Yamaha SILENT PIANO (SG2 TYPE) User Manual

SG2

Owner’s manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual del propietario

Uso e manutenzione

使用说明书

取扱説明書

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Applies to power adaptor

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT:

THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE FOLLOWING CODE:

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the

coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK .

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with

the letter L or coloured RED.

Make sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)

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.

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 to use this product in the USA.

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 requirement 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, CA 90620

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Information concernant la Collecte et le Traitement des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques

Le symbole sur les produits, l’emballage et/ou les documents joints signifie que les produits électriques ou électroniques usagés ne doivent pas être mélangés avec les déchets domestiques habituels. Pour un traitement, une récupération et un recyclage appropriés des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez les déposer aux points de collecte prévus à cet effet, conformément à la réglementation nationale et aux Directives 2002/96/EC.

En vous débarrassant correctement des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses ressources et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé humaine qui pourraient advenir lors d’un traitement inapproprié des déchets.

Pour plus d’informations à propos de la collecte et du recyclage des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter votre municipalité, votre service de traitement des déchets ou le point de vente où vous avez acheté les produits.

[Pour les professionnels dans l’Union Européenne]

Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques veuillez contacter votre vendeur ou fournisseur pour plus d’informations.

[Information sur le traitement dans d’autres pays en dehors de l’Union Européenne]

Ce symbole est seulement valables dans l’Union Européenne. Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter les autorités locales ou votre fournisseur et demander la méthode de traitement appropriée.

Verbraucherinformation zur Sammlung und Entsorgung alter Elektrogeräte

Befindet sich dieses Symbol auf den Produkten, der Verpackung und/oder beiliegenden Unterlagen, so sollten benutzte elektrischeGeräte nicht mit dem normalen Haushaltsabfall entsorgt werden. In Übereinstimmung mit Ihren nationalen Bestimmungen und den Richtlinien 2002/96/EC, bringen Sie alte Geräte bitte zur fachgerechten Entsorgung, Wiederaufbereitung und Wiederverwendung zu den entsprechenden Sammelstellen.

Durch die fachgerechte Entsorgung der Elektrogeräte helfen Sie, wertvolle Ressourcen zu schützen und verhindern mögliche negative Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt, die andernfalls durch unsachgerechte Müllentsorgung auftreten könnten.

Für weitere Informationen zum Sammeln und Wiederaufbereiten alter Elektrogeräte, kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihre örtliche Stadtoder Gemeindeverwaltung, Ihren Abfallentsorgungsdienst oder die Verkaufsstelle der Artikel.

[Information für geschäftliche Anwender in der Europäischen Union]

Wenn Sie Elektrogeräte ausrangieren möchten, kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihren Händler oder Zulieferer für weitere Informationen.

[Entsorgungsinformation für Länder außerhalb der Europäischen Union]

Dieses Symbol gilt nur innerhalb der Europäischen Union. Wenn Sie solche Artikel ausrangieren möchten, kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihre örtlichen Behörden oder Ihren Händler und fragen Sie nach der sachgerechten Entsorgungsmethode.

Información para Usuarios sobre Recolección y Disposición de Equipamiento Viejo

Este símbolo en los productos, embalaje, y/o documentación que se acompañe significa que los productos electrónicos y eléctricos usados no deben ser mezclados con desechos hogareños corrientes. Para el tratamiento, recuperación y reciclado apropiado de los productos viejos, por favor llévelos a puntos de recolección aplicables, de acuerdo a su legislación nacional y las directivas 2002/96/EC.

Al disponer de estos productos correctamente, ayudará a ahorrar recursos valiosos y a prevenir cualquier potencial efecto negativo sobre la salud humana y el medio ambiente, el cual podría surgir de un inapropiado manejo de los desechos.

Para mayor información sobre recolección y reciclado de productos viejos, por favor contacte a su municipio local, su servicio de gestión de residuos o el punto de venta en el cual usted adquirió los artículos.

[Para usuarios de negocios en la Unión Europea]

Si usted desea deshacerse de equipamiento eléctrico y electrónico, por favor contacte a su vendedor o proveedor para mayor información.

[Información sobre la Disposición en otros países fuera de la Unión Europea]

Este símbolo sólo es válidos en la Unión Europea. Si desea deshacerse de estos artículos, por favor contacte a sus autoridades locales y pregunte por el método correcto de disposición.

