Yamaha PSR-140 Owner's Manual

ContentsGetting Started ...Playing Your New PortaTone ...Voice Mode ...Style Mode ...

10Single Finger ChordsChords that can be produced in Single Fingeroperation are major, minor, seventh and minorseventh. The illustration below shows

11Fingered ChordsUsing the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in the Fingeredmode.Fingered Chord

12One Touch Setting in the Song ModeThe One Touch Setting function works with the MinusOne function and automatically selects an appropriateVoice for

13ProblemWhen the PortaTone is turned on or off, a buzzing soundis temporarily produced.The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual orstrange.Not

14Jam Track Chord Progression List21 DANCEAm7 Em7Dm7 Am722 RAPAm7Am723 FUNKC7 F7 F7C726 HEAVY METALC C=120=116=92=120Dm724 SOUL BALLADCAm=104G7 GaugG7

15One Touch Setting ListTurning on the One Touch Setting function, the following voice and tempo is automatically selected.31 HARMONICA22 TROMBONE42 C

16Song Scores

26Specifications KEYBOARDVOICESTYLESONG/JAM TRACKCONTROLSOTHER TERMINALS, FITTINGSAMPLIFIERSPEAKERSPOWER CONSUMPTIONPOWER SUPPLYDIMENSIONS (W x D x H

27Limited Warranty90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTSYamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a pro

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONBattery Notice:This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) issoldered in place. The average

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

4Main FeaturesThe PortaTone is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following features and functions:● Exceptionally realistic sounds with 100

5Power RequirementsAlthough the PSR-74 will run either from an optional ACadaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an ACadaptor whenever possibl

6Playing Your New PortaToneTurning on the PowerPress the STANDBY/ON button 1 to turn on the power ofthe PortaTone. Whenever the power is turned on, V

72. To play the selected Song, press the START/STOPbutton 7.Note that the dots in the MULTI DISPLAY ! flash intime with the music. The left dot flash

8Voice ModeThe Voice mode features 100 authentic Voices.Many of these Voices have special presetcharacteristics or embellishments. The Voices aredivi

9Style Mode4. With the rhythm running, you’re ready to try out theAuto Accompaniment feature. Try playing a fewsingle notes with your left hand, and