Yamaha Portatone PSR-1100 Owner's Manual

Yamaha Portatone PSR-1100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    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: Precautions

    Use the specified adaptor (PA-300 or an equivalent recom- mended 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 4 This caution also applies to creating a new folder on the USER drive or using the factory reset operation (page 154). Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
  • Page 5 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-2100/1100! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the PSR-2100/1100. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings.
  • Page 7: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disk

    Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially- available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive.
  • Page 8: About The Display Messages

    “protect” position (tab open). Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk... 7 About the Display Messages... 8 Application Index ... 12 What can you do with the PSR-2100/1100?... 14 Setting Up the PSR-2100/1100... 16 Panel Controls and Terminals... 18 Quick Guide ... 20 Playing the Demos ...
  • Page 10 Change the Rhythmic Feel — Groove and Dynamics ...116 Editing the Channel Data...118 Making Style File Format Settings — Parameter ...119 PSR-2100/1100 Creating Multi Pad — Multi Pad Creator ...121 Operation ... 121 Multi Pad Realtime Recording — Record ... 122 Start recording...
  • Page 11 Using the Headphones (PHONES jack)..155 Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack) (PSR-2100 only)...155 Playing the sounds of the PSR-2100/1100 through an external audio system, and recording the sounds to an external recorder (AUX OUT/OUTPUT jacks) ...156 Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (FOOT PEDAL 1/2 jack)...156...
  • Page 12: Application Index

    Listening to demo songs... page 55 Listening to the demo of the selected voices ... page 57 Listening to songs with the special voices of the PSR-2100/1100 ... page 125 Playing Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch...“Transpose Assign” on page 144 Combining two voices ...
  • Page 13 Connecting a computer..“Connecting to a Computer (USB terminal/MIDI terminals)” on page 157 Quick solution Basic functions of the PSR-2100/1100 and how you can best use it ...pages 12, 14 Resetting the PSR-2100/1100 to the default setting ... “Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PSR-2100/1100 — System Reset” on page 154 Displaying the Messages ...“About the Display Messages”...
  • Page 14: What Can You Do With The Psr-2100/1100

    Accompaniment (page 28, 62) Playing a chord with your left hand automatically plays the auto accompaniment backing. Select an accompaniment style — such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc. — and let the PSR-2100/1100 be your backing band! PSR-2100/1100 Multi Pads...
  • Page 15: Usb Terminal

    If you know what song you want to play, but you don’t know which style or voice would be right for it, let the Music Finder help you. Just select the song title, and the PSR-2100/1100 automatically calls up the most appropriate style and voice. VOICE EFFECT LEFT...
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Psr-2100/1100

    Connect the other end (normal AC plug) to the nearest electrical outlet. WARNING Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA- 300 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the PSR-...
  • Page 17: Powering Up

    PSR-2100/1100 for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Before you switch your 2100/1100 on or off, first turn down the vol- ume of any connected audio equipment. 1 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
  • Page 18: Panel Controls And Terminals

    [FF] button... P. 81 STYLE STYLE buttons ... P. 62 TRANSPOSE [E] [F] buttons ... P. 144 TEMPO [E] [F] buttons ... P. 53 [TAP TEMPO] button ... P. 54 PSR-2100/1100 SONG STYLE MASTER VOLUME STYLE CONTROL MAIN ACMP BREAK...
  • Page 19 MIDI [OUT] [IN] terminals... P. 156 [FOOT PEDAL 1 (SWITCH)] jack... P. 156 [FOOT PEDAL 2] jack ... P. 156 AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED) [L] [R] jacks ... P. 156 OUTPUT [L / L+R] [R] jacks... P. 156 DC IN terminal ... P. 156 PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 20: Quick Guide

    Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the MAIN display when you’ve finished playing the demo songs. When you’re done with the Demos, you can get to know your PSR-2100/1100 even better with these functions: • Song playback (page 21) •...
  • Page 21: Song Playback

    Song related buttons BALANCE and CHANNEL buttons The following songs are compatible for playback on the PSR-2100/1100. Refer to pages 78, 161 for more details on the logos. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in the GM standard.
  • Page 22 Song Playback Press the [A] button to call up the Song Open display. If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. PRESET (Songs for Demos) Press the [A] - [C] button to select the Voice/Style/Function folder. Quick Guide FLOPPY DISK (commercially available songs, your own songs, etc.)
  • Page 23 Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select the song file. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. START/STOP NEW SONG SYNC. START While the song is playing, try using the Mute function to turn certain instrument channels off or on — letting you craft dynamic arrangements on the fly! 1) Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button.
  • Page 24 Song Playback Finally, take the producer’s seat and try your hand at mixing. These Balance controls let you adjust the levels of the individual parts — the song, the style, your singing (PSR-2100 only), and your playing. 1) Press the [BALANCE] button. 2) Press the [1 ] - [8 BALANCE...
  • Page 25: Playing Voices

    Playing Voices The PSR-2100/1100 features a stunning variety of over 700 dynamic, rich and realistic voices. Try playing some of these voices now and hear what they can do for your music. Here, you’ll learn how to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your left and right hands.
  • Page 26: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously

    Naturally, you can play the voice yourself from the keyboard, but you can also have the PSR-2100/1100 demonstrate the voice for you. Simply press the [8 ] button from the display above, and a Demo of the voice plays automatically.
  • Page 27: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands

    Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the LEFT part on. Press the [H] button to select the LEFT part. Select a voice group. Here, we’ll select the “STRINGS” group — so that you can play rich, orchestral chords with your left hand.
  • Page 28: Playing Styles

