User manual YAMAHA PSR-520

[. . . ] The Yamaha PSR-520 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art 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 141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits. [. . . ] · If a non-user song number is selected when the record ready mode is engaged, user song number 26 will automatically be selected. · The melody track volume is the current Keyboard Volume setting -- see page 67. · The record-ready mode of the MELODY track can be disengaged by pressing the [REC] button. · When the record-ready mode is engaged, the measure number will compulsorily be reset to "01". 7 8 9 / REC 0 ­/NO +/YES The BEAT indicator dots flash at the current tempo. If the "Metronom" function in the OVERALL function group is turned ON, the metronome will also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 70). 47 Song Recording 4 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording will begin as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, and the BEAT indicator dots will begin to indicate the current beat as in the Auto Accompaniment mode. The [REC] indicator lights continuously once recording has started. SONG REC PLAY/STOP REPEAT MINUS PLAY ONE · Whenever you record using the SONG MEMORY, any previously recorded material in the same track will be erased. · If you start recording by pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button, nothing will be recorded until you begin playing on the keyboard. · Melody Track data can be cleared by pressing the [PLAY/ STOP] button to start recording and stop it without playing the keyboard (Melody Track Data Clear). If you stop recording in the middle of a measure, rests will automatically be recorded until the end of that measure. · If the SONG MEMORY becomes full while recording, "Full" will appear on the display and recording will stop. · If you want to re-record the Melody track which "Full" was shown on the display during recording, execute "Melody Track Data Clear" operation (see above) before recording. · Only VOICE function voice numbers are shown in the melody track displays (dual voice numbers are not shown). / 5 Stop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stop recording by pressing the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button. The [REC] indicator will go out and the MEASURE number on the display will return to "01". SONG REC PLAY/STOP REPEAT MINUS PLAY ONE / The melody track voice number and volume settings will appear on the display. 48 Song Recording Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: · · · · · · · Section changes Style number* (includes cartridge styles) Accompaniment track changes* (track ON/OFF, voice number, volume) Accompaniment volume* Chord changes, timing Reverb type Chorus type * Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording. 1 Select a SONG Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [­/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers "26"~"33") to which you want to record. VOICE FUNCTION STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 826 UserSng1 2 Select the SINGLE or FINGERED Mode and a Style NORMAL SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select the SINGLE or FINGERED mode (page 30) and an accompaniment style that is appropriate for the type of music you want to record. Also select the FINGERED fingering mode you want to use, if necessary. 49 Song Recording the ACCOMP/MELODY Track 3 Engage Ready Mode Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] indicator will flash, and "REC" will appear in the ACCOMP and MELODY 1 track positions on the display indicating that the PSR-520 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 or the data dial to select the MELODY track to be recorded, or none if you only want to record the ACCOMP track ("REC" appears in the selected track position). If the "Metronom" function in the OVERALL function group is turned ON, the metronome will also begin to sound at the currently selected tempo (page 70). SONG REC PLAY/STOP ACCOMP MELODY 1 MELODY 2 · If a previously-recorded MELODY track is turned ON (its icon is showing), it can be monitored while recording. If you don't want to hear the previous track while recording, move the cursor to the corresponding track icon and press the [­/NO] button to turn it OFF. · The accompaniment track volume is the current Accompaniment Volume setting -- see page 69. · When the record-ready mode is engaged, the measure number will compulsorily be reset to "01". 7 8 9 / REC REC 0 ­/NO +/YES 4 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording will begin as soon as you play a chord on the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. If you've selected the MELODY track to record with the ACCOMP track, a right-hand note will also start the recording process. The [REC] indicator lights continuously once recording has started. SONG REC PLAY/STOP REPEAT MINUS PLAY ONE · Whenever you record using the SONG MEMORY, any previously recorded material in the same track will be erased. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]