Yamaha PSS-F30 Portable Keyboard

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PSS-F30 portable keyboard. This instrument is a portable keyboard with a wide range of sounds and functions. To fully utilize the advanced and convenient features of this instrument, it is recommended that you read this manual carefully. We also recommend keeping this manual in a safe and easily accessible place for future reference. Please read the "Precautions" section (pages 4-5) before using the instrument.

Model and Serial Number

The model number, serial number, power supply requirements, and other information can be found on the nameplate located on the bottom of the unit or nearby. Record the serial number in the space provided below and keep this manual as proof of purchase to help identify the unit in case of theft.

Precautions

Always follow basic safety precautions to prevent serious injury or death from electric shock, short circuits, damage, fire, or other hazards. These precautions include:

Power Supply

• Do not place the USB cable near heat sources such as radiators. Do not bend, damage, or crush the cable with heavy objects.
• Always use the voltage appropriate for the instrument. The required voltage is indicated on the nameplate.
• The supplied USB cable is intended for use only with this instrument. Do not use it with any other instrument.
• Periodically check the plug and remove any dirt or dust that may accumulate.

Opening the Instrument

• The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument casing or attempt to remove or modify its internal components. If the instrument malfunctions, stop using it immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Water and Moisture

• Protect the instrument from rain. Do not use it near water or in conditions of high humidity, nor place containers (vases, bottles, glasses, etc.) with liquids on it that could spill and enter the instrument. If any liquid, such as water, enters the instrument, turn it off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet. Then have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove the plug with wet hands.

Fire Prevention

• Do not place burning objects, such as candles, on the instrument. A burning object may tip over and cause a fire.

Effect on Medical Electronic Devices

• The magnetic field may affect medical electronic devices. Do not use this device near medical devices or in areas where radio wave use is restricted by regulations. Do not use the instrument within 15 cm of persons with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators.

Batteries

• Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in explosion, fire, overheating, or electrolyte leakage.
• Do not modify or disassemble batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries by burning them.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed for recharging.
• Do not store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys.
• Use only the specified battery type (page 11).
• Use new batteries of the same type, model, and manufacturer.
• Always check that batteries are inserted with the correct polarity (+/-).
• Remove batteries from the instrument if they are depleted or if the instrument will not be used for an extended period.
• For rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions provided with them. Use only the specified charging device.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. They may accidentally swallow them.
• If batteries leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash it off immediately with water and contact a doctor. Electrolytes are corrosive and can cause burns or vision loss.

Abnormal Symptoms

• If any of the following problems occur, turn off the instrument immediately and unplug it from the power outlet (if using batteries, remove them). Then have the unit inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
• The USB cable or plug is worn or damaged.
• Unusual odors or smoke appear.
• An object has fallen into the instrument.
• Sound suddenly disappears during use.
• Cracks or other damage appear on the instrument.

Preparation

Depending on the method of powering the unit, follow one of the two instructions for power supply below. The PSS-F30 does not include power accessories (except for the USB cable), so you must purchase them separately as needed.

Using a USB AC Adapter or Mobile Battery, etc.

1. Connect the supplied USB cable and a commercially available USB AC adapter (or mobile battery) in the order shown in the illustration.
2. Connect the USB cable to the 5V DC (USB Micro-B) port on the back of the instrument.
3. Connect the USB AC adapter to a power outlet.

Caution: When disconnecting the USB cable or other components, turn off the power first, then proceed in the reverse order of connection.

Requirements for USB AC Adapter / Mobile Battery

• Output Voltage: 4.8 V to 5.2 V
• Output Current: 0.5 A or more

Caution: Be sure to use a USB AC adapter or mobile battery with the above specifications. Using an incorrect USB AC adapter may cause the instrument to malfunction or overheat. Read the safety precautions for the specific USB AC adapter or mobile battery.

Notification: Some portable USB batteries automatically stop supplying power when connected to a low-power device like this instrument. Use a portable USB battery that has a low-power mode function, etc., and can supply power to devices with a current consumption of up to 40 mA.

Connecting Headphones and External Audio Devices

PHONES/OUTPUT Jack

For connecting stereo headphones via a mini stereo plug. This jack also serves as an external output for sending the instrument's audio signal to external audio equipment. When headphones or similar are plugged into this jack, the instrument's speakers are automatically turned off.

Caution:

• Using the instrument or headphones for extended periods at a very high, uncomfortable volume level may cause permanent hearing damage.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic devices, remember to set their volume levels to minimum, and then disconnect them from the power supply. Failure to do so may result in damage to the devices or electric shock.

Notification: To prevent possible damage to external devices, turn on the power of the instrument first, and then turn on the power of the external device. Turn off the power in the reverse order: first turn off the external device, then the instrument.

Using Batteries

The instrument requires four AA-size alkaline (LR6) or manganese (R6) batteries, or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended, as other battery types may have shorter performance.

