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...Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the YDP-223 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch 12 Reference... 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs 20 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Selecting Voices 21 Using the Pedals 21 Adding Variations to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT 22 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 24 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 25 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 26 Using the ...
...Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the YDP-223 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch 12 Reference... 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs 20 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Selecting Voices 21 Using the Pedals 21 Adding Variations to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT 22 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 24 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 25 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 26 Using the ...
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... to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 16 Listening to songs from "50 Greats for 50 Preset Songs" on page 20 Practicing with other instruments' sound from the YDP-223 AUX IN jacks" on page 47 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 48 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the...instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 37 Changing voices Viewing the list of the entire instrument when you play the YDP-223 along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 ...
... to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 16 Listening to songs from "50 Greats for 50 Preset Songs" on page 20 Practicing with other instruments' sound from the YDP-223 AUX IN jacks" on page 47 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 48 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the...instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 37 Changing voices Viewing the list of the entire instrument when you play the YDP-223 along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 ...
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...place the instrument in an unstable position where it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 6 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS (1)B-7 1/2 Assembly ● Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the ...64257;re or other property. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the ...
...place the instrument in an unstable position where it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 6 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS (1)B-7 1/2 Assembly ● Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the ...64257;re or other property. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the ...
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...tempo (speed) and select useful functions using this buttons (pages 34-44). [REVERB] / [EFFECT] Add reverb (reverberation) and effects to the sound (pages 22, 23). [METRONOME] Control the metronome functions (page 27). This switch turns the internal speakers on or off (page 12). Voice ... can also combine two voices at the same time (page 26). [TOUCH] Fine-tune the touch response (page 24). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to nection to a personal...
...tempo (speed) and select useful functions using this buttons (pages 34-44). [REVERB] / [EFFECT] Add reverb (reverberation) and effects to the sound (pages 22, 23). [METRONOME] Control the metronome functions (page 27). This switch turns the internal speakers on or off (page 12). Voice ... can also combine two voices at the same time (page 26). [TOUCH] Fine-tune the touch response (page 24). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to nection to a personal...
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...2 ENGLISH (bottom surface) (The shape of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Power indicator [POWER] Display Normally indicates tempo. CAUTION Do not use the YDP-223 at the ends of the keyboard lights up. In some areas, a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the...VOLUME] control about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the power cord. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.
...2 ENGLISH (bottom surface) (The shape of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Power indicator [POWER] Display Normally indicates tempo. CAUTION Do not use the YDP-223 at the ends of the keyboard lights up. In some areas, a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the...VOLUME] control about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the power cord. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.
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...The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the YDP-223 package so that you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface OFF ON NORMAL HP. PHONES 12 YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 Otherwise, the YDP-223 or the hanger ...of headphones is included in the figure. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. You can hang the headphones on the YDP-223. NORMAL (HP. ON NORMAL HP. SW ON The speakers always produce sound. SW SPEAKER PHONES standard stereo phone plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger ...
...The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the YDP-223 package so that you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface OFF ON NORMAL HP. PHONES 12 YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 Otherwise, the YDP-223 or the hanger ...of headphones is included in the figure. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. You can hang the headphones on the YDP-223. NORMAL (HP. ON NORMAL HP. SW ON The speakers always produce sound. SW SPEAKER PHONES standard stereo phone plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger ...
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...to the Sound -[BRILLIANCE]/ [REVERB]/[EFFECT 22 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 24 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 25 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 26 Using the Metronome 27 Recording Your Performance 28 Recording to [TRACK1 28 Re-recording TRACK1 29 Recording to make detailed settings for the YDP-223's various ... 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to [TRACK2 30 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the beginning of the Pitch ...
...to the Sound -[BRILLIANCE]/ [REVERB]/[EFFECT 22 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 24 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 25 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 26 Using the Metronome 27 Recording Your Performance 28 Recording to [TRACK1 28 Re-recording TRACK1 29 Recording to make detailed settings for the YDP-223's various ... 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to [TRACK2 30 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the beginning of the Pitch ...
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Exit from "0" (no sound) to normal play back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that you first turn the left - The indicator turns off, and the ... Song mode. Piano song data is "5". The normal setting is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. Turn off ) on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to practice. You can play mode. HARPSI- When you first select a song, both parts. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to set the...
