Yamaha YPR-50 - Manual

Main Features ................................ 4 Panel Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Setting Up ...................................... 8 Power Requirements ................................ 8Accessory Jacks ........................................ 8Music Stand .......................................

1 Power switch (STANDBY/ON) 2 MASTER VOLUME control This determines the overall volume of the YPR-50. (Page 10.) 3 DEMO button This is for starting and stopping song playback.(Page 12.) 4 PIANIST STYLE button (START/STOP,SELECT) This turns the Pianist feature on and off. It is alsoused with certain ...

7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are used to adjust the tempo of the song orPianist accompaniment. They can also be usedwith certain keys on the keyboard (E b 5 - G6) to select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) 8 METRONOME START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to start and stop the metronome.(Pa...

Power Requirements Although the YPR-50 will run either from anoptional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaharecommends use of an AC adaptor wheneverpossible. An AC adaptor is more environmentallyfriendly than batteries and does not depleteresources. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your YPR-50 to a wa...

The YPR-50 features a set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings — all created with state-of-the-art digital recording. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with dynamic touch response. Try selecting ...

Select one of the voices. Press the desired VOICE button. Using the metronome The metronome is an exceptionally convenient tool for practicing. To start the metronome at the currently selected tempo, press the METRONOME button. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. n The Beat lamp...

The YPR-50 features twenty different songs, such as solo piano pieces and other popular songs that showcase the natural sound of the instrument. You can play each song separately, or listen to all twenty in succession.And for your practicing convenience, the YPR-50 has familiar "transport" b...

Playing a single selected song Hold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appropriate key (C5 - G6, as indicated on the panel) to select the desired song. The selected song starts playing back as soon as you release the SONG button. To stop the song, press the SONG button again. n If you press...

The YPR-50 provides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. You can change the tempo (speed) of the song, and select Parts L (LEFT) and R (RIGHT) for playback. There's even a special Song Book with easy-to-learn pieces that gets you started. Practicing Along With the So Practicing Along With...

Professional-sounding "Pianist" Professional-sounding "Pianist" 1. Select the desired Pianist style To select the desired Pianist style pattern, simultaneously hold down the PIANIST STYLE button and press the appropriate key (E0 - B1). The style is automatically set to standby. n Pre...

" Stylings " Stylings Using the metronome The metronome is extremely useful, since it helps you stay in time with the Pianist accompaniment. The metronome beats in perfect time with the music, helping you to play more accurately. Turning the metronome on/off To start the metronome at the cur...

18 YPR-50 Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the Transpose andTuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist style. Italso determines the pitch of the...

20 YPR-50 Touch Response The YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play thevoices with virtually the same dynamic control that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. What'smore, the sensitivity of the function can be set to match your own play...

21 YPR-50 Using the Metronome The YPR-50 features a built-in metronome for practicing purposes. Both the tempo and the time signature ofthe metronome click can be set. Operation 1 Set the desired tempo. Use the TEMPO DOWN/UP buttons to adjust the tempo. (For more details on changing the tempo, see p...

22 YPR-50 Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters. n The time signature may change automatically when a Pianist style or song is selected. Operation Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and press the key that c...

24 YPR-50 2 Start the selected Pianist accompaniment. The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand(accompaniment) section of the keyboard. You can perform along with the accompaniment by playing themelody with your right hand. For details on playing th...

Song Controls The YPR-50 features various song controls, including "transport" buttons (such as REW and FF) and Parton/off control that lets you selectively and independently play back the left- or right-hand parts of a song. Song "transport" buttons These convenient buttons let you ...

MIDI The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and devices. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that is built into many electronic musicalinstruments and other digital music related devices, al...

30 YPR-50 CAUTION Be careful not to interchange any of the parts, and make sure toinstall all parts in the correct direction. Also, carefully follow theinstruction steps in the order given.Make sure to use the correct screw sizes, as indicated above.Using the screws incorrectly can result in damage ...

32 YPR-50 Specifications Keyboard 76 standard-size keys (E0 - G6) with touchresponse Voices 5 panel voices (max. polyphony: 32) Pianist Style 20 styles Fingering: Multi Fingering Overall controls Transpose, Tuning, Touch Sensitivity Style controls Start, Stop, Select Song controls Start, Stop, Pause...

MIDI Implementation Chart 0, 32 1 6, 38 7 10 11 646684919697 100, 101 120121 True Voice 1-7,10˛ Ø 9nH, v=1-127 * 1 Ø 9nH, v=0 ˛˛ Ø * 2 ˛˛ØØ˛Ø˛Ø˛˛˛˛˛˛ ˛ * 2 ************************ ˛˛˛ ˛˛ ˛˛Ø˛ 3˛************************ 0-127************************ Ø * 3 Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MON...

Limited Warranty 90 DAYS LABOR 1 YEAR PARTS Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed below,that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This ...