Yamaha TA2 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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Manual de instrucciones

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Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 7-8.

Avant d’utiliser cet instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE » aux pages 7-8.

Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea la sección “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 7-8.

Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die „VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN“ auf Seiten 7-8 durchzulesen.

Prima di utilizzare lo strumento, assicurarsi di leggere la sezione “PRECAUZIONI”, alle pagine 7 - 8.

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (U.S.A)

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.

Warning: 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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Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-469- 1 (bottom)

IMPORTANT SAFETY

Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Explication des symboles

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 magni-

tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

L’éclair avec une flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné
à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une « tension dange­reuse » non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil, pouvant être suffisamment
élevée pour constituer un risque d’électrocution.

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

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné

à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’instructions impor­tantes sur l’emploi ou la maintenance (réparation) de l’appareil dans la
documentation fournie.

The above warning is located on the bottom of the unit.
L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur le dessous de l’unité.

PRÉCAUTIONS CONCER-

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 manufac-

turer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 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 speci-

fied 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. Servicing 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 appara-

tus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-

mally, or has been dropped.
15 This product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16 Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the apparatus.
17 Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord or place it in a

position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or

connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom-

mended! 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 electri-

cian.
18 WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.
19 Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the

enclosure through any openings that may exist.
20 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 per-

manent 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.
21 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.
22 Make sure that the plug of the power cable can easily be disconnected from the

AC outlet as a measure of precaution.

NANT LA SÉCURITÉ

1 Lire ces instructions.
2 Conserver ces instructions.
3 Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
4 Suivre toutes les instructions.
5 Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau.
6 Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon propre et sec.
7 Ne pas bloquer les orifices de ventilation. Installer l’appareil conformément aux instruc-

tions du fabricant.

8 Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité d’une source de chaleur comme un radiateur, une

bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou tout autre appareil (y compris un amplificateur) produi­sant de la chaleur.

9 Ne pas modifier le système de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la fiche de terre. Une

fiche polarisée dispose de deux broches dont une est plus large que l’autre. Une fiche de
terre dispose de deux broches et d’une troisième pour le raccordement à la terre. Cette
broche plus large ou cette troisième broche est destinée à assurer la sécurité de l’utilisa­teur. Si la fiche équipant l’appareil n’est pas compatible avec les prises de courant dispo­nibles, faire remplacer les prises par un électricien.

10 Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de sorte qu’ils ne soient pas piétinés ni coincés,

en faisant tout spécialement attention aux fiches, prises de courant et au point de sortie

de l’appareil.
11 Utiliser exclusivement les fixations et accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
12 Utiliser exclusivement le chariot, le stand, le trépied, le support ou

la table recommandés par le fabricant ou vendus avec cet appareil.

Si l’appareil est posé sur un chariot, déplacer le chariot avec pré-

caution pour éviter tout risque de chute et de blessure.
13 Débrancher l’appareil en cas d’orage ou lorsqu’il doit rester hors

service pendant une période prolongée.
14 Confier toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Faire réparer

l’appareil s’il a subi tout dommage, par exemple si la fiche ou le cordon d’alimentation

est endommagé, si du liquide a coulé ou des objets sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appa-

reil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à de l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas

normalement ou est tombé.
15 Ce produit ne doit pas être exposé à un suintement ou des éclaboussures et aucun objet

rempli de liquide, tels que des vases, ne doit être mis sur l’appareil.
16 Ne mettez pas des articles brûlants, tels que des bougies, sur l’appareil.
17 Ne placez ce produit ni aucun autre objet sur le cordon d’alimentation secteur ou ne le

placez pas dans une position où n’importe qui pourrait marcher dessus, trébucher

dedans ou faire rouler n’importe quoi sur les cordons d’alimentation en aucune manière.

L’utilisation d’un cordon prolongateur n’est pas recommandée ! Si vous devez utiliser un

cordon prolongateur, la taille minimum du caliber de fil du cordon pour un cordon de 25

pouces (ou moins) est de 18 du calibrage américain normalisé. REMARQUE: Plus le

numéro du calibrage américain normalisé est petit, plus la capacité de gestion de l’inten-

sité est grande. Pour de plus longs cordons prolongateurs, consultez un électricien

local.
18 AVERTISSEMENT — Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou de décharge électrique,

n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
19 Un soin tout particulier devrait être pris pour qu’aucun objet ne tombe et que des

liquides ne soient renversés dans l’encoffrement par aucune des ouvertures qui peuvent

exister.
20 Ce produit, individuel ou en combinaison avec un amplificateur et des écouteurs ou le

ou les hautparleurs, risque de produire des niveaux sonores qui pourraient causer une

perte d’auditive permanente. NE PAS mettre en service pendant une longue période à un

niveau de volume élevé ou à un niveau qui est inconfortable. Si vous éprouvez n’importe

quelle sorte de perte auditive ou de sonnerie dans les oreilles, vous devriez consulter un

audiologiste. IMPORTANT: Plus le son est fort, plus la période de temps avant que les

dégâts se produisent est courte.
21 Certains produits Yamaha peuvent avoir des supports et/ou des accessoires d’installa-

tion complémentaires qui sont fournis comme partie du produit ou en tant qu’acces-

soires optionnels. Certains de ces articles sont conçus pour être montés ou installés

par le distributeur. Veuillez vous assurer que les supports sont stables et que tous les

accessoires optionnels (quand ceci est applicable) sont bien fixés AVANT l’utilisation.

Les supports fournis par Yamaha sont conçus pour un positionnement seulement.

Aucune autre utilisation n’est recommandée.
22 Assurez-vous que la prise du cordon d’alimentation électrique peut facilement être

débranchée de la prise de sortie secteur comme mesure de précaution.

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America

Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone: [phone]

Type of Equipment: TransAcoustic Piano

Model Name: GC1MTA2, C1XTA2, C3XTA2, U1TA2, U3TA2, U3STA2, YU11TA2,

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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

YU33TA2, YUS1TA2, YUS3TA2, YUS3STA2, YUS5TA2

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.

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 regula-

(FCC DoC)

tions 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.

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. (class B)

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Table of Contents

English

TA2

Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS........................................................... 7

NOTICE ........................................................................9

About the Manuals ....................................................10

Included Accessories .................................................10

Features........................................................................11

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................... 12

Part names and functions .........................................12

Turning the power on/off .........................................15

Using headphones...................................................... 16

Chapter 2 Playing the TransAcoustic™

Piano................................... 17

Playing with digital sound (TransAcoustic mode)18

Layering the digital sound with the acoustic piano

sound (Layer mode)................................................... 19

Playing the sound muted (Silent Piano mode) ......20

Selecting Voices..........................................................21

Chapter 3 Playing Back and Recording

Songs................................... 23

Playing back Songs.....................................................23

Recording your performance ...................................27

Handling User Song files...........................................30

Chapter 5 Connecting to Other Devices

............................................. 49

Connecting USB devices........................................... 49

Connecting to external audio devices .....................51

Connecting to external MIDI devices .....................53

Connecting to a computer/smart device ................54

Chapter 6 Using Other Functions....... 58

Backup data and initialization..................................58

Setting the Character Code for file names.............. 59

Chapter 7 Appendix ............................ 60

Message List................................................................ 60

Troubleshooting......................................................... 62

Voice List.....................................................................64

Song List...................................................................... 66

Playback sequence of Song files in a USB flash drive

......................................................................................68

Specifications.............................................................. 69

Index ............................................................................ 71

Chapter 4 Using Convenient Functions

(UTILITY) .......................... 33

Using the metronome................................................33

Enhancing the sound with Reverb........................... 35

Customizing with the various Function parameters

(Function settings).....................................................37

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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.

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.

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be
found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit.
You should note this serial number in the space provided below and
retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(bottom_en_01)

(weee_eu_en_02)

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PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Location

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy 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, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

English

• 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.

• Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet when cleaning the
instrument.

• 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.

• Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.

- Do not use this product near medical devices or inside areas in

which the use of radio waves is restricted.

- Do not use this product within 15cm (6 in.) of persons with a heart

pacemaker implant.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or
wet conditions, or 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.

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CAUTION

Power supply/Power cord

Location

Connections

Handling 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.

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

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

• When moving the instrument, be careful to avoid catching your
hands or feet on the instrument.

• Move the instrument slowly with extra care to keep the instrument
from falling over, or bumping against the surroundings. We
recommend that you consult a qualified carrier to transport or move
the instrument.

• 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.

• 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 or
opening on the main unit, fallboard, 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.

• Close the fallboard when the instrument is not in use. Hold the
fallboard with both hands when opening or closing it. Be careful to
avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the fallboard and
the main unit.

• Do not go near the instrument during an earthquake. Strong shaking
during an earthquake could cause the instrument to move or tip
over, resulting in damage to the instrument or its parts, and possibly
causing injury.

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

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

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NOTICE

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

 Handling

• 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. When you use the instrument along with
a smart device, such as an iPhone, iPad, etc., we
recommend that you set that device’s “Airplane Mode” to
on and then the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setting to on in order
to avoid noise caused by communication.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not drag the instrument when moving it. Doing so
may damage the floor.

 Maintenance

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning
fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

• 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

• The MIDI Song recorded to this instrument (page 27)
are retained when the power is turned off. However, the
saved data may be lost due to some failure, an operation
mistake, etc. Save your important data onto an external
device such as a computer (page 54).

• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive
damage, we recommend that you save your important
data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device
such as a computer as backup data.

Information

• This product incorporates and bundles contents in
which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which
Yamaha has license to use others' copyrights. Due to
copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT
allowed to distribute media in which these contents are
saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very
similar to those in the product.

* The contents described above include a computer

program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data,
WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data,
etc.

* You are allowed to distribute medium in which your

performance or music production using these contents
is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha
Corporation is not required in such cases.

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

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft®
Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license.

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

 About Bluetooth communications

• The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth compatible devices
is a radio band shared by many types of equipment.
While Bluetooth compatible devices use a technology
minimizing the influence of other components using the
same radio band, such influence may reduce the speed
or distance of communications and in some cases
interrupt communications.

• The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which
communication is possible differs according to the
distance between the communicating devices, the
presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the
type of equipment.

• Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections
between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth
function.

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 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.

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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha TransAcoustic™ Piano. This instrument is equipped with the same
keyboard mechanisms as an acoustic piano. However, you can play with the volume adjusted, and use various
functions not available on an acoustic piano, such as changing Voices or recording your performance. This
manual mainly explains these functions as a TransAcoustic 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.

About the Manuals

This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.

 Included Documents

 Online Materials (downloadable

from the website)

Owner’s Manual (this book)

This manual mainly describes how to use
the particular functions for the
TransAcoustic Piano. For information on
handling as an acoustic piano, refer to the
separate manual for the piano.

To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads, enter the model name for searching the desired files.

Yamaha Downloads

http://download.yamaha.com/

Smart Device Connection Manual
(only in English, French, German
and Spanish)

Explains how to connect the instrument to a
smartphone or tablet, etc. You can choose
from two versions (iOS and Android)
depending on your device.

Computer-related Operations

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

MIDI Reference

Contains MIDI related information.

Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book) x 1

•Headphones x 1

•Headphone hanger x 1

• Attachment screws for headphone hanger x 2
“50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book

•

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Features

• A real acoustic piano that lets you freely change the volume or Voice as you want

Yamaha’s innovative TransAcoustic™ technology lets you adjust the volume or change the Voices—without
affecting your performance at all, just as when playing an acoustic piano (TransAcoustic mode). The
instrument also features the Silent Piano™ mode in which you can play silently while listening to the sound
from the headphones.
You can take advantage of these functions and get more enjoyment with the piano, such as playing in a lower
volume to enjoy with people near you, or in silence to concentrate on practice, or playing with various Voices.

• Natural expressive feel possible only with an acoustic piano

In the TransAcoustic mode, TransAcoustic technology vibrates the entire soundboard and causes resonance of
the strings and the piano body allowing you to enjoy playing with an exceptionally natural acoustic feel.
Even in the Silent Piano mode, advanced technologies such as Binaural Sampling gives you the impression of
the sound as if it was actually emanating from the piano when listening through headphones.

• Realistic resonance enhances your performance

This instrument puts the sound of 20 luxurious, authentic Voices at your fingertips. These include Yamaha’s
flagship CFX piano—which delivers dynamic sound, from a brilliant high-range to powerful bass—and the
Bösendorfer* Imperial, a world-class piano renowned for its subtle and warm sound.
In the TransAcoustic mode, the resonance of the strings and the piano body lets you enjoy the rich ambience
even when playing with the built-in Voices.
* Bösendorfer is a subsidiary company of Yamaha.

• Real acoustic piano touch for maximum expressiveness

Naturally, since this is an actual acoustic piano, it is exceptionally expressive. Moreover, the sensors which
detect the movement of the keys are non-contact optical sensors, so they do not affect the playing touch. They
catch keystroke information precisely, enabling you to perform with rich nuance and extraordinarily subtle
expression.

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• Elegant, integrated design

The control unit has been given a graceful design that unobtrusively blends with the piano itself. Moreover, the
simple controllers allow you to operate the instrument easily.

• Playback and recording functions for enjoying music anytime

You can record your performance to this instrument and a USB flash drive, and improve your performance by
listening back to the recording.
This instrument also features a Bluetooth audio function, which allows you to play along on this instrument
with audio from a Bluetooth-equipped device, and even record the audio as an audio Song.

