Owner's Manual
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... read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of...
... read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PortaTone's features and extensive performance potential, we urge you stunning sound quality with your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of...
Owner's Manual
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... various functions and quickly locate desired information. page 153 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 10 Use this section - page 123 This contains various important lists such as editing values and changing settings, and shows...strongly suggest you read this section before calling your new PSR-550. It shows you how to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550. How to use the convenient Help and Direct Access functions...
... various functions and quickly locate desired information. page 153 This section alphabetically lists virtually all of the buttons and controls of the PSR-550. page 10 Use this section - page 123 This contains various important lists such as editing values and changing settings, and shows...strongly suggest you read this section before calling your new PSR-550. It shows you how to get started playing and using your Yamaha dealer or service center. page 16 This section explains the display indications of the PSR-550. How to use the convenient Help and Direct Access functions...
Owner's Manual
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...instruments were playing together at the rear of the control panel. 9 7 XG XG is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to instantly configure the PSR-550 for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed... Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it includes. is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any data conforming to a specific part. (→ Page 49)...
...instruments were playing together at the rear of the control panel. 9 7 XG XG is Yamaha's original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to instantly configure the PSR-550 for your specific MIDI system/application. (→ Page 112) Panel logos The logos printed... Page 110) * Use pre-programmed templates to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on the PSR-550 panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it includes. is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any data conforming to a specific part. (→ Page 49)...
Owner's Manual
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Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. Failure ...), some panel buttons, doing things like starting and stopping accompaniment (page 121). • Be sure that you play by pressing a footswitch. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . The footswitch connected to this jack and use it to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the...
Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. To prevent damage to the speakers, set to observe these cautions may cause hearing loss. Failure ...), some panel buttons, doing things like starting and stopping accompaniment (page 121). • Be sure that you play by pressing a footswitch. CAUTION • Connect the PSR-550 to switch sustain on . The footswitch connected to this jack and use it to external equipment only after the notes have been released while the...
Owner's Manual
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...being careful to follow the polarity markings on top of data. 2 Connect the AC adaptor (PA-6 or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. CAUTION s Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that it , in a loss of the display..., and other adaptors may occur. When this section carefully before turning the power on Battery Use • Since the PSR-550 consumes a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use of the compartment. 3 Replace the compartment cover, making sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of six ...
...being careful to follow the polarity markings on top of data. 2 Connect the AC adaptor (PA-6 or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. CAUTION s Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that it , in a loss of the display..., and other adaptors may occur. When this section carefully before turning the power on Battery Use • Since the PSR-550 consumes a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use of the compartment. 3 Replace the compartment cover, making sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of six ...
Owner's Manual
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... disk, as well as saving and loading of playing back songs contained on these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. Up to 13 All type files can be loaded individually... or in any combination to disk individually or in any combination. q Data that can be saved to the PSR-550. User style (Style file format) .USR O User pad .USR O Registration Memory .USR O Load - O O O q Other disk functions include: • ...
... disk, as well as saving and loading of playing back songs contained on these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. q The PSR-550 features special User style, User pad and Registration Memory functions. Up to 13 All type files can be loaded individually... or in any combination to disk individually or in any combination. q Data that can be saved to the PSR-550. User style (Style file format) .USR O User pad .USR O Registration Memory .USR O Load - O O O q Other disk functions include: • ...
Owner's Manual
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...attach anything but floppy disks into place and the eject button pops out. • When the PSR-550 is turned on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the Disk Drive is lost or damaged. 58 56 This lamp is always on .... Write protect tab ON (locked or write protected) Write protect tab OFF (unlocked or write enabled) q Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that will go ; Disk Operations Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk...
...attach anything but floppy disks into place and the eject button pops out. • When the PSR-550 is turned on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the Disk Drive is lost or damaged. 58 56 This lamp is always on .... Write protect tab ON (locked or write protected) Write protect tab OFF (unlocked or write enabled) q Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that will go ; Disk Operations Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk...
Owner's Manual
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...play back song files collected on these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. q The following disks are called "free-tempo software"....page 71 • Repeat Play page 72 • Make sure to display the Song Menu screen. 68 66 PSR-550 will automatically switch into the drive, press the [SONG] button to call up the Song display. • ...disk and songs on commercially available XG/GM song collection disks. These songs are compatible for more details on the PSR-550, the Tempo display shows "- - -" and the beat display does not flash. When playing back free-tempo...
