Yamaha PortaTone PSR-12, Product Manual

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Page 2: ...Owner s Guide YAMAHA PORTATONE ...

Page 3: ...on we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument Contents Before playing 1 1 Nomenclature 2 2 Playing Back the Programmed Music 3 3 Starting to Play Orchestra section 5 4 Using the Built in Drummer Rhythm section 7 5 Adding Accompaniment Auto Bass Chord section 9 6 External Jacks 13 7 Optional Accessories 14 8 Taking Care of Your PortaTone 15 9 Spec...

Page 4: ...o other adaptor is usable so when you purchase a power adaptor please ensure that it is model PA 4 PA 40 or PA 1 Car Battery Car BatteryAdaptorCA 1 plugs into a car cigarette lighter socket Attaching the music stand The music stand is stored on the under side of the keyboard To remove the music stand turn the keyboard over then slide the plastic plate towards you see figure Do not try to remove th...

Page 5: ...o Bass Chord Volume Bass Chord Voice selectors Auto Bass Chord Mode selector Auto Bass Chord key section Tempo controls Rhythm volume Rhythm selectors Synchro Start and Start Stop Sustain On Off Orchestra Bank Select Orchestra Voice selectors MasterVolume Powerswitch ...

Page 6: ...ith eight pieces of music Relevant Key C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 ProgrammedMusic ToySymphony Sur Ie Pont d Avignon Chopin s Nocturne Beethoven s 9th Symphony Beautiful Blue Danube Mozart Serenade Silent Night Dance of the Hours To hear this music do the following 1 Switchon Slide the POWER switch to the ON position The Power on light will then illuminate 3 ...

Page 7: ...pieces of music will be repeated automatically To stop the music press the DEMONSTRATION START STOP selector again To playback a particular piece of music first press the key that corresponds to the music you want to hear then press the DEMONSTRATION START STOP selector The music will be played back once only You can change the programmed voice rhythm and tempo as you like However you shouldn t sw...

Page 8: ...e desired voice in the selected bank When you turn the keyboard ON the BRASS 1 voice will automatically be selected if the Orchestra Bank Selector 14 is settotheUPposition and the BRASS 2 voice will be selected if the Orchestra Bank Selector is set to the DOWN position Notes 1 Vibrato is automaticaly applied to voices which benefit from application of this effect 2 Be sure to set the Auto Bass Cho...

Page 9: ...time except when the Auto Bass Chord and Rhythm section are used For example you can simultaneously play up to live notes tor the melody when using Auto Bass Chord six notes with the Rhythm section and two notes when both of these functions are used 4 Adding sustain If you slide the SUSTAIN selector ON notes will linger after you lift your fingers from the keys Sustain will be added to each of the...

Page 10: ...nt RHYTHM selector When you turn the keyboard ON the BIG BAND rhythm is automatically selected 2 Start the rhythm After selecting a rhythm press the START selector Synchro Start Use the SYNCHRO START selector if you want the rhythm to begin from the moment you first press a key Any of the 19 keys up to beginning at the left of the keyboard will activate the rhythm Please see the illustration at th...

Page 11: ...as a visual metronome making it simple for you to confirm the rhythm tempo When the SYNCHRO START selector has been pressed but you have not yet started the rhythm by pressing a key the Tempo Light flashes at every quarter note 5 Adding fill ins If you tap the FILL IN selector the rhythm being played will be interrupted by a 1 bar drum solo If you press FILL IN selector before starting to play the...

Page 12: ...ne finger when you press any of the keys in the Auto Bass Chord key section The FINGERED position is suitable for you if you already know how to play since it lets you play your own chords and still get the bass accompaniment For one fingered accompaniment 1 Slide the selector to the SINGLE FINGER position 2 Select a rhythm Choose the rhythm you want then press the SYNCHRO START or START selector ...

Page 13: ... when you press C you ll obtain a C major chord that strums along with the bass and rhythm 4 Set the volume Adjust the volume to suit the overall level using the Auto Bass Chord VOLUME control 5 Set the tempo Set the tempo you want using the TEMPO control in the Rhythm section 6 Set the Bass and Chord voices Enjoy selecting different bass and chord voices using the BASS and CHORD VOICE selectors ...

Page 14: ... C key together with the next white key to the left To get a C minor seventh chord simply press the C key together with the black key and white key to the left For automatic accompaniment based on three note or four note chords 1 Slide the selector to the FINGERED position 2 When a combination of keys located in the Auto Bass Chord key section is pressed the resulting chord will be played together...

Page 15: ...ou can play only one note at a time in the Auto Bass Chord key section when using this function Pitch controls The PITCH function enables you to fine tune the keyboard for when you want to play in an ensemble Each time is pressed the pitch increases very slightly up to a maximum of 50 cents above the presetlevel Whenever is pressed the pitch drops slightly also to a maximum of 50 cents Notes 1 If ...

Page 16: ...ck and a cigarette lighter socket B Aux Out Expression Pedal jack You can channel sound through a stereo system using this jack Use the optional connecting cord PC 2 Also you can connect directly with a cassette deck for recording This jack is also for connecting the Expression Pedal EP 1 which letsyou control the overall volume level using your foot Impedance 5k Output level 27 2dBm 7 notes sound...

Page 17: ...SCC 17 For convenient transportation Headphones YH Series HPE Series Specially designed lightweight dynamic headphones with extra soft ear pads Connecting Cable PC 2 For connecting the keyboard to a stereo hi fi system or cassette tape deck Keyboard Stand L 2 Expression Pedal EP 1 Lets you add more feeling to music by enabling subtle control of the overall volume level Bench BC 6 Someoptional acce...

Page 18: ...nits turned off 4 Do not set the MASTER VOLUME at MAXwhenyouconnectthePortaTone to a stereo system Use the stereo system s volume control to adjust the sound level 5 Avoid placing the instrument in excessively humid areas 6 Do not subject the unit to physical shock and avoid placing anything heavy on it 7 The PortaTone should not be placed in direct sunlight for a long time 8 Do not place the inst...

Page 19: ...Synchro Start Start Stop Fill ln Tempo Light Auto Bass Chord Section Mode Selector Single Finger Fingered Manual Bass Off Chord Voices Synth Brass Guitar Piano Bass Voices Synth Tuba Electric Bass Bass Volume Demonstration Music Keys C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 Start Stop Pitch Control 50 cents Other Controls And Indicators Power Switch Power on Light Master Volume Auxiliary Jacks Headphones Aux Out E...

Page 20: ...the source of the interference you should try to correct the situation by using one or more of the following measures Relocate either the PortaTone PSR 12 or the electronic device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets for the PortaTone PSR 12 and the device being affected that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install A C line filters In the cas...

Page 21: ...etain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft Concerning Warranty This product was made for international distribution and since the warranty for this type of product varies frommarketingareatomarketingarea pleasecontact the selling agency for information concerning the applicable warranty and or service policies Model No PSR 12 Serial No ...

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