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Page 2: Important Features
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-320/420 PortaTone combines the most advanced AWM tone generation technology with state-of-the- art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A new large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
... 43 Inserting a Music Cartridge ... 44 Music Cartridge Handling Precautions ... 44 ... 45 The Yamaha Style File Format ... 46 ... 47 ... 48 ... 49 Specifying the Parts To Be Turned On or Off ... 49 ... -
Page 4: Taking Care Of Your Portatone
The PSR-320/420 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. -
Page 5: Panel Controls
Panel Controls STYLE ROCK 01 ROCK BOOGIE 02 ROCK POP 03 LT RK BALLAD 04 ROCK BALLAD 05 ROCK SHUFFLE 06 HARD ROCK 07 6/8HEAVY ROCK 08 SLOW ROCK 09 UP POP SHFFL 10 8 UPBEAT POP 11 DETROIT POP POWER ON / MASTER... -
Page 6: Top Panel Controls
PSR-320 Top Panel Controls POWER Switch ... page 8 MASTER VOLUME Control ... page 8 DEMO Button ... page 9 DIGITAL EFFECT Button ... page 19 LCD Panel ... page 10 Number [0]~[9] and [+/YES], [–/NO] Buttons ... page 9, 13 SONG Section •... -
Page 7: Setting Up
Using An Optional AC Power Adaptor Plug the DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-5, PA-5B, or PA- 5C AC Power Adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the PSR- 320/420, then plug the Power Adaptor (or the AC cable of the Power Adap- tor) into a convenient wall AC power socket. -
Page 8: Connections
PHONES SUSTAIN Jack An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be plugged into the rear- panel SUSTAIN jack for sustain control. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on a piano — press for sustain, release for normal sound. -
Page 9: The Demonstration
The Demonstration Once you’ve set up your PSR-320/420, try listening to the pre-pro- grammed demonstration songs — they’ll give you a good idea of what the PSR-320/420 can do! A total of 16 demo songs are provided — songs 01 through 08 have been created to demonstrate several of the instrument’s voices, while songs 09 through 16 demonstrate a range of accompaniment styles. - Page 10 Press the [DEMO] Button Press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback. The PSR-320/420 SONG mode will automatically be selected and the number and name of the first demo song will appear on the top line of the display and the SONG [PLAY/STOP] indicator will light.
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Page 11: Basic Display Operation
Basic Display Operation The PSR-320/420 LCD panel is a large multi-function type that simulta- neously displays and provides access to a number of important param- eters. Basic operation of the display as well as the CURSOR, FUNCTION, MODE, and NUMBER buttons, and the meaning of the icons which appear in the display, are summarized briefly below. - Page 12 REGIST (Registration Memory) Indicates the currently selected REG- REGIST ISTRATION MEMORY number (page 33). TEMPO Shows the current tempo of accompa- TEMPO niment/song playback (page 24). TRANSPOSE The current transpose value (page TRANSPOSE 20). MEASURE Indicates the current measure number during song recording and playback MEASURE (page 40).
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Page 13: Playing The Psr-320/420
Playing the PSR-320/420 REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT The PSR-320/420 has 128 outstanding “pitched” voices (voice numbers 01 through 128) and 8 percussion kits (numbers 129 through 136) that you can select and play on the keyboard. Select the NORMAL Mode If you want to play a single voice over the entire range of the PSR-320/ 420 keyboard, you’ll need to select the NORMAL mode. -
Page 14: Select A Voice
Select a Voice The PSR-320/420 has 136 voices that can be selected by using either the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or the number buttons. The voices are listed in the VOICE list printed at the top of the instrument’s control panel. The number and name of the currently selected voice appears on the top line of the display panel while the VOICE function is selected. -
Page 15: Keyboard Percussion
Playing the PSR-320/420 Play & Adjust Volume You can now play the selected voice on the PSR-320/420 keyboard. On the PSR-420 the keyboard guide lamps will light according to the keys played (page 50). Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the over- all volume level. -
Page 16: The Split Mode
The SPLIT mode lets you play different voices with the left and right hands. You could, for example, play bass with the left hand while playing piano with the right. The right-hand voice is the keyboard voice you select in the normal way (page 12), and the left hand voice is selected via the SPLIT VOICE func- tion, described below. - Page 17 Playing the PSR-320/420 CURSOR Function Description Split Voice The split voice can be changed as required while the number and name of the current split voice appear on the top line of the display. S . olume Sets the volume of the split voice so you can create the optimum blend with the right-hand voice.
