User manual YAMAHA PSR-550

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. This product may also use "household" type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. 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. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. 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. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. 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. Model ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Serial No. Purchase Date Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. · If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. · Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. · Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. · Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: · Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. · When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. · Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. · Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. · Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. · Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage. · Do not dispose of batteries in fire. · Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged. · When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid. · Keep batteries away from children. · If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns. · Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. · Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components. (4)-7 1 · Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. · Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. · Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. · When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. · Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. · Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. · Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. sDATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE · Yamaha recommends that you regularly save data using a floppy disk in a safe, cool, dry place. YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! Regarding the data you have created, as long as fresh batteries are inserted in (or an AC power adaptor is connected to) the instrument, the data will be retained, even when the power is turned off. It will also be retained long enough to exchange an old set of batteries for a new set. If you have important data in the instrument which you don't want to lose, please take care to keep fresh batteries inserted in (or keep an AC power adaptor connected to) the instrument, and to regularly save data. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations. 3 Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of-theart digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A 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. Packing List Please check that these items have been packed with your PSR-550. · PSR-550 · Music Stand (page 9) · PSR-550 Data Disk · Owner's Manual (Refer to "Included Data Disk" on page 59, and "MIDI and TO HOST Terminals" on page 107.) 4 2 How to use the manual Setting Up page 12 Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you how to get started playing and using your new PSR-550. page 8 Once you've set up the PSR-550, you should read through this section -- and explore the relevant page references -- to familiarize yourself with the enormous variety of features and functions of the PSR-550. page 17 This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the PSR-550, such as editing values and changing settings, and shows you how to use the convenient Help and Direct Access functions. page 6 All topics, features, functions and operations are listed here in the order they appear in the manual, for easy reference. page 10 Use this section to find out about all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550 and how to read them for optimum operation. page 22 This lists all functions of the PSR-550 according to their hierarchical structure, letting you easily see the relationship of the various functions and quickly locate desired information. page 123 This contains various important lists such as the Voice list, Preset Style list, Effect list, MIDI data format and MIDI implementation chart. page 135 If the PSR-550 does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way. page 153 This section alphabetically lists virtually all topics, features, functions and operations with their respective page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find the information you need. Important Features Basic Operation Contents Panel Controls Panel Display Indications Function Tree Appendix Troubleshooting Index The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from your instrument. 5 3 Contents Packing List How to use the manual Important Features 4 5 8 Playing Voices Selecting a Voice ................................................... Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands ............. Functions of the Keyboard ..................................... Transpose .............................................................. Pitch Bend Wheel .................................................. Sustain ................................................................... Keyboard Percussion ............................................. 26 26 27 28 29 30 30 30 31 Panel logos ................................................... 9 Music stand ................................................ 10 Panel Controls and Terminals FOOTSWITCH jack .................................... PHONES/OUTPUT jack ............................. Top Panel Controls ................................................. Rear Panel Controls ............................................... 10 10 10 11 11 Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) ................. Accompaniment Sections ...................................... Tempo/Tap ............................................................. Accompaniment Track Muting ................................ Accompaniment Volume Control ............................ Chord Fingerings ................................................... Accompaniment Split Point .................................... Synchro Stop ......................................................... One Touch Setting ................................................. 32 32 33 34 36 37 37 38 40 41 42 Setting Up 12 Power supply connections ..................................... 12 Demo Song Playback Using the Music Database Panel Display Indications Basic Operation Calling up the Operation Displays .......................... How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" ............................................... Menu Selection ...................................................... Changing (Editing) Values ..................................... Naming .................................................................. Direct Access ......................................................... 