Warning: For more information, refer to the "Batteries" section in the "Precautions" chapter (page 4).

1. Ensure the instrument's power switch is set to OFF.
2. Open the battery compartment cover, located on the bottom of the instrument.
3. Insert four new batteries, ensuring that the poles are aligned correctly with the markings inside the compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment cover securely.

Notification:

• Make sure you select the correct battery type (page 10). Selecting the wrong battery type may shorten their life.
• Connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while batteries are installed may cause the power to turn off, resulting in data loss.

Powering On / Standby

Press the [Standby/On] switch to turn on the power; the display will light up. Press and hold the [Standby/On] switch for about one second to set the unit to standby mode.

Adjusting the Master Volume

This instrument has a volume limit function to prevent the master volume from being set to an excessively high level. For more information, see "Volume Limit" on page 10.

Use the MASTER VOLUME buttons.

The volume range is 00–15 (default is 13).

Note: The volume setting will be reset to the default value of 13 after the "Initialization" (page 11) is performed.

Selecting and Playing Voices, Songs, or Styles

Voices

Voices are the core of the PSS-F30, allowing you to play with realistic sounds of 120 instruments. To select and play a voice, refer to steps 1, 2, and 3!

The OTS (One Touch Setting) function (Voice 000). When this function is activated and a style or song is selected, the instrument automatically selects the optimal voice for playing the melody part. To turn off this function, select another voice.

Use the buttons below to match the voice to the music you want to play!

• OCTAVE: Shifts the octave of the sound up or down.
• PIANO/DRUM KIT: Pressing this button switches between Voice 001 (Piano) and Voice 090 (Drum Kit). The Drum Kit voice allows you to play individual drum sounds assigned to specific keys.

For information on how the note layout relates to the keyboard, see page 16.

Songs

Songs are provided to demonstrate the instrument's capabilities. These are 30 specially recorded compositions that can be played for enjoyment or practice. To select and play a song, refer to steps 1, 2, and 3!

Starting playback of a song causes all songs to play in sequence until manually stopped.

Use the buttons below to control playback as needed:

• TEMPO/TAP: Calls up the tempo, allowing you to change settings using the numeric buttons or the [+/-] buttons when "TEMPO" or the current tempo value is displayed.
• MUTE: Mutes the right or left channel of the song, allowing you to play or practice the muted part yourself. Press this button repeatedly to select the part to be muted. If both parts are muted, play the right or left hand part.
• PAUSE/AUTO FILL: Pauses/resumes playback.

When practicing, you may need to shift the octave of the sound up or down. In such cases, use the OCTAVE buttons described in the Voices section above.

Styles

Styles enhance your performances of music in various genres, allowing you to play with the accompaniment of a professional band. To play with accompaniment, simply play chord root notes with your left hand.

To select and play a style, refer to steps 1, 2, and 3!

To start playing the style and accompaniment, press a key in the keyboard's accompaniment section when the rhythm part is playing.

Try playing chord root notes by playing chords with your left hand and the melody with your right.

To play the accompaniment by yourself, you need to know the chords, but the Smart Chord function can help you! Simply play the root note of the chord, and the appropriate chord will be played according to the key. For best results, set the key for the Smart Chord function (page 10).

If you know the chord fingerings and want to play full chords instead of just chord root notes, set the fingering type to "Multi" on page 10.

When playing styles, use the buttons below as needed:

• TEMPO/TAP: Calls up the tempo, allowing you to change settings using the numeric buttons or the [+/-] buttons when "TEMPO" or the current tempo value is displayed.
• MUTE: Mutes the accompaniment part, allowing you to play only the rhythm part. To restore the accompaniment, press this button again and press a key in the accompaniment section.
• PAUSE/AUTO FILL: Plays an interim phrase to add variety to the rhythm of your performance. Styles in the PIANIST category do not include an interim phrase section.

To exit style mode and use the full range of voices, select a song.

Functions

To set various functions, press the FUNCTION button and then press the corresponding key (press repeatedly if necessary).

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Voice List

A list of available voices, their numbers, and categories.

• PIANO: Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Honky Tonk Piano, Harpsichord
• E.PIANO: Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2, Electric Grand
• ORGAN: Drawbar Organ, Percussive Organ, Rock Organ, Pipe Organ, Reed Organ
• ACCORDION: Accordion, Tango Accordion, Harmonica
• GUITAR: Nylon Guitar, Steel Guitar, 12Strings Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Clean Guitar, Muted Guitar, Overdriven Guitar, Distortion Guitar, Ukulele
• BASS: Acoustic Bass, Finger Bass, Pick Bass, Fretless Bass, Slap Bass, Synth Bass
• STRINGS: Strings 1, Strings 2, Synth Strings, Pizzicato Strings, Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass
• WOODWIND: Flute, Piccolo, Recorder, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
• SAXOPHONE: Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Baritone Sax
• BRASS: Brass Section, Trumpet, Trombone
• SYNTH: Square Lead, Sawtooth Lead, Bass & Lead, New Age Pad, Warm Pad, Halo Pad, Crystal, Brightness
• WORLD: Pan Flute, Ocarina, Banjo, Kalimba, Bagpipe, Dulcimer 1, Dulcimer 2, Harmonium 1 (Single Reed), Harmonium 2 (Double Reed), Harmonium 3 (Triple Reed), Sitar, Detuned Sitar, Shehnai, Tabla, Indian Kit, Oud, Rabab, Kanoon, Arabic Kit, Er Hu, Yang Qin, Koto
• DRUM KIT: Standard Kit, Brush Kit, Dance Kit

