Yamaha Portatone PSR-1100 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
DIC 99
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2003 Yamaha Corporation
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Introduction
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power sup-
ply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on
the name plate, or specifically recommended byYamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where
anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over
power or connecting cords of any kind.The use of an
extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use an
extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or
less ) is 18 AWG.NOTE:The smaller the AWG number,
the larger the current handling capacity. For longer exten-
sion cords, consult a local electrician.
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 SUBJECTTO 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 ampli-
fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of pro-
ducing 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.
SomeYamaha products may have benches and / or
accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with
the product or as optional accessories.Some of these
items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed.
Please make sure that benches are stable and any
optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using.
Benches supplied byYamaha are designed for seating
only. No other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relat-
ing to how a function or effect works (when the unit is
operating as designed) are not covered by the manufac-
turer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibil-
ity. 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 pro-
duce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the let-
ter 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 approxi-
mately five years.When replacement becomes neces-
sary, 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 reg-
ulations that relate to the disposal of products that con-
tain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
unable to assist you, please contactYamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the prod-
uct.The model number, serial number, power require-
ments, 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.
PLEASE KEEPTHIS MANUAL
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP (bottom)

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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even
death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.The
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-300 or an equivalent recom-
mended byYamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust
which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as
heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise
damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a posi-
tion where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the inter-
nal parts or modify them in any way.The instrument contains no
user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,
discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liq-
uids which might spill into any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if
there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if
any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it,
immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor
plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by quali-
fiedYamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others,or damage to the instrument or other property.These precautions include,but are not limited
to, the following:
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,
always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or
during electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a mul-
tiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or
possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or
in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfigu-
ration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.Otherwise,
the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and
other cables.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument.When attaching
the stand, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could
cause damage to the internal components or result in the instru-
ment falling over.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor Location

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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic compo-
nents, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the
power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to mini-
mum.Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their
minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while
playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated
wiping cloths.
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the
gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the
power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC out-
let.Then have the instrument inspected by qualifiedYamaha ser-
vice personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument,
since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instru-
ment, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or
connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high
or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent
hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, consult a physician.
Saving and backing up your data
• Some of the current memory data (see page 42) is lost when you
turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data to a floppy
disk/the User Drive (see page 39, 47).
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect opera-
tion. Save important data to a floppy disk.
Backing up the floppy disk
• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recom-
mend that you save your important data onto two floppy disks.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.When you are not
using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Saving data
When you change settings in a display page and then exit
from that page, System Setup data (listed in the Parameter
Chart of the separate Data List booklet) is automatically
stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn off the
power without properly exiting from the relevant display.
Caution for data operations
Make sure NEVER to turn the PSR-2100/1100’s power off during any kind of data operation involving the USER/
FLOPPY DISK drives — such as saving, deleting, or copying/pasting — until the operation is completely finished.
(Make sure to wait until the alert message disappears.)
Turning the power off during the operation results in the loss of the data being saved or pasted to the respective drive.
Keeping the power on during such operations is particularly important in regard to the USER drive.Turning off the
power while performing a save/delete/paste operation with the USER drive may result in loss of ALL data on the USER
drive (upon the next power on) — and not just the data in question.In other words, if you are performing a save/delete/
paste operation on only the song data of the USER drive and you turn off the power before the operation is completed,
you risk losing ALL your USER drive data — including all voices, styles, Multi Pad banks and Registration Memory pre-
sets you’ve saved to the USER drive.
This caution also applies to creating a new folder on the USER drive or using the factory reset operation (page 154).
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSR-2100/1100!
We recommend that you read this manual carefully
so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced
and convenient functions of the PSR-2100/1100.
We also recommend that you keep this manual
in a safe and handy place for future reference.

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Accessories
■ PA-300 AC Adaptor
*
■ Floppy Disk (blank)
■ Music Rest (page 17)
■ Data List
■ Owner’s Manual
*May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List
This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference.
Also, a separate Data List is provided.
Introduction (page 2): Please read this section first.
Quick Guide (page 20): This section explains how to use the basic functions.
Basic Operation (page 38): This section explains how to use the basic operations including display-based controls.
Reference (page 55): This section explains how to make detailed settings for the PSR-2100/1100’s various
functions.
Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
Trademarks:
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
* The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the PSR-2100, and in English.
* This product (PSR-2100) is manufactured under license of U.S. Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and
No.5567901 from IVL Technologies Ltd.
* The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
* Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in whichYamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has
license to use others' copyrights.Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE
data and sound recordings.Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant
laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences.DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

