Yamaha YDP-121 manual

IMPOR T ANT Chec k y our power supply Mak e sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the v oltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a v oltage selector ma y be provided on the bottom panel of the main k eyboard unit near the po wer cord. Mak e sure that the voltage se- lector is set f or the voltage in y our area. [...]

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3 YDP-121 1 • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instru[...]

4 YDP-121 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Y amaha YDP-121 Digital Piano. Y our YDP-121 is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Y amaha music technology . W ith the proper car e, your YDP-121 will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices off ers unmatched realism and e xpressive pow e[...]

5 YDP-121 Contents The Control Panel .......................................................... 6 Key Cover & Music Stand .............................................. 8 Selecting & Playing V oices ............................................ 9 Playing the Demonstration T unes ................................ 10 ■ V oice Demo ...........[...]

6 YDP-121 B0 A0 G0 F0 E0 D0 C0 B-1 A-1 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 MASTER VOLUME MAX MIN ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE HARD MEDIUM SOFT FUNCTION 2 TRACK START/ STOP REC SONG SELECT – / NO + / YES SONG FUNCTION TEMPO 1 METRO- NOME VARIATION PIPE ORGAN STRINGS HARPSI- CHORD E. PIANO GRAND [...]

7 YDP-121 The Control Panel There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be played simultaneously across the full range of the keyboard (see page 14 for details). 8 [METRONOME] Button Turns the metronome sound on and of f. The [TEMPO ▼ / ▲ ] buttons, below , are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/NO] and [+/ YES] button[...]

8 YDP-121 T o open the ke y co ver: Z Lift the cover slightly (not too much). X Slide the cover open. • Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is fully opened or c losed. Be careful to av oid catc hing fing ers (y ours or other s) between the co ver and main unit. • Do not place objects on top of the key c[...]

9 YDP-121 After making sure that the YDP-121’ s AC cord is properly plugged into the YDP-121 itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. When [...]

10 YDP-121 Demonstration tunes are pro vided that effectiv ely demonstrate each of the YDP-121 ’ s v oices. There are also 50 piano songs that you can pla y individually , all in sequence , or in r andom order. Here ’ s how y ou can select and pla y the demo tunes . NOTE • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page[...]

11 YDP-121 Playing the Demonstration T unes Enga ge the Piano Song Mode ......................................................... Pla y a Piano Song ......................................................................................... T o play any of the 50 piano songs provided, use the [SONG SE- LECT ▼ / ▲ ] buttons to select the number of[...]

12 YDP-121 Piano Song A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a piano song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below , this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase .............................. Select and play a piano song[...]

13 YDP-121 Piano Song P ar t Cancel The 50 piano songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and of f as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by the recorder’ s [1] track, and the left-hand part is played by recorder ’ s [2] track. (Some of the songs are arra[...]

14 YDP-121 The Dual Mode The dual mode makes it possible to pla y two voices sim ultaneously across the entire r ange of the k eyboard. T o activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is active[...]

15 YDP-121 Reverb The [REVERB] b utton selects a number of digital re verb effects that y ou can use for e xtra depth and e xpressiv e pow er . T o select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indica- tors light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No [...]

16 YDP-121 The Pedals Soft (Left) Pedal ............................................................................................... The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not af fect notes which are already playing when it is pressed. The left pedal can a[...]

17 YDP-121 T ouch Sensitivity Four diff erent types of ke yboard touch sensitivity — HARD , MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — can be selected to match diff erent pla ying styles and pref erences. T o select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in s[...]

18 YDP-121 T uning T uning mak es it possib le to adjust the pitch of the YDP-121 o v er a 427.0 Hz … 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note ’ s Hz) range in appro ximately 0.2 Her tz inter v als. Pitch control is useful f or tuning the YDP-121 to match other instruments or recorded music. T uning Up ............................................[...]

19 YDP-121 The Metronome & T empo Control The YDP-121 built-in metronome is a con venient f eature f or practice, and it can also provide a solid rh ythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the ne xt section. The Metr onome The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing the [METRONOME] button. When [...]

20 YDP-121 Using the Recorder The YDP-121 features a tw o-track recorder that let y ou record what y ou pla y on the k e yboard and then play it bac k. T w o trac ks mean that you can “ ov erdub ” one part on top of another, using a diff erent v oice if you lik e. The recorder feature is a useful adjunct to an y keyboard study program, since it[...]

