SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specically recommended by 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. This product may also use household type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Model Serial No. Purchase Date

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately ve years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualied service representative to perform the replacement.

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line lter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

!5 [INTRO/ENDING] ([ REW]) button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 45.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to rewind during song playback. When song playback is stopped, it is used to reverse to specic measure numbers in the song. (See page 32.) !6 [MAIN/AUTO FILL] ([ FF]) button When the Style mode is selected, this is used to change auto accompaniment sections and control the Auto Fill function. (See page 46.) When the Song mode is selected, this is used to fast forward during song playback. When song playback is stopped, it is used to advance to specic measure numbers in the song. (See page 32.) !7 [TEMPO/TAP] button This button allows you to tap out the tempo and automatically start a selected song or style at that tapped speed. (See page 44.) It also is used to call up the Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons. (See page 31.) !8 [SONG] button This is for enabling song selection. (See page 29.) !9 [STYLE] button This is for enabling style selection. (See page 42.) @0 [VOICE] button This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 23.) Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice Change function. (See page 30.) @1 [MULTI PAD] buttons These are used to automatically play pre-programmed musical phrases. (See page 51.)

s Rear Panel @2 @3 @4 @5

@2 PHONES/OUTPUT jack This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or to an external amplier/speaker system. (See page 9.) @3 DC IN 10-12V jack This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (See page 8.)
@4 MIDI IN, OUT terminals These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (See pages 9, 52.) @5 SUSTAIN jack This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. (See page 9.)

Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your PSR-260 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument.

Power Requirements

Although the PSR-260 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
s Using an AC Power Adaptor
To connect your PSR-260 to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind. Connect one end of the adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of your PSR-260, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet.

Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the PSR260. Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the PSR-260, or during electrical storms.

s Using Batteries

q Inserting Batteries Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert six 1.5-volt size D (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned, and replace the lid.

BATTERIES 1.5V x 6

Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese). To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for a long time.
q When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PSR-260 may not sound or function properly. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.

Turning On the Power

With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the STANDBY switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.)
Even when the switch is in the STANDBY position, electricity is still owing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the PSR-260 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.

Accessory Jacks

s Using Headphones
For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the builtin speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack.
s Connecting a Keyboard Amplier or Stereo System
Though the PSR-260 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplier/speaker system. First, make sure the PSR-260 and any external devices are turned off, then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and the other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-260.

The PSR-260 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and like a real teacher tells you how well you did each exercise. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: OK, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.
Want to nd out more? See page 39.
Want to nd out more? See page 36.

Talking

This feature talks to you through the speakers, announcing the Grade comments as well as the titles of the Lesson steps.
Want to nd out more? See page 40.

Lesson 2 Waiting

In Lesson 2, you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in the display notation. The accompaniment pauses and waits for you to play the notes correctly before it continues.

Changing the Tempo

Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the song to your liking, letting you slow down difcult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until you master them at normal speed.

Waiting

Want to nd out more? See page 37.
z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

Lesson 3 Minus One

In Lesson 3, one of the parts is muted, and you practice the missing part in time with the rhythm.

MinusOne

x Use the numeric keypad to set the desired

tempo.

Lesson 4 Both Hands
Lesson 4 is just like Lesson 3, except that the parts for both hands are muted, letting you practice the missing parts in time with the rhythm.
The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to tap a new tempo in real time. (See page 44.)

BothHand

Want to nd out more? See page 38.
Getting Started Playing the Demo Songs
The PSR-260 has a variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to showcase the dynamic sounds and rhythms and give you an idea of what you can do with the instrument.
First, turn on the power.
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.

Set the Volume.

Initially, turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control about a third of the way up. You can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing.

Press the [DEMO] button.

All ve songs will play back in sequence. You can play along on the keyboard with the songs.
The current song name and number appear at the left of the display. Notice also that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during the song. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button.
The PSR-260 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 ([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.

Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until MTR VOL appears in the display.

Current Metronome value

MTR VOL
Indicates Metronome Volume is selected
Change the value. Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value
To restore the default Metronome Volume value of 100, press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected).
This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for playing contemporary dance music.

Playing the DJ

Press the [DJ] button.

DJ Game

Doing this automatically resets the entire instrument for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice.
Turn on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step.
Lesson steps 1 - 3 can be used with DJ play. Press either the [L] or [R] button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired Lesson step is called up. The DJ voice is divided into blocks (as shown below). Each block has a different sound.

