Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-500M User manual

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Owner's Manual.

Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a Yamaha PSR-500M. Your PSR-500M is a
high-quality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital
technology and many versatile features. In order to obtain maximum per-
formance and enjoyment from your PSR-500M, we urge you to read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features de-
scribed. Keep the Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference.
CONTENTS
HOW TO USE ТНЕ МАМЦАЕ ............................... 1 АОТО АССОМРАММЕМТ ............................ 16 —
МОМЕМСЬАТОВЕ .................2222....222...... 2 STYLE SELECT i |
ACCOMPANIMENT СОЮМТВО!. .................... 16
PREPARATION .............................................. 4 THE SINGLE ЕИМСЕВ МООЕ ....................... 18
Power Supply ——O—— 4 THE FINGERED MODE "
Using Headphones Or
Ап Ехќегта! Ѕоџпа Ѕуѕїет ................................... 5
The Foot Pedal is
The Music Stand ..................... неее 5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE .................6
Select & Play Voices .. doo
Add'Rieverb ....... eremi hire 6
The Split Mode —
Play Different Left- And Right Hand Voices .......... 7
The Dual Voice Mode —
Play Two Voices Across The Entire Keyboard ......7 AUTO HARMONY
Play With Auto Accompaniment
Es VOICE MEMORY
РІау М/йћ Ашо Нагтопу .......................................
SONG MEMORY
FEATURE REFERENCE 10 ®
OVERALL СОМТНОІ ..................22.......... 10
POWER Button ......... ..10
МОВЕ ааа АЫ 10
DSP (Digital Sound Processing) .................... 11
MASTER VOLUME ..................... .11
ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
PITCH BEND.. .11 System Exclusive Reception ......................... 33
TRANSPOSE ..12 Transmitted Data :
TUNING ...... .12 ОЕМО eee eere erp dd
TEMPO en .12
SPLIT POINT CHANGE .. ..13 APPENDIX A: MIDI ВА51С$................................
PAGE MEMORY ........................................... 13 APPENDIX B: POLYPHONY .............................
APPENDIX D: MAINTENANCE
APPENDIX E: SYSTEM RESET
SPECIFICATIONS ....................2.2222........

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL
This owner's manual is divided into three main sections:
€ PREPARATION [page 4]
This section outlines the first things you must do before playing the PSR-500M. In-
cluding power supply setup and external connections.
€ QUICK OPERATION GUIDE [page 6j
The
QUICK
OPERATION
GUIDE
provides
simplified
operation
procedures
for
sev-
eral
of
the
PSR-500M's
main
features.
Each
step
includes
a
page
number
in the
"FEA-
TURE
REFERENCE"
section
on
which
you
can
find
full
details
about
the
corresponding
control
or
feature.
€ FEATURE REFERENCE [page 10]
This
section
provides
full
details
on
all
PSR-500M
features
and
controls.
The
features
are
organized
in
the
same
way
as
they
are
on
the
PSR-500M
panel
—
in
functional
groups
such as
“OVERALL
CONTROL,”
“AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT,”
“VOICE,”
etc.
Start with the "PREPARATION" section to ensure that you set up your PSR-500M prop-
erly. Then try out the basic features outlined in the “QUICK OPERATION GUIDE,” refer-
ring to the page numbers given if you need more information. Refer to the “FEATURE REF-
ERENCE?” section whenever you need detailed information about a control or feature. The
manual has an INDEX at the back which you can use to quickly locate information about
specific features. The “NOMENCLATURE section which follows also provides page num-
bers on which details about each control can be found.
The Appendices
In addition to the three main sections described above, the manual has five appendices
containing general information about MIDI, polyphony, troubleshooting, maintenance,
and system reset.

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Touch Response
Top Panel Controls
Ш OVERALL CONTROL
@ [POWER] Button
Q) [MODE] Button
® [DSP] Button
@ [MASTER VOLUME] Control
® [ACCOMP. VOLUME/PITCH BEND RANGE]
Buttons... reme page 11, 12
(6 [TRANSPOSE] Buttons ............................. page 12
@ [TUNING] Buttons 20.00... линии page 12
[ТЕМРО] Вийопз ...................................... раде 12
(9 [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] Button ............... page 13
Ш PAGE MEMORY
@ [RECORD] Button ................. sss page 13
9% [PAGE 1] through [PAGE 4] Buttons .......... page 13
G9 [MIDI BULK DUMP] Button ........................ page 15
E AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
Numeric STYLE SELECT Buttons ............. page 16
@) ORCHESTRATION Buttons: [RHYTHM],
[BASS], [ORCHESTRA 1], [ORCHESTRA 2], N
апа [ОВСНЕ5ТВА 3]................................ рауе19
(à) CUSTOM [RECORD/END] and [CLEAR]
BUHONS иан reet page 19
E ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
@ [INTRO] Button ..................... page 17
@ [FILL IN 1] and [FILL IN 2] Button .............. page 17
@ [МОВМА!] Вийоп...................................... раде 17
@ [ВАІОСЕ] Вийоп ...... ааыа раде 17
€» [ENDING] Buttons ...................... eee page 17
@® [SYNC-START ON/OFF — RHYTHM
TOP] Button ....... 52r teens page 16
@ [5ТАВТ/$ТОР] Вшїоп............................... раде 16
Ш VOICE
@ Numeric VOICE SELECT Buttons ............. page 21
@) AUTO HARMONY [ON/OFF] and [TYPE]
ВАО льна раде 25
Q [DUAL VOICE] Button ............................... page 24

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„Я [REVERB DEPTH] Buttons................... раде 23
) [VOLUME] Buttons ...раде 23
@ [OCTAVE] Buttons
Q9 [PAN] Buttons .............
