Yamaha YS624T Specifications

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).To return to the previous disp

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-540, there are MIDI terminals (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT), a TO HOST terminal,and a HOST SELECT switch. By u

107MIDI Functions105MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instru-ments to communica

108MIDI Functions106The PSR-540 is an electronic musical instrument which is capable of transmitting and receiving over sixteenchannels. Imagine that

109MIDI Functions107MIDI Data CompatibilityThis section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback

119Top Panel Controlsq STANDBY/ON switch ... 15w MASTER VOLUME control ... 15e DEMO button ...

110MIDI Functions108Connecting to a Personal ComputerYou can enjoy using personal computer music software when you connect your PSR-540’s TO HOST term

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-540.For

112MIDI Functions110MIDI TemplateThe PSR-540 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-540 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. The TransmitChannel and Transmit Track

115MIDI Functions113MIDI Receive SettingThe PSR-540 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-540 keyboard controls theinternal tone generator, allowing

117MIDI Functions1153Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI screen.4Select “Ext Clock.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button

118116Other Functions (Utility)This section of the manual covers some important functions of the PSR-540 that have not been ex-plained in previous sec

119117Part OctaveThis determines the relative octave settings for the keyboard-played voices R1, R2 andL.• Select the part (R1, R2, L) by pressing one

1210Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-540 and preparing to play.Be sure to go through this section carefully befor

120118Touch SensitivityThe keyboard of the PSR-540 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 FOOT SWITCHjack. The polarity of the footswitch can also be chan

122120Pitch Bend RangeThis determines the maximum pitch bend range for the PITCH BEND wheel.The range is from “0” to “12”. Each increment corresponds

123Bank Select MIDIVoice ProgramVoice NameNumber MSB LSB ChangeNumber PSR-540 VoicesThe PSR-540 actually includes two voice sets: the “panel” voices

124Bank Select MIDIVoice ProgramVoice NameNumber MSB LSB ChangeNumberBank Select MIDIVoice ProgramVoice NameNumber MSB LSB ChangeNumberVoice List85 0

125Voice ListXG Voice List201 0 114 94 Solaris202 0 117 88 Millenium203 0 113 95 TransformPercussion204 0 113 11 Jazz Vibes205 0 112 11 Vibraphone206

126Voice List360 0 45 33 FingerBass2361 0 65 33 Mod.Bass362 0 0 34 Pick Bass363 0 28 34 MutePickBass364 0 0 35 FretlessBass365 0 32 35 Fretless 2366 0

127Voice List573 0 42 98 Chorus Bells574 0 64 98 Synth Mallet575 0 65 98 Soft Crystal576 0 66 98 Loud Glocken577 0 67 98 ChristmasBel578 0 68 98 Vibe

128Bank 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 F030 F

129Bank 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 F030 F

1311Setting UpImportant Notes on Battery Use• Since the PSR-540 consume a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use of an AC poweradapto

130Style List8BEAT1 8Beat 12 8Beat 23 8Beat Adria4 8Beat Pop5 British Pop6 8Beat Soft16BEAT7 16Beat 18 16Beat 29 16Beat 310 16Beat 411 Soft Fusion12 H

131● Reverb (System effect)Reverb effect type/depth can be set by panel operation.When you select a different style, the appropriate reverb type will

132● Reverb Type ListReverb Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 System Concert hall reverb.Room1-7 System Small room reverb.Stage1-4 System Rever

133Harmony/Echo Type ListCategory Type DescriptionHarmony Duet An extra note is added to the note played on the keyboard to produce duet type harmony.

134TroubleshootingPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONThis is normal and is no cause for alarm.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PortaTone may produce

135Data Backup & Initialization Data BackupExcept for the data listed below, all PSR-540 panel settings are reset to their initialsettings whenev

136Alert Message ListNo FileUnformattedDisk ErrorWrite-protectedFile ProtectedNo DiskDisk RemovedDisk FullWrong DiskSame NameMaximum 60 SongsMemory Fu

137Backup ErrorNow InitializingCannot OperateCannot Set MIDICannotTurnHar.OnCannotTurnDSP OnAlert Message ListThis message appears when you attempt to

138Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed in decimal numbers,binary numbers and hexadecimal numbers.Hexadecimal numbers may i

139PITCH 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

1412Connecting external MIDI devicesMusic standSetting UpThe PSR-540 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrumentby inserting

140This parameter specifies relative change with the value of 64 producing 0 adjustment.As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric.

141(3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROLbinary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA ID01111110 7E Style00000000 010ttttttt TT Tempo40ttttttt TT

142(3-6-4) CLAVINOVA MIDI COMPLIANCE(3-6-4-1) DOC MULTI TIMBRE ON / OFF (Receive only)binary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA

143< 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

144< 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..

