Yamaha PortaTone PSR-620 User manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFYTHIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in
this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
the product.
IMPORTANT:
When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use
only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow in-
structions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the
USA.
NOTE:
This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements
listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compli-
ance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance
that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment gener-
ates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to
the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with
FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna.
If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to
co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If
you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha
Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.
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 accom-
pany 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 amplifier and head-
phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing 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.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. 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 envi-
ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keep-
ing with both the letter 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 approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, 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 batter-
ies of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mis-
matches 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 regulations that relate to the disposal of prod-
ucts that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable
to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, 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.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PLEASE KEEPTHIS MANUAL
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Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard.The Yamaha PSR-620 PortaTone
combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital
electronicsandfeaturestogiveyoustunningsoundqualitywithmaximummusicalenjoyment.
A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of
this advanced instrument.
In order to make the most of your PortaTone’s features and extensive performance
potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features
described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
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Important Features
●141 outstanding voices with eight percussion kits.
●AVoice Set function automatically selects appropriatevoice parameterswheneveravoice
is selected.
●100accompanimentstyles,eachwithindependentintro,mainAandB,4fill-ins,andending
sections.
●Advanced auto-accompaniment technology gives you fully-orchestrated accompaniment
to back up what you play on the keyboard.
●Large multi-function LCD display panel makes it easy to select and edit parameters.
●OneTouch Setting feature instantly provides you with four types of registration settings, all
of which match to the selected accompaniment style.
●Digital Effects — Reverb, Chorus and DSP, let you freely create a variety of different sonic
environments.
●Minus One, and Repeat functions are ideal for learning new songs and polishing your
keyboard technique.
●Song recording feature lets you record two melody tracks with an accompaniment track.
●With the Multi Pads, you can play and record a number of short rhythmic and melodic
sequences, to add a spice to your performance.
●RegistrationMemorysaves128yourfavoritepanelsettingsforinstantrecallwhenneeded.
●Optional Yamaha Music Cartridges can be plugged in for enjoyable automated perform-
ance, keyboard practice, and extra accompaniment styles.
●Internal3.5”floppydiskdriveprovidesextendedmemorycapacityandquickplaycapability.
●MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the PSR-620 useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
●Built-in amplifier and speaker system delivers top-quality sound without the need for
external equipment.

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Contents
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Taking Care of Your PortaTone ................................................. 3
Panel Controls 4
The Music Stand ......................................................................... 5
Setting Up 6
Power Supply .............................................................................. 6
■Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .................................. 6
■Using Batteries ..................................................................... 6
Connections ................................................................................ 7
■The PHONES Jack ............................................................... 7
■SUSTAIN Jack...................................................................... 7
■AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack ................................................ 7
■MIDI IN and OUT Connectors .............................................. 7
The Demonstration 8
Basic Display Operation 10
Playing the PSR-620 12
Selecting & Playing Voices ...................................................... 12
■Keyboard Percussion ......................................................... 14
The Split Mode .......................................................................... 15
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters ................... 15
Touch Response ....................................................................... 17
Dual Voice.................................................................................. 17
Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters................... 18
Harmony/Echo........................................................................... 20
Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type ........................................... 20
Sustain ....................................................................................... 22
Transposition ............................................................................ 23
Pitch Bend ................................................................................. 23
Digital Effects 24
Using the Digital Effects........................................................... 24
Changing the Reverb Effect..................................................... 24
Selecting the Reverb Effect Type .......................................... 24
Setting the Reverb Return Level............................................ 25
Changing the Chorus Effect .................................................... 26
Selecting the Chorus Effect Type .......................................... 26
Setting the Chorus Return Level............................................ 27
Changing the DSP Effect.......................................................... 28
Selecting the DSP Effect Type .............................................. 28
Setting the DSP Return Level ................................................ 29
Using Auto Accompaniment 30
■The Stop Accompaniment Function ................................... 37
Accompaniment Track Control................................................ 38
■Large/Small Accompaniment.............................................. 39
■Muting Individual Tracks ..................................................... 39