€» [MIDI CH.] Buttons
E VOICE MEMORY
@ [ВЕСОҢВО] Вийоп ..................................... раде 25
6 [1] 1ћгоџоћ [4] Вийопѕ ............................... раде 25
Ш 5ОМС МЕМОНҮ .
@ [CHORD 1] through [CHORD 5] Buttons ....page 28
@ [MELODY 1] through [MELODY 5] Buttons
@ [CONDUCTOR] Button
Gp [RECORD/EDIT] Button ............................ page 26
@ [РІ АҮ/ЅТОР] Вийоп ................................. раде 27
BW MIDI
G [RECEIVE ON/OFF] Button .......................
@ [RECEIVE CH/CLOCK] Buttons i
& [MODE] Button ..............2..2........
Ш DEMO
@ DEMO Buttons [1] through [3] .................... page 34
B MULTI PAD
@ [RECORD/END (TERMINATE)] Button ..... page 31
@ [1] through [4] Виїопѕ ............................... page 31
ШП OTHERS
9) MULTI DISPLAY ........sseee page 4
@ VOICE LIST ............ . page 21
4) STYLE LIST: soie eerie page 16
@ РІТСН ВЕМО МНЕЕІ............................... раде 11
Rear Panel Connectors
@ МІРІ ІМ апа ОЧТ Соппесіогв.................... раде 36
@ FOOT PEDAL Jack by
6) HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT Часк ................ page 5
GU DCN Jacks iecit cte rettet page 4

PREPARATION
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-
500M and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section
carefully before using your PSR-500M.
Your PSR-500M will run either from the supplied power adaptor or optional
batteries*. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend
to use.
* When batteries are used the sound of the PSR-500M may be distorted at high volume levels.
This is because the power of the amplifier is reduced when batteries are used.
CAUTION!
Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor) dur-
ing any PSR-500M record operation! Doing so can result in a loss of data.
Using the Supplied AC Power Adaptor
C Plug the DC output cable from the supplied Yamaha PA-5 AC Power Adaptor
into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-500M, then plug the AC cable of
oc 9 12V IN the Power Adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket.
; The internal batteries are automatically disconnected when an AC Power Adap-
tor is used.
* Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5 AC Power Adaptor to power your instrument from the AC mains.
Other adaptors may be damaged by use with the PSR-500M, and they may even cause
serious damage to your PSR-500M.
Using Batteries (sold separately)
cy Six 1.5V SUM-1, "D" size, R-20 or equivalent batteries must first be installed in
the battery compartment, as follows:
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instruments bottom panel
and remove the old batteries.
2. Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the
inside of the compartment.
3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
When the batteries need to be replaced, “batt” will appear on the MULTI DIS-
PLAY. When this display appears the PSR-500M will not operate, and the power
must be turned off while either the batteries are replaced or an AC adaptor is con-
n as nected.* Internal data will be retained for up to about 10 minutes while the batter-
b а t t ies are changed or an AC adaptor is connected.
* If fresh batteries or an AC adaptor are not immediately available, it may be possible to use
the PSR-500M for a little while longer by turning the power off and then on again, and play-
ing at a low volume setting.
Caution:
1. When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
2. Do not use different kinds of batteries at the same time.
3. To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instru-
ment if itis not to be used for an extended period of time.

HEADPHONES
AUX OU"
Stereo sound system
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged into the rear-panel HEAD-
PHONES/AUX. OUT jack for private practice or late-night playing. The internal
speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into
the HEADPHONES jack. The HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack can also be used
to deliver the output of the PSR-500M to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound sys-
tem, mixing console or tape recorder.
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FOOT PEDAL 9
THE FOOT PEDAL _
Plug the supplied foot pedal into the rear-panel FOOT PEDAL jack. The foot
pedal functions as a damper pedal, controlling sustain. Press the pedal to sustain
notes after the keys are released.