Block #1

Block #2

Block #3

Block #4
If two sixteenth notes are to be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. If the same block is to be played twice as sixteenth notes, an equal sign appears after the block number (as shown below).
For Lesson 1, any note on the keyboard can be played. For the other Lesson steps, play the appropriate octave block. Once the song starts playing and the DJ teacher says Go, play the appropriate block as indicated in the display. (When Talking is on, the blocks are also announced in Lesson 2.)
Indicates that the third block and rst block are to be played as succesive sixteenth notes. Indicates that the third block is to be played as two sixteenth notes.

Block number

When the DJ teacher is playing, the block numbers appear in the display one after another according to the rhythm.
Since there are no left or right parts in the DJ song, the [L] and [R] buttons can be used interchangeably. Also for the same reason, Lesson 3 and Lesson 4 are identical.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song.
In the DJ Lesson, you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard.
Try playing one of the special DJ voices (#098, #099) with the DJ song. (See page 24.)
Selecting and Playing Voices

The PSR-260 features 100 authentic voices that have been created with Yamahas sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of these voices also have special preset characteristics or embellishments. The voices are divided into various categories depending on their characteristics or the effects used.
Selecting and Playing a Voice
Press the [VOICE] button.

Voice name and number

Select the desired voice number.
Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of voices and their numbers are shown on the panel.
There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the voices.
s Using the numeric keypad Enter the digits of the voice number as printed on the panel. For example, to select voice #042, press 0 on the numeric keypad, then 4., 2. For voice numbers beginning with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial zeroes may be omitted.

Fr.Horn

s 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 continuously scrolls up or down through the numbers.
Each voice is automatically called up with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may sound higher or lower than another voice at the same key.
Four of the Organ voices are effect pairs. Switching between each of the paired voices (with the [+]/[-] buttons) turns the effect of the voice on or off. For example, for the Vibrato pair (#010 and #011), selecting #010 turns the vibrato effect off, while selecting #011 turns vibrato on. The same applies to the Harmony, Attack and Wave voices (#012 - #017).

Play the selected voice.

The PSR-260 is polyphonic up to a maximum of 16 notes. (Depending on the voice selected such as split voices and dual voices fewer notes may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by a Pad (page 51), and so on. Thus, if you play too many notes at one time, some may not sound and/or others may be cancelled.
Harmony voices (#059 - #068) automatically add a one-, two- or three-note harmony to the original voice. Split voices (#069 - #073) feature two separate voices, each playable from opposite sections of the keyboard the lower voice playable up to B2 and the upper voice from C3 (middle C). Sustain voices (#074 - #078) have a special sustained release for playing slower or legato passages. Echo voices (#079 - #088) provide an echo effect that adds delayed repeats to the original voice. Dual voices (#089 - #097) blend two voices together for a rich, layered sound. Theres even a dynamic set of DJ voices (#098 - #099) that provides a wealth of exciting sounds for playing many of todays popular music styles. The PSR-260 also features special Drum Kit voices #088 (with Echo) and #100 that let you play a variety of drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice Chart below.) Icons representing each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are played from which keys.

Touch Response

The PSR-260 features a Touch Response function that gives you dynamic, expressive control over the volume of the voices. The Touch Sensitivity parameter lets you set the degree of Touch Response. To turn on Touch Response, press the [TOUCH] button.
s Changing the Touch Sensitivity Value
Press and hold down the [TOUCH] button, then press the appropriate numbered button on the numeric keypad: 1, 2, or 3.

Medium

Settings:
1 (Soft) 2 (Medium) 3 (Hard) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys. This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud). This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range. Restoring the Default Touch Sensitivity Value
The default Touch Sensitivity is 2 (Medium). To restore the default value, press both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Touch Sensitivity is selected).
When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity value of 80) is produced.
Selecting and Playing Songs
The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the rich and dynamic sounds of the PSR-260. The songs are generally for your listening enjoyment; however, you can also play along with them on the keyboard. The songs of the PSR-260 can also be used with the powerful Lesson feature (page 34), a convenient tool that makes learning songs fun and easy.
Selecting and Playing a Song

Press the [SONG] button.