    Playing Styles Playing Styles The PSR-2100/1100 has a huge variety of musical “styles” that you can call upon to back up your own performance. They give you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to a full band or orchestra.
  • Page 29 3 Play a chord with your left hand and play some notes in the right-hand range of the keyboard. The PSR-2100/1100 has various Harmony/Echo types (page 146). The Harmony/Echo type may change according to the selected MAIN voice. • Harmony/Echo is just one of the many Voice Effects you can use. Try out some of the other effects and see how they can enhance your performance (page 60).
  • Page 30: Style Sections

    Playing Styles Style Sections Each style in the auto accompaniment is made up of “sections.” Since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic style, you can use them to add spice to your performance and mix up the beats — while you’re playing. Intros, Endings, Main patterns, and Breaks —...
  • Page 31 Accompaniment Structure INTRO (page xx) INTRO (page 69) (max. three patterns) MAIN VARIATION VARIATION via BREAK ENDING (page xx) ENDING (page 69) (max. three patterns) • An Intro doesn’t necessarily have to be at the beginning! If you want, you can play an Intro section in the middle of your performance by simply pressing the [INTRO] button at the desired point.
  • Page 32: One Touch Setting

    (voice number, etc.) for the currently selected style, with the touch of a single button. This is a wonderful way to instantly reconfigure all the settings on the PSR-2100/1100 to match the style you want to play. Select a style (page 28).
  • Page 33: Music Finder

    If you want to play in a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder can help you out. Simply select the song name from the Music Finder and the PSR-2100/ 1100 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! Using the Music Finder Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button.
  • Page 34: Searching The Music Finder Records

    Music Finder Searching the Music Finder Records The Music Finder is also equipped with a convenient search function that lets you enter a song title or keyword — and instantly call up all the records that match your search criteria. Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button.
  • Page 35 You can also create your own Music Finder setups and save them to floppy disk (pages 38 and 47). In this way, you can expand your Music Finder collection by exchanging them with other PSR-2100/1100 users. For details, refer to page 74.
  • Page 36: Playing With The Songs

    Playing Along with the PSR-2100/1100 In this section, try using the PSR-2100/1100’s song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you play the part yourself. It’s like having a very talented and versatile playing partner accompany you while you perform.
  • Page 37: Recording

    Recording The PSR-2100/1100 lets you record, too — quickly and easily. Try out the Quick Recording feature now and capture your keyboard performance. 1 - 3 Select a voice for recording. Use the same operations as in “Playing a Voice” on pages 25, 26.
  • Page 38: Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data

    Registration Memory presets are stored in banks, eight presets to a bank. The name of the currently selected Registration Memory bank is displayed here. Volume balance of the parts (page 64) You can change the volume balance by pressing the [1 PSR-2100/1100 ]-[8 ] buttons under the LCD. The volume balance of each part is displayed. If the MAIN Display is...
  • Page 39: Open/Save Display

    Open/Save Display The PSR-2100/1100 utilizes a variety of data types — including voices, accompaniment styles, songs, multi pads and registration memory settings. Much of this data is already programmed and contained in the PSR-2100/1100; you can also create and edit your own data with some of the functions on the instrument.
  • Page 40: Example - Open/Save Display

    In the examples given here, the Open/Save display for Voice is shown. PRESET drive The files that are pre- programmed and installed internally to the PSR-2100/1100 are kept here. Preset files can be loaded but cannot be re-written. However, you can use a preset file as a basis for creating your...
  • Page 41 files that can be man- aged from the selected display. The FD (Floppy Disk) drive of the Voice Open/Save display, for example, indicates only voices even if style or song files are saved to the floppy disk. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 42 Vocal Harmony Type (PSR-2100 only) User Effect (Mixing Console) Master EQ Edit (Mixing Console) (PSR-2100 only) PSR-2100/1100 Data not maintained when the power is turned off Data maintained when the power is turned off Current Memory Unedited voice Compare Edit...
  • Page 43: Selecting Files And Folders

    This display (“Open/Save” display) is typical of those used to call up and store files (voice files). The PSR-2100/1100 already contains a variety of voices in the PRESET section. You can store your own original voices created with the Sound Creator function to the USER or FLOPPY DISK section.
  • Page 44: File/Folder-Related Operations

    The currently selected file/folder is highlighted. To select another file/folder, press one of the [A] - [J] buttons. To cancel, press the [8 ] (CANCEL) button. Input the new name (page 48). PSR-2100/1100 Press the [8 ] (OK) button. To cancel, press the [8 ] (CANCEL) button. A file/folder name can con-...
  • Page 45: Moving Files/Folders

    files. In the case of a folder cut- and-paste operation (for floppy disk), an entire folder can be cut; however, only the specific files which can be handled in the current Open/ Save display will be pasted. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 46: Copying Files/Folders

    (USER/FLOPPY DISK). When the [6 ] (ALL) button is pressed, the [6 ] (ALL) button changes to “ALL OFF,” letting you release or cancel the selection. PSR-2100/1100 Call up the destination display. Only the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can be selected as the destination.
  • Page 47: Saving Files

    CASE — Alphabet (capital letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size) case — Alphabet (lowercase letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size) The internal memory capac- ity of the PSR-2100/1100 is about 580KB (PSR-2100) / 260KB (PSR-1100). Memory capacity for 2DD and 2HD floppy disks is about 720KB...
  • Page 48: Entering Characters

    “case” (half-size lowercase alphabet). Then, press and hold down the appropriate button, [2 ] - [7 ] and [2 ] - [5 ], for a while, or press it repeatedly until the desired number is selected. PSR-2100/1100 (kana-kan)” button (in Japanese). When The following half-size marks cannot be used in naming files and folders:...
  • Page 49: Using The [Data Entry] Dial

    [DATA ENTRY] dial, and call up the selected item by pressing the [ENTER] button on the panel. Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Cancels the icon selection operation. BACK NEXT Turns pages for icon selection. Enters the selected icon. DATA ENTRY ENTER DATA ENTRY PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 50: Direct Access - Instant Selection Of Displays

