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 may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-292 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use 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 PSR-292 in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Contents Panel Controls and Terminals ........................ 8 Selecting and Playing Songs ....................... 51 Setting Up....................................................... 10 • Selecting a Song...............................................51 • Playing the Songs.............................................53 • A-B Repeat .......................................................54 • Melody Voice Change.......................................55 • Adjusting the Song Volume .......................
Panel Controls and Terminals ■ Front Panel u e r t y i o !3 GrandPno 001 !0 !1 !2 !9 !5 !6 !7 !8 092 001 !4 @0 @1 q w @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-292. e [TOUCH] button This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page 30.) r [HARMONY] button This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page 31.) @8 @9 !1 [METRONOME] button This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 20.
Panel Controls and Terminals < > the category of songs, voices, styles, M.D.B. or Functions. Pressing the buttons steps through the various categories. The SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to decrease or increase the number of the desired song, voice, style, M.D.B., or specific Function, as well as to adjust certain settings. @0 Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons These are used for selecting songs, voices, and styles. (See pages 24.
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-292 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the PSR-292 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. • Never interrupt the power supply (e.g.
Setting Up Turning On the Power With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.) • Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w q GrandPno 001 z z 092 001 q r Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically select the Grand Piano voice. z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. GrandPno 001 x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 20. Want to find out more? See page 20. ● Panel Voice List No.
Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-292 has a huge total of 605 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now... q Press the [VOICE] button. w Select a voice. BritePno or 002 001 f r • You can also select the appropriate category by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons. GrandPno e Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 23.
Quick Guide Step 2 Songs zx xq z GrandPno 001 092 001 xc r w Playing the Songs The PSR-292 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including one Demo song — which has been specially created to showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument. There are also 99 additional songs, designed to be used with the educational Lesson feature. You can also play songs loaded to the PSR via MIDI. The songs can be stored to song numbers 101-199. (See page 71.
Step 2 Songs Recording Your Own Song Much like a multi-track tape recorder, the PSR-292 lets you play and record the individual parts of your own song in real time. q Select the desired User song (201 - 205) for recording. User 2 or the keyboard. The PSR-292 starts recording as soon as you play the first note on the keyboard. 202 • You can also select the appropriate category by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons.
Quick Guide Step 3 Music Database x zb GrandPno 001 092 001 v z Music Database Here’s a convenient feature that lets you instantly reconfigure the PSR-292 for playing in different music styles.
Step 3 Music Database Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord... Keys for entering the chord (C1 – B2) Keys for entering the chord type (C3 – B4) Keys for entering the chord root (C5 – B5) Learning how to play a specific chord Example: c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7).
Panel Display Indications The PSR-292 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. q Notation r Song/Voice/Style/M.D.B.
Panel Display Indications !0 Sync Stop indicator This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned on. (See page 40.) !3 Song track indicators In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 57.) !1 Measure and Tempo These show the current measure during playback of a song or style, and the currently set Tempo value for the song or style. !4 Octave indicator When note data exceeds the range limit of note display, the “8va” indication appears in the display.
Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice. Playing the Portable Grand Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. GrandPno 001 Doing this automatically selects the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. Using the Metronome 1 Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. TEMPO 148 148 Current Tempo value 2 Change the value.
Portable Grand 3 Turn on the Metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button. 148 1 Indicates the beat number in the measure. To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again. Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters. The Time Signature can be set in the Function mode (page 76).
DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice and style for playing contemporary dance music. Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button. • The PSR-292 has a Demo song and DJ Cancel function that allows you to disable Demo song and DJ function. Set Demo and DJ Cancel in the Function mode (page 76). DJ Set 1 000 Doing this automatically resets the entire instrument for playing the specially programmed DJ voice. 2 Play the DJ style.
Playing Voices The PSR-292 features a total of 605 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These include 480 XG voices and drum kits. The PSR-292 also has a Dual Voice or Split Voice function that lets you combine two different voices in a layer, or play from separate areas of the keyboard, play the two together across the keyboard. Playing a Voice 1 Press the [VOICE] button.
]/[ < ● Select the voice number Select a voice by using the dial or the SELECT [ > Playing Voices ] buttons. Jazz Gtr 032 ■ Use the numeric keypad. There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voice numbers. ● Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as listed on page 79. For example, to select voice #109, press “1” on the numeric keypad, then “0”, “9.
