Yamaha PortaSound PSS-101 User manual

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5555-00-22
Owner's Guide
Spielanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Manual del Propietario
CONTENTS
TAKING CARE OF YOUR PORTASOUND -~ n
POWER SUPPLY ·-..-..--.................................... 2
COMPONENT NAMES AND THEIR
FUNCTIONS еее нон
HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT JACK 5
BASIC ОРЕНАТІОМ8--%--%%“
MUSIC CARDS «MM
MICROPHONE (PSS-102 ONLY) ·-·:--.---:--
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT (PSS-102 ONLY):
TROUBLESHOOTING ++ еее
SPECIFICATIONS --
SONG BOOK
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BEZEICHNUNG DER TEILE UND IHRE
FUNCTIONEN DEPT 9
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GRUNDLEGENDER BETRIEB Im
MUSIKKARTEN «e x
MIKROFON (NUR Fes- Im.
AUTOMATISCHE BEGLEITUNG
(NUR PSS-102)
FEHLERSUCHE
TECHNISCHE DATEN саныны
LIEDERBUCH сее
TABLE DES MATIÉRES
COMMENT PRENDRE SOIN DE VOTRE
PORTASOUND -
ALIMENTATION …
APPELLATION DES ORGANES
CONSTITUTIFS ET LEURS FONCTIONS —
PRISE DE SORTIE HEADPHONES/AUX, OUT
UTILISATIONS DE BASE …
CARTES MUSICALES
MICROPHONE (UNIQUEMENT AVEC LE
PSS-102) …
ACCOMPAGNEMENT AUTOMATIQUE
(UNIQUEMENT POUR LE MODÈLE PSS-102) ---
DÉPANNAGE зз
FICHE TECHNIQUE .
LIVRE DE MUSIQUE …
INDICE
CUIDADO DE SU PORTASOUND…
FUENTE ELÉCTRICA
NOMBRES DE LOS COMPONENTES Y
SUS FUNCIONES
TOMA HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT
OPERACIONES BASICAS
TARJETAS MUSICALES ©
MICROFONO (SOLO Р55-102)--
ACOMPAÑAMIENTO AUTOMATICO
(SOLO PSS-102)
LOCALIZACIÓN DE FALLAS
ESPECIFICACIONES …
LIBRO DE CANCIONES …

Thank you for choosing the Yamaha PortaSound. Your PSS-101/102 is an electronic
keyboard featuring Yamaha's advanced. musical technology. To ensure that you fully
understand
its
many
fine
features,
we
urge
you
to
read
this
manual
very
carefully
while actually trying out the instrument.
TAKING
CARE
OF
YOUR
PORTASOUND
Your PortaSound will give you years of playing
pleasure if you follow these simple guidelines:
1. Avoid leaving your PortaSound in areas that are
likely to get very hot, humid or dusty (ex. in a
closed car).
2. The PortaSound may be connected to other
audio equipment, but be sure everything is
turned off during connection.
3. Protect your PortaSound from physical shocks,
and do not set heavy objects on it. Push
switches and buttons gently.
4. Use a soft, dry (or slightly damp) cloth to clean
your PortaSound. Never use chemicals such as
benzine or paint thinner.
5. Your PortaSound contains electronic parts that
may cause interference when placed near radio
or TV receivers. If this occurs, simply move the
instrument farther away.
. When you do not plan to use the instrument for
a long period of time, remove all the batteries
to prevent accidental damage due to leaky
batteries.
. Handle the music cards very carefully as the
bar codes on the back of each card are read
by the instrument. Never bend, break or deface
them.

POWER SUPPLY
Your PortaSound PSS-101/102 will run either from
batteries or an optional AC power adaptor. Please
follow the instructions below according to the
power source you plan to use.
® Batteries
Put six 1.5V AA-size batteries (SUM-3, R-6, or
equivalent) in the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment cover on the
instrument's bottom panel.
2. Insert six batteries in the directions indicated by
the polarity markings on the cabinet.
3. Replace the cover. Make certain that it locks in
place firmly.
Cautions:
* When the batteries run down, replace all six
batteries with new ones. Never mix old and new
batteries.
* The included batteries are for testing purposes.
ЖА Their service life might be shortened due to
storage conditions, etc.
@ Optional AC power adaptor
Insert the DC output plug from the optional
Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-1, PA-1B, or PA-3)
into the DC(9 —12V)IN jack on the rear panel. Then
plug the adaptor to a standard wall outlet.
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o
Je
HEAD PHONES/ pc 9~12V ІМ
AUX OUT
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Caution:
* Use ONLY a Yamaha РА-1, PA-1B or PA-3
Power Adaptor to power your instrument.
Attempting to use other AC adaptors could
result in serious damage.

