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Connections Handling caution • 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. • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. • Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Welcome Thank you for choosing the Yamaha CP5 or CP50 Stage Piano. This stage piano features a rich spectrum of piano voices, amplifier simulators, and effectors that faithfully reproduce the characteristics of classic instruments, and by combining these building blocks in whatever way you desire, you can easily create a vast range of piano sounds — from the standard to the truly original — with this one single instrument.
Principal Features of the CP5 & CP50 Authentic acoustic- and electric-piano sounds of unparalleled quality Your CP5 or CP50 is packed with stunning acoustic- and electric-piano sounds based on voices from Yamaha’s acclaimed CP1 Stage Piano.
Contents Component Names & Functions 10 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting Up 14 Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CP5 Stage Piano: . . . . . . . .
Integrating with Other MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playing a Synth from the Stage Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Stage Piano with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Connecting via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Panel Component Names & Functions Control Panel Component Names & Functions (Diagram shows CP5) * 4 3 5 7 9 ) $ % ^ ( 8 ! @ # 6 & 1 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 2 1 Pitch bend wheel (page 30) 6 Part buttons Use this controller to temporarily shift the pitch of notes upward or downward. Turn this dial to adjust the overall volume of the stage piano.
Control Panel Component Names & Functions A D F G I H BC E K J L B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 9 [STORE/ASSIGN] button (pages 28 , 50) Press this button to call up a screen for storing Performances and system settings.
Control Panel Component Names & Functions [ RR] (Fast Forward) button Whenever you are using a Preset Drum Pattern or a User Song as the backing track, pressing this button will move the play position forward by one measure at a time. Alternatively, if you are using a Wave file as the backing track, pressing this button will move the play position forward by one second at a time. Press and hold the button to fast-forward continuously. [J] (Stop) button This button is used to stop recording or playback.
Rear Panel Rear Panel CP5 2 3 4 5 4 ! 1 @ 6 7 8 9 Component Names & Functions 1 ) CP50 5 67 3 1 P switch (page 16) On the CP5, this button is known as the Power switch, and it is used to turn the stage piano on (O) and off (N). On the CP50, it is known as the Standby/On switch, and it is used to set the stage piano to on (O) or Standby mode (N).
Connecting Power Setting Up Connecting Power Setting Up CP5 Stage Piano: 1 Ensure that the P (Power) switch on the rear panel is set to the Off position. 2 Insert the appliance end of the bundled power cord into the [AC IN] socket, also on the rear panel. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into a domestic-use, AC wall socket. [AC IN] socket NOTE Carry out this procedure in reverse order when disconnecting the power cord. WARNING Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CP5.
Connecting Audio Equipment Connecting Audio Equipment Your CP5 or CP50 does not come with built-in speakers. In order to hear what you play, therefore, you will need to connect it to a stereo system or to an amplifier and speakers. You can also plug a set of headphones into the headphones jack in order to monitor the sound directly. External audio equipment can be connected in a number of different ways, some of which are described below.
Connecting Pedals Connecting Pedals Setting Up The FC3 foot pedal that comes with your CP5 or CP50 is connected via the [SUSTAIN] foot-switch jack located on the rear panel. In order to intuitively control a range of different parameters, furthermore, an optional FC4 or FC5 foot switch can also be connected via the [ASSIGNABLE] foot-switch jack, and optional FC7 or FC9 foot controllers can be connected via the [1] and [2] foot-controller jacks (or in the case of the CP50, via the [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack).
Adjusting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 Press the [UTILITY] button on the right-hand side of the control panel to call up the Utility screen. 2 Press the [A] button on the right-hand side of the control panel to jump to Page 11 (A) within this screen. 3 Adjust the display brightness by turning Knob 1 and changing the value of the Bright (brightness) parameter. The darkest setting is “1”, and the brightest setting is “4”.
