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.
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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.

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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)

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2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
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3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance

Main Features

The PSR-172/170 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:

I Yamaha Education Suite

The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fullling than ever before! The Yamaha Education Suite includes:

G Lesson.. page 34

The convenient and easy-to-use Lesson feature, guides you through the parts of a song just like a patient teacher! Select from any one of 100 songs on the PSR-172/170, and learn the left- and righthand parts independently at rst, then together. Lesson features four easy steps that help you master each song: Timing, Waiting, Minus One, and Both Hands.
G Grade & Talking.. pages 39, 40
The PSR-172/170 also has the Grade and Talking features. Grade is a virtual teacher, evaluating your practice sessions and rating your performance. The convenient Talking function announces each Lesson step and your grades, among other things.

G Dictionary.. page 41

Dictionary is a built-in chord encyclopedia that teaches you how to play specic chords by showing you the appropriate notes in the display perfect for when you know the name of a chord and want to quickly learn how to play it!
I Portable Grand.. page 20
The PSR-172/170 also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic Stereo Sampled Piano voice and congures the entire PSR-172/170 for optimum piano play. Special Pianist styles with piano-only accompaniment are also provided.

I DJ.. page 22

The DJ feature is an exciting new addition to the PSR-172/170, that puts a wealth of contemporary sounds and rhythms at your ngertips. Pressing the [DJ] button instantly calls up one of the special DJ songs (DJ GAME) and a DJ style, and provides the appropriate voice and sound effects to match.
Other powerful features include:
Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with 100 voices, utilizing digital recordings of actual instruments. 100 dynamic auto accompaniment Styles, each with different Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sections. All styles (except for the Piano styles) also have their own two Fill-in patterns. Large custom LCD gives you easy, at-a-glance conrmation of all important settings, as well as chord and note indications. 100 songs, for your listening enjoyment or for use with the sophisticated learning tools of the Yamaha Education Suite. Convenient control over accompaniment Styles including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. Four Multi Pads, for instantly adding special instrumental breaks, lls, and phrases to your performance. One Touch Setting (OTS), for automatically calling up an appropriate voice for playing with the selected Style and Song. MIDI terminals for interfacing with other MIDI devices. Built-in, high-quality stereo amplier/speaker system.

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.
G When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the PSR-172/170 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 move the STANDBY switch until it is set to the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off.
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-172/170 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

I 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.
I Connecting a Keyboard Amplier or Stereo System
Though the PSR-172/170 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplier/speaker system. First, make sure the PSR172/170 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-172/170.
To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
I Using a Sustain Footswitch
This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is used in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.
Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
I Using the MIDI Terminals
The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-172/170 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 52.)

MIDI instrument

Music Rest
Insert the bottom edge of the included music rest into the slot located at the top rear of the PSR-172/170 control panel.

Step 1

Voices

Playing the Piano

Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-172/170 for piano play.
z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
Playing along with the Metronome
z Press the [METRONOME] button.

x Play the keyboard.

Want to nd out more? See page 21.
Want to nd out more? See page 20.

G Panel Voice List

No. Voice Name PIANO GRAND PIANO HONKY-TONK E PIANO 1 E PIANO 2 E PIANO 3 E PIANO 4 HARPSICHORD CLAVI CELESTA ORGAN VIBRATO OFF No. Voice Name VIBRATO ON HARMONY OFF HARMONY ON ATTACK OFF ATTACK ON WAVE OFF WAVE ON PIPE ORGAN ACCORDION HARMONICA GUITAR/BASS 021 SOFT GUITAR No. Voice Name 022 FOLK GUITAR 023 12ST GUITAR 024 JAZZ GUITAR 025 E GUITAR 026 DIST GUITAR 027 WOOD BASS 028 FINGER BASS 029 SLAP BASS STRINGS/MALLET 030 STRINGS 031 VIOLIN 032 CELLO No. 043 Voice Name HARP SITAR BANJO VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA STEEL DRUMS WIND TRUMPET TROMBONE MUTE TRPET FRENCH HORN BRASS SECT No. 054 Voice Name ALTO SAX TENOR SAX OBOE CLARINET FLUTE PAN FLUTE SYNTHESIZER THICK LEAD SIMPLE LEAD THICK SAW SIMPLE SAW SYNTH BASS

Step 1 Voices

Selecting and Playing Other Voices
The PSR-172/170 has a total of 100 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Lets try a few of them out now.
q Press the [VOICE] button.

w Select a voice.

002 000

HnkyTonk

e Play the keyboard.
Want to nd out more? See page 23.
Playing with the DJ Feature
The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with various contemporary rhythms.

q Press the [DJ] button.

e Play the DJ GAME voice.

DJvoice1

w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button.
Want to nd out more? See page 22.

