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Owner’s Manual
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Manual de instrucciones
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-6.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this
manual.
Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE »
aux pages 5 et 6.
Pour plus d’informations sur l’assemblage de l’instrument, reportez-vous aux instructions
figurant à la fin de ce manuel.
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 5-6.
Para obtener más información sobre el montaje del instrumento, consulte las
instrucciones que encontrará al final de este manual.
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YDP-164
YDP-144
YDP-S54
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
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:
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 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
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, never mix old batteries with new ones,
and never mix different types of batteries. 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 (bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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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 accesso-
ries 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 com-
ply 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. Com-
* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America. (class B)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(Supplierʼs declaration of conformity procedure)
pliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation
of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Digital Piano
Model Name : YDP-164, YDP-144, YDP-S54
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.
* This applies only to products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America.
(FCC SDoC)
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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
For AC adaptor
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
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
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
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 specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
(UL60065_03)
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PRECAUTIONS
For AC adaptor
For YDP-164, YDP-144, YDP-S54
Power supply/AC adaptor
Do not open
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
• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do
not use for any other purpose.
• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.
CAUTION
• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some
trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the
instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor
is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the
minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using
the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall
AC outlet.
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:
• 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 the specified adaptor (page 40) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.
• (YDP-164, YDP-S54) Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• 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.
• 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.
DMI-5 1/2
• 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/AC adaptor
Assembly
Location
Connections
Handling caution
Using the bench (If included)
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process.
Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in
damage to the instrument or even injury.
• (YDP-S54) Be sure to attach the anti-fall brackets to the instrument, to ensure
stability. Failure to do so might result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• When transporting or moving the instrument, always use two or more people.
Attempting to lift the instrument by yourself may damage your back, result in
other injury, or cause damage to the instrument itself.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage
to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is
turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When
you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power
cord from the wall AC outlet.
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument. Also
take care that the key cover does not pinch your finger.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key
cover, panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others,
damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.
• (YDP-S54) Do not apply excessive force when closing the key cover. A key cover
equipped with the SOFT-CLOSE™ mechanism closes the cover slowly. Applying
excessive force to the key cover when closing it could damage the SOFTCLOSE™ mechanism, and possibly result in injury to your hands and fingers
caught under the closing key cover.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder
or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them
periodically using the specified tool in order to prevent the possibility of accident
or injury.
• Keep special watch over any small children so that they don’t fall off the rear of
the bench. Since the bench does not have a backrest, unsupervised use may
result in accident or injury.
• 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.
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.
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DMI-5 2/2
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.
The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.
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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 an application on
your smart device such as iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, we
recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on that
device 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. (Verified operating
temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the
instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry/slightly
damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• 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
• Some of the data of this instrument (page 31) 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 31).
Information
About copyrights
• Copying of the commercially available musical data
including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is
strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• This product incorporates and bundles 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.
• The letters at the end of the model name (“B” or “WH,” for
example) are coded information about the finish of the
instrument. For example, “B” indicates “black walnut,” and
“WH” indicates “white.” Since they simply indicate the
finish, these letters are omitted in this manual.
• 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 LLC.
• The company names and product names in this manual are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Tu n i ng
• Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to
be tuned by an expert (although the pitch can be useradjusted to match other instruments). This is because the
pitch of digital instruments is always maintained perfectly.
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Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS .................................... 5
About the Manuals ................................ 9
Included Accessories ............................. 9
Panel Controls and Terminals ............10
Basic Operations
Setting Up.............................................12
Key Cover (YDP-164, YDP-144)............................12
Music Rest (YDP-164, YDP-144)...........................12
Key Cover and Music Rest (YDP-S54)..................13
Turning the Power On.............................................14
Auto Power Off Function........................................15
Using Headphones ...................................................15
Playing the Piano..................................16
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)........................16
Using the Pedals........................................................17
Using the Damper Resonance ................................17
Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds........18
Changing the Touch Sensitivity .............................18
Using the Metronome..............................................19
Advanced Operations
Recording Your Performance ............. 28
Recording Your Performance ................................28
Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song
....................................................................................29
Deleting Recorded Data .......................................... 29
Using with a Computer or a Smart
Device ...................................................30
Using an App on Your Smart Device.................... 30
Playback/Recording of Audio Data (USB Audio
Interface) ................................................................... 30
Backing up Data and Initializing the
Settings................................................. 31
Data Maintained When Power is Turned Off...... 31
Saving User Song data to a computer ...................31
Initializing the Settings............................................ 31
Confirming the firmware version of this
instrument................................................................. 31
Appendix
Troubleshooting ..................................32
Keyboard Stand Assembly................... 33
Assembly Precautions .............................................33
YDP-164, YDP-144 Assembly................................ 34
YDP-S54 Assembly.................................................. 37
Playing Various Musical Instrument
Sounds (Voices)....................................20
Selecting a Voice.......................................................20
Listening to the Demo Songs ..................................21
Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb) ............22
Transposing the Pitch in Semitones ......................23
Fine-tuning the Pitch ...............................................23
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ........................24
Playing Duo...............................................................25
Song Playback and Practice .................26
Listening to 50 Preset Songs....................................26
Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer ...26
Practicing a One-Hand Part....................................27
Playing from the Beginning of a Measure that
Includes Rest or Silence ...........................................27
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Specifications .......................................40
Index..................................................... 42
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Thank you for choosing this Yamaha digital piano.
This instrument provides exceptionally high-quality sound
and expressive control for your playing enjoyment.
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 manuals.
Included Manuals
Owner’s Manual (this book)
Explains how to use the instrument.
Quick Operation Guide (separate
sheet)
Shows in chart form the functions assigned to the
buttons and the keyboard for quick
understanding.
Online Manuals (PDF)
Smart Device Connection Manual
Explains how to connect the instrument to a
smartphone or tablet, etc. You can choose from
two versions (for iOS and Android) depending on
your device.
Computer-related Operations
Includes instructions on connecting this
instrument to a computer, and operations related
to transferring song data.
MIDI Reference
Contains the MIDI Data Format and MIDI
Implementation chart, as well as descriptions on
MIDI functions such as MIDI channel and Local
Control settings.
MIDI Basics (only in English, French
and German)
Contains basic explanations about MIDI.
To obtain these materials, access the Yamaha
Downloads website, then enter the model name for
searching the desired files.
Included Accessories
•Owner’s Manual (this book) x1
• Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) x1
• “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” (music book) x1
• Online Member Product Registration x1
•Warranty* x1
•AC adaptor* x1
• Power cord* x1 (YDP-164, YDP-S54)
• Bench* x1 (YDP-164, YDP-144)
* May not be included depending on your particular
area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Smart device application – “Smart Pianist”
With the specially developed “Smart Pianist”
app running on your smart device, you can
remotely control your digital piano for even
more convenience and flexibility. By
presenting various parameters on-screen, this
app allows you to make settings in a visual,
more intuitive manner. For more details on
“Smart Pianist,” refer to the following Yamaha
web site.
https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/
For instructions on connecting the instrument
to a smart device, Connection Wizard in
“Smart Pianist” will guide you according to the
operating condition and environment. To start
the Connection Wizard, tap “ ” (Menu)
located at the upper left of the screen to open
the Menu display, and then tap “Instrument” →
“Start Connection Wizard.”
Yamaha Downloads
http://download.yamaha.com/
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Panel Controls and Terminals
YDP-164, YDP-144
The illustrations are taken from the YDP-144.
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
Music braces (YDP-164)
Music rest
Bottom
Rear
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
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4
5
6
7
8
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4
5
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PHONES
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1 [P] (Standby/On) switch......................... page 14
Level decreases Level increases
For turning the power on or setting to standby.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] knob
For adjusting the volume of the entire sound.
CAUTION
Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a
long period of time, to avoid damaging your hearing.
3 [DEMO/SONG] button..................... pages 21, 26
For playing the Demo Songs and the Preset Songs.
) [PHONES] jacks....................................... page 15
For connecting a set of standard stereo headphones.
Headphone hanger (YDP-164 only)
You can hang the headphones on this instrument
when not using them.
For instructions on installing the headphone hanger,
refer to “Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 36.
NOTICE
Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the
hanger.
Doing so may damage this instrument or the hanger.
! [USB TO HOST] terminal ....................... page 30
For connecting to a computer or a smart device such
as an iPhone or iPad.
4 [PIANO/VOICE] button............. pages 20, 22, 24
For selecting a single Voice, two Voices for layering or
a Reverb Type.
5 [METRONOME] button.......................... page 19
For starting or stopping the metronome.
6 [+R], [–L] buttons ................. pages 19, 20, 26, 27
• In general, these are for selecting the next or
previous Voice.
• During Song playback, these are for selecting the
next or previous Song, and (while holding down
[PLAY]) turning on/off the right-hand and lefthand Parts individually.
• During Metronome playback, these are for
increasing or decreasing the Tempo.
7 [REC] button ............................................ page 28
For recording your keyboard performance.
8 [PLAY] button.......................................... page 28
For playing back the recorded performance.
9 [FUNCTION] ...................................pages 15, 23
Simultaneously holding both [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] and pressing a specified key allows
you to change various settings, including Auto Power
off function, Transpose parameters, etc.
@ DC IN jack................................................ page 14
For connecting the AC adaptor.
# [TO PEDAL] jack .............................. pages 36, 39
For connecting the pedal cord.
$ Pedals ....................................................... page 17
For controlling expression and sustain, just as on an
acoustic piano.
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Basic Operations
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening or
closing the cover.
Music braces (YDP-164)
Music braces (YDP-164)
Setting Up
Key Cover (YDP-164, YDP-144)
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it to the
end.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
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.
• 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.
Music Rest (YDP-164, YDP-144)
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 the metal
supports latch into place.
(YDP-164) Music braces allow you to hold the
pages of music books in place.
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.
To lower the music rest:
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(YDP-164) Close the Music braces if they are open,
and then lower the music rest by following the
instructions below.
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.
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Setting Up
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening
or closing the cover.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening
or closing the cover.
NOTICE
Before closing the key cover, be sure to fold the music
rest and unfold the front part of the key cover.
Key Cover and Music Rest (YDP-S54)
CAUTION
Hold the key 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 key cover and main unit.
Opening the key cover
1. Hold the edge of the key cover top with
both hands, then open the key cover
slowly.
2. Fold down the front part of the key
cover.
Closing the key cover
1. Fold the music rest.
2. Unfold the front part of the key cover.
3. Hold the key cover with both hands and
close it slowly.
The key cover is equipped with the special SOFTCLOSE™ mechanism which closes the cover slowly.
3. Unfold the music rest.
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force when closing the key cover.
Applying excessive force to the key cover when closing it
could damage the SOFT-CLOSE™ mechanism, and possibly
result in injury to your hands and fingers caught under the
closing key cover.
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Setting Up
1
2
3
AC outlet
AC adaptor
DC IN jack (page 11)
DC plug
Power cord
AC plug
The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on the
locale.
1
2
AC outlet
AC adaptor
DC IN jack (page 11)
DC plug
Plug
Slide the plug
as indicated
The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on the locale.
Power indicator
[P] (Standby/On) switch
Turning the Power On
1. Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in
the order shown in the illustration.
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WARNING
• Make sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor.
Using the plug alone can cause electric shock or fire.
• Never touch the metallic section when attaching the plug.
To avoid electric shock, short circuit or damage, also be
careful that there is no dust between the AC adaptor and
plug.
2. Press the [P](Standby/On) switch to
turn the power on.
WARN ING
Use the specified adaptor (page 40) only. The use of other
adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor
and the instrument.
CAUTION
Remove the AC plug from the AC outlet when the instrument
is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during
electrical storms.
NOTE
Follow this procedure in reverse order when disconnecting the
AC adaptor.
For the Power Adaptor with a Removable Plug
Do not remove the plug from the power adaptor. If
the plug is removed accidentally, slide the plug into
place without touching the metallic parts, and then
push the plug in completely until it clicks.
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Power indicator
If you close the key cover without turning the
power to standby, the power indicator remains lit,
indicating that the power is still on.
When you’re ready to turn the power to standby,
press the [P] (Standby/On) switch again for a
second. The power indicator turns off.
CAUTION
Even when the [P] (Standby/On) switch is in the standby
status, 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 power cord
from the wall AC outlet.
NOTICE
Press only the [P] (Standby/On) switch when turning the
power on. Any other operations, such as pressing the keys,
buttons or pedals may cause the instrument to malfunction.
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Setting Up
Lowest key
A#0 (Enable)
Lowest key
A0 (Disable)
PHONES
Bottom surface
Standard stereo phone plug
D#6 (On)
Highest key
D6 (Off)
E6 (Normal)
F3 (Off)
C3
F#3 (On)
Auto Power Off Function
To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this
instrument features an Auto Power Off function
that automatically turns the power off if the
instrument is not operated for approximately
30 minutes.
Default setting: Enabled
Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)
Turn off the power of the instrument once.
While holding down the A-1 key (the lowest key),
press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn the
instrument on. The [REC] indicator flashes three
times, indicating the Auto Power Off function has
been disabled.
Switching the Auto Power Off Function
(Enable/Disable)
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A#0
key to enable the Auto Power Off function or the
A0 key to disable it.
Using Headphones
Since this instrument is
equipped with two
[PHONES] jacks, you
can connect two sets of
standard stereo
headphones. If you are
using only one set of
headphones, insert a plug
into either jack, which
automatically shuts off
the speakers according to
the default setting.
CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended
period of time; doing so may cause hearing loss.
Speaker On/Off setting
You can set whether the sound of this instrument is
always output from its built-in speaker or not.
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press one of the
D6 – E6 key.
Off
(D6 key)
On
(D#6 key)
Normal
(E6 key)
The speaker will not sound.
The speaker will always sound regardless
of whether a set of headphones is
connected or not.
The speaker will sound only if headphones
are not connected. (This is the default
setting.)
Reproducing a natural sense of distance
(Stereophonic Optimizer)
The Stereophonic Optimizer gives you the feeling
of playing an actual acoustic piano — even though
you’re listening through headphones. Normally, the
sound comes out from headphones sounds very
close to your ears. However, this Stereophonic
Optimizer effect recreates a natural distance or the
sense of physical space between your ears and the
instrument, just as when playing an acoustic piano.
Default setting: On
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the
F#3 key to turn the function on or the F3 key to
turn the function off.
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Playing the Piano
Default setting:
On
C#2Lowest key
C2
Lowest key
Lowest key
D2 (Depth -1)
E2 (Depth +1)
D#2 (Default)
Setting range:
-3 – +3
Default setting:
0 (D#2)
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
With this function, the sound quality of this instrument is automatically adjusted
and controlled according to the overall volume. Even when the volume is low,
this lets you hear both low sounds and high sounds clearly.
To tu rn on IAC :
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the C#2 key.
To turn off IAC:
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the C2 key.
To adjust IAC Depth:
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the D2 key to decrease the value, or the E2 key to increase.
The higher the value, the more clearly that low and high sounds are heard at
lower volume levels.
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Using the Pedals
When you press the damper
pedal here, this note and 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.
NOTE
If the damper pedal doesn’t
work, make sure that the pedal
cord is properly plugged into
the main unit (page 39).
Half-pedal function
This function allows you to vary
the sustain length depending
on how far the pedal is
pressed. The farther down 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 or
higher to decrease the sustain
(murkiness).
NOTE
While the sostenuto pedal is
held, the organ and strings
Voices sound continuously
without decay after the notes
have been released.
NOTE
When Jazz Organ Voice
(page 20) is selected,
pressing the left pedal
switches between fast/slow
rotation of the rotary speaker.
When the Vibraphone Voice
(page 20) is selected, the left
pedal switches Vibrato on and
off.
Default setting:
On
Lowest key C3 (Off)
C#3 (On)
Damper Pedal (Right)
Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer.
Releasing this pedal immediately stops (damps)
any sustained notes. This pedal also features a
“half-pedal” function that creates partial sustain
effects, depending on how far down you press the
pedal.
Sostenuto Pedal (Center)
Pressing this pedal while holding the notes will
sustain the pressed notes (as if the Damper Pedal
had been pressed), but all subsequently played
notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible
to sustain a chord or single low note, for example,
while the other notes are played “staccato.”
Playing the Piano
Soft Pedal (Left)
Pressing this pedal will reduce the volume and slightly change the timbre of the
notes. The notes played before this pedal is pressed are not affected.
Using the Damper Resonance
The Damper Resonance effect simulates the sustain sound of the damper pedal on a grand piano, as if you
were pressing the damper pedal and playing the keyboard. This effect is applied only to the Piano Voices
(page 20).
To turn on the Damper Resonance:
While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the C#3 key.
To turn off the Damper Resonance:
While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the C3 key.
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Playing the Piano
Default setting:
On
Lowest key A-1 (Off)
A#-1 (On)
NOTE
This setting is disabled with
some Voices, such as an
organ sound.
Default setting:
C#6 (Medium)
C6 Highest key (C7)D6
C#6D#6
Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds
When a setup is changed using a button and key combination, an operation sound (on, off, click, tempo
value input) is sounded. This confirmation sound can be enabled (on) or disabled (off) as desired.
Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds on
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the A#-1 key.
Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds off
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the A-1 key.
Changing the Touch Sensitivity
You can specify the Touch Sensitivity (how the sound responds to the way you
play the keys).
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C6 – D#6 keys.
Key
C6 Soft
C#6 Medium This is the standard piano touch response.
D6 Hard
D#6Fixed
Touch
Sensitivity
Description
The volume level does not change much when you play the
keyboard soft or hard.
The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo
to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. You have to hit the
keys hard to produce a loud sound.
The volume level does not change at all regardless of whether you
play the keyboard soft or hard.
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Using the Metronome
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13 3056 56
9
80
C#3D#3
D3 E3 F3F0 A1G0Lowest key A-1 C1 C2 D2 C3
C#2 (Default setting)F#0 (Default setting)
Adjusting
the Volume
Selecting the Beat
(time signature)
Adjusting
the Tempo
Confirming the
current Tempo
Key
Beat (time
signature)
C3 0 (no accent)
C#32
D3 3
D#34
E3 5
F3 6
Setting range:
1 – 10
Default setting:
7 (F#0)
NOTE
A numeric value is read out
when a relevant key is
pressed.
If the entered value is outside
the setting range, it will be
ignored.
The metronome feature is convenient for practicing with an accurate tempo.
1. Press [METRONOME] to start the Metronome.
2. Press [METRONOME] to stop the Metronome.
Metronome setting
While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the highlighted
keys shown below to set the Metronome parameter.
Playing the Piano
Voice confirmation of current Tempo value (in English)
While holding down [METRONOME], press the A-1 key (lowest key).
Selecting the Beat (time signature)
While holding down [METRONOME], press one of the C3 – F3 keys.
The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. Default set is
0 (C3). In this setting, clicks sound in all beats.
Adjusting the Tempo
The Metronome tempo can be set from 5 to 280 beats per minute.
•To increase or decrease the value by 1:
While holding down [METRONOME], press [+R] to increase or [–L] to decrease.
While the metronome is playing, press [+R] to increase or [–L] to decrease.
•To increase or decrease the value by 10:
While holding down [METRONOME], press the D2 key to increase or the C2 key
to decrease.
•To specify a numeric value:
While holding down [METRONOME], press the relevant C1 – A1 keys one by one
in order. Specifying three digits or releasing [METRONOME] after specifying one
or two digits will enter the value.
•Resetting the value to the default (120)
While holding down [METRONOME], press [+R] and [–L] simultaneously, or
press the C#2 key. While the metronome is playing, press [+R] and [–L]
simultaneously.
Adjusting the Volume
While holding down [METRONOME], press the G0 key to increase the volume
or the F0 key to decrease. To reset to the default setting, press the F#0 key while
holding down [METRONOME].
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Advanced Operations
NOTE
To hear the characteristics of
the Voices, play back the
Demo Songs (page 21).
C#1D#1F#1G#1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1Lowest key
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)
Selecting a Voice
To select “CFX Grand”:
Simply press [PIANO/VOICE].
To select another Voice:
After pressing [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [–L] to select the next or previous
Vo ic e .
To select a specific Voice:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C1 – A1 keys. For details
on which Voice is assigned to each key, see the list below.
Voic e Li st
Key Voic e N ame Voice description
C1 CFX Grand
C#1 Mellow Grand
D1 Pop Grand
D#1 Stage E.Piano
E1 DX E.Piano
F1 Harpsichord
F#1 Vibraphone
G1 Pipe Organ
G#1 Jazz Organ
A1 Strings
Yamaha’s CFX flagship concert grand piano sound with a wide
dynamic range for maximum expressive control. Suitable for
playing in any music genre and style.
Grand piano sound with a soft and warm tone. Good for playing
ballads.
Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting
through” other instruments in an ensemble.
The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic
“tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone
when played hard.
An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Good for
standard popular music.
The definitive instrument for baroque music. Since harpsichord
uses plucked strings, there is no touch response. There is,
however, a characteristic additional sound when the keys are
released.
Vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets. The tone becomes
more metallic the harder you play.
This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good
for sacred music from the Baroque period.
The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Often heard in
jazz and rock music.
Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic
reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode.
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NOTE
If you want to change the
playback tempo, see page 19.
Lowest key C1 A1
Listening to the Demo Songs
Special individual Demo Songs are provided for all of the instrument Voices.
1. Press [DEMO/SONG] to start playback.
The Demo Song for the current Voice starts. During playback, the [PLAY] lamp
flashes at the current tempo.
Starting with the selected song, the playback of the Demo Songs will continue.
After the last demo song, the sequence then returns to the first Demo Song and
repeats until you stop it.
To change the Demo Song during playback:
Press [+R] or [–L] to change to the next or previous Demo Song.
To change to a specific Demo Song, press and hold down [DEMO/SONG], then
press one of the C1 – A1 keys.
2. Press [DEMO/SONG] or [PLAY] to stop playback.
The [PLAY] lamp turns off.
Demo Song List
Key Voic e N ame Title Composer
C1 CFX Grand
C#1 Mellow Grand
D1 Pop Grand Original —
D#1 Stage E.Piano Original —
E1 DX E.Piano Original —
F1 Harpsichord
F#1 Vibraphone Original —
G1 Pipe Organ Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601 J. S. Bach
G#1 Jazz Organ Original —
A1 Strings Original —
The Demo Songs excluding original Songs are short rearranged excerpts from the original
compositions. The original Demo Songs are Yamaha originals (© Yamaha Corporation).
El pelele - Escena goyesca,
Goyescas - Los majos enamorados II No.7
Von fremden Ländern und Menschen,
Kinderszenen op. 15-1
Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e
continuo No.7, BWV 1058
E. Granados
R. Schumann
J. S. Bach
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Lowest key
A2 (Depth +1)
G#2 (Default)
G2 (Depth -1)
C#2D#2
C2 D2 E2
Selecting a
Reverb Type
Adjusting
Reverb Depth
Setting range:
0 (no effect) – 20 (maximum
depth)
Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb)
This instrument features several Reverb Types that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a
realistic acoustic ambience. The appropriate Reverb Type and Depth are called up automatically when you
select each of the Voices and Songs. This is why the Reverb Type need not be selected; however, you can
change it if desired.
To select a Reverb Type:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C2 – E2 keys.
Reverb Type List
Key Reverb Type Description
C2 Recital Hall
C#2 Concert Hall
D2 Chamber
D#2Club
E2 Off No effect is applied.
Simulates the clear reverb sound you would hear in a mediumsized concert hall for piano recitals.
Simulates the gorgeous reverb sound you would hear in a large
concert hall for orchestral performances.
Suitable for playing chamber music; simulates the intimate
reverb sound you would hear in a spacious room, such as for
classical music recitals.
Simulates the vivid reverb sound you would hear in a live music
venue or a jazz club.
Reverb in Dual Mode
(page 24)
An optimum reverb type for the
combination of Voices is
assigned automatically.
To adjust Reverb Depth:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the G2 key to decrease the value by
1 or the A2 key to increase the value by 1.
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the G#2 key to reset the Reverb
Depth to the default setting, which is the most suitable value for the current
Vo ic e .
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NOTE
The transposition setting
affects not only the pitch of the
keyboard but also the pitch of
Song playback (page 26).
The transposition setting of the
Transposition for the Keyboard
and the Song cannot be set
independently.
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
-6 -4 -2 +1
+3 +6
F#2
Lowest key
F#3
Transpose down Transpose up
C3 (Normal pitch)
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.
Setting range:
414.8 – 466.8 Hz
Default setting:
A3 = 440.0 Hz
C#1
Lowest key
Transposing the Pitch in Semitones
You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitones in order to facilitate playing in
difficult key signatures, or to easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other
instruments. For example, if “+5” is selected, playing key C produces pitch F, letting you play a song of F
major as though it were in C major.
To transpose the pitch down:
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key
between F#2 (-6) and B2 (-1).
To transpose the pitch up:
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key
between C#3 (+1) and F#3 (+6).
To restore the normal pitch:
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press the C3 key.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument in about 0.2 Hz steps. This lets you accurately match the
keyboard pitch to that of other instruments or CD music.
To tune up (in about 0.2 Hz steps):
Press and hold down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R].
To tune down (in about 0.2 Hz steps):
Press and hold down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [–L].
To set the pitch to 442.0 Hz:
Press and hold down [DEMO/SONG]
and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
and press the C#1 key.
To restore default pitch (440.0 Hz):
While simultaneously holding down [DEMO/
SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] and
[–L] simultaneously. Alternately, you can press
the C1 key while holding down [DEMO/
SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously.
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C1 A1
Lowest key
Engaging Dual mode
NOTE
The Dual and Duo modes
(page 25) cannot be engaged
at the same time.
Setting range:
-2 – 0 – +2
Setting range:
-6 – 0 – +6
-10+1-10+1 - 10+1
C5
Highest key
C#5F5 B5
Shifting the octave
Adjusting the balance
Voice 2
Voice 1
D5
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode)
You can layer two Voices and play them simultaneously to create a more richly textured sound.
1. Engage the Dual mode.
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], simultaneously hold down two keys
between C1 and A1 to select the two desired Voices. For information on which
Voices are assigned to the keys, refer to “Voice List” (page 20).
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 cannot assign the same
Voice to both Voice 1 and Voice 2 simultaneously in Dual mode.
To shift the Octave for each Voice:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the keys F5 – G5 or A5 – B5 as
shown in the illustration below. For example, pressing the B5 key twice while
holding down [PIANO/VOICE] shifts Voice 1 up by two octaves. To restore the
default setting, simultaneously hold down [PIANO/VOICE] and press the A#5 key
for Voice 1 or the F#5 key for Voice 2.
To adjust the Balance between two Voices:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the C5 key to decrease the value or
the D5 key to increase. When the value is set to “0,” the volume levels of the two
Voices reset to their respective default settings. Settings below “0” increase the
volume of Voice 2, while settings above “0” increase the volume of Voice 1, in
relation to the other.
2. To exit from Dual mode, press [PIANO/VOICE].
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NOTE
• Different Voices cannot be
assigned to the Right Voice
and Left Voice.
• The Split Point cannot be
changed from E3.
• In Duo, Reverb, Damper
Resonance and
Stereophonic Optimizer are
not effective.
Split Point E3Equivalent to C3 (middle C) Equivalent to C3 (middle C)
Left section (Voice 2) Right section (Voice 1)
Setting range:
-2 – 0 – +2
Setting range:
-6 – 0 – +6
NOTE
Sounds played in the left
section are played from the left
speaker, and sounds played in
the right section are played
from the right speaker.
Moreover, when using
headphones, sounds played in
the left section are played by
the left channel, and sounds
played in the right section are
played by the right channel of
the headphones.
NOTE
If the keyboard is in Dual
mode, engaging Duo will exit
from Dual, and Voice 1 is used
over the entire range of the
keyboard.
Playing Duo
This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the left and the other on the right,
over the same octave range.
1. While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] and [–L]
simultaneously to engage Duo.
The keyboard is divided into two sections, with the E3 key as the Split Point.
2. One person can play the left section of the keyboard while
the other plays the right.
To sh i f t t h e O ct a v e f o r e ac h s e ct io n :
Same operation as in Dual (page 24).
In Duo, the left section is assigned to Voice 2, while the right section is assigned to
Voice 1.
To adjust the volume balance between two keyboard sections:
Same operation as in Dual (page 24).
Settings below “0” increase the volume of Left Voice (Voice 2), while settings above
“0” increase the volume of Right Voice, in relation to the other.
Pedal function in Duo
Damper Pedal: Applies Sustain to the right section.
Sostenuto Pedal: Applies Sustain to both sections.
Soft Pedal: Applies Sustain to the left section.
3. To exit from Duo, simultaneously hold down [PIANO/
VOICE] and press [+R] and [–L].
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Song Playback and Practice
Highest key (C7)
Song 1 Song 10 Song 20 Song 30 Song 40
C3 C4 C5
C2
Song 50 (C#6)
NOTE
You can play the keyboard
along with the Preset Song.
You can also change the Voice
played from the keyboard.
Song:
In this manual, performance
data is called a “Song.” This
includes 50 Preset Songs and
Demo Songs.
NOTE
The Preset Songs, Demo
Songs and other Songs (a
maximum of ten) transferred
from a computer can be
played back consecutively
within each category.
NOTE
You can import additional
Songs by loading SMF files
from a computer. For details,
refer to the “Computer-related
Operations” on the website
(page 9).
NOTE
Certain MIDI files in SMF format
0 or 1 may contain data that is
not supported by your digital
piano, and such files may not
play as originally intended. If
this is the case, setting the song
playback channels to “1&2”
may enable a better rendition of
the song. For details, refer to
the “Computer-related
Operations” section on the
website (page 9).
Listening to 50 Preset Songs
In addition to the Demo Songs, Preset Songs are provided for your listening pleasure.
1. Find the number of the Song that you want to play back
from the included “50 Classical Music Masterpieces.”
2. While holding down [DEMO/SONG], press one of the C2 –
C#6 keys to start playback.
The number of each piano Preset Song is assigned to the C2 – C#6 keys.
During playback, the [+R] and [–L] lamps light, and the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the
current tempo. Playback of the Preset Songs continues in sequence, starting with
the selected song. After the last Preset Song, the sequence then returns to the first
Preset Song and repeats until you stop it.
To change the Preset Song during playback:
Press [+R] or [–L] to change to the next or previous Preset Song, or directly select the
desired Song by holding down [DEMO/SONG] and pressing the appropriate key.
To change the tempo during playback:
While holding down [METRONOME], press [+R] or [–L] to increase or decrease
the Tempo value by 1. Other instructions are the same as those of the Metronome
Tempo (page 19).
To play back from the beginning of the Song
During playback, press [+R] and [–L] simultaneously to jump to the playback
position at the beginning of the Song then continue playback at the last specified
tempo.
3. Press [DEMO/SONG] or [PLAY] to stop playback.
The [PLAY], [+R] and [–L] lamps turn off.
Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer
You can transfer up to 10 songs from your computer to this instrument and play
them back. For details on transferring Songs from a computer and playing them
back on this instrument, refer to the “Computer-related Operations” section on
the website (page 9).
Types of file that can be exchanged with a computer
Files with a .mid extension (SMF format 0 or 1)
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Song Playback and Practice
NOTE
Selecting another Song will
reset the on/off status.
NOTE
Songs 16 – 20 of “50 Classical
Music Masterpieces” are duet
songs. The right-hand Part is
for the first player, and the lefthand Part is for the second
player.
or Lamp lights when Part is on.
Default setting:
On
A#-1
Lowest key
Lowest key (A-1)
Practicing a One-Hand Part
All the Songs except for the Demo (page 21) let you turn on or off the left-hand and right-hand Parts
individually. By turning off [+R], for example, you can practice the right-hand Part while the left-hand Part
is playing back, and vice versa.
1. Start playback of a Preset Song (page 26) or the User Song
(page 28).
2. While holding down [PLAY], press [+R] or [–L] to turn the
Part on/off.
Pressing the same button repeatedly while holding down [PLAY] toggles playback on
and off. The lamp of the button lights to indicate that the corresponding Part is on.
3. Practice the Part which is turned off.
To ch a n g e t he Te m po :
If desired, you can change the tempo for your practice convenience. For details,
refer to page 19.
4. Press [PLAY] to stop playback.
Playing from the Beginning of a Measure that Includes Rest or Silence
This Quick Play feature enables you to specify whether a Song should play back
immediately from the very first note, or play back any silence or rests that exist
before the first note.
To tu rn on Q ui ck Pl a y :
Hold down [DEMO/SONG] and press the A#-1 key to enable immediate
playback from the first note or first pedal operation.
To turn off Quick Play:
Hold down [DEMO/SONG] and press the lowest key (A-1) to play from the top
of the first measure (including a rest or blank).
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Recording Your Performance
NOTE
The Recording function of this
instrument will record your
keyboard performance as
MIDI data. If you want to
record audio data, you can
connect a computer to the
instrument for that purpose.
Refer to page 30 for details.
NOTE
You can use the Metronome
while recording; however, the
Metronome sound will not be
recorded.
NOTE
If the keyboard is in the Duo
mode (page 25), the data will
be recorded to each Part. The
Part for recording cannot be
specified.
NOTICE
Note that recording your
performance to a part
containing data will replace
already-recorded data with
the new data.
NOTE
If the data capacity of the
instrument approaches full
when you engage Record
Ready mode, the [REC] and
[PLAY] lamps flash quickly for
about three seconds.
To record the right-hand Part ([+R]) To record the left-hand Part ([–L])
NOTICE
Never turn off the power
while the recorded data is
being stored (while the
lamps are flashing).
Otherwise, all recorded data
will be lost.
Recording Capacity
This instrument can record up
to 100 KB (approximately
11,000 notes).
This instrument lets you record your keyboard performance as the User Song. Up to two Parts (left-hand and
right-hand) can be recorded separately. The recorded Song data can be saved to a computer as a Standard
MIDI file (SMF; page 31).
Recording Your Performance
1. Select the desired Voice and other parameters, such as beat
(time signature), for recording.
For instructions on selecting a Voice, refer to page 20. If necessary, set other
parameters, such as beat (time signature) and effects, in this step.
2. Engage the Record Ready mode.
Quick Recording
Press [REC] to engage the Record Ready mode. Your keyboard performance will be
automatically recorded to the right-hand part. Note that the already-recorded data
of the right- and left-hand parts will be erased by Quick Recording.
Recording to individual parts
While holding down [REC], press [+R] or [–L] to engage the Record Ready mode
for the Part you want to record.
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If data has already been recorded to the other Part, the data in this Part will be
played back while recording.
To turn the Part off or on, press the appropriate part button ([+R] or [-L]) while
holding down [PLAY].
To exit from Record Ready mode:
Simply press [REC].
3. Play the keyboard or press [PLAY] to start recording.
The [REC] lamp lights up while the Recording Part lamp flashes at the current
tempo.
4. Press either [REC] or [PLAY] to stop recording.
The [REC], [PLAY], [+R] and [–L] lamps flash, indicating that the recorded data is
being stored. After the Save operation is completed, the lamps will turn off,
indicating that the Record operation has been completed.
5. To hear the recorded Song, press [PLAY] to start playback.
Press [PLAY] again to stop playback.
To record to the other part
Repeat the steps above. In step 2, follow the instructions of “Recording individual
parts.”
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Recording Your Performance
NOTE
If a User Song has not been
recorded to the instrument, the
[REC] and [PLAY] lamps flash
quickly for about three
seconds.
Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song
The settings of the following parameters can be changed after the Record operation is completed.
• For in d i v idual Par t s : Voic e , Vo l u me ba l a n c e (Dual/Duo), Reverb Depth, Damper Resonance
• For the entire Song: Tempo, Reverb Type
1. Make settings for the above parameters as desired.
2. While holding down [REC], press the desired Part button to
engage Record Ready mode.
The [REC], [PLAY] and selected Part ([+R] or [–L]) lamps flash.
In this status, do not press [PLAY] again or any key. Otherwise, the originally
recorded performance data will be deleted.
3. While holding down [REC], press [PLAY] to exit from
Record Ready mode.
The [REC], [PLAY], [+R] and [–L] lamps flash. After the Save operation is
completed, the lamps will turn off, indicating that the operation has been
completed.
Confirm the setting by playing the Song.
Deleting Recorded Data
To delete the entire Song:
1. While holding down [REC], press [DEMO/SONG].
The [REC] and [PLAY] lamps flash alternately.
To exit from this status, press [REC].
2. Press [PLAY] to delete the data of the entire Song.
The [REC], [PLAY], [+R] and [–L] lamps flash.
After the operation is completed, all lamps turn off.
To delete a specific Part:
1. While holding down [REC], press [+R] or [–L] (depending
on the Part you want to delete) to engage Record Ready
mode.
The [REC], [PLAY] and selected Part ([+R] or [–L]) lamps flash.
2. Press [PLAY] to start recording without playing the
keyboard.
The selected Part ([+R] or [–L]) lamp flashes.
3. Press [REC] or [PLAY] to stop recording.
All data recorded for the selected Part will be deleted, and the lamp turns off.
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Using with a Computer or a Smart Device
NOTICE
Use an AB type USB cable of
less than 3 meters. USB 3.0
cables cannot be used.
NOTE
For instructions on using MIDI,
refer to the online manual
“MIDI Reference” (page 9).
Computer
USB terminal
[USB TO HOST]
terminal (page 10)
USB cable
Instrument Smart device
NOTICE
Do not place your smart
device in an unstable
position. Doing so may
cause the device to fall and
result in damage.
NOTE
While using “Smart Pianist”
with the instrument, all buttons
on the instrument cannot be
used. Control the instrument
by using “Smart Pianist.”
NOTE
The volume of the audio sound
input can be adjusted from a
computer or a smart device.
Default setting: On
NOTICE
If you are using a DAW
(digital audio workstation)
with this instrument, set the
Audio Loop Back to OFF.
Otherwise, loud noises may
occur, depending on the
settings of the computer/
smart device or the
application software.
G#5 (On)
G5 (Off)
Highest key
Connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device such as iPhone/iPad allows you to transmit/
receive performance data and Song data to/from the computer or a smart device. For details on connections,
refer to the “Computer-related Operations” section or the “Smart Device Connection Manual” section on the
website (page 9).
Using an App on Your Smart Device
By using an app on a smart device, you can take advantage of convenient
functions and get more enjoyment out of this instrument. In particular, with the
“Smart Pianist” app running on your smart device, you can remotely control
your digital piano for even more convenience and flexibility.
For information about the compatible smart devices and apps, access the
following page:
https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/
Playback/Recording of Audio Data (USB Audio Interface)
You can play back audio data on a smart device or a computer with this
instrument. You can also record your keyboard performance as audio data to a
music production app on a smart device or a computer.
When using this function on a computer running Windows, you will need to
install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to your computer. For details, refer to
the “Computer-related Operations” on the website (page 9).
Audio Loop Back On/Off
You can set whether audio sound input from the [USB TO HOST] terminal is
returned to the computer/smart device or not along with the performance played
on the instrument.
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,
press the G5 key to turn this parameter “Off” or the G#5 key to turn it “On.”
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Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings
NOTICE
Saved data may be lost due
to malfunction or incorrect
operation. Save important
data to an external device
such as a computer.
NOTICE
Never turn off the power
while the Initialize operation
is being executed (that is,
while the [REC], [PLAY], [+R]
and [–L] lamps are flashing).
NOTE
If this instrument somehow
becomes disabled or
malfunctions, turn off the
power then execute
Initialization.
C7
Highest key
Lowest key
B0
Data Maintained When Power is Turned Off
The following settings and data are maintained even if you turn the power off.
•Metronome Volume
• Metronome Beat (time signature)
• Touch Sensitivity
•Tuning
• Intelligent Acoustic Control Depth
• Intelligent Acoustic Control On/Off
• Stereophonic Optimizer On/Off
• Operation Confirmation Sounds On/Off
• Auto Power Off Enable/Disable
•Speaker On/Off
•User Song data
• Song data (SMF files) transferred from a computer
Saving User Song data to a computer
Among the data listed above, only User Song data (USERSONG00.MID) can be
transferred to a computer and saved as an SMF file. For details, refer to the
“Computer-related Operations” on the website (page 9).
Initializing the Settings
With this operation, all data (with the exception of the Songs) will be reset to the
factory default settings.
To do this, simultaneously hold down the C7 (the highest) key and turn on the
power.
Confirming the firmware version of this instrument
You can confirm the firmware version of your instrument by audible voice in English.
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the B0 key.
About the latest Firmware Version
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product without notice for improvement. Make sure
to check our website for information of the latest release and upgrade the firmware for your instrument.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause and Solution
Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off.
The instrument does not turn on.
A click or pop is heard when the power is
turned on or off.
Noise is heard from the speakers or
headphones.
Noise is heard from the instrument’s speakers or
headphones when using the instrument with a
smart device, such as an iPhone/iPad.
The overall volume is low, or no sound is heard.
This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated
(page 15). If desired, disable the Auto Power Off function.
The plugs are not properly connected. Make sure that the DC plug is
securely inserted into the DC IN jack on the instrument, and that the AC
plug is securely inserted to the AC outlet (page 14).
This is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument.
The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone
in close proximity to this instrument. Turn off the mobile phone, or move it
further away from this instrument.
When you use the instrument along with the application on your smart
device, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on your smart
device in order to avoid noise caused by communication. While Bluetooth
is connected, setting “Airplane Mode” to “ON” disconnects Bluetooth;
however, the connection can be restored by reconnecting again.
The Master Volume is set too low. Set it to an appropriate level using the
[MASTER VOLUME] knob (page 11).
Make sure a pair of headphones or conversion adaptor is not connected to
the [PHONES] jack (page 15).
The Speaker setting is “Off.” Set the Speaker to “Normal” or “On” (page 15).
Make sure that Local Control is On. For details, refer to the “MIDI
Reference” (page 9).
Pedals do not function.
The damper pedal does not function as
expected.
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The pedal cord may not be securely connected to the [TO PEDAL] jack. Be
sure to insert the pedal cord all the way until the metal part of the cord plug
disappears from view (pages 36, 39).
The damper pedal was pressed when the power was turned on. This is not
a malfunction; release the pedal and press it again to reset the function.
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Keyboard Stand Assembly
Do not hold here.
Hold here.
Separate the adjuster
from the floor surface.
Key cover
Top portion
Assembly Precautions
CAUTION
• Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all
parts in the correct orientation. Please assemble the unit in
accordance with the sequence given below.
• Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
• Assemble the unit on a hard and flat floor with ample space.
• Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below.
Use of incorrect screws can cause damage.
• Be sure to tighten all screws upon completing assembly of
the unit.
• To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given
below.
Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver of the appropriate size
ready.
Keyboard Stand Assembly
Reference page
YDP-164, YDP-144 page 34
YDP-S54 page 37
When Moving the Instrument After
Assembly
CAUTION
• When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold
the bottom of the main unit.
• Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling
can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.
NOTICE
Rotate the adjuster under the pedal until it separates from the
floor surface. Contact with the adjuster can result in damage
to the floor surface.
After completing the assembly, please
check the following.
• Are there any parts left over?
Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors.
• Is the instrument clear of doors and other
movable fixtures?
Move the instrument to an appropriate location.
• Does the instrument make a rattling noise
when you shake it?
Tighten all screws.
• Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you
step on the pedals?
Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against the floor.
• Are the pedal and power cords inserted
securely into the sockets?
Check the connection.
Tr an sp or ti ng
If you move to another location, you can transport the
instrument along with other belongings. You can move
the unit as it is (assembled), or you can disassemble the
unit down to the condition it was in when you first took
it out of the box. Transport 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. When transporting the assembled instrument,
make sure all screws are properly tightened and have not
been loosened by moving the instrument.
CAUTION
If the unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady when you play
on the keyboard, refer to the assembly instructions and
retighten all screws.
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Keyboard Stand Assembly
Bundled pedal cord inside
AC adaptor
(YDP-164)
Power cord
(YDP-164)
AC adaptor
(YDP-144)
Cord holder
Speaker cover Speaker coverFoamed styrol pads
6 x 20 mm long screws x 4
6 x 16 mm short screws x 4
4 x 20 mm tapping screws
x 4
4 x 12 mm thin screws x 2
Caps x 4
Headphone hanger set (YDP-164 only)
4×10 mm thin screws
Headphone hanger
Untie the two vinyl strings.
YDP-164, YDP-144 Assembly
The illustrations here are taken from the YDP-144.
Remove all parts from the package and make sure you
have all of the items.
Remove foamed styrol pads from the package, position them on
the floor, then place A on top of them. Position the pads so that
they will not hide the speaker covers on the bottom of A.
1. After untying the bundled pedal
cord on C, attach C to D and E and
fasten the screws (1-3).
1-2
1-3
1-1 Untie and straighten out the bundled pedal
cord.
1-1
* The adaptor may not be included, or may look different from the
illustration above, depending on your particular area. Please
check with your Yamaha dealer.
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1-2 Align D and E with each end of C.
1-3 Attach D and E to C by finger-tightening
the long screws (6 x 20 mm).
2. Attach B.
Depending on the model of digital piano you
purchased, the surface color of one side of B may
be different from the other side. In this case,
position B so that the side of the surface color
similar to D and E faces the player.
2-1
Place the lower side of B on each foot of D
and E, then attach the upper side to D and E.
2-2 Attach the top of B to D and E by finger-
tightening the thin screws (4 x 12 mm).
2-3 While pressing on the lower part of D and E
from the outside, secure the bottom ends of
B using two tapping screws (4 x 20 mm).
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Keyboard Stand Assembly
Place the
bottom ends
of the rear
panel on
each foot.
At least
10 cm
At least
10 cm
A
5-1
5-2
A
Projection of A
2-4 Insert the other two tapping screws (4 x 20
mm) into the other two screw holes to
secure B.
2-5 Securely tighten the screws on the top of B
that were attached in Step 2-2.
2-2, 2-5
2-3
2-1
2-4
2-3
4. Mount A.
Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from
either end of A when positioning it.
A
E
B
CAUTION
• Fingers can become pinched between the main unit and the
rear or side panels, be extra careful so as not to drop the
main unit.
• Do not hold the keyboard in any position other than the
position shown in the illustration.
D
3. Secure C.
3-1 Securely tighten the screws on C that were
attached in Step 1-3.
3-2 Attach the caps to the head of the screws.
3-2
3-1
3-2
5. Secure A.
5-1 Adjust the position of A so that the left and
right ends of A will project beyond D and E
equally when seen from the front.
5-2 Secure A by tightening the short screws (6 x
16 mm) from the front.
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6-1
6-3
6-2
6. Connect the pedal cord and the AC
adaptor.
6-1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the
[TO PEDAL] jack from the rear.
6-2
Securely wind the cord holder around the
pedal cord.
The cord holder is attached to D.
6-3 Insert the AC adaptor plug into the DC IN
jack from the rear.
7. Set the adjuster.
Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact
with the floor surface.
(YDP-164 only)
8. Attach the headphone hanger.
Use the included two screws (4 x 10 mm) to attach
the hanger as shown in the illustration.
Insert the pedal cord securely until the metal part of the
cord plug disappears from view. Otherwise, the pedal may
not function properly.
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NOTICE
Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the
hanger. Doing so may damage this instrument or the hanger.
After completing the assembly, make sure to confirm the
list of post-assembly questions on page 33.
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Keyboard Stand Assembly
Bundled pedal cord inside
6 x 25 mm long screws x 4
Caps x 2
AC adaptor x 1
Anti-fall brackets x 2
6 x 20 mm long screws x 2
6 x 16 mm short screws x 4
4 x 12 mm thin screws x 4
4 x 20 mm tapping screws x 2
Cord holder
Power cord x 1
Connector panel
Foamed styrol pads
1-2
1-3
2-1, 2-4
2-3
2-2
2-2
Secure the anti-fall brackets using the screws.
YDP-S54 Assembly
Remove all parts from the package and make sure you
have all of the items.
Remove foamed styrol pads from the package, position them on
the floor, then place A on top of them. Position the pads so that
they will not hide the connector panel on the bottom of A.
1-2 Align D and E with each end of C.
1-3 Attach D and E to C by finger-tightening
the long screws (6 x 20 mm).
2. Attach B.
Depending on the model of digital piano you
purchased, the surface color of one side of B may
be different from the other side. In this case,
position B so that the side of the surface color
similar to D and E faces the player.
2-1 Attach the top of B to D and E by finger-
tightening the two thin screws (4 x 12 mm).
2-2 While pressing on the lower part of D and E
from the outside, attach the anti-fall
brackets and then secure the bottom ends
of B using four long screws (6 x 25 mm).
* The two anti-fall brackets are identical. (Either one can be used
for left or right.)
* The adaptor may not be included, or may look different from the
illustration above, depending on your particular area. Please
check with your Yamaha dealer.
1.
Attach (finger-tighten) C to D and E.
1-1 Untie and straighten out the bundled pedal
cord.
Don’t discard the vinyl tie. You will need it later in
step 7.
2-3 Insert the other two tapping screws (4 x 20
mm) into the other two screw holes to
secure B.
2-4 Securely tighten the screws on the top of B
that were attached in Step 2-1.
CAUTION
Be sure to attach the anti-fall brackets to the instrument, to
ensure stability. Failure to do so might result in damage to the
instrument or even injury.
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3-2
3-1
At least
10 cm
At least
10 cm
5-1
5-2
Projection of A
Felt
Rear of F
3. Secure C.
3-1 Securely tighten the screws on C that were
attached in Step 1-3.
3-2
Attach the caps to the head of the screws.
4. Mount A.
Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from
either end of A when positioning it.
5. Secure A.
5-1 Adjust the position of A so that the left and
right ends of A will project beyond D and E
equally when seen from the front.
5-2 Secure A by tightening the short screws (6 x
16 mm) from the bottom.
Align the dowels on D and E with the corresponding holes
on the bottom of A.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers or drop the unit.
• Make sure to keep your hands more than 10 cm distant from
the ends of A when positioning the unit, to avoid pinching
your fingers.
• Do not hold the keyboard in any position other than the
position shown in the illustration.
6. Secure F.
Position F so that the side without felt faces the
player. Secure F by tightening two thin screws (4 x
12 mm).
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Keyboard Stand Assembly
7. Connect the pedal cord.
7-1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the
[TO PEDAL] jack from the rear.
7-2
Securely wind the cord holder around the
pedal cord.
The cord holder is attached to D.
7-3 Use a vinyl tie (Step 1-1) to take up any
slack in the pedal cord.
7-1
7-2
7-3
8. Connect the AC adaptor.
8-1 Connect one end of the power cord to the
power adapter.
8-2 Insert the AC adaptor plug into the DC IN
jack from the rear.
Insert the pedal cord securely
until the metal part of the cord
plug disappears from view.
Otherwise, the pedal may not
function properly.
9. Set the adjuster.
Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact
with the floor surface.
After completing the assembly, make sure to confirm the
list of post-assembly questions on page 33.
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Specifications
YDP-164 YDP-144 YDP-S54
Product Name Digital Piano
Width 1,357 mm [53-7/16"] 1,353 mm [53-1/4"]
Height
Size/Weight
Depth 422 mm [16-5/8"]
Weight 42.0 kg (92 lbs., 10 oz.) 38.0 kg (83 lbs., 12 oz.) 40.0 kg (88 lbs., 3 oz.)
Keyboard
Control
Interface
Pedal
Panel Language English
Cabinet
Voices
Effects
Recording/
Playback
(MIDI data
only; audio not
supported.)
Functions Overall Controls
Storage and
Connectivity
Sound System
Power Supply
Key Cover Style Sliding Folding
Music Rest Yes
Tone Generation Piano Sound Yamaha CFX
Piano Effect
Polyphony (max.) 192
Preset Number of Voices 10
Types
Functions
Preset
Recording
Format
Storage
Connectivity
Amplifiers 20W × 2 8W × 2 20W × 2
Speakers 12cm × 2
AC Adaptor
Power Consumption
Auto Power Off Yes
849 mm [33-27/64"]
(With music rest raised:
1,003 mm [39-31/64"])
Number of Keys 88
Type
Touch Response Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
Number of Pedals 3
Half Pedal Yes (Damper)
Functions Damper, Sostenuto, Soft
Damper Resonance Yes
Key-off Samples Yes
String Resonance Yes
Smooth Release Yes — Yes
Reverb 4 types
Intelligent Acoustic
Control (IAC)
Stereophonic Optimizer
Dual Yes
Duo Yes
Number of Preset
Songs
Number of Songs 1
Number of Tracks 2
Data Capacity Approx. 100 KB/Song (approx. 11,000 notes)
Playback SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
Recording SMF (Format 0)
Metronome Yes
Tempo Range 5 – 280
Transpose -6 – 0 – +6
Tuning 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
USB audio interface Yes
Internal Memory
(USER Drive)
DC IN 16V 12V 16V
Headphones
Headphones/Output
USB TO HOST Yes
GH3 (Graded Hammer 3)
keyboard with synthetic ebony
and ivory keytops
(User song: One song approx. 100 KB Loading song data from a computer: Up to 10 songs)
PA-300C (or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha)
13W (When using PA-300C
AC adaptor)
815 mm [32-1/16"]
(With music rest raised:
969 mm [38-1/8"])
GHS (Graded Hammer
Standard) keyboard with
matte black keytops
Yes
Yes
10 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
Total maximum size approx. 900 KB
Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
PA-150 (or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha)
9W (When using PA-150 AC
adaptor)
792 mm [31-3/16"]
(Key cover open:
976 mm [38-27/64"])
309 mm [12-11/64"]
(Key cover open:
317 mm [12-15/32"])
*With anti-fall brackets attached,
the depth is 404 mm [15-57/64"].
GH3 (Graded Hammer 3)
keyboard with synthetic ebony
and ivory keytops
PA-300C (or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha)
13W (When using PA-300C
AC adaptor)
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Specifications
YDP-164 YDP-144 YDP-S54
Owner’s Manual
Quick Operation Guide
50 Classical Music Masterpieces (Musi c Book)
Included Accessories
(*Included or optional depending on locale.)
Separately Sold Accessories
(May not be available depending on your area.)
* 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.
AC adaptor: PA-300C or an
equivalent*, Power cord*
• HPH-150/100/50 headphones
• AC adaptor PA-300C or an
equivalent recommended
by Yamaha
• UD-BT01 Wireless MIDI
adaptor
AC adaptor: PA-150 or an
equivalent*
Bench* —
Warranty*
Online Member Product Registration
• HPH-150/100/50 headphones
• AC adaptor: PA-150 or an
equivalent recommended
by Yamaha
• UD-BT01 Wireless MIDI
adaptor
AC adaptor: PA-300C or an
equivalent*, Power cord*
• HPH-150/100/50 headphones
• AC adaptor PA-300C or an
equivalent recommended
by Yamaha
• UD-BT01 Wireless MIDI
adaptor
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Index
Numerics
50 Preset Songs ...........................................................26
A
AC adaptor .................................................................14
Accessories ....................................................................9
Assembly .....................................................................33
Audio Loop Back ........................................................30
Auto Power Off ...........................................................15
B
Backing up Data ..........................................................31
Beat .............................................................................19
C
Computer ...................................................................30
Computer-related Operations .......................................9
D
Damper Pedal .............................................................17
Damper Resonance .....................................................17
Delete ..........................................................................29
Demo Song List ...........................................................21
Demo Songs ................................................................21
Dual mode ..................................................................24
Duo .............................................................................25
F
Firmware version ........................................................31
H
Half-pedal ...................................................................17
Headphones ................................................................15
Hz (Hertz) ...................................................................23
I
Initializing ...................................................................31
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) .............................16
K
Key Cover ............................................................ 12, 13
L
Left-hand Part .............................................................27
M
Manuals ........................................................................9
Metronome .................................................................19
MIDI Basics ..................................................................9
MIDI Reference ............................................................9
Music Rest ........................................................... 12, 13
O
Octave ........................................................................24
Operation Confirmation Sounds ................................ 18
P
Panel Controls and Terminals ....................................10
Pedals .........................................................................17
Pitch ........................................................................... 23
Playback .....................................................................26
Power ......................................................................... 14
Power indicator ..........................................................14
Practice ....................................................................... 27
Preset Songs ...............................................................26
Q
Quick Operation Guide ................................................ 9
Quick Play ..................................................................27
R
Recording ...................................................................28
Reverb ........................................................................22
Reverb Depth .............................................................22
Reverb Type ...............................................................22
Reverb Type List .........................................................22
Right-hand Part ..........................................................27
S
Smart Device ..............................................................30
Smart Device Connection Manual ............................... 9
Smart Pianist ................................................................ 9
Soft Pedal ...................................................................17
Song ...........................................................................26
Sostenuto Pedal ..........................................................17
Speaker .......................................................................15
Stereophonic Optimizer .............................................15
T
Tempo ........................................................................19
Time signature ...........................................................19
Touch Sensitivity ........................................................18
Transpose ...................................................................23
Tuning ........................................................................23
U
USB Audio Interface ..................................................30
USB TO HOST .....................................................11, 30
User Song ...................................................................28
V
Voice .......................................................................... 20
Voice List ...................................................................20
Volume .................................................................11, 19
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This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic
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For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in
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By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
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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.
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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further
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This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
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Le symbole sur les produits, l'emballage et/ou les documents joints signifie que les produits électriques ou
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha
ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más
cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1S 3R1,
Canada
Tel: +1-416-298-1311
U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: +1-714-522-9011
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V.
Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 Piso 9, Col. San José
Insurgentes, Delegación Benito Juárez, México,
D.F., C.P. 03900, México
Tel: +52-55-5804-0600
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Fidêncio Ramos, 302 – Cj 52 e 54 – Torre B –
Vila Olímpia – CEP 04551-010 – São Paulo/SP,
Brazil
Tel: +55-11-3704-1377
ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,
Sucursal Argentina
Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte,
Madero Este-C1107CEK,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: +54-11-4119-7000
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Edificio Torre Davivienda, Piso: 20
Avenida Balboa, Marbella, Corregimiento de Bella
Vista, Ciudad de Panamá, Rep. de Panamá
Tel: +507-269-5311
EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, U.K.
Tel: +44-1908-366700
GERMANY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-303-0
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch
Switzerland in Thalwil
Seestrasse 18a, 8800 Thalwil, Switzerland
Tel: +41-44-3878080
AUSTRIA/CROATIA/
HUNGARY/ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/
SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20, 1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: +43-1-60203900
POLAND
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Sp.z o.o. Oddział w Polsce
ul. Wielicka 52, 02-657 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: +48-22-880-08-88
BULGARIA
Dinacord Bulgaria LTD.
Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa
1528 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359-2-978-20-25
MALTA
Olimpus Music Ltd.
Valletta Road, Mosta MST9010, Malta
Tel: +356-2133-2093
NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/
LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Europe, Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: +31-347-358040
CZECH REPUBLIC
FRANCE
Yamaha Music Europe
7 rue Ambroise Croizat, Zone d'activités de Pariest,
77183 Croissy-Beaubourg, France
Tel: +33-1-6461-4000
ITALY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy
Via Tinelli N.67/69 20855 Gerno di Lesmo (MB),
Italy
Tel: +39-039-9065-1
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal
en España
Ctra. de la Coruña km. 17,200, 28231
Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34-91-639-88-88
GREECE
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
19th klm. Leof. Lavriou 190 02 Peania – Attiki,
Greece
Tel: +30-210-6686260
SWEDEN
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial
Scandinavia
JA Wettergrensgata 1, 400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46-31-89-34-00
DENMARK
Yamaha Music Denmark,
Fillial of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland
Generatorvej 8C, ST. TH., 2860 Søborg, Denmark
Tel: +45-44-92-49-00
FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Antaksentie 4
FI-01510 Vantaa, Finland
Tel: +358 (0)96185111
NORWAY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany Norwegian Branch
Grini Næringspark 1, 1332 Østerås, Norway
Tel: +47-6716-7800
ICELAND
Hljodfaerahusid Ehf.
Sidumula 20
IS-108 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: +354-525-5050
CYPRUS
Nakas Music Cyprus Ltd.
Nikis Ave 2k
1086 Nicosia
Tel: + 357-22-511080
Major Music Center
21 Ali Riza Ave. Ortakoy
P.O.Box 475 Lefkoşa, Cyprus
Tel: (392) 227 9213
RUSSIA
Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC.
Room 37, entrance 7, bld. 7, Kievskaya street,
/
Moscow, 121059, Russia
Tel: +7-495-626-5005
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-303-0
AFRICA
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
JAFZA-16, Office 512, P.O.Box 17328,
Jebel Ali FZE, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-801-1500
MIDDLE EAST
TURKEY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Merkezi Almanya Türkiye İstanbul Şubesi
Mor Sumbul Sokak Varyap Meridian Business
1.Blok No:1 113-114-115
Bati Atasehir Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90-216-275-7960
ISRAEL
RBX International Co., Ltd.
P.O Box 10245, Petach-Tikva, 49002
Tel: (972) 3-925-6900
OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
JAFZA-16, Office 512, P.O.Box 17328,
Jebel Ali FZE, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-801-1500
ASIA
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd.
2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,
Shanghai, China
Tel: +86-400-051-7700
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2737-7688
INDIA
Yamaha Music India Private Limited
P-401, JMD Megapolis, Sector-48, Sohna Road,
Gurgaon-122018, Haryana, India
Tel: +91-124-485-3300
INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)
Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: +62-21-520-2577
KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
11F, Prudential Tower, 298, Gangnam-daero,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06253, Korea
Tel: +82-2-3467-3300
MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +60-3-78030900
SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited
Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,
Singapore 530202, Singapore
Tel: +65-6740-9200
TAI WAN
Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co., Ltd.
2F., No.1, Yuandong Rd., Banqiao Dist.,
New Taipei City 22063, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-2-7741-8888
THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
3, 4, 15, 16th Fl., Siam Motors Building,
891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66-2215-2622
VIETNAM
Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited
15th Floor, Nam A Bank Tower, 201-203 Cach
Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84-28-3818-1122
OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
https://asia-latinamerica-mea.yamaha.com/
index.html
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 80 Market Street, South Melbourne,
VIC 3205 Australia
Tel: +61-3-9693-5111
NEW ZEALAND
Music Works LTD
P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,
New Zealand
Tel: +64-9-634-0099
COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
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