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Yamaha PortaTone PSR-275 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
  • Page 5 fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. 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.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    I Yamaha Education Suite ... pages 40, 42, 49 The PSR-275/273 features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest tech- nology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before! I One Touch Setting ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Panel Controls and Terminals ... 8 Setting Up... 10 • Power Requirements ...10 • Turning On the Power...11 • Accessory Jacks ...11 Quick Guide Step 1 Voices ... 12 Step 2 Songs... 14 Step 3 Style ... 16 Basic Operation and LCD Display... 18 Portable Grand...

  • Page 8: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals I Front Panel q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-275/ 273. e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 27.) Holding down this button calls up the Time Sig- net settings.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    !5 [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] / [ REW] button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to con- trol the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 34.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a “rewind” control, or move the song playback point back toward the beginning.

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-275/273 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the PSR-275/273 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batter- ies, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adap- tor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Power

    • Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the mini- mum level. When you are not using the PSR-275/273 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adap- tor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Voices Step 1 Guide Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically select the Grand Piano voice. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 21. Playing along with the Metronome Press the [METRONOME] button.
  • Page 13 Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-275/273 has a huge total of 480 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now... Press the [VOICE] button. G Panel Voice List Voice Name Voice Name PIANO Folk Guitar...

  • Page 14: Step 2 Songs

    Playing the Songs The PSR-275/273 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including one Demo song — which has been specially created to show- case the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. There are also 99 additional songs, designed to be used with the educa- tional Lesson feature.

  • Page 15: Changing Volume Of Song

    Changing the volume of the song This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance. Press the [FUNCTION] button, until SongVol is indicated in the display. Use the [+]/[–] buttons to adjust the song volume. You can also use the numeric keypad to directly enter the value.

  • Page 16: Step 3 Style

    The powerful yet easy-to-use Style features give you profes- sional instrumental backing for your performances. Simply play chords with your left hand — and the PSR-275/273 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band! •...
  • Page 17 Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord... Keys for entering Keys for entering the chord the chord type (C1 —...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation And Lcd Display

    Basic Operation and LCD Display Adjusting the Volume Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. Decreases the overall volume. Function settings and indications This button lets you call up the various function settings..See page 60 ...See page 60 ...See page 23, 60 ...See page 25, 60 ...See page 26, 60 ...See page 29, 60...

  • Page 19: Music Rest

    Entering one of the modes (Song, Style or Voice) G Pressing one of the buttons below calls up the appropriate mode — Song, Style or Voice, and the bar in the display indicates the currently selected mode. [PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE] indication Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate func- tion when the relevant button is...
  • Page 20 Basic Operation and LCD Display NOTATION Normally, these indicate which keys or notes are played, or which keys to play when using the Dic- tionary function. • Any notes occurring below or above the staff are indicated by “8va” in the notation. •...

  • Page 21: Portable Grand

    Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice. Playing the Portable Grand Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Doing this automatically selects the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. Using the Metronome Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
  • Page 22 Portable Grand Turn on the Metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button. The beat number is indicated as follows (for a time signature of 4/4): To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to var- ious quarter-note based meters.

  • Page 23: Playing Voices

    Playing Voices The PSR-275/273 features a total of 480 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include 360 XG Lite voices and drum kits. The PSR-275/273 also has a Dual Voice or Split Voice function that lets you combine two differ- ent voices in a layer, or play from separate areas of the keyboard, play the two together across the keyboard.
  • Page 24 Playing Voices Drum Kit Voice List (voices 109-120) When one of the 12 Drum Kit voices is selected, you can play different drum and percussion instrument sounds from the keyboard. • For more details, see page 66. G For example, when 109 “Standard Kit 1” is selected: Name Standard Kit 1 Standard Kit 2...

  • Page 25: Ots

    #000 OTS This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style or a song. The voice is selected to best match the style or song you’ve called up. Select voice #000 (OTS).

  • Page 26: Split Voice

    Playing Voices Split Voice The Split Voice function lets you assign two different Voices to opposite areas of the keyboard, and play one Voice with your left hand while your right plays another. For example, you could play bass with the left hand and play piano with the right. The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in the Main Voice mode (page 23), and the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Function mode (page 60), along with the other Split Voice parameters shown below.

  • Page 27: Touch And Touch Sensitivity

    Touch and Touch Sensitivity The PSR-275/273 features a Touch Response function that gives you dynamic, expressive control over the volume of the voices. The Touch Sensitivity parame- ter lets you set the degree of Touch Response. Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.

  • Page 28: Transpose And Tuning

    It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PSR-275/273 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ±...

  • Page 29: Effects

    Effects The PSR-275/273 is equipped with a wide variety of effects that can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. The PSR-275/273 has three separate effect systems — Harmony, Reverb and Chorus — and each has many different effect types to choose from.