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Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and
Floppy Disk
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below.
• 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive:
• Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing
upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward,
towards the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the
slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it clicks into
place and the eject button pops out.
To eject a floppy disk:
Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that data
is not being written to the floppy disk.
If data is currently being written to the floppy disk in
the following operations, the messages “Now
executing,” “Now copying,” and “Now formatting”
appears in the display.
•Moving, copying, pasting, saving, or deleting data
(page 45 - 47).
• Naming files and folders (page 44); creating a new
folder (page 47).
• Copying a disk to an another disk (page 153);
formatting the disk (page 153).
•Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off
when the data is being written to the floppy disk.
Doing so can damage the disk and possibly the disk
drive. Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go;
the disk will automatically pop out. When the disk is
fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand.
• If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it is not
pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may not eject
properly. The eject button may become stuck in a half-
pressed position with the disk extending from the
drive slot by only a few millimeters. If this happens, do
not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk, since
using force in this situation can damage the disk drive
mechanism or the floppy disk. To remove a partially
ejected disk, try pressing the eject button once again,
or push the disk back into the slot and then repeat the
eject procedure.
• Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive
before turning off the power. A floppy disk left in the
drive for extended periods can easily pick up dust and
dirt that can cause data read and write errors.
• Clean the read/write head regularly. This instrument
employs a precision magnetic read/write head which,
after an extended period of use, will pick up a layer of
magnetic particles from the disks used that will
eventually cause read and write errors.
•To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order
Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-
available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the
head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer
about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks.
• Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk
drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk
drive or floppy disks.
Compatible Disk Type
Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
Drive lamp
When the power is turned on, the drive lamp (at
the bottom left of the drive) lights to indicate the
drive can be used.
Eject button
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To handle floppy disks with care:
•Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply
pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy
disks in their protective cases when they are not in
use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely
high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust
or liquids.
•Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed
surface of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as
those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc.,
since magnetic fields can partially or completely erase
data on the disk, rendering it unreadable.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or
housing.
•Do not attach anything other than the provided labels
to a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels are
attached in the proper location.
To protect your data (Write-protect Tab):
•To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide
the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect” position
(tab open).
Data backup
•For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that
you keep two copies of important data on separate
floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost
or damaged. To make a backup disk use the Disk to
Disk function on page 153.
About the Display Messages
A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation.
When such messages appear, simply follow the instructions as shown by pressing the corresponding button.
About the Floppy Disks
write-protect tab open
(protect position)
I
F
J
G
H
For this example, press the
[G] (YES) button to
execute formatting.
You can select the desired
language from the Help dis-
play (page 52).

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................ 2
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 3
Accessories ............................................................... 6
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List .............. 6
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
and Floppy Disk..................................................... 7
About the Display Messages.................................... 8
Application Index................................................... 12
What can you do with the PSR-2100/1100?.......... 14
Setting Up the PSR-2100/1100.............................. 16
Panel Controls and Terminals................................ 18
Quick Guide ........................... 20
Playing the Demos ................................................. 20
Song Playback ........................................................ 21
Playback of Songs ....................................................21
Playing Voices ........................................................ 25
Playing a Voice ........................................................25
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously ..........................26
Playing Different Voices with the
Left and Right Hands ............................................27
Playing Styles ......................................................... 28
Playing a style..........................................................28
Style Sections...........................................................30
One Touch Setting...................................................32
Music Finder........................................................... 33
Using the Music Finder ............................................33
Searching the Music Finder Records.........................34
Playing with the Songs .......................................... 36
Playing Along with the PSR-2100/1100....................36
Recording ................................................................37
Basic Operations
— Organizing Your Data ....... 38
Contents shown in the Main Display .................... 38
Open/Save Display................................................. 39
Example — Open/Save display ................................40
Selecting Files and Folders..................................... 43
File/Folder-related Operations .............................. 44
Naming Files/Folders ...............................................44
Moving Files/Folders ................................................45
Copying Files/Folders...............................................46
Deleting Files/Folders...............................................46
Saving Files ..............................................................47
Organizing Files by Creating a New Folder ..............47
Displaying Upper Level pages ..................................47
Entering Characters and Changing Icons .................47
Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial................................ 49
Direct Access — Instant Selection of Displays....... 50
Help Messages ....................................................... 52
Using the Metronome............................................ 53
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................. 53
Tap Tempo ..............................................................54
Reference
Playing the Demos.................55
Voices.....................................57
Selecting a Voice .................................................... 57
Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds
Simultaneously .................................................... 59
Layer — Layering Two Different Voices ................... 59
Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left
and Right Sections of the Keyboard ..................... 60
Applying Voice Effects ........................................... 60
PITCH BEND Wheel & MODULATION Wheel........ 61
Adjusting the Octave setting ................................. 61
Styles......................................62
Playing a style ........................................................ 62
Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only .................. 64
Adjusting the Volume Balance/Channel Muting ...... 64
Chord Fingerings.................................................... 65
Arranging the Style Pattern (SECTIONS:
MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK) ......... 67
Stopping the Style Playback While Releasing Keys
(SYNC. STOP) ...................................................... 68
Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING)...69
Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing
accompaniment sections — Auto Fill In................ 69
Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style
(ONE TOUCH SETTING) ...................................... 70
Automatically Changing One Touch Settings
with the Sections — OTS Link .............................. 71
Registering the Panel Controls in One Touch Setting
(ONE TOUCH SETTING) ...................................... 71
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music
— Music Finder.................................................... 72
Searching the Ideal Setups — Music Finder Search.. 73
Editing Records — Music Finder Record Edit ........... 74
The Multi Pads .......................76
Playing the Multi Pads ........................................... 76
Chord Match .......................................................... 76
Multi Pad Edit......................................................... 77
Song Playback........................78
Compatible Song Types ......................................... 78
Song Playback ........................................................ 79
Playing the Internal Songs....................................... 79
Playing Back Songs on Disk..................................... 81
Other Playback-related Operations.......................... 81
Muting Specific Parts
— Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks............................ 82
Repeat Playback of a Specific Range ..................... 82

