ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones FRANÇAIS YDP-S31 For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. Weitere Informationen über die Montage des Keyboard-Ständers erhalten Sie in den Anweisungen am Ende dieses Handbuchs. EN Pour obtenir des informations sur l'assemblage du support du clavier, reportez-vous aux instructions à la fin de ce manuel.
Introduction 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.
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: Water warning • Use the specified adaptor ((PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only.
Connections Saving data • 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. Also, 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 purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new digital piano. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference.
Table of Contents Introduction Table of Contents ....................................... 6 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano ............ 31 Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano .................................................. 31 Transmitting Song Data from the Digital Piano to a Computer..................................... 31 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings.... 32 Application Index........................................
Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices...................................................... “Listening to the Demo Songs” on page 15 Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 16 Listening to recorded performances.................................................
Accessories • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • AC Power Adaptor (Yamaha PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent)* ENGLISH * May not be included depending on your particular area. Check with your Yamaha dealer for details. Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well).
Features This Yamaha digital piano features a special “GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops.” The GHS keyboard offers natural grand-piano type playability by simulating the heavier touch of the low range and the lighter touch of the high range across the keyboard. The matte black keytops enhance the piano’s luxurious and graceful appearance. Two of the piano voices, “Grand Piano 1” and “Grand Piano 2,” feature totally samples recorded from a full-size concert grand piano.
Before Using the Digital Piano Turning the Power On 1. Connect the power adaptor. 1-1 Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] button is set to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC plug on the power adaptor into the [DC IN 12V] jack. 1-3 Insert the AC plug on the power adaptor into a wall AC outlet. ENGLISH [DC IN 12V] jack 1-2 1-3 adaptor AC outlet WARNING Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150, or an equivalent recommended by yamaha) only.
Key cover and music rest Opening the key cover ENGLISH 1. Hold the ledge of the key cover top with both hands, then open the key cover slowly. 2. Fold the front panel strip. 3. Unfold the music rest. Closing the key cover 1. Fold the music rest. 2. Unfold the front panel strip. 3. Hold the key cover with both hands and close it slowly. CAUTION 9 Before closing the key cover, be sure to fold the music rest and unfold the front panel strip.
Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. The level decreases. The level increases. CAUTION ENGLISH Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. Two [PHONES] jacks are provided. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones.
ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for this instrument’s various functions. Part Names................................................................ 14 Keyboard Stand Assembly ....................................... 34 Listening to the Demo Songs................................... 15 Index ......................................................................... 37 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs..........................
Part Names 2 3 4 5 # 6 $ 8 % ENGLISH 7 1 DC IN 12V TO PEDAL IN MIDI PHONES ) ! @ OUT 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [STANDBY/ON] ............................. P10 [MASTER VOLUME] ....................... P12 [METRONOME]............................. P23 [DEMO/SONG] ............................. P15 [PIANO/VOICE] ........................P18–21 [SELECT –/+] ..................... P15, 16, 18 [REC]............................................. P25 [PLAY] .....................................
Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. Procedure 1. Turn on the power. 2. Start playing back a demo song. Refer to the voice list on page 18 for more information on the characteristics of each preset voice. ENGLISH (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. You can simply listen to these songs. You can also refer to the included “50 Greats for the Piano” that contains scores for 50 piano preset songs. Procedure ENGLISH 1. Select and play back a piano preset song. The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2-C 6 keys.
Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See page 31 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) 1. Select and play back a song. Song numbers (1 through 10) are assigned to the D 6-C7 keys (see the illustration below). While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the D 6-C7 keys to select a song to play back. The selected song starts to play.
Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Procedure Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. ENGLISH While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1-F1 keys to select a voice. Alternatively, you can also select a voice by pressing [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the [SELECT –/+] button repeatedly to select a different voice. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard.
Using the Pedals Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played “staccato.” When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play before you release the pedal sustain longer.
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select a reverb type.
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in the range of C1 through F1 simultaneously to select the two desired voices. Alternatively, while holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press and hold down one key, then press another. Refer to “Selecting & Playing Voices” on page 18 for information on the voices that are assigned to the keys.
