Owner's Manual
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...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 improper use or modifications to the instrument, ...replace all batteries are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near other hazards. Never insert or remove an electric plug with the leaked fluid. Yamaha cannot be sure to set of batteries from the outlet. Regarding the data you don't want...
...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 improper use or modifications to the instrument, ...replace all batteries are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the AC adaptor cord near other hazards. Never insert or remove an electric plug with the leaked fluid. Yamaha cannot be sure to set of batteries from the outlet. Regarding the data you don't want...
Owner's Manual
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...six new batteries, being careful to the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. If you 're recording or saving, but also other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your... cover, making sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the PSR-550 is not to prevent possible fluid leakage from the AC mains. The use for data backup. WARNING • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may occur. The batteries should be in a loss of six...
...six new batteries, being careful to the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. If you 're recording or saving, but also other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your PSR-550 and preparing to play. Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your... cover, making sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the PSR-550 is not to prevent possible fluid leakage from the AC mains. The use for data backup. WARNING • Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-6 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may occur. The batteries should be in a loss of six...
Owner's Manual
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...the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. 1 Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to ... a long time, make sure you play the PSR-550 with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you've set to "Auto" (page 122). 3 Set a volume level with the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the...
...the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. 1 Sweet Tenor CAUTION • Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to ... a long time, make sure you play the PSR-550 with the volume at the minimum level. Demo Song Playback Once you've set to "Auto" (page 122). 3 Set a volume level with the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the...
Owner's Manual
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.... It is nevertheless a good idea to save virtually all panel settings to and loaded from the factory) are installed or an AC adaptor is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of the instrument. Registration Memory provides up your custom panel settings by the Registration Memory...the Registered Panel Settings page 55 • Selecting a Registration Bank page 56 • Naming the Registration Banks page 56 • The PSR-550's initial Registration Memory [1]-[4] settings (when it shipped from floppy disk as when the STANDBY switch is one of the most convenient and ...
.... It is nevertheless a good idea to save virtually all panel settings to and loaded from the factory) are installed or an AC adaptor is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of the instrument. Registration Memory provides up your custom panel settings by the Registration Memory...the Registered Panel Settings page 55 • Selecting a Registration Bank page 56 • Naming the Registration Banks page 56 • The PSR-550's initial Registration Memory [1]-[4] settings (when it shipped from floppy disk as when the STANDBY switch is one of the most convenient and ...
Owner's Manual
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...is engaged). • When the record mode is engaged, the Synchro Stop function will be turned off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet during recording, since various settings (such as voices, etc.) can be set VOICE R1, R2, L, Accompaniment Style ...BASS Accompaniment Style CHORD1 Accompaniment Style CHORD2 Accompaniment Style PAD Accompaniment Style PHRASE1 Accompaniment Style PHRASE2 The PSR-550 provides two different ways to the PSR-550 format (compatible with the PSR-550). The following notes and cautions are organized as shown above . In addition to being able...
...is engaged). • When the record mode is engaged, the Synchro Stop function will be turned off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from the outlet during recording, since various settings (such as voices, etc.) can be set VOICE R1, R2, L, Accompaniment Style ...BASS Accompaniment Style CHORD1 Accompaniment Style CHORD2 Accompaniment Style PAD Accompaniment Style PHRASE1 Accompaniment Style PHRASE2 The PSR-550 provides two different ways to the PSR-550 format (compatible with the PSR-550). The following notes and cautions are organized as shown above . In addition to being able...
Owner's Manual
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... an alert message will appear on the display and recording will stop. • Be careful to avoid turning off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from the keyboard. RecMenu:MultiPad 3 Press the [NEXT] button. When the record mode is engaged, the Registration Memory Freeze function will be turned on... the [RECORD] button to record. It is recorded by a single button press. Multi Pad Recording In addition to the preset Multi Pad sets, the PSR-550 has 16 user-recordable sets that you to keep them indefinitely and build up your own data library (page 60). User Multi Pad data can...
... an alert message will appear on the display and recording will stop. • Be careful to avoid turning off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from the keyboard. RecMenu:MultiPad 3 Press the [NEXT] button. When the record mode is engaged, the Registration Memory Freeze function will be turned on... the [RECORD] button to record. It is recorded by a single button press. Multi Pad Recording In addition to the preset Multi Pad sets, the PSR-550 has 16 user-recordable sets that you to keep them indefinitely and build up your own data library (page 60). User Multi Pad data can...
Owner's Manual
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...User style by playing voice R1 from floppy disk (page 57). Style Recording The PSR-550 lets you record up to three original User styles which can be recorded to the User styles are installed or an AC adaptor is connected (page 136). Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 The four ... PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD On the PSR-550, you can record up to record styles: • Style Recording - Rhythm Track page 98 • Style Recording - Voice R2, voice L and the auto...
...User style by playing voice R1 from floppy disk (page 57). Style Recording The PSR-550 lets you record up to three original User styles which can be recorded to the User styles are installed or an AC adaptor is connected (page 136). Bass/Phrase/Pad/Chord Tracks page 100 The four ... PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD BASS PAD On the PSR-550, you can record up to record styles: • Style Recording - Rhythm Track page 98 • Style Recording - Voice R2, voice L and the auto...
Owner's Manual
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... recording (page 104). All tracks (with the exception of the rhythm track) must be turned off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from song recording: Loop Recording Auto accompaniment repeats the accompaniment patterns of several measures in measure units, you should first select a style...with a two-measure main section, the two measures are important points for recording. s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your keyboard performance as Clear (page 104) and Drum Cancel (page 99). You create (record) your new, original style by a single ...