Smart Device App “Smart Pianist”

The smart device app “Smart Pianist” (available as a free download) enables you to use the functions such
as selecting Voices, controlling the metronome intuitively with the visualized interface, or display the score
on your smart device.
For information about this app, access the following web page:
https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

The connection wizard of the Smart Pianist helps you to connect this unit to your smart device properly. To
start connection wizard, tap [ ] (Menu) located upper left on the Smart Pianist screen to open the menu,
then tap “Instrument” followed by “Start Connection Wizard.”

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Chapter

1

1

Control unit

(page 13)

Control unit

(page 13)

Upright piano Grand piano

(for models
equipped with a
sostenuto pedal)

1

1 2 3

1 2 3

Upright piano Grand piano

1

2

1 Getting Started

Part names and functions

 Piano

Silencing lever

Activates the TransAcoustic mode/Silent Piano mode (pages 18, 20).

 Pedals

Soft pedal

Reduces the volume and slightly changes the
timbre of the notes. The notes played before
this pedal is pressed are not affected.

Silencing pedal (for models not equipped

with a sostenuto pedal)
Activates the TransAcoustic mode/Silent Piano
mode by pressing and sliding to the left
(pages 18, 20).

Sostenuto pedal (for models equipped with a

sostenuto pedal)
Sustains the notes that are being played at that
time even after you release the keys.

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Subsequently played notes are not affected.

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Damper pedal

Sustains notes even after you release the keys.
When in the Silent Piano mode and a piano
Voice is selected, pressing this pedal
reproduces the complicated interaction of both
strings and soundboard resonance by the VRM
technology (page 44), and makes the sound
more like a real acoustic piano.
The damper pedal features an expressive half­pedal function, and allows you to set the degree
to which pressing the damper pedal applies the
half-pedal effect (page43) when in the
TransAcoustic mode/Layer mode/Silent Piano
mode.

 Control unit

16

1817

19

14 15

1 2 3 4

5

6 7

9

10

8

12

11

13

Front panel

Bottom panel

These buttons (and switch) are

pressed upward from the bottom.

(only for grand pianos)

1

2

3

4

5

6

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[PHONES] jacks

For connecting a pair of headphones with
stereo mini plug (page 16). Up to two
headphones can be connected.

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal

For connecting a USB flash drive or an optional
USB wireless LAN adaptor (page 49).

[Aco.] lamp (only for grand pianos)

When the lamp is lit, the acoustic piano sound
is produced (page 17).

[TA] lamp

This lamp lights to indicate that the instrument
is in the TransAcoustic mode or Layer mode
and the digital sound is output from the
soundboard (page 18).

[P] (Standby/On) switch

For turning the power on or setting to standby
(page 15).

Menu button

Each time you press this button, VOICE,
SONG or UTILITY is selected and its lamp
lights up in orange.

•VOICE

For controlling the Voice (page 21).

•SONG

For recording your performance or playing
back preset Songs, recorded Songs, etc.
(page 23).

•UTILITY

For setting various convenient functions, such
as the metronome (page 33).

Button 1, Button 2, Button 3

7

Depending on what you selected from VOICE/
SONG/UTILITY by using the Menu button,
different functions are assigned and can be
controlled by pressing each button.

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(Bluetooth) lamp

10

11

Song number Parameter value

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Lights up when the Bluetooth function is on
(page57). It lights up in blue when the
instrument is connected with a Bluetooth­equipped device, and it lights up in white when
no Bluetooth-equipped device is connected
and while in the UTILITY.

Display

Indicates various setting values, such as Voice
number, Song number and other parameter
values.

It also indicates various messages with the
three characters (page 60).

AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks

For connecting an external audio device and
output the sound of this unit to the device
(page 51).

MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals

For connecting an external MIDI device
(page 53).

[DC IN 16V] jack

(For qualified Yamaha personnel only.) This
connects to the power cord. The plug is already
connected when the instrument is shipped.

[SENSOR] jack/ [MD/AMP] jack

(For qualified Yamaha personnel only.) These
connect to the sensor and to the internal unit.
The plugs are already connected when the
instrument is shipped.

[VOICE/VALUE] control

Rotating this allows you to select desired Voices
or adjust the setting values. Depending on
particular functions, you may need to press this
to control the function.

[VOLUME] control

For adjusting the volume of the entire sound
when in the TransAcoustic mode/Layer mode,
and the output sound via the [PHONES] jack,
AUX OUT jacks, USB [TO HOST] terminal or
Bluetooth.
(Only grand pianos) Pressing the control can
turn the acoustic piano sound on/off (page 17).

[AUX IN] jack

For connecting an audio device such as a
portable music player and input the sound to
this unit (page 52).

USB [TO HOST] jack

For connecting to a computer or a smart device
(page 54).

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Turning the power on/off

Upright piano

Grand piano

The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on your locale.

Connect the plug of the power cord into the proper AC outlet on the wall.

1

WARNING

Use only the AC power cord supplied with your instrument. If the supplied 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!

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CAUTION

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 the power off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

NOTE

• When disconnecting the plug from the AC outlet, first turn the power off, and then disconnect the plug.

• When you are not using the power cord, bundle it using the band.

Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn the

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power on.

The [P] (Standby/On) lamp lights up.
To turn the power off, press the switch again.

NOTE

The sound will not be properly output if a key was pressed when the power was turned on. Do not touch any keys
when turning the power on.

CAUTION

Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you
are not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms, make sure you unplug the AC power plug
from the wall AC outlet.

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Auto Power Off function

Lowest key (A-1)

Phone plug
(stereo mini)

Phillips-head (+) screwdriver

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this unit features an Auto Power Off function that
automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for 30 minutes.

NOTICE

When the instrument is communicating with other devices or the Songs are played back, the power will not be
turned off automatically. Make sure to turn off the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On) switch when the
instrument is not in use.

Disabling Auto Power Off

Turn the power on while holding down the
lowest key (A-1). “PoF” appears on the display
and the unit starts up with the Auto Power Off
function disabled.
To turn the Auto Power Off function on or off
while the power is on, refer to page 47.

Using headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jack. Since this
instrument is equipped with two [PHONES] jacks, you can connect
two pairs of headphones. If you are using only one pair, insert the
plug into either of these jacks.
Even when listening through headphones, you can enjoy
exceptionally realistic, natural sound by Yamaha’s advanced
technologies, Binaural Sampling and Stereophonic Optimizer. For
details, refer to page 22.

CAUTION

• Do not use the headphones for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss.

• Be careful not to catch your foot on the headphone cord.

NOTICE

Do not pull the cord of the headphones or apply excessive force on the plug. This can damage the headphones and
result in sound degradation.

NOTE

When you connect headphones, the Silent Piano mode (page 20) is activated. If you want to play in the TransAcoustic mode/
Layer mode, disconnect the headphones.

 Attaching the headphone hanger

Attach the headphone hanger to the bottom of the control unit with
the supplied two screws.

NOTICE

Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the hanger.
Otherwise, the instrument or the hanger may be damaged.

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Chapter

With sostenuto pedal No sostenuto pedal

Lights up

2 Playing the TransAcoustic™ Piano

This instrument can be played as a normal acoustic piano, and you can also use the following three modes
depending on the situations. In these modes, you can use the various functions such as playing preset Voices
built into unit and recording your performances.

• Tr a nsAcous t i c mo d e: You can play with the digital sound and hear it through resonance of the soundboard

of the piano by the TransAcoustic technology (page 18).

• Layer mode: You can play with the digital sound as well as the acoustic piano sound (page 19).

• Silent Piano mode: You can play with the sound muted and listen to the digital sound through the

headphones (page 20).

TransAcoustic technology

On acoustic pianos, as you play the keyboards, the hammers strike the strings and then the vibration is transmitted to the
soundboard to emit the sound. On the other hand, on this TransAcoustic piano, the tone generator sends audio signals to a
transducer that converts the signals to vibrations and transmits them to the soundboard. The sound resonating from the
soundboard is just like that on acoustic pianos. The TransAcoustic technology allows you to adjust the volume, while the
natural and rich resonance characteristic of acoustic pianos are maintained.

Playing as an acoustic piano

If you want to play as a normal acoustic piano, you do not need to turn on the power to the instrument.

• For upright pianos:

Turn the power off, and pull the silencing lever forward to return it to the back position, or press the center
pedal to slide it to the right, allowing you to play it as an acoustic piano.

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• For grand pianos:

You can switch the instrument to play as an acoustic piano while the power is on. Pressing the [VOLUME]
control lights up the [Aco.] lamp and enables you to play as an acoustic piano. When the control is pressed,
the Voice is automatically set to “---” (Off).
Pressing the [VOLUME] control again switches the instrument to the TransAcoustic mode.

NOTE

If you select a Voice other than “---” (Off), both the [Aco.] and [TA] lamps light up indicating that the instrument is in the
Layer mode (page 19).

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Playing with digital sound (TransAcoustic mode)

Off

Lights up

You can play with the digital sound and hear it through resonance of the soundboard of the piano by the
TransAcoustic technology. The acoustic piano sound does not sound.

Rotate the [VOLUME] control to the far-left

1

position to set the volume to minimum.

Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on.

2

Stop the acoustic piano sound by one of the following operations.

3

For upright pianos equipped with a sostenuto pedal

• Pull the silencing lever towards you until you
hear a click and feel the mechanism catch.

For upright pianos not equipped with a sostenuto pedal

• Press the center pedal and slide it to the left.

For grand pianos

• Make sure that the [Aco.] lamp is
turned off.

If the lamp is lit, press the [VOLUME] control
to turn it off.

Rotate the [VOLUME] control to the

4

right slightly and make sure that the
[TA] lamp lights up.

NOTE

When the volume is set to minimum, when the Voice is
set to “---” (Off; page 21), or when headphones are
connected, the [TA] lamp does not light up.

While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by rotating the [VOLUME]

5

control.

Rotating to the right increases the volume, while rotating to the left decreases it.

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NOTE

The physical sound of the keyboard mechanism remains even when playing in the TransAcoustic mode.

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Layering the digital sound with the acoustic piano sound (Layer mode)

You can have both the acoustic piano sound and the digital sound layered together as you play the keyboard.
The operation is the same as that of the TransAcoustic mode, however, step 3 is unnecessary.
For upright pianos, make sure that the silencing lever or the center pedal is at the position in which the acoustic
piano sound is emitted (page 17).
For grand pianos, press the [VOLUME] control to turn the [Aco.] lamp on (page 17), and then rotate the
[VOICE/VALUE] control to select a Voice other than “---” (Off; page 21).

NOTE

• This instrument is finely tuned before it is shipped. However, the pitch may gradually go out of tune, depending on
circumstances such as temperature and humidity. When you detect a difference between the pitch of the digital sound and
acoustic sound, tune the piano mechanism, or adjust the Master Tune parameter in the Function settings (page 41). For
tuning, consult a professional piano technician.

• The volume of the acoustic piano sound cannot be adjusted by using the [VOLUME] control.

• When the Voice is set to “---” (Off; page 21), you can play only the acoustic piano sound. The digital sound is not emitted.
This Voice is useful when you want to play along with the metronome sound yet use only the acoustic piano sound.

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Playing the sound muted (Silent Piano mode)

Off

You can play with the sound muted and listen to the digital sound through the headphones. The sound cannot
be heard from the piano. The movement of the keys is detected by the optical sensors and transmitted to the
tone generator, and then the sound is output from the headphones.

Rotate the [VOLUME] control to the far-left

1

position to set the volume to minimum.

Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on.

2

Stop the acoustic piano sound by one of the following operations.

3

For upright pianos equipped with a sostenuto pedal

• Pull the silencing lever towards you until you
hear a click and feel the mechanism catch.

For upright pianos not equipped with a sostenuto pedal

• Press the center pedal and slide it to the left.

For grand pianos

• Make sure that the [Aco.] lamp is
turned off.

If the lamp is lit, press the [VOLUME] control
to turn it off.

Plug the headphones into the [PHONES] jack (page 16).

4

While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by rotating the [VOLUME]

5

control.

Rotating to the right increases the volume, while rotating to the left decreases it.

NOTE

The physical sound of the keyboard mechanism remains even when playing in the Silent Piano mode.

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Selecting Voices

Lights up in orange

Current Voice

number

The lamp of the selected button lights up in orange.

Press one of these buttons.

This instrument allows you to select and play the various built-in preset Voices from the keyboard. By default,
the CFX Grand is always selected when the power is turned on. For the available Voices, refer to the “Voice
List” on page 22.

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [VOICE] lamp lights up in
orange.

The currently selected Voice number is shown
on the display.

Use the [VOICE/VALUE] control or

2

one of Buttons 1 – 3 to select the
desired Voice.

The selected Voice can be confirmed by the
lamp and the display.

• [VOICE/VALUE] control

Rotating the control one by one switches the Voice to the next or previous one in the order of the Voice
List. Pressing this control instantly selects the CFX Grand (PF1) Voice.

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• Button 1 [CFX]

Pressing this button selects the CFX Grand (PF1) Voice.

• Button 2 [Bösendorfer]

Pressing this button selects the Bösendorfer Imperial (PF2) Voice.

•Button3 [Others]

Pressing this button selects the first Voice in each category (PF3, EP1, HS1, Or1, Pd1, Ly1) in order.
While the power is on, the Voice selected by Button 3 [Others] is retained. Pressing Button 3 [Others]
can calls up the last selected Voice instantly. When the power is turned off, the Voice for Button 3
resets to the Upright Piano (PF3) Voice.

• [VOLUME] control

Pressing this button selects “---” (Off). When this Voice is selected, digital sounds are not emitted
when playing the keyboard. This Voice can be used in situations such as playing with an acoustic
piano sound while using the metronome or recording function (Layer mode).
“---” can also be selected by rotating the [VOICE/VALUE] control.

NOTE

On the grand pianos, “---” can be selected only when the [Aco.] lamp is lit.

