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 accompany the accessory product.
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(4)-4 PRECAUTIONS • Use the specified adaptor (PA-6 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet.
You are the proud owner of a fine electronic keyboard. The Yamaha PSR-540 PortaTone combines the most advanced tone generation technology with state-of-the- art digital electronics and features to give you stunning sound quality with maximum musical enjoyment. A large graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly enhance the operability of this advanced instrument.
PSR-540. page 8 Once you’ve set up the PSR-540, you should read through this section — and explore the relevant page references — to familiarize yourself with the enormous variety of features and functions of the PSR-540.
Contents Packing List How to use the manual Important Features Panel logos ... 9 Panel Controls and Terminals Top Panel Controls ... 11 Rear Panel Controls ... 11 Setting Up Power supply connections ... 12 Connecting a footswitch ... 13 Audio equipment connections ...
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Disk Song Playback Song Playback ... 68 Song Track Muting ... 70 Song Volume Control ... 70 Playing from a Specified Measure ... 71 Repeat Play ... 72 Song Transpose ... 73 Part Settings Voice Change ... 75 Mixer ... 76 Parameter Edit ...
Important Features Since the PSR-540 has such a wealth of advanced features and functions, you may be at a loss as to how to explore its capabilities and how to best use them for your music. You needn’t worry. The PSR-540 is very easy to play and use, and each function —...
( Panel logos The logos printed on the PSR-540 panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it includes. GM System Level 1 “GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer.
Using Batteries For battery operation the PSR-540 requires six 1.5V SUM-1, “D” size, R-20 or equiva- lent batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, “Battery Low” may appear on top of the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur.
Important Notes on Battery Use • Since the PSR-540 consume a considerable amount of power, Yamaha recommends the use of an AC power adaptor rather than batteries. The batteries should be considered an auxiliary power source for data backup. • The floppy disk drive, in particular, uses a large amount of power, so it is important to always use an AC power adaptor when performing disk-intensive operations such as song recording/playback or data load/save.
For more information on using MIDI, refer to page 107. Music stand The PSR-540 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel.
Demo Song Playback Once you’ve set up your PSR-540, try listening to the pre-programmed demonstration songs. A total of 5 demo songs are provided. Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF.
Panel Display Indications The PSR-540 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. !3 Chord 001 Grand Piano CHORD TRANSPOSE r Transpose...
Basic Operation This section introduces you to the basic operations common to the various functions of the PSR-540. In particular, you’ll learn how to use the menu/message display at the center of the front panel. • Calling up the Operation Displays ... page 17 •...
Basic Operation How to Read the Menu/Message Display and “Easy Navigator” Depending on the selected function or operation, the PSR-540 shows a variety of displays and indications. Included in these are “Easy Navigator” messages that guide you through the various operations.
Menu Selection For certain operations on the PSR-540 (such as selecting voices, demo songs and styles), you’ll need to select different menus in the display. For example, the display below (for selecting the function) appears when you press the [FUNCTION] button.
Basic Operation Changing (Editing) Values This section shows you how to set numeric values on the PSR-540, such as voice number, song/style number and various parameters. Input the values by using the number buttons [1]-[0] or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. Rotating the data dial...
Naming The allows you to create your own original data such as songs, styles and registration memory settings. You can also freely name the data as desired. The following data types can be named. • Disk files (User songs, etc) ... pages 61, 65, 66, 90 •...
Function Tree Button Menu/message display DEMO 01 MyHeartGoOn ... Demo song selection ... 15 VOICE R1 001 Grand Piano ... Voice R1 selection ... 26 VOICE R2 001 Grand Piano ... Voice R2 selection ... 27 VOICE L 001 Grand Piano ... Voice L selection ... 28 STYLE 001 8Beat 1 ...
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Button Menu/message display FUNCTION F1 Multi Pad Bank ... Multi pad bank selection ... C.Match ... Chord match on/off setting ... F2 Regist Memory Bank ... Registration Memory bank selection ... R.Name ... Namimg Registration Memory bank ... F3 DigitalEffect Reverb Type ...