Playing Voices 3 Play the selected voice. Since either the Style, Song or M.D.B. mode is active in the background, you can also play styles, songs or M.D.B., respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the [START/STOP] button. The last selected style, song or M.D.B. will be played. The following parameteres can be set in the Function mode (page 75).
Playing Voices #000 OTS This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match the style or song you’ve called up. Select voice #000 (OTS). #000 OTS is selected. GrandPno or 000 Dual Voice The Dual Voice function lets you combine two different voices in a layer — one the Main voice, which is selected normally, and the other the Dual voice, which is selected in the Function mode (page 75).
Playing Voices Split Voice The Split Voice function lets you assign two different Voices to opposite areas 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 (page 23), and the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Function mode (page 75), along with the other Split Voice parameters shown below.
Playing Voices One Touch Setting This convenient feature automatically selects the voice to best match the selected style — simply by pressing one of the two One Touch Setting buttons. Two types of One Touch Settings are available. For each style, you can create and store your own custom One Touch Settings.
Playing Voices ■ Creating and Storing a One Touch Setting. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You can also create and store your own custom One Touch Settings for each of the styles. 1 Select the desired style. 2 Make the desired settings. Change the voice and make any other settings you want to use with the selected style and the One Touch Setting buttons. 3 Press and hold the [MEMORY] button then press the appropriate button — ONE TOUCH SETTING button [1] or [2].
Playing Voices Touch and Touch Sensitivity The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting you determine how loud or soft the sound is by your playing strength. Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button. • To save the Touch on/off status and the Function parameters to internal memory (flash memory), press and hold the [FUNCTION] button. (See page 78.) Indicates Touch function is on.
Effects The PSR-292 is equipped with a wide variety of effects that can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. The PSR-292 has four separate effect systems — Harmony, Reverb, Chorus and DSP — and each has many different effect types to choose from. Harmony The Harmony section features a variety of performance effects that enhance the melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles of the PSR-292. A total of twenty-six Harmony types are available. (See page 33.
Effects Chorus The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of the voices with the use of pitch modulation. Two basic types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. Chorus produces a thicker, warmer, and more animated sound, whereas Flanger creates a swirling, metallic effect. A total of four Chorus types are available. (See page 34.) The following parameters can be set in the Function mode (pages 75, 76).
Effects ■ Effect Types ● Harmony Types No.
Effects ● Chorus Types No. 1 2 3 4 5 Chorus Type Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Flanger 1 Flanger 2 Off Display Name Chorus1 Chorus2 Flanger1 Flanger2 Off Description Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing. Pronounced three-phase modulation with a slight metallic sound. No effect. ● DSP Types 34 No.
Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-292 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns (styles) — as well as voice settings appropriate for each style — for various popular musical categories. A total of 135 different styles are available, in several different categories. Each style is made up of separate “sections” — Intro, Main A and B, and Ending — letting you call up different accompaniment sections as you perform.
Selecting and Playing Styles ■ Use the numeric keypad. Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 24). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the styles. Playing the Styles The panel buttons below function as style controls. Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. (See below.
Selecting and Playing Styles 2 Start the style. You can do this in one of the following ways: ■ Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play. You can select the Main A or B section by pressing the appropriate button — [MAIN A/B] — before pressing the [START/STOP] button. (The display briefly shows the letter of the selected section: “MAIN A” or “MAIN B.
Selecting and Playing Styles Starting with an Intro section Each style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, many of the Intro sections also include special chord changes and embellishments to enhance your performance. To start with an Intro section: 1) Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button — to select which section (A or B) is to follow the Intro. Indicates selected section (Main A or B). MAIN A 2) Press the [INTRO ENDING] button. Indicates Intro standby.
Selecting and Playing Styles 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to page 43 for more information on how to use auto accompaniment.) • The [ACMP] button can also be used to turn off and on the bass/ chord accompaniment while playing — allowing you to create dynamic rhythmic breaks in your performance.
Selecting and Playing Styles Sync Stop This convenient feature lets you stop (or pause) the style by releasing your fingers from the auto accompaniment area of the keyboard. Playing the chord again restarts the style. This is ideal for putting dynamic breaks in your performance — for example, stopping the rhythm and accompaniment briefly while you play a melodic break or solo with your right hand. 1 Press the [ACMP] button. To turn accompaniment on. 8BtModrn 001 Indicates that auto accompaniment is on.
