Yamaha YDP-123 - Manuals

YDP-123 Application Index ENGLISH 5 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”...

YDP-123 PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH 6 (1)B-7 1/2 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-...

YDP-123 PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH 7 ● Before connecting the instrument to other electronic compo-nents, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to mini-mum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum level...

YDP-123 Accessories / Maintenance ENGLISH 8 Accessories • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your YDP-123. • Quick Operation Guide • Bench A bench may be included or optional, depending on your locale. Maintenance Clean th...

YDP-123 Features ENGLISH 9 Features The Yamaha YDP-123 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “ AWM Stereo Sampling ” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “ Graded Hammer ” keyboard that provide...

YDP-123 Before Using the YDP-123 ENGLISH 10 Before Using the YDP-123 Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening...

YDP-123 Before Using the YDP-123 ENGLISH 11 Turning the Power On 1. Connect the power cord. Insert the plugs at the ends of the cord: one into the AC INLET on the YDP-123, and the other into a standard AC out-let.In some areas, a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of AC wall...

YDP-123 Before Using the YDP-123 ENGLISH 12 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. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either jack.) Using t...

YDP-123 13 ENGLISH Reference Part Names................................................................ 14 Listening to the Demo Songs ................................... 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......................... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices .................................

YDP-123 Part Names ENGLISH 14 Part Names Top panel MASTERVOLUME DEMO METRONOME VOICE MIN MAX POWER MIDI IN OUT THRU PHONES MASTERVOLUME DEMO METRONOME VOICE MIN MAX 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 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 ...

YDP-123 Listening to the Demo Songs ENGLISH 15 Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the YDP-123’s voices. 1. Turn on the power. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] button. When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] contro...

YDP-123 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ENGLISH 16 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The YDP-123 provides performance data for 50 piano 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. 1. Eng...

YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 17 Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices While holding down the [VOICE] button, press one of the C1–A1 keys to select and start the corresponding voice. Then, when you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most com- fortable...

YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 18 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 playe...

YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 19 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode) You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. 1. Engage Dual mode. While holding d...

YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 20 Transposition The YDP-123’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...

YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH 21 Using the Metronome The YDP-123 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is conve-nient for practicing. 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the time signature Whi...

YDP-123 About MIDI ENGLISH 23 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission and reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from...

YDP-123 Connecting a Personal Computer ENGLISH 24 Connecting a Personal Computer You can enjoy computer music data on the YDP-123 by connecting a computer to the MIDI jack. There are two methods by which to connect the YDP-123 to a personal computer: 1. Use a MIDI interface and the YDP-123’s MIDI co...

YDP-123 MIDI Functions ENGLISH 26 MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings.For more information about MIDI, see the “About MIDI” section (page 23). MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-me...

YDP-123 MIDI Functions ENGLISH 27 Program Change ON/OFF Normally the YDP-123 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...

YDP-123 Troubleshooting ENGLISH 28 Troubleshooting Options & Expander Modules Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha YDP-123. HPE-160 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Problem Possible Cause and Solution The ...

YDP-123 Keyboard Stand Assembly ENGLISH 29 Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor- dance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.• Be sure t...

YDP-123 Index ENGLISH 32 Index Numerics 50 Greats for the Piano ...................................................16 50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16 A Accessories .........................................................................8 Adjust Reverb D...

YDP-123 Appendix/Anhang/Annexe/Apéndice 38 MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [Digital Piano] Date: 27 May, 2002 Model: YDP-123 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO O : Yes Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X : No Function Transmitted Recognize...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING - When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limite...

Owner's ManualBedienungsanleitungMode d'emploiManual de instrucciones Before using the YDP-123, be sure to read “ Precautions „ on pages 6 -7. Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz des YDP-123 die “ Vorsichtsmassnahmen „ auf Seite 6 -7 durchzulesen.Avant d'utiliser le YDP-123, lire attentivement la section...