Function Tree Button Menu/message display RECORD Song QuickRec ... User Song Quick recording ... 80 MultiRec ... User Song Multi track recording ... 82 Edit Style Record ... User Style recording ... 96 Edit MultiPad Record ... User Pad recording ... 92 Edit Direct Access Chart Function Tree number/function...
Mode Depending on the panel operation used, the PSR-540 has several fundamentally different conditions (or methods of operation). Each of these condition is called a mode. This section explains the main modes of the instrument. Style Mode Select this mode by pressing the [STYLE] button. (This is the default mode when the power is turned on.)
Playing Voices The PSR-540 has a huge selection of various musical instrument voices which you can play. Try out the different voices referring to the voice list at the end of this manual (page 123). Select and play the voices of different musical instruments •...
Playing Two Voices (R1, R2) Simultaneously Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE R2] button. Play the voices. Two different voices are sounded simultaneously in a layer. Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is the first voice of the layer and is meant to be played with the right hand.
Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the Left (L) and Right (R1, R2) Hands Press the [PART ON/OFF VOICE L] button. Play the voices. The notes you play with your right and left hands sound two different voices. Voice L Voice R1 (RIGHT 1) is meant to be played with the right hand.
Split Point (F#2) Voice L Functions of the Keyboard As explained above, the keyboard of the PSR-540 can sound three different voices. Here’s a short summary of the various ways of playing voices. Playing a Single Voice Playing Two Voices...
Playing Voices Transpose This function allows the overall pitch of the PSR-540 to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments. The transpose range is from -12 to +12. Press the [TRANSPOSE] button. Set the transposition.
Keyboard Percussion Press the [VOICE R1] button. Select “StandardKit1”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. 216 StandardKit1 Play the voice. Refer to the illustration below and the drum kit list at the end of the manual (page 128).
The PSR-540 features a total of 106 styles or accompaniment patterns (style numbers 1 - 106) in a variety of different musical genres. Try selecting some of the different styles (page 130) and play with the auto accompaniment.
Using Auto Accompaniment (all tracks) Press the [STYLE] button. Select a style. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Refer to the Style List (page 130). Turn AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT on. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] so that its indicator lights. The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “Auto Accompani- ment”...
Auto Accompaniment Accompaniment Sections There are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. They are: Intro, Main A and B, Fill-in and Ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrangement in your performance.
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• If you press the [SYNC START] button while the accompaniment is playing, the accompaniment will stop and the PSR-540 will enter Synchronized Start standby status. • You can begin the accompaniment by using the ending instead of the intro...
Auto Accompaniment Tempo/Tap Each style of the PSR-540 has been programmed with a default or standard tempo; however, this can be changed by using the [TEMPO/TAP] button. You can change the tempo to any value between 32 and 280 beats per minute.
Accompaniment Track Muting The PSR-540 has eight accompaniment tracks — RHYTHM SUB, RHYTHM MAIN, BASS, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, PAD, PHRASE 1 and PHRASE 2 — that you can control to modify the “orchestration” and therefore the overall sound of the accompaniment. When a style is selected, the icons corresponding to the tracks which contain data for any section of that style will light.
The Fingered 1 mode lets you finger your own chords on the Auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of and including the split-point key — normally F#2) while the PSR-540 supplies appropriately orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment in the selected style.
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Example for “C” chords Csus Caug CM aug (#11) (13) Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Major [M] Add ninth [(9)] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6(9)] Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)] Flatted fifth [(b5)] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5] Suspended fourth [sus4] Augmented [aug] Major seventh augmented [M7aug]...
The Full Keyboard mode FingerMode=Full When the Full Keyboard Mode is selected, the PSR-540 will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play just about anything using both hands, anywhere on the keyboard. You do not have to worry about specifying the accompani- ment chords.
Synchro Stop When the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. Accompaniment playback will start again as soon as a chord is played. The BEAT indicators in the display will flash while the accompaniment is stopped. Press the [STYLE] button.
Stop the accompaniment. One Touch Setting parameter list The PSR-540 features four different One Touch Settings for each of the 106 auto accompaniment styles built into the instrument. Each has been specially programmed to match the selected style; each has the best suited voice (or combination of voices), digital effects and other settings for that style.