NOTE

• To hear and experience the characteristics of the Voices, listen to the Demo Songs for each Voice (page 23).

• You can change various settings such as sound effect, Touch Sensitivity, tuning, etc. in the Function Settings (page 37).

• Changing the Voice while pressing the keyboard may cause a sudden large change in the volume.

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Voice Lis t

Button Display Voice Name Button Display Voi ce Na me

1 Binaural CFX Grand 3 Organ Principal

CFX Grand

2 Bösendorfer Imperial Organ Tutti

3 Upright Piano Jazz Organ

Pop Grand Strings

Ballad Grand Choir

Stage E.Piano Synth Pad

DX E.Piano Piano + Strings

Vintage E.Piano Piano + Pad

Harpsichord 8' Piano + DX E.Piano

Harpsichord 8'+4' – Off

Celesta

NOTE

• For details on each Voice, refer to page 64.

• To select “---” (Off), press the [VOLUME] control or rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control. Buttons 1 – 3 cannot be used to
select it.

 Reproducing a natural sound distance sensation (even when using

headphones)—Binaural Sampling and Stereophonic Optimizer

This instrument features two advanced technologies that allow you to enjoy exceptionally realistic, natural
sound, even though listening on headphones. These functions can be turned on or off as desired (page 44).

Binaural Sampling (CFX Grand Voice only)

Binaural Sampling is a method that uses two special microphones set at the ear position of a performer and
records the sound from a piano as it would actually be heard. Listening to the sound with this effect through
headphones gives the impression of being immersed in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the
piano. When the CFX Grand Voice is selected, binaural sampled sound is produced.

Stereophonic Optimizer (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand)

Stereophonic Optimizer is an effect which reproduces the natural sound distance, like with the sound of
Binaural Sampling, even though you are listening to it on headphones. When one of the Piano Voices other
than CFX Grand (page 64) is selected, the Stereophonic Optimizer is enabled.

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Chapter

3

Playing Back and Recording Songs

The preset songs, your recorded performances, and commercially available songs are referred to as “Songs” in
this manual. This instrument can play or record MIDI Songs and Audio Songs.

Available Song format

Songs Data formats Extension

MIDI
Songs

Audio
Songs

In a MIDI song, the information of your keyboard
performance (such as keystroke and velocity) is
recorded. This is not a recording of the actual sound.
Based on the performance information, the tone
generator outputs the sound.
A MIDI Song uses a small amount of data capacity in
comparison to an Audio song, and allows you to
easily change aspects of the sound, such as Voices
used, etc.

An Audio Song is a recording of the performed sound
itself.
This data is recorded in the same way as that used in
recording cassette tapes, or with voice recorders, etc.
This data can be played with a portable music player,
etc., allowing you to easily let other people hear your
performance.

SMF format 0

Standard MIDI File format 0 for
playback and recording. MIDI songs
recorded with this unit are saved in
this format.

SMF format 1

Standard MIDI File format 1 for
playback only.

WAV

Audio file format commonly used by
computers. This instrument can play

44.1kHz/16 bit stereo WAV files.
Audio Songs recorded on this
instrument are saved in this format.

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.MID

.WAV

Playing back Songs

Songs that can be played (Song Category)

Song Category Song Number Description

Voice Demo Song (MIDI) d.01 – d.20

Preset Song (MIDI) P.01 – P.50

USB flash
drive*

Internal
memory

User Song
(Audio)

External Song
(Audio)**

User Song
(MIDI)

External Song
(MIDI)**

User Song
(MIDI)

External Song
(MIDI)**

A.00 – A.99

C.00 – C.99,
100 – 399

S.00 – S.99

F.00 – F.99,
100 – 399

U.01 – U.10

L.01 – L.99

Demo Songs which effectively demonstrates each
Voice (page 66) on this unit.

50 classical piano preset Songs (page 66) stored to
this unit. These Songs correspond to the score in the
music book “50 Classical Music Masterpieces,”
included with this unit.

Audio Songs which have been recorded with this unit
and saved to a USB flash drive (page 27).

External Audio Songs, commercially available or which
have been recorded on a computer, etc. and saved to a
USB flash drive.

MIDI Songs which have been recorded with this unit
and saved to a USB flash drive (page 27).

External MIDI Songs, commercially available or which
have been recorded on a computer, etc. and saved to a
USB flash drive.

MIDI Songs which have been recorded to internal
memory of this unit (page 27).

External MIDI Songs (commercially available or which
have been recorded on a computer, etc.) transferred
from a computer to this unit.

* The Song categories for USB flash drive are shown only when the USB flash drive is connected.
** The External Song categories are shown only when the data exist.

For information about the playback sequence of Song files in the USB flash drive, refer to page 68.

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NOTE

Lights up in orange

• Songs recorded by this instrument are called “User Songs” while Songs created in other ways or on other devices are
called “External Songs.” When you record a Song to a USB flash drive, a “USER FILES” folder is created automatically and
the resulting User Song will be saved in this folder. Songs in the “USER FILES” folder are handled as User Songs while
Songs in a location other than the “USER FILES” folder are handled as External Songs.

• You can also play back the music software for Disklavier purchased from the “Yamaha MusicSoft” website. For further
information, refer to the following website:
Yamaha MusicSoft: http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/

(Only when you play the Song in a USB flash drive)

1

Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal at the front of the
control unit.

Before using the USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB devices” on page 49.

Press the Menu button several times

2

until the [SONG] lamp lights up in
orange.

Press Button 1 [Select] several times

3

to select the Song category (page 23).

NOTE

The category (L.) for External Songs in internal
memory cannot be selected by this operation above.
First, select the category (U.) for the User Songs in
the internal memory, then go on to step 4. It is shown between the Song “U.10” and “U.rd.”

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

4

to select the desired Song.

When you call up one of the following
displays, all Songs in the category are played
back continuously until you stop playback. When you call up others, the selected Song is played back
and playback stops automatically when the end of the Song is reached.

• *rd (Random Playback) ............... Continuously plays back all Songs in the selected category in

random order.

• *AL (All-repeat Playback) ........... Continuously plays back all Songs in the selected category in

number order.

The asterisk (*) indicates one of the Song categories. For example, selecting “P.rd” can play all Preset Songs in
random order.

NOTE

• Pressing the [VOICE/VALUE] control can select the first Song in the selected Song category.

• Continuous playback is not available for Demo Songs.

• When “U.rd” or “U.AL” is selected, External Songs in the internal memory are also played back as well as User
Songs.

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Press Button 3 [R/K] (Play/Pause) to start playback.

MIDI Song Audio Song

Current measure
number

Elapsed time

sec.

min. (In case of
10 minutes or more,
only the lowest digit
is shown).

Button 1 [Select] Button 3 [R/K] (Play/Pause)

[VOICE/VALUE] control

5

The [R/K] (Play/Pause) lamp lights up and the current position (measure number or elapsed time) will
appear in the display.
The dot at the lower right of the display will flash at the MIDI Song tempo (or the metronome tempo
when playing back an Audio Song).
For operations during playback, see the next section.

NOTE

The current position is not displayed when playing back Demo Songs.

 Operations during playback

Playback continues even when you change the menu (VOICE/SONG/UTILITY) during playing the Song.
Only when SONG is selected, the following operations are available.

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•Pause

During playback, press Button 3 [R/K] (Play/Pause) to pause playback. The display will also pause and the
[R/K] (Play/Pause) lamp flashes will flash. Pressing the button again resumes Song playback from the
current position.

•Stop

During playback, press Button 1 [Select] to stop playback. When the end of the current Song is reached,
playback stops automatically.
When the Song is played back next time by pressing Button3 [R/K] (Play/Pause), it starts from the
beginning.

• Rewind/Fast forward

During playback or pausing, rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control. Rotate the control to the left to rewind,
rotate it to the right to fast forward.
MIDI Songs are moved one measure back or forward, while Audio Songs are moved one second.

NOTE

Rewind and fast forward operations are not available for Demo Songs.

• Returning to the Song Top

During playback, press the [VOICE/VALUE] control to jump to the top of the Song.

NOTE

During playback of a Demo Song, this operation selects the Demo Song “d.01.”

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• Adjusting the Playback Tempo

Te mp o

Speed (%)

You can change the tempo of MIDI Song or the speed of Audio Song during playback. It can
be adjusted in the same operation as the metronome tempo. For details, refer to page 34.

MIDI Songs: The tempo can be adjusted from 5 to 500 beats per minutes. It can also be
adjusted while the Song is paused. When the Song stops, it reset to the default setting.

Audio Songs: Compared to an original speed of 100%, it can be adjusted over the range of
75% – 125%. The setting value is maintained until another Song is selected.

NOTE

• For MIDI Songs having tempo changes in the middle of the Song, changing the tempo alters entire tempo relatively. For
example, in a Song that is set to a tempo of 100 at the start and changes midway during the Song to 120, changing the
starting tempo to 110 (10% faster) will result in a midway tempo of 132 (10% faster).

• When the MIDI Song tempo is changed, the metronome tempo is also changed to the same tempo. The Audio Song
speed does not affect the metronome tempo.

• While the Audio Song is paused and the metronome is played back, this operation changes only the metronome tempo
and the Audio Song speed is not changed.

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Recording your performance

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You can record your performance on this instrument as a MIDI Song (SMF format 0) or an Audio Song (WAV
format). Up to 10 MIDI Songs can be saved (at 500KB/Song max.) to internal memory and up to 100 to a USB
flash drive. Up to 100 Audio Songs can be saved (at 80 minutes/Song max.) to a USB flash drive.
When the Song is recorded to a USB flash drive, a MIDI Song will be named “USERSONG**.MID” (**: 00 –

99) and an Audio Song will be named “AUDIOSONG**.WAV”, and saved to the “USER FILES” folder.

NOTE

• You cannot start recording during Song playback. Make sure to stop playback beforehand.

• The acoustic piano sound cannot be recorded. When in the Layer mode (page 19), only the digital sound is recorded.

• If the Voice is set to “---” (Off), it is recorded with the CFX Grand Voice in MIDI recording, while no sound is recorded in
Audio recording.

(Only when you record a Song to a USB flash drive)

1

Connect a USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal at the front of the
control unit.

Before using the USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB devices” on page 49.

Make necessary settings such as selecting a Voice (page 21).

2

Press the Menu button several times

3

until the [SONG] lamp lights up in
orange.

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Press Button 1 [Select] to select the

4

recording format (Song category).

• For MIDI recording to internal memory.................. U. (U.01 – U.10)

• For MIDI recording to a USB flash drive.................. S. (S.00 – S.99)

• For Audio recording to a USB flash drive................. A. (A.00 – A.99)

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Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

When Song contains data: When Song does not contain data:

Three dots light up. Only the left-most dot lights up.

Measure number

Elapsed time (Min./Sec.)

Min.: Indicates minutes. In case of 10 minutes or more,
only the lowest digit is shown.
Sec.: Indicates seconds.

MIDI recording

Audio recording

or

5

to select the Song number for
recording.

• When the selected Song contains already-recorded data:

You can confirm it by checking the display.

NOTICE

When the selected Song contains data, keep in mind that recording new data will erase the existing data.

If you want to play along with the metronome sound, turn the metronome on here.

NOTE

The metronome sound will not be recorded.

Press Button 2 [Rec] to put recording

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in standby.

The [Rec] lamp lights in red, and the [R/K]
(Play/Pause) lamp flashes in orange.

NOTE

• To cancel recording standby status, press Button 2 [Rec] again.

• When an “EnP” or “FUL” message appears on the display, the memory capacity of the internal memory or the USB
flash drive is nearly full. We recommend that you first remove any unnecessary User Songs (page 31) to ensure
sufficient memory capacity. If “Enp” appears, you can start recording, but your performance data may not be
correctly saved or recording may stop automatically. If “FUL” appears, you cannot start recording.

Play the keyboard to start recording.

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When you wish to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press Button 3 [R/K] (Play/Pause)
to start recording.
The [R/K] lamp turns to be lit, and the current position (measure number or elapsed time) is shown on
the display while recording.

NOTICE

If “FUL” appears on the display while or after recording, it indicates the internal memory or USB flash drive
capacity becomes full and all or the part of the data will not be saved. We recommend that you first delete any
unnecessary User Songs (page 31) to ensure sufficient memory capacity.

NOTE

In case of Audio recording, the audio input from external device such as a computer or smart device (via the [AUX IN]
jack, USB [TO HOST] terminal, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth) can also be recorded. For connection with these devices,
refer to page 51.

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When your performance is finished,

or

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press Button 2 [Rec] or Button 3
[R/K] (Play/Pause) to stop
recording

Dashes appear on the display in succession,
indicating that the recorded data is being
saved. After the data is saved, an “End” message appears, and the recorded Song number will appear.
Pressing Button 3 [R/K] (Play/Pause) plays back the recorded Song.

NOTICE

While dashes appear on the display in succession, never turn off the power. Doing so may corrupt the data or
damage the internal memory or USB flash drive.

NOTE

• If you stop recording without playing the keyboard, the selected Song data is deleted for MIDI recording, while a blank
(silent) Song is saved for Audio recording.

• The recorded User Song in the internal memory can be copied to a USB flash drive (page 30).

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Handling User Song files

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You can copy the User Song saved in the internal memory to a USB flash drive. Also, you can delete the User
Songs in the internal memory or a USB flash drive.

NOTE

• Before using the USB flash drive, be sure to read “Connecting USB devices” on page 49.

• While a Song is being recorded, played back or paused, you cannot start these operations. Make sure to stop the Song
beforehand.

