Page 2 - Herzlichen
Congraturations! Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha PortaSound PSS470. This PortaSound is an ultra-modern keyboard with a design based on the latest digital electronics technology. To be sure you get maximum satisfaction, we suggest you follow the steps in this manual carefully while actually playing...
Page 3 - Before Playing; Vor dem Spielen; Avant de jouer; Antes de comenzar a
Before Playing Inserting Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the instrument and insert six 1.5V SUM-2, “C” size, or equivalent a lk a lin e batteries (soid separately), making sure that the polarities are placed as directed inside the compartment. Replace the cover, ensur...
Page 6 - Starting to play; Orchestra section; Spielbeginn; Orchesterteil; Pour commencer; Section orchestre; Mettre sous tension; Comenzando a tocar; Sección de Orquesta; Adjust the volume
Starting to play Orchestra section First, try the sounds in the Orchestra section, which is a fundamentai part of this keyboard. 1. Switch on Siide the POWER switch © to the “ON” position. The power-on light will then illuminate. • If the sound distorts when you’re using batteries, this indicates th...
Page 8 - How to Use the; Rhythm section; Verwendung des; Rhythmusteil; Wahl des Rhythmus; Utilisation de ia; Choisir un rythme; Sección de Ritmo; Starten des Rhythmus
2 . S u sta in is bu ilt-in fo r M U S IC B O X . T h is e ffe ct ca n b e a dd e d to the o the r vo ices w ith th e S U S T A IN se le cto r. 2. Bei der Stimme MUSJC BOX ist stets ein Sustain-Effekt hinzugeschaltet. Auch den anderen Stimmen kann wahlweise ein Sustain-Effekt durch Drücken des SUSTA...
Page 10 - Adding; Hinzufügen von; Addition d’un; Añadiendo; accompaniment; Begleitung; accompagnement; acompañanüento; Auto Bass Chord Section; Section Accord de basse; Sección de Acorde y Bajo
5. Adding fill-ins You can add a one-bar fill-in effect any time you like while a rhythm is playing by pressing the FILL IN selector (0). • If you press the FILL IN selector before starting to play, the rhythm will begin after a one-bar intro. 5. Hinzuschalten von Schlagzeugsoll Durch einfaches Anti...
Page 11 - For one-fingered accompaniment; Ifí
AUTO BASS CHORD MANUAL BASS — FINGERED For one-fingered accompaniment 1. Slide the selector to the SINGLE FINGER position. 2. Select a rhythm Choose the rhythm you want by pressing the relevant RHYTHM selector ® then press the SYNCHRO START ® or START ® selector. •When you set this Auto Bass Chord f...
Page 13 - VARIATION; VARIATION; VARIACION; Pitch control; Feinstimmung; Réglage de timbre; Control de tono
VARIATION The BASS (D and CHORD @ VARIATION selectors In the AUTO BASS CHORD section give you a chice of two different bass line and chord patterns. Different patterns are provided for each of the rhythms. • If you set the CHORD VARIATION selector to OFF, you will obtain only the bass line of the Au...
Page 16 - Digital Synthesizer functions; Einstellfunktionen des Digital-; Fonctions du Synthétiseur; Functiones del Sintetizador Digital
How to Use the Digital Synthesizer With the Digital Synthesizer section, you can obtain synthesized sounds completely different to the voices in the Orchestra section. In fact, you can create sounds you’ve never heard before—a great feature for this high- tech age. Verwendung des Digital-Synthesizer...
Page 19 - Anschlußmöglichkeiten; Utilisation des prises; Utilización de los; External power source jack; Außenstromversorgungsbuchse; Prise d’entrée de courant; • Le; Contacto para fuente de potencia
Making Use of the Jacks You’ll find the jacks on the left side of the instrument. These jacks are for connecting the optional accessories and other equipment. 7 Anschlußmöglichkeiten An der linken Seite des Keyboards befinden sich die Anschlußbuchsen für Zubehörteile usw. Utilisation des prises Sur ...
Page 20 - f t; Sonderzubehör; • Adaptateur d’alimentation secteur; Accesorios Opcionales; • Adaptador de Potencia CA; Nützliche Hinweise
f t Optional Accessories • AC Power Adaptor (PA-1/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-16) For convenient transportation • Headphones (YH...
Page 22 - IO; Specifications; Technische Daten; Fiche technique; Especificaciones
IO Specifications Keyboard 49 keys (Cl—C 5 ) Orchestra Voices Cosmic, Popsynth, Bluessynth, Funksynth, Slapsynth, Jazz Organ, Pipe Organ, Cleu'inet, Violin, Flute, Trumpet, Horn, Saxophone, Oboe, Music Box, Piano, Electric Plano, Harpsichord, Koto, Jazz Guitar, Vibes Effects Sustain, Vibrato, Stereo...