    In the example below, Direct Access is used to call up the display for selecting the Chord Fingering (page 142). DIRECT ACCESS Refer to the Direct Access Chart (page 51) for a list of the displays that can be called up with the Direct Access function. PSR-2100/1100 DIRECT ACCESS SONG EXTRA...
  • Page 51: Direct Access Chart

    MAIN [C] MAIN [D] [ENDING/rit.] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [SYNC. STOP] [SYNC. START] [START/STOP] DIGITAL STUDIO [SOUND CREATOR] [DIGITAL RECORDING] [MIXING CONSOLE] PSR-2100 MIXING CONSOLE PSR-1100 MENU [DEMO] [HELP] [FUNCTION] [DIRECT ACCESS] [BALANCE] [CHANNEL ON/OFF] [NEXT] [BACK] VOICE PART [MAIN]...
  • Page 52: Help Messages

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Help Messages The Help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the PSR-2100/1100. STYLE CONTROL MAIN ACMP BREAK INTRO STANDBY MENU DEMO HELP FUNCTION Help messages also feature links to the detailed explanation or actual setting display of the selected topic.
  • Page 53: Using The Metronome

    UPPER OCTAVE RESET MIC. VH TYPE MIC. VOCAL SELECT SETTING HARMONY TALK EFFECT OVER SIGNAL ONE TOUCH SETTING ENTER REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE MEMORY Songs and accompaniment styles have been given default (initial) tempo settings, designed to best suit the song/style. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 54: Tap Tempo

    Indicates the default (initial) tempo setting for the currently selected accompaniment style (unless the tempo has been changed manually). PSR-2100/1100 TAP TEMPO TEMPO RESET Tap the [TAP TEMPO] button twice to change the tempo. Hitting the [TAP TEMPO] button produces a tapping sound.
  • Page 55: Reference

    Playing the Demos The PSR-2100/1100 is an extraordinarily versatile and sophisticated instrument, featuring a wide variety of dynamic Reference voices and rhythms, plus a wealth of advanced functions. Three different types of Demo songs have been specially prepared showcasing the stunning sound and features of the PSR-2100/1100.
  • Page 56 Select the desired word or item by using the [DATAENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button or number buttons ([1 ], [2 ], etc.) to call it up. EXIT Return to the MAIN screen. PSR-2100/1100 BACK NEXT MAIN LAYER LEFT...
  • Page 57: Voices

    Voices The PSR-2100/1100 gives you an enormous selection of authentic voices, including various keyboard instruments, strings and brass — and many, many more. VOICE PIANO & HARPSI. E.PIANO GUITAR BASS SONG EXTRA TRACKS STRINGS CHOIR & PAD (STYLE) NEW SONG STYLE POP &...
  • Page 58 These voices capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of electric instruments — thanks to a huge amount of memory and some very sophisticated programming. Sweet! These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha’s sophisticated technology — and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you’ll swear you’re playing the real thing! Drum Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
  • Page 59: Layer/Left - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously

    Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously The PSR-2100/1100 lets you set three voices for simultaneous play: MAIN, LAYER, and LEFT. By effectively combining these three, you can create richly textured, multi-instrument setups for your performance. SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) NEW SONG STYLE POP &...
  • Page 60: Left - Setting Separate Voices For The Left And Right Sections Of The Keyboard

    When this Sustain feature is on, all notes played on the keyboard (MAIN/LAYER parts only) have a longer sustain. You can also set the Sustain depth (page 93). The PSR-2100/1100 features a variety of dynamic built-in digital effects, letting you process the sound in various ways. You can use DSP to enhance the voices in subtle ways —...
  • Page 61: Pitch Bend Wheel & Modulation Wheel

    Strings), the strings part sustains, adding a natural richness to the overall accompaniment sound. PITCH BEND Wheel & MODULATION Wheel Use the PSR-2100/1100 PITCH BEND wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard.
  • Page 62: Styles

    Styles The PSR-2100/1100 features styles (accompaniment patterns) in a variety of different musical genres including pops, jazz, Latin and dance. To use it, all you have to do is play the chords with your left hand as you perform and the selected Accompaniment Style (style) matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play.
  • Page 63 (chan- nels 9 - 16) are temporarily INTRO replaced by the selected accompaniment style — let- ting you try out and use dif- ferent accompaniment with the song (page 80). PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 64: Playing A Style's Rhythm Channels Only

    To listen to only one instrument by itself, hold down the appropriate button for the channel to set the channel to SOLO. To cancel SOLO, simply press the appropriate channel button again. PSR-2100/1100 MAIN ENDING / rit.
  • Page 65: Chord Fingerings

    (based on the previously played chord, etc.). AI FULL KEYBOARD When this advanced auto accompaniment mode is engaged, the PSR-2100/1100 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play just about anything, anywhere on the keyboard using both hands. You don’t have to worry about specifying the accompaniment chords.
  • Page 66 (e.g. some minor chords followed by CmM7 the minor seventh). CmM7 • You can also have the PSR-2100/1100 “teach” Cm7 5 you how to play Fingered CmM7 chords. From the CHORD FINGERING display Cdim (page 142), specify the...
  • Page 67: Arranging The Style Pattern (Sections: Main A/B/C/D, Intro, Ending, Break)

    Arranging the Style Pattern The PSR-2100/1100 features various types of Auto Accompaniment Sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of the Style. They are: Intro, Main, Break and Ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrangement in your performance.
  • Page 68: Stopping The Style Playback While Releasing Keys (Sync. Stop)

    As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment starts. The auto accompaniment stops when you release your left hand from the keys. Playing a chord with your left hand automatically restarts the auto accompaniment. PSR-2100/1100 MAIN ENDING / rit. AUTO FILL IN...
  • Page 69: Selecting Intro And Ending Types (Intro/Ending)