13 14 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 21 The Multi Pads Playing the Multi Pads ........................................... Chord Match .......................................................... Selecting a Multi Pad Bank .................................... Turning Chord Match On/Off .................................. Multi Pad Bank List ..................................... 43 43 43 44 44 45 Digital Effects Reverb ................................................................... Chorus ................................................................... DSP ....................................................................... System Effects and Insertion Effects ..................... Harmony/Echo ....................................................... 46 46 48 49 50 50 Registration Memory Function Tree Direct Access Chart Mode Style Mode ............................................................. Song Mode ............................................................ Record Mode ......................................................... Disk Mode .............................................................. 54 55 55 56 56 22 24 25 25 25 25 25 Registering the Panel Settings .............................. Recalling the Registered Panel Settings ............... Selecting a Registration Bank ................................ Naming the Registration Banks ............................. Disk Operations Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks ......................................... Included Data Disk ................................................. Format ................................................................... Save ....................................................................... Load ....................................................................... Song Copy ............................................................. Delete .................................................................... 57 58 59 60 60 62 64 67 6 4 Contents Disk Song Playback Song Playback ....................................................... Song Track Muting ................................................. Song Volume Control ............................................. Playing from a Specified Measure ......................... Repeat Play (A-B Repeat) ..................................... Song Transpose ..................................................... 68 68 70 70 71 72 73 Other Functions (Utility) Metronome ........................................................... Upper Octave ....................................................... Master Tuning ...................................................... Scale Tuning ........................................................ Split Point ............................................................. Touch Sensitivity .................................................. Voice Set .............................................................. Footswitch ............................................................ Pitch Bend Range ................................................ Assignable ........................................................... Backlight .............................................................. 118 118 119 119 119 120 120 120 121 122 122 122 Part Settings 74 Voice Change ........................................................ 75 Mixer ...................................................................... 76 Song Recording Quick Recording .................................................... Multi Track Recording ............................................ Re-recording -- Punch In/Out and Start Measure . Quantize ................................................................ Editing Setup Data ................................................. Naming User Songs ............................................... Clearing User Song Data ....................................... 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 91 Appendix Voice List ............................................................. Panel Voice List ........................................ XG Voice List ............................................ Drum Kit List ........................................................ Style List .............................................................. Music Database List ............................................ About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus/DSP) ... Reverb Type List ....................................... Chorus Type List ....................................... DSP Type List ........................................... Harmony/Echo Type List ...................................... Troubleshooting ................................................... Data Backup & Initialization ................................. Alert Message List ............................................... MIDI Data Format ................................................ MIDI Implementation Chart .................................. Index .................................................................... Specifications ....................................................... 123 123 123 125 128 130 131 132 133 133 133 134 135 136 137 139 151 153 156 Multi Pad Recording Multi Pad Recording ............................................... Chord Match .......................................................... Naming User Pads ................................................. Clearing User Pad Data ......................................... 92 92 94 94 95 Style Recording 96 Style Recording -- Rhythm Track .......................... 98 Style Recording -- Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks ...................... 100 Quantize .............................................................. 102 Naming User Styles ............................................. 104 Clearing User Style Data ..................................... 104 MIDI Functions What's MIDI? ....................................................... What You Can Do With MIDI ................................ MIDI Data Compatibility ....................................... Connecting to a Personal Computer .................... MIDI Template ...................................................... MIDI Transmit Setting ........................................... MIDI Receive Setting ........................................... Local Control ........................................................ Clock .................................................................... Initial Data Send .................................................. 