What to do if the rhythm cannot be heard when a PIANO style is selected on my Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140 Musical Instrument?
When one of the PIANO styles is selected and started, the accompaniment of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are played in the ACMP section of the keyboard. This is normal behavior.
Why does my Yamaha Musical Instrument make noise when I use my mobile phone?
If you are using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Yamaha PortaTone Musical Instrument, it may produce interference. To prevent this, either turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
How to fix no sound on Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140?
Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear panel of your Yamaha Musical Instrument. When headphones are plugged in, no sound is output from the speakers.
What to do if Pad sound is cut off on Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140?
If a style or song is playing back at the same time a Pad is played, some notes/sounds of the Pad may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or song, because the Yamaha PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes.
How to fix melody part of song not playing on Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140?
Check that Melody Guide is turned off on your Yamaha Musical Instrument.
What to do if the Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140 Musical Instrument song pauses?
Check that Melody Guide is not set to “Waiting” on your Yamaha Musical Instrument.
Why does my Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140 Musical Instrument make a popping sound when turned on or off?
This is normal and indicates that the Yamaha PortaTone Musical Instrument is receiving electrical power.
Why does my Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140 sound strange?
Replace the batteries in your Yamaha Musical Instrument. The unusual sound is caused by low battery power.
Why don't the notes match the keys played on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the ACMP section of the keyboard. If you play a single finger chord, or an inversion of a chord, the corresponding chord will be appropriately displayed — even if the display does not exactly match the pressed keys.
Why does the voice sound change from note to note on my Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-140?
The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note.
General| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | PORTATONE PSR-140 |
| Category | Musical Instrument |
| Language | English |
Disclaimer stating that Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
General cautionary advice regarding product usage, safety, and potential hazards.
Information on where to find the product's name plate for model and serial number details.
Important notices regarding FCC regulations, unit modification, and interference.
Critical safety advice to prevent injury, damage, or fire hazards from electrical shock.
Precautions to avoid physical injury, damage to the instrument, or other property.
Description of the integrated learning tools for music practice and enjoyment.
Information on the realistic piano performance feature and its settings.
Overview of other powerful features like realistic sounds, styles, and LCD display.
Detailed identification and explanation of controls on the front panel.
Identification of connection terminals and jacks on the rear panel.
Information on using AC adaptor or batteries and powering the instrument on/off.
Details on connecting headphones, external amplifiers, and MIDI devices.
Instructions for attaching and using the included music stand.
How to set metronome time signature and adjust its volume.
Explains how to select voices using the keypad, +/- keys, or VOICE button.
Lists percussion voices and their corresponding keyboard keys.
Adjusts the key of the instrument for matching pitch or changing key.
Adjusts the fine pitch setting to match other instruments.
Steps to choose and start a song for playback or practice.
Instructions on how to adjust the playback speed of songs.
Explains rhythmic indications shown during song playback.
How to control the playback volume specifically for songs.
Allows repeating a specific section of a song for practice.
Learn songs with auto-pause or muted melody playback.
Controls whether keyboard voice changes automatically with song melody.
Introduction to the Style mode and its primary control buttons.
How to use auto accompaniment, change tempo, and input chords.
Details on style sections, volume, OTS, and Chord Guide.
Using pre-programmed musical phrases and rhythmic patterns.
Basics of MIDI and its application in connecting musical instruments.
How to use MIDI for recording, playback, and interfacing devices.
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