No. 065

Voice Name SY STRINGS SY BRASS SLOW STRS CHORUS HARMONY PIANO TRIO PNO COUNTRY E PNO TRIO HARPSI TRIO E ORG TRIO VIBES DUET TRP DUET

No. 074 075

Voice Name 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

No. 086

Voice Name SUS E PNO2 SUS VIBRAPHONE SUS STRINGS ECHO PIANO E PIANO HARPSICHORD CELESTA FOLK GUITAR BANJO VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA

No. 097

Want to nd out more? See page 41.
v Turn the Sync Start function on.

n Select a section.

The auto accompaniment has four sections: Intro, Main A/B, and Ending.
b Play a chord with your left hand.
The auto accompaniment starts as soon as you play the keyboard. For more on chords, see Looking up Chords in the Dictionary above.
m Stop the auto accompaniment.
Want to nd out more? See page 43.

Step 4

Lesson

Using the Lesson Feature

All of the PSR-172/170 songs can be used with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson makes it fun and easy to master these songs. You can practice the left- and right-hand parts of each song individually: simply press the appropriate button, [L] (left) or [R] (right). The practice steps below apply to either hand. Lesson 1 Timing.This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes. Lesson 2 Waiting.In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. Lesson 3 Minus One.This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted letting you play and master the missing part yourself. Lesson 4 Both Hands.This lesson step is the same as Minus One, except in that both the left- and right-hand parts are muted letting you play and master both hands.
z Select one of the Lesson songs.
For instructions on selecting songs, see page 29.

c Start the Lesson.

x Select the part you wish to work on (left or
right) and the Lesson step. If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button.
v When youre nished, stop the Lesson.

Timing

You can also exit from the Lesson by pressing one of the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until OFF is shown in the display.
Each press of the corresponding button ([L] or [R]) alternately selects Lessons 1 - 3. Pressing both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson 4, Both Hands.

Step 4 Lesson

Lesson 1 Timing
This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Lesson 1, the particular note you play on the keyboard is unimportant. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically tight your playing is.
The PSR-172/170 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.

Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts style playback.
w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-172/170 has seven Overall functions or controls. The currently selected function is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to its name (printed on the panel). e Notation / r Keyboard These two portions of the display conveniently indicate notes currently played on the keyboard. When a song is being played back, they show the single notes of the melody in succession. When the Style mode

Portable Grand

This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.
Playing the Portable Grand
Press the piano-shaped [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire instrument for playing the special Stereo Sampled Piano Grand Piano voice. It automatically selects the Song mode, calling up song #006, Fr Elise which can be played instantly by pressing the [START/STOP] button. The Portable grand setting is designed also for playing with the special Pianist styles (#081 - #100). When auto accompaniment is turned on, these provide piano-only accompaniment in a variety of music styles.
When the [PORTABLE GRAND] button is pressed, One Touch Setting (page 26) is automatically turned on, and special Multi Pad sounds for piano are automatically called up as well. (For more on Multi Pads, see page 51.)

Using the Metronome

Call up the Tempo setting.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.

Current Tempo value

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

Turn on the Metronome.

Press the [METRONOME] button.
Indicates the beat number in the tempo/measure.
To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.
The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is selected.
Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until TIME SIG appears in the display), then press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart at right).

Number. button 9 0

Time signature 1/4 Plays only 1 beats (all high clicks) 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 9/4 Plays no 1 beats (all low clicks)

TIME SIG

Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other PSR-172/170 sounds. The volume range is 000 - 127.
Select the Metronome Volume function in the Overall menu. Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until MTR VOL appears in the display.

About the Harmony voices Since Harmony voices are designed to automatically play two or more notes with the notes you play on the keyboard, only one note can be played on the keyboard at a time. If several notes are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be used for the harmony effect.
DJ Voice Chart (voices #098 and #099)
hh O +H ne it O ne Tw M o ore Ti O hh m e O 2 hh Th 1 re Yo e -K Fo ur ur t W he O w k H uh Tu rn O tab ff le Si gn Le al ss R on ev O ers m e e D nJ! FX FM T Pi B2 np B on LJ G Tri oo l FM d T Ye B1 ah.
El ec El tro ec ni c El tro B ec ni as c El tro S s D ec ni na ru c R tro B re D m B ev n as r er ic s u se Sn D m Pl are rum B us D C e ru m A

Scratch (C1-B2)

Electronic Bass(C1-B2)

Orchestra Hit (C3-F 3)

Electronic Strings (C4-C6)
Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices #088 and #100)
S as hot s B Dr as u s m H Dr 1 i-h u a m Sn t C 2 ar lo s H eD e i-h r at um Sn P 1 ar ed H e D al i-h r a u To t O m 2 m pe To Ba n m ss C Lo ra w s To h C m ym Sp Mi ba l la d To sh m Cy Sy Hig mb nt h al C hB ow as s Sy bel Dr um nt l C hS la na ve r Sy s e D ru nt m Sh h T ak om Sy er Ba ss nt Sy h T nt om Ti h T Lo m om w b Sy ale Mi nt H d Ti h T m om b A ale Hi go L gh g A o go H g C o on L g B aH on g M C o ute on H g B aH on g O C o pe on L n g G aL ui r G oS ui ho ro r Lo t ng B

One Touch Setting

The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song. In other words, when One Touch Setting is active, selecting a desired style or song also automatically selects the best suited voice and Multi Pad bank.
Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000).
Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons.
To turn One Touch Setting off, select a voice other than #000.