106 106 108 109 110 112 114 115 116 116 117 7 5 Important Features Since the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as to how to explore its capabilities and how to best use them for your music. You needn't worry. The PSR-550 is very easy to play and use, and each function -- no matter how advanced -- can be mastered easily. That's what this section is designed for. It will help you master the PSR-550. It introduces you to the important features of the PSR-550 with short explanations and page references. Read through the features you're interested in, then turn to the relevant pages in the manual for instructions and other details. Basic operations · The PSR-550 is packed with sophisticated feature and functions, yet it's also exceptionally easy to use. Using the panel controls is quick, easy and intuitive -- thanks to the Easy navigator feature, which indicates the buttons you should press, and the special backlit LCD, which changes color according to the selected mode. ( Pages 16, 18) · A convenient Direct Access function lets you instantly call up the specific menu or display you need. ( Page 21) Auto accompaniment (styles) · The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips, with a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns). ( Page 32) The One Touch Setting feature lets you instantly call up the appropriate voice, effect and other settings for the selected accompaniment style -- with the touch of a single button. ( Page 42) You can also create your original accompaniment styles by recording them directly from the keyboard. ( Page 96) · · Music Database · The PSR-550's built-in Music Database gives you a convenient way to automatically select the style, voice, and effect settings that best suit a particular type of music. If you don't know which style or voice would be appropriate, the Music Database can help you out. ( Page 14) Listening to the PSR-550 · The PSR-550 features a wide variety of songs in various musical genres. ( Page 15) · In addition, 10 songs are provided in the included disk. ( Page 59) · The powerful auto accompaniment function gives you a total of 112 styles (rhythm and accompaniment patterns), providing professional sounding backing parts for your performance. ( Page 112) · Special Multi Pads let you instantly and easily play short rhythmic and melodic sequences for adding impact and variety to your performance. ( Page 43) · · Multi Pads By simply pressing one of the Multi Pads, you can play short rhythmic or melodic phrases. ( Page 43) You can also create your original Multi Pad phrases by recording them directly from the keyboard. ( Page 92) Registration Memory · The convenient Registration Memory feature lets you save virtually all panel settings to one of 128 Registration Memory settings, and then instantly recall all your custom panel settings by pressing a single button. ( Page 54) Song Recording · Use the powerful song recording features create your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions and save them floppy disk as a User song. Each User song lets you record up to sixteen independent tracks. ( Page 78) * To quickly and easily mold your musical ideas into complete songs, use the Quick Recording method. ( Page 80) * To build up a song part-by-part and track-by-track, use the Multi Track Recording method. ( Page 82) * You can also "fine tune" the recorded song data with the PSR-550's comprehensive song editing functions. ( Pages 84-91) Playing the PSR-550 · The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic control. ( Page 26) · The PSR-550 lets you perform with a huge variety of musical instrument voices. ( Page 26) There are two different types of voices: panel voices (the original PSR-550voices) and XG voices. * The PSR-550 features 219 panel voices, 14 drum kits and 480 XG voices · With the R1, R2 and L voices, you can play two different voices in a layer, and even play two different voices with your right and left hands. ( Pages 27, 28) 8 6 Important Features Digital Effects · A comprehensive set of professional-sounding digital effects are built into the PSR-550, letting you enhance the sound of your performance in a wide variety of ways. These include Reverb, Chorus, DSP and Harmony/Echo. ( Page 46) * Reverb recreates the rich spacial ambiance of various performance environments, such as a concert hall or a night club. ( Page 46) * Chorus enriches the voices by making them sound warmer and thicker -- as if several instruments were playing together at the same time. ( Page 48) * The DSP effects let you process the sound in special, unusual ways -- such as applying distortion or tremolo to a specific part. ( Page 49) * Harmony/Echo lets you enhance your right-hand melodies with a variety of harmony and echo effects. ( Page 50) MIDI · MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard interface that allows various electronic music instruments, computers and other devices to communicate with each other. The MIDI features let you seamlessly integrate the PSR-550 into a variety of systems and applications: * Play other instruments from the PSR-550. ( Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from a connected keyboard. ( Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for advanced recording, editing and playing back of song data. ( Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to instantly configure the PSR-550 for your specific MIDI system/application. ( Page 112) Disk Drive · The PSR-550 also features a built-in disk drive that lets you save all your important original data (such as User songs, User styles, User Multi Pads, Registration Memory, etc.) to floppy disk for future recall. ( Page 57) Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it includes. Music stand GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is an addition to the MIDI standard which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer. XG XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on the GM System Level 1 standard with greater voice handling capacity, expressive control and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with GM. By using the PSR-550's XG voices, it is possible to record XG-compatible song files. The PSR-550 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. Style File Format The Style File Format -- SFF -- is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. The PSR-550 uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the Style Recording feature. 9 7 Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !1 t q w e r $0 !0 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim 6 513 mM 7augsus4 119 NEXT BACK START/STOP KEYBOARD TEMPO REC REC REC EASY NAVIGATOR TRACK(1~16) PART DIAL 0~9 /YES VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) SUSTAIN TOUCH HARMONY REC @7 TRANSPOSE REC REC REGISTRATION REC REC MEASURE REC REC REC BEAT REC REC REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @6 $2 @0 @9 @3 @4 @5 @8 #0 #1 #2 @1 @2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 $1 $3 $4 C1 CLICK 36 T 37 D1 38 S 39 E1 40 F1 R 41 G1 42 L 43 A1 44 L 45 B1 46 M 47 C2 H 48 D2 49 M 50 E2 51 H 52 F2 L 53 G2 54 H 55 A2 56 L 57 B2 58 M 59 L C3 M 60 H C 61 1 D3 H 62 R 63 1 E3 64 F3 R 65 G3 66 S 67 A3 68 C 69 2 B3 70 R 71 2 C4 H 72 L 73 D4 74 H 75 E4 L 76 F4 H 77 L 78 G4 H 79 L 80 A4 81 82 B4 H 83 C5 L 84 S 85 D5 L 86 E5 87 H 88 F5 L 89 M 90 G5 O 91 92 s FOOTSWITCH jack The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing a footswitch. Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on and off. The footswitch connected to this jack can also be set to replicate the functions of some panel buttons, doing things like starting and stopping accompaniment (page 121). · Be sure that you do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. If you do, the ON/OFF status of the footswitch will be reversed. · When the sustain or sostenuto pedal functions are being used (page 121), some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the pedal is held. s PHONES/OUTPUT jack A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. CAUTION · Connect the PSR-550 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices. To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. $7 $8 $9 $6 $5 %0 10 8 Panel Controls and Terminals Top Panel Controls q STANDBY/ON switch ................................. 13 w MASTER VOLUME control ........................ 13 e DEMO button ....................................... 13, 17 r RECORD button ................. 17, 25, 78, 92, 96 t DIRECT ACCESS button ..................... 21, 24 y DSP button ................................................. 49 u FAST/SLOW button ................................... 49 i TOUCH button ......................................... 120 o SUSTAIN button ......................................... 30 !0 HARMONY/ECHO button .......................... 50 !1 BACK button, NEXT button ........................ 17 !2 LCD display ................................................ 16 !3 VOICE CHANGE button ....................... 17, 75 A5 93 94 @3 TEMPO/TAP button .............................. 17, 36 @4 TRANSPOSE button ............................ 17, 30 @5 FUNCTION button .............................. 17, 118 @6 PART ON/OFF VOICE L button ..................................... 28 VOICE R1 button .................................. 26 VOICE R2 button .................................. 27 Number buttons [1]-[0], [-/NO], [+/YES] ........................... 20 EXIT button ................................................ 17 Data dial ..................................................... 20 DISK LOAD button ............................... 17, 62 DISK SAVE button ............................... 17, 60 DISK UTILITY button ..................... 17, 64, 67 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 B5 95 C6 96 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 MIXER button ....................................... 17, 76 TRACK 1 - 16 buttons .......................... 37, 70 SONG button .................................. 17, 25, 68 STYLE button ................................. 17, 25, 32 MUSIC DATABASE button ................... 14, 17 VOICE L button .................................... 17, 28 VOICE R1 button ................................. 17, 26 VOICE R2 button ................................. 17, 27 ACMP ON/OFF button ......................... 25, 33 ACMP/SONG VOLUME button ...... 17, 37, 70 #3 SYNC STOP button ................................... 41 #4 SYNC START button .................................. 33 #5 START/STOP button ............................ 32, 69 #6 INTRO button ............................................. 34 #7 MAIN/AUTO FILL A button ......................... 34 #8 MAIN/AUTO FILL B button ......................... 34 #9 ENDING/rit. button ..................................... 34 $0 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons ........... 54 $1 ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons ................ 42 $2 MULTI PAD buttons .................................... 43 $3 Disk Drive ................................................... 58 $4 PITCH BEND wheel ................................... 30 Rear Panel Controls $5 PHONES/OUTPUT jack ............................. 10 $6 FOOTSWITCH jack .................................... 10 $7 TO HOST connector ................................ 107 $8 HOST SELECT switch ............................. 110 $9 MIDI IN/OUT connectors .......................... 107 %0 DC IN 10-12V jack ..................................... 12 11 9 Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-550 and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully before turning the power on. Power supply connections Although the PSR-550 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. CAUTION s Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor 1 2 Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the PSR-550 is set to STANDBY. Connect the AC adaptor (PA-6 or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. · Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-550 record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data. WARNING · Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR-550. · Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-550, or during electrical storms. 3 When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure. s Using Batteries For battery operation the PSR-550 requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, "Battery Low" may appear on top of the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. Replace the batteries as follows: CAUTION · When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries. · Do not use different kinds of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese) at the same time. · If the instrument is not to be in use for a long time, remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery. · Plugging or unplugging the AC power adaptor while the batteries are installed will reset the PSR-550 to the defaults. 1 2 Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. Important Notes on Battery Use · Since the PSR-550 consumes a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. The batteries should be considered an auxiliary power source for data backup. · The floppy disk drive, in particular, uses a large amount of power, so it is important to always use an AC power adaptor when performing disk-intensive operations such as song recording/playback or data 3 load/save. If you attempt to use battery power for these operations and the batteries do fail, you will lose not only the data you're recording or saving, but also other data in internal memory including user styles, user pads, registration memory, etc. · Taking the above precautions into consideration, always use an AC power adaptor when using the PSR-550 for an important performance or when creating important data. 12 10 Demo Song Playback Once you've set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9 demo songs are provided. As the song plays back, the backlit LCD of the PSR-550 changes color. 