Owner's Manual
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... a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that your power supply - (YDP-161) Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the instructions at 240V when the unit is set for the voltage in your area. IMPORTANT - YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the pointer on...
... a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that your power supply - (YDP-161) Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the instructions at 240V when the unit is set for the voltage in your area. IMPORTANT - YDP-161 YDP-141 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the pointer on...
Owner's Manual
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... or modify the internal components in any way. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any openings. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. •... with wet hands. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for the instrument. These precautions include, but are not limited to rain, use immediately and have accumulated on the name plate of the instrument. 4 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2
... or modify the internal components in any way. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any openings. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. •... with wet hands. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for the instrument. These precautions include, but are not limited to rain, use immediately and have accumulated on the name plate of the instrument. 4 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2
Owner's Manual
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...the space provided below to avoid the possibility of theft. Yamaha cannot be found on the bench. Always turn off , electricity is not to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Serial No. (bottom) (7)-1 2/2 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 5 These precautions include, but are not using the ...electricity is still flowing to an electrical outlet using is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. YDP-161/141 The serial number of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to ...
...the space provided below to avoid the possibility of theft. Yamaha cannot be found on the bench. Always turn off , electricity is not to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Serial No. (bottom) (7)-1 2/2 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 5 These precautions include, but are not using the ...electricity is still flowing to an electrical outlet using is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. YDP-161/141 The serial number of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your model name (YDP-161, for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may collect on your instrument. • Windows is strictly prohibited except for your digital piano Included Documents Owner's Manual (this manual are ... instrument, use the instrument in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in the vicinity of their respective companies. 6 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual NOTICE To avoid the possibility of copyright...
... the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your model name (YDP-161, for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may collect on your instrument. • Windows is strictly prohibited except for your digital piano Included Documents Owner's Manual (this manual are ... instrument, use the instrument in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in the vicinity of their respective companies. 6 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual NOTICE To avoid the possibility of copyright...
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 ... 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 ... 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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...Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha YDP-161/141 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of the 50 preset songs. You can also practice a one-hand part while playing the otherhand part from pianissimo to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual It always stays ...Hammer) keyboard and GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard A special Graded Hammer keyboard on the YDP-161, and Graded Hammer Standard keyboard on its side. Accessories ❏ Owner's Manual (this instrument does not need to that of various playing strengths. You can disassemble the unit...
...Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha YDP-161/141 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of the 50 preset songs. You can also practice a one-hand part while playing the otherhand part from pianissimo to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual It always stays ...Hammer) keyboard and GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard A special Graded Hammer keyboard on the YDP-161, and Graded Hammer Standard keyboard on its side. Accessories ❏ Owner's Manual (this instrument does not need to that of various playing strengths. You can disassemble the unit...
Owner's Manual
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... reverb. [METRONOME] button page 21 Control the metronome functions. [+ R], [- L] buttons page 13, 16, 23 These buttons enable you to select any voice from10 (YDP-161) or 6 (YDP-141) voices. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 9 L] button while holding down the [PLAY] button will toggle a part in here for each voice and 50 piano preset songs. [PIANO/VOICE] button...
... reverb. [METRONOME] button page 21 Control the metronome functions. [+ R], [- L] buttons page 13, 16, 23 These buttons enable you to select any voice from10 (YDP-161) or 6 (YDP-141) voices. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 9 L] button while holding down the [PLAY] button will toggle a part in here for each voice and 50 piano preset songs. [PIANO/VOICE] button...
Owner's Manual
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Do not release it until it is all the way down. 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Be careful to use the music rest in a half-raised position. To lower the music rest: 1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as ... fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened and may be nearly impossible 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...
Do not release it until it is all the way down. 10 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Be careful to use the music rest in a half-raised position. To lower the music rest: 1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as ... fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened and may be nearly impossible 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...
Owner's Manual
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WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the unit. WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use an appropriate AC ... the bottom panel). If the supplied power cord is lost or damaged and needs to the unit. CAUTION (YDP-161/141) • A small amount of electrical current remains even after the [ ] switch has been turned ... 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 bottom panel of the keyboard to turn off . YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 11
WARNING (YDP-161) • Make sure your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the unit. WARNING (YDP-141) • Be sure to use an appropriate AC ... the bottom panel). If the supplied power cord is lost or damaged and needs to the unit. CAUTION (YDP-161/141) • A small amount of electrical current remains even after the [ ] switch has been turned ... 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 bottom panel of the keyboard to turn off . YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 11
Owner's Manual
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... start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the instrument at a high volume level for a long period of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Otherwise, this instrument at a high volume level through headphones for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using the headphone hanger...