Song name and number
Select the desired song number.
Use the numeric keypad. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the panel. Song numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 24). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the songs.

Start the selected song.

Press the [START/STOP] button. As the song plays back, the measure number, chords and melody notes are shown in the display.

Current measure number

You can play along with the song using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for playing along. Simply press the [VOICE] button while the song is playing back and select the desired voice. Theres also a Melody Voice Change function (below) that lets you change the songs melody voice to the one currently selected voice. The PSR-260 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to "tap" a new tempo in real time. (See page 44.)

Turn off the A-B Repeat function.
Press the [A-B REPEAT] button. This can be done either when the song is stopped or during playback.
While the song is playing back (but before setting the A/B points), try slowing down the Tempo (page 31). This makes it easier to accurately set the A and B points. Slowing down the Tempo also makes it easier to practice the parts you want to learn. To set the A point at the beginning of a song, press the [A-B REPEAT] button before starting song playback.
Selecting a different song number (or changing to the Style mode) automatically cancels the A-B Repeat function.

Song Lesson

The Lesson feature provides an exceptionally fun and easy-to-use way to learn how to read music and play the keyboard. All of the 100 songs of the PSR-260 can be used with these educational features. Lesson lets you practice the left- and right-hand parts of each song independently, step by step, until youve mastered them and are ready to practice with both hands together. These practices are divided into four Lesson steps, as described below. Lessons apply to each hand; press the appropriate button, L (left) or R (right) to select the desired part for practice.

s Lesson 1 Timing

This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes any note can be used, as long as you play in rhythm.

s Lesson 2 Waiting

In this lesson step, the PSR-260 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song.

s Lesson 3 Minus One

This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted, letting you play and master the missing part yourself in rhythm and at the proper tempo.

s Lesson 4 Both Hands

Lesson 4 is a Minus One practice essentially the same as Lesson 3, except that both the left- and right-hand parts are muted letting you play and master both hands at the same time.
Select one of the Lesson songs.
Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to select the desired song (from 001 - 100).
Many of the songs are divided into different categories or music genres, including Piano/Classical, World and Christmas, plus a special set of DJ Game songs.
Select the part you wish to work on (left or right) and the Lesson step.

Indicates Talking function is selected
Set Talking to on or off as desired.
Use the [+]/[-] buttons to set Talking to on or off.
Talking is automatically set to on as the default setting.

Talking off

Talking on
The Talking function includes the following announcements:
DJ LESSON 1 LESSON 2 LESSON 3 LESSON 4 OK Good Very Good Excellent Dictionary

Dictionary

The Dictionary feature is essentially a built-in chord book that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it.
Press the [Dict.] button.

TEMPO ACMP ON

Specify the root of the chord.
Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel).
Pressing this key selects the root G.
Specify the type of the chord (major, minor, seventh, etc.).
Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord type (as printed on the panel).

Notation of chord

ACMP ON TEMPO
Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7).
Chord name (root and type) Individual notes of chord (keyboard)
The display shows the name of the chord, and the individual notes both in notation and on the keyboard diagram.

Play the chord.

Play the chord (as indicated in the display) in the ACMP section of the keyboard. The chord name ashes in the display (and a congratualtions melody is played) when the correct notes are held down. (Inversions for many of the chords are also recognized.)
Flashes when correct notes are held. Indicates notes to be played.
To leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button again.
Selecting and Playing Styles
The PSR-260 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern for various popular music styles. A total of 100 different styles are available, in several different categories. Each style is made up of separate sections Intro, Main A and B (with 2 Fill-ins), and Ending letting you call up different accompaniment patterns as you perform. The auto accompaniment features that are built into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by the chords you play. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into two sections: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled ACMP in green above the keyboard, at F#2) is for the auto accompaniment function. The PSR-260 also features the convenient Dictionary function. Dictionary provides you with a built-in chord encyclopedia that teaches you how to play any chord you specify by showing you the appropriate notes in the display.

Style Sections (Main A, Main B) and Fill-ins
While the style is playing you can create dynamic variation in the rhythm and accompaniment by pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. This switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically playing a ll-in pattern to smoothly lead into the next section. For example, if the Main A section is currently playing, pressing this button automatically plays a ll-in pattern, followed by the Main B section. You can also select either the Main A or B section to start by pressing the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style.
Fill-in patterns are not available when one of the Pianist styles (#081 - #100) are selected.
About the Fill-in Patterns
If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button before beat 4..a fill-in pattern plays immediately until the end of the measure.

