Yamaha PSR740 Owner's Manual

10Panel Controls and TerminalsPSR-740PSR-640PSR-740/640GROOVE ON/OFFPAR TON/OFFFINGERINGON/OFFREVERB DSP4 TALKVOICE L VOICE R1 VOICE R2ACMP ON/OFFSYNC

10098QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track.For example, the following musical passage has been w

1019912Press the [NEXT] button.13Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Set the Quantize val

102100Editing Setup DataThis function lets you make changes to various voice-related parameters (setup data)for each track of a recorded song. The fo

10310111Edit the setup data.Press the [NEXT] and [BACK] buttons to switch among the displays (asshown below).12Press the [NEXT] button to display the

104102Naming User Songs1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 98).5Select the file (song) for which you wish to change the name.Use th

105103Clearing User Song Data1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 98).5Select the song file to be cleared.Use the data dial, the [+/

106104Multi Pad RecordingYour keyboard performance (using voice R1) is recorded to the User pad. ChordMatch data (page 48) can also be recorded.• Mul

1071055Press the [NEXT] button.8Select a Pad number to record.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.9Press the [NEXT] button to d

108106Chord Match1 - 5Use the same operation as in “Multi Pad Recording”above.6Select “Edit.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] butto

10910710Enter the desired name for the file.Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21).Up to 12 letters or characters can be used.11Press the [RECOR

11Top Panel Controlsq STANDBY/ON switch ...12w MASTER VOLUME control ...15e DEMO/LANGUAGE button...

110• Material recorded data isretained in memory evenwhen the STANDBY switch isturned off if an AC adaptor isconnected (page 159). It isnevertheless a

111• “CTAB” is the abbreviation of“Channel table”. About Recording User StylesIn recording a User song, the PSR-740/640 records your keyboard perfor

112Style Recording — Rhythm TrackWith this operation you can create your own original rhythm patterns by editingexisting rhythm track (percussion) dat

11310Select 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 tr

114Exiting from the Style Record modeTo leave the style recording mode, follow the instructions in the chart below.Style Recording — Bass/Phrase/Pad/C

11513Select 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 displa

116QuantizeQuantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track.For example, the following musical passage has been wri

11713Press the [NEXT] button.14Select the Quantize size (resolution).Use the data dial, the [-/NO] button or the [+/YES] button.Set the Quantize value

118Naming User Styles1 - 7Use the same operation as in “Quantize” (page 116).8Select “Name.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button

119CME3-G3-C4FMF3-A3-C4C#MF3-G#3-C#4Root changeNotes playedExample) When low limit is “C3” and high limit is “D4.”CMC3-E3-G3FMF3-A3-C4F#MF#2-A#2-C#3C#

12Setting UpThis section contains information about setting up your PSR-740/640 and preparing to play.Be sure to go through this section carefully bef

120Setting the CTAB parameters1 - 7Use the same operation as in “Quantize” (page 116).8Select “CTAB Edit.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the

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122MIDI Functions120• The MIDI settings cannot bemade when the Recordingmode is active, or duringsong/auto accompanimentplayback.In the rear panel of

123MIDI Functions121MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instru-ments to communica

124MIDI Functions122The PSR-740/640 is an electronic musical instrument which is capable of transmitting and receiving over sixteenchannels. Imagine

125MIDI Functions123MIDI Data CompatibilityThis section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback

126MIDI Functions124Connecting to a Personal ComputerYou can enjoy using personal computer music software when you connect your PSR-740/640’s TO HOST

127MIDI Functions125Connect the serial port of the personal computer (RS-232C terminal or RS-422 termi-nal) to the TO HOST terminal of the PSR-740/640

128MIDI Functions126MIDI TemplateThe PSR-740/640 is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteenindependent channels. For proper MIDI

129MIDI Functions1277Press the [NEXT] button.8Load the selected MIDI Template.Press the [+/YES] button to actually load the selected MIDI template set

13Setting UpAudio equipment connections AUX OUT R and L/L+R jacksThe rear-panel AUX OUT R and L/L+R jacks deliver the output of the PSR-740/640for co