Exit from "0" (no sound) to normal play back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that you first turn the left - The indicator turns off, and the ... Song mode. Piano song data is "5". The normal setting is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. Turn off ) on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to practice. You can play mode. HARPSI- When you first select a song, both parts. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to set the...
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...notes will be sustained. The depth range is set at a high level the sound may become distorted. TIP The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices TIP depth 0: no REVERB indicator is depressed. HALL ...1: For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. STAGE: Simulates the reverb of a large concert hall....
...notes will be sustained. The depth range is set at a high level the sound may become distorted. TIP The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices TIP depth 0: no REVERB indicator is depressed. HALL ...1: For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. STAGE: Simulates the reverb of a large concert hall....
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...] button). Procedure To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the sound. TIP depth 0: no EFFECT indicator is lit. No effect is from 0 through 20. depth TIP Releasing the [EFFECT]...Depth You can adjust the effect depth for each voice. If you to select an effect to give your sound greater depth and animation. TREMOLO: Tremolo effect DELAY: Echo effect TIP The default effect type (including OFF) ...20: maximum effect depth TIP Default depth settings are different for each voice. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 23
...] button). Procedure To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the sound. TIP depth 0: no EFFECT indicator is lit. No effect is from 0 through 20. depth TIP Releasing the [EFFECT]...Depth You can adjust the effect depth for each voice. If you to select an effect to give your sound greater depth and animation. TREMOLO: Tremolo effect DELAY: Echo effect TIP The default effect type (including OFF) ...20: maximum effect depth TIP Default depth settings are different for each voice. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 23
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... semitones (down one octave) 0: normal pitch 12: 12 semitones (up one octave higher and lower, respectively. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 25 For example, if you can play a song as required. The amount of the YDP-223 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose...
... semitones (down one octave) 0: normal pitch 12: 12 semitones (up one octave higher and lower, respectively. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 25 For example, if you can play a song as required. The amount of the YDP-223 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose...
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... 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The YDP-223 Function mode provides access to Voice 1 will take priority over the other . TIP [REVERB] in Dual Mode The reverb type assigned to a number of... 39) you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to Voice 1. 26 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices see page 22) will be applied only to create a thicker sound. 12 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION...
... 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The YDP-223 Function mode provides access to Voice 1 will take priority over the other . TIP [REVERB] in Dual Mode The reverb type assigned to a number of... 39) you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to Voice 1. 26 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices see page 22) will be applied only to create a thicker sound. 12 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION...
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You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in Function mode (page 40). The metronome sound is lit, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button to light the [TEMPO] indicator. HARPSICHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS .../ FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 27 ENGLISH Using the Metronome The YDP-223 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is lit).
You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in Function mode (page 40). The metronome sound is lit, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button to light the [TEMPO] indicator. HARPSICHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS .../ FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 27 ENGLISH Using the Metronome The YDP-223 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is lit).
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... via the AUX OUT connector (page 46). ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the YDP-223 produces sound based on the YDP-223 may be more sense. Recording does not actually start yet. You can record up green, the track already contains data. You... described on the YDP-223 keyboard can record your recorded data for example, record just the left-hand part, and then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Record Ready mode can , for longer periods of a duet and hear how they sound when played back....
... via the AUX OUT connector (page 46). ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the YDP-223 produces sound based on the YDP-223 may be more sense. Recording does not actually start yet. You can record up green, the track already contains data. You... described on the YDP-223 keyboard can record your recorded data for example, record just the left-hand part, and then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Record Ready mode can , for longer periods of a duet and hear how they sound when played back....
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... selected track. Repeat Step 1 on when you started recording, you'll be able to keep time with the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will appear on this page to play a note on page 40. Press the [REC] button, again. The selected track's indicator flashes... in the middle of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. Follow the procedure from Step 4 on the display while recording. 5. YDP-223 Recording Your Performance 29 The current measure number will not be selected for recording, if necessary. Stop recording. The indicator of a song. Press the ...
... selected track. Repeat Step 1 on when you started recording, you'll be able to keep time with the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will appear on this page to play a note on page 40. Press the [REC] button, again. The selected track's indicator flashes... in the middle of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. Follow the procedure from Step 4 on the display while recording. 5. YDP-223 Recording Your Performance 29 The current measure number will not be selected for recording, if necessary. Stop recording. The indicator of a song. Press the ...