Transpose and Tuning

You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the PSR-172/ 170 with the Transpose and Tuning functions.

I Transpose

Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs and the Multi Pads. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the PSR-172/170 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your ngering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of 12 semitones ( 1 octave).

MELODY V

The tempo of song playback can be adjusted over a range of 40 - 240 bpm (beats per minute).
Resetting the Tempo Value
Each song and style has been given a default or standard Tempo setting. You can instantly restore this default Tempo setting by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Tempo is selected). Also, the tempo of a song or style returns to the default setting when selecting a different song or style. (The set tempo remains, however, when switching styles during playback except when OTS is on.) When you turn on the power of the PSR-172/170, the tempo is automatically set to 116 bpm.
The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows you to tap a new tempo in real time. (See page 44.)

About the Beat Display

Indicates the rst beat of the measure (downbeat)

Indicates an upbeat

This section of the display provides a convenient, easyto-understand indication of the rhythm for song and style playback. The ashing handclap icons indicate both the downbeats and upbeats of a measure as follows:
Indicates a downbeat (other than the rst beat)
Adjusting the Song Volume
The playback volume of the song can be adjusted. This volume control affects only the song volume. The volume range is 000 - 127.
Select the Song Volume function in the Overall menu.
Press the [OVERALL] button, repeatedly if necessary, until SONG VOL appears in the display.
Current Song Volume value
Indicates Song Volume is selected
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Song 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.
Resetting the Song Volume Value
If youve changed the Song Volume setting, you can instantly restore the default setting of 110 by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Song Volume is selected).

Song Controls

The panel buttons below the display function as song controls.
Pressing this button alternately pauses and resumes song playback. Pressing this button alternately starts and stops song playback. This functions as a fast-forward button, stepping in advance through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback (with sound), or when playback is paused or stopped.
This controls the A-B Repeat function. (See page 33.)
This functions as a rewind button, stepping in reverse through the measure numbers. It can be used during playback, or when playback is paused or stopped.

A-B Repeat

Selecting and Playing a Style
Press the [STYLE] button.

Style name and number

Select the desired style number.
Use the numeric keypad. Available styles are listed at the center of the panel.
Style numbers can be selected in the same way as with the voices (see page 23). You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down through the style numbers.
Playing the Accompaniment
When the Style mode is active, the panel buttons below the function as style controls.
Pressing this button switches between the Main A and Main B sections, automatically adding a ll-in pattern before changing the section. (See page 46.)
Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the bass and chord accompaniment. Pressing this button alternately enables and cancels the Sync Start function. (See page 44.) Pressing this button alternately starts and stops style playback. This controls the Intro, Ending and Ritardando sections. (See pages 45, 46.)
Press the [ACCOMPANIMENT ON/OFF] button.
This enables the auto accompaniment.
Indicates that auto accompaniment is on.

Start the accompaniment.

You can do this in one of the following ways:
I Pressing the [START/STOP] button The rhythm starts playing immediately without bass and chord accompaniment. The currently selected Main A or B section will play. (You can select either by repeatedly pressing the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button, before pressing the [START/STOP] button.)
I Using Tap Tempo to start
This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the accompaniment at that tapped speed.
Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times (or three times for a 3/4 time style), and the accompaniment starts automatically at the tempo you tapped. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is playing by tapping the [TEMPO/ TAP] button twice at the desired tempo.
I Using Sync Start The PSR-172/170 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, rst press the [SYNC START] button (the handclap icon ashes to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off).

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-172/170. 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.