COMPONENT NAMES AND ТНЕВ FUNCTIONS
(D POWER Switch
Use this slide-switch to turn the instrument on
and off.
@ VOLUME Controls
When the PortaSound is turned on, the volume
is automatically set to a "normal" level. Use the
UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease
the volume.
(3) DEMOnstration Button
Press the DEMO button to start a prerecorded
demonstration tune. Press the button again to
stop the demonstration.
@ SELECT Buttons
After inserting one of the music cards, use the
four SELECT buttons to select the different
functions listed on that card.
[v] ` Vot
1. VIOLIN
2. STRING ENSEMBLE
3. CLASSIC GUITAR
4. MANDOLIN
* The PortaSound model PSS-102 is shown above.
(5) Card Slot
To play a music card, place the card in the slot
and press the SELECT buttons for the function
you want to play.
(6) Card Stand
Store your music cards in the Card Stand.
(7) Microphone (PSS-102 only)
AUTO АССОМР. Section (PSS-102 only)
When you insert a rhythm style card in the slot,
you can push an appropriate key in this
section, and play with automatic
accompaniment.
(9) Music Cards
The PSS-101 has 15 music cards; the PSS-102
has 30 music cards.
These cards are not interchangeable between
the two models.

HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT JACK (ОМ THE ВЕАВ PANEL)
A standard pair of stereo headphones may be
connected
to
this
jack.
The
internal
speaker
is
РА
shut
off
automatically
for
silent
practice
or
о
№
late-night
playing.
Using
this
same
jack,
you
сап
HEAD
PHONES/
pc
9~12V
IN
AUX OUT
also connect your PortaSound to a keyboard
amplifier or stereo sound system.
BASIC OPERATIONS
To play your PortaSound model PSS-101 or 102,
(1) Turn the POWER switch ON.
(2) Select a music card, read instructions written
in the back, and insert it in the slot carefully in
the direction of the arrow printed on the card.
Cautions:
Wa codes
Sensor
Top facing up
* Information for each card is recalled by bar
code. Please insert the card into the slot at
a constant speed so that the sensor reads
Gently
push
it
in
until
it
stops.
You
will
hear
a
the
information
correctly.
chime
if
it
is
set
correctly.
You
will
hear
a
buzz
*
The
information
is
read
while
the
card
is
when
it
is
not
set
correctly,
and
need
to
being
inserted.
If
you
insert
the
card
before
remove
the
card
and
insert
it
again.
turning the
instrument
on,
the
sensor
does
(3)
You
can
select
any
of
the
functions
of
the
not
read
the
card.
Therefore
you
need
to
remove the card and insert it again.
* Whenever you remove the card from the
slot, the functions of the card will be
SELECT buttons canceled.
ж Never insert two or more cards in the slot at
the same time as it will damage the card or
the sensor.
card by the SELECT buttons.
Instructions are written in the back of each
card.

