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DIGITAL PIANO
YDP-131/YDP-213
Owner's Manual
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO
NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one
described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING:
walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any
kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use
an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less ) is 18
AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
Do not place this product in a position where anyone could
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.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an
audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional
accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled
or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional
fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer
before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with
both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the
following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable 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.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being
charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries
of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or
incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason
its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local,
state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist
you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. 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.
92-BP
YDP-131/YDP-213
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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PRECAUTIONS
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or
overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
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Power supply/AC power adaptor
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• 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.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When setting up the instrument, 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.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
Location
• 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 or damage to the internal
components.
• 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.
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Connections
• 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. Also, 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.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
•Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key
cover, panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
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discolor the panel or keyboard.
• 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 operate the instrument 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.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• Data in the instrument’s internal memory can be lost due to operational errors or
malfunction. Be sure to save any important data to external media via a
computer connected to the instrument. (page 31)
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 power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, 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 AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can
take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new digital piano.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference.
About this Owner’s Manual
This manual consists of three main sections: “Introduction,” “Reference” and “Appendix.”
Introduction (page 2):
Please read this section first.
Reference (page 13):
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions.
Appendix (page 39):
This section introduces reference material.
*The illustrations as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the
ones on your instrument.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with
respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all
computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE,
DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
Trademarks:
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
•All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Ta b le of Contents
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2
PRECAUTIONS............................................. 3
About this Owner’s Manual........................ 5
Application Index........................................ 7
Accessories .................................................. 8
Maintenance ............................................... 8
Features....................................................... 9
Before Using the Digital Piano ................. 10
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Part Names................................................ 14
Listening to the Demo Songs ................... 15
Introduction
Key Cover ...........................................................10
Music Rest ..........................................................10
Turning the Power On.......................................11
Setting the Volume.............................................12
Using Headphones.............................................12
Reference
Transmitting Song Data between the
Computer and the Digital Piano ............31
Loading Song Data from a Computer to the
Digital Piano .................................................. 31
Transmitting Song Data from the Digital Piano
to a Computer ............................................... 31
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings .. 32
Troubleshooting........................................ 33
Options...................................................... 33
Keyboard Stand Assembly ........................34
Index.......................................................... 37
Appendix
MIDI Data Format ....................................40
MIDI Implementation Chart .................... 44
Specifications ........................................... 45
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......... 16
Listening to Songs Loaded from the
Computer ............................................... 17
Selecting & Playing Voices........................ 18
Selecting Voices..................................................18
Using the Pedals .................................................19
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb........20
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ...................21
Transposition .....................................................22
Fine-tuning the Pitch .........................................22
Using the Metronome........................................23
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch
(Touch Sensitivity) ........................................24
Recording your Performance.................... 25
Playing Back Recorded Performance Data .......26
Connecting MIDI Instruments.................. 27
About MIDI........................................................27
MIDI’s Capability...............................................27
Connecting the Digital Piano to a
Computer ............................................... 28
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MIDI Functions.......................................... 29
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection......29
Local Control ON/OFF......................................29
Program Change ON/OFF.................................30
Control Change ON/OFF ..................................30
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Application Index
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Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs with different voices...................................................... “Listening to the Demo Songs” on page 15
Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 16
Listening to recorded performances................................................. “Playing Back Recorded Performance Data” on page 26
Listening to songs loaded from the computer......................... “Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer” on page 17
Playing
Using three pedals ....................................................................................................................... “Using the Pedals” on page 19
Shifting the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps................................................ “Transposition” on page 22
Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play this instrument
along with other instruments or CD music....................................................................... “Fine-tuning the Pitch” on page 22
Adjusting the key touch response (sensitivity) for changing the volume
.............................................................................................. “Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)” on page 24
Changing voices
Viewing the list of voices............................................................................................................. “Selecting Voices” on page 18
Simulating a concert hall ....................................................................“Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb” on page 20
Combining two voices....................................................................................“Layering Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 21
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Practicing
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo .................................................................“Using the Metronome” on page 23
Recording
Recording your performances ............................................................................... “Recording your Performance” on page 25
Connecting this instrument to other devices
What is MIDI? .....................................................................................................“Connecting MIDI Instruments” on page 27
Connecting the computer............................................................ “Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer” on page 28
Tr ansmitting the recording of your performance to a computer
..........................................................................“Transmitting Song Data from the Digital Piano to a Computer” on page 31
Tr ansmitting song data from a computer to the instrument
..................................................................................“Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano” on page 31
Assembling
Assembling and disassembling this instrument..................................................“Keyboard Stand Assembly” on pages 34–36
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Accessories
• “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book)
• Owner’s Manual
This manual contains complete instructions for operating your digital piano.
