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Yamaha Portatone PSR-7 User Manual

Yamaha Portatone PSR-7
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Yamaha Portatone PSR-7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelPortatone PSR-7
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Power Supply

Powering the PSR-7 using batteries or an optional adapter.

Using Batteries

Guide to installing six "D" size batteries in the PSR-7 battery compartment.

Optional Power Adaptor and Setup

Using an Optional Power Adaptor

Instructions for using optional AC Mains and Car Battery adaptors.

Remove the Protective Film

Guide to removing protective film from the display section before use.

Setting up the Music Stand

Instructions for attaching the music stand to the PSR-7 control panel.

Taking Care of Your PortaTone

General advice for maintaining the PortaTone's condition and performance.

NOMENCLATURE

Top Panel Controls

Identification and function of controls on the top panel of the PSR-7 keyboard.

Rear Panel Connectors

Details of the various input and output jacks on the rear panel of the PSR-7.

ENJOY THE DEMONSTRATION

Switch ON

Instructions for turning on the PSR-7 to access the demonstration function.

Set an Initial Volume Level

Guide to setting an initial volume level for the demonstration playback.

Press the DEMONSTRATION Button

How to start and stop the demonstration music by pressing the DEMONSTRATION button.

SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES

Selecting a Voice

Guide to selecting one of the 40 available voices on the PSR-7 keyboard.

Adjusting the Volume

How to adjust the MASTER VOLUME control for the selected voice.

Sustain Effect

How to activate and deactivate the Sustain effect for notes played.

DUAL VOICE

How to play two voices simultaneously using the DUAL VOICE feature.

USING THE ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION

Selecting an Accompaniment Style

Guide to selecting one of the 10 available rhythm accompaniment styles.

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume

How to adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the melody.

Starting the Accompaniment

How to start the rhythm accompaniment using START/STOP or SYNCHRO START.

Setting the Tempo

How to adjust the tempo of the accompaniment rhythm.

Starting the Accompaniment with an Introduction

How to start accompaniment with a one-measure introductory pattern.

Adding Fill-ins

How to insert rhythm variations (fill-ins) during accompaniment playback.

Stopping the Accompaniment

How to stop the rhythm accompaniment.

Manual Bass

Explanation of the Manual Bass mode for playing two voices simultaneously.

Select an ACCOMPANIMENT STYLE

Selecting an accompaniment style when using Manual Bass.

Select an Upper Keyboard Voice

Choosing the voice for the upper keyboard section in Manual Bass mode.

Adjust the Volume Balance

Balancing the volume between the lower bass voice and upper keyboard voices.

Auto Bass Chord Accompaniment

Description of the PSR-7's auto-accompaniment system for rhythms and chords.

Single Finger Accompaniment

How to easily produce chord accompaniment using minimal keys in Single Finger mode.

Playing Minor, Seventh, and Minor-seventh Chords in the Single-finger Mode

How to play various chord types using the Single Finger mode.

Setting the Accompaniment Volume

Adjusting the volume of the auto-accompaniment sound.

Setting the Tempo

Adjusting the tempo for the accompaniment.

Fingered Accompaniment

Explanation of the Fingered mode for playing custom chords with Auto Bass Chord.

Chord Types

Lists chord types recognized by the PSR-7 in Fingered/Single Finger modes.

USING THE REAL-TIME MELODY MEMORY

Recording

Steps to prepare the PSR-7 for recording a melody.

To Adjust the Tempo

How to set the desired tempo for recording a melody.

To Select an Accompaniment Style

How to choose an accompaniment style for the recorded melody.

To Start Recording

How to initiate the melody recording process.

To Stop Recording

How to stop the melody recording process.

Playback

How to play back the recorded melody with accompaniment.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

AC Power Adaptor

Details about the AC power adaptor for the PSR-7.

Car Battery Adaptor

Details about the car battery adaptor for the PSR-7.

Headphones

Information about compatible headphones for the PSR-7.

Stand

Information about compatible keyboard stands for the PSR-7.

Bench

Information about compatible benches for the PSR-7.

Soft Carrying Case

Information about a soft carrying case for the PSR-7.

Stereo Connection Cord

Details about the cord used to connect the PSR-7 to a stereo hi-fi system.

Stereo Conversion Plug

Details about a plug for converting stereo pin jacks.

SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard

Technical specifications for the PSR-7 keyboard, including key count and range.

Voices

List of all available instrument voices on the PSR-7.

Controls

Listing of all controls on the PSR-7, including voice and effect controls.

Effects

Technical details on available sound effects like Sustain and Dual Voice.

Accompaniment Styles

List of all available accompaniment styles on the PSR-7.

Auto Bass Chord

Technical details regarding the Auto Bass Chord feature.

Melody Memory

Technical specifications for the Melody Memory recording function.

Other Controls

Details on additional controls such as Power Switch and Master Volume.

Auxiliary Jacks

Information on the various input/output jacks available on the PSR-7.

Main Amplifier

Technical specifications for the main amplifier of the PSR-7.

Speaker

Technical specifications for the speaker system of the PSR-7.

Rated Voltage

Information on the power requirements and compatible power sources for the PSR-7.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the PSR-7 keyboard.

Weight

The weight of the PSR-7 keyboard.

FCC Compliance and Warnings

FCC Rules Compliance

Information regarding FCC compliance for the PortaTone PSR-7.

Interference Measures

Guidelines on how to handle potential interference issues with electronic devices.

Warranty Information

Details about product warranty and contacting dealers for service.

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