User manual YAMAHA PSR-A3

[. . . ] M. D. G. , EMI Division © 1995 Yamaha Corporation VT49660 509POCP1. 3-01A0 Printed in Japan You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-A3 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. [. . . ] If you want to insert an underline character at the cursor position, press the cursor [v] button. If you want to delete a character at the cursor position, press the cursor [w] button. When you've finished entering the Registration Bank name, move the cursor to the position other than the Registration Bank name so that the newly entered Registration Bank name will be memorized. · The Registration Memory data including it's name is retained in memory even when the power switch is turned OFF, as long as the batteries are installed or the AC adaptor is connected. Character List ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789­ 101 Yamaha 48 Registration Memory 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 PSRA3 is turned ON or a bank is selected. · Music Cartridge registration settings can be recalled in the same way -- see page 67. · 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. · When the One Touch Setting is ON, registration memory data can not be recalled. VOICE FUNCTION STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 101 Bank1 MEMORIZE REGIST 1 2 3 4 ACCOMP FREEZE 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. · 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. MEMORIZE REGIST 1 2 3 4 ACCOMP FREEZE 49 Song Recording The PSR-A3 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-A3 can retain up to 8 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. The song numbers 30 through 37 are the area for your own creation (user songs). · 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. · For 8 songs, up to approximately 4200 notes in the MELODY tracks, or 2100 chords in the ACCOMP tracks can be recorded. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT VOICE VOL ON / OFF 830 UserSng1 REGIST RHYTHM 1 TEMPO BASS NORMAL BEAT OTS CHORD SPLIT SINGLE FINGERED 118 TRANSPOSE 10 MEASURE a01 MELODY 2 REPEAT CHORD 1 PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY 1 1 MINUS ONE REVERB CHORUS DSP TOUCH DUAL HARMONY SUSTAIN REC REC REC 1 135102117130 ACCOMP TRACK 101101 SONG TRACK 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, reverb level, chorus level, pan) Keyboard volume* Pitch Bend Pitch Bend Range* Reverb Level Chorus Level · · · · · · · · · · DSP Level (MELODY 1 track only) Harmony/Echo ON/OFF, type Reverb ON/OFF Chorus ON/OFF DSP ON/OFF, DSP type (MELODY 1 track only) DSP variation ON/OFF (MELODY 1 track only) Sustain (Panel) ON/OFF (Sustain pedal ON/OFF) Scale Setting ON/OFF Scale Tuning (Tempo signature common to melody & accomp tracks)* · The Scale Setting ON/OFF status and Scale Tuning data in the latest recorded melody track will take effect in the song. · · · · · * Recorded only at the beginning of a song; changes cannot be made during recording. 50 Song 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, the number buttons or the data dial to select the SONG number (user song numbers "30"~"37") to which you want to record. FUNCTION STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARM/ECHO OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT 830 UserSng1 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] indicator will flash, and "REC" will appear in the MELODY 1 track position on the display indicating that the PSR-A3 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 ("REC" appears in the selected track position). SONG REC PLAY/STOP ACCOMP MELODY 1 MELODY 2 · 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. If you don't want to hear the ACCOMP track while recording, move the cursor to the ACCOMP track icon and press the [­/NO] button to turn it OFF. [. . . ] Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. [. . . ]