Yamaha PSR-I500 User Manual

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DIGITAL KEYBOARD
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!
The instrument is a portable keyboard with featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and
convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place
for future reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–7.
Setting UpReferenceAppendix Quick Guide

Yamaha PSR-I500 Specifications

General

Styles	282
Amplifiers	6W + 6W
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Keyboard	61 keys
Voices	801 Voices
Display	LCD
Connectivity	USB TO HOST
Power Supply	PA-150
Dimensions	946 mm (37-1/4 inch), Height: 139 mm (5-1/2 inch), Depth: 404 mm (15-7/8 inch)
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Harmony
Polyphony	48 notes

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

For PSR-1500

General safety precautions for the PSR-1500, covering power, water, and fire hazards.

Setting Up

Power Requirements and Options

Information on powering the instrument via AC adaptor or batteries.

Powering On/Off and Volume Adjustment

Instructions for powering the instrument on/off and adjusting master volume.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls

Detailed labeling and location of all controls on the front panel.

Rear Panel and Panel Setup

Basic Operation and Display Items

Basic Operation Procedures

Overview of selecting functions, items, and playing the keyboard.

Display Items

Operational Status Indicators

Playback and Performance Indicators

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Selecting a Main Voice

How to select and play the primary instrument sound (Voice).

Split Voice and Metronome Functions

How to split the keyboard and use the metronome.

Harmony and Arpeggio Effects

How to add harmony and trigger arpeggios.

Harmony Types and Control

Adding DSP Effects

How to apply Digital Signal Processor effects to enhance sound.

Knob Functions and Assignment

How to assign and use knobs for sound creation.

Voice Presets and Layering

Playing Styles

Playing Songs

Demo Songs and Song Playback

A-B Repeat Section Playback

Song Navigation Controls

Track On/Off Control

Using the Song Lesson Feature

Song Lesson Types

Lesson Evaluation and Practice Tools

How to check lesson performance and use the Repeat & Learn function.

Practicing with Song Lesson

How to select a song and practice with the lesson feature.

Playing the Riyaz

Playing with Quick Sampling

Sampling Overview and Playback

Introduction to sampling, playing back built-in samples, and sample types.

Sampling External Audio Sound

Step-by-step process for sampling audio from an external device.

Sample Recording Process

Detailed steps for recording, stopping, and checking samples.

Sample Management Operations

How to restore default samples and save samples to a USB flash drive.

USB Flash Drive Sample Operations

How to load and delete samples from a USB flash drive.

Getting Ready for Sampling

Steps to prepare for sampling external audio.

Sampling During Audio Playback

Recording Your Performance

Song Recording Structure and Quick Recording

Explains song tracks and how to record a new song from scratch.

Recording to a Specific Track

How to record additional performances to specific tracks or re-record existing ones.

Clearing Song Data

How to clear all tracks of a user song or specific tracks within a song.

Audio Playback and Recording

Audio File Playback from USB

How to play back audio files stored on a USB flash drive.

Audio Recording to USB Flash Drive

How to record performances as audio files onto a USB flash drive.

Deleting Audio Files from USB

How to delete audio files from a USB flash drive.

Memorizing Your Favorite Settings (Registration Memory)

Memorizing Panel Settings

How to save current panel settings to registration memory buttons.

Freezing Style and Transpose Settings

How to keep Style or Transpose settings fixed when changing registration memory.

Recalling Panel Settings

How to recall previously saved panel settings.

Connecting to Other Devices

Audio Output Connections

How to connect headphones or external devices for audio output.

External Audio Device Playback

Computer and Smart Device Connectivity

Footswitch Connection

Melody Suppressor Function

MIDI and Audio Data Transfer

Smart Device App Integration

Backup and Initialization

Backup Parameters

Initializing the Instrument

Handy Performance Features

One Touch Setting (OTS) Function

Voice Settings

Dual and Split Voice Selection

Voice Editing Parameters

Styles and Riyaz Patterns

Style Section Variations

Riyaz Variations and Tempo Control

Style/Riyaz Volume and Split Point Settings

Song Settings

The Functions

Basic Procedure in the Function Display

USB Flash Drive Operations

USB Device Precautions and Usage

USB Flash Drive Connectivity and File Control

USB Flash Drive Management

Saving User Songs as SMF

Loading User Data from USB

Loading Style Files from USB

Deleting USB Drive Files

Troubleshooting

Specifications