• Quick Operation Guide
• Assembly parts
Maintenance
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Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well).
Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber
products on the instrument.
Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded.
Before using this instrument, be sure to read “Precautions” on pages 3 – 4.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport this instrument along with your other belongings. You can move
the unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit before moving.
Tr ansport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side. Do not subject the
instrument to excessive vibration or shock.
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Features
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The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special “GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)” keyboard that offers
natural grand-piano type playability.
This keyboard adheres to the basic principle of the “Graded Hammer” keyboard, which was developed through extensive
research for the best grand piano sound, while providing a weighted keyboard response that is graduated from the low range
to the high range (i.e., lower keys are weighted more heavily). As a result, the YDP-131/YDP-213 provides unmatched sonic
realism and natural grand-piano type playability.
The sound source of the YDP-131/YDP-213 uses Yamaha’s original “AWM Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology
for rich and musical voices.
Tw o of the piano voices, “Grand Piano 1” and “Grand Piano 2,” feature totally new samples recorded from a full-size concert grand piano. The “Electric Piano” voice features multiple samples for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); that
is, different samples are used depending on how fast or strong you strike the keys.
This digital piano sounds much closer to a true acoustic piano.
[PHONES]
A set of standard stereo
headphones can be plugged
in here for private practice
(page 12).
........
PHONES
MIDI [IN/OUT]
Connect a MIDI device to this connector to use various MIDI functions
(pages 27–28). (Connecting MIDI Instruments—page 27)
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MIDI
INOUT
PEDAL
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[PEDAL]
Connect the pedal cord
(page 35).
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[DEMO/SONG]
Listen to the playback of a demo song for
each voice and 50 piano preset songs
(page 15).
[PIANO/VOICE]
Select one of 6 internal sounds, including
Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18).
You can also layer two voices together
(page 21) or select various reverb effects
(page 20).
[REC]
Record your performance (page 25).
[PLAY]
Play back your recorded performance
(page 26).
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[SELECT]
Select a demo song for each voice, or
one of the 50 piano preset songs
(page 15 and 16). You can also select a
different voice while the song playback is
stopped.
[METRONOME]
Control the metronome functions (page
23).
[MASTER VOLUME]
Adjust the volume level using this control
(page 12).
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Before Using the Digital Piano
To open the key cover:
To close the key cover:
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Key Cover
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover
over the keys.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the cover and main unit.
CAUTION
Do not place objects, such as a piece of metal or paper, on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key cover
may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could cause electric
shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Music Rest
To raise the music rest:
1.
Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go.
2.
Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the
rear of the music rest.
3.
Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.
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To lower the music rest:
1.
Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go.
2.
Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest).
3.
Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down.
CAUTION
Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position.
When lowering the music rest, do not release your hands from the
music rest until it is all the way down.
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Tu rning the Power On
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1. Connect the power adapter.
1-1 Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] button is set to STANDBY.
1-2 Insert the DC plug on the power adapter into the [DC IN 12V] connector.
1-3 Insert the AC plug on the power adapter into a wall AC outlet.
1-2 1-3
(The shape of the plug differs depending on locale.)
WARNING
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from
the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
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WARNING
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
2. Turn the power on.
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
•The power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
Power indicator
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To turn the power off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button again.
•The power indicator turns off.
CAUTION
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at a minimum level. When not using the
instrument for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Power indicator
If you forget to turn off the power to the piano and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the power is still
on.
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Setting the Volume
When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level.
The level decreases. The level increases.
CAUTION
Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
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Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.
Tw o [PHONES] jacks are provided.
You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are
using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either
jack.)