■Changing Accompaniment Track Voices............................ 40
■Adjusting Accompaniment Track Volume ........................... 40
Changing the Accompaniment Split Point ............................. 41
One Touch Setting .................................................................... 42
Registration Memory 43
Registering the Panel Settings ................................................ 43
Recall the Registered Panel Settings...................................... 45
The Accomp Freeze Function .................................................. 45
Song Recording 46
Recording a Melody Track ....................................................... 46
Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody .............. 49
Accompaniment and Melody Playback................................... 52
Play from a Specified Measure .............................................. 53
■Voice & Volume Rewrite ..................................................... 54
■Clearing the SONG TRACKS ............................................. 54
The Multi Pads 55
Playing the MULTI PADS .......................................................... 55
Recording the MULTI PADS..................................................... 57
Using Music Cartridges 60
■Inserting a Music Cartridge................................................. 60
■Music Cartridge Handling Precautions ............................... 60
Cartridge Accompaniment Styles ........................................... 61
Selecting Cartridge Styles ..................................................... 61
Cartridge Songs ........................................................................ 62
Cartridge Song Playback ....................................................... 62
Cartridge Registration Presets ................................................ 63
Selecting Cartridge Registration ............................................ 63
Using Floppy Disks 64
■Floppy Disk Handling Precautions...................................... 64
Formatting a New Floppy Disk ................................................ 65
Saving, Loading, & Deleting Disk Files................................... 66
Saving to Disk ........................................................................ 66
Loading From Disk................................................................. 68
The Referred File ................................................................... 70
■User Style Files Referred to by a Song File ....................... 70
■User Style or Pad Files Referred to by a Registration File . 71
■Registration File Referred to by a User Style File .............. 71
Deleting a Disk File ................................................................ 72
Quick Play: Disk Orchestra Collection & Standard MIDI File Disks.. 73
Practice Features 74
The Minus One Mode ................................................................ 74
■Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off ..................... 74
Repeat Play................................................................................ 75
Overall Functions 76
General Functions .................................................................... 77
■Keyboard Volume ............................................................... 77
■Octave ................................................................................ 77
■Reverb Level ...................................................................... 78
■Chorus Level ...................................................................... 78
■DSP Level........................................................................... 78
■Pan ..................................................................................... 78
■Voice Set ............................................................................ 79
■Accompaniment Volume..................................................... 79
■Touch Sensitivity ................................................................ 79
■Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel ................................... 80
■Pitch Bend Range............................................................... 80
■Metronome ......................................................................... 80
■Tuning................................................................................. 80
MIDI Functions .......................................................................... 81
■Remote Channel................................................................. 83
■Keyboard Out ..................................................................... 83
■Song Out ............................................................................ 83
■Accompaniment Out ........................................................... 84
■Local Control ...................................................................... 84
■External Clock .................................................................... 85
■Initial Data Send ................................................................. 85
Appendix
PSR-620 Function Tree ......................................................... 86
About Digital Effect ................................................................ 88
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 90
Data Backup & Initialization ................................................... 91
■Data Initialization ................................................................ 91
Index........................................................................................... 92
Specifications......................................................................... 93
Voice List ............................................................................... 94
Percussion Kit List ................................................................. 98
MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................. 100
MIDI Data Format ................................................................ 103
■GM System Level 1 .......................................................... 107

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YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.
Taking Care of Your PortaTone
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Your PortaTone will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules given below:
■Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following con-
ditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more
serious damage.
●Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).
●High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside,
or in a car during the daytime).
●Excessive humidity.
●Excessive dust.
●Strong vibration.
■Power Supply
●Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is
not in use.
●An AC adaptor, if used (the PSR-620 runs from
either batteries or an optional AC adaptor), should
be unplugged from theAC outlet if the instrument
is not to be used for an extended period of time.
●Unplug the AC adaptor during electric storms.
●Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC
outlet as appliances with high power consumption,
such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using
multi-plug adaptors since these can result in re-
duced sound quality, operation errors, and possibly
damage.
■Turn Power OFFWhen Making
Connections
●To avoid damage to the instrument and other de-
vices to which it is connected, turn the power
switches of all related devices OFF prior to con-
necting or disconnecting MIDI cables.
■Handling andTransport
●Never apply excessive force to the controls, con-
nectors or other parts of the instrument.
●Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly,
not by pulling on the cable.