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Page 18: Touch Response
This function turns the touch response of the keyboard on or off. Use the KEYBOARD [TOUCH RESPONSE] button to turn touch response ON or OFF as required. The touch-response icon will appear next to “TOUCH” in the display when touch response is turned ON. The actual touch response sensitiv- ity of the keyboard can be adjusted via the “Touch Sensitivity”... -
Page 19: Changing The Dual Voice & Related Parameters
Playing the PSR-320/420 Changing the Dual Voice & Related Parameters Select the DUAL VOICE Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “DUAL VOICE”... -
Page 20: Digital Effects
The PSR-320/420 has four digital effects — Ambience, Ensemble, and Ambience+Ensemble, and Sustain — that can be turned ON or OFF via the [DIGITAL EFFECT] button. The individual effects are as follows: DIGITAL EFFECT Ambience A reverb-like effect that adds an “ambient” feel to notes played on the keyboard. -
Page 21: Transposition
Playing the PSR-320/420 Select the Effect Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons or number buttons to select the various effects (the name of the selected effect appears on the top line of the display. Exit Press the [VOICE] button or select a different function to exit from the DIGITAL EFFECT function. -
Page 22: Using Auto Accompaniment
Using Auto Accompaniment The PSR-320/420 has 100 different accompaniment “styles” that can be used to provide fully-orchestrated or rhythm-only accompaniment. The PSR-320/420’s sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system can provide automated bass and chord backing that is perfectly matched to the selected accompaniment style. •... - Page 23 Using Auto Accompaniment SINGLE FINGER ACCOMPANIMENT Single-finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major, seventh, minor and minor- seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the left-hand section of the keyboard. The abbreviated chord fingerings described be- low are used: For a major chord, press the root key only.
- Page 24 NORMAL This is the default FINGERED accompaniment mode. The NORMAL mode lets you finger your own chords on the left-hand section of the keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key — normally 54 while the PSR-320/420 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment in the selected style.
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Page 25: Select A Style
Using Auto Accompaniment Select the Style Function Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function. Another way to do this is to press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “STYLE”... - Page 26 You can also use the CURSOR buttons or the number buttons to select the tempo value in the display, and then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] but- tons to set the tempo value as required. In this case the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can be pressed simultaneously to recall the default tempo.
- Page 27 Using Auto Accompaniment Synchronized start: Any of the above start types can be synchronized to the first note or chord played on the left-hand section of the keyboard (i.e. keys to the left of and including the split-point key — normally 54) by first pressing the [SYNC-START/STOP] button.