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...), press the playback track button before pressing the [REC] button (step 2, above) so that contains previously-recorded data will glow green.) You can record new sounds and notes on page 29 to the recorded track. This data includes "Individual Tracks" and "Entire Song." Individual Tracks • Notes played • Voice selection... (F3) • Dual octave shift (F3) Entire Song • Tempo • Time signature (beat) • [REVERB] type (including OFF) • [EFFECT] type (including OFF) 30 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance
...), press the playback track button before pressing the [REC] button (step 2, above) so that contains previously-recorded data will glow green.) You can record new sounds and notes on page 29 to the recorded track. This data includes "Individual Tracks" and "Entire Song." Individual Tracks • Notes played • Voice selection... (F3) • Dual octave shift (F3) Entire Song • Tempo • Time signature (beat) • [REVERB] type (including OFF) • [EFFECT] type (including OFF) 30 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance
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...playback automatically when you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can also be assigned to match the timing of the beginning of the playback sound and the start of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or both tracks are lit in green. This function is useful when you start playback as soon as ... Songs 33 ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the YDP-223, the indicators for which playback is turned off (pages 18, 40). While the YDP-223 is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turns off . This is turned off will then start as...
...playback automatically when you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can also be assigned to match the timing of the beginning of the playback sound and the start of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or both tracks are lit in green. This function is useful when you start playback as soon as ... Songs 33 ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the YDP-223, the indicators for which playback is turned off (pages 18, 40). While the YDP-223 is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turns off . This is turned off will then start as...
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...and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button. This function is useful when you play the YDP-223 along with other than Function mode). Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to the previous indication.) YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 ENGLISH About Each Function F1. Fine Tuning of a hertz are... mode other than Function mode). After the procedure, the display returns to the frequency of a sound and represents the number of the entire instrument. TIP You can fine tune the pitch of times a sound wave vibrates in about 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-1 and A -1 keys (a white and...
...and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button. This function is useful when you play the YDP-223 along with other than Function mode). Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to the previous indication.) YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 ENGLISH About Each Function F1. Fine Tuning of a hertz are... mode other than Function mode). After the procedure, the display returns to the frequency of a sound and represents the number of the entire instrument. TIP You can fine tune the pitch of times a sound wave vibrates in about 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-1 and A -1 keys (a white and...
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... can experience these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound. WerckMeister/KirnBerger These scales combine Mean Tone and ... followed by a high bar if sharp followed by Handel. Selecting a Scale You can specify the root note with the YDP-223. Equal One octave is not effective. ENGLISH F2. MeanTone This scale is effective for some leads. The base note setting ...is an improvement of music. They are often used by a low bar if flat 38 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] The 3rd produces swells, but it is divided into twelve equal intervals. The...
... can experience these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound. WerckMeister/KirnBerger These scales combine Mean Tone and ... followed by a high bar if sharp followed by Handel. Selecting a Scale You can specify the root note with the YDP-223. Equal One octave is not effective. ENGLISH F2. MeanTone This scale is effective for some leads. The base note setting ...is an improvement of music. They are often used by a low bar if flat 38 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] The 3rd produces swells, but it is divided into twelve equal intervals. The...
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... You can jump directly to Voice 2.) Normal setting: Different for each voice combination. You can shift the pitch up . Depending on page 26. YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 39 Press the [+/YES] button to engage the Dual mode function's sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼...Dual mode functions by pressing the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button while holding the two Dual mode voice buttons. These functions make it possible to create a thicker sound. Detune Voice 1 and Voice 2 for each voice combination. ENGLISH F3. tion. F3.2: Dual Detune Setting range: -10 - 0 - 10 (...
... You can jump directly to Voice 2.) Normal setting: Different for each voice combination. You can shift the pitch up . Depending on page 26. YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 39 Press the [+/YES] button to engage the Dual mode function's sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼...Dual mode functions by pressing the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button while holding the two Dual mode voice buttons. These functions make it possible to create a thicker sound. Detune Voice 1 and Voice 2 for each voice combination. ENGLISH F3. tion. F3.2: Dual Detune Setting range: -10 - 0 - 10 (...