Yamaha YPP50, YPP50E User Manual
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains
voltage matches the voltage specified
on the name plate on the bottom
panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the rear
panel of the main keyboard unit.
Make sure that the voltage selector
is set for the voltage in your area.
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.
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.
See bottom of keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
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 AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD
POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
WARNING
the following:
Read all Safety and Installation Instructions, Explanation of
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Graphical Symbols, and assembly instructions (where applicable)
BEFORE using your Yamaha electronic product. Check unit weight
specifications before you attempt to move this instrument!
Main Power Supply Verification: Your Yamaha electronic prod-
. uct has been manufactured specifically for the main supply
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voltage used in your area. If you should move, or if any doubt exists,
please contact your dealer for instructions. The main supply voltage
required by your electronic product is printed on the name plate. For
name plate location, see “TAKING CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL
ELECTRONIC PIANO” item.
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one
. blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the
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plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to have your obsolete
outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
Yamaha products not having polarized plugs incorporate construction methods and designs that do not require line plug polarization.
WARNING—
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. power cord or place the unit in a position where anyone could
trip over, walk over, or roll anything over cords of any kind. Do NOT
allow your electronic product or its bench to rest on or be installed
over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type create the
possibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
Environment: Your electronic product should be installed away
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. from heat sources such as a radiator, heat registers and/or
other products that produce heat. Additionally, the unit should not
be located in a position that exposes the cabinet to direct sunlight, or
air currents having high humidity or heat levels.
Your Yamaha electronic product should be placed so that its
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. location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
Some Yamaha electronic products may have benches that are
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. either a part of the product or supplied as an optional accessory.
Some of these benches are designed to be dealer assembled. Please
make sure that the bench is stable before using it. The bench
supplied by Yamaha was designed for seating only. No other uses are
recommended.
—When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed, including
Do NOT place objects on your electronic product’s
Some Yamaha electronic products can be made to operate with
. or without the side panels or other components that constitute
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a stand. These products should be used only with the components
supplied or a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level
. or at a level that in uncomfortable. If you experience any
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hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
Do not use your Yamaha electronic product near water or in
. wet environments. For example, near a swimming pool, spa,
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or in a wet basement.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids
. are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings.
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Your Yamaha electronic product should be serviced by a
. qualified service person when:
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a.The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged: or
b.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product: or
c.The product has been exposed to rain: or
d.
The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change in
performance: or
e.The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the product
has been damaged.
When not in use, always turn your Yamaha electronic product
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“OFF”. The power-supply cord of the product should be
unplugged from the outlet when it is to be left unused for a long period
of time. Notes: In this case, some units may lose some user programmed data. Factory programmed memories will not be affected.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described
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in
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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technology that may adversely affect Radio/TV reception or the
operation of other devices that utilize digital technology. Please read
FCC Information (Page 40) for additional information.
the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
Electromagnetic Interference (RFI). This series of Yamaha
. electronic products utilizes digital (high frequency pulse)
PLEASE KEEP
THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
lntroduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha YPP-50 Personal Electronic Piano. Your
Personal Electronic Piano is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced
Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, it will give you many years
of musical pleasure.
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Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator
system offers rich, realistic reproductions of digitally sampled keyboard
sounds.
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8-note polyphony permits use of most standard playing techniques.
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Piano-like touch response provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability.
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Performance Memory function records and plays back your keyboard
performances-and you can play along on the keyboard as the recorded
performance plays back!
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Built-in metronome facilitates practice and helps to develop an accurate
sense of timing.
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MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Personal Elec-
tronic Piano useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems.
In order to make the most of your Personal Electronic Piano’s performance
potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly,
and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Contents
KEYBOARD STAND
ASSEMBLY
TAKING CARE OF YOUR
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC
PIANO
THE CONTROLS AND
CONNECTORS: BASIC
OPERATION
ENJOY THE DEMONSTRATION
PLAYING THE PERSONAL
ELECTRONIC Piano
TRANSPOSITION......................
PITCH CONTROL
THE PERFORMANCE MEMORY
MIDI Functions
A Brief Introduction to MIDI....10
MIDI “Messages” Transmitted
& Received by the Personal
Electronic Piano
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MIDI Transmit & Receive
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Channel Selection
Local Control ON/OFF............11
Program Change ON/OFF
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Control Change ON/OFF
The Multi-Timbre Mode
The Split & Left Local OFF
Mode......................................12
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The Split & Right Local OFF
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Mode.......................................12
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Transmitting the Panel
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Settings
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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OPTIONS & EXPANDER
MODULES
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MIDI DATA FORMAT
SPECIFICATIONS
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