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Yamaha PSR-S550 - User Manual

Yamaha PSR-S550
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Owner’s Manual
DIGITAL WORKSTATION

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Questions and Answers

  • A
    Alex ThomasAug 17, 2025
    How to fix Yamaha Musical Instrument Demo display showing Japanese?
    • N
      nancy14Aug 18, 2025
      If the Demo display is showing Japanese, you need to change the language setting. Go to the FUNCTION display and set the Language to English.
  • E
    Edward FreyAug 20, 2025
    What to do if the style does not sound properly on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
    • S
      Susan BryantAug 20, 2025
      If the style on your Yamaha Musical Instrument isn't sounding right: * Ensure the Style Volume is set to an appropriate level. * Check that the split point is set correctly for the chords you're playing. * Make sure the [ACMP] button is lit. If not, press it.
  • D
    Dawn HernandezAug 22, 2025
    Why does my Yamaha Musical Instrument make noise when using a mobile phone?
    • E
      Elizabeth SparksAug 23, 2025
      If you are using a mobile phone very close to the Yamaha Musical Instrument, it may cause interference and produce noise. To fix this, either turn off the mobile phone or move it further away from the instrument.
  • A
    Amy CastanedaAug 25, 2025
    What to do if there is no sound from my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
    • S
      Sharon WilkersonAug 26, 2025
      If you aren't getting any sound from your Yamaha Musical Instrument, there are a few things to check: * Make sure nothing is plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear panel. When headphones are connected, no sound will come out of the instrument's speakers. * Check the Local Control setting. * Ensure that the FILE CONTROL display is not active. If it is, press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display, as the keyboard won't produce sound while the FILE CONTROL display is showing.
  • C
    cameron87Aug 27, 2025
    What to do if the footswitch produces the opposite effect on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
    • W
      Wendy MaldonadoAug 27, 2025
      If the footswitch seems to be working in reverse, it means the polarity might be reversed. To solve this, ensure the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before you turn on the power to the Yamaha Musical Instrument.
  • L
    Lisa StewartAug 30, 2025
    Why does the style or song not play back on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
    • A
      Anna CollinsAug 30, 2025
      If the style or song doesn't play back when you press the [START/STOP] button, check that the External Clock is set to OFF.
  • H
    Hannah HaleSep 1, 2025
    Why does the Yamaha Musical Instrument sound change from note to note?
    • M
      Michele EllisSep 1, 2025
      This is normal for the Yamaha Musical Instrument. The AWM tone generation method uses different recordings (samples) for different notes across the keyboard. Therefore, the sound of the voice may vary slightly from note to note.
  • R
    rebeccaandersonSep 4, 2025
    Why does my Yamaha Musical Instrument produce a popping sound when turned on/off?
    • A
      Aaron MeltonSep 4, 2025
      This popping sound is normal and simply means that the Yamaha Musical Instrument is receiving electrical power.
  • A
    Anthony GonzalesSep 6, 2025
    Why does the Yamaha Musical Instrument not play all voices, or the sound is cut off?
    • M
      Mrs. Tina SinghSep 6, 2025
      The Yamaha Musical Instrument can only play a maximum of 32 notes at once (it is polyphonic up to 32 notes). If you're using Dual or Split voices and playing a style or song at the same time, some notes may be dropped from the accompaniment or song to accommodate the maximum number of notes.
  • R
    Raven LopezSep 9, 2025
    What to do if the ACMP indicator doesn't appear on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
    • J
      Jennifer GoldenSep 9, 2025
      Always press a style category button first when you intend to use any style-related function on your Yamaha Musical Instrument.

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Special Features of the PSR-S550

Play Along with Styles

Use auto-accompaniment styles for full backing bands.

Setting Up

Power Requirements & Connections

Connect power adapter, headphones, footswitch, and USB terminals.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Quick Guide: Playing Songs

Quick Guide: Instrument Voices

Quick Guide: Playing Styles

Style Playback & Chord Input

Play styles with accompaniment, chords, and music database.

Quick Guide: Using Songs

Quick Guide: Recording Your Own Performance

Backup and Initialization

Reference: Style Functions

Style Variations & Chord Basics

Understand style sections, chords, and auto-accompaniment.

Creating Original Styles (Style Creator)

Record, edit, and save custom musical styles.

Reference: MIXER

Reference: Registration Memory

Saving & Recalling Settings

Save and recall favorite panel settings using registration memory.

Using USB Flash Memory

USB Operations

Format, save, load, and delete data using USB flash memory.

Reference: Connections

Data Transfer Procedures

Transfer songs, styles, and backup data between computer and instrument.

Reference: Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide

Software Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide to install drivers and applications from the CD-ROM.

Troubleshooting

Yamaha PSR-S550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard61 keys, touch response
Polyphony32 notes
MIDIIn/Out
USBTo Host
Amplifiers12W x 2
Speakers12cm x 2
Sound EngineAWM Stereo Sampling
Weight7.5 kg
DisplayLCD
EffectsReverb, Chorus, DSP
ConnectivityHeadphones, MIDI, USB
Effects DetailsReverb (9 types), Chorus (4 types), DSP (5 types)
ConnectionsMIDI, USB

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