Initial Send - Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-S500 Owner's Manual

Connections
■PC Mode
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A number of MIDI settings need to be made when
you want to transfer performance data between the
computer and the instrument. The PC Mode item
can conveniently make multiple settings for you in
one operation. Three settings are available: PC1,
PC2, and OFF.
This setting is not necessary when transferring
song or backup files between the computer and the
instrument.
* Set the PC mode to PC2 when using Digital Music Note-
book.
Local
External Clock
Song Out
Style Out
Keyboard Out

Initial Send

This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a
sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup
data before the actual performance data.
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2
Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-
tons to select the Initial Setup item.
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PC1 PC2* OFF
OFF OFF ON
ON OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON ON
1
Press and hold the [DEMO] button for
longer than a second so that the PC
Mode item appears.
2
Use the dial to select PC1, PC2, or OFF.
NOTE
• When the PC2 setting is selected the instrument's style, song, demo,
song recording, and lesson features cannot be used.
NOTE
• You can also access the PC Mode item by first pressing the [FUNC-
TION] button and then using the CATEGORY [
locate it (page 70).
3
Press [+/YES] to send, or press [-/NO]
to cancel.
Hold for longer
than a second
] and [ ] buttons to