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Yamaha PSR-6700 - User Manual

Yamaha PSR-6700
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Summary

SUPPLEMENTAL MARKING INFORMATION SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

About the PSR-6700 Manuals

The Getting Started Manual

Explains the purpose and content of the "Getting Started" manual, focusing on basic operation.

The Advanced Features Manual

Details the "Advanced Features" manual for exploring deeper functions and MIDI operations.

The Accompaniment Chord Progressions Manual

Describes the manual detailing chord progressions for the auto accompaniment system.

Taking Care of Your Porta Tone

Nomenclature

Connections & Music Stand

The HEADPHONES Jack

Details the connection and function of the stereo headphone jack for private practice.

The AUX. OUT Jacks

Explains the rear-panel AUX. OUT jacks for connecting to external audio systems.

OPTIONAL IN L and R Jacks

Describes the jacks for connecting external audio sources like drum machines or CD players.

EXP. PEDAL Jack

Covers the connection of an optional Expression Pedal for foot control.

SUSTAIN Jack

Explains the SUSTAIN jack for connecting a footswitch for sustain control.

FOOT SW. Jack

Details the FOOT SW. jack for connecting a footswitch to control various functions.

MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors

Describes the MIDI connectors for data exchange with other MIDI instruments.

The Music Stand

Explains how to attach the included music stand to the instrument.

The Demonstration

Disk Demos

Explains how to play additional demonstration tunes from a supplied DATA DISK.

Playing the PSR-6700

Turn Power On and Set Initial Volume

Guides on powering on the keyboard and setting initial volume controls for playback.

Select the Orchestration

Explains how to select orchestration modes (ORCH. 1, ORCH. 2+1, ORCH. 2↑1) for keyboard sound layering.

Select a Voice or Voices

Details how to choose from the 100 available voices using the bank and number selection.

Play & Adjust Volume

Guides on playing selected voices with orchestration and adjusting volume levels for balance.

Voice Registration

Select the Desired Voices

How to select the specific voices for registration before saving.

Register the Combination in Memory

Steps to store a voice combination into memory using the MEMORY and VOICE SELECT buttons.

Recall the Registered Combination

Instructions on how to retrieve a previously saved voice registration.

Using the Accompaniment Section

Rhythm Accompaniment

Explains how to select and use the 36 built-in accompaniment styles.

Start the Accompaniment

Details various methods to start the accompaniment, including straight, intro, and synchronized starts.

Beat Display

Describes the visual indication provided by the four LED dots of the BEAT display.

Select Variations as Required

Explains how to choose different accompaniment variations like INTRO, VERSE, CHORUS, and SOLO.

Solo

Explains the automatic or manual activation and behavior of the SOLO accompaniment variations.

Use Fill-ins

Details how to use the FILL IN buttons to create automatic breaks and transitions in the accompaniment.

Stop the Accompaniment

Instructions on how to stop the accompaniment using the STOP or ENDING/rit. buttons.

Auto Bass Chord Accompaniment

Fingered Chord (FC)

Explains the default Fingered Chord mode for playing chords on the left-hand keyboard.

Single-finger (SF)

Details the Single-finger mode for simple chord accompaniment using minimal keys.

Manual Bass (MB)

Describes the Manual Bass mode, offering a monophonic bass voice and polyphonic accompaniment.

Turn ABC ON

How to activate the Auto Bass Chord feature by pressing the dedicated button.

Select a Style & Set the Tempo

Guides on selecting accompaniment styles and setting the tempo for the ABC feature.

Play a Chord

Instructions on playing chords in the left-hand section to trigger the auto accompaniment.

Change Variations & Use Fills as Required

Stop the Auto Accompaniment

Interactive Accompaniment

Auto Solo

Explains the Auto Solo function which automatically activates SOLO variations when no keyboard input is detected.

ABC;IA Accompaniment Flow Diagram

A visual diagram illustrating the flow of Accompaniment and Interactive Accompaniment modes.

Using the Disk Styles on the Supplied Data Disk

The Disk Styles

Lists the available disk styles and their sets provided on the data disk.

Expression & Effects

Key Velocity

Explains how to use the KEY VELOCITY button to control touch sensitivity for dynamic playing.

Sustain

Details the SUSTAIN button for adding sustain to notes, with footswitch interaction.

Harmony

Describes the HARMONY effect, which adds automatic harmony based on accompaniment chords.

Pitch Bend

Explains the PITCH BEND wheel for altering the pitch of played notes.

Modulation

Explains the MODULATION wheel for applying amplitude and pitch modulation to sounds.

Effects

Describes how to apply effects to accompaniment and orchestra sounds using dedicated buttons.

Reverb

Details how to apply reverb to rhythm, accompaniment, and orchestra sounds.

Orch. 2 Hold

Explains the ORCH. 2 HOLD function to sustain the second orchestra voice even when keys are released.

Keyboard Percussion

The Percussion Pads

CUSTOM PRESETS

Details the pre-programmed percussion instrument assignments for pads 1 through 8.

Pad Synchro Break

Explains the PAD SYNCHRO BREAK function for creating fill-ins with percussion pads.

Panel Registration

Memory Store

Guides on setting up controls and registering them into memory banks for recall.

Register in Memory

Steps to select memory banks and save current control settings using the MEMORY button.

Recall

How to recall previously saved panel registration setups by selecting bank and button.

Playing DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) Disks

Automatic Performance

Explains how to insert a disk and start an automatic performance playback.

Playing Back only Specific Parts

How to practice specific parts by selecting playback modes (L+R, L, R, Off).

Volume Control

Details how to adjust volumes for different parts (ORCH, CHORD, BASS, RHYTHM) during disk playback.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

Crucial warning against modifying the unit, which may void FCC authorization and void warranty.

IMPORTANT: Connecting to Accessories

Emphasizes using high-quality shielded cables and following installation instructions for FCC compliance.

NOTE: Class B Digital Devices

Explains compliance with FCC Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices and how to mitigate interference.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (RFI)

Information on RFI compliance and potential interference issues.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Product Testing and Modification

Covers product testing, approval, and warnings against modifications.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Disclaimer about Yamaha's right to change specifications without notice.

NOTICE: Service Charges

Clarifies that service charges for lack of user knowledge are not covered by warranty.

NAME PLATE LOCATION

Identifies the location of the name plate and where to record purchase details.

STATIC ELECTRICITY CAUTION

Provides precautions for handling modules due to static electricity buildup.

Yamaha PSR-6700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeArranger Workstation
Keyboard61 keys, touch response
Tones128 voices
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Sequencer16-track sequencer
DisplayLCD
ConnectionsMIDI In/Out, Headphone, Aux Out
Power SupplyAC Adaptor

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