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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO representative to perform the replacement. NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom- rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type mended by Yamaha. and that the charger is intended for the battery
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C, PA-3B or an
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-202 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PSR-202 in order to take full advantage of its various features. Main Features The PSR-202 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the foll
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Contents Panel Controls and Terminals ........................6 Talking............................................................ 40 Setting Up.........................................................8 Dictionary....................................................... 41 Power Requirements ............................................8 Selecting and Playing Styles........................ 42 Turning On the Power...........................................8 Selecting a Style .......................
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Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel !2 !0 r t q e o w y 000 GrandPno !1 u 116 i !8 !9 @0 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 q [MASTER VOLUME] dial !0 [METRONOME] button This determines the overall volume of the PSR-202. This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 20.) w Power switch ([STANDBY/ON]) !1 [LATIN] button This instantly calls up a special LATIN voice, style e LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons and song. (See page 22.) These call up the Lesson exercises for the correspond- ing hand (lef
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Panel Controls and Terminals !5 [START/STOP] button !8 [TEMPO/TAP] button When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts This button allows you to tap out the tempo and auto- and stops the auto accompaniment. (See page 43.) matically start a selected song or style at that tapped When the Song mode is selected, this alternately starts speed. (See page 44.) It also is used to call up the and stops song playback. (See page 32.) Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the num
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Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your PSR-202 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the PSR-202 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. Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • To connec
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Setting Up Accessory Jacks Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of ste- reo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the built- in speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System • • • • • • • • To prevent damage to the Though the PSR-202 is equipped with a built-in
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Quick Step 1 Voices Guide z w 000 GrandPno 116 w q z q Playing the Latin music The exciting new LATIN feature gives you a full variety of Latin music sounds — letting you create your own Latin grooves and rhythms. q Press the [LATIN] button. e Play the Latin percussion. 112 LatinKit When [ACMP] is turned on, you can w Press the [START/STOP] button. play along with the accompaniment. Want to find out more? See page 22. Panel Voice List No. Voice Name No. Voice Name No. Voice Name No. Voice
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Step 1 Voices Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-202 for piano play. z Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. GrandPno 000 x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more? See page 21. Want to find out more? See page 20. Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-202 has a total of 112 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now... q Pr
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Quick Step 2 Songs Guide z q xw 000 GrandPno 116 c zx Playing the Songs The PSR-202 is packed with 99 songs, including 24 special Demo songs. Playing the Demo songs Playing a single song Demo songs (001 - 024) showcase the sophisticated fea- Naturally, you can also individually select and play back tures and stunning sound of the PSR-202. Let’s play the any of the PSR-202’s songs (001 - 099). Demo songs now, starting with 001... z Press the [SONG] button. z Press the [DEMO] button. 023 Samba
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Step 2 Songs Song List Song Name Song Name No. No. (Composer) (Composer) DEMONSTRATION Grandfather’s Clock 056 (H.C. Work) 001 MARIACHI Beautiful Dreamer 002 NORTEÑO 057 (S.C. Foster) 003 BANDA Greensleeves 058 004 MERENGUE 1 (Traditional) 005 SON Believe Me, If All Those 006 TIMBA 059 Endearing Young Charms (Traditional) 007 CHA CHA I’m Mai 008 RUMBA 060 (Traditional) 009 BOLERO Home Sweet Home 010 MAMBO 061 (H. Bishop) 011 CONGA Amazing Grace 012 MERENGUE 2 062 (Traditional) 013 JOROPO Aur
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Quick Step 3 Auto Accompaniment Guide zb x 000 GrandPno 116 z cvm n Using the Auto Accompaniment The powerful yet easy-to-use Auto Accompaniment features give Accompaniment you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Sim- section ply play chords with your left hand — and the PSR-202 automati- cally produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band! Left hand + Right hand Auto accompaniment Melody
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Step 3 Auto Accompaniment Looking up Chords in the Dictionary The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord... c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this Keys for entering Keys for entering the chord type the chord root case, M7). (A2 – A#3) (C4 – B4) M7 v Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the keyboard diagram in the display. The chord Learning how to play a sp
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Quick Step 4 Lesson Guide z x x 000 GrandPno 116 v z Using the Lesson Feature Lesson songs (#025 – #099) 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. Le
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Step 4 Lesson Lesson 1 — Timing Grade This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Les- The PSR-202 has a built-in evaluation function that moni- son 1, the particular note you play on the keyboard is tors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you unimportant. The PSR-202 checks your timing and how how well you did each exercise. Four grades are assigned, rhythmically “tight” your playing is. depending on your performance: “OK,” “Good,” “Very Good!,” and “Excellent!
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Getting Started — Playing the Demo Songs The PSR-202 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. 1 First, turn on the power. Set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to ON. 2 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. 3 Press the [DEMO] button. All 24 songs will play back in sequ
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Panel Display Indications The PSR-202 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display. w Overall function bar u Song/Voice/Style name q Indicators indicator and number 002 Norteno e Notation 003 t Measure/Tempo and Beat y Chord r Keyboard q Indicator and auto accompaniment are active, the display also These bars indicate the operating condition of the shows the sp
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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 • When the [PORTABLE GRAND] button is pressed, One Touch automatically selects the Song mode, calling up song #025, “Für Elise” — which Setting (page 26) is automatic