●Disconnect all cables before moving the instru-
ment.
●Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or
placing heavy objects on the instrument can result
in scratches and more serious damage.
■Cleaning
●Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.
●A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stub-
born grime and dirt.
●Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
●Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instru-
ment (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).
■Electrical Interference
●This instrument contains digital circuitry and may
cause interference if placed too close to radio or
television receivers. If this occurs, move the instru-
ment further away from the affected equipment.
■Data Backup
●Internal data (e.g. Registration Memory data) is
retained in memory even if the power switch is
turned OFF as long as backup batteries are in-
stalled or the AC plug is connected. The internal
memory can, however, be corrupted by incorrect
operation. Be sure to save important data to floppy
disk frequently so you have a backup to revert to if
the data in memory is accidentally damaged. Also
note that magnetic fields can damage data on
floppy disks, so it is advisable to make a second
backup copy of disks that contain particularly im-
portant data. Always keep backup disks in a safe
place away from stray magnetic fields (e.g. those
produced by speakers, appliances containing mo-
tors, etc.). More important precautions for floppy
disk use are given in the “Floppy Disk” section
begining on page 64.
■Service and Modification
●The PSR-620 contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead
to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock.
Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA person-
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Panel Controls
1POWER Switch ............................................. page 8
2MASTER VOLUME Control........................... page 8
3DEMO Button ................................................ page 9
4DIGITAL EFFECT Section
• REVERB Button ....................................... page 24
• CHORUS Button....................................... page 24
• DSP Button............................................... page 24
• DSP VARIATION Button........................... page 24
5LCD Panel ................................................... page 10
6Data Dial.................................................. page 9, 14
7Number [0]~[9] and
[+/YES], [–/NO] Buttons .......................... page 9, 13
8SONG Section
• REC Button.........................................page 47, 50
• PLAY/STOP Button ......................page 48, 51, 52
• REPEAT PLAY Button .............................. page 75
• MINUS ONE Button ................................. page 74
9AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Section
• SYNC-START/STOP Button .................... page 35
• START/STOP Button.......................... page 35, 37
• INTRO Button........................................... page 35
• MAIN A/B Button ................................ page 35, 37
• ENDING Button ........................................ page 37
• ACCOMP LARGE/SMALL Button............ page 39
• TRACK ON/OFF Button ........................... page 39
0CURSOR s, t, <, >Buttons ................... page 10
!TEMPO s, tButtons................................. page 34
@FUNCTION s, tButtons........................... page 10
#REGISTRATION MEMORY Section
• MEMORIZE Button .................................. page 44
• 1~4 Buttons ........................................ page 44, 45
• ACCOMP FREEZE Button....................... page 45
$MODE ▼Button .......................................... page 11
%DISK Section
• JOB SELECT Button................................ page 67
• EXECUTE Button..................................... page 65
• QUIT Button.............................................. page 68
^STYLE Button.............................................. page 33
■Top Panel Controls.................................................................
&VOICE Button .............................................. page 12
*ONE TOUCH SETTING Button................... page 42
(Music CARTRIDGE Slot ............................. page 60
)KEYBOARD Section
•TOUCH RESPONSE Button .................... page 17
•DUAL VOICE Button ................................ page 17
•HARMONY/ECHO Button........................ page 20
•SUSTAIN Button....................................... page 22
qMULTI PADS Section
•MULTI PADS 1~4 ...............................page 56, 58
•REC/END, TERMINATE Button ......... page 56, 58

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Panel Controls
The PSR-620 is supplied with a music stand
that can be attached to the instrument by inserting
it into the slot at the rear of the control panel.
wPITCH BEND Wheel ................................... page 23
ePHONES Jack ............................................... page 7
rDisk Drive .................................................... page 64
t MIDI OUT and IN Connectors .................... page 7, 81
ySUSTAIN Jack ............................................... page 7
u AUX OUT R, L+R/L Jacks................................. page 7
iDC IN 10-12V Jack........................................ page 6
The Music Stand
DC IN 10-12V
SUSTAIN
OUT IN
MIDI R L+R/L
AUX OUT
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Power Supply
Your PSR-620 will run either from batteries or an optional power adaptor.
Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use.