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Page 28: The Stop Accompaniment Function
Select the MAIN A and B Sections as Required The MAIN A and MAIN B sections can be selected at any time during playback by pressing the corresponding button. Whenever you press the MAIN [A] or [B] button during playback, the PSR-320/420 will generate an appropriate “fill-in”... -
Page 29: Accompaniment Track Control
Using Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Track Control The PSR-320/420 has five accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM, BASS, CHORD, PAD, and PHRASE — that you can control to modify the “orchestra- tion” and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. What’s in the Tracks RHYTHM ON / VOICE... -
Page 30: Muting Individual Tracks
Muting Individual Tracks Individual accompaniment tracks can be turned OFF (muted) or ON by using the cursor buttons to select the icon of the target track (the icon and track name will flash), and then using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to turn the track OFF or ON, respectively. -
Page 31: Changing The Accompaniment Split Point
Using Auto Accompaniment Changing the Accompaniment Split Point Select the Accompaniment Split Point Function Press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the “AccSpPnt”... -
Page 32: One Touch Setting
The PSR-320/420’s 100 internal styles and styles added via a plug-in sup- plied Music Cartridge (page 44) have recommended “panel setups” that can be instantly selected via the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] button. The One Touch Setting feature automatically sets the following parameters: One Touch Setting Parameter List •... -
Page 33: Selecting A Harmony Type
Using Auto Accompaniment Select the HARMONY Function To select a harmony type, first select the HARMONY function (either use the [FUNCTION] buttons or press and hold the [HARMONY] button until the indicator in the display appears next to “HARMONY” in the func- tion list to the left of the display). -
Page 34: Registration Memory
Registration Memory The PSR-320/420 Registration Memory feature can be used to memorize 32 complete control-panel setups (8 banks, 4 setups each) that you can recall whenever needed. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT Registering the Panel Settings Set Up the Controls as Required... -
Page 35: Recall The Registered Panel Settings
Registration Memory Register the Settings While holding the [MEMORIZE] button, press one of the REGISTRA- TION MEMORY buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected loca- tion is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registra- tion Memory number will appear above “REGIST” in the display. REGISTRATION MEMORY MEMORIZE Recall the Registered Panel Settings... -
Page 36: Song Recording
Song Recording The PSR-320/420 SONG TRACKS allows you to record and play back complete songs including chord sequences created using the Auto Accompaniment feature and a melody line you play on the keyboard. The SONG TRACKS include one ACCOMP track and two MELODY tracks. The PSR-320/420 can retain up to 3 complete songs in internal memory, and these can be selected and played back simply by selecting the appropriate SONG. -
Page 37: Stop Recording
Song Recording Select a Voice and Set the Voice Parameters Select the voice you want to record with, and set the digital effects and other parameters as required. Engage the MELODY Track Record Ready Mode Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] button indicator will flash, and “REC”... -
Page 38: Recording Accompaniment With Or Without A Melody
Recording Accompaniment With or Without a Melody The SONG ACCOMP track records the following operations and data: • Accompaniment start/stop • Section changes • Style number* (includes cartridge styles) • Accompaniment track changes* (track on/off, voice number, volume) • Accompaniment volume* •... - Page 39 Song Recording Engage the ACCOMP/MELODY Track Record Ready Mode Press the SONG [REC] button. The [REC] button indicator will flash, and “REC” will appear in the ACCOMP and MELODY 1 track positions on the display indicating that the PSR-320/420 is ready to record. Flashing square brackets in both the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 track positions indicate that either track can be selected for recording at this point —...
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Page 40: Accompaniment And Melody Playback
Accompaniment and Melody Playback Select a SONG Number If necessary, use the [FUNCTION] buttons to select the SONG function, and then the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the SONG number (“17”, “18”, or “19”) containing the song you want to play. VOICE STYLE FUNCTION... -
Page 41: Play From A Specified Measure
Song Recording Play from a Specified Measure You can start SONG playback from any specified measure, as long as the specified measure is within the range of measures that has already been re- corded: Select the MEASURE Parameter Use the CURSOR buttons to select the MEASURE parameter in the display. -
Page 42: Voice & Volume Rewrite