  • Page 30: Chorus

    Effects Chorus The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of the voices with the use of pitch modulation. Two basic types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. Chorus produces a thicker, warmer, and more animated sound, whereas Flanger creates a swirling, metallic effect.

  • Page 31: Effect Types

    I Effect Types G Harmony Types Harmony Type Display Name Duet Duet Trio Trio Block Block Country Country Octave Octave Trill 1/4 note Tril1/4 Trill 1/6 note Tril1/6 Trill 1/8 note Tril1/8 Trill 1/12 note Tril1/12 Trill 1/16 note Tril1/16 Trill 1/24 note Tril1/24 Trill 1/32 note...
  • Page 32 Effects G Reverb Types Reverb Type Hall 1 Hall 2 Hall 3 Room 1 Room 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 Plate 1 Plate 2 G Chorus Types Chorus Type Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Flanger 1 Flanger 2 Display Name Description Hall1 Concert hall reverb.

  • Page 33: Selecting And Playing Styles

    F#2 and lower) is for the auto accompaniment function. The PSR-275/273 also features the convenient Dictionary function (page 42). Dictionary provides you with a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play any chord you specify by showing you the appropri- ate notes in the display.

  • Page 34: Playing The Styles

    Selecting and Playing Styles I Use the numeric keypad. Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 19). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[–] buttons to step up and down through the styles. Playing the Styles The panel buttons below function as style controls.
  • Page 35 [TEMPO/TAP] button twice at the desired tempo. I Using Sync Start The PSR-275/273 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the style by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the beat mark flashes to indicate Sync Start...
  • Page 36 Selecting and Playing Styles Starting with an Intro section Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance. To start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button —...
  • Page 37 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to page 40 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.) Stop the style.

  • Page 38: Changing The Tempo

    Selecting and Playing Styles Changing the Tempo The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute). Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[–] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

  • Page 39: Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B And Fill-Ins)

    Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B and Fill-ins) While the style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a fill-in pattern to smoothly lead into the next section.

  • Page 40: Using Auto Accompaniment - Multi Fingering

    (see Single Finger Chords below). The Fingered technique is that of conventionally playing all the notes of the chord. Whichever method you use, the PSR-275/273 “understands” what chord you indi- cate and then automatically generates the accompaniment.
  • Page 41 Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug] Minor [m] Minor add ninth [m(9)] Minor sixth [m6]...

  • Page 42: Dictionary

    Selecting and Playing Styles Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Press the [Dict.] button.
  • Page 43 Play the chord. Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the chord area of the keyboard. The chord name flashes in the display when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of the chords are also recognized.) Flashes when correct notes are held.
  • Page 44 Selecting and Playing Styles Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner. The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements in music. A wide variety of emotions and feelings can be created depending on the types of chords used and the order in which they are arranged. •...

  • Page 45: Selecting And Playing Songs

    The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the key- board. The songs of the PSR-275/273 can also be used with the powerful Lesson feature (page 49), a convenient tool that makes learning songs fun and easy.

  • Page 46: Playing The Songs

    Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls. Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 47). Start the selected song. Press the [START/STOP] button. As the song plays back, the measure num- ber and playing keys are shown in the display. Stop the song.

  • Page 47: A-B Repeat

    A-B Repeat The convenient A-B Repeat function is an ideal aid for practicing and learning. It allows you to specify a phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it — while you play or practice along with it. While playing a song, set point A (the start point).

  • Page 48: Melody Voice Change

    Selecting and Playing Songs Melody Voice Change The PSR-275/273 lets you play a melody on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the original melody voice or one of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one step further — it lets you replace the original voice used for the melody of the song with the panel voice of your own selection.

  • Page 49: Song Lesson

    I Lesson 2 — Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-275/273 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. I Lesson 3 — Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted, letting you play and master the missing part yourself —...
  • Page 50 53). After a short pause, the Lesson begins again automati- cally. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the Lesson. The PSR-275/273 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/STOP] button is pressed. (Song Lesson off) (Song Lesson off)

  • Page 51: Lesson 1 - Timing

    In Lesson 1, simply play one note repeatedly in time with the music. Regarding chords and the use of the left hand, the PSR-275/273 actually has two different types of songs: 1) songs with normal left-hand chords, and 2) songs in which the left hand plays arpeggios or melodic figures in combina-...

  • Page 52: Lesson 2 - Waiting

    Song Lesson Lesson 2 — Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-275/273 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. This lets you practice reading the music at your own pace. The notes to be played are shown in the display, one after another, as you play them correctly.

  • Page 53: Lesson 4 - Both Hands

    Play the appropriate part with the song. After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the appropriate notes appear in the display. In Lesson 3, listen carefully to the un-muted part, and play the muted part yourself. Lesson 4 — Both Hands Lesson 4 is a “Minus One”...