130128MIDI FunctionsMIDI Transmit SettingThe PSR-740/640 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. TheTransmit Channel and Transmit Tr

131129MIDI FunctionsMIDI Receive SettingThe PSR-740/640 can simultaneously receive data on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing itto function as a 16-channe

132MIDI Functions130Local Control“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-740/640 keyboard controls theinternal tone generator, allo

133MIDI Functions1313Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI screen.4Select “Clock.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.5Pr

134132Other Functions (Utility)This section of the manual covers some important functions of the PSR-740/640 that have not beenexplained in previous s

135133Part OctaveThis determines the relative octave settings for the keyboard-played voices R1, R2 andL.• Select the part (R1, R2, L) by pressing one

136134Touch SensitivityThe keyboard of the PSR-740/640 is equipped with a touch response feature that lets youdynamically and expressively control the

137135FootswitchVarious functions can be assigned to the footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack.The polarity of the footswitch can also be changed.•

138Foot VolumeVarious functions can be assigned to the foot volume connected to the FOOT VOL.jack. The polarity of the foot controller can also be ch

139Modulation Wheel (PSR-740)This lets you assign other functions to the MODULATION Wheel.• Select a function with the data dial, the [+/YES] button o

14Connecting external MIDI devicesMusic standSetting UpThe PSR-740/640 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instru-ment by inser

140Appendix Voice List PSR-740/640 VoicesThe PSR-740/640 actually includes two voice sets: the “panel” voices and percussion kits, and the XG voices.

141Voice List13984 0 120 27 VintageTremGuitr85 0 117 27 60’sCleanGuitarBass86 0 112 33 Finger Bass87 0 112 32 Acoustic Bass88 0 113 32 Upright Bass89

142140Voice ListDrum Kits268 127 0 0 Standard Kit 1269 127 0 1 Standard Kit 2270 127 0 4 Hit Kit271 127 0 8 Room Kit272 127 0 16 Rock Kit273 127 0 24

143141Voice List[PSR-640]Panel Voice ListPiano1 0 112 0 Aco.Grand Piano2 0 112 1 Bright Aco.Piano3 0 112 3 Honky Tonk Piano4 0 114 2 Rock Piano5 0 112

144142118 0 112 105 BanjoChoir119 0 112 52 Choir120 0 112 54 Air Choir121 0 113 53 Gothic Vox122 0 113 52 Vocal Ensemble123 0 112 53 Vox HumanaTrumpet

145143Voice List[PSR-740/640]XG Voice List281 236 0 0 0 Aco.Grand Piano282 237 0 1 0 Grand Piano KSP283 238 0 18 0 MellowGrandPiano284 239 0 40 0 Pian

146144PSR-740 PSR-640Bank Select MIDIVoice VoiceProgramVoice NameNumber NumberMSB LSBChangeNumberPSR-740 PSR-640Bank Select MIDIVoice VoiceProgramVoic

147145Voice ListPSR-740 PSR-640Bank Select MIDIVoice VoiceProgramVoice NameNumber NumberMSB LSBChangeNumber704 659 0 64 117 Melodic Tom 2705 660 0 65

148146• “<——” indicates that the drum kit is the same as “Standard Kit1”.• Each percussion voice uses one note.• The note numbers and note names pr

149147Bank 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 F03

15Demo Song PlaybackOnce you’ve set up your PSR-740/640, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A totalof 10 demo songs (8 demo song

150148Style ListTRADITIONAL126 U.S. March127 German March128 6/8 March129 Polka130 Polka Pop 1131 Polka Pop 2132 Polka Oberkrainer133 Tarantella134 Hu

151Multi Pad Bank ListBank name Chord Match RepeatPad1 Pad2 Pad3 Pad4 Pad1 Pad2 Pad3 Pad4Fanfare O O O – – – – –Crystal O O O O – – – –Gothic_V O O O

152OUTRev SendVOICE R1DryDSP SendWhen DSP type is selected as a System effectMulti effectCho SendRev SendVOICE R2DryCho SendRev SendVOICE LDryCho Send

