Yamaha PSR-S550 User Manual

Name: Yamaha PSR-S550
Brand: Yamaha
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Owner’s Manual

DIGITAL WORKSTATION

Default Chapter2
- Special Message Section2
- Logos6
- Accessories7
- Special Features of the PSR-S5508
- Table of Contents9
Setting up10
- Power Requirements10
- Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)10
- Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack)10
- Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)11
- Turning the Power on11
- Changing the Display Language12
- Adjusting the LCD CONTRAST Control12
Panel Controls and Terminals14
- Front Panel14
- Rear Panel15
Playing Songs16
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices17
- Select and Play a Voice17
- Playing Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL18
- Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-LEFT19
- Playing Drum Kits21
Playing Styles22
- Select a Styles Rhythm22
- Playing Along with a Style23
- Playing Auto-Accompaniment Chords25
Playing with the Music Database26
Using Songs27
- Selecting and Listening to a Song27
- Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause28
- Types of Songs29
- Displaying the Song Score30
- Displaying the Lyrics31
Recording Your Own Performance32
- Track Configuration32
- Quick Recording Procedure33
- Multi-Track Recording Procedure34
- Song Clear-Deleting User Songs37
- Track Clear-Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song38
Backup and Initialization39
- Backup39
- Initialization39
Basic Operation and Displays40
- Basic Operation40
- Use the Dial to Select an Item or Value41
- The Displays42
- MAIN Display Items43
Playing with the Effects44
- Adding Harmony44
- Changing the Reverb Type45
- Changing the Chorus Type46
- Panel Sustain47
- Adding DSP47
- Pitch Bend48
Using Various Functions49
- Playing with the Metronome49
  - Changing the Time Signature50
  - Adjusting the Metronome Volume50
- Using Tap Start51
- Touch Response51
- EQ Settings52
- Pitch Controls53
- Changing the Pitch of the Instrument in Octaves54
Style (Auto Accompaniment) Functions55
- Pattern Variation (Sections)55
- Synchro Start56
- One Touch Setting58
- Variation Change and OTS (OTS LINK)58
- Setting the Split Point59
- Playing a Style with Chords but Without Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)60
- Adjusting the Style Volume60
- Chord Basics61
- User Style63
- Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard63
Creating Original Styles (Style Creator)64
- Style Structure64
- Main Display of the Style Creator64
- Follow the Style Creator Instructions65
- Basic Operation66
- Parameter Settings, Recording and Saving67
Song Settings72
- Song Volume72
- Changing the Tempo72
- A-B Repeat73
- Muting Independent Song Parts74
Mixer75
- Mixer Display75
- Basic Operation75
- Track ON/OFF and Other Parameter Controls76
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings77
- Saving to the Registration Memory77
- Recalling a Registration Memory78
- Registration Clear-Deleting a Specified Registration Memory79
The Functions80
- Selecting and Setting Functions80
Using USB Flash Memory83
- Formatting USB Flash Memory84
- Saving the Registration Data85
- Saving a User Song or User Style86
- Loading Registration Files, Style Files, Song Files or MDB Files87
- Deleting Data from USB Flash Memory88
- Playing Songs or Styles Saved to USB Flash Memory89
Connections90
- Connectors90
- Connection to a USB Storage Device90
- Connecting a Personal Computer92
- Using Usb Storage Devices93
- Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer94
- Initial Send95
- Transferring Data between the Computer and Instrument96
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide99
- Important Notices about the CD-ROM99
- Contents of the CD-ROM100
- Software Installation101
Appendix107
- Troubleshooting107
- Messages108
- Voice List110
- Drum Kit List116
- Style List121
- Music Database List122
- Voice Effect Type List125
- MIDI Implementation Chart132
- MIDI Data Format134
- Specifications135
- Index136
- Limited Warranty140

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Yamaha PSR-S550 Specifications

General

Keyboard	61 keys, touch response
Polyphony	32 notes
MIDI	In/Out
USB	To Host
Amplifiers	12W x 2
Speakers	12cm x 2
Sound Engine	AWM Stereo Sampling
Weight	7.5 kg
Display	LCD
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, DSP
Connectivity	Headphones, MIDI, USB
Effects Details	Reverb (9 types), Chorus (4 types), DSP (5 types)
Connections	MIDI, USB