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PLEASE KEEP THIS MANU AL 92-BP (bottom) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual This product ma y also use “household” type batter ies . Some of these ma y be rechargeab le . Mak e sure that the batter y being charged is a rechargeab le type and that the charger is intended f or the batter y being charged.
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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Copyright Notice ... 7 Panel logos ... 7 Included accessories ... 8 Display naming conventions ... 8 Main features of the PSR-K1 ... 9 Setting Up Power Requirements ... 10 Inserting the SmartMedia card... 12 Setting up the included microphone... 12 Connecting headphones (PHONES jack) ...
GM System Level. XGlite As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Natu- rally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
The included CD-ROM features some utility software programs for use with the instrument. These include Song Filer, which allows you to transmit data from a computer to a SmartMedia card inserted in your PSR-K1, and the USB driver, which enables data communication to the computer via USB. For details, refer to the Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide (page 71) and the online documentation (PDF files) of each program.
Main features of the PSR-K1 The PSR-K1 is much more than just a keyboard—it provides a wealth of advanced, convenient performance features that make it possible for anyone to easily perform and sing along with. As its name says, it truly is an Entertainment Station! ■...
Make sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
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● Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate SmartMe- dia cards. This gives you a backup if one SmartMedia card is lost or damaged.
* This instrument uses SmartMedia™ (3.3V) memory cards. • All data residing in the internal memory of the PSR-K1 such as User songs (songs #101 – 105), a User style (style #136), Registration Memory settings (banks #1 – 8), and panel set- tings will be lost when turning the power off.
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Make sure to take the microphone out of its holder when you carry the instrument. Also, when putting the instrument in a soft case, make sure to take off the microphone holder. Do not lift the instrument by grabbing the microphone and its holder. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Setting Up...
ROM) lets you copy songs on your computer to SmartMedia card for use on the instrument. (Keep in mind that Song Filer cannot be used to transmit data from the PSR-K1 to a com- puter. Also, when you download songs to SmartMedia card, make sure that the write-protect seal is not affixed to the card.)
• Never attempt to turn the power off when a “WRITING!” mes- sage is shown in the display. Doing so can damage the SmartMedia card and result in loss of data. ● Music rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Setting Up...
Stop the Demo Song by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Now that you’ve played the Demo Song, try out the performance assistant fea- ture with the internal songs. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Play like a pro! Play like a pro! Look, Ma… No wrong notes! ●...
Example — To select Song number 003, use one of these ways: • Press [0], [0], [3]. • Press [0], [3]. (The display shows “003” after a short pause.) • Press [3]. (The display shows “003” after a short pause.) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Adjust the Mic Echo level. Adjust the microphone volume. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Button lights ● Changing the tempo of the song To change the speed of the song, press the [TEMPO/ TAP] button and use the dial or the numeric keypad (buttons [0] - [9], [+]/[–]) to adjust the tempo (range:...
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(The A and B points can be set only at measure boundaries.) To cancel the repeat and return to normal playback, sim- ply press the [ Play like a pro! ] button during play- ] button again. (See page 56.) Selected part repeats. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Hear the song. To hear the selected song, press the [START/ STOP] button. Pressing the button again stops the song. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Press and hold the [SONG] button ● Song name and number Use the dial or the numeric keypad (buttons [0] –...
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• Change the instrument sound of the melody ... • Play the melody by yourself ... • Finely adjust the level of the microphone... Song Name Song credits are shown. Lyrics and chords are shown. Adjust the microphone volume. next page. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
This convenient practice feature lets you specify any part of the song and repeatedly play it back. For details, see page 56. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual ● Playing the melody yourself On the internal songs, Track 1 contains the right-hand performance data while Track 2 contains the left.
However, if the User song is converted to SMF format and stored to a SmartMedia card (page 64), the notation can be dis- played. NOTE • Pressing the [SCORE] button switches between the two types of display. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Select the voice using the same procedure as you did on page 19. Press and hold the [VOICE] button Play the sound. Once the desired voice is called up, play the keyboard. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Selected voice number and name ● Category Name Use the CATEGORY buttons. ● Voice name and number Use the dial or the numeric keypad (buttons [0] –...
