Yamaha PSR-172 EN User Manual

10GrandPnozqwzwqzPress the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. xPlay the keyboard.Want to find out more? See page 20.GrandPno000Playing the PianoSimply by pressi

Step 1 Voices11qPress the [VOICE] button. GrandPnoTEMPO116000Selecting and Playing Other VoicesThe PSR-175/172 has a total of 100 dynamic and realisti

12QuickGuideStep 2 SongsGrandPnozzxxwqcPlaying the SongsThe PSR-175/172 is packed with 100 songs, including 5 special Demo songs.Demo songs (001 - 00

Step 2 Songs13This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance.qPress the [OVERALL] button, until ACMP/SONG VOLU

14QuickGuideGrandPnoxzbc v m nzzPress the [STYLE] button. 8Bt PopTEMPO116001Using the Auto AccompanimentThe powerful yet easy-to-use Auto Accompanimen

Step 3 Auto Accompaniment15Looking up Chords in the DictionaryThe convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the ind

16QuickGuideGrandPnozzvxxzSelect one of the Lesson songs.For instructions on selecting songs, see page 29. xSelect the part you wish to work on (left

Step 4 Lesson17GradeThe PSR-175/172 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you how well yo

18Getting Started — Playing the Demo SongsThe PSR-175/172 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms a

19Panel Display IndicationsThe PSR-175/172 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section

2PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUALThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adap

20Portable GrandThis convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.Playing the Portable GrandPress the piano-shaped [PORTABLE G

Portable Grand213 Turn on the Metronome.Press the [METRONOME] button.To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.1Indicates the beat

22DJThis exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for play-ing contemporary dance music.Playing the DJ1 Press

23Selecting and Playing VoicesThe PSR-175/172 features 100 authentic voices that have been created with Yamaha’s sophisti-cated AWM (Advanced Wave Mem

Selecting and Playing Voices24 Using the numeric keypadEnter the digits of the voice number as printed on the panel. For example, to select voice #0

Selecting and Playing Voices25Harmony voices (#059 - #068) automatically add a one-, two- or three-note har-mony to the original voice. Split voices

Selecting and Playing Voices26One Touch SettingThe powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automati-cally call up an appropria

Selecting and Playing Voices27Transpose and TuningYou can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PSR-175/172 with the Transp

Selecting and Playing Voices28 Tuning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Tuning determines the fine pitc

29Selecting and Playing SongsThe Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PSR-175/172.The

3PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.WARNINGAlways follow the basi

Selecting and Playing Songs304 Stop the song.Press the [START/STOP] button.Melody Voice ChangeThe PSR-175/172 lets you play a melody on the keyboard a

Selecting and Playing Songs31Changing the TempoThe tempo of song playback can be adjusted over a range of 40 - 240 bpm (beats per minute).1 Press the

Selecting and Playing Songs32Adjusting the Song VolumeThe playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volu

Selecting and Playing Songs33A-B RepeatThis useful function is ideal for practicing and learning purposes. It allows you to specify any phrase of a s

34Song LessonThe Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use way to learn how to read music and play the keyboard. All of the 100 so

Song Lesson352 Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step.If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] butt

Song Lesson36Lesson 1 — TimingThis lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes — any note can be used, as long as you play in rhythm.

Song Lesson37Lesson 2 — WaitingIn this lesson step, the PSR-175/172 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. T

Song Lesson383 Play the appropriate part with the song.After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the appropriate notes appear in the displ

Song Lesson39GradeThe Lesson feature has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a real teache

4Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-175/172 PortaTone!You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound a

40TalkingThis feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments as well as the titles of the Lesson steps and the names of

41DictionaryThe Dictionary feature is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know th

42Selecting and Playing StylesThe PSR-175/172 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns — as well as voice set-tings appropriate for each pattern

Selecting and Playing Styles43Playing the AccompanimentWhen the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the function as style con-trols.1 Press

Selecting and Playing Styles44 Using Tap Tempo to start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the auto accompaniment and automati

Selecting and Playing Styles453 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature.Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice

Selecting and Playing Styles464 Stop the style.You can do this in one of three ways: Pressing the [START/STOP] buttonThe rhythm/accompaniment stops p

Selecting and Playing Styles47Adjusting the Accompaniment VolumeThe playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume con-trol affect

Selecting and Playing Styles48Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi FingeringThe auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accom-p

Selecting and Playing Styles49• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What is a Chord? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The si

5Panel Controls and Terminals ... 6Setting Up... 8Power Requirements ...

Selecting and Playing Styles50• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Writing Chord Names • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Knowing h

Selecting and Playing Styles51Multi PadsThese convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as you play the PSR-175/1

52MIDIThe PSR-175/172 also features MIDI terminals, allow-ing you to interface the PSR-175/172 with other MIDI instruments and devices. About MIDI• •

53TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the PSR-175/172 is turned on or off, a pop-ping sound is temporarily produced.This is normal

54Voice ListThe following voices can be selected when the Voice mode is active, or when the Voice Change function is on. They can also be selected by

Voice List55The following voices cannot be directly selected from the panel controls; they are special voices programmed into the songs of the PSR-175

56Drum Kit List• Each percussion voice uses one note.• The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than listed. For example, the “Bass Drum

57Style List & Multi padsNo. Style Name8BEAT1 8Beat Pop2 8Beat Uptempo3 8Beat Standard4 8Beat Shuffle5 Folkrock6 Pop Rock7 Crystal Pop8 8Beat Medi

58 YAMAHA [ PSR-175/172 ] Date:18-NOV-2003Model PSR-175/172 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Transmitte

MIDI Implementation Chart596,38 x x Data EntryControl 64 o o Sustain71-74 x xChange 84 o o Portamento Cntrl96-97 x x RPN Inc,Dec98,99 x x NRPN LSB,MS

6Panel Controls and Terminalsq [MASTER VOLUME] dialThis determines the overall volume of the PSR-175/172.w Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])e LESSON [L] (Le

60Keyboard61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6)DisplayLarge multi-function LCD displaySetupSTANDBY/ONMASTER VOLUME : MINI-MAXPanel controlsOverall, SONG, VO

61Misc.+/- buttons ... 24AA-B Repeat... 33AC Power adaptor... 8Accessory

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Panel Controls and Terminals7!5 [START/STOP] buttonWhen the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts and stops the auto accompaniment. (See pa

8Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-175/172 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the

Setting Up9Accessory Jacks Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •For private practicing and playing without