    SYNC. START START/STOP You can also add a fill-in by pressing the selected MAIN button again. You can temporarily disable Auto Fill In during a perfor- mance by pressing the next Main section’s button twice quickly. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 70: Appropriate Panel Setting For The Selected Style (One Touch Setting)

    Stop the Auto Accompaniment. STYLE CONTROL ACMP BREAK INTRO Try out other One Touch Setting setups. You can also create your own One Touch Setting setups (page 71). ONE TOUCH SETTING PSR-2100/1100 VOICE EFFECT METRO- LEFT REPEAT NOME HOLD TOUCH...
  • Page 71: Automatically Changing One Touch Settings With The Sections - Ots Link

    • At the next measure (in an accompaniment style), after you press a section button. MEMORY Press the [MEMORY] button. Unless you store the panel settings here, the registered settings will be deleted when you select a different accompaniment style. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 72: Calling Up Ideal Setups For Your Music - Music Finder

    /previous style. Simultaneously press the [ to move the cursor to the first record. Play the style (page 63). PSR-2100/1100 MUSIC FINDER VOICE EFFECT METRO- LEFT...
  • Page 73: Searching The Ideal Setups - Music Finder Search

    SEARCH page. For details about the search settings in this display, see below. The STYLE FILE SELECT display can only be used to select the style name for searching; it cannot be used to call up the actual accom- paniment style. PSR-2100/1100 Styles...
  • Page 74: Editing Records - Music Finder Record Edit

    YES ... Press this to clear the record and close the display. NO ... Press this to close the display without clearing the record. CANCEL... Press this to close the message box and return to the previous display. PSR-2100/1100 You can also change/clear a preset record. To avoid chang-...
  • Page 75 To maintain the edited and registered data, make sure to save all Music Finder records as a file (page 154). If no saved, the data will be lost when another Music Finder file is called up or the factory-programmed settings are restored (page 154). Styles The maximum number of records is 2500 (PSR-2100)/ 1200 (PSR-1100), including internal records. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 76: The Multi Pads

    The Multi Pads The PSR-2100/1100 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances. Playing the Multi Pads Select the desired bank in the MULTI PAD Bank display (page 38).
  • Page 77: Multi Pad Edit

    This function lets you copy individual Multi Pad settings from one Multi Pad bank to another. Open/Save display for Multi Pads (page 38) Select the desired Multi Pad(s). The same as the Open/Save display on pages 44 and 47. The Multi Pad Calls up the upper level directory page. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 78: Song Playback

    Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) format. Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s original MIDI file format. • Songs you recorded (page 95) and stored to the PSR-2100/1100 or disk. PSR-2100/1100 SONG EXTRA...
  • Page 79: Song Playback

    START/STOP EXIT button in order to go back to the Make sure that the Language setting for the instrument (page 154) is the same as that of the file name of the song that you are playing back. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 80 The style automatically stops when the song finishes or is stopped. Some of the internal songs have been created using the accompaniment styles. For these songs, the accompaniment styles are automatically started when starting song playback. PSR-2100/1100 The accompaniment stops when you stop the song. If...
  • Page 81: Playing Back Songs On Disk

    “Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk” (page 7). You can set whether or not the PSR-2100/1100 auto- matically calls up the first disk song when a disk is inserted (page 153). Some song data for the PSR- 2100/1100 has been recorded with special “free...
  • Page 82: Muting Specific Parts - Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks

    A to point B is played back repeatedly. Regardless of whether the song is playing back or is stopped, pressing the [TOP] button returns to point A. Stop the song. START/STOP PSR-2100/1100 METRO- REPEAT NOME Use this button to turn on/off the right-hand part.
  • Page 83: Displaying Music Notation - Score

    [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] but- ton. The displayed notation is generated by the PSR- 2100/1100 based on the song data. As a result, it may not be exactly the same as commercially available sheet music of the same song —...
  • Page 84 Note resolution: 1/4 note, 1/8 note, 1/16 note, 1/32 note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/8 note triplet, 1/16 note triplet, 1/32 note triplet PSR-2100/1100 D Maj (B min) A Maj (F min) E Maj (C min)
  • Page 85 This closes the detailed setting display without changing the settings. You can also execute this by pressing the [EXIT] button on the panel. Song Playback You can select the display pages (one before and after) by the using the [BACK]/ [NEXT] buttons or the pedal (page 142). PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 86: Displaying The Lyrics

    * Microphone input is available only on the PSR-2100. Select the desired song (page 79, 81). Start the song. The lyrics are in reverse display along with song playback. PSR-2100/1100 SONG EXTRA TRACK TRACK TRACKS (STYLE) START/STOP NEW SONG SYNC. START...
  • Page 87: Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory

    Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory Registration Memory is a powerful feature that lets you set up the PSR-2100/1100 just as you want — selecting specific voices, styles, effect settings etc. — and save your custom panel setup for future recall. Then, when you need those settings, simply press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button.
  • Page 88: Saving Your Registration Memory Setups

    Organizing Your Data.” Save the result of the Name/Delete operation by returning to the REGISTRATION BANK display and pressing the [8 ] (UP) button. PSR-2100/1100 All settings registered to buttons [1]- [8] are referred to as a “bank.” The banks can be saved to “USER” or “FLOPPY DISK”...
  • Page 89: Recalling A Registration Memory Setup

    Once programmed, the presets 1 - 8 can be selected in sequence with the [BACK][NEXT] buttons or the pedal (page 145). Enters a checkmark to the selected box. Removes the checkmark from the selected box. MEMORY MEMORY PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 90: Editing Voices - Sound Creator

    Editing Voices — Sound Creator The PSR-2100/1100 has a Sound Creator feature that allows you to create your own voices by editing some parameters of the existing voices. Once you’ve created a voice, you can save it as a USER voice for future recall.
  • Page 91: Regular Voice Parameters