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Displaying Music Notation — Score ...................... 83
Displaying the Lyrics .............................................. 86
Saving and Recalling
Custom Panel Setups
— Registration Memory ........ 87
Registering Panel Setups — Registration Memory... 87
Saving Your Registration Memory Setups.................88
Recalling a Registration Memory Setup ................ 89
Editing Voices
— Sound Creator ................... 90
Operation ............................................................... 90
Regular Voice Parameters...................................... 91
Organ Flutes (PSR-2100 only)................................ 94
Recording Your Performances
and Creating Songs
— Song Creator ..................... 95
About Song Recording........................................... 95
Quick Recording..................................................... 96
Multi Recording ..................................................... 97
Recording Individual Notes — Step Record .......... 99
Operation ................................................................99
Recording Melodies — Step Record (Note) ............101
Recording Chord Changes for the Auto Accompani-
ment — Step Record (Chord) .............................102
Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping,
Punching In/Out — Rec Mode.......................... 104
Editing a Recorded Song ..................................... 105
Editing Channel-related Parameters — Channel.....105
Editing Note Events — 1 - 16.................................108
Editing Chord Events — CHD.................................109
Editing System Events
— SYS/EX. (System Exclusive) .............................109
Inputting and Editing Lyrics ...................................110
Customizing the Event List — Filter........................110
Creating Accompaniment Styles
— Style Creator ................... 111
About Creating Accompaniment Styles .............. 111
Style File Format .................................................. 112
Operation ............................................................. 112
Realtime Recording — Basic ................................ 113
Step Recording..................................................... 114
Assembling an Accompaniment Style
—Assembly........................................................ 115
Edit the Created Accompaniment Style .............. 116
Change the Rhythmic Feel
— Groove and Dynamics....................................116
Editing the Channel Data.......................................118
Making Style File Format Settings — Parameter .....119
Creating Multi Pad
— Multi Pad Creator ............121
Operation ............................................................. 121
Multi Pad Realtime Recording — Record ............ 122
Start recording...................................................... 122
Stop recording...................................................... 122
Step Recording or Editing Multi Pads — Edit...... 123
Adjust the Volume Balance
and Changing Voices
— Mixing Console ................124
Operation ............................................................. 124
Setting the Level Balance and Voice
— Volume/Voice ............................................... 125
Changing the Tone of the Voice — Filter............ 126
Changing Pitch-related Settings — Tune ............ 126
Adjusting the Effects ............................................ 127
Effect Structure ..................................................... 129
Setting the Equalizer—EQ (PSR-2100 only) ........ 130
Using a Microphone
— MIC. (PSR-2100 only).......131
Selecting a Vocal Harmony Type ......................... 131
Making Settings for the Vocal Harmony
and Microphone — MICROPHONE SETTING ... 133
Adjusting the Vocal Harmony Settings
and Microphone Effects — OVERALL SETTING ... 133
Setting the Microphone Volume and Related Effects
— TALK SETTING............................................... 135
Making Global and
Other Important Settings
— Function...........................136
Operation ............................................................. 136
Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale
— Master Tune/Scale Tune............................... 138
Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune............... 138
Selecting a Scale — Scale Tune ............................. 138
Setting Song-related Parameters
— Song Settings................................................ 140
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters
— Style Setting, Split Point,
and Chord Fingering......................................... 141
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters
— Style Setting and Split Point .......................... 141
Setting the Fingering Method — Chord Fingering 142
Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard
— Controller...................................................... 142
Making Settings for the Pedals .............................. 142
Changing the Touch Sensitivity Modulation
and Transpose — Keyboard/Panel...................... 144
Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze,
and Voice Set..................................................... 145