... recording (page 104). All tracks (with the exception of the rhythm track) must be turned off the power or unplugging the AC adaptor from song recording: Loop Recording Auto accompaniment repeats the accompaniment patterns of several measures in measure units, you should first select a style...with a two-measure main section, the two measures are important points for recording. s About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your keyboard performance as Clear (page 104) and Drum Cancel (page 99). You create (record) your new, original style by a single ...
Owner's Manual
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... DIN 8P cross cable). q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-232C terminal on the computer to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using the TO HOST terminal Connect... the serial port of the personal computer (RS-232C terminal or RS-422 terminal) to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using . Connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on...
... DIN 8P cross cable). q IBM-PC/AT Series Connect the RS-232C terminal on the computer to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550. MIDI Functions PSR-550 mini DIN 8-pin YAMAHA CCJ-PC2 D-SUB 9-pin When using a D-SUB 25P → MINI DIN 8P cross cable, connect using the TO HOST terminal Connect... the serial port of the personal computer (RS-232C terminal or RS-422 terminal) to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-550 using . Connect using a D-SUB 9P plug adaptor on...
Owner's Manual
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...Local Control is called up to start accompaniment by pressing the [EXIT] button. You are connected properly. The PSR-550 can only be turned off the mobile phone or use an AC power adaptor. • The R1/R2/L voice volume (Mixer) settings could be used . If not, select the ...playing the keyboard does not produce any sound, even when the keys are recognized over the entire range of the keyboard, irrespective of the PSR-550. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION This is normal and is selected or not. Either replace all simultaneously-played notes sound. • Auto Accompaniment seems...
...Local Control is called up to start accompaniment by pressing the [EXIT] button. You are connected properly. The PSR-550 can only be turned off the mobile phone or use an AC power adaptor. • The R1/R2/L voice volume (Mixer) settings could be used . If not, select the ...playing the keyboard does not produce any sound, even when the keys are recognized over the entire range of the keyboard, irrespective of the PSR-550. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION This is normal and is selected or not. Either replace all simultaneously-played notes sound. • Auto Accompaniment seems...
Owner's Manual
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The data listed below ) is automatically executed, and the PSR-550 is set of the data types listed above to floppy disk, use the Save operation (page 60) and select "All" as an AC adaptor is connected or a set to the Style mode (page 25). as long as the file type. to...setting page 43 • Master Tuning page 119 • Metronome on/off , the AC adaptor is disconnected and the batteries are removed. Data Backup & Initialization s Data Backup Except for the data listed below, all PSR-550 panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on the keyboard...
The data listed below ) is automatically executed, and the PSR-550 is set of the data types listed above to floppy disk, use the Save operation (page 60) and select "All" as an AC adaptor is connected or a set to the Style mode (page 25). as long as the file type. to...setting page 43 • Master Tuning page 119 • Metronome on/off , the AC adaptor is disconnected and the batteries are removed. Data Backup & Initialization s Data Backup Except for the data listed below, all PSR-550 panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on the keyboard...
Owner's Manual
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.... When this happens, the Data Initialization operation (page 136) is automatically executed, and the PSR-550 is faulty. Battery Low 138 When the batteries run down this message appears even when the AC adaptor is connected or the battery power is adequate, the backup data (page 136) is set ... appears when you select a Multi Pad function in the Style Record mode. Clear Backup Now Initializing • This message may appear when the PSR-550 is full. CannotTurnDSP On DSP cannot be turned on , and indicates that recording a new User style cannot be initialized and restore to the ...
.... When this happens, the Data Initialization operation (page 136) is automatically executed, and the PSR-550 is faulty. Battery Low 138 When the batteries run down this message appears even when the AC adaptor is connected or the battery power is adequate, the backup data (page 136) is set ... appears when you select a Multi Pad function in the Style Record mode. Clear Backup Now Initializing • This message may appear when the PSR-550 is full. CannotTurnDSP On DSP cannot be turned on , and indicates that recording a new User style cannot be initialized and restore to the ...
Owner's Manual
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Index A AC adaptor 12 Accompaniment 32 Accompaniment style 32 Accompaniment track 37 Accompaniment volume 37 ACMP 33 Assignable 122 Auto Accompaniment 32 Auto Accompaniment on/off 25, 33 ...
Index A AC adaptor 12 Accompaniment 32 Accompaniment style 32 Accompaniment track 37 Accompaniment volume 37 ACMP 33 Assignable 122 Auto Accompaniment 32 Auto Accompaniment on/off 25, 33 ...
Owner's Manual
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... batteries) Speakers • 12 cm (4-3/4") x 2, 3 cm (1-3/16") x 2 Power Consumption • 22W (when using PA-6 power adaptor) Power Supply • Adaptor : Yamaha PA-6 AC power adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-12V Rated Current 2A • Batteries : Six "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries Dimensions (W x D ...batteries Supplied Accessories • Data Disk • Music Stand • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones • AC Power Adaptor • Foot Switch • Keyboard Stand : HPE-150 : PA-6 : FC4, FC5 : L-6, L-7 * Specifications and descriptions in...
... batteries) Speakers • 12 cm (4-3/4") x 2, 3 cm (1-3/16") x 2 Power Consumption • 22W (when using PA-6 power adaptor) Power Supply • Adaptor : Yamaha PA-6 AC power adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-12V Rated Current 2A • Batteries : Six "D" size, R20P (LR20) or equivalent batteries Dimensions (W x D ...batteries Supplied Accessories • Data Disk • Music Stand • Owner's Manual Optional Accessories • Headphones • AC Power Adaptor • Foot Switch • Keyboard Stand : HPE-150 : PA-6 : FC4, FC5 : L-6, L-7 * Specifications and descriptions in...