Using Headphones
bottom surface
PHONES
standard stereo
phone plug
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This section explains how to make detailed settings for this
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Reference
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Part Names................................................................ 14
Listening to the Demo Songs................................... 15
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs.......................... 16
Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer .....17
Selecting & Playing Voices ....................................... 18
Selecting Voices ........................................................... 18
Using the Pedals .......................................................... 19
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb.................. 20
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ............................. 21
Tr ansposition............................................................... 22
Fine-tuning the Pitch.................................................. 22
Using the Metronome ................................................. 23
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) .. 24
Recording your Performance................................... 25
Playing Back Recorded Performance Data ................ 26
Connecting MIDI Instruments ............................... 27
About MIDI................................................................. 27
MIDI’s Capability........................................................ 27
Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer ................ 28
MIDI Functions........................................................ 29
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection ............... 29
Local Control ON/OFF............................................... 29
Program Change ON/OFF ......................................... 30
Control Change ON/OFF ........................................... 30
Tr ansmitting Song Data between the Computer and
the Digital Piano....................................................... 31
Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Digital
Piano ........................................................................ 31
Tr ansmitting Song Data from the Digital Piano to a
Computer................................................................. 31
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings ........... 32
Tr oubleshooting ....................................................... 33
Keyboard Stand Assembly ....................................... 34
Index......................................................................... 37
Options ..................................................................... 33
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Part Names
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PHONES
MIDI
PEDAL
INOUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1 [STANDBY/ON]............................. P11
2 [DEMO/SONG] ............................. P15
3 [PIANO/VOICE]........................P18–21
4 [SELECT] ........................... P15, 16, 18
5 [REC]............................................. P25
6 [PLAY] ..................................... P25, 26
7 [METRONOME]............................. P23
B
C
D
8 [MASTER VOLUME]....................... P12
9 [PHONES] ..................................... P12
0 MIDI [IN] [OUT]............................ P27
A [PEDAL]......................................... P35
B Soft (Left) Pedal ............................ P19
C Sostenute (Center) Pedal............... P19
D Damper (Right) Pedal ................... P19
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Listening to the Demo Songs
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Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices.
Procedure
1. Turn on the power.
(In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most
comfortable listening level.
2. Start playing back a demo song.
Press the [DEMO/SONG] button.
The demo song for the currently-selected voice starts playing.
Refer to the voice list on
page 18 for more information on
the characteristics of each preset voice.
You cannot adjust the tempo of
demo songs.
3. Select and play a demo song.
While a demo song is playing, press the [SELECT] button to select and play the
next demo song.
If you wish to select a particular demo song from 6 voice demo songs, while
holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C1–F1 keys.
The selected demo song starts to play. Starting with the selected song, the
playback of the demo songs will continue in the following sequence: other
voice demo songs, followed by 50 piano preset songs, and any songs
loaded from the computer. The sequence then returns to the first demo
song and repeats until you stop it.
The lowest key
Demo Songs
Each of the 6 voices features its own demo song that showcases the corresponding voice. Please refer to “Selecting Voices” on page 18.
The demo songs listed below are re-arranged excerpts from the original compositions.
The other demo songs are Yamaha’s original pieces (©2005 Yamaha Corporation).
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The demo songs will not be
transmitted via MIDI.
KeyVoice Name Title Composer
C1 GrandPiano1 “Eintritt” Waldszenen Op.82 R. Schumann
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1 Harpsichord Gavotte J.S. Bach
Adjusting the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
4. Stop the Voice demo.
Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to stop playback.
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. You
can simply listen to these songs. You can also refer to the included “50 Greats for the Piano” that
contains scores for 50 piano preset songs.
Procedure
1. Select and play back a piano preset song.
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The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2-C6 keys.
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2-C6 keys
to select a song to play back.
The selected piano song starts to play.
To play all preset songs consecutively in sequence, while holding down the
[DEMO/SONG] button, press the D6 key.
1st song 10th song 20th song 30th song 40th song 50th song (C
C2 C3 C4 C5 Consecutive
playback (D6)
The highest key
6)
Song:
On this instrument, performance data is called a “Song.”
This includes demo songs and
50 piano preset tunes.
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song. You
can change the voice playing on
the keyboard.
The default tempo is automatically selected whenever a new
preset song is selected, and
when a new preset song begins
playback.
Press the [SELECT] button to change to the next piano song.
Adjusting the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
2. Stop playback.
To stop the song during playback (or continuous playback), press the [DEMO/
SONG]
button.
•To continue playing other songs, see procedure 1 above.
To adjust the tempo of the preset
song playback, see page 23.
When you select a different song
(or a different song is selected
during chained playback), an
appropriate reverb type will be
selected accordingly.
The 50 piano preset songs will
not be transmitted via MIDI.
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Listening to Songs Loaded from the
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Computer
You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See
page 31 for more information on loading song data from the computer.)
Procedure
1. Select and play back a song.
Song numbers (1 through 10) are assigned to the D6-C7 keys (see the illustration below).