Informazioni per gli utenti sulla raccolta e lo smaltimento di vecchia attrezzatura

Questo simbolo sui prodotti, sull’imballaggio, e/o sui documenti che li accompagnano significa che i prodotti elettriche e elettroniche non dovrebbero essere mischiati con i rifiuti domestici generici. Per il trattamento, recupero e riciclaggio appropriati di vecchi prodotti, li porti, prego, ai punti di raccolta appropriati, in accordo con la Sua legislazione nazionale e le direttive 2002/96/CE.

Smaltendo correttamente questi prodotti, Lei aiuterà a salvare risorse preziose e a prevenire alcuni potenziali effetti negativi sulla salute umana e l’ambiente, che altrimenti potrebbero sorgere dal trattamento improprio dei rifiuti.

Per ulteriori informazioni sulla raccolta e il riciclaggio di vecchi prodotti, prego contatti la Sua amministrazione comunale locale, il Suo servizio di smaltimento dei rifiuti o il punto vendita dove Lei ha acquistato gli articoli.

[Per utenti imprenditori dell’Unione europea]

Se Lei desidera disfarsi di attrezzatura elettrica ed elettronica, prego contatti il Suo rivenditore o fornitore per ulteriori informazioni.

[Informazioni sullo smaltimento negli altri Paesi al di fuori dell’Unione europea]

Questo simbolo è validi solamente nell’Unione europea. Se Lei desidera disfarsi di questi articoli, prego contatti le Sue autorità locali o il rivenditore e richieda la corretta modalità di smaltimento.

Для инструментов с заземленным кабелем питания

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ

Электропитание/кабель питания

• Подключайте только к электросети с соответствующим напряжением и защитным заземлением. Неправильное заземление может вызвать поражение электрическим током.

Беречь от воды

• Не держите инструмент там, где он может попасть под дождь, рядом с водой, а также в сырых и влажных помещениях. Не ставьте на него емкости с жидкостью, которая может пролиться и попасть в отверстия.

Беречь от огня

• Не ставьте на инструмент зажженные свечи и другие подобные предметы. Гор я щий предмет может упасть и вызвать пожар.

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Место установки

• При установке инструмента убедитесь в том, что используемая электрическая розетка легкодоступна. При возникновении какого-либо сбоя или неисправности немедленно отключите питание инструмента и отсоедините кабель питания от электросети. Даже если питание устройства отключено, инструмент продолжает в минимальном количестве потреблять электроэнергию. Если инструмент не используется в течение длительного времени, отсоедините кабель электросети.

питания от

Для инструментов с незаземленным кабелем питания

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ

Беречь от воды

Беречь от огня

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Место установки

• При установке инструмента убедитесь в том, что используемая электрическая розетка легкодоступна. При возникновении какого-либо сбоя или неисправности немедленно отключите питание инструмента и отсоедините кабель питания от электросети. Даже если питание устройства отключено, инструмент продолжает в минимальном количестве потреблять электроэнергию. Если устройство не используется в течение длительного времени, отсоедините кабель электросети.

питания от

Для инструментов с блоком питания

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ

Беречь от воды

Беречь от огня

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Место установки

• При установке инструмента убедитесь в том, что используемая электрическая розетка легкодоступна. При возникновении какого-либо сбоя или неисправности немедленно отключите питание инструмента и отсоедините кабель питания от электросети. Даже если кнопка питания находится в положении STANDBY, устройство продолжает в минимальном количест ве потреблять электроэнергию. Если устройство не используется в течение длительного времени

, отсоедините кабель питания от электросети.

Owner’s manual

SG2

English

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other

than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING:

Do not place this product in a position where anyone could

walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power cords or other

connecting cords. The use of an extension cord is not

recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the

minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG.

NOTE:

The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current

handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a

local electrician.

This product should be used only with the components

supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by

Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety

markings and instructions that accompany the accessory

product.

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.

Do not attempt to service this product beyond that

described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other

servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

This product, either alone or in combination with an

amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of

producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing

loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high

volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you

should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT:

The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before

damage occurs.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory

mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part or the

product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are

designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make

sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where

applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches

supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other

uses are recommended.

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.

