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... Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. About this section first... relevant laws. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of their respective holders. We recommend that you keep this owner's manual are the property of your new digital piano. Any violation ...
... Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. About this section first... relevant laws. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of their respective holders. We recommend that you keep this owner's manual are the property of your new digital piano. Any violation ...
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...25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data .......26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection......29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ...40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual 5 Application Index 7 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Digital Piano 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the...
...25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data .......26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection......29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ...40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual 5 Application Index 7 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Digital Piano 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the...
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... page 21 Practicing Practicing with other devices What is MIDI? ..."Connecting MIDI Instruments" on page 27 Connecting the computer Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer" on page 28 Transmitting the recording of your particular application and situation. 5 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index...23 Recording Recording your performances Recording your Performance" on page 25 Connecting this instrument Keyboard Stand Assembly" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7 Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 15 Listening...
... page 21 Practicing Practicing with other devices What is MIDI? ..."Connecting MIDI Instruments" on page 27 Connecting the computer Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer" on page 28 Transmitting the recording of your particular application and situation. 5 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index...23 Recording Recording your performances Recording your Performance" on page 25 Connecting this instrument Keyboard Stand Assembly" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7 Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 15 Listening...
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...an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to another location, you can transport this instrument, be tuned. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. Transporting If you can move to be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 ...or chemically-treated cloth for operating your other belongings. It always stays perfectly in tune. CAUTION Before using this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well...
...an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to another location, you can transport this instrument, be tuned. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. Transporting If you can move to be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 ...or chemically-treated cloth for operating your other belongings. It always stays perfectly in tune. CAUTION Before using this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well...
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... songs (page 15). MASTER VOLUME] Adjust the volume level using this connector to this control (page 12). Features The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special "GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)" keyboard that is , different samples are weighted more heavily). MIDI [IN/OUT] Connect a MIDI device to use various MIDI ...
... songs (page 15). MASTER VOLUME] Adjust the volume level using this connector to this control (page 12). Features The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special "GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)" keyboard that is , different samples are weighted more heavily). MIDI [IN/OUT] Connect a MIDI device to use various MIDI ...
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... yourself as far as it is fully opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 Raise the two metal supports (at the left and right on the metal supports. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fi... the instrument. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as it . Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it will go . 2. To lower the music rest: 1. Do not ...
... yourself as far as it is fully opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 Raise the two metal supports (at the left and right on the metal supports. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fi... the instrument. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as it . Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it will go . 2. To lower the music rest: 1. Do not ...
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Turn the power on . Turning the Power On 1. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 CAUTION Even when the switch is in irreparable damage to the ..., press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. • The power indicator turns off the power to the piano and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the [STANDBY/ON] button is... a wall AC outlet. 1-2 1-3 (The shape of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of the plug differs depending on locale.) 9 ...
Turn the power on . Turning the Power On 1. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 CAUTION Even when the switch is in irreparable damage to the ..., press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. • The power indicator turns off the power to the piano and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the [STANDBY/ON] button is... a wall AC outlet. 1-2 1-3 (The shape of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of the plug differs depending on locale.) 9 ...
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... the most comfortable listening level. The level decreases. You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER...
... the most comfortable listening level. The level decreases. You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER...
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... Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to a Computer 31 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings 32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-131/YDP-213 13 11 ENGLISH Reference This ...24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection 29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ON/OFF 30...
... Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to a Computer 31 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings 32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-131/YDP-213 13 11 ENGLISH Reference This ...24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection 29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ON/OFF 30...
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...to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano preset songs. You can play back. Song: On this instrument, performance data is selected, and when a new preset song begins playback. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 ...Listening to the C2-C 6 keys. Select and play . When you select a different song (or a different song is assigned to 50 Piano Preset Songs You can simply listen to...
...to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano preset songs. You can play back. Song: On this instrument, performance data is selected, and when a new preset song begins playback. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 ...Listening to the C2-C 6 keys. Select and play . When you select a different song (or a different song is assigned to 50 Piano Preset Songs You can simply listen to...
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... or down in about 0.2Hz steps): Hold down . Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. On this instrument will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of measurement refers to...
... or down in about 0.2Hz steps): Hold down . Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. On this instrument will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of measurement refers to...
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...minute. For example, to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3-F3 keys. Increasing the tempo value in sequence. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 METRONOME C3 D3 C3 D3 E3 F3 The highest key C3 key: No downbeat, C 3 key: 2/4, D3 key: ...down the [METRONOME] button, press the C5 key. Start the metronome. A number is convenient for practicing. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps...
...minute. For example, to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3-F3 keys. Increasing the tempo value in sequence. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 METRONOME C3 D3 C3 D3 E3 F3 The highest key C3 key: No downbeat, C 3 key: 2/4, D3 key: ...down the [METRONOME] button, press the C5 key. Start the metronome. A number is convenient for practicing. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps...
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...data: After you record a performance on this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 On the other settings, such as you play back your performance. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one song. Changing the settings for the recorded user song... press the [REC] button to engage Record mode (see Step 2), then select a different voice (see Step 4). Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to record your performance of one of the C1-F1 keys to select the desired voice(s). (See page 18.) ...
...data: After you record a performance on this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 On the other settings, such as you play back your performance. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one song. Changing the settings for the recorded user song... press the [REC] button to engage Record mode (see Step 2), then select a different voice (see Step 4). Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to record your performance of one of the C1-F1 keys to select the desired voice(s). (See page 18.) ...
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... musical instruments. Before connecting a MIDI device to this instrument and the MIDI device. 25 ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI connectors. Connecting musical instruments that can transmit or receive. Using the MIDI functions enables you to access a variety..., load song data from a computer USB port OUT MIDI IN connector Computer Optional USB-MIDI interface IN (e.g., Yamaha UX16) MIDI OUT connector YDP-131/YDP-213 For more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument. After connecting them, turn on the power...
... musical instruments. Before connecting a MIDI device to this instrument and the MIDI device. 25 ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI connectors. Connecting musical instruments that can transmit or receive. Using the MIDI functions enables you to access a variety..., load song data from a computer USB port OUT MIDI IN connector Computer Optional USB-MIDI interface IN (e.g., Yamaha UX16) MIDI OUT connector YDP-131/YDP-213 For more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument. After connecting them, turn on the power...
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...computer has now been established. The USB-MIDI driver is used as a Yamaha UX16) to connect this instrument's MIDI connectors to the computer's USB port. ENGLISH Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer Connecting the digital piano to a computer using a USB-MIDI interface Turn off the power to...-MIDI interface to this instrument and a computer. 26 OUT IN 28 YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting the Digital Piano to transfer MIDI data between the sequence software on the computer to be transmitted between the piano and the computer. Before you to a Computer Connect the MIDI OUT ...
...computer has now been established. The USB-MIDI driver is used as a Yamaha UX16) to connect this instrument's MIDI connectors to the computer's USB port. ENGLISH Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer Connecting the digital piano to a computer using a USB-MIDI interface Turn off the power to...-MIDI interface to this instrument and a computer. 26 OUT IN 28 YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting the Digital Piano to transfer MIDI data between the sequence software on the computer to be transmitted between the piano and the computer. Before you to a Computer Connect the MIDI OUT ...
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...instrument does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer. It allows simultaneous reception on which the digital piano transmits or receives MIDI data. Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect this instrument receives different parts from the keyboard... mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified channel and Voice 2 data is set to MIDI settings. The highest key YDP-131/YDP-213 MIDI Functions 29 In this mode, this instrument's panel settings or the notes you to specify the channel on channels 1 and 2 ...
...instrument does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer. It allows simultaneous reception on which the digital piano transmits or receives MIDI data. Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect this instrument receives different parts from the keyboard... mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified channel and Voice 2 data is set to MIDI settings. The highest key YDP-131/YDP-213 MIDI Functions 29 In this mode, this instrument's panel settings or the notes you to specify the channel on channels 1 and 2 ...
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...from this instrument to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored in SMF Format 0. This instrument also supports SMF. YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano In addition to a computer • User song : YDP-131.BUP • Song data (once it on your... Edition/XP Professional • CPU : Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® chip of songs : Up to the Digital Piano You can load piano song data from Yamaha website at the following URL, and install it has been loaded from the computer) SMF (Standard MIDI File) This fi...
...from this instrument to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored in SMF Format 0. This instrument also supports SMF. YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano In addition to a computer • User song : YDP-131.BUP • Song data (once it on your... Edition/XP Professional • CPU : Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® chip of songs : Up to the Digital Piano You can load piano song data from Yamaha website at the following URL, and install it has been loaded from the computer) SMF (Standard MIDI File) This fi...
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... performance data (user song) Song data once loaded from a computer Initializing the settings When you turn on the computer. 30 32 YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano The data (excluding the data for the recorded performance and songs loaded from a computer, will be initialized. While holding down...
... performance data (user song) Song data once loaded from a computer Initializing the settings When you turn on the computer. 30 32 YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano The data (excluding the data for the recorded performance and songs loaded from a computer, will be initialized. While holding down...
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...). The overall volume is ON. pedal is being applied to the instrument. Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha digital piano. UX16 USB-MIDI interface 31 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-211331/YTDrPo-u21b3leshTorooutibnlge/sOhopotitoinngs 33 Set it further away from the speakers or headphones is set too low. This is normal when...
...). The overall volume is ON. pedal is being applied to the instrument. Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha digital piano. UX16 USB-MIDI interface 31 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-211331/YTDrPo-u21b3leshTorooutibnlge/sOhopotitoinngs 33 Set it further away from the speakers or headphones is set too low. This is normal when...
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... mm thin screws ×2 3 34 YDP-131/YDP-213 Keyboard Stand Assembly D C 1-3 1-1 2. Attach (finger-tighten) C to C by finger- In this case, position B so that the side of the surface color similar to D and E faces the player. 2-1 Place the lower side of B on the model of digital piano you purchased, the surface color of...
... mm thin screws ×2 3 34 YDP-131/YDP-213 Keyboard Stand Assembly D C 1-3 1-1 2. Attach (finger-tighten) C to C by finger- In this case, position B so that the side of the surface color similar to D and E faces the player. 2-1 Place the lower side of B on the model of digital piano you purchased, the surface color of...