Yamaha PSR-28 User Manual

Owner's Guide Spielanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual del Propietario

2. Set an Initial Volume LevelSlide the MASTER VOLUME control 0to a position about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" setting.

SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICESSelecting a VoiceThe PSR-28 provides two methods of selecting any of its 100 voices:1) Choose one of the 100 voices— numbe

11The selected voice can now be played on the instrument’s keyboard.* When the power is initially turned ON, the PIANO 1 voice is automatically selec

The SUSTAIN effect cannot be applied to accompaniment or rhythm.DUAL VOICE:The DUAL VOICE feature makes it possible to select and play two different v

13Transposition: Shifting Pitch in Semitone StepsThe PSR-28 TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down

Press the PITCH A button ®to tune up. or the PITCH ▼ button to tune down. Each press on either the PITCH A or T button shifts the pitch by approximate

15When the power is initially turned ON, the DISCO accompaniment style is automatically selected.Only one accompaniment style can be selected at a tim

The availabte tempo range is from 40 to 280 beats per minute. 120 is the "normal" tempo value. The normal tempo (120) can be recalled at any

starting the AccompanimentPress the START button ®to start the selected accompaniment immediately, or press the SYNCHRO START ©button if you want the

starting the Accompaniment with an IntroductionAny of the PSR-28 accompaniment patterns can be started with a 1-measure introductory pattern by pressi

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19during the second half of the current measure.Manual BassThe PSR-28 allows you to play two voices at once — a bass voice with the left hand and one

2. Select the Bass VolcaIf you intend to use the MANUAL BASS feature while a rhythm accompaniment is playing, simply select the desired accompaniment

21Try playing this In the Manual Bass mode.(A Little Brown Jug)Play the bass part on the lower keyboard and the melody part on the upper keyboard.Pane

SINGLE FINGER ACCOMPANIMENTSINGLE FINGER accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor a

4. Press a Key in the Auto BassChord Keys Section ®Pressing any of the 19 lowest keys on the keyboard will cause the automatic chord and bass accompa

* Tha automatic accompaniment will continue playing even if you lift your fingers from the Auto Bass Chord keys You only need to press the Auto Bass C

1. Select the FINGERED ModeSlide the AUTO BASS CHORD selector® to the FINGERED position.L Auf FINGERED-Modus schalten.Schieben Sie den AUTO BASS CHOR

CmC7 Cm?mm mm mm mmThe PSR-28 will accept the following chord types:• Major• Minor• Major seventh• Minor seventh• Minor seventh flat five• Seventh• Se

KEYBOARDPERCUSSIONThe 10 highest keys on the PSR-28 keyboard let you play percussion to accompany other instruments, or add origlnai rhythm fills and

The Keyboard Percussion feature cannot be used while any of the PSR-28 preset ACCOMPANIMENT STYLE rhythms are playing.If you press the KEYBOARD PERCUS

4. SELECTING AND PLAYINGVOICES...10Selecting a Voice...10Adjusting the Volume...1

Recording1. Select the Desired Accompaniment StyiePick out an accompaniment style that is appropriate for the type of music you want to record.2. Se

5. Choose an Alternative Start Mode If NecessaryIf you do not perform this step, recording will begin as soon as you play a chord on the keyboard. At

Playback1. Engage the Start Ready ModePress the CHORD SEQUENCER PLAY button ®to engage the start ready mode.WiedergabeL Auf Wiedergabebereitschaft sc

Try recording chords using the CHORD SEQUENCER function. (When The Saints Go Marching in)Record the chords in CHORD SEQUENCER, then play the melody on

OPTIONALACCESSORIES• AC Power Adaptor(PA-1/ PA-1 B/ PA-3/ PA-4/ PA-^)Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage.• Headphones (HPE-3/ HPE-^). Stand (L-2/ L-

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FCC INFORMATION(MPORTANT NOTICE ; DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed, as indicated in the instructions contained in this

BEFORE YOU BEGINPower SupplyYour PSR-28 will run either from batteries or the optional power adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the p

Using an Optional Power Adaptor For AC Mains PowerUse ONLY a Yamaha PA-1. PA-1 B. PA-3, PA-4 or PA-40 AC Adaptor to power your instrument from the AC

2. Connections made between the PortaTone and any other device should be made with both units turned off.3. Do not set the MASTER VOLUME control at

NOMENCLATURETop Panel ControlsBEZEICHNUNG DER TEILE2NOMENCLATUREZBedienelemente(p ® (5) @ (6) (p(|)(9)(3J)(|j)__Commandes du panneau supérieurNOM

VOICE SELECT Buttons (page 10) SUSTAIN Button (page 11)DUAL VOICE Button (page 12) TRANSPOSE Buttons (page 13) PITCH Buttons (page 13)CHORD SEQUENCER

® HEADPHONES/ AUX. OUT JackA standard pair of stereo headphones cán be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speake