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... user-serviceable parts. There is turned off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other purpose. • Indoor use in any openings. For YDP-163/YDP-143 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the AC outlet, keep this manual in a safe and handy place for the instrument. DMI-5 1/2 5 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual...
... user-serviceable parts. There is turned off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other purpose. • Indoor use in any openings. For YDP-163/YDP-143 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the AC outlet, keep this manual in a safe and handy place for the instrument. DMI-5 1/2 5 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual...
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... and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of physical injury to you are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. These precautions include, but are using the product for a long time, make sure to the instrument, or data that the key cover does not...
... and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of physical injury to you are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. These precautions include, but are using the product for a long time, make sure to the instrument, or data that the key cover does not...
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... the power is strictly prohibited except for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Tuning • Unlike an acoustic piano, this might discolor the panel or keyboard. ...
... the power is strictly prohibited except for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Tuning • Unlike an acoustic piano, this might discolor the panel or keyboard. ...
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... Music Rest 11 Turning the Power On 12 Setting the Volume 12 Auto Power Off Function 13 Using Headphones 13 Playing the Piano 14 Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC 14 Using the Pedals 15 Using the Damper Resonance 15 Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds........16 Changing the Touch Sensitivity 16 Using the Metronome 17 Advanced Operations Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices 18 Selecting a Voice 18 Listening to the Demo Songs 19 Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb 20 Transposing the Pitch in Semitones 21 Fine-tuning the Pitch...
... Music Rest 11 Turning the Power On 12 Setting the Volume 12 Auto Power Off Function 13 Using Headphones 13 Playing the Piano 14 Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC 14 Using the Pedals 15 Using the Damper Resonance 15 Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds........16 Changing the Touch Sensitivity 16 Using the Metronome 17 Advanced Operations Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices 18 Selecting a Voice 18 Listening to the Demo Songs 19 Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb 20 Transposing the Pitch in Semitones 21 Fine-tuning the Pitch...
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... the Piano" (music book) • Online Member Product Registration*1 • Warranty*2 • AC adaptor*2 • Power cord*2 (YDP-163 only) • Bench*2 *1 You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in chart form the functions assigned to the buttons and the keyboard for searching the desired files. Included Accessories • Owner's Manual (this book) • Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) • "50 Greats for later reference. Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ 9 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual MIDI...
... the Piano" (music book) • Online Member Product Registration*1 • Warranty*2 • AC adaptor*2 • Power cord*2 (YDP-163 only) • Bench*2 *1 You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in chart form the functions assigned to the buttons and the keyboard for searching the desired files. Included Accessories • Owner's Manual (this book) • Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) • "50 Greats for later reference. Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ 9 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual MIDI...
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... acoustic piano. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. ! [TO PEDAL] jack page 32 For connecting the pedal cord. DC IN jack page 12 For connecting the AC adaptor. Pedals page 15 For controlling expression and sustain, just as iPhone or iPad. Refer to the online manual "Computer-related Operations" for increasing or decreasing the Tempo. [REC] button page 26 For recording your keyboard performance. [PLAY] button page 26 For playing back the recorded performance. 10 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual [FUNCTION pages...
... acoustic piano. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. ! [TO PEDAL] jack page 32 For connecting the pedal cord. DC IN jack page 12 For connecting the AC adaptor. Pedals page 15 For controlling expression and sustain, just as iPhone or iPad. Refer to the online manual "Computer-related Operations" for increasing or decreasing the Tempo. [REC] button page 26 For recording your keyboard performance. [PLAY] button page 26 For playing back the recorded performance. 10 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual [FUNCTION pages...
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... used for a long period of time, be careful that the power is still flowing to adjust the volume of time, or during electrical storms. NOTE Follow this instrument at a minimum level. Setting the Volume When you close the key cover without touching the metallic parts, and then push the plug in the standby status, electricity is still on the locale. 12 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Power indicator Power indicator If you start playing, use...
... used for a long period of time, be careful that the power is still flowing to adjust the volume of time, or during electrical storms. NOTE Follow this instrument at a minimum level. Setting the Volume When you close the key cover without touching the metallic parts, and then push the plug in the standby status, electricity is still on the locale. 12 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Power indicator Power indicator If you start playing, use...
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... [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A5 key. Default setting: On While holding down [PIANO/VOICE] to your ears and the instrument, just as described below. The [REC] indicator flashes three times, indicating the Auto Power Off function has been disabled. A♯0: On A5 Highest key Lowest key A0: Off 13 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Setting Up Auto Power Off Function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns...
