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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.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably 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.
Main Features The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions: ■ Exceptionally realistic, high-quality Voices (100 Panel, 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit)), created with AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology, which utilizes digital recordings of actual instruments. ■A convenient Voice Set function that automatically calls up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you select a Panel Voice.
Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment. Location -----------------------------------------------------------------• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places.
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PortaTone for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold separately) or on normal household current by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha).
PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ■ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. PHONES / AUX OUT ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system.
Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has sixteen various Demo Songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument. 1 First, turn on the power. Press the POWER ON/OFF button. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is automatically called up and set to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO). POWER 2 Set the Volume. Initially, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up.
Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08 SHOWTUNE POP BALLAD 09 8BEAT LIGHT 10 SLOW BALLAD 11 EPIC BALLAD 12 16BEAT BLD 1 13 PNO BALLAD 14 6/8 BALLAD 1 15 6/8 BALLAD 2 ROCK 16 ROCK BALLAD 17 LITE RK BLD 18 LATIN ROCK 19 6/8HVY ROCK 20 6/8 GOSPEL 21 SLOW ROCK DANCE 33 B B BALLAD 34 SWING 35 CHARLESTON CONTEMP JAZZ 22 ACID JAZZ 23 70S DISCO 24 DISCO PARTY 25 DISCO TROP 26 POLKA POP ROCK & ROLL 36 COOL JAZZ
Top Panel Controls ! POWER switch ..........................................................................page 5 " VOLUME control ........................................................................page 5 # DEMO button ............................................................................page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls ................pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls ........................
Basic Display Operations The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. Main Menus and S MAIN MENU • NAME/SUB MENU The Main Menu and the Sub Menus give you access to the detailed settings for the PortaTone. These include settings for the Main, Dual and Split Voices, as well as various settings for the Styles, Songs and effects.
Main Menus and Sub Menus settings for the DI settings and selected Voice, em.
Playing Voices —The Voice Mode The PortaTone features a wealth of dynamic, realistic Voices — 100 Panel Voices, or 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit). (See pages 42, 43.) The Voice mode gives you many powerful and versatile tools for playing and enhancing these Voices. The Voice mode is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. In the Main Voice mode (see below), you can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard.
Using the +/- buttons Press the + button to select the next Voice, and press the - button to select the previous Voice. Holding down either button continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers. The +/- buttons have a “wrap around” feature. For example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to Voice 01. About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in mind that the PortaTone has two separate sets of Voices: 100 Panel Voices and 129 GM (General MIDI) Voices.
NOTE • The Main Voice Volume parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the VOICE button. • The Main Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Main Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the - button.
the desired Dual Voice and make other settings for the Voice, 2 ifSelect desired. First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select DUAL VOICE in the display.
Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode In the Split Voice mode, you can assign two different Voices to opposite sections 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, and the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Split Voice mode, as described below. 1 Turn on the Split Voice mode.
■ Split Voice Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Split Voice Name — 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Split (lower) Voice. Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Split Voice Volume S.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of the Split (lower) Voice, letting you create the optimum blend with the Main (upper) Voice. Split Voice Octave S.
Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of a Voice with chorus modulation. This slightly detunes the Voice with itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Turn on the Chorus effect. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in the display. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display NOTE • The Chorus effect can be applied to the Main Voice.
the Harmony/Echo type and make other settings for the 2 Change effect, if desired. Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the HARMONY/ECHO menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting.
Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient “wash” that occurs when a sound is heard in a room or concert hall. Several different Reverb types are available in the Sub Menus. To use Reverb: 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Press the REVERB button. (The REVERB icon appears in the display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR REVERB REVERB button REVERB icon in display When you play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be heard.
Overall Controls Various controls related to the overall operation of the PortaTone are contained in the Reverb/Others menu. These include the Reverb Type parameter as well as the following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ■ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the Reverb/Others menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons.
Playing Auto Accompaniment — The Style Mode The Style mode provides rhythm/accompaniment patterns for various popular music styles, as listed on the panel. A total of 100 different Styles are available. Each Style is made up of different “sections” — Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, Ending, and Jam Track — letting you call different accompaniment patterns as you perform.
NOTE • Dynamic Style The Style numbers 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which play more complex and interesting accompaniment patterns than the others since they may contain tension notes and so on. Because the note other than the notes derived from the chord you designated may be played back, some Dynamic Styles may not match the song you play. 3 Start the selected Style.
4 Change chords using the Auto Accompaniment feature. Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to the section “Changing the Fingering Mode” on page 24 for more information.) The chord name recognized will be shown in the display.
Jam Track The Jam Track is a special accompaniment pattern that includes automatic chord progressions and section changes that match the selected Style. Press the JAM TRACK button during playback, and the accompaniment will continue, changing chords according to the programmed progression and sections letting you “jam” or play along with the changes.