Selecting and Playing Styles Changing the Tempo The tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute). 1 Call up the Tempo setting. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. TEMPO 120 • When style playback is stopped and a different style is selected, the tempo returns to the default setting of the new style. When switching styles during playback, the last tempo setting is maintained. (This allows you to keep the same tempo, even when changing styles.
Selecting and Playing Styles Accompaniment Sections (Main A/B and Fill-ins) While the style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a fill-in pattern to smoothly lead into the next section. For example, if the Main A section is currently playing, pressing this button automatically plays a fill-in pattern, followed by the Main B section. (See illustration below.
Selecting and Playing Styles Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering When it is set to on (page 36), 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 accompaniment area of the keyboard using either the “Single Finger” or “Fingered” method.
Selecting and Playing Styles Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Normal Voicing Chord (C) Display Major [M] 1-3-5 C C Add ninth [(9)] 1-2-3-5 C(9) C(9) Sixth [6] 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 C6 C6 Sixth ninth [6(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6 C6(9) C6(9) Major seventh [M7] 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - 7 CM7 CM7 Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 CM7(9) CM7(9) Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] 1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7 CM7(#11) CM7(#11) 1 - 3 - b5 C(b5)
Selecting and Playing Styles Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. 1 Press the [DICTIONARY] button. Dict. 2 Specify the root of the chord. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel). Dict. Pressing this key selects the root G.
Selecting and Playing Styles 4 Play the chord. Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the chord area of the keyboard. The chord name flashes in the display when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of the chords are also recognized.) Dict. Indicates notes to be played. Flashes when correct notes are held. To leave the Dictionary function, press the [DICTIONARY] button again.
Selecting and Playing Styles Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner. The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements in music. A wide variety of emotions and feelings can be created depending on the types of chords used and the order in which they are arranged. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Writing Chord Names • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Knowing how to read and write chord names is an easy yet invaluable skill.
Using the Music Database If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, simply select the desired genre from the Music Database. The PSR-292 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! 1 Press the [M.D.B.] (MUSIC DATABASE) button. The MUSIC DATABASE menu appears in the display. AlvFever 001 2 Select a Music Database.
Using the Music Database In this example, we will select #208 “Xmas Walz” and play the Song “Silent Night”. Auto accompaniment area 3 Play the chords with your left hand and the melody lines with your right hand along with the music. As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the style starts. For information on how to enter chords, see “Multi Fingering” on page 43. 4 • See pages 35 through 44 for details about the Style.
Using the Music Database Data stored by the Music Database Each of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected musical style and each features the best suited voice (or combination of voices), style and other settings. Pressing the [M.D.B.
Selecting and Playing Songs The PSR-292 features a total of 105 songs. These include 100 songs that showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument, and 99 of these songs can be used with the educational Lesson feature (page 61), a powerful tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. A special Demo song has also been included, and can be played automatically by pressing the [DEMO] button. Moreover, there are five special User songs to which you can record your own performance.
Selecting and Playing Songs 2 Select the desired song number. The categories of each song and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available songs is given on page 15. < > r f ■ Use the dial. You can also use the CATEGORY and/or SELECT buttons. Turn the dial and select the desired song. Select the appropriate category by using the CATEGORY [ ]/[ ] buttons. When you come close to the desired number, use the SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to step down and up through the song numbers.
Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls. Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 54). Pauses playback. Reverses the playback position. Starts and stops song playback. Advances the playback position. About the Song Tracks ● Song track indicators Melody tracks Style track Indicates track is enabled for playing Indicates track is muted or contains no data Track 2 generally contents data for the left hand.
Selecting and Playing Songs A-B Repeat The convenient A-B Repeat function is an ideal aid for practicing and learning. It allows you to specify a phrase of a song (between point A and point B) and repeat it — while you play or practice along with it. 1 While playing a song, set point A (the start point). During playback, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once, at the beginning point to be repeated.
Selecting and Playing Songs Melody Voice Change The PSR-292 lets you play a melody on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the original melody voice or one of your own selection. The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one step further — it lets you replace the original voice used for the melody of the song with the panel voice of your own selection.
Song Recording The PSR-292 features powerful and easy-to-use song recording features that let you record your keyboard performances — using up to six independent tracks (including one track for accompaniment) — for creating your own complete, fully orchestrated compositions. You can record and save up to five User songs. User 1 rEC Song recording on the PSR-292 is similar to using a tape recorder; whatever you play on the keyboard is recorded in real time as you play it.
