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Yamaha PortaSound PSS-280 User Manual

Yamaha PortaSound PSS-280
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Yamaha PortaSound PSS-280 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys49
Voices100
EffectsReverb, Chorus
MIDINo
TypePortable Keyboard
SpeakersYes
DisplayLED
Power6 x AA batteries or AC adapter

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Location Guidance

Optimal placement to avoid environmental damage.

Electromagnetic Interference

Avoiding signal interference from electronic devices.

Handling and Care

Protecting instrument from impact, force, and proper storage.

Cleaning Instructions

Recommendations for cleaning the instrument's exterior.

GETTING STARTED

Powering the PortaSound

Explains powering via batteries or AC adaptor, and battery status.

ACCESSORY JACKS

Connecting Headphones

Using headphones for private practice, disabling speakers.

Connecting Amplifiers

Guide for connecting external audio equipment to the PortaSound.

OPTIONS

QUICK GUIDE

Control Operation Overview

Explains operation of POWER/MODE, DEMONSTRATION, and MULTI DISPLAY.

VOICE SELECTION

Selecting Voices

Guide to choosing from 100 instrument sounds.

STYLE SELECTION

Selecting Styles

Guide to choosing from 20 rhythm patterns.

CHORD MEMORY INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Chord Memory

Introduction to programming and using chord progressions.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

Control Panel Layout

Detailed explanation of buttons, levers, and sections on the control panel.

Ports and Display

Description of jacks (DC IN, HEADPHONES/OUT) and MULTI DISPLAY.

SELECTING THE VOICE

Voice Selection Steps

Steps 1-3 for selecting a voice, including basic operation.

DUAL VOICES FUNCTIONALITY

Creating Layered Sounds

How to create layered sounds using two voices simultaneously.

TRANSPOSE FEATURE

Transposing Notes

How to change the overall key of the notes being played.

SELECTING THE STYLE AND AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

Style Selection

Guide to choosing from 20 different rhythm styles.

RHYTHM CONTROL

Starting and Stopping Rhythms

Instructions for starting and stopping the rhythm patterns.

TEMPO ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting Rhythm Tempo

How to change the tempo of the rhythm for songs.

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT MODES

Single Finger Mode

Easy chord/bass accompaniment by pressing 1-3 keys.

Fingered Mode

Accompaniment using real chord structures, suitable for experienced players.

Auto Bass Mode

Produces accompaniment using only bass notes.

RHYTHM CONTROL FEATURES

Intro and Fill-In Patterns

Using intro/fill-in for drum introductions and musical fills.

SYNCHRO START OPERATION

Synchronizing Rhythm Start

Synchronizing rhythm start with keyboard playing.

USING CHORD MEMORY

Recording Chord Progressions

Programming complex chord sequences for playback.

CHORD MEMORY PLAYBACK

Playing Back Recorded Progressions

Playing back recorded chord progressions and accompanying yourself.

ADVANCED USE OF START BANK BUTTONS

Switching Chord Memory Banks

Managing and switching between Chord Memory banks 1 and 2.

LET'S TRY PLAYING

Beethoven Sonata Example

Practical example of playing a song using specific settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

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