Yamaha PSR350 Owner's Manual

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Page 2 - OBSERVERA!

10GrandPno000001zwzqqwzPress the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. xPlay the keyboard.Want to find out more? See page 20.GrandPno000Playing the PianoSimply by

Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS

100 Effect map * If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, the LSB will be directed to TYPE 0.* The numbers in parenthes

Page 4 - Main Features

101Specifications Keyboards• 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6), with Touch Response and Dynamic Filter. Display• Large multi-function LCD display (backli

Page 5 - Contents

102Misc.+/- buttons ...24AAC Power adaptor ...8accessory jacks ...

Page 6 - Panel Controls and Terminals

Limited Warranty90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTSYamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a produ

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HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument DivisionNakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650Tel: 053-460-3273[PK] 2

Page 10 - Voices

Step 1 Voices11qPress the [VOICE] button.GrandPno000Selecting and Playing Other VoicesThe PSR-350 has a huge total of 618 dynamic and realistic instru

Page 11 - Playing with the DJ Feature

12Quick GuideStep 2 SongsGrandPno000001xqzxzxcr wPlaying the SongsThe PSR-350 is packed with a total of 100 songs, including three Demo songs, plus s

Page 12 - Step 2 Songs

Step 2 Songs13Playing the Disk SongThis function lets you play songs contained on the included disk or on other song data disks.qInsert the disk.wSele

Page 13 - Playing the Disk Song

14Quick GuideGrandPno000001xzvzbzPress the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. AlvFevr001Music DatabaseHere's a convenient feature that lets you instantly r

Page 14 - Music Database

Step 3 Music Database15Looking up Chords in the DictionaryThe convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individ

Page 15 - Step 3 Music Database

16Quick GuideGrandPno000001xxz zvzSelect one of the Lesson songs.For instructions on selecting songs, see page 63. xSelect the part you wish to work o

Page 16 - Lesson

Step 4 Lesson17The PSR-350 has a built-in evaluation function that moni-tors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you how well you did ea

Page 17 - Step 4 Lesson

18Panel Display IndicationsThe PSR-350 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section belo

Page 18 - Panel Display Indications

Panel Display Indications19u ChordWhen a song (with chords) is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. It also indi-cates

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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

Page 20 - Portable Grand

20Portable GrandThis convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.Playing the Portable GrandPress the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.

Page 21 - 3 Turn on the Metronome

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

Page 22 - 1 Press the [DJ] button

22DJThis exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice and style for playing contem-porary dance music.Playing the DJ1 Press the [DJ]

Page 23 - Playing Voices

23Playing Voices The PSR-350 features a total of 618 authentic voices — all of which have been created with Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave

Page 24 - 3 Play the selected voice

Playing Voices24There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to

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Playing Voices25Dual VoiceThe Dual Voice function lets you combine two different voices in a layer — one the Main voice, which is selected normally, a

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Playing Voices263 Set the parameter's value.Use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[-] buttons. (Refer to the parameter list below.)• The Dual Voice

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Playing Voices27One Touch SettingThis special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you s

Page 28 - 1 Select the Tuning function

Playing Voices282 Change the value.Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). To transpose the pitch down, simultaneously

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Playing Voices29Touch and Touch SensitivityThe Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting you determine how loud or

Page 30 - 1 Select the Reverb function

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

Page 31 - 1 Select the DSP function

30EffectsThe PSR-350 is equipped with a wide variety of effects that can be used to enhance the sound of the voices. The PSR-350 has three separate

Page 32 - 1 Turn on the Harmony effect

Effects31DSPThe DSP effect section provides distortion and chorus effects, plus a wealth of other useful and dynamic effects for enhancing and changin

Page 33 - ■ Effect Types

Effects32HarmonyThe Harmony section features a variety of performance effects that enhance the melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles o

Page 34 - ● Harmony Types

Effects33 Effect Types● Reverb Types● DSP TypesNo. Reverb Type Display Name Description1 Hall 1 Hall1 Concert hall reverb.2 Hall 2 Hall13 Room 1 Room

Page 35 - Auto Accompaniment

Effects34● Harmony TypesNo. Harmony Type Display Name Description1 Duet Duet Harmony types 1 - 5 are pitch-based and add one-, two- or three-note harm

Page 36 - 2 Start the accompaniment

35Auto AccompanimentThe PSR-350 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns — as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern — for various

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Auto Accompaniment36Playing the AccompanimentThe panel buttons below function as accompaniment controls.1 Turn on the auto accompaniment.Press the [AC

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Auto Accompaniment37You can select the Main A or B section by pressing the appropriate button — [MAIN A/B] — before pressing the [START/STOP] button.