The Multi Pads The PSR-540 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. You can also record your own Multi Pad phrases as described in “Multi Pad Recording” on page 92.
The Multi Pads Selecting a Multi Pad Bank Press the [FUNCTION] button. Select “Multi Pad.” Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the MULTI PAD BANK screen. Select a Bank. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
Digital Effects With the digital effects built into the PSR-540 you can add ambiance and depth to your music in a variety of ways—such as adding reverb that makes you sound like you are playing in a concert hall or adding harmony notes for a full, rich sound.
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Press the [NEXT] button to display the Digital Effect screen. Select “Reverb”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button. Select a reverb type. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Reverb Type List (page 132).
Digital Effects Chorus Selecting a Chorus Type Use the same operation as in “Reverb” (page 46). Select “Chorus”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button. Select a chorus type. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Chorus Type List (page 132).
Applying the DSP effect Press the [DSP] button. The DSP icon will light up and the DSP effect will be turned on. The effect will be applied when you play the R1, R2 and L voices from the keyboard. In addition, when the [FAST/SLOW] button is pressed, the FAST icon lights up indicating that the variation of the DSP effect is selected.
With the insertion effects, only the DSP depth can be set. The illustration below with the various audio components (instruments, effect devices and a mixer) represents the inner workings of the DSP effects of the PSR-540. Reverb ... All types function as system effects.
Select “Harmony”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button. Select a Harmony/Echo type. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Refer to the Harmony/Echo Type List (page 133). Applying the Harmony/Echo effect Press the [STYLE] button.
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Digital Effects Adjusting the Harmony/Echo volume The volume of the Harmony/Echo sound in relation to the keyboard sound can be adjusted as follows: Use the same operation as in “Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type” (page 50). Press the [NEXT] button to display the Type Selection screen. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Harmony/Echo Volume screen.
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Changing the Part for the Harmony/Echo effect This allows you to select the part which is used for the Harmony/Echo effect. Use the same operation as in “Selecting a Harmony/Echo Type” (page 50). Press the [NEXT] button to display the Type Selection screen. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Harmony Volume screen.
Registration Memory Since the PSR-540 is such a sophisticated instrument with such a variety of controls and functions — voice, style, auto accompaniment and effect settings, just to name a few — the Registration Memory feature is one of the most convenient and powerful of the instrument. It allows you save virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory setting, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by press- ing a single button.
Registering the Panel Settings Set up the panel controls as required. Press the round Registration Memory button to call up the Registration Memory function. While holding the [MEMORY] button, press one of the REGIS- TRATION MEMORY buttons: [1] through [4]. In this example, the panel settings are memorized to button number 3.
Registration Memory Selecting a Registration Bank Press the [FUNCTION] button. Select “Regist Memory”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Registration Memory Bank screen. Select a bank. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
Disk Operations Built into the PSR-540 is a disk drive. Simply insert a floppy disk and you’ve got access to a wide variety of convenient functions, such as recording and playback of User songs (page 78), as well as saving and loading of User styles (page 96), User pads (page 92) and Registration Memory data (page 54).
• When the PSR-540 is turned on, the LED below the floppy disk slot will be lit indicating that the Disk Drive is ready to use. To eject a floppy disk: •...
Sample Disk Disk song playback Insert the sample disk into the disk drive. Select the desired song. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0]. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the song.
Disk Operations Format Setting up commercially available floppy disks for use with PSR-540 is called format- ting. This function is useful for quickly deleting unnecessary files from an already formatted disk. Be careful when using this operation, since it automatically deletes all data on the disk.
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Memory data can be saved together into one single file, the data can be recalled individually when loaded back into the PSR-540. • If you’ve selected a file that already contains data and you rename the file with the intent of overwriting the data,...
Disk Operations Load After saving User style (107-109), User pad (banks 37-40) and Registration Memory (bank 01-32) data to a floppy disk, you can reload them into the PSR-540. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. Press the [LOAD] button.