153About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus/DSP)OUTRev SendVOICE R1DryCho SendDSP SendWhen DSP type is selected as a System effectWhen DSP type is sel

154About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus/DSP)● Reverb Type List (PSR-740/640)Reverb Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 System Concert hall re

155● DSP Type List (PSR-740)DSP Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 System Concert hall reverb.Room1-7 System Small room reverb.Stage1-4 System R

156● DSP 1-4 Type List (PSR-740)DSP Type System/Insertion DescriptionHall1-5 Insertion Concert hall reverb.Room1-7 Insertion Small room reverb.Stage1-

157Harmony/Echo Type ListCategory Type DescriptionHarmony Duet An extra note is added to the note played on the keyboard to produce duet type harmony.

158Vocal Harmony Type List (PSR-740)Standard DuetGirl In DuetLisa & TinaSing B+GDream GirlsMen ChoirWomen ChoirClosed ChoirMixed ChoirCountry Men

159157Data Backup & Initialization Data BackupExcept for the data listed below, all PSR-740/640 panel settings are reset to their initialsettings

16Panel Display IndicationsThe PSR-740/640 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instru-ment. The section

160Alert Message ListThe file is a purposely “copy-protected” disk.The Copy function is not possible.The disk contains no file to be loaded, copied, o

161Alert Message ListThis message appears when you attempt to edit, quantize or clear thetrack which contains no data in the Record mode.This message

162160TroubleshootingPOSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTIONThis is normal and is no cause for alarm.Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PortaTone may prod

163MIDI Data Format161Many MIDI messages listed in the MIDI Data Format are expressed in decimal numbers,binary numbers and hexadecimal numbers.Hexade

164MIDI Data Format162VOCAL HARMONYHARMONY MUTE BnH,63H,00H,62H,01H,06H,mmH(PSR-740 ONLY)DETUNE MODULATIONBnH,63H,01H,62H,1AH,06H,mmH(PSR-740 ONLY)HAR

165MIDI Data Format163(3-2-2) RESET ALL CONTROLLERS (Receive only)(CONTROL NUMBER = 79H , DATA VALUE = 0)Resets controllers as follows.PITCH BEND CHAN

166164(3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROLbinary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAMAHA ID01111110 7E Style00000000 010ttttttt TT Tempo40ttttttt

167165(3-6-4) CLAVINOVA MIDI COMPLIANCE(3-6-4-1) DOC MULTI TIMBRE ON / OFF (Receive only)binary hexadecimal11110000 F0 Exclusive status01000011 43 YAM

168166< Table 1-1> Parmeter Basic AddressParameter ChangeAddress(H) (M) (L) DescriptionSYSTEM 00 00 00 System00 00 7D Drum Setup Reset00 00 7E X

169167Address Size Data Prameter Name Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)02 01 40 2 00..7F Variation Type MSB Refer to the Ef. Type List 05(=DELA

17DISK IN USELOAD SAVEUTILITYDISKGROOVE ONFINGERINGN/OFFBACK NEXTEXITBasic OperationThis section introduces you to the basic operations common to the

17016803 0n 30 2 00..7F Ins. Param.1 MSB Refer to the Ef. Parameter List Depend on Insertion Type00..7F Ins. Param.1 LSB Refer to the Ef. Parameter Li

171169nn 1D 1 28..58 MW Pitch Control -24..+24[semitones] 40nn 1E 1 00..7F MW Filter Control -9600..+9450[cent] 40nn 1F 1 00..7F MW Amp. Control -100.

172MIDI Data Format< Table 1-11 > Effect Type ListXG ESSENTIAL EFFECTSame as LSB=0XG OPTION EFFECTXG OPTION EFFECT(Only PSR-740)Expanded type fo

173MIDI Data FormatVARIATION TYPE (0-63) (PSR-740)TYPE MSB TYPE LSBDEC HEX 00 01 02 03...07 08 09...15 16 17 18 19 20000 00 NO EFFECT001 01 [1]HALL1 [

174172EARLY REF1,EARLY REF2(variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Comment Control1 Type S-H, L-H, Rdm, Rvs, Plt, Spr 0-52 Room Size 0.