[ PSR-172/170 ] Model PSR-172/170
Date:18-OCT-2002 Version : 1.0 Remarks
Default Changed Default Messages Altered 3 x ************** 3 x x
MIDI Implementation Chart

1 - 7,10 x

Control Change
Bank Select LSB,MSB Volume Pan Data Entry Sustain Portamento Cntrl RPN Inc,Dec NRPN LSB,MSB RPN LSB,MSB
0,10 6,71-91,93,94 96-97 98,99 100-101

o o o x o x o x x x x

Prog Change
o 0 - 127 : True # System Exclusive
o 0 - 127 *3 ************** o *4

*3 *3 o *4

Common
: Song Pos. : Song Sel. : Tune
NOTE: *1 Depending on the selected voice, the transmitted velocity value may differ, even for notes played with identical strength.

o : Yes x : No

Portamento Cntrl
*2 MSB can be used to change the voice for the Melody or Rhythm. MSB=00H :Melody Voice MSB=7FH : Rhythm Voice LSB: Refer to Voice list. *3 For program change values, refer to the voice list. Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the PSR-160 panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard. *4 < GM System on > F0H,7EH,7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H All data is restored to the default values. *5 MIDI does not function (transmit/receive) in the Song mode.
RPN Inc,Dec NRPN LSB,MSB RPN LSB,MSB

Data Entry Sustain

*3 *3 o 0 - 127
o 0 - 127 *3 **************

x o x o x x x x

x x x x o x :All Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF Mes- :Active Sense sages:Reset Aux
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
6,71-91,93,94 96-97 98,99 100-101
System : Clock Real Time: Commands

: True #

System Exclusive

Control

Change
Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO

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Specications
Keyboard 61 standard-size keys (C1 - C6) Display Large multi-function LCD display Setup STANDBY/ON MASTER VOLUME : MINI-MAX Panel controls Overall, SONG, VOICE, STYLE, DEMO, POTABLE GRAND, DJ, METRONOME, Dict., L, R, TEMPO/TAP numeric keypad (0 - 9, +,-) Voices 100 panel voices (max. polyphony: 16) Effects Dual (Included in Voice), Harmony/Echo (Included in Voice), Split (Included in Voice), Sustain Auto Accompaniment 100 styles Fingering:Multi Fingering Sections:Intro, Main A, B, Ending, Fill Overall controls Multi Pad, Grade, Talking, Transpose, Tuning, Accompaniment Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume Style controls Acmp On/Off, Sync-Start, Start, Stop, Intro/Ending/rit., Main A, B (Auto Fill) Song controls Start, Stop, Pause, A-B Repeat, Fast Forward, Rewind, Melody Voice Change One Touch Setting 1/style, 1/song Multi Pads 4 pads x 10 banks Yamaha Education Suite Dictionary, Lesson 1-4 Preset songs 100 songs Amplifier 2.0W + 2.0W MIDI IN/OUT Auxiliary jacks PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN 12V, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN Speakers 12cm x 2 Power consumption UL/CSA 6.8W, CE7.5W (when using PA-3B power adaptor) Optional accessories Headphones: HPE-150 AC power adaptor: PA-3C or PA-3B Keyboard stand: L-2L, L-2C

* Specications and descriptions in this owners manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specications at any time without prior notice. Since specications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Power supply Adaptor: Batteries:
Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC power adaptor Six D size, R20P(LR20) or equivalent batteries
Dimensions 931 x 348.8 x 127.9 mm (36-2/3" x 13-3/4" x 5-1/16") Weight 4.4kg (9 Ibs., 11 oz.) Supplied accessories Music Rest, Owners Manual, Song Book

+/- buttons.. 24

Main A/B.. 46 Melody Voice Change.. 30 Metronome. 21 MIDI.. 52 MIDI Implementation Chart. 58 MIDI, about.. 52 Minus One. 34 Multi Fingering.. 48 Multi Pads.. 51 Music Rest.. 9
Voice List.. 54 Voices, selecting and playing. 23
A-B Repeat. 33 AC Power adaptor.. 8 Accessory Jacks. 9 Accompaniment Volume. 47 Auto Accompaniment.. 48

Waiting.. 34

Batteries. 8 Beat Display.. 31 Both Hand.. 34

numeric keypad.. 24

chord.. Chord Names.. chord type.. chord, Fingered.. chord, Single Finger. 25
One Touch Setting (OTS). 26 Overall button.. 21 Overall function bar. 19
PHONES/OUTPUT jack.. 9 Portable Grand. 20
DEMO button.. Dictionary.. Display Indications.. DJ.. DJ Voice Chart. Drum Kit.. Drum Kit List.. Dual voices.

root. 41, 48

sections (Style).. 46 Single Finger Chords. 48 Song Controls.. 32 Song Volume.. 32 Songs, selecting and playing. 29 Specications.. 60 Split voices. 25 Style List.. 57 Styles, selecting and playing. 42 SUSTAIN.. 9 Sync Start.. 44

Ending.. 46

Fill-in.. 46 Fingered Chords. 48
Harmony voices.. 25 Headphones. 9
Talking. Tap Tempo. Tempo (song).. Tempo (style).. Time Signature. Timing. Transpose.. Troubleshooting. Tuning.. 28
Indicator.. Interval. Intro.. inversion.. 43 48

Lesson.. 34

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