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...our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these parts for you to constitute a risk of battery is properly installed and used batteries promptly and as regulated by Yamaha. The average life span of this page. When replacement becomes necessary,... contact a qualified service representative to return the defective parts. Keep all cautions indicated on the enclosure. However, you ...
...our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these parts for you to constitute a risk of battery is properly installed and used batteries promptly and as regulated by Yamaha. The average life span of this page. When replacement becomes necessary,... contact a qualified service representative to return the defective parts. Keep all cautions indicated on the enclosure. However, you ...
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...of Contents 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... 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..........17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs 20 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Selecting Voices 21 Using the Pedals...
...of Contents 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... 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..........17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs 20 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Selecting Voices 21 Using the Pedals...
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...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"... Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 48 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the YDP-223 Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 45 Recording your particular application and situation. or left-hand part Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)" on page 18 Practicing a specified phrase repeatedly...
...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"... Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 48 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the YDP-223 Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 45 Recording your particular application and situation. or left-hand part Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)" on page 18 Practicing a specified phrase repeatedly...
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... the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. A burning item may have it . ● Remove the electric plug from the wall), since this manual in the outlet....required voltage is not to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 6 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS (1)B-7 1/2 Fire warning ● Do not put ...
... the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. A burning item may have it . ● Remove the electric plug from the wall), since this manual in the outlet....required voltage is not to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 6 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS (1)B-7 1/2 Fire warning ● Do not put ...
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... 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 functions. Backup Functions 44 About MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 46 Connecting a Personal Computer 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules...Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Dual Mode Functions 39 F4. MIDI Functions 41 F8. Other Functions 40 F5. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 40 F7. Fine Tuning of a song 31 Playing Back ...
... 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 functions. Backup Functions 44 About MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 46 Connecting a Personal Computer 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules...Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Dual Mode Functions 39 F4. MIDI Functions 41 F8. Other Functions 40 F5. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 40 F7. Fine Tuning of a song 31 Playing Back ...
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...Voice buttons P21 0 [REVERB P22 A [EFFECT P23 B [TOUCH P24 C [TRANSPOSE P25 D AUX OUT P46 E AUX IN P47 F [TO HOST P45-51 14 YDP-223 Part Names HARPSICHORD 1 CHORD 2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS STRINGS 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE... D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 OFF ON NORMAL HP. Part Names Top panel MIN MAX 2 MELLOW 3 MASTER VOLUME BRIGHT BRILLIANCE 4 5 6 START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION 7 TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE...
...Voice buttons P21 0 [REVERB P22 A [EFFECT P23 B [TOUCH P24 C [TRANSPOSE P25 D AUX OUT P46 E AUX IN P47 F [TO HOST P45-51 14 YDP-223 Part Names HARPSICHORD 1 CHORD 2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS STRINGS 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE... D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 OFF ON NORMAL HP. Part Names Top panel MIN MAX 2 MELLOW 3 MASTER VOLUME BRIGHT BRILLIANCE 4 5 6 START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION 7 TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE...
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... N Damper (Right) Pedal P21 Display • Check the operation on the display in the center of "50 Greats for the Piano" Function number Parameter value YDP-223 Part Names 15
... N Damper (Right) Pedal P21 Display • Check the operation on the display in the center of "50 Greats for the Piano" Function number Parameter value YDP-223 Part Names 15
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... will light. Demo song data is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] button. When the power is not possible in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo mode. Engage Demo mode. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to normal ...TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is in use the part cancel function (page 40) or the song A-B repeat function (page 20) in Demo Song mode. NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of demo songs. featuring the voice normally selected by that effectively demonstrate each of the YDP-223's voices. 25 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER ...
... will light. Demo song data is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] button. When the power is not possible in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo mode. Engage Demo mode. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice button of the currentlyplaying demo to normal ...TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is in use the part cancel function (page 40) or the song A-B repeat function (page 20) in Demo Song mode. NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of demo songs. featuring the voice normally selected by that effectively demonstrate each of the YDP-223's voices. 25 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER ...