Playing Demonstration Songs Your CP5 or CP50 comes preloaded with a number of specially prepared demonstration songs. Follow the procedure described below to play these songs using a range of the sounds that your stage piano has to offer. 1 To open the Demo Song screen, hold down the [UTILITY] button and press the [FILE] button or vice versa.
Changing Pages Basic Operations In this section, you will find a description both of the basic methods used to operate your CP5 or CP50 and of the content displayed on-screen. Changing Pages Most of the stage piano’s parameter-setting screens comprise a number of different pages. To move through these screens, either press the [L PAGE] or [PAGE R] button to move one page at a time in the corresponding direction or press the button with the same label as the page you wish to open ([1] to [10], [A] to [D]).
Setting Names Setting Names A name can be freely assigned to each Performance that you create or modify on your CP5 or CP50. Furthermore, it is also possible to specify names for files saved from the stage piano to a USB flash-memory device. In order to do so, use the knob assigned to the Cursor parameter on the page in question to move the cursor within the name field, and then use the knob assigned to the Data parameter to change the character at the cursor position.
Edit Indicator Edit Indicator Whenever you modify parameters on your CP5 or CP50, the Edit Indicator E will appear at the top left of the display to remind you to store them. Unsaved modifications will be lost whenever the stage piano is turned off or a new Performance is selected. The correct way to store settings is described on page 50.
Basic CP5 & CP50 Procedures Quick Start Guide Basic CP5 & CP50 Procedures Playing On-Stage Using Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Performing with a Backing Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the Microphone while Playing (CP5 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Integrating with Other MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Performances Your CP5 or CP50 can store Performances in three main memory areas — namely, Preset Performance memory, User Performance memory, and an External Performance memory. The specific roles of each of these memory areas are described below. Preset Performance Memory Accessed using the [PRE] button, the Preset Performance memory is used to hold the Performances that come readymade with your CP5 or CP50.
Using Performances 2 3 4 Press the [PRE] button as many times as required to select the required Preset Performance memory bank. Each time you press this button, the current bank will cycle through PRE1, PRE2, and PRE3. When a bank selection is changed in this way, the lamp to the top-left of the [PRE] button will start to flash. In addition, the lamps to the topleft of the Group button and Number button for the currently selected Performance will also start to flash.
Using Performances HINT Plugging in a USB flash-memory device The USB TO DEVICE port is used for plugging in USB flash-memory devices. Before doing so, ensure that the memory device’s connector matches the port and that both are oriented in the same direction. NOTE The USB TO DEVICE port supports the USB 1.1 standard; however, you can plug in and use USB 2.0 memory devices. In such a case, data will be transferred at the USB 1.1 speed.
Using Performances Activating Parts and Setting Volumes Each Performance comprises a number of left and right parts — namely, the LEFT1, LEFT2, RIGHT1, and RIGHT2 parts on the CP5 or the LEFT and RIGHT parts on the CP50 — together with a TRACK part, and on the CP5 only, a MIC INPUT part. These parts can be activated and deactivated on an individual basis, and volumes can also be set for each. 1 Press a Part button to toggle on and off the corresponding part.
Using Performances Using Knobs 1 to 3 to Change the Sound Function of Assignable Knobs Knobs 1 to 3, which are located in front of your stage piano’s display, can be assigned to various parameters from the individual blocks making up the current Performance.
Using Performances 2 Press and hold the [STORE/ASSIGN] button (for at least one second). You will be asked to select a block, and the lamps to the top-left of the [PRE-AMP], [MOD-FX], [PWR-AMP] (CP5 only), and [REVERB] buttons will start to flash. Select PreAmp / ModFx / PwrAmp / Reverb Sw. NOTE You can also select a block directly from within its parameter setting screen. To do so, press and hold the [STORE/ASSIGN] button (for at least one second) and continue from Step 5 below.
Using Performances Using Pedals In order to see how pedals work, connect the FC3 foot pedal that came with your CP5 or CP50 into the [SUSTAIN] footswitch jack located on the rear panel (page 16) and operate it while you play. As described below, the way in which a pedal functions will depend on the jack to which it is connected.
