OWNER S MANUAL Contents Getting Started ............................. 2 Playing Your New PortaTone ....... 3 Voice Mode ................................... 5 Style Mode .................................... 6 Song Mode .................................... 9 Troubleshooting ........................10 Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00) ......................10 Jam Track Chord Progression List ....11 One Touch Settiing List ..............12 Song Scores ...............................13 Specifications ..
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size. Its outstanding features also make it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Getting Started Power Requirements AccessoryJacks Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold separately) or on normal household current by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor. Using Headphones Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/4/40 Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind.
Playing Your New PortaTone This section briefly shows you how to use the various controls on the panel of the PortaTone.
2.To play the selected Song, press the START/ STOP button . Note that the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY flash in time with the music. The left dot flashes at the first beat of every measure, and the right dot flashes at the other beats. (For more information on the MULTI DISPLAY, see box at right.) 3. Adjust the volume of the Song by using the VOLUME control .
Voice Mode The Voice mode features 100 authentic Voices. Many of these Voices have special preset characteristics or embellishments. The Voices are divided into various categories depending on their characteristics or the effects used. Dual Voices (#41 - #56) feature two Voices mixed together in a layer for rich ensemble sounds. Split Voices (#57 - #67) also have two Voices, but rather than being layered, each is played from a different range of the keyboard.
Style Mode The Style mode provides dynamic rhythm/ accompaniment patterns — as well as Voice settings appropriate for each pattern — for various popular music styles, as listed on the panel. A total of 100 different Styles are available, and are divided into ten different categories. Each rhythm p a t t e r n a l s o h a s a s p e c i a l l y c r e a t e d c o m p a n i o n F il l I n pattern, which can be played by us i ng the SYNCSTART/FI LL I N button.
Using the Auto Accompaniment Function/Multi Fingering The Auto Accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to play along with, by using Multi Fingering operation. You can change the chords of the accompaniment by playing keys in the AUTO ACCOMP. SECTION of the keyboard using either the “Single Finger” or “Fingered” method. With Single Finger you can simply play a one-, two- or three-finger chord indication (see Single Finger Chords below).
Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in the Fingered mode. Fingered Chords in the Key of C C C7sus4 Cm Caug(7) C7 Cdim(7) Cm7 C7♭5 CM7 CmM7 Cm7♭5 Cm6 Csus4 C9 Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them. NOTE • If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord.
Song Mode The Song mode features special Songs and Jam Track patterns that have been created using the rich sounds and sophisticated accompaniment functions of the PortaTone. The Songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. Also, by using the Minus One function, you can “mute” the original melody and play it manually on the keyboard yourself.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that power is flowing into the PortaTone. The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. The battery power is too low. Replace the batteries. Not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes simultaneously. Too many keys are pressed at the same time. The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 12 notes.
Jam Track Chord Progression List 21 DANCE =120 Am7 C Em7 Dm7 Am7 =116 F C7 F7 G7 C Am7 23 FUNK =92 F7 C7 F7 =104 G7 37 SKA Am =160 Am =160 C7 C7 =124 E7 G7 Dm 38 COUNTRY F C C F C A7 A7 C Dm7 G7 G7 =192 C C7 Gaug 25 MINOR BLUES =144 Am F7 C7 Dm Am G7 E Am C7 26 HEAVY METAL C =120 B C 27 BOOGIE WOOGIE 35 SAMBA C F C G =128 G7 34 BOSSA NOVA Em7 F G7 33 FUSION Dm7 =136 C G 7 E 7 =160 Dm7 D 7 =112 CFG 11 PSR73L/O*1_ENG Page 12 G7 G7 C =11
One Touch Setting List Turning on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected. Jam Track List NO. VOICE Style List TEMPO NO. VOICE TEMPO NO.
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Specifications PSR-73 KEYBOARD VOICE STYLE SONG/JAM TRACK Number of Keys Key Size Register Tone Generation Number of Voices Polyphony (Maximum) Number of Styles Auto Accompaniment Chord Detection Songs Jam Track Patterns Minus One One Touch Setting CONTROLS OTHER TERMINALS, FITTINGS AMPLIFIER(S) SPEAKERS POWER CONSUMPTION RATED POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS (W x D x H ) WEIGHT CASING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 49 Regular C1-C5 AWM 100 12 notes 100 Yes Multi (Single Finger, Fingered) 20 20 Yes Yes POWER ON/OFF, VO
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by 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.