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...factory setting) obtained when you can play mode. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to exit Preset Song mode. NOTE The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be turned on the keyboard. Press the [PRESET] button to start playback. For more information, see pages 18-20. Turn...HARPSI- The indicator turns off the corresponding part. How to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left - and right-hand parts on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to use the practice functions You ...
...factory setting) obtained when you can play mode. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to exit Preset Song mode. NOTE The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be turned on the keyboard. Press the [PRESET] button to start playback. For more information, see pages 18-20. Turn...HARPSI- The indicator turns off the corresponding part. How to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left - and right-hand parts on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to use the practice functions You ...
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NOTE Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is complete, it automatically stops and the YDP-223 locates the top of the display. (Repeat the previous operation to start and stop playback in the song number synchro start playing on the keyboard...Start function.) Playback will begin playing on the keyboard. NOTE If you begin automati- back of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. ENGLISH YDP-223 Listening to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 40. 3. Stop playback. cally as soon as you wish to...
NOTE Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is complete, it automatically stops and the YDP-223 locates the top of the display. (Repeat the previous operation to start and stop playback in the song number synchro start playing on the keyboard...Start function.) Playback will begin playing on the keyboard. NOTE If you begin automati- back of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. ENGLISH YDP-223 Listening to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 40. 3. Stop playback. cally as soon as you wish to...
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VIBRA- Stop playback. TIP An automatic lead-in is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is not played. ...- NOTE • To set the "A" point at the very beginning of the song. At this provides an excellent way to repeat. play ). Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this point, repeat playback will resume if you want to practice difficult phrases. 1 2 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT...
VIBRA- Stop playback. TIP An automatic lead-in is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is not played. ...- NOTE • To set the "A" point at the very beginning of the song. At this provides an excellent way to repeat. play ). Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this point, repeat playback will resume if you want to practice difficult phrases. 1 2 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT...
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and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of time, turn the power on for recording on the YDP-223. TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET ... the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Therefore, recording on page 43. 1. You can record up green, the track already contains data. NOTE To avoid erasing data from that the existing data will be retained in memory for about 9,400 notes on the YDP-223 depending on the...
and right-hand parts separately, or record both parts of time, turn the power on for recording on the YDP-223. TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET ... the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Therefore, recording on page 43. 1. You can record up green, the track already contains data. NOTE To avoid erasing data from that the existing data will be retained in memory for about 9,400 notes on the YDP-223 depending on the...
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... a track that its indicator is recorded. TIP If you want to record a song different from Step 4 on page 29 to another part on each pass while listening to the recorded track. ENGLISH Recording to [TRACK2] This section explains how to the notes and voices you... (F3) Entire Song • Tempo • Time signature (beat) • [REVERB] type (including OFF) • [EFFECT] type (including OFF) 30 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance See below. Select a voice (or voices) for recording. The selected track's indicator flashes in addition to record another track, do so...
... a track that its indicator is recorded. TIP If you want to record a song different from Step 4 on page 29 to another part on each pass while listening to the recorded track. ENGLISH Recording to [TRACK2] This section explains how to the notes and voices you... (F3) Entire Song • Tempo • Time signature (beat) • [REVERB] type (including OFF) • [EFFECT] type (including OFF) 30 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance See below. Select a voice (or voices) for recording. The selected track's indicator flashes in addition to record another track, do so...
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...tempo as required before you start playback. To stop when playback is complete, the YDP-223 automatically stops and locates the top of a duet or a song for two pianos, then playing the other part while the recorded part plays back. NOTE When the unit is changed . Make sure that you press the... track buttons before or during playback, the playback effect may be switched off in some cases. 32 YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs TIP If the ...
...tempo as required before you start playback. To stop when playback is complete, the YDP-223 automatically stops and locates the top of a duet or a song for two pianos, then playing the other part while the recorded part plays back. NOTE When the unit is changed . Make sure that you press the... track buttons before or during playback, the playback effect may be switched off in some cases. 32 YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs TIP If the ...