* Be sure that you do not press the pedal while inserting the plug into the FOOT
PEDAL jack or while turning the power on. If you do, the ON/OFF status of the
footswitch will be reversed. This function has been implemented to allow either
press-to-make or press-to-break contact type footswitches to be used with the
PSR-500M.
e Sustain cannot be applied to voices in which releasing the key played does not
stop the sound: e.g. MUTE GUITAR (26), MARIMBA (41), PERCUSSIONS
(99), etc.
.THE MUSIC STAND
Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into the slot located at the rear of the
PSR-500M control panel.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
This section provides brief outlines of the procedures for operating several of
the most basic PSR-500M features. Refer to the page numbers listed for details
about each feature and more advanced capabilities.
-. SELECT & PLAY VOICES.
VOILE SELECT
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1. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select a voice [page 21].
ORORO RO) 5
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eee ume [page 11].
di Play.
.
.ADDREVERB
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т 1. Use the [DSP] button to select the HALL or ROOM reverb _
Ве type [page 11].
2. Use the [REVERB DEPTH] button to set the depth of the
ô кў A és A A selected reverb effect for the current voice [page 23].
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
MODE
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SINGLE
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SPLIT POINT
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1. Use the [MODE] button to select the SPLIT mode f, page 10].
2. Use the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button to change the split
point, if necessary [page 13].
3. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select the left-hand and
right-hand voices [page 23].
Press a left-hand key before selecting the left-hand voice
and a right-hand key before selecting the right-hand voice.
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1. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select a voice [page 21].
2. Press the [DUAL VOICE] button to engage the DUAL
VOICE mode [page 24].
3. Use the VOICE SELECT buttons to select the second “dual”
voice [page 24].
4. Play.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
MODE
ONORMAL 1. Use the [MODE] button to select the SINGLE FINGER or |
osu FINGERED mode [page 10].
SINGLE
* FINGER
OFINGERED
2. If necessary, use the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button to set
SPLIT
POINT
the
split
point
[page
13].
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2; Use the STYLE SELECT buttons to select the desired accom-
STYLE SELECT paniment style [page 16]. You can also select a melody (up-
per keyboard) voice via the VOICE SELECT buttons [page
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4. Use the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL buttons to deter-
mine how the accompaniment will be started [page 16], then
press the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] button to engage the syn-
chronized start mode [page 16].
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D. Press any key or play a chord to the left of the split point to
start the automatic accompaniment — play using either SIN-
GLE FINGER or FINGERED type fingering according to the
selected mode [page 10].
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6.
Use
the
[ACCOMP.
VOLUME]
buttons
to
adjust
the
volume
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of
the
accompaniment
sound
[page
11].
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7. Use the ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL section [START/
STOP] or [ENDING] button to stop the accompaniment
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
1 « Use the [MODE] buttons to select the SPLIT, SINGLE FIN-
GER, or FINGERED mode [page 10].
2. Use the AUTO HARMONY TYPE buttons to select a har-
mony type between “1” and “6” [page 25].
3. Press the [AUTO HARMONY ON/OFF] button so that its
indicator lights [page 25].
4. Play chords on the left-hand section of the keyboard while
playing a melody on the right-hand section of the keyboard
[page 25].

FEATURE REFERENCE
The “FEATURE REFERENCE?” provides full details on each of the PSR-500M fea-
tures. The features are presented as they appear on the PSR-500M panel, organized
into functional groups such as “OVERALL CONTROL,” “AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT,”
and “VOICE.” To find information about a particular control or feature, either go directly
to the section in which that control or feature is found, or look up the name of the con-
trol or feature in the index at the end of the manual.
OVERALL CONTROL
POWER MODE DSP MASTER SPLIT POINT
ON/OFF VOLUME CHANGE
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€ POWER Button
Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on or off.
POWER
ON/OFF,
Auto Power OFF
To prevent unnecessary battery drainage, the PSR-
500M features an Auto Power OFF function that auto-
matically turns the power OFF if the instrument is not
used — i.e. no buttons or keys are pressed or no automatic
features are operating — for approximately 10 minutes.
The Auto Power OFF function does not operate when
the PSR-500M is powered from the AC Power Adaptor.
€ MODE
The [MODE] button determines the operational mode
of the PSR-500M. Press the [MODE] button as many
times as necessary until the indicator corresponding to the
desired mode lights: ^
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@ NORMAL
OsPLIT
SINGLE
OfiNGER
OFNGERED.
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This is the normal mode of operation in which you can
select and play a single voice (or two voices if the DUAL
VOICE function is used), and select styles for rhythm-
only accompaniment.
SPLIT
In this mode different voices can be selected for the left-
and right-hand sections of the keyboard. See page 23 for
details.