Song Recording 2 Select a User song number for recording. Use the dial or numeric keypad to select the desired song: 201 - 205. If no song is manually selected, the PSR-292 automatically selects the first available empty song number. User 2 or 202 3 Select a track number for recording. While holding down the [REC] button, press the appropriate SONG MEMORY button. User 2 rEC • Keep in mind that all recording operations “replace” the data.
Song Recording Muting Tracks During Playback While recording is enabled, you can selectively mute different tracks. This is useful for when you want to clearly hear certain tracks, and not others, during recording. Muting can also be done “on the fly” during playback. To use muting, press the corresponding SONG MEMORY button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired track number in the display is off.
Song Recording Song Clear The Song Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on all tracks of a selected User song. Use this operation only when you’re sure you want to erase a song and record a new one. To erase an individual track of a song while leaving the other tracks intact, use the Track Clear operation (page 60). 1 Select the desired song. Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to select the desired song (201 - 205).
Song Recording Track Clear The Track Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on a selected track of a selected User song, leaving the other tracks intact. Use this operation only when you’re sure you want to erase a track and record a new one. To erase the data of an entire song, use the Song Clear operation (page 59). 1 Select the desired song. Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to select the desired song (201 - 205).
Song Lesson The Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use way to learn how to read music and play the keyboard. Lesson lets you practice the left- and right-hand parts of each song independently, step by step, until you’ve mastered them and are ready to practice with both hands together. These practices are divided into four Lesson steps, as described below. Lessons 1 - 3 apply to each hand; press the appropriate button, [L] (left) or [R] (right) to select the desired part for practice.
Song Lesson 2 Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step. If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button. Pressing either button repeatedly cycles through the available Lesson steps in order: Lesson 1 → Lesson 2 → Lesson 3 → Off → Lesson 1, etc. The selected Lesson step is indicated in the display.
Song Lesson Select the Lesson Track This function allows you to select the track number of a loaded song from computer (only SMF format 0). The track number of the song can be specified in the Function mode (page 76). Lesson 1 — Timing This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes — any note can be used, as long as you play in rhythm. Pick a note to play.
Song Lesson Lesson 2 — Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-292 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. This lets you practice reading the music at your own pace. The notes to be played are shown in the display, one after another, as you play them correctly. 1 2 Select one of the Lesson songs. Select Lesson 2. Press the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until Lesson 2 is indicated. Waiting r2 3 Play the appropriate melody or chord with the song.
Song Lesson 3 Play the appropriate part with the song. After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the appropriate notes appear in the display. In Lesson 3, listen carefully to the un-muted part, and play the muted part yourself. Lesson 4 — Both Hands Lesson 4 is a “Minus One” practice essentially the same as Lesson 3, except that both the left- and right-hand parts are muted — letting you play and master both hands at the same time.
MIDI Functions The PSR-292 is MIDI-compatible, featuring MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals and providing a variety of MIDI-related controls. By using the MIDI functions you can expand your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on your PSR-292. What Is MIDI? No doubt you have heard the terms “acoustic instrument” and “digital instrument.” In the world today, these are the two main categories of instruments.
MIDI Functions MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The PSR-292 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.
MIDI Functions Connecting to a Personal Computer By connecting your PSR-292’s MIDI terminals to a personal computer, you can have access to a wide variety of music software. ● When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the personal computer and the PSR-292.
MIDI Functions Local Control This function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-292’s voices in the Function mode (page 76). This would come in handy, for example, when recording notes to MIDI sequencer. If you are using the sequencer to play back the voices of the PSR-292, you would want to set this to “off” — in order to avoid getting “double” notes, both from the keyboard and from the sequencer. Normally, when playing the PSR-292 by itself, this should be set to “on.
MIDI Functions Keyboard Out This determines whether Keyboard performance data of the Portatone is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76). Style Out This determines whether style data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76). Song Out This determines whether Song data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. These settings can be made in the Function mode (page 76).
MIDI Functions Loading a Song into PSR-292’s Flash Memory The PSR-292’s internal flash memory enables you to save song data transmitted from a connected personal computer. You can play or practice Flash songs (saved in flash memory) in the same way as preset songs. To transmit song data from a personal computer to the PSR-292, you first need to install the “Song Filer” application to your computer. Song data that can be saved in flash memory: • The number of songs: • Available memory: • Data format: max.
MIDI Functions ■ Song Filer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • After you install Song Filer and connect the PSR-292 to the computer, you can use the two functions described below. ● Transmit Files You can transmit song files from your computer to your PSR-292’s Flash Memory. • Refer to page 68 for information on connecting the PSR-292 to a computer. • You cannot use the Song Filer’s “Receive Files” function with the PSR-292.
