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Yamaha Portatone PSR-410 User Manual

Yamaha Portatone PSR-410
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Table of Contents

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Yamaha Portatone PSR-410 Specifications

Power IconPower
main amplifiers power (AC adaptor)4.5W x 2
main amplifiers power (batteries)1.5W x 2
rated voltageDC 10-12V
Battery IconBattery
battery typeSix SUM-1, “D” size, R-20 or equivalent
headphones/aux out impedance75Ω
Speakers IconSpeakers
speaker size12cm x 2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
weight6.0 kg
dimensions939mm x 397mm x 113mm

Summary

Special Message Section

Specifications Subject to Change

Information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, but may be modified.

Notice

Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge about functions are owner's responsibility.

Environmental Issues

Yamaha strives to produce user-safe and environmentally friendly products.

Name Plate Location

Details about the location of the name plate for recording purchase information.

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

Information regarding FCC compliance and potential interference with electronic devices.

Panel Controls Overview

Top Panel Controls

Identification and page references for the main controls on the top panel.

Overall Control Section

Parameters that apply to the overall sound of the PSR-410, such as tempo and tuning.

MIDI Section

Controls related to MIDI communication, including receive and transmit channels.

Auto Accompaniment Section

Controls for activating and managing the auto accompaniment feature.

Accompaniment Control Section

Buttons for controlling the flow of accompaniment, such as start/stop and fills.

Voice Section

Controls for selecting and adjusting instrument voices and related parameters.

Rear Panel Connectors

MIDI OUT and IN Connectors

Ports for connecting MIDI devices for data exchange and control.

Sustain Pedal Jack

Connection for an optional sustain footswitch.

Headphones/AUX OUT Jack

Output jack for private practice or connecting to external sound systems.

DC 10-12V IN Jack

Power input jack for connecting an AC power adaptor.

Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Location Precautions

Advice on avoiding conditions that can cause deformation or damage to the instrument.

Power Supply Care

Instructions for safe and proper use of the power supply and AC adaptor.

Handling and Transport Guidelines

Recommendations for safe handling and transport to prevent damage.

Cleaning Instructions

Methods for cleaning the instrument's cabinet and panel.

Service and Modification Warnings

Warning against user servicing and advice to refer to qualified personnel.

Preparation and Setup

Power Supply Options

Details on using an AC power adaptor or batteries for instrument operation.

Headphone and External Sound System Connection

How to connect headphones or an external sound system for playback.

Sustain Pedal Connection

Information on connecting and using the sustain pedal.

Music Stand Installation

Instructions for attaching the music stand to the instrument.

Listening to Demonstration Songs

Power On and Volume Adjustment

Steps to turn on the power and set the master volume for demo playback.

Selecting a Demonstration Song

How to choose specific demo songs or play them in sequence.

Starting and Stopping Demo Playback

Instructions for initiating and ending the demonstration song playback.

Basic Editing Procedures

Pressing a Function Button

How to select a function or parameter to edit.

Editing Parameters

Methods for adjusting parameter values using buttons or numeric entry.

Using Number Buttons for Editing

Direct numeric entry for selecting values, including hundreds digits.

Yes/No Confirmation Prompts

Confirmation procedures for operations that change settings or data.

Selecting and Playing Voices

Orchestration Modes

Selecting how multiple voices are played simultaneously across the keyboard.

Dual Mode Operation

Playing two voices simultaneously across the entire keyboard.

Split Modes

Assigning different voices to the left and right sections of the keyboard.

Split & Dual Modes

Combinations of split and dual modes for complex voice arrangements.

Voice Assignment

Assigning any of the 128 voices to the four orchestration parts.

Volume Adjustment per Part

Individually setting the volume balance between orchestration parts.

Octave Shifting per Part

Adjusting the octave of each part up or down by up to two octaves.

Pan Position Control

Setting the stereo (pan) position for each orchestration part.

Auto Harmony Function

Automatically adding harmony notes to a melody line.

Keyboard Percussion

Playing drum and percussion kits using the keyboard.

Pitch Bend Control

Using the pitch bend wheel and setting its range.

Sustain Function

Controlling note sustain using the footswitch.

Overall Control Parameters

Split Point Change

Setting the key that separates left and right hand parts.

Transpose Function

Shifting the keyboard pitch up or down in semitone intervals.

Tuning Adjustment

Tuning the pitch to match other instruments over a ±50-cent range.

Touch Response Control

Turning the keyboard's touch sensitivity on or off.

Auto Accompaniment Features

Selecting an Accompaniment Style

Choosing from 80 available accompaniment styles.

