Yamaha PortaTone PSR-230 El manual del propietario

Marca: Yamaha

Modelo: PortaTone PSR-230

Categoría: Pianos digitales

Tipo: El manual del propietario

OWNER'S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D'EMPLOI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DEUTSCHFRANÇAISESPAÑOL

ENGLISH

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT

connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described

in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack,

or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please

observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory

product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of

printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the

specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones

or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause

permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high

volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing

loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before

damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function

or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the

manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please

study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and

environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the

production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with

both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the

following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if

applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is

approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a

qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be

rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type

and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a

different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect

installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries

away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the

laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in

your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for

some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all

local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that

contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you,

please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number,

serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should

record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the

spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your

purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this

manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications n ot expressly approved by

Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

IMPORTANT:

When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only

high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be

used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could

void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

NOTE:

This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed

in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with

these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of

this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference

with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in

the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that

interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the

source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and

“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following

measures:

• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the

interference.

• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch(circuit breaker or fuse)

circuits or install AC line filter/s.

• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If

the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-

axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact

the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not

locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America,

Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone!

You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-

use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and

versatile instrument.

Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its

various features.

CONTENTS

Main Features 1

Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Setting Up 3

Power Requirements ..........................................3

PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ....................................4

SUSTAIN Jack......................................................4

Music Stand ........................................................4

Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs

Panel Controls and Terminals 6

Basic Display Operations 8

Playing Voices — The Voice Mode 10

Selecting and Playing a Voice — Main Voice Mode....

Main Voice Sub Menu..............................................11

Percussion Kit Voice Chart ........................................12

Playing Two Voices — Dual Voice Mode ........12

Dual Voice Sub Menu ..............................................13

Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode ........14

Split Voice Sub Menu ..............................................15

Other Voice Controls 16

Chorus ..............................................................16

Harmony/Echo ................................................16

Harmony/Echo Sub Menu ........................................17

Reverb ..............................................................18

Touch Response ..............................................18

Overall Controls ..............................................19

Reverb/Others Sub Menu ........................................19

Playing Auto Accompaniment — The Style Mode

Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto Accompaniment

........

About the METRONOME Icon ..................................21

Sync-Stop Function ..................................................24

Changing the Fingering Mode ........................24

Fingered ................................................................25

Full ........................................................................26

Single Finger ..........................................................26

Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ......26

One Touch Setting ............................................27

Playing Songs — Tne Song Mode 28

Selecting and Playing a Song ........................28

Using the Repeat Play Function ......................29

Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30

Using the Minus One Function ........................31

Selecting individual channels for Minus One ..............31

Song Sub Menu ......................................................32

Song Volume ..........................................................32

One Touch Setting in the Song Mode ........................33

Recording User Songs — Easy Chord Memory

Real-time Recording ........................................34

Step Recording..................................................35

Song Clear ........................................................35

User Song Playback ........................................35

Music Cartridge (PSR-230) 36

Inserting a Music Cartridge..............................36

Music Cartridge Precautions......................................36

Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge ............37

Selecting Songs on a Music Cartridge ............37

MIDI Functions 38

MIDI Basics ........................................................38

MIDI Sub Menu ......................................................40

Appendix 41

Data Backup and Initialization........................41

Initialize Operation..................................................41

Voice List ..........................................................42

Voice Polyphony......................................................42

Panel Voice List ......................................................42

GM Voice List..........................................................43

Troubleshooting ................................................44

Index ................................................................45

MIDI Implementation Chart ............................46

Specifications ....................................................48

Main Features

The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and

functions:

Exceptionally realistic, high-quality Voices (100 Panel, 129 GM Voices (128 Voices +

1 Percussion Kit)), created with AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology, which utilizes

digital recordings of actual instruments.

A convenient Voice Set function that automatically calls up the most suitable Voice-related

settings whenever you select a Panel Voice.

100 auto accompaniment Styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins,

and Ending sections. Each of the 100 Styles also features a special Jam Track section,

providing stylistically appropriate chord progressions and section changes for playing along

with.

Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings.

One Touch Setting buttons, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice (along with

matching effect and other settings) for playing with the Style you select. Each of the 100

Styles features four different One Touch Settings.

Touch Response function for natural, expressive control over the Voices.

Rich, luscious-sounding effects — including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo — for

enhancing the Voices.

Easy Chord Memory for recording your own chord progressions — letting you create

automatic backing for your original songs.

Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide

convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving your keyboard technique.

Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for

adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs.

Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General

MIDI compatibility.

Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system.

Precautions —

Taking Care of Your PortaTone

Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and

common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment.

Location ------------------------------------------------------------------

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get

very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places.

Interference From Electromagnetic Fields------------------------

• Do not use your PortaTone close to television sets, radios or similar equipment since this may cause

interference noise in the other appliance.

Handling ----------------------------------------------------------------

• Protect your PortaTone from strong impact. Be careful not to drop it or place heavy objects on it.

Avoid applying excessive force to the controls and keys.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, and not by pulling on the cable.

Turn Power Off When Making Connections --------------------

• To avoid damage to the PortaTone or other equipment, turn off the power of all related equipment —

including the PortaTone — before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

When Not Using the PortaTone ------------------------------------

• After use, always turn off the POWER switch. When not using your PortaTone for long periods, be sure

to remove the batteries to avoid damage through battery leakage. When using the PortaTone with an AC

adaptor, unplug the adaptor from the electrical outlet, if the instrument is not to be used for a long period

of time, or during electrical storms.

Cleaning------------------------------------------------------------------

• Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, use a slightly moistened cloth.

• Never use alcohol, thinner, or other chemical solvents, since they will damage the finish. Also, do not

leave vinyl chloride material on the PortaTone for a long time, since it may adhere to the exterior.

Service and Modification --------------------------------------------

• Your PortaTone contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way may

result in damage and even electrical shock. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha personnel.

• Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper usage.

NOTE

Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your PortaTone for playing. Make sure to read this section

carefully before using the instrument.

Power Requirements

Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold separately) or on normal household current by using the optional

Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha).

Using an AC Power Adaptor

To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/3B

Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for

the right kind. Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall outlet and its connector into the DC IN 10-12V

jack on the back of your PortaTone.

Using Batteries

Inserting Batteries

Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D”

batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly

aligned, and replace the lid.

When the Batteries Run Down

When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PortaTone may not

sound or function properly, or it may reset to the default status. As soon as this happens, replace them

with a complete set of six new batteries. Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries

(e.g., alkaline and manganese).

• To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for

an extended period of time.

NOTE

DC IN 10-12V

PHONES/AUX OUT Jack

Using Headphones

For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the

rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when

you insert a headphone plug into this jack.

Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System

Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an

external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off,

then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and

the other end to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone.

SUSTAIN Jack

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connected to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain

control. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on a piano: press and hold to sustain the sound,

and release for normal decay.

For normal operation, turn the power off before connecting the footswitch, then turn the PortaTone on

without pressing the footswitch. Also, do not disconnect the switch while the power is on.

• Make sure to turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting the footswitch.

Music Stand

Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel.

(PSR-230)

NOTE

SUSTAIN

PHONES /

AUX OUT

Getting Started —

Playing the Demo Songs

The PortaTone has sixteen various Demo Songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and

rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument.

First, turn on the power.

Press the POWER ON/OFF button. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is

automatically called up and set to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO).

Set the Volume.

Initially, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up. You can adjust the control for

optimum level once you start playing.

Press the DEMO button.

The Demo Songs will play in sequence from Song number 01. You can also play along on the

keyboard with the Songs.

• When Demo Songs that use the internal accompaniment Styles are played back, chord names are indicated in the

display as the chords of the Song change.

To stop playback, press the DEMO button again or press the START/STOP button.

START/STOP

DEMO

NOTE

DEMO

VOLUME

MAXMIN

POWER

Panel Controls and Terminals

PSR-230

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

VOLUME

minMaj7sus4

dim

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

CART

6 5aug

B JAM

CART

GrandPno

321 4

PSR-230

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

SONG

CLEAR

REC/

END

EASY

CHORD

MEMORY

NO YES

CARTRIGE

VOICE

STYLE

SONG

MAIN MENU

SYNC-START

START/STOP

INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING

JAM TRACK

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

MEASURE

BEAT

MINUS ONE

GUIDE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

EASY CHORD MEMORY

START/STOP

REPEAT PLAY

POWER VOLUME

DEMO

MAX

TEMPO

RESET

SUB MENU

SPLIT FINGERING

MIN

ACCOMPANIMENT

SONG

KEYBOARD

VOLUME

TOUCH

RESPONSE

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B ENDING JAM TRACK

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

RESET

PIANO ORGAN

REED

01 GRAND PIANO

02 HONKY-TONK

03 FUNKY E PNO

04 DX E PIANO

05 MIDI GRAND

06 HYPER E PNO

07 BELL E PNO

09 HARPSI CPL

10 CLAVI

11 CELESTA

12 VIBRAPHONE

13 MARIMBA

14 XYLOPHONE

15 TUBE BELLS

08 HARPSICHORD

22 FULL ORGAN

23 ROCK ORG 1

24 ROCK ORG 2

40 DIST GUITAR

25 16+2 ORGAN

26 16+4 ORGAN

19 JAZZ ORG 1

20 JAZZ ORG 2

21 JAZZ ORG 3

37 CLEAN GTR

38 MUTE GUITAR

39 OVRDRV GTR

41 ACC BASS

42 FINGER BASS

43 FRETLESS

47 CHAMBER STR

48 SYNTH STRS

44 SLAP BASS

45 SYNTH BASS

46 STRINGS

49 SLOW STRS16 TIMPANI

17 STEEL DRUMS

18 MUSIC BOX

32 CLASSIC GTR

27 CHURCH ORG

28 REED ORGAN

29 MUSETTE

30 TRAD ACCORD

33 FOLK GUITAR

34 12ST GUITAR

35 JAZZ GUITAR

36 OCTAVE GTR

MALLETS

31 BANDONEON

GUITAR

BASS

ENSEMBLE

52 PIZZ STR

53 CHOIR

54 CHOIR AAHS

55 CHOIR OOHS

56 SYNTH CHOIR

57 ORCH HIT

58 VIOLIN

73 SOPRANO SAX

74 ALTO SAX

75 TENOR SAX

76 BARI SAX

77 SAX+CLARNET

80 ENG HORN

81 BASSOON

82 CLARINET

83 HARMONICA

84 PICCOLO

78 SAX+TRB

79 OBOE

59 CELLO

60 CONTRABASS

63 MUTE TRP

62 TRUMPET

64 TROMBONE

65 TRB SECTION

66 FRENCH HORN

61 HARP

BRASS

69 BRASS+SAX

70 BRASS+TRB

67 TUBA

68 BRASS SECT

71 BRASS+TRP

72 SYNTH BRASS

PIPE

SYNTH LEAD

85 FLUTE

86 PAN FLUTE

87 RECORDER

88 OCARINA

91 VOICE LEAD

92 CRYSTAL

93 BRIGHTNESS

94 ANALOG LEAD

89 SQUARE LEAD

90 SAWTOOTH LD

SYNTH PAD

96 BELL PAD

97 XENON PAD

98 ANGELS

99 DARK MOON

00 DRUM KIT

95 FANTASIA

DRUM KIT

50 TREMOLO STR

51 VIOLIN+STRS

STRINGS

POP

DANCE CONTEMP JAZZ

C & W

MARCH STYLE

BALLROOM STD

01 8BEAT POP

02 8 UPBT POP

03 LIGHT POP

04 FOLKROCK

05 DETROIT POP

06 UP POP SHFL

07 POP RHUMBA

09 8BEAT LIGHT

10 SLOW BALLAD

11 EPIC BALLAD

12 16BEAT BLD 1

13 PNO BALLAD

14 6

8 BALLAD 1

15 6

8 BALLAD 2

08 SHOWTUNE

22 ACID JAZZ

23 70S DISCO

24 DISCO PARTY

36 COOL JAZZ

37 JAZZ BALLAD

38 JAZZ WALTZ

25 DISCO TROP

26 POLKA POP

17 LITE RK BLD

18 LATIN ROCK

19 6

8HVY ROCK

20 6

8 GOSPEL

21 SLOW ROCK

33 B B BALLAD 49 REGGAE 16

34 SWING

35 CHARLESTON

39 FAST BOSSA

40 SLOW BOSSA

41 SAMBA 1

42 JAZZ SAMBA

43 MAMBO

47 BOLERO LNTO

48 REGGAE 12

44 BEGUINE

45 MERENGUE

46 SON

16 ROCK BALLAD 32 BIG BAND

POP BALLAD

ROCK

27 ROCK&ROLL 1

28 ROCK&ROLL 2

29 BOOGIE

30 TWIST

ROCK & ROLL

31 DIXIELAND

TRAD JAZZ

LATIN

50 BLUEGRASS

51 C ROCK 1

52 C ROCK 2

53 COWBOY BOOG

54 C BALLAD

55 C SHUFFLE

56 TWO STEP

57 C WALTZ 1

58 C WALTZ 2

69 TANGO ARGN

70 FOXTROT

71 JIVE

72 QUICKSTEP

73 SLOWFOX

BALLROOM LTN

76 CHA CHA

77 RHUMBA

78 SAMBA 2

79 CONGA

80 PASODOBLE

74 SLOW WALTZ

75 VIEN WALTZ

59 POLKA 1

60 POLKA 2

61 ESPAGNOLE

62 TARANTELLA

63 TRAD WALTZ 1

64 TRAD WALTZ 2

WORLD MUSIC

65 MARCH 1

66 MARCH 2

67 6

8 MARCH 1

68 6

8 MARCH 2

81 POP ROCK

82 POP SHUFFLE

83 ROCK POP

84 ROCK SHUFFL

85 16BEAT POP

86 16BEAT BLD 2

87 TECHNO

88 DANCE POP

89 POP RAP

90 EUROBEAT

91 DISCO POP

92 DISCO SOUL

93 R&B

94 SOUL

95 FUNK

96 6

8 BLUES

97 FUSION

98 POP BOSSA

99 SALSA

00 POP RAGGAE

!" #

(

)

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

PSR-220

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

VOLUME

minMaj7sus4

dim

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

CART

6 5aug

GrandPno

321 4

JAM

POWER VOLUME

DEMO

SUB MENU

MIN MAX

ACCOMPANIMENT

SONG

KEYBOARD

ONE TOUCH SETTING

EASY CHORD MEMORY

VOLUME

RESET

TEMPO

VOLUME

TEMPO

RESET

SYNC-START

START/STOP

INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING

JAM TRACK

START/STOP

SPLIT FINGERING

TOUCH

RESPONSE

MEASURE

REPEAT PLAY

MINUS ONE

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B ENDING JAM TRACK

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

BEAT

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

VOICE

MAIN MENU

STYLE

SONG

NO YES

EASY CHORD MEMORY

General MIDI compatible

Reverb and chorus effects

Touch responsive keys

REC/

END

SONG

CLEAR

PSR-220

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

1234

PIANO ORGAN

REED

01 GRAND PIANO

02 HONKY-TONK

03 FUNKY E PNO

04 DX E PIANO

05 MIDI GRAND

06 HYPER E PNO

07 BELL E PNO

09 HARPSI CPL

10 CLAVI

11 CELESTA

12 VIBRAPHONE

13 MARIMBA

14 XYLOPHONE

15 TUBE BELLS

08 HARPSICHORD

22 FULL ORGAN

23 ROCK ORG 1

24 ROCK ORG 2

40 DIST GUITAR

25 16+2 ORGAN

26 16+4 ORGAN

19 JAZZ ORG 1

20 JAZZ ORG 2

21 JAZZ ORG 3

37 CLEAN GTR

38 MUTE GUITAR

39 OVRDRV GTR

41 ACC BASS

42 FINGER BASS

43 FRETLESS

47 CHAMBER STR

48 SYNTH STRS

44 SLAP BASS

45 SYNTH BASS

46 STRINGS

49 SLOW STRS16 TIMPANI

17 STEEL DRUMS

18 MUSIC BOX

32 CLASSIC GTR

27 CHURCH ORG

28 REED ORGAN

29 MUSETTE

30 TRAD ACCORD

33 FOLK GUITAR

34 12ST GUITAR

35 JAZZ GUITAR

36 OCTAVE GTR

MALLETS

31 BANDONEON

GUITAR

BASS

ENSEMBLE

52 PIZZ STR

53 CHOIR

54 CHOIR AAHS

55 CHOIR OOHS

56 SYNTH CHOIR

57 ORCH HIT

58 VIOLIN

73 SOPRANO SAX

74 ALTO SAX

75 TENOR SAX

76 BARI SAX

77 SAX+CLARNET

80 ENG HORN

81 BASSOON

82 CLARINET

83 HARMONICA

84 PICCOLO

78 SAX+TRB

79 OBOE

59 CELLO

60 CONTRABASS

63 MUTE TRP

62 TRUMPET

64 TROMBONE

65 TRB SECTION

66 FRENCH HORN

61 HARP

BRASS

69 BRASS+SAX

70 BRASS+TRB

67 TUBA

68 BRASS SECT

71 BRASS+TRP

72 SYNTH BRASS

PIPE

SYNTH LEAD

85 FLUTE

86 PAN FLUTE

87 RECORDER

88 OCARINA

91 VOICE LEAD

92 CRYSTAL

93 BRIGHTNESS

94 ANALOG LEAD

89 SQUARE LEAD

90 SAWTOOTH LD

SYNTH PAD

96 BELL PAD

97 XENON PAD

98 ANGELS

99 DARK MOON

00 DRUM KIT

95 FANTASIA

DRUM KIT

50 TREMOLO STR

51 VIOLIN+STRS

STRINGS

POP

DANCE CONTEMP JAZZ

C & W

MARCH STYLE

BALLROOM STD

01 8BEAT POP

02 8 UPBT POP

03 LIGHT POP

04 FOLKROCK

05 DETROIT POP

06 UP POP SHFL

07 POP RHUMBA

09 8BEAT LIGHT

10 SLOW BALLAD

11 EPIC BALLAD

12 16BEAT BLD 1

13 PNO BALLAD

14 6

8 BALLAD 1

15 6

8 BALLAD 2

08 SHOWTUNE

22 ACID JAZZ

23 70S DISCO

24 DISCO PARTY

36 COOL JAZZ

37 JAZZ BALLAD

38 JAZZ WALTZ

25 DISCO TROP

26 POLKA POP

17 LITE RK BLD

18 LATIN ROCK

19 6

8HVY ROCK

20 6

8 GOSPEL

21 SLOW ROCK

33 B B BALLAD 49 REGGAE 16

34 SWING

35 CHARLESTON

39 FAST BOSSA

40 SLOW BOSSA

41 SAMBA 1

42 JAZZ SAMBA

43 MAMBO

47 BOLERO LNTO

48 REGGAE 12

44 BEGUINE

45 MERENGUE

46 SON

16 ROCK BALLAD 32 BIG BAND

POP BALLAD

ROCK

27 ROCK&ROLL 1

28 ROCK&ROLL 2

29 BOOGIE

30 TWIST

ROCK & ROLL

31 DIXIELAND

TRAD JAZZ

LATIN

50 BLUEGRASS

51 C ROCK 1

52 C ROCK 2

53 COWBOY BOOG

54 C BALLAD

55 C SHUFFLE

56 TWO STEP

57 C WALTZ 1

58 C WALTZ 2

69 TANGO ARGN

70 FOXTROT

71 JIVE

72 QUICKSTEP

73 SLOWFOX

BALLROOM LTN

76 CHA CHA

77 RHUMBA

78 SAMBA 2

79 CONGA

80 PASODOBLE

74 SLOW WALTZ

75 VIEN WALTZ

59 POLKA 1

60 POLKA 2

61 ESPAGNOLE

62 TARANTELLA

63 TRAD WALTZ 1

64 TRAD WALTZ 2

WORLD MUSIC

65 MARCH 1

66 MARCH 2

67 6

8 MARCH 1

68 6

8 MARCH 2

81 POP ROCK

82 POP SHUFFLE

83 ROCK POP

84 ROCK SHUFFL

85 16BEAT POP

86 16BEAT BLD 2

87 TECHNO

88 DANCE POP

89 POP RAP

90 EUROBEAT

91 DISCO POP

92 DISCO SOUL

93 R&B

94 SOUL

95 FUNK

96 6

8 BLUES

97 FUSION

98 POP BOSSA

99 SALSA

00 POP RAGGAE

!" #

(

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Top Panel Controls

! POWER switch ..........................................................................page 5

" VOLUME control ........................................................................page 5

# DEMO button ............................................................................page 5

$ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls ................pages 23, 32

% ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls ........................ page 22

& KEYBOARD controls

• TOUCH RESPONSE button ..................................................page 18

• SPLIT button ........................................................................ page 14

• FINGERING button ..............................................................page 24

' SUB MENU buttons .......................................................... pages 8, 11

( Panel Display .......................................................................... page 8

) MAIN MENU buttons ...................................................... pages 8, 11

* ACCOMPANIMENT controls

• SYNC-START button ............................................................page 21

• START/STOP button ............................................................ page 21

• INTRO button ...................................................................... page 21

• MAIN/AUTO FILL A, B buttons .................................. pages 21, 22

• ENDING button .................................................................. page 24

• JAM TRACK button ............................................................ page 23

• SYNC-STOP button ............................................................ page 24

• LARGE/SMALL button ........................................................ page 23

+ SONG controls

• START/STOP button ............................................................ page 29

• REPEAT PLAY button .......................................................... page 29

• MINUS ONE button ............................................................ page 31

• GUIDE button (PSR-230 only) ............................................ page 30

, VOICE Mode button ................................................................page 10

- STYLE Mode button ................................................................ page 20

. SONG Mode button .............................................................. page 28

/ ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 - 4 buttons ............................ pages 27, 33

(also:) EASY CHORD MEMORY controls ................................ page 35

• MEASURE +/- buttons ........................................................ page 35

• BEAT +/- buttons ................................................................ page 35

0 Numeric keypad .................................................................... page 10

1 -/NO, +/YES buttons ............................................................ page 11

2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230) ................................................ page 37

3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230) ............................................ page 36

4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button .......................... page 34

5 VOICE EFFECT controls

• DUAL/CHORUS button .............................................. pages 12, 16

(also:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory .................. page 35

• HARMONY/ECHO button .................................................. page 16

• REVERB button .................................................................... page 18

Rear Panel Terminals

6 MIDI IN/OUT terminals .......................................................... page 38

7 SUSTAIN jack .......................................................................... page 4

8 PHONES/AUX OUT jack .......................................................... page 4

9 DC IN 10-12V jack ................................................................ page 3

CART

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VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

SONG

CLEAR

REC/

END

EASY

CHORD

MEMORY

NO YES

CARTRIGE

ORGAN

REED

22 FULL ORGAN

23 ROCK ORG 1

24 ROCK ORG 2

40 DIST GUITAR

25 16+2 ORGAN

26 16+4 ORGAN

19 JAZZ ORG 1

20 JAZZ ORG 2

21 JAZZ ORG 3

37 CLEAN GTR

38 MUTE GUITAR

39 OVRDRV GTR

41 ACC BASS

42 FINGER BASS

43 FRETLESS

47 CHAMBER STR

48 SYNTH STRS

44 SLAP BASS

45 SYNTH BASS

46 STRINGS

49 SLOW STRS

32 CLASSIC GTR

27 CHURCH ORG

28 REED ORGAN

29 MUSETTE

30 TRAD ACCORD

33 FOLK GUITAR

34 12ST GUITAR

35 JAZZ GUITAR

36 OCTAVE GTR

31 BANDONEON

GUITAR

BASS

ENSEMBLE

52 PIZZ STR

53 CHOIR

54 CHOIR AAHS

55 CHOIR OOHS

56 SYNTH CHOIR

57 ORCH HIT

58 VIOLIN

73 SOPRANO SAX

74 ALTO SAX

75 TENOR SAX

76 BARI SAX

77 SAX+CLARNET

80 ENG HORN

81 BASSOON

82 CLARINET

83 HARMONICA

84 PICCOLO

78 SAX+TRB

79 OBOE

59 CELLO

60 CONTRABASS

63 MUTE TRP

62 TRUMPET

64 TROMBONE

65 TRB SECTION

66 FRENCH HORN

61 HARP

BRASS

69 BRASS+SAX

70 BRASS+TRB

67 TUBA

68 BRASS SECT

71 BRASS+TRP

72 SYNTH BRASS

PIPE

SYNTH LEAD

85 FLUTE

86 PAN FLUTE

87 RECORDER

88 OCARINA

91 VOICE LEAD

92 CRYSTAL

93 BRIGHTNESS

94 ANALOG LEAD

89 SQUARE LEAD

90 SAWTOOTH LD

SYNTH PAD

96 BELL PAD

97 XENON PAD

98 ANGELS

99 DARK MOON

00 DRUM KIT

95 FANTASIA

DRUM KIT

50 TREMOLO STR

51 VIOLIN+STRS

STRINGS

NO YES

EASY CHORD MEMORY

General MIDI compatible

Reverb and chorus effects

Touch responsive keys

REC/

END

SONG

CLEAR

PSR-220

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

ORGAN

REED

22 FULL ORGAN

23 ROCK ORG 1

24 ROCK ORG 2

40 DIST GUITAR

25 16+2 ORGAN

26 16+4 ORGAN

19 JAZZ ORG 1

20 JAZZ ORG 2

21 JAZZ ORG 3

37 CLEAN GTR

38 MUTE GUITAR

39 OVRDRV GTR

41 ACC BASS

42 FINGER BASS

43 FRETLESS

47 CHAMBER STR

48 SYNTH STRS

44 SLAP BASS

45 SYNTH BASS

46 STRINGS

49 SLOW STRS

32 CLASSIC GTR

27 CHURCH ORG

28 REED ORGAN

29 MUSETTE

30 TRAD ACCORD

33 FOLK GUITAR

34 12ST GUITAR

35 JAZZ GUITAR

36 OCTAVE GTR

31 BANDONEON

GUITAR

BASS

ENSEMBLE

52 PIZZ STR

53 CHOIR

54 CHOIR AAHS

55 CHOIR OOHS

56 SYNTH CHOIR

57 ORCH HIT

58 VIOLIN

73 SOPRANO SAX

74 ALTO SAX

75 TENOR SAX

76 BARI SAX

77 SAX+CLARNET

80 ENG HORN

81 BASSOON

82 CLARINET

83 HARMONICA

84 PICCOLO

78 SAX+TRB

79 OBOE

59 CELLO

60 CONTRABASS

63 MUTE TRP

62 TRUMPET

64 TROMBONE

65 TRB SECTION

66 FRENCH HORN

61 HARP

BRASS

69 BRASS+SAX

70 BRASS+TRB

67 TUBA

68 BRASS SECT

71 BRASS+TRP

72 SYNTH BRASS

PIPE

SYNTH LEAD

85 FLUTE

86 PAN FLUTE

87 RECORDER

88 OCARINA

91 VOICE LEAD

92 CRYSTAL

93 BRIGHTNESS

94 ANALOG LEAD

89 SQUARE LEAD

90 SAWTOOTH LD

SYNTH PAD

96 BELL PAD

97 XENON PAD

98 ANGELS

99 DARK MOON

00 DRUM KIT

95 FANTASIA

DRUM KIT

50 TREMOLO STR

51 VIOLIN+STRS

STRINGS

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Basic Display Operations

The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The

section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display.