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(For example, the capacity of the PSR-540 [RAM] may be exceeded, something may be wrong with the floppy disk, or the data from the disk may be corrupted, etc.)
Select “Another”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. CopyTyp=Another Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen. PSR-540 Internal Memory copy Destination • When the destination disk’s write-protect tab is set to ON (page 58) or the disk is a purposely “copy-protected”...
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Select the source song file. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Src=Song_01 Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name screen. Nam=Song 01 Enter the destination song name directly from the keyboard (page 21). Press the [NEXT] button to display the Copy operation screen.
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Disk Operations Copying data to another location on the same disk Use the same operation as in “Copying data from one floppy disk to another” (page 64). Select “Same”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. CopyTyp=Same Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen.
Delete You can delete individual files (User songs, User styles, User pads or Registra- tion Memory) from the floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. Press the [UTILITY] button. Select “Delete”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Menu=Delete Press the [NEXT] button to display the Delete screen.
Disk Song Playback You can playback a huge variety of songs on the PSR-540, including the preset demo songs, the songs on the included sample disk, the User songs that you record to a floppy disk and songs on commercially available XG/GM song collection disks.
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Select “PlyMode”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Play Mode screen. Select the desired Play mode. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Single ...
Disk Song Playback Song Track Muting Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song. Press one of the TRACK buttons below the display. The [M] icon will appear and the selected track will be muted. TRANSPOSE REGIST- RATION Pressing the same track button again enables output of the playback sound. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the song.
Playing from a Specified Measure Press the [SONG] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen. Select “Measure”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Start Measure screen.
Disk Song Playback Repeat Play Press the [SONG] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song Menu screen. Select “AbRepeat”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] to display the Repeat screen. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the song.
• Changes made to the transpose setting (on page 30) affect the entire sound of the PSR-540, including the song transpose setting. • Enabling the record mode to record a User song automatically resets the song transpose setting to “0”.
Part Settings In addition to the keyboard-played voices, the PSR-540 features many different instrumental “parts,” included with the auto accompaniment, and song playback. Style mode Keyboard Auto Accompaniment Use the following functions to change the settings for each part: Voice Change ... page 75 This lets you change the voice for each part.
L cannot be changed. Also, the DSP depth for the Voice R1 cannot be altered depending on the selected Insertion Effect type. • Save any part settings you want to keep to the PSR-540 Registration Memory (page 54). The voice part settings are temporary and will be...
Part Settings Mixer Press the [MIXER] button. The [MIXER] lamp lights. Select the part for which you want to adjust the volume. Parts can be selected from the following buttons (depending on the selected mode: Style or Song): Voice ... PART ON/OFF [VOICE R1], [VOICE R2], [VOICE L] Accompaniment track ...
Parameter Edit Press the [FUNCTION] button. Select “Parameter Edit”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button to display the PARAMETER EDIT screen. Adjust the parameter value from the corresponding display. • Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
(R1, R2, L), but also the auto accompaniment parts. The PSR-540 provides two different ways to record: Quick Recording and Multi Track Recording. In addition, comprehensive editing functions let you “fine tune” the recorded song data.
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VOICE R1, R2, L, Accompaniment Style track VOICE R1, R2, L, Accompaniment Style track VOICE R1, R2, L, Accompaniment Style track The PSR-540 provides two different ways to record: Quick Recording and Multi Track Recording. About Multi Track Recording In Multi Track Recording, you determine the track assignments (as shown above) before recording.
Song Recording Quick Recording Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive. Press the [RECORD] button to engage the Record mode. Select “Song”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button. Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen.
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Press the [NEXT] button to display the Record ready screen. The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently set tempo, indicating that the record ready (Synchro Start) mode is engaged. Start recording. • If you’ve selected [Melody] or [Mel + Acmp] in step #8 above, recording starts as soon as you play a key.
Song Recording Multi Track Recording Use the same operation as in “Quick Recording” (page 80). Press the [NEXT] button to display the Song selection screen. 001 New Song Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen. Select “MultiRec”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
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Press the [NEXT] button to display the Rehearsal screen. Voices and styles can be set from this display. After completing the desired settings, press the [EXIT] button to return to this display. Rehearsal Press the [NEXT] button to display the Record Ready screen. The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently set tempo, indicating that the record ready (Synchro Start) mode is engaged.