  • Page 54: Midi Functions

    MIDI Functions The PSR-275/273 is MIDI-compatible, featuring MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals and providing a variety of MIDI-related controls. By using the MIDI functions you can expand your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on your PSR-275/273.

  • Page 55: Channel Messages

    Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The PSR-275/273 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data. The PSR-275/273 can be controlled by the...

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    MIDI Functions Connecting to a Personal Computer By connecting your PSR-275/273’s MIDI terminals to a personal computer, you can have access to a wide variety of music software. G When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the personal com- puter and the PSR-275/273.

  • Page 57: Local Control

    MIDI sequencer. If you are using the sequencer to play back the voices of the PSR-275/273, you would want to set this to “off” — in order to avoid getting “double” notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer.

  • Page 58: Pc Mode

    Press the [PC] button and then press the appropriate [+]/[–] button. This switches between the PC Mode on/off settings. PC mode is on PC mode is off • No sound is output from the PSR-275/273 when Local ON/ OFF is set to OFF.

  • Page 59: Function

    Function The PSR-275/273 has a variety of settings in the Function parameters. These give you detailed control over many of the PSR-275/273’s features. Using the Function parameters Select a Function name. Press the [FUNCTION] button, repeatedly if necessary, until appropriate Function name is appear in the display.
  • Page 60 -12–12 This determines the transposition of the entire PSR-275/273 sound. -100–100 This determines the pitch of the entire PSR-275/273 sound . 000–127 This determines the highest key for the Split voice and sets the Split “point” — in other words, the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices.

  • Page 61: Voice List

    I Maximum Polyphony • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The PSR-275/273 has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used.
  • Page 62 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# SYNTH LEAD SYNTH PAD PERCUSSION DRUM KITS G XGlite Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# PIANO Voice Voice Name Square Lead Sawtooth Lead Voice Lead Star Dust Brightness Analogon Fargo Fantasia Bell Pad Xenon Pad...
  • Page 63 Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Change# Muted Guitar Funk Guitar 1 Muted Steel Guitar Jazz Man Overdriven Guitar Guitar Pinch Distortion Guitar Feedback Guitar Feedback Guitar 2 Guitar Harmonics Guitar Feedback Guitar Harmonics 2 BASS Acoustic Bass Jazz Rhythm Velocity Crossfade Upright Bass Finger Bass Finger Dark...
  • Page 64 Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Change# SYNTH PAD SYNTH EFFECTS WORLD Voice Voice Name Dynamic Sawtooth Digital Sawtooth Big Lead Sequenced Analog Calliope Lead Pure Pad Chiff Lead Charang Lead Distorted Lead Voice Lead Fifths Lead Big Five Bass &...

  • Page 65: Style List

    Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Change# Wind Chime Telephone Ring 2 Car Engine Ignition Car Tires Squeal Car Passing Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Starship Burst Style List Style No. Style Name 8BEAT 8BeatModern 60’sGtrPop 8BeatAdria 60’s8Beat 8Beat OffBeat 60’sRock...

  • Page 66: Drum Kit List

    Drum Kit List • “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “109: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0).
  • Page 67 Voice No. MSB/LSB/PC Keyboard MIDI Alternate assign Note# Note Note# Note C# -1 D# -1 G# -1 127/000/000 127/000/027 127/000/032 Standard Kit 1 Dance Kit Jazz Kit Surdo Mute Surdo Open Hi Q Whip Slap Scratch Push Scratch Pull Finger Snap Click Noise Metronome Click Metronome Bell...

  • Page 68: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model PSR-275/PSR-273 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True voice ************** Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend 0,32 Control Change 91,93...

  • Page 69: Effect Map

    NOTE: *1 By default (factory settings) the PSR-275/273 ordinarily functions as a 16- channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    ON and keys are played in the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. The PSR-275/273 is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes. If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or “sto-...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    : L-2C * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify prod- ucts or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Panel controls and terminals +/–... 8 A-B REPEAT... 8 ACMP ON/OFF... 8 DC IN 10-12V ... 9 DEMO ... 8 Dict..8 DUAL ... 9 FF... 9 FUNCTION... 8 HARMONY ... 9 INTRO/ENDING/rit..9 LESSON ... 8 MAIN/AUTO FILL ...
  • Page 73 Index Specifications...71 Split Point ...26 Split Voice...26 Style Volume...39 styles, playing ...34 styles, selecting...33 Sustain ...30 Sync Start...35 Tap ...35 Tempo ... 21 Time Signature ...22 Touch Sensitivity ...27 Transpose...28 Troubleshooting...70 Tuning...28 Voice List...61 voices, Drum Kit...66 voices, selecting and playing ...23 voices, XG Lite...62 Volume, dual...25 Volume, harmony...29...

  • Page 74: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 75 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 76 Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page, English only) http://www.yamahaPKclub.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2003 Yamaha Corporation WA07030 ???PO???.?-01A0 Printed in China...

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