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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non- products may have either labels similar to the graphics rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these place. The average life span of this type of battery is graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these approximately five years. When replacement becomes graphics appears on this page. P
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Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE The exclamation point within an equilateral COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV
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Introduction 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, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord Water warning • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters
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Handling caution Using the bench (If included) • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument. Also • Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall take care that the key cover does not pinch your finger. over. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or cover, panel or keyboard. stepladder or for any other pu
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual and Data List The documentation and reference materials for this instrument consist of the following: Owner’s Manual (this book) Introduction Please read this section first. R
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Features GH (Graded Hammer) keyboard A special Graded Hammer keyboard feature graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. They respond to a heavier touch in the low range of the keyboard and a lighter touch in the higher range of the keyboard, thus providing natural grand-piano type playability. The Graded Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for tremolo and other repetitive-striking techniques. AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling This digital piano offers
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Table of Contents Introduction About this Owner’s Manual and Data List.............................................................................. 6 Accessories............................................................................................................................... 7 Panel Controls and Terminals ............................................................................................... 10 Before Using the Digital Piano...............................
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Detailed Settings — [FUNCTION] ......................................................................................... 43 Basic Procedure in Function .......................................................................................................................44 About Each Function...................................................................................................................................45 F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch...............................
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Panel Controls and Terminals Panel Controls and Terminals 2 3 45 6 ! 7 8 9 ) 1 * ¡ Front £ OFF MIDI PEDAL ON NORMAL HP. SW SPEAKER Right Left (higher (lower º key side) key side) PHONES OUT IN Front Front ( ™ Shows the jacks as seen when viewed from below the instrument. Owner’s Manual 10 ENGLISH
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Panel Controls and Terminals & @ # $ % ^ # [–/NO], [+/YES] buttons 1[] Power switch ........................ page 13 For setting values or performing file operations. This switch turns the power to the unit on ( ) or off Pressing both buttons simultaneously for certain (). value settings (Transpose, Tempo, etc.) restores the 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider..............page 14 default value. Adjust the volume level using this slider. $ Voice group buttons......................page 19
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Before Using the Digital Piano 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 Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION Be careful not to pinch your fingers or the fingers of child when opening or closing it. CAUTION Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the
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Before Using the Digital Piano Turning the Power On 1.Connect the power cord. Insert the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the AC IN on the instrument, and the other into a standard AC outlet. In some areas, a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. 1-1 1-2 (The shape of plug differs depending on locale.) (bottom surface) WARNING Make sure your instrument is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (vo
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Before Using the Digital Piano Setting the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about halfway between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level. The level decreases. The level increases. CAUTION Do not use the instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time; doing so may damage your hearing. MASTER VOLUME: TERMINOLOGY The volume level of the entire keyboard sound. Using Headphon
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Reference Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the instrument’s voices. 1 43 3 24 Procedure NOTE For a list of the demo songs, see 1. Turn the power on. page 57. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] switch. When the power is turned ON, one of the voice button LEDs will light. NOTE Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the “MIN” MIDI reception is
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The instrument provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs or use them for practice (page 17). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Piano” that contains scores for the 50 piano preset songs. 3 2-2 142-1 Procedure 1. Engage Preset Song mode. Press the [SONG SELECT] button a few times until the “PRESET” indicator NOTE lights. Preset Song mode cannot be engaged while the
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a One-Hand Part Using the 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual parts. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as desired, in order to practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off) on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [RIGHT] and the left-hand part is played by [LEFT]. 3 1 2 NOTE Procedure The Preset Song Part Cancel function ca
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Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described on page 17, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. 2 1 Procedure 1. Specify the beginning (A) and the end (B) of the phrase, and start practicing. Select and play a preset song, then press the [TEMPO/ NOTE FUNCTION] button at the beginning of the phrase The A
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Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Voice buttons Procedure Select the desired voice by pressing one of the Voice buttons. NOTE To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider for the most each voice (page 15). Refer to comfortable listening level. “Preset Voice List” on page 57 for more information on the charac- teristics of each preset voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the in
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Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals The instrument has three foot pedals that produce a NOTE range of expressive effects similar to those produced by If the damper pedal doesn’t work, the pedals on an acoustic piano. make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the jack (page 60). Damper (Right) Pedal TERMINOLOGY: The damper pedal functions in the same way as a Half-pedal: damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper While playing the piano with Sus- ped