Setting the Auto Accompaniment Split Point

Defining the split point for auto accompaniment, separate from orchestration.

Auto Accompaniment Fingering Modes

Selecting from 5 modes for how chords are interpreted for accompaniment.

Accompaniment Chord Modes

Detailed explanation of Chord 1 mode for playing custom chords.

Accompaniment Tempo Control

Adjusting the tempo for auto accompaniment, song memory, and multi pad playback.

Accompaniment Control

Straight Start

Starting accompaniment immediately with the rhythm sound.

Beat Indicator

Visual indication of tempo and beat during accompaniment playback.

Synchro Start Feature

Starting accompaniment automatically when a note or chord is played.

Accompaniment Section Control

Using Intro, Main A/B sections, and Fill-ins to control accompaniment flow.

Stopping Accompaniment

Methods for stopping accompaniment, including using an ending pattern.

Accompaniment Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the accompaniment volume relative to orchestration voices.

Track Button Functions

Controlling individual accompaniment tracks (Rhythm, Bass, Chords, etc.) in real-time.

Re-voicing Tracks

Selecting a Track to Re-voice

Choosing a specific track to modify its assigned voice or parameters.

Making Voice Settings for Tracks

Adjusting voice, volume, pan, and octave for selected tracks.

Confirming Re-voiced Data

Finalizing the re-voiced settings and confirming the changes.

Restoring Original Voices

Disengaging REVOICE to revert to the original accompaniment voices.

One Touch Setting Function

Registration Memory

Memorizing Panel Settings

Storing voice and auto accompaniment settings into memory buttons.

Recalling Stored Settings

Loading previously saved settings from registration memory.

Record Functions Overview

Song Memory Recording

Recording complete songs with accompaniment and melody tracks.

Multi Pad Recording

Recording short sequences, fills, or percussion sounds for multi pads.

Song Memory Structure

Details on the ACCOMP and MELODY tracks and PAGE MEMORY storage.

Accompaniment Track Recording

Selecting a PAGE MEMORY for Recording

Choosing the memory location to save the recorded accompaniment.

Selecting Accompaniment Style and Fingering

Choosing the appropriate style and fingering mode for recording.

Engaging Accompaniment Record Ready Mode

Preparing the instrument to record the accompaniment track.

Recording Notes and Stopping

Starting Accompaniment Recording

How to begin recording the accompaniment track by playing chords.

Stopping Accompaniment Recording

Methods for ending the recording process for the accompaniment.

Melody Track Recording

Selecting Voice and Parameters for Melody

Choosing a voice and setting parameters for recording the melody.

Engaging Melody Track Record Ready Mode

Preparing to record the melody track, disabling auto accompaniment.

Starting and Stopping Melody Recording

How to start and stop recording the melody track.

Playback Functions

Accompaniment and Melody Playback

Playing back recorded songs, individually or together.

The [RESET] Button Function

Resets playback or recording to the first measure of a song.

Record or Play from a Specified Measure

Starting playback or recording from a specific measure number.

Multi Pad Recording and Playback

The Multi Pads Overview

Description of multi pads, including chord match types.

Recording Multi Pad Data

Steps to record sequences, fills, or percussion sounds onto multi pads.

Multi Pad Playback

Playing back recorded multi pad data and creating effects.

Clearing Tracks and Data

Clearing Song Memory Tracks

Erasing data from a specific measure to the end of a song memory track.

Clearing Multi Pad Data

Erasing all data from a specified multi pad.

Page Memory Management

Selecting a Page Memory

Choosing between the four PAGE MEMORY locations for data storage.

Confirming Page Selection

Confirming the selection of a PAGE MEMORY location.

MIDI Functions

MIDI Connectors and Basic Control

Details on MIDI ports and simple control using external keyboards.

MIDI Sequence Recording

Using external sequencers for more sophisticated MIDI recording.

MIDI Bulk Dump Operations

Transmitting large amounts of MIDI data between devices.

Page Copy Function

Copying the entire contents of one PAGE MEMORY to another.

MIDI Reception Modes

Setting reception modes for MIDI channels to control the PSR-410.

Clock and Start/Stop Modes

Configuring external MIDI clock and start/stop signals.

MIDI Transmit Channels

Assigning MIDI transmit channels for R ORCHESTRATION voices.

Appendix: Voice and Style Lists

Voice and Polyphony List

A comprehensive list of all 128 voices, their MIDI numbers, and polyphony.

Style List

A categorized list of the 80 available accompaniment styles with descriptions.

Reset Procedures and Defaults

System Reset

Restoring all page memory settings to factory defaults.

Page Reset

Resetting a specific page memory location to its initial values.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

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