User manual YAMAHA PSR-280

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (set by default to keys F#2 and lower) is for the auto accompaniment function. The PSR-280 also features the convenient Dictionary function (page 45). Dictionary provides you with a builtin "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to play any chord you specify by showing you the appropriate notes in the display. Selecting a Style 1 Press the [STYLE] button. Style name and number 001 8BtPop1 Indicates Style mode is selected 2 Select the desired style number. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of styles and their numbers are shown at the left of the panel. A complete list of the available styles is given on page 81. Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 24). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the styles. 34 Auto Accompaniment Playing the Accompaniment The panel buttons below function as accompaniment controls. Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. (See below. ) Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the Sync Start function. (See pages 36, 38. ) Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the Sync Stop function. (See page 39. ) Pressing this button alternately starts and stops accompaniment playback. Pressing this button switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically adding a fill-in pattern before changing the section. (See page 40. ) 1 Turn on the auto accompaniment. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on (enable) the auto accompaniment. Indicates that auto accompaniment is on. 2 Start the accompaniment. You can do this in one of the following ways: I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play. 35 Auto Accompaniment You can select the Main A or B section by pressing the appropriate button -- [MAIN A/B] -- before pressing the [START/STOP] button. (The display briefly shows the letter of the selected section: "MAIN A" or "MAIN B. ") Indicates selected section (Main A or B). MAIN A I Using Tap Tempo to Start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the accompaniment at that tapped speed. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times (or three times for a 3/4 time style), and the accompaniment starts automatically at the tempo you tapped. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is playing by tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button twice at the desired tempo. I Using Sync Start The PSR-280 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the beat marks all flash to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. ) Auto accompaniment section Starting with an Intro section Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance. To start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button -- to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Indicates selected section (Main A or B). MAIN A 36 Auto Accompaniment 2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. Indicates Intro standby. INTROA To actually start the Intro section and accompaniment, press the [START/STOP] button. Using Sync Start with an Intro section You can also use the Sync Start function with the special Intro section of the selected style. To use Sync Start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button -- to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Indicates selected section (MAIN A or B). MAIN A 2) Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. Indicates Intro standby. INTROA 3) Press the [SYNC START] button to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section and accompaniment by playing any key on the keyboard. (When auto accompaniment is on, play a key or chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. ) Auto accompaniment section 37 Auto Accompaniment 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to page 42 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment. ) · The [ACMP ON/OFF] button can also be used to turn off and on the bass/chord accompaniment while playing -- allowing you to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in your performance. · You can use the Sync Stop function to create a similar, yet even more dramatic break. With Sync Stop on (page 39), you can control breaks in the rhythm and accompaniment simply by releasing your fingers from the keys. You can also use this feature to create exciting rhythmic stutter effects, chord hits, and accents by playing staccato chords. · Chords played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is stopped. [. . . ] Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S. P. A. , Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 ASIA HONG KONG Tom Lee Music Co. , Ltd. 11/F. , Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S. A. Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain Tel: 91-577-7270 U. S. A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave. , Buena Park, Calif. [. . . ]