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NOTE:
Even though the PSR-79 does not have a SUSTAIN jack,
certain voices have a natural sustain added to the sound.
NOTE:
• 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.
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Using the MIDI Terminals
The PortaTone also features MIDI terminals,
allowing you to interface the PortaTone with
other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more
information, see page 41.)
Music Stand
Insert the bottom edge of the included music
stand into the slot located at the top rear of the
PortaTone control panel.
Setting Up
SUSTAIN
IN
OUT
MIDI
MIDI instrument
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Using a Sustain Footswitch
(PSR-195 only)
This feature on the PSR-195 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.
Accessory Jacks
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Using Headphones
For private practicing and playing without
disturbing others, connect a set of stereo head-
phones to the rear panel PHONES/AUX OUT
jack. Sound from the built-in speaker system is
automatically cut off when you insert a head-
phone plug into this jack.
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Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo
System
Though the PortaTone is equipped with a built-
in speaker system, you can also play it through
an external amplifier/speaker system. First,
make sure the PortaTone 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/AUX OUT jack on the
PortaTone.
CAUTION
:
• 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.
