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Yamaha PortaTone PSR-73 User Manual

Yamaha PortaTone PSR-73
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Contents
Getting Started .............................
Playing Your New PortaTone .......
Voice Mode ...................................
Style Mode ....................................
Song Mode ....................................
Troubleshooting ........................
Percussion Assign List
(Voices 40 and 00) ......................
Jam Track Chord Progression List
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One Touch Settiing List ..............
Song Scores ...............................
Specifications ............................
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OWNER S MANUAL
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Yamaha PortaTone PSR-73 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelPortaTone PSR-73
Number of Keys61
Voices100
Styles100
EffectsReverb, Chorus
MIDINo
TypePortable Keyboard
DemoYes
Tempo ControlYes
DisplayLCD
Rhythm100
ConnectionsHeadphone
Power SupplyAC Adapter

Summary

Main Features

Precautions - Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Location

Guidance on optimal placement to prevent damage from environmental factors.

Interference From Electromagnetic Fields

Instructions to avoid electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices.

Handling

Advice on protecting the instrument from physical impact and force.

When Not Using the PortaTone

Recommendations for powering off and battery removal for long-term storage.

Cleaning

Methods for cleaning the instrument's exterior safely and effectively.

Getting Started

Power Requirements

Details on powering the PortaTone via batteries or an AC adaptor.

Using an AC Power Adaptor

Instructions for connecting the optional Yamaha AC power adaptor.

Using Batteries

Guide on inserting and handling the required 'D' size batteries.

When the Batteries Run Down

Information on low battery indicators and replacement procedures.

Auto Power OFF

Explanation of the automatic power-down feature to conserve energy.

Accessory Jacks

Overview of the available external connection ports for accessories.

Using Headphones

Instructions for connecting headphones for private practice.

Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System

Guide for connecting the instrument to external audio systems.

The Music Stand

Instructions for attaching and using the included music stand.

Playing Your New PortaTone

Turning on the Power

Steps to power on the PortaTone and default initial settings.

Selecting a Mode

How to navigate between Voice, Style, and Song operating modes.

Playing a Song in the Song Mode

Procedure for selecting and playing pre-recorded Songs and Jam Tracks.

About the MULTIDISPLAY

Explanation of the multi-display's visual indicators for tempo and rhythm.

About the Tempo Functions

Details on adjusting tempo and returning to default settings.

Voice Mode

Selecting a Voice

How to choose and play different instrument sounds.

About the Harmony Voices

Explanation of how harmony voices are generated and interact with playing.

Style Mode

Selecting a Style

Process for choosing rhythm and accompaniment patterns.

Auto Accompaniment

Introduction to automatic chord and bass accompaniment features.

Using the Auto Accompaniment Function/Multi Fingering

Detailed guide on generating accompaniment using chord input.

Single Finger Chords

Explanation of single-finger chord input for accompaniment.

Setting Auto Accompaniment to Single Finger or Fingered

How to select between Single Finger and Fingered chord detection modes.

Fingered Chords

Description of chord recognition in Fingered mode.

One Touch Setting in the Style Mode

How One Touch Setting automatically selects voices for styles.

Song Mode

Selecting and Playing a Song or Jam Track Pattern

Procedure for choosing and initiating playback of Songs or Jam Tracks.

About the Minus One Function

Explanation of the function that mutes the melody for interactive playing.

One Touch Setting in the Song Mode

How One Touch Setting selects voices for Songs and Jam Tracks.

Troubleshooting

Percussion Assign List (Voices 40 and 00)

Jam Track Chord Progression List

One Touch Setting List

Song Scores

Specifications

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Battery Notice

Important information regarding the product's internal or household battery usage.

Disposal Notice

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of the product and its components.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

Regulatory information concerning FCC compliance for this electronic device.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

Critical warning against unauthorized modifications that could void FCC authorization.

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