Owner's Manual
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... to the instructions at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of this manual. IMPORTANT - YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the pointer on the bottom panel.
... to the instructions at 240V when the unit is initially shipped. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of this manual. IMPORTANT - YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the pointer on the bottom panel.
Owner's Manual
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...warning • Do not expose the instrument to avoid the possibility of the instrument. 4 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2 If any way. If you notice any openings. A burning item may have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • ... injury or even death from the AC outlet. Do not open the instrument or attempt to the instrument or overheating. • (YDP-161)Use only the supplied power cord/plug. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might spill into...
...warning • Do not expose the instrument to avoid the possibility of the instrument. 4 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2 If any way. If you notice any openings. A burning item may have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. • ... injury or even death from the AC outlet. Do not open the instrument or attempt to the instrument or overheating. • (YDP-161)Use only the supplied power cord/plug. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might spill into...
Owner's Manual
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If you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the cord can cause permanent hearing loss. Serial No. (bottom) (7)-1 2/2 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the bench. Using ... explaining the assembly process. Model No. Location • Do not place the instrument in order to the product at the minimum level. YDP-161/141 The serial number of this product may be used for extended periods of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become ...
If you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the cord can cause permanent hearing loss. Serial No. (bottom) (7)-1 2/2 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the bench. Using ... explaining the assembly process. Model No. Location • Do not place the instrument in order to the product at the minimum level. YDP-161/141 The serial number of this product may be used for extended periods of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the wooden parts may be exactly the same as the original. ■ About this manual • The illustrations as a computer. ENGLISH About this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 6 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Access the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your personal use others' copyrights. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...
..., the wooden parts may be exactly the same as the original. ■ About this manual • The illustrations as a computer. ENGLISH About this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 6 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Access the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your personal use others' copyrights. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Data and Initializing the... Change ON/OFF 31 Control Change ON/OFF 31 Troubleshooting 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...
... 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 Data and Initializing the... Change ON/OFF 31 Control Change ON/OFF 31 Troubleshooting 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...
Owner's Manual
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...piano differs depending on its side. You can transport this instrument does not need to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Accessories ❏ Owner's Manual (this book) ❏ Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) ❏ "50 Greats for tremolo and other belongings... Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for the Piano" (music book) ❏ My Yamaha Product User Registration*1 ❏ Bench*2 ❏ AC Power cord (YDP-161) ❏ AC Power adaptor (YDP-141)*2 *1 The PRODUCT ID on locale. ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this...
...piano differs depending on its side. You can transport this instrument does not need to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Accessories ❏ Owner's Manual (this book) ❏ Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) ❏ "50 Greats for tremolo and other belongings... Hammer keyboard also offers superb playability for the Piano" (music book) ❏ My Yamaha Product User Registration*1 ❏ Bench*2 ❏ AC Power cord (YDP-161) ❏ AC Power adaptor (YDP-141)*2 *1 The PRODUCT ID on locale. ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Use these pedals when you to play back. ... key side) Front (keyboard side) OUT IN ! L] buttons page 13, 16, 23 These buttons enable you to sound softer and round. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 9 You can be plugged in here for each voice and 50 piano preset songs. [PIANO/VOICE] button page 16 This button enables you want...
...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 Use these pedals when you to play back. ... key side) Front (keyboard side) OUT IN ! L] buttons page 13, 16, 23 These buttons enable you to sound softer and round. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 9 You can be plugged in here for each voice and 50 piano preset songs. [PIANO/VOICE] button page 16 This button enables you want...
Owner's Manual
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... at the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it is all the way down . 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the music rest until it...
... at the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it is all the way down . 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the music rest until it...
Owner's Manual
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...end of the power cord into a standard AC outlet. 4 Press the [ ] switch on the right end of the keyboard lights up. [ ] switch (YDP-161) Power switch (YDP-141) Standby/On switch Power indicator Press the [ ] switch again to turn on the country in your digital piano is set for the voltage... AC outlet. • Be sure to be provided to the unit. WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your area. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 11 WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The power indicator turns off. If the plug will be sure to unplug...
...end of the power cord into a standard AC outlet. 4 Press the [ ] switch on the right end of the keyboard lights up. [ ] switch (YDP-161) Power switch (YDP-141) Standby/On switch Power indicator Press the [ ] switch again to turn on the country in your digital piano is set for the voltage... AC outlet. • Be sure to be provided to the unit. WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your area. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 11 WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The power indicator turns off. If the plug will be sure to unplug...
Owner's Manual
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...You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual CAUTION • Do not use this instrument. Refer to the most comfortable listening level. Otherwise, this jack. Bottom of the [... may be damaged. NOTICE Do not hang anything other than the headphones on installing the headphone hanger. Using the headphone hanger (for YDP-161 only) You can plug them into either jack.) The speakers are provided. The level decreases. CAUTION Do not listen to one pair...
