User manual YAMAHA YPR8

[. . . ] However, electrically it is in a state in which a small quantity of power is being consumed. 1 Tap on repeatedly in the [Main] screen until the following screen appears. The [Main] screen consists of three screens. Tap on or to switch the screen. Tip: To return to the [Main] screen, press appears. repeatedly until the [Main] screen 2 Tap on . on the Media Center lights dimly The Pocket Controller is turned off and green. Tip: Pressing standby mode. on the Media Center also turns the Disklavier off. Note: Be sure NOT to disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet in 6 Chapter 1: Basic Operations Shutting Down the Disklavier Before disconnecting the power cable from the AC wall outlet, be sure to shut down the Disklavier by following the procedure below. English 1 Tap on Tap on in the [Main] screen, if necessary. . 2 3 Tap on . on the Media Center goes out. The Pocket Controller turns off and on the Media Center until the button starts flashing Tip: Holding down will also shut down the Disklavier. Note: When turning the Disklavier back on, be sure to wait for 10 seconds before doing so. About the [MAINS] switches The [MAINS] switches (on both the Power Supply Unit and the I/O Center) only need to be switched off when you are not going to use the Disklavier for a long period of time. [. . . ] For daily use, you can keep the [MAINS] switches on, and turn the Disklavier off by following the procedure "Turning the Disklavier Off (Standby mode)" on pg. 6. 7 Chapter 2 Basic Playback The Disklavier can play back piano songs contained in PianoSoft, PianoSoft·Plus, PianoSoft·PlusAudio, and PianoSoft·PlusGraphics software. Furthermore, audio/MIDI CDs of other manufacturer's and standard audio CDs, as well as piano songs that you recorded in the song library* of the Disklavier can be played back. * For details on organizing songs with the internal song libraries, see "Song Libraries and Their Contents" on pg. 9. Note: PianoSoft·PlusAudio CDs may not be available in some countries. Types of Playable Software PianoSoft and PianoSoft·Plus floppy disks When piano songs such as those contained in PianoSoft and PianoSoft·Plus floppy disks are played back on the Disklavier, the piano parts are actually played by the Disklavier keyboard, and the keys move up and down as though they were being played by an invisible performer. The ensemble parts, (contained in PianoSoft·Plus software), are played by the internal XG tone generator and are heard from the Monitor speakers**. PianoSoft·PlusAudio and audio/MIDI CDs of other manufacturer's PianoSoft·PlusAudio songs and other manufacturer's audio/MIDI songs are recorded using two channels, an analog MIDI channel for the piano parts and an audio channel for instrumentals and vocals. When they are played back on the Disklavier, the piano parts are played by the Disklavier keyboard as with PianoSoft and PianoSoft·Plus songs, and all other instrumental and vocal parts are heard from the Monitor speakers** just like a normal stereo system. PianoSoft·PlusGraphics software When piano songs contained in PianoSoft·PlusGraphics software are played back on the Disklavier, piano parts are actually played by the Disklavier keyboard, and the ensemble parts are played by the internal XG tone generator and are heard from the Monitor speakers**. Furthermore, synchronized pictures and text information are also output from the VIDEO OUT jack on the I/O Center. To play back a PianoSoft·PlusGraphics song, select the song with in the song list screen. 8 Chapter 2: Basic Playback SmartPianoSoft disks and CDs For details, see "Adding Disklavier Accompaniment to Commercial CD Songs (PianoSmart)" on pg. 38 in "Advanced Operating Manual". Standard audio CDs Standard audio CDs contain two audio channels (R and L), and are both heard from the Monitor speakers** just like a normal stereo system. 57 "Recording a Song as MIDI and Audio Data" in "Advanced Operating Manual") ( : PianoSoft·PlusGraphics pg. 8 "Types of Playable Software") : SmartPianoSoft ( pg. 38 "Adding Disklavier Accompaniment to Commercial CD Songs (PianoSmart)" in "Aadvanced Operating Manual") : SmartKey ( pg. 37 "SmartKeyTM Playback" in "Advanced Operating Manual") : User recorded audio song ( pg. 56 "Record a Song as Audio Data" and pg. 59 "Re-recording an Existing Song as Audio Data" in "Advanced Operating Manual") 14 Chapter 2: Basic Playback 4 Tap on the desired song in the song list screen. Selected source Selected album Selected song Elapsed playing time English Song screen Searching Forward and Backward in a Song During playback, hold down until the desired point in a song is located, and then release the button. In stop mode, hold down until the desired point in a song is located, and then press . Playback starts. Tip: Tapping on the desired point on the playback status bar starts playback from that point. Playback point Playback status bar 15 Chapter 3 Basic Piano Playing The Disklavier is a versatile instrument offering various functions that integrate innovative technologies, but let's start with the most basic use of the piano: playing the keyboard. Playing the Acoustic Piano (Acoustic Mode) Play the keyboard as you would play any acoustic piano. You do not need to "turn the Disklavier on. " Playing the Digital Piano (Quiet Mode) Put the Disklavier in Quiet Mode when you want to play the keyboard more quietly or more privately than on the acoustic piano. [. . . ] You do not need to "turn the Disklavier on. " Playing the Digital Piano (Quiet Mode) Put the Disklavier in Quiet Mode when you want to play the keyboard more quietly or more privately than on the acoustic piano. When Quiet Mode is activated, you are essentially playing the digital piano. Since the played sound is heard from the Monitor speakers*, you can adjust the volume to your preference. 1 Turn the Disklavier on. [. . . ]