Parti; Getting To Know The Pss-680; Power; Playing - Yamaha PSS-680 PortaSound Authorized Product Manual

GETTING TO KNOW THE PSS-680

This part of the manual first shows you how to provide the PSS-680 with POWER, using batteries or an
AC adaptor. You can then turn it on and start PLAYING it right away.
Next, listen to a DEMONSTRATlON of what the PortaSound PSS-680 can do. Reading PART II will then
enable to perform this kind of professional-sounding music all by yourself.
The QUICK GUIDE briefly introduces the most basic features without going into detail so you can enjoy
yourself experimenting and discovering.

POWER

Your PortaSound PSS-680 works on batteries or household
current. Since batteries are also needed to support the internal
RAM memory, buy six 1.5V SUM-2 alkaline batteries. (Be
sure to read the precautions concerning batteries on p. 1).
To save battery power, you can also use a Yamaha PA-3,
PA-4 or PA-40 AC adaptor.
Inserting Batteries
Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery
compartment lid by pushing its tab in the direction of the
arrow embossed on the lid. Insert the six batteries, making
sure that their poles are aligned as shown in the illustration
below. Replace the lid. It should lock in place with a click.
Low Battery Warning
When the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the
LED displays will start to blink. As soon as this happens,
replace all six batteries with new ones. If you allow the bat-
teries to become spent completely, any data you have stored
in the internal memories will be lost.
Using an AC Power Adaptor
When you want to connect your PortaSound to a wall socket,
buy a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4 or PA-40 Power Adaptor. No
other adaptor can be used, so be sure to ask for the right
kind.
Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall socket and its con-
nector into the DC(9-12V)IN terminal (24) on the back of
your PortaSound as shown. (Even when power is turned
off, the AC adaptor back up the PortaSound RAM memory.)
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Slide the POWER switch (1) upward to the ON position.
The LED displays and various indicators will light up to
confirm that the PortaSound is turned on.
You can now play the keyboard. Adjust the sound level with
the VOLUME slider (2), pushing it up toward MAX to in-
crease volume and down to lower it.
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To get an idea of the music your new PortaSound is capable
of playing, listen to the factory-programmed demonstration
song. Start it by pressing the yellow DEMO START/STOP
button (14).
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PLAYING

Be sure to turn your PortaSound off again by sliding the
POWER switch (1) back to OFF after you have finished
playing. This will save battery power.

DEMONSTRATION

The song will continue until you press DEMO
START/STOP again, or the START/STOP pad (20a).
You will soon be playing music in this kind of professional
style by yourself — PART II will teach you all the necessary
operations. Most of these steps can also be carried while
the PortaSound is performing the demonstration song,
allowing you to alter this song according to your taste.