Voice & Volume Rewrite You can rewrite the last recorded voice change in the MELODY tracks during playback by using the cursor buttons to select the voice number of the target track (the voice number will flash), and then using the number buttons or [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the desired voice number. -
Page 43: The Multi Pads
The Multi Pads The PSR-320/420 MULTI PADS can be used to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences, that can be used to add impact and variety to your keyboard performances and SONG record- ings. Some of the pad phrases simply play back as programmed, while others are “chord match”... -
Page 44: Playing The Multi Pads
Playing the MULTI PADS Simply tap any of the MULTI PADS at any time to play back the corre- sponding phrase. MULTI PAD playback begins as soon as the button is pressed. You can even play two, three, or four MULTI PADS at the same time. Also, you can create “retriggered sample”... -
Page 45: Using Music Cartridges
Static electric charges can cause loss of data and unreliable operation. • Do not insert objects or cartridges other than Yamaha Music Cartridges in the PortaTone cartridge slot. Doing so can result in serious damage to the instrument. -
Page 46: Cartridge Accompaniment Styles
Cartridge Accompaniment Styles The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-320/420 provides an extra 8 accompaniment styles that can be used in the same way as the internal accompaniment styles. Selecting Cartridge Styles Select the Style Function Press the [STYLE] button to directly select the STYLE function, or press the [FUNCTION] button to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “STYLE”... -
Page 47: The Yamaha Style File Format
Using Music Cartridges The Yamaha Style File Format The Yamaha “Style File Format”, is an original Yamaha auto-accompani- ment data format which has evolved through years of development and re- finement of the Standard MIDI File and GM System Level 1 formats on which it is based. -
Page 48: Cartridge Songs
Using Yamaha Music Cartridges (the one supplied with the PSR-320/420 includes 8 songs, others are available from your Yamaha dealer), the PSR-320/420 will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your “private music tutor,” allowing you to practice various parts of a piece while the others are played automatically. -
Page 49: Cartridge Registration Presets
Using Music Cartridges Cartridge Registration Presets The Music Cartridge supplied with the PSR-320/420 provides 8 banks of preset registration settings (8 banks x 4 registration memories = 32 total) that provide a number of useful registration setups (refer to page 33 for details on the registration memory). -
Page 50: Practice Features
Practice Features The PSR-320/420 includes several features that can be a great aid in learning to play and practicing on the keyboard. VOICE STYLE SONG REGIST MEMORY MULTI PAD DUAL VOICE SPLIT VOICE HARMONY OVERALL DIGITAL EFFECT When the Minus One mode is engaged, the left-hand, right-hand, or both keyboard parts of a song —... -
Page 51: The Guide Mode (Psr-420 Only)
Practice Features CURSOR FUNCTION Mode Part Turned Off Right hand. Left hand. Left and right hands. The Guide Mode (PSR-420 only) With this feature, the PSR-420 waits for you to play the appropriate keys before playing ahead, so you can learn to play the piece at your own pace. Press the [GUIDE] button so that its icon appears in the display to turn the guide mode on. -
Page 52: Repeat Play
This function allows you to specify any section of a song — cartridge or internal — for continuous repeat playback. While the song is playing, press the [REPEAT PLAY] button once at the beginning of the section to be repeated (the “A” repeat icon will appear on the display) and again at the end of the section to be repeated (the “B”... -
Page 53: Overall Functions
Overall Functions Some of the functions in the OVERALL function group have already been described in appropriate sections of this manual. Others will be intro- duced for the first time in this section. Refer to the chart below for the page numbers on which each function is described. -
Page 54: General Functions
To access an OVERALL function press either of the [FUNCTION] buttons to the left of the display as many times as necessary until the arrowhead in the display appears next to “OVERALL” in the function list to the left of the display. Then use the cursor [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desired function from within the OVERALL function list. -
Page 55: Pan
Overall Functions Sets the stereo pan position of the right-hand keyboard voice (selected in the VOICE section). The pan range is from “–7” (full left) to +7 (full right). The default setting for the current voice can be recalled by pressing the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously. -
Page 56: Minus-One Right/Left-Hand Channel
Minus-one Right/Left-hand Channel You can practice the specific part (in the Minus One mode) by selecting the demo/cartridge song you want to practice and by assigning the appropri- ate channel to the desired part. Any channel —1 through 16 — can be selected. The default setting “01” for the right-hand channel, “02”... -