1 Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. CAUTION · Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-550 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim 6 513 mM 7augsus4 TRANSPOSE REC REC 119 NEXT BACK START/STOP KEYBOARD TEMPO REC REC REC EASY NAVIGATOR TRACK(1~16) PART DIAL BEAT REC REC 0~9 /YES VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE DSP(FAST) SUSTAIN TOUCH HARMONY REC REGISTRATION REC REC MEASURE REC REC REC REC REC REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 3 4 Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. 1 Sweet Tenor Set a volume level with the [MASTER VOLUME] control. · The LCD changes color during Demo song playback only if the Backlight mode is set to "Auto" (page 122). · If you play the PSR-550 with the volume at its maximum level when the batteries are used, the life of the batteries will be shorter. Skip to the beginning of a different demo song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 2 SweetTrumpet 5 Press the [DEMO] button again to stop the demo song. 13 11 Using the Music Database If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don't know which style (page 32) and voice (page 26) settings would be appropriate, simply select the desired genre from the Music Database. The PSR-550 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! 1 2 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. The MUSIC DATABASE menu appears in the display. · Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button to switch into the Style mode, turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on, and turn SYNCHRONIZED START on. See page 25 for details. 001 Alive Fever CHORD dim 6 513 mM 7augsus4 119 NEXT BACK START/STOP KEYBOARD EASY NAVIGATOR TRACK(1~16) PART DIAL 0~9 /YES VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT Select a ``Music Database.'' Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD dim 6 513 mM 7augsus4 119 NEXT BACK START/STOP KEYBOARD EASY NAVIGATOR TRACK(1~16) PART DIAL 0~9 /YES VOICE LR12 STYLE SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in the Music Database and they are divided into eleven different categories. You can select different Music Database categories in succession by using the Direct Access function. To select the first Music Database of the next available category, first press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Music Database List (page 131) Direct Access POP HITS 001 Alive Fever 002 Alive Synth 003 Croco Rock 028 YesterGuitar SWING & JAZZ 029 Days of Sax 056 Wonderland 029 Days of Sax See page 21 for details about the Direct Access function. In this example, we'll select #220 "Xmas Night" and play the song "Silent Night." (The sheet music is provided on the next page.) EVERGREEN 057 Black Forest 086 Wonder World 220 Xmas Night 3 14 Play the chords with your left hand and the melody lines with your right hand along with the music. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. For information on how to enter chords, see ``Chord Fingerings'' on page 38. · See pages 32 through 41 for details about the Auto Accompaniment. 12 Using the Music Database Auto Accompaniment section 4 When you reach the point in the music indicated by the arrow above, press the [ENDING] button. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment automatically stops. Data stored by the Music Database Each of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected style and each features the best suited voice (or combination of voices), style, and other settings for that style. Pressing the [MUSIC DATABASE] button and selecting a style lets you instantly reconfigure all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you to start playing in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds -- without having to make each setting one by one. For each parameter, refer to the following pages. s VOICE PARAMETERS · Part on/off (Voice R1/R2/L) ....................................................................... page 29 · Voice change setting (Voice R1/R2/L) ....................................................... page 75 · Mixer setting (Voice R1/R2/L) .................................................................... page 76 · DSP on/off, FIRST/SLOW on/off, DSP Type and Return Level ................. page 49 · HARMONY/ECHO on/off, type, volume, part ............................................ page 50 · Pitch Bend Range ................................................................................... page 122 · Upper Octave setting ............................................................................... page 119 s AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT PARAMETERS · Auto accompaniment (ACMP) on/off ......................................................... page 33 · Synchro Start = ON* ................................................................................. page 33 · Style Number ............................................................................................. page 32 · Main A/B section ....................................................................................... page 34 · Tempo ........................................................................................................ page 36 · Accompaniment Volume ............................................................................ page 37 · Track on/off ................................................................................................ page 37 · Voice Change setting ................................................................................. page 75 · Mixer setting .............................................................................................. page 75 · Multi Pad Bank number ............................................................................. page 43 · Reverb setting ........................................................................................... page 46 · Chorus setting ........................................................................................... page 48 * Set only when the accompaniment is not playing. 13 15 Panel Display Indications The PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. This backlit LCD also changes color depending on the selected mode, making operation even easier and more intuitive. For details about the LCD's Backlight mode, see page 122. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. e Easy Navigator !3 Chord q Menu/message display · If the power is left on and the PSR-550 remains untouched for three minutes or longer, the LCD will change color every three seconds (when Backlight mode is set to "Auto"). 001 Grand Piano CHORD dim 6 513 mM 7augsus4 TRANSPOSE 119 NEXT BACK START/STOP KEYBOARD TEMPO REC REC REC EASY NAVIGATOR