Yamaha PSR-160 Specifications

10GrandPno000116qzqwzw z Press the [Piano] button. x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 20.GrandPno000 Playing the Piano Simply by p

Step 1 Voices 11 q Press the [VOICE] button. TEMPOGrandPno000116 Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-160 has a total of 100 dynamic and realis

12QuickGuideStep 2 SongsGrandPno000116zxcq zxxwPlaying the SongsThe PSR-160 is packed with 100 songs, including 5 special Demo songs.Demo songs (001

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

14QuickGuideGrandPno000116c v m nzxzbzPress the [STYLE] button. TEMPO8Bt Pop001116Using the Auto AccompanimentThe powerful yet easy-to-use Auto Accomp

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

16QuickGuideGrandPno000116zzvxxzSelect one of the Lesson songs.For instructions on selecting songs, see page 29. xSelect the part you wish to work on

Step 4 Lesson17GradeThe PSR-160 has a built-in evaluation function that moni-tors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you how well you d

18 Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-160 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms an

19 Panel Display Indications The PSR-160 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section b

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

20 Portable Grand This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice. Playing the Portable Grand Press the piano-shaped [Piano

Portable Grand 21 3 Turn on the Metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button.To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.1Indicates the

22 DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for play-ing contemporary dance music. Playing the DJ 1

23Selecting and Playing VoicesThe PSR-160 features 100 authentic voices that have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory)

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-160 with the Transpose

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-160.The song

3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow th

Selecting and Playing Songs304 Stop the song.Press the [START/STOP] button.Melody Voice ChangeThe PSR-160 lets you play a melody on the keyboard along

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-160 waits for you to play the correct notes before con-tinuing playback of the song. This

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

4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-160 PortaTone!You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and

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

42 Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-160 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns — as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern —

Selecting and Playing Styles 43 Playing the Accompaniment When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the function as style con-trols. 1 P

Selecting and Playing Styles 44 Using Tap Tempo to start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the auto accompaniment and aut

Selecting and Playing Styles 45 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and no

Selecting and Playing Styles 46 4 Stop the style. You can do this in one of three ways: Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm/accompaniment

Selecting and Playing Styles 47 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume The playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume con-trol af

Selecting and Playing Styles 48 Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering The auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord acc

Selecting and Playing Styles 49 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What is a Chord? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Th

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

Selecting and Playing Styles 50 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Writing Chord Names • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Knowi

Selecting and Playing Styles51Multi PadsThese convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as you play the PSR-160.

52MIDIThe PSR-160 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-160 with other MIDI instru-ments and devices. About MIDI• • • • • •

53TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the PSR-160 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced.This is normal and i

54 Voice List *1 MSB=7FH, LSB=00H, Prg Ch#=1*2 MSB=7FH, LSB=00H, Prg Ch#=2 Voice# MIDI Program Change# Voice NameUsed NotesPIANO 001 0 GRAND PIANO 20

Voice List 55 The following voices cannot be directly selected from the panel controls; they are special voices programmed into the songs of the PSR-

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

57 Style List & Multi pads No. Style Name8BEAT 1 8Beat Pop2 8Beat Uptempo3 8Beat Standard4 8Beat Shuffle5 Folkrock6 Pop Rock7 Crystal Pop8 8Beat

58 YAMAHA [ PSR-160 ] Date:26-JAN-2000Model PSR-160 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Transmitted R

MIDI Implementation Chart 59 NOTE: *1 Depending on the selected voice, the transmitted velocity value may differ, even for notes played with identica

6 Panel Controls and Terminals q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-160. e [Dict.] (DIC

60 Specifications Keyboard 49 standard-size keys (C1 - C5) Display Large multi-function LCD display (backlit) Setup STANDBY/ONMASTER VOLUME : MINI-MAX

61 Misc. +/- buttons...24 A A-B Repeat...33AC adaptor...

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Panel Controls and Terminals 7 !4 [INTRO/ENDING] ([ REW]) button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to con-trol the Intro and Ending funct

8 Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-160 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the

Setting Up 9 Accessory Jacks Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For private practicing and playing wi