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...requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. Purchase Date Product performance and/or safety standards may be affected. Dispose of used in its