•Never interrupt the power
supply (e.g. remove the batter-
ies or unplug the AC adaptor)
during any PSR-620 record
operation! Doing so can result
in a loss of data.
■Using Batteries...............................................................................................................................................
For battery operation the PSR-620 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, “D” size,
R-20 or equivalent batteries.
When the batteries need to be replaced “Btry Low” will appear on the
display. Also the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and
other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power OFF and ei-
ther replace the batteries or connect an AC adaptor.
Replace the batteries as follows:
ZOpen the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom
panel.
XInsert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings
on the inside of the compartment.
CReplace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.
•When the batteries run down,
replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new batter-
ies.
•Do not use different kinds of
batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.
•To prevent possible damage
due to battery leakage, remove
the batteries from the instru-
ment if it is not to be used for
an extended period of time.
Setting Up
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-620
and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully
before using your PSR-620.
•Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5, PA-
5B, or PA-5C AC Power Adap-
tor to power your instrument
from the AC mains. The use of
other adaptors may result in
irreparable damage to both the
adaptor and the PSR-620.
■Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor .............................................................
Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA-
5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR-
620, then plug the PowerAdaptor (or the AC cable of the Power Adaptor)
into a convenient wall AC power socket. The internal batteries are automati-
cally disconnected when an AC PowerAdaptor is used.
DC IN 10-12V
PA-5,
PA-5B,
or
PA-5C
AC power socket

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Connections
■The PHONES Jack...................................................................................................................................
Setting Up
■SUSTAIN Jack...................................................................................................................................................
•Be sure that you do not press the
pedal while turning the power
ON. If you do, the ON/OFF status
of the footswitch will be reversed.
■AUX OUT R and L+R/L Jack..................................................................................................
■MIDI IN and OUT Connectors.............................................................................................
A standard pair of stereo headphones
can be plugged in here for private prac-
tice or late-night playing. The internal
stereo speaker system is automatically
shut off when a pair of headphones is
plugged into the PHONES jack.
An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5
footswitch can be plugged into the rear-
panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control.
The footswitch functions like the damper
pedal on a piano — press for sustain,
release for normal sound.
The AUX OUT R and L+R/L jacks
deliver the output of the PSR-620 for
connection to an external amplifier, mix-
ing console, PA system, or recording
equipment. If you will be connecting the
PSR-620 to a monophonic sound sys-
tem, use only the L+R/L jack. When a
plug is inserted into the L+R/L jack
only, the left- and right-channel signals
are combined and delivered via the
L+R/L jack so you don’t lose any of the
instrument’s sound.
SUSTAIN
PHONES
R L+R/L
AUX OUT
The MIDI IN connector receives
MIDI data from an external MIDI device
(such as a MIDI sequencer) which can
be used to control the PSR-620. The
MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI
data generated by the PSR-620 (e.g. note
and velocity data produced by playing
the keyboard). More details on MIDI are
provided on page 81.
OUT IN
MIDI
Stereo
System

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MIN MAX
MASTER
VOLUME
The Demonstration
Once you’ve set up your PSR-620, try listening to the pre-programmed
demonstrationsongs—they’llgiveyouagoodideaofwhatthePSR-620
can do! A total of 25 demo songs are provided —songs 01 through 17
have been created to demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices,
while songs 18 through 25 demonstrate a range of accompaniment
styles.
ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
SSax
TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
2
MELODY
1
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
REGIST
REC REC REC
OTS
801
134126152105 1991011
172 10a01
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE
FORMAT
POWER
ON / OFF
1Switch ON.................................................................................................................................................................
Turn the power ON by pressing the [POWER] switch.
2Set an InitialVolume Level.......................................................................................................
Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control up (clockwise) about a quarter-
turn from its minimum position. You can re-adjust the [MASTER VOL-
UME] control for the most comfortable overall volume level after playback
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DEMO
3Press the [DEMO] Button...........................................................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-620 SONG
function will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first
demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/
STOP] indicator will light. The demo will begin playing automatically. The
demo songs will play in sequence, and the sequence will repeat until
stopped.
•You can play along on the PSR-
620 keyboard while the demon-
stration is playing.
