Page 2 - SAVING USER DATA; PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off thepower and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instru-ment inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the inst...
Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. Youshould note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manualas a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. Contents The Control Panel .............
Page 4 - The Control Panel; Voice Selectors
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2 The Control Panel 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When thepower is initially turned ON, the [PIANO] voic...
Page 5 - Pedals; Key Cover; To open the key cover:; The Music Stand
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 The Control Panel 8 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of five pre-programmed demon-stration sequences. See page 6 for details. 9 Ped...
Page 6 - Connections; The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the; MIDI IN and OUT Connectors; The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external; Two pairs of standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 4 Connections 1 AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the YDP-88II for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console,PA system, or r...
Page 7 - Selecting & Playing Voices; Turn Power On; After making sure that the YDP-88II’s AC cord is properly plugged; Set the Volume; Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way; Select a Voice; Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors.; Play; The YDP-88II offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 5 Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On ................................................................................................... After making sure that the YDP-88...
Page 8 - Playing the Demonstration Tunes; Engage the Demo Mode; The Demo Tunes; Play a Different Demo
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 6 The YDP-88 II includes five demo tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound capabilities. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes: Playing the Demonstration Tunes Eng...
Page 9 - The Dual Mode; Shifting a Dual-Mode Voice Up One Octave; Depending on which voices you combine using the DUAL mode,; Default Settings
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 7 The Dual Mode The DUAL mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. To activate the DUAL mode simply press twovoice selectors...
Page 10 - has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive
The Pedals Transposition Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press a key between F # 2 and F # 3 according to the desired amount of transposition.* C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. * Pressing the C3 key produces normal keyboard pitch. Pressing the key to the left of C3 (B2) transpo...
Page 11 - Pitch Control; Pitch control makes it possible to tune the YDP-88; Tuning Up; Release the A-1 and A; To Restore Standard Pitch*; Press any key between C3 and B3.
Pitch Control Pitch control makes it possible to tune the YDP-88 II over a ± 50-cent range (approximate) in approximately 1.6-cent intervals. A hundred “cents” equals onesemitone, so the tuning range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over arange of approximately a semitone. Pitch control ...
Page 12 - The Metronome & Tempo Control; The Metronome; The metronome sound is turned on and off via the [METRO-; Metronome Volume; The volume of the metronome sound can be independently adjusted; Metronome Time Signature; The time signature of the metronome sound can be set by pressing; Tempo Control; The tempo of the metronome and recorder playback can be con-
The Metronome & Tempo Control The YDP-88 II built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorderfeature, described below. The Metronome The metronome sound is turned on and off via the [METRO- NOME] button. Pres...
Page 13 - Using the Recorder; Recording; Engage the Record Ready Mode; Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready; Make All Necessary Initial Settings; Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to; Start Recording; Stop Recording
The YDP-88 II recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. This is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since itlets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can alsobe just plain fun. The recorder actually records the following d...
Page 14 - Changing the Initial Settings; The initial voice (including dual mode) and tempo settings made in; Erasing the recorded data; The recorded data can be erased by first pressing the [REC] button; Playback; To play back what you’ve recorded, simply press the RECORDER; Fast Forward Playback; When you want to locate a specific point in a recording you can
Using the Recorder Changing the Initial Settings ............................................................. The initial voice (including dual mode) and tempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the YDP-88II. These initial settings can be changed after the r...
Page 15 - MIDI Functions; A Brief Introduction to MIDI; MIDI “Messages” Transmitted & Received by the YDP-88
MIDI Functions A Brief Introduction to MIDI ............................................................................................................................................... The MIDI information (messages) transmitted and received by the YDP-88II are as follows: ● Note and Velocity Dat...
Page 16 - MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection; Other MIDI Functions; MIDI FUNCTION CHART; MIDI Transmit Transpose
MIDI Functions MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection ................................................................................................... ● Setting the YDP-88 II MIDI Channels (Set to receive on MIDIchannel 2) (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) For setting the transmitchannel....
Page 17 - Control Change ON/OFF
MIDI Functions Local Control ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................................. “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the YDP-88II keyboard controls its internal tone genera...
Page 18 - The Multi-Timbre Mode; The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode; Bulk Data Dump
MIDI Functions The Multi-Timbre Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... The Multi-Timbre mode is a special mode in which the YDP-88II voices can be independently controlled on dif...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; ing points before assuming that your YDP-88; fed by the same AC mains line as your YDP-88II.; Options & Expander Modules; Options; A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha YDP-88II.; Expander Modules
Troubleshooting If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please check the follow- ing points before assuming that your YDP-88 II is faulty. 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUM...
Page 20 - Keyboard Stand Assembly; Open the box and remove all the parts.
Keyboard Stand Assembly • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the se-quence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated above. U...
Page 21 - Untie the two vinyl ties.
3 • 6 x 35 mm round-head screws 1 C 2 R L • Use the vinyl tie attached to the bottom of the pedal box to secure the cord. • The other vinyl tie will be used later in step N . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 19 X ...
Page 23 - Connect the pedal cord.
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Page 24 - Voltage Selector
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 22 M Voltage Selector Before connecting the AC power cord, check the settingof the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.To set the selector for 110V, 130V, 220V or 240V...
Page 26 - MIDI Data Format
24 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. NOTE ON/OFF Data format: [9nH] -> [kk] -> [vv] 9nH = Note ON/OFF event (n = channel number)kk = Note number Transmit: 15 ~ 114 = D # -1 ~ F # 7 Receive: 21 ~ 108 = A-1 ...
Page 27 - MIDI Implementation Chart
25 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ YAMAHA [Digital Piano] Date: 10/03, 1996 Model: YDP-88 II MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1 1 Channel Changed 1~16 1...
Page 28 - Specifications; IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
26 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ YDP-88 II KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY 28 NOTES MAX. VOICE SELECTORS PIANO, E. PIANO1, E. PIANO2, HARPSICHORD, ORGAN RECORDER PLAY, REC PEDAL CONTROLS SOFT, SOSTENUTO, ...