Page 39 - 4 Stop the accompaniment

Auto Accompaniment38Starting with an Intro sectionEach style has its own two- or four-measure Intro section. When used with the auto accompaniment, m

Page 40 - 1 Press the [ACMP] button

Auto Accompaniment393 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature.Try playing a few successive chords with your left hand, and notice how the b

Page 41 - 1 Call up the Tempo setting

4 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-350 PortaTone!You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and

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Auto Accompaniment40Sync StopThis convenient feature lets you stop (or pause) the auto accompaniment by releasing your fingers from the auto accompanim

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Auto Accompaniment41Changing the TempoThe tempo of style playback can be adjusted over a range of 32 - 280 bpm (beats per minute).1 Call up the Tempo

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Auto Accompaniment42Adjusting the Accompaniment VolumeThe playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume con-trol affects only the

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Auto Accompaniment43Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi FingeringWhen it is set to on (page 36), the auto accompaniment function automatically generates

Page 46 - 1 Press the [Dict.] button

Auto Accompaniment44Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Normal Voicing Chord (C) DisplayMajor [M] 1 - 3 - 5 C CAdd ninth [(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 C(9) C(9)Sixth [6]

Page 47 - 4 Play the chord

Auto Accompaniment45Setting the Split PointThe Split Point determines the highest key for the auto accompaniment section. The accompaniment can be pl

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Auto Accompaniment46DictionaryThe Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ide

Page 49 - Using the Music Database

Auto Accompaniment474 Play the chord.Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the auto accompaniment sec-tion of the keyboard. The chord name

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Auto Accompaniment48Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner. The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements i

Page 51 - Registration Memory

49Using the Music DatabaseIf you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, simply s

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

Page 53 - Selecting and Playing Songs

Using the Music Database504 When you reach the point in the music indicated by the arrow above, press the [ENDING] button.The accompaniment plays an e

Page 54 - 4 Stop the song

51Registration MemoryRegistration Memory is a flexible and convenient function that lets you instantly reconfigure virtually all settings of the PSR-350

Page 55 - 2 Select the desired voice

Registration Memory52Recalling a Registration Memory Preset1 Select the appropriate Registration Memory bank.2 Press the desired Registration Memory p

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53Selecting and Playing SongsThe PSR-350 features a total of 105 songs. These include 100 songs that showcase the rich and dynamic sounds of the inst

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Selecting and Playing Songs543 Start the selected song.Press the [START/STOP] button. As the song plays back, the measure num-ber and chords are show

Page 58 - Song Recording

Selecting and Playing Songs553 Pause or stop playback as needed.Use the [PAUSE] button or [START/STOP] button. Stopping playback does not cancel the

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Selecting and Playing Songs563 Press and hold down the [VOICE] button for at least one second.“MELODY VOICE CHANGE” appears in the display, indicating

Page 60 - 5 Stop recording

Selecting and Playing Songs57Adjusting the Song VolumeThe playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volu

Page 61 - 3 Press the [+/YES] button

58Song RecordingThe PSR-350 features powerful and easy-to-use song recording features that let you record your keyboard performances — using up to six

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Song Recording592 Select a User song number for recording.Use the numeric keypad to select the desired song: 201 - 205. If no song is manually selec

Page 63 - Song Lesson

6 Panel Controls and Terminals q Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) w [MASTER VOLUME] dial This determines the overall volume of the PSR-350. e [DEMO] butto

Page 64 - 3 Start the Lesson

Song Recording60 Recording to a Melody Track (1 - 5)Five independent Melody tracks are provided for recording your keyboard performance. Normally, y

Page 65 - 2 Select Lesson 1

Song Recording61Song ClearThe Song Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on all tracks of a selected User song. Use this operation onl

Page 66 - 2 Select Lesson 3

Song Recording62Track ClearThe Track Clear operation completely erases all recorded data on a selected track of a selected User song, leaving the othe

Page 67 - 2 Select Lesson 4

63Song LessonThe Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use way to learn how to read music and play the keyboard. There are a total

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Song Lesson642 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] butto

Page 69 - Disk Operations

Song Lesson65Select the Lesson TrackThis function allows you to select the track number of a disk song (only SMF format 0). (Refer to the Disk Operat

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Song Lesson66Lesson 2 — WaitingIn this lesson step, the PSR-350 waits for you to play the correct notes before con-tinuing playback of the song. This

Page 71 - 5 Stop the song

Song Lesson673 Play the appropriate part with the song.After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the appropriate notes appear in the displ

Page 72 - 2 Press the [SAVE] button

Song Lesson68Grade/TalkingThe Lesson feature has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing of the Lesson songs, and just like a rea

Page 73 - 4 Press the [EXECUTE] button

69Disk OperationsThe PSR-350 features a convenient floppy disk drive — built right into the instrument. Let you record and play back your own original

Page 74 - 5 Execute the Save operation

Panel Controls and Terminals 7 !7 [ACMP ON/OFF] / [A-B REPEAT] button When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto accompaniment on and off.