+ SINGLE FINGER
This mode provides automatic rhythm, bass, and orchestra
accompaniment that you can control by playing just one,
two, or three keys in the left-hand section of the keyboard.
See page 18 for details.
- FINGERED
The FINGERED mode provides automatic rhythm, bass,
and orchestra accompaniment based on chords you play in
the left-hand section of the keyboard. See page 18 for
details.
@ DSP (Digital Sound Processing)
The [DSP] button provides two digital effects that you
can use for extra depth and expressive power. This button
determines the type of effect to be used, while the
REVERB DEPTH controls in the VOICE section allow
the depth of the effect to be individually set for each voice
— including the left- and right-hand split voices, and the
main and sub dual voices.
Each time the [DSP] button is pressed the next effect is
selected and the corresponding indicator will light. No
effect is selected when the OFF indicator is lit.
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@ROOM
OHALL
DN
OFF
No effect is produced.
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ROOM
This setting adds a reverb effect to the sound that is
similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you would
hear in a room.
HALL
For a spacious reverb sound, use the HALL setting.
This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a concert
hall.
* Almost all of the auto accompaniment styles are programmed to
use the DSP effects, but no effect will be produced if DSP is set
to OFF.
FEATURE REFERENCE (ovERALL CONTROL)
€ MASTER VOLUME
Use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the over-
all volume of the PSR-500M — including the sound of the
voices being played, auto accompaniment, song memory
playback, etc.
MASTER
VOLUME
инни
= 2
@ ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
Although the MASTER VOLUME control can be used
to set the overall volume level, the ACCOMPANIMENT
VOLUME [A] and [VW] buttons can be used to adjust the
volume of the selected accompaniment in relation to the
right-hand melody voice. Press the [A] button to increase
the volume, or the [V] button to decrease the volume. The
selected volume level will be displayed on the MULTI
DISPLAY while the volume is being adjusted, and for
approximately 2 seconds after either VOLUME button is
released.
The volume range is from 0 to 24. A setting of 0 pro-
duces no sound while 24 is the highest volume level. The
default accompaniment volume value (21) can be recalled
at any time by pressing both the ACCOMPANIMENT
VOLUME [A] and [V] buttons at the same time.
* When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the
new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done
the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE
MEMORY is selected.
@ PITCH BEND
The PITCH BEND wheel to the left of the keyboard
allows the pitch notes to be bent up or down — roll the
wheel away from you to bend up, and toward you to bend
down (this situation can be reversed, as described below).
When the PITCH BEND wheel is moved almost all the
way in either direction, the current pitch bend range value
will appear on the MULTI DISPLAY (see below).

FEATURE REFERENCE (OVERALL CONTROL)
Setting the Pitch Bend Range
The maximum amount of pitch bend produced by the
PITCH BEND wheel can be set anywhere from +1 semi-
tone to +12 semitones (i.e. plus or minus one octave).
1. To set the pitch bend range, roll the PITCH BEND
wheel all the way in either direction so that the current
range value appears on the MULTI DISPLAY.
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2. Use the ACCOMP. VOLUME (PITCH BEND
RANGE) [A] and [V] buttons to set the desired range
— the pitch bend range value is displayed in semitones
(-12 through 12). If a minus setting is selected pitch
bend wheel operation is reversed — i.e. roll the wheel
away from you to lower pitch.
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ACCOMP
VOLUME
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3. Release the PITCH BEND wheel.
* When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the
new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done
the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE
MEMORY is selected.
€ TRANSPOSE
The PSR-500M [TRANSPOSE] buttons makes it possi-
ble to shift the pitch of the PSR-500M up or down in
semitone intervals up to a maximum of 12 semitones (one
octave). Transposing the pitch of the PSR-500M keyboard
makes it easier to play in difficult key signatures, and you
can simply match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of
a singer or other instrumentalist.
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The TRANSPOSE [A] and [V] buttons are used for
transposition. Press the [A] button to increase the pitch of
the keyboard, or the [W] button to lower the pitch. The
selected degree of transposition will be displayed on the
center two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY while the
TRANSPOSE [Å] or [V] button is pressed, and for ap-
proximately 2 seconds after cither TRANSPOSE button is
released. ;
The transposition range is from -12 to +12, with -12
corresponding to downward transposition by 12 semitones
(one octave), and +12 corresponding to upward transposi-
tion by 12 semitones. 0 is the “normal” keyboard pitch
value. The normal transpose value (0) can be recalled at
any time by pressing both the TRANSPOSE [Å] and [F]
buttons at the same time.
* The TRANSPOSE function will not work while any keys are held.
* TRANSPOSE does not affect the percussion voices (numbers
94 through 99).
* When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the
new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done
the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE
MEMORY is selected.