Using Performances Bending Notes Using the pitch bend wheel located at the left of the keyboard, you can bend the pitch of notes up and down as you play. Notes are bent upward when you push the pitch bend wheel away from you and vice versa. This wheel is self-centering and will, therefore, automatically return to the neutral position when released. Why not take a moment now to see how the pitch bend wheel can change the sound of the notes you play.
Using Performances 4 As you play the keyboard, adjust the overall tone using the [MASTER EQUALIZER] knobs located at the right of the control panel. The CP5 features five knobs for adjusting the gain in individual frequency bands — namely, the [LOW], [LOW MID], [MID], [HIGH MID], and [HIGH] knobs. Meanwhile, the CP50 has three such knobs — [LOW], [MID], and [HIGH].
Using Performances HINT Lighting Patterns As shown below, the way in which the lamps for the parts making up a Performance and for certain other blocks light up and go out depends on the stage piano’s current setting condition. The buttons in question are the Part buttons*, the [PRE-AMP] button, the [MOD-FX] button, the [PWR-AMP] button (CP5 only), the [REVERB] button, and the [MASTER COMPRESSOR] button.
Creating Original Performances Creating Original Performances Original piano sounds can be easily created on your CP5 or CP50 by configuring the left and right parts and the various blocks that make up Performances. The following procedure can be applied to modify each of these Performance elements while listening to how parameter changes actually affect the sound being produced.
Creating Original Performances 4 Turn Knob 1 to select one of the following voice categories. Piano Acoustic pianos Pad Synth pads and choir voices E.
Creating Original Performances 10 Repeat the above process from Step 6 for any other part blocks that you wish to configure. When all of the required settings have been made, proceed to Step 11. 11 Press and hold the Part button (for at least one second) for the currently selected part. The currently selected part is indicated by lighting of the lamp to the bottom-right of one of the Part Volume knobs (i.e., [LEFT1], [LEFT2], [RIGHT1], or [RIGHT2] on the CP5; [LEFT] or [RIGHT] on the CP50.
Creating Original Performances 19 Press the [L PAGE] and [PAGE R] buttons to navigate between the screen’s other pages, and turn the knobs to modify parameters as required. NOTE For more details regarding the parameters on these pages, refer to the Reference Manual pdf document. 20 Press the [STORE] button to store your Performance.
Performing with a Backing Track Performing with a Backing Track Your CP5 or CP50 can also play a backing track as you play the keyboard. Three different types of backing track are available — namely, Preset Drum Patterns, User Songs, and Wave files — and a different one can be selected for each Performance. The following will describe how these tracks can be put to use.
Performing with a Backing Track 3 Press the [L PAGE] or [1] button to ensure that Page 1 of the Song Setting screen is displayed. On this page, you can specify a backing-track type and number. Type [ 8Beat ] PreDrum Phrase 001 4 5 6 Turn Knob 1 to select the required backing-track type. If you have selected Preset Drum Pattern (PreDrum), turn Knob 2 to indicate whether you want to use a Drum Phrase or Drum Kit, and then select the required phrase or kit number using Knob 3.
Performing with a Backing Track 8 Using Knobs 1 to 3, set the volume, pan, and reverb send level for the TRACK part as required. Volume 100 Knob 1 Pan RevSendE L63 127 Knob 2 Knob 3 NOTE The volume of the TRACK part can also be adjusted directly using the [TRACK] knob. CAUTION Wave files created using devices other than your CP5 or CP50 may be very loud. If you select such a file for use as a backing track and do not turn down the volume in advance, it may play back at an extremely high volume.
Using the Microphone while Playing (CP5 only) Using the Microphone while Playing (CP5 only) With a [MIC INPUT] jack provided on the rear panel for direct connection of a microphone, the CP5 is ideal those who like to sing and play at the same time. Furthermore, signals input via this jack can be processed using the CP5’s build-in effects. The following describes the correct way to setup a microphone so that you can sing as you play the keyboard.