175173AMBIENCE (variation block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Comment Control1 Delay Time 0.0mS-50mS 0-127 table#22 Output Phase normal/invers

176174NO EFFECT (reverb, chorus, variation block), THRU (variation, insertion block)No. Parameter Display Value See Table Comment Control1234567891011

177175Table#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

178MIDI Implementation Chart176[Portable Keyboard] Date :3-MAR-1999Model : PSR-740MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function... Transmitted Recog

179177[Portable Keyboard] Date :3-MAR-1999Model : PSR-640MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0Function... Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Defaul

18Help — How to Read the Help/Operation GuideDepending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-740/640 shows a variety ofdisplays and indicati

180178*1 The tracks for each channel can be selected on the panel.See page 130 for more information.*2 Incoming MIDI messages control the PSR-740/640

181IndexAAC adaptor ...12Accompaniment ...

182IndexLLanguage ...18Left ...

183181IndexStandard MIDI ...125STANDBY switch ...

184SpecificationsKeyboards• 61 standard-size keys (C1 — C6) withtouch response.Display• Large multi-function LCD displaySetup• STANDBY/ON• Master Volu

185FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-tained in th

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19Menu SelectionFor certain operations on the PSR-740/640 (such as selecting voices, demo songs andstyles), you’ll need to select different menus in t

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

20Changing (Editing) ValuesThis section shows you how to set numeric values on the PSR-740/640, such as voicenumber, song/style number and various par

21NamingThe allows you to create your own original data such as songs, styles and registrationmemory settings. You can also freely name the data as d

22Function TreeButton Screen title Function See pageDEMO/LANGUAGE DEMO ... Demo song selection ...

23Function TreeButton Screen title Function See pageFUNCTION F1 MULTI PADBANK ... Multi pad bank selection ...

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

25ModeDepending on the panel operation used, the PSR-740/640 has several fundamentally different conditions(or methods of operation). Each of these c

26Playing VoicesThe PSR-740/640 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play. Try outthe different voices referring t

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 and Right Hands1Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button.2Play the voices.The notes you play with your right a

29Split PointFunctions of the KeyboardAs explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-740/640 can sound three different voices. Here’s a short summary of

3• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint

30TransposeThis function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-740/640 to be transposed upor down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments.• Th

31• The Transpose functioncannot be applied when adrum kit is the selected voice(page 30).• Each key has a note name;for example, the lowest(farthest

32Organ Flutes (PSR-740)The Organ Flutes function lets you create your own original organ voices, just as on a traditional organ,by increasing and dec

33Organ Flutes Editing1Press the [VOICE R1] button.Organ Flutes (PSR-740)TRACK[1] - [8]buttons2) Adjust by using the data dial, the [+/YES] button, th

34Auto AccompanimentThe auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to dois play the chords with

35Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)1Press the [STYLE] button (page 34).2Select a style (page 34).Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO]

36Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment SectionsThere are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary thearrangement of the accompan

37Auto Accompaniment5Press the [MAIN A] button.6Press the [INTRO] button.7As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the autoaccompaniment start

38Auto Accompaniment* When a 3-beat style is selected,tap 3 times.Tempo/TapEach style of the PSR-740/640 has been programmed with a default or standar

39Auto AccompanimentAccompaniment Track MutingThe PSR-740/640 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1,CHORD 2, PAD, PH

4Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-740/640PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation tec

40Auto AccompanimentChord FingeringsThe way in which chords are played or indicated with your left hand (in the auto accompaniment section of thekeybo

41Auto AccompanimentCCm7C( )CM( )7C(9)C( )(9)6CaugCm6Cm7( )Cmb57CmMb57Cm( )(9)7Cm(9)CmM7( )CmM(9)7( )CdimCdim7C(9)7( )C(13)7(

42Auto AccompanimentThe FINGERED 2 modeAccompaniment Split PointThis function lets you change the key range for playing accompaniment chords (theauto