2nd measure 1

.and the Main A or B section begins here.

1st measure beat 3 4

3rd measure 2 3
If you press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button here, after beat 4.
.a fill-in pattern plays from here.
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume
The playback volume of the accompaniment can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the style volume. The volume range is 000 - 127.
Select the Accompaniment Volume function in the Overall menu.
Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until ACMP VOL appears in the display.
Current Accompaniment Volume value
Indicates Accompaniment Volume is selected

ACMP VOL

Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Accompaniment Volume value (000 - 127). You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Accompaniment Volume cannot be changed unless the Style mode is active.
Restoring the Default Accompaniment Volume Value
If youve changed the Accompaniment Volume setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of 110 by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Accompaniment Volume is selected).
Using Auto Accompaniment Multi Fingering
The auto accompaniment function automatically generates bass and chord accompaniment for you to play along with, by using Multi Fingering operation. You can change the chords of the accompaniment by playing keys in the ACMP section of the keyboard using either the Single Finger or Fingered method. With Single Finger you can simply play a one-, two- or three-nger chord indication (see Single Finger Chords below). The Fingered technique is that of conventionally playing all the notes of the chord. Whichever method you use, the PSR-260 understands what chord you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment.

Major chord (ex. C) Minor chord (ex. Cm) Augmented chord (ex. Caug) Diminished chord (ex. Cdim)

Minor 3rd

Major 3rd
Keep in mind that we can also change the voicing of a chord for example, change the order of the notes (called inversions), or play the same notes in different octaves without changing the basic nature of the chord itself.
Inversion examples for the key of C C G E E C G
Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner. The use of intervals and chords is one of the most important elements in music. A wide variety of emotions and feelings can be created depending on the types of chords used and the order in which they are arranged.

Writing Chord Names

Knowing how to read and write chord names is an easy yet invaluable skill. Chords are often written in a kind of shorthand that makes them instantly recognizable (and gives you the freedom to play them with the voicing or inversion that you prefer). Once you understand the basic principles of harmony and chords, its very simple to use this shorthand to write out the chords of a song. First, write the root note of the chord in an uppercase letter. If you need to specify sharp or at, indicate that to the right of the root. The chord type should be indicated to the right as well. Examples for the key of C are shown below.
Major chord Minor chord Augmented chord Diminished chord
For simple major chords, the type is omitted.
One important point: Chords are made up of notes stacked on top of each other, and the stacked notes are indicated in the chord name of the chord type as a number the number being the distance of the note from the root. (See the keyboard diagram below.) For example, the minor 6th chord includes the 6th note of the scale, the major 7th chord has the 7th note of the scale, etc.
The Intervals of the Scale
To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to represent them in the chord name, study this diagram of the C major scale:

Root 2nd

Dominant 7th (atted 7th)

C D E F G A B C D E F

4th 3rd

7th 6th 5th

11th 9th Octave

Other Chords

Csus4 C7 Cm7

Dominant 7th

Major chord

Minor chord

Diminished chord

Multi Pads

These convenient pads let you instantly trigger various musical and rhythmic phrases as you play the PSR-260. There are a total of 40 different sounds or phrases (10 banks, with four pad sounds for each bank). The phrases play back at the same speed as the Tempo setting, and they also change harmonically along with the accompaniment chords (both in the Style and Song modes).

Select the Pad function in the Overall menu.
Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until MULTI PAD is selected in the display.

Current Pad bank number

Indicates Multi Pad function is selected

Pianist

Select the desired bank.
Use the numeric keypad to select the desired bank number (1 - 10). You can also use the [+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button continuously increases or decreases the value. For a complete list of the available banks and their contents, see page 57.

Play the Multi Pads.