Page 57: Midi Functions
Overall Functions MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatil- ity and control than is available with isolated instruments. -
Page 58: Remote Channel
The PSR-320/420 is capable of receiving the same MIDI data, so a sec- ond MIDI keyboard connected to the PSR-320/420 MIDI IN connector can be used to remotely play the PSR-320/420 and select voices as re- quired. PSR-320/420 MIDI IN MIDI Sequence Recording Although the PSR-320/420 features a built-in “sequencer (the SONG recorder is a type of sequencer), the same type of musical information... -
Page 59: Keyboard Out
Overall Functions Keyboard Out Determines whether keyboard data will or will not be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Keyboard data is transmitted when this function is turned “on” (default). When set to “on” the keyboard data is transmitted on the following MIDI channels: Voice Right-hand main voice... -
Page 60: Local Control
Local Control “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the PSR-320/420 key- board controls the internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is “Local Control on” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard. Local control can be turned off, however, so that the keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when notes are played on the keyboard. -
Page 61: Bulk Data Send
Overall Functions Bulk Data Send This function causes the contents of the registration and song memories to be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. This data can be saved to memory or disk via a MIDI sequence recorder or MIDI data recorder, and then reloaded when required. -
Page 62: Appendix
Appendix: Data Backup & Initialization Except for the data listed below, all PSR-320/420 panel settings are reset to their initial settings whenever the power is turned on. The data listed below are backed up — i.e. retained in memory — as long as an AC adapter is connected or a set of batteries is installed. -
Page 63: Voice & Polyphony List
Appendix: Voice & Polyphony List The PSR-320/420 can play up to 28 individual notes at the same time (i.e. it has a maximum “polyphony” of 28). This number includes all voices used: dual, split, auto accompaniment, song, and multi pads. If the maximum po- lyphony of the PSR-320/420 is exceeded, the excess notes will be truncated (they will not sound). -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
The Harmony effect cannot be turned ON when the FINGERED FULL mode is in use. Make sure that an appropriate Yamaha Music Cartridge is properly plugged into the cartridge slot (page 44). The electrical contacts on the Music Cartridge are affected with dust. Insert and remove the Music Cartridge several times. -
Page 65: Percussion Kit List
Percussion Kit List * “<——” indicates the content is the same as that of Standard Kit. * The number in parentheses ( ) after the percussion kit name is the MIDI program number. * The corresponding MIDI note numbers for the notes listed in the chart below are actually one octave lower. - Page 66 Note# Note 133: Analog Kit (25) <—— <—— <—— <—— Reverse Cymbal <—— Hi-Q Snare Analog L <—— Bass Drum Analog L <—— Bass Drum Analog M Bass Drum Analog H Closed Rim Shot Analog Snare Analog M <—— Snare Analog H Analog Tom 1 Analog Hi-hat Closed 1 *3 Analog Tom 2...
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Page 67: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] Model: PSR-320/420 Function Basic Default 1~16 CH Channel Changed 1~16 CH Default Mode 3 Mode Messages Altered ***************** Note 0~127 Number : True voice ***************** O 9nH, v=1~127 Velocity Note on X 9nH, v=0 Note off After key’s Touch... -
Page 68: Gm System Level 1
PSR-320/420 functions as 16 MIDI channel multi-timbral tone generator. The Remote Keyboard channel can be set by the panel settings. The designated channels on the PSR-320/420 can be controlled by an external device and receive all the data excepting the fol- lowing control change data: Data entry, MSB, LSB Portamento control... -
Page 69: Specifications
Specifications Keyboards: 61 standard-size keys (C1-C6) with touch response. Display: Large multi-function LCD display Setup: Power: ON/OFF Master Volume: MIN-MAX Control & Ten Keys: < >, FUNCTION CURSOR [+/YES], [–/NO] Cartridge Slot Keyboard Guide Lamps (PSR-420 only) Demo: Voice Demo: 8 Songs Style Demo: 8 Songs Mode: NORMAL, SPLIT, SINGLE, FINGERED... -
Page 70: Index
Index AC power adaptor ... 6 Accomp large/small ... 28 Accomp out (MIDI transmission) ... 58 Accompaniment split point ... 30 Accompaniment track (song) ... 37 Accompaniment volume ... 54 Ambience (digital effect) ... 19 Auto accompaniment ... 21 Auto fill ... 27 Bass (accompaniment track) ... -
Page 71: Special Message Section
Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- pany the accessory product. -
Page 72: Limited Warranty
PSR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor. - Page 73 M.D.G., EMI Division © 1995 Yamaha Corporation VT41840 ???PO???.?-02B0 Printed in China...