 Copying User Songs in the internal memory to a USB flash drive

You can copy the User Song in the internal memory to the connected USB flash drive. We recommend to copy
your important Song to the USB flash drive. The copied Song is saved as SMF format 0 to the “USER FILES”
folder in the USB flash drive, and the file is automatically named as “USERSONG**.MID” (**: numerals).

NOTE

Demo Songs and Preset Songs cannot be copied.

Connect a USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal at the front of the

1

control unit.

Press the Menu button several times

2

until the [SONG] lamp lights up in
orange.

Press Button 1 [Select] to select the

3

Song category “U.” (User Song).

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

4

to select the Song number (U.01 –
U.10) to copy.

Press the Menu button several times

5

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

Press Button 3 [Func.] to enter the

6

Function Settings.

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Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

7

to select “F7.1.”

Press Button 3 [Func.] to call up

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“SAv” in the display.

The smallest MIDI Song number which has no
data in the USB flash drive is automatically
selected as the copy destination and the
number is shown in the display.

NOTE

• To cancel the copying operation, press any button other than Button 3 while the Song number is shown.

• If there is no empty MIDI Song number in the USB flash drive, “FUL” appears on the display and the copying
operation cannot be completed. Delete any unnecessary User Songs (page 31), then execute the copy operation
again.

Press Button 3 [Func.] again to start

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copying.

Dashes appears in succession on the display,
indicating that the copy operation is in
progress. When the operation is completed,
“End” appears on the display.

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NOTICE

While dashes appear on the display in succession, never turn off the power. Doing so may corrupt the data or
damage the internal memory or USB flash drive.

 Deleting User Songs

You can delete the User Songs saved in the internal memory or the USB flash drive.

NOTE

The Songs other than the User Songs cannot be deleted.

Connect a USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal at the front of the

1

control unit.

Press the Menu button several times

2

until the [SONG] lamp lights up in
orange.

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Press Button 1 [Select] to select the

3

category of the Song to be deleted.

• U. (U.01 – U.10).................User Songs in internal memory (MIDI)

• S. (S.00 – S.99) ...................User Songs in a USB flash drive (MIDI)

• A. (A.00 – A.99) ................User Songs in a USB flash drive (Audio)

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

4

to select the Song number to delete.

Press the Menu button several times

5

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

Press Button 3 [Func.] to enter the

6

Function Settings.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

7

to select “F7.2.”

Press Button 3 [Func.] to call up

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“dEL” in the display.

After that, “n y” appears on the display.

NOTE

To cancel the copying operation, press any button
other than Button 3 [Func.] while “n y” is shown.

Press Button 3 [Func.] again to start

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deleting.

Dashes appears in succession on the display,
indicating that the delete operation is in
progress. When the operation is completed,
“End” appears on the display.

NOTICE

While dashes appear on the display in succession, never turn off the power. Doing so may corrupt the data or
damage the internal memory or USB flash drive.

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4 Using Convenient Functions

(UTILITY)

This section includes UTILITY operations. UTILITY allows you to apply the Reverb effect, use the
metronome, and use other various convenient functions.

Using the metronome

The unit features a built-in metronome that helps you to practice and play with accurate tempo.

NOTE

• When a MIDI Song (page 23) is played back, the metronome plays according to the Song tempo and time signature.

• The metronome tempo and beat restore to the default settings when the power is turned off.

• The metronome volume can be adjusted via Button 3 [Func.] in the UTILITY (page 42).

• When in the Layer mode (page 19), you can play along with the metronome using only the acoustic piano sound by setting
the Voice to “---” (Off).

 Turning on/off the metronome

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

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Press Button 1 [Metronome] to turn

2

on the metronome.

The current tempo appears on the display.
While the metronome sounds, a dot at the
lower right of the display flashes at the current
tempo. Even when you change the menu
(VOICE/SONG/UTILITY), the dot keeps
flashing while the metronome is playing.

NOTE

When Button 2 [Reverb] or 3 [Func.] is selected in the UTILITY, you need to press Button 1 [Metronome] to switch the
function before operating step 2 above.

To stop the metronome, press Button 1 [Metronome] once again.

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 Adjusting the Tempo

Hold down for three seconds.

Press Button 1 [Metronome] in the UTILITY to call up the current tempo on the

1

display.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

2

to adjust the tempo.

The metronome tempo can be set from 5 to
500 beats per minute. Pressing the [VOICE/
VALUE] control restores the default setting (120).

NOTE

When an Audio Song is being played back, this operation changes the playback speed (page 26). The metronome
tempo does not change.

 Selecting the time signature (Beat)

Press Button 1 [Metronome] in the UTILITY.

1

Hold down Button 1 [Metronome]

2

for three seconds to call up the beat
setting value on the display.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

3

to select the beat.

The beat can be selected from 0 and 2 – 6. For
values other than 0, the first beat is accented
with a bell sound to signal the start of a
measure.
Pressing the [VOICE/VALUE] control can restore the default setting (0; no 1st beat accent).
Pressing Button 1 [Metronome] displays the tempo value.

NOTE

One beat is equal to a quarter note on this unit. When playing a song written in non- quarter-note units, change the
setting accordingly (for example, when playing a song in 3/2 time, set Beat to 6).

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Enhancing the sound with Reverb

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Hold down for three seconds.

An actual piano sounds differently depending on the size of the room, or the material of the building in which
it is played. The reverberation is the major reason for this difference. Using the Reverb effect and simulating
the reverberation in a concert hall, etc. gives you the feeling of the being at a live performance.
Although selecting a Voice will call up the optimum Reverb type and depth for the selected Voice, you can
change these settings as desired.

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

Press Button 2 [Reverb].

2

The current Reverb depth appears on the
display.

Make the desired settings as follows.

3

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• Adjusting the Reverb depth

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control to
adjust the depth in the range of 1 – 20.
Pressing the [VOICE/VALUE] control can
restore the default setting of the selected
Vo ic e .

• Turning off the Reverb

While the Reverb depth is shown in the
display, press Button 2 [Reverb]. “OFF”
appears on the display and the Reverb effect
for the keyboard performance is turned off.

NOTE

You can also turn off the Reverb effect by setting the Reverb type to “OFF” (page 36). In this case, Reverb is not
applied to Song playback, nor to the keyboard performance.

• Selecting a Reverb type

3-1 Hold down Button 2 [Reverb] for three

seconds to show the current Reverb type
on the display.

3-2 Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control to

select a Reverb type. Pressing the
[VOICE/VALUE] control can restore the default setting of the selected Voice.
For the list of the available types, refer to “Reverb Type List” bellow.

3-3 Press Button 2 [Reverb] again or wait for a while without performing any operation to return to the

Reverb depth display.

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Reverb Type List

Reverb Type Description

Off No effect is applied.

Recital Hall Simulates clear reverberation in a mid-sized hall suitable for piano recital.

Concert Hall Simulates brilliant reverberation in a large hall for public orchestra performances.

Chamber Simulates the elegant reverberation in a small room suitable for chamber music.

Cathedral Simulates the solemn reverberation in a high-ceiling stone-made cathedral.

Club Simulates the lively reverberation in a jazz club or a small bar.

Plate Simulates the bright sound of vintage reverb equipment used in recording studios.

NOTE

• The Reverb settings are reset to the default values automatically when the power is turned off.

• When an external Song (page 23) is played back, or when the MIDI data is received (from a computer, etc.; page 54),
dashes may appear on the display. This indicates that the data uses a Reverb type which is not available on this unit.

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Customizing with the various Function parameters (Function settings)

In the Function settings, you can tune the instrument, adjust the metronome volume, and make a wide range of
other convenient settings to customize your piano to suit your performance.

 Function List

Function Function No. Page

Brilliance* F1.1 page 39

TransAcoustic TransAcoustic Resonance Adjustment* F1.2 page 39

TransAcoustic Tone Control (Low)* F1.3 page 39

TransAcoustic Tone Control (Mid)* F1.4

TransAcoustic Tone Control (High)* F1.5

IAC IAC On/Off* F1.6 page 39

IAC Depth* F1.7 page 40

Touch Touch Sensitivity* F2.1 page 40

Fixed Velocity* F2.2 page 40

Keyboard Transpose F3.1 page 40

Master Tune* F3.2 page 41

Scale Tune Scale Type (Temperament) F3.3 page 41

Base Note F3.4 page 42

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Metronome Volume* F4.1 page 42

Song MIDI Song/Keyboard Volume Balance* F4.2 page 42

MIDI Song Transpose F4.3 page 43

Audio Song Volume* F4.4 page 43

Sound Half Pedal Point* F5.1 page 43

Binaural On/Off* F5.2 page 44

VRM On/Off* F5.3 page 44

Damper Resonance Depth F5.4 page 45

String Resonance Depth F5.5 page 45

Aliquot Resonance Depth F5.6 page 45

Body Resonance Depth F5.7 page 46

Key-off Sample Volume F5.8 page 46

MIDI MIDI Transmit Channel* F6.1 page 46

Local Control On/Off F6.2 page 46

File Control Copying User Songs F7.1 page 47

Deleting User Songs F7.2 page 47

Formatting a USB flash drive F7.3 page 47

Auto Power Off* F8.1 page 47

AUX IN Noise Gate* F8.2 page 47

Vers ion F8.3 page 48

Audio Loop Back* F8.4 page 48

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Function Function No. Page

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Bluetooth Bluetooth On/Off* F8.5 page 48

Pairing* F8.6 page 48

Function parameter values indicated by “*” are maintained even when the power is turned off.

 Basic Function-parameter operations

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

Press Button 3 [Func.] to enter the

2

Function Settings.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

3

to select the desired Function
number.

Press Button 3 [Func.] to display the

4

parameter value.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

5

to change the parameter value.

To continue to set other Functions, repeat the
operation from step 2 above.

To exit from the Function Settings, press any button other than Button 3.

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 Brilliance

Adjusts the timbre brilliance of the entire keyboard sound from mellow to bright.

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Setting range

Default setting

-2 (Mellow) – 0 (Normal) – +2 (Bright)

0 (Normal)

 TransAcoustic Resonance Adjustment

Optimizes the resonance so that it sounds natural even when the lid is closed, while playing in the
TransAcoustic mode or Layer mode.

Setting range

Default setting

OPn (Open)/CLS (Close)

Upright piano: CLS, Grand piano: OPn

 TransAcoustic Tone Control

Adjusts the tone of sounds from the soundboard in the low (F1.3), mid (F1.4) or high (F1.5) frequency ranges,
while playing in the TransAcoustic mode or Layer mode.

Setting range

Default setting

-12 – 0 – +12

0

 IAC (Intelligent Acoustic Control) On/Off

IAC is a function which 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.
IAC is effective only for the digital sound output from the soundboard when in the TransAcoustic mode or
Layer mode.

Setting range

Default setting

On/OFF

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 IAC Depth

Determines the depth of the IAC. The higher the value, the more clearly the low/high sounds at lower volume
levels.

Setting range

Default setting

-3 – 0 – +3

0

 To u ch S e n s i t i v i t y

Determines how the sound responds to your playing strength.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

When “OFF” (Fixed) is selected, the velocity can be set in F2.2 (Fixed Velocity).

-2 (Soft) Produces relatively high volume even with light playing strength.

-1 (Soft/Medium) Produces high volume with moderate playing strength.

0 (Medium) Standard Touch Sensitivity.

1 (Medium/Hard) Requires moderately strong playing for high volume.

2 (Hard) Requires strong playing to produce high volume.

OFF (Fixed) No touch response. The volume level will be the same regardless of

how hard you play the keys.

0 (Medium)

 Fixed Velocity

Determines the velocity with which the sound responds when Touch Sensitivity is set to “OFF” (Fixed).

Setting range

Default setting

1 – 127

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 Keyboard Transpose

Shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key
signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
For example, if you set this parameter to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play the F
major song as if it were in C major.

Setting range

Default setting

-12 – 0 – +12

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NOTE

Your keyboard performance data will be transmitted with the transposed note numbers while MIDI note numbers received from
an external MIDI device or computer will not be affected by the Transpose setting.

 Master Tune

Fine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument in 0.2 Hz steps. This lets you accurately match the keyboard pitch
to that of other instruments or music on a portable music player.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

The hundreds digit is omitted for the value shown in the display (e.g., “40.2” stands for 440.2 Hz).

A3 = 414.8 Hz – 466.8 Hz

A3 = 440.0 Hz

 Scale Type (Temperament)

Modern acoustic pianos are tuned almost exclusively in equal temperaments. Likewise, this unit employs equal
temperament, but you can select one of various scales for playing in custom tunings for specific historical
periods or music genres.

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Setting range

Default setting

1 (Equal) The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts,

with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly
used tuning in music today.

2 (Pure Major) These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale,

3 (Pure Minor)

4 (Pythagorean) This scale was devised by the famous Greek philosopher and is

5 (Mean-Tone) This scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale,

6 (Werckmeister)

7 (Kirnberger)

1 (Equal)

especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in
actual vocal harmonies — such as choirs and a cappella singing.

created from a series of perfect fifths, which are collapsed into a single
octave. The 3rd in this tuning are slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th
are beautiful and suitable for some leads.

by making the major third interval more “in tune.” It was especially
popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. Handel, among
others, used this scale.

This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger
systems, which were themselves improvements on the mean-tone and
Pythagorean scales. The main feature of this scale is that each key
has its own unique character. The scale was used extensively during
the time of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it is often used when
performing period music on the harpsichord.

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 Base Note

C

#

E

b

Determines the base note for the Scale selected above. When the base note is changed, the pitch of the
keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch relationship between the notes. This setting is
necessary when Scale Tune is set to something other than “Equal Temperament.”

