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... by the damper or soste- nuto pedal will not change message is received. • Poly mode is used to select the appropriate voice when a program change when the instrument receives MONO/POLY mode message. 2 YDP-161/141 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos NOTE ON/OFF Data...
... by the damper or soste- nuto pedal will not change message is received. • Poly mode is used to select the appropriate voice when a program change when the instrument receives MONO/POLY mode message. 2 YDP-161/141 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos NOTE ON/OFF Data...
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... appears next to the pointer on the panel. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the voltage selector is set at the end of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to... in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel of this manual. Check your power supply - (YDP-161) Make sure that your area. EN
... appears next to the pointer on the panel. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the voltage selector is set at the end of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to... in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel of this manual. Check your power supply - (YDP-161) Make sure that your area. EN
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...it, or place it containing liquids which may fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the instrument or overheating. • (YDP-161)Use only the supplied power cord/plug. • Check the electric plug periodically ...and remove any openings. Then have it . • Only use immediately and have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or...
...it, or place it containing liquids which may fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the instrument or overheating. • (YDP-161)Use only the supplied power cord/plug. • Check the electric plug periodically ...and remove any openings. Then have it . • Only use immediately and have the instrument inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or...
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...in the event of theft. Yamaha cannot be found on or off , electricity is easily accessible. Location • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it . • Remove the electric plug from the outlet. If you are not using the product for a long ... with or stand on the key cover or instrument. Using it might accidentally fall over . • Before moving the instrument, remove all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. YDP-161/141 The serial number of time, or during electrical ...
...in the event of theft. Yamaha cannot be found on or off , electricity is easily accessible. Location • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it . • Remove the electric plug from the outlet. If you are not using the product for a long ... with or stand on the key cover or instrument. Using it might accidentally fall over . • Before moving the instrument, remove all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. YDP-161/141 The serial number of time, or during electrical ...
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...and may be damaged. The following instructional materials are the trademarks or registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of the preset songs have been edited for downloading from those on the surface of your...• Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. If water is left, the wooden parts may collect on your model name (YDP-161, for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) The following instructional materials come with a soft cloth. ■ Saving data...
...and may be damaged. The following instructional materials are the trademarks or registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of the preset songs have been edited for downloading from those on the surface of your...• Windows is not permitted under relevant laws. If water is left, the wooden parts may collect on your model name (YDP-161, for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) The following instructional materials come with a soft cloth. ■ Saving data...
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... Preset Songs...... 14 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer 15 Selecting & Playing Voices 16 Selecting Voices 16 Using the Pedals 17 Damper Resonance (YDP-161 17 Adding Variations to a Computer 28 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano 28 Backing up... 32 Options 32 Keyboard Stand Assembly 33 INDEX 37 Appendix Specifications 38 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 7 Reverb 18 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 19 Transposition 20 Fine-tuning the Pitch 20 Using the Metronome 21 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)........ 22 Connecting ...
... Preset Songs...... 14 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer 15 Selecting & Playing Voices 16 Selecting Voices 16 Using the Pedals 17 Damper Resonance (YDP-161 17 Adding Variations to a Computer 28 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano 28 Backing up... 32 Options 32 Keyboard Stand Assembly 33 INDEX 37 Appendix Specifications 38 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 7 Reverb 18 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 19 Transposition 20 Fine-tuning the Pitch 20 Using the Metronome 21 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)........ 22 Connecting ...
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...Stereo Sampling can record your other repetitive-striking techniques. ■ Useful function for tremolo and other belongings. Transport the keyboard horizontally. ENGLISH Features ■ AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha YDP-161/141 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds,... which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instrument by using Yamaha's proprietary sampling tone-generation system, "AWM Dynamic Stereo ...
...Stereo Sampling can record your other repetitive-striking techniques. ■ Useful function for tremolo and other belongings. Transport the keyboard horizontally. ENGLISH Features ■ AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha YDP-161/141 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds,... which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instrument by using Yamaha's proprietary sampling tone-generation system, "AWM Dynamic Stereo ...
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... your recorded performance. [MASTER VOLUME] control page 12 Adjust the volume level using this connector to use various MIDI functions. ! [PEDAL] jack page 35 Connect the pedal cord. [AC IN] (YDP-161), DC IN (YDP-141) jack page 35 (YDP-161) Connect the included power cord here. (YDP-141) Connect the included power adaptor here. Pedals page 17...
... your recorded performance. [MASTER VOLUME] control page 12 Adjust the volume level using this connector to use various MIDI functions. ! [PEDAL] jack page 35 Connect the pedal cord. [AC IN] (YDP-161), DC IN (YDP-141) jack page 35 (YDP-161) Connect the included power cord here. (YDP-141) Connect the included power adaptor here. Pedals page 17...
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... the music rest backward until it rests on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To lower the music rest: 1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go . 2 Flip down the two metal... over the keys. Be careful to the instrument. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then...
... the music rest backward until it rests on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To lower the music rest: 1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go . 2 Flip down the two metal... over the keys. Be careful to the instrument. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then...
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... cord is connected to the unit. In some areas a plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! • Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your digital piano is rated for an extended period of lightning, be replaced, contact your area...or damaged and needs to be sure to use a specified power adaptor. CAUTION (YDP-161/141) • A small amount of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use an appropriate AC outlet. • Be sure to use the instrument for the AC voltage supplied in...
... cord is connected to the unit. In some areas a plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! • Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your digital piano is rated for an extended period of lightning, be replaced, contact your area...or damaged and needs to be sure to use a specified power adaptor. CAUTION (YDP-161/141) • A small amount of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use an appropriate AC outlet. • Be sure to use the instrument for the AC voltage supplied in...
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...headphones on page 36 for a long period of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Bottom of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Otherwise, this jack. Using the headphone hanger (for a long period of headphones, you start playing, adjust the... VOLUME] control to the instrument at a high volume level through headphones for YDP-161 only) You can hang the headphones on this instrument at a high volume level for instructions on installing the headphone hanger. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to "Keyboard Stand Assembly" on the hanger...
...headphones on page 36 for a long period of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Bottom of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Otherwise, this jack. Using the headphone hanger (for a long period of headphones, you start playing, adjust the... VOLUME] control to the instrument at a high volume level through headphones for YDP-161 only) You can hang the headphones on this instrument at a high volume level for instructions on installing the headphone hanger. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to "Keyboard Stand Assembly" on the hanger...
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...to select a particular demo song from 10 (YDP-161) or 6 (YDP-141) voice demo songs, press and hold... YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 L] button to adjust the tempo of the demo songs will not be used ... demonstrate each of the C1-A1 (YDP-161) or C1-F1 (YDP-141) keys. Starting with the Part... songs, and any songs loaded from the original compositions. Demo songs YDP-161 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.... Harpsichord 2 F 1 Vibraphone G1 Church Organ 1 G 1 Church Organ 2 A1 Strings YDP-141 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano ...
...to select a particular demo song from 10 (YDP-161) or 6 (YDP-141) voice demo songs, press and hold... YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 L] button to adjust the tempo of the demo songs will not be used ... demonstrate each of the C1-A1 (YDP-161) or C1-F1 (YDP-141) keys. Starting with the Part... songs, and any songs loaded from the original compositions. Demo songs YDP-161 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.... Harpsichord 2 F 1 Vibraphone G1 Church Organ 1 G 1 Church Organ 2 A1 Strings YDP-141 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano ...
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...key. All channels 1 through 10) are assigned to the D 6-C7 keys (see page 21. The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Use the following sequence: any other part.(page 26) Default setting: Channels 1+2 The "Default setting" refers to the factory...a song to play back the songs. (See page 28 for the first time. Selecting a Song Playback Channel If a song loaded from the computer uses a voice that is selected, no channel will continue in the following table to write down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] ...
...key. All channels 1 through 10) are assigned to the D 6-C7 keys (see page 21. The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Use the following sequence: any other part.(page 26) Default setting: Channels 1+2 The "Default setting" refers to the factory...a song to play back the songs. (See page 28 for the first time. Selecting a Song Playback Channel If a song loaded from the computer uses a voice that is selected, no channel will continue in the following table to write down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] ...
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... music. Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the [+ R] or [- The definitive instrument for sacred music from the Baroque period. The lowest key YDP-161 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano 1 D 1 E.Piano 2 E1 Harpsichord 1 F1 Harpsichord 2 F 1 Vibraphone G1 Church ...sound of various voices, listen to select a different voice. C1 D1 F1 G1 To understand the characteristics of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." This is no touch response. Good for that requires acoustic piano. Spacious and clear piano with ...