... [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A5 key. Default setting: On While holding down [PIANO/VOICE] to your ears and the instrument, just as described below. The [REC] indicator flashes three times, indicating the Auto Power Off function has been disabled. A♯0: On A5 Highest key Lowest key A0: Off 13 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Setting Up Auto Power Off Function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns...
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... note will not be sustained. This makes it possible to decrease the sustain (murkiness). NOTE While the sostenuto pedal is pressed are played "staccato." To turn on a grand piano, as you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains. The notes played before you press the pedal. Default setting: On Lowest key G2 G♯2 (Off) (On) 15 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Playing the Piano Using the Pedals Damper Pedal (Right) Pressing this pedal will reduce the volume and slightly change...
... note will not be sustained. This makes it possible to decrease the sustain (murkiness). NOTE While the sostenuto pedal is pressed are played "staccato." To turn on a grand piano, as you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains. The notes played before you press the pedal. Default setting: On Lowest key G2 G♯2 (Off) (On) 15 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Playing the Piano Using the Pedals Damper Pedal (Right) Pressing this pedal will reduce the volume and slightly change...
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... keys). C7 keys. 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 disabled with some Voices, such as desired. The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo C7 Hard to produce a loud sound. 16 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds off While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A♯-1 key. While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE...
... keys). C7 keys. 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 disabled with some Voices, such as desired. The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo C7 Hard to produce a loud sound. 16 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds off While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the A♯-1 key. While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE...
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... [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [-L] to each key, see the list below. Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard. Good for baroque music. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode. 18 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual To select a specific Voice: While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of a "tonewheel" type electric organ. The sound of the C1 - For details on the strength of the rotary speaker effect can be switched...
... [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [-L] to each key, see the list below. Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard. Good for baroque music. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode. 18 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual To select a specific Voice: While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of a "tonewheel" type electric organ. The sound of the C1 - For details on the strength of the rotary speaker effect can be switched...
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Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Listening to the Demo Songs Special individual Demo Songs are provided for the current Voice starts. The [PLAY] lamp turns off. Schumann - - - NOTE If you stop playback. Demo Song List Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C♯1 Grand Piano 2 D1 Grand Piano 3 D♯1 E.Piano 1 E1 E.Piano 2 F1 Harpsichord F♯1 Vibraphone G1 Pipe Organ G♯1 Jazz Organ A1 Strings Title Blumenlied Von fremden Landern und Menchen, Kinderszenen op. 15-1 Original Original Original Concerto a cembalo...
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Listening to the Demo Songs Special individual Demo Songs are provided for the current Voice starts. The [PLAY] lamp turns off. Schumann - - - NOTE If you stop playback. Demo Song List Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C♯1 Grand Piano 2 D1 Grand Piano 3 D♯1 E.Piano 1 E1 E.Piano 2 F1 Harpsichord F♯1 Vibraphone G1 Pipe Organ G♯1 Jazz Organ A1 Strings Title Blumenlied Von fremden Landern und Menchen, Kinderszenen op. 15-1 Original Original Original Concerto a cembalo...
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... keyboard up or down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R]. To restore the normal pitch: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press the A0 key. To restore default pitch (440.0 Hz): Press and hold down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key between C♯3 (+1) and F♯3 (+6). Lowest key A0 21 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch down: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R] and [-L] simultaneously. Setting...
... keyboard up or down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R]. To restore the normal pitch: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press the A0 key. To restore default pitch (440.0 Hz): Press and hold down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key between C♯3 (+1) and F♯3 (+6). Lowest key A0 21 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual To transpose the pitch down: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R] and [-L] simultaneously. Setting...
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... (page 9). 24 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual After the last Preset Song, the sequence then returns to the first Preset Song and repeats until you want to play the keyboard along with the selected song. The [+R] and [-L] lamps light, then the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo, and playback of the Preset Songs continues in sequence, starting with the preset Song. To change the Voice played from the...
... (page 9). 24 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual After the last Preset Song, the sequence then returns to the first Preset Song and repeats until you want to play the keyboard along with the selected song. The [+R] and [-L] lamps light, then the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo, and playback of the Preset Songs continues in sequence, starting with the preset Song. To change the Voice played from the...
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... while the Recording Part lamp flashes at the current tempo. About audio files The Recording function of this instrument will turn off , indicating that the Recording operation will not be recorded to record. NOTE You can be lost. NOTE If the keyboard is in this step. 2. For instructions on the website (page 9). 26 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual While holding down [REC], press [+R] or [-L] to engage Record Ready mode for the Part you do...