€ TUNING 4
The PSR-500M [TUNING] buttons makes it possible to
tune the pitch of the PSR-500M to match other instru-
ments. Tuning can be accomplished over a +50-cent range
(that's 100 cents total, or one semitone) in 16 steps.
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The TUNING [ÀJ] and [V] buttons are used for tuning.
Press the [À] button to raise the pitch of the instrument, or
the [W] button to lower the pitch. The selected degree of
tuning will be shown on the MULTI DISPLAY in Hertz
while the TUNING [A] or [V] button is pressed, and for
approximately 2 seconds after either TUNING button is
released.
The tuning range is from 427.5 Hertz (-50 cents) to
452.9 Hz (+50 cents). 440.0 Hertz (+0 cents) is the "с
mal" tuning value. The normal tuning value (440.0) « '*
be recalled at any time by pressing both the TUNING [4]
and [V] buttons at the same time.
* TUNING does not affect the percussion voices (numbers 94
through 99).
* When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the
new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see page 13). If this is not done
the newly selected data will be lost when a different PAGE
MEMORY is selected.
@ TEMPO
The TEMPO buttons control the tempo of the AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT, the SONG MEMORY, DEMO
playback, and the MULTI PADs.
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Press the TEMPO [A] button to increase the tempo, or
the TEMPO [W] button to decrease the tempo. The se-
lected tempo will be displayed on the MULTI DISPLAY
(in quarter-note beats per minute) while the TEMPO [A]
or [V] button is pressed, and for approximately 2 seconds
after either TEMPO button is released.
The available tempo range is from 40 to 240 beats per
minute. Each accompaniment style has a different “de-
fault” tempo which is automatically set whenever a new
style is selected (but not when a new style is selected
while the accompaniment is playing). The default tempo
for the currently selected accompaniment style can be
recalled at any time by pressing both the TEMPO [A] and
[V] buttons at the same time. .
€. SPLIT POINT CHANGE
Separate split points can be set for the SPLIT, FIN-
GERED, and SINGLE FINGER modes. The default split
point settings are as follows:
* SPLIT mode: C#3
* SINGLE FINGER mode: D2
* FINGERED mode: G2
The split point for each mode can be set to any other
key while that mode is selected by pressing the desired
split-point key while holding the [SPLIT POINT
CHANGE] button.
SPLIT POINT
CHANGE
> The split point is shown on the MULTI DISPLAY for
as long as the [SPLIT POINT CHANGE] button is held.
The C3 key, for example, would be displayed as "c 3".
F#2 would be displayed as "F2". The sharp is indicated
by the lit bar between the “F” and the “2.”
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The SPLIT, SINGLE FINGER, and FINGERED mode
split points are retained in memory and will be recalled
whenever the corresponding mode is selected.
Note that the split-point key is included in the right-
hand section of the keyboard.
* When this parameter has been changed, be sure to store the
new data to a PAGE MEMORY (see next paragraph). If this is
not done the newly selected data will be lost when a different
PAGE MEMORY is selected.
FEATURE REFERENCE (OvERALL CONTROL)
€ PAGE MEMORY
The PAGE MEMORY can be used to store 4 complete
sets of panel settings (including the contents of the SONG
MEMORY and MULTI PAD features) that can then be
recalled simply by pressing a single button.
When the power is initially turned on the previously
selected "PAGE" is automatically selected and its indica-
tor will light. If any changes are then made to the panel
settings the PAGE indicator will flash, indicating that
changes have been made. If the same PAGE button is then
pressed the original PAGE settings will be recalled and
the indicator will light continuously again.
The following panel settings are stored by the PAGE
MEMORY:
* Currently selected voice(s).
* MULTI PAD contents.
* SONG MEMORY contents.
* VOICE MEMORY contents.
* VOICE section parameter settings (Auto Harmony, Reverb
Depth, Volume, Octave, Pan, MIDI Out Channel, Dual).
* CUSTOM ACCOMPANIMENT contents.
* Currently selected STYLE.
* Currently selected chord voice when accompaniment stopped.
* ORCHESTRATION settings.
* ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL status.
* MODE.
* ACCOMP. VOLUME.
* TUNE.
* TRANSPOSE.
* TEMPO.
* PITCH BEND RANGE.
* DSP
* MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL/CLOCK.
* The MIDI MODE setting is not recorded by the PAGE MEMORY.
MIDI MODE is reset to *00" whenever the power is turned on or
a different PAGE is selected.
Recording
Make the desired panel settings, then press one of the
PAGE MEMORY buttons while holding the [RECORD]
button. The corresponding indicator will light indicating
that the data has been memorized. All previous data in the
selected PAGE will be erased.