Transposition Your digital piano’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to the key of F.
Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the Time Signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys.
Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C1–G2 keys to determine the volume. The lowest key C1 G2 The volume level increases as you press higher keys. 2. Stop the metronome. ENGLISH Turn off the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button. Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) You can adjust the volume level that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys.
Recording your Performance Your digital piano’s recording function enables you to record your performance of one song. The recorded performance is called the “user song.” Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. Audio recording and data recording ENGLISH Cassette tape recordings use a different data format than this instrument. Cassette tapes record audio signals.
Playing Back Recorded Performance Data Procedure 1. Start the playback. ENGLISH Press the [PLAY] button. 2. Stop the playback. When the user song finishes playing back, this instrument automatically returns to the previous mode. To stop the playback, press the [PLAY] button. Song Clear The Song clear operation completely erases the recorded song. Procedure 1. Engage Record mode. Press the [REC] button. The record button indicator lights up.
Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI jacks. Using the MIDI functions enables you to access a variety of musical genres. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a global format standard for performance data transmission and reception between electronic musical instruments. Connecting musical instruments that support MIDI via MIDI cables enables you to transfer performance and setting data between multiple musical instruments.
Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer Connecting the digital piano to a computer using the MIDI jacks enables you to transfer MIDI data between the piano and the computer. In addition, installing Musicsoft Downloader on the computer enables you to transfer song data between the instrument and the computer (page 31). ENGLISH When this instrument is used as a tone module, performance data with voices that are not found on this instrument will not be played correctly.
MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the digital piano transmits or receives MIDI data. Procedure Setting the transmit channel While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons simultaneously, press one of the C1-E2 keys.
Program Change ON/OFF Normally this instrument will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change).
Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano In addition to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored in this instrument, you can play data for other song by loading it from a connected computer. To be able to use this function, you must first download Musicsoft Downloader from Yamaha website at the following URL, and install it on your computer. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ You can download free Musicsoft Downloader from the Yamaha website.
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backing up data to flash memory The following items will be stored in flash memory on this instrument. This data will be kept after you turn off the power to the instrument.
Troubleshooting Possible Cause and Solution This instrument has not been plugged in properly. Insert the adaptor plug into an AC outlet and the adaptor socket into the unit securely (page 10). Noise from the speakers or headphones is audible. The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to this instrument. Turn off the mobile phone, or move it further away from this instrument. The overall volume is low, or no sound is heard.
Keyboard Stand Assembly 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. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. • Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit. • To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.
3 5 Mount A. Connect the pedal cord. 5-1 Untie the bundled pedal cord, then insert the plug to the [TO PEDAL] jack from the rear. 5-2 Attach the cord holders to the rear panel as shown, then clip the cord into the holders. 5-3 Remove the screws from both ends of B, then attach the anti-fall brackets using the screws. Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from either end of A when positioning it. A The two anti-fall brackets are identical. (Either one can be used for left or right.
7 Secure C. Move the instrument to the place you intend to use it, then while holding down the pedals so that C comes in firm contact with the floor, firmly tighten the screws you temporarily fastened in step 1. After completing the assembly, please check the following. • Are there any parts left over? ➝ Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors. • Is the instrument clear of doors and other movable fixtures? ➝ Move the instrument to an appropriate location.
Index Numerics P 50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16 PEDAL ............................................................................. 19 PHONES.................................................................... 12, 14 A PIANO/VOICE ......................................................... 14, 18 Accessories .........................................................................8 PLAY.......................................................................
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Appendix/Anhang/Annexe/Apéndice Specifications / Technische Daten / Caractéristiques techniques / Especificaciones Keyboard Sound Source Polyphony Voice Selection Effect Volume Controls Pedal GHS (Granded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops 88 keys (A-1 – C7) AWM Stereo Sampling 64 Notes Max. 6 Reverb Master Volume Dual, Metoronome, Transpose Damper (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto, Soft Demo Songs 6 Demo Songs, 50 Piano Preset Songs Recording Function One song 65 KB (approx.
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
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