    SOUND Determines the timbre/EG (Envelope Generator)/vibrato of the voice. EFFECT/EQ (PSR-2100) Determines the effect depth/type and equalizer settings. EFFECT (PSR-1100) HARMONY Determines the Harmony/Echo settings. The parameter for Organ Flute, see page 94 The following parameters are linked to the ones in each display.
  • Page 92 (a slightly lower level than maximum). The higher the value, the slower the decay. • RELEASE ... Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released. The higher the value, the slower the release. PSR-2100/1100 Volume Cutoff frequency These frequencies are Cutoff range “passed”...
  • Page 93 The parameters are the same as for HARMONY/ECHO display of FUNCTION. For details, see page 147. Editing the voice -SOUND CREATOR- Determines the Sustain depth of each voice when the [SUSTAIN] button is set to on. VIBRATO Creates a wavering in the sound by periodically chang- ing the pitch. SPEED Level DEPTH DELAY Time PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 94: Organ Flutes (Psr-2100 Only)

    Editing the voice -SOUND CREATOR- Organ Flutes (PSR-2100 only) In addition to the many organ voices in the ORGAN voice category, the PSR-2100/1100 has an ORGAN FLUTES voice. The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 90. Parameters Organ Type...
  • Page 95: Recording Your Performances And Creating Songs - Song Creator

    Song Editing (page 105) The PSR-2100/1100 also lets you edit the songs you’ve recorded by the Quick Recording, Multi Recording and Step Recording methods. When re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded song, use the Punch IN/OUT function (page 104).
  • Page 96: Quick Recording

    You can edit the recorded song data from the SONG CREATOR (1 - 16) displays (page 108). Press the [6 ] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store the recorded data (page 38, 47). PSR-2100/1100 When recording over the part of an internal...
  • Page 97: Multi Recording

    Accompaniment style RHYTHM 2 Accompaniment style BASS Accompaniment style CHORD1 Accompaniment style CHORD2 Accompaniment style PAD Accompaniment style PHRASE1 Accompaniment style PHRASE2 MIDI The part is automatically selected when setting the several channels to “REC” at the same time. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 98 You can edit the recorded song data from the SONG CREATOR (1 - 16) displays (page 108). Press the [6 ] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store the recorded data (page 38, 47). PSR-2100/1100 When selecting the MIDI part • Setting a single channel...
  • Page 99: Recording Individual Notes - Step Record

    CHD (Chord) page. The voices in the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can- not be selected for Step recording. You can select voices from the PRESET page; however, these may sound slightly different from the original voice. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 100 Staccatissimo ... Manual ... The gate time (note length) can be specified as a percentage by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial. PSR-2100/1100 Specifies the type of note to be input next. (Sixteenth notes are available only when recording the melody.) This also determines the position to which the pointer will advance after a note has been entered.
  • Page 101: Recording Melodies - Step Record (Note)

    Selecting a note enters a rest of the equivalent value. For example, selecting an eighth note ) here results in a eighth note rest ( -1 Press this button to display the dotted notes. -2 Select this note. -1 Call up the normal notes by pressing this button. -2 Select this note. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 102: Recording Chord Changes For The Auto Accompaniment - Step Record (Chord)

    MAIN Press the [BREAK] button to specify the Break section, and enter the chords as shown at right. BREAK INTRO PSR-2100/1100 MAIN B Select this note value and play the chords indicated at right. Select this note value and play the chords indicated at right.
  • Page 103 Ending section is input, the End mark automatically follows the Ending data. When a section other than Ending is input, the End mark is set two measures after the final section. The End mark can be freely set to any position desired. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 104: Select The Recording Options: Starting, Stopping, Punching In/Out - Rec Mode

    REPLACE ALL play back original data PUNCH IN AT=003 PUNCH OUT play back original data PUNCH IN AT=003 PUNCH OUT AT=006 PSR-2100/1100 Original data Stop recording *2 Stop recording *2 Stop overwrite recording/ play original data Start playing the keys/...
  • Page 105: Editing A Recorded Song

    “human” feel in the recording. Selects the quantize size (resolution). See the below for the details. 1/32 note 1/16 note + 1/8 note triplet * 1/8 note + 1/16 note + 1/8 note triplet * 1/16 note triplet * PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 106 Mix results. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone. PSR-2100/1100 These let you specify the two source channels to be mixed. If “COPY” is selected here, the data from Source 1 is copied to the Destination channel.
  • Page 107: Channel Transpose

    Calls up the SONG display, from which you can save the edited data. Calls up the SONG display, from which you can save the edited data. Use this to checkmark the selected item. Checkmarked items are stored with the song. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 108: Editing Note Events - 1 - 16

    Data List booklet (Voice List). P.Bnd (Pitch bend) Determines the pitch bend value. A.T. (After touch) Determines the after touch value. PSR-2100/1100 Adds a new event to the Event List. Determines the channel to be edited. Calls up the Step Recording display (page 100).
  • Page 109: Editing Chord Events - Chd

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator Press this to convert the recorded chord and section entries into song data. To actually enter an edited value, move the cursor away from the value or press the SONG [START/STOP] but- ton. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 110: Inputting And Editing Lyrics

    EXIT Execute the settings by pressing the [EXIT] button. PSR-2100/1100 When “MAIN FILTER” or “ACCOMPANIMENT FILTER” is selected, these select the item, scrolling up/down to the top or the bottom. When “CONTROL CHANGE FILTER” is selected, these select the item, scrolling up/down eight items at a time.
  • Page 111: Creating Accompaniment Styles - Style Creator

    Chord 1 Phrase 2 Chord 2 8Beat 2 Rhythm 1 Phrase 1 Rhythm 2 Phrase 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Any voice can be selected for the RHY1 channel, with the exception of Organ Flutes. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 112: Style File Format

    Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format. By using the edit functions, you can take full advantage of the SFF format and freely create your own styles.
  • Page 113: Realtime Recording - Basic

