YAMAHA NU1 User Manual

Hybrid Piano

NU1

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Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones

Before using this instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6 – 7.

Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die „VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN“ auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen.

Avant d'utiliser cet instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 6-7.

Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea la sección “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 6-7.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section.

See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/ has been modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

Warni ng: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you.

Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not

guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

(UL60065_03)

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Type of Equipment : Hybrid Piano

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Model Name : NU1

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Calif. 90620

(FCC DoC)

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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Hybrid Piano.

In order to make the most of the performance potential and features of the instrument,

please read the manuals thoroughly,

and keep them in a handy place for later reference.

This instrument, which combines the priceless value of an acoustic piano and versatile digital tech-

nology that provides exceptional flexibility to performers, is a true hybrid piano.

Main Features

Authentic acoustic piano touch with special upright piano action

Featuring a specially designed mechanism in which the keyboard action and the hammer workings realistically reproduce those of an acoustic piano, this instrument provides a realistic touch response that is extraordinarily similar to an upright piano.

CFX Sampling technology

Sophisticated sampling using the latest technology was used to capture the luxurious sounds of Yamaha’s flagship CFX, a full-sized concert grand piano. The powerful bass and bright, penetrating midrange sound of the original CFX are reproduced faithfully, and give a particularly natural and wellbalanced overall piano sound.

Best Condition without Tuning

Unlike acoustic pianos, this instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune even after long-time use.

Flexible Volume Control

This instrument gives you full control over the instrument volume, letting you adjust the level just as desired. Also, you can play or listen in total privacy through one or two pairs of headphones.

Audio Playing and Recording from a USB Flash Memory

Audio files (.wav) saved to a USB flash memory can be played back on the instrument. Moreover, since you can record your performance as audio data to a USB flash memory device, it is possible to listen to your performance on portable music players, with the data transferred by computer.

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Table of Contents

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... 6

Introduction

Getting started playing your new Hybrid Piano

Panel Controls and Terminals .................................... 8

Playing the Keyboard .................................................. 9

Using the Pedals .....................................................11

Using Headphones (Optional).................................12

I.A. Control (Intelligent Acoustic Control).................12

Advanced Functions

This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions.

Basic Operations and More ...................................... 13

Selecting a Voice.....................................................13

Listening to the Voice Demo Songs........................13

Using the Metronome..............................................14

Changing the Touch Sensitivity...............................15

Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb)................15

Transposing the Pitch in semitones ........................16

Fine tuning the Pitch................................................16

Setting the Scale Tuning .........................................17

Playing Back Songs .................................................. 18

Songs compatible with this instrument....................18

Playing back Songs.................................................19

Recording Your Performance ................................... 21

Using USB Flash Memory ......................................... 23

Connecting USB flash memory ...............................23

Formatting USB flash memory ................................24

Copying User Songs in the instrument to a USB

flash memory...........................................................24

Deleting a Song file .................................................25

Backup data and Initializing ..................................... 26

Backup data in internal memory..............................26

Initializing the Backup data......................................26

Connections ...............................................................27

About MIDI .................................................................. 29

Example for MIDI connection..................................29

Local Control on/off.................................................29

Appendix

This section includes a list of display messages, Quick Operation Guide and other information.

Message List .............................................................. 30

Troubleshooting......................................................... 31

Maintenance ...............................................................32

Specifications............................................................. 33

Index............................................................................ 34

Quick Operation Guide * ...........................................35

* This is a quick reference for operation of the functions assigned to the buttons

and keyboard.

Accessories

Owner’s Manual “50 greats for the Piano” (Music Book) AC Power Cord Felt Key Cover Felt Strips x 3 Bench* My Yamaha Product User Registration**

* Included or optional depending on locale.

** The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out

the User Registration form

Online Materials

In addition to this manual, the following instructional materials are available.

MIDI Reference

This contains the MIDI Data Format, the MIDI Implementation chart and detailed explanations about the MIDI settings of the instrument.

MIDI Basics (only in English, French, German and Spanish)

If you want to know more about MIDI and how to use it, refer to this introductory book.