Song Recording Re-recording — Punch In/Out and Start Measure This section shows you how to re-record a specific section of a already-recorded song. In the eight-measure example below, the third measures through the fifth measure are re-recorded. Before re-recording After re-recording Previously played data Insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.
Press the [NEXT] button to display the Punch In/Out screen. Select “On”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Punch In/Out=On Press the [NEXT] button to display the Punch In measure screen. Set the punch-in measure. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
Song Recording Quantize Quantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track. For example, the following musical passage has been written with exact quarter-note and eighth-note values. Even though you think you may have recorded the passage accurately, your actual performance may be slightly ahead of or behind the beat (or both!).
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Press the [NEXT] button. Q.Size = Select the Quantize size (resolution). Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Set the Quantize resolution to correspond to the smallest notes in the track you are working with. For example, if the data was recorded with both quarter notes and eighth notes, use 1/8 for the quantize resolution.
Song Recording Editing Setup Data This function lets you make changes to various voice-related parameters (setup data) for each track of a recorded song. The following parameters can be edited: Voice ... Assigns a voice number to the specified track. Volume ...
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Edit the setup data. Press the [NEXT] and [BACK] buttons to switch among the displays (as shown below). • Select a track by pressing one of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons. • Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0] to change the desired values in each display.
Song Recording Naming User Songs Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84). Select the file (song) for which you wish to change the name. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. 002 UserSong1 Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen.
Clearing User Song Data Use the same operation as in “Re-recording” (page 84). Select the song file to be cleared. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Press the [NEXT] button again to display the RecMode screen.
Multi Pad Recording In addition to the preset Multi Pad sets, the PSR-540 has 16 user-recordable sets that you can use to store your own creations. These original User Multi Pads can be played and used in the same way as the presets.
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Press the [NEXT] button to display the RecMode screen. Select “Record”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. RecMode=Record Press the [NEXT] button to display the pad number selection screen. Select a Pad number to record. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
Multi Pad Recording Chord Match Use the same operation as in “Multi Pad Recording” above. Select “Edit”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. RecMode=Edit Press the [NEXT] button to display the Edit menu screen. Select “ChdMatch”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
Enter the desired name for the bank. Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21). Up to eight letters or characters can be used. P.Name=UserPad2 Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the Record mode. Clearing User Pad Data Use the same operation as in “Chord Match”...
FILL IN B ENDING On the PSR-540, you can record up to a total of 48 tracks (6 sections x 8 tracks). Data that can be recorded to User styles • Note on/off (key press and release) ... page 107 •...
About Recording User Styles In recording a User song, the PSR-540 records your keyboard performance as MIDI data. Recording of User styles, however, is done in a different way. Here are some of the aspects in which style recording differs from song recording:...
Style Recording Style Recording — Rhythm Track With this operation you can create your own original rhythm patterns by editing existing rhythm track (percussion) data from a preset style. Press the [RECORD] button to engage the Record mode. Select “Style”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
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Select a Rhythm track to be recorded. Select “RHYTHM MAIN” or “RHYTHM SUB” with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Rec Track Press the [NEXT] button to display the Record ready screen. The beat indicator dots will flash at the currently set tempo, indicating that the record ready (Synchro Start) mode is engaged.
Style Recording Exiting from the Style Record mode To leave the style recording mode, follow the instructions in the chart below. Store OK? Str =UserStyle1 Are You Sure? Press the [+/YES] button to exit from the Style Record mode after storing the performance data to Internal Memory.
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Select 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 display, press the [EXIT] button. Start recording. You can start recording with one of the following ways: •...
Style Recording Quantize Quantize lets you “clean up” or “tighten” the timing of a previously recorded track. For example, the following musical passage has been written with exact quarter-note and eighth-note values. Even though you think you may have recorded the passage accurately, your actual performance may be slightly ahead of or behind the beat (or both!).