•The volume bars of the song
tracks at the bottom of the dis-
play will move in response to the
data in each track while the
demo plays.
•When playing demo songs which
use the PSR-620 internal accom-
paniment styles:
* Chord names will appear on
the display and the volume
bars of the accomp. tracks will
move in response to the data
in each track while the demo
plays.
* The harmony effect (see page
20) can be applied when play-
ing along with the chord pro-
gression of the song.
5ExitWhen Done.............................................................................................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button, the SONG [PLAY/STOP] button, or the
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT [START/STOP] button to stop demo play-
back, then press the [VOICE] button to exit from the SONG function and
return to the normal play-mode display when you’ve finished playing the
demo songs.
DEMO
•When you stop demo song se-
quence playback and start again
by pressing the [PLAY/STOP]
button, only the current song will
play, then playback will stop
automatically.
4Skip to the Beginning Of a Different Demo Song.......................
While the demonstration is playing you can select any of the 25 demo
songs by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the
data dial. Playback will skip to the beginning of the selected song.
The Demonstration
–/NO +/YES
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VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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CURSOR FUNCTION
ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
GrandPno
TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPE
A
MIN
U
REV
E
CHO
R
DSP
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
2
MELODY
1
111
ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
REGIST
REC REC REC
OT
S
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VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
Basic Display Operation
ThePSR-620LCDpanelisalargemulti-functiontypethatsimultaneously
displaysandprovidesaccesstoanumberofimportantparameters.Basic
operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE,
JOBSELECTandNUMBERbuttons,andthemeaningoftheiconswhich
appear in the display, are summarized briefly below.
DISK (Disk)
Appears when a Disk song, style, multi pad or
registration is selected (page 64).
CART (Cartridge)
Appears when a Music Cartridge song, style, or
registration memory is selected (page 60).
BEAT
Flashes at the current tempo and indicates the
current beat during accompaniment and song
playback. (page 36)
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE
111
BEAT
The Cursor Buttons
The CURSOR buttons are used to select the
various parameters which appear in the dis-
play. Depending on the selected parameter,
the “cursor”may appear as an underline, or
the selected icon or value may simply flash.
Each CURSOR button moves the cursor in the
corresponding direction.The [▲] and [▼]
CURSOR buttons are also used to select func-
tions within the function groups selected by the
FUNCTION buttons in some cases.
The Functions
The PSR-620 has a range of
functions selected via the
FUNCTION [▲] and [▼]
buttons —e.g. voice selec-
tion, style selection, song
number selection, etc.The
currently selected function is
indicated by an arrow in the
display next to the function
list printed immediately to the
left of the display. All of the
listed functions can be se-
lected by pressing either the
FUNCTION [▲] or [▼] button
as many times as necessary
until the arrow in the display
appears next to the name of
the desired function.
Accompaniment Track Parameters & Icons
The PSR-620 has 8 accompaniment tracks (RHYTHM1/2, BASS,
CHORD1/2, PAD, and PHRASE1/2), each with ON/OFF, voice number,
and volume parameters that can be set as required (page 38).The
icons, drums for RHYTHM1 and 2, an acoustic applied bass for BASS,
an electric guitar for CHORD1 and 2, violins for PAD, a trumpet for
PHRASE 1 and 2, will appear when the respective track is ON.
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MODE
A
T CHORD
BEAT
TOUCH
U
S ONE
E
RB DUAL
R
US HARMONY
SUSTAIN
m
S
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE
FORMAT JOB
SELECT
EXECUTE
QUIT
DISK
Song Track Parameters & Icons
Like the accompaniment tracks, each of
the 3 song tracks has ON/OFF, voice
number (MELODY tracks), and volume
parameters that can be set as required
(page 46). Each track has its own icon
which appears when the track is ON.
ACCOMP MELODY
1MELODY 2
OTS (OneTouch Setting)
Appears when the ONE TOUCH
SETTING feature is engaged
(page 42).
REGIST (Registration Memory)
Indicates the currently selected
REGISTRATION MEMORY
number (page 45).
TEMPO
Shows the current tempo of ac-
companiment/song playback (page
34).
TRANSPOSE
The current transpose value (page
23).
MEASURE
Indicates the current measure
number during song recording and
playback (page 53).
