User manual YAMAHA PSR-262E

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 50 (approx. ± 0. 5 semitones). 1 Select the Tuning function in the Overall menu. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TUNING" appears in the display. Current Tuning value 00 Indicates Tuning is selected TUNING TEMPO 116 27 Selecting and Playing Voices 2 Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (-50 - +50). To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press the [-] button and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. Restoring the Default Tuning Value If you've changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of "00" by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tuning is selected). Touch Response The PSR-262 features a Touch Response function that gives you dynamic, expressive control over the volume of the voices. The Touch Sensitivity parameter lets you set the degree of Touch Response. To turn on Touch Response, press the [TOUCH] button. on TOUCH s Changing the Touch Sensitivity Value · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Press and hold down the [TOUCH] button, then press the appropriate numbered button on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, or 3. 2 Medium Settings: 1 (Soft) 2 (Medium) 3 (Hard) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys. This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud). This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range. Restoring the Default Touch Sensitivity Value The default Touch Sensitivity is 2 (Medium). To restore the default value, press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Touch Sensitivity is selected). When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity value of 80) is produced. 28 Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PSR-262. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. The songs of the PSR-262 can also be used with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that makes learning songs fun and easy. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. Song name and number 001 Livin'La MEASURE -04 2 Select the desired song number. Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the panel. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see 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 songs. 3 Start the selected song. Press the [START/STOP] button. As the song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are shown in the display. Current measure number · You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply press the [VOICE] button while the song is playing back and select the desired voice. There's also a Melody Voice Change function (below) that lets you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. · The PSR-262 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to "tap" a new tempo in real time. [. . . ] 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 Music Argentina S. A. Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 1-371-7021 FINLAND F-Musiikki Oy Kluuvikatu 6, P. O. [. . . ]