Playing the Keyboard Basic Section Try out various functions Computer/ iPad Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4–5.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 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.
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 apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) The name plate of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy 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/AC power adaptor Battery • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators.
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: Power supply/AC power adaptor Connections • 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.
Contents About the Manuals Included Documents Owner’s Manual (this book) This document explains how to use the instrument. Song Book You can refer to the music scores in the Song Book. Playing the Keyboard Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) MIDI Reference This document contains both the MIDI Data Format and the MIDI Implementation Chart.
Contents 4 PRECAUTIONS 8 10 Setting Up 10 Power requirements 16 12 Playing the Keyboard 13 Listening to Songs 14 Practicing and Learning 15 Setting Parameters Basic Operation and Displays 18 Playing 19 Song List the Songs 20 Song Playback Settings 20 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause 20 Adjusting the Tempo 22 Song Volume 23 Guide Function 24 Using the Lesson feature 26 Changing the Voice for the Keyboard 28 Playing With a Variety 28 Adding Reverb 29 Adding Panel Sustain 40
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Style List (page 53) Display (page 17) Song List (page 19) q r e t w 001 GrandPno 001 y !4 !5 !6 !8 !7 !9 @3 q [ ](Standby/On) switch ...................... page 11 Turns the power on or standby. w MASTER VOLUME [+], [-] buttons....... page 12 Adjusts the overall volume. e LESSON PART [L], [R] buttons ... pages 22, 25 Selects a Lesson Part or a Part for muting in the current Song. r [LISTEN & LEARN] button...................
Panel Controls and Terminals The “PRESS AND HOLD FOR A WHILE” Symbol Voice List (page 45) Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held. Hold down this button until the function is called up.
Playing the Keyboard Setting Up Power requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor 1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off (display is blank, except for notation staff).
Setting Up When battery power becomes too low for proper operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, make sure to replace all batteries with new ones or already-recharged ones. Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method) Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. An “oFF AutoOff” indication appears briefly and Auto Power Off is disabled. NOTE • This instrument cannot charge the batteries.
Quick Guide Playing the Keyboard The number designations q – @1 match those described in “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 8. Turn the power on Play the keyboard After the power is turned on, playing the keyboard will produce the Piano sound. Press the [ the power. ] (Standby/On) switch q to turn on Select a Voice Adjust the volume After the power is turned on, the default volume level is shown at the left end in the display.
Quick Guide Listening to Songs Listen to the Preset Songs Page 18 Select the desired Song from the Preset Songs and listen to it. 1 Press the [SONG] button i. 2 Use the number buttons to select a Song. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button !9 to start playback. Play with a Style Page 34 Try playing a Style to recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra. 1 Press the [STYLE] button o. 2 Use the number buttons to select a Style. 3 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button !4 to turn accompaniment on.
Quick Guide Practicing and Learning The number designations q – @1 match those described in “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 8. Use the Song Lesson feature Page 24 Let’s practice the Preset Song by playing the lighting keyboard. You can independently practice the left-hand part or right-hand part, or practice both parts together. 1 2 Press the [SONG] button i then select a Song. 3 From the three Lessons described below, press the desired Lesson button (r, t, y) to start Lesson playback.
Quick Guide Setting Parameters Make detailed settings After learning how to use this instrument, use the [FUNCTION] button to set various parameters such as Tuning and Metronome Volume. Function List 1 Find the desired item from the Function List, then press the [FUNCTION] button u several times until the desired item appears. By pressing the [-] button !1 while holding down the [FUNCTION] button, you can reverse the items.
Basic Section Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation This instrument features three basic functions: Song, Style and Voice. This section shows you how to use these three functions and how to use the number buttons which are useful for various functions. 1 Select a basic function. ..... To select a Song, press the [SONG] button. ..... To select a Style, press the [STYLE] button. ..... To select a Voice, press the [VOICE] button.
Basic Operation and Displays Display The display shows various items described below as well as the current Song, Style or Voice. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status for various functions. Notation Measure Normally, the notes you play on the keyboard are shown. When Lesson playback is in progress, the melody and chord notes of the current Song are shown. When the Dictionary function is used, the notes of the chord you specify are shown.
Try out various functions Playing the Songs Selecting and listening to a specific Song This instrument features a wide variety of preset Songs including traditional and classical. 1 Press the [SONG] button. The Song number and name are shown on the display. Appears when the Song mode is active. Song number 001 Song name Scarboro −03 2 Use the number buttons to select a Song. Refer to the Song List on the next page. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.