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the D6-C7 keys
to select a song to play back.
The selected song starts to play.
1st song 10th song
D6C7
Adjusting the Volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume while listening to the
song.
2. Stop playback.
Playback will stop automatically when the selected song has finished. To stop
the song during playback, press the [DEMO/SONG] button.
You can load up to 10 songs or
up to 352 KB of data from the
computer.
Use the following table to write
down the song titles you loaded
from the computer.
Key Song title
D6
E6
F6
F6
G6
G6
A6
A6
B6
C7
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Selecting a Song Playback Channel
If a song loaded from the computer uses a voice that is not supported by this
instrument, the originally-assigned voice may not be reproduced accurately. In
this case, switching the song playback channel from “All” to “1 + 2” may
improve the tone to more natural sound.
Selecting all song playback channels:
While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/
VOICE]
button simultaneously, press the B6 key.
All channels 1 through 16 will produce the sound.
B6
The top key
Selecting 1 + 2 song playback channels:
While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/
VOICE]
button simultaneously, press the C7 key.
Channels 1 + 2 will produce the sound.
C7
The top key
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Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
Procedure
Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1-F1 keys to select
a voice. Alternatively, you can press the [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the
[SELECT] button repeatedly to select a different voice.
Tu rn the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard.
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KeyVoice Name Description
C1D1
The lowest key
C1 Grand Piano 1
C1Grand Piano 2 Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popular music.
D1 E.Piano An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Good for popu-
1 Harpsichord The definitive instrument for baroque music. Since the strings of a
D
E1
Church Organ
F1 Strings Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this voice
Recorded samples from a full concert grand piano. Perfect for classical
compositions as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano.
lar music.
harpsichord are plucked, there is no touch response.
This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good for
sacred music from the Baroque period.
with piano in DUAL mode.
C1 D1 E1 F1
To understand the characteristics of various voices, listen to
demo songs for each voice
(page 15).
Voice:
On this instrument, a voice
means a “tone” or “tonal color.”
Selecting a voice automatically
engages the best-suited reverb
type and depth (page 20) for
that particular voice.
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Using the Pedals
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Damper (Right) Pedal
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a
damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the
damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer.
Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any
sustained notes.
Sostenuto (Center) Pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and
press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are
held, those notes will sustain as long as you hold
the pedal (as if the damper pedal had been pressed)
but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord,
for example, while other notes are played “staccato.”
Soft (Left) Pedal
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while
the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are already playing when it
is pressed.
When you press the damper pedal
here, the notes you play before you
release the pedal sustain longer.
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the note,
the note will sustain as long as you
hold the pedal.
If the damper pedal doesn’t
work, make sure that the pedal
cord is properly plugged into the
main unit (page 35).
Organ and string voices will
continue to sound for as long as
the sostenuto pedal is
depressed.
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Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb
This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression
to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
Procedure
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select
a reverb type.
2D
2
C
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KeyReverb Type Description
Adjusting Reverb Depth
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by pressing one of the C3–G
holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. The depth range is from 0 through 20.
The lowest key
C2 Room This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to
the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
C2 Hall1 For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect sim-
ulates the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
D2 Hall2 For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
D2 Stage Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
E2 Off No effect is applied.
The lowest key C3: depth 0 A4
C2 E2D2
4 keys while
4: depth 20
G
The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are
different for each voice.
depth 0: no effect
depth 20: maximum reverb
depth
The depth value increases as you press higher keys.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the A4 key to set the reverb to
the depth most suitable for the selected voice.
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Layering Two Voices (Dual mode)
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You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound.
Procedure
1. Engage Dual mode.
While holding down the
through F1 simultaneously to select the two desired voices. Alternatively, while holding
down the
[PIANO/VOICE]
Refer to “Selecting & Playing Voices” on page 18 for information on the voices
that are assigned to the keys.
The lowest key C1 F1
The voice assigned to the lower key will be designated as Voice 1, and the voice
assigned to the higher key will be designated as Voice 2.
You can make the following settings for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual mode:
Setting the Octave
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Depending on which voices you combine in Dual mode, the combination may sound better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave.
[PIANO/VOICE]
button, press two keys in the range of C1
button, press and hold down one key, then press another.
You cannot assign the same
voice to Voice 1 and Voice 2
simultaneously in Dual mode.