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* The PAGE MEMORY cannot be recorded while any automatic
playback feature or any recording function is running (AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT play; SONG MEMORY record/play/play
ready; MULTI PAD record/play; CUSTOM ACCOMPANIMENT
record/play, DEMO play).

FEATURE REFERENCE (OVERALL CONTROL)
Recall
To recall a PAGE MEMORY setting
simply press the appropriate PAGE
MEMORY button. The corresponding
indicator will light and the required
panel settings will be recalled.
@ If the panel settings are changed
but not recorded (including such
operations as completing a SONG
MEMORY recording), those
changes will be lost if a PAGE
MEMORY is recalled.
* A different PAGE MEMORY cannot be
selected while any automatic playback
feature or any recording function is running
(AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT play; SONG
MEMORY record/play/play ready; MULTI
PAD record/play; CUSTOM ACCOMPANI-
MENT record/play, DEMO play).
* |f the panel settings have been changed but
not recorded and the power is turned off,
those panel settings will be memorized
separately from the page memory.
* PAGE MEMORY data will be retained in
memory even when the PSR-500M power is
turned off as long as a full set of good bat-
teries is present or an AC power adaptor
' remains connected.
* If no batteries are installed and no AC
power adaptor is connected for more than
about 10 minutes, the PAGE memory is
automatically initialized when the power is
turned on. Individual PAGE MEMORY
banks can be initialized by holding the
corresponding PAGE MEMORY button
while turning the power on. All PAGE
MEMORY banks can be initialized at once
by holding both the CUSTOM [RECORD/
END] and [CLEAR] buttons while turning
the power on. In either case, "clr" appears
on the MULTI DISPLAY when the memory
is initialized.
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The initialized settings are as follows:
List of initial PAGE memory settings
OVERALL
CONTROL
AUTO
ACCOMPANI-
MENT
MODE
DSP
PITCH BEND RANGE
ACCOMP. VOL
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
SPLIT POINT
STYLE No.
ORCHESTRATION
SPLIT
SINGLE FINGER
FINGERED
RHYTHM
BASS
ORCHESTRA 1
ORCHESTRA 2
ORCHESTRA 3
CUSTOM STYLE
PAGE 1: Style for DE
PAGE 2: Style for DEM, JJ
PAGE 3: Style for DEMO 3
PAGE 4: LAMBADA
ACCOMP. CONTROL
SYNCHRO START
NORMAL
OFF
Chord Voice When
Accompaniment
Stopped
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
NORMAL/DUAL
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
35
6
2
0
NORMAL
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
HARMONY TYPE
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY ON/OFF
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
VOICE
MEMORY 1
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
HARMONY TYPE
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY ON/OFF

SONG
MEMORY
MIDI
NORMAL/DUAL
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
MIDI СН
DUAL VOICE
FEATURE REFERENCE (OVERALL CONTROL)
Page Memory MIDI Bulk
Dump
The contents of each PAGE
MEMORY can be bulk dumped via the
MIDI OUT connector as a system ex-
clusive message and received by a sec-
ond PSR-500M or a MIDI data re-
VOICE
MEMORY 2
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
HARMONY TYPE
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
corder.
1. Press the [MIDI BULK DUMP]
button. All PAGE MEMORY indi-
cators will flash and “bdp” will
flash on the MULTI DISPLAY.
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HARMONY ON/OFF
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
MIDI BULK DUMP
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2. Press the button of the PAGE
MEMORY you want to transmit.
fm SPUT VOICE
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
HARMONY TYPE
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY ON/OFF
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
The corresponding indicator will
flash while the data is being trans-
mitted. The bulk dump can be
aborted at any time by pressing the
[MIDI BULK DUMP] button a
second time. No other operations
can be performed during a bulk
transmission.
3. When the transmission has finished
the PAGE MEMORY indicators
and MULTI DISPLAY will return
to their previous states.
VOICE
MEMORY 4
VOICE No.
REVERB DEPTH
VOLUME
OCTAVE
PAN
HARMONY TYPE
MIDI CH
DUAL VOICE
ON
HARMONY ON/OFF
VOICE MEMORY 1 - 4
СНОВО 1 - 5
MELODY 1 ~ 5
CONDUCTOR
RECEIVE CH 1~ 16
CLOCK
OFF
All OFF
No Data
No Data
No Data
All Enable
Disable
4 banks x 4 pages
= 16 patterns

FEATURE REFERENCE (Auto ACCOMPANIMENT)
16
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
STYLE SELECT
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quantize
ORCHESTRATION
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—— ORCHESTRA ——
CUSTOM
RECORD/END CLEAR
ACCOMAMIMENT CONTROL
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INTRO FLL IN 1 NORMAL FILL IN 2
SYNC:START ON/OFF 5 2
ENDING STM Stop START/STOP
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@ STYLE SELECT
Select any of the PSR-500M's 100 accompaniment styles
by using one of the two following methods:
1: Choose one of the 100 accompaniment styles — num-
bered “00” through “99” — shown on the STYLE LIST
then enter its number using the numeric STYLE SELECT
buttons. To select BAROQUE (number 27), for example,
first press “2” and then “7.” The number “‘27” should then
be displayed on the left two digits of the MULTI DISPLAY.
