Page 2 - Congratulations; Herzlichen Glückwunsch; Contents
Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaTone. This PortaTone is an ultra modern keyboard with a design based on the latest electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfac tion, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing the instrument...
Page 3 - Before playing; Inserting batteries; Vor dem Spielen; Avant de jouer; Insertion des piles; Antes de tocar
Before playing Inserting batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument and insert six 1.5V SUM-1, “D” size, R-20, or equivalent alkaline batteries (sold separately), making sure that the polarities are placed as directed inside the compartment. Replace the cover, ens...
Page 5 - starting to play; Orchestra section; Starten der Wiedergabe; Début de l’exécution; Section orchestrale; Position de marche; Empezando a tocar; Sección de Orquesta; Réglage du volume; Essai d’une mélodie
starting to play Orchestra section First, try the sounds in the Orchestra section, which is a fundamental part of this keyboard. 1. Switch on Slide the POWER switch ® to the “ON” position. The Power-on light will then illuminate. If the light flickers when you're using batteries, this indicates that...
Page 6 - Essai d’autres voix; Effet de prolongement; D G
4. Try other voices To play in a different voice, press the selector for the desired instrument from among those in the ORCHESTRA voice selector group The lamps indicate which voice is selected. A different voice name is indicated on each side of the selectors. To change the voice from one side to t...
Page 7 - Mehr Stimmenvielfalt; Variété des voix; Obteniendo mayor
Obtaining more voice variety Solo section (PSR-60) In addition to and separate from the Orchestra voices described so far, there are 16 types of Solo voices, which include natural musical instrument sounds such as Jazz Flute and Piccolo, and contemporary voices. 1. The ORCHESTRA ON/OFF ® and SOLO ON...
Page 8 - drummer; Utilisation du; Choisissez un rythme
4. Now, if a chord is played a Solo voice is added to the highest note of the chord, resulting in a beautiful ensemble effect. Try playing a chord! (Example) (ORCHESTRA) STRINGS +(SOLO) VIOLIN 4. Wenn Sie einen Akkord spielen, wird zu der höchsten Note des Akkordes eine Solostimme hinzugefügt. Dadu...
Page 9 - Making use of the Beat Lamps
RHYT>M O O O O O CL№ O CLAP 1 2 oiSiD 0*GG*E 0[ 2. Start the rhythm After selecting a rhythm, press the START selector®. • Intro/Ending Instead of using START, you can have the rhythm begin by using INTRO/ ENDING®. When this selector is pressed, the rhythm will start after a two-bar drum count. •...
Page 10 - D C
5. Adding a handclap to the rhythm A handclap effect that keeps perfect time with the beat can be added to any of the rhythms. There are two HANDCLAP selectors®, and if they are depressed simultaneously a third handclap effect can be enjoyed. 6. Getting more realism with drum fill-ins If you tap any...
Page 11 - Auto Bass Chord section; Hinzufügen von; Obtention des; Section basses/accords; Añadiendo; Sección de Acorde y Bajo; For one-finger accompaniment; Accompagnement à un seul doigt
Adding accompaniments Auto Bass Chord section The Auto Bass Chord section is an automatic accompaniment feature. If the OFF selector is depressed, the Auto Bass Chord system does not function. With the SINGLE FINGER CHORD selector depressed, you can play three-note chords and bass notes using a sing...
Page 12 - For automatic accompaniment based
4. Set the volumeAdjust the volume to suit the overall level using the Auto Bass Chord’s independent BASS VOLUME and CHORD VOLUME controls CD. 5. Set the tempoSelect the tempo you want using the Rhythm section’s TEMPO control Obtaining minor, seventh and minor seventh chords in Singie Finger Chord m...
Page 13 - Mémoire
Memory When either Single Finger Chord or Fingered Chord is on, the MEMORY lamp automatically illuminates. If a rhythm is on, when you lift your finger(s) from the keys after playing a chord the accompaniment continues to sound. Thus, you don’t have to hold down the keys, so it is easy to change fro...