Recording Keyboard Performances Recording Keyboard Performances Using the recording functionality of your CP5 or CP50, you can record keyboard performances either as MIDI data for internal storage as User Songs or as audio data for saving on a USB flash-memory device as Wave files. Recording a User Song 1 2 Press the [REC] button. The Record screen will be displayed. Quick Start Guide Press the [L PAGE] or [1] button to ensure that Page 1 is displayed. Then, turn Knob 1 to select “Song” (i.e.
Recording Keyboard Performances 4 Press the [PAGE R], [3], or [4] button to navigate to Pages 3 and 4 of the Record screen, and then turn Knobs 1 to 3 to set the tempo, time signature, and metronome for recording. Tempo 120 Knob 1 Beat 4/4 Click on Knob 2 Knob 3 NOTE For more details regarding the parameters on these pages, refer to the Reference Manual pdf document. 5 Press the [R/K] (Play / Pause) button. Recording will now start.
Recording Keyboard Performances Recording a Wave File 1 2 3 Ensure that the USB flash-memory device to which you wish to record has already been plugged into the stage piano’s USB TO DEVICE port. Press the [REC] button. The Record screen will be displayed. Press the [L PAGE] or [1] button to ensure that Page 1 is displayed. Then, turn Knob 1 to select “Wave” (i.e., a Wave file). A name with which to save the Wave file will be automatically assigned.
Recording Keyboard Performances 7 8 Press the [J] (Stop) button. Recording will end and the Performance screen will be displayed. The recorded Wave file will be stored on the plugged-in USB flash-memory device, and in addition, it will be automatically set as the backing track for the current Performance. Press the [R/K] (Play / Pause) button to listen to your recording. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [J] (Stop) button.
Integrating with Other MIDI Devices Integrating with Other MIDI Devices You can connect your stage piano's MIDI [IN], [OUT], and [THRU] connectors to MIDI connectors on other MIDI devices using standard MIDI cables (sold separately). The following section will describe how external MIDI devices connected in this way can then be controlled from your CP5 or CP50.
Using the Stage Piano with a Computer 8 9 Press the [2] button to jump to Page 2, and then turn Knob 1 to select the zone to be configured. Press the [L PAGE] and [PAGE R] buttons to navigate between the screen’s pages, and turn the knobs to modify other parameters as required. The Target parameter on Page 2 is used to specify whether the internal tone generator or another instrument is to be played; meanwhile, the TransCh parameter specifies the MIDI channel on which MIDI data will be sent.
Using the Stage Piano with a Computer 2 Install the USB MIDI driver on your computer. For instructions, refer to the Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package. When prompted to connect the [USB TO HOST] port on your instrument (i.e., the CP5 or CP50) to the computer using a USB cable, do so as shown below. [USB TO HOST] port USB port USB cable CP5 3 Computer Setup your CP5 or CP50 to allow MIDI data to be exchanged via the [USB TO HOST] port.
Using the Stage Piano with a Computer Activating & Deactivating Local Control Normally, when playing your CP5 or CP50 in order to record its MIDI messages on a computer, those messages are sent directly to the computer, and from there, they are returned to the instrument in order to play the built-in tone generator.
Storing Settings Storing Settings Memory Structure The following diagram shows the structure of the internal memory within your CP5 or CP50 and illustrates how data is exchanged with external devices.
Storing Settings Storing Settings When you have finished editing a Performance, you can either store it within the stage piano’s User Performance memory or save it in an External Performance memory. Master Compressor, Transpose, and Utility settings, on the other hand, are stored within User Memory as part of the instrument's system settings.
