Yamaha PartaSaund PSS-100 User manual

YAMAHA
PartaSaund
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaSound PSS-100
This
PortaSound
is
an
ultra-modern
keyboard
with
a
design
based
on
the
latest
digital
technology,
which allows you to record and replay your music.
To
be
sure
you
get
maximum
satisfaction
from
your
keyboard,
we
suggest
you
follow
the
steps
in
this
manual
carefully
while
actually
playing
the
instrument.
Precautions
Your PortaSound will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow
the simple rules given below:
1.Use ONLY the optional Yamaha AC adaptors with your Por-
taSound. Read the adaptor instructions carefully before use.
2. Avoid placing the PortaSound in areas that are subject to exces-
sive humidity or heat.Do not leave the instrument near heaters or
in a car exposed to direct sunlight, for example.
3. Do not subject the instrument to strong physical shocks, and avoid
placing heavy objects on it, or placing excessive stress on the keys
and buttons.
4. Do not use the keyboard in the vicinity of a radio or TV set, as noise -
may be caused in the radio or TV set.
5. Be sure to turn OFF the power switch after use. It is recommended
that the batteries be removed if the instrument is not going to be
used for a long time, since the batteries may leak.
6. Use a soft cloth, dry or slightly damp, for cleaning. Never use
chemicals such as benzine or thinner.
Specifications
Keyboard: 32 keys (F2-C5)
Voice: 16 voices
Clarinet, Trumpet, Sax, Piano, Honky-tonk
piano, Electronic organ, Accordion, Vibra-
phone, Guitar, Rock guitar, Tremolo guitar,
Banjo, Mandolin, Violin, Fantasy, UFO
16 styles
8 beat, Rock'n'roll, Hard rock, Slow rock, 16
beat, Funk, Rhythm & blues, Ballad, Swing,
Country, Samba, Bossa nova, Tango, March 1,
March 2, Waltz
Digital Recorder: Reset, Rewind, Stop, Play, Fast Forward,
Record
Voice Variator: Bright, Mellow, Long, Short
Other Controls & Indicator:
Voice/Style Select, Tempo Controls, Volume
Controls, Demo Start/Stop, Rhythm Start/Stop,
Power OFF, NORMAL, AUTO ACCOMP,
Measure/Voice/Style Indicator
Rhythm style:
Terminal: DC(9-t2V)IN
Main Amplifiers: 0.7W
Speakers: 7.7cm (40)
Rated Voltage: DC6V (4 x AA-size, SUM-3, R-6 batteries)
AC Power Adaptor (PA-1, PA-1B, PA-3)
Power consumption:
3.0W (with AC adaptor PA-1)
0.4W (with battery cells)
Styrole resin
59mm(H) x 502mm(W) x 177.5mm(D)
(2-1/3"™(H) x 19-5/6(W) x 7"(D))
1.2kg(2-1/2Ib) without batteries
Material:
Dimensions:
Weight:
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Before You Begin
<1> When using batteries:
Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument, and insert
four 1.5V AA-size (SUM-3, R-6) batteries, making sure that the polarities are
observed as directed beside the cover. Replace the cover, ensuring that it locks
securely in place.
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Caution:
* Replace all the batteries at the same time. Using old batteries with new ones
might be dangerous.
* Be sure all the polarities are correct. Setting one of the batteries in the wrong
direction might be dangerous.
<2> When using the AC adaptor
The Yamaha Power Adaptor PA-1, PA-1B or PA-3 is available for household
current. No other adaptor is usable. Connect the adaptor to the terminal on the rear
panel of the unit, and plug in the adaptor.
+ This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.
Attention users in the U.S.A.
PortaSound PSS-100 prepared in accordance with FCC rules. |
The PortaSound PSS-100 uses frequencies that appear in the radio frequency range, and if installed in the
immediate Proximity (within three meters) of some types of audio or video devices interference may occur.