Computer-related Operations

Includes instructions on connecting this instrument to a computer, and operations related to transferring song data.

To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Manual Library, enter “NU1” or “MIDI Basics” to the Model Name box, then click [SEARCH].

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

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PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord

Assembly

Location

Connections

Handling caution

Using the bench (If included)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual 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, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

• It emits unusual smells or smoke.

• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage to the instrument or even injury.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• When transporting or moving the instrument, always use two or more people. Attempting to lift the instrument by yourself may damage your back, result in other injury, or cause damage to the instrument itself.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Though the wooden parts of this instrument have been designed and produced with care concerning the environment and human health, in some rare instances customers may sense an unusual odor or develop irritation in the eyes, due to the coating material and adhesive. To avoid this, we recommend that you observe the following:

1. Specially ventilate the room for several days after unpacking and installing this

instrument, since it has been packed in airtight conditions in order to maintain quality during transportation.

2. If the room housing the instrument is small, continue to ventilate it normally,

either daily or periodically.

3. If you have left the instrument in a closed room for a long time under high

temperature, ventilate the room, then lower the temperature if possible, before using the instrument.

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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the fallboard or instrument. Also take care that the fallboard does not pinch your finger.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the fallboard, panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.

• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury.

• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the included tool.

• Ke ep special watch over any small children so that they don’t fall off the rear of the bench. Since the bench does not have a backrest, unsupervised use may result in accident or injury.

DMI-5 1/2

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Do not hold here.

Rear handgrip

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Bumping the surface of the instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard objects can cause the finish to crack or peel. Use caution.

• Gently remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth. Do not wipe too hard since small particles of dirt can scratch the instrument's finish.

• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity, condensation may occur and water may collect on the surface of the instrument. If water is left, the wooden parts may absorb the water and be damaged. Make sure to wipe any water off immediately with a soft cloth.

 Saving data

• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB flash memories.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

 About functions/data bundled with the instrument

• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and displays as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Transporting / Installing

If you move to another location, transport the instrument horizontally. Do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock.

CAUTION

When moving the instrument, always hold the bottom of the keyboard unit and the handgrips of the rear side. Be sure not to hold the headphone jack box. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.

Place the instrument away from the wall by at least 10 cm to optimize and enhance the sound effect. If you find the instrument shaky or unstable after installing, insert the included felt strips. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the felt strips.

DMI-5 2/2

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Music Rest (pages 9 and 10)

Fallboard (pages 9 and 10)

Rear surface

[AC IN] jack (page 9)

Power switch (page 10)

Pedals (page 11)

Control panel (see below)

Front surface

Te r mi n a ls (page 27)

[MASTER VOLUME] control (page 10)

[USB TO DEVICE] terminal (page 23) [PHONES] jacks (page 12)

Adjuster (should be rotated until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface)

d.01

Song number

Parameter value

Introduction

Panel Controls and Terminals

Overview

Control Panel

Display

Indicates various values such as Song number and Parameter value. Note that the display turns dark after the value is set.

This display also indicates various messages with the three characters. For details, refer to page 30.

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q Display................................................................See below.

w [DEMO/SONG] button............................................. page 13

e [REVERB] button .................................................... page 15

r [METRONOME] button ........................................... page 14

t [PIANO/VOICE] button............................................ page 13

y [FUNCTION] button ............................. pages 16, 17 and 29

u [RECORD] button ................................................... page 22

i [+]/[-] button

o [PLAY/STOP] button...................................pages 19 and 22

Playing the Keyboard

AC IN

AC IN connector

The shape of the plug differs depending on your locale.

CAUTION

Be careful to avoid catching your fingers between the fallboard and the instrument.

1 Set up the power supply.

1-1 On the bottom surface (page 8), insert the power cord plug into the [AC IN] connector.

WARNI NG

Make sure your instrument is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used. (The voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel). Connecting the unit to an inappropriate AC supply can seriously damage the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!

1-2 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord to a standard AC outlet.

WARNI NG

• Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. If the supplied power cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!

• The type of AC power cord provided with the instrument may be different depending on the country in which the instrument was purchased. (In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the instrument. If the plug does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

2 With both hands, hold the hand grip, then lift and

open the fallboard.