Press one of the Pads. The phrase plays uninterrupted until it is nished. Pressing it repeatedly (before the phrase completely plays back) creates a stutter effect.
In the Style mode, melodic-type sounds correctly follow the chord changes. All sounds play back in perfect time with the current Tempo setting. When One Touch Setting (page 26) is on, appropriate Multi Pad banks for the selected style are automatically called up. This applies to the DJ and Portable Grand features as well.
In the DJ GAME, you can play the Multi Pads as well as the keyboard.
The PSR-260 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-260 with other MIDI instruments and devices.
Receives MIDI data from the connected sending device. Transmits MIDI data (keyboard performance) to the connected device.

s About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that is built into many electronic musical instruments and other digital music related devices, allowing them to be connected and communicate with each other. For two MIDI instruments to communicate, they must be connected by MIDI cables. In a basic example, the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of the PSR-260 could be connected to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of a sequencer, allowing you to record and play back performance data from the PSR-260. The instruments communicate with each other by sending messages or MIDI data. The sending instrument usually assigns the data to one of sixteen MIDI channels, then transmits it over the MIDI cable. The cable itself, however, is not divided up into sixteen channels. Just as with a television set that receives programs on different channels, it is up to the receiving instrument to tune into the proper MIDI channel. If the sending and receiving channels on the respective instruments do not match, the receiving instrument may not understand or respond to the one sending.

s How Can MIDI be Used?

In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is used to record and play back performance data played on the PSR-260 keyboard.

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities: 1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below. 2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts under warranty. 3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely. *Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the rst 90 days. IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed. 4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and to follow all safety precautions.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to failures and/ or damages that may occur as a result of: 1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modication or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity. 2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha. 3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country. Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below. Model___________________________ Serial #________________________________ Sales Slip #________________________________ Date______________________________________
Purchased from____________________________________________________________ (Retailer)
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620
KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL!
For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de dtails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous gurant dans la liste suivante.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgefhrten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshndlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungslndern erhltlich. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha ms cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specically recommended by 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. battery is approximately ve years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualied service representative to perform the replacement. This product may also use household type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture. Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information. Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specications without notice or obligation to update existing units. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following: Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of
Model Serial No. Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

antee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line lter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

q Panel Voice List/Panel Voice List/Liste des voix de panneau/Lista de sonidos del panel

Voice# 051 052

MIDI Program Change#

Voice Name

Used Notes 1 2

Voice# 099 100

PIANO GRAND PIANO HONKY-TONK E PIANO 1 E PIANO 2 E PIANO 3 E PIANO 4 HARPSICHORD CLAVI CELESTA ORGAN VIBRATO OFF VIBRATO ON HARMONY OFF HARMONY ON ATTACK OFF ATTACK ON WAVE OFF WAVE ON PIPE ORGAN ACCORDION HARMONICA GUITAR/BASS SOFT GUITAR FOLK GUITAR 12ST GUITAR JAZZ GUITAR E GUITAR DIST GUITAR WOOD BASS FINGER BASS SLAP BASS STRINGS/MALLET STRINGS VIOLIN CELLO HARP SITAR BANJO VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA STEEL DRUMS WIND TRUMPET TROMBONE MUTE TRPET FRENCH HORN BRASS SECT ALTO SAX TENOR SAX OBOE CLARINET FLUTE PAN FLUTE SYNTHESIZER THICK LEAD SIMPLE LEAD THICK SAW
MIDI Program Change# 56 57

86 **2

Voice Name SIMPLE SAW SYNTH BASS SY STRINGS SY BRASS SLOW STRS CHORUS HARMONY PIANO TRIO PNO COUNTRY E PNO TRIO HARPSI TRIO E ORG TRIO VIBES DUET TRP DUET HORN DUET CLARINET TR FLUTE DUET SPLIT WD BASS/PNO STRINGS/PNO FN BA/E PNO HARP/VIOLIN HORN/TRP SUSTAIN SUS PIANO SUS E PNO1 SUS E PNO2 SUS VIBRAPHONE SUS STRINGS ECHO PIANO E PIANO HARPSICHORD CELESTA FOLK GUITAR BANJO VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA STEEL DRUMS DRUM KIT DUAL PNO CONCE E PNO CONCE FAIRY LAND MOOD GUITAR RICH GUITAR HOT ORGAN EXCEL VIOLIN CRYSTAL STAR SHIP DJ Voice DJ VOICE 1 DJ VOICE 2 DRUMS DRUM KIT