A B

FINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

GUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

minMaj7s

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SONGVOICESTYLE

NAME / SUB

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

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MODE

This section indicates which mode is selected — Voice,

Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. To select the desired

mode, press the corresponding button: VOICE, STYLE,

SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END).

ONE TOUCH SETTING

This indicates which of the One Touch Settings have been

called up. To select a One Touch Setting, press one of the

ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons. (See pages 27, 33.)

STYLE SECTION

This indicates playba

rhythm/accompanim

“sections” — Intro, M

and Jam Track — eac

as it plays. These can

appropriate button du

page 22.)

KEYBOARD

This section contains indications for the keyboard-related

functions: Touch Response (page 18), Split mode (page

14), and Fingering (page 24). Pressing the appropriate

button in the KEYBOARD section of the panel turns the

corresponding function on/off. (The display indication

appears or disappears accordingly.)

SPLIT FINGERINGTOUCH

SONG

This section contains indications for the Song-related

functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31),

and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Pressing the

appropriate button on the panel turns the corresponding

function on/off. (The display indication appears or

disappears accordingly.)

MINUS ONE

A B

REPEAT GUIDE

•General MIDI

When a GM Voice is se

icon appears.

CART

•CART (Cartridge) (P

When a Music Cartridg

Style is selected, this ic

EASY CHORD MEMORY

This section contains indications for the Easy Chord Memory

function (page 33). These include the current measure and

beat, as well as the chord name entered at the current

position. The chord name is also displayed when playing

chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard

(page 22). The current measure and beat are also displayed

during Song playback (page 28).

minMaj7sus4

dim

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STYLE

This section contains indications for the Style-related

functions: Sync Stop (page 24), Large/Small (page 23), and

Tempo (page 22). Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that

function on/off. Pressing the LARGE/SMALL button switches

between the two accompaniment ensemble “sizes”: Large and

Small. Using the TEMPO controls changes the playback

speed and the TEMPO value in the display. The metronome

icon flashes in time with the current tempo.

TEMPO

SYNC

STOP

LARGE/SMALL

Main Menus and S

• Main Voice (page 11)

— Main Voice Name

— Main Voice Volum

— Main Voice Octave

— Main Voice Pan

— Main Voice Reverb

— GM Voice

MAIN MENU • NAME/SUB MENU

The Main Menu and the Sub Menus give you access to the detailed settings for the PortaTone. These include settings for the

Main, Dual and Split Voices, as well as various settings for the Styles, Songs and effects. They also include MIDI settings and

overall controls. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item, and shows the name and number of the selected Voice,

Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter.

Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to select a Sub Menu item. The first Sub

Menu item can be directly selected by pressing both SUB MENU buttons simultaneously.

321 4

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

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STOP

REVERB

VOLUME

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MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

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ee pages 27, 33.)

STYLE SECTION

This indicates playback of the Styles, or the

rhythm/accompaniment patterns. Each Style has different

“sections” — Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, Ending,

and Jam Track — each of which is indicated in the display

as it plays. These can be played by pressing the

appropriate button during accompaniment playback. (See

page 22.)

VOLUME

This graphic indication shows the Accompaniment and

Song volume.

VOLUME

EFFECT

This section contains indications for the Voice effect-

related functions: Dual mode (page 12), Chorus (page 16),

Harmony/Echo (page 16), and Reverb (page 18). Pressing

the appropriate button in the VOICE EFFECT section of

the panel turns the corresponding function on/off. (The

display indication appears or disappears accordingly.)

REVERB

CHORUS

HARMONY

DUAL

•General MIDI

When a GM Voice is selected, this

icon appears.

CART

•CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only)

When a Music Cartridge Song or

Style is selected, this icon appears.

e-related

(page 23), and

button turns that

L button switches

“sizes”: Large and

he playback

The metronome

Main Menus and Sub Menus

• Main Voice (page 11)

— Main Voice Name

— Main Voice Volume

— Main Voice Octave

— Main Voice Pan

— Main Voice Reverb Level

— GM Voice

• Dual Voice (page 13)

— Dual Voice Name

— Dual Voice Volume

— Dual Voice Octave

— Dual Voice Pan

— Dual Voice Reverb Level

— GM Voice

• Split Voice (page 15)

— Split Voice Name

— Split Voice Volume

— Split Voice Octave

— Split Voice Pan

— Split Voice Reverb Level

— Split Point 1

— Split Point 2

— GM Voice

• Style (page 20, 26)

— Style Name

— Accompaniment Split Point

• Song (page 32)

— Song Name

— Minus One Part

— Minus One Right Hand Channel

— Minus One Left Hand Channel

• Harmony/Echo (page 17)

— Type Name

— Harmony Volume

— Echo Speed

• MIDI (page 40)

— Remote Channel

— Keyboard Out

— Accompaniment Out

— Receive Channel Select

— Receive Switch

— Local Control

— External Clock

• Reverb/Others (page 19)

— Reverb Type Name

— Transpose

— Tuning

— Voice Set

— Touch Sensitivity

— Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only)

— Metronome

settings for the

DI settings and

selected Voice,

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Playing Voices —The Voice Mode

The PortaTone features a wealth of dynamic, realistic Voices — 100 Panel Voices, or 129 GM Voices (128

Voices + 1 Percussion Kit). (See pages 42, 43.) The Voice mode gives you many powerful and versatile

tools for playing and enhancing these Voices.

The Voice mode is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. In the Main Voice mode (see

below), you can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. The Dual Voice mode (page 12) allows

you to “layer” two different Voices together for rich, complex sounds. The Split Voice mode (page 14) lets you set

up two different Voices for playing from separate sections of the keyboard. Moreover, a special Voice Effect

section (page 16 - 18) lets you enhance the sound of the Voice or Voices with Chorus, Harmony, Echo, and Reverb

effects.

Selecting and Playing a Voice — Main Voice Mode

Select the Voice mode.

Press the VOICE button. (The VOICE indications appear in the display, indicating that the Voice

mode and Main Voice menu are selected.)

• You can quickly select the first parameter in the Main Voice menu (Main Voice Volume) by pressing and holding

the VOICE button.

• Selecting MAIN VOICE (or DUAL VOICE, SPLIT VOICE) with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected

mode; the Style or Song mode is still active, but the appropriate Voice menu is called up.

Select the desired Voice number.

Use the numeric keypad. Available Voices are listed on the upper right of the panel.

You can either enter the Voice number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down

through the Voices by using the +/- buttons.

Using the number buttons

Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is printed next to each Voice name on the panel. For

example, to select Voice 09, first press “0” on the numeric keypad, then “9.”

For GM Voices, make sure to enter three-digit numbers.

NO YES

NOTE

VOICE

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

EFFECT

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Using the +/- buttons

Press the + button to select the next Voice, and press the - button to select the previous Voice.

Holding down either button continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers. The +/- buttons

have a “wrap around” feature. For example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to

Voice 01.

About Panel Voices and GM Voices

Keep in mind that the PortaTone has two separate sets of Voices: 100 Panel Voices and 129 GM

(General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also be used for optimum playback of GM-

compatible song data. This means that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other

MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended.

To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the Sub Menu in the Main, Dual, or Split Voice

modes (see pages 11, 13, 15).

Play the selected Voice.

To change to another Voice, repeat step 2 above.

• You can also play rhythm Styles in the Voice mode by simply pressing the START/STOP button. The Style last selected

from the Style mode will be played.

Change other settings for the Voice — Volume, Octave,

Pan, etc. — if you wish.

Whenever you select a Panel Voice for the Main Voice, the Sub Menu parameters for that Voice are

automatically set to values that best suit the Voice. This is the Voice Set function. (See page 19.)

However, you can change the Voice settings if you wish by using the Sub Menu. First, select the

desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/-

buttons to change the setting.

Main Voice Sub Menu

Display Name

—

M.Volume

M.Octave

M.Pan

M.RevLvl

GMvoice

Parameter Name

Main Voice Name

Main Voice Volume

Main Voice Octave

Main Voice Pan

Main Voice Reverb

Level

GM Voice

Range

01 - 00/001 - 129

000 - 127

-2 - +2 octaves

-7 (full left) - +7

(full right)

000 - 127

on, off

Description

This determines the Main Voice. Panel Voices are

from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To

change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM

Voice parameter below.)

This determines the volume of the Main Voice, letting

you create the optimum blend with the Dual Voice.

This determines the octave range for the Main Voice.

This determines the pan position of the Main Voice in

the stereo image.

This determines how much of the Main Voice’s signal

is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a

louder Reverb effect.

This determines whether the Main Voice is selected

from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices

(on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon

will appear at the left of the Voice number in the

display.

SUB MENU

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

REVERB

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

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NOTE

• The Main Voice Volume parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the VOICE button.

• The Main Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously.

• Reset to default settings

To reset the selected Main Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons.

• Negative values

To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding

down the - button.

Percussion Kit Voice Chart

The PortaTone also has a special Percussion Kit Voice (Panel Voice #00, or GM Voice #129) that lets you

play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. Symbols for the sounds are also printed

above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played from which keys.

• The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the notes are actually one octave lower. For example, the MIDI note

number for note



36 (C1) is note



24 (C0).

Playing Two Voices — Dual Voice Mode

The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by “layering” two different Voices together — one

Voice being the Main Voice selected in the normal way (page 10), and the other a Dual Voice selected as described

below.

Turn on the Dual Voice mode.

Press the DUAL/CHORUS button (in the VOICE EFFECT section) once, or repeatedly until the Dual

Voice icon appears in the display.

When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be heard.

DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL icon in display

SONG

CLEAR

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

DUAL

NOTE

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Brush Slap

Castanet

Sticks

Open Rim Shot

Closed Rim Shot

Hand Clap

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Hi-Hat Pedal

Hi-Hat Open

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Ride Cymbal 1

Tambourine

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Select the desired Dual Voice and make other settings for the Voice,

if desired.

First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select DUAL VOICE in the display.

Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric

keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting.

Dual Voice Sub Menu

• If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Dual Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different

Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu.

• The Dual Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the DUAL/CHORUS button.

• Reset to default settings

To reset the selected Dual Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons.

• Negative values

To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding

down the - button.

NOTE

Display Name

—

D.Volume

D.Octave

D.Pan

D.RevLvl

GMvoice

Parameter Name

Dual Voice Name

Dual Voice Volume

Dual Voice Octave

Dual Voice Pan

Dual Voice Reverb

Level

GM Voice

Range

01 - 00/001 - 129

000 - 127

-2 - +2 octaves

-7 (full left) - +7

(full right), --

(opposite of

Main Voice)

000 - 127

on, off

Description

This determines the Dual Voice. Panel Voices are

from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To

change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM

Voice parameter below.)

This determines the volume of the Dual Voice

(relative to the Main Voice’s volume), letting you

create the optimum blend with the Main Voice.

This determines the octave range for the Dual Voice

(relative to the Main Voice’s octave setting).

This determines the pan position of the Dual Voice in

the stereo image. To set Dual Voice Pan to the

opposite of that of the Main Voice (“--”), press the +

or - button (past +7 or -7).

This determines how much of the Dual Voice’s signal

is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a

louder Reverb effect for the Dual Voice.

This determines whether the Dual Voice is selected

from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices

(on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon

will appear at the left of the Voice number in the

display.

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

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TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

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SUB MENU

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

REVERB

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Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode

In the Split Voice mode, you can assign two different Voices to opposite sections of the keyboard, and play one

Voice with your left hand while your right plays another. For example, you could play bass with the left hand and

play piano with the right. The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in the Main Voice mode, and the left-hand (or

lower) Voice is selected in the Split Voice mode, as described below.

Turn on the Split Voice mode.

Press the SPLIT button (in the KEYBOARD section) so that the Split Voice icon appears in the

display.

When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be heard.

Select the desired Split Voice and make other settings for the Voice, if

desired.

First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select SPLIT VOICE in the display.

Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric

keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting.

• Dual Voice and Split Voice can be used together. You can have the Split Voice play in the lower section of the

keyboard and play the Main and Dual Voices together in the upper.

NOTE

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

CART

3214

S.Volume

A B

SUB MENU

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

REVERB

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

CART

3214

FngrBass

A B

MAIN MENU

SPLIT icon in display

KEYBOARD

SPLIT FINGERING

TOUCH

RESPONSE

SPLIT

SPLIT button

Split Voice Sub Menu

• If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Split Voice parameters (excepting Split Points 1 and 2) will change

automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu.

• The Split Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the SPLIT button.

• Split Point 2 cannot be set lower than the Accompaniment Split Point. (See page 26.)

• The Split Point 1 and 2 settings are retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed

or an AC adaptor is connected.

• Reset to default settings

To reset the selected Split Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons.

• Negative values

To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding

down the - button.

NOTE

Display Name

—

S.Volume

S.Octave

S.Pan

S.RevLvl

SpltPnt1

SpltPnt2

GMvoice

Parameter Name

Split Voice Name

Split Voice Volume

Split Voice Octave

Split Voice Pan

Split Voice Reverb

Level

Split Point 1

Split Point 2

GM Voice

Range

01 - 00/001 - 129

000 - 127

-2 - +2 octaves

-7 (full left) - +7

(full right)

000 - 127

36 - 96 (C1 - C6)

37 - 96 (C

1 - C6)

on, off

Description

This determines the Split (lower) Voice. Panel Voices

are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129.

(To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the

GM Voice parameter below.)

This determines the volume of the Split (lower) Voice,

letting you create the optimum blend with the Main

(upper) Voice.

This determines the octave range for the Split (lower)

Voice.

This determines the pan position of the Split (lower)

Voice in the stereo image.

This determines how much of the Split (lower) Voice’s

signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values

result in a louder Reverb effect for the Split Voice.

This determines the Split Point — i.e., the key that

separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices

— when the Voice mode or Song mode is active.

(The Split Voice sounds up to and including the Split

Point key.) The default for Split Point 1 is 59 (B2).

Split Point 1 can also be set directly by pressing the

desired key while this parameter is selected.

This determines the Split Point — i.e., the key that

separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices

— when the Style mode is active. (The Split Voice

sounds up to and including the Split Point key.) The

default for Split Point 2 is 71 (B3). Split Point 2 can

also be set directly by pressing the desired key while

this parameter is selected.

This determines whether the Split Voice is selected

from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices

(on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon

will appear at the left of the Voice number in the

display.

Other Voice Controls

Chorus

The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of a Voice with chorus modulation. This slightly detunes the Voice

with itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound.

Turn on the Chorus effect.

Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in the display.

• The Chorus effect can be applied to the Main Voice.

Harmony/Echo

Harmony and Echo are two separate effects that can be applied to a Voice. Harmony is used in conjunction with

the auto accompaniment features (page 20), and creates automatic harmonies (for notes played in the upper section

of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. Echo produces delayed repeats of the sound for special

effects. Various settings for the two effects can be changed in the Sub Menus.

To use Harmony or Echo:

Turn on the Harmony/Echo effect.

Press the HARMONY/ECHO button. (The HARMONY icon appears in the display.)

When you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be heard.

HARMONY/ECHO button HARMONY icon in display

SONG

CLEAR

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

HARMONY

NOTE

DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display

SONG

CLEAR

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

CHORUS

Change the Harmony/Echo type and make other settings for the

effect, if desired.

Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the HARMONY/ECHO menu, and select the desired Sub

Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to

change the setting.

Harmony/Echo Sub Menu

• The Harmony effect is not available in the Voice mode, nor when the Auto Accompaniment Chord Cancel function

(page 25) is on.

• If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Harmony/Echo parameters will change automatically whenever a

different Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu.

• The Harmony/Echo Type Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the

HARMONY/ECHO button.

• Reset to default settings

To reset the selected Harmony/Echo parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons.

• Harmony/Echo is not available when the Full Fingering mode (page 26) is on, and will automatically be turned off

when the Full Fingering mode is selected.

NOTE

Display Name

—

HarmVol

EchoSpd

Parameter Name

Type Name

Harmony Volume

Echo Speed

Range

1 - 8 (1-5:

Harmony types;

6-8: Echo types)

000 - 127

1 - 7

Description

This determines the type of effect for Harmony or

Echo. The Harmony types are (1) Duet, (2) Trio, (3)

Block, (4) Country, and (5) Octave. The Echo types

are (6) Trill, (7) Tremolo, and (8) Echo.

This determines the volume of the Harmony effect,

letting you create the optimum blend with the original

note.

This determines the “speed” of the Echo effect, or the

amount of time between the delayed repeats — which

is based on note values. The actual Echo speed

depends on the selected tempo.

Settings:

1 — 04: 1/4 note

2 — 06: 1/4 note triplets

3 — 08: 1/8 note

4 — 12: 1/8 note triplets

5 — 16: 1/16 note

6 — 24: 1/16 note triplets

7 — 32: 1/32 note

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

FINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

dim

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICESTYLE

CART

6 5aug

3214

Duet

CHORUSDUAL

A B

MAIN MENU

Reverb

The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient “wash” that occurs when a sound is heard in a room or concert

hall. Several different Reverb types are available in the Sub Menus.

To use Reverb:

Turn on the Reverb effect.

Press the REVERB button. (The REVERB icon appears in the display.)

When you play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be heard.

Change the Reverb type, if desired.

First, select REVERB/OTHERS in the Main Menu, then select the Reverb Type Name parameter with

the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. (For

details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on page 19.)

• The Reverb Type will change automatically whenever a different Style is selected in the Style menu.

• The Reverb Type Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the REVERB button.

• Reverb is turned on whenever the power is turned on.

•

The Reverb Send Level can be ajusted independently for each of the Main, Dual and Split Voice modes. (See pages 11, 13 and 15)

•

If Reverb Type 9 (No Effect) is selected. Reverb will not be applied to the Sound, even when the REVERB button is pressed.

Touch Response

The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the Voices, controlling the

volume by how soft or hard you strike the keys. Touch Response can be turned on or off, and the Touch Sensitivity

(the degree of Touch Response) can be adjusted.

Turn on the Touch Response feature.

Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears in the display.)

Change the Touch Sensitivity, if desired.

First, select REVERB/OTHERS in the Main Menu, then select the Touch Sensitivity parameter with

the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. (For

details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on page 19.)

• The Touch Sensitivity parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the TOUCH RESPONSE button.

• The Touch Response on/off setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed

or an AC adaptor is connected.

NOTE

TOUCH RESPONSE icon in display

KEYBOARD

SPLIT FINGERING

TOUCH

RESPONSE

TOUCH RESPONSE button

TOUCH

NOTE

REVERB button REVERB icon in display

SONG

CLEAR

VOICE EFFECT

DUAL/

CHORUS

HARMONY/

ECHO

REVERB

Overall Controls

Various controls related to the overall operation of the PortaTone are contained in the Reverb/Others menu. These

include the Reverb Type parameter as well as the following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch

Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome.

Reverb/Others Sub Menu

First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the Reverb/Others menu, and select the desired Sub Menu

parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the

setting.

• Reset to default settings

To reset the selected parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons.

• Negative values

To directly enter negative values (for Transpose and Tuning parameters), press the desired number button while

holding down the - button.

• The following settings are retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC

adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome.

• Transpose cannot be changed during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is being played.

NOTE

Display Name

—

Transpos

Tuning

VoiceSet

TouchSns

Lamp

Metronom

Parameter Name

Reverb Type Name

Transpose

Tuning

Voice Set

Touch Sensitivity

Guide Lamp (PSR-

230 only)

Metronome

Range

1 - 9

-12 - +12 semitones

(+/- 1 octave)

-50 - +50 cents (+/-

approx. 1 semitone)

on/off

0 - 9

on/off

Description

This determines the type of Reverb effect. The Reverb types

are (1) Hall 1, (2) Hall 2, (3) Room 1, (4) Room 2, (5) Plate

1, (6) Plate 2, (7) Delay 1, (8) Delay 2, and (9) No Effect.

This determines the overall pitch of the instrument, up

or down in semitone increments.

This determines the overall fine pitch setting of the

instrument.

This determines whether the Voice Set feature is on or

off. When Voice Set is on (default), selecting a Panel

Voice in the Main Voice menu automatically sets the

Voice-related parameters to values that best match the

selected Voice. (Voice Set includes all parameters for

the Main, Dual, and Split Voices — with the exception

of Split Points 1 and 2 — as well as all Harmony/Echo

parameters.)

This determines the degree of touch sensitivity for the

keyboard (when Touch Response is on). (See page

18.) Higher values result in a wider dynamic range

and give you more expressive control over the level of

the Voices. The default Touch Sensitivity setting is 5.

This turns the keyboard guide lamps on or off. Red

lamps correspond to the white keys and green lamps

to the black keys. (See page 30.)

This turns the metronome function on or off. When

set to on, the metronome sounds during Auto

Accompaniment and Song playback.

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

SYNC

STOP

VOLUME

minMaj7sus4

dim

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICE

STYLE

JAM

CART

6 5aug

3214

Hall1

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

REVERB

MAIN MENU

Playing Auto Accompaniment —

The Style Mode

The Style mode provides rhythm/accompaniment patterns for various popular music styles, as listed on the panel.

A total of 100 different Styles are available. Each Style is made up of different “sections” — Intro, Main A and B,

four Fill-ins, Ending, and Jam Track — letting you call different accompaniment patterns as you perform.

Each Style’s Jam Track section features specially programmed chord progressions and section changes that are

ideal for the selected musical Style. If you’re a novice and not familiar with playing chords, the convenient Jam

Track section automatically plays stylistically appropriate chord and section changes for you to “jam” over.

The Auto Accompaniment features that are built into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to

your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you play.

• The default split point for the Auto Accompaniment section is 54 (F



2). However, this can be changed in the Style

Sub Menu. (See page 26.)

Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto Accompaniment

Select the Style mode.

Press the STYLE button. (The STYLE indications appear in the display, indicating that the Style

mode and the Style menu are selected.)

• Selecting STYLE with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; the Voice or Song mode is still

active, but the Style menu is called up.

Select the desired Style number.

Use the numeric keypad. Available Styles are listed on the upper left of the panel.

You can either enter the Style number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down

through the Styles by using the +/- buttons.

NO YES

NOTE

STYLE

NAME / SUB MENU

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

CHORUSFINGERINGTOUCH

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

REVERB

VOLUME

minMaj7sus4

dim

EASY CHORD MEMSONGVOICE

STYLE

JAM

CART

6 5aug

3214

8BeatPop

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MAIN MENU

A B

DUALSPLIT

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

NOTE

• Dynamic Style

The Style numbers 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which play more complex and interesting accompaniment patterns

than the others since they may contain tension notes and so on. Because the note other than the notes derived from

the chord you designated may be played back, some Dynamic Styles may not match the song you play.

Start the selected Style.

You can do this in one of three ways:

Pressing the START/STOP button

The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently

selected Main A or B section will play. (You can select either pattern by pressing the appropriate

button — MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B — before pressing the START/STOP button.)

Using Synchro Start

The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment

by simply playing a chord on the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START

button (the metronome icon flashes to indicate Synchro Start stand-by), then play a chord in the Auto

Accompaniment section of the keyboard.

Using Synchro Start with an Intro pattern

First, press one of the section buttons — MAIN/AUTO FILL A, B, or JAM — to select which pattern

follows the Intro. Next, press the INTRO button, followed by the SYNC-START button. (The INTRO

indication in the display lights, and the metronome icon and the MAIN A /B/JAM indication flashes to

indicate Synchro Start stand-by.) To actually start the Intro pattern and accompaniment, play a chord

in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.

• Selecting the Style mode by pressing the STYLE button automatically sets Synchro Start to stand-by.

• Pressing the SYNC-START button during accompaniment playback automatically stops the accompaniment and sets

Synchro Start to stand-by.

About the METRONOME Icon

The METRONOME icon in the display moves in time with the current tempo during playback of an

accompaniment Style (or Song). The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and

time signature of the Style or Song. The icon flashes at the first beat of each measure.

• The metronome sound can be turned on or off as needed. (See page 19.)

NOTE

START/STOP

SYNC-START

START/STOP

NOTE

Change chords using the Auto Accompaniment feature.

Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the

bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to the section “Changing

the Fingering Mode” on page 24 for more information.) The chord name recognized will be shown

in the display.

• When the Single or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is selected, chords played in the Auto Accompaniment

section of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is stopped. In this condition (Stopped

Accompaniment function), the Voices used for the bass and chords are automatically selected.

•

The range of the Auto Accompaniment section can be changed; see “Changing the Accompaniment Split Point” (page 26).

Change the tempo of the Style, if you wish.

Use the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo of the Style.

Press TEMPO to increase the speed and TEMPO to decrease it; holding down the appropriate

button continuously increases/decreases the speed. The tempo value appears in the display. Tempo

range is from 32 to 280 bpm (in 1 bpm steps).

To reset the tempo to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously.

• Default Tempos — Each Song and Style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you change the tempo,

you can set it back to the original default setting, by pressing both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo

of a Song or Style returns to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. If a Style is playing and the

One Touch Setting is off (see page 27), the set tempo remains even when switching Styles. When you turn on the

power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to the default setting of Style 01.

Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you wish.

Main A and Main B

While the Style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the

MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B button. This automatically plays one of four Fill-in patterns, and smoothly

leads into the next section — even if it is the same section.

MAIN/AUTO FILL

MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B buttons A indication in display

NOTE

TEMPO

RESET

NOTE

Jam Track

The Jam Track is a special accompaniment pattern that includes automatic chord progressions and

section changes that match the selected Style. Press the JAM TRACK button during playback, and

the accompaniment will continue, changing chords according to the programmed progression and

sections letting you “jam” or play along with the changes.

Since the Jam Track progression is based on the last chord played, you may want to play the root

chord before pressing JAM TRACK. (For example, if you are playing a song in the key of E, play an

E chord before pressing JAM TRACK.)

• If you press the MAIN A or B button, the Fill-in will begin immediately, and the new section will actually begin

playing from the top of the next measure — unless the MAIN A or B button is pressed during the last beat of the

measure, in which case the Fill-in will begin from the first beat of the next measure.

Change the accompaniment ensemble “size”

(LARGE/SMALL), if you wish.

Press the LARGE/SMALL button.

This switches between “large” ensemble and “small” ensemble accompaniment, allowing you change

the instrumental texture and dynamics of the Auto Accompaniment as you play. (The icon shows

four people when set to LARGE, and one person when set to SMALL.)

• LARGE is selected whenever the power is turned on.

Change Set the Accompaniment Volume, if you wish.

You may want to adjust the accompaniment volume, separate from the overall instrument volume.

To do this, use the VOLUME buttons in the STYLE mode.

Press VOLUME to increase the accompaniment volume and VOLUME to decrease it; holding

down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the accompaniment volume. The level

is shown in the display.

To reset the accompaniment volume to its original default setting, press both VOLUME buttons

simultaneously.

VOLUME

RESET

ACCOMPANIMENT

SONG

NOTE

LARGE/SMALL button LARGE icon SMALL icon

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

LARGE/SMALL LARGE/SMALL

NOTE

JAM indication in displayJAM TRACK button

JAM TRACK

JAM JAM

Stop the Style.

You can do this in one of two ways:

Pressing the START/STOP button

The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately.

Using an Ending pattern

Press the ENDING button (the ENDING indication in the display flashes). An ending pattern plays

from the next measure, then playback stops.

Sync-Stop Function

The Sync-Stop function lets you easily add natural sounding breaks and pauses in the accompaniment as

you play.

To use Sync-Stop:

Turn on the Sync-Stop function.

Press the SYNC-STOP button. (The SYNC-STOP icon appears in the display.)

While playing the accompaniment, release your fingers from the

keyboard in the Auto Accompaniment section.