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Press the [NEXT] button. Q.Size = Select the Quantize size (resolution). Use the data dial, the [-/NO] button or the [+/YES] button. Set the Quantize resolution to correspond to the smallest notes in the track you are working with. For example, if the data was recorded with quarter notes and eighth notes, use 1/8 for the quantize resolution.
Style Recording Naming User Styles Use the same operation as in “Quantize” (page 102). Select “Name”. Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Ed Menu=Name Press the [NEXT] button to display the Name screen. Nam=UserStyle1 Enter the desired name for the style. Use the keyboard to enter the name (page 21).
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Press the [NEXT] button to display the Clear screen. Clear OK? Press the [+/YES] button to execute the Clear operation. To abort the Clear operation, press the [-/NO] button. Completed Press the [RECORD] button to exit from the Record mode. For information on leaving the recording mode, see page 100.
HOST SELECT switch. By using the MIDI functions you can expand your musical possibilities. This section explains what MIDI is, and what it can do, as well as how you can use MIDI on your PSR-540. If you don’t know what MIDI is, make sure to read these sections: •...
Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The PSR-540 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data. The PSR-540 can be controlled by the incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices and effects, change parameter values and of course play the voices specified for the various parts.
Imagine that there are sixteen separate pipes in the connected MIDI cable. When transmitting MIDI data from the PSR-540 to an external device, MIDI data is sent through the assigned pipe (or MIDI channel) and trans- mitted to the external device.
This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data recorded by PSR-540, and whether or not the PSR-540 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for other instruments or on a computer.
For the connection cable, use a special MIDI cable. When the computer has a MIDI interface installed, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the personal computer to the MIDI IN terminal of the PSR-540. Set the HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI.”...
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Connect the RS-422 terminal (modem or printer terminal) on the computer to the TO HOST terminal on the PSR-540 using a serial cable (system peripheral cable, 8 bit). Set the PSR-540 HOST SELECT switch in the “Mac” position. PSR-540 Set the MIDI interface clock in the sequencer software you are using to 1 MHz.
MIDI Functions MIDI Template The PSR-540 is capable of transmitting and receiving MIDI data over sixteen indepen- dent channels. For proper MIDI operation, it is necessary to determine which data is set to which channel. The MIDI Template function allows you to instantly configure all appropriate transmit/ receive settings with a single button press.
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1: Right1, ch. 2: Right2, ch. 3: Left, chs. 4-16: Off When outputting the performance data (note on/off messages). Used to play the PSR-540 note on/off data with an external tone generator and to record the PSR-540 note on/off data to an external sequencer.
MIDI Functions MIDI Transmit Setting The PSR-540 can simultaneously transmit data on all 16 MIDI channels. The Transmit Channel and Transmit Track functions determine what PSR-540 data is transmitted via which MIDI channels. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Select “Midi.” Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
MIDI Receive Setting The PSR-540 can simultaneously receive data on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing it to function as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator. The Receive Channel and Receive Mode functions determine how each channel will respond to received MIDI data.
When MIDI clock reception is enabled (“Ext”), however, all timing is controlled by an external MIDI clock signal received via the MIDI IN terminal (in this case the PSR-540 TEMPO setting has no effect). The default setting is “Int”.
Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Clock Initial Data Send Transmits all current panel settings to a second PSR-540 or a MIDI data storage device. If you want to have the song play back with the panel settings used for recording, execute the Initial Data Send function before recording the performance on the PSR- 540 to an external sequencer.
Other Functions (Utility) This section of the manual covers some important functions of the PSR-540 that have not been ex- plained in previous sections. These are all combined in the Utility menu of the “Function” section. • Metronome ... page 118 •...
(VOICE R1, VOICE R2, VOICE L). • Set the value with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button. Master Tuning The Master Tuning function sets the overall pitch of the PSR-540. The range is from 414.6 Hz to 466.8 Hz. Tuning •...
Other Functions (Utility) Touch Sensitivity The keyboard of the PSR-540 is equipped with a touch response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the voices with your playing strength — just as on an acoustic instrument. The Touch Sensitivity parameter gives you detailed control over the touch response feature by letting you set the degree of touch response.
