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...or other electrical products such as fresh batteries are inserted in conformity with the leaked fluid. Regarding the data you regularly save data. Yamaha cannot be used batteries according to local regulations. 3 1 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of batteries...the batteries run out, or if the instrument is corrosive and may have important data in the instrument which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, since this might spill into any openings. ...
...or other electrical products such as fresh batteries are inserted in conformity with the leaked fluid. Regarding the data you regularly save data. Yamaha cannot be used batteries according to local regulations. 3 1 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of batteries...the batteries run out, or if the instrument is corrosive and may have important data in the instrument which might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, since this might spill into any openings. ...
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... the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology...
... the manual in a safe place for later reference. Congratulations! The Yamaha PSR-550 PortaTone combines the most of your PSR-550. • PSR-550 • Music Stand (page 9) • PSR-550 Data Disk (Refer to -use interface also greatly enhance the operability of a fine electronic keyboard. In order to make the most advanced tone generation technology...
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... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
... Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously ......... 27 Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands 28 Functions of the Keyboard 29 Transpose 30 Pitch Bend Wheel 30 Sustain 30 Keyboard Percussion 31 Auto Accompaniment 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only) .... 32 Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks 33 Accompaniment Sections 34...
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... complete songs, use the Quick Recording method. (→ Page 80) * To build up to use them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for the selected accompaniment style - Basic operations • The... other details. Read through the features you're interested in, then turn to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play two different voices with your right and left hands. (→...
... complete songs, use the Quick Recording method. (→ Page 80) * To build up to use them directly from the keyboard. (→ Page 96) Music Database • The PSR-550's built-in the manual for instructions and other settings for the selected accompaniment style - Basic operations • The... other details. Read through the features you're interested in, then turn to your performance. (→ Page 43) Playing the PSR-550 • The PSR-550 keyboard has 61 keys with full touch-response capability that lets you play two different voices with your right and left hands. (→...
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... 1 standard with greater voice handling capacity, expressive control and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with GM. ...melodies with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for...
... 1 standard with greater voice handling capacity, expressive control and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series. DOC The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with GM. ...melodies with each other instruments from the PSR-550. (→ Page 108) * Play the sounds of the PSR-550 (including the auto accompaniment) from any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from a connected keyboard. (→ Page 108) * Connect the PSR-550 directly to a computer, for...
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...them. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is held. 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... have a long decay after turning off . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK...
...them. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is held. 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... have a long decay after turning off . Plug an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Panel Controls and Terminals yui o !0 !1 !2 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK...
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Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC REC ... 9 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. 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...
Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC REC REC REC REC ... 9 demo songs are used, the life of the batteries will be shorter. 4 Skip to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. 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...
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.... The MUSIC DATABASE menu appears in the display. 001 Alive Fever CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT • Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button to switch into ...the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in succession by using the Direct Access function.
.... The MUSIC DATABASE menu appears in the display. 001 Alive Fever CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT • Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button to switch into ...the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 002 Alive Synth CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE BEAT The PSR-550 has 220 panel setups in succession by using the Direct Access function.
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e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC ...bank and number y Tempo u Measure i Beat indicators w Menu indication o DSP (FAST) !0 TOUCH !1 SUSTAIN !2 HARMONY • 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"). !4 Song tracks...
e Easy Navigator q Menu/message display !3 Chord r Transpose 001 Grand Piano CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT START/STOP KEYBOARD TRANSPOSE REGISTRATION TEMPO REC REC REC REC REC REC REC EASY TRACK(1~16) NAVIGATOR PART DIAL 0~9 /YES MEASURE BEAT REC REC ...bank and number y Tempo u Measure i Beat indicators w Menu indication o DSP (FAST) !0 TOUCH !1 SUSTAIN !2 HARMONY • 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"). !4 Song tracks...
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Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. Included in these are "Easy Navigator" messages that guide you through the various operations. ... song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by pressing the [START/STOP]...
Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and "Easy Navigator" Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety of displays and indications. Included in these are "Easy Navigator" messages that guide you through the various operations. ... song (CLUB_XG) is shown at top. q Style Press the [STYLE] button. 001 8Beat 1 CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE This message also means: "You can start the accompaniment by pressing the [START/STOP]...
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Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case you 'll need to execute .../YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT...
Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as above; F1 Multi Pad CHORD mdiMm67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE In this case you 'll need to execute .../YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F2 Regist Memory CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE [+/YES] button [-/NO] button F3 DigitalEffect CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT...
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Basic Operation Naming The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ... • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Direct Access RegName R-egist01 See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. Cursor 21 19 ...
Basic Operation Naming The allows you can instantly call up the desired display. Nam=-xxxxxxxx Cursor To enter an original name, use the keyboard. Direct Access By using the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, you to enter the lower-case character. For example, pressing the [DIRECT ... • User Pad banks page 94 • Registration Memory banks page 56 The example display below appears when naming a song on the keyboard enters a different character, as desired. Direct Access RegName R-egist01 See page 24 for inputting the Registration Memory bank name. Cursor 21 19 ...
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...] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is set to blue as you play a key on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, the backlight color is used for playing back the songs. q Song record mode page 78 • Rehearsal mode (Sync Start ... phrases. page 57 Select this mode by pressing the [LOAD] button, [SAVE] button or the [UTILITY] button. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the instrument. Each of the keyboard is set to purple as the factory default.
...] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.) The Style mode is set to blue as you play a key on the keyboard. In the Disk mode, the backlight color is used for playing back the songs. q Song record mode page 78 • Rehearsal mode (Sync Start ... phrases. page 57 Select this mode by pressing the [LOAD] button, [SAVE] button or the [UTILITY] button. Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of the instrument. Each of the keyboard is set to purple as the factory default.
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... voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you...
... voices of different musical instruments • Selecting a Voice page 26 • Keyboard Percussion page 31 Assign three different voices to the keyboard and play . Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Playing Voices The PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you...
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... be played with the left hands sound two different voices. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is called the "split point" (page 29). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as those...
... be played with the left hands sound two different voices. Split Point Voice L Voice R1 28 26 Selecting a voice for VOICE R1 (selected on the keyboard that separates voice L and voice R1 is called the "split point" (page 29). The voices available for selection here (VOICE L) are the same as those...
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...Playing Separate Voices with the Right and Left Hands Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for playing/ indicating chords. B2 C3 - Refer to page 120 for example, the... lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 can also be used to C6. (See below ). Each key has a note name;...
...Playing Separate Voices with the Right and Left Hands Voice R1 Voice R1 + R2 Voice L Voice R1 Voice L Voice R1 + R2 In addition, the keyboard of the PSR-550 has other important functions besides playing voices (as shown below for playing/ indicating chords. B2 C3 - Refer to page 120 for example, the... lowest (farthest left ) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C6. Here's a short summary of the various ways of the PSR-550 can also be used to C6. (See below ). Each key has a note name;...
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The transpose range is ON, all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-550 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. Sustain When the Sustain ..., the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY 30 28 Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch ...
The transpose range is ON, all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Transpose = 4 Pitch Bend Wheel Use the PSR-550 pitch bend wheel to bend notes up or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. Transpose = 0 2 Set the transposition. Sustain When the Sustain ..., the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. • The Transpose function cannot be entered by a maximum of the PSR-550 to +12. 1 Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. DSP(FAST) TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY 30 28 Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch ...
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... 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit ...
... 1 Press the [VOICE R1] button. 2 Select "StandardKit1". for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to C1, and the highest (farthest right) key to the illustration below the keys. • The Transpose function cannot be applied when a drum kit ...
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...(rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. The method is play the chords with your left hand as for...page 38 • Accompaniment Split Point page 40 • Synchro Stop page 41 Automatic one-touch selection of a variety of different musical genres. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 ...
...(rhythm track only) 1 Press the [STYLE] button. 2 001 8 Beat 1 CHORD dim mM 67aug15s11u39s4 BACK NEXT EASY TRACK(1~16) START/STOP KEYBOARD NAVIGATOR PART DIAL VOICE LR12 0~9 STYLE /YES SONG MUSIC DATABASE Select a style. The method is play the chords with your left hand as for...page 38 • Accompaniment Split Point page 40 • Synchro Stop page 41 Automatic one-touch selection of a variety of different musical genres. The PSR-550 features a total of 112 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 112) in "Using the Music Database" on the panel. 3 ...
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Split Point • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on page 38. Refer to ...
Split Point • [ACMP] is the abbreviation of the keyboard becomes the "Auto Accompaniment" section, and chords played in time with the selected style. Auto Accompaniment section 4 Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on page 38. Refer to ...