YAMAHA PORTATONE PSR-262 (01) PDF Document

To set up your YAMAHA PORTATONE PSR-262, you first need to provide power either through an AC power adaptor or batteries. Then, press the STANDBY switch to turn it on. You can also connect optional accessories like headphones, an amplifier, or a sustain footswitch.

To power your YAMAHA PORTATONE PSR-262 with an AC adaptor, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other adaptors could cause damage.

1. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of your PSR-262.

2. Connect the other end to a suitable electrical outlet.

Warning: Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-262, or during electrical storms.

1. Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid.

2. Insert six 1.5-volt size “D” (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned as shown in the illustration inside the compartment.

3. Replace the lid.

When the batteries run low, the PSR-262 may not sound or function properly. Replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.

With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the STANDBY switch until it locks in the ON position.

To turn the power off, press the switch again so that it pops up.

Caution: Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, a minimum level of electricity is still flowing to the instrument. When not using the PSR-262 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument.

For private practicing, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. The sound from the built-in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.

1. Make sure the PSR-262 and any external devices are turned off.

2. Set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting to prevent damage to the speakers.

3. Connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-262.

5. After connecting, turn on the power to all devices and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

You can use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice, similar to a damper pedal on an acoustic piano.

1. Connect the footswitch plug to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel. Make sure it is properly connected before turning on the power.

2. Press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.

Note: Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.

1. Turn on the power by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

2. Set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about a third of the way up.

3. Press the [DEMO] button. All five demo songs will play back in sequence. You can play along on the keyboard with the songs.

4. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button.

While a demo song is playing, you can still adjust settings such as Tempo, Song Volume, and Tuning, and use functions like Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward.

The YAMAHA PORTATONE PSR-262 has a Demo Cancel function that allows you to disable the Demo feature. To use this, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn the power on with the [STANDBY/ON] button. While the power is on in this condition, pressing the [DEMO] button has no effect. To turn Demo Cancel off, simply turn the power off and back on again normally.

Press the piano-shaped [Piano] button. This instantly cancels any other mode or function and resets the entire instrument for playing the “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. It also automatically selects the Song mode, calling up song #006, “Für Elise,” which can be played instantly by pressing the [START/STOP] button. This setting is also designed for playing with the special Pianist styles (#081 – #100).

To use the metronome, simply press the [METRONOME] button to turn it on. The metronome will click at the current tempo. Press the [METRONOME] button again to turn it off.

1. Hold down the [METRONOME] button until “TIME SIG” appears in the display.

2. While holding the button, press a number key on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature. The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected.

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “MTR VOL” appears in the display.

2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Metronome Volume value (000 – 127), or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

To restore the default Metronome Volume value of “100,” press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously while Metronome Volume is selected.

1. Press the [DJ] button. This resets the instrument for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice.

2. Turn on the Lesson feature by pressing either the [L] or [R] button repeatedly to select a Lesson step (1-3).

3. Once the song starts playing and the DJ “teacher” says “Go,” play the appropriate block on the keyboard as indicated in the display.

4. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song.

In the DJ lesson, you can also play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard. Try playing one of the special DJ voices (#098, #099) with the DJ song.

1. Press the [VOICE] button.

2. Select the desired voice number. There are two ways to do this:

Using the numeric keypad: Enter the digits of the voice number as printed on the panel. For example, to select voice #042, press “0,” “4,” then “2.”

Using the [+]/[-] buttons: Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select the previous voice. Holding down either key scrolls through the numbers.

3. Play the selected voice on the keyboard.

The One Touch Setting (OTS) feature instantly and automatically calls up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song. When OTS is active, selecting a style or song also automatically selects the best-suited voice and Multi Pad bank.

To use OTS:

1. Press the [VOICE] button.

2. Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000) using the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons.

To turn One Touch Setting off, select a voice other than #000.

The Transpose function changes the key of the main voice, style accompaniment, songs, and Multi Pads. This allows you to match the pitch to other instruments or singers. The setting can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave).

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “TRANSPOS” appears in the display.

2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 to +12). To transpose down, simultaneously press the [-] button and then use the numeric keypad. You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to adjust the value.

To restore the default Transpose value of “00,” press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously.

The Tuning function adjusts the fine pitch of the main voice, style accompaniment, songs, and Multi Pads to accurately match other instruments. The settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 50 (approx. ± 0.5 semitones).

