ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL YDP-162 YDP-142 Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. EN Pour obtenir des informations sur l'assemblage du support du clavier, reportez-vous aux instructions à la fin de ce manuel. FR Para información sobre el montaje del soporte del teclado, consulte las instrucciones al final de este manual.
ENGLISH Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5 Song Playback and Practice..................22 Listening to 50 Preset Songs ........................................22 About the Manuals................................. 7 Practicing a One-Hand Part..........................................23 Included Accessories .............................. 7 Playing from the top of the bar including a rest or blank..............................................................
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 place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
ENGLISH PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS 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.
• 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. ENGLISH Connections • 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.
ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the Yamaha ARIUS. 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.
ENGLISH Panel Controls and Terminals The illustrations are taken from the YDP-142. 3 4 1 9 5 2 6 7 Rear YDP-142 8 $ Rear ) TO PEDAL 12V @ # Rear ! YDP-162 PHONES (Keyboard side) TO PEDAL (Keyboard side) (Keyboard side) 1 [ ] (Standby/On) switch..................... page 10 For turning the power on or setting to standby. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] knob.................... page 12 For adjusting the volume of the entire sound. 3 [DEMO/SONG] button ..................
Basic Operations ENGLISH Setting Up Key Cover 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 Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION • Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed.
Basic Operations ENGLISH Turning the Power On 1 Connect the plugs of the AC power adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. [YDP-162] 16 [YDP-142] DC IN jack (page 8) DC IN jack (page 8) AC outlet 2 Power cord AC power adaptor 1 1 3 The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on locale. AC power adaptor 2 AC outlet WARNING Use the specified adaptor (page 32) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
Basic Operations 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. ENGLISH Auto Power Off NOTE Default setting: Enable Disabling Auto Power Off Turn the power of the instrument off.
Basic Operations ENGLISH Playing the Piano Setting the Volume When you start playing, use the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound. Level decreases. Level increases. CAUTION Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Intelligent Acoustic Control (I.A.C.) With this function, the sound quality of this instrument is automatically adjusted and controlled according to the overall volume.
Basic Operations 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. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 30).
Basic Operations ENGLISH Using the Metronome The metronome feature is convenient for practicing with an accurate tempo. 1 2 Press [METRONOME] to start the Metronome. Press [METRONOME] to stop the Metronome.
Basic Operations 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. NOTE A6 This setting is disabled with some Voices, such as an organ sound. A6 C7 B6 ENGLISH Changing the Touch Sensitivity 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.
ENGLISH Advanced Operations Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Selecting a Voice To select “Grand Piano 1”: NOTE Simply press [PIANO/VOICE]. To hear the characteristics of the Voices, play back the Demo Songs (page 17). To select another Voice: After pressing [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [–L] to select the next or previous Voice. To select a specific Voice: While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C1–A1 keys.
Advanced Operations Special individual Demo Songs are provided for all of the instrument Voices. 1 NOTE Press [DEMO/SONG] to start playback. If you want to change the playback tempo, see page 14. The [PLAY] lamp lights up, 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.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb) 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.
Advanced Operations To transpose the pitch down: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key between F 2 (–6) and B2 (–1). ENGLISH Transposing the Pitch in Semitones You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitones in order to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, or to easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two Voices and play them simultaneously to create a more richly textured sound. 1 Engage the Dual mode. While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], simultaneously hold down two keys between C1 and A1 to select the two desired Voices. For information on which Voices are assigned to the keys, refer to “Voice List” (page 16).
Advanced Operations This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the left and the other on the right, over the same octave range. 1 While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] and [–L] NOTE simultaneously to engage Duo. Since Duo is designed for twoplayer piano performance (unlike the similar Dual function), different Voices cannot be assigned to the Right Voice and Left Voice. The keyboard is divided into two sections, with the E3 key as the Split Point.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Song Playback and Practice Listening to 50 Preset Songs In addition to the Demo Songs, Preset Songs are provided for your listening pleasure. 1 Find the number of the Song that you want to play back from the included “50 greats for the Piano.” The number of each piano Preset Song is assigned to the C2–C 6 keys. 2 While holding down [DEMO/SONG], press one of the C2–C 6 keys to start playback.
Advanced Operations 1 2 Select a Preset Song (page 22) or the User Song (page 24). NOTE While holding down [PLAY], press [+R] or [–L] to turn the Part ENGLISH Practicing a One-Hand Part All the Songs except for the Demo (page 17) let you turn on or off the left-hand and right-hand Parts individually. By turning off [+R], for example, you can practice the right-hand Part while the left-hand Part is playing back, and vice versa. Selecting another Song will reset the on/off status. on/off.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Recording Your Performance This instrument lets you record your keyboard performance as the User Song. Up to two Parts (left-hand and right-hand) can be recorded separately. Recording Your Performance 1 Select the desired Voice and other parameters, such as beat, for recording. For instructions on selecting a Voice, refer to page 16. If necessary, set other parameters, such as beat and effects, in this step.
5 If desired, record the other Part by repeating Steps 1–4. 6 To hear the recorded Song, press [PLAY] to start playback. NOTE The recorded Song data can be saved to computer as a Standard MIDI file (SMF). For details, refer to the Computerrelated Operations manual (page 7). Press [PLAY] again to stop playback. ENGLISH Advanced Operations Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song The settings of the following parameters can be changed after the Record operation is completed.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Data Maintained When Power is Turned Off The following settings and data are maintained even if you turn the power off.
Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off. This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated (page 11). If desired, disable the Auto Power Off function. The instrument does not turn on. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. ENGLISH Troubleshooting Securely insert the adaptor plug into the socket on this instrument, and the adaptor plug into a proper AC outlet (page 10).
Appendix ENGLISH Keyboard Stand Assembly The illustrations here are taken from the YDP-142. CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Assemble the stand on a hard and flat floor with ample space. • Be sure to use the included screws only, and insert screws of the correct size in the correct hole locations.
Appendix 4 Attach B. Mount A. Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from either end of the main unit when positioning it. 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, position B so that the side of the surface color similar to D and E faces the player. 2-1 Place the lower side of B on each foot of D and E, then attach the upper side to D and E.
Appendix ENGLISH 6 Connect the pedal cord and the AC power adaptor. 7 Set the adjuster. 6-1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector 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 cord. 6-4 Insert the DC plug of the AC power adaptor into the DC IN jack. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. 6-1 8 Attach the headphone hanger.
Appendix ENGLISH When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the bottom of the main unit. Key cover Top portion Do not hold here Hold here Do not hold here CAUTION Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.
Appendix ENGLISH Specifications YDP-162 Width Without Music Rest Height [For models With Music Rest Size/Weight with polished finish] Depth [For models with polished finish] Weight [For models with polished finish] Number of Keys Keyboard Type Pedal Touch Sensitivity Number of Pedals Half Pedal Functions Language Control Interface Cabine Voices Panel Key Cover Music Rest Tone Generation Polyphony Preset Types Effects Functions Preset Songs Recording Compatible Data Format Functions Storage an
Appendix Numerics O 50 Preset Songs ....................................................... 22 Octave .................................................................... 20 Online Manuals (PDF) ................................................. 7 A AC power adaptor ...................................................... 7 Accessories ............................................................... 7 Assembly ................................................................ 28 Auto Power Off ..............
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 permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. El número de modelo, el número de serie, los requisitos de alimentación, etc. pueden encontrarse en la placa de identificación o cerca de ella.
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