MIDI Functions PC Mode The PC Mode lets you instantly reconfigure the MIDI control settings for use with a computer or MIDI device. ● Default settings PC mode is on LOCAL ON/OFF EXTERNAL CLOCK KEYBOARD OUT STYLE OUT SONG OUT PC mode is off ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ■ To turn the PC mode on or off: Press the [PC] button and then press the appropriate [+]/[-] button. This switches between the PC Mode on/off settings. PC Mode on ■ To store the PC mode parameters: 1 Change the PC mode parameters.
Function The PSR-292 has a variety of settings in the Function parameters. These give you detailed control over many of the PSR-292’s features. Using the Function parameters Press the Function button. OVERALL ]/[ ] buttons to select a Function name. M.Volume 104 3 Input the appropriate value or use the [+]/[-] buttons to set the selected Function. You can also use the dial. or 74 f Use the SELECT [ < Select a Function name.
Function ● Function parameters CATEGORY SELECT Overall Transpose Transpos Tuning Tuning Split Point SplitPnt Main Voice Dual Voice Split Voice Display Range/ Settings -12–12 -100–100 000–127 Description This determines the transposition of the entire PSR-292 sound. This determines the pitch of the entire PSR-292 sound . This determines the highest key for the Split voice and sets the Split “point” — in other words, the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices.
Function CATEGORY SELECT Display Effect Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type Reverb Range/ Settings 1–9 Chorus 1–5 DSP 1–39 Harmony Type Harmony Volume HarmType 1–26 HarmVol 0–127 Local On/ Off External Clock Bulk Data Send Local On/Off ExtClock On/Off BulkSend YES/NO Initial Setup Send InitSend YES/NO Keyboard Out KbdOut On/Off Style Out StyleOut On/Off Song Out SongOut On/Off Style StyleVol 0–127 Song Volume Time Signature Lesson Track (R) Lesson Track (L) Grade On/ Off
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the PSR-292 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the PSR-292 is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PSR-292 may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the PSR-292. There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a song is being played back.
Data Backup & Initialization ■ Data Backup • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The following data can be stored to internal flash memory as data backup. Group SONG ONE TOUCH SETTING PC FUNCTION Touch Parameter User Song Data See page 28.
Voice List ■ Maximum Polyphony • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The PSR-292 has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto Accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when Auto Accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions.
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Voice List ● DJ Voice List Voice No. MSB/LSB/PC No.
Style List Style No.
Music Database List M.D.B. No. 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 070 M.D.B. Name POP HITS AlvFever Croco Rk DayPdise EasySday GoMyWay HowDeep! HurryLuv I’m Torn Imagine ISurvive JustCall JustWay NikitTrp ProudGtr SailngSx Sept.
Drum Kit List • “ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “109: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). • Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released. • Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 … 4) cannot be played simultaneously.
Drum Kit List Voice No.
MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model PSR-292 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Date:25-Jan-2002 Version : 1.0 Recognized Remarks Function...
MIDI Implementation Chart NOTE: *1 By default (factory settings) the PSR-292 ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs. • MIDI Master Tuning • System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type, Chorus Type, and DSP Type. *2 Messages for these control change numbers cannot be transmitted from the PSR-292 itself.
Effect map MIDI Implementation Chart ■ Effect map * If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, the LSB will be directed to TYPE 0. * The numbers in parentheses in front of the Effect Type names correspond to the number indicated in the display..
Specifications Keyboards • 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6), with Touch Response. Display • Large multi-function LCD display (backlit) Setup • STANDBY/ON • MASTER VOLUME : MIN - MAX Panel Controls • SONG, VOICE, STYLE, M.D.B.
Index Panel controls and terminals +/- ............................................... 9, 24 A-B REPEAT.............................. 9, 53 ACMP ......................................... 9, 36 CATEGORY ............................... 8, 23 DC IN 12V ................................. 9, 10 DEMO ........................................ 8, 14 Dial ............................................. 8, 24 DICTIONARY............................ 8, 45 DJ................................................ 8, 22 DUAL ......
Index S T V sections (accompaniment) ...............42 Single Finger chords........................43 Song Clear .......................................59 Song Filer ........................................72 Song Volume....................................55 songs, playing ..................................53 songs, recording...............................56 songs, selecting................................51 Specifications...................................93 Split Point ................................
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