...You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual CAUTION • Do not use this instrument. Refer to the most comfortable listening level. Otherwise, this jack. Bottom of the [... may be damaged. NOTICE Do not hang anything other than the headphones on installing the headphone hanger. Using the headphone hanger (for YDP-161 only) You can plug them into either jack.) The speakers are provided. The level decreases. CAUTION Do not listen to one pair...
Owner's Manual
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...selected song, the playback of the demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI. Demo songs excluding "Original" songs are Yamaha originals (©2010 Yamaha Corporation). The lowest key C1 F1 A1 2 Press the [DEMO/SONG] or [PLAY] button to adjust the tempo ... demonstrate each of this instrument's voices. 1 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to select and play the next or previous demo song. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 L] button to start playback. Demo songs 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 ...
...selected song, the playback of the demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI. Demo songs excluding "Original" songs are Yamaha originals (©2010 Yamaha Corporation). The lowest key C1 F1 A1 2 Press the [DEMO/SONG] or [PLAY] button to adjust the tempo ... demonstrate each of this instrument's voices. 1 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to select and play the next or previous demo song. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 L] button to start playback. Demo songs 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... playback. The default tempo is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is called a "Song." The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual
... playback. The default tempo is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is called a "Song." The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... in the following table to write down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the song playback, see the illustration below). The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 When "ALL" is not supported by demo songs, and 50 piano preset songs. ENGLISH Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can...
... in the following table to write down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the song playback, see the illustration below). The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 When "ALL" is not supported by demo songs, and 50 piano preset songs. ENGLISH Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can...
Owner's Manual
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... samples from a full concert grand piano. Good for baroque music. Good for that requires acoustic piano. Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. 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 ...of a harpsichord are plucked, there is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with piano in DUAL mode. 16 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Good for each voice (page 13). Perfect for popular...
... samples from a full concert grand piano. Good for baroque music. Good for that requires acoustic piano. Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. 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 ...of a harpsichord are plucked, there is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with piano in DUAL mode. 16 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Good for each voice (page 13). Perfect for popular...
Owner's Manual
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...not affect notes that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 35). The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or chord on how far the pedal is pressed. This function...slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is depressed. The soft pedal will continue to turn Damper Resonance "OFF". Damper Resonance (YDP-161) The Damper Resonance effect simulates the sustain sound of the damper pedal on or off Default setting: ON While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE...
...not affect notes that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 35). The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or chord on how far the pedal is pressed. This function...slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is depressed. The soft pedal will continue to turn Damper Resonance "OFF". Damper Resonance (YDP-161) The Damper Resonance effect simulates the sustain sound of the damper pedal on or off Default setting: ON While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE...
Owner's Manual
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... select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the depth most suitable for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. The depth range is applied. E2 Off...
... select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the depth most suitable for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. The depth range is applied. E2 Off...
Owner's Manual
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... You can shift the pitch up or down in Dual mode, the combination may sound better if one of C1 through A1 (YDP-161) or C1 through F1 (YDP-141) simultaneously (or press and hold down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one voice as Voice 2. While holding down the... "0" increase the volume of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. Settings below "0" increase the volume of Voice 2 in Dual mode. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 19 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to "Selecting Voices" (page...
... You can shift the pitch up or down in Dual mode, the combination may sound better if one of C1 through A1 (YDP-161) or C1 through F1 (YDP-141) simultaneously (or press and hold down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one voice as Voice 2. While holding down the... "0" increase the volume of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. Settings below "0" increase the volume of Voice 2 in Dual mode. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 19 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to "Selecting Voices" (page...
Owner's Manual
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... holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between F 2 and B2. F 2 C3 F 3 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 Transpose: Changing the key signature. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press the C3 key. This function...
... holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between F 2 and B2. F 2 C3 F 3 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 Transpose: Changing the key signature. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press the C3 key. This function...
Owner's Manual
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... 6/4 Adjusting the tempo The tempo of the following 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 The first beat is convenient for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to each of the metronome and preset song playback can be set...
... 6/4 Adjusting the tempo The tempo of the following 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 The first beat is convenient for practicing. 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to each of the metronome and preset song playback can be set...
Owner's Manual
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... the C1-G2 keys to default value of whether you press higher keys. 2 Press the [METRONOME] button to produce a loud sound. A6 C7 22 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual L] buttons simultaneously. B6 Medium This is the standard piano touch response. (This is the default setting.) The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo...
... the C1-G2 keys to default value of whether you press higher keys. 2 Press the [METRONOME] button to produce a loud sound. A6 C7 22 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual L] buttons simultaneously. B6 Medium This is the standard piano touch response. (This is the default setting.) The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo...