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Page 2 - PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL; SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 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 recom-mended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a positio...

Page 3 - ENGLISH; PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING; WARNING; CAUTION

(3)-10 YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 3 ENGLISH 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-c...

Page 5 - Welcome; About this Owner’s Manual

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 5 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, ...

Page 6 - Table of Contents; Introduction; Appendix

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 6 Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2 Welcome ............................................................... 5 About this Owner’s Manual ........................ 5 Table of Contents ....................................... 6 ...

Page 7 - Application Index

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 7 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 8 - Accessories; Maintenance

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 8 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)* * May not be included depending on y...

Page 9 - Features

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 9 Features The Yamaha YDP-S30 digital piano features a special “GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)” keyboard that offers natural grand-piano type playability.The GHS keyboard simulates the touch of a fine piano keyboard that changes key weight over the range of the entire ke...

Page 10 - Before Using the Digital Piano; Turning the Power On

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 10 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 ...

Page 11 - Key cover and music rest; Opening the key cover

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 11 Key cover and music rest Opening the key cover 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 stri...

Page 12 - Setting the Volume; Using Headphones

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 12 Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. CAUTION 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 pai...

Page 13 - Reference

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 13 Reference Part Names................................................................ 14 Listening to the Demo Songs ................................... 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......................... 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer .....

Page 14 - Part Names

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 14 Part Names TO PEDAL DC IN 12V PHONES MIDI IN OUT 9 ) 1 4 # $ % 5 6 7 8 3 2 ! @ 1 [STANDBY/ON] ............................. P10 2 [MASTER VOLUME] ....................... P12 3 [METRONOME]............................. P23 4 [DEMO/SONG] ............................. P...

Page 15 - Listening to the Demo Songs; Start playing back a demo song.; Procedure

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 15 Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. 1. Turn on the power. The demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] button. When you sta...

Page 16 - Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs; Select and play back a piano preset song.

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 16 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 prese...

Page 17 - Listening to Songs Loaded from the; Select and play back a song.

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 17 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. You can load up to 10 son...

Page 18 - Selecting & Playing Voices; Selecting Voices

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 18 Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. 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 pr...

Page 19 - Using the Pedals

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 19 Using the Pedals Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions as a selective damper pedal by sustaining certain notes. Hold down a note, press the damper pedal, then release the key. The note will continue to sound until you release the damper pedal.The damper pe...

Page 20 - Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 20 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. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 ke...

Page 21 - Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 21 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. 1. Engage Dual mode. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in the range of C1 through F1 simultaneously to select t...

Page 22 - Transposition

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 22 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...

Page 23 - Using the Metronome

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 23 Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the Time Signature While holding...

Page 25 - Recording your Performance; Select a voice and other settings for the recording.

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 25 Recording your Performance Your digital piano’s recording function enables you to record your per-formance of one song.The recorded performance is called the “user song.”Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. CAUTION Be careful not to erase...

Page 26 - Song Clear; Start Clear

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 26 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 1. Start the playback. 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 Clea...

Page 27 - Connecting MIDI Instruments; About MIDI; Transferring MIDI data to and from a computer

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 27 Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI jacks. Using the MIDI functions enables you to access a variety of musical genres. Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the “MIDI Imple-men...

Page 29 - MIDI Functions; MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 29 MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-ment must be matched for proper data transfer.This parameter enables you t...

Page 30 - Program Change ON/OFF

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 30 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-num-bered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not c...

Page 33 - Troubleshooting

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 33 Troubleshooting Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha digital piano. UX16 USB-MIDI interface HPE-150 Headphones Problem Possible Cause and Solution This instrument does not turn on. This instrument has not been plugged in properly. Ins...

Page 34 - Keyboard Stand Assembly

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 34 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 to use the...

Page 36 - Connect the AC adaptor.

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 36 6 Connect the AC adaptor. 6- 1 Insert the AC adaptor plug into the DC-IN 12V jack from the rear. 6- 2 Attach the cord holder on the right (or left) end (whichever is closer to an AC outlet) of F, then clip the power cord into the holder. After completing the assembl...

Page 37 - Index; Numerics

ENGLISH YDP-S30 Owner’s Manual 37 Index Numerics 50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16 A Accessories .........................................................................8 Assembly ....................................................................34–36 C...