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

In the display, the note is followed by a high bar if sharp, and the note is followed by a low bar if flat.

C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B

C

 Metronome Volume

Adjusts the metronome volume.

Setting range

Default setting

1 – 20

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 MIDI Song/Keyboard Volume Balance

Adjusts the volume balance between the keyboard performance and the MIDI Song playback. The higher the
value, the Song playback volume decreases, the lower the value, the keyboard performance volume decreases.
To adjust the balance with Audio Song, adjust the Audio Song volume in F4.4 (page 43).

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Some PianoSoft Songs have their own volume balance settings. These settings take priority to the balance setting here.

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-64 – 0 – +64

0

 Song Transpose

Shifts the pitch of the MIDI Song or Audio Song up or down in semitone intervals. For example, if you set this
parameter to “5,” the note of key C is played back in pitch F. In this way, the F major song is played back as if it
were in C major.

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Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

• MIDI note numbers received from an external MIDI device or computer will not be affected by the Transpose setting.

• Applying transpose to an Audio Song may change its tonal characteristics.

-12 – 0 – +12

0

 Audio Song Volume

Adjusts the volume of Audio Song playback.

Setting range

Default setting

1 – 20

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 Half Pedal Point

You can sets the degree to which pressing the damper pedal applies the half-pedal effect. The larger the value,
the wider the half-pedal range. Larger values give you greater leeway in controlling the half-pedal effect.

Setting range

Default setting

-2 – 0 – +4

0

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).

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 Binaural On/Off

Turns the Binaural function on or off. When this function is on, the sound from this instrument changes to the
sound of Binaural Sampling or the sound enhanced with the Stereophonic Optimizer (page 22), allowing you
to enjoy more realistic sound even when listening with headphones.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

This is effective only when headphones are connected.

On, OFF

On

Since the sound of Binaural Sampling and the sound enhanced with the Stereophonic Optimizer are
optimized for listening with headphones, we recommend that you set this function to “OFF” in the
following situation.

You should turn these functions off when:

• Playing the sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker system or a mixer, while

monitoring the sound output from this instrument on connected headphones.

• Making an Audio Recording (page 27) and then playing the recorded Audio Song through speakers. (If

you want to play the Audio Song recorded on this instrument through speakers, make sure to turn these
functions off before using Audio Recording.)

NOTE

Before connecting an external audio device, be sure to read “Connecting to external audio devices” (page 51).

 VRM On/Off

Turns the VRM effect (see below) on/off. When set to on, the VRM effect is applied only to piano Voices (PF.1
– PF.5). Damper Resonance, String Resonance and Aliquot Resonance produced by VRM can be adjusted
separately in F5.4 – F5.7.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Only the sound output from headphones is affected.

On, OFF

On

VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) technology

On an actual acoustic piano, if you press the damper pedal and play a key, not only does the string of the
pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings and the soundboard to vibrate, with each influencing the
rest, creating a rich and brilliant resonance that sustains and spreads. The VRM (Virtual Resonance
Modeling) technology featured in this unit reproduces the complicated interaction of both string and
soundboard resonance faithfully using a virtual musical instrument (physical modeling), and makes the
sound more like a real acoustic piano. Since instantaneous resonance is made at the moment according to
the state of the keyboard or pedal, you can vary the sound expressively by changing the timing of your
pressing the keys, and the timing and depth of your pressing the pedal.

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 Damper Resonance Depth

Determines the depth of the resonance effect produced by VRM which is applied when the damper pedal is
pressed. This parameter is effective only when VRM is on (page 44) and one of the piano Voice is selected.

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Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Only the sound output from headphones is affected.

0 – 10

5

 String Resonance Depth

Determines the depth of the string resonance effect produced by VRM which is applied when a note on the
keyboard is pressed. This parameter is effective only when VRM is on (page 44) and one of the piano Voice is
selected.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Only the sound output from headphones is affected.

0 – 10

5

 Aliquot Resonance Depth

Determines the depth of the Aliquot resonance effect produced by VRM which is applied when you release
your hands from the keyboard. This parameter is effective only when VRM is on (page 44) and one of the
piano Voice is selected.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Only the sound output from headphones is affected.

0 – 10

5

What is Aliquot?

Aliquot is a stringing method for pianos that uses extra, un-struck strings in the upper octaves to enhance
the tone. These strings sympathetically vibrate with other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with
overtones, and adding richness, brilliance and complex color to the sound. Since they do not have a
damper, they will continue sounding even after you release your hands from the keyboard.

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 Body Resonance Depth

Determines the depth of the Body resonance effect which simulates the resonance of the piano itself, i.e.
soundboard, the sides, the frame and so on. This parameter is effective only when VRM is on (page 44) and
one of the piano Voice is selected.

Setting range

Default setting

NOTE

Only the sound output from headphones is affected.

0 – 10

5

 Key-off Sampling Volume

Determines the volume of the key-off sampling sound (simulated the subtle sound that occurs when you
release a key) which is available for some Voices. For Voices to which this effect is applied, refer to the Voice
List (page 64).

Setting range

Default setting

0 – 10

5

 MIDI Transmit Channel

Determines the MIDI channel with which the MIDI data of the keyboard performance will be transmitted to
the external MIDI devices. When this parameter is set to “OFF,” MIDI data is not transmitted.

Setting range

Default setting

1 – 16, OFF

1

 Local Control

Determines whether the sound played on the keyboard is produced from the tone generator of this instrument
or not.

Setting range

Default setting

On The keyboard performance data is transmitted to the internal tone

generator of this instrument and it produces the sound.

OFF The keyboard performance data is not transmitted to the internal tone

generator of this instrument. This means that even if you play the
keyboard, this instrument will produce no sound. Instead, the keyboard
data can be transmitted via MIDI to a connected external MIDI device,
which can produce the sound.

On

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 Copying User Songs

Copies the User Songs saved in the internal memory to the connected USB flash drive. For details, refer to
“Copying User Songs in the internal memory to a USB flash drive” on page 30.

 Deleting User Songs

Delete the User Songs in the internal memory or the connected USB flash drive. For details, refer to “Deleting
User Songs” on page 31.

 Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Formats or initialize the USB flash drive connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. For details, refer to
“Formatting a USB flash drive” on page 50.

NOTICE

Executing the Format operation will delete all data saved in the USB flash drive. Save important data to a computer
or another storage device.

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 Auto Power Off

Disables or enables the Auto Power Off function (page 16).

Setting range

Default setting

NOTICE

When the instrument is communicating with other devices or the Songs are played back, the power will not be
turned off automatically. Make sure to turn off the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On) switch when the
instrument is not in use.

On Enables the Auto Power Off function. The power is automatically

turned off if the instrument is not operated for approximately
30 minutes.

OFF Disables the Auto Power Off function. Turn off the power by pressing

the [P] (Standby/On) switch.

On

 AUX IN Noise Gate

The AUX IN Noise Gate function conveniently cuts unwanted noise from the sound input via the [AUX IN]
jack. By default, this is set to on, however, this may result in necessary sounds also being cut, such as the soft
decay sound of a piano. To avoid this, set this function to off.

Setting range

Default setting

On, OFF

On

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 Ve r si on

The firmware version of this unit is shown in the display.
Example: version 1.00

 Audio Loop Back

Determines whether audio sound input from the connected computer or smart device (via the USB Audio
Interface function, wireless connection or Bluetooth Audio function; page 54) is output to a computer or a
smart device or not, along with the performance played on the instrument. To output the audio input sound,
set Audio Loop Back to “On.”
For example, if you want to record the audio input sound as well as the sound played on the instrument to a
computer or the smart device, set this to “On.” If you intend to record only the sound played on the instrument
to a computer or smart device, set this to “OFF.”

Setting range

Default setting

NOTICE

If you are using a DAW (digital audio workstation) application with this instrument, set the Audio Loop Back to off.
Otherwise, a loud sound may occur, depending on the settings of the computer or the application software.

NOTE

• The playback sound of an Audio Song on this instrument is also output to a computer or smart device when this is set to
“On,” while the sound is not output when this is set to “OFF.”

• With Audio Recording on this instrument, the audio input sound from the connected computer or smart device is recorded
when this is set to “On,” while the sound is not recorded when this is set to “OFF.”

On, OFF

On

 Bluetooth On/Off

Turns on or off the Bluetooth function. For details, refer to “Turning the Bluetooth function on/off ” on
page 57.

 Pairing

Register the Bluetooth-equipped device on this instrument. While “F8.6” is shown in the display, press
Button 3 [Func.] to enable the Pairing mode on the instrument. After that, make settings on the Bluetooth
equipped-device. For detailed instructions, refer to step 3 in “Pairing with Bluetooth-equipped devices” on
page 56.

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Chapter

5 Connecting to Other Devices

CAUTION

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Also,
before turning any components on or off, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the
components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.

Connecting USB devices

You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE]
terminal. You can record your performance to the USB flash drive (page 27), or you can connect the
instrument to a smart device via wireless LAN (page 55).

Precautions when using the USB [TO
DEVICE] terminal

This instrument features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE]
terminal. When connecting a USB device to the
terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care.
Follow the important precautions below.

NOTE

For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to
the owner’s manual of the USB device.

 Compatible USB devices

•USB flash drive

•USB hub

• USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01; may not be
available depending on your area)

Other USB devices such as a USB hub, computer
keyboard or mouse cannot be used.
The instrument does not necessarily support all
commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot
guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.
Before purchasing a USB device for use with this
instrument, please visit the following web page:
http://download.yamaha.com/

Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can be used on this
instrument, the amount of time for saving to or loading
from the USB device may differ depending on the type
of data or the status of the instrument. USB 1.1 devices
cannot be used on this instrument.

NOTICE

The rating of the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is a maximum
of 5V/500mA. Do not connect USB devices having a rating
above this, since this can cause damage to the instrument
itself.

 Connecting a USB device

When connecting a USB
device to the USB [TO
DEVICE] terminal, make
sure that the connector on
the device is appropriate
and that it is connected in
the proper direction.

NOTICE

• Avoid connecting or disconnecting the USB device
during playback/recording, or when accessing the USB
device. Failure to observe this may result in “freezing” of
the operation of the instrument or corruption of the USB
device and the data.

• When connecting then disconnecting the USB device
(and vice versa), make sure to wait a few seconds
between the two operations.

NOTE

• If you intend to connect two or three devices at the same time
to a terminal, you should use a bus-powered USB hub. Only
one USB hub can be used. If an error message appears while
using the USB hub, disconnect the hub from the instrument,
then turn on the power of the instrument and re-connect the
USB hub.

• Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB device.

Using USB Flash Drives

By connecting the instrument to a USB flash drive, you
can save data you’ve recorded to the connected device,
as well as read data from the connected USB flash drive.

 Number of USB flash drives that can be used

Only one USB flash drive can be connected to the USB
[TO DEVICE] terminal. (If necessary, use a USB hub.
The number of USB flash drives that can be used
simultaneously with musical instruments even when a
USB hub is used is only one.)

 Formatting a USB flash drive

You should format the USB flash drive only with this
instrument (page 50). A USB flash drive formatted on
another device may not operate properly.

NOTICE

The format operation overwrites any previously existing
data. Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting
does not contain important data.

 To protect your data (write-protect)

To prevent important data from being inadvertently
erased, apply the write-protect provided with each USB
flash drive. If you are saving data to the USB flash
drive, make sure to disable write-protect.

 Turning off the instrument

When turning off the instrument, make sure that the
instrument is NOT accessing the USB flash drive by
playback/recording. Failure to do so may corrupt the
USB flash drive and the data.

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 Formatting a USB flash drive

Lights up in orange

Formats or initialize the USB flash drive connected to this instrument. When a “UnF” appear on the display,
indicating that the USB flash drive has not been formatted, format the drive.

NOTICE

Executing the Format operation will delete all data saved in the USB flash drive. Save important data to a computer
or another storage device.

Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

1

Press the Menu button several times

2

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

Press Button 3 [Func.] to enter the

3

Function Settings.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

4

to select the function number “F7.3.”

Press Button 3 [Func.] to call up

5

“For” (Format) in the display.

“n y” will appear subsequently.

NOTE

While “n y” is shown in the display, you can cancel
the Format operation by pressing a button other than
Button 3 [Func.].

When “n y” appears, press Button 3

6

[Func.] to execute the Format
operation.

Dashes appear in succession on the display,
indicating that Formatting is in progress.
When the operation is completed, “End”
appears on the display

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NOTICE

While dashes appear in succession on the display, never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive. Doing
so may corrupt the data on the USB flash drive, and the Format operation will not be executed properly.

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Connecting to external audio devices

Control unit bottom panel

AUX OU T

Stereo phone plug

(standard)

Audio cable

Audio recorder (mini stereo

system, IC recorder, etc.)

Powered speakers

Stereo system

or

Audio signal

By connecting the AUX OUT jacks or the [AUX IN] jack to other audio devices, the keyboard performance on
this instrument can be output to the external device, or the audio sound played on the external device can be
input to this instrument.

NOTE

Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance.

 Connecting to the AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks

The AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks are the standard phone jacks.

When connected to an audio recorder (such as a mini stereo system or IC recorder):

You can record performances played in the TransAcoustic mode/Layer mode/Silent Piano mode.

When connected to powered speakers or a stereo system:

You can listen to performances played in the TransAcoustic mode/Layer mode/Silent Piano mode from the
speaker.

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NOTICE

To avoid damage to the devices, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When turning
off the power, first turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument.

NOTE

• You can use the [VOLUME] control on this unit to adjust the output volume from the AUX OUT jacks.

• The acoustic piano sound is not output from the AUX OUT jacks.

