Yamaha PartaSaund PSS-30 User manual

YAMAHA
PartaSaund
Owner’s Guide
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Manual del Propietario
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Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaSound
PSS-30. This PortaSound is an ultra-modern keyboard
with a design based on the latest electronics
technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction,
we suggest you follow the steps in this manual
carefully while actually playing the instrument.
Before Playing
Inserting batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the instrument and insert four 1.5V SUM-3
AA-size “R-6” batteries, or equivalent alkaline batteries
(sold separately), making sure that the polarities are
placed as directed inside the compartment. Replace
the cover, ensuring that it locks securely in place.
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Optional power adaptors
Household current: Power adaptor PA-1/PA-4 or
PA-1B is available for household current. No other
adaptor is usable, so when you purchase a power
adaptor please ensure that it is model PA-1/PA-4 or
PA-1B.
Car Battery: Car Battery Adaptor CA-1 plugs into a
car cigarette lighter socket.
Contents
1. Nomenclature ss
2. Playing Back the Demonstration Music
3. How to Use the Orchestra and Rhythm
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4. How to Use the Melody Memory
5. Making Use of the DC IN Jack ...
6. Optional Accessories ...................
7. Taking Care of Your PortaSound
8. Specifi AtlONS:.-...-...0sssunssennsssnsessnere

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Nomenclature
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(D Power Switch
@ Volume Controls
RHYTHM SECTION
@ Tempo Controls
@ Rhythm Selectors
(S) Rhythm Stop
ORCHESTRA SECTION
© Voice Selectors
MELODY MEMORY SECTION
@ Record/Stop
Playback/Stop
DEMONSTRATION MUSIC SECTION
@ Start/Stop

Playing Back the Demonstration Music
The PSS-30 is programmed with a demonstration
music piece, "Yankee Doodle". To hear this music,
do the following.
1. Switch On
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch Q) to the “ON”
position. The power-on light will illuminate.
© If you forget to turn off the power when you've
finished using the keyboard, a switch-off alarm
warns you after about two minutes, thus prevent-
ing battery wastage.
OFF 4 b ON
2. Adjust the Volume
When the power is turned on, the volume is set at
maximum. To adjust the level, use the VOLUME
control (2, which allows you to select four volume
levels. Press the control with the « symbol to lower
the volume. At the lowest setting, the keyboard
sound is still audible.
MIN 4 D MAX
VOLUME
3. Press the DEMONSTRATION START/STOP selector
“Yankee Doodle” will start to play as soon as you
press this selector @).
START,
STOP
DEM) ATION
* The music will be played automatically and
repeatedly.
€ To stop the music, press the START/STOP selector
again.
* You can change the programmed rhythm and
tempo—but not the voice—as you like. However,
you shouldn't switch from a 4-beat to a 3-beat
rhythm, or vice versa, since the beats do not match.
© You can enjoy playing along with a different voice
while the Demonstration Music is being played.

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How
to
Use
the
Orchestra
and
Rhythm
Sections
(A) Orchestra Section
Select an instrument voice
You can choose any of eight voices using the
voice selectors (6) in the ORCHESTRA section.
Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control ©.
ORCHESTRA
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XYLO- HARPSI-
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* Up to two notes can be played at the same time.
è Vibrato is built-in for the Violin and Electric
Guitar voices.
(B) Rhythm Section
1. Choose a rhythm
Pick the rhythm that best suits the music you're
going to play by pressing the appropriate RHYTHM
selector &
RHYTHM
C3» Dose Dr eA "BEAT
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SLOW FAST
2. Tempo adjustment
Use the TEMPO controls (3) to adjust the speed of
the rhythm. You can increase the tempo in 8 steps
(4 2230) with the" 5" control, and reduce it in 7 steps
(4 240) with the*?" control.
When you press both controls together, the tempo
will return to the preset setting ( J =110).
3. Stopping the rhythm
€ Press the STOP selector (5) to stop the rhythm.

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How to Use the Melody Memory
You'll get a lot of fun out of your PortaSound with the
Melody Memory feature, which functions like a mini-
recording studio.
1. Recording your melody
To record a melody, first press the RECORD/STOP
selector (7) in the MELODY MEMORY section. Adjust
the tempo as you wish, then play the music. When
you've finished, press the RECORD/STOP selector
again.
RECORD PLAYBACK:
STOP cC Ed
MELODY MEMORY
2. Playback of your recording
Press the MELODY MEMORY section’s PLAYBACK/
STOP selector (8), and the melody will automatically
be played back. To stop playback at any time, press
the PLAYBACK/STOP selector once more.
RECORD; PLAYBACK
STOP To
MELODY MEMORY
* You cannot change to any other instrument voice
during playback.
* Up to 110 notes can be memorized at one time.
* In the playback mode, try playing a counter-melody
along with your recorded music using any voice
ou like—you'll get an interesting effect.
* The Melody Memory is cancelled when the power
is turned off.
@ When you press the RECORD/STOP selector, any
recorded music will remain stored in the memory
until you play one of the keys, at which time it
will be erased.
€ Your PortaSound's digital technology enables the
keyboard to respond to two "commands"
simultaneously. This means, for example, that you
cannot change to a different voice while you're
pressing two of the keys, or you can't play a note
while pressing two function selectors.