MUSIC CARDS
There are several kinds of music cards designed
to expand your musical entertainment.
VOICE CARDS:
You can select sounds of different musical
instruments.
RHYTHM STYLE CARDS:
There are various rhythms you can enjoy.
SONG CARDS:
You can select a favorite song and let your
PortaSound play it for you automatically. With the
"Minus One" function, you can play the melody
while other instruments provide the
accompaniment.
MICROPHONE (PSS-102 ONLY)
* The microphone is ready for use at all times so
long as the instrument is powered on.
ж With the microphone, you can hear your own
voice from the speaker.
* When a KARAOKE CONTEST card is inserted,
you use the microphone to sing a song.
Removing the microphone
* Grab the microphone itself to remove it from its
compartment. Never pull, bend, or step on the
cable, or malfunction may result.
KARAOKE CONTEST CARDS (PSS-102 ONLY):
You can sing with the microphone or play your
PortaSound along with the accompaniment.
If you sing or play well through the end, you will
hear fanfare. If you do not sing or play well, the
music will stop in the middle of playing.
GAME CARDS (PSS-102 ONLY):
By selecting these cards, you can play music
games.
Point this part toward your
mouth.
* Keep the microphone
away from the speaker to
avoid "howling" caused
by feedback.
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AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT (PSS-102 ONLY)
With the rhythm style card, you can play the AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT function.
Press a key in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
SECTION of the keyboard to start the
accompaniment. 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 key you
press will always determine the "root" of the chord
played (i.e. "C" for a C chord).
Li LS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Playing Minor, Seventh, and Minor-seventh Chords
п For a minor chord, press the root key and any
black key(s) to its left.
= For a seventh chord, press the root key and
any white key(s) to its left.
= For a minor-seventh chord, press the root key
and any white and black key(s) to its left.
Cm с, Ст,
€ The automatic accompaniment will continue playing even if
you lift your fingers from keys in the AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION. You only need to press keys
when changing chords.
Low volume, distorted sounds, etc.
Rhythm or song is stopped abruptly in the
middle of playing.
hear a fanfare without your singing or playing.
Not all the notes are heard when you play
Several notes simultaneously.
Remedy/Solution
Replace all six batteries with six new ones.
Symptom/Problem
While using a KARAOKE CONTEST card, you will
The PortaSound has a limit to produce the number
of notes at a same time. The maximum number of
notes produced by PSS-101 is two notes and eight
notes by PSS-102. This limit depends on the Card
and selected function.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source: 9V DC (6 AA-size SUM-3, R-6 or
equivalent batteries) or the
Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-1,
PA-1B, or PA-3)
Dimensions (W X D X H): 415mm x 207mm x 86mm
(16-3/8" x 8-1/8" x 3-3/8")
Weight: 1.2kg (2.6 Ibs) without batteries
Standard accessories: Music cards (15 cards for
PSS-101, 30 cards for PSS-102);
6 AA-size test batteries.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Keyboard: 32 keys (F1 — C4), mini-size
Switches: POWER ON/OFF, VOLUME (UP, DOWN),
DEMO START/STOP
Auxiliary jacks: HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT,
DC(9 —12V)IN
Main amplifier: 0.7W
Speaker: 7.7 cm (3")

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SONG BOOK
The Song Book contains scores of tunes that are stored in PortaSound PSS-101/102.
= The scores are given in simplified forms.
LIEDERBUCH
Das
Liederbuch
enthält
die
Noten
der
im
PortaSound
PSS-101/102
gespeicherten
Melodien.
в Die
Noten
sind vereinfacht
geschrieben.
LIVRE DE MUSIQUE
Le
livre
de
musique
contient
des
accords
de
thémes
musicaux
prémémorisés
dans
le
PortaSound
PSS-101/102.
п
Les
accords
sont
indiqués
sous
une forme simplifiée.
LIBRO DE CANCIONES
El
libro
de
canciones
contiene
melodías
de
demostración
que
están
almacenadas
en
el
PortaSound
PSS-101/102.
в
Las
melodías
están
escritas
en
forma
simplificada.
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TEN LITTLE INDIAN BOYS
Traditional
LIT-TLE IN- DI- ANS,
SIX
FOUR LIT-TLE, FIVE LIT-TLE,
LIT-TLE, TWO LIT-TLE, THREE LIT-TLE IN DI- ANS,
ONE
BOYS.
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LIT.
TEN
DI- ANS,
TLE IN
-TLE, EIGHT LIT-TLE, NINE LIT-
SEVEN LIT
LITTLE IN - DI- ANS,
LIT-TLE, FIVE SIX SEVEN LIT-TLE
LIT-TLE, NINE LIT-TLE, EIGHT LIT-TLE IN - DI- ANS, TEN
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ON
- DI- ANS,
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TLE, THREE LIT-TLE, TWO LIT LIT
FOUR
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Traditional
LONG DAY.
THE LIVE - ALL
BEEN WORK-ING ОМ THE RAIL
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ТО РА55 ТНЕ ТІМЕ
ROAD JUST
BEEN WORK-INGON THE RAIL - ГУЕ
BLOW - ING? RISE UP SO EAR LY IN THE MORN!
LE YOU HEAR THE WHIS- DON'T
HORN?”
NAH, BLOW YOUR
"DI ING: TAIN SHOUT
YOU HEAR THE CAP
DON'T
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