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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO Battery Notice: NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of recommended by Yamaha. battery is approximately five years. When replacement be
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions 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: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, an
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 4 YPR-50 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano! You now own a portable piano that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new YPR-50 in order to take full advantage of its various features. Main Features The YPR-50 is a sophisticated
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 1:35 PM Page 5 YPR-50 Contents Main Features ................................ 4 Touch Response ............................ 20 Setting the Touch Sensitivity .................. 20 Panel Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Using the Metronome .................. 21 Setting Up ...................................... 8 Setting the Metronome Time Signature .. 22 Power Requirements ................................ 8 Accessory Jacks ........................................ 8 The Pianist
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 6 YPR-50 Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel ) 1 23 56 79 4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-46-58 1Power switch (STANDBY/ON) 6SONG buttons These are used to control playback of the songs. (Pages 12, 13, 26.) 2MASTER VOLUME control This determines the overall volume of the YPR- 50. (Page 10.) 6-1 START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to start and stop song playback. It is also used with certain keys on the keyboard 3DEMO button (C5 - G6) to select the songs. (Pages 13, 26
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 7 YPR-50 7TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) 9TRANSPOSE button These are used to adjust the tempo of the song or This is used with certain keys on the keyboard # # Pianist accompaniment. They can also be used (F 2 - F 3) to set the key transposition for the b with certain keys on the keyboard (E 5 - G6) to instrument. (Page 18.) select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) )PHONES/OUTPUT jack 8 METRONOME START/STOP, SELECT button This is for connection to a set of stere
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 8 YPR-50 Setting Up This section contains useful information about setting up your YPR-50 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. n When the Batteries Run Down Power Requirements When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the YPR-50 Although the YPR-50 will run either from an may not sound or function properly. As soon as optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha this happens, repla
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 9 YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch Music Stand This feature lets you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (Yamaha Insert the bottom pins of the included music stand FC-4) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. into the holes located at the center of the YPR-50 This is used in the same way as a damper pedal on control panel. an acoustic piano – press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound. n
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 10 Quick Guide Playing Your New YPR-50! Playing Your New YPR-50! The YPR-50 features a set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings — all created with state-of-the-art digital recording. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with dynamic touch response. Try selecting some of these voices and start playing the YPR-50! 1. Turn on the power 2. Adjust the volume Pre
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 11 Using the metronome The metronome is an exceptionally convenient tool for practicing. Select one of the To start the metronome at the currently selected tempo, press voices. the METRONOME button. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. Press the desired VOICE button. n The Beat lamp flashes while the metronome is running.
1st Beat 2nd Beat
3rd Beat 4th Beat
n You can freely change the tempo or time signature. (See page 22.
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 12 Playing the Songs Playing the Songs The YPR-50 features twenty different songs, such as solo piano pieces and other popular songs that showcase the natural sound of the instrument. You can play each song separately, or listen to all twenty in succession. And for your practicing convenience, the YPR-50 has familiar "transport" buttons (FF, REW, PAUSE) that let you control song playback just as you would on a CD player or tape deck. Playing all 20 songs in
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 13 Playing a single selected song Hold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appropriate key (C5 - G6, as indicated on the panel) to select the desired song. The selected song starts playing back as soon as you release the SONG button. To stop the song, press the SONG button again. n If you press the SONG button without selecting a specific song, the currently selected song will play. C5 G6 REW (Rewind) Hold this button down to move measure-by-measure i
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 14 Practicing Along With the So Practicing Along With the So The YPR-50 provides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. You can change the tempo (speed) of the song, and select Parts L (LEFT) and R (RIGHT) for playback. There's even a special Song Book with easy-to-learn pieces that gets you started. Practicing different song parts The YPR-50 lets you independently play back the left-hand and right-hand parts of the songs. For example, you may wa
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 15 Changing the tempo ng ng The tempo of the song can be set to any desired speed. This is particularly convenient for practice purposes, letting you set the tempo of the song to a comfortable speed for playing along with. You can also slow the tempo down to whatever speed you need when trying to learn difficult passages by ear. Adjusting the tempo To raise or lower the tempo, press the TEMPO UP or DOWN button.(The range is 40-240 beats per minute.) The temp
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 16 Professional-sounding "Pianist" Professional-sounding "Pianist" The powerful yet easy-to-use Pianist feature automatically provides professional- quality piano accompaniment for your own performances – all you have to do is play the desired chords with your left hand and use your right hand to play the melody. Twenty different Pianist styles are available. The included Song Book also gives you easy-to-read sheet music to help you get the most out of thes
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 17 " Stylings " Stylings 2. Start the Pianist style The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. You can perform along with the professional accompaniment by playing the melody with Accompaniment Section your right hand. About accompaniment fingering You can "play" the Pianist accompaniment with one of two different methods: Single Finger or Fingered Chord. Cm Cm C Cm
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 18 YPR-50 Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the YPR-50 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering. The
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 19 YPR-50 Lowering the pitch: # Any key within G3 ~ F 4 + Hold down these keys and press one of the keys in the TUNING section to lower the pitch. # The pitch can be lowered in one-step increments over the TUNING key range of G3 - F 4. The LEDs indicate the amount of detuning from normal pitch (see below). Raising the pitch: # Any key within G3 ~ F 4 + Hold down these keys and press one of the keys in the TUNING section to raise the pitch. # The pitch can be ra
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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 20 YPR-50 Touch Response The YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play the voices with virtually the same dynamic control that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. What's more, the sensitivity of the function can be set to match your own playing style and performance preferences. Setting the Touch Sensitivity Touch Sensitivity gives you custom control over the Touch Response feature, by letting you set
