Yamaha PortaTone Owner’s Manual - Getting Started - PSR-300

Oct 23, 2026

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Owner’s Manual for the Yamaha PortaTone PSR-200/PSR-300 digital musical instrument, focusing on initial setup and safe operation. Covers power supply choices (batteries or optional AC adaptor), battery installation and cautions, and Auto Power OFF behavior. Includes guidance for maintaining the instrument: handling precautions, cleaning the exterior, avoiding sunlight/heat and humidity, and preventing interference from electromagnetic fields. Also introduces core document sections such as controls, voices, rhythm accompaniment, MIDI settings, troubleshooting, and specifications.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

Before You Begin

Power Supply

Setting Up the Music Stand

Maintenance

Nomenclature

Top Panel Controls

Rear Panel Connectors

Selecting and Playing Voices

Sustain

Dual (PSR-300 only)

Transpose

The Split Mode

Rhythm Accompaniment

Auto Accompaniment

Single Finger Accompaniment

Fingered Accompaniment

Auto Harmony

The Chord Memory

Recording

Bank Playback

Chain Playback

Song Book

Moving Up to MIDI (PSR-300 only)

A Brief Introduction to MIDI

PSR-300 MIDI Settings & Functions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Fingering Chart

Owner’s Manual Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Yamaha PortaTone. Your PortaTone is a high-quality musical instrument that incorporates advanced Yamaha digital technology and many versatile features. In order to obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your PortaTone, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the Owner’s Manual in a safe place for later reference. CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................. 1 Power Supply ....................................................... 1 Setting Up the Music Stand ................................... 1 Maintenance .......................................................... 1 NOMENCLATURE ................................................... 2 Top Panel Controls ................................................ 3 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................ 3 SELECTING AND PLAYING VOICES ................ 4 SUSTAIN ................................................................... 5 DUAL (PSR-300 only) ................................................ 5 TRANSPOSE ............................................................ 5 THE SPLIT MODE ................................................... 6 RHYTHM ACCOMPANIMENT ............................... 7 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ................................... 9 Single Finger Accompaniment ............................. 9 Fingered Accompaniment .................................. 10 AUTO HARMONY................................................. 11 THE CHORD MEMORY ........................................ 11 Recording ............................................................ 11 Bank Playback ..................................................... 12 Chain Playback ................................................... 12 SONG BOOK .......................................................... 13 MOVING UP TO MIDI (PSR-300 only) ................. 14 A Brief Introduction to MIDI ................................. 14 PSR-300 MIDI Settings & Functions .................. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 17 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 18 FINGERING CHART ............................................. 19 “SONG BOOK” SCORES .................................... 23 “Sing,”“Happy Birthday to You,”“Something,” and “Edelweiss,” included in the PSR-200/300 SONG BOOK, are published for Yamaha Corporation by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Power Supply Your PSR-200 or PSR-300 will run either from batteries or an optional power adapter. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Using Batteries Six 1.5V D size (SUM-1 or R-20) or equivalent batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment. Before replacing the batteries, make sure that the power is turned off. During battery replacement the memory will be backed up for approximately 1 minute. 1 . 2. 3 . Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel. Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the cabinet. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. * The included batteries are for testing purposes. Their service life might be considerably shortened due to storage conditions, etc. Caution: 1. When the batteries run down, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries. 2. Do not use different kinds of batteries at the same time. 3. In case electrolyte has leaked into the battery compartment, wipe it off completely before installing new batteries. 4. To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Auto Power OFF To prevent unnecessary battery drai

FAQs

What power sources can the PSR-200/PSR-300 use?

The instrument can run from batteries or an optional Yamaha AC power adaptor (PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40).

How does Auto Power OFF work on battery power?

It automatically turns the power OFF if the instrument is not used for approximately 10 minutes. It does not operate when powered by the optional AC adaptor.

What maintenance steps are recommended for the PortaTone?

Avoid direct sunlight, heat, vibration, dust, and extreme humidity. Handle the instrument gently to prevent damage, clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth, and avoid using chemical solvents that can damage the finish.

Oct 23, 2026

Upload by dhado