Storing Settings Saving Performances on Another Device Using the Bulk Dump function, you can conveniently transfer the Performance in the Edit Buffer to a connected MIDI device or computer as MIDI data. This data can then be saved on the MIDI device or using a DAW application running on the computer. The following procedure describes how to use this function in combination with a DAW application. NOTE For details on how to connect your CP5 or CP50 to a computer, see page 46.
Exchanging Files with USB Flash-Memory Devices Exchanging Files with USB Flash-Memory Devices When a USB flash-memory device is plugged into your CP5 or CP50, you can use it to save the entire contents of User Memory and to load previously-saved Performances back into the stage piano. Furthermore, you can also create directories on memory devices and carry out various other file management operations such as renaming and deleting.
Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting If you should experience difficulties with your CP5 or CP50, such as an inability to produce any sound or the output becoming distorted, work through the following checklists in order to rectify the situation. Alternatively, the Factory Set function (page 51) can also be used to resolve problems after first creating a complete backup of the stage piano’s data on an external device (page 52).
Troubleshooting The output from the stage piano sounds distorted. Ensure that the volume is not too high. Check the input levels of any mixer or amplifier connected to your CP5 or CP50. If lowering the input gain or pressing the corresponding pad button does not remove the distortion, try lowering the stage piano's output volume. Ensure that the Pre-Amplifier blocks, the Modulation Effect blocks, and the Power-Amplifier / Compressor blocks (CP5 only) are set appropriately.
Troubleshooting The Edit Indicator (E) appears even though nothing has been edited. The Edit Indicator may appear when parameter settings are changed as a result of knobs being turned or the stage piano’s internal tone generator being played by an external MIDI device. The backing track does not start to play when the [R/K] (Play / Pause) button is pressed. If you have selected a User Song for use as the backing track, ensure that it contains data. Ensure that the [TRACK] button is turned on (i.e.
Troubleshooting No sound is produced by your CP5 or CP50 when a sequence is played on a connected computer or MIDI device. Confirm that the channel being used by the computer to transmit MIDI data matches the stage piano’s receive channel. Press the [UTILITY] button Jump to Page 5 by pressing the [5] button Turn Knob 1 to set the RcvCh parameter appropriately. Transmission and reception of data using the Bulk Dump function is not working.
On-screen Messages On-screen Messages Message Are You Sure? [YES]/[NO] Description This message is displayed to confirm whether or not you wish to proceed with the selected operation. This message is displayed whenever a Wave file is named with } and { characters as the 7th and 8th characters. The level of Wave files with } and { characters in these positions is automatically increased for playback on your CP5 or CP50. As a result, naming in this way could result in unexpectedly high volumes.
On-screen Messages Appendix Message 58 Description Please select a left or right part. This message is displayed if the [VOICE], [PRE-AMP], [MOD-FX], or [PWR-AMP] button is pressed even though the currently selected part is not a left or right part. The blocks corresponding to these buttons can only process sound from the left and right parts. Please select a piano voice.
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Specifications Specifications Item Details Appendix CP5 CP50 Keyboard 88-key weighted wooden keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops 88-key weighted hammer-action keyboard Maximum Polyphony 128 notes Performance Preset: 3 banks x 4 groups x 10 Performances User: 3 banks x 4 groups x 10 Performances (initially identical to Preset Performances) External: 3 banks x 4 groups x 10 Performances (loaded from a USB flash-memory device) Parts 6 3 Effects • Pre-Amplifier blocks • Modulation Effect bloc
Index Index Symbols F [L PAGE] and [PAGE R] buttons ................................ 12, 19 Factory Set ............................................................................. 52 P switch .......................................................................... 13, 16 [FILE] button .................................................................... 12, 52 Flash ROM ............................................................................. 49 A Foot-controller jack(s) .....................
Index [MIC INPUT] jack ............................................................ 13, 40 S MIC INPUT part ............................................................... 22, 40 save .................................................................................. 51, 52 MIDI channel ......................................................................... 45 Sequencer Transport buttons .............................................. 11 MIDI [IN], [OUT], and [THRU] connectors .......................
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