Page 75 - 5 Execute the Load operation

Disk Operations70Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy DiskBe sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the import

Page 76 - 2 Press the [UTILITY] button

Disk Operations71Disk Song PlaybackThis function allows you to play back song data on commercially available GM (General MIDI), Yamaha DOC (Disk Orch

Page 77 - 2 Press the [EXECUTE] button

Disk Operations72SaveYou can save User songs (song #201 - #205) to floppy disks.1 Insert a formatted floppy disk. 2 Press the [SAVE] button.Change the O

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Disk Operations73If you wish to overwrite the data already saved to an existing file, use the [+]/[-] buttons to select the file you want to overwrite.3

Page 79 - MIDI Functions

Disk Operations745 Execute the Save operation.Press the [+] button (“YES”), and the Save operation will start. Once started, the operation cannot be c

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Disk Operations75LoadOnce you’ve saved your User data onto a floppy disk, you can reload that data back to the PSR-350. You can also load style data f

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Disk Operations76Utility – DeleteThis function allows you to delete individual files of User data you’ve saved to floppy disk.1 Insert the floppy disk in

Page 82 - 3 Press the [+]/[-] buttons

Disk Operations77Utility – Formatting an Unformatted Disk1 Insert the unformatted floppy disk into the disk drive.A “Format?” message will appear at th

Page 83 - 2 Select the MIDI operations

Disk Operations78Utility – Formatting a Previously Formatted DiskThis function is useful for quickly deleting unnecessary files from an already for-mat

Page 84 - 1 Press the [TEMPO] button

79MIDI FunctionsThe PSR-350 is MIDI-compatible, featuring MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals and providing a variety of MIDI-related controls. By using t

Page 85 - Troubleshooting

8Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-350 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the ins

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MIDI Functions80MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate wi

Page 87 - Voice List

MIDI Functions81Connecting to a Personal Computer By connecting your PSR-350’s MIDI terminals to a personal computer, you can have access to a wide va

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MIDI Functions82Local ControlThis function lets you enable or disable keyboard control over the PSR-350’s voices. This would come in handy, for examp

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MIDI Functions83Using Initial Setup Send with a SequencerThe most common use for the Initial Setup Send function is in recording a song on a sequencer

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MIDI Functions84An “End” message briefly appears in the display when the operation is com-plete.6 Stop recording on the sequencer.Stop recording on the

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85TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the PSR-350 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced.This is normal and i

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86Data Backup & Initialization Data Backup • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Except for the data listed bel

Page 93 - One More Time

87Voice List Maximum Polyphony • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •The PSR-350 has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means tha

Page 94 - Style List

Voice List88● Expanded Voice List FLUTE082 000 112 073 Flute083 000 112 072 Piccolo084 000 112 075 Pan Flute085 000 112 074 Recorder086 000 112 079 O

Page 95 - Music Database List

Voice List89183 000 097 014 Carillon184 000 000 015 Dulcimer185 000 035 015 Dulcimer 2186 000 096 015 Cimbalom187 000 097 015 SanturORGAN188 000 000 0

Page 96 - Drum Kit List

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

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Voice List90299 000 000 043 Contrabass300 000 000 044 Tremolo Strings301 000 008 044 Slow Tremolo Strings302 000 040 044 Suspense Strings303 000 000 0

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Voice List91416 000 000 083 Chiff Lead417 000 064 083 Rubby418 000 000 084 Charang Lead419 000 064 084 Distorted Lead420 000 065 084 Wire Lead421 000

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Voice List92● DJ Voice List 531 000 000 110 Fiddle532 000 000 111 Shanai533 000 064 111 Shanai 2534 000 096 111 Pungi535 000 097 111 HichirikiPERCUSS

Page 100 - MIDI Implementation Chart

Voice List93● DJ Voice List Voice No. 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618MSB/LSB/PC 0/123/118 0/123/119 0/123/120 0/123/121 0/123/122 0/123/123 0/

Page 101 - Specifications

94Style List Serial No. Style Name8BEAT001 8Beat 1002 8Beat 2003 8Beat Adria004 8Beat Pop 1005 British Pop006 8Beat Soft16BEAT007 16Beat 1008 16Beat 2

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95Music Database List MDB No. MDB NamePOP HITS001 AlvFever002 Croco Rk003 Dsurvive004 EasySday005 GoMyWay006 HurryLuv007 I’m Torn008 Imagine009 JustCa

Page 103 - Limited Warranty

96Drum Kit List • “<——” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”.• Each percussion voice uses one note.• The MIDI Note # and N

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Drum Kit List97Voice No. 117 123 124 125 126 127 128MSB/LSB/PC 127/000/000 127/000/27 127/000/32 127/000/40 127/000/48 126/000/000 126/000/001Keyboard

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98MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Portable Keyboard ] Date:26-JAN-2001Model PSR-350 MIDI Implementation Chart

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99NOTE:*1 By default (factory settings) the PSR-350 ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affe

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