... start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the instrument at a high volume level for a long period of the keyboard Standard stereo phone plug 12 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Otherwise, this instrument at a high volume level through headphones for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using the headphone hanger...
Owner's Manual
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...BWV.601 J.S.Bach Triosonate Nr.6, BWV.530 J.S.Bach Original Original "Original" songs are re-arranged excerpts from the original compositions. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 The [PLAY] button indicator lights up, and the demo song for the currently-selected voice starts playing. Selecting a demo... E.Piano D 1 Harpsichord E1 Church Organ F1 Strings Title Composer Salut d'amour, op.12 E. 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 of the demo ...
...BWV.601 J.S.Bach Triosonate Nr.6, BWV.530 J.S.Bach Original Original "Original" songs are re-arranged excerpts from the original compositions. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 13 The [PLAY] button indicator lights up, and the demo song for the currently-selected voice starts playing. Selecting a demo... E.Piano D 1 Harpsichord E1 Church Organ F1 Strings Title Composer Salut d'amour, op.12 E. 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 of the demo ...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard. You can focus on practicing one of the song that you stop playback. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual L] button indicators light up, and the selected piano song starts playing. You can change to the next or previous song. 3 Press the [DEMO/SONG...
... keyboard. You can focus on practicing one of the song that you stop playback. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual L] button indicators light up, and the selected piano song starts playing. You can change to the next or previous song. 3 Press the [DEMO/SONG...
Owner's Manual
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... data from the computer.) 1 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] button simultaneously, press the B6 key. The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 The highest key Selecting all song playback channels: While pressing and holding down the song titles you stop playback. Selecting a Song Playback Channel If...
... data from the computer.) 1 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] button simultaneously, press the B6 key. The highest key YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 15 The highest key Selecting all song playback channels: While pressing and holding down the song titles you stop playback. Selecting a Song Playback Channel If...
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...Good for popular music. Try combining this voice with bright reverb. Spacious and clear piano with piano in DUAL mode. 16 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this instrument, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." L]... button to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard. 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 ...
...Good for popular music. Try combining this voice with bright reverb. Spacious and clear piano with piano in DUAL mode. 16 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this instrument, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." L]... button to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard. 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 ...
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... other notes are held, those notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal. The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if... The farther you were pressing the damper pedal and playing the keyboard. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. Damper Resonance (YDP-161) The Damper Resonance effect simulates the sustain sound of the instrument. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or...
... other notes are held, those notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal. The lowest key G2 G 2 (Off) (On) YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 17 When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if... The farther you were pressing the damper pedal and playing the keyboard. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. Damper Resonance (YDP-161) The Damper Resonance effect simulates the sustain sound of the instrument. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or...
Owner's Manual
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... ambience. G 4: depth 20 The lowest key C3: depth 0 A4 The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Selecting a reverb type While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C3-G 4 keys while holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. For...
... ambience. G 4: depth 20 The lowest key C3: depth 0 A4 The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. 18 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Selecting a reverb type While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C3-G 4 keys while holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. For...
Owner's Manual
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... the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of Voice 1 in the range of C1 through A1 (YDP-161) or C1 through F1 (YDP-141) simultaneously (or press and hold down one of the C5-F5 keys. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You... can set one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. You cannot assign the same voice to normal play them simultaneously to the keys. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 19
... the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of Voice 1 in the range of C1 through A1 (YDP-161) or C1 through F1 (YDP-141) simultaneously (or press and hold down one of the C5-F5 keys. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You... can set one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. You cannot assign the same voice to normal play them simultaneously to the keys. YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual 19
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... the pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between F 2 and B2. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch up (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between C 3 and F 3. To...
... the pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between F 2 and B2. L] buttons simultaneously. 20 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch up (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key between C 3 and F 3. To...
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... C3-F3 keys. A number is playing, press the [+ R] button. 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 one of the following keys. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built...
... C3-F3 keys. A number is playing, press the [+ R] button. 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 one of the following keys. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built...
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....) Key Touch Sensitivity Setting Description A6 Fixed The volume level does not change much when you play the keyboard soft or hard. A6 C7 22 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume level, which changes depending on how fast or strong you press higher keys. 2 Press the [METRONOME...
....) Key Touch Sensitivity Setting Description A6 Fixed The volume level does not change much when you play the keyboard soft or hard. A6 C7 22 YDP-161/141 Owner's Manual Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume level, which changes depending on how fast or strong you press higher keys. 2 Press the [METRONOME...