Used Notes 1 1

*1 MSB=7FH, LSB=00H, Prg Ch#=1 *2 MSB=7FH, LSB=00H, Prg Ch#=2
The following voices cannot be directly selected from the panel controls; they are special voices programmed into the songs of the PSR-260 and are selected automatically in song playback. However, they can be selected by a connected MIDI device; the corresponding bank select messages are: MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H. Die folgenden Stimmen knnen nicht direkt von den Bedienungsfeldern ausgewhlt werden; sie sind spezielle Stimmen, die in den Songs des PSR260 programmiert sind und automatisch bei der Song-Wiedergabe gewhlt werden. Sie knnen durch den Anschlu eines MIDI-Gertes gewhlt werden, die entsprechende Bankauswahlmitteilungen sind: MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H.
Les voix suivantes ne peuvent pas tre directement slectionnes partir des commandes de panneau. Ce sont des voix spcialement programmes dans les morceaux du PSR-260 et par consquent, sont slectionnes automatiquement pendant la reproduction de morceaux. Il est toutefois possible de les choisir par l'intermdiaire d'un priphrique MIDI. Le cas chant, les messages de slection des banques correspondantes sont les suivants : MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H. Los siguientes sonidos no se pueden seleccionar directamente desde los controles del panel; son sonidos especiales programados en las canciones del PSR-260 y estn seleccionados automticamente en la reproduccin de la cancin. Sin embargo, pueden seleccionarse mediante un dispositivo MIDI conectado; los mensajes de seleccin de bancos correspondientes son: MSB = 00H, LSB = 00H.

MIDI Program Change# 49 51
Voice Name Piano Honky-tonk Piano Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Harpsichord Clavi Celesta Vibraphone Marimba Electric Organ 1 Electric Organ 2 Pipe Organ Accordion Harmonica Wave Organ Soft Guitar Folk Guitar Jazz Guitar Electric Guitar 12Strings Guitar Rich Guitar Distortion Guitar Wood Bass Finger Bass Mute Bass Slap Bass Synth Bass Violin Cello Harp Strings Synth Strings
MIDI Program Change# 126 127
Voice Name Choir Trumpet Trombone Muted Trumpet French Horn Brass Section Synth Brass Alto Sax Tenor Sax Oboe Clarinet Flute Pan Flute Lead Sawtooth Piano Concerto Electric Piano Concerto Fairy land Hot Organ Mood Guitar Excel Violin Star ship Slow Strings Crystal Sitar Banjo Steel Drums Wood Bass / Piano Strings / Piano Finger Bass / Electric Piano Harp / Violin Horn / Trumpet
Drum Kit List/Drum Kit-Liste/ Liste des kits de percussion/Lista batera
Each percussion voice uses one note. The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than listed. For example, the Bass Drum 2 (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 2) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are designed to be played alternately with each other.)
Bank MSB# Bank LSB# Program Change# Keyboard Alternate assign Note# Note 12 C -C# -D -D# -E -F -F# -G -G# -A -A# -B -C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# 43 G G# 45 A A# 47 B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# 81 A 82 A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C Drum Kit

Hi Q Scratch H Scratch L

Jede Percussionsnote belegt eine Note. Die MIDI-Note # und Note sind in Wirklichkeit eine Oktave tiefer als hier aufgefhrt. Beispielsweise entspricht Bass Drum 2 (Note# 36/Note C1) der (Note# 24/Note C0). Key Off: Mit O bezeichnete Tasten hren sofort auf zu klingen, sobald sie losgelassen werden. Stimmen mit derselben Alternate Note-Nummer (*1 2) knnen nicht gleichzeitig gespielt werden. (Diese Stimmen sind dazu gedacht, wechselweise gespielt zu werden.)
Brush Slap Reverse Cymbal Electronic Bass Drum Electronic Snare Drum
Chaque voix de percussion utilise une note unique. Le numro de note MIDI (Note #) et la note MIDI se situent en ralit une octave infrieure celle qui est indique dans la liste. Par exemple, Bass Drum 2 (Note# 36/Note C1) correspond (Note# 24/Note C0). Key Off : Les touches signales par O s'arrtent de retentir aussitt qu'elles sont relches. Les voix portant un mme numro de note alternative (*1 2) ne peuvent pas tre joues simultanment. (Elles sont en effet conues pour tre interprtes en alternance).