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Making Use of the DC IN Jack
You'll find a jack on the left side of the instrument.
This jack is for connecting an external power source.
DC 9—12V IN JACK
* AC power
Connect the optional AC Power Adaptor PA-1/PA-4
or PA-1B to the DC 9—12V IN jack.
* Car battery
The Car Battery Adaptor CA-1 plugs into the DC
9—12V IN jack and a car cigarette lighter socket.
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Optional Accessories
* AC Power Adaptor (PA-1/PA-4/PA-1B)
Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage.
* Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1)
Enables you to provide power to the instrument
from a car battery using the cigarette lighter socket.
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Taking Care of Your PortaSound
Your PortaSond will remain in excellent playing
condition if care is taken concerning the following.
1) When you use AC power or a car battery, be sure
to use the optional PortaSound adaptors. Before
use, read the adaptor instructions carefully.
2) The optional car battery adaptor is only for use
with a negative ground 12V battery. Ensure that
this is the case before connecting the adaptor.
3) Avoid placing the instrument in excessively humid
areas.
4) Do not subject the unit to physical shock, and
avoid placing anything heavy on it.
5) The PortaSound Should not be placed in direct
sunlight for a long time.

6) Do not place the instrument near any heating
appliance, or leave it inside a car in direct sunlight
for any length of time. Direct sunshine can raise
the interior temperature of a car with closed
doors and windows to as high as 80°C (176°F).
Temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) can cause
physical and/or electrical damage not covered by
warranty.
7) Use a dry or damp cloth for cleaning.
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Specifications
Keyboard
32 keys (F2—Cs)
Orchestra Voices
Clarinet, Electric Guitar, Violin, Oboe, Xylophone,
Piano, Banjo, Harpsichord
Rhythm Section
Pops, Disco, Latin, 16 Beat, Swing, Slow Rock,
March/Polka, Waltz
Controls: Tempo (Slow, Fast), Stop
Other Controls And Indicators
Power Switch, Power-on Light, Master Volume,
Demonstration Start/Stop
Melody Memory
Record/Stop, Playback/Stop
Auxiliary Jack
DC 9—12V In
Main Amplifier
0.5W (RMS)
Speaker
6 cm (2-3/8'), 8 ohms
Rated Voltage
DC 6V (Four SUM-3, “AA” size, R-6 or equivalent
batteries), AC Power Adaptor (PA-1/PA-4/PA-1B) or
Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1)
Dimensions
378.5 mm (W) x 116 mm (D) x 38 mm (H)
(14-7/8" x 4-5/8” x 1-1/2”)
Weight
0.48 kg (1.1 Ibs.) excluding batteries
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Attention users in the U.S.A.
PortaSound PSS-30 prepared in accordance
with FCC rules.
The PortaSound PSS-30 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
vídeo devices interference may occur.
The PortaSound PSS-30 has been type tested and found
to comply with the specifications set for a Class B computing
device in accordance with those specifications listed in
Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are
designed to provide a reasonable measure of protection
against such interference. However, this does not guarantee
that interference will not occur. If your PortaSound PSS-30
should be suspected of causing interference with other
electronic devices, verification can be made by turning your
PortaSound PSS-30 off and on. if the interference continues
when your PortaSound PSS-30 is off, the PortaSound PSS-30
is not the source of the interference. If your PortaSound
PSS-30 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:
Relocate either the PortaSound PSS-30 or the electronic
device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets for the PortaSound PSS-30 and the
device being affected that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits, or install A/C line filters.
In the case of radio-TV interference, relocate the
antenna or, if the antenna lead-in is a 300 ohm ribbon lead,
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 Music Corporation, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
If for any reason you should need additional
information relating to radio or TV interference, you may
find a booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: “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.
Model No. PSS-30
Serial No.
Die Seriennummer befindet sich an der Unterseite des Instrumentes.
Wir empfehlen, diese Nummer sicherheitshalber an der unten vorgese-
henen Stelle einzutragen, um sie auch im Falle eines Diebstahls
jederzeit zur Hand zu haben.
Modell-Nr. PSS-30
Serien-Nr.
Le numéro de série de ce produit figure sur le socle de l'appareil. 1l
conviendra de noter ce numéro de série dans l'espace réservé au-dessous
et de conserver ce manuel: celui-ci constitue le document permanent de
votre achat et permet l'identification en cas de vol.
Modéle No. PSS-30
No. desérie:
El número de serie de este producto se encuentra en la parte inferior de
la unidad. Sírvase anotar este nümero de serie en el espacio proporcionado
debajo y guarde este manual como comprobante de compra, para ayudar
a la identificación en caso de robo.
N° de modelo PSS-30
N? de serie
E Concerning Warranty meee
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.
—— "Hinweis zur Garantie
Dieses Produkt wird international! vertrieben, und die Garantiebedin-
gungen sind von Vertriebsland zu Vertriebsiand verschieden. Ihr Händler
gibt Ihnen gerne ganauere Informationen zu den in Ihrem Land gültigen
arantie- und/oder Servicebedingungen.
= Remarque relative à la garantie =m
Ce modèle est destiné à étre distribué à l'échelle internationale. Etant
donné que les conditions de garantie pour ce type de produit varient en
fonction des zones de commercialisation, priére de prendre contact avec
l'agence chargée des ventes pour tous renseignements relatifs aux
conditions de garantie et de service aprés-vente.
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Conceerniente
a
la
garantía
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Este producto ha sido fabricado para ser distribuido internacionalmente
y, como la garantía para este tipo de producto varia en relación a su área
de comercialización, sírvase consultar con el agente de ventas sobre la
información en torno a la garantía aplicable y/o políticas de servicio.
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