Yamaha YPR-50 manual

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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 Y amaha. W ARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over , or roll anything over power or [...]

(4)-5 • Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products. • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connecte[...]

4 YPR-50 Congratulations on your purchase of the Y amaha YPR-50 Por table Piano! Y ou now own a portable piano that combines advanced functions, gr eat sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a r emarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual car efully while[...]

Main Features ................................ 4 Panel Controls and T erminals ........ 6 Setting Up ...................................... 8 Power Requirements ................................ 8 Accessory Jacks ........................................ 8 Music Stand .............................................. 9 Quick Guide ......................[...]

1 Power switch (ST ANDBY/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 (ST ART/STOP , SELECT) This turns the Pianist featur e on and off. It is also used with certain keys on the keyboar d (E0 - B1) to select [...]

7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are used to adjust the tempo of the song or Pianist accompaniment. They can also be used with certain keys on the keyboar d (E b 5 - G6) to select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) 8 METRONOME ST ART/STOP , SELECT button This is used to start and stop the metr onome. (Pages 15, 21.) This is also used to select th[...]

Power Requirements Although the YPR-50 will run either fr om an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Y amaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is mor e environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resour ces. Using an AC Power Adaptor T o connect your YPR-50 to a wall socket, you will need the optionally [...]

Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use the included footswitch (Y amaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (Y amaha FC-4) to sustain the sound of the keyboar d voice. This is used in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano – pr ess and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboar d to sustain the sound. n Make sure that[...]

T h e Y P R - 5 0 f e a t u r e s a s e t o f e x c e p t i o n a l l y r ea l i s t i c s t e r eo s a m p l e d p i a n o s o u n d s a n d o t h e r i n s t r u m e n t s o u n d s , i n c l u d i n g o r g an a n d s t r i n g s — a l l c r ea t e d w i t h s t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t d i g i t a l r e c o r d i n g . I t a l s o f e a t [...]

Select one of the voices. Press the desired VOICE button. Using the metr onome The metronome is an exceptionally convenient tool for practicing. T o start the metr onome at the currently selected tempo, press the METRONOME button. T o stop the metr onome, press the METRONOME button again. n The Beat lamp flashes while the metronome is running.  [...]

The YPR-50 features twenty dif ferent songs, such as solo piano pieces and other popular songs that showcase the natural sound of the instrument. Y ou can play each song separately , or listen to all twenty in succession. And for your practicing convenience, the YPR-50 has familiar "transport" buttons (FF , REW , P AUSE) that let you cont[...]

Playing a single selected song Hold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appr opriate 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. T o stop the song, press the SONG button again. n If yo u p res s t he SON G b utt on wit hou t s ele cti ng a[...]

The YPR-50 pr ovides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. Y ou 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. P ra ct i ci ng A lo ng W it h th e So P ra ct i ci ng A lo ng W it h th e So Practicing diff[...]

n g n g Using the metr onome The metronome is convenient practice tool, since it helps you stay in time when playing with a difficult song or playing with only one of the song parts. The metr onome beats in perfect time with the music, helping you to play more accurately. T o use the metr onome, press the METRONOME ST AR T/STOP button while the son[...]

P r o f es s io n a l- s ou n di n g " P ia n is t " P r o f es s io n a l- s ou n di n g " P ia n is t " 1. Select the desired Pianist style T o 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 P re s[...]

" S ty l in g s " S ty l in g s Using the metr onome The metronome is extr emely 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. T urning the metronome on/off T o start the metr onome at the currently selected tempo, press the [...]

18 YPR-50 T ranspose and T uning Y ou can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the T ranspose and T uning functions. T ranspose T ranspose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match t[...]

Lowering the pitch: The pitch can be lower ed in one-step increments over the TUNING key range of G3 - F # 4. The LEDs indicate the amount of detuning fr om normal pitch (see below). Raising the pitch: The pitch can be raised in one-step incr ements over the TUNING key range of G3 - F # 4. The LEDs indicate the amount of detuning fr om normal pitch[...]

20 YPR-50 T ouch Response The YPR-50 keyboar d is equipped with a highly expressive T ouch Response function, letting you play the voices with virtually the same dynamic contr ol that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. What's more, the sensitivity of the function can be set to match your own playing style and per formance prefer ences[...]

21 YPR-50 Using the Metronome The YPR-50 features a built-in metr onome for practicing purposes. Both the tempo and the time signature of the 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 page 15.) The range is 40 - 240 bpm (beats per mi[...]

22 YPR-50 Setting the Metr onome Time Signature The time signature of the Metr onome 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 corresponds to the desired time signature (see c[...]

The Pianist – Automatic Accompaniment Styles The powerful Pianist featur e provides pr ofessional-quality piano accompaniment for your own performances. Simply play the desir ed chords with your left hand, and the YPR-50 automatically pr oduces stylistically appropriate chor ds and embellishments for you. This means that you can play simple parts[...]

24 YPR-50 2 Star t the selected Pianist accompaniment. The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chor d in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboar d. Y ou can perform along with the accompaniment by playing the melody with your right hand. For details on playing the accompaniment chor ds, see "Using the[...]

25 YPR-50 Finger ed Chords Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chor ds that can be recognized in the Fingered mode. Finger ed Chords in the Key of C Notes enclosed in parentheses ar e optional; the chords will be recognized without them. n If the chord is inver ted (i.e., C-E-G is played as G-C-E), the YPR-50 will s[...]

Song Controls The YPR-50 features various song contr ols, including "transport" buttons (such as REW and FF) and Part on/off contr ol that lets you selectively and independently play back the left- or right-hand parts of a song. Song "transpor t" buttons These convenient buttons let you contr ol song playback just as you would o[...]

FF (Fast Forward) Hold this button down during song playback to fast forward thr ough the song. The song automatically starts playing back from the selected point as soon as the FF button is r eleased. n The REW and FF buttons can also be used when playback is paused; to start playback again fr om the selected position, press the SONG button. (In t[...]

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 standar d that is built into many electronic musical instruments and other digital music r elated devices, allowing them to be connected and "communica[...]

PIANIST STYLE Default T empos T r oubleshooting Problem When the YPR-50 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. The sound of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. There is no sound even when the keyboar d is played or when a Song is being played back. Not all notes are he[...]

30 YPR-50 CAUTION Be careful not to interchange any of the parts, and make sur e to install all parts in the correct direction. Also, car efully follow the instruction steps in the order given. Make sure to use the correct scr ew sizes, as indicated above. Using the screws incorrectly can r esult in damage to the stand. After assembly , make sure a[...]

YPR-50 31 5 Attach the back board. Attach the back boar d, using the 6 x 30 mm round head screws 4 . CAUTION Be careful not to dr op the back board or touch the sharp metal fittings. 6 Put the keyboard on the stand. Car efully place the keyboar d on the side panels. Slowly move the keyboar d so that the holes on the bottom of the keyboar d are pr o[...]

32 YPR-50 Specifications Keyboard 76 standard-size keys (E0 - G6) with touch response V oices 5 panel voices (max. polyphony: 32) Pianist Style 20 styles Fingering: Multi Fingering Overall contr ols T ranspose, T uning, T ouch Sensitivity Style contr ols Star t, Stop, Select Song contr ols Star t, Stop, Pause, Fast Forwar d, Rewind, Part Panel cont[...]

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L imited W arr ant y 90 D A YS LABOR 1 YEAR P AR TS 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 warranty is applicable to all models incl[...]

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