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “TUNING” appears in the display.

2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (-50 to +50). To tune down, simultaneously press the [-] button and then use the numeric keypad. You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to adjust the value.

To restore the default Tuning value of “00,” press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously.

The Touch Response feature provides dynamic, expressive control over the volume of the voices based on your playing strength.

Press the [TOUCH] button to turn Touch Response on or off.

To change the Touch Sensitivity:

1. Press and hold down the [TOUCH] button.

2. Press the appropriate numbered button on the numeric keypad (1, 2, or 3).

• 1 (Soft): Limited touch response, narrow dynamic range.

• 2 (Medium): Normal dynamic range (soft to loud). This is the default setting.

• 3 (Hard): Designed for playing very soft passages with more detailed control.

When Touch is turned off, a constant volume is produced regardless of playing strength.

1. Press the [SONG] button.

2. Select the desired song number (001-100) using the numeric keypad or the [+]/[-] buttons.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback. The measure number, chords, and melody notes are shown in the display.

4. Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the song.

You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice. To change the voice for your keyboard part, press the [VOICE] button during playback and select a new voice.

The Melody Voice Change feature lets you replace the original voice used for the song’s melody with the panel voice of your own selection.

1. Select the desired song.

2. Select the desired voice you want the melody to have.

3. Press and hold down the [VOICE] button for at least one second. “MELODY VOICE CHANGE” will appear in the display, indicating the selected panel voice has replaced the song’s original melody voice.

You can adjust the tempo over a range of 40 – 240 bpm (beats per minute).

1. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

Each song and style has a default tempo. You can restore this default setting by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously while the Tempo is selected.

This function lets you specify any phrase of a song and repeat it for practice.

1. While playing back the desired song, press the [A-B REPEAT] button once at the start point of the phrase you want to repeat (point A).

2. Press the [A-B REPEAT] button again at the ending point of the phrase (point B). The selected phrase will now repeat indefinitely.

3. Use the [PAUSE] and [START/STOP] buttons as needed. Stopping playback does not cancel the A-B points.

4. To turn off the A-B Repeat function, press the [A-B REPEAT] button a third time.

Hint: Slowing down the tempo makes it easier to set the A and B points accurately and to practice difficult parts.

The Lesson feature provides four steps to help you master the 100 built-in songs. You can practice the left- and right-hand parts independently.

1. Select one of the Lesson songs (001-100) using the [SONG] button and numeric keypad.

2. Select the part you wish to practice (left or right) and the Lesson step. Press the [R] button for the right-hand part or the [L] button for the left-hand part. Repeatedly pressing the button cycles through Lessons 1, 2, and 3.

Lesson 1 – Timing: Practice the timing of the notes. The note you play is unimportant, as long as it’s in rhythm.

Lesson 2 – Waiting: The accompaniment waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing.

Lesson 3 – Minus One: The song plays back with one part muted, allowing you to play the missing part.

Lesson 4 – Both Hands: To select this, press both [L] and [R] buttons simultaneously. Both hand parts are muted, letting you play the entire song yourself.

3. The Lesson starts automatically after you select a step. When it’s finished, your performance “grade” is shown (if the Grade function is on).

4. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the Lesson.

The Grade feature is a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing of the Lesson songs and tells you how well you did. Four grades are assigned: “OK,” “Good,” “Very Good,” and “Excellent.”

To turn the Grade function on or off:

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “GRADE” appears in the display.

2. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set Grade to on or off.

Grade is automatically set to on as the default setting.

The Talking feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments, the titles of the Lesson steps, and the names of certain functions like “DJ” and “Dictionary”.

To turn the Talking function on or off:

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “TALKING” appears in the display.

2. Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set Talking to on or off.

Talking is automatically set to on as the default setting.

The Dictionary feature is a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of a chord when you know its name.

1. Press the [Dict.] button.

2. Specify the root of the chord by pressing the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel).

3. Specify the type of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.) by pressing the key that corresponds to the desired chord type (as printed on the panel).

4. The display will show the name of the chord, the notes in notation, and an indication of which keys to press on the keyboard diagram.

5. Play the chord as indicated in the ACMP section of the keyboard. The chord name flashes when the correct notes are held down.

6. To leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button again.

Auto Accompaniment provides professional instrumental backing that you control by playing chords with your left hand.