CAUTION

• Hold the fallboard with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the fallboard and the unit.

3 Fold down the top of the fallboard, then open the

music rest and put the score on it.

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Playing the Keyboard

Powe r switch

The lamp lights up.

MAX

USB TO

MIN

MASTER VOLUME

The level increases. The level decreases.

CAUTION

Be careful to avoid catching your fingers between the fallboard and the instrument.

4 On the right of the keyboard, press the [ ] switch to turn on the power.

The lamp located as shown below lights up, the display (page 8) indicates “ ment starts up.

MASTER VOLUME

MAXMIN

NOTICE

Do not press any keys until the instrument has completely started up (approx. four seconds after turning on the switch). Doing so may cause some keys to not sound normally.

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5 Play the keyboard.

To adjust the volume:

Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control (page 8) located at the front left, just below the keyboard.

CAUTION

Avoid using this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, to prevent hearing damage.

6 Press the [ ] switch again to turn off the power.

The power lamp turns off.

CAUTION

A small amount of electrical current remains even after the power switch is turned off. If you plan not to use the instrument for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the instrument from the AC outlet.

7 Close the music rest.

If you omit this operation and close the fallboard, the music rest will hit the keyboard and may result in damage.

8 With both hands, open the folded top of the

fallboard, and close it gently.

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Playing the Keyboard

If you press and hold the damper pedal here, all the notes shown will be sustained.

A#5

If you press and hold the sostenuto pedal here, only the notes held at this timing will be sustained.

Using the Pedals

The instrument has three pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.

Damper Pedal (Right)

Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer. Releasing this pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. A “half-pedal” function of this pedal creates partial sustain effects, depending on how far down you press the pedal.

 Half-pedal function

This function allows the sustain length to vary depending on how far the pedal is pressed. The farther you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains. For example, if you press the damper pedal and all notes you are playing sound a bit murky and loud with too much sustain, you can release the pedal half way to subdue the sustain (murkiness).

 To set the Half Pedal Point:

While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the A#5–E6 keys. This operation sets the degree to which pressing the damper pedal applies the half-pedal effect. The smaller the value, the shallower the half-pedal point. The larger the value, the deeper the half-pedal point.

Setting range: -2 (A#5) – 0 (C6) – 4 (E6) Default Setting: 0

GP Responsive Damper Pedal

This special pedal has been designed to provide enhanced tactile response and, when pressed, is much closer in feel to the pedal of an actual grand piano. It makes it easier to physically experience the half-pedal point and more easily apply the half-pedal effect than other pedals.

Sostenuto Pedal (Center)

Pressing this pedal while holding the notes will sustain the pressed notes (as if the damper pedal had been pressed), but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while the other notes are played “staccato.”

Soft Pedal (Left)

Pressing this pedal will reduce the volume and slightly change the timbre of the notes. The notes played before this pedal is pressed are not affected.

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Playing the Keyboard

MAX

PHONES USB TO DEVICE

MIN

MASTER VOLUME

Standard stereo phone plug

Using Headphones (Optional)

Since this instrument is equipped with two [PHONES] jacks, you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. If you are using only one set of headphones, insert a plug into either jack, shutting off the speakers.

CAUTION

Avoid listening to the instrument at a high volume level through headphones for a long period of time, to prevent hearing damage.

I.A. Control (Intelligent Acoustic Control)

This function automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality according to the overall volume of the instrument. Even when the volume is low, it permits both low sounds and high sounds to be clearly heard. Note that the I.A. Control is effective only from the sound output of the instrument speakers.

 To turn on/off the I.A. Control:

While holding down [FUNCTION], press the C0 key repeatedly (as necessary).

Default setting: On

 To adjust the I.A. Control Depth:

While holding down [FUNCTION], press one of the keys between A0–D#1.

D#1 (3)

Setting range: -3 (A0) – 0 (C1) – 3 (D#1) Default setting: 0 (C1)

C0 C1

(0)A0(-3)

The higher the value, the more clearly that low and high sounds are heard at lower volume levels.

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