Owner's Manual Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Yamaha PortaTone. Your PortaTone is a high-quality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PortaTone, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner's Manual in a safe place for later reference. CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................. 1 Power Supply ....................................................... 1 Setting Up the Music Stand ................................... 1 Maintenance .......................................................... 1 NOMENCLATURE ................................................... 2 Top Panel Controls ................................................ 3 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................ 3 SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES ................ 4 SUSTAIN ................................................................... 5 DUAL (PSR-300 only) ................................................ 5 TRANSPOSE ............................................................ 5 THE SPLIT MODE ................................................... 6 RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT ............................... 7 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ................................... 9 Single Finger Accompaniment ............................. 9 Fingered Accompaniment .................................. 10 AUTO HARMONY.. ............................................... 11 THE CHORD MEMORY ........................................ 11 Recording ............................................................ 11 Bank Playback ..................................................... 12 Chain Playback ................................................... 12 SONG BOOK .......................................................... 13 MOVING UP TO MIDI (PSR-300 only) ................. 14 A Brief Introduction to MIDI ................................. 14 PSR-300 MIDI Settings & Functions .................. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 17 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 18 FINGERING CHART ............................................. 19 "SONG BOOK" SCORES .................................... 23 "Sing," "Happy Birthday to You," "Something," and "Edelweiss," included in the PSR-200/300 SONG BOOK, are published for Yamaha Corporation by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Power Supply Your PSR-200 or PSR-300 will run either from batteries or an optional power adapter. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Using Batteries Six 1.5V D size (SUM-1 or R-20) or equivalent batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment. Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the power is turned off. During battery replacement the memory will be backed up for approximately 1 minute. Setting Up the Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the slot located at the rear of the PSR-200/PSR-300 control panel. 1. 2. 3. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the cabinet. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. Maintenance Location Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get very hot. It may cause discoloration or deformation. Vibration, excessive dust, cold, low or high humidity can also cause malfunction. Handling Avoid rough handling. Don't drop or jolt the PSR-200/300 as this can damage the internal circuitry. Pressing too hard on keys or controls may lead to malfunctions. When cords are plugged into the rear panel jacks, pay particular attention not to apply excessive force to them since this may damage the terminals. Cleaning Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Using chemical solvents will damage the finish. Interference Through Electromagnetic Fields Do not use your PSR-200/300 close to television sets or other equipment receiving electromagnetic signals as this could cause interference noise in the other appliance. Service and Modifications Your PSR-200/300 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to electrical shock as well as damage. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel. YAMAHA is NOT responsible for damage caused by improper use. * The included batteries are for testing purposes. Their service life might be considerably shortened due to storage conditions, etc. Caution: 1. When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries. 2. Do not use different kinds of batteries at the same time. 3. In case electrolyte has leaked into the battery compartment, wipe it off completely before installing new batteries. 4. To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Auto Power OFF To prevent unnecessary battery drainage, the PSR-200/PSR300 features an Auto Power OFF function that automatically turns the power OFF if the instrument is not used for approximately 10 minutes. The Auto Power OFF function does not operate when the PSR-200/PSR-300 is powered from an optional AC Power Adaptor, as described below. Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-200/PSR-300, then plug the AC Power Adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket. The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adaptor is used. Disconnect the AC Power Adaptor when not using your PSR-200/PSR-300. Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from the AC mains. Other adaptors may cause serious damage to your PSR-200/PSR-300. 1 NOMENCLATURE PSR-200 PSR-300 2 Top Panel Controls [POWER] Button ......................................................................... page 4 [MODE] Button .................................................................. page 6, 9, 10 [MASTER VOLUME] Control .................................................. page 4 [ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME] B u t t o n s ......................... page 8, 10 [TRANSPOSE] Buttons ........................................................... page 5 [TEMPO] Buttons .......................................................... page 7, 10, 11 [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] Button .................................. page 6, 9, 10 [INTRO/FILL IN] Button .............................................. page 8, 9, 10, 12 [SYNCHRO START/ENDING] Button ................. page 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 [START/STOP] Button ........................................ page 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 [VOICE/STYLE] Button .................................................. page 4, 6, 7 Numeric VOICE/STYLE Buttons ...................................... page 4, 7 [DUAL VOICE] Button (PSR-300 only) ................................... page 5 [SUSTAIN] Button ..................................................................... page 5 [AUTO HARMONY] Buttons ................................................ page 11 [CHORD MEMORY] Buttons ..................................... page 11, 12, 13 [SONG BOOK] Buttons .................................................. page 13, 14 MULTI DISPLAY ......................................................... page 4 ~ 11, 13 VOICE LIST ............................................................................... page 4 STYLE LIST ............................................................................... page 7 SONG LIST ............................................................................... page 13 Rear Panel Connectors DC IN Jack The DC output cord from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor should be plugged in here when the PSR-200 or PSR-300 is to be powered from the AC mains supply (refer to "Power Supply" on page 1 for more details). HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT Jack A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the HEADPHONES jack. The HEADPHONFS/AUX. OUT jack can also be used to deliver the output of the PSR-200/PSR-300 to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder. MIDI IN and OUT Connectors (PSR-300 only) The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device which can be used to control the PSR-300. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the PSR-300 (e.g. note and velocity dam produced by playing the keyboard). More details on MIDI are given in "MOVING UP TO MIDI" on page 14. 3 SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power ON. The MULTI DISPLAY will light when the power is ON. 2. 5. The selected voice can now be played on the instrument's Slide the [MASTER VOLUME] control to a position about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" setting. You can set this control for the most comfortable volume level after you begin playing. keyboard. Note that the PSR-300's keyboard is "touch response" -- that is, you can control the loudness of the sound to a certain degree according to how hard you play the keys. The degree of touch sensitivity is different for each voice. The PSR-200 and PSR-300 feature a maximum polyphony of 28-notes (depending in some cases on the selected voice), so up to 28 notes can be played simultaneously, including extra notes played when the automatic accompaniment, split, or dual voice features of this instrument are used. "Full" will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY if the 28-note limit is exceeded. When the power is initially turned ON, the PIANO voice is automatically selected and its number ("00") is shown on the MULTI DISPLAY. 3. If the VOICE indicator is not lit, press the [VOICE/ STYLE] button once so that it does light. The number of the currently selected voice will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY when the VOICE indicator is lit. Keyboard Percussion When the DRUMS voice is selected (voice number 99), you can play 25 different drum and percussion instruments on the black keys. The percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by symbols above the black keys (the white keys produce no sound). 4. Select any of the PSR-200/PSR-300's 100 voices by using one of the following methods: Voice Selection Method 1: Choose one of the 100 voices -- numbered "00" through "99" -- shown on the VOICE LIST then enter its number using the numeric VOICE SELECT buttons. To select "ELECTRIC ORGAN 1" (number 12), for example, first press "1" and then "2." The number "12" should then appear on the MULTI DISPLAY. The TRANSPOSE function described on page 5 does not affect the DRUMS sound. DRUM & PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT KEY ASSIGNMENTS Key Instrument C#1 BD Reverb D#1 Bass Drum F#1 Bass Tom G#1 Lo Tom A#1 Mid Tom C#2 Hi Tom D#2 Snare Reverb Symbol Key Instrument G#3 Hi-Hat Foot A#3 Crash Cymbal Symbol C#4 Splash Cymbal D#4 Ride Cymbal F#4 Synth Lo Tom G#4 Synth Mid Tom A#4 Synth Hi Tom Voice Selection Method 2: The [+] and [-] buttons in the numeric button group can be used to increment (increase by one) or decrement (decrease by one) the current voice number. Press the [+] button briefly to select the voice one number higher than the current voice, or the [-] button to select the voice one number lower than the current voice. If you hold the [+] or [-] button down, the voice number will increment or decrement continuously -- simply release the button when the desired voice number has been reached. F#2 Snare Lo G#2 Snare Hi A#2 Snare Open Rim C#3 Snare Closed Rim D#3 Hi-Hat Closed D#3 Hi-Hat Open C#5 Synth Snare D#5 Voice "One" F#5 Voice "Two" G#5 Voice "Three" A#5 Voice "Four" Adjusting the Volume Adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control while playing to set the desired overall volume level. 4 SUSTAIN Press the [SUSTAIN] button once (the indicator will light) and notes played on the keyboard will decay gradually after you lift your fingers from the keys. Press the [SUSTAIN] button a second time (the indicator will go out) to turn the sustain effect off. The SUSTAIN effect cannot be applied to accompaniment or rhythm, When the PSR-300 DUAL function is engaged, sustain is applied to both voices. Sustain can be applied independently to the left- and right-hand voices in the split mode (see "The Split Mode" on page 6). Press a key to the right of the split point to select the right-hand voice, then turn sustain on or off for that voice. Press a key to the left of the split point to select the left-hand voice, then turn sustain on or off for that voice. Sustain can be turned on or ...