43Auto AccompanimentSynchro StopWhen the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will stopcompletely when all keys in the auto-accomp

44Auto AccompanimentOne Touch SettingOne Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient function that lets you instantlyreconfigure virtually all auto-acc

45Groove (PSR-740)The Groove and Dynamics function on the PSR-740 lets you temporarily change the “feel” of the accom-paniment. Specifically, it allo

46Groove (PSR-740)Editing the Groove and Dynamics EffectWhen you select a style and turn the [GROOVE ON/OFF] button on, the mostsuitable Groove and Dy

47Groove (PSR-740) Groove Type List Dynamics Type List81616 TO 816 TO 1212 TO 812 TO 16A12 TO 16B24 TO 824 TO 1624 TO 12THRU8BEAT ON8BEAT OFF16BEAT

4846The Multi PadsThe PSR-740/640 Multi Pads can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodicsequences that can be used to add

4947Selecting a Multi Pad Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Multi Pad BANKscreen.2Select “Multi Pad.”Use the da

5How 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

5048Digital EffectsWith the digital effects built into the PSR-740/640 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in avariety of ways—such as adding

5149Adjust the depth of the reverb.2Select “Digital Effect.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to dis

5250ChorusSelecting a Chorus Type5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a chorus type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to th

5351DSP (PSR-640)Applying the DSP effectThe effect will be applied when you play the R1, R2 and Lvoices from the keyboard.In addition, when the [FAST/

54Digital EffectsRETURNSEND(Depth)SpeakerAmplifierSystem EffectInsertion EffectMixer52System Effects and Insertion EffectsThe reverb, chorus and DSP e

55Digital Effects532Specify the multi effect connection.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.There are six types as shown below.

56Digital Effects544Select “Harmony/Echo.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES]button or the [-/NO] button.5Press the [NEXT] button.6Select a Harmony/Echo ty

57Digital Effects555Play some notes in the right-hand range of the keyboard.Adjusting the Harmony/Echo volume5Press the [NEXT] button to display the T

58Digital Effects56Change the voice for the Harmony/Echo effect2Select “Digital Effect.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.3Pr

59Digital Effects57Master EQ (PSR-740)Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound output from amps or speakers tomatch the special character of

6Contents4Packing List 4How to use the manual 5Important Features 8Panel logos ... 9Panel Controls and

60Digital Effects58Applying the equalizerListen to the difference in the sound by playing back the auto accompaniment,demo, and songs.2To cancel the e

61Digital Effects59Setting the Gain1 - 3Use the same operation as in “Reverb” (page 50).4Select “EQ Gain.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the

6260Registration MemorySince the PSR-740/640 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of controls and functions— voice, style, auto acco

63FREEZEMEMORY1234REGISTRATION MEMORYONE TOUCH SETTINGFREEZEMEMORY1234REGISTRATION MEMORYONE TOUCH SETTING61Registering the Panel Settings1Set up the

64Registration Memory62Selecting a Registration Bank1Press the [FUNCTION] button.3Press the [NEXT] button to display the Regist Memory BANKscreen.4Sel

65Disk Operations63Built into the PSR-740/640 is a disk drive. Simply insert a floppy disk, and you’ve got access to a widevariety of convenient func

66Disk Operations64DISK IN USELOAD SAVEUTILITYDISKBe sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive withcare. Follow the important precautions

67Disk OperationsCOUNTINTROINTROACMPSONGSTART/STOP65Sample DiskDisk song playback1Insert the sample disk into the disk drive.• If a disk has already b

68Disk OperationsBACK NEXTDISK IN USELOAD SAVEUTILITYDISK66FormatSetting up commercially available floppy disks for use with PSR-740/640 is calledform

69Disk Operations673Select the file type.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.Refer to the file type list below:• Although all U

7Contents5MIDI Functions 122What’s MIDI? ... 122What You Can Do With MIDI ...

