Yamaha PortaTone PSR-2 User Manual

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Owner's Guide
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha PortaTone PSR-2. Your PSR-2 is a high-perfor-
mance electronic keyboard that features the most advanced Yamaha technology for
superior sound and features. To ensure that you fully understand the many fine features
provided, we urge you to follow the steps outlined in this manual while actually trying
out the instrument's features.
Taking Care of Your PortaTone
Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple
rules given below:
1. Avoid placing the PortaTone in areas that are subject to excessive humidity 5-
or heat. Do not leave the instrument near heaters or in a car exposed to direct
sunlight, for example.
2. Avoid locations in which the instrument is likely to be exposed to excessive
dust or moisture.
3. Connections between the PortaTone and any other device must be made with
both pieces of equipment turned OFF.
4.
6.
Do not subject the instrument to strong physical shocks, and avoid placing heavy
objects on it.
Use a soft cloth, dry or slightly damp, for cleaning. Never use chemicals such
as benzine or thinner.
Since the PortaTone contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference if .
placed to close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instru-
ment further away from the affected equipment.

Yamaha PortaTone PSR-2 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	49
MIDI	No
Type	Portable Keyboard
Speakers	Yes
Polyphony	8 notes
Power Supply	batteries
Effects	Sustain
Output	Headphones

Summary

Taking Care of Your Porta Tone

Care and Handling Instructions

Follow rules for placement, cleaning, and connections to ensure instrument longevity.

Power Supply

Using Batteries

Instructions for installing and replacing six 1.5V 'D' size batteries for power.

Using An Optional Power Adaptor

Guide to connecting a Yamaha PA-1, PA-1B, or PA-3 power adaptor.

Using Headphones or an External Sound System

The Rear-panel HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT Jack

Connect headphones for private practice or external systems for amplified output.

Playing the PSR-2

Automatic Playback of the Demo Tune

How to play the built-in demo tune and adjust its tempo and volume.

Playing in the Harmony Mode

Enables two- or four-part harmony when playing single notes.

Selecting Voices

Guide to selecting from 100 different voices categorized by type.

Adjusting the Volume

How to adjust the instrument's volume in 11 steps.

Playing a Rhythm Pattern

Instructions for selecting and playing 22 different rhythm patterns.

Adjusting the Tempo (speed) of the Rhythm Pattern

How to adjust the tempo of rhythm patterns in 16 steps.

Automatic Accompaniment

Features SINGLE FINGER and FINGERED modes for automatic accompaniment.

Automatic Ad-Lib Phrases

Ad-Lib Phrase Function

Produce short or long 'ad-lib' phrases during automatic accompaniment.

Song Accompaniment

Song Accompaniment Playback

Play along with 15 built-in songs, with options to mute melody.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common symptoms like reduced volume and notes not heard, with remedies.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details keyboard, voices, rhythm styles, power, dimensions, and weight.

FCC INFORMATION

FCC Compliance and Notices

Important notices regarding modifications, interference, and product usage.

SONG ACCOMPANIMENT SCORE

Joy to the World Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Joy to the World'.

Brother John Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Brother John'.

The Old Folks at Home Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'The Old Folks at Home'.

House of Rising Sun Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'House of Rising Sun'.

A Little Brown Jug Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'A Little Brown Jug'.

Silent Night Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Silent Night'.

Jingle Bells Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Jingle Bells'.

Ave Maria Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Ave Maria'.

Die Lorelei Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Die Lorelei'.

Camptown Races Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Camptown Races'.

When the Saints Go Marching In Score

Musical score and chords for 'When the Saints Go Marching In'.

Brahms' Lullaby Score

Musical score and chords for the song 'Brahms' Lullaby'.