• Use only the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack for connection with a mono device.

• We recommend that you turn the Binaural (or Stereophonic Optimizer) function off when you monitor the sound output from
this instrument on connected headphones (pages 22 and 44).

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 Example of using the [AUX IN] jack

Control unit bottom panel

[AUX IN]

stereo mini jack

Audio cable

Other sound modules

Portable music player, etc.

or

Audio signal

The [AUX IN] jack is a stereo mini jack.
By connecting the [AUX IN] jack to other sound modules or playback devices (such as portable music players),
you can play along with the sound input from the connected device or just listen to music as it resonates from
the entire piano like a speaker. In the TransAcoustic mode (page 18) or Layer mode (page 19), the sound is
output from the soundboard, while in the Silent Piano mode (page 20), the sound can be heard from the
headphones.
You can use the [VOLUME] control on this unit to simultaneously adjust the volume of its electronic sound
and the sound received through its [AUX IN] jack. To set a proper balance of the levels, adjust the output
volume on the connected device.

NOTICE

Do not route the output from the AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jack. If you make this connection, the signal input at
the [AUX IN] jack is output from the AUX OUT jacks. These connections could result in a feedback loop that will
make normal performance impossible, and may even damage the equipment.

NOTE

• By default, this instrument uses a convenient Noise Gate effect to cut unwanted noise from the sound input via the [AUX IN]
jack. However, this may result in necessary sounds also being cut, such as the soft decay sound of a piano. To avoid this,
set the Noise Gate to off (page 47).

• If you listen to music input to the [AUX IN] jack without operating this instrument for over 30 minutes, the power is
automatically turned off due to the Auto Power Off function. To disable the Auto Power Off function, refer to page 16 or 47.

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Connecting to external MIDI devices

Control unit bottom panel

MIDI [OUT]

Other MIDI device

MIDI cable

Performance data

Control unit bottom panel

MIDI [IN]

Sequencer

MIDI cable

Performance data

By connecting a MIDI device, you can control the external MIDI device from this unit or vice versa. Use the
MIDI terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, synthesizer,
sequencer, etc.).

NOTE

• Demo Song data and Preset Song data cannot be transmitted.

• Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Reference” on the website to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive.

 Connecting to the MIDI [OUT] jack

When connected to another MIDI device:

You can reproduce this instrument’s performances using sound modules such as synthesizers and other MIDI
devices.

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 Connecting to the MIDI [IN] jack

When connected to a sequencer:

You can use the sound module of this unit to reproduce performance data received from connected devices.

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Connecting to a computer/smart device

USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal

Computer

USB cable

USB terminal

USB [TO HOST]

terminal

USB wireless
LAN adaptor

Wireless LAN

Smart device

Connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device expands the possibility.

What you can do by connecting to a computer/smart device:

• Transmitting and receiving audio data (USB Audio Interface function, page 55)

• Using a smart device app (page 55)

• Listening to the audio data in the smart device through this instrument (Bluetooth Audio function,
page 56)

• Transmitting and receiving MIDI data

• Saving the Song recorded on this instrument to the computer

NOTE

For details on transmitting/receiving MIDI data or saving the Song to a computer, refer to the “Computer-related
Operations” on the website.

Connection example

For details on connecting to a computer or transferring the MIDI Song to the computer, refer to the
“Computer-related Operations” on the website (page 10).

NOTICE

• Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.

• If you are using a DAW (digital audio workstation) application with this instrument, set the Audio Loop Back
(page 48) to off. Otherwise, a loud sound may occur, depending on the settings of the computer or the application
software.

• Do not place your computer or smart device in an unstable position. Doing so may cause the device to fall and
result in damage.

NOTE

• When using a USB cable to connect the instrument to your computer or smart device, make the connection directly without
passing through a USB hub.

• For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner’s manual of the relevant software.

• When transmitting or receiving audio signals by using the computer operated by Windows, the Yamaha Steinberg USB
Driver should be installed to the computer. For details, refer to the “Computer-related Operations” on the website.

• Before using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, be sure to read “Connecting USB devices” on page 49.

• When you use the instrument along with an application on your smart device, we recommend that you set your device to
not emit radio waves (for example, by setting “Airplane Mode” to on).

• The instrument will begin transmission a short time after the computer or smart device is connected.

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 Transmitting/receiving audio data (USB Audio Interface function)

By connecting a computer or a smart device to the USB [TO HOST] terminal via a USB cable, digital audio
data can be transmitted/received, giving you the following advantages:

• Playing back audio data with high sound quality

This gives you direct, clear sound in which the sound quality has less noise and deterioration than that
from the [AUX IN] jack.

• Recording performance on the instrument as audio data by using a recording
software or a music production software

The recorded audio data can be played back on the computer or smart device.

NOTE

• The volume of the audio sound input can be adjusted from a computer or smart device.

• You can set whether audio sound input from the connected computer or smart device is output to a computer or smart
device or not, along with the performance played on the instrument. For details, refer to “Audio Loop Back” on page 48.

 Using a smart device app

By using the compatible smart device app, you can take advantage of convenient functions and get more
enjoyment out of this instrument. Especially, “Smart Pianist” (available as a free download) enables you to
conveniently control the various functions of this instrument from the smart device. For information about the
compatible apps and smart devices, access the web page of the respective apps on the following page:
http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

This section explains how to connect a smart device by using the separately sold USB wireless LAN adaptor
UD-WL01. For connections with other methods, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on the
website.

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Connection with the USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01*)

*UD-WL01 (sold separately) may not be available depending on your area.

There are two types of connections with the USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) described below.

• Connecting by the Access Point mode

The Access Point mode allows you to directly connect the
USB wireless LAN adaptor and a smart device, without
the need for using an access point. You can use this mode
when there is not any access point available for connection
to the instrument, or when it is unnecessary to connect to
another network while a smart device is connected to the
instrument.

Access point

An “access point” refers to a device which acts as a base
station when data is transmitted/received via a USB
wireless LAN adaptor. Some access points are combined
with router or modem functions.

Initialize the instrument

1

(if necessary; see page 58).

Connect the UD-WL01 to the USB [TO

2

DEVICE] terminal.

• Connecting by the Infrastructure mode
(automatic setup by WPS)

The Infrastructure mode uses an access point for data
communication between a USB wireless LAN adaptor and
a network. You can use this mode when you connect to
another network while a smart device is connected to the
instrument.

Connect the UD-WL01 to the USB [TO

1

DEVICE] terminal.

Hold down the WPS button on the UD-

2

WL01 for three seconds.

The message as follows appears
on the display, indicating the
instrument is in standby for the
connection.

Connect a smart device to the

3

instrument (as an access point).

NOTE

When you change the Infrastructure mode (see the right
column) to the Access Point mode, initialize the instrument
(page 58).

Press the WPS button on your access

3

point within two minutes after step 2.

NOTE

Once you connect by the Infrastructure mode, you can
connect to a network automatically without executing steps
2 and 3.

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 Listening to audio data from a smart device through this instrument

Lights up in orange

Hold down for three seconds.

(Bluetooth Audio function)

This instrument is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. You can input the sound of the audio data saved in a
Bluetooth-equipped device, such as a smart phone, to this instrument and listen to it through the built-in
speaker of the instrument.

*Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters (33 ft.) employing
the 2.4 GHz frequency band. In this manual, “Bluetooth-equipped device” means a device that can transmit the audio data
saved in it to the instrument using the Bluetooth function via wireless communication; for example, smart phone, digital audio
player, etc. For proper operation, the device must be compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

Before using the Bluetooth function, be sure to read “About Bluetooth communications” on page 9.

Pairing with Bluetooth-equipped devices

If you wish to connect your Bluetooth-equipped device to the instrument via Bluetooth, the device needs to be
paired with the instrument first. Once the Bluetooth-equipped device has been paired with this instrument,
there is no need to perform pairing again.

Pairing

“Pairing” means to register Bluetooth-equipped devices on this instrument, and establish the mutual recognition for wireless
communication between the two.

NOTE

• Only one Bluetooth-equipped device can be connected to this instrument at a time (although up to 8 devices can be paired
to this instrument). When pairing with the 9th Bluetooth-equipped device has succeeded, pairing data for the device with
the oldest connection date will be deleted.

• Paring can also be operated in the Function “F8.6” (page 48).

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

NOTE

• When the Bluetooth function of this instrument is
set to off ( Bluetooth lamp is off), paring cannot
be established when executing the paring operation. Make sure to set the Bluetooth function to on (page 57), and
then start pairing.

• When no Bluetooth-equipped device is connected, the (Bluetooth) lamp lights up in white when UTILITY is
selected and turns off when VOICE/SONG is selected.

Hold down Button 3 [Func.] for three

2

seconds.

The instrument will enter into Pairing mode.
At the same time the (Bluetooth) lamp will
flash and a “bt” message will appear on the
display.

NOTE

To cancel the pairing, press Button 3 [Func.] while “bt” is shown in the display.

On your Bluetooth-equipped device, set the Bluetooth function to on and select

3

“YAMAHA_SH2_TA2” from the connection list.

For details, refer to the Bluetooth-equipped device owner’s manual.
After pairing is completed, the (Bluetooth) lamp will light up in blue and the “bt” message will

disappear.

NOTE

• Make sure to complete the settings on the Bluetooth-equipped device within 5 minutes. After 5 minutes elapses, the
Pairing mode ends automatically and the (Bluetooth) lamp turns off.

• If you are required to enter a passkey, enter the numerals “0000.”

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Play back audio data on your Bluetooth-equipped device to confirm that the built-

4

in speakers of this unit can output the audio sound.

When you turn on this unit the next time, the last connected Bluetooth-equipped device will be
connected to this instrument automatically, if the Bluetooth function of the device and the instrument is
set to on. If it is not connected automatically, select the model name of the instrument from the
connections list on the device.

NOTE

You can adjust the volume of the sound input via Bluetooth by the [VOLUME] control on this instrument. To adjust the
volume balance between your keyboard performance and the input sound via Bluetooth, adjust the volume on the
Bluetooth-equipped device.

 Turning the Bluetooth function on/off

By default, the Bluetooth function will be set to on right after turning the instrument’s power on. However, you
can set the function to off when you want to disconnect the connection between the instrument and the
Bluetooth-equipped device, or when you want to try to connect the device to the instrument again, etc.

Press the Menu button several times

1

until the [UTILITY] lamp lights up
in orange.

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Press Button 3 [Func.] to enter the

2

Function Settings.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

3

to select the Function number “F8.5.”

Press Button 3 [Func.] to display the

4

parameter value.

Rotate the [VOICE/VALUE] control

5

to select “On” or “OFF.”

To exit from the Function Settings, press any button other than Button 3.

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Chapter

C7: Highest key

6 Using Other Functions

Backup data and initialization

The following settings, referred to as Backup data, are automatically saved to the internal memory of this unit.
The Backup data and the User Song and External Song data will be maintained even if the power is turned off.

• Brilliance.......................................................................................... page 39

• TransAcoustic Resonance Adjustment........................................page 39

• TransAcoustic Tone Control (Low/Mid/High).......................... page 39

• IAC On/Off ....................................................................................page 39

• IAC Depth .......................................................................................page 40

• Touch Sensitivity ............................................................................page 40

• Fixed Velocity..................................................................................page 40

• Master Tune .................................................................................... page 41

• Metronome Volume....................................................................... page 42

• MIDI Song/Keyboard Volume Balance....................................... page 42

• Audio Song Volume .......................................................................page 43

• Half Pedal Point.............................................................................. page 43

• Binaural on/off................................................................................page 44

• VRM on/off .................................................................................... page 44

• MIDI Transmit Channel................................................................page 46

• AUX IN Noise Gate on/off............................................................ page 47

• Auto Power Off on/off ................................................................... page 47

• Audio Loop Back on/off................................................................ page 48

• Bluetooth function on/off .............................................................page 48

• Bluetooth Pairing information..................................................... page 48

• Character Code...............................................................................page 59

 Initializing the instrument (Clearing the Backup data)

While holding down the C7 key, turn on the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On) switch. “CLr” appears on
the display and the Backup data (with the exception of “Character Code” and “Bluetooth Paring information”)
will be initialized. Note that User Songs and External Songs are not erased.

NOTICE

While “CLr” is shown in the display, never turn off the power. Doing so may delete the User Song and External Song
data, or corrupt the Backup data.

NOTE

If this instrument somehow becomes disabled or malfunctions, turn off the power to the instrument, then perform the
initialization procedure.

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Setting the Character Code for file names

If the Song cannot be called up, you may need to select the appropriate Character Code which is compatible
with the file/folder name from the following two settings.

English

Setting range

Default setting

Int (International) For playing back Songs with names using western European

characters (including umlaut or diacritic marks).

JA (Japanese) For playing back Songs with names using Japanese characters and

alphabets (excluding umlaut or diacritic marks).

Int

 To set to International

While holding down Button 2, turn on the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On) switch.
International is selected, and “Int” appears on the display.

 To s et to Jap anes e

While holding down the Menu button and Button 2, turn on the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On)
switch.
Japanese is selected, and “JA” appears on the display.

NOTE

The setting here is maintained even when the power is turned off.

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Chapter

7 Appendix

Message List

Message Descriptions

The instrument is standing by for Bluetooth pairing. While this message is shown, you cannot operate
the instrument.

Displayed while the instrument is initialized. Do not turn the power off while this message is shown.

Displayed when Musicsoft Downloader is used on the connected computer, or when an app such as
Smart Pianist is used on the connected smart device such as an iPhone and iPad. While this message
is shown, you cannot operate the instrument.

Displayed when the Character Code setting (page 59) is not appropriate for the file name of the Song
which you are selecting. Change the Character Code setting.

