User manual YAMAHA PSR-290

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] You can also stop the style by using the [STOP] button. 49 Using the Music Database Data stored by the Music Database Each of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected musical style and each features the best suited voice (or combination of voices), style and other settings. Pressing the [M. D. B. ] (MUSIC DATABASE) button and selecting a number lets you instantly reconfigure all relevant settings, conveniently allowing you to start playing in the desired genre with all the appropriate sounds -- without having to make each setting one by one. G M. D. B. Parameters Style Style Number Accompaniment Split Point MainA/MainB Style Volume Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level ON/Off Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Split Voice ON/Off Voice Number Volume Octave Pan Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level DSP Send Level Split Point Reverb Type Chorus Type DSP Type On/Off Harmony Type Harmony Volume Transpose Tempo Main Voice Effect Dual Voice Harmony Transpose Tempo * Accompaniment is automatically set to on. Synchro Start is automatically set to on (when style is stopped). 50 Selecting and Playing Songs The PSR-290 features a total of 105 songs. These include 100 songs that showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the instrument, and 99 of these songs can be used with the educational Lesson feature (page 61), a powerful tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. A special Demo song has also been included, and can be played automatically by pressing the [DEMO] button. Moreover, there are five special User songs to which you can record your own performance. The User songs are "empty" and cannot be played until something has been recorded to them. (For instructions on recording your own songs, see page 56. ) You can also transfer song data from your computer to the PSR-290 for playback. G Song Playback Display These display the notes and name of the current chord. Babbino 066 120 012 Current measure number Indicates the tracks currently playing back. (These can be alternately muted and sounded during playback by pressing the corresponding SONG MEMORY buttons. ) About the Beat Display The arrow marks in the beat display flash in time with the rhythm of the song or style. The first arrow indicates the first beat of the measure, and the others flash in sequence. First beat of measure Second beat Third beat Fourth beat Selecting a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Song name and number Just You 001 51 Selecting and Playing Songs 2 Select the desired song number. The categories of each song and their numbers are shown on the panel. A complete list of the available songs is given on page 15. I Use the dial. You can also use the CATEGORY and/or SELECT buttons. Turn the dial and select the desired song. Select the appropriate category by using the CATEGORY [ ]/[ ] buttons. When you come close to the desired number, use the SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to step down and up through the song numbers. f r > I Use the numeric keypad. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (page 24). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the song. Listening to the Flash Memory Song The PSR-290 can play a song loaded into its internal flash memory. To do this, you'll need to connect the PSR-290 to a personal computer, and use the "Song Filer" software to transmit the song from the computer. For more information on Flash songs and Song Filer, refer to page 71. Select the song number 101-199 using the dial or numeric keypad in the same way as preset songs. 52 < Selecting and Playing Songs Playing the Songs The Panel buttons below function as Song controls. Turns on the A-B Repeat function (page 54). Reverses the playback position. Starts and stops song playback. Pauses playback. Advances the playback position. About the Song Tracks G Song track indicators Melody tracks Style track Indicates track is enabled for playing Indicates track is muted or contains no data Track 2 generally contents data for the left hand. [. . . ] Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn. , Bhd. Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-703-0900 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 8B DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551 ARGENTINA Yamaha de Panamá S. A. [. . . ]