Yamaha Portatone PSR-600 User Manual

Outlines initial setup, power supply, and external connections.

Provides simplified procedures for main PSR-600 features.

Offers full details on all PSR-600 features and controls.

Identifies and lists page numbers for top panel controls.

Lists accompaniment and voice selection controls.

Describes ports for audio and MIDI connections.

Details disk drive functions: slot, eject, load, save, delete.

Explains AC adaptor and battery power methods.

Connects to headphones or external sound systems.

Details foot pedal function and music stand attachment.

Steps to select and play instrument voices.

Guide to applying reverb sound effects.

How to play different voices with left and right hands.

How to play two voices simultaneously.

Guide to using the auto accompaniment feature.

Guide to adding auto harmony to melodies.

Explains Power button, operational modes, and Auto Power OFF.

Details Single Finger and Fingered accompaniment modes.

Explains DSP effects, Master Volume, and Accompaniment Volume.

Explains the pitch bend wheel function.

Adjusts pitch bend range and transposes keyboard pitch.

Details tuning adjustments and tempo control.

How to store and recall panel settings via Page Memory.

Page Memory data retention and MIDI bulk dump.

How to select styles and control accompaniment.

Steps to initiate accompaniment playback.

How to add fill-ins and introductions to accompaniment.

Methods for stopping accompaniment playback.

Detailed explanation of the Single Finger mode.

Detailed explanation of the Fingered mode.

Controls for accompaniment parts and creating custom styles.

How to select voices and use keyboard percussion.

Lists key assignments for drum and percussion sounds.

Split mode, reverb depth, and volume adjustments.

Octave, Pan, MIDI Channel, and Dual Voice settings.

How to use Auto Harmony and save voice settings.

Steps to record a melody line into Song Memory.

Editing recorded data and playing back melodies/chords.

Steps to record chord sequences into Song Memory.

Editing recorded chord data.

How to chain song banks for playback order.

How to record and play conductor sequences.

How to record and play sequences on Multi Pads.

Setting MIDI receive channels and selecting MIDI modes.

Using Remote Control mode for external keyboard control.

Using Multi Voice mode and receiving system exclusive data.

Details data transmitted via MIDI OUT.

Specifications for MIDI control change data values.

Data flow for disk operations and info on the demo disk.

Overview of the disk system and disk handling precautions.

Details on disk files, compatibility, and demo disk formatting.

Steps for formatting new disks and saving data.

Steps for loading and deleting files from floppy disks.

Explanation of disk error messages and display symbols.

Introduction to MIDI and PSR-600 MIDI connectors.

Basic MIDI control and bulk dump operations.

How to record MIDI sequences using a sequencer.

Lists voices and their polyphony usage.

Addresses common issues and their troubleshooting steps.

Steps to perform a system reset to resolve issues.

Details keyboard and voice specifications.

Specifications for controls, jacks, and power.

Details dimensions, weight, and supplied accessories.

Covers battery, disposal, and environmental notices.

FCC compliance statement and important warnings.