...play back song files collected on these disks using the voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. q The following disks are called "free-tempo software"....page 71 • Repeat Play page 72 • Make sure to display the Song Menu screen. 68 66 PSR-550 will automatically switch into the drive, press the [SONG] button to call up the Song display. • ...disk and songs on commercially available XG/GM song collection disks. These songs are compatible for more details on the PSR-550, the Tempo display shows "- - -" and the beat display does not flash. When playing back free-tempo...
Owner's Manual
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...than about 15 meters. MIDI is not necessary. q Channel Messages The PSR-550 is played. Clock setting Start/stop operation The messages transmitted/received by the entire MIDI system. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be ...which is stuck. Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be used for the various parts. System messages ...
...than about 15 meters. MIDI is not necessary. q Channel Messages The PSR-550 is played. Clock setting Start/stop operation The messages transmitted/received by the entire MIDI system. The included disk contains the Yamaha MIDI driver. • Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be ...which is stuck. Message Name Note ON/OFF Program Change Control Change PSR-550 Operation/Panel Setting Messages which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each of a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be used for the various parts. System messages ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the disk matches that of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data recorded on the PSR-550 is automatically recorded as SMF Format 0. SFF - Voice allocation format With MIDI...on the specifications of the devices and particular data recording methods. 109 107 This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with GM System Level 1. q Style File The Style File Format - The numbering standard (order of voice allocation...
... of the disk matches that of the compatible MIDI device used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. • Song data recorded on the PSR-550 is automatically recorded as SMF Format 0. SFF - Voice allocation format With MIDI...on the specifications of the devices and particular data recording methods. 109 107 This is also a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The PSR-550 is compatible with GM System Level 1. q Style File The Style File Format - The numbering standard (order of voice allocation...
Owner's Manual
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... a MIDI interface installed, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the personal computer to the MIDI IN terminal of the personal computer and the PSR-550. For details, carefully read the owner's manual for creating and editing music. Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to the...device installed in the diagram below. Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect your computer features a USB interface, we recommend using the Yamaha UX256. RS-422 MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 • When the HOST SELECT switch is set in the "MIDI" position, input and output in the TO HOST switch...
... a MIDI interface installed, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the personal computer to the MIDI IN terminal of the personal computer and the PSR-550. For details, carefully read the owner's manual for creating and editing music. Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MIDI interface to the...device installed in the diagram below. Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect your computer features a USB interface, we recommend using the Yamaha UX256. RS-422 MIDI IN MIDI OUT PSR-550 • When the HOST SELECT switch is set in the "MIDI" position, input and output in the TO HOST switch...
Owner's Manual
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...RS-422 terminal) to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550. Set the PSR-550 HOST SELECT switch in the "PC-2" position. PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-MAC mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in this manual are using. PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 25-pin D-SUB 9-pin q ...Macintosh Series Connect the RS-422 terminal (modem or printer terminal) on the computer to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using a serial cable (D-SUB 9P → MINI...
...RS-422 terminal) to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550. Set the PSR-550 HOST SELECT switch in the "PC-2" position. PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-MAC mini DIN 8-pin Set the MIDI interface clock in this manual are using. PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 25-pin D-SUB 9-pin q ...Macintosh Series Connect the RS-422 terminal (modem or printer terminal) on the computer to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using a serial cable (D-SUB 9P → MINI...
Owner's Manual
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...14 drum kits, while the XG voice set includes 480 voices. they also conform to Yamaha's XG format; When the maximum polyphony is held. The XG voices conform to the GM (General MIDI) standard. q Voices PSR-550 Panel Voices 001-219 Drum Kits (Panel Voices) 220-233 XG Voices 234-713 q...or sostenuto pedal functions are being used the total number of notes that can be played on those instruments as intended. Appendix Voice List PSR-550 Voices The PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. This allows you to accurately play ...
...14 drum kits, while the XG voice set includes 480 voices. they also conform to Yamaha's XG format; When the maximum polyphony is held. The XG voices conform to the GM (General MIDI) standard. q Voices PSR-550 Panel Voices 001-219 Drum Kits (Panel Voices) 220-233 XG Voices 234-713 q...or sostenuto pedal functions are being used the total number of notes that can be played on those instruments as intended. Appendix Voice List PSR-550 Voices The PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the "panel" voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. This allows you to accurately play ...