    • Only Drum Kit/SFX Kit can be selected for the RHY 2 channel. • For the non-rhythm chan- nels (BASS - PHR 2), all- voices with the exception of the Organ Fultes voice/ Drum Kit/SFX Kit can be selected. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 114: Step Recording

    Press the [F] (TRACK EVT) button to switch between the Event display (Note, Control Change, etc.) and the Control display (System Exclusive, etc.). Make sure to set the record channel from another display (e.g., BASIC display; page 112) beforehand. PSR-2100/1100 You can also select the desired section for recording by pressing appropriate panel button.
  • Page 115: Assembling An Accompaniment Style -Assembly

    #2, the currently specified section and channel are also changed. The channels being recorded are also changed and recording is stopped automatically. The PLAY TYPE parameter affects only the playback, and does not change the actual accompaniment style data. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 116: Edit The Created Accompaniment Style

    (for example, the 2nd and 3rd beats, if “3” is selected). In all cases, “A” types produce minimum effect, “B” types produce medium effect, and “C” types produce maximum effect. PSR-2100/1100 Calls up the Style display and lets you store the edited accompaniment style data.
  • Page 117 Determines the settings for each of the Dynamics parameters (see the list below). Velocity is determined by how strongly you play the keyboard. The more strongly you play the keyboard, the higher the velocity value and, hence, the louder the sound. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 118: Editing The Channel Data

    This function lets you remove specific events from the selected channel. Use the [4 to select the desired event type to be removed. PSR-2100/1100 ] (TOP) and [5 ] (LAST) buttons to specify the first and last measures in the ] (DEST) button to specify the first measure of the destination location, to which...
  • Page 119: Making Style File Format Settings - Parameter

    “Play Root” and “Play Chord,” respectively. In this case, you can change chords and hear the result- ing sound for all channels. C C C C C C C7sus4 Csus2 C = chord note C, R = recommended note C C R PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 120 Retrigger To Root The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. However, the octave of the new note remains the same. PSR-2100/1100 Example — When the highest key is F Root changes...
  • Page 121: Creating Multi Pad - Multi Pad Creator

    Creating Multi Pad — Multi Pad Creator The PSR-2100/1100 lets you create your own original Multi Pad phrases — which you can use in your performances in the same way as the preset Multi Pads. SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) NEW SONG STYLE POP &...
  • Page 122: Multi Pad Realtime Recording - Record

    If a Multi Pad is played while Style is playing and the Chord Match function for that pad is ON, the phrase will be automatically re-harmonized to match the accompaniment chords. PSR-2100/1100 Turn Repeat/Chord Match of each pad on or off (see below).
  • Page 123: Step Recording Or Editing Multi Pads - Edit

    finely adjust the phrase length for the Pad. This would be convenient, for example, in synchronizing repeat playback of a Pad (set to Repeat On) with the keyboard and auto accompaniment playback. • Since the Multi Pads have only one track (channel), the track (channel) cannot be changed. Creating Multi Pad — Multi Pad Creator PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 124: Adjust The Volume Balance And Changing Voices - Mixing Console

    This contains settings related to the volume and voice of each part/channel. Here you can also enable the Auto Revoice feature — which automatically plays XG-compatible songs (page 162) with the rich and dynamic voices that are exclusive to the PSR-2100/1100. This gives you much more authentic and realistic instrument sounds for your song playback.
  • Page 125: Setting The Level Balance And Voice - Volume/Voice

    Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Set this to ON to enable automatic replacement of the XG voices (in XG song data) with the special voices of the PSR-2100/1100. To use the normal XG voice set, turn this off. Allows you to select the specific voice to...
  • Page 126: Changing The Tone Of The Voice - Filter

    OCTAVE...Determines the range of the pitch change in octaves, over two octaves up or down. The TUNING...Determines the pitch of the instrument. PSR-2100/1100 Switches between the HARMONIC and BRIGHTNESS parameters. higher the value, the longer the time it takes for the pitch to change. Portamento is only applied when you play legato (playing the next note before releasing the previous one).
  • Page 127: Adjusting The Effects

    There are three effect sec- tions: Reverb, Chorus, and DSP (which contains a vari- ety of effect types). For details, refer to the Effect Block list (page 128). PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 128 REVERB All parts CHORUS All parts DSP 1 (PSR-2100) Main, Layer, Left, Song (Ch. 1 - 16), DSP(PSR-1100) MIC (PSR-2100 only), Style DSP2 - 4 (PSR-2100 only) Main, Layer, Left, Song (Ch. 1 - 16), MIC (automatically assigned) PSR-2100/1100 Determines the level of the effect (return level).
  • Page 129: Effect Structure

    Effect Structure The PSR-2100/1100 features the following digital effect systems. The effect type, depth, and various parameters can be set with the panel controls. About the Effect Connections – System and Insertion All the effect blocks are connected or routed in one of two ways: System or Insertion. System applies the selected effect to all parts, while Insertion applies the selected effect to one specific part.
  • Page 130: Setting The Equalizer-Eq (Psr-2100 Only)

    Q (bandwidth) and the FREQ (center frequency) of the selected band. The higher the “Q,” the narrower the bandwidth. The available FREQ range is different for each band. FREQ FREQ PSR-2100/1100 Call up the MASTER EQ EDIT display. Select the EQ type to adjust...
  • Page 131: Using A Microphone - Mic. (Psr-2100 Only)

    Using a Microphone — MIC. (PSR-2100 only) This extraordinarily powerful feature uses advanced voice-processing technology to automatically produce vocal harmony based on a single lead vocal. Four distinct harmony modes as well as an extensive selection of preset harmony types are provided. In addition to straightforward harmony, the PSR-2100 also lets you change the apparent gender of the harmony and/or lead vocal sound.
  • Page 132 Using a Microphone — MIC. (PSR-2100 only) Select a Vocal Harmony type. Select a Vocal Harmony parameter. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. Vocal Harmony Parameter List Chordal Type/Vocoder Type Determines how the harmony notes are applied. Harmony Gender Type Can be set to “Off”...
  • Page 133: Making Settings For The Vocal Harmony And Microphone - Microphone Setting

