How to fix no sound on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
If your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard has no sound, ensure the volume controls and foot volume aren't turned down. Unplug any headphones from the PHONES jack. If the FADE OUT switch is on, press the FADE IN/OUT switch to deactivate it. Finally, check that MIDI local control is ON using the F8 MIDI function.
Why the sustain button does not work on my Yamaha PortaTone PSR-4000?
If pressing the SUSTAIN button on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard doesn't activate the sustain function, it's likely that sustain is assigned to the connected FOOT SWITCH. Disconnect the FOOT SWITCH or use it to control sustain.
Why some notes on my Yamaha PortaTone PSR-4000 Electronic Keyboard are not sounding?
If some notes on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard don't sound or are cut off, it might be because you've exceeded the maximum polyphony of 32 notes. This includes notes from auto-accompaniment, song memory, and multi pads. Try reducing the number of simultaneous notes.
What to do if the accompaniment does not start on Yamaha PortaTone PSR-4000?
If the accompaniment on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard doesn't start, the MIDI CLOCK setting might be set to EXTERNAL. Reset the MIDI CLOCK to INTERNAL using the F8 MIDI function.
Why the ABC chord does not change on my Yamaha PortaTone PSR-4000?
If the ABC chord on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard doesn't change or isn't recognized, ensure you're playing on the left-hand section of the keyboard. Also, use the correct type of chord fingering for the selected ABC mode; avoid using single-finger type fingering in the fingered mode, or vice-versa.
How to make style list disappear on Yamaha PortaTone PSR-4000?
If the style, voice, or one-touch setting list on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard doesn't automatically disappear, the [LIST HOLD] button is likely engaged. Press the [LIST HOLD] button so that its indicator goes out.
Why style list does not appear on Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
If the style or voice list doesn't appear on your Yamaha Electronic Keyboard when pressing a style or voice group button, the [LIST HOLD] button may be engaged. Press the [LIST HOLD] button so that its indicator goes out, then try selecting a style or voice.
General| Polyphony | 32 notes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Sequencer | 16-track sequencer |
| MIDI | In/Out |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
Explains safety graphics and cautions on the enclosure.
Details of POWER, DEMO, VOLUME, ARRANGER, ACCOMPANIMENT, and other panel buttons.
Overview of the Liquid Crystal Display and its associated buttons and controls.
Initializing settings and selecting/playing voices for orchestra parts.
Using drum kits and adjusting split points for different playing sections.
Adjusting pitch, tuning, and octave settings for voices.
Turning on Auto Bass Chord and choosing modes like Single Finger, Fingered, Full Keyboard.
Selecting styles and adjusting tempo for accompaniment.
Methods to start playback (straight, intro, synchro) and stop accompaniment.
Manually selecting sections and using fill-ins for musical breaks.
Modifying split points for orchestra parts and auto-accompaniment.
Activating Chord Assist, starting accompaniment, and selecting chords.
Activating One Touch Setting for textures and adjusting parameters.
Applying harmony, sustain, and controlling keyboard velocity.
Applying reverb, chorus, and digital signal processor effects.
Using Multi Pads for phrases and percussion, including phrase recording.
Recording and playing back chord sequences on the CHORD pads.
Assigning drum sounds to the PERCUSSION pads.
Configuring and saving panel settings to memory.
Loading saved settings and preventing specific settings from changing.
Playing song data from a disk, including insertion and mode engagement.
Selecting playback modes and controlling playback (start/stop, pause).
Grouping songs, making chains, and deleting songs.
Adjusting volume and mute/solo status for individual tracks.
Recording performances using Quick Record or Multitrack modes.
Inserting disks, engaging record mode, and selecting songs.
Naming songs and choosing between Quick Record or Multitrack.
Selecting track modes and preparing for recording.
Using the metronome and controlling recording start/stop.
Positioning cursor and entering chords/events step-by-step.
Confirming events, repeating entry, and removing specific recorded events.
Selecting REC, PLAY, MUTE modes and changing track parts.
Preparing, starting, and stopping multitrack recordings.
Playing back, exiting modes, and re-recording track sections.
Initiating playback and starting/stopping recording at punch points.
Aligning recorded notes to specified beats to improve timing.
Copying or mixing data from one track to another.
Editing initial effect settings and deleting song files.
Entering mode and choosing a base style for custom accompaniment.
Copying variations, naming styles, and setting effects.
Recording parts, setting volume levels, and repeating the process.
Saving edited custom accompaniment data and exiting the mode.
Setting chorus depth and selecting DSP effect types/depths.
Managing registration memory setups.
Parameters for F5 (Effects), F6 (Harmony/Reg.), F7 (Utility), F8 (MIDI).
Information on styles, ABC modes, and One Touch Settings.
Details on song recording, registration memory, and disk operations.
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