This automatically stops the accompaniment, and sets Synchro Start to stand-by. (The SYNC-STOP

icon flashes.) You can resume accompaniment playback of the selected section by playing the

keyboard again.

Changing the Fingering Mode

The PortaTone provides three different fingering modes for controlling the Auto Accompaniment function: Fingered,

Full, and Single Fingered. To select among the three, press the FINGERING button in the KEYBOARD section until

the appropriate mode is called up.

• The Fingering mode setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an

AC adaptor is connected.

NOTE

Full

KEYBOARD

SPLIT FINGERING

TOUCH

RESPONSE

FINGERING button

FINGERING FINGERING FINGERING

Single Finger Fingered

SYNC-STOP button SYNC-STOP icon in display

SYNC

STOP

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

SYNC-

STOP

LARGE/

SMALL

Fingered

In the Fingered mode, you can play complete three- or four-note chords yourself in the Auto

Accompaniment section of the keyboard and the PortaTone will produce full accompaniment in the

selected Style.

Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in

the Fingered mode. (Notes in parentheses may be omitted.)

• If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord.

•

Chord fingerings are listed here in “root” position; however, other inversions can be used — with the following exceptions:

* Major 6th chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as minor 7th.

* Minor 6th chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as minor 7th flatted 5th.

* One + two + five chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as suspended 4th.

* If augmented chord is inverted, the lowest note will be recognized as the root.

* For 7th flatted 5th chords, the lowest note played is recognized as the root or the flatted 7th.

• 7th augmented and diminished 7th chords are interpreted as simple augmented and diminished.

• For one+two+five chords, only the root is displayed.

• Chord Cancel function

The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to

continue playing. To use Chord Cancel, simultaneously press any three consecutive notes in the Auto

Accompaniment section; for example, C, C

and D.

NOTE

Diminished [dim]

( Diminished seventh [dim7]

Example for "C" chords Abbreviation

Major [M]

Minor [m]

Normal Voicing

1-3-5



3-5

Major seventh [M7]

Major sixth [6]

1-3-(5)-7

1-(3)-5-6

CM7 C6

Suspended fourth [sus4]

Minor sixth [m6]

1-4-5



3-5-6

Csus4 Cm6

Minor seventh [m7]

Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7]



3-(5)-



Cm7 Cm7

Minor major seventh [mM7]

Seventh [7]



3-(5)-7

1-3-(5)-



CmM7 C7

Seventh flatted fifth [7



Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]

1-3-



1-4-5-



C7sus4

Caug C7aug

Augmented [aug]

( Seventh augmented [7aug]



5-6 )

1-2-5

Cdim Cdim7

C1+2+5

One + Two + Five

C Cm

1-3-



1-3-





7 )

Full

In the Full mode, chords played anywhere on the keyboard are recognized for producing Auto

Accompaniment. Here, the PortaTone “intelligently” distinguishes between the playing of your right and

left hands and produces accompaniment. (A single note eleven notes higher than the lowest note of the

chord is recognized as a right-hand or melody note.) Chords recognized are the same as in Fingered

above.

• The Harmony/Echo effect is not available when the Full mode is selected.

Single Finger

Single Finger mode makes it easy to produce fully orchestrated accompaniment by simply playing a one-,

two- or three-finger chord indication (in the Auto Accompaniment section), as shown below. The key of C is

used here as an example; other keys follow the same rules. For example, B

7 is played as B

and A.

Changing the Accompaniment Split Point

This function allows you to set the highest key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. (All keys

below and including this point will be used for Auto Accompaniment.) Accompaniment Split Point is the only

parameter in the Style menu.

Call up the Accompaniment Split Point parameter.

Select STYLE in the Main Menu (with the MAIN MENU buttons) and use the SUB MENU buttons to

select Accompaniment Split Point.

You can also directly select the Accompaniment Split Point parameter by pressing and holding either

the STYLE or FINGERING button.

Set the parameter.

Set this directly by pressing the desired key on the keyboard. You can also use the numeric keypad

or +/- buttons to enter the key number. The lowest key on the keyboard (C1) is 36, while middle C

(C3) is 60, and the highest key (B5) is 95.

• The default Accompaniment Split Point is F

2 (54) and can be restored by simultaneously pressing the +/- buttons.

• The Accompaniment Split Point cannot be set higher than the Split Point 2 parameter (page 15).

• The Accompaniment Split Point setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are

installed or an AC adaptor is connected.

NOTE

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

FINGERINGTOUCH

HARMONY

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

VOLUME

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STYLE

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CART

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CHORUSDUALSPLIT

A B

GUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

Split Point 2

Accompaniment Split Point

Split Point 1

Press the root note of the chord.

Major chord: Seventh chord: Minor chord: Minor seventh chord:

Press the root note together with

any black key to the left of it.

Cm7

Press the root note together with

any white and black key to the

left of it (three keys altogether).

Press the root note together with

any white key to the left of it.

NOTE

One Touch Setting

The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate Voice (or Voices) and other important settings

for playing with the Style you select. In other words, when one of the One Touch Settings is turned on, the Voice

and other settings automatically change when you change the Style. (See list below.)

To turn on One Touch Setting, press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons (1 - 4) in the STYLE mode to select

the desired type. (The selected One Touch Setting is indicated in the display, and other settings may change

accordingly.)

To change to a different One Touch Setting, press a different numbered ONE TOUCH SETTING button.

The following parameters and settings may be changed when selecting a One Touch Setting:

• Main Voice — all settings

• Dual Voice — all settings

• Dual/Chorus — on/off

• Split Voice — all settings (excepting Split Points 1 & 2)

• Harmony/Echo — on/off, all settings

• Reverb — on/off

• Accompaniment Volume

• Accompaniment Large/Small

• Tempo

• Synchro Start — set to on

Changing any of the panel settings while a One Touch Setting is active turns off the selected ONE TOUCH SETTING

indication.

• A “No OTS” indication appears in the display if you have selected a One Touch Setting for an optional Music

Cartridge which has no One Touch Setting data (PSR-230 only).

NOTE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

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ONE TOUCH SETTING button

ONE TOUCH SETTING indication

Playing Songs —

The Song Mode

The Song mode features special Songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the

PortaTone.

These Songs (#01 - #16) are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them

on the keyboard. By using the Minus One function, you can “mute” the original melody and play it manually on

the keyboard yourself. The Song mode also features convenient practice tools such as the Repeat Play function

— which lets you repeat playback of any portion of a Song — and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) — which

show you which melody notes to play, and waits for you to play them.

The Song mode also lets you create and save your own original Songs. This is done with the four User Songs

(#17 - #20), to which you can record your own chord and section changes by using the Easy Chord Memory

function. (See page 33.)

Selecting and Playing a Song

Select the Song mode.

Press the SONG button. The Song mode and the Song menu are selected. (The SONG indications

light in the display.)

Select the desired Song number.

Use the numeric keypad.

You can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with the number buttons, or step up and

down through the Songs by using the +/- buttons. Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo Songs, and Songs 17

- 20 are User Songs. (For more information on User Songs, see page 33.)

NO YES

SONG

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

FINGERINGTOUCH

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

VOLUME

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STYLE

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CHORUSDUALSPLIT

A B

HARMONYGUIDEMINUS ONEREPEAT

Start the selected Song.

Press the START/STOP button.

• You can play along with the Song using the currently selected Voice, or even select a different Voice for playing

along. Simply select MAIN VOICE in the Main Menu while the Song is playing back and select the desired Voice.

• Pressing the VOICE or STYLE button during Song playback selects the VOICE or STYLE menu but does not change

the mode; the Song mode is still active.

If you want to change to another Song, repeat step 2 above.

Stop the Song.

Press the START/STOP button. If playback was started by pressing the START/STOP button, the

selected Song stops automatically at the end.

• If you start Song playback with the DEMO button, all Songs play back repeatedly in succession (starting with Song

#01), indefinitely.

Using the Repeat Play Function

The Repeat Play function in the Song mode lets you continuously repeat playback of any portion of a Song. This

comes in particularly handy when practicing a Song with the Minus One and/or Guide (PSR-230 only) functions.

For example, you could have the verse portion of a Song repeatedly play back while you practice with it.

While the Song is playing, press the REPEAT PLAY button twice — once to set the beginning point for the

repeat and a second time to set the end point.

Press the REPEAT PLAY button once at the beginning of the section to be repeated (the REPEAT “A” indication

lights), and a second time at the end of the section (the REPEAT “B” indication lights).

As soon as the end point (B) has been selected, the specified section begins playing back repeatedly. To stop

playback, press the START/STOP button. You can use START/STOP to alternately start and stop Repeat Play of the

specified section. To cancel Repeat Play at any time, press the REPEAT PLAY button again.

• When only the A point is set, playback repeats from the A point to the end of the Song.

• Repeat playback is per measure.

• The end point (B) tempo or your manually adjusted tempo will be used during Repeat playback.

NOTE

REPEAT PLAY "A" and

REPEAT PLAY "A–B" indicators

REPEAT PLAY button

INTRO

REPEAT PLAY

REPEAT

A B

NOTE

Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only)

The Guide function in the Song mode serves as an automatic music “tutor,” showing you which notes to play on

the keyboard. It even waits for you to play each note, before going on to the next. This lets you learn to play the

Songs of the Song mode at your own pace, and makes practicing the Songs extremely natural (and fun!).

Select a Song.

Press the SONG button to enter the Song mode, then use the numeric keypad to select the desired Song.

Select the desired “guided” part.

The Guide function lets you choose which part of a Song is to be guided. For example, you can

select the right-hand melody part to be guided — in which case, the guide lamps will light to help

you play the right-hand melody part. Or, you could select the left-hand chord backing part.

With “MinusMod” selected in the Song menu, select the desired Minus One Part (guided part setting).

(See page 32.)

• The Minus One Part parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and

holding the GUIDE button.

Press the GUIDE button.

The GUIDE icon appears in the display, indicating that the Guide function is on.

Start playback.

When you press the START/STOP button to begin playback, the Song introduction will automatically

play up to the first note(s) of the main section of the Song, and pause until you play the next note(s).

The notes to be played are indicated by the Guide lamps above each key (red for the white keys and

green for the black). As you play each correct note, Song playback will continue, pausing until you

play the correct notes each time.

If desired, turn on the Minus One function to mute the guided part.

Normally, the guided part also plays back along with your performance. You can mute this part,

however, and play the guided part yourself. To do this, press the MINUS ONE button. (The Minus

One icon appears in the display.)

Song playback stops automatically when the end is reached. To stop the Song manually, press the

START/STOP button.

• Turning off the Guide lamps

If you find the Guide lamps distracting or wish to play the part without them, use the Lamp parameter in the

REVERB/OTHERS Menu (page 19) to turn the Guide lamps off. (Keep in mind that this doesn’t turn off the Guide

function, but only the lamps.)

NOTE

GUIDE button GUIDE icon in display

MAIN/AUTO FILL

GUIDE

NOTE

Using the Minus One Function

Minus One, as its name implies, takes away (or mutes) a part of the Song, allowing you to play that part yourself.

You can turn Minus One on before starting a Song, or do it even while a Song is playing.

Select a Song.

Select the part of the Song you wish to mute.

Minus One lets you choose which part of a Song is to be muted. For example, you can mute the

right-hand melody part and play it yourself, or do the same for the left-hand chord backing part.

With “MinusMod” selected in the Song menu, select the desired Minus One Part setting: left-hand,

right-hand, or both. (See page 32.)

• The Minus One Part parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and

holding the GUIDE button (PSR-230).

Selecting individual channels for Minus One

Each Song actually has more than just one right-hand and one left-hand part. For example, one Song

may be made up of a melody, a harmony, chord backing, pad, and rhythm parts — each on a different

channel. Also, the right-hand and left-hand parts have different channels. Minus One lets you specify

which channel you wish to mute, for both the right-hand and left-hand parts.

With “MinusChR” or “MinusChL” selected in the Song menu, select an individual channel for the Minus

One right-hand and left-hand parts. Also, set the desired Minus One Part setting: left-hand, right-hand, or

both. (See “SONG Sub Menu” chart below.)

• The “MinusChR” parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and holding

the MINUS ONE button.

• If the selected Song contains Minus One right- and left-hand channel settings, the channel for the corresponding

parts will be automatically selected.(A “--” indication appears in the display.)

Turn on the Minus One function.

Press the MINUS ONE button. (The Minus One icon appears in the display.)

Start playback.

Play the appropriate part along with the Song. Song playback stops automatically when the end is

reached. To stop the Song manually, press the START/STOP button.

MINUS ONE button MINUS ONE icon in display

MAIN/AUTO FILL

MINUS ONE

NOTE

SONG Sub Menu

First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the Song menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter

with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting.

Song Volume

The Song Volume can be adjusted separately from the main instrument volume. This is particularly useful

when using Minus One, since it lets you control the balance between the Song and the Voice you play on

the keyboard. To change the Song Volume, use the VOLUME buttons in the song mode.

Press VOLUME to increase the song volume and VOLUME to decrease it; holding down the

appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the song volume. The level is shown in the display.

To reset the Song Volume to its original default setting, press both VOLUME buttons simultaneously.

VOLUME

RESET

ACCOMPANIMENT

SONG

Display Name

—

MinusMod

MinusChR

MinusChL

Parameter Name

Song Name

Minus One Part

Minus One Right

Hand Channel

Minus One Left

Hand Channel

Range

01 - 20

L, r, L_r

01 - 16

Description

This determines the Song to be played (or edited).

Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo songs, and Songs 17 - 20

are User Songs (for use with Easy Chord Memory).

Music Cartridge Songs can be selected by pressing the

CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 only). (See page 37)

This determines which part of the Song is to be

turned off for the Minus One function: the left-hand

(L), the right-hand (r), or both (L_r). It also

determines which part is used with the Guide function

(page 30). The default Minus One Part is “r.”

This determines the channel of the right-hand part

which is to be muted with the Minus One function.

To reset to the default channel (01), press the +/-

buttons simultaneously.

This determines the channel of the left-hand part

which is to be muted with the Minus One function.

To reset to the default channel (02), press the +/-

buttons simultaneously.

One Touch Setting in the Song Mode

The One Touch Setting function is convenient when used with the Minus One function, and lets you

automatically select an appropriate Voice for playing the Minus One Part along with the Song you select.

Also, if you’ve specified Minus One channels (see page 32), One Touch Setting automatically selects

appropriate Voices for those channels.

To turn on One Touch Setting, press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons (1 - 4) in the song mode.

(The selected One Touch Setting is indicated in the display.)

To turn the function off, press the same button again.

• Keep in mind that even with the One Touch Setting function on, there are some Songs which change the selected

Voice in the middle of the Song.

• For some Music Cartridge Songs, use of One Touch Setting will call up the piano Voice regardless of the Minus One

Channel settings (PSR-230 only).

Recording User Songs —

Easy Chord Memory

The Easy Chord Memory feature lets you record your own chord progressions (or chord “sequences”) and create

automatic backing tracks for your original songs. Once you’ve recorded and saved your own chord sequences

(to User Songs 17 - 20), you can perform along with them — playing the melody part, for example, over the

custom backing tracks.

You can record Songs in two different ways: Real-time and Step. Real-time recording lets you play the chord

changes normally as the rhythm accompaniment plays back, while Step recording lets you manually enter each

chord at specific positions in the Song. (Each beat can have a different chord.) Generally, Real-time recording is

the basic recording method, while Step recording is used to edit Songs already recorded in real time.

Easy Chord Memory has a capacity up to about 120 measures (total for all four User Songs, in 4/4 time).

Easy Chord Memory records the following data to User Songs (17 - 20):

• Chord changes and timing (per beat)

• Style number* (incl. Cartridge Styles; PSR-230 only)

• Section changes (Fill-ins: per beat; others: per measure)

• Accompaniment Volume setting*

• Tempo setting*

• Large/Small setting*

* Recorded only at the beginning of a Song; changes cannot be made during recording.

• Section changes cannot be entered in Step recording.

• Material recorded in Easy Chord Memory is retained in memory even when power is turned off — as long as an AC

adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. However, if the batteries fail and the AC adaptor is

disconnected, the recorded data will be lost.

NOTE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

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ONE TOUCH SETTING button

ONE TOUCH SETTING indication

Real-time Recording

In Real-time recording, you can record chord changes for a Song by simply playing them along with the rhythm.

Select a User Song number.

Select one of the User Song numbers 17 - 20. (See page 28.)

Select a Style and set other parameters, if desired.

Select a Style. (See page 20.) Also, make settings for Accompaniment Volume, Tempo, and

Large/Small, if desired.

Enter the Easy Chord Memory mode.

Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button.

• If you press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button when a non-User Song number has been selected, an

“empty “ User Song number (one not containing data) will automatically be selected. If all User Songs contain

data, User Song number 17 will be selected.

Record the chord sequence.

Recording begins as soon as you play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.

The recognized chord name appears in the display.

• If you wish to record only the rhythm, use the Chord Cancel function.(See page 25)

Stop recording.

Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. (The display returns to the beginning of the

Song: measure number 01, beat number 1.)

To record an Ending section at the end of the Song, first press the ENDING button, then (after the

Ending has played back) press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button.

Operation automatically returns to the Song mode.

• Easy Chord Memory automatically changes to Step Record Ready mode in the following conditions:

* When an Ending section has been recorded and the accompaniment is stopped.

* When the memory is full. (A “Full” message appears in the display.) In this case, you can use the Song Clear

operation (see below) to delete the Song.

* When the recording is stopped by pressing the START/STOP button.

• Timing is important when stopping Real-time recording. If you press the START/STOP button before the second beat

of the intended final measure, the actual end of the Song will be at the previous measure. However, if you press the

button after the second beat, the Song will end properly at that measure.

NOTE

chord indication

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NOTE

NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU

MAIN VOICE

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

STYLE

SONG

HARMONY/ECHO

MIDI

REVERB/OTHERS

MODE

ONE TOUCH SETTING

STYLE SECTION

KEYBOARD

SONG

EFFECT

STYLE

EASY CHORD

MEMORY

A B

CHORUSDUALFINGERINGSPLITTOUCH

HARMONYGUIDE

TEMPOLARGE/SMALL

MINUS ONEREPEAT

SYNC

STOP

REVERB

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Easy Chord Memory

mode indication

Record Stand-by indication

(metronome icon flashes at current tempo)

Start of Song indication

EASY

CHORD

MEMORY

REC/

END

(PSR-230)

Step Recording

Step recording allows you to manually enter chord changes to a Song, one by one. As such, it’s convenient for

editing and making precise changes to an existing Song. In general, use Real-time recording to create a Song, and

use Step recording to polish it up and finish it.

Enter the Step Record Ready mode.

With the desired Song selected and record stand-by engaged (see Real-time Recording, steps 2 and 3),

press the SYNC-START button.

•

You can also enter the Step Record Ready mode by pressing the START/STOP button during Real-time recording.

Specify the desired position in the Song.

Use the MEASURE +/- and BEAT +/- buttons to specify the exact place in the Song to which the

desired chord is to be entered. Press the appropriate button to step through the values, or hold

down the button to continuously advance or reverse through the values.

Enter a chord.

Play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. The recognized chord name

appears in the display and is entered at the selected measure/beat.

Stop recording.

Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. (Operation automatically returns to the Song mode.)

• Section changes cannot be entered in Step recording.

• You can play back the User Song within Step recording by pressing the START/STOP button.

Song Clear

The Song Clear operation lets you delete selected User Song data.

To clear data of a Song:

Select the User Song to be cleared.

Enter the Easy Chord Memory mode.

Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. Make sure to disengage recording stand-by

by pressing the SYNC-START button.

Press the SONG CLEAR button.

A “Clear ?” message appears, prompting you for confirmation. Press the +/YES button to clear the

selected Song, or press the -/NO button to cancel.

• Song Clear cannot be executed during Real-time recording and recording stand-by states. Also, Song Clear is

available only in Easy Chord Memory mode.

User Song Playback

Playback of User Songs is exactly the same as with other Songs. (See page 28.) Remember, that you can play along

on the keyboard with your original chord accompaniment — making your performances more dynamic and

enjoyable.

NOTE

MEASURE

BEAT

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NOTE

Music Cartridge (PSR-230)

The PSR-230 features a cartridge slot for use with special Yamaha Music Cartridges containing accompaniment

Style and Song data. These Cartridges give you instant access to an ever-expanding library of new Styles and

Songs. The PSR-230 includes a sample Music Cartridge. To obtain other Cartridges, see your Yamaha dealer.

Inserting a Music Cartridge

With the power off, insert the Music Cartridge into the cartridge slot as shown, and press down firmly until the

Cartridge is seated properly (as shown in the illustration). The Cartridge is shaped so that it will only fit in the slot

one way - don’t try to force it in the wrong way. Turn the power back on again after inserting.

Music Cartridge Precautions

• Do not leave Music Cartridges in locations which are subject to excessive heat or humidity.

• Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them to strong shock.

• Do not disassemble Music Cartridges.

• Do not directly touch the Music Cartridge’s electrical contacts. Static electricity can cause loss of data

and unreliable operation.

• Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the cartridge slot. Doing so

can result in serious damage to the instrument.

• Do not insert Music Cartridges in other instruments or devices. Doing so can result in serious damage

to the Cartridges.

• Never attempt to insert or remove a Music Cartridge when the power is on. Doing so may result in

loss of data or unreliable operation.

• Dust or foreign particles on the electrical contacts of the Music Cartridge may prevent proper selection

or playback of Cartridge data. If this occurs, insert and remove the Cartridge several times, and try the

operation again. If the problem persists, clean the electrical contacts with a soft, dry cloth.

• Make sure that the Music Cartridge is properly inserted when playing back a Song based on Cartridge data.

Otherwise, the Song may not play back, and a “No Cart” or “WrongCrt” message may appear.

NOTE

The triangular mark on the front of the

Cartridge should be completely below the panel

edge when the Cartridge is properly seated.

For Cartridges without the mark, the bottom of the

serrated edges of the Cartridge should be even with the

panel edge (not above it).

Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge

Select the Style mode.

Press the STYLE button. (The Style mode and Style menu are selected.)

Select a Style from the Cartridge.

First, press the CARTRIDGE button below the numeric keypad. (The Cartridge icon appears at the

upper left of the display.) Then, enter the Cartridge Style number directly with the number buttons,

or step up and down through the Styles by using the +/- buttons.

Cartridge Styles are used in exactly the same way as the internal accompaniment Styles. (See page 20.)

• The cartridge styles can be selected by using the +/- buttons to go beyond the highest or lowest internal style numbers

—e.g. pressing the + button while internal style number 00 is selected will select cartridge style number 01.

• The cartridge styles have no Jam Track Sections.

• A “No OTS” message appears in the display if the selected Cartridge Styles have no One Touch Setting data.

Selecting Songs on a Music Cartridge

Select the Song mode.

Press the SONG button. (The Song mode and Song menu are selected.)

Select a Song from the Cartridge.

First, press the CARTRIDGE button below the numeric keypad. (The Cartridge icon appears at the

upper left of the display.) Then, enter the Cartridge Song number directly with the number buttons,

or step up and down through the Songs by using the +/- buttons.

Cartridge Songs are used in exactly the same way as the internal Songs. (See page 28.)

• For Cartridge Songs created with Cartridge accompaniment Styles:

* Chord names are indicated in the display as the chords of the Cartridge Song change.

* The Harmony effect can be applied when playing along with the chord progression of the Song.

• The Minus One, Repeat Play, and Guide (PSR-230 only) functions can be used with Cartridge Songs.

NOTE

Cartridge icon in displayCARTRIDGE button

CARTRIGE

CART

NOTE

Cartridge icon in displayCARTRIDGE button

CARTRIGE

CART

MIDI Functions

The PortaTone is MIDI-compatible and provides a variety of MIDI-related controls. What is MIDI? MIDI —

Musical Instrument Digital Interface — is a worldwide standard that makes it possible for various electronic

musical instruments and other devices to “communicate” with each other. For example, you could connect a

computer or sequencer to the PortaTone and play back a song on the sequencer using the PortaTone’s

Voices.

The PortaTone is also compatible with the GM (General MIDI System Level 1) format. One of the most

important features of General MIDI is in the standardization of Voices. This means that a song recorded in

GM format can be played back on any GM-compatible instrument and sound just as the composer intended.

With the GM-compatible PortaTone and a computer or sequencer, you can take advantage of the vast wealth

of musical material recorded in that format.

MIDI Basics

MIDI is a huge, complex subject, and it would be impossible to cover all its aspects here. However, this short

section will introduce you to some MIDI basics, and help you use this powerful tool in your own system.

MIDI Terminals

The MIDI terminals are located on the rear panel of the PortaTone. MIDI IN receives MIDI data from an

external device, and MIDI OUT transmits MIDI data from the PortaTone — which includes, for example,

performance data when you play the keyboard.

MIDI Channels

MIDI data is usually sent and received over one of sixteen MIDI channels. In order to get two devices to

properly communicate with each other, you should set them to the same MIDI channel. On the

PortaTone, the relevant parameters are Keyboard Out and Receive Channel Select in the MIDI Sub Menu

(page 40).

You can also use the PortaTone as a sixteen-channel multi-timbral sound source. This means that you can

play song data on a connected MIDI sequencer (see “Using with a Computer or Sequencer” below) and

have up to sixteen different instrument Voices sound simultaneously. To do this, make sure that the MIDI

Receive Switch is set to “on” (see MIDI Sub Menu page 40), and set Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub

Menu) to “off.”

MIDI

OUT IN

Using with a MIDI Tone Generator or Second Keyboard

In the simple MIDI connection shown below, the PortaTone is used to play sounds on a tone generator

(essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). This lets you play both instruments at once, giving you

thick multi-instrument sounds. Depending on how the other device is set up, this system also lets you

change sounds on the tone generator from the PortaTone’s panel (via program change messages).

In a similar example, the PortaTone is connected to a second MIDI keyboard. This allows you to play

and control the PortaTone from the other keyboard. In this application, first make sure that the MIDI

Receive Switch is set to “on” (see MIDI Sub Menu below), then set the Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub

Menu below) and the MIDI Send Channel on the other keyboard to the same value.

Using with a Computer or Sequencer

If you have a sequencer or a computer with a MIDI interface, you can easily and instantly integrate the

PortaTone into your system. And with its GM-compatibility, the PortaTone is a natural for

multimedia/computer music applications, letting you playback any GM song data with the high-quality

Voices.

• To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the MIDI Thru (or MIDI Echo) setting on the external device and the Local

Control setting on the PortaTone are set appropriately. If both are set to ON, MIDI feedback may occur.

NOTE

PortaTone PSR-230/220

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MUSIC

Computer

PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI KEYBOARD

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

PortaTone PSR-230/220

TONE GENERATOR

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI Sub Menu

First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the MIDI menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter

with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting.

• Whenever using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure that the Receive Switch is set to “on” for the

appropriate channel or channels.

• For the Keyboard Out parameter, performance data of the Main Voice can be sent over the specified MIDI channel,

but the other Voices are fixed as follows:

Dual Voice — channel 11

Split Voice — channel 2

Auto Accompaniment — channels 3 - 10

• To reset any parameter to its default setting, press the +/- buttons simultaneously.

• All settings in the MIDI Sub Menu are retained in memory when the power is turned off, as long as batteries are

installed or an AC adaptor is connected.

• In the Song or Easy Chord Memory mode, MIDI data cannot be transmitted or received, and none of the MIDI menu

settings have any effect.