    Making Settings for the Vocal Harmony and Microphone — MICROPHONE SETTING Operation Press the [MIC. SETTING] button. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display. Adjusting the Vocal Harmony Settings and Microphone Effects — OVERALL SETTING The explanations here apply to step 2 above. 3BAND EQ (3-BAND EQUALIZER) Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from amps or speakers to match the special character of the room.
  • Page 134 Using a Microphone — MIC. (PSR-2100 only) COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level. This is useful when recording a signal with widely varying dynamics. It effectively “compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer.
  • Page 135: Setting The Microphone Volume And Related Effects - Talk Setting

    Setting the Microphone Volume and Related Effects — TALK SETTING Determines the settings when the [TALK] button is on. The explanations here apply to step 2 on page 133. VOLUME/PAN/REVERB DEPTH/CHORUS DEPTH/TOTAL VOLUME ATTENUATOR This determines the volume of the microphone sound. This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound.
  • Page 136: Making Global And Other Important Settings - Function

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function The Function mode gives you access to various advanced functions related to the instrument as a whole. These sophisticated functions let you customize the PSR-2100/1100 to your own musical needs and preferences. SONG...
  • Page 137: Making Midi Settings

    Receive (page 150) This determines how the parts of the PSR-2100/1100 respond to data from connected MIDI devices — i.e., which parts are assigned to which MIDI Receive channels.
  • Page 138: Fine Tuning The Pitch/Selecting A Scale - Master Tune/Scale Tune

    PSR-2100/1100 Determines the overall pitch of the PSR-2100/ 1100, from 414.8 - 466.8 Hz. Press the 4 or 5 [ simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the factory setting of 440.0 Hz.
  • Page 139 -7.8 -6.3 -10.2 -2.3 -11.7 -7.0 -6.3 -14.1 -2.3 -10.2 -50.0 -50.0 -27.3 -15.6 18.0 -11.7 14.1 -15.6 18.0 -11.7 15.6 -3.9 10.2 -3.1 -27.3 -10.2 -17.2 -3.9 -7.8 -11.7 -3.9 -7.8 -3.1 -7.8 -10.2 -3.9 -11.7 -50.0 -50.0 PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 140: Setting Song-Related Parameters - Song Settings

    first measure, before the actual note data. When Quick Start is set to “ON,” the PSR-2100/1100 reads all initial non-note data of the song at the highest possible speed, then automatically slows down to the appropri- ate tempo at the first note.
  • Page 141: Setting Auto Accompaniment-Related Parameters - Style Setting, Split Point, And Chord Fingering

    (in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard). The PSR-2100/1100 lets you automatically enable Sync Stop (page 68) simply by quickly pressing/releasing keys in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.
  • Page 142: Setting The Fingering Method - Chord Fingering

    Any one of the available functions can be assigned to each pedal. For information on the assignable functions, see “Pedal-controllable Functions” on the next page. PSR-2100/1100 Indicates the note that belongs to a chord. Some notes can be omitted. The chord name is indicated next to “CHORD NAME.”...
  • Page 143 You can specify how far down you should press on the foot pedal until the damper effect starts working. This can be set for certain kinds of pedals, such as the foot pedal (YAMAHA FC7) (FOOT PEDAL 2 only). UP/DOWN When GLIDE or PITCH BEND is selected, this determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered).
  • Page 144: Changing The Touch Sensitivity Modulation And Transpose - Keyboard/Panel

    The transpose function does not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit voices. PSR-2100/1100 Transpose Allows you to shift the pitch of the keyboard-played voices, accompaniment style playback, and song data in semitone units. Press one of the [TRANSPOSE] buttons.
  • Page 145: Setting The Registration Sequence, Freeze, And Voice Set

    file. To save your newly pro- grammed Registration Sequence, store the current Registration Memory bank file (page 38, 47). Any Regis- tration Sequence data is lost when changing Registration Memory banks, unless you’ve stored it with the Reg- istration Memory bank file. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 146: Changing The Automatically Selected Voice Settings - Voice Set

    Determines the speed of the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill effects. This parameter is only available when Echo, Tremolo, or Trill is selected in Type above. PSR-2100/1100 These determine whether the corresponding voice-related settings (Voice selection, Effects, EQ (PSR-2100 only) and Harmony/echo assignment) are automatically called up or not when you select a voice.
  • Page 147 Harmony is applied only to the Layer part. When the Layer part is turned off, Harmony is not applied. Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Split point Harmony notes (based on the chord and the selected type) are automatically added to the melody played to the right of the split point. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 148: Setting The Midi Parameters

    Local Control Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the PSR-2100/1100 controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. If you set Local to “OFF,”...
  • Page 149: Transmitting Midi Data - Transmit

    Receive Transpose When this parameter is set to “OFF,” note data received by the PSR-2100/1100 is not transposed, and when it is set to “ON,” the received note data is transposed according to the current PSR-2100/1100 keyboard transpose (page 144) setting.
  • Page 150: Receiving Midi Data - Receive

    The LEFT part is controlled by the MIDI data received on the corresponding channel. KEYBOARD MIDI note data received by the PSR-2100/1100 plays the corresponding notes in the same way as if they are played on the keyboard. ACMP RHYTHM1-2 The received notes are used as the accompaniment RHYTHM 1 and RHYTHM 2.
  • Page 151: Other Settings - Utility

    (range of 0 - 20.0 seconds). Determines the time signature of the metronome sound. When you start the song or accompaniment style, the values matching to them are automatically set. PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 152: Making Settings For The Display And Voice Number Indication - Config 2