Playing the Songs Song List Song No. 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 Song Name Demo Demo (Original) Standard Scarborough Fair (Traditional) Three Blind Mice (Traditional) O du lieber Augustin (Traditional) London Bridge (Traditional) Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms (Traditional) Ave Maria (F.Schubert) Grandfather’s Clock (H.
Song Playback Settings Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause [REW] button : While playback is in progress, press this to fast-reverse the Song with no sound. While playback is stopped, press this to decrease the measure number. [FF] button : While playback is in progress, press this to fast-forward the Song. While playback is stopped, press this to increase the measure number. [PAUSE] button : Temporarily stops playback.
Song Playback Settings Repeat Playback This function lets repeatedly practice sections in a Song that you find difficult to play. It lets you play back only a specific section of the Song repeatedly by setting the A point (Start point) and B point (End point), in one-measure increments. A B Repeat playback of this section To start Repeat Playback: When playback reaches the point you want to specify as the Start point, press the [A-B REPEAT] button to set Point A.
Song Volume Adjusting the Song Volume This procedure lets you adjust the volume balance between Song playback and your keyboard performance. 1 Hold down the [SONG] button for longer than a second. The current Song volume is shown in the display. Current Song volume Hold for longer than a second. 2 100 SongVol Use the number buttons to set the Song Volume. NOTE • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100).
Guide Function Two convenient functions—Lighting Keyboard and Fingering Guide—are provided for ease in using the Song Lesson feature. Before starting the Song Lesson (page 24), read this page. Lighting Keyboard This instrument features 61 individual lighting keys, which light when played. When using the Song Lesson function, keys that you should press next will light in succession.
Using the Lesson feature This function lets you use the desired Song for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson via three easy steps. You can refer to the music scores in the Song Book. Three types of Lessons Lesson 1—Listen In this Lesson, you need not play the keyboard. The model melody/chords of the part you selected will sound. Listen to it carefully and remember it well.
Using the Lesson feature Trying the Song Lesson 1 Select the desired Song for your lesson (page 18). Song 000 cannot be used with the Song Lesson feature. 2 Turn off the part you want to practice. For the right-hand lesson, press the [RIGHT] button to turn off the right-hand part. For the left-hand lesson, press the [LEFT] button to turn off the left-hand part. For the lesson of both hands, press both buttons simultaneously.
Changing the Voice for the Keyboard Selecting a Voice In addition to piano, organ, and other conventional keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. The Voice number and name are shown. Appears after the [VOICE] button is pressed. Voice number 001 Voice name GrandPno −03 2 Select the desired Voice.
Changing the Voice for the Keyboard Using a Footswitch You can produce a natural sustain as you play by pressing an optional Footswitch plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack. NOTE • Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation.
Playing With a Variety of Effects Adding Reverb Reverb adds the ambience of a room or concert hall to the sound that you play on the keyboard. Reverb On/Off Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “on Reverb” or “oFF Reverb” appears. The default setting is on. Set this to on or off by using the [+] and [-] buttons. on Reverb Current setting Selecting a Reverb type The ideal type is automatically selected whenever you select a Song or Style, but you can select any of the available Reverb Types.
Playing With a Variety of Effects Adjusting the Reverb depth 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “RevLevel” appears. 064 RevLevel Current value 2 Set the desired Reverb depth by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+], [-]. The range is from 0–127. NOTE • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the default of “64.” Adding Panel Sustain This function adds a fixed sustain to the keyboard Voices.
Controlling the Pitch Transposing the Pitch in Semitones The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted up or down in semitone increments. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “Transpos” appears on the display. Current value 00 2 Transpos Use the number buttons to set the Transpose value over a range of -12 (down one octave) to 12 (up one octave). NOTE • Transpose cannot be applied to Drum Kits 141 and 142 (Voice numbers).
Changing the Touch Sensitivity You can change the Touch Sensitivity of the keyboard to match your playing preferences—from a maximum dynamic range (which gives you complete expressive control of the volume, from soft to loud), to a fixed setting in which all notes sound at the same volume regardless of your playing strength. 1 NOTE • The default Touch Sensitivity value is “2”. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “TouchSns” appears on the display.
Using the Metronome The metronome feature is convenient for practicing with an accurate tempo. This instrument allows you to set both the tempo and the time signature. Set the time signature according to the notation, and set the tempo suitable for your skill level. Starting/Stopping the metronome Press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button to start the metronome. Only the first beat is accented with a bell sound. To stop the metronome, press this button again.
Using the Metronome Setting the Time Signature When this is set to a value other than 0, the first beat is accented with a bell sound. When set to 0, no beat is accented. This instrument allows you to set the denominator of the time signature, as well as the beat (numerator of the time signature). 1 Hold down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. The Beat (corresponding to the numerator of the Time Signature) is shown on the display. Beat 04 TimeSigN Hold for longer than a second.