Cada sonido de percusin utiliza una nota. La nota MIDI # y la nota estn en realidad una octava ms baja de lo que aparece en la lista. Por ejemplo, el Bombo 2 (Bass Drum 2) (Nota n 36/ Nota Do1 (C1)) se corresponde con (Nota n 24/Nota Do0 (C0)). Tecla desactivada: Las teclas marcadas con "O" dejan de sonar en el momento en que se sueltan. Los sonidos con el mismo nmero de nota alterna (Alternate Note Number) (*1 2) no pueden tocarse simultneamente. (Estn diseados para tocarse alternativamente uno y otro.)
Bass Drum 1 Bass Drum 2 Rim Shot Snare Drum 1 Electronic Floor Tom Snare Drum 2 Floor Tom Hi-hat Closed Electronic Low Tom Hi-Hat Pedal Low Tom Hi-Hat Open Electronic Mid Tom Mid Tom Crash Cymbal High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Electronic High Tom Ride Cymbal Cup Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell
Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L Agogo H Agogo L
Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves
Triangle Mute Triangle Open Shaker Bell Tree Electronic Bass Drum A Electronic Bass Drum B Electronic Bass Drum C Electronic Snare Drum A Electronic Snare Drum B Electronic Rim Shot Reverse Pulse Hand Clap Orchestra Hit Scratch 1 Scratch 2 Scratch 3
Style List & Multi pads/Style-Liste & Multi-Pads/ Liste des styles & Multi pads/Lista de estilos & Multi pads
q Style List/Style-Verzeichnis/Liste des styles/Lista de estilos
No. 25 Style Name 8BEAT 8Beat Pop 8Beat Uptempo 8Beat Standard 8Beat Shuffle Folkrock Pop Rock Crystal Pop 8Beat Medium 16BEAT 16Beat Shuffle 16Beat Pop BALLAD 8Beat Ballad Epic Ballad Piano Ballad Soul Ballad Slow Rock 6/8 Ballad Harp Arpeggio 1 Harp Arpeggio 2 Harp Arpeggio 3 Music Box DANCE Dance Pop Techno Eurobeat Hip Hop 70s Disco No. Style Name DJ Euro Techno Funky Trip Hop Pop Reggae Acid House Shakin' ROCK 8Beat Rock Ballad 16Beat Rock Ballad Hard Rock Rock Shuffle 6/8 Heavy Rock US Rock ROCK & ROLL Rock & Roll Boogie Twist RHYTHM & BLUES R&B Funk Soul Gospel Shuffle 6/8 Gospel 4/4 Blues JAZZ Jazz Ballad Jazz Waltz Fusion Big Band Swing No. Style Name 50 Big Band Ballad 51 Jazz Quartet 52 Dixieland COUNTRY & WESTERN 53 Bluegrass 54 2/4 Country 55 Country Ballad 56 Country Shuffle BALLROOM 57 Rhumba 58 Tango Continental 59 Jive MARCH & WALTZ 60 March 61 6/8 March 62 Light March 63 Crystal March 64 Polka 65 Standard Waltz 66 German Waltz 67 Viennese Waltz 68 Crystal Waltz 69 Orchestra Waltz Orchestra Waltz Music Box Waltz LATIN 72 Bossa Nova 73 Salsa 74 Samba No. Style Name Mambo Beguine Merengue Bolero Lento CARIBBEAN Reggae 1 Reggae 2 PIANIST 2beat Stride Concerto 8beat Honky-Tonk Piano Ballad Pop Ballad Arpeggio 1 Arpeggio 2 Dance Pop Rock & Roll Tight Rock Swing Jazz Waltz Ragtime Beguine Cha Cha March 6/8 March Galop

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, England Tel: 01908-366700

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Europa GmbH. Siemensstrae 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, F.R. of Germany Tel: 04101-3030

IRELAND

Danfay Ltd. 61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: 01-2859177
THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2317

AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312

GERMANY/SWITZERLAND

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd. 17-33 Market Street, South Melbourne, Vic. 3205, Australia Tel: 3-699-2388

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Austria Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria Tel: 01-60203900

NEW ZEALAND

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd. 146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099

THE NETHERLANDS

Yamaha Music Nederland Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands Tel: 030-2828411

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: 971-4-81-5868

BELGIUM

Yamaha Music Belgium Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Tel: 02-7258220
COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Group Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-2312

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France, Division Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Valle Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: 053-460-3273

[PK] 18

Yamaha PK CLUB (Portable Keyboard Home Page)
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/pk/
M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation 2000 Yamaha Corporation V524120 00?PO???.?-01A0 Printed in China