    Making Settings for the Display and Voice Number Indication — CONFIG 2 Determines the brightness of the backlit display. PSR-2100/1100 PSR-2100 only Determines whether the selected parameter is locked (checkmarked) or unlocked (empty). Determines the level of the tap sound.
  • Page 153: Copying And Formatting Disks - Disk

    Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk Copying from Disk to Disk As shown below, first copy the data of the original (source) disk to the PSR-2100/1100, then copy the data to the backup (destination) disk. Press the [F] button. A message appears, prompting you to insert the source disk.
  • Page 154: Entering Your Name And Language Preference - Owner

    Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the PSR-2100/1100 — System Reset This operation lets you restore the PSR-2100/1100 to its original factory settings. These settings include System Setup, MIDI Setup, User Effect, Music Finder, and Files & Folders. Restores the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings.
  • Page 155: Using Your Psr-2100/1100 With Other Devices

    Using Your PSR-2100/1100 with Other Devices CAUTION Before connecting the PSR-2100/1100 to other electronic compo- nents, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0).
  • Page 156: Playing The Sounds Of The Psr-2100/1100 Through An

    fixed level, regardless of the [MASTER VOLUME] control setting. • If you connect the PSR-2100/1100 to a monaural device, use only the OUTPUT L/L+R jack. PSR-2100/1100 4 Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (FOOT...
  • Page 157: Connecting To A Computer (Usb Terminal, Midi Terminal)

    Also, do not turn the power of the PSR-2100/1100 on/off while any application software that uses USB or MIDI is running. If you turn the power of the PSR-2100/1100 on or off or connect/ disconnect the USB cable in the following states, problems will occur in the computer system, possibly causing it to “freeze”...
  • Page 158: What's Midi

    (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR- 2100/1100, as shown in the diagram below. MIDI IN MIDI OUT • When using a Macintosh series computer, set the...
  • Page 159 However, since the PSR-2100/1100 features a built-in sequencer that lets you record performance data, this recording equipment is unnecessary. Instead, your digital instrument — the PSR-2100/1100 — allows you to both record and play back the data. Tone generator Sequencer...
  • Page 160: What You Can Do With Midi

    After recording, edit the data with the sequencer, then play it again on the PSR-2100/1100 (playback). PSR-2100/1100 External sequencer When you want to use the PSR-2100/1100 as an XG- Track 1 compatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive Track 2 part for MIDI channels 1 to 16 to “SONG”...
  • Page 161: Midi Data Compatibility

    • The PSR-2100/1100 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played. Style File The Style File Format – SFF – is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.
  • Page 162: Voice Allocation Format

    • Song data recorded on the PSR-2100/1100 using voices in the [XG] category is XG-compatible. This voice allocation format is compatible with many of Yamaha’s MIDI devices, including the PSR series...
  • Page 163: Troubleshooting

    Possible Cause and Solution Make sure that the PSR-2100/1100 has been plugged in properly (page 16). This is normal when electrical current is applied to the instrument. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PSR-2100/1100 may produce interference.
  • Page 164 Each voice has its own suitable preset values which are automatically recalled when the corresponding Voice Set parameters are turned on (page 146). This is normal and is a result of the PSR-2100/1100’s sampling system. This is normal. Some voices have a pitch limit which, when reached, causes this type of pitch shift.
  • Page 165: Specifications

    Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard 2500 (max.) Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing 1524KB Song (SMF), Style (SFF), Registration, Voice, etc. : available PSR-1100 240 dots backlit graphic LCD 287 voices + 480 XG voices + 16 Drum Kits — —...
  • Page 166 Keyboard Stand * 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 options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 167: Index

    Data Types in the MIDI TRANSMIT/RECEIVE Display ...149 DC IN terminal ...19, 156 DECAY ...92 DELETE (Basic Operations)...46 Delete (Song Creator)...106 DELETE RECORD...74 Deleting Files/Folders...46 [DEMO] button...14, 18, 55 DEPTH...93 DESTINATION...106 Detailed Settings for Notation ...84 [DIGITAL RECORDING] button...14, 18, 95, 111 PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 168 [EXIT] button ... 19, 43 Exit from Small Pop-up Windows ... 43 Expand/Compress ... 117 [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE)] button ... 18, 82 PSR-2100/1100 Fade In Time, Fade Out Time, Fade Out Hold Time...151 [FADE IN / OUT] button ...18, 68 FAVORITE ...74 [FF] button ...18, 81...
  • Page 169 Pedal ...142 PEDAL 1/2 POLARITY...142 PEDAL PUNCH IN/OUT...104 Pedal-controllable Functions...143 [PHONES] jack ...18, 155 Phrase...97 Phrase Mark...81, 140 PHRASE MARK REPEAT...140 PITCH BEND ...18, 61 PITCH BEND RANGE ...126 Pitch settings for each scale ...139 Playback of Songs ...21 Index PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 170 Index Playing a style ... 28, 62 Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only ... 64 Playing Along with the PSR-2100/1100 ... 36 Playing Back Songs on Disk ... 81 Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands ... 27 Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing accompaniment sections ...
  • Page 171 USER drive...40, 41, 42 USER EFFECT (Function) ...154 User Effect (Mixing Console) ...128 Using a Microphone ...131 Using the Music Finder ...33 Using Your PSR-2100/1100 with Other Devices ...155 Utility ...151 [VARIATION] button ...19, 61 Variation (Organ Flutes) ...94 Velocity ...100, 117 Velocity Change ...118...
  • Page 172 Index MEMO PSR-2100/1100...
  • Page 173: Limited Warranty

    You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below. 2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under warranty.
  • Page 174 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har...
  • Page 175 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 176 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 WA44060 302APAP3.3-02B0 Printed in China...

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