STYLE SELECT
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2: The [+] and [-] buttons in the STYLE SELECT group
can be used to increment (increase by one) or decrement
(decrease by one) the current accompaniment style number.
Press the [+] button briefly to select the accompaniment
style one number higher than the current accompaniment -
style, or the [-] button to select the accompaniment style one
number lower than the current accompaniment style. If you
hold the [+] or [-] button down, the accompaniment style
number will increment or decrement continuously — simply
release the button when the desired accompaniment style
number has been reached.
STYLE SELECT
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@ ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
Starting the Accompaniment
Press the [START/STOP] button to start the selected
accompaniment immediately. The rhythm sound will be-
gin playing and, if the FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER
mode is selected via the OVERALL CONTROL section
MODE button, the bass and chord parts will also begin
playing as soon as the first note or chord is played on the
keyboard.
Press the [SYNC-START ON/OFF] button if you want
the accompaniment to start when you play the first note on
the keyboard. In this case the accompaniment is started by
playing in the left-hand section of the keyboard if the
FINGERED, SINGLE FINGER or SPLIT mode is
selected, or by playing anywhere on the keyboard if the
NORMAL mode is selected. If you press the [SYN
START ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button, the r..”
two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY and the [SYNC-
START ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button indicator
will flash at the current tempo. The synchro start mode
can be re-engaged by pressing the [SYNC-START ON/
OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button again so that its
indicator goes out.
@ The right two dots in the MULTI DISPLAY will con-
tinue to flash while the rhythm plays to provide a visual
indication of the current tempo.
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BEAT

“А different accompaniment style can be selected at any time
while the accompaniment is playing. The style number display
will change as soon as the selection is made, but the new style
will begin playback from the top of the next measure. The tempo
will not change when the new style begins playing.
The NORMAL and BRIDGE Variations
Each style has two main variations — NORMAL and
BRIDGE. If the [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] button is
pressed while the rhythm is playing, the corresponding
variation will begin from the top of the next measure. You
can also select [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] before starting
the accompaniment.
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NORMAL BRIDGE
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Starting the Accompaniment with an
Introduction
Any of the PSR-500M accompaniment patterns can be
started with an appropriate introduction by pressing the
[INTRO] button and then the [START/STOP] button.
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INTRO START/STOP
Once the [INTRO] button is pressed, the [INTRO] indi-
cator will be lit continuously and the [NORMAL] or
[BRIDGE] indicator will flash to indicate which variation
will play when the introduction has finished. You can
change the “destination” variation by pressing the [NOR-
# MAL] or [BRIDGE] button while its indicator is flashing.
When the introduction ends, the [INTRO] indicator will
go out and the [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] indicator will
light continuously.
* Itis possible to start the accompaniment from any variation —
even the ending — by pressing the corresponding button prior to
pressing the [START/STOP] button. The destination [NORMAL]
or [BRIDGE] variation can be selected in the normal way.
* If the [INTRO], [FILL IN 1], [FILL IN 2), or [ENDING] pattern is
selected prior to pressing the [START/STOP] button and then
the same button is pressed again or the currently flashing [NOR-
MAL] or [BRIDGE] button is pressed, its indicator will go out and
the destination [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE] pattern indicator will light
continuously. Once started the accompaniment will then begin
directly from the NORMAL or BRIDGE pattern.
* The [INTRO] button can be used to select the introduction
pattern even while the accompaniment is playing.
FEATURE REFERENCE (auto ACCOMPANIMENT)
Adding Fill-ins
The PSR-500M provides two types of fill-ins (rhythmic
variations) — one which leads to the NORMAL variation
and one which leads to the BRIDGE variation. Press the
{FILL IN 1] button at any time while the accompaniment
is playing to add a short fill-in and go to (or return to) the
NORMAL variation, or press the [FILL IN 2] button to
add a short fill-in and go to (or return to) the BRIDGE
variation.
The [NORMAL ] indicator will flash while FILL IN 1
plays, and the [BRIDGE] indicator will flash while FILL
IN 2 plays. You can change the variation that will begin
playing after the fill-in by pressing the desired variation
button while the indicator is still flashing.
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If you hold the [FILL IN 1) or [FILL IN 2] button, the
fill-in pattern will repeat until the button is released, then
the NORMAL or BRIDGE variation will begin from the
beginning of the next measure.