Style List

A list of available styles, their numbers, and categories.

• POP & ROCK: 8BeatModern, 60sGuitarPop, 60s8Beat, 8Beat, OffBeat, 60sRock, HardRock, RockShuffle, 8BeatRock, 16Beat, PopShuffle, GuitarPop, 16BeatUptempo, KoolShuffle, HipHopLight
• BALLAD: PianoBallad, 6/8ModernEP, 6/8Slow Rock, OrganBallad, PopBallad, 16BeatBallad
• DANCE & DISCO: EuroTrance, Ibiza, SwingHouse, Clubdance, ClubLatin, Garage, TechnoParty, HipHopGroove, 70sDisco, Latin Disco, Saturday Night, DiscoHands
• SWING & JAZZ: BigBandFast, JazzBallad, JazzClub, Swing 1, Swing 2, Five/Four, Dixieland, Ragtime
• R&B: Soul, DetroitPop, 6/8Soul, CrocoTwist, Rock&Roll
• COUNTRY: CountryPop, CountrySwing, Country2/4, Bluegrass
• BALLROOM: VienneseWaltz, EnglishWaltz, Slowfox, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Pasodoble, Samba, ChaChaCha, Rumba, Jive
• TRAD & WALTZ: March, 6/8March, PolkaPop, Tarantella, Showtune, Christmas Swing, Christmas Waltz, ScottishReel, Waltz, SwingWaltz, JazzWaltz, CountryWaltz, Musette
• WORLD: Brazilian Samba, Bossa Nova, Forro, Sertanejo, Mambo, Salsa, Beguine, Reggae, Tijuana, Paso Duranguense, CumbiaGrupera, Joropo, Parranda, Ferrañica, Modern Dangdut, Keroncong, Bhajan, BollyMix
• PIANIST: Stride, PianoSwing, Arpeggio, Habanera, Slow Rock, 8BeatPianoBallad, 6/8Piano March, PianoWaltz

Song List

A list of songs, their category, number, and composer.

• DEMO: Demo
• ORCHESTRA: Danse des Mirlitons from "The Nutcracker", "Orphée aux Enfers" Ouverture, Slavonic Dances No.10, Méditation (Thaïs), Frühlingslied, "The Surprise" Symphony, La candeur, Arabesque, Pastorale, Innocence, Etude op.10-3 "Chanson de l'adieu", Valse op.64-1 "Petit Chien"
• PIANIST: Menuett, Moments Musicaux op.94-3, Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier 1-1), La Viollette, Für Elise
• TRADITIONAL: America the Beautiful, Londonderry Air, Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär, Die Lorelei, Turkey in the Straw, Muss i denn, To a Wild Rose
• DUET: We Wish You A Merry Christmas (DUET), Ten Little Indians (DUET), Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (DUET), The Cuckoo (DUET), O du lieber Augustin (DUET)

Some songs have had their duration or arrangement altered to simplify learning, so they may not exactly match the original. A Song Book (free downloadable sheet music) is available, containing sheet music for all internal songs (except song 1). To get this Song Book, go to the Yamaha website and click the "Download" tab under the model name.

Reading the Score

This section explains how to read musical scores, including the keyboard layout, staff lines, clefs, notes, rests, accidentals, time signatures, and repeats.

Playing with a Style

This sample score is provided to demonstrate the uses and advantages of the Smart Chord function. Simply play the root notes of chords indicated in this score with your left hand as you play the melody with your right, and listen to how the sounds of the chords match the keys you play.

Smart Chord Key setting: G3 or A3

Information regarding collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

The symbols on products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents indicate that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. To properly handle, restore, and recycle old products and used batteries, please take them to appropriate collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By properly disposing of these products and batteries, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative impact on human health and the environment, which might otherwise arise from improper waste handling. For more information on collecting and recycling old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, waste disposal service, or the retail store where you purchased the product.

For commercial users in the European Union: If you wish to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for more information.

Information on disposal in countries outside the European Union: These symbols are only valid within the European Union. If you wish to dispose of these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct disposal method.

Note regarding the battery symbol (the two bottom symbol examples): This symbol may be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case, it complies with the requirements set by the EU Battery Directive concerning the presence of chemical substances.