Yamaha psr-F51, Owner'S Manual

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PSR-F51  Owner’s Manual

Setting Up

First, refer to the Power Requirements 
section (page 7) for important instruc-
tions on using the instrument with AC 
power or batteries. To turn on the 
power, press the [

] (STANDBY/

ON) switch. To set the power to 
standby, press the switch again.

Adjusting the Volume

Use the MASTER VOLUME [+]/[-] 
buttons to adjust the sound level of the 
instrument. To restore the default 
value, press both buttons simultane-
ously. 

Functions

The Functions provide various “hid-
den” detailed settings for the instru-
ment. (See page 10.)

Changing the Tempo

This affects both Song/Style playback 
and Metronome speed. Press the 
[TEMPO/TAP] button then use the 
Number buttons or [+]/[-] buttons while 
“

tEP

” or the current tempo value is 

shown.

Tapping out a Tempo—Tap 
Start

You can start a Style or Song at a 
desired speed by simply tapping out the 
tempo with the [TEMPO/TAP] button. 
Tap the button four times for time sig-
natures in 4 (such as 4/4) or three times 
for time signatures in 3 (such as 3/4). 

Songs 

(No. 001–030)

The Songs showcase the performance 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 stop it, 
press the button again.  

With the Songs, you can do the following:

Pause a Song during playback.

 While the Song is play-

ing, press the [PAUSE/AUTO FILL] button. To resume 
playback, press the button again.

Mute the melody track of a Song

, so that you can play or 

practice the melody yourself. Simply press the [MUTE] 
button and start Song playback.

Use the OTS (One Touch Setting) Voice (page 9).

Use the Sync Start Function (page 10).

Number buttons 

Use the Number buttons to directly select a Voice, 
Style or Song. 

For example, to select Voice 003, press the 
[VOICE] button, then buttons 0, 0, 3 in succession.

[+]/[-] buttons

Use these buttons to move up [+] or down [-] 
through the values. Holding down either button 
continuously increases or decreases the value 
accordingly. 

To restore the default value of a setting, 
press both buttons simultaneously.