* If the [FILL IN 1] or [FILL IN 2] button is pressed during the last
1/4-note of a measure, the fill in will begin from the first beat of
the next measure. If pressed at any other time the fill-in will
begin immediately.
* It is also possible to start the accompaniment with a fill-in by
pressing the desired FILL IN button prior to pressing the
[START/STOP] button. The destination [NORMAL] or [BRIDGE]
variation can be selected in the normal way.
Stopping the Accompaniment
An accompaniment in progress can be stopped immedi-
ately by pressing the [START/STOP] button or the
[SYNC-START ON/OFF — RHYTHM STOP] button. In
the latter case the synchro start mode will be engaged
when the accompaniment stops. The accompaniment can
also be stopped with an appropriate ending by pressing the
[ENDING] button.
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ENDING
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“Тһе ending will begin from the first beat of the next measure.
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ЯНУТНМ STOP SIART STOP
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+ If the [FILL IN 1] or [FILL IN 2] button is pressed while the ending
pattern is playing, a fill-in will be played, followed by a return to
the normal or bridge pattern.
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FEATURE REFERENCE (AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT)
@ THE SINGLE FINGER MODE
The SINGLE FINGER mode is selected via the
[MODE] button in the OVERALL CONTROL section
(see page 10).
MODE
ONORMAL
OsPLIT
SINGLE
FINGER
OFINGERED
SINGLE FINGER accompaniment makes it simple to
produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using
major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by press-
ing a minimum number of keys in the left-hand section of
the keyboard. The accompaniment produced is perfectly
matched to the currently selected accompaniment style.
If you press a "C" key in the left-hand section of the
keyboard, for example, a C-major accompaniment will be
played. Press another key in the left-hand section of the
keyboard 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).
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Playing Minor, Seventh, and Minor-seventh
Chords In the Single-finger Mode
Ст C7 Cm7
Ш Гога minor chord, press the root key and a black key to
its left.
E For a seventh chord, press the root key and a white key
to its left.
№ Рога minor-seventh chord, press the root key and both
a white and black key to its left.
* The automatic accompaniment will continue playing even if you
lift your fingers from the Auto Accompaniment keys. You only
need to press the Auto Accompaniment keys when changing
chords.
* If the SINGLE FINGER mode is used while the accompaniment
is stopped, the appropriate bass and chord sound will be pro-
duced when any left-hand keys are pressed. The bass voice is
the same as the accompaniment bass voice. The chord voice
can be selected using the VOICE SELECT buttons after a key in
the left-hand section of the keyboard has been pressed.
REVERB
DEPTH,
VOLUME,
OCTAVE,
and
PAN
settings
will
affect the chord voice, but the DUAL VOICE mode cannot be
used.
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€ THE FINGERED MODE
The FINGERED mode is ideal if you already know
how to play chords on a keyboard, since it allows you to
supply your own chords for the Auto Accompaniment
feature.
MODE
ONORMAL
OsPUT
oSNGLE
FINGER r
@ FINGERED
hy |
The PSR-500M will accept the following chord types:
Chord Abbreviation Normal Voicin
Major M 1-3-5 %
Міпог т 1-b3-5 i
Major
seventh
M7
1-3-(5)-7
|
Suspended fourth sus4 1-4-5 |
Minor sixth тб 1-b3-5-6 |
Minor seventh m7 1-b3-(5)-b7
Minor seventh flatted fifth m7-5 1-b3-b5-b7
Minor major seventh mM7 1-b3-(5)-7
Seventh 7 1-3-(5)-Ь7
Seventh flatted fifth 7-5 1-3-b5-b7
Seventh suspended fourth 7sus4 1-4-5-b7
Augmented (seventh) aug 1-3-#5-(b7)
Diminished (seventh) dim 1-b3-b5-(6)
* Notes in parentheses may be omitted.
Minor sixth chords will only be properly detected if
they are played in “root position.” Seventh flatted fifth
chords will be recognized as long as either the root or
flatted seventh is the lowest note. For diminished аі 4,
augmented chords, the lowest key pressed is assumed w <
be the root.
* If you play two notes one octave apart on the left-hand section of
the keyboard, that note will be taken as the root and the accom-
paniment will use only that note. If you play the root and fifth the
accompaniment will use only the root and fifth.
* If you play three adjacent keys at once (semitone intervals), All
accompaniment parts except for rhythm will be muted.
* If the FINGERED mode is used while the accompaniment is
stopped, the appropriate bass note will be produced when a left-
hand chord is detected, and the chord will sound as played. The
chord voice can be selected using the VOICE SELECT buttons
after a key in the left-hand section of the keyboard has been
pressed. REVERB DEPTH, VOLUME, OCTAVE, and PAN
settings will affect the chord voice, but the DUAL VOICE mode
cannot be used.