REPEAT
Indicates the “A”and “B”repeat
points when programming a repeat
section. (page 75)
CHORD
Indicates the current chord name
during accompaniment/ song play-
back (page36)
The Modes
The MODE button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR-
520’s four operational modes: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, and FIN-
GERED.The currently selected mode is indicated by an arrow in the
display next to the mode list printed immediately to the right of the
display. All of the listed modes can be selected by pressing the
MODE button as many times as necessary until the arrow in the
display appears next to the name of the desired mode.
NORMAL: The normal play mode (page 12).
SPLIT: The split-keyboard mode in which different voices can
be played by the left and right hands (page 15).
SINGLE: The single-finger accompaniment mode which allows
fully-orchestrated accompaniment to be produced by
specifying chords using only one, two or three fingers
(page 31).
FINGERED: The fingered accompaniment mode in which fully-or-
chestrated accompaniment is produced according to
chords you play on the keyboard (page 31).
Feature On/Off Icons
MINUS ONE
Appears when the MINUS ONE feature is ON (page 74).
REVERB
Appears when the REVERB EFFECT is ON (page 24).
CHORUS
Appears when the CHORUS EFFECT is ON (page 24).
DSP
Appears when the DSP EFFECT is ON (page 24).
TOUCH (Touch Response)
Appears when the TOUCH RESPONSE is ON (page 17).
DUAL (Dual Voice)
Appears when the DUAL VOICE feature is ON (page 17).
HARMONY
Appears when the HARMONY/ECHO is ON (page 20).
SUSTAIN
Appears when the SUSTAIN is ON (page 22).
MINUS ONE
REVERB
CHORUS
DSP
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
The Disk Functions
The [JOB SELECT] button to the right of the display selects one of the PSR-
620’s four disk jobs: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE and FORMAT.The currently se-
lected job is indicated by an arrow in the display next to the disk job list printed
immediately to the right of the display. All of the listed jobs can be selected by
pressing the [JOB SELECT] button as many times as necessary until the arrow
in the display appears next to the name of the desired job.
LOAD: Loads data from floppy disk (page 68).
SAVE: Saves the specified data to floppy disk (page 66).
DELETE: Deletes a specified data file from the floppy disk (page 72).
FORMAT: Formats a disk for use with the PSR-620 (page 65).
TRANSPOSE
TEMPO
OTS
CHORD
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Playing the PSR-620
Selecting & Playing Voices
The PSR-620 has 141 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 141) and 8 percussion kits
(numbers 142 through 149) that you can select and play on the keyboard.
1Select the NORMAL Mode........................................................................................................
If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-620
keyboard, you’ll need to select the NORMAL mode. To do this, press the
[MODE] button to the right of the display as many times as necessary until
the arrow in the display appears next to “NORMAL” in the mode list to the
right of the display. The other modes will be described later in this manual.
2Select theVOICE Function......................................................................................................
Before you select a voice to play, the PSR-620 voice function must be
selected. The simplest way to do this is to press the [VOICE] button. This
immediately selects the VOICE function no matter what function was previ-
ously selected.
An alternative method is to press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of
the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display
appears next to “VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.
•“Kybd Vol”function (see page
77) in the OVERALL function
group can be quickly selected by
pressing and holding the [VOICE]
button.
ACCOMP TRACK SONG TRACK
GrandPno
TEMPO TRANSPOSE MEASURE REPEAT CHORD
BEAT
TOUCHMINUS ONE
REVERB DUAL
CHORUS HARMONY
DSP SUSTAIN
RHYTHM BASS CHORD PAD PHRASE ACCOMP MELODY
2
MELODY
1
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ON /
OFF
VOICE
VOL
REGIST
REC REC REC
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VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE
FORMAT
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE
FORMAT
FUNCTION GrandPno
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VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
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Playing the PSR-620
3Select a Voice.....................................................................................................................................................
The PSR-620 has 149 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial. The voices
are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control
panel. The number and name of the currently selected voice appears on the
top line of the display panel while the VOICE function is selected.
●The [–/NO] and [+/YES] Buttons
When the VOICE function is selected these buttons step up or down
through the PSR-520’s voices. Press either button briefly to step to the
next voice in the corresponding direction, or hold the button to scroll
rapidly through the voices in the corresponding direction.