Playing with a Style The Style puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is play the chords with your left hand as you perform and the selected Style matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play. 1 Press the [STYLE] button. The Style number and name are shown on the display. Style number Appears when the instrument is in the Style mode. Style name 8BtModrn 001 001 2 Use the number buttons to select a Style.
Playing with a Style NOTE When ACMP is on: The keys to the left of the Split Point (54; F#2) will play only chords. This is known as the “Auto Accompaniment range.” • You can change the Split Point. Refer to page 39. Split Point (54: F#2) 55 48 60 Auto Accompaniment range 4 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn on Sync Start. 016 HH Light Flashes when Sync Start is turned on.
Using the Style Sections The instrument features a wide variety of Style “Sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the music you are playing. INTRO MAIN This is used for the beginning of your performance. When the Intro finishes, Style playback shifts to the Main section. The length of the Intro (in measures) differs depending on the selected Style. This is used for playing the main part of your performance.
Playing Chords for Style Playback Basic Chords If you are unfamiliar with chords, refer to the chart below which shows common chords for quick reference. Because there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, use the Chord Dictionary function (page 38), or refer to commercially available chord books for further details. Indicates the root note.
Playing Chords for Style Playback Looking up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The built-in “Chord Dictionary” shows you the individual notes of chords. This is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord but do not know how to play it. 1 Hold down the [WAITING] button for longer than a second. “DICTIONARY” followed by “Dict.” will appear in the display, then the keyboard will be divided into three ranges as illustrated below. DICTIONA Dict. Hold for longer than a second.
Style Playback Settings Adjusting the Style Volume This procedure lets you adjust the volume balance between Style playback and your keyboard performance. 1 Hold down the [STYLE] button for longer than a second. The current Style Volume is shown on the display. Current Style volume 100 StyleVol Hold for longer than a second. 2 Use the number buttons to set the Style Volume. NOTE • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to its default setting (100).
Computer/iPad Connecting to a Computer This instrument is compatible with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), For example, you can play Song data (MIDI files you’ve purchased/downloaded from the Internet) from computer software, using the sound of the Voices of this instrument. Computer OS: Windows XP (SP3 or later) (32bit), Windows Vista (32bit), Windows 7 (32bit/64bit), Mac OS X Version 10.5.0–10.7.
Connecting to a Computer MIDI settings On this instrument, the following MIDI parameters can be set by using the [FUNCTION] button (page 15). These are useful when connecting this instrument to a computer, and recording your keyboard performance to music software, for example. Local Control Determines whether or not the internal Voices respond to the notes you play on the keyboard. • ON.............
Page Turner of the Score on the iPad By downloading the dedicated application, you can show the scores of the Preset Songs on the iPad screen without connection. Because the score pages are automatically turned according to playback progress, you can concentrate on playing the keyboard while viewing the score. * iPad is sold separately. * This function is supported only by iPad. * iPad or App Store may not be available depending on your particular area.
Page Turner of the Score on the iPad 2-3 Set your iPad on the music rest so that the microphone section of the iPad is located on the left side, then attach the clip. The clip is intended for iPads of approximately 10-inch size. NOTICE To prevent the iPad from falling, note the following points: • Make sure that the music rest is inserted firmly into the instrument. • Before moving the instrument, make sure to remove the iPad from the music rest.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. The power is automatically turned off. This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function (page 11). When using a mobile phone, noise is produced.
Voice List Maximum Polyphony The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Song functions.
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Drum Kit List •“ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/ Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). • Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released. • Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 … 4) cannot be played simultaneously.
Drum Kit List C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 50 A#5 Voice No.
Drum Kit List C1 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 Voice No.
Effect Type List Reverb Types No. 01–03 Description Concert hall reverb. 04–05 Room 1–2 Small room reverb. 06–07 Stage 1–2 Reverb for solo instruments. 08–09 Plate 1–2 Simulated steel plate reverb. Off No effect.
Style List Style No. Style Name Style No. Style Name 8Beat Style No.
Specifications Size/Weight Keyboard Display Panel Voices Dimensions Weight Number of Keys Touch Sensitivity Light Guide Type Language Language Tone Generation Polyphony WxDxH Tone Generating Technology Number of Polyphony (Max.
Index A K A-B Repeat ................................... 21 AC Power Adaptor ................ 10, 54 Accompaniment ........................... 34 ACMP ..................................... 34, 35 ACMP ON/OFF ........................... 17 Auto Accompaniment range ....... 35 AUTO FILL ................................. 36 Auto Power Off ............................ 11 Keyboard ......................................23 Left part ........................................17 Lesson .............................
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