User manual YAMAHA YDP-123E1

[. . . ] YDP-123 YDP Di gi ta l pi a no no Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Before using the YDP-123, be sure to read "Precautions, , on pages 6 -7. Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz des YDP-123 die "Vorsichtsmassnahmen, , auf Seite 6 -7 durchzulesen. Avant d'utiliser le YDP-123, lire attentivement la section «Precautions d'usage» aux pages 6 -7. Antes de utilizar el YDP-123, lea las "Precauciones, , que debe tener en cuenta en las páginas 6-7. IMPORTANT Check your power supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. [. . . ] Pressing the key to the left of C3 (=B2) transposes the pitch of the keyboard down a semitone, the next key to the left (=B 2) transposes down a whole tone (two semitones), etc. , down to the F 2 key, which transposes down six semitones. Upward transposition is accomplished in the same way using the keys to the right of C3, up to F 3, which transposes up six semitones. Fine-tuning the Pitch You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play the YDP123 along with other instruments or CD music. TERMINOLOGY Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to the frequency of a sound and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. Procedure To tune up (in about 0. 2Hz steps): Hold down the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. To tune down (in about 0. 2Hz steps): Hold down the A-1 and A -1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. To restore standard pitch: Hold down the A-1, A -1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. To tune up A-1 B-1 To tune down A-1 A -1 To restore standard pitch A -1 A-1 B-1 C3 B3 Setting range: 427. 0-453. 0 Hz Standard pitch: 440. 0 Hz 20 YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome The YDP-123 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the time signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3­F3 keys. C3 D3 METRONOME NOTE C3 D3 E3 F3 The highest key C3 key: No downbeat, C 3 key: 2/4, D3 key: 3/4, D 3 key: 4/4, E3 key: 5/4, F3 key: 6/4 Adjusting the tempo The tempo of the metronome and preset song playback can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press a sequence of C4­A4 keys to specify a three-digit number. Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the tempo "95, " press the C4 (0), A4 (9) and F4 (5) keys in sequence. METRONOME 13 68 024579 C4 A4 The highest key To increase the tempo value in steps of one, while holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. To decrease the tempo value in steps of one, while holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the B4 key. To increase the tempo value in steps of ten, while holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D5 key. To decrease the tempo value in steps of ten, while holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the A 4 key. To set the default tempo (the metronome's original tempo or the song's original tempo), while holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C5 key. A4 METRONOME C5 B4 C5 D5 The highest key YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 ENGLISH During preset song playback, you can set the tempo from 20 to 400 beats per minute, depending on the song data. Adjusting the volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C1­G2 keys to determine the volume. METRONOME The lowest key C1 G2 The volume level increases as you press higher keys. ENGLISH 2. Stop the metronome. Turn off the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button. 22 YDP-123 Selecting & Playing Voices About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission and reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the YDP123, or control the YDP-123 from a connected MIDI device or computer. TIP MIDI performance data and commands are transferred in the form of numeric values. TIP Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive. The YDP-123's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on page 38. MIDI connectors MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data. MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector, passing it through the unit unmodified. MIDI cables Prepare dedicated MIDI cables. TIP You can also obtain detailed information about MIDI from various music books and other publications. YDP-123 About MIDI 23 ENGLISH Connecting a Personal Computer You can enjoy computer music data on the YDP-123 by connecting a computer to the MIDI jack. NOTE When the YDP-123 is used as a tone module, performance data with voices that are not found on the YDP-123 will not be played correctly. ENGLISH "The Clavinova-Computer Connection, " is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you can do with your YDP-123 and a personal computer and how to set up a YDP-123-Computer system (although the guidebook only mentions the Clavinova, it applies equally to the YDP-123 digital piano). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site (English only): http://www. yamahaclavinova. com/ Yamaha Manual Library: http://www2. yamaha. co. jp/manual/english/ There are two methods by which to connect the YDP-123 to a personal computer: 1. Use a MIDI interface and the YDP-123's MIDI connectors (page 25). [. . . ] Navarinou Street 13, P. Code 10680, Athens, Greece Tel: 01-364-7111 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn. , Bhd. Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-703-0900 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J. Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. [. . . ]