Displayed when the data format is not compatible with this instrument, or the data has some other
problems. This Song cannot be selected.

Displayed when no USB flash drive can be found, or a problem has occurred in the USB flash drive.
Disconnect and connect the device again, then execute the operation. If this message appears
repeatedly even when there aren’t any other likely problems, the USB flash drive may be damaged.

The Song you have selected cannot be copied or deleted on this instrument. Copy or delete these
types of Songs on a computer.

The memory or the number of the files in the copy destination USB flash drive is full. Remove any
unnecessary files in the USB flash drive.

Indicates that the USB flash drive is protected.

Displayed when the memory of the USB flash drive becomes full, or the number of files and folders
exceeds the system limit.

Displayed when Audio Song playback or recording has failed. If you are using a USB flash drive to
which data has already been stored or deleted a number of times, first make sure that the device does
not contain important data, then format it (page 50) and connect to the instrument again.

A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized
distributor.

A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized
distributor.

Displayed when the current operation is completed.

The memory of the instrument or the USB flash drive is running out. We recommend that you remove
any unnecessary User Songs (page 31) to ensure sufficient memory capacity before start recording.

The operation could not be completed because the instrument’s internal memory or the USB flash
drive is nearly full. If this message is shown while recording, your performance data may not be
correctly saved.

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Confirms whether each operation is executed or not.

Displayed when you try to overwrite or delete a protected Song or read-only file.

Displayed when an unformatted USB flash drive is connected. First make sure that the device does not
contain important data, then format it (page 50).

Communication with the USB flash drive has been shut down because of overcurrent to the USB flash
drive. Disconnect the USB flash drive from the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal, then turn on the power of
the instrument again.

Message Descriptions

Communication with the USB flash drive has failed. Remove the USB flash drive and make the
connection again. If the message appears even when the USB flash drive is connected properly, the
USB flash drive may be damaged.

This USB flash drive is not supported on this instrument, or too many USB flash drives may have been
connected. Refer to “Connecting USB devices” (page 49) for information on the USB flash drive
connection.

The instrument is in Access Point mode and standing by for connection to an access point by WPS
(page 55). While this message is shown, you cannot operate the instrument.

A malfunction occurred in the instrument while it was standing by for connection to an access point by
WPS (page 55). Reconnect the UD-WL01 (sold separately) to the instrument and try to connect to the
access point by WPS again.

* When an operation (such as saving or data transfer) is in progress, the display shows a sequence of flashing dashes.
* Press any button to exit from these message displays.

English

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems with the unit, here are a few troubleshooting tips. If you cannot solve the problem easily
yourself, consult your Yamaha piano dealer. DO NOT attempt to repair the piano yourself.

Problem Cause Solution

The power does not turn on. The power plug may not be properly

connected.

The power is automatically turned
off.

The overall volume is low, or no
sound is heard.

The acoustic piano emits sound
when playing in the TransAcoustic
mode/Silent Piano mode.

The balance or volume varies
between the included
headphones and the
commercially available
headphones.

A rattling sound from the piano
body can be heard when playing
in TransAcoustic mode/Silent
Piano mode.

When playing a rapid series of
notes in the TransAcoustic mode/
Layer mode/Silent Piano mode,
a sound louder than expected
(considering playing strength)
occurs.

Sound is not output properly or
evenly.

No Reverb effect is applied to the
sound.

The sound lingers excessively. The Reverb depth or the Damper

Noise is heard from the
headphones or speakers.

The pitch of this instrument is
different from that of other
instruments.

This is normal and due to the Auto Power
Off function.

The [VOLUME] control may be turned to
the far left position.

Local Control is set to off. Make sure that Local Control (page 46) is

Playing with extreme force may result in
sound being emitted from the acoustic
piano.

Headphone properties differ depending
on their type, so different headphones
may have different balance or volume
characteristics.

This is not a fault. It is the sound of the acoustic piano’s keystroke.

This is not a fault. The structure of the TransAcoustic Piano causes this to occur in
some cases.

Since the keyboard was pressed when
the power is turned on, the keyboard
position is detected incorrectly.

The Reverb depth may be set to
minimum.

Resonance effect depth may be set to an
excessive level.

The noise may be due to interference
caused by the use of a mobile phone in
close proximity to the instrument.

The headphones or speakers may not be
connected correctly.

Noise can be heard when you use the
instrument along with the application on
your smart device, such as an iPhone and
iPad.

The pitch is different depending on the
instrument.

Connect the plug of the power cord firmly
into the AC outlet (page 15).

If necessary, disable the Auto Power Off
function (pages 16 and 47).

Adjust the volume to an optimal level
(pages 18 and 20).

on.

Moderate the strength of your playing.

Use the same type of headphones for
optimum performance.

Turn off the power and turn it on again to
reset the function. Do not touch any keys
when turning the power on.

Increase the Reverb Depth to apply an
appropriate amount of Reverb (page 35).

Set these parameters to an appropriate
level (pages 35 and 45).

Turn the mobile phone off, or use it away
from the instrument.

Connect the headphones or speakers to
the corresponding jacks firmly (pages 16
and 51).

When you use the instrument along with a
smart device, we recommend that you set
“Airplane Mode” to on and then the Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth setting to on in order to avoid
noise caused by communication.

You can adjust the pitch of this instrument
to match that of other instruments
(page 41).

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Problem Cause Solution

The Bluetooth-equipped device
cannot be paired with nor
connected to this instrument.

Sound input via Bluetooth is
interrupted.

Sound input to the [AUX IN] jacks
is interrupted.

The Bluetooth function of this instrument
is off.

The Bluetooth-equipped device is not
paired with this instrument.

The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth­equipped device is not activated.

This instrument and the Bluetooth­equipped device are too far apart.

There is a device (microwave oven,
wireless LAN device, etc.) that outputs
signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency band
nearby.

The output volume of the Bluetooth­equipped device connected to this
instrument is too low, resulting in the
sound being cut off via the Noise Gate
after it is input to this instrument.

The output volume of the external device
connected to this instrument is too low,
resulting in the sound being cut off via the
Noise Gate after it is input to this
instrument.

Make sure that the Bluetooth function is
turned on (page 57).

The device and this instrument need to be
paired to each other via Bluetooth
(page 56).

Make sure that the function is activated.

Use the device in close proximity to this
instrument.

Move the instrument away from any
devices that might be emitting radio­frequency signals.

Increase the output volume of the device.
The volume level reproduced via this
instrument can be adjusted by using the
[VOLUME] control.

Increase the output volume of the external
device. The volume level reproduced via
this instrument can be adjusted by using
the [VOLUME] control.

Set the Noise Gate to off (page 47).

English

*The message list (page 60) is also provided for your reference.

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Voic e L ist

The cells marked by “” indicate the available characteristics (which are explained below) for the Voice.

• Stereo Sampling: Stereo sampling is used for the Voice.

• Touch Sensitivity: The volume responds to your playing strength.

• Key-off Sampling: The key-off sound (the subtle sound that occurs when you release a key) is sampled for
the Voice.

• VRM: Simulated string resonance sound with physical modeling when the damper pedal is pressed or keys
are pressed. This can be turned on or off. For details, refer to page 44.

Display Voice N ame Description

Piano

Binaural CFX
Grand

CFX Grand Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with

Bösendorfer
Imperial

Upright Piano The sound sampled from an upright piano, the

Pop Grand A slightly brighter piano sound. Good for popular

Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound
sampled by Binaural Sampling, the method
optimized for headphone use. Listening this
through headphones gives the impression of
being immersed in the sound, as if it was
actually emanating from the piano. This is
available when the Binaural setting is turned on
(page 44).

a wide dynamic range for maximum expressive
control. Suitable for playing in any music genre
and style. This is available when the Binaural
setting is turned off (page 44).

The famed sound of the Vienna-made
Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano. Its
spacious sound evokes the size of the
instrument, and is ideal for expressing
tenderness in compositions.

Yamaha SU7. Enjoy the unique tonal character
and a lighter, more casual feel.

styles.

Stereo

Sam­pling

Touch
Sensi-

tivity







 – 



Key-off

Sam­pling

VRM

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E. Piano

Ballad Grand Grand piano sound with a soft and warm tone.

Good for playing ballads.

Stage E.Piano The sound of an electric piano using hammer-

struck metallic “tines.” A soft tone results when
played lightly, and an aggressive tone when
played hard.

DX E.Piano An electronic piano sound produced by an FM

synthesizer. The tone will change as you vary
your playing touch. Ideal for popular music.

Vintage E.Piano A different type of electric piano sound than

Stage E. piano. Widely used in rock and popular
music.



–  –

–  – –

–  –

Display Voice Name Description

Harpsichord

Harpsichord 8' The sound of an instrument frequently used in

baroque music. Variations in playing touch will
not affect the volume, and a characteristic sound
will be heard when you release the key.

Harpsichord
8'+4'

A harpsichord with an added upper octave.
Produces a more brilliant sound.

Stereo

Sam-

pling

Touc h
Sensi-

tivity

 –  –

 –  –

Key-off

Sam­pling

VRM

English

Organ

Pad

Layer

Celesta The sound of a celesta (a percussion instrument

in which hammers strike tuned metal bars).This
instrument is well-known for its appearance in
“Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” from
Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.”

Organ Principal This Voice features the combination of pipes

(8'+4'+2') of a principal (brass instrument) organ.
It is suitable for Baroque church music.

Organ Tutti This Voice features a full coupler of a pipe organ,

famous for the sound used in Toccata and Fugue
by Bach.

Jazz Organ The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ.

Sampled with a Rotary SP effect, its rotation
speed is slow. Often heard in jazz and rock
idioms.

Strings Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble

with realistic reverb. Try combining this Voice
with piano in the Dual mode.

Choir A large, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for

creating rich harmonies in slow pieces.

Synth Pad A warm, mellow, and spacious synth sound.

Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an
ensemble.

Piano + Strings Combination of piano and strings ensemble

Voices, giving you a richly textured sound as if
you were playing the piano with orchestral
accompaniment.

Piano + Pad Combination of piano and Synth Pad Voices.  –

 – –

 – – –

 – – –

– – – –

 – –

 – –

–  – –

 –

Piano
+ DX E.Piano

Combination of piano and DX E. Piano Voices.  –

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Song List

 Vo ice Dem o S ongs

No. Voice Name Song Name Composer

d.01

d.02
d.03
d.04
d.05
d.06
d.07
d.08

d.09

d.10

d.11
d.12
d.13
d.14
d.15
d.16
d.17
d.18
d.19
d.20

CFX Grand
Binaural CFX Grand

Bösendorfer Imperial Mädchens Wunsch (6 Chants polonaise S.480 R.145) F. Liszt / F. F. Chopin

Upright Piano Italienisches Konzert, BWV 971 1st mov. J. S. Bach

Pop Grand Original —

Ballad Grand Original —

Stage E.Piano Original —

DX E.Piano Original —

Vintage E.Piano Original —

Harpsichord 8'

Harpsichord 8'+4' Gigue, Französische Suiten No.5, BWV 816 J. S. Bach

Celesta Danse de la Fée Dragée P. I. Tchaikovsky

Organ Principal Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601 J. S. Bach

Organ Tutti Original —

Jazz Organ Original —

Strings Original —

Choir Original —

Synth Pad Original —

Piano + Strings Original —

Piano + Pad Original —

Piano + DX E.Piano Original —

Widmung S.566 R.253 F. Liszt / R. Schumann

Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo
No.7, BWV 1058

J. S. Bach

 Preset Songs (50 Classical Music Masterpieces)

No. Song Name Composer

Arrangements
P. 0 1
P. 0 2
P. 0 3
P. 0 4
P. 0 5
P. 0 6
P. 0 7
P. 0 8
P. 0 9
P. 1 0
P. 11
P. 1 2
P. 1 3
P. 1 4
P. 1 5

Canon D dur J. Pachelbel

Air On the G Strings J. S. Bach

Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Traditional

Piano Sonate op.31-2 “Tempest” 3rd mov. L. v. Beethoven

Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven

Wiegenlied op.98-2 F. P. Schubert

Grande Valse Brillante F. F. Chopin

Polonaise op.53 “Héroïque” F. F. Chopin

La Campanella F. Liszt

Salut d’amour op.12 E. Elgar

From the New World A. Dvořák

Sicilienne G. U. Fauré

Clair de lune C. A. Debussy

Jupiter (The Planets) G. Holst

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No. Song Name Composer

Duets
P. 1 6
P. 1 7
P. 1 8
P. 1 9
P. 2 0

Menuett (Eine kleine Nachtmusik K.525) W. A. Mozart

Menuett G dur L. v. Beethoven

Marcia alla Turca L. v. Beethoven

Piano Concerto No.1 op.11 2nd mov. F. F. Chopin

The Nutcracker Medley P. I. Tchaikovsky

Original Compositions
P. 2 1
P. 2 2
P. 2 3
P. 2 4
P. 2 5
P. 2 6
P. 2 7
P. 2 8
P. 2 9
P. 3 0
P. 3 1
P. 3 2
P. 3 3
P. 3 4
P. 3 5
P. 3 6
P. 3 7
P. 3 8
P. 3 9
P. 4 0
P. 4 1
P. 4 2
P. 4 3
P. 4 4
P. 4 5
P. 4 6
P. 4 7
P. 4 8
P. 4 9
P. 5 0

Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J. S. Bach

Menuett G dur BWV Anh.114 J. S. Bach

Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W. A. Mozart

Turkish March W. A. Mozart

Piano Sonate op.13 “Pathétique” 2nd mov. L. v. Beethoven

Für Elise L. v. Beethoven

Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. L. v. Beethoven

Impromptu op.90-2 F. P. Schubert

Frühlingslied op.62-6 J. L. F. Mendelssohn

Fantaisie-Impromptu F. F. Chopin

Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu” F. F. Chopin

Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F. F. Chopin

Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien” F. F. Chopin

Nocturne op.9-2 F. F. Chopin

Nocturne KK4a-16/BI 49 [Posth.] F. F. Chopin

Träumerei R. Schumann

Barcarolle P. I. Tchaikovsky

La prière d'une Vierge T. Badarzewska

Liebesträume No.3 F. Liszt

Blumenlied G. Lange

Humoresque A. Dvořák

Arietta E. H. Grieg

Tango (España) I. Albéniz

The Entertainer S. Joplin

Maple Leaf Rag S. Joplin

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C. A. Debussy

Arabesque No.1 C. A. Debussy

Cakewalk C. A. Debussy

Je te veux E. Satie

Gymnopédies No.1 E. Satie

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Playback sequence of Song files in a USB flash drive

USB flash drive

First level Second level Third level Fourth level

Cannot be played.

