Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-295 User Manual

Name: Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-295
Brand: Yamaha
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Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter2
- Special Message Section2
- Copyright Notice6
- Panel Logos6
- Supplied Accessories7
- Special Features of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/2938
- Table of Contents9
Setting up10
- Power Requirements10
- Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack)11
- Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN JACK)11
- Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)11
- Turn on the Power11
Panel Controls and Terminals12
- Front Panel13
- Rear Panel13
The Easy Way to Play Piano14
- Play with both Hands14
- Change the Song Tempo17
- Play the Demo Song17
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices18
- Select and Play a Voice - MAIN18
- Play Two Voices Simultaneously - DUAL19
- Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands - SPLIT20
- Play the Grand Piano Voice22
- Pitch Bend (DGX-205/203 Only)22
- Touch Response22
Fun Sounds23
- Drum Kits23
- Sound Effects23
Styles (Auto Accompaniment)24
- Play Along with Auto Accompaniment - STYLE24
- Harmony26
- A Variety of Ways to Start and Stop Style Playback28
- Ways to Stop Style Playback29
Using Songs30
- Select and Listen to a Song30
- Types of Songs31
Select a Song for a Lesson32
- Lesson 1: Waiting32
- Lesson 2: Your Tempo34
- Lesson 3: Minus One35
- Practice Makes Perfect - Repeat and Learn35
Change a Song's Style36
- Using the Easy Song Arranger36
Record Your Own Performance38
- Track Configuration38
- Recording Procedure39
- Song Clear - Deleting User Songs41
- Track Clear - Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song41
Backup and Initialization42
- Backup42
- Initialization42
Basic Operation and Displays43
- Basic Operation43
- Display Items45
Handy Performance Features46
- Adding Reverb46
- Adding Chorus47
- The Metronome48
- Touch Response Sensitivity49
- One Touch Setting49
- Adjusting the Voice Parameters50
- Adjusting the Harmony Volume50
- Panel Sustain50
Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions51
- Setting the Split Point51
- Play Only the Style Rhythm51
- Play a Style with Chords but no Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)52
- Adjusting the Style Volume52
- Playing Auto-Accompaniment Chords53
- Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary55
- Chord Basics56
Song Settings57
- Song Volume57
- A-B Repeat57
- Muting Independent Song Parts57
- Change the Key of a Song58
- Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause58
- Change the Melody Voice59
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings60
- Saving Settings to the Registration Memory60
- Recalling a Registration Memory61
Function Settings62
- Locating and Editing the Function Settings62
Connecting to a Computer65
- What Is MIDI65
- USB Connection66
- MIDI Settings66
- MIDI (PC Mode) Settings for Computer Connection67
- Remote Control of MIDI Devices67
- Transferring Song Files from a Computer68
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide70
- CD-ROM Contents70
- System Requirements71
- Software Installation71
- Software Licensing Agreement74
Appendix75
- Appendix Troubleshooting75
- Troubleshooting75
- Specifications77
- Voice List78
- Drum Kit List82
- Style List84
- Song List85
- Effect Type List86
- MIDI Implementation Chart87
- MIDI Data Format88
- Index89
  - Limited Warranty92

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Yamaha PORTATONE PSR-295 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	61
Touch Response	Yes
Polyphony	32
Styles	135
Songs	30
Speakers	12cm x 2
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, DSP
Recording	5 songs
MIDI	Yes
Display	LCD
Weight	4.9 kg
Connections	MIDI In/Out
Amplifiers	2.5W + 2.5W
Power Supply	Adaptor (PA-3C/PA-3B) or batteries (Six "AA" size batteries)