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PSR-F50  Owner’s Manual

The Functions

These detailed settings provide extra convenience and enhanced operation. To set the 
Functions, hold down the [FUNCTION] button, and then simultaneously press the 
appropriate key on the keyboard as indicated. Use the [+] and [-] keys to change the 
value, or the Default key to call up the default value (indicated with underline).

TRANSPOSE

Changes the pitch of the instrument in semitones, 
for playing in different keys.

Range: -12 – 0 – 12 

TUNING

Finely changes the pitch of the entire instrument 
in roughly 0.2 Hz steps, for tuning to other 
instruments.

Settings: 427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (

27.0

 – 

40.0

 – 

53.0

)

Transpose/Tuning

SUSTAIN

When this is set to On, the Voices played from 
the keyboard have a long decay or sustain.

Settings: On/Off (

Son

/

SoF

)

DUO

When this is on, the keyboard is split into two 
sections (C1–F

#

3 and G3–C6), with the same 

Voice and range. Use this when playing or learn-
ing with another player.

Settings: On/Off (

don

/

doF

)

Performance

METRONOME ON/OFF

The Metronome plays a steady click sound for practicing. Change 
the speed with the Tempo control (page 6).

Settings: On/Off

METRONOME Beat

Sets the number of beats (clicks) in a measure. Set this to 4 for a 4/4 
time signature; or 3 for 3/4.

Settings: 0 – 4 – 16 

SONG/STYLE/METRONOME VOLUME 

Adjusts the volume of the Style/Song/Metronome sound, letting you 
adjust the balance between those sounds and the keyboard Voice.

Settings: 0 – 12 – 15 

SYNC START On/Off

Lets you start the Style or Song by playing a chord or key (page 7).

Settings: On/Off    * When set to on, the current display indication flashes.

Metronome/Volume/Sync Start

BATTERY TYPE

Changes the type of battery to 
be used. Be sure to change this 
to match the batteries you've 
installed.

Settings: Alkaline/Manganese (AL) 
or Rechargeable (nl)

AUTO POWER OFF

Changes the amount of time 
that elapses before the power is 
automatically turned off. The 
Off setting disables this fea-
ture.

Settings: Off/5/10/15/30/60/120 min. 

Utility

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Backup Parameters

The following settings are maintained 
even when the power is turned off.

Master Volume Level, Auto Power Off 
setting, Tuning, Sustain On/off, Battery 
Select

Bac

k

up

Initialization

This operation initializes the 
backup data. While holding down 
the highest white key on the 
keyboard, press the [

] (Standby/

On) switch to turn the power on.

* Display indication shown in parentheses.

Summary of Contents for PSR-F50

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual DIGITAL KEYBOARD Appendix EN ...

Page 2: ... with a stereo phone mini plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitoring The speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack The PHONES OUTPUT jack also func tions as an external output You can connect the PHONES OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier stereo system mixer tape recorder or other line level audio device to send the instrument s output signal to that dev...

Page 3: ...fied battery type page 9 only Use new batteries all of which are the same type same model and made by the same manufacturer Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the polarity markings When the batteries run out or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time remove the batteries from the instrument When using Ni MH batteries follow the instructions that came with th...

Page 4: ...ther electric devices Otherwise the instrument TV or radio may generate noise When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone iPad we recommend that you set Airplane Mode to ON on your iPhone iPad in order to avoid noise caused by communication 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...

Page 5: ... located on the instrument s bottom panel 3 Insert six new 1 5V AA size alkaline batteries or 1 2V rechargeable Ni MH batteries recom mended being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment 4 Replace the compartment cover making sure that it locks firmly in place Use the specified adaptor refer to Specifications on page 9 Using the wrong adaptor can result in dam age ...

Page 6: ...formance possibilities of the instrument with 30 specially recorded pieces for play ing and practicing along with or just for listening All Songs play back in succession repeatedly until stopped manually To select a Song press the SONG STYLE button then use the Number buttons or buttons See the list on the panel for quick reference in selecting Songs To play the Song press the START STOP button to...