The PortaSound PSS-100 has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications set for a
CLASS 8 computing device in accordance with those specifications listed in Subpart J of Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Theses rules are designed to provide a reasonable measure of protection against such
interference. However, this does not guarantee that interference will not occur. It your PortaSound PSS-
100 should be suspected of causing interference with other electronic devices, verification can be made by
turning your PortaSound PSS- 100 off and on. if the interference continues when your PortaSound PSS-
100 is off, the PortaSound PSS-100 is not the source of the interterence. H your PortaSound PSS-100
does appear to be the source of the interference, you should try to correct the situation by using one or
more of the following measures: i
Relocate either the PortaSound PSS-100 or the electronic device that is being aHtected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets for the PortaSound PSS-100 and the device being affected that are on difterent
branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits, or install A/C line fitters.
Jn the case of radio-TV interference, relocate the antenna or, if the antenna lead-in is a 300 ohm ribbon
tead, change the lead-in to a co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your Authorized
Yamaha Consumer Products dealer for suggestions and/or corrective measures. If you cannot locate an
Authorized Yamaha Consumer Products dealer in your general area, contact the Consumer Products
Service Center, Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
if for any reason you should need additional intormation relating to radio or TV interference, you may
find a booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission heiptul: “How to identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.Government Printing Office,
Washington D.C. 20402-Stock #004-000-345-4.
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this
manual as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.
Modet No. PSS-100
Serial No.
Concerning Warranty
This product was made for international distribution,
and since the warranty for this type of product varies
from marketing area to marketing area, please contact
the selling agency for information concerning the
applicable warranty and/or service policies.
YAMAHA
YAMAHA CORPORATION
PO.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan

1.Using the Voice Section
1. Turn the power switch to NORMAL. ,
2. Choose the voice you want to play from the voice list on the panel.
3. Press , one of C2) - CZ) and one of (7) - Œ) 2
e.g. ff you want a guitar voice, press then [E] and
then , and the LED indicator wili display :
4. Play the keyboard, and the guitar sound will be produced.
* When the power is turned ON, the clarinet voice is automatically
selected.
* You can play up to 6 notes at a time. If you press 7 keys, the first key
that you pressed will no longer sound.
* Aclick sound confirms the operation of the switches.
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3.Using the Rhythm Section
1. Pick a rhythm from the style list on the panel.
2. Press , one of [A] - Ga , and one of - .
e.g. ff you want a rock'n’ roll! rhythm, press i @
and then , and the LED indicator will display oc
3. Press the pink button to start the rhythm.
Dots on the LED indicator shows the beat. Two dots at the same time
means the first beat of the bar.
3. Press the pink button again to stop the rhythm.
* When the power is turned on, the 8 beat rhythm is automatically
selected.
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2. Using the Voice Variator
Controls
You can change the tone of the voice through 4 variator controls.
* Voice brightness has 8 variations, and voice length has 5 variations.
Pressing SHORT makes the voice length shorter.
Pressing LONG makes the voice length longer.
Pressing BRIGHT makes the voice bright.
Pressing MELLOW makes the voice mellow.
* When you press the Voice Variator buttons, a click sound will! be
heard as long as the variation is effective.
* To return to the preset setting,
Press the LONG and SHORT buttons at the same time.
Press the BRIGHT and MELLOW buttons at the same time.
* For the honky-tonk piano, the voice brightness has 6 variations.
4.Using the Tempo Controls
Use the tempo controls to adjust the speed of the rhythm. The tempo
can be changed in 16 steps.
Press (2) to increase the tempo.
Press Cy to decrease the tempo.
* To return the tempo to the preset setting, press the T and
Cy buttons together.
* A tempo of d = 124 will be set when the power is turned on.

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5.Using the Volume Controls
Use the volume controls to adjust the level of the volume.
The level can be changed in 5 steps.
Press Ca] to increase the volume.
Press Cr} to decrease the volume.
* The volume is set to just below maximum when the power is turned
on,
* To return the level of the volume to the preset setting, press the
Cg and Cy) buttons together.
6. Playing Back the
Demonstration Songs
button to play the demonstration songs.
DEMO
* To stop the demonstration songs, press the button again.
Press the
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7. Using The Auto
Accompaniment
The auto accompaniment feature makes it easy to produce an accompa-
niment by pressing a few keys in the Auto Accompaniment section of
the keyboard.
1. Turn the power switch to AUTO ACCOMP.
2. Select the voice and rhythm.
3. Press any key in the range of the auto accompaniment section, and
the auto accompaniment and rhythm will start automatically.