1. Press the [STYLE] button.

2. Select a style (001-100) using the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons.

3. Press the [ACCOMPANIMENT ON/OFF] button to enable auto accompaniment. The display will indicate that it is on.

4. Start the accompaniment. You can do this in several ways:

[START/STOP] button: The rhythm starts playing immediately.

Sync Start: Press the [SYNC START] button, then play a chord in the left-hand ACMP section of the keyboard. The accompaniment will start as soon as you play.

Tap Tempo: Tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times at your desired speed, and the accompaniment will start at that tempo.

5. Play chords with your left hand to control the accompaniment, and play the melody with your right hand.

6. To stop the accompaniment, press the [START/STOP] button.

You can create dynamic variation in your performance by using the different sections of a style.

• Intro/Ending: Before starting the style, press the [INTRO/ENDING] button to have the style begin with an introduction. During playback, press this button to end the style with an ending pattern. Pressing it twice quickly during the ending will cause it to gradually slow down (ritardando).

• Main A/B and Fill-ins: Styles have two main sections, A and B. Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button to switch between them. Each time you press it, a “fill-in” pattern plays to smoothly transition to the other section.

1. Press the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until “ACMP VOL” appears in the display. Note: this can only be adjusted when the Style mode is active.

2. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Accompaniment Volume value (000 – 127), or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.

To restore the default Accompaniment Volume value of “110,” press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously.

The YAMAHA PORTATONE PSR-262 uses a Multi Fingering system that recognizes chords played with either the “Single Finger” or “Fingered” method in the ACMP section of the keyboard (the lower keys).

Single Finger Chords:

• Major chord: Press the root note of the chord (e.g., C for C major).

• Minor chord: Press the root note together with the nearest black key to its left (e.g., C and B♭ for C minor).

• Seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white key to its left (e.g., C and B for C7).

• Minor Seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to its left (e.g., C, B, and B♭ for Cm7).

Fingered Chords:

Play all the notes of the chord conventionally. The PSR-262 will recognize major, minor, augmented, diminished, 6th, 7th, and sus4 chords, including inversions for many of them.

The Multi Pads let you instantly trigger musical and rhythmic phrases.

1. Select the Pad function in the Overall menu by pressing the [OVERALL] button repeatedly until MULTI PAD is selected in the display.

2. Select the desired bank (1 – 10) using the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons.

3. Play one of the four Multi Pads. The phrase plays until it is finished. Pressing it repeatedly creates a “stutter” effect.

The phrases play back at the current tempo and change harmonically along with the accompaniment chords.

Available Multi Pad Banks:

The PSR-262 features MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals for interfacing with other MIDI instruments and devices. For two MIDI instruments to communicate, they must be connected by MIDI cables. For example, to record your performance to an external sequencer:

1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the PSR-262 to the MIDI IN of the sequencer.

2. Connect the MIDI IN of the PSR-262 to the MIDI OUT of the sequencer.

This connection allows you to record performance data from the PSR-262 to the sequencer and then play it back using the sounds of the PSR-262.

This is normal and indicates that the PSR-262 is receiving electrical power.

Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the PSR-262 may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the PSR-262.

The battery power may be too low. Replace the batteries.

Check that nothing is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the rear panel. When a set of headphones is plugged into this jack, no sound is output from the main speakers.

This is normal. The Pianist styles have no drums or bass, only piano accompaniment. The accompaniment of the style can only be heard when accompaniment is set to ON and keys are played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard.

Make sure the Style mode is active before using the auto accompaniment. Press the [STYLE] button to enable style operations.

Too many keys are being pressed at the same time. The PSR-262 is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. This includes notes from your playing, the auto accompaniment, songs, and Multi Pads.

When using the Dictionary function, the keys in the right hand section are used only for entering the chord root and type and will not produce sound for the melody.

Make sure that the Accompaniment Volume is set to an appropriate level.

The PSR-262 is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. If a style or song is playing back at the same time a Multi Pad is played, some notes/sounds of the Multi Pad may be omitted (or “stolen”) from the accompaniment or song to stay within the polyphony limit.

The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from note to note. This is normal behavior for sampled instruments.

When auto accompaniment is on, the display shows the specific notes of the chords you play in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. If you play a single finger chord, or an inversion of a chord, the corresponding chord will be appropriately displayed, even if the display does not exactly match the pressed keys.

The polarity of the footswitch is reversed. This happens if the footswitch was pressed down while the keyboard was being turned on. Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack and that it is not being pressed before turning on the power.