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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaSound PSS-80
This PortaSound is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital technology,
which allows you to record and replay your music.
To be sure you get maximum satisfaction from your keyboard,
we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument.
Precautions
Your PortaSound will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow
the simple rules given below:
1.Use ONLY
the optional Yamaha AC adaptors with your Por-
taSound.
Read the adaptor instructions carefully before use.
2. Avoid placing the PortaSound in areas that are subject to excessive
humidity or heat.Do not leave the instrument near heaters or in a
car exposed to direct sunlight, for example.
3. Do not subject the instrument to strong physical shocks, and avoid
placing heavy objects on it, or placing excessive stress on the keys
and buttons.
4. Do not use the keyboard in the vicinity of a radio or TV set, as noise ©
may be caused in the radio or TV set.
5. Be sure to turn OFF the power switch after use. It is recommended
that the batteries be removed if the instrument is not going to be
used for a long time, since the batteries may leak.
6. Use a soft cloth, dry or slightly damp, for cleaning.
Never use
chemicals such as benzine or thinner.
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Specifications
Keyboard:
32 keys (F1-C4)
Voice:
8 voices
Clarinet, Trumpet, Piano, Accordion, Vibraphone,
Rock guitar, Mandolin, Fantasy
Rhythm style:
8 styles
8 beat, 16 beat, Tango, Samba, Swing, March, 12
beat, Waltz
Melody Memory:
REC/END, PLAY/STOP
Voice Variator:
Bright, Mellow, Long, Short
Other Controls:
Tempo Controls, Volume Controls, Demo,
ACCOMP
Terminal:
OC (9-12) IN
Main Amplifiers:
0.7W
Speakers:
7.7cm (4 Q)
Rated Voltage:
DC6V (4 x AA-size, SUM-3, R-6 batteries)
AC Power Adaptor (PA-1, PA-1B, PA-3)
Power consumption:
2.5W(with AC adaptor PA-1)
0.3W(with battery cells)
Material:
Styrole resin
Before You Begin
<1> When using batteries:
Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument, and insert
four 1.5V AA-size (SUM-3, R-6) batteries (sold separately), making sure that the
polarities are observed as directed beside the cover.
Replace the cover, ensuring
that it locks securely in place.
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Caution:
* Replace all the batteries at the same time.
Using old batteries with new ones
might be dangerous.
* Be sure all the polarities are correct. Setting one of the batteries in the wrong
direction might be dangerous.
<2> When using the AC adaptor
The Yamaha Power Adaptor PA-1, PA-1B or PA-3 is available for household
current. No other adaptor is usable. Connect the adaptor to the terminal
on the rear
panel of the unit, and plug in the adaptor.
+ This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.
Attention users in the U.S.A.
PortaSound PSS-80 prepared in accordance with FCC rules.
The PortaSound PSS-80 uses frequencies that appear in the radio frequency range, and if installed in the
immediate Proximity (within three meters) of some types of audio or video devices interference may occur.
The PortaSound PSS-80 has been type tested and found to comply with the specitications set for a
CLASS B computing device in accordance with those specifications listed in Subpart J of Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Theses rules are designed to provide a reasonable measure of protection against such
interference. However, this does not guarantee that interference will not occur. If your PontaSound PSS-
80 should be suspected of causing interference with other electronic devices, veritication can be made by
turning your PortaSound PSS-80 off and on. If the interference continues when your PortaSound PSS-80
is off, the PortaSound PSS-80 is not the source of the interference. If your PortaSound PSS-80 does
appear to be the source of the interference, you should try to correct the situation by using one or more of
the fottowiag measures:
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Relocate either the PortaSound PSS-80 or the electronic device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets for the PortaSound PSS-80 and the device being affected that are on different
branch (circuit breaker or fuse} circuits, or install A/C line filters.
in the case of radio-TV interference, relocate the antenna or, if the antenna lead-in is a 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to a co-axial type cable.
if these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your Authorized
Yamaha Consumer Products dealer for suggestions and/or corrective measures.
lf you cannot locate an
Authorized Yamaha Consumer Products dealer in your general area, contact the Consumer Products
Service Center, Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
Hf for any reason you should need additional information relating to radio or TV interference, you may
find a booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to identity and Resolve
Radio-TV interference Problems".
This booklet is available from the U.S.Government Printing Office,
Washington D.C. 20402-Stock #004-000-345-4.
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the unit. You should note this seriat
number in the space provided below and retain this
manual as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
PSS-80
Serial No.
Concerning Warranty
This product was made for international distribution,
and since the warranty for this type of product varies
from marketing area to marketing area, please contact
the selling agency for information concerning the
applicable warranty and/or service policies.
YAMAHA
YAMAHA
CORPORATION
PO.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
8901 VG79570 Printed in Japaniz,
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