Of course, you can set the metronome time signature, tempo and volume for your own practice or playing. (See page 42.) Metronome starts. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual ● Playing two different voices simulta- neously (Dual Voice) Press the [DUAL] button and hear two separate voices in a layer when you play the keyboard.
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Harmony effect which automatically adds instru- ment harmonies, the Reverb effect which reproduces the ambience of performance environments, and the Chorus effect which can make one voice sound like several played together. (See pages 44, 45.) The Harmony icon lights. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
“INTRO: A” (or “INTRO: B”) is shown in the MAIN display. This indicates that the main accompaniment pattern A (or B) will follow after the intro plays. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Try out the Style Try out the Style Press and hold the [STYLE] button ●...
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Melody MAIN: A FILL: B MAIN: B Try out the Style Synchro Start is set to stand-by Style starts Button flashes in time with the rhythm. Style stops. ENDING PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Start the song by tapping out the basic beat with the [TEMPO/TAP] button—four times for a time signature of 4/4, three times for 3/4. The style starts automatically at the tempo you tapped. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Style starts. Auto accompaniment...
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Arranger, It lets you use whatever style you like with the song—for example, playing a ballad with a house arrangement or playing an R&B song with a reggae feel. For details, see page 57. Try out the Style PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Each press of the button steps through the Lessons in order: Lesson 1 → Lesson 2 → Lesson 3 → Off (normal song play) → Lesson 1, etc. The Lesson name appears in the display. The Lesson song starts automatically after you select Lesson 1. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Left-hand Right-hand part...
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Improve your playing skills — with Song Lesson! Left-hand part Right-hand part In this example, the right-hand part is played. NOTE • You can turn the evaluation function off if you want. Do this from Grade page in the FUNCTION display (page 79). PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
[LESSON R] button. If you want to practice the left, press the [LESSON L] button. The Lesson song starts automatically after you select Lesson 3. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • Drum and percussion sounds do not play in Lesson 2.
Lesson features. However, you’ll need to specify beforehand which tracks are to be used for the right- and left-hand parts. Do this from the R-part, L-part pages in the FUNCTION display (page 77). Right-hand part In this example, the right-hand part is played. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Style pattern name chro Stop is ON. * To adjust the display contrast for best viewing, use the [LCD CONTRAST] knob on the rear panel. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual MAIN display LOW BATTERY!! Repeat indication Battery power is too low for proper operation.
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003, use one of these ways: • Press [0], [0], [3]. • Press [0], [3]. (The display shows “003” after a short pause.) • Press [3]. (The display shows “003” after a short pause.) Enter “003.” PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Increase Decreases in steps...
Turn the Dual Voice on or off by pressing the [DUAL] button. When the Dual Voice is on, the Dual Voice icon in the display lights up. When Dual is off, the icon goes out. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • Pressing the [PORTABLE...
Then press [VOICE] so that “SPLIT” appears at the top. Select the desired voice’s number and name. Press and hold Playing Voices — Related Functions Main Voice NOTE • Split Voice cannot be used with the Song Lesson features. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
■ Setting the tempo of the Metronome Call up the TEMPO display by pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Set the desired tempo. The range is 032 – 280 bpm (beats per minute). PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • Changing the Split Point value here also changes the Split Point of the auto accompaniment.
• The default Touch Sensitivity value is set to “2.” NOTE • The above method is a shortcut. You can also select the Touch Sen- sitivity page from the FUNCTION display after pressing the [FUNC- TION] button. (See page 77.) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Enter the FUNCTION display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and call up the Harmony Volume page by using the CATEGORY buttons [ ]/[ ]. Set the Harmony level (000 – 127). PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • When you change the Main Voice,...
• When you select a style or song, the Reverb type best suited to the music style is automatically selected. NOTE • When you select a style or song, the Chorus type best suited to the music style is automatically selected. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
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Plate 1 – 2 Simulated steel plate reverb. No effect. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Description Harmony types 01 – 05 are pitch-based and add one-, two- or three-note harmonies to the single-note melody played in the right hand. These types only sound when chords are played in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard.
In this condition — called “Stop Accompaniment” — any valid chord fingerings (page 48) are recognized and the chord root/type are shown in the LCD. Since the PSR-K1 properly recognizes the chord, you can also use the Harmony effect (page 44) without having to play back a style.
