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YDP - 163 YDP - 143 Owner’s Manual Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-7. For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.
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OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av. ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på appara- tets afbryder.
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For YDP-163/YDP-143 and AC adaptor Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.
For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some not use for any other purpose.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. has license to use others' copyrights. Due to copyright laws...
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ........5 Recording Your Performance ..... 26 Recording Your Performance ........ 26 About the Manuals ........ 9 Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song ..................27 Included Accessories ......9 Deleting Recorded Data .......... 27 Panel Controls and Terminals .....10 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings ..........
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha digital piano. In order to make the most of the performance potential and features of the instrument, please read the manuals thoroughly, and keep them in a handy place for later reference. About the Manuals Included Accessories This instrument has the following manuals.
Panel Controls and Terminals The illustrations are taken from the YDP-143. Bottom YDP-163 Bottom Bottom YDP-143 (Keyboard side) (Keyboard side) (Keyboard side) [P] (Standby/On) switch......page 12 [FUNCTION] ........pages 16, 21 For turning the power on or setting to standby. Simultaneously holding both [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] and pressing a specified key allows [MASTER VOLUME] knob .....
Basic Operations Setting Up Key Cover Music Rest To open the key cover: To raise the music rest: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it to the end. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys.
Setting Up Turning the Power On WARNING Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in • Make sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor. the order shown in the illustration. Using the plug alone can cause electric shock or fire. •...
Setting Up Auto Power Off Function Using Headphones To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this Since this instrument is equipped with two instrument features an Auto Power Off function [PHONES] jacks, you can connect two sets of that automatically turns the power off if the standard stereo headphones.
Playing the Piano Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) With this function, the sound quality of this instrument is automatically adjusted Default setting: and controlled according to the overall volume. Even when the volume is low, this lets you hear both low sounds and high sounds clearly. To turn on IAC: While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the F♯0 key.
Playing the Piano Using the Pedals Damper Pedal (Right) NOTE If the damper pedal doesn’t Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer. work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into Releasing this pedal immediately stops (damps) the main unit (page 32). any sustained notes.
Playing the Piano Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds When a setup is changed using a button and key combination, an operation sound (“On, ” “Off, ” click, tempo value input) is sounded. This confirmation sound can be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) as desired. Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds on Default setting: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously,...
Playing the Piano Using the Metronome The metronome feature is convenient for practicing with an accurate tempo. Press [METRONOME] to start the Metronome. Press [METRONOME] to stop the Metronome. (Default (Default setting) setting) C♯3 D♯3 C♯4 C♯2 Lowest key A-1 C2 D2 D3 E3 F3 C4 Highest key...
Advanced Operations Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Selecting a Voice To select “Grand Piano 1”: NOTE To hear the characteristics of Simply press [PIANO/VOICE]. the Voices, play back the Demo Songs (page 19). To select another Voice: After pressing [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [–L] to select the next or previous Voice.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb) This instrument features several Reverb Types that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. The appropriate Reverb Type and Depth are called up automatically when you select each of the Voices and Songs.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Transposing the Pitch in Semitones You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitones in order to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, or to easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two Voices and play them simultaneously to create a more richly textured sound. Engage the Dual mode. While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], simultaneously hold down two keys between C1 and A1 to select the two desired Voices.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Playing Duo This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the left and the other on the right, over the same octave range. While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] and [–L] NOTE •...
Song Playback and Practice Listening to 50 Preset Songs In addition to the Demo Songs, Preset Songs are provided for your listening pleasure. Find the number of the Song that you want to play back from the included “50 Greats for the Piano.” While holding down [DEMO/SONG], press one of the C2 –...
Song Playback and Practice Practicing a One-Hand Part All the Songs except for the Demo (page 19) let you turn on or off the left-hand and right-hand Parts individually. By turning off [+R], for example, you can practice the right-hand Part while the left-hand Part is playing back, and vice versa.
Recording Your Performance This instrument lets you record your keyboard performance as the User Song. Up to two Parts (left-hand and right-hand) can be recorded separately. Recording Your Performance Select the desired Voice and other parameters, such as beat, About audio files The Recording function of this for recording.
Recording Your Performance Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song The settings of the following parameters can be changed after the Record operation is completed. • For individual Parts: Voice, Volume balance (Dual/Duo), Reverb Depth, Damper Resonance • For the entire Song: Tempo, Reverb Type Make settings for the above parameters as desired.
Transferring SMF Files Between a Computer and this Instrument With Musicsoft Downloader (available for free at Yamaha website), up to 10 SMF files can be transferred from the computer to the internal memory of this instrument, and vice versa. For details, refer to the “Computer-related Operations”...
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off. (page 13). If desired, disable the Auto Power Off function. The plugs are not properly connected. Make sure that the DC plug is The instrument does not turn on.
(YDP-163) (YDP-143) * The adaptor may not be included, or may look different from the illustration above, depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. Screws set 6 x 20 mm 4 x 12 mm long screws x 4...
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Keyboard Stand Assembly Attach B. Mount A. Depending on the model of digital piano you Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from purchased, the surface color of one side of B may either end of A when positioning it. be different from the other side.
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Keyboard Stand Assembly Connect the pedal cord and the AC Set the adjuster. adaptor. Insert the pedal cord plug to the [TO PEDAL] jack from the rear. Securely wind the cord holder around the pedal cord. The cord holder is attached to D. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface.
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Keyboard Stand Assembly When moving the instrument CAUTION When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the bottom of the main unit. Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. NOTICE Rotate the adjuster under the pedal until it separates from the floor surface.
BT01 Wireless MIDI adaptor * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date. Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual may not apply to the specifications of your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.