Yamaha PortaTone PSR-180, Owner'S Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PortaTone
You now own a portable keyboard that packs advanced functions and great sound in a highly compact size.
Its outstanding features also make it an exceptionally expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of its
various features.
Main Features
The PortaTone is a sophisticated musical instrument with the following features and functions:
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Exceptionally realistic sounds with 100 AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Voices, utilizing digital recordings
of actual instruments.
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Dynamic, versatile rhythms and accompaniment with 100 music Styles.
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20 Songs, for listening enjoyment or for playing along with when using the Minus One function.
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20 Jam Track patterns, providing specially programmed rhythms and chord progressions for playing along
w i t h .
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(On the PSR-180) a set of four Pads that allow you to play drum and percussion sounds as well as special
sound effects.
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One Touch Setting, for automatically calling up an appropriate Voice for playing with the Style, Song or Jam
Track you select.
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High-quality amplifier/speaker system (stereo for the PSR-180).
Precautions
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Taking Care of Your PortaTone
Your new PortaTone is a fine musical instrument — and should be treated as such. Handle it with care and
common sense, and it will give you years of enjoyment.
Location
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources
of heat. Never leave it inside a car where it can get
very hot. Also avoid highly humid or dusty places.
Interference From Electromagnetic Fields
Do not-use your PortaTone close to television sets,
radios or similar equipment since this may cause
interference noise in the other appliance.
Handling
Protect your PortaTone from strong impact. Be
careful not to drop it or place heavy objects on it.
Avoid applying excessive force to the controls and
keys.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. To
remove stubborn stains, use a slightly moistened
cloth.
Never use alcohol, thinner, or other chemical
solvents, since they will damage the finish. Also,
do not leave vinyl chloride material on the PortaTone
for a long time, since it may adhere to the exterior.
NOTE
Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper
usage.
When Not Using the PortaTone
After use, always turn off the POWER switch. When
not using your PortaTone for long periods, be sure
to remove the batteries to avoid damage through
battery leakage.
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