21 YDP-121 Using the Recorder Start Recording ................................................................................................ Recording will begin automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [ST AR T/ST OP] button. The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. • The left pedal ca[...]

22 YDP-121 Pla yback T o playback what you’ve recorded, first make sure that the green track indicators of the tracks you want to play are lit. If not, press the corresponding track button(s) so that they are lit. Then press the [ST ART/STOP] button. Playback starts from the beginning of the recorded data, and will stop automati- cally at the end[...]

23 YDP-121 The Function Mode The [FUNCTION] b utton provides access to a range of functions that giv e the YDP-121 e xtraordinary versatility . The functions are categoriz ed in groups as f ollo ws: F1 T uning ...................................................................... 24 F2 Scale .........................................................[...]

24 YDP-121 F1 T uning F2 Scale In addition to the tuning method described on page 18, overall tuning can also be accom- plished via the F1 function. After selecting “F1”, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower or raise the pitch in approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed simply switches t[...]

25 YDP-121 F3 Dual Mode Functions After selecting “ F3 .Y ”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function sub- mode, then use the FUNCTION [ < ] and [ > ] buttons to select the desired dual mode func- tion, as listed below . If the Dual mode is not engaged “ F3 .- ” will appear instead of “ F3.Y ” and the Dual mode fu[...]

26 YDP-121 The volume of the metronome sound can be changed. After selecting “ F5 ”, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the metronome volume as required. The volume range is from 1 through 20. A setting of “1” produces minimum sound, while a setting of “20” produces maximum metronome volume. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] butto[...]

27 YDP-121 After selecting “ F7 .Y ”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [ < ] and [ > ] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed below . NOTE • The bac kup settings themselves , and the contents of the recorder memor y , are always backed up . • Ev en if the Backup i[...]

28 YDP-121 Factor y Pr eset Recall Options BC-8 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Y amaha YDP-121. HPE-160 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. All dual mode, reverb, touch sensitivity , tuning settings, and the settings af fected by the Backup Functions can be restored to their or[...]

29 YDP-121 Voice Demo Tune Titles Voice Name Title Composer GRAND PIANO Fantaisie Impromptu F.F.Chopin E.PIANO Original – HARPSICHORD Gavotte (French Suite) J.S.Bach STRINGS Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 3rd Mov. W.A.Mozart PIPE OPRGAN Trio Sonata 2 J.S.Bach • Some of the demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the original compositi[...]

30 YDP-121 Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated above. Use of incorrect screws can[...]

31 YDP-121 • 6 x 35 mm round-head screws 1 R L 3 C 2 • This vinyl tie will be used later in step N . D D C 107 X Untie the vinyl tie. Untie the vinyl tie and straighten out the bundled cord attached to the bottom of the pedal box. Don’ t discard the vinyl tie, you’ll need it later in step N . C Attach the side panels (D) to the pedal box (C[...]

32 YDP-121 R L L V Attach the rear panel (B). W ith the rear panel’ s rough surface facing outward and the panel slightly angled as shown in the illustration, lower it onto the feet’ s protruding edge at the rear of the pedal box. Then, while eliminating any gaps between the rear and side panels, secure the top of the rear panel to the side pan[...]

33 YDP-121 • Use the vinyl tie that was removed from the bundled pedal cord in step X to tie up any slack in the pedal cord. 6 • 6 x 16 mm flat-head screws 4 D A Cord holder 109 N Connect the pedal cord. The pedal cord from the pedal box must be plugged into the PEDAL connector located at the rear of the main unit’s under - side. Once connect[...]

34 YDP-121 M Voltage Selector and AC power cord. Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas. T o set the selector for 1 10V , 127V , 220V or 240V main voltages, use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region appears next to the[...]

35 YDP-121 CAUTION • When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the lower surface of the main unit, NEVER the top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. 111[...]

36 YDP-121 KEYBOARD POL YPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB TOUCH SENSITIVITY RECORDER PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS Music stand down (W x D x H) Music stand up WEIGHT 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) 32 NOTES MAX. 5 voices + V ariation for each voice ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, ST AGE HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT , FIXED 1, 2, ST [...]

113 FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to [...]

114 WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic prod- uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre- cautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, [...]

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