NOTE

Display Name

RemoteCh

KeybdOut

AcompOut

RcvChSel

Rcv SW

Local

ExtClock

Parameter Name

Remote Channel

Keyboard Out

Accompaniment

Out

Receive Channel

Select

Receive Switch

Local Control

External Clock

Range

off, 01 - 16

on/off

01-16

on/off

Description

This determines how the PortaTone is controlled by a

“remote” (external) MIDI keyboard. Set this to one of

the 16 channels (01 - 16) for using an external

keyboard to remotely control the PortaTone functions

over the selected channel. (The remaining 15

channels can be used for multi-timbral operation.)

When this is set to “off,” the PortaTone can be used as

a full 16-channel multi-timbral sound source. The

default setting is “off.”

This determines over which channel keyboard data

for the Main Voice is transmitted. The default setting

is channel 01.

This determines whether Auto Accompaniment data is

transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. When set to “on,”

Auto Accompaniment data is transmitted over

channels 3 - 10. The default setting is “off.”

This determines over which channel MIDI data is

received. The default setting is channel 01 .

This determines whether MIDI data is received over

the selected MIDI channel or not, set in Receive

Channel Select above. (This parameter works in

tandem with Receive Channel Select.)

This determines whether the keyboard is “connected”

to the internal Voices of the PortaTone. When set to

“on,” the Voices respond to notes played from the

keyboard. When set to “off,” the Voices respond only

to incoming MIDI data (via MIDI IN). The default

setting is “on.” If you are routing the MIDI OUT on

the PortaTone to a sequencer and back to the MIDI

IN, you may want to set this to “off” to avoid MIDI

“feedback.”

This determines whether the Style and Song playback

functions are controlled by the PortaTone’s internal

clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external

sequencer or computer (on). This should be set to

“on” when you want to have Style or Song playback

follow the external device. The default setting is “off.”

Appendix

Data Backup and Initialization

Except for the settings listed below, all PortaTone panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power

is turned on. The parameter settings listed below are retained in memory as long as an AC adaptor is connected or

a set of “live” batteries is installed.

• Touch Response on/off

• Touch Sensitivity

• Fingering mode

• Split Points 1 and 2, Auto Accompaniment Split Point

• Easy Chord Memory (User Song)

• All MIDI Sub Menu settings

• Tuning

• Voice Set on/off

• Guide Lamp on/off (PSR-230 only)

• Metronome on/off

Initialize Operation

All data can be initialized and restored to the factory preset condition by simultaneously holding the +\-

buttons and turning on the power. (A “Clr All!” message appears briefly in the display.)

• If operation of the PortaTone “hangs up” or “freezes” due to static electricity or other causes, turn the power off and

execute the Initialize operation.

NOTE

Voice List

Voice Polyphony

The PortaTone has a maximum polyphony of 28 — in other words, it can play up to 28 individual notes

at the same time. This includes all Voices used: Dual, Split, Auto Accompaniment, and Song. If the

maximum polyphony is exceeded, some notes and sounds may be cut off.

Another feature affecting polyphony is the fact that some Voices are actually made up of two Voices (as

indicated in the list below). Using these Voices correspondingly reduces the available polyphony.

Panel Voice List

Voice

MIDI

Number

Voice

MIDI

Number

Bank Select

*Program

Voice Name of Notes Bank Select

*Program

Voice Name of Notes

Number

MSB LSB

Number

Used

Number

MSB LSB

Number

Used

PIANO

01 0 0 0 Grand Piano 1

02 0 0 1 Honky-tonk Piano 2

03 0 0 2 Funky Electric Piano 2

04 0 0 3 DX Electric Piano 2

05 0 0 4 MIDI Grand Piano 2

06 0 0 5 Hyper Electric Piano 2

07 0 0 6 Bell Electric Piano 2

08 0 0 7 Harpsichord 1

09 0 0 8 Harpsichord Coupled 2

10 0 0 9 Clavi 1

11 0 0 10 Celesta 1

MALLETS

12 0 0 11 Vibraphone 1

13 0 0 12 Marimba 1

14 0 0 13 Xylophone 1

15 0 0 14 Tubular Bells 1

16 0 0 15 Timpani 1

17 0 0 16 Steel Drums 2

18 0 0 17 Music Box 2

ORGAN

19 0 0 18 Jazz Organ 1 2

20 0 0 19 Jazz Organ 2 2

21 0 0 20 Jazz Organ 3 2

22 0 0 21 Full Organ 2

23 0 0 22 Rock Organ 1 2

24 0 0 23 Rock Organ 2 2

25 0 0 24 16'+2' Organ 2

26 0 0 25 16'+4' Organ 2

27 0 0 26 Church Organ 2

28 0 0 27 Reed Organ 2

29 0 0 28 Musette Accordion 2

30 0 0 29 Traditional Accordion 2

31 0 0 30 Bandoneon 2

GUITAR

32 0 0 31 Classical Guitar 1

33 0 0 32 Folk Guitar 1

34 0 0 33 12Strings Guitar 2

35 0 0 34 Jazz Guitar 2

36 0 0 35 Octave Guitar 2

37 0 0 36 Clean Guitar 2

38 0 0 37 Muted Guitar 1

39 0 0 38 Overdriven Guitar 2

40 0 0 39 Distortion Guitar 2

BASS

41 0 0 40 Acoustic Bass 1

42 0 0 41 Finger Bass 1

43 0 0 42 Fretless Bass 1

44 0 0 43 Slap Bass 1

45 0 0 44 Synth Bass 2

ENSEMBLE

46 0 0 45 Strings 2

47 0 0 46 Chamber Strings 2

48 0 0 47 Synth Strings 2

49 0 0 48 Slow Strings 2

50 0 0 49 Tremolo Strings 2

51 0 0 50 Violin+Strings 2

52 0 0 51 Pizzicato Strings 1

53 0 0 52 Choir 2

54 0 0 53 Choir Aahs 2

55 0 0 54 Choir Oohs 2

56 0 0 55 Synth Choir 2

57 0 0 56 Orchestra Hit 2

STRINGS

58 0 0 57 Violin 1

59 0 0 58 Cello 1

60 0 0 59 Contrabass 1

61 0 0 60 Harp 2

BRASS

62 0 0 61 Trumpet 1

63 0 0 62 Muted Trumpet 1

64 0 0 63 Trombone 1

65 0 0 64 Trombone Section 2

66 0 0 65 French Horn 1

67 0 0 66 Tuba 1

68 0 0 67 Brass Section 2

69 0 0 68 Brass+Sax 2

70 0 0 69 Brass+Trombone 2

71 0 0 70 Brass+Trumpet 2

72 0 0 71 Synth Brass 2

REED

73 0 0 72 Soprano Sax 1

74 0 0 73 Alto Sax 1

75 0 0 74 Tenor Sax 1

76 0 0 75 Baritone Sax 1

77 0 0 76 Sax+Clarinet 2

78 0 0 77 Sax+Trombone 2

79 0 0 78 Oboe 1

80 0 0 79 English Horn 1

81 0 0 80 Bassoon 1

82 0 0 81 Clarinet 1

83 0 0 82 Harmonica 1

PIPE

84 0 0 83 Piccolo 1

85 0 0 84 Flute 1

86 0 0 85 Pan Flute 1

87 0 0 86 Recorder 1

88 0 0 87 Ocarina 1

SYNTH LEAD

89 0 0 88 Square Lead 2

90 0 0 89 Sawtooth Lead 2

91 0 0 90 Voice Lead 2

92 0 0 91 Crystal 2

93 0 0 92 Brightness 2

94 0 0 93 Analog Lead 2

SYNTH PAD

95 0 0 94 Fantasia 2

96 0 0 95 Bell Pad 2

97 0 0 96 Xenon Pad 2

98 0 0 97 Angels 2

99 0 0 98 Dark Moon 2

DRUM KIT

00 0 0 99 Drum Kit 1

* The MIDI Program Number column indicates the numbers that are used to select the corresponding voices from an

external MIDI device.

GM Voice List

Voice

MIDI

Voice

MIDI

Bank Select

*Program

Voice Name Bank Select

*Program

Voice Name

Number

MSB LSB

Number

MSB LSB

Number

Piano Reed

001 0 0 0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 065 0 0 64 Soprano Sax 1

002 0 0 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 1 066 0 0 65 Alto Sax 1

003 0 0 2 Electric Grand Piano 2 067 0 0 66 Tenor Sax 1

004 0 0 3 Honky-tonk Piano 2 068 0 0 67 Baritone Sax 1

005 0 0 4 Electric Piano 1 2 069 0 0 68 Oboe 1

006 0 0 5 Electric Piano 2 2 070 0 0 69 English Horn 1

007 0 0 6 Harpsichord 1 071 0 0 70 Bassoon 1

008 0 0 7 Clavi 1 072 0 0 71 Clarinet 1

Chromatic Percussion Pipe

009 0 0 8 Celesta 1 073 0 0 72 Piccolo 1

010 0 0 9 Glockenspiel 1 074 0 0 73 Flute 1

011 0 0 10 Music Box 2 075 0 0 74 Recorder 1

012 0 0 11 Vibraphone 1 076 0 0 75 Pan Flute 1

013 0 0 12 Marimba 1 077 0 0 76 Blown Bottle 2

014 0 0 13 Xylophone 1 078 0 0 77 Shakuhachi 1

015 0 0 14 Tubular Bells 1 079 0 0 78 Whistle 1

016 0 0 15 Dulcimer 2 080 0 0 79 Ocarina 1

Organ Synth Lead

017 0 0 16 Drawbar Organ 2 081 0 0 80 Lead 1 (square) 2

018 0 0 17 Percussive Organ 2 082 0 0 81 Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2

019 0 0 18 Rock Organ 2 083 0 0 82 Lead 3 (calliope) 2

020 0 0 19 Church Organ 2 084 0 0 83 Lead 4 (chiff) 2

021 0 0 20 Reed Organ 1 085 0 0 84 Lead 5 (charang) 2

022 0 0 21 Accordion 2 086 0 0 85 Lead 6 (voice) 2

023 0 0 22 Harmonica 1 087 0 0 86 Lead 7 (fifth) 2

024 0 0 23 Bandoneon 2 088 0 0 87 Lead 8 (bass+Lead ) 2

Guitar Synth Pad

025 0 0 24 Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 1 089 0 0 88 Pad 1 (new age) 2

026 0 0 25 Acoustic Guitar (steel) 1 090 0 0 89 Pad 2 (warm) 2

027 0 0 26 Electric Guitar (jazz) 1 091 0 0 90 Pad 3 (polysynth) 2

028 0 0 27 Electric Guitar (clean) 2 092 0 0 91 Pad 4 (choir) 2

029 0 0 28 Electric Guitar (muted) 1 093 0 0 92 Pad 5 (bowed) 2

030 0 0 29 Overdriven Guitar 1 094 0 0 93 Pad 6 (metallic) 2

031 0 0 30 Distortion Guitar 1 095 0 0 94 Pad 7 (halo) 2

032 0 0 31 Guitar Harmonics 1 096 0 0 95 Pad 8 (sweep) 2

Bass Synth Effects

033 0 0 32 Acoustic Bass 1 097 0 0 96 FX 1 (rain) 2

034 0 0 33 Electric Bass (finger) 1 098 0 0 97 FX 2 (soundtrack) 2

035 0 0 34 Electric Bass (pick) 1 099 0 0 98 FX 3 (crystal) 2

036 0 0 35 Fretless Bass 1 100 0 0 99 FX 4 (atmosphere) 2

037 0 0 36 Slap Bass 1 1 101 0 0 100 FX 5 (brightness) 2

038 0 0 37 Slap Bass 2 1 102 0 0 101 FX 6 (goblins) 2

039 0 0 38 Synth Bass 1 1 103 0 0 102 FX 7 (echoes) 2

040 0 0 39 Synth Bass 2 1 104 0 0 103 FX 8 (sci-fi) 2

Strings Ethnic

041 0 0 40 Violin 1 105 0 0 104 Sitar 1

042 0 0 41 Viola 1 106 0 0 105 Banjo 1

043 0 0 42 Cello 1 107 0 0 106 Shamisen 1

044 0 0 43 Contrabass 1 108 0 0 107 Koto 1

045 0 0 44 Tremolo Strings 2 109 0 0 108 Kalimba 1

046 0 0 45 Pizzicato Strings 2 110 0 0 109 Bagpipe 2

047 0 0 46 Orchestral Harp 1 111 0 0 110 Fiddle 1

048 0 0 47 Timpani 1 112 0 0 111 Shanai 1

Ensemble Percussive

049 48 Strings Ensemble 1 1 113 0 0 112 Tinkle Bell 2

050 49 Strings Ensemble 2 1 114 0 0 113 Agogo 1

051 50 Synth Strings 1 2 115 0 0 114 Steel Drums 2

052 51 Synth Strings 2 2 116 0 0 115 Woodblock 1

053 52 Choir Aahs 1 117 0 0 116 Taiko Drum 1

054 53 Voice Oohs 1 118 0 0 117 Melodic Tom 1

055 54 Synth Voice 1 119 0 0 118 Synth Drum 1

056 55 Orchestra Hit 1 120 0 0 119 Reverse Cymbal 1

Brass Sound Effects

057 56 Trumpet 1 121 0 0 120 Guitar Fret Noise 1

058 57 Trombone 1 122 0 0 121 Breath Noise 1

059 58 Tuba 1 123 0 0 122 Seashore 2

060 59 Muted Trumpet 1 124 0 0 123 Bird Tweet 2

061 60 French Horn 1 125 0 0 124 Telephone Ring 1

062 61 Brass Section 1 126 0 0 125 Helicopter 2

063 62 Synth Brass 1 2 127 0 0 126 Applause 2

064 63 Synth Brass 2 2 128 0 0 127 Gunshot 1

Percussion Kit

129 127 0 0 Standard Kit 1

Number

of Notes

Used

Number

of Notes

Used

* The MIDI Program Number column indicates the numbers that are used to select the corresponding voices from an

external MIDI device.

* The following voices use only one voice in the indicated ranges : 46 (Pizzicato Strings) : all notes below C

2 and

above F5, 110 (Bagpipe) : all notes above A

Troubleshooting

Problem

When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing or popping

sound is temporarily produced.

The sound of the Voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange.

The display has gone out and the panel settings have been

returned to default.

Not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes

simultaneously.

There is no sound when the keyboard is played.

The Auto Accompaniment does not function properly. Chords

played in the lower section of the keyboard do not sound or

sound different than expected.

There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when

a Song is being played back.

The selected Voice does not sound properly.

The selected Accompaniment Style or Song does not sound

properly.

Split Point 2 cannot be entered, or the

Accompaniment Split Point cannot be entered.

The footswitch operation is reversed; releasing the footswitch

causes sustain.

Cartridge data cannot be selected or properly played back.

The Harmony effect cannot be heard properly.

The Harmony or Echo effect cannot be used.

The PortaTone does not respond to or work with a connected

MIDI device.

MIDI data cannot be transmitted or received.

The mode cannot be changed.

Possible Cause and Solution

This is normal and indicates that the PortaTone is receiving electrical

power.

The battery power is too low. Replace all batteries with new ones of

the same type. (See page 3.)

Too many keys are pressed at the same time. The PortaTone is

polyphonic up to a maximum of 28 notes. (See page 42.)

The Local Control setting could be off. Make sure Local Control is

turned on. (See page 40.)

Make sure that you’re playing in the Auto Accompaniment section of

the keyboard. (See page 22.)

Also, make sure that you’re using the proper Fingering mode and that

you’re playing “legal” chords that the PortaTone can recognize. For

example, when playing Single Finger chords, make sure that the Single

Finger mode is selected. (See page 26.)

Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the

rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no

sound is output.

Make sure that the following settings are appropriate: Main Voice

Volume (page 11), Dual Voice Volume (page 13), and Split Voice

Volume (page 15)

Make sure that the Accompaniment Volume or Song Volume is set to

an appropriate level. (See pages 23, 32.)

Split Point 2 (page 15) cannot be set lower than the Accompaniment

Split Point (page 26). Also, the Accompaniment Split Point cannot be

set higher than Split Point 2.

Connecting the footswitch after power is on reverses the footswitch

operation (polarity). For normal operation, turn off the power,

connect the footswitch, then turn the power back on (without pressing

the footswitch).

Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly

inserted into the Cartridge slot. Also, make sure that the electrical

contacts on the Cartridge are clean and free from foreign particles.

Insert and remove the Cartridge several times, and try the operation

again. If the problem persists, clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.

Make sure that the Harmony Volume is set to an appropriate level.

(See page 17.)

Harmony/Echo is not available when the Full Fingering mode (page

26) is on, and will automatically be turned off when the Full Fingering

mode is selected.

Whenever using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure

that the Receive Switch is set to “on” for the appropriate channel or

channels. (See page 40.)

When the Song or Easy Chord Memory mode is selected, MIDI data

cannot be transmitted or received, and none of the MIDI menu settings

have any effect. Select another mode (Voice or Style).

While a Song or Rhythm/Accompaniment are being played back, the

mode cannot be changed. Stop the Song or Rhythm/Accompanyment

and press the VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY

(REC/END) button.

AC power adaptor ................................3

Accompaniment Out ..........................40

Accompaniment Split Point................26

Accompaniment Volume ............... 9, 23

Auto Accompaniment ........................20

batteries ..............................................3

Cartridge ..................................... 9, 36

Chorus................................................16

data backup .......................................41

data initialization ...............................41

Demo....................................................5

Demo Songs.........................................5

Dual Voice GM Voice ..........................13

Dual Voice menu ................................13

Dual Voice mode ................................12

Dual Voice Octave .............................13

Dual Voice Pan ...................................13

Dual Voice Reverb Level ....................13

Dual Voice Volume .............................13

Easy Chord Memory ....................... 8, 33

Echo Speed ........................................17

Effect controls .....................................9

Ending section ...................................24

External Clock ....................................40

Fill-in section ......................................22

Fingered .............................................25

Fingering modes ................................24

Full (Fingering mode) .........................26

GM Voice, Dual Voice .........................13

GM Voice, Main Voice ........................11

GM Voice, Split Voice .........................15

Guide Lamps (PSR-230 only) .............30

Harmony Volume ...............................17

Harmony/Echo ...................................16

Harmony/Echo type...........................16

Harmony/Echo menu .........................17

headphones..........................................4

Intro section ......................................21

Jam Track section..............................23

Keyboard controls ................................8

Keyboard Out.....................................40

Large/Small .......................................23

Local Control .....................................40

Main A and B sections ..................... 21, 22

Main Voice GM Voice .........................11

Main Voice menu................................11

Main Voice Octave .............................11

Main Voice Pan ...................................11

Main Voice Reverb Level ....................11

Main Voice Volume ............................11

Metronome...................................... 19, 21

MIDI ....................................................38

MIDI Implementation Chart.................46

MIDI menu ..........................................40

Minus One ..........................................31

Minus One Channel

Settings (Left, Right) ..................... 31, 32

Minus One Part Setting ................... 31, 32

Music Cartridge (PSR-230 only) ........36

Music Stand ..........................................4

numeric keypad .................................10

Octave, Dual Voice ............................13

Octave, Main Voice ............................11

Octave, Split Voice ............................15

One Touch Setting, Song ...................33

One Touch Setting, Style ...................27

Pan, Dual Voice ..................................13

Pan, Main Voice ..................................11

Pan, Split Voice ..................................15

Percussion Kit Voice ..........................12

PHONES/AUX OUT................................4

Power switch ........................................5

Real-time recording ............................34

REC/END (Easy Chord Memory).........34

Receive Channel Select ......................40

Receive Switch ...................................40

Recording, Real-time ..........................34

Recording, Step .................................35

Remote Channel .................................40

Repeat Play ........................................29

Reverb................................................18

Reverb Level, Dual Voice ...................13

Reverb Level, Main Voice ...................11

Reverb Level, Split Voice ...................15

Reverb Type.......................................19

Reverb/Others menu .........................19

sections ......................................... 9, 22

Single Finger ......................................26

Song Clear..........................................35

Song menu.........................................32

Song Volume ................................. 9, 32

Songs, Demo ........................................5

Songs, selecting .................................28

Songs, User ........................................33

Split Point 1, 2 ...................................15

Split Voice GM Voice ..........................15

Split Voice menu ................................15

Split Voice mode ................................14

Split Voice Octave .............................15

Split Voice Pan ...................................15

Split Voice Reverb Level ....................15

Split Voice Volume ............................15

Start/Stop ............................ 21, 24, 29

Step recording ...................................35

Stopped Accompaniment function ....22

Style menu .........................................26

Style mode.........................................20

Styles, selecting ................................20

Sustain .................................................4

Sync-Stop ..........................................24

Synchro Start .....................................21

Tempo................................................22

Touch Response.................................18

Touch Sensitivity ...............................19

Transpose ..........................................19

Troubleshoooting ...............................44

Tuning ................................................19

User Songs .........................................33

Voice List ...........................................42

Voice Polyphony ................................42

Voice Set ...........................................19

Voices, selecting ................................10

Volume control ....................................5

Volume, Accompaniment .............. 9, 23

Volume, Dual Voice ............................13

Volume, Main Voice ...........................11

Volume, Song ................................ 9, 32

Volume, Split Voice ...........................15

Index

MIDI Implementation Chart / Implementierungstablle / Table d

: True number

: Song Position

: Song Select

: Tune

: Clock

: Commands

: Local On/Off

: All Notes Off

: Active Sense

: Reset

Program

Change

System Exclusive

System

Common

System

Real Time

Aux

Messages

Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY

0,32

6,38

100, 101

120

121

Control Change

Bank select MSB, LSB

Modulation depth

Data entry MSB, LSB

Volume

Pan

Expression

Sustain

Sostenuto

Portament control

Dry send level

Reverb depth

RPN data increment

RPN data decrement

RPN LSB, MSB

All sound off

Reset All Controllers

Default

Changed

Default

Messages

Altered

: True voice

Note on

Note off

Key's

Ch's

Basic

Channel

Mode

Note

Number

Velocity

After

Touch

Pitch Bender

Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ]

Model : PSR-220 / 230

Date: 14-Feb-1996

Version: 1.0

*0 PSR-220/230 function as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral

tone generator.

The Remote Keyboard channel can be set by the panel

settings.

The designated channels on the PSR-220/230 can be

controlled by an external device and receive the

following data:

• Note Off

• Note On

• Contorl Chanage:

Bank select MSB, LSB

Volume

Pan

Sustain

Reverb depth

All sounds off

Reset all controllers

• Program Change

• Exclusive ( Panel voice / GM voice select )

*1 Bank select transmission: The LSB is fixed at 00H.

Bank select reception: The bank select MSB is used for

melody voice and rhythm voice switching.

MSB 00H: Melody voice.

MSB 7FH: Rhythm voice.

The bank select LSB is ignored.

The bank select on the channel 10 is ignored.

No voice change will occur when only a bank select is

received.

When a program change is received, the latest bank

select value is used.

*2 RPN transmits and receives the following data:

Pitch bend sensitivity: BnH, 64H, 00H, 65H, 00H

Fine tuning: BnH, 64H, 01H, 65H, 00H

Coarse tuning: BnH, 64H, 02H, 65H, 00H

Null: BnH, 64H, 7FH, 65H, 7FH

*3 Reset all controllers.

Pitch bend, modulation, expression, sustain, sostenuto,

and registered parameter number are returned to their

default values.

Portamento is reset.

*4 Exclusive.

< GM1 System On >

F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H

All parameters except MIDI Master Tuning are reset to

their default values.

< DISK ORCHESTRA ON >

F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 14H, F7H

< DISK ORCHESTRA OFF >

F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 13H, F7H

< MIDI Master Volume >

F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H

Allows the volume of all channels to be changed

simultaneously (universal system exclusive).

“mm” is used as the MIDI Master Volume value (“ll” is

ignored).

The relation between MIDI Master Volume value and the

actual volume is the same as the one between control

change master volume value and the actual volume.

The default value for “mm” is 7FH.

This value is reset by a GM1 System On message.

< MIDI Master Tuning >

F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, ll, cc, F7H

Allows the pitch of all channels to be changed

simultaneously.

“mm, ll” is used as the MIDI Master Tuning value, and

the actual tuning value is represented as follows:

T = M x 200 / 256 - 100

Where T is the actual tuning value in cents. M is decimal

value represented by 1-byte using bits 0..3 of “mm” as

the MSB and bits 0..3 of “ll” as the LSB.

The default values of “mm” and “ll” are 07H and 0FH,

respectively.

“n” and “cc” are also recognized.

This value is not reset by a GM1 System On or Reset All

Controllers message.

< Panel Voice >

F0H, 43H, 76H, 1BH, cc, vv, F7H

This message alternately selects Panel voice or GM

voice.

cc: MIDI channel

vv: 00 = GM voice mode, 01 = Panel voice mode

*5 Internal / External clock selectable.

*6 Start / Stop message is transmitted.

Start / Stop message is received as a message for

“STYLE”.

ablle / Table d'implémentation / Gráfico de implememtación

GM System Level 1

The existing MIDI protocol allows performance and other data to be transferred between different instruments, even

if they are from different manufacturers. This means, for example, that sequence data that was originally created to

control a tone generator from manufacturer A can also be used to control a different tone generator from manufacturer

B. Since the voice allocation in different devices from different manufacturers is usually different, however, appropriate

program change data must be transmitted to select the right voices.

The General MIDI protocol was developed to minimize confusion and the need for re-programming when playing

software created by one MIDI device on another. This has been achieved by defining a standard voice allocation in

which the same or similar voices are accessed by the same program change numbers or MIDI channels. The current

standard recognized by the International MIDI Association is known as “GM System Level 1.” The PSR-230/220 voice

allocation complies with the GM System Level 1 standard.

Keyboard:

61 standard-size keys (C1-C6) with touch response

(with Touch Sensitivity parameter).

Display:

Large multi-function display

Voice:

AWM 100 (Panel) / 128 + 1 Percussion Kit (GM)

Maximum Polyphony: 28 notes

Modes: Main, Dual, Split

Parameters: Volume, Octave, Pan,

Reverb Send Level, GM on/off, Split Points 1 & 2

Effect:

•Chorus

•Harmony/Echo: 5 types Harmony, 3 types Echo

(with Harmony Volume, Echo Speed parameters)

•9 types Reverb

Style

100 Styles

Auto Accompaniment

Fingering Modes: Fingered, Full, Single Finger

Sections: Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill-in x 4, Ending

100 Jam Track (1 per Style)

Other Controls: Tempo (32 - 280), Large/Small,

Accompaniment Volume, Accompaniment Split Point

400 One Touch Setting (4 per Style)

Song

Song: 16 Preset, 4 User

Minus One

Repeat

Guide (PSR-230 only)

Song Volume

One Touch Setting

Easy Chord Memory

4 User Songs: Real-time Recording, Step Recording,

Song Clear

Overall Controls

Transpose

Tuning

Metronome

Music Cartridge

PSR-230: Yes

PSR-220: No

Guide Lamps

PSR-230: Yes

PSR-220: No

Controls

POWER, VOLUME, DEMO, SUB MENU, MAIN

MENU, TOUCH RESPONSE, SPLIT, FINGERING,

VOLUME, TEMPO, SYNC-START, START/STOP,

INTRO/REPEAT PLAY, MAIN/AUTO FILL A and B

[also MINUS ONE, GUIDE (PSR-230 only)],

ENDING, JAM TRACK, SYNC-STOP,

LARGE/SMALL, ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 - 4

(MEASURE +/-, BEAT +/-), VOICE, STYLE, SONG,

Numeric Keypad, CARTRIDGE (PSR-230 only),

EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END),

DUAL/CHORUS, HARMONY/ECHO, REVERB

Other Terminals & Fittings

Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 only)

DC IN 10-12V jack

PHONES/AUX OUT jack

SUSTAIN jack

MIDI IN/OUT terminals

Music Stand slot

Amplifier

Stereo: 3.0 W + 3.0 W (with PA-3B adaptor);

6.0 W+6.0 W (with batteries)

PHONES/AUX OUT Output

48 Ω impedance ±5%

Speakers

10 cm x 2

Power Consumption

12 W (with PA-3B adaptor)

Rated Power Supply

DC 10-12 V: 6 “D” size / R-20 / SUM-1 (1.5 V) batteries,

or PA-3/3B Power Adaptor

Dimensions (W x D x H)

933 x 372 x 126mm (36-3/4" x 14-5/8" x 5")

Weight

PSR-230: 7.1 Kg (15.7 lbs.) excluding batteries

PSR-220: 7.0 Kg (15.4 lbs.) excluding batteries

Supplied Accessories

• Music Stand

• Owner’s Manual

• Music Cartridge (PSR-230 only)

Optional Accessories

Headphones: HPE-3 or HPE-150

AC Power Adaptor: PA-3 or PA-3B

Keyboard Stand: L-2L or L-2C

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Änderungen ohne Vorankündigung vorbehalten,

* Sous toute réserve de modification des caractéristiques sans préavis.

* Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso.

Specifications / Technische Daten / Spécifications /

Especificaciones

Limited Warranty

90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS

Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed

below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models

included in the following series of products:

PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS

If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in

material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.

If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject to

the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the

consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as

warranty replacements.

THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these

limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES

If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:

1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for

assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.

2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of

the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under

warranty.

3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service shold be packed securely.

*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will

be issued that has a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system

if needed.

4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to

follow all safety precautions.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to failures

and/or damages that may occur as a result of:

1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extermes in temperature or humidity.

2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an

authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.

3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and

Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.

Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.

Model___________________________ Serial #________________________________ Sales Slip #________________________________

Purchased from____________________________________________________________ Date______________________________________

(Retailer)

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Electronic Service Division

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620

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ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. NOTICE: NAME PLATE LOCATION: Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service. The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Model Serial No. Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is Purchase Date PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications n ot expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. • Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. NOTE: • In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. • Utilize power outlets that are on different branch(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-ofuse in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its various features. CONTENTS Main Features 1 Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone 2 Setting Up 3 Power Requirements ..........................................3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ....................................4 SUSTAIN Jack ......................................................4 Music Stand ........................................................4 Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs 5 Panel Controls and Terminals 6 Basic Display Operations 8 Playing Voices — The Voice Mode 10 Selecting and Playing a Voice — Main Voice Mode....10 ■ Main Voice Sub Menu..............................................11 ■ Percussion Kit Voice Chart ........................................12 Playing Two Voices — Dual Voice Mode ........12 ■ Dual Voice Sub Menu ..............................................13 Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode ........14 ■ Split Voice Sub Menu ..............................................15 Other Voice Controls 16 Chorus ..............................................................16 Harmony/Echo ................................................16 ■ Harmony/Echo Sub Menu ........................................17 Reverb ..............................................................18 Touch Response ..............................................18 Overall Controls ..............................................19 ■ Reverb/Others Sub Menu ........................................19 Playing Songs — Tne Song Mode Selecting and Playing a Song ........................28 Using the Repeat Play Function ......................29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) ......30 Using the Minus One Function ........................31 ■ Selecting Playing Auto Accompaniment — The Style Mode 20 ■ About the METRONOME Icon ..................................21 ■ Sync-Stop Function ..................................................24 Changing the Fingering Mode ........................24 ■ Fingered ■ Full ................................................................25 ........................................................................26 ■ Single Finger ..........................................................26 Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ......26 One Touch Setting ............................................27 individual channels for Minus One ..............31 ■ Song Sub Menu ......................................................32 ■ Song Volume ..........................................................32 ■ One Touch Setting in the Song Mode ........................33 Recording User Songs — Easy Chord Memory 33 Real-time Recording ........................................34 Step Recording ..................................................35 Song Clear ........................................................35 User Song Playback ........................................35 Music Cartridge (PSR-230) 36 Inserting a Music Cartridge..............................36 ■ Music Cartridge Precautions......................................36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge ............37 Selecting Songs on a Music Cartridge ............37 MIDI Functions 38 MIDI Basics ........................................................38 ■ MIDI Sub Menu ......................................................40 Appendix 41 Data Backup and Initialization........................41 ■ Initialize Operation ..................................................41 Voice List ..........................................................42 ■ Voice Polyphony......................................................42 ■ Panel Voice List ......................................................42 ■ GM Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto Accompaniment........20 28 Voice List..........................................................43 Troubleshooting ................................................44 Index ................................................................45 MIDI Implementation Chart ............................46 Specifications ....................................................48 Main Features The PortaTone is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions: ■ Exceptionally realistic, high-quality Voices (100 Panel, 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit)), created with AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) technology, which utilizes digital recordings of actual instruments. ■A convenient Voice Set function that automatically calls up the most suitable Voice-related settings whenever you select a Panel Voice. ■ 100 auto accompaniment Styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, and Ending sections. Each of the 100 Styles also features a special Jam Track section, providing stylistically appropriate chord progressions and section changes for playing along with. ■ Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance confirmation of all important settings. ■ One Touch Setting buttons, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice (along with matching effect and other settings) for playing with the Style you select. Each of the 100 Styles features four different One Touch Settings. ■ Touch Response function for natural, expressive control over the Voices. ■ Rich, luscious-sounding effects — including Reverb, Chorus, Harmony and Echo — for enhancing the Voices. ■ Easy Chord Memory for recording your own chord progressions — letting you create automatic backing for your original songs. ■ Guide lamps (on PSR-230), and the Minus One and Repeat Play functions provide convenient, powerful tools for learning new songs and improving your keyboard technique. ■ Music Cartridge slot (on PSR-230) lets you plug in optional Yamaha Music Cartridges for adding new accompaniment Styles and Songs. ■ Comprehensive MIDI control, including 16-part multi-timbral capacity and full General MIDI compatibility. ■ Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 1 Precautions — Taking Care of Your PortaTone Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment. Location -----------------------------------------------------------------• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places. Interference From Electromagnetic Fields-----------------------• Do not use your PortaTone close to television sets, radios or similar equipment since this may cause interference noise in the other appliance. Handling ---------------------------------------------------------------• Protect your PortaTone from strong impact. Be careful not to drop it or place heavy objects on it. Avoid applying excessive force to the controls and keys. • Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, and not by pulling on the cable. Turn Power Off When Making Connections -------------------• To avoid damage to the PortaTone or other equipment, turn off the power of all related equipment — including the PortaTone — before connecting or disconnecting any cables. When Not Using the PortaTone -----------------------------------• After use, always turn off the POWER switch. When not using your PortaTone for long periods, be sure to remove the batteries to avoid damage through battery leakage. When using the PortaTone with an AC adaptor, unplug the adaptor from the electrical outlet, if the instrument is not to be used for a long period of time, or during electrical storms. Cleaning-----------------------------------------------------------------• Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, use a slightly moistened cloth. • Never use alcohol, thinner, or other chemical solvents, since they will damage the finish. Also, do not leave vinyl chloride material on the PortaTone for a long time, since it may adhere to the exterior. Service and Modification -------------------------------------------• Your PortaTone contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way may result in damage and even electrical shock. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha personnel. NOTE • Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper usage. 2 Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PortaTone for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Your PortaTone can run either on batteries (sold separately) or on normal household current by using the optional Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor (or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). ■ Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3/3B Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind. Plug the adaptor into a convenient wall outlet and its connector into the DC IN 10-12V jack on the back of your PortaTone. DC IN 10-12V ■ Using Batteries Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D” batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned, and replace the lid. When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PortaTone may not sound or function properly, or it may reset to the default status. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese). NOTE • To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. 3 PHONES/AUX OUT Jack ■ Using Headphones For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. PHONES / AUX OUT ■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PortaTone and any external devices are turned off, then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and the other end to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the PortaTone. SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connected to the rear panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper switch on a piano: press and hold to sustain the sound, and release for normal decay. For normal operation, turn the power off before connecting the footswitch, then turn the PortaTone on without pressing the footswitch. Also, do not disconnect the switch while the power is on. SUSTAIN NOTE • Make sure to turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting the footswitch. Music Stand Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into the slot located at the top rear of the PortaTone control panel. (PSR-230) 4 Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has sixteen various Demo Songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument. 1 First, turn on the power. Press the POWER ON/OFF button. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is automatically called up and set to play Voice 01 (GRAND PIANO). POWER 2 Set the Volume. Initially, turn the VOLUME control about a third of the way up. You can adjust the control for optimum level once you start playing. VOLUME MIN MAX 3 Press the DEMO button. The Demo Songs will play in sequence from Song number 01. You can also play along on the keyboard with the Songs. DEMO NOTE • When Demo Songs that use the internal accompaniment Styles are played back, chord names are indicated in the display as the chords of the Song change. To stop playback, press the DEMO button again or press the START/STOP button. DEMO START/STOP START/STOP 5 Panel Controls and Terminals PSR-230 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08 SHOWTUNE POP BALLAD 09 8BEAT LIGHT 10 SLOW BALLAD 11 EPIC BALLAD 12 16BEAT BLD 1 13 PNO BALLAD 14 6/8 BALLAD 1 15 6/8 BALLAD 2 ROCK 16 ROCK BALLAD 17 LITE RK BLD 18 LATIN ROCK 19 6/8HVY ROCK 20 6/8 GOSPEL 21 SLOW ROCK DANCE 33 B B BALLAD 34 SWING 35 CHARLESTON CONTEMP JAZZ 22 ACID JAZZ 23 70S DISCO 24 DISCO PARTY 25 DISCO TROP 26 POLKA POP ROCK & ROLL 36 COOL JAZZ 37 JAZZ BALLAD 38 JAZZ WALTZ LATIN 39 FAST BOSSA 40 SLOW BOSSA 41 SAMBA 1 42 JAZZ SAMBA 43 MAMBO 44 BEGUINE 45 MERENGUE 46 SON 47 BOLERO LNTO 48 REGGAE 12 27 ROCK&ROLL 1 28 ROCK&ROLL 2 29 BOOGIE 30 TWIST TRAD JAZZ 31 DIXIELAND 32 BIG BAND 50 BLUEGRASS 51 C ROCK 1 52 C ROCK 2 53 COWBOY BOOG 54 C BALLAD 55 C SHUFFLE 56 TWO STEP 57 C WALTZ 1 58 C WALTZ 2 WORLD MUSIC 69 TANGO ARGN 70 FOXTROT 71 JIVE 72 QUICKSTEP 73 SLOWFOX 74 SLOW WALTZ 75 VIEN WALTZ BALLROOM LTN 59 POLKA 1 60 POLKA 2 61 ESPAGNOLE 62 TARANTELLA 63 TRAD WALTZ 1 64 TRAD WALTZ 2 POWER ! MARCH 65 MARCH 1 66 MARCH 2 67 6/8 MARCH 1 68 6/8 MARCH 2 BALLROOM STD 49 REGGAE 16 C&W 76 CHA CHA 77 RHUMBA 78 SAMBA 2 79 CONGA 80 PASODOBLE DEMO VOLUME " PIANO STYLE 81 POP ROCK 82 POP SHUFFLE 83 ROCK POP 84 ROCK SHUFFL 85 16BEAT POP 86 16BEAT BLD 2 87 TECHNO 88 DANCE POP 89 POP RAP 90 EUROBEAT 91 DISCO POP 92 DISCO SOUL 93 R&B 94 SOUL 95 FUNK 96 6/8 BLUES 97 FUSION 98 POP BOSSA 99 SALSA 00 POP RAGGAE ( MODE NAME / SUB MENU STYLE KEYBOARD TOUCH A SPLIT SUB MENU ' DUAL VOICE EASY CHORD MEM 3 FINGERING 4 DUAL CHORUS STYLE REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL STYLE GUIDE HARMONY 12 VIBRAPHONE 13 MARIMBA 14 XYLOPHONE 15 TUBE BELLS 16 TIMPANI 17 STEEL DRUMS 18 MUSIC BOX HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION # SONG 2 SPLIT VOICE EFFECT SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING MAIN VOICE TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 MIDI VOLUME B A REVERB/OTHERS JAM ACCOMPANIMENT MIN VOLUME RESET % MAIN A MAIN B ENDING ) JAM TRACK MAX * TEMPO RESET SYNC-START START/STOP 19 JAZZ ORG 1 20 JAZZ ORG 2 21 JAZZ ORG 3 22 FULL ORGAN 23 ROCK ORG 1 24 ROCK ORG 2 25 16+2 ORGAN 26 16+4 ORGAN 27 CHURCH ORG 28 REED ORGAN 29 MUSETTE 30 TRAD ACCORD 31 BANDONEON GUITAR 52 PIZZ STR 53 CHOIR 54 CHOIR AAHS 55 CHOIR OOHS 56 SYNTH CHOIR 57 ORCH HIT STRINGS 37 CLEAN GTR 38 MUTE GUITAR 39 OVRDRV GTR 40 DIST GUITAR BASS 41 ACC BASS 42 FINGER BASS 43 FRETLESS 44 SLAP BASS 45 SYNTH BASS ENSEMBLE 32 CLASSIC GTR 33 FOLK GUITAR 34 12ST GUITAR 35 JAZZ GUITAR 36 OCTAVE GTR 46 STRINGS 47 CHAMBER STR 48 SYNTH STRS 49 SLOW STRS 50 TREMOLO STR 51 VIOLIN+STRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 58 VIOLIN 59 CELLO 60 CONTRABASS 61 HARP BRASS 62 TRUMPET 63 MUTE TRP 64 TROMBONE 65 TRB SECTION 66 FRENCH HORN INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL JAM TRACK ENDING SYNCSTOP LARGE/ SMALL & START/STOP ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING 95 FANTASIA 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 84 PICCOLO 00 DRUM KIT PSR-230 STYLE 5 VOICE EFFECT 0 + TEMPO 89 SQUARE LEAD 90 SAWTOOTH LD 91 VOICE LEAD 92 CRYSTAL 93 BRIGHTNESS 94 ANALOG LEAD SYNTH PAD 73 SOPRANO SAX 74 ALTO SAX 75 TENOR SAX 76 BARI SAX 77 SAX+CLARNET 78 SAX+TRB 79 OBOE 80 ENG HORN 81 BASSOON 82 CLARINET 83 HARMONICA PIPE 3 SONG VOLUME 85 FLUTE 86 PAN FLUTE 87 RECORDER 88 OCARINA SYNTH LEAD MAIN MENU INTRO VOICE $ 67 TUBA 68 BRASS SECT 69 BRASS+SAX 70 BRASS+TRB 71 BRASS+TRP 72 SYNTH BRASS REED ORGAN 01 GRAND PIANO 02 HONKY-TONK 03 FUNKY E PNO 04 DX E PIANO 05 MIDI GRAND 06 HYPER E PNO 07 BELL E PNO 08 HARPSICHORD 09 HARPSI CPL 10 CLAVI 11 CELESTA MALLETS MAIN MENU GrandPno CART REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE 1 GUIDE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEMORY 3 NO YES CARTRIGE 4 DUAL/ CHORUS REC/ END SONG CLEAR HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB CART BEAT MEASURE EASY CHORD MEMORY PSR-220 POP 01 8BEAT POP 02 8 UPBT POP 03 LIGHT POP 04 FOLKROCK 05 DETROIT POP 06 UP POP SHFL 07 POP RHUMBA 08 SHOWTUNE POP BALLAD 09 8BEAT LIGHT 10 SLOW BALLAD 11 EPIC BALLAD 12 16BEAT BLD 1 13 PNO BALLAD 14 6/8 BALLAD 1 15 6/8 BALLAD 2 ROCK 16 ROCK BALLAD 17 LITE RK BLD 18 LATIN ROCK 19 6/8HVY ROCK 20 6/8 GOSPEL 21 SLOW ROCK DANCE 33 B B BALLAD 34 SWING 35 CHARLESTON CONTEMP JAZZ 22 ACID JAZZ 23 70S DISCO 24 DISCO PARTY 25 DISCO TROP 26 POLKA POP ROCK & ROLL 36 COOL JAZZ 37 JAZZ BALLAD 38 JAZZ WALTZ LATIN 39 FAST BOSSA 40 SLOW BOSSA 41 SAMBA 1 42 JAZZ SAMBA 43 MAMBO 44 BEGUINE 45 MERENGUE 46 SON 47 BOLERO LNTO 48 REGGAE 12 27 ROCK&ROLL 1 28 ROCK&ROLL 2 29 BOOGIE 30 TWIST TRAD JAZZ 31 DIXIELAND 32 BIG BAND 49 REGGAE 16 C&W 50 BLUEGRASS 51 C ROCK 1 52 C ROCK 2 53 COWBOY BOOG 54 C BALLAD 55 C SHUFFLE 56 TWO STEP 57 C WALTZ 1 58 C WALTZ 2 WORLD MUSIC 59 POLKA 1 60 POLKA 2 61 ESPAGNOLE 62 TARANTELLA 63 TRAD WALTZ 1 64 TRAD WALTZ 2 POWER ! MARCH 65 MARCH 1 66 MARCH 2 67 6/8 MARCH 1 68 6/8 MARCH 2 BALLROOM STD 69 TANGO ARGN 70 FOXTROT 71 JIVE 72 QUICKSTEP 73 SLOWFOX 74 SLOW WALTZ 75 VIEN WALTZ BALLROOM LTN 76 CHA CHA 77 RHUMBA 78 SAMBA 2 79 CONGA 80 PASODOBLE VOLUME " DEMO PIANO STYLE 81 POP ROCK 82 POP SHUFFLE 83 ROCK POP 84 ROCK SHUFFL 85 16BEAT POP 86 16BEAT BLD 2 87 TECHNO 88 DANCE POP 89 POP RAP 90 EUROBEAT 91 DISCO POP 92 DISCO SOUL 93 R&B 94 SOUL 95 FUNK 96 6/8 BLUES 97 FUSION 98 POP BOSSA 99 SALSA 00 POP RAGGAE MODE NAME / SUB MENU STYLE EFFECT KEYBOARD TOUCH MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL STYLE GUIDE HARMONY 12 VIBRAPHONE 13 MARIMBA 14 XYLOPHONE 15 TUBE BELLS 16 TIMPANI 17 STEEL DRUMS 18 MUSIC BOX HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION ' SONG 2 SPLIT VOICE A SONG VOICE 1 TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A MIDI VOLUME B REVERB/OTHERS JAM MAIN A MAIN B ENDING ) JAM TRACK ACCOMPANIMENT RESET MAX % TEMPO RESET * SYNC-START START/STOP 19 JAZZ ORG 1 20 JAZZ ORG 2 21 JAZZ ORG 3 22 FULL ORGAN 23 ROCK ORG 1 24 ROCK ORG 2 25 16+2 ORGAN 26 16+4 ORGAN 27 CHURCH ORG 28 REED ORGAN 29 MUSETTE 30 TRAD ACCORD 31 BANDONEON GUITAR 37 CLEAN GTR 38 MUTE GUITAR 39 OVRDRV GTR 40 DIST GUITAR BASS 41 ACC BASS 42 FINGER BASS 43 FRETLESS 44 SLAP BASS 45 SYNTH BASS ENSEMBLE 32 CLASSIC GTR 33 FOLK GUITAR 34 12ST GUITAR 35 JAZZ GUITAR 36 OCTAVE GTR 46 STRINGS 47 CHAMBER STR 48 SYNTH STRS 49 SLOW STRS 50 TREMOLO STR 51 VIOLIN+STRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 52 PIZZ STR 53 CHOIR 54 CHOIR AAHS 55 CHOIR OOHS 56 SYNTH CHOIR 57 ORCH HIT STRINGS 58 VIOLIN 59 CELLO 60 CONTRABASS 61 HARP BRASS 62 TRUMPET 63 MUTE TRP 64 TROMBONE 65 TRB SECTION 66 FRENCH HORN TEMPO INTRO MAIN/AUTO FILL ENDING JAM TRACK SYNCSTOP LARGE/ SMALL STYLE ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD & START/STOP TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING EASY CHORD MEMORY REPEAT PLAY MINUS ONE 1 2 MEASURE SONG 3 4 NO DUAL/ CHORUS YES HARMONY/ ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END BEAT MIDI OUT IN 6 6 89 SQUARE LEAD 90 SAWTOOTH LD 91 VOICE LEAD 92 CRYSTAL 93 BRIGHTNESS 94 ANALOG LEAD SYNTH PAD 95 FANTASIA 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 00 DRUM KIT PSR-220 5 VOICE EFFECT 0 + 84 PICCOLO General MIDI compatible Reverb and chorus effects Touch responsive keys SONG VOLUME 73 SOPRANO SAX 74 ALTO SAX 75 TENOR SAX 76 BARI SAX 77 SAX+CLARNET 78 SAX+TRB 79 OBOE 80 ENG HORN 81 BASSOON 82 CLARINET 83 HARMONICA PIPE 85 FLUTE 86 PAN FLUTE 87 RECORDER 88 OCARINA SYNTH LEAD MAIN MENU INTRO VOICE MIN VOLUME 67 TUBA 68 BRASS SECT 69 BRASS+SAX 70 BRASS+TRB 71 BRASS+TRP 72 SYNTH BRASS REED ORGAN 01 GRAND PIANO 02 HONKY-TONK 03 FUNKY E PNO 04 DX E PIANO 05 MIDI GRAND 06 HYPER E PNO 07 BELL E PNO 08 HARPSICHORD 09 HARPSI CPL 10 CLAVI 11 CELESTA MALLETS MAIN MENU GrandPno CART ONE TOUCH SETTING SUB MENU # ( SONG CLEAR SUSTAIN PHONES/ AUX OUT DC IN 10-12 + - 7 8 9 REVERB Top Panel Controls ! POWER switch ..........................................................................page 5 " VOLUME control ........................................................................page 5 # DEMO button ............................................................................page 5 $ ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG VOLUME controls ................pages 23, 32 % ACCOMPANIMENT/SONG TEMPO controls ........................ page 22 & KEYBOARD controls 67 TUBA 68 BRASS SECT 69 BRASS+SAX 70 BRASS+TRB 71 BRASS+TRP 72 SYNTH BRASS REED ORGAN 19 JAZZ ORG 1 20 JAZZ ORG 2 21 JAZZ ORG 3 22 FULL ORGAN 23 ROCK ORG 1 24 ROCK ORG 2 25 16+2 ORGAN 26 16+4 ORGAN 27 CHURCH ORG 28 REED ORGAN 29 MUSETTE 30 TRAD ACCORD 31 BANDONEON GUITAR 52 PIZZ STR 53 CHOIR 54 CHOIR AAHS 55 CHOIR OOHS 56 SYNTH CHOIR 57 ORCH HIT STRINGS 37 CLEAN GTR 38 MUTE GUITAR 39 OVRDRV GTR 40 DIST GUITAR BASS 41 ACC BASS 42 FINGER BASS 43 FRETLESS 44 SLAP BASS 45 SYNTH BASS ENSEMBLE 32 CLASSIC GTR 33 FOLK GUITAR 34 12ST GUITAR 35 JAZZ GUITAR 36 OCTAVE GTR 46 STRINGS 47 CHAMBER STR 48 SYNTH STRS 49 SLOW STRS 50 TREMOLO STR 51 VIOLIN+STRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 58 VIOLIN 59 CELLO 60 CONTRABASS 61 HARP BRASS 62 TRUMPET 63 MUTE TRP 64 TROMBONE 65 TRB SECTION 66 FRENCH HORN 89 SQUARE LEAD 90 SAWTOOTH LD 91 VOICE LEAD 92 CRYSTAL 93 BRIGHTNESS 94 ANALOG LEAD SYNTH PAD 73 SOPRANO SAX 74 ALTO SAX 75 TENOR SAX 76 BARI SAX 77 SAX+CLARNET 78 SAX+TRB 79 OBOE 80 ENG HORN 81 BASSOON 82 CLARINET 83 HARMONICA PIPE 95 FANTASIA 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 84 PICCOLO 00 DRUM KIT PSR-230 5 VOICE EFFECT YES CARTRIGE • TOUCH RESPONSE button ..................................................page 18 • SPLIT button ........................................................................ page 14 • FINGERING button ..............................................................page 24 ' SUB MENU buttons .......................................................... pages 8, 11 3 0 NO 85 FLUTE 86 PAN FLUTE 87 RECORDER 88 OCARINA SYNTH LEAD EASY CHORD MEMORY DUAL/ CHORUS REC/ END SONG CLEAR HARMONY/ ECHO ( Panel Display .......................................................................... page 8 ) MAIN MENU buttons ...................................................... pages 8, 11 REVERB CART * ACCOMPANIMENT controls • SYNC-START button ............................................................page 21 • START/STOP button ............................................................ page 21 • INTRO button ...................................................................... page 21 • MAIN/AUTO FILL A, B buttons .................................. pages 21, 22 • ENDING button .................................................................. page 24 • JAM TRACK button ............................................................ page 23 • SYNC-STOP button ............................................................ page 24 • LARGE/SMALL button ........................................................ page 23 + SONG controls • START/STOP button ............................................................ page 29 • REPEAT PLAY button .......................................................... page 29 • MINUS ONE button ............................................................ page 31 • GUIDE button (PSR-230 only) ............................................ page 30 67 TUBA 68 BRASS SECT 69 BRASS+SAX 70 BRASS+TRB 71 BRASS+TRP 72 SYNTH BRASS REED ORGAN 19 JAZZ ORG 1 20 JAZZ ORG 2 21 JAZZ ORG 3 22 FULL ORGAN 23 ROCK ORG 1 24 ROCK ORG 2 25 16+2 ORGAN 26 16+4 ORGAN 27 CHURCH ORG 28 REED ORGAN 29 MUSETTE 30 TRAD ACCORD 31 BANDONEON GUITAR 37 CLEAN GTR 38 MUTE GUITAR 39 OVRDRV GTR 40 DIST GUITAR BASS 41 ACC BASS 42 FINGER BASS 43 FRETLESS 44 SLAP BASS 45 SYNTH BASS ENSEMBLE 32 CLASSIC GTR 33 FOLK GUITAR 34 12ST GUITAR 35 JAZZ GUITAR 36 OCTAVE GTR 46 STRINGS 47 CHAMBER STR 48 SYNTH STRS 49 SLOW STRS 50 TREMOLO STR 51 VIOLIN+STRS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 52 PIZZ STR 53 CHOIR 54 CHOIR AAHS 55 CHOIR OOHS 56 SYNTH CHOIR 57 ORCH HIT STRINGS 58 VIOLIN 59 CELLO 60 CONTRABASS 61 HARP BRASS 62 TRUMPET 63 MUTE TRP 64 TROMBONE 65 TRB SECTION 66 FRENCH HORN 84 PICCOLO General MIDI compatible Reverb and chorus effects Touch responsive keys 89 SQUARE LEAD 90 SAWTOOTH LD 91 VOICE LEAD 92 CRYSTAL 93 BRIGHTNESS 94 ANALOG LEAD SYNTH PAD 95 FANTASIA 96 BELL PAD 97 XENON PAD 98 ANGELS 99 DARK MOON DRUM KIT 00 DRUM KIT PSR-220 DUAL/ CHORUS YES HARMONY/ ECHO , VOICE Mode button ................................................................page 10 - STYLE Mode button ................................................................ page 20 . SONG Mode button .............................................................. page 28 / ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 - 4 buttons ............................ pages 27, 33 (also:) EASY CHORD MEMORY controls ................................ page 35 • MEASURE +/- buttons ........................................................ page 35 5 VOICE EFFECT 0 NO 73 SOPRANO SAX 74 ALTO SAX 75 TENOR SAX 76 BARI SAX 77 SAX+CLARNET 78 SAX+TRB 79 OBOE 80 ENG HORN 81 BASSOON 82 CLARINET 83 HARMONICA PIPE 85 FLUTE 86 PAN FLUTE 87 RECORDER 88 OCARINA SYNTH LEAD REVERB • BEAT +/- buttons ................................................................ page 35 EASY CHORD MEMORY REC/ END 0 Numeric keypad .................................................................... page 10 SONG CLEAR 1 -/NO, +/YES buttons ............................................................ page 11 2 CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230) ................................................ page 37 3 Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230) ............................................ page 36 4 EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button .......................... page 34 5 VOICE EFFECT controls • DUAL/CHORUS button .............................................. pages 12, 16 (also:) SONG CLEAR button for Easy Chord Memory .................. page 35 • HARMONY/ECHO button .................................................. page 16 • REVERB button .................................................................... page 18 Rear Panel Terminals IDI 6 IN SUSTAIN PHONES/ AUX OUT DC IN 10-12 + - 7 8 9 6 MIDI IN/OUT terminals .......................................................... page 38 7 SUSTAIN jack .......................................................................... page 4 8 PHONES/AUX OUT jack .......................................................... page 4 9 DC IN 10-12V jack ................................................................ page 3 7 Basic Display Operations The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. Main Menus and S MAIN MENU • NAME/SUB MENU The Main Menu and the Sub Menus give you access to the detailed settings for the PortaTone. These include settings for the Main, Dual and Split Voices, as well as various settings for the Styles, Songs and effects. They also include MIDI settings and overall controls. The display indicates the selected Main Menu item, and shows the name and number of the selected Voice, Style, or Song, or the selected Sub Menu parameter. • Main Voice (page 11) — Main Voice Name — Main Voice Volum — Main Voice Octave — Main Voice Pan — Main Voice Reverb — GM Voice Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select a Main Menu item, and the SUB MENU buttons to select a Sub Menu item. The first Sub Menu item can be directly selected by pressing both SUB MENU buttons simultaneously. KEYBOARD MODE This section contains indications for the keyboard-related functions: Touch Response (page 18), Split mode (page 14), and Fingering (page 24). Pressing the appropriate button in the KEYBOARD section of the panel turns the corresponding function on/off. (The display indication appears or disappears accordingly.) •CART (Cartridge) (P When a Music Cartridg Style is selected, this ic This section indicates which mode is selected — Voice, Style, Song, or Easy Chord Memory. To select the desired mode, press the corresponding button: VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END). CART STYLE VOICE SONG EASY CHORD MEM •General MIDI When a GM Voice is se icon appears. ONE TOUCH SETTING TOUCH SPLIT This indicates which of the One Touch Settings have been called up. To select a One Touch Setting, press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons. (See pages 27, 33.) FINGERING SONG 1 This section contains indications for the Song-related functions: Repeat Play (page 29), Minus One (page 31), and Guide (PSR-230 only) (page 30). Pressing the appropriate button on the panel turns the corresponding function on/off. (The display indication appears or disappears accordingly.) 2 3 4 NAME / SUB MODE Gra CART STYLE ONE TOUCH SETTING A B REPEAT KEYBOARD MINUS ONE GUIDE EFFECT STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE This section contains indications for the Easy Chord Memory function (page 33). These include the current measure and beat, as well as the chord name entered at the current position. The chord name is also displayed when playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard (page 22). The current measure and beat are also displayed during Song playback (page 28). 