Polarity This parameter lets you configure the foot switch response of the PSR-540 to match that of the particular foot switch you are using. If the foot switch works in the opposite way (i.e., pressing the foot switch has no effect, but releasing it does), try changing this setting.
Other Functions (Utility) Pitch Bend Range This determines the maximum pitch bend range for the PITCH BEND wheel. The range is from “0” to “12”. Each increment corresponds to one semitone. Bend Range = 4 • Set the Pitch Bend Range with the data dial, the [+/YES] button, the [-/NO] button or the number buttons [1]-[0].
The XG voices conform to Yamaha’s XG format; they also conform to the GM (General MIDI) standard. This allows you to accurately play back any GM- or XG-compatible song data directly on the PSR-540 itself, without having to change voices or make special settings. It also allows you to record songs for other GM- or XG-compatible instruments, and have them play back on those instruments as intended.
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Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Number Change Number Strings Choir Trumpet Brass Voice Voice Name Number Analog Bass Dance Bass Hi-Q Bass Rave Bass String Ensbl Orch.Strings SymphonicStr Slow Strings Str.Quartet Concerto Str Marcato Strs Chamber Strs Tremolo Strs Pizz.Strings Syn Strings Analog Strs...
Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Number Change Number Solaris Millenium Transform Percussion Jazz Vibes Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone Steel Drums Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Tubular Bell Kalimba Timpani XG Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Number MSB Change Number Grand Piano...
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Voice List Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Number MSB Change Number FingerBass2 Mod.Bass Pick Bass MutePickBass FretlessBass Fretless 2 Fretless 3 Fretless 4 Syn.Fretless SmthFretless Slap Bass 1 ResonantSlap Punch Thumb Slap Bass 2 Velo.Sw.Slap Synth Bass 1 SynBass1Dark FastResoBass Acid Bass...
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Bank Select MIDI Voice Program Voice Name Number MSB Change Number Chorus Bells Synth Mallet Soft Crystal Loud Glocken ChristmasBel Vibe Bells DigitalBells Air Bells Bell Harp Gamelimba Atmosphere Warm Atmos. HollwRelease NylonElPiano Nylon Harp Harp Vox Atmos.Pad Planet Brightness FantasyBells Smokey Goblins...
Drum Kit List • “<——” indicates that the drum kit is the same as “Standard Kit1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The note numbers and note names printed on the keyboard are one octave higher than the MIDI note numbers and note names shown in the list.
Style List Style Style Name Number 8BEAT 8Beat 1 8Beat 2 8Beat Adria 8Beat Pop British Pop 8Beat Soft 16BEAT 16Beat 1 16Beat 2 16Beat 3 16Beat 4 Soft Fusion Hip Hop Pop 16Beat Funk Funky Pop 16Beat 5 8BEAT BALLAD Piano Ballad U.S.
When DSP type is selected as a System effect • Although not all the effect settings cannot be made by operating the PSR-540 panel manually, some of them may be accessible through MIDI. Refer to the MIDI data format for details.
About the Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus/DSP) Reverb Type List Reverb Type System/Insertion Hall1-5 System Room1-7 System Stage1-4 System Plate1-3 System White Room System Tunnel System Canyon System Basement System No Effect — Chorus Type List Chorus Type System/Insertion Chorus1-8 System Celeste1, 2 System Flanger1-5 System...
(page 21) is called up in the display or not. If the naming function is active, the PSR-540 does not produce any sound, even when the keys are played. You are probably exceeding the maximum polyphony of the PSR540. The PSR-540 can play up to 32 notes at the same time —...
Data Backup & Initialization Data Backup Except for the data listed below, all PSR-540 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 adaptor is connected or a set of batteries is installed.
Alert Message List No File Unformatted Disk Error Write-protected File Protected No Disk Disk Removed Disk Full Wrong Disk Same Name Maximum 60 Songs Memory Full Memory Over The disk contains no file to be loaded, copied, or be deleted. Insert the disk that contains files to be loaded, copied, or deleted.