... music. Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the [+ R] or [- The definitive instrument for sacred music from the Baroque period. The lowest key YDP-161 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano 1 D 1 E.Piano 2 E1 Harpsichord 1 F1 Harpsichord 2 F 1 Vibraphone G1 Church ...sound of various voices, listen to select a different voice. C1 D1 F1 G1 To understand the characteristics of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." This is no touch response. Good for that requires acoustic piano. Spacious and clear piano with ...
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... holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the G2 key to the entire sound of the instrument. The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 What is pressed, notes sustain longer. This makes it possible to vary depending on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal...Left) pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the damper pedal on an acoustic piano. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals Damper (Right) pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on a grand piano, as if you were ...
... holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the G2 key to the entire sound of the instrument. The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 What is pressed, notes sustain longer. This makes it possible to vary depending on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal...Left) pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the damper pedal on an acoustic piano. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals Damper (Right) pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on a grand piano, as if you were ...
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...digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the acoustic reverberation you press higher keys. For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. The depth range is applied. C2 D2 The lowest key C2 D2 E2 Key Reverb Type Description This setting adds a continuous... While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the A4 key to set the reverb to the depth most suitable for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. For a "bigger" reverb sound...
...digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the acoustic reverberation you press higher keys. For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. The depth range is applied. C2 D2 The lowest key C2 D2 E2 Key Reverb Type Description This setting adds a continuous... While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the A4 key to set the reverb to the depth most suitable for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. For a "bigger" reverb sound...
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... semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press the C3 key. This function is useful when you play a song as though it to F major. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To restore the normal pitch While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press...
... semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press the C3 key. This function is useful when you play a song as though it to F major. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To restore the normal pitch While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press...
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...tempo value in steps of the C3-F3 keys. METRONOME A4 C5 13 68 0 2 45 7 9 C4 F4 A4 B4 C5 D5 The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 21 Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: Press and hold down the [METRONOME] button, press one of one : While ...starting from 32 to turn on the metronome. Alternatively, press and hold down the [METRONOME] button, and press the A 4 key. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is accented with a bell sound and the rest with...
...tempo value in steps of the C3-F3 keys. METRONOME A4 C5 13 68 0 2 45 7 9 C4 F4 A4 B4 C5 D5 The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 21 Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: Press and hold down the [METRONOME] button, press one of one : While ...starting from 32 to turn on the metronome. Alternatively, press and hold down the [METRONOME] button, and press the A 4 key. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is accented with a bell sound and the rest with...
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... R]). L] part, the indicator for recording. (See page16.) Make any other desired settings (reverb, etc.) as you start yet. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to record your performance of performance data that you...button for the part you want to mute. Recording does not actually start recording your performance, the indicator for the part you want to use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to two parts separately. Recording the right part ([+ R]) or NOTICE Be careful not to a comfortable listening ...
... R]). L] part, the indicator for recording. (See page16.) Make any other desired settings (reverb, etc.) as you start yet. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to record your performance of performance data that you...button for the part you want to mute. Recording does not actually start recording your performance, the indicator for the part you want to use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to two parts separately. Recording the right part ([+ R]) or NOTICE Be careful not to a comfortable listening ...
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...part that you play or mute only during chained playback), the part or channel playback setting is automatically canceled. 26 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Demo song (page 13) cannot be used with each part turned on or off ). • 50 Piano Preset Songs (page 14) The right-hand part ...played by [+ R] and the left-hand part is muted. or The corresponding button indicator turns off individually. When you recorded to the instrument using the record function. L]. You can play back these songs with each channel turned on or off and the corresponding part playback is played by ...
...part that you play or mute only during chained playback), the part or channel playback setting is automatically canceled. 26 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Demo song (page 13) cannot be used with each part turned on or off ). • 50 Piano Preset Songs (page 14) The right-hand part ...played by [+ R] and the left-hand part is muted. or The corresponding button indicator turns off individually. When you recorded to the instrument using the record function. L]. You can play back these songs with each channel turned on or off and the corresponding part playback is played by ...