–/NO +/YES
0
789
–/NO
+ /YES
654
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●The Number Buttons
The number buttons can be used to directly enter the number of the de-
sired voice, thereby immediately selecting that voice without having to
step through a number of other voices.
Two-digit voice numbers (i.e. “01” through “99”) are selected simply by
entering the two digits in sequence — e.g. to select voice number “57”,
briefly press the [5] buttons and then the [7] button.
•Whenever you select a new
voice, the appropriate voice-
related parameters for that voice
will be set automatically. This is
the PSR-620 Voice Set function.
The Voice Set function can be
turned OFF if not required —
page 79.
•The stereo pan position of the
voice can be set via the “Pan”
function in the OVERALL func-
tion group —see page 78.
Three-digit voice numbers (i.e. “100” through “149”) are entered by first
pressing and holding the [1] button until “1” appears in the hundreds
position on the display, then press the remaining two digits in sequence.
–/NO
+ /YES
654
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**
GrandPno
102
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
*
•Voice numbers 150 ~ 151 exclu-
sively can be used as the dual
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Std.Kit
142
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
Playing the PSR-620
■Keyboard Percussion
When one of the eight PERCUSSION KIT voices are selected — voice
numbers 142 through 149 — you can play drums and percussion instru-
ments on the keyboard. The drums and percussion instruments played by the
various keys are marked by symbols below the keys.
•The Harmony/Echo and Dual
functions (pages 20 and 17)
cannot be turned ON while a
keyboard percussion voice is
selected, and will automatically
be turned OFF if a keyboard
percussion voice is selected
while they are ON.
•The TRANSPOSE parameter
(page 23) has no effect on the
keyboard percussion voices.
•See page 98 for a complete
listing of the keyboard percus-
sion drum instrument assign-
ments.
●The Percussion Kits
142 Standard Kit
143 Room Kit
144 Rock Kit
145 Electronic Kit
146 Analog Kit
147 Jazz Kit
148 Brush Kit
149 Classic Kit
●The Data Dial
This is undoubtedly the easiest way to select a voice. Simply rotate the
dial clockwise to increment or counter-clockwise to decrement.
4Play & Adjust Volume.........................................................................................................................
You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-620 keyboard. Use the
[MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume level.
•The keyboard volume can be
adjusted independently from the
accompaniment volume via the
“Kybd Vol”function in the OVER-
ALL function group —see page
77. “Kybd Vol”function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [VOICE] button.
•The optimum octave settings
(OVERALL function: octave=0)
are set for each voice (except for
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Playing the PSR-620
The Split Mode
The SPLIT mode lets you play different voices with the left and right hands.
You could, for example, play bass with the left hand while playing piano with
the right. The right-hand voice is the keyboard voice you select in the normal
way (page 12), and the left hand voice is selected via the SPLIT VOICE func-
tion, described below. The “split point” is initially set at B2 (note number 59),
but it can be set at any key on the keyboard.
The SPLIT mode is engaged by pressing the [MODE] button so that the
arrow in the display appears next to “SPLIT” in the mode list to the right of the
display.
•The SPLIT mode and DUAL
VOICE features (page 17) can be
used at the same time. In this
case the dual voice plays simul-
taneously with the right-hand
voice only.
Changing the Split Voice & Related Parameters
1Select the SPLITVOICE Function..............................................................................
Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times
as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “SPLIT
VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.
Split Point
Split Voice
2Select the Function and Set As Required.................................................
Use the cursor [▲]and [▼]buttons to select the desired function, and
then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to
set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting ap-
pear on the top line of the display).
Voice selected via
the VOICE function
NORMAL
SPLIT
SINGLE
FINGERED
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE
FORMAT
FUNCTION Aco.Bass
855
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT

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Playing the PSR-620
Function Description
Split Voice The split voice can be changed as required while the number
and name of the current split voice appear on the top line of
the display.
S.Volume Sets the volume of the split voice so you can create the opti-
mum blend with the right-hand voice. The volume range is
from “00”(no sound) to “127”(maximum split voice volume).
S.Octave Shifts the pitch of the split voice up or down one or two oc-
taves. “–1”is down one octave, “–2”is down two octaves; “+1”
and “+2”are up one and two octaves, respectively.
S.RevLvl Sets the reverb send level for the split voice. The reverb send
level determines the amount of signal sent to the reverb effect.
The range is from “00”(no effect) to “127”(maximum effect).
S.ChoLvl Sets the chorus send level for the split voice. The chorus send
level determines the amount of signal sent to the chorus ef-
fect. The range is from “00”(no effect) to “127”(maximum
effect).
S.Pan Positions the split voice in the stereo sound field. The pan
range is from “–7”to “+7”. “–7”is full left and “+7”is full right.
S.Split Sets the keyboard split point —i.e. the key that separates the
left- and right-hand voices (the split-point key is included in the
left-hand section of the keyboard). Simply press the key you
want to assign as the split point. The key number of the key
you press will appear to the left of “S.Split”on the top line of
the display. You can also use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons,
the number buttons or the data dial to enter the split point key
number. The lowest key on the keyboard (C1) is key number
“36”, middle C (C3) is “60”, and the highest key (C6) is “96”.
The split point can be set at any key number from 00 through
127, allowing the split point to be set outside the range of the
PSR-620 keyboard for MIDI applications. The default split
point is 59 (B2).
CURSOR
–/NO +/YES
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•If the Voice Set function is ON
(page 79), the Split Voice param-
eters will change automatically
whenever a different keyboard
voice is selected.
•The selected Split Voice param-
eter can be reset to its default
value by simultaneously pressing
the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons.
•Negative ”S.Octave”and “S.Pan”
parameters can be entered by
pressing the number buttons
while holding the [-NO] button.
•Reverb and chorus return levels
can be changed via “RevRtnLv”
and “ChoRtnLv”in the DIGITAL
EFFECT function - see pages 25
and 27.
3Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................................
Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the
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Playing the PSR-620
Touch Response
This function turns the touch response of the keyboard ON or OFF. Use the
KEYBOARD [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn TOUCH RESPONSE ON
or OFF as required. The touch-response icon will appear next to “TOUCH” in
the display when TOUCH RESPONSE is turned ON. The actual touch re-
sponse sensitivity of the keyboard can be adjusted via the “TouchSns” function
in the OVERALL function group (page 79). When OFF (i.e. when the touch-
response icon is not showing) the same volume is produced no matter how hard
you play on the keyboard. Touch response can be turned OFF to produce a
more realistic effect with voices that normally do not have touch response: e.g.
organ and harpsichord.
Dual Voice
When the DUAL VOICE feature is engaged you can play two voices simul-
taneously across the entire keyboard — the keyboard voice you select in the
normal way (page 12), and a “dual” voice selected via the DUALVOICE func-
tion.
The DUAL VOICE feature is turned ON and OFF by pressing the [DUAL
VOICE] button. The dual-voice icon (overlapping keyboards) will appear next
to “DUAL” in the display when DUALVOICE is turned ON.
•Touch Response is turned ON
whenever the power switch is
turned ON.
•The “TouchSns”function in the
OVERALL function group can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [TOUCH RE-
SPONSE] button.
KEYBOARD
TOUCH RESPONSE
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY/ECHO
SUSTAIN
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN
KEYBOARD
TOUCH RESPONSE
DUAL VOICE
HARMONY/ECHO
SUSTAIN
TOUCH
DUAL
HARMONY
SUSTAIN

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Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters
1Select the DUAL VOICE Function...............................................................................
Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times
as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL
VOICE” in the function list to the left of the display.
•“DUAL VOICE”function can be
quickly selected by pressing and
holding the [DUAL VOICE] but-
ton.
Playing the PSR-620
FUNCTION Strings2
873
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
2Select the Function and Set As Required.................................................
Use the cursor [▲]and [▼]buttons to select the desired function, and
then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons, the number buttons or the data dial to
set as required (the name of the selected function and its current setting ap-
pear on the top line of the display).
FUNCTION
D.Volume
150
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
REGIST MEMORY
MULTI PAD
DUAL VOICE
SPLIT VOICE
HARM
/ ECHO
OVERALL
DIGITAL EFFECT
CURSOR