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:

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. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please

contact Yamaha directly.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

Chapter

1 Getting Started

English

Chapter 1 Getting Started .........................3

Accessories .........................................................3

Installation.........................................................3

Part Names ........................................................4

Attaching the Headphones Hanger ....................6

Setting the Auto Power-off Function..................6

Connecting the AC Adaptor ..............................7

Chapter 2 To Begin Playing .......................8

Using the Silent Piano Function.........................8

Selecting Voices..................................................9

Adjusting the Brilliance....................................10

Setting the Amount of Reverb..........................11

Adjusting the Pitch (Tuning)............................11

Setting the DDE (Dynamic Damper Effect) ....12

Returning Settings to Their Default

Configuration (Reset All).................................12

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback.......... 13

Recording a Performance.................................13

Playing Back the Song Recorded in the Internal

Memory ..........................................................14

Connecting the USB Memory.........................15

Saving Recorded Data to the USB Memory..... 16

Playing Back Songs in the USB Memory......... 17

Playing Back Demonstration Songs

(Demonstration Mode)....................................19

Chapter 4 Connecting to Other Devices.. 21

Connecting to Other Audio Devices................21

Connecting to Other MIDI Devices................ 23

Chapter 5 Appendix ............................... 24

Troubleshooting...............................................24

The Error Chime.............................................25

Preset Voice List............................................... 26

Demonstration Song List.................................27

MIDI Data Format (Program Change)............ 28

MIDI File Playback Sequence..........................28

Specifications...................................................29

Accessories

• AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) × 1

•Headphones × 1

• Headphones hanger × 1

• Attachment screws for headphones hanger × 2

• Owner’s manual × 1

Installation

• Avoid placing this instrument in direct sunlight, in close proximity to heating equipment or other high-

temperature areas, or in locations with a high degree of humidity.

• Avoid placing this instrument in dusty or dirty areas.

• Do not expose this instrument to spray or fumes.

• Use only the specified AC adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors may result in damage, overheating, or fire.

Part Names

Control box (page 5)

(on the rear of the piano)

(for models equipped with a sostenuto pedal)

3 2 1

■ Piano

Upright piano Grand piano

1 2

Silencing lever

Activates the Silent Piano™ function.

■ Pedals

Damper pedal

Sustains notes even after you release the keys. While performing with the piano voice, this recreates a sympathetic resonance occurs in adjacent strings on an acoustic piano (Dynamic Damper Effect).

Silencing pedal

(For models not equipped with a sostenuto pedal) Activates the Silent Piano™ function.

DC12V jack (for upright pianos)

Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

Shift pedal / soft pedal

Softens the piano sound. While using the voices other than piano, you can use this pedal to switch between the normal voice and a variation (see page 9).

■ Control box

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

OUTIN

AUX

KEY DC IN 12VPDL

USB

OFF

AUTO OFF MODE

1 42 3 5

10 11 12

Front panel Bottom panel

English

POWER switch

Used to turn the digital piano on and off.

REC button

Places the instrument in record standby mode. This is a combination lamp and button. The manner in which the lamp is lit indicates the recording state of the unit.

PLAY/STOP button

Starts and stops playback. This is a combination lamp and button. The manner in which the lamp is lit indicates the current state of the unit.

REVERB knob

Adjusts the amount of reverb.

VOLUME knob

Adjusts the volume for both headphones simultaneously.

PHONES jacks

You can connect two stereo headphones, allowing you to share your playing with another person.

USB terminal

Insert USB memory here.

MIDI IN/MIDI OUT jacks

Connect to the input / output jacks of external MIDI devices.

AUX IN/AUX OUT jacks

Connect to the input / output jacks of external audio devices.

DC IN 12V jack (for grand pianos)

Connect the supplied AC adaptor.

KEY jack

Key sensor jack.

PDL jack

Pedal sensor jack.

AUTO OFF MODE switch

Activates or inactivates the auto power-off function. Set this switch to ON to turn the power off automatically if you do not operate the unit for 30 minutes.

Attaching the Headphones Hanger

Attach the hanger to the underside of the control box

with the two screws supplied.

AUTO OFF MODE

OFF

USB

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

AUX

OUT

Setting the Auto Power-off Function

You can turn the power off automatically if you do not operate the unit for 30 minutes.

Set the AUTO OFF MODE switch at the bottom of the control box.

ON: Activates the auto power-off function. The

unit is automatically turned off if you do

not operate it for 30 minutes. While the

auto power-off function is activated, turn

the power off and on again with the

POWER switch.

OFF: Inactivates the auto power-off function. Use

the POWER switch to turn the power off.

Note

If you turn the power on while the AUTO OFF MODE switch is set to OFF, the PLAY/STOP lamp on the front of the control box lights up for 2 seconds.

OFF

USB

TO OFF MODE

OFF

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

OUT

Screwdriver

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Yamaha SILENT PIANO (SG2 TYPE) User Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Contents

Accessories

Installation

Part Names

Attaching the Headphones Hanger

Setting the Auto Power-off Function