M7aug * Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual • To play a seventh chord Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it.
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MAIN dis- play may not match that of the song data, even though the actual note/ chord is the same. For example, a C # chord may actually be indicated as D b . PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Try playing a chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, checking the indications in the display. When you’ve played the chord properly, a bell sound signals your success and the chord name in the display is highlighted. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual (G major seventh) chord. Press the NOTE •...
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, flatted 5 chord Flatted 5 Minor 7 Style Functions Root Diminished chord Minor 3rd Minor 3rd Root note Chord type Major 7 Major 7 Major chord , suspended 4 7sus4 Flatted 7 Suspended 4 chord chord PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Press the [BANK] button to call up the Registration Memory bank number and select the bank (1 – 8) for storing your settings by using the dial or the numeric keypad (buttons [0] – [9], [+]/[–]). PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual 8 banks Memory 1...
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SmartMedia card. If desired, you can save the Registration Memory data to a user-specified file (other than “PSR-K1.ENV”) in a SmartMedia card by using the FILE CONTROL func- tion (page 63).
* If a new note plays in addition to others currently being held (or tied, in the notation), the actual duration of the earlier notes may not be displayed properly. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual • When you wish to select and play...
Press and hold the [VOICE] button until the Dual Voice Select display appears. Then press [VOICE] repeatedly until “MELODY R” (or “MELODY L”) appears at the top. Select the desired voice’s number and name. Song playback functions NOTE • This can be set when the style is selected. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
(MELODY L). Tracks 3 – 5 contain a variety of backing parts, depending on the selected song. • Track [A]...Contains the accompaniment part. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual ] button at the point you want the repeat ] button while the section is repeating.
Standard MIDI File for- mat and store them to SmartMedia card (page 64), the feature can be used. NOTE • The STYLE row is highlighted when pressing the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button in the Easy Song Arranger MAIN display. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
To save the currently selected settings of the Easy Song Arranger to SmartMedia card, simultaneously hold down the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button and press the [FILE CONTROL] button. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • Saving Easy Song Arranger set- tings only applies to SmartMedia card songs used with Easy Song Arranger.
SmartMedia card. NOTE • Song Memory Capacity • Maximum number of notes : approximately 10,000 (when only “melody” tracks are recorded) • Maximum number of chords : approximately 5,500 (when only the chord track is recorded) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
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When recording is finished, the measure number in the display returns to “001,” and the indicator of the recorded track lights. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual • If you record to a track that already contains recorded data, all previous data in the track is erased and replaced by your new recording.
• To cancel the operation, press the [–] button in Step • Since all song data is lost when turning off the power, make sure to save the edited song data to a SmartMedia card (page 63) after clearing a track. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Never turn off the power or pull out the SmartMedia card in this condition. When the Format operation is completed, a “Completed” message appears. To return to the MAIN display, press the [EXIT] button. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • The FILE CONTROL display cannot be called up when the SmartMedia card is not properly inserted (file control icon is off).
To recover memory space for saving, delete any unnecessary files. • Other messages than those described above may be shown. For a complete list of messages you may encounter while using Smart- Media cards, see page 82. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Select the original User file name in the Source File row. You can instantly jump to the first User song (the lowest numbered song) in the list by simultaneously pressing both the [+] and [–] buttons. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • To cancel the operation, press the [–] button in Step...
• If no User files are contained in the SmartMe- dia card, a “File is not found.” message appears and the delete operation cannot be executed. NOTE • To cancel the operation, press the [–] button in Step PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Digital instrument note production Tone Generator...
You’ll also need to install the USB-MIDI driver (also in the included CD-ROM) to your computer. For details, see the “Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide” on page 71. (Keep in mind that Song Filer cannot be used to transmit data from the PSR-K1 to a computer.
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[STANDBY/ON] switch. This setting is temporary. The instrument returns to the original condi- tion when the power is turned on again. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • If external clock is set to ON, songs and styles will not start unless external clock signals are received.