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 8 TOUCH A SONG This section contains indications for the Style-related functions: Sync Stop (page 24), Large/Small (page 23), and Tempo (page 22). Pressing the SYNC-STOP button turns that function on/off. Pressing the LARGE/SMALL button switches between the two accompaniment ensemble “sizes”: Large and Small. Using the TEMPO controls changes the playback speed and the TEMPO value in the display. The metronome icon flashes in time with the current tempo. SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL TEMPO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION VOICE SONG 1 2 SPLIT FINGERING B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE TEMPO 6 dim minMaj 7 s B A STYLE SECTION This indicates playba rhythm/accompanim “sections” — Intro, M and Jam Track — eac as it plays. These can appropriate button du page 22.) A Main Menus and Sub Menus settings for the DI settings and selected Voice, em. The first Sub • MIDI (page 40) — Remote Channel — Keyboard Out — Accompaniment Out — Receive Channel Select — Receive Switch — Local Control — External Clock • Split Voice (page 15) — Split Voice Name — Split Voice Volume — Split Voice Octave — Split Voice Pan — Split Voice Reverb Level — Split Point 1 — Split Point 2 — GM Voice •CART (Cartridge) (PSR-230 only) When a Music Cartridge Song or Style is selected, this icon appears. s selected — Voice, To select the desired on: VOICE, STYLE, Y (REC/END). • Harmony/Echo (page 17) — Type Name — Harmony Volume — Echo Speed • Dual Voice (page 13) — Dual Voice Name — Dual Voice Volume — Dual Voice Octave — Dual Voice Pan — Dual Voice Reverb Level — GM Voice • Main Voice (page 11) — Main Voice Name — Main Voice Volume — Main Voice Octave — Main Voice Pan — Main Voice Reverb Level — GM Voice CART EASY CHORD MEM • Style (page 20, 26) — Style Name — Accompaniment Split Point •General MIDI When a GM Voice is selected, this icon appears. uch Settings have been etting, press one of the ee pages 27, 33.) • Song (page 32) — Song Name — Minus One Part — Minus One Right Hand Channel — Minus One Left Hand Channel 4 e-related (page 23), and button turns that L button switches “sizes”: Large and he playback The metronome NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU GrandPno CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE • Reverb/Others (page 19) — Reverb Type Name — Transpose — Tuning — Voice Set — Touch Sensitivity — Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only) — Metronome EFFECT This section contains indications for the Voice effectrelated functions: Dual mode (page 12), Chorus (page 16), Harmony/Echo (page 16), and Reverb (page 18). Pressing the appropriate button in the VOICE EFFECT section of the panel turns the corresponding function on/off. (The display indication appears or disappears accordingly.) HARMONY/ECHO TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 MIDI VOLUME B A JAM REVERB/OTHERS DUAL CHORUS HARMONY REVERB JAM STYLE SECTION This indicates playback of the Styles, or the rhythm/accompaniment patterns. Each Style has different “sections” — Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, Ending, and Jam Track — each of which is indicated in the display as it plays. These can be played by pressing the appropriate button during accompaniment playback. (See page 22.) A B VOLUME This graphic indication shows the Accompaniment and Song volume. JAM VOLUME 9 Playing Voices —The Voice Mode The PortaTone features a wealth of dynamic, realistic Voices — 100 Panel Voices, or 129 GM Voices (128 Voices + 1 Percussion Kit). (See pages 42, 43.) The Voice mode gives you many powerful and versatile tools for playing and enhancing these Voices. The Voice mode is actually divided into three separate modes: Main, Dual and Split. In the Main Voice mode (see below), you can play a single Voice over the entire range of the keyboard. The Dual Voice mode (page 12) allows you to “layer” two different Voices together for rich, complex sounds. The Split Voice mode (page 14) lets you set up two different Voices for playing from separate sections of the keyboard. Moreover, a special Voice Effect section (page 16 - 18) lets you enhance the sound of the Voice or Voices with Chorus, Harmony, Echo, and Reverb effects. Selecting and Playing a Voice — Main Voice Mode 1 Select the Voice mode. Press the VOICE button. (The VOICE indications appear in the display, indicating that the Voice mode and Main Voice menu are selected.) VOICE NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE KEYBOARD EFFECT VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING MAIN MENU GrandPno CART SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE NOTE • You can quickly select the first parameter in the Main Voice menu (Main Voice Volume) by pressing and holding the VOICE button. • Selecting MAIN VOICE (or DUAL VOICE, SPLIT VOICE) with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; the Style or Song mode is still active, but the appropriate Voice menu is called up. 2 Select the desired Voice number. Use the numeric keypad. Available Voices are listed on the upper right of the panel. You can either enter the Voice number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down through the Voices by using the +/- buttons. Using the number buttons Be sure to enter a two-digit number, as is printed next to each Voice name on the panel. For example, to select Voice 09, first press “0” on the numeric keypad, then “9.” 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 NO 0 YES NO For GM Voices, make sure to enter three-digit numbers. 10 YES Using the +/- buttons Press the + button to select the next Voice, and press the - button to select the previous Voice. Holding down either button continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers. The +/- buttons have a “wrap around” feature. For example, pressing the + button from the last number returns to Voice 01. About Panel Voices and GM Voices Keep in mind that the PortaTone has two separate sets of Voices: 100 Panel Voices and 129 GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also be used for optimum playback of GMcompatible song data. This means that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended. To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the Sub Menu in the Main, Dual, or Split Voice modes (see pages 11, 13, 15). 3 Play the selected Voice. To change to another Voice, repeat step 2 above. NOTE • You can also play rhythm Styles in the Voice mode by simply pressing the START/STOP button. The Style last selected from the Style mode will be played. other settings for the Voice — Volume, Octave, 4 Change Pan, etc. — if you wish. Whenever you select a Panel Voice for the Main Voice, the Sub Menu parameters for that Voice are automatically set to values that best suit the Voice. This is the Voice Set function. (See page 19.) However, you can change the Voice settings if you wish by using the Sub Menu. First, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/buttons to change the setting. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU M.Volume CART REPEAT STYLE SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO ■ Main Voice Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Main Voice Name — 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Main Voice. Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Main Voice Volume M.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of the Main Voice, letting you create the optimum blend with the Dual Voice. Main Voice Octave M.Octave -2 - +2 octaves This determines the octave range for the Main Voice. Main Voice Pan M.Pan -7 (full left) - +7 (full right) This determines the pan position of the Main Voice in the stereo image. Main Voice Reverb Level M.RevLvl 000 - 127 This determines how much of the Main Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect. GM Voice GMvoice on, off This determines whether the Main Voice is selected from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices (on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon will appear at the left of the Voice number in the display. 11 NOTE • The Main Voice Volume parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the VOICE button. • The Main Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing both MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Main Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the - button. ■ Percussion Kit Voice Chart Mu te eM Sh ut ak e er gl ca ian Cu i Tr Br us h Cl Br i Sw ush ck S irl W wirl /A Sn ttac k ar eR ol S l n Ba ss are 1 Ba Dru m ss 1 Ba Dru m ss Dr 2 um Sn 3 ar e Sn 2 Fl oo are rT 3 Fl oo om L rT o Lo m H w Mi Tom d T Mi om d To L Ch Hig m H in h Ri ese Tom de C Cy ym b Sp mba al lC la Cr sh C up as h ymb Ri Cym al de b Cy al 2 m ba l Co Bon 2 g ng aH oH M Co ute n Ti ga L m ba l Ag e H og o Sa m Ca H b ba Sa a W sa h m ba istl eH W hi Gu stle L W iro oo Lo d Bl ng W o oo ck d H B Cu lock i Tr ca O L ian gl pen e Jin Ope n gl eB Be ell ll T re e Br u sh Ta Br p us h Sl ap Ca st an et St ick s Op en Ri m Sh Cl ot os ed R Ha im nd Sh Cl ot ap Hi -H at Cl Hi os -H ed at Pe Hi da -H l at Op en Cr as h Cy Ri m de ba l1 Cy m ba Ta l1 m bo ur Co i wb ne ell Vi br as lap Bo ng o L Co ng aH Op Ti en m ba le Ag L og o L Ma ra ca s Gu iro Sh or Cl t av es The PortaTone also has a special Percussion Kit Voice (Panel Voice #00, or GM Voice #129) that lets you play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. Symbols for the sounds are also printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played from which keys. NOTE • The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the notes are actually one octave lower. For example, the MIDI note number for note 36 (C1) is note 24 (C0). Playing Two Voices — Dual Voice Mode The Dual Voice mode lets you create richly textured sounds by “layering” two different Voices together — one Voice being the Main Voice selected in the normal way (page 10), and the other a Dual Voice selected as described below. 1 Turn on the Dual Voice mode. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button (in the VOICE EFFECT section) once, or repeatedly until the Dual Voice icon appears in the display. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR DUAL/CHORUS button DUAL DUAL icon in display When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Dual Voices will be heard. 12 the desired Dual Voice and make other settings for the Voice, 2 ifSelect desired. First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select DUAL VOICE in the display. MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU ViolinSt CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU D.Volume CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO TEMPO MIDI ■ Dual Voice Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Dual Voice Name — 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Dual Voice. Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Dual Voice Volume D.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of the Dual Voice (relative to the Main Voice’s volume), letting you create the optimum blend with the Main Voice. Dual Voice Octave D.Octave -2 - +2 octaves This determines the octave range for the Dual Voice (relative to the Main Voice’s octave setting). Dual Voice Pan D.Pan -7 (full left) - +7 (full right), -(opposite of Main Voice) This determines the pan position of the Dual Voice in the stereo image. To set Dual Voice Pan to the opposite of that of the Main Voice (“--”), press the + or - button (past +7 or -7). Dual Voice Reverb Level D.RevLvl 000 - 127 This determines how much of the Dual Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Dual Voice. GM Voice GMvoice on, off This determines whether the Dual Voice is selected from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices (on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon will appear at the left of the Voice number in the display. NOTE • If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Dual Voice parameters will change automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu. • The Dual Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the DUAL/CHORUS button. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Dual Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the - button. 13 Playing Two Voices — Split Voice Mode In the Split Voice mode, you can assign two different Voices to opposite sections of the keyboard, and play one Voice with your left hand while your right plays another. For example, you could play bass with the left hand and play piano with the right. The right-hand (or upper) Voice is selected in the Main Voice mode, and the left-hand (or lower) Voice is selected in the Split Voice mode, as described below. 1 Turn on the Split Voice mode. Press the SPLIT button (in the KEYBOARD section) so that the Split Voice icon appears in the display. KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING SPLIT SPLIT button SPLIT icon in display When you play the keyboard, both the currently selected Main and Split Voices will be heard. Select the desired Split Voice and make other settings for the Voice, if 2 desired. First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select SPLIT VOICE in the display. MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU FngrBass CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO STYLE Next, select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. SUB MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU S.Volume CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO TEMPO NOTE • Dual Voice and Split Voice can be used together. You can have the Split Voice play in the lower section of the keyboard and play the Main and Dual Voices together in the upper. 14 ■ Split Voice Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Split Voice Name — 01 - 00/001 - 129 This determines the Split (lower) Voice. Panel Voices are from 01 - 00, and GM Voices are from 001 - 129. (To change between Panel and GM Voices, use the GM Voice parameter below.) Split Voice Volume S.Volume 000 - 127 This determines the volume of the Split (lower) Voice, letting you create the optimum blend with the Main (upper) Voice. Split Voice Octave S.Octave -2 - +2 octaves This determines the octave range for the Split (lower) Voice. Split Voice Pan S.Pan -7 (full left) - +7 (full right) This determines the pan position of the Split (lower) Voice in the stereo image. Split Voice Reverb Level S.RevLvl 000 - 127 This determines how much of the Split (lower) Voice’s signal is sent to the Reverb effect. Higher values result in a louder Reverb effect for the Split Voice. Split Point 1 SpltPnt1 36 - 96 (C1 - C6) This determines the Split Point — i.e., the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices — when the Voice mode or Song mode is active. (The Split Voice sounds up to and including the Split Point key.) The default for Split Point 1 is 59 (B2). Split Point 1 can also be set directly by pressing the desired key while this parameter is selected. Split Point 2 SpltPnt2 37 - 96 (C#1 - C6) This determines the Split Point — i.e., the key that separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) Voices — when the Style mode is active. (The Split Voice sounds up to and including the Split Point key.) The default for Split Point 2 is 71 (B3). Split Point 2 can also be set directly by pressing the desired key while this parameter is selected. GM Voice GMvoice on, off This determines whether the Split Voice is selected from the Panel Voices (off), or from the GM Voices (on). When GM Voice is on, the General MIDI icon will appear at the left of the Voice number in the display. NOTE • If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Split Voice parameters (excepting Split Points 1 and 2) will change automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu. • The Split Voice Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the SPLIT button. • Split Point 2 cannot be set lower than the Accompaniment Split Point. (See page 26.) • The Split Point 1 and 2 settings are retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Split Voice parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for Octave and Pan parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the - button. 15 Other Voice Controls Chorus The Chorus effect lets you enhance the sound of a Voice with chorus modulation. This slightly detunes the Voice with itself, creating a thicker and warmer sound. Turn on the Chorus effect. Press the DUAL/CHORUS button once or twice, or until the CHORUS icon appears in the display. VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR CHORUS DUAL/CHORUS button CHORUS icon in display NOTE • The Chorus effect can be applied to the Main Voice. Harmony/Echo Harmony and Echo are two separate effects that can be applied to a Voice. Harmony is used in conjunction with the auto accompaniment features (page 20), and creates automatic harmonies (for notes played in the upper section of the keyboard) to match the accompaniment chords. Echo produces delayed repeats of the sound for special effects. Various settings for the two effects can be changed in the Sub Menus. To use Harmony or Echo: 1 Turn on the Harmony/Echo effect. Press the HARMONY/ECHO button. (The HARMONY icon appears in the display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR HARMONY/ECHO button HARMONY HARMONY icon in display When you play the keyboard, the currently selected Harmony or Echo effect will be heard. 16 the Harmony/Echo type and make other settings for the 2 Change effect, if desired. Use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the HARMONY/ECHO menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. MAIN MENU NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 MAIN VOICE EASY CHORD MEM 3 DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU Duet CART SPLIT FINGERING REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL EASY CHORD MEMORY DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO TEMPO dim 6 7 5aug MIDI ■ Harmony/Echo Sub Menu Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Type Name — 1 - 8 (1-5: Harmony types; 6-8: Echo types) This determines the type of effect for Harmony or Echo. The Harmony types are (1) Duet, (2) Trio, (3) Block, (4) Country, and (5) Octave. The Echo types are (6) Trill, (7) Tremolo, and (8) Echo. Harmony Volume HarmVol 000 - 127 This determines the volume of the Harmony effect, letting you create the optimum blend with the original note. Echo Speed EchoSpd 1-7 This determines the “speed” of the Echo effect, or the amount of time between the delayed repeats — which is based on note values. The actual Echo speed depends on the selected tempo. Settings: 1 — 04: 1/4 note 2 — 06: 1/4 note triplets 3 — 08: 1/8 note 4 — 12: 1/8 note triplets 5 — 16: 1/16 note 6 — 24: 1/16 note triplets 7 — 32: 1/32 note NOTE • The Harmony effect is not available in the Voice mode, nor when the Auto Accompaniment Chord Cancel function (page 25) is on. • If the Voice Set function (page 19) is on, the Harmony/Echo parameters will change automatically whenever a different Panel Voice is selected in the Main Voice menu. • The Harmony/Echo Type Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the HARMONY/ECHO button. • Reset to default settings To reset the selected Harmony/Echo parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Harmony/Echo is not available when the Full Fingering mode (page 26) is on, and will automatically be turned off when the Full Fingering mode is selected. 17 Reverb The Reverb effect reproduces the natural ambient “wash” that occurs when a sound is heard in a room or concert hall. Several different Reverb types are available in the Sub Menus. To use Reverb: 1 Turn on the Reverb effect. Press the REVERB button. (The REVERB icon appears in the display.) VOICE EFFECT DUAL/ CHORUS HARMONY/ ECHO REVERB SONG CLEAR REVERB REVERB button REVERB icon in display When you play the keyboard, the currently selected Reverb effect will be heard. 2 Change the Reverb type, if desired. First, select REVERB/OTHERS in the Main Menu, then select the Reverb Type Name parameter with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on page 19.) NOTE • The Reverb Type will change automatically whenever a different Style is selected in the Style menu. • The Reverb Type Name parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the REVERB button. • Reverb is turned on whenever the power is turned on. • The Reverb Send Level can be ajusted independently for each of the Main, Dual and Split Voice modes. (See pages 11, 13 and 15) • If Reverb Type 9 (No Effect) is selected. Reverb will not be applied to the Sound, even when the REVERB button is pressed. Touch Response The PortaTone keyboard has a Touch Response feature, letting you expressively play the Voices, controlling the volume by how soft or hard you strike the keys. Touch Response can be turned on or off, and the Touch Sensitivity (the degree of Touch Response) can be adjusted. 1 Turn on the Touch Response feature. Press the TOUCH RESPONSE button. (The TOUCH icon appears in the display.) KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING TOUCH TOUCH RESPONSE button TOUCH RESPONSE icon in display 2 Change the Touch Sensitivity, if desired. First, select REVERB/OTHERS in the Main Menu, then select the Touch Sensitivity parameter with the SUB MENU buttons, and use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. (For details, see the REVERB/OTHERS Sub Menu chart on page 19.) NOTE • The Touch Sensitivity parameter can be directly selected by pressing and holding down the TOUCH RESPONSE button. • The Touch Response on/off setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. 18 Overall Controls Various controls related to the overall operation of the PortaTone are contained in the Reverb/Others menu. These include the Reverb Type parameter as well as the following overall parameters: Transpose, Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. ■ Reverb/Others Sub Menu First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the Reverb/Others menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. NAME / SUB MENU MAIN MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 MAIN VOICE EASY CHORD MEM 3 DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU Hall1 CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION Range TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A B MIDI VOLUME JAM REVERB/OTHERS Parameter Name Display Name Description Reverb Type Name — 1-9 This determines the type of Reverb effect. The Reverb types are (1) Hall 1, (2) Hall 2, (3) Room 1, (4) Room 2, (5) Plate 1, (6) Plate 2, (7) Delay 1, (8) Delay 2, and (9) No Effect. Transpose Transpos -12 - +12 semitones (+/- 1 octave) This determines the overall pitch of the instrument, up or down in semitone increments. Tuning Tuning -50 - +50 cents (+/approx. 1 semitone) This determines the overall fine pitch setting of the instrument. Voice Set VoiceSet on/off This determines whether the Voice Set feature is on or off. When Voice Set is on (default), selecting a Panel Voice in the Main Voice menu automatically sets the Voice-related parameters to values that best match the selected Voice. (Voice Set includes all parameters for the Main, Dual, and Split Voices — with the exception of Split Points 1 and 2 — as well as all Harmony/Echo parameters.) Touch Sensitivity TouchSns 0-9 This determines the degree of touch sensitivity for the keyboard (when Touch Response is on). (See page 18.) Higher values result in a wider dynamic range and give you more expressive control over the level of the Voices. The default Touch Sensitivity setting is 5. Guide Lamp (PSR230 only) Lamp on/off This turns the keyboard guide lamps on or off. Red lamps correspond to the white keys and green lamps to the black keys. (See page 30.) Metronome Metronom on/off This turns the metronome function on or off. When set to on, the metronome sounds during Auto Accompaniment and Song playback. NOTE • Reset to default settings To reset the selected parameter to its default settings, simultaneously press the +/- buttons. • Negative values To directly enter negative values (for Transpose and Tuning parameters), press the desired number button while holding down the - button. • The following settings are retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected: Tuning, Voice Set, Touch Sensitivity, Guide Lamp (PSR-230 only), and Metronome. • Transpose cannot be changed during Accompaniment or Song playback, or when the keyboard is being played. 19 Playing Auto Accompaniment — The Style Mode The Style mode provides rhythm/accompaniment patterns for various popular music styles, as listed on the panel. A total of 100 different Styles are available. Each Style is made up of different “sections” — Intro, Main A and B, four Fill-ins, Ending, and Jam Track — letting you call different accompaniment patterns as you perform. Each Style’s Jam Track section features specially programmed chord progressions and section changes that are ideal for the selected musical Style. If you’re a novice and not familiar with playing chords, the convenient Jam Track section automatically plays stylistically appropriate chord and section changes for you to “jam” over. The Auto Accompaniment features that are built into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you play. NOTE • The default split point for the Auto Accompaniment section is 54 (F 2). However, this can be changed in the Style Sub Menu. (See page 26.) Selecting a Style and Playing an Auto Accompaniment 1 Select the Style mode. Press the STYLE button. (The STYLE indications appear in the display, indicating that the Style mode and the Style menu are selected.) NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU 8BeatPop CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A B MIDI VOLUME JAM REVERB/OTHERS NOTE • Selecting STYLE with the Main Menu buttons does not change the selected mode; the Voice or Song mode is still active, but the Style menu is called up. 2 Select the desired Style number. Use the numeric keypad. Available Styles are listed on the upper left of the panel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NO YES You can either enter the Style number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down through the Styles by using the +/- buttons. 20 NOTE • Dynamic Style The Style numbers 81~00 are the Dynamic Styles, which play more complex and interesting accompaniment patterns than the others since they may contain tension notes and so on. Because the note other than the notes derived from the chord you designated may be played back, some Dynamic Styles may not match the song you play. 3 Start the selected Style. You can do this in one of three ways: Pressing the START/STOP button The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play. (You can select either pattern by pressing the appropriate button — MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B — before pressing the START/STOP button.) START/STOP START/STOP Using Synchro Start The PortaTone also has a Synchro Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply playing a chord on the keyboard. To use Synchro Start, first press the SYNC-START button (the metronome icon flashes to indicate Synchro Start stand-by), then play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. SYNC-START START/STOP Using Synchro Start with an Intro pattern First, press one of the section buttons — MAIN/AUTO FILL A, B, or JAM — to select which pattern follows the Intro. Next, press the INTRO button, followed by the SYNC-START button. (The INTRO indication in the display lights, and the metronome icon and the MAIN A /B/JAM indication flashes to indicate Synchro Start stand-by.) To actually start the Intro pattern and accompaniment, play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. NOTE • Selecting the Style mode by pressing the STYLE button automatically sets Synchro Start to stand-by. • Pressing the SYNC-START button during accompaniment playback automatically stops the accompaniment and sets Synchro Start to stand-by. ■ About the METRONOME Icon The METRONOME icon in the display moves in time with the current tempo during playback of an accompaniment Style (or Song). The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the Style or Song. The icon flashes at the first beat of each measure. NOTE • The metronome sound can be turned on or off as needed. (See page 19.) 21 4 Change chords using the Auto Accompaniment feature. Try playing some chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with each chord you play. (Refer to the section “Changing the Fingering Mode” on page 24 for more information.) The chord name recognized will be shown in the display. NOTE • When the Single or Fingered Fingering mode (pages 25, 26) is selected, chords played in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard are also detected and played when the accompaniment is stopped. In this condition (Stopped Accompaniment function), the Voices used for the bass and chords are automatically selected. • The range of the Auto Accompaniment section can be changed; see “Changing the Accompaniment Split Point” (page 26). 5 Change the tempo of the Style, if you wish. Use the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo of the Style. TEMPO RESET TEMPO Press TEMPO▲ to increase the speed and TEMPO▼ to decrease it; holding down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the speed. The tempo value appears in the display. Tempo range is from 32 to 280 bpm (in 1 bpm steps). To reset the tempo to its original default setting, press both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. NOTE • Default Tempos — Each Song and Style has been given a default or standard tempo. If you change the tempo, you can set it back to the original default setting, by pressing both TEMPO buttons simultaneously. Also, the tempo of a Song or Style returns to the default setting when selecting a different Song or Style. If a Style is playing and the One Touch Setting is off (see page 27), the set tempo remains even when switching Styles. When you turn on the power of the PortaTone, the tempo is automatically set to the default setting of Style 01. 6 Change the Style section (Main A , Main B, or Jam Track), if you wish. Main A and Main B While the Style is playing, you can add variation in the rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B button. This automatically plays one of four Fill-in patterns, and smoothly leads into the next section — even if it is the same section. MAIN/AUTO FILL A A MAIN/AUTO FILL A or B buttons 22 A indication in display Jam Track The Jam Track is a special accompaniment pattern that includes automatic chord progressions and section changes that match the selected Style. Press the JAM TRACK button during playback, and the accompaniment will continue, changing chords according to the programmed progression and sections letting you “jam” or play along with the changes. JAM TRACK JAM JAM TRACK button JAM JAM indication in display Since the Jam Track progression is based on the last chord played, you may want to play the root chord before pressing JAM TRACK. (For example, if you are playing a song in the key of E, play an E chord before pressing JAM TRACK.) NOTE • If you press the MAIN A or B button, the Fill-in will begin immediately, and the new section will actually begin playing from the top of the next measure — unless the MAIN A or B button is pressed during the last beat of the measure, in which case the Fill-in will begin from the first beat of the next measure. Change the accompaniment ensemble “size” 7 (LARGE/SMALL), if you wish. Press the LARGE/SMALL button. SYNCSTOP LARGE/ SMALL LARGE/SMALL button LARGE/SMALL LARGE/SMALL LARGE icon SMALL icon This switches between “large” ensemble and “small” ensemble accompaniment, allowing you change the instrumental texture and dynamics of the Auto Accompaniment as you play. (The icon shows four people when set to LARGE, and one person when set to SMALL.) NOTE • LARGE is selected whenever the power is turned on. 8 Change Set the Accompaniment Volume, if you wish. You may want to adjust the accompaniment volume, separate from the overall instrument volume. To do this, use the VOLUME buttons in the STYLE mode. ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME RESET SONG VOLUME Press VOLUME▲ to increase the accompaniment volume and VOLUME▼ to decrease it; holding down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the accompaniment volume. The level is shown in the display. VOLUME To reset the accompaniment volume to its original default setting, press both VOLUME buttons simultaneously. 23 9 Stop the Style. You can do this in one of two ways: Pressing the START/STOP button The rhythm/accompaniment stops playing immediately. Using an Ending pattern Press the ENDING button (the ENDING indication in the display flashes). An ending pattern plays from the next measure, then playback stops. ■ Sync-Stop Function The Sync-Stop function lets you easily add natural sounding breaks and pauses in the accompaniment as you play. To use Sync-Stop: 1 Turn on the Sync-Stop function. Press the SYNC-STOP button. (The SYNC-STOP icon appears in the display.) SYNCSTOP LARGE/ SMALL SYNC STOP SYNC-STOP button SYNC-STOP icon in display playing the accompaniment, release your fingers from the 2 While keyboard in the Auto Accompaniment section. This automatically stops the accompaniment, and sets Synchro Start to stand-by. (The SYNC-STOP icon flashes.) You can resume accompaniment playback of the selected section by playing the keyboard again. Changing the Fingering Mode The PortaTone provides three different fingering modes for controlling the Auto Accompaniment function: Fingered, Full, and Single Fingered. To select among the three, press the FINGERING button in the KEYBOARD section until the appropriate mode is called up. KEYBOARD TOUCH RESPONSE SPLIT FINGERING FINGERING FINGERING FINGERING FINGERING button Single Finger Fingered Full NOTE • The Fingering mode setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. 24 ■ Fingered In the Fingered mode, you can play complete three- or four-note chords yourself in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard and the PortaTone will produce full accompaniment in the selected Style. Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in the Fingered mode. (Notes in parentheses may be omitted.) Example for "C" chords C CM7 Csus4 Cm7 CmM7 C7♭5 Caug Cdim Abbreviation Normal Voicing Major [M] 1-3-5 Minor [m] 1- 3-5 Major seventh [M7] 1-3-(5)-7 Major sixth [6] 1-(3)-5-6 Suspended fourth [sus4] 1-4-5 Minor sixth [m6] 1- 3-5-6 Minor seventh [m7] 1- 3-(5)- 7 Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7] 1- 3- 5- 7 Minor major seventh [mM7] 1- 3-(5)-7 Seventh [7] 1-3-(5)- 7 Seventh flatted fifth [75] 1-3- 5- 7 Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4] 1-4-5- 7 Augmented [aug] 1-3- 5 ( Seventh augmented [7aug] 1-3- 5- 7 ) Diminished [dim] 1- 3- 5 ( Diminished seventh [dim7] 1- 3- 5-6 ) One + Two + Five 1-2-5 Cm C6 Cm6 Cm7♭5 C7 C7sus4 C7aug Cdim7 C1+2+5 NOTE • If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will still recognize it as a C chord. • Chord fingerings are listed here in “root” position; however, other inversions can be used — with the following exceptions: * Major 6th chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as minor 7th. * Minor 6th chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as minor 7th flatted 5th. * One + two + five chords are recognized only in root position. All other inversions are interpreted as suspended 4th. * If augmented chord is inverted, the lowest note will be recognized as the root. * For 7th flatted 5th chords, the lowest note played is recognized as the root or the flatted 7th. • 7th augmented and diminished 7th chords are interpreted as simple augmented and diminished. • For one+two+five chords, only the root is displayed. • Chord Cancel function The PortaTone also has a Chord Cancel function to stop the chord accompaniment but allow the rhythm pattern to continue playing. To use Chord Cancel, simultaneously press any three consecutive notes in the Auto Accompaniment section; for example, C, C# and D. 25 ■ Full In the Full mode, chords played anywhere on the keyboard are recognized for producing Auto Accompaniment. Here, the PortaTone “intelligently” distinguishes between the playing of your right and left hands and produces accompaniment. (A single note eleven notes higher than the lowest note of the chord is recognized as a right-hand or melody note.) Chords recognized are the same as in Fingered above. NOTE • The Harmony/Echo effect is not available when the Full mode is selected. ■ Single Finger Single Finger mode makes it easy to produce fully orchestrated accompaniment by simply playing a one-, two- or three-finger chord indication (in the Auto Accompaniment section), as shown below. The key of C is used here as an example; other keys follow the same rules. For example, Bb7 is played as Bb and A. Major chord: Seventh chord: C Minor chord: Cm C7 Press the root note of the chord. Press the root note together with any white key to the left of it. Press the root note together with any black key to the left of it. Minor seventh chord: Cm7 Press the root note together with any white and black key to the left of it (three keys altogether). Changing the Accompaniment Split Point This function allows you to set the highest key in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. (All keys below and including this point will be used for Auto Accompaniment.) Accompaniment Split Point is the only parameter in the Style menu. 1 Call up the Accompaniment Split Point parameter. Select STYLE in the Main Menu (with the MAIN MENU buttons) and use the SUB MENU buttons to select Accompaniment Split Point. You can also directly select the Accompaniment Split Point parameter by pressing and holding either the STYLE or FINGERING button. 2 Set the parameter. Set this directly by pressing the desired key on the keyboard. You can also use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to enter the key number. The lowest key on the keyboard (C1) is 36, while middle C (C3) is 60, and the highest key (B5) is 95. NAME / SUB MENU MODE STYLE EFFECT STYLE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE Split Point 1 DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU AccSpPnt CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A MIDI VOLUME B Accompaniment Split Point Split Point 2 REVERB/OTHERS JAM NOTE • The default Accompaniment Split Point is F# 2 (54) and can be restored by simultaneously pressing the +/- buttons. • The Accompaniment Split Point cannot be set higher than the Split Point 2 parameter (page 15). • The Accompaniment Split Point setting is retained in memory when power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. 26 One Touch Setting The One Touch Setting function automatically selects an appropriate Voice (or Voices) and other important settings for playing with the Style you select. In other words, when one of the One Touch Settings is turned on, the Voice and other settings automatically change when you change the Style. (See list below.) To turn on One Touch Setting, press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons (1 - 4) in the STYLE mode to select the desired type. (The selected One Touch Setting is indicated in the display, and other settings may change accordingly.) ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING button ONE TOUCH SETTING indication To change to a different One Touch Setting, press a different numbered ONE TOUCH SETTING button. The following parameters and settings may be changed when selecting a One Touch Setting: • Main Voice — all settings • Dual Voice — all settings • Dual/Chorus — on/off • Split Voice — all settings (excepting Split Points 1 & 2) • Harmony/Echo — on/off, all settings • Reverb — on/off • Accompaniment Volume • Accompaniment Large/Small • Tempo • Synchro Start — set to on Changing any of the panel settings while a One Touch Setting is active turns off the selected ONE TOUCH SETTING indication. NOTE • A “No OTS” indication appears in the display if you have selected a One Touch Setting for an optional Music Cartridge which has no One Touch Setting data (PSR-230 only). 27 Playing Songs — The Song Mode The Song mode features special Songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PortaTone. These Songs (#01 - #16) are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. By using the Minus One function, you can “mute” the original melody and play it manually on the keyboard yourself. The Song mode also features convenient practice tools such as the Repeat Play function — which lets you repeat playback of any portion of a Song — and the Guide lamps (PSR-230 only) — which show you which melody notes to play, and waits for you to play them. The Song mode also lets you create and save your own original Songs. This is done with the four User Songs (#17 - #20), to which you can record your own chord and section changes by using the Easy Chord Memory function. (See page 33.) Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Select the Song mode. Press the SONG button. The Song mode and the Song menu are selected. (The SONG indications light in the display.) NAME / SUB MENU MODE SONG STYLE SONG 2 EASY CHORD MEM 3 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE 4 SPLIT VOICE EFFECT TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU Piano&EP CART SPLIT FINGERING REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL STYLE DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B GUIDE HARMONY/ECHO EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION TEMPO 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A B MIDI VOLUME JAM REVERB/OTHERS 2 Select the desired Song number. Use the numeric keypad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 0 NO YES You can either enter the Song number (two digits) directly with the number buttons, or step up and down through the Songs by using the +/- buttons. Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo Songs, and Songs 17 - 20 are User Songs. (For more information on User Songs, see page 33.) 28 3 Start the selected Song. Press the START/STOP button. NOTE • You can play along with the Song using the currently selected Voice, or even select a different Voice for playing along. Simply select MAIN VOICE in the Main Menu while the Song is playing back and select the desired Voice. • Pressing the VOICE or STYLE button during Song playback selects the VOICE or STYLE menu but does not change the mode; the Song mode is still active. 4 If you want to change to another Song, repeat step 2 above. 5 Stop the Song. Press the START/STOP button. If playback was started by pressing the START/STOP button, the selected Song stops automatically at the end. NOTE • If you start Song playback with the DEMO button, all Songs play back repeatedly in succession (starting with Song #01), indefinitely. Using the Repeat Play Function The Repeat Play function in the Song mode lets you continuously repeat playback of any portion of a Song. This comes in particularly handy when practicing a Song with the Minus One and/or Guide (PSR-230 only) functions. For example, you could have the verse portion of a Song repeatedly play back while you practice with it. While the Song is playing, press the REPEAT PLAY button twice — once to set the beginning point for the repeat and a second time to set the end point. Press the REPEAT PLAY button once at the beginning of the section to be repeated (the REPEAT “A” indication lights), and a second time at the end of the section (the REPEAT “B” indication lights). INTRO REPEAT PLAY A REPEAT REPEAT PLAY button A B REPEAT REPEAT PLAY "A" and REPEAT PLAY "A–B" indicators As soon as the end point (B) has been selected, the specified section begins playing back repeatedly. To stop playback, press the START/STOP button. You can use START/STOP to alternately start and stop Repeat Play of the specified section. To cancel Repeat Play at any time, press the REPEAT PLAY button again. NOTE • When only the A point is set, playback repeats from the A point to the end of the Song. • Repeat playback is per measure. • The end point (B) tempo or your manually adjusted tempo will be used during Repeat playback. 29 Using the Guide Function (PSR-230 only) The Guide function in the Song mode serves as an automatic music “tutor,” showing you which notes to play on the keyboard. It even waits for you to play each note, before going on to the next. This lets you learn to play the Songs of the Song mode at your own pace, and makes practicing the Songs extremely natural (and fun!). 1 Select a Song. 2 Select the desired “guided” part. Press the SONG button to enter the Song mode, then use the numeric keypad to select the desired Song. The Guide function lets you choose which part of a Song is to be guided. For example, you can select the right-hand melody part to be guided — in which case, the guide lamps will light to help you play the right-hand melody part. Or, you could select the left-hand chord backing part. With “MinusMod” selected in the Song menu, select the desired Minus One Part (guided part setting). (See page 32.) NOTE • The Minus One Part parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and holding the GUIDE button. 3 Press the GUIDE button. The GUIDE icon appears in the display, indicating that the Guide function is on. MAIN/AUTO FILL GUIDE GUIDE GUIDE button GUIDE icon in display 4 Start playback. When you press the START/STOP button to begin playback, the Song introduction will automatically play up to the first note(s) of the main section of the Song, and pause until you play the next note(s). The notes to be played are indicated by the Guide lamps above each key (red for the white keys and green for the black). As you play each correct note, Song playback will continue, pausing until you play the correct notes each time. 5 If desired, turn on the Minus One function to mute the guided part. Normally, the guided part also plays back along with your performance. You can mute this part, however, and play the guided part yourself. To do this, press the MINUS ONE button. (The Minus One icon appears in the display.) Song playback stops automatically when the end is reached. To stop the Song manually, press the START/STOP button. NOTE • Turning off the Guide lamps If you find the Guide lamps distracting or wish to play the part without them, use the Lamp parameter in the REVERB/OTHERS Menu (page 19) to turn the Guide lamps off. (Keep in mind that this doesn’t turn off the Guide function, but only the lamps.) 30 Using the Minus One Function Minus One, as its name implies, takes away (or mutes) a part of the Song, allowing you to play that part yourself. You can turn Minus One on before starting a Song, or do it even while a Song is playing. 1 Select a Song. 2 Select the part of the Song you wish to mute. Minus One lets you choose which part of a Song is to be muted. For example, you can mute the right-hand melody part and play it yourself, or do the same for the left-hand chord backing part. With “MinusMod” selected in the Song menu, select the desired Minus One Part setting: left-hand, right-hand, or both. (See page 32.) NOTE • The Minus One Part parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and holding the GUIDE button (PSR-230). ■ Selecting individual channels for Minus One Each Song actually has more than just one right-hand and one left-hand part. For example, one Song may be made up of a melody, a harmony, chord backing, pad, and rhythm parts — each on a different channel. Also, the right-hand and left-hand parts have different channels. Minus One lets you specify which channel you wish to mute, for both the right-hand and left-hand parts. With “MinusChR” or “MinusChL” selected in the Song menu, select an individual channel for the Minus One right-hand and left-hand parts. Also, set the desired Minus One Part setting: left-hand, right-hand, or both. (See “SONG Sub Menu” chart below.) NOTE • The “MinusChR” parameter in the Song menu can be directly selected (in Song mode only) by pressing and holding the MINUS ONE button. • If the selected Song contains Minus One right- and left-hand channel settings, the channel for the corresponding parts will be automatically selected.(A “--” indication appears in the display.) 3 Turn on the Minus One function. Press the MINUS ONE button. (The Minus One icon appears in the display.) MAIN/AUTO FILL MINUS ONE MINUS ONE MINUS ONE button MINUS ONE icon in display 4 Start playback. Play the appropriate part along with the Song. Song playback stops automatically when the end is reached. To stop the Song manually, press the START/STOP button. 31 ■ SONG Sub Menu First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the Song menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Song Name — 01 - 20 This determines the Song to be played (or edited). Songs 01 - 16 are the Demo songs, and Songs 17 - 20 are User Songs (for use with Easy Chord Memory). Music Cartridge Songs can be selected by pressing the CARTRIDGE button (PSR-230 only). (See page 37) Minus One Part MinusMod L, r, L_r This determines which part of the Song is to be turned off for the Minus One function: the left-hand (L), the right-hand (r), or both (L_r). It also determines which part is used with the Guide function (page 30). The default Minus One Part is “r.” Minus One Right Hand Channel MinusChR 01 - 16 This determines the channel of the right-hand part which is to be muted with the Minus One function. To reset to the default channel (01), press the +/buttons simultaneously. Minus One Left Hand Channel MinusChL 01 - 16 This determines the channel of the left-hand part which is to be muted with the Minus One function. To reset to the default channel (02), press the +/buttons simultaneously. ■ Song Volume The Song Volume can be adjusted separately from the main instrument volume. This is particularly useful when using Minus One, since it lets you control the balance between the Song and the Voice you play on the keyboard. To change the Song Volume, use the VOLUME buttons in the song mode. ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME RESET SONG VOLUME Press VOLUME▲ to increase the song volume and VOLUME▼ to decrease it; holding down the appropriate button continuously increases/decreases the song volume. The level is shown in the display. VOLUME To reset the Song Volume to its original default setting, press both VOLUME buttons simultaneously. 32 ■ One Touch Setting in the Song Mode The One Touch Setting function is convenient when used with the Minus One function, and lets you automatically select an appropriate Voice for playing the Minus One Part along with the Song you select. Also, if you’ve specified Minus One channels (see page 32), One Touch Setting automatically selects appropriate Voices for those channels. To turn on One Touch Setting, press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons (1 - 4) in the song mode. (The selected One Touch Setting is indicated in the display.) ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING button ONE TOUCH SETTING indication To turn the function off, press the same button again. NOTE • Keep in mind that even with the One Touch Setting function on, there are some Songs which change the selected Voice in the middle of the Song. • For some Music Cartridge Songs, use of One Touch Setting will call up the piano Voice regardless of the Minus One Channel settings (PSR-230 only). Recording User Songs — Easy Chord Memory The Easy Chord Memory feature lets you record your own chord progressions (or chord “sequences”) and create automatic backing tracks for your original songs. Once you’ve recorded and saved your own chord sequences (to User Songs 17 - 20), you can perform along with them — playing the melody part, for example, over the custom backing tracks. You can record Songs in two different ways: Real-time and Step. Real-time recording lets you play the chord changes normally as the rhythm accompaniment plays back, while Step recording lets you manually enter each chord at specific positions in the Song. (Each beat can have a different chord.) Generally, Real-time recording is the basic recording method, while Step recording is used to edit Songs already recorded in real time. Easy Chord Memory has a capacity up to about 120 measures (total for all four User Songs, in 4/4 time). Easy Chord Memory records the following data to User Songs (17 - 20): • Chord changes and timing (per beat) • Style number* (incl. Cartridge Styles; PSR-230 only) • Section changes (Fill-ins: per beat; others: per measure) • Accompaniment Volume setting* • Tempo setting* • Large/Small setting* * Recorded only at the beginning of a Song; changes cannot be made during recording. NOTE • Section changes cannot be entered in Step recording. • Material recorded in Easy Chord Memory is retained in memory even when power is turned off — as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed. However, if the batteries fail and the AC adaptor is disconnected, the recorded data will be lost. 33 Real-time Recording In Real-time recording, you can record chord changes for a Song by simply playing them along with the rhythm. 1 Select a User Song number. 2 Select a Style and set other parameters, if desired. Select one of the User Song numbers 17 - 20. (See page 28.) Select a Style. (See page 20.) Also, make settings for Accompaniment Volume, Tempo, and Large/Small, if desired. 3 Enter the Easy Chord Memory mode. Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. NAME / SUB MENU EASY CHORD MEMORY MODE STYLE REC/ END EFFECT STYLE (PSR-230) EASY CHORD MEMORY STYLE SECTION SONG 2 MAIN VOICE DUAL VOICE EASY CHORD MEM 3 4 SPLIT VOICE TOUCH A SONG VOICE 1 ONE TOUCH SETTING KEYBOARD MAIN MENU ECM1 CART SPLIT FINGERING DUAL CHORUS STYLE HARMONY REVERB SONG B REPEAT MINUS ONE SYNC STOP LARGE/SMALL GUIDE Easy Chord Memory mode indication Record Stand-by indication (metronome icon flashes at current tempo) HARMONY/ECHO TEMPO MIDI 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 A B REVERB/OTHERS JAM Start of Song indication NOTE • If you press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button when a non-User Song number has been selected, an “empty “ User Song number (one not containing data) will automatically be selected. If all User Songs contain data, User Song number 17 will be selected. 4 Record the chord sequence. Recording begins as soon as you play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. The recognized chord name appears in the display. 6 5aug dim minMaj 7 sus4 chord indication NOTE • If you wish to record only the rhythm, use the Chord Cancel function.(See page 25) 5 Stop recording. Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. (The display returns to the beginning of the Song: measure number 01, beat number 1.) To record an Ending section at the end of the Song, first press the ENDING button, then (after the Ending has played back) press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. Operation automatically returns to the Song mode. NOTE • Easy Chord Memory automatically changes to Step Record Ready mode in the following conditions: * When an Ending section has been recorded and the accompaniment is stopped. * When the memory is full. (A “Full” message appears in the display.) In this case, you can use the Song Clear operation (see below) to delete the Song. * When the recording is stopped by pressing the START/STOP button. • Timing is important when stopping Real-time recording. If you press the START/STOP button before the second beat of the intended final measure, the actual end of the Song will be at the previous measure. However, if you press the button after the second beat, the Song will end properly at that measure. 34 Step Recording Step recording allows you to manually enter chord changes to a Song, one by one. As such, it’s convenient for editing and making precise changes to an existing Song. In general, use Real-time recording to create a Song, and use Step recording to polish it up and finish it. 1 Enter the Step Record Ready mode. With the desired Song selected and record stand-by engaged (see Real-time Recording, steps 2 and 3), press the SYNC-START button. NOTE • You can also enter the Step Record Ready mode by pressing the START/STOP button during Real-time recording. 2 Specify the desired position in the Song. Use the MEASURE +/- and BEAT +/- buttons to specify the exact place in the Song to which the desired chord is to be entered. Press the appropriate button to step through the values, or hold down the button to continuously advance or reverse through the values. 1 2 3 MEASURE 4 BEAT 3 Enter a chord. Play a chord in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. The recognized chord name appears in the display and is entered at the selected measure/beat. 4 Stop recording. Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. (Operation automatically returns to the Song mode.) NOTE • Section changes cannot be entered in Step recording. • You can play back the User Song within Step recording by pressing the START/STOP button. Song Clear The Song Clear operation lets you delete selected User Song data. To clear data of a Song: 1 Select the User Song to be cleared. 2 Enter the Easy Chord Memory mode. Press the EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. Make sure to disengage recording stand-by by pressing the SYNC-START button. 3 Press the SONG CLEAR button. A “Clear ?” message appears, prompting you for confirmation. Press the +/YES button to clear the selected Song, or press the -/NO button to cancel. NOTE • Song Clear cannot be executed during Real-time recording and recording stand-by states. Also, Song Clear is available only in Easy Chord Memory mode. User Song Playback Playback of User Songs is exactly the same as with other Songs. (See page 28.) Remember, that you can play along on the keyboard with your original chord accompaniment — making your performances more dynamic and enjoyable. 35 Music Cartridge (PSR-230) The PSR-230 features a cartridge slot for use with special Yamaha Music Cartridges containing accompaniment Style and Song data. These Cartridges give you instant access to an ever-expanding library of new Styles and Songs. The PSR-230 includes a sample Music Cartridge. To obtain other Cartridges, see your Yamaha dealer. Inserting a Music Cartridge With the power off, insert the Music Cartridge into the cartridge slot as shown, and press down firmly until the Cartridge is seated properly (as shown in the illustration). The Cartridge is shaped so that it will only fit in the slot one way - don’t try to force it in the wrong way. Turn the power back on again after inserting. The triangular mark on the front of the Cartridge should be completely below the panel edge when the Cartridge is properly seated. For Cartridges without the mark, the bottom of the serrated edges of the Cartridge should be even with the panel edge (not above it). ■ Music Cartridge Precautions • Do not leave Music Cartridges in locations which are subject to excessive heat or humidity. • Do not drop Music Cartridges or subject them to strong shock. • Do not disassemble Music Cartridges. • Do not directly touch the Music Cartridge’s electrical contacts. Static electricity can cause loss of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the cartridge slot. Doing so can result in serious damage to the instrument. • Do not insert Music Cartridges in other instruments or devices. Doing so can result in serious damage to the Cartridges. • Never attempt to insert or remove a Music Cartridge when the power is on. Doing so may result in loss of data or unreliable operation. • Dust or foreign particles on the electrical contacts of the Music Cartridge may prevent proper selection or playback of Cartridge data. If this occurs, insert and remove the Cartridge several times, and try the operation again. If the problem persists, clean the electrical contacts with a soft, dry cloth. NOTE • Make sure that the Music Cartridge is properly inserted when playing back a Song based on Cartridge data. Otherwise, the Song may not play back, and a “No Cart” or “WrongCrt” message may appear. 36 Selecting Styles on a Music Cartridge 1 Select the Style mode. 2 Select a Style from the Cartridge. Press the STYLE button. (The Style mode and Style menu are selected.) First, press the CARTRIDGE button below the numeric keypad. (The Cartridge icon appears at the upper left of the display.) Then, enter the Cartridge Style number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down through the Styles by using the +/- buttons. CARTRIGE CARTRIDGE button CART Cartridge icon in display Cartridge Styles are used in exactly the same way as the internal accompaniment Styles. (See page 20.) NOTE • The cartridge styles can be selected by using the +/- buttons to go beyond the highest or lowest internal style numbers —e.g. pressing the + button while internal style number 00 is selected will select cartridge style number 01. • The cartridge styles have no Jam Track Sections. • A “No OTS” message appears in the display if the selected Cartridge Styles have no One Touch Setting data. Selecting Songs on a Music Cartridge 1 Select the Song mode. 2 Select a Song from the Cartridge. Press the SONG button. (The Song mode and Song menu are selected.) First, press the CARTRIDGE button below the numeric keypad. (The Cartridge icon appears at the upper left of the display.) Then, enter the Cartridge Song number directly with the number buttons, or step up and down through the Songs by using the +/- buttons. CARTRIGE CARTRIDGE button CART Cartridge icon in display Cartridge Songs are used in exactly the same way as the internal Songs. (See page 28.) NOTE • For Cartridge Songs created with Cartridge accompaniment Styles: * Chord names are indicated in the display as the chords of the Cartridge Song change. * The Harmony effect can be applied when playing along with the chord progression of the Song. • The Minus One, Repeat Play, and Guide (PSR-230 only) functions can be used with Cartridge Songs. 37 MIDI Functions The PortaTone is MIDI-compatible and provides a variety of MIDI-related controls. What is MIDI? MIDI — Musical Instrument Digital Interface — is a worldwide standard that makes it possible for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to “communicate” with each other. For example, you could connect a computer or sequencer to the PortaTone and play back a song on the sequencer using the PortaTone’s Voices. The PortaTone is also compatible with the GM (General MIDI System Level 1) format. One of the most important features of General MIDI is in the standardization of Voices. This means that a song recorded in GM format can be played back on any GM-compatible instrument and sound just as the composer intended. With the GM-compatible PortaTone and a computer or sequencer, you can take advantage of the vast wealth of musical material recorded in that format. MIDI Basics MIDI is a huge, complex subject, and it would be impossible to cover all its aspects here. However, this short section will introduce you to some MIDI basics, and help you use this powerful tool in your own system. MIDI Terminals The MIDI terminals are located on the rear panel of the PortaTone. MIDI IN receives MIDI data from an external device, and MIDI OUT transmits MIDI data from the PortaTone — which includes, for example, performance data when you play the keyboard. MIDI OUT IN MIDI Channels MIDI data is usually sent and received over one of sixteen MIDI channels. In order to get two devices to properly communicate with each other, you should set them to the same MIDI channel. On the PortaTone, the relevant parameters are Keyboard Out and Receive Channel Select in the MIDI Sub Menu (page 40). You can also use the PortaTone as a sixteen-channel multi-timbral sound source. This means that you can play song data on a connected MIDI sequencer (see “Using with a Computer or Sequencer” below) and have up to sixteen different instrument Voices sound simultaneously. To do this, make sure that the MIDI Receive Switch is set to “on” (see MIDI Sub Menu page 40), and set Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub Menu) to “off.” 38 Using with a MIDI Tone Generator or Second Keyboard In the simple MIDI connection shown below, the PortaTone is used to play sounds on a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer without a keyboard). This lets you play both instruments at once, giving you thick multi-instrument sounds. Depending on how the other device is set up, this system also lets you change sounds on the tone generator from the PortaTone’s panel (via program change messages). PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN TONE GENERATOR In a similar example, the PortaTone is connected to a second MIDI keyboard. This allows you to play and control the PortaTone from the other keyboard. In this application, first make sure that the MIDI Receive Switch is set to “on” (see MIDI Sub Menu below), then set the Remote Channel (also MIDI Sub Menu below) and the MIDI Send Channel on the other keyboard to the same value. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI KEYBOARD Using with a Computer or Sequencer If you have a sequencer or a computer with a MIDI interface, you can easily and instantly integrate the PortaTone into your system. And with its GM-compatibility, the PortaTone is a natural for multimedia/computer music applications, letting you playback any GM song data with the high-quality Voices. PortaTone PSR-230/220 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI IN MUSIC Computer MIDI OUT NOTE • To avoid a MIDI feedback loop, check that the MIDI Thru (or MIDI Echo) setting on the external device and the Local Control setting on the PortaTone are set appropriately. If both are set to ON, MIDI feedback may occur. 39 ■ MIDI Sub Menu First, use the MAIN MENU buttons to select the MIDI menu, and select the desired Sub Menu parameter with the SUB MENU buttons. Then, use the numeric keypad or +/- buttons to change the setting. Parameter Name Display Name Range Description Remote Channel RemoteCh off, 01 - 16 This determines how the PortaTone is controlled by a “remote” (external) MIDI keyboard. Set this to one of the 16 channels (01 - 16) for using an external keyboard to remotely control the PortaTone functions over the selected channel. (The remaining 15 channels can be used for multi-timbral operation.) When this is set to “off,” the PortaTone can be used as a full 16-channel multi-timbral sound source. The default setting is “off.” Keyboard Out KeybdOut off, 01 - 16 This determines over which channel keyboard data for the Main Voice is transmitted. The default setting is channel 01. Accompaniment Out AcompOut on/off This determines whether Auto Accompaniment data is transmitted via MIDI OUT or not. When set to “on,” Auto Accompaniment data is transmitted over channels 3 - 10. The default setting is “off.” Receive Channel Select RcvChSel 01-16 This determines over which channel MIDI data is received. The default setting is channel 01 . Receive Switch Rcv SW on/off This determines whether MIDI data is received over the selected MIDI channel or not, set in Receive Channel Select above. (This parameter works in tandem with Receive Channel Select.) Local Control Local on/off This determines whether the keyboard is “connected” to the internal Voices of the PortaTone. When set to “on,” the Voices respond to notes played from the keyboard. When set to “off,” the Voices respond only to incoming MIDI data (via MIDI IN). The default setting is “on.” If you are routing the MIDI OUT on the PortaTone to a sequencer and back to the MIDI IN, you may want to set this to “off” to avoid MIDI “feedback.” External Clock ExtClock on/off This determines whether the Style and Song playback functions are controlled by the PortaTone’s internal clock (off) or by MIDI clock data from an external sequencer or computer (on). This should be set to “on” when you want to have Style or Song playback follow the external device. The default setting is “off.” NOTE • Whenever using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure that the Receive Switch is set to “on” for the appropriate channel or channels. • For the Keyboard Out parameter, performance data of the Main Voice can be sent over the specified MIDI channel, but the other Voices are fixed as follows: Dual Voice — channel 11 Split Voice — channel 2 Auto Accompaniment — channels 3 - 10 • To reset any parameter to its default setting, press the +/- buttons simultaneously. • All settings in the MIDI Sub Menu are retained in memory when the power is turned off, as long as batteries are installed or an AC adaptor is connected. • In the Song or Easy Chord Memory mode, MIDI data cannot be transmitted or received, and none of the MIDI menu settings have any effect. 40 Appendix Data Backup and Initialization Except for the settings listed below, all PortaTone panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on. The parameter settings listed below are retained in memory as long as an AC adaptor is connected or a set of “live” batteries is installed. • Touch Response on/off • Touch Sensitivity • Fingering mode • Split Points 1 and 2, Auto Accompaniment Split Point • Easy Chord Memory (User Song) • All MIDI Sub Menu settings • Tuning • Voice Set on/off • Guide Lamp on/off (PSR-230 only) • Metronome on/off ■ Initialize Operation All data can be initialized and restored to the factory preset condition by simultaneously holding the +\buttons and turning on the power. (A “Clr All!” message appears briefly in the display.) NOTE • If operation of the PortaTone “hangs up” or “freezes” due to static electricity or other causes, turn the power off and execute the Initialize operation. 41 Voice List ■ Voice Polyphony The PortaTone has a maximum polyphony of 28 — in other words, it can play up to 28 individual notes at the same time. This includes all Voices used: Dual, Split, Auto Accompaniment, and Song. If the maximum polyphony is exceeded, some notes and sounds may be cut off. Another feature affecting polyphony is the fact that some Voices are actually made up of two Voices (as indicated in the list below). Using these Voices correspondingly reduces the available polyphony. ■ Panel Voice List Voice Number MIDI Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Bank Select MSB LSB Voice Name Number of Notes Used Voice Number Grand Piano Honky-tonk Piano Funky Electric Piano DX Electric Piano MIDI Grand Piano Hyper Electric Piano Bell Electric Piano Harpsichord Harpsichord Coupled Clavi Celesta 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 58 59 60 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 84 85 86 87 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 84 85 86 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 96 97 98 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 *Program Number PIANO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 ORGAN Jazz Organ 1 Jazz Organ 2 Jazz Organ 3 Full Organ Rock Organ 1 Rock Organ 2 16'+2' Organ 16'+4' Organ Church Organ Reed Organ Musette Accordion Traditional Accordion Bandoneon 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 GUITAR Classical Guitar Folk Guitar 12Strings Guitar Jazz Guitar Octave Guitar Clean Guitar Muted Guitar Overdriven Guitar Distortion Guitar 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 BASS 41 42 43 44 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 41 42 43 44 Acoustic Bass Finger Bass Fretless Bass Slap Bass Synth Bass 1 1 1 1 2 ENSEMBLE 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Strings Chamber Strings Synth Strings Slow Strings Tremolo Strings Violin+Strings Pizzicato Strings Choir Choir Aahs Choir Oohs Synth Choir Orchestra Hit Number of Notes Used STRINGS MALLETS Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone Tubular Bells Timpani Steel Drums Music Box Voice Name *Program Number Violin Cello Contrabass Harp 1 1 1 2 BRASS Trumpet Muted Trumpet Trombone Trombone Section French Horn Tuba Brass Section Brass+Sax Brass+Trombone Brass+Trumpet Synth Brass 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 REED Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Sax+Clarinet Sax+Trombone Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet Harmonica 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 PIPE Piccolo Flute Pan Flute Recorder Ocarina 1 1 1 1 1 SYNTH LEAD 88 89 90 91 92 93 Square Lead Sawtooth Lead Voice Lead Crystal Brightness Analog Lead 2 2 2 2 2 2 SYNTH PAD 94 95 96 97 98 Fantasia Bell Pad Xenon Pad Angels Dark Moon 2 2 2 2 2 DRUM KIT 99 Drum Kit 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 * The MIDI Program Number column indicates the numbers that are used to select the corresponding voices from an external MIDI device. 42 ■ GM Voice List Voice Number MIDI Bank Select MSB LSB MIDI Bank Select MSB LSB Voice Name Number of Notes Used Voice Number Acoustic Grand Piano Bright Acoustic Piano Electric Grand Piano Honky-tonk Piano Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Harpsichord Clavi 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129 127 0 *Program Number Piano 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Lead 1 (square) Lead 2 (sawtooth) Lead 3 (calliope) Lead 4 (chiff) Lead 5 (charang) Lead 6 (voice) Lead 7 (fifth) Lead 8 (bass+Lead ) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 Pad 1 (new age) Pad 2 (warm) Pad 3 (polysynth) Pad 4 (choir) Pad 5 (bowed) Pad 6 (metallic) Pad 7 (halo) Pad 8 (sweep) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 FX 1 (rain) FX 2 (soundtrack) FX 3 (crystal) FX 4 (atmosphere) FX 5 (brightness) FX 6 (goblins) FX 7 (echoes) FX 8 (sci-fi) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Sitar Banjo Shamisen Koto Kalimba Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Percussive Brass Trumpet Trombone Tuba Muted Trumpet French Horn Brass Section Synth Brass 1 Synth Brass 2 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 Ethnic Ensemble Strings Ensemble 1 Strings Ensemble 2 Synth Strings 1 Synth Strings 2 Choir Aahs Voice Oohs Synth Voice Orchestra Hit 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Synth Effects Strings Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Tremolo Strings Pizzicato Strings Orchestral Harp Timpani Piccolo Flute Recorder Pan Flute Blown Bottle Shakuhachi Whistle Ocarina Synth Pad Bass Acoustic Bass Electric Bass (finger) Electric Bass (pick) Fretless Bass Slap Bass 1 Slap Bass 2 Synth Bass 1 Synth Bass 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Synth Lead Guitar Acoustic Guitar (nylon) Acoustic Guitar (steel) Electric Guitar (jazz) Electric Guitar (clean) Electric Guitar (muted) Overdriven Guitar Distortion Guitar Guitar Harmonics Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet Pipe Organ Drawbar Organ Percussive Organ Rock Organ Church Organ Reed Organ Accordion Harmonica Bandoneon Number of Notes Used Reed Chromatic Percussion Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone Tubular Bells Dulcimer Voice Name *Program Number 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Taiko Drum Melodic Tom Synth Drum Reverse Cymbal 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Sound Effects 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Guitar Fret Noise Breath Noise Seashore Bird Tweet Telephone Ring Helicopter Applause Gunshot 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Percussion Kit 0 Standard Kit 1 * The MIDI Program Number column indicates the numbers that are used to select the corresponding voices from an external MIDI device. * The following voices use only one voice in the indicated ranges : 46 (Pizzicato Strings) : all notes below C# 2 and above F5, 110 (Bagpipe) : all notes above A# 2. 43 Troubleshooting Problem 44 Possible Cause and Solution When the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing or popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the PortaTone is receiving electrical power. The sound of the Voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. The display has gone out and the panel settings have been returned to default. The battery power is too low. Replace all batteries with new ones of the same type. (See page 3.) Not all notes are heard when playing a number of notes simultaneously. Too many keys are pressed at the same time. The PortaTone is polyphonic up to a maximum of 28 notes. (See page 42.) There is no sound when the keyboard is played. The Local Control setting could be off. Make sure Local Control is turned on. (See page 40.) The Auto Accompaniment does not function properly. Chords played in the lower section of the keyboard do not sound or sound different than expected. Make sure that you’re playing in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard. (See page 22.) Also, make sure that you’re using the proper Fingering mode and that you’re playing “legal” chords that the PortaTone can recognize. For example, when playing Single Finger chords, make sure that the Single Finger mode is selected. (See page 26.) There is no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is being played back. Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/AUX OUT jack on the rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output. The selected Voice does not sound properly. Make sure that the following settings are appropriate: Main Voice Volume (page 11), Dual Voice Volume (page 13), and Split Voice Volume (page 15) The selected Accompaniment Style or Song does not sound properly. Make sure that the Accompaniment Volume or Song Volume is set to an appropriate level. (See pages 23, 32.) Split Point 2 cannot be entered, or the Accompaniment Split Point cannot be entered. Split Point 2 (page 15) cannot be set lower than the Accompaniment Split Point (page 26). Also, the Accompaniment Split Point cannot be set higher than Split Point 2. The footswitch operation is reversed; releasing the footswitch causes sustain. Connecting the footswitch after power is on reverses the footswitch operation (polarity). For normal operation, turn off the power, connect the footswitch, then turn the power back on (without pressing the footswitch). Cartridge data cannot be selected or properly played back. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly inserted into the Cartridge slot. Also, make sure that the electrical contacts on the Cartridge are clean and free from foreign particles. Insert and remove the Cartridge several times, and try the operation again. If the problem persists, clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. The Harmony effect cannot be heard properly. Make sure that the Harmony Volume is set to an appropriate level. (See page 17.) The Harmony or Echo effect cannot be used. Harmony/Echo is not available when the Full Fingering mode (page 26) is on, and will automatically be turned off when the Full Fingering mode is selected. The PortaTone does not respond to or work with a connected MIDI device. Whenever using a MIDI device to control the PortaTone, make sure that the Receive Switch is set to “on” for the appropriate channel or channels. (See page 40.) MIDI data cannot be transmitted or received. When the Song or Easy Chord Memory mode is selected, MIDI data cannot be transmitted or received, and none of the MIDI menu settings have any effect. Select another mode (Voice or Style). The mode cannot be changed. While a Song or Rhythm/Accompaniment are being played back, the mode cannot be changed. Stop the Song or Rhythm/Accompanyment and press the VOICE, STYLE, SONG, or EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END) button. Index A K S AC power adaptor................................ 3 Accompaniment Out .......................... 4 0 Accompaniment Split Point................ 2 6 Accompaniment Volume ............... 9, 23 Auto Accompaniment ........................ 2 0 Keyboard controls................................ 8 Keyboard Out..................................... 4 0 data backup ....................................... 4 1 data initialization ............................... 4 1 D e m o.................................................... 5 Demo Songs......................................... 5 Dual Voice GM Voice.......................... 1 3 Dual Voice menu ................................ 1 3 Dual Voice mode................................ 1 2 Dual Voice Octave ............................. 1 3 Dual Voice Pan ................................... 1 3 Dual Voice Reverb Level .................... 1 3 Dual Voice Volume............................. 1 3 Main A and B sections..................... 21, 22 Main Voice GM Voice ......................... 1 1 Main Voice menu................................ 1 1 Main Voice Octave ............................. 1 1 Main Voice Pan................................... 1 1 Main Voice Reverb Level .................... 1 1 Main Voice Volume ............................ 1 1 Metronome...................................... 19, 21 MIDI .................................................... 3 8 MIDI Implementation Chart................. 4 6 MIDI menu .......................................... 4 0 Minus One .......................................... 3 1 Minus One Channel Settings (Left, Right)..................... 31, 32 Minus One Part Setting ................... 31, 32 Music Cartridge (PSR-230 only) ........ 3 6 Music Stand.......................................... 4 sections ......................................... 9, 22 Single Finger ...................................... 2 6 Song Clear.......................................... 3 5 Song menu......................................... 3 2 Song Volume ................................. 9, 32 Songs, Demo........................................ 5 Songs, selecting................................. 2 8 Songs, User........................................ 3 3 Split Point 1, 2................................... 1 5 Split Voice GM Voice.......................... 1 5 Split Voice menu................................ 1 5 Split Voice mode................................ 1 4 Split Voice Octave ............................. 1 5 Split Voice Pan................................... 1 5 Split Voice Reverb Level .................... 1 5 Split Voice Volume ............................ 1 5 Start/Stop ............................ 21, 24, 29 Step recording ................................... 3 5 Stopped Accompaniment function .... 2 2 Style menu......................................... 2 6 Style mode......................................... 2 0 Styles, selecting ................................ 2 0 Sustain ................................................. 4 Sync-Stop .......................................... 2 4 Synchro Start..................................... 2 1 E N T Easy Chord Memory....................... 8, 33 Echo Speed ........................................ 1 7 Effect controls ..................................... 9 Ending section ................................... 2 4 External Clock .................................... 4 0 numeric keypad ................................. 1 0 Tempo................................................ 2 2 Touch Response................................. 1 8 Touch Sensitivity ............................... 1 9 Transpose .......................................... 1 9 Troubleshoooting............................... 4 4 Tuning................................................ 1 9 B batteries .............................................. 3 C Cartridge ..................................... 9, 36 Chorus................................................ 1 6 D F Fill-in section...................................... 2 2 Fingered ............................................. 2 5 Fingering modes ................................ 2 4 Full (Fingering mode)......................... 2 6 G GM Voice, Dual Voice......................... 1 3 GM Voice, Main Voice ........................ 1 1 GM Voice, Split Voice......................... 1 5 Guide Lamps (PSR-230 only)............. 3 0 H Harmony Volume ............................... 1 7 Harmony/Echo ................................... 1 6 Harmony/Echo type........................... 1 6 Harmony/Echo menu ......................... 1 7 headphones.......................................... 4 I Intro section ...................................... 2 1 J Jam Track section.............................. 2 3 L Large/Small ....................................... 2 3 Local Control ..................................... 4 0 M O Octave, Dual Voice ............................ 1 3 Octave, Main Voice ............................ 1 1 Octave, Split Voice ............................ 1 5 One Touch Setting, Song................... 3 3 One Touch Setting, Style................... 2 7 U User Songs......................................... 3 3 P Pan, Dual Voice .................................. 1 3 Pan, Main Voice.................................. 1 1 Pan, Split Voice.................................. 1 5 Percussion Kit Voice .......................... 1 2 PHONES/AUX OUT................................ 4 Power switch........................................ 5 R Real-time recording............................ 3 4 REC/END (Easy Chord Memory)......... 3 4 Receive Channel Select ...................... 4 0 Receive Switch................................... 4 0 Recording, Real-time .......................... 3 4 Recording, Step ................................. 3 5 Remote Channel................................. 4 0 Repeat Play ........................................ 2 9 Reverb................................................ 1 8 Reverb Level, Dual Voice ................... 1 3 Reverb Level, Main Voice ................... 1 1 Reverb Level, Split Voice ................... 1 5 Reverb Type....................................... 1 9 Reverb/Others menu ......................... 1 9 V Voice List........................................... 4 2 Voice Polyphony ................................ 4 2 Voice Set ........................................... 1 9 Voices, selecting................................ 1 0 Volume control .................................... 5 Volume, Accompaniment .............. 9, 23 Volume, Dual Voice............................ 1 3 Volume, Main Voice ........................... 1 1 Volume, Song ................................ 9, 32 Volume, Split Voice ........................... 1 5 45 MIDI Implementation Chart / Implementierungstablle YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Model : PSR-220 / 230 Function Transmitted Recognized Basic Channel Default Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 (*0) 1 - 16 (*0) Mode Default Messages Altered Mode 3 × ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ (*0) × × : True voice 0 - 127 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ 0 - 127 0 - 127 Velocity Note on Note off 〇 9nH, v = 1 - 127 × 9nH, v = 0 〇 9nH, v = 1 - 127 × 9nH, v = 0 or 8nH After Touch Key's Ch's × × × × 〇〇〇 (*1) 〇〇〇〇〇〇 × 〇 × 〇 × × 〇 (*2) 〇〇〇 (*1) 〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 × 〇〇〇〇 (*2) 〇〇 (*3) 〇 0 - 127 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊〇 0 - 127 0 - 127 〇 (*4) 〇 (*4) Note Number Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change 0,32 1 6,38 7 10 11 64 66 84 90 91 96 97 100, 101 120 121 : True number System Exclusive System Common : Song Position : Song Select : Tune × × × × × × System Real Time : Clock : Commands 〇〇 (*6) 〇 (*5) 〇 (*6) Aux Messages : Local On/Off : All Notes Off : Active Sense : Reset × × 〇 × × 〇〇 × Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY 46 Date: 14-Feb-1996 Version: 1.0 Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Remarks Bank select MSB, LSB Modulation depth Data entry MSB, LSB Volume Pan Expression Sustain Sostenuto Portament control Dry send level Reverb depth RPN data increment RPN data decrement RPN LSB, MSB All sound off Reset All Controllers 〇 : Yes × : No / Table d ablle / Table d'implémentation / Gráfico de implememtación *0 PSR-220/230 function as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone generator. The Remote Keyboard channel can be set by the panel settings. The designated channels on the PSR-220/230 can be controlled by an external device and receive the following data: • Note Off • Note On • Contorl Chanage: Bank select MSB, LSB Volume Pan Sustain Reverb depth All sounds off Reset all controllers • Program Change • Exclusive ( Panel voice / GM voice select ) *1 Bank select transmission: The LSB is fixed at 00H. Bank select reception: The bank select MSB is used for melody voice and rhythm voice switching. MSB 00H: Melody voice. MSB 7FH: Rhythm voice. The bank select LSB is ignored. The bank select on the channel 10 is ignored. No voice change will occur when only a bank select is received. When a program change is received, the latest bank select value is used. *2 RPN transmits and receives the following data: Pitch bend sensitivity: BnH, 64H, 00H, 65H, 00H Fine tuning: BnH, 64H, 01H, 65H, 00H Coarse tuning: BnH, 64H, 02H, 65H, 00H Null: BnH, 64H, 7FH, 65H, 7FH *3 Reset all controllers. Pitch bend, modulation, expression, sustain, sostenuto, and registered parameter number are returned to their default values. Portamento is reset. *4 Exclusive. < GM1 System On > F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H All parameters except MIDI Master Tuning are reset to their default values. < DISK ORCHESTRA ON > F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 14H, F7H < DISK ORCHESTRA OFF > F0H, 43H, 73H, 01H, 13H, F7H < MIDI Master Volume > F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H Allows the volume of all channels to be changed simultaneously (universal system exclusive). “mm” is used as the MIDI Master Volume value (“ll” is ignored). The relation between MIDI Master Volume value and the actual volume is the same as the one between control change master volume value and the actual volume. The default value for “mm” is 7FH. This value is reset by a GM1 System On message. < MIDI Master Tuning > F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, ll, cc, F7H Allows the pitch of all channels to be changed simultaneously. “mm, ll” is used as the MIDI Master Tuning value, and the actual tuning value is represented as follows: T = M x 200 / 256 - 100 Where T is the actual tuning value in cents. M is decimal value represented by 1-byte using bits 0..3 of “mm” as the MSB and bits 0..3 of “ll” as the LSB. The default values of “mm” and “ll” are 07H and 0FH, respectively. “n” and “cc” are also recognized. This value is not reset by a GM1 System On or Reset All Controllers message. < Panel Voice > F0H, 43H, 76H, 1BH, cc, vv, F7H This message alternately selects Panel voice or GM voice. cc: MIDI channel vv: 00 = GM voice mode, 01 = Panel voice mode *5 Internal / External clock selectable. *6 Start / Stop message is transmitted. Start / Stop message is received as a message for “STYLE”. GM System Level 1 The existing MIDI protocol allows performance and other data to be transferred between different instruments, even if they are from different manufacturers. This means, for example, that sequence data that was originally created to control a tone generator from manufacturer A can also be used to control a different tone generator from manufacturer B. Since the voice allocation in different devices from different manufacturers is usually different, however, appropriate program change data must be transmitted to select the right voices. The General MIDI protocol was developed to minimize confusion and the need for re-programming when playing software created by one MIDI device on another. This has been achieved by defining a standard voice allocation in which the same or similar voices are accessed by the same program change numbers or MIDI channels. The current standard recognized by the International MIDI Association is known as “GM System Level 1.” The PSR-230/220 voice allocation complies with the GM System Level 1 standard. 47 Specifications / Technische Daten / Spécifications / Especificaciones Keyboard: 61 standard-size keys (C1-C6) with touch response (with Touch Sensitivity parameter). Display: Large multi-function display Voice: AWM 100 (Panel) / 128 + 1 Percussion Kit (GM) Maximum Polyphony: 28 notes Modes: Main, Dual, Split Parameters: Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, GM on/off, Split Points 1 & 2 Effect: • Chorus • Harmony/Echo: 5 types Harmony, 3 types Echo (with Harmony Volume, Echo Speed parameters) • 9 types Reverb Style 100 Styles Auto Accompaniment Fingering Modes: Fingered, Full, Single Finger Sections: Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill-in x 4, Ending 100 Jam Track (1 per Style) Other Controls: Tempo (32 - 280), Large/Small, Accompaniment Volume, Accompaniment Split Point 400 One Touch Setting (4 per Style) Song Song: 16 Preset, 4 User Minus One Repeat Guide (PSR-230 only) Song Volume One Touch Setting Easy Chord Memory 4 User Songs: Real-time Recording, Step Recording, Song Clear Overall Controls Transpose Tuning Metronome Music Cartridge PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Guide Lamps PSR-230: Yes PSR-220: No Controls POWER, VOLUME, DEMO, SUB MENU, MAIN MENU, TOUCH RESPONSE, SPLIT, FINGERING, VOLUME, TEMPO, SYNC-START, START/STOP, INTRO/REPEAT PLAY, MAIN/AUTO FILL A and B [also MINUS ONE, GUIDE (PSR-230 only)], ENDING, JAM TRACK, SYNC-STOP, LARGE/SMALL, ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 - 4 (MEASURE +/-, BEAT +/-), VOICE, STYLE, SONG, Numeric Keypad, CARTRIDGE (PSR-230 only), EASY CHORD MEMORY (REC/END), DUAL/CHORUS, HARMONY/ECHO, REVERB Other Terminals & Fittings Music Cartridge slot (PSR-230 only) DC IN 10-12V jack PHONES/AUX OUT jack SUSTAIN jack MIDI IN/OUT terminals Music Stand slot Amplifier Stereo: 3.0 W + 3.0 W (with PA-3B adaptor); 6.0 W+6.0 W (with batteries) PHONES/AUX OUT Output 48 Ω impedance ±5% Speakers 10 cm x 2 Power Consumption 12 W (with PA-3B adaptor) Rated Power Supply DC 10-12 V: 6 “D” size / R-20 / SUM-1 (1.5 V) batteries, or PA-3/3B Power Adaptor Dimensions (W x D x H) 933 x 372 x 126mm (36-3/4" x 14-5/8" x 5") Weight PSR-230: 7.1 Kg (15.7 lbs.) excluding batteries PSR-220: 7.0 Kg (15.4 lbs.) excluding batteries Supplied Accessories • Music Stand • Owner’s Manual • Music Cartridge (PSR-230 only) Optional Accessories Headphones: HPE-3 or HPE-150 AC Power Adaptor: PA-3 or PA-3B Keyboard Stand: L-2L or L-2C * Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Änderungen ohne Vorankündigung vorbehalten, * Sous toute réserve de modification des caractéristiques sans préavis. * Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. 48 Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models included in the following series of products: PSR SERIES OF PORTASOUND ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor. If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as warranty replacements. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below. 2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under warranty. 3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service shold be packed securely. *Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days. IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow all safety precautions. EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to failures and/or damages that may occur as a result of: 1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extermes in temperature or humidity. 2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha. 3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country. Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below. Model___________________________ Serial #________________________________ Sales Slip #________________________________ Purchased from____________________________________________________________ (Retailer) Date______________________________________ YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL!