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Yamaha Arius YDP-140 Owner's Manual

Other manuals for Arius YDP-140: Midi Data Format, Quick Operation Manual, Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1

    Ydp-160 ydp-140 for information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. Important — check your power supply — (ydp-160) make sure that your local ac mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a volta...

  • Page 2

    Ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 2 introduction 92-469 1 (bottom) special message section (for ydp-160) product safety markings: yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these g...

  • Page 3: Please Keep This Manual

    Ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 3 please keep this manual 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: do not pla...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    (1)b-12/(3)-11 ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 4 precautions please read carefully before proceeding * please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, sho...

  • Page 5

    (1)b-12/(3)-11 ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 5 • 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, ...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Welcome ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 6 welcome thank you for purchasing the yamaha digital piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new digital piano. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a sa...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 7 accessories • owner’s manual (this book) • quick operation guide (separate sheet) • “50 greats for the piano” (music book) • ac power cord (ydp-160) • bench* • ac power adaptor (ydp-140)* users within canada or u.S.: pa-150 or an equivalent others: pa-5d or a...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 8 features awm dynamic stereo sampling the yamaha ydp-160/140 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds, which are created using yamaha’s proprietary sampling tone-generation system, “awm dynamic stereo sampling.” the awm (advanced wave memory) is ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 9 table of contents introduction special message section ...................... 2 about the documentation and reference materials for this instrument...................... 6 accessories .................................................. 7 features...........

  • Page 10: Part Names and Functions

    Part names and functions ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 10 part names and functions power phones [demo/song] listen to the playback of a demo song for each voice and 50 piano preset songs (page 16). [metronome] control the metronome functions (page 24). [rec] record your performance (page 26). [play] pl...

  • Page 11

    Part names and functions ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 11 midi in out pedal power [pedal] connect the pedal cord (page 37). Midi [in/out] connect a midi device to this connector to use various midi functions. (connecting midi instruments—page 28) shows the midi [in/out] and [pedal] jacks as seen when v...

  • Page 12: Key Cover

    Before using the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 12 before using the digital piano key cover to open the key cover: lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Caution hold the cover with ...

  • Page 13

    Before using the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 13 connecting the power cord (ydp-160) read the instructions below very carefully to make sure that you correctly connect the power cord. Ydp-140 users should skip to the next section “connecting the power adaptor (ydp-140)” for information o...

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On

    Before using the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 14 turning the power on press the [power] (ydp-160) or [standby/on] (ydp-140) switch on the right end of the keyboard to turn on the power to the unit. The power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up. Press the [power...

  • Page 15: Using Headphones

    Before using the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 15 using headphones connect a pair of headphones to one of the [phones] jacks. Two [phones] jacks are provided. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (if you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into eith...

  • Page 16: Reference

    Listening to the demo songs ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 16 reference 14 listening to the demo songs demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. Refer to the voice list on page 19 for more information on the characteristics of each pre- set voice. 1. Turn on ...

  • Page 17: Procedure

    Listening to 50 piano preset songs ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 17 adjusting the volume use the [master volume] control to adjust the volume. 4. Stop the voice demo. Press the [demo/song] button to stop playback. Listening to 50 piano preset songs this digital piano provides performance data for 50 pi...

  • Page 18: Computer

    Listening to songs loaded from the computer ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 18 listening to songs loaded from the computer you can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (see page 32 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) 1. Select and pla...

  • Page 19: Selecting & Playing Voices

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 19 selecting & playing voices selecting voices to understand the characteris- tics of various voices, listen to demo songs for each voice (page 16). Press and release the [piano/voice] button to select the grand piano 1 voice. Press and release t...

  • Page 20: Using The Pedals

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 20 using the pedals if the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 37). Organ and string voices will continue to sound for as long as the sostenuto pedal is depressed. Damper (right) p...

  • Page 21: Procedure

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 21 adding variations to the sound – reverb this control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. While holding down the [piano/voice] button, pr...

  • Page 22: Procedure

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 22 layering two voices (dual mode) you can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. You cannot assign the same voice to voice 1 and voice 2 simultaneously in dual mode. Reverb in dual mode the rever...

  • Page 23: Transposition

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 23 transposition your digital piano’s transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the ran...

  • Page 24: Using The Metronome

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 24 using the metronome your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. 1. Start the metronome. Press the [metronome] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the time ...

  • Page 25: Procedure

    Selecting & playing voices ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 25 adjusting the volume you can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the [metronome] button, press one of the c1–g2 keys to determine the volume. 2. Stop the metronome. Turn off the metronome by pressing the [metronome] bu...

  • Page 26: Recording Your Performance

    Recording your performance ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 26 recording your performance your digital piano’s recording function enables you to record your performance of one song. The recorded performance is called the “user song.” follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. The use...

  • Page 27: Procedure

    Recording your performance ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 27 playing back recorded performance data 1. Start the playback. While the user song is playing, press and hold down the [met- ronome] button and press the [+] or [–] button to change the song tempo. If you are using the metronome (page 24) durin...

  • Page 28: Connecting Midi Instruments

    Connecting midi instruments ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 28 connecting midi instruments since the transmission or reception of midi data can vary depending on the type of midi device, each midi device can transmit or receive only data and commands that are com- patible with other connected midi device...

  • Page 29: Computer

    Connecting the digital piano to a computer ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 29 connecting the digital piano to a computer connecting the digital piano to a computer using the midi connectors enables you to transfer midi data between the piano and the computer. This connection requires that you have approp...

  • Page 30: Midi Functions

    Midi functions ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 30 midi functions you can make detailed adjustments to midi settings. Midi transmit/receive channel selection in dual mode, voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified channel and voice 2 data is transmitted on the next greater channel number relative to th...

  • Page 31: Program Change On/off

    Midi functions ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 31 program change on/off for information on program change numbers for each voice, check the midi data format on the web (please refer to “data list” on page 6). Normally this instrument will respond to midi program change numbers received from an external k...

  • Page 32: To The Digital Piano

    Transmitting song data between the computer and the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 32 transmitting song data between the computer and the digital piano you can download free music- soft downloader from the yamaha website. In addition to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored i...

  • Page 33: Digital Piano To A Computer

    Transmitting song data between the computer and the digital piano ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 33 transmitting song data from the digital piano to a computer musicsoft downloader enables you to transfer the user song in this instrument to a computer. For more information on transferring song data from...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 34 troubleshooting options bc-100 bench a comfortable bench styled to match your yamaha digital piano. Ux16 usb-midi interface hpe-150 headphones problem possible cause and solution this instrument does not turn on. This instrument has not been plugged in p...

  • Page 35: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    Keyboard stand assembly ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 35 keyboard stand assembly caution • be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor- dance with the sequence given below. • assembly should be carried out by at least two persons....

  • Page 36

    Keyboard stand assembly ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 36 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, posi- tion b so that the side of the surface color similar to d and e faces the player. 2-1...

  • Page 37

    Keyboard stand assembly ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 37 6. Connect the pedal cord. 6-1 insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal con- nector from the rear. 6-2 attach the cord holders to the rear panel as shown, then clip the cord into the holders. 6-3 use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the pedal c...

  • Page 38

    Keyboard stand assembly ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 38 after completing the assembly, please check the following. When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the bottom of the main unit. Caution do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrum...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 39 index symbols +/–....................................................................................10 numerics 50 piano preset songs .....................................................17 a accessories ..............................................................

  • Page 40

    Index ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 40 start/stop playback 50 piano preset songs................................................17 demo songs...............................................................16 t tempo..............................................................................24 touch se...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Specifications / technische daten / caractéristiques techniques / especificaciones ydp-160/140 owner’s manual 41 appendix specifications / technische daten / caractéristiques techniques / especificaciones * specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yam...

  • Page 42

    The above warning is located on the bottom of the unit. 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 ...

  • Page 43: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    Ydp-160/140 * this applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. (class b) ydp-160/140 ydp-140 (2 wires) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha-kemble music (u.K.) ltd. Fcc information (u.S.A.) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when i...

  • Page 44

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