What to do if my Yamaha PSR-520 has no sound when played?
First, turn the power off, then back on. The default setting 'Local ON' is automatically selected. Also, the Local Control function could be turned OFF, so make sure Local Control is turned ON.
What to do if the selected voice on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard does not sound when played?
Ensure that the Keyboard Volume, Split Voice Volume, and/or Dual Voice Volume parameters are set at an appropriate level. Alternatively, turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again so that the appropriate default volume setting for the voice is automatically selected.
What to do if the sustain pedal is reversed on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
Sustain pedal operation will be reversed if you turn ON the power or plug in the pedal while pressing the pedal. For normal operation turn OFF the power then turn it back ON while the pedal is not pressed.
Why does my Yamaha PSR-520 Electronic Keyboard accompaniment not play properly?
Ensure that the accompaniment tracks you want to hear are not muted and that the Accomp Volume parameter is turned up to a reasonable level. Alternatively, turn the power OFF and turn the power ON again; the appropriate default track setting for the style and the default accompaniment volume are automatically selected.
What to do if not all notes sound when playing my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
You are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony of the PSR-520. The PSR-520 can play up to 32 notes at the same time — including split, dual, auto-accompaniment, song memory, and multi pad notes. Notes exceeding this limit will not sound.
Why won't the Harmony/Echo and/or Dual Voice function turn ON on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
Neither of these functions can be turned ON if a percussion kit voice is selected. Make sure a voice between number 01 and 141 is selected. Also, the Harmony/Echo effect cannot be turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode is in use.
What to do if auto accompaniment won’t function properly on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
Auto accompaniment won’t sound right if you’re using SINGLE FINGER type fingering when the SINGLE FINGER mode is not selected. Also, make sure you’re playing in the Auto-Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and that you are playing chords that the PSR-520 can recognize.
What to do if the desired parameter cannot be edited on my Yamaha PSR-520?
Make sure that the cursor is located at the parameter to be edited (the parameter should be flashing).
How to fix reverb and chorus types that can not be changed by changing the registration memory number on my Yamaha PSR-520?
The ACCOMP FREEZE function is turned ON. Press the [ACCOMP FREEZE] button to turn OFF it.
Why rhythm doesn’t sound when started on my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard?
Some sections of some styles do not use the accompaniment rhythm track.
General| Voices | 100 |
|---|---|
| Styles | 100 |
| Display | LCD |
| MIDI | Yes |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Type | Arranger Keyboard |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Power Consumption | 15W |
| Connections | Headphones, MIDI In/Out |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter |
| Polyphony | 32 notes |
Details the controls located on the top surface of the keyboard.
Instructions on using AC power adaptors and batteries for power.
Details on connecting headphones, pedals, and MIDI devices.
How to choose and play different instrument voices.
How to select the accompaniment modes for chord input.
Steps for recording melody parts for songs.
Description of the MIDI IN and OUT ports.
Information on data retained when power is off.
How to reset the keyboard to factory preset conditions.
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