User manual YAMAHA PSR-420

[. . . ] The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. In order to make the most of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference. q 128 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits. [. . . ] One note is added, one octave below notes you play on the keyboard. · 3: Block can be selected by simultaneously pressing the [­/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons. · The Harmony function can not be turned on when the FINGERED FULL mode (page 23) is in use and will automatically be turned off when the FINGERED FULL mode is selected. 4: Country 5: Octa e 3 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the HARMONY function. 32 Registration Memory The PSR-320/420 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 32 complete control-panel setups (8 banks, 4 setups each) that you can recall whenever needed. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT ON / OFF o01 Bank1 REGIST TEMPO BEAT OTS MINUS ONE DIGITAL EFFECT TOUCH DUAL 152 CHORD 1 TRANSPOSE 0 MEASURE 01REPEAT REC REC NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED RHYTHM 1 BASS PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 2 1 REC VOICE VOL 1 39 28 19 30 ACCOMP TRACK 101 101 SONG TRACK HARMONY GUIDE PSR-420 Registering the Panel Settings 1 Set Up the Controls as Required VOICE PARAMETERS · Voice number · Keyboard volume · Octave · Pan · Split voice (Voice number, volume, octave, pan, split point) · Dual voice (Voice number, volume, octave, pan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make the desired control settings. The following settings are memorized by the Registration Memory function: q Data Stored By the Registration Memory · Dual voice on/off · Touch response on/off, sensitivity · Harmony on/off, type · Digital effect on/off, type ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS · Mode (NORMAL/SPLIT/SINGLE/FINGERED) · Style number (includes cartridge styles) · Tempo · Split point (Accomp. ) · Fingering mode · Accompaniment volume · Track data (Track on/off, voice, volume) · Main A/B section · Transpose · Multi Pad set 2 Select a Registration Bank (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any of the eight Registration Memory banks can be selected via the REGIST MEMORY function. Use the [FUNCTION] buttons to move the indicator next to "REGIST MEMORY" in the function list to the left of the display, then use the [­/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to select the desired Registration Memory bank (01 through 08). VOICE FUNCTION STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT o01 Bank1 33 Registration Memory 3 Register the Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . While holding the [MEMORIZE] button, press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected location is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above "REGIST" in the display. MEMORIZE 1 REGISTRATION MEMORY 2 3 4 ACCOMP FREEZE Recall the Registered Panel Settings Simply select the appropriate bank as described above, then press the desired REGISTRATION MEMORY button at any time to recall the memorized settings. The corresponding Registration Memory number will appear above "REGIST" in the display, and the appropriate setting changes will appear in the display. The indicator of the selected REGISTRATION MEMORY will flash as soon as any change is made to the panel settings. In other words, if the REGISTRATION MEMORY indicator is flashing, the current panel settings are different from those stored in the memory. No REGISTRATION MEMORY indicator will be showing when the PSR320/420 is turned on or when a bank is selected. MEMORIZE 1 · Music Cartridge registration settings can be recalled in the same way -- see page 48. · If the Accomp Freeze function is on when a REGISTRATION MEMORY is recalled, the registration number will flash. · Registration bank 01 can be instantly recalled by simultaneously pressing the [­/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons. REGISTRATION MEMORY 2 3 4 ACCOMP FREEZE REGIST The Accomp Freeze Function When the ACCOMP FREEZE function is engaged, the accompaniment parameters listed above will not be changed when a REGISTRATION MEMORY is recalled. This allows you to recall different REGISTRATION MEMORY settings while using Auto Accompaniment, without suddenly disturbing the flow of the accompaniment. The ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned on and off by pressing the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button. The "FREEZE" indicator appears in the "REGIST" area in the display when it is turned on. MEMORIZE 1 · Accomp Freeze remains on even if a different registration bank is selected. · When you recall the REGISTRATION MEMORY settings while song recording or playback, only the voice parameter settings can be recalled even if the ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned off. REGISTRATION MEMORY 2 3 4 ACCOMP FREEZE REGIST 34 Song Recording The PSR-320/420 SONG TRACKS allows you to record and play back complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you play on the keyboard. The PSR-320/420 can retain up to 3 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. · Material recorded on the SONG TRACKs is retained in memory even when the POWER switch is turned OFF if batteries are present or an AC adaptor is connected. · The recorded data will be lost if the power is turned off, the AC adaptor is unplugged, or the batteries fail during recording. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT ON / OFF U17 Song1 REGIST TEMPO BEAT OTS MINUS ONE DIGITAL EFFECT TOUCH DUAL 152 CHORD 1 TRANSPOSE 0 MEASURE 01REPEAT REC REC NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED RHYTHM 1 BASS PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 1 2 REC VOICE VOL 1 39 28 19 30 ACCOMP TRACK 101 101 SONG TRACK HARMONY GUIDE PSR-420 Recording a Melody Track The SONG MELODY tracks record the following operations and data: · · · · · · Note on/off Velocity Voice number Octave Pan Dual voice on/off · · · · · Dual voice (Voice number, volume, octave, pan) Keyboard volume* Harmony on/off, type Digital effect on/off, type (Sustain Pedal on/off) (Tempo common to melody & accomp tracks) · Up to approximately 1300 notes (for 3 songs) can be recorded in the PSR-320/420 MELODY tracks. * Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording. 1 Select a SONG Number VOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [­/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the SONG number ("17", "18", or "19") to which you want to record. FUNCTION STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT U17 Song1 35 Song Recording 2 Select a Voice and Set the Voice Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the voice you want to record with, and set the digital effects and other parameters as required. · You cannot record in the SPLIT mode -- the NORMAL mode will automatically be selected when the SONG record ready mode is engaged. 3 Engage the MELODY Track Record Ready Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] button indicator will flash, and "REC" will appear in the MELODY 1 track position on the display indicating that the PSR-320/420 is ready to record. Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that either track can be selected for recording at this point -- use the [­/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the MELODY track to be recorded ("REC" appears in the selected track position). If the "Metronom" function in OVERALL function group is turned "on", the metronome will also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 55). SONG REC PLAY/STOP ACCOMP MELODY MELODY 1 2 7 8 9 / 0 ­/NO +/YES REC · If a previously-recorded SONG ACCOMP. track is on (the SONG ACCOMP track icon is showing), it can be monitored while recording a MELODY track. [. . . ] This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to · This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor. If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the consumers responsibility. [. . . ]