EN
YDP
-
163
YDP
-
143
Owner’s Manual
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-7.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this
manual.
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OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så
länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om
själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE
afbrudt, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt,
som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på appara-
tets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin
ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.
(standby)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured makings iden-
tifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth ter-
minal of the three pin plug.
(2 wires)
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
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products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in
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By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
[For business users in the European Union]
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
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PRECAUTIONS
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 34) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• 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.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses)
containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as
water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall
over and cause a fire.
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch
and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected
by Yamaha service personnel.
- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
For AC adaptor
For YDP-163/YDP-143
Power supply/AC adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
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CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching it, use the
provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal
components or result in the instrument falling over.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the
desired listening level.
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the 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.
• 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 included tool.
• 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.
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.
Power supply/AC adaptor
Assembly
Location
Connections
Handling caution
Using the bench (If included)
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
DMI-5 2/2
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 perma-
nent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
(bottom_en_01)
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 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 28) 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 28).
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.
• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• The company names and product names in this manual are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Tu ni ng
• Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to
be tuned by an expert (although the pitch can be user-
adjusted 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.............................................11
Key Cover ..................................................................11
Music Rest .................................................................11
Turning the Power On.............................................12
Setting the Volume...................................................12
Auto Power Off Function........................................13
Using Headphones ...................................................13
Playing the Piano..................................14
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)........................14
Using the Pedals........................................................15
Using the Damper Resonance ................................15
Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds........16
Changing the Touch Sensitivity .............................16
Using the Metronome..............................................17
Advanced Operations
Playing Various Musical Instrument
Sounds (Voices)....................................18
Selecting a Voice.......................................................18
Listening to the Demo Songs ..................................19
Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb) ............20
Transposing the Pitch in Semitones ......................21
Fine-tuning the Pitch ...............................................21
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ........................22
Playing Duo...............................................................23
Song Playback and Practice .................24
Listening to 50 Preset Songs....................................24
Practicing a One-Hand Part....................................25
Playing from the Beginning of a Measure that
Includes Rest or Silence ...........................................25
Recording Your Performance ............. 26
Recording Your Performance ................................ 26
Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song
....................................................................................27
Deleting Recorded Data ..........................................27
Backing up Data and Initializing the
Settings................................................. 28
Data Maintained When Power is Turned Off...... 28
Saving User Song data to a computer ...................28
Transferring SMF Files Between a Computer and
this Instrument......................................................... 28
Initializing the Settings............................................ 28
Appendix
Troubleshooting ..................................29
Keyboard Stand Assembly...................30
Specifications .......................................34
Index.....................................................35
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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha digital piano.
In order to make the most of the performance potential and features of the instrument,
please read the manuals thoroughly, and keep them in a handy place for later reference.
About the Manuals
This instrument has the following 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)
iPhone/iPad Connection Manual
Explains how to connect the instrument to a smart
device, such as iPhone, iPad.
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)
• Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet)
• “50 Greats for the Piano” (music book)
• Online Member Product Registration
*1
•Warranty
*2
•AC adaptor
*2
•Power cord
*2
(YDP-163 only)
•Bench
*2
*1 You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in order
to fill out the User Registration form.
*2 May not be included depending on your particular
area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha Downloads
http://download.yamaha.com/
Smart device application
– Digital Piano Controller
With the specially developed Digital Piano
Controller app running on your iPhone, iPad,
or iPod touch, 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 Digital Piano Controller, refer
to the following Yamaha web site.
http://yamaha.com/kbdapps/
For instructions on connecting the
instrument to a smart-device, refer to the
“iPhone/iPad Connection Manual.”
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Panel Controls and Terminals
The illustrations are taken from the YDP-143.
[ ] (Standby/On) switch......................... page 12
For turning the power on or setting to standby.
[MASTER VOLUME] knob ..................... page 12
For adjusting the volume of the entire sound.
[DEMO/SONG] button..................... pages 19, 24
For playing the Demo Songs and the Preset Songs.
[PIANO/VOICE] button............. pages 18, 20, 22
For selecting a single Voice, two Voices for layering or
a Reverb Type.
[METRONOME] button .......................... page 17
For starting or stopping the metronome.
[+R], [–L] buttons ................. pages 17, 18, 24, 25
• 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 left-
hand Parts individually.
• During Metronome playback, these are for
increasing or decreasing the Tempo.
[REC] button............................................ page 26
For recording your keyboard performance.
[PLAY] button.......................................... page 26
For playing back the recorded performance.
[FUNCTION] ................................... pages 16, 21
Simultaneously holding both [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] and pressing a specified key allows
you to change various settings, including MIDI,
Transpose parameters, etc.
[PHONES] jacks....................................... page 13
For connecting a set of standard stereo headphones.
[USB TO HOST] terminal
For connecting to a computer or a smart device such
as iPhone or iPad. Refer to the online manual
“Computer-related Operations” for connection to a
computer. For instructions on using MIDI, refer to
the online manual “MIDI Reference” (page 9).
NOTICE
Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters.
USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.
[TO PEDAL] jack ..................................... page 32
For connecting the pedal cord.
DC IN jack................................................ page 12
For connecting the AC adaptor.
Pedals ....................................................... page 15
For controlling expression and sustain, just as on an
acoustic piano.
YDP-163
YDP-143
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
Bottom
(Keyboard side)
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Basic Operations
Setting Up
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.
To raise the music rest:
1. Pull the music rest up and toward
yourself as far as it will go.
2. Flip down the two metal supports at the
left and right on the rear of the music
rest.
3. Lower the music rest so that it rests on
the metal supports.
To lower the music rest:
1. Pull the music rest toward yourself as far
as it will go.
2. Raise the two metal supports (at the rear
of the music rest).
3. Gently lower the music rest backward
until it is all the way down.
CAUTION
Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position.
When lowering the music rest, do not release your hands
from the music rest until it is all the way down.
Key Cover
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening or
closing the cover.
Music Rest
1
2
3
1
2
3
Setting Up
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1. Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in
the order shown in the illustration.
YDP-163
YDP-143
WARNING
Use the specified adaptor (page 34) 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.
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 [ ](Standby/On) switch to
turn the power on.
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 [ ] (Standby/On) switch again for a
second. The power indicator turns off.
CAUTION
Even when the [ ] (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.
When you start playing, use the [MASTER
VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the entire
keyboard sound.
CAUTION
Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long
period of time, to avoid damaging your hearing.
Turning the Power On
Power cord
AC outlet
AC adaptor
DC IN jack (page 10)
AC plug
DC plug
AC outlet
AC adaptor
DC IN jack (page 10)
DC plug
The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on the
locale.
Plug
Slide the plug
as indicated
The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on the locale.
Setting the Volume
Power indicator
[ ] (Standby/On) switch
Level decreases Level increases
Setting Up
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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. If you do not want to use the Auto Power
Off function, disable the function as described
below. The setting (disabled or enabled) is retained
even if the power is turned off.
Default setting:
Enabled
Disabling the Auto Power Off function
When the instrument is turned off
While holding down the A-1 key (the lowest key),
press the [ ] (Standby/On) to turn the instrument
on. The [REC] indicator flashes three times,
indicating the Auto Power Off function has been
disabled.
When the instrument is turned on
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A♯ 5
key.
Enabling the Auto Power Off function
While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and
[PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A5 key.
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.
CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended
period of time; doing so may cause hearing loss.
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 A
♯0 key to turn the function on. Press the A0 key
while holding down [PIANO/VOICE] to turn the
function off.
Auto Power Off Function
Lowest key
Highest keyA♯5
Highest keyA5
Using Headphones
PHONES
Bottom surface
Standard stereo phone plug
A0: Off
Lowest key
A♯0: On
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Playing the Piano
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 turn on IAC:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE],
press the F♯ 0 key.
To turn off IAC:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE],
press the F0 key.
To adjust IAC Depth:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE],
press one of the A-1 – D♯0 keys.
The higher the value, the more clearly that low and high sounds are heard at
lower volume levels.
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
Default setting:
On
F♯0Lowest key
F0Lowest key
C0: depth 0
(Default setting)
Lowest key
A-1: depth -3 D♯0: depth +3
Setting range:
A-1 (-3) – D♯0 (+3)
Default setting:
C0 (0)
Playing the Piano
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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.”
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.
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 to the entire sound of the
instrument.
To turn on the Damper Resonance:
While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the G♯ 2 key.
To turn off the Damper Resonance:
While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the G2 key.
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 32).
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 you select the Jazz
Organ Voice, pressing the left
pedal switches between fast/
slow rotation of the rotary
speaker (page 18).
Using the Damper Resonance
Default setting:
On
Lowest key G2
(Off)
G♯2
(On)
Playing the Piano
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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.
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 A6 – C7 keys.
Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds
Default setting:
On
Lowest key A-1
(Off)
(On)
A♯-1
Changing the Touch Sensitivity
NOTE
This setting is disabled with
some Voices, such as an
organ sound.
Default setting:
B6 (Medium)
Key
Touch
Sensitivity
Description
A6 Fixed
The volume level does not change at all regardless of whether you
play the keyboard soft or hard.
A♯6Soft
The volume level does not change much when you play the
keyboard soft or hard.
B6 Medium This is the standard piano touch response.
C7 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.
A6 Highest key (C7)
B6
A♯6
Playing the Piano
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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.
Voice confirmation of current Tempo value (in English)
While holding down [METRONOME], press the A-1 key (lowest key).
Selecting a Beat
While holding down [METRONOME], press one of the C3 – F3 keys.
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 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 C2 key to increase or the D2 key
to decrease.
•To specify a three-digit value:
While holding down [METRONOME], press the relevant C1 – A1 keys one by one
in order. For example to specify “95,” press the A1 (0), G♯1 (9) and E1 (5) keys in
order.
•Resetting the value to the default (120)
While holding down [METRONOME], press [+R] and [–L] simultaneously, or
press the C♯2 key.
Adjusting the Volume
While holding down [METRONOME], press the D4 key to increase the volume
or the C4 key to decrease.
Using the Metronome
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13 3056 56
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80
C♯3
Highest key
D♯3
D3 E3 F3 C4A1 D4Lowest key A-1 C1 C2 D2 C3
(Default
setting)
C♯2
(Default
setting)
C♯4
Adjusting
the Volume
Selecting
a Beat
Adjusting
the Tempo
Confirming the
current Tempo
Key Beat
C3 0
C♯32
D3 3
D♯34
E3 5
F3 6
Setting range:
1 – 20
Default setting:
15 (C♯ 4)
NOTE
A numeric value is read out
when a relevant key is
pressed.
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Advanced Operations
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)
To select “Grand Piano 1”:
Simply press [PIANO/VOICE].
To select another Voice:
After pressing [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [–L] to select the next or previous
Voi ce.
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.
Voice L ist
Selecting a Voice
NOTE
To hear the characteristics of
the Voices, play back the
Demo Songs (page 19).
Key Voice Name Voice description
C1 Grand Piano 1
This sound was sampled from a full concert grand piano. It uses
different samples depending on the strength of your playing and
produces smoother tonal changes. Suitable not only for classical
compositions but also for piano pieces of any style.
C♯1 Grand Piano 2 Warm and soft piano sound. Good for playing ballads.
D1 Grand Piano 3
Bright piano sound. Clear tone helps the sound to “cut through”
when playing in an ensemble.
D♯1 E.Piano 1
An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Good for
standard popular music.
E1 E.Piano 2
The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic
“tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone
when played hard.
F1 Harpsichord
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.
F♯1 Vibraphone
Vibraphone played with relatively soft mallets. The tone becomes
more metallic the harder you play.
G1 Pipe Organ
This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good
for sacred music from the Baroque period.
G♯1 Jazz Organ
The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Often heard in
jazz and rock music. The rotary speed of the rotary speaker
effect can be switched by using the left pedal.
A1 Strings
Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic
reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode.
C♯1D♯1F♯1G♯1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1Lowest key
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)
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Special individual Demo Songs are provided for all of the instrument Voices.
1. Press [DEMO/SONG] to start playback.
The [PLAY] lamp flashes, and the Demo Song for the current Voice starts.
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
The Demo Songs excluding original Songs are short rearranged excerpts from the original
compositions. The original Demo Songs are Yamaha originals (©2016 Yamaha Corporation).
Listening to the Demo Songs
NOTE
If you want to change the
playback tempo, see page 17.
Key Voice Name Title Composer
C1 Grand Piano 1 Blumenlied G. Lange
C♯1 Grand Piano 2
Von fremden Landern und Menchen,
Kinderszenen op. 15-1
R. Schumann
D1 Grand Piano 3 Original —
D♯1 E.Piano 1 Original —
E1 E.Piano 2 Original —
F1 Harpsichord
Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e
continuo No. 7, BWV. 1058
J. S. Bach
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 —
Lowest key C1 A1
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)
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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
To adjust Reverb Depth:
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C3 – G♯4 keys. The
Depth value increases as you press higher keys.
While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the A4 key to set the Reverb Depth
to the most suitable value for the current Voice.
Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb)
Lowest key
C3: depth 0
G♯4: depth 20
A4
The depth value increases as you
press higher keys.
C♯2D♯2
C2 D2 E2
Selecting a
Reverb Type
Adjusting
Reverb Depth
Highest key
Key Reverb Type Description
C2 Recital Hall
Simulates the clear reverb sound you would hear in a medium-
sized concert hall for piano recitals.
C♯2 Concert Hall
Simulates the gorgeous reverb sound you would hear in a large
concert hall for orchestral performances.
D2 Chamber
Suitable for playing chamber music; simulates the intimate
reverb sound you would hear in a spacious room, such as for
classical music recitals.
D♯2Club
Simulates the vivid reverb sound you would hear in a live music
venue or a jazz club.
E2 Off No effect is applied.
Reverb Depth range:
0 (no effect) – 20 (maximum
depth)
Reverb in Dual Mode
(page 22)
An optimum reverb type for the
combination of Voices is
assigned automatically.
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