... while the Recording Part lamp flashes at the current tempo. About audio files The Recording function of this instrument will turn off , indicating that the Recording operation will not be recorded to record. NOTE You can be lost. NOTE If the keyboard is in this step. 2. For instructions on the website (page 9). 26 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual While holding down [REC], press [+R] or [-L] to engage Record Ready mode for the Part you do...
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... is not supported by your digital piano. Types of file that is , while the [REC], [PLAY], [+R] and [-L] lamps are maintained even if you turn the power off. • Metronome Volume • Metronome Beat • Touch Sensitivity • Tuning • Intelligent Acoustic Control Depth • Intelligent Acoustic Control On/Off • Stereophonic Optimizer On/Off • Operation Confirmation Sounds On/Off • Auto Power Off Enable/Disable • User Song data • Song data (SMF files) transferred from the...
... is not supported by your digital piano. Types of file that is , while the [REC], [PLAY], [+R] and [-L] lamps are maintained even if you turn the power off. • Metronome Volume • Metronome Beat • Touch Sensitivity • Tuning • Intelligent Acoustic Control Depth • Intelligent Acoustic Control On/Off • Stereophonic Optimizer On/Off • Operation Confirmation Sounds On/Off • Auto Power Off Enable/Disable • User Song data • Song data (SMF files) transferred from the...
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... the [TO PEDAL] jack. The instrument does not turn on iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to "ON" on or off. Noise is turned on your iPhone/ iPad, we recommend that the AC plug is not connected to reset the function. 29 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual The Master Volume is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated (page 13). The pedal cord may be...
... the [TO PEDAL] jack. The instrument does not turn on iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to "ON" on or off. Noise is turned on your iPhone/ iPad, we recommend that the AC plug is not connected to reset the function. 29 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual The Master Volume is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated (page 13). The pedal cord may be...
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.... audio not supported) Functions Items Width Height (With music rest raised) Depth Weight Number of Keys Keyboard Type Pedal Panel Language Key Cover Style Music Rest Tone Generation Piano Effect Polyphony Preset Types Functions Preset Recording Compatible Data Format Overall Controls Touch Response Number of Pedals Half Pedal Functions Piano Sound Damper Resonance Number of Polyphony (Max.) Number of Voices Reverb Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) Stereophonic Optimizer Dual Duo Number of Preset Songs Number of Songs Number of your Yamaha dealer. 34 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual
.... audio not supported) Functions Items Width Height (With music rest raised) Depth Weight Number of Keys Keyboard Type Pedal Panel Language Key Cover Style Music Rest Tone Generation Piano Effect Polyphony Preset Types Functions Preset Recording Compatible Data Format Overall Controls Touch Response Number of Pedals Half Pedal Functions Piano Sound Damper Resonance Number of Polyphony (Max.) Number of Voices Reverb Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) Stereophonic Optimizer Dual Duo Number of Preset Songs Number of Songs Number of your Yamaha dealer. 34 YDP-163/YDP-143 Owner's Manual
YDP-163_143 MIDI Reference
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... [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press the C4 - Voice 2 data is specified, the playback sound may not be suitable. However, when a Voice not available on the instrument is transmitted on the channel set up here. Local Control can be performed. Pressing the Default setting C6 key repeatedly toggles between both devices. When SMF Song data is played back on a computer, this setting is transmitted on the next greater channel number relative to perform MIDI...
... [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press the C4 - Voice 2 data is specified, the playback sound may not be suitable. However, when a Voice not available on the instrument is transmitted on the channel set up here. Local Control can be performed. Pressing the Default setting C6 key repeatedly toggles between both devices. When SMF Song data is played back on a computer, this setting is transmitted on the next greater channel number relative to perform MIDI...
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... are set to ON, pedal performance information on this instrument. D6 For information on this instrument. Default setting ON Control Change ON/OFF Information related to non-note expressive changes, such as played from the instrument is maintained and does not change.) While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press the C#6 key. Default setting ON 3 YDP-163/YDP-143 MIDI Reference MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF The information related to Voice changes is called "program change" in MIDI.
... are set to ON, pedal performance information on this instrument. D6 For information on this instrument. Default setting ON Control Change ON/OFF Information related to non-note expressive changes, such as played from the instrument is maintained and does not change.) While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press the C#6 key. Default setting ON 3 YDP-163/YDP-143 MIDI Reference MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF The information related to Voice changes is called "program change" in MIDI.