F5 : Top (move to the beginning of the song) E5 : Metronome ON/OFF About MIDI NOTE • You can also select the PC Mode page from the FUNCTION display after pressing the [FUNCTION] button. (See page 77.) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
USB-MIDI driver (contained in the included CD-ROM). For details on installing the software, see the “Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide” on page 71. (Keep in mind that Song Filer cannot be used to transmit data from the PSR-K1 to a computer. Also, when you download songs to SmartMedia card, make sure that the write-protect seal is not affixed to the card.)
• Recording *2 The applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals. *3 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them. CD-ROM Installation Procedure The following steps are the same for both Windows and Macintosh.
• If an older version of Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC, you’ll need to uninstall it before proceeding. Double-click on the “Acroread_” folder. Four different language folders will be displayed. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Memory Hard Disk 100 MHz or higher;...
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CD-ROM drive (for example, D:\USBdrv_\) in Win- dows 98, or the “USBdrv2k_“ directory (for example, D:\USBdrv2k_\) in Windows 2000, and continue the installation. After confirming that “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is shown in the driver search window, click [Next]. Installation starts.
Refer to the “OMS_***_Mac.pdf” (English version only) how to use the application. Copy the “OMS Setup for YAMAHA” in the CD-ROM to the “OMS Applications” folder (drag-and-drop it to the folder). In the “OMS Setup for YAMAHA” folder you will find the OMS Setup files for the Yamaha tone generators, which can...
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Click [Restart]. The computer automatically restarts. You can locate the installed files in the following locations: • [System Folder] → [Control Panels] → [YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch] • [System Folder] → [Extensions] → [USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver] •...
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5. LIMITED LIABILITY Your sole remedies and Yamaha’s entire liability are as set forth above. In no event will Yamaha be liable to you or any other person for any damages, including without limitation any incidental or con- sequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings or other dam-...
SmartMedia card to the instrument (page 84). Press and hold Function category Previous page Next page For directly setting the value For: • Increasing value by 1 • Turning a setting on • Executing an operation Current page PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
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Chorus Send Level EFFECT Reverb Type Chorus Type HARMONY Harmony Type Harmony Volume PC mode PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Range / Page title Settings Style Volume 000 – 127 This determines the volume of the Style. Song Volume 000 – 127 This determines the volume of the Song.
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When this is set to Japanese, the file names are displayed in the Japanese font. The lyrics display follows the lan- guage setting originally made in the song data; however, when no such setting exists, the setting here is used. Function settings Description PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Appendix Troubleshooting ■ For the PSR-K1 Problem When the instrument is turned on or off, a pop- ping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song or style is being played back.
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When the MIDI instrument is recognized correctly, double- click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System window. Double-click the “Device Manager” tab, select “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” and delete it. Use the MS-DOS prompt or Explorer to delete the follow- ing three files.
Do you clear User Song4 ? Do you clear User Song5 ? Error File information area is not large enough. File is not found. File too large. Loading is impossible. Format OK ? Formatting... Initial Setup Load OK ? Loading... PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Display...
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The limit of the media has been reached. The media is not formatted. The media is write-protected. The song data is too large to be converted to notation. There are too many files. This function is not available now. PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Accompaniment Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade Setting, Demo Cancel, Microphone Volume, Microphone Echo Volume, Language Switch • Touch Response ON/OFF PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual Press and hold NOTE • Data cannot be saved to a Smart- Media card during song playback.
• Keyboard stand: L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or op- tions may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Hi-Q Bass Dance Bass STRINGS String Ensemble Chamber Strings Synth Strings PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual NOTE • The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers for each voice. Use these program change numbers when playing the instrument via MIDI from an external device.
I’ve Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional) My Darling Clementine (Traditional) Auld Lang Syne (Traditional) Grandfather’s Clock (H.C. Work) Amazing Grace (Traditional) My Bonnie (Traditional) Yankee Doodle (Traditional) Joy To The World (G.F. Händel) Ave Maria (F.Schubert) PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
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USB MIDI Driver ...70, 72, 74 User Data ...63 User Delete ...65 User File Save ...63 User Song ...54, 59, 63 User Style ...63 Voice ...26, 38 Voice List ...26, 27, 86 XF ...7 XG Voice List ...87 XGlite ...7 Index PSR-K1 Owner’s Manual...
PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
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