Page 7: ... the Style and play only the rhythm While a Style is playing press the MUTE button This also lets you play over the full range of the keyboard while the drums per cussion are playing To restore full Style playback press the MUTE button again and play a chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard Start the Style as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment section or any key when Mu...

Page 8: ...age 6 Settings On Off METRONOME Beat Sets the number of beats clicks in a measure Set this to 4 for a 4 4 time signature or 3 for 3 4 Settings 0 4 16 SONG STYLE METRONOME VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the Style Song Metronome sound letting you adjust the balance between those sounds and the keyboard Voice Settings 0 12 15 SYNC START On Off Lets you start the Style or Song by playing a chord or key ...

Page 9: ... with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human heal...

Page 10: ...Time Signatures and Counting Time 4 4 time 2 2 time 2 4 time 3 4 time 6 8 time 9 8 time 1 octave 2 black keys 3 black keys Accidentals Sharp Raise a semitone Flat Lower a semitone Natural Return to normal pitch Key signature Clef Time signature Notes and Rests Whole note Dotted half note Half note Dotted quarter note Quarter note Eighth note Sixteenth note Whole note rest Dotted half note rest Hal...

Page 11: ...yle No 104 Playing with a Style Easy Chords If you find it difficult to press all of the notes which comprise a chord try Easy Chords This method lets you easily play chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one two or three fingers For root C To play a major chord Press the root note of the chord To play a minor chord Press the root note together with the nearest black ke...

Page 12: ... Synth Brass PERCUSSION 56 Vibraphone 57 Marimba 58 Celesta 59 Timpani SYNTH 60 Square Lead 61 Sawtooth Lead 62 Bass Lead 63 New Age Pad 64 Warm Pad 65 Halo Pad 66 Crystal 67 Brightness WORLD 68 Pan Flute 69 Ocarina 70 Banjo 71 Kalimba 72 Bagpipe 73 Dulcimer 1 74 Dulcimer 2 75 Harmonium 1 Single Reed 76 Harmonium 2 Double Reed 77 Harmonium 3 Triple Reed 78 Sitar 79 Detuned Sitar 80 Shehnai 81 Tabl...

Page 13: ... Riq Snouj 3 Dholak 1 Mute B 2 Mid Tom L Tom Brush 4 Tom Analog 4 Riq Snouj 4 Dholak 1 Slap C 3 Mid Tom H Tom Brush 5 Tom Analog 5 Riq Tak 1 Dhol 2 Open C 3 Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Analog Riq Brass 1 Dhol 2 Slap D 3 High Tom Tom Brush 6 Tom Analog 6 Riq Tak 2 Dhol 2 Rim D 3 Ride Cymbal 1 Riq Brass 2 Hand Clap E 3 Chinese Cymbal Riq Dom Mridangam din F 3 Ride Cymbal Cup Zarb Tom f Mridangam ki F 3 Tam...

Page 14: ...ountry 149 CountryPop 150 CountrySwing 151 Country2 4 152 Bluegrass Ballroom 153 VienneseWaltz 154 EnglishWaltz 155 Slowfox 156 Foxtrot 157 Quickstep 158 Tango 159 Pasodoble 160 Samba 161 ChaChaCha 162 Rumba 163 Jive Trad Waltz 164 March 165 6 8March 166 PolkaPop 167 Tarantella 168 Showtune 169 ChristmasSwing 170 ChristmasWaltz 171 ScottishReel 172 Waltz 173 SwingWaltz 174 JazzWaltz 175 CountryWal...

Page 15: ...n de l adieu F Chopin 13 Valse op 64 1 Petit Chien F Chopin 14 Menuett L Boccherini 15 Moments Musicaux op 94 3 F Schubert 16 Prelude Wohltemperierte Klavier 1 1 J S Bach 17 La Viollette L Streabbog 18 Für Elise L v Beethoven TRADITIONAL 19 America the Beautiful S A Ward 20 Londonderry Air Traditional 21 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär Traditional 22 Die Lorelei F Silcher 23 Turkey in the Straw Tradition...

Page 16: ...16 PSR F50 Owner s Manual MEMO ...

Page 17: ...ikkontakt som er tændt også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder VAROITUS Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta standby Entsorgung leerer Batterien nur innerhalb Deutschlands Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw Sondermü...

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