70Disk OperationsDISK IN USELOAD SAVEUTILITYDISK68LoadAfter saving User style (161-163), User pad (banks 37-40), and Registration Memory(bank 01-32) d

71Disk Operations696Press the [NEXT] button.7Select the data to be loaded.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.When “All” is sel

72Disk Operations70Song CopyThis operation allows you to make backup copies of your important data. Primarily,this will come in handy when you are re

73Disk Operations717Select the source song file.Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.8Press the [NEXT] button to display the NAM

74Disk Operations72Copying data to another location on the same disk1 - 4Use the same operation as in “Copying data from onefloppy disk to another” (p

75Disk Operations73DeleteYou can delete individual files (User songs, User styles, User pads, or RegistrationMemory) from the floppy disk.1Insert the

76Disk Song PlaybackBACK NEXT74Song Playback1Insert the disk that contains song data into the disk drive.PSR-740/640 will automatically switch into So

77Disk Song PlaybackBACK NEXTCOUNTINTROINTROACMPSONGSTART/STOP12345678910111213141516754Select “Play Mode.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or th

78Disk Song Playback1234567891011121314151612345678910111213141516676Song Track Muting1Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song.2Press one of t

79Disk Song PlaybackBACK NEXT77Playing from a Specified Measure1Press the [SONG] button.4Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Start Measurescr

8Important FeaturesSince the PSR-740/640 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as tohow to explore its capabiliti

80Disk Song PlaybackBACK NEXT78MAIN/AUTO FILLABC DMAIN/AUTO FILLABCDRepeat Play1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song U

81Disk Song PlaybackBACK NEXT79Song Transpose1Press the [SONG] button.2Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song UTILITY screen.• This operation doe

82Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)80Setting up1Set the INPUT VOLUME control to “MIN.”2Connect a microphone to the MIC/LINEIN jack of the PSR-740.3Set the MIC/L

83Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)ON/OFFREVERB DSP4 TALKON/OFFREVERB DSP4 TALK81Using the Vocal Harmony effect1Connect a microphone to the MIC/LINE IN jack of

84Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)82Changing the harmony settingsThe Vocal Harmony effect has a variety settings that let you determine the character ofthe har

85Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)83About the parameters• When selecting and playingback a song containing VocalHarmony data, the VocalHarmony type is selected

86Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)[BACK] button[NEXT] button[BACK] button[NEXT] button[BACK] button[NEXT] button[BACK] button[NEXT] button[BACK] button[NEXT] b

87Vocal Harmony (PSR-740)85About the parameters● Talk Volume ... This determines the volume or level of your voice from themicro

8886Part SettingsIn addition to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-740/640 features many different instrumental “parts,”including those contained in

89Selected part for whosevoice is to be changed.[NEXT] button[BACK] button87● Voice R1, R2, L• When one of the DSP types belonging to the Insertion Ef

9Important FeaturesPanel logosThe logos printed on the PSR-740/640 panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it includes.GM Sy

90[TALK] button[VOCAL HARMONY ON/OFF] buttonPART ON/OFF[VOICE R1] button[VOICE R2] button[VOICE L] button[TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons PART ON/OFF[VOICE

91[BACK] button [NEXT] button(PSR-640 only)[BACK] button [NEXT] button[BACK] button [NEXT] button[BACK] button [NEXT] button89Parameter Edit1Press the

9290Song RecordingWith the powerful and easy-to-use song recording features, you can recordyour own keyboard performances to a floppy disk as a User s

9391 User Song TracksThe tracks which can be recorded to the User songs are organized as shown in thechart below.The following notes andcautions are

9492Quick Recording1Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.2Press the [RECORD] button to engage the Record mode.3Select “Song.”Use the data dial,

95939Press the [NEXT] button to display the RECORD readyscreen.The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently set tempo, indicating that therecor

961234567891011121314151694Multi Track Recording1 - 3Use the same operation as in “Quick Recording” (page94).4Press the [NEXT] button to display the F

97959Press the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen.Voices and styles can be set from this display. After completing the desiredsettings, pr

98● Before re-recording● After re-recording1234567812345678Recording start(Punch In)Recording stop(Punch Out)Previously played dataNewly played data P

99978Press the [NEXT] button to display the PUNCH IN/OUTscreen.9Select “ON.”Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.10Press the [NE