145XG ESSENTIAL EFFECTSame as LSB=0XG OPTION EFFECTExpanded type for PSR-540* If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, t

146< Table 1-8 > Effect Parameter ListHALL1,HALL2, ROOM1,ROOM2,ROOM3, STAGE1,STAGE2, PLATE (reverb, variation, insertion block)No. Parameter Dis

147DISTORTION, OVERDRIVE (variation, insertion block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 Drive 0-127 0-127 ●2 EQ Low Frequency 50Hz-2.0kHz

148TOUCH WAH 1 (variation, insertion block), TOUCH WAH+DIST (variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Control1 Sensitive 0-127 0-1272 Cut

149Table#11Reverb Width;Depth;HeightData Value Data Value Data Value Data Value0 0.5 32 8.8 64 17.6 96 27.51 0.8 33 9.1 65 17.9 97 27.82 1.0 34 9.4 66

1513My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From ‘Titanic’)from the Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture TITANICMusic by James HornerLyrics by W

150[Portable Keyboard] Date :3-MAR-1999Model : PSR-540MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function... Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Default 1

151MIDI 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

152IndexAAC adaptor...12Accompaniment...

153IndexMMain...34Master Tuning ...

154IndexTTap ...36, 121Tempo ...

155SpecificationsKeyboards• 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-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument.The section belo

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1715Basic OperationThis section introduces you to the basic operations common to the various functions of the PSR-540.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-540 shows a variety ofdisplays

1917● DiskMenu SelectionFor certain operations on the PSR-540 (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-540, 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 01 MyHeartGoOn ... Demo song selection ...

2321Function TreeButton Menu/message display Function See pageFUNCTION F1 Multi PadBank ... Multi pad bank selection ...

2422 Direct Access ChartFunction TreeFunction Tree number/function Operation: + button listed below1 Volume adjustment of Voice L PART ON/OFF [VOIC

2523ModeDepending on the panel operation used, the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (ormethods of operation). Each of these con

26Playing VoicesThe PSR-540 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-540 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-540 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-540 has been programmed with a default or standard tempo;however, this can be changed by using the

37Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment Track MutingThe PSR-540 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-540PortaTone 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-540 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● Multi Pad Bank ListBank name Chord Match RepeatPad1 Pad2 Pad3 Pad4 Pad1 Pad2 Pad3 Pad4Fanfare O O O – – – – –Crystal OOOO– – – –Gothic_V OOOO– – –

46Digital EffectsWith the digital effects built into the PSR-540 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, 132), 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 EffectsFUNCTIONSONGSTYLEVOICE LR12F3 DigitalEffectRETURNSEND(Depth)Insertion EffectSystem EffectAmplifierSpeakerMixerSystem Effects and Inse

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-540 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-540 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 OperationsSample DiskDisk song playback1Insert the sample disk into the disk drive.• If a disk has already beeninserted into the drive, pressth

64ContentsPacking List 4How to use the manual 5Important Features 8Panel logos ... 9Panel Controls and

60Disk OperationsFormatSetting up commercially available floppy disks for use with PSR-540 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-540 will automatically switch into Song mode.• If a

69Disk Song Playback4Select “PlyMode”.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Play Mod

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 Play1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen.3Select “AbRepeat”.Use the data dial,

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-540 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

76Volume Ph1 =120Volume Ph1 =11074Mixer1Press the [MIXER] button.The [MIXER] lamp lights.2Select the part for which you want to adjust the volume.Part

77FUNCTIONSONGSTYLEVOICE LR12F6 ParameterEditOctave R2 = 2Pan R2 = 40RevDepth R2 =120ChoDepth R2 =108DspDepth R2 =112[BACK] button [NEXT] button[BACK]

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-540 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as to how toexplore its capabilities

80001 New SongRecMenu=SongRecMode=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 currentl

82001 New SongRecMode=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 com

84RecMenu=Song002 UserSong1RecMode=MultiRec1234567812345678Recording start(Punch In)Recording stop(Punch Out)Previously played dataNewly played data P

85Punch In/Out=OnPunch In = 3Punch Out = 5Rec Start = 2838Press the [NEXT] button to display the Punch In/Out screen.9Select “On”.Use the data dial, t

86002 UserSong1RecMode=EditEd Menu=QuantizeQ.Track = 584QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track.Fo

87Quantize OK?Q.Size = 1/48512Press the [NEXT] button.13Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] butt

88002 UserSong1RecMode=EditEd Menu=Setup Dt86Editing Setup DataThis function lets you make changes to various voice-related parameters (setup data)for

89Setup OK?8711Edit the setup data.Press the [NEXT] and [BACK] buttons to switch among the displays (asshown below).• Select a track by pressing one o

97Important FeaturesPanel logosThe logos printed on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it includes.GM Syste

90002 UserSong1RecMode=EditEd Menu=NameNam=UserSong1_88cursorNaming User Songs1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the f

91Ed Menu=ClearClear Track=13Clear OK?89Clearing User Song Data1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84).5Select the song file to be

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[NEXT] buttonChMatch Pad1=OffChMatch Pad2=Off[BACK] button[NEXT] button[BACK] button92Chord Match1 - 5Use the same operation as in “Multi Pad Record

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-540 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