current Tempo value TEMPO 120 Tempo TEMPO 120 21 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode Change the value. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Tempo value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Decreases Tempo value Increases Tempo value Restoring the Default Tempo Value Each song and style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you've changed the tempo, you can restore the original default setting by pressing both OVERALL +/buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Also, the tempo of a song or style returns to the default setting when selecting a different song or style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching styles during playback except when OTS is on. ) When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to 116 bpm. About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 Indicates the first beat of the measure (downbeat) Indicates an upbeat This section of the display provides a convenient, easy-to-understand indication of the rhythm -- for song and style playback. The flashing "handclap" icons indicate both the downbeats and upbeats of a measure as follows: Indicates a downbeat (other than the first beat) 22 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode Adjusting the Song Volume The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. The volume range is 000 - 127. Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu. Press one of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "SongVol" appears in the display. Current Song Volume value 110 SONG VOL SongVol MEASURE 001 Change the value. Use the OVERALL +/- buttons to increase or decrease the Song Volume value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Decreases Song Volume value Increases Song Volume value Restoring the Default Value To restore the default Song Volume value (110), press both OVERALL +/- buttons simultaneously (when Song Volume is selected in the Overall menu). NOTE: Song Volume cannot be changed unless the Song mode is active. 23 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode Song Controls When the Song mode is active, the panel buttons below the display function as song controls. This functions as a rewind button, stepping in reverse through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback, or when playback is paused or stopped. This has no function in the Song mode. Pressing this button alternately starts and stops song playback. This turns the Voice Change function on/off. (See page 27. ) WAITING VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE MINUS ONE OFF Pressing this button alternately pauses and resumes song playback. This controls the A/B Repeat function. (See below. ) This functions as a fastforward button, stepping in advance through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback (with sound), or when playback is paused or stopped. This controls the Melody Guide function. (See page 26. ) A/B Repeat This useful function is ideal for practicing and learning purposes. It allows you to specify any section or phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it -- while you play or practice along with it. While playing back a song, set point A (the start point of the section). With the Song mode active, select and play back the desired song. (See button page 20. ) Then, while the song is playing back, press the once at the beginning point of the section to be repeated. A Repeat MEASURE 009 24 Selecting and Playing Songs -- The Song Mode Set point B (the end point of the section). Press the button once again, at the ending point of the section to be repeated. [. . . ] DO NOT MAIL! For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. 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