Page 14 - Pitch control; Tonhöhenregler; Contrôle de la hauteur; Control de Tono; Memory System; About the Music Programmer; Verwendung des; Système Mémoire; Programmeur de musique; Notes relativës au Programmeur de; Sistema de memoria; Sobre el Programador Musical
The Transposer ® lets you adjust the PortaTone’s pitch to suit either a singing voice—so anyone can sing along as you play—or an instrument such as a trumpet, clarinet or saxophone. Whenever A is pressed, the pitch rises by a semi-tone. When T is pressed, the pitch decreases by a semi-tone. And whe...
Page 15 - Chord sequence programming; Schritt 1; Akkordfolge-Prograuuniening; Modalités 1; Programmation séquences; A. EnregisttBment d’accords; Am — D — G — Em — Am — E, — Am — Am; ÏÏ
• The memory is non-volatile, meaning that the memorized data is not immediately lost when the power is turned off. (Memorized data is stored for seven days after the power is switched off.To prolong the storage period, turn the keyboard on every seven days.) • Memorized data is automatically clear...
Page 17 - Schritt 2; Modalités 2; Programmation de la mélodie et; A. Enregistrement de la mélodie; Melody; Mélodie
step 2 Programming of melody and counter melody A. Melody recording With chords for “Greensleeves” stored in the memory, you can now record the melody. The PSR-60 has channels for recording two melodies using the Solo and Orchestra sections, respectively. First, record the SOLO melody. 1. Press the ...
Page 18 - B. Counter melody recording; B. Enregistrement de la contremélodie; Counter Melody
4. When you have finished the melody, press the OFF selector. Now the melody has been stored in the memory. B. Counter melody recording It is very effective to use an Orchestra voice for adding a counter melody. 1. Press the ORCHESTRA RECORD selector. If you want to listen to the stored chords while...
Page 19 - C. Reproduction musicale
C. Music playback Now you can simultaneously playback the memorized chords, melody and counter melody for “Greensleeves”. 1. Press the SOLO, ORCHESTRA, and CHORD/BASS PLAYBACK selectors. 2. Tap the START selector in the Rhythm section to start playback. The music you can hear would have been impos ...
Page 22 - Taoe interface; What you have to prepare; interface; Ce dont vous avez besoin; Interfaz de cìnta
8 Taoe interface lape int( (PSR-60) Using this interface, you can digitally store (SAVE) tunes on tape that have been memorized by the PSR-60’s MUSIC PRCX3RAMMER, and transfer (LOAD) the digital signals from the tape back into the PSR-60’s memoiy so you can enjoy building a tape library of your own ...
Page 24 - External jacks; Anschlußmöglichkeiten I; Prise extérieures; Contactos externos; D. Expression pedal jack; C. Prise de séiecteur au pied
External jacks 9 lililí iiiiiii Anschlußmöglichkeiten I Prise extérieures Contactos externos Several jacks are provided at the back of the keyboard for connecting a variety of optional accessories. There is also a headphone jack at the front. A. Tape In/Out jacks (PSR-60) Use these jacks when you SA...
Page 25 - Optional accessories; Sonderzubehör; Accessoires en option; • Adaptateur batterie automobile; Accessoríos opcionales
10 Optional accessories • AC Power Adaptor (PA-4) Transforms AC voltage to DC voltage. • Car Battery Adaptor (CA-1) Enables you to provide power to the instrument from a car battery using the cigarette lighter socket. • Soft Carrying Case (SCC-11) For convenient transportation. • Headphones (YH seri...
Page 28 - Nützliche Hinweise; Entretien de votre; Cuidados para su
Taking care of your PortaTone Your PortaTone will remain in excellent playing condition if care is taken concerning the following. 1. When you use AC power, be sure to use the optional PA-4 adaptor. Before use, read the adaptor instructions carefully. In particular, please note that in some cases th...
Page 29 - Specifications; Technische daten; Spécifications; Especificaciones
13 iiiiiiHimiRai Specifications Keyboard 49 Keys (C 1 -C 5 ) Solo Voices (PSR-60) Jazz Flute, Piccolo, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Saxophone, Oboe, Electric Guitar, Perçus 1, 2, Popsynth, Bluessynth, Funksynth, Slapsynth, Bass, On/Off, Volume Orchestra Voices Jazz Organ, Pipe Organ, Strings, Br...