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Data Not Found User Style Full Preset Data Cannot Operate Cannot Set MIDI CannotTurnHar.On CannotTurnDSP On CannotEnterFunc. Backup Error Now Initializing Host Is Offline Battery Low This message appears when you attempt to edit, quantize or clear the track which contains no data in the Record mode. This message indicates that recording a new User style cannot be started when all three User styles have recorded data.
MONO BnH,7EH POLY BnH,7FH PROGRAM CHANGE CHANNEL AFTER TOUCH PITCH BEND CHANGE SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE <YAMAHA MIDI FORMAT> <UNIVERSAL> UNIVERSAL REALTIME F0H 7FH...F7H UNIVERSAL NON-REALTIME F0H 7EH...F7H <XG STANDARD> XG PARAMETER CHANGE F0H 43H 1nH 4CH aaH aaH aaH ddH...
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= 0 - 15 VOICE CHANNEL NUMBER (3-6) SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE p = RPN LSB(refer to the list below) (3-6-1) YAMAHA MIDI FORMAT q = RPN MSB(refer to the list below) (3-6-1-1) SECTION CONTROL m = Data Value...
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(3-6-1-2) TEMPO CONTROL binary hexadecimal 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011 YAMAHA ID 01111110 Style 00000000 0ttttttt Tempo4 0ttttttt Tempo3 0ttttttt Tempo2 0ttttttt Tempo1 11110111 End of Exclusive The internal clock will be set to the received Tempo value. Tempo Meta Event is a large data block (24-bit), it is divided into 4 groups with 7-bits going into each of the Tempos 1-4 (4 receives the remaining 3 bits).
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MIDI Data Format (3-6-4) CLAVINOVA MIDI COMPLIANCE (3-6-4-1) DOC MULTI TIMBRE ON / OFF (Receive only) binary hexadecimal 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011 YAMAHA ID 01110011 Clavinova ID 00000001 Clavinova commmon ID 0001000n N: 3(DOC Multi Timbre Off),4(DOC Multi Timbre On) 11110111...
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Same as LSB=0 XG OPTION EFFECT Expanded type for PSR-540 * If the received value does not contain an effect type in the TYPE LSB, the LSB will be directed to TYPE 0. * Panel Effects are based on the “[Number] Effect Name”.
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AMBIENCE (variation block) Parameter Display Delay Time 0.0mS-50mS Output Phase normal/invers EQ Low Frequency 32Hz-2.0kHz EQ Low Gain -12-+12dB EQ High Frequency 500Hz-16.0kHz EQ High Gain -12-+12dB Dry/Wet D63>W - D=W - D<W63 ROTARY SPEAKER (variation, insertion block) Parameter Display LFO Frequency 0.00Hz-39.7Hz LFO Depth...
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MIDI Data Format TOUCH WAH 1 (variation, insertion block), TOUCH WAH+DIST (variation block) Parameter Display Sensitive 0-127 Cutoff Frequency Offset 0-127 Resonance 1.0-12.0 EQ Low Frequency 32Hz-2.0kHz EQ Low Gain -12-+12dB EQ High Frequency 500Hz-16.0kHz EQ High Gain -12-+12dB Dry/Wet D63>W - D=W - D<W63 Drive 0-127 (variation block)
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< Table 1-9 > Effect Data Value Assign Table Table#1 Table#4 LFO Frequency Reverb time Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value 0.00 1.35 2.69 8.41 0.04 1.39 2.78 8.75 0.08 1.43 2.86 9.08 0.13 1.47 2.94 9.42 0.17 1.51...
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*1 The tracks for each channel can be selected on the panel. See page 114 for more information. *2 Incoming MIDI messages control the PSR-540 as 16 channel multi timbral tone generator when initially shipped (factory set). The MIDI messages don’t affect the panel controls including the Panel Voice selection since they are directly sent to the tone generator of the PSR-540.
• 12 cm (4-3/4") x 2 Power Consumption • 22W (when using PA-6 power adaptor) Power Supply • Adaptor : Yamaha PA-6 AC power adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-12V Rated Current • Batteries : Six SUM-1, “D” size, R-20 or...
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Compliance with FCC This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll.
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.
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.