General folders

Can be played.

Root folder

USER FILES

Folder A

Folder B Sub Folder B

Sub Folder A Sub Folder A Sub Folder A

The illustration below shows the playback sequence of Song files stored on the USB flash drive.

AAA.mid

BBB.mid

AAA.mid

BBB.mid

AAA.mid

BBB.mid

AAA.mid

AAA.mid

AAA.mid

 Playback sequence of User Songs

User Songs are named as follows, and saved in the USER FILES folder.
The “**” section indicates the Song number. Songs are played back in order of the number in the “**” section.

• USERSONG**.MID (MIDI Song)

•USERAUDIO**.WAV (Audio Song)

 Playback sequence of External Songs

Priority Folder/File

1 Root folder Songs are played back first in numeric order, and then in alphabetical

2 General folders

NOTE

This unit cannot recognize Song files saved in a folder lower than the third level. If you manage Song files in a USB flash drive
with a computer, make sure to save them to the first, second or third level folder.

order.

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Specifications

Upright Piano Grand Piano

Control
Interface

Silencing
System

Soundboard
Drive System

Voi ce s Ton e

Effects Types Reverb Yes

Songs (MIDI) Preset Number of Preset Songs 20 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics

Recording/
Playback
(Audio)

Functions Overall

Keyboard Touch Response Hard, Medium/Hard, Medium, Soft/Medium, Soft, Fixed

Pedal Damper, Silencing/Sostenuto*1,

Sensor
System

Mechanism Hammer shank stopper operated

Action – Quick Escape mechanism

Mechanism

Generation

Piano Effect VRM Ye s

Polyphony (max.) 256

Preset Number of Voices 20
Voices for Song Playback 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits

Recording Number of Songs 10

Format Playback SMF (Format 0, Format 1)

Recording Time (max.) 80 minutes/Song
Format Playback WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)

Controls

USB Audio Interface 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo

Key Sensors Non-contact continuous detection optical sensor

Hammer Sensors

Damper Pedal Continuous detection sensor

Sostenuto Pedal On/Off detection sensor
Soft Pedal On/Off detection sensor

by silencing pedal/silencing

Piano Sound Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial

Binaural Sampling Yes (CFX Grand Voice only)

Key-off Samples Ye s
Smooth Release Ye s

Brilliance Yes
Stereophonic Optimizer Yes (Piano Voices other than CFX Grand)

Data Capacity approx. 500 KB/Song

Recording SMF (Format 0)

Recording WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Metronome Ye s
Tempo Range 5 – 500

Tra ns pos e -12 – 0 – +12
Tuning 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz

Soft

–

*1

lever

TransAcoustic™ technology

(approx. 0.2 Hz increments)

Damper, Sostenuto, Soft

Non-contact 2-point

optical fiber sensor

Hammer shank stopper operated

by motor drive

English

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Upright Piano Grand Piano

Functions Bluetooth Bluetooth version 4.1

Supported profile A2DP

Compatible codec SBC
Wireless output Bluetooth class 2
Maximum

communication distance
Range of transmit

frequency

Maximum RF output
Power

Storage and
Connectivity

Power Supply Auto Power Off Ye s
Weight

(excluding the weight of the piano body)
Included Accessories Headphones, headphone hanger,

Separately Sold Accessories

(May not be available depending on your area.)

Storage Internal Memory approx. 1.3 MB

External Drives USB flash drive

Connectivity Headphones Stereo mini jack (x2)

MIDI IN/OUT

AUX IN Stereo mini jack
AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] (Standard phone jack)
USB TO DEVICE Ye s

USB TO HOST Ye s

14 kg (30 lb, 14 oz) 21 kg (46 lb, 5 oz)

attachment screws for headphone hanger,

“50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book, Owner’s Manual

USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01),

wireless MIDI adaptor (UD-BT01/MD-BT01)

approx. 10 m (33 ft)

2,402 – 2,480 MHz

4 dBm

*1 For models equipped with a sostenuto pedal.

The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the
Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be
the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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Index

A

Access Point mode ..................... 55

Accessories .................................. 10

Aliquot Resonance ..................... 45

All-repeat playback .................... 24

Audio Loop Back ........................ 48

Audio recording ......................... 27

Audio Song .................................. 23

Auto Power Off .................... 16, 47

[AUX IN] jack ............................ 52

AUX IN Noise Gate ................... 47

AUX OUT jacks ......................... 51

B

Backup data ................................. 58

Base note ...................................... 42

Beat ............................................... 34

Binaural ....................................... 44

Binaural Sampling ...................... 22

Bluetooth ..................................... 57

Bluetooth Audio ......................... 56

Body Resonance ......................... 46

Brilliance ...................................... 39

C

Character Code ........................... 59

Computer .................................... 54

Computer-related Operations .. 10

Continuous playback ................. 24

Control unit ................................ 13

Copy (User Song) ....................... 30

D

Damper Resonance .................... 45

Delete (User Song) ..................... 31

Demo Song ............................ 23, 66

Display ......................................... 14

E

External Song .............................. 23

F

Fast forward ................................ 25

Fixed velocity .............................. 40

Format (USB flash drive) .......... 50

Function settings ........................ 37

H

Half Pedal .................................... 43

Headphone hanger ..................... 16

Headphones ................................ 16

I

IAC ...............................................39

Included Accessories ..................10

Infrastructure mode ...................55

Initialization ................................58

Intelligent Acoustic Control .....39

K

Keyboard transpose ....................40

Key-off Sampling ........................ 46

L

Layer mode .................................. 19

Local Control ...............................46

M

Master Tune ................................41

Message List .................................60

Metronome ..................................33

MIDI jacks ...................................53

MIDI recording ...........................27

MIDI Song ................................... 23

MIDI transmit channel ..............46

N

Noise Gate ...................................47

P

Pairing ....................................48, 56

Pause .............................................25

Pedal .............................................12

Playback .......................................23

Playback sequence (Song) .........68

Power ............................................15

Preset Song ............................23, 66

R

Random playback .......................24

Recording .....................................27

Resonance Adjustment .............. 39

Reverb ...........................................35

Rewind .........................................25

S

Scale type ......................................41

Silencing lever .......................12, 20

Silent Piano mode ....................... 20

Smart device ................................54

Smart Pianist ...............................11

SONG (Menu) .......................13, 23

Song (playback sequence) ..........68

Song Category .............................23

Song List .......................................66

Song transpose ............................43

Specifications .............................. 69

Stereophonic Optimizer ............ 22

Stop .............................................. 25

String Resonance ........................ 45

T

Temperament ............................. 41

Tempo (metronome) ................. 34

Tempo (Song) ............................. 26

Time signature ............................ 34

Tone Control .............................. 39

Touch Sensitivity (Touch

Responce) .................................... 40

TransAcoustic ....................... 17, 39

TransAcoustic mode .................. 18

Transpose (keyboard) ................ 40

Transpose (Song) ....................... 43

Troubleshooting ......................... 62

Tuning ......................................... 41

U

USB Audio Interface .................. 55

USB device .................................. 49

USB flash drive ........................... 49

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal .... 49

USB wireless LAN ...................... 55

User Song ..............................23, 30

UTILITY (Menu) ................. 13, 33

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Version ........................................ 48

Voice ............................................ 21

VOICE (Menu) ..................... 13, 21

Voice Demo Song ................ 23, 66

Voice List ............................... 22, 64

Volume (Audio Song) ............... 43

Volume (master volume) .... 18, 20

Volume (metronome) ............... 42

Volume (MIDI Song) ................ 42

VRM (Virtual Resonance

Modeling) .................................... 44

English

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For U.S.A.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For CANADA

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

For U.S.A. and CANADA

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé
et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences
radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme
sans évaluation du débit d’absorption spécifique (DAS).

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For EU countries

BG Bulgarian

ОПРОСТЕНА ЕС ДЕКЛАРАЦИЯ ЗА СЪОТВЕТСТВИЕ

С настоящото Yamaha Music Europe GmbH декларира, че този тип
радиосъоръжение [TA2] е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се
намери на следния интернет адрес:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

ES Spanish

DECLARACIÓN UE DE CONFORMIDAD SIMPLIFICADA

Por la presente, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declara que el tipo de equipo
radioeléctrico [TA2] es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto com­pleto de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección
Internet siguiente:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

CS Czech

ZJEDNODUŠENÉ EU PROHLÁŠENÍ O SHODĚ

Tímto Yamaha Music Europe GmbH prohlašuje, že typ rádiového zařízení
[TA2] je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. Úplné znění EU prohlášení o
shodě je k dispozici na této internetové adrese:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

DA Danish

FORENKLET EU-OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING

Hermed erklærer Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, at radioudstyrstypen [TA2] er
i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU. EU-overensstemmelseserklæ­ringens fulde tekst kan findes på følgende internetadresse:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

DE German

VEREINFACHTE EU-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

Hiermit erklärt Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, dass der Funkanlagentyp [TA2]
der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU­Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

ET Estonian

LIHTSUSTATUD ELI VASTAVUSDEKLARATSIOON

Käesolevaga deklareerib Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, et käesolev raadio­seadme tüüp [TA2] vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL nõuetele. ELi vastavusdekla­ratsiooni täielik tekst on kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

EL Greek

ΑΠΛΟΥΣΤΕΥΜΕΝΗ ΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΣΗΣ ΕΕ

Με την παρούσα ο/η Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξο­πλισμός [TA2] πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλω­σης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

EN English

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declares that the radio equipment type
[TA2] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU dec­laration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

FR French

DECLARATION UE DE CONFORMITE SIMPLIFIEE

Le soussigné, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, déclare que l'équipement
radioélectrique du type [TA2] est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE. Le texte
complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible à l'adresse internet
suivante:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

HR Croatian

POJEDNOSTAVLJENA EU IZJAVA O SUKLADNOSTI

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa [ TA 2]
u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti
dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

IT Italian

DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ UE SEMPLIFICATA

Il fabbricante, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, dichiara che il tipo di apparec­chiatura radio [TA2] è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo completo
della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Inter­net:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

LV Latvian

VIENKĀRŠOTA ES ATBILSTĪBAS DEKLARĀCIJA

Ar šo Yamaha Music Europe GmbH deklarē, ka radioiekārta [TA2] atbilst
Direktīvai 2014/53/ES. Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams
šādā interneta vietnē:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

LT Lithuanian

SUPAPRASTINTA ES ATITIKTIES DEKLARACIJA

Aš, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių tipas [TA2]
atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas
prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

HU Hungarian

EGYSZERŰSÍTETT EU-MEGFELELŐSÉGI NYILATKOZAT

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH igazolja, hogy a [TA2] típusú rádióberendezés
megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek. Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes
szövege elérhető a következő internetes címen:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

NL Dutch

VEREENVOUDIGDE EU-CONFORMITEITSVERKLARING

Hierbij verklaar ik, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, dat het type radioapparatuur
[TA2] conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU. De volledige tekst van de EU-con­formiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

PL Polish

UPROSZCZONA DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI UE

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia radio­wego [TA2] jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgod­ności UE jest dostępny pod następującym adresem internetowym:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

PT Portuguese

DECLARAÇÃO UE DE CONFORMIDADE SIMPLIFICADA

O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declara que o pre­sente tipo de equipamento de rádio [TA2] está em conformidade com a Dire­tiva 2014/53/UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está
disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

RO Romanian

DECLARAȚIA UE DE CONFORMITATE SIMPLIFICATĂ

Prin prezenta, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH declară că tipul de echipamente
radio [TA2] este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al
declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

SK Slovak

ZJEDNODUŠENÉ EÚ VYHLÁSENIE O ZHODE

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu
[TA2] je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ. Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je
k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

SL Slovenian

POENOSTAVLJENA IZJAVA EU O SKLADNOSTI

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme [TA2] skladen
z Direktivo 2014/53/EU. Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na vo ljo na
naslednjem spletnem naslovu:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

FI Finnish

YKSINKERTAISTETTU EU-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi [TA2] on
direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen
täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

SV Swedish

FÖRENKLAD EU-FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE

Härmed försäkrar Yamaha Music Europe GmbH att denna typ av radioutrust­ning [TA2] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullständiga texten
till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

TR Turkey

BASİTLEŞTİRİLMİŞ AVRUPA BİRLİĞİ UYGUNLUK BİLDİRİMİ

İşbu belge ile, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, radyo cihaz tipinin [TA2], Direktif
2014/53/AB'ye uygunluğunu beyan eder. AB uyumu beyanının tam metni
aşağıdaki internet adresinden edinilebilir:
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

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Tel: [phone]

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