Reverb in Dual Mode
The reverb type assigned to
Voice 1 will take priority. (If the
reverb assigned to Voice 1 is set
to OFF, the reverb assigned to
Voice 2 will be in effect.) The
reverb depth setting (
will be applied only to Voice 1.
page 20
)
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While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C5–F5 keys.
C5 F5
For setting
the octave. (C5–F5)
The highest ke
C5 key: –1 (Voice 1), C5 key: 0 (Voice 1), D5 key: +1(Voice 1),
D5 key: –1 (Voice 2), E5 key: 0 (Voice 2), F5 key: +1(Voice 2)
Setting the Balance
You can adjust the volume balance between two voices. For example, you can set
one voice as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the other voice softer.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the F5–F6 keys.
A setting of “0” produces an equal balance between the two Dual mode voices.
Settings below “0” increases the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above “0” increases the volume of Voice 1 in relation to Voice 2.
F5C6F6
-6 -4 -2
For setting the balance. (F5–F6)
+1 +3 +6
-5
-3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
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2. Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1–F1 keys.
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Your digital piano’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up
or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch
of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way,
you can play a song as though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to the key of F.
Procedure
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press one of
the F2–F3 keys to set the desired amount of transposition.
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[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + C3 key: Plays normal keyboard pitch.
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + B2 key (white key to the left of C3):
Tr ansposes the pitch down by one semitone.
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + B2 key (the first black key to the left of C3):
Tr ansposes the pitch down a whole tone (two semitones).
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + F2 key:
Tr ansposes the pitch down by six semitones.
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + C3 key (black key to the right of C3):
Tr ansposes the pitch up by one semitone.
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + D3 key (the first white key to the right of C3):
Tr ansposes the pitch up a whole tone (two semitones).
[DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE] + F3 key: Tr ansposes the pitch up by six semitones.
Transposition
2C3F3
F
-6 -4 -2 +1
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
Tr anspose
down.
Normal
pitch.
+3 +6
Tr anspose
up.
Transpose:
Changing the key signature. On
this instrument, transposing
shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play the digital piano along with other instruments or CD music.
Procedure
To tune up (in about 0.2Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1 and
To tune down (in about 0.2Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1 and A-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3.
To restore default pitch:
Hold down the A-1, A-1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3.
To tune up To tune down To restore default pitch
Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz
Default pitch: 440.0 Hz
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B-1
keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3.
A-1A-1 B-1
Hz (Hertz):
This unit of measurement refers
to the frequency of a sound and
represents the number of times
a sound wave vibrates in a second.
-1A-1
A
B-1A-1
B3C3
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Using the Metronome
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Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is
convenient for practicing.
Procedure
1. Start the metronome.
Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome.
Determines the Time Signature
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys.
D
3
3
C
METRONOME
F3E3D3C3
The highest key
C3 key: No downbeat, C3 key: 2/4, D3 key: 3/4, D3 key: 4/4, E3 key: 5/4, F3 key: 6/4
Adjusting the Tempo
The tempo of the metronome and preset song playback can be set from 32 to
280 beats per minute.
A number is assigned to each of the following keys.
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press a sequence of C4–A4
keys to specify a three-digit number.
Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the tempo
“95,” press the C4 (0), A4 (9) and F4 (5) keys in sequence.
Increasing the tempo value in steps of one:
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C5 key.
Decreasing the tempo value in steps of one:
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the B4 key.
Increasing the tempo value in steps of ten:
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D5 key.
Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten:
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the A4 key.
5A4
C
METRONOME
024579
C4 A4 B4 C5 D5
8631
The highest key
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Resetting the tempo to default:
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C5 key.
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2. Stop the metronome.
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Adjusting the Volume
You can change the volume of the metronome sound.
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C1–G2 keys
to determine the volume.
METRONOME
The lowest key C1 G2
The volume level increases as you press higher keys.
Tu rn off the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button.
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch
(Touch Sensitivity)
You can adjust the volume level that changes depending on how fast or
strong you hit the keys. The following four settings are available.
A6 ..............................The volume level does not change at all regardless of whether you
play the keyboard soft or hard.
A6 .............................The volume level does not change much when you play the key-
board soft or hard.
B6 ..............................This is the standard piano touch response. (This is the default set-
ting.)
C7 ..............................The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortis-
simo to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. You have to
hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound.
Procedure
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the A6-C7 keys to select
the desired touch sensitivity.
A6 C7
This setting is disabled with
some voices, such as an organ
sound.
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