What to do if Yamaha Portatone PSR-248 produces noise when using a mobile phone?
If you experience noise when using a mobile phone close to the Yamaha PortaTone, it may be due to interference. To resolve this, either turn off your mobile phone or move it further away from the PortaTone.
What to do if there is no sound from Yamaha Portatone PSR-248?
If you're not getting any sound from your Yamaha Musical Instrument, even when playing the keyboard or a song, check the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear panel. If headphones are plugged in, no sound will be output through the speakers.
Why Yamaha Portatone PSR-248 Musical Instrument melody part of the song doesn’t play?
If the melody part of the song doesn’t play on your Yamaha Musical Instrument, ensure that the Melody Guide is turned off.
Why does Yamaha Portatone PSR-248 Musical Instrument song play back to a certain point and then pauses?
If a song on your Yamaha Musical Instrument plays back to a certain point and then pauses, check that Melody Guide is not set to “Waiting.”
Why not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes simultaneously on Yamaha Musical Instrument?
If you are not hearing all notes when playing many notes simultaneously on the Yamaha PortaTone, it's because the instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes.
How to understand unusual sound of voices or rhythms on Yamaha Portatone PSR-248 Musical Instrument?
If the voices or rhythms sound unusual on your Yamaha Musical Instrument, it might be due to low battery power. Try replacing the batteries.
Why does Yamaha Musical Instrument make a popping sound when turned on or off?
A popping sound when turning the Yamaha PortaTone on or off is normal. It simply indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power.
Why does Yamaha Portatone PSR-248 Musical Instrument sound of the voice changes from note to note?
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 on Yamaha Musical Instrument.
Why Yamaha Musical Instrument notes in the display do not match the keys played?
When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the ACMP section of the keyboard on Yamaha Musical Instrument. 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 rhythm cannot be heard when PIANO style is selected on Yamaha Musical Instrument?
When a PIANO style 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 on Yamaha Musical Instrument. This is normal.
General| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | PSR-248 |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Polyphony | 32 |
| Voices | 100 |
| Styles | 100 |
| Display | LCD |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter or Batteries |
| Connections | Headphone, Sustain |
| Speakers | 2 x 12 cm |
Yamaha reserves the right to modify product specifications without prior notice.
Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness in product manufacturing.
Guidelines for battery installation, care, and proper disposal.
Compliance details regarding FCC regulations for the US market.
Essential safety measures to prevent electrical shock and fire hazards.
Precautions for safe operation, handling, and maintenance of the instrument.
Integrated learning tools for practicing music, including Melody Guide and Chord Guide.
Instant access to a realistic stereo sampled piano voice and optimized piano settings.
100 authentic voices using AWM tone generation for dynamic sound.
Dynamic volume control based on playing strength, mimicking acoustic pianos.
100 styles with intros, sections, and fill-ins for interactive musical backing.
Melody Guide, Chord Guide (Smart, Dictionary), and Song playback features.
Features like custom LCD, MIDI terminals, and sustain switch jack.
Detailed description of buttons, knobs, and display on the front of the keyboard.
Information on rear panel jacks for power, audio, and MIDI connections.
Information on powering the instrument via AC adapter or batteries.
Instructions for powering the instrument on and off correctly.
Guide to connecting headphones, external systems, footswitches, and MIDI devices.
Instructions for attaching the included music stand.
Step-by-step guide to playing and interacting with the instrument's demo songs.
Instantly activates a realistic piano sound and settings.
How to set tempo, time signature, and volume for the metronome.
How to enter Voice mode and select desired instrument sounds.
Using keypad, +/- buttons, or VOICE button to choose voices.
Overview of voice categories like Harmony, Split, Echo, Dual, and Percussion.
Adjusting the overall key of the instrument.
Fine-tuning the instrument's pitch.
Adjusting sensitivity for dynamic playing.
How to choose and play songs from the instrument's library.
Adjusting song tempo and playback volume.
Using controls like Start/Stop, Pause, and A/B Repeat for playback.
Practice aids like Waiting and Minus One for learning melodies.
Controlling whether keyboard voice matches song melody.
How to choose and start different musical accompaniment styles.
Using buttons for tempo, accompaniment, intros, endings, and fill-ins.
How to use the auto accompaniment for chord-based backing.
Varying playback with Main A/B sections and fill-ins.
Controlling the volume level of the auto accompaniment.
Single Finger and Fingered chord input for auto accompaniment.
Explains what chords are, their structure, and types.
How to read and write chord names and intervals.
Automatically sets appropriate voices and settings for selected styles.
Tools for learning chords, including Smart and Dictionary modes.
Triggering and playing musical phrases with the multi pads.
Introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface and its role.
How to connect and use MIDI devices with the PortaTone.
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