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...left pedal The left pedal can adjust the volume of a part of a song from "50 Greats for the Piano" for starting playback of a track that is placed on or off will then start as soon as you begin playing on the YDP-223, the indicators for tracks that is OFF, track playback ...) are turned off, playback will not start of the playback sound and the start (or the playback will flash at the same time YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs 33 occurring at the current tempo. (Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Flash Playback will always be...
...left pedal The left pedal can adjust the volume of a part of a song from "50 Greats for the Piano" for starting playback of a track that is placed on or off will then start as soon as you begin playing on the YDP-223, the indicators for tracks that is OFF, track playback ...) are turned off, playback will not start of the playback sound and the start (or the playback will flash at the same time YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs 33 occurring at the current tempo. (Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Flash Playback will always be...
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... 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 34 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of sub-modes. The following parameters are available. Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual ... Fine tuning of YDP-223 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of the pitch Selecting a scale Dual mode functions Other Functions Metronome volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume...
... 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 34 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of sub-modes. The following parameters are available. Scale Base Note Dual Balance Dual ... Fine tuning of YDP-223 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of the pitch Selecting a scale Dual mode functions Other Functions Metronome volume Preset Song Part Cancel Volume...
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...pitch (in a second. After the procedure, the display returns to the previous indication.) TIP You can also use the keyboard to "Part Names" on page 14 for information on the LED display by the appearance and position of one black key at the left end) ...press any key between C3 and B3. To tune down or up (in Hz < ... >. Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to the previous indication.) YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 cates a value in approximately 0.2 Hz increments. ..... ..... ENGLISH About Each Function F1. Engage Function mode and select . 2. To...
...pitch (in a second. After the procedure, the display returns to the previous indication.) TIP You can also use the keyboard to "Part Names" on page 14 for information on the LED display by the appearance and position of one black key at the left end) ...press any key between C3 and B3. To tune down or up (in Hz < ... >. Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to the previous indication.) YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 cates a value in approximately 0.2 Hz increments. ..... ..... ENGLISH About Each Function F1. Engage Function mode and select . 2. To...
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...This scale, designed by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, is the most popular piano tuning scale. They were often used by a low bar if flat 38 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] They are sometimes used today to select the desired sub-mode. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to specify the ...and suitable for tunings other scales, many of music. They are often used for certain genres of which serve as the basis for chorus parts. However, history has known numerous other than Equal Temperament, you need to select the number of a perfect 5th. MeanTone This scale is...
...This scale, designed by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, is the most popular piano tuning scale. They were often used by a low bar if flat 38 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] They are sometimes used today to select the desired sub-mode. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to specify the ...and suitable for tunings other scales, many of music. They are often used for certain genres of which serve as the basis for chorus parts. However, history has known numerous other than Equal Temperament, you need to select the number of a perfect 5th. MeanTone This scale is...
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...: 3 This function sets the depth of notes played while the pedal is played during preset song playback. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume This function sets the volume at which to start or stop song playback. Engage Function mode and select . 2. Adjust the.../STOP] button on the panel. Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: 5 40 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the volume as a guide with which a "canceled" part is pressed. ENGLISH F4. Other Functions This function conveniently lets you to play along. ...
...: 3 This function sets the depth of notes played while the pedal is played during preset song playback. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume This function sets the volume at which to start or stop song playback. Engage Function mode and select . 2. Adjust the.../STOP] button on the panel. Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: 5 40 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the volume as a guide with which a "canceled" part is pressed. ENGLISH F4. Other Functions This function conveniently lets you to play along. ...
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... type of computer you to specify the channel on which the YDP-223 transmits MIDI data. Sub-mode MIDI Transmit Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of different parts on which the YDP-223 receives MIDI data. NOTE Demo/preset song data and recorder playback... data are using (pages 45-51). It allows simultaneous reception of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the YDP-223 keyboard controls its...
... type of computer you to specify the channel on which the YDP-223 transmits MIDI data. Sub-mode MIDI Transmit Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of different parts on which the YDP-223 receives MIDI data. NOTE Demo/preset song data and recorder playback... data are using (pages 45-51). It allows simultaneous reception of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the YDP-223 keyboard controls its...