4, Play the melody with your right hand, accompanied by chords and
rhythm produced from the auto accompaniment keys played by your
left hand.
* You can play up to 3 melody notes in the auto accompaniment mode.
If you press 4 keys, the first key that you pressed will no longer sound.
if you press a “C” key, for example, a C-major accompaniment will be
played. Press another key in the auto accompaniment section to select a
new chord. The highest key you press will always determine the “root”
of the chord played (e.g. “C” for a C chord).
Playing Minor, Seventh, and Minor-seventh Chords
* For a minor chord, press the root key and any black key to its left.
* For a seventh chord, press the root key and any white key to its teft.
* For a minor-seventh chord, press the root key and both any white and
black keys to its left.
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8.Using the Digital Recorder
You can record your performance, and then play a different melody in a
different voice, accompanied by your recorded music.
e.g. Playing “Aura Lee” ,
1. Turn the power switch to AUTO ACCOMP.
2. Select the violin voice by pressing , then , and then
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3. Select the 8 beat rhythm by pressing , then F ,and
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RECORD
4. Press the Ce) button, and the metronome will sound. This
means that the unit is ready for recording.
5.When you press any key, recording will start.
The LED indicator will display the number of measures (bars) you
have recorded so far.
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6. After performing, press the Ca to stop recording.
RESET
7. Press the C button to return to the top bar.
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8. Press the [>] button to play back.
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9. Press the Ce) button to stop.
e.g. Playing a harmony over the “Aura Lee” you have just recorded.
10. Select the electronic organ voice.
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11. Press the [a”] to return to the top bar.
PLAY
12..Press the | , and while listening to the recorded music, play
the following harmony.
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* You can record up to 100 bars.
* Do not turn the power off during recording, since the recorded data
might be destroyed.
* The PSS-100 stores the recorded music until the batteries lose their
power even after the power is turned off.
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Recording your Performance
without Auto Accompaniment
1. Turn the power switch to NORMAL.
2. Select a voice and rhythm,
RECORD
3.Press the [—@_] button, and start playing by pressing any key or
pressing the pink || Stee" | button.
Recording your Performance
without Rhythm Sound
1. Turn the power switch to NORMAL.
2. Select a voice.
RECORD
3. Press the Ce] button.
PLAY
4. Press the œ button and start playing.When playing, you
can hear the rhythm, but only the music you played on the keyboard
will be recorded.
Re-recording from the
Middle of the Song
You can start re-recording in the middle of the song, if you want to change
the music or if you make a mistake in playing.
REWIND IAS FORWARD
. Press the or button to search for the bar from
which you want to start re-recording.
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. Press the Ce] button and start recording again.
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Press the Cr] button to stop.
REWIND
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buttons step backwards or forwards respec-
tively by one bar for each press of the button.
* Re-recording of the music always starts from the first beat of the bar.
Recording is done for each bar. When recording, play up to the last beat
of the bar. If you stop playing in the middle of the bar, the previous data
in the remaining part of the bar will be erased.
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Clearing all the Recorded
Music at a Time
. Turn the power switch OFF.
RESET
. While pressing the [a] button, turn the power switch to
NORMAL or AUTO ACCOMP. All the recorded data will be erased.
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
*
The volume decreases without pressing the volume control button.
The voices sound intermittently.
The LED indicator suddenly goes off and all the buttons and keys
become ineffective, then the indicator illuminates again. The indica-
tor goes off again when starting to play.
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Only a few notes can be heard, even if you press many keys at a time.
Your performance is not played back as you recorded it.
No click sound is heard when pressing the buttons.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
The PSS-100 can produce 6 notes at a time, including tones in DEMO
songs and playback music, excluding the rhythm sound. Therefore,
the first tone sounded will not sound any more when the seventh tone
is produced by pressing a key, or when playing the DEMO songs or
recorded music.
<1> When recording in a sixteenth-note rhythm style, you cannot
record triplets. When recording in a triptet-rhythm style, you
cannot record sixteenth notes.
<2> You cannot record notes shorter than a sixteenth note
{semiquaver) in a sixteenth-note style. You cannot record notes
shorter than eighth-note triplets (triplet quaver) in a triplets style.
A click sound is heard only when the buttons are effective. For
example, no click sound will be heard when the volume is already set
to the maximum.