108Panel Controls and TerminalsC1CLICK36T37S39F141RG143LD250ME252H42 44A145LB147MC248H51F2L53G2H5554 56A257LD362HB259MLC360MH58 61C1A369C263R1B371R2E3
10098Exiting from the Style Record modeTo leave the style recording mode, follow the instructions in the chart below.Style Recording — Bass/Phrase/Pad
1019912Select a voice for the track to be recorded.Select the desired voice by pressing the [VOICE R1] button (page 26).The recording repeats indefini
102100QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track.For example, the following musical passage has been
10310113Press the [NEXT] button.14Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [-/NO] button or the [+/YES] button.Set the Quantize re
104102Naming User Styles1 - 7Use the same operation as in “Quantize” (page 102).8Select “Name”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] but
10510313Press the [NEXT] button to display the Clear screen.14Press the [+/YES] button to execute the Clear operation.To abort the Clear operation, pr
106MIDI Functions104In the rear panel of your PSR-550, there are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal,and a HOST SELECT switch. By u
107105MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instru-ments to communicate with each o
108106The PSR-550 is an electronic musical instrument which is capable of transmitting and receiving over sixteenchannels. Imagine that there are six
109107MIDI Data CompatibilityThis section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback thedata recor
119Top Panel Controlsq STANDBY/ON switch ...13w MASTER VOLUME control ...13e DEMO button ...
110108Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnect your PSR-550 to a computer and take advantage of the wide range of power-ful and versatile software for
111MIDI Functions109Connect the serial port of the personal computer (RS-232C terminal or RS-422 termi-nal) to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-550.For
112MIDI Functions110MIDI TemplateThe PSR-550 is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen indepen-dent channels. For proper MIDI o
113MIDI Functions1117Press the [NEXT] button.8Load the selected MIDI Template.Press the [+/YES] button to actually load the selected MIDI template set
114MIDI Functions112MIDI Transmit SettingThe PSR-550 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. The TransmitChannel and Transmit Track
115MIDI Functions113MIDI Receive SettingThe PSR-550 can simultaneously receive data on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing it tofunction as a 16-channel mu
116MIDI Functions114Local Control“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-550 keyboard controls theinternal tone generator, allowing
117MIDI Functions1153Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI screen.4Select “Clock.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Ini
118116Other Functions (Utility)This section of the manual covers some important functions of the PSR-550 that have not been ex-plained in previous sec
119117Upper OctaveThis determines the Octave setting for the right-hand range of the keyboard, letting youhave independent ranges for the right and le
1210Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-550 and preparing to play.Be sure to go through this section carefully befor
120118Touch SensitivityThe keyboard of the PSR-550 is equipped with a touch response feature that lets youdynamically and expressively control the lev
121119FootswitchVarious functions can be assigned to the footswitch connected to the FOOTSWITCHjack. The polarity of the footswitch can also be chang
122120Pitch Bend RangeThis determines the maximum pitch bend range for the PITCH BEND wheel.The range is from “0” to “12”. Each increment corresponds
123131 PSR-550 VoicesThe PSR-550 actually includes two voice sets: the “panel” voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices. The panelvoices includ
124132Voice ListBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber MSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof No
125133Bank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber MSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank Select MIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumber
126134Voice ListBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof Notes
127135Bank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB LSB ChangeUsedNumberBank SelectMIDINumberVoice ProgramVoice Nameof NotesNumberMSB
128136Bank MSBBank LSBPrgram NumberNote # Note13 C#-114 D-115 D#-116 E-117 F-118 F#-119 G-120 G#-121 A-122 A#-123 B-124 C025 C#026 D027 D#028 E029 F03
129137Bank MSBBank LSBPrgram NumberNote # Note13 C#-114 D-115 D#-116 E-117 F-118 F#-119 G-120 G#-121 A-122 A#-123 B-124 C025 C#026 D027 D#028 E029 F03
1311Demo Song PlaybackOnce you’ve set up your PSR-550, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 9demo songs are provided. A
130138Style ListStyleStyle NameNumberStyleStyle NameNumberCountry59 Country Rock60 Country 2/461 Country 8 Beat62 Country Pop63 Country Swing64 Countr
131139MDBSong NameNumberMDBSong NameNumberMusic Database ListPOP HITS1 Alive Fever2 Alive Synth3 Croco Rock4 D.Survival5 EasySunday16 EasySunday27 Goi
132140● Reverb (System effect)Reverb effect type/depth can be set by panel operation.When you select a different style, the appropriate reverb type wi
133141● Reverb Type ListReverb Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 System Concert hall reverb.Room1-7 System Small room reverb.Stage1-4 System Re
134142Harmony/Echo Type ListCategory Type DescriptionHarmony Duet An extra note is added to the note played on the keyboard to produce duet type harmo
135143TroubleshootingPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONThis is normal and is no cause for alarm.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PortaTone may prod
136144Data Backup & Initialization Data BackupExcept for the data listed below, all PSR-550 panel settings are reset to their initialsettings whe
137145Alert Message ListNo FileUnformatted DiskDisk ErrorWrite-protectedFile ProtectedNo DiskDisk RemovedDisk FullWrong DiskSame NameMaximum 60 SongsM
138146Clear BackupNow InitializingCannot OperateCannot Set MIDICannotTurnHar.OnCannotTurnDSP OnAlert Message ListThis message appears when you attempt
139Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed in decimal numbers,binary numbers and hexadecimal numbers.Hexadecimal numbers may i
14Using the Music DatabaseIf you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style (page 32) and voice (page 26)settings would be ap
140PITCH FINE BnH,63H,19H,62H,rrH,06H,mmHLEVEL BnH,63H,1AH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHPANPOT BnH,63H,1CH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHREVERB SEND BnH,63H,1DH,62H,rrH,06H,mmHCHO
141This parameter specifies relative change with the value of 64 producing 0 adjustment.As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric.
142(3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROLbinary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA ID01111110 7E Style00000000 010ttttttt TT Tempo40ttttttt TT
143(3-6-4) CLAVINOVA MIDI COMPLIANCE(3-6-4-1) DOC MULTI TIMBRE ON / OFF (Receive only)binary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA
144< Table 1-4 > MIDI Parameter Change table (EFFECT)Address Size Data Prameter Name Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)02 01 00 2 00..7F R
145< Table 1-5 > MIDI Parameter Change table (MULTI PART)Address Size Data Prameter Name Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)08 nn 00 1 00..
146XG ESSENTIAL EFFECTSame as LSB=0XG OPTION EFFECTExpanded type for PSR-550* If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, t
147< Table 1-8 > Effect Parameter ListHALL1,HALL2, ROOM1,ROOM2,ROOM3, STAGE1,STAGE2, PLATE (reverb, variation block)No. Parameter Display Value
148PHASER 1 (chorus, variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 LFO Frequency 0.00Hz-39.7Hz 0-127 table#12 LFO Depth 0-127 0-1273
149MIDI Data Format2BAND EQ(STEREO) (variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 EQ Low Frequency 50Hz-2.0kHz 8-40 table#32 EQ Low
15Using the Music DatabaseData stored by the Music DatabaseEach of the Music Database settings has been specially programmed to match the selected sty
150< Table 1-9 > Effect Data Value Assign TableMIDI Data FormatTable#1LFO FrequencyData Value Data Value Data Value Data Value0 0.00 32 1.35 64
151MIDI Implementation Chart[Portable Keyboard] Date : 30-NOV-2000Model : PSR-550MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function... Transmitted Recogn
152MIDI Implementation Chart*1 The tracks for each channel can be selected on the panel.See page 114 for more information.*2 Incoming MIDI messages co
153IndexAAC adaptor...12Accompaniment...
154IndexMMain...34Master Tuning...
155IndexTTap ...36, 121Tempo ...
156SpecificationsKeyboards• 61 standard-size keys (C1 — C6) withtouch response.Display• Large multi-function LCD displaySetup• STANDBY/ON• Master Volu
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1614Panel Display IndicationsThe PSR-550 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument.This backlit LCD
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1715Basic OperationThis section introduces you to the basic operations common to the various functions of the PSR-550.In particular, you’ll learn how
1816How to Read the Menu/Message Display and “Easy Navigator”Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-550 shows a variety ofdisplays
1917● DiskMenu SelectionFor certain operations on the PSR-550 (such as selecting voices, demo songs andstyles), you’ll need to select different menus
2This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power sup-ply or adapter other than one desc
2018Changing (Editing) ValuesThis section shows you how to set numeric values on the PSR-550, such as voicenumber, song/style number and various param
2119NamingThe allows you to create your own original data such as songs, styles and registrationmemory settings. You can also freely name the data as
2220Function TreeButton Menu/message display Function See pageDEMO Sweet Tenor... Demo song selection...
2321Function TreeButton Menu/message display Function See pageFUNCTION F1 Multi PadPBnk ... Multi pad bank selection...
2422Various functions other than ones listed above can be accessed by assigning them to the [+/YES]button, [-/NO] button and the number buttons [1]-[0
2523ModeDepending on the panel operation used, the PSR-550 has several fundamentally different conditions (ormethods of operation). Each of these con
26Playing VoicesThe PSR-550 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play. Try out thedifferent voices referring to th
27Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously1Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button.Selecting a voice for VOICE R22Select a voice.Use the data dial,
28Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands1Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button.2Play the voices.The notes you play with
29Split PointFunctions of the KeyboardAs explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-550 can sound three different voices. Here’s a short summary of the
31• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can af
30TransposeThis function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-550 to be transposed up or down by amaximum of one octave in semitone increments. The tra
31Keyboard Percussion1Press the [VOICE R1] button.2Select “StandardKit1”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number button
32Auto AccompanimentThe auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to dois play the chords with
33Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)1Press the [STYLE] button.2Select a style.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the numbe
34Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment SectionsThere are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary thearrangement of the accompan
35Auto Accompaniment5Press the [MAIN A] button.6Press the [INTRO] button.7As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the autoaccompaniment start
36Auto AccompanimentTempo/TapEach style of the PSR-550 has been programmed with a default or standard tempo;however, this can be changed by using the
37Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment Track MutingThe PSR-550 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD2, PAD, PHRASE
38Auto AccompanimentChord FingeringsThe way in which chords are played or indicated with your left hand (in the autoaccompaniment section of the keybo
39Auto AccompanimentCCm7C( )CM( )7C(9)C( )(9)6CaugCm6Cm7( )Cmb57CmMb57Cm( )(9)7Cm(9)CmM7( )CmM(9)7( )CdimCdim7C(9)7( )C(13)7(
42Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-550PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation techno
40Auto AccompanimentThe Fingered 2 modeAccompaniment Split PointThe point on the keyboard that separates the auto accompaniment section and the right-
41Auto AccompanimentSynchro StopWhen the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will stopcompletely when all keys in the auto-accomp
42Auto AccompanimentOne Touch SettingOne Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient function that lets you instantlyreconfigure virtually all auto-acc
43The Multi PadsThe PSR-550 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodicsequences that can be used to add impact
44Selecting a Multi Pad Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the MULTI PAD BANKscreen.2Select “Multi Pad.”Use the data
45• There are two types of MultiPad data: some of the datawill be played back once andstop when it reaches to theend. Others will be playedback repeat
46Digital EffectsWith the digital effects built into the PSR-550 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in a varietyof ways—such as adding rever
47Adjust the depth of the reverb.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Digital Effect screen.4Select “Reverb”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button
48ChorusSelecting a Chorus Type5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a chorus type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to the
49• When the selected DSP typeis an Insertion Effect (pages49, 133), the DSP effectapplies only to the Voice R1.DSPApplying the DSP effectThe DSP icon
53How to use the manualSetting Uppage 12Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggestyou read this section first. It shows you
50Digital EffectsF3 DigitalEffectRETURNSEND(Depth)Insertion EffectSystem EffectAmplifierSpeakerMixerSystem Effects and Insertion EffectsThe reverb, ch
51Digital Effects4Select “Harmony”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a Harmony/Echo type.Use
52Digital EffectsAdjusting the Harmony/Echo volume5Press the [NEXT] button to display the Type Selection screen.6Press the [NEXT] button to display th
53Digital Effects• When the Voice Set functionis on (page 120), theHarmony/Echo part settingmay change according to theselected R1 panel voice.Changin
54Registration MemorySince the PSR-550 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of controls and functions —voice, style, auto accompanim
55Registering the Panel Settings1Set up the panel controls as required.2Press the round Registration Memory button to call up theRegistration Memory f
56Registration MemorySelecting a Registration Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Registration MemoryBank screen.
57Disk OperationsBuilt into the PSR-550 is a disk drive. Simply insert a floppy disk and you’ve got access to a wide varietyof convenient functions,
58Disk OperationsBe sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive withcare. Follow the important precautions below. Compatible Disk Type3.5&q
59Disk OperationsIncluded Data DiskDisk song playback1Insert the included data disk into the disk drive.• If a disk has already beeninserted into the
64ContentsPacking List 4How to use the manual 5Important Features 8Panel logos... 9Music stand ...
60Disk OperationsFormatSetting up commercially available floppy disks for use with PSR-550 is called format-ting.This function is useful for quickly d
61Disk Operations3Select the file type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to the file type list below:• Although all Use
62Disk OperationsLoadAfter saving User style (107-109), User pad (banks 37-40) and Registration Memory(bank 01-32) data to a floppy disk, you can relo
63Disk Operations6Press the [NEXT] button.7Select the data to be loaded.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.8Press the [NEXT] b
64Disk OperationsSong CopyThis operation allows you to make backup copies of your important Song data. Prima-rily, this will come in handy when you a
65Disk Operations7Select the source song file.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.8Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name
66Disk OperationsCopying data to another location on the same disk1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Copying data from onefloppy disk to another” (pag
67Disk OperationsDeleteYou can delete individual files (User songs, User styles, User pads or Registra-tion Memory) from the floppy disk.1Insert the f
68Disk Song PlaybackSong Playback1Insert the disk that contains song data into the disk drive.PSR-550 will automatically switch into Song mode.• If a
69Disk Song Playback4Select “PlayMode”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Play Mo
75ContentsDisk Song Playback 68Song Playback... 68Song Track Muting ...
70Disk Song PlaybackSong Track Muting1Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song.2Press one of the TRACK buttons below the display.The [M] icon w
71Disk Song PlaybackPlaying from a Specified Measure1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.3Select “Measure
72Disk Song PlaybackRepeat Play (A-B Repeat)1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.3Select “AbRepeat”.Use t
73Disk Song PlaybackSong Transpose1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.• This operation does notaffect th
7472Part SettingsIn addition to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-550 features many different instrumental “parts,”included with the auto accompanim
7573● Voice R1, R2, L• When one of the DSP types belonging to the Insertion Effect (page50) is selected, the effect will be exclusively applied to the
7674Mixer1Press the [MIXER] button so that its indicator lights.2Select the part for which you want to adjust the volume set-ting or parameters.Parts
77Volume R2 =108Octave R2 = 2Pan R2 = 40RevDepth R2 =120ChoDepth R2 =108DspDepth R2 =112[NEXT] button [BACK] button753Select the desired paramete
7876Song RecordingWith the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you can recordyour own keyboard performances to a floppy disk as a User s
7977 User Song TracksThe tracks which can be recorded to the User songs are organized as shown in thechart below.The following notes andcautions are
86Important FeaturesSince the PSR-550 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as to how toexplore its capabilities
80001 New SongRecMenu:SongSongRec:QuickRecRec Tr =Melody78Quick Recording1Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.2Press the [RECORD] button to eng
81BEATSong RecordingSv?:SONG 001.MID–799Press the [NEXT] button to display the Record ready screen.The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently
82001 New SongSongRec:MultiRecRecPart T01 =R180Multi Track Recording1 - 3Use the same operation as in “Quick Recording” (page80).4Press the [NEXT] but
83BEATRehearsalSv?:SONG 001.MID–819Press the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen.Voices and styles can be set from this display. After comp
84RecMenu:Song002 SONG–001.MIDSongRec:MultiRec1234567812345678Recording start(Punch In)Recording stop(Punch Out)Previously played dataNewly played dat
85Punch In/Out=OnPunch In = 3Punch Out = 5RecStart Mes= 2838Press the [NEXT] button to display the Punch In/Out screen.9Select “On”.Use the data dial,
86002 SONG–001.MIDSongRec:EditSngEdit:QuantizeQuantizTrack=T0584QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded
87Quantize OK?QuantizSize=1/48512Press the [NEXT] button.13Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] b
88002 UserSong1SongRec:EditSngEdit:Setup Dt86Editing Setup DataThis function lets you make changes to various setup data (voice-related parameters)for
898711Edit the setup data.Press the [NEXT] and [BACK] buttons to switch among the displays (asshown below).• Select a track by pressing one of the [TR
97Important Features GM System Level 1“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standardwhich guarantees that any data conforming to th
90002 UserSong1SongRec:EditSngEdit:NameNam=UserSong1_88cursorNaming User Songs1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the f
91SngEdit:ClearClear Track =T13Clear Track OK?89Clearing User Song Data1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the song fil
9290• Material recorded data isretained in memory evenwhen the STANDBY switch isturned off if batteries areinstalled or an AC adaptor isconnected (pag
93915Press the [NEXT] button to display the RecMode screen.6Select “Record”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.7Press the [NEX
94[BACK] buttonCdMatch Pad1=OffCdMatch Pad2=Off[NEXT] button92Chord Match1 - 5Use the same operation as in “Multi Pad Recording”(page 92).6Select “Edi
959310Enter the desired name for the bank.Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21).Up to eight letters or characters can be used.11Press the [RECO
9694• Material recorded data isretained in memory evenwhen the STANDBY switch isturned off if batteries areinstalled or an AC adaptor isconnected (pag
9795 About Recording User StylesIn recording a User song, the PSR-550 records your keyboard performance as MIDIdata. Recording of User styles, howev
9896Style Recording — Rhythm TrackWith this operation you can create your own original rhythm patterns by editingexisting rhythm track (percussion) da
999710Select a Rhythm track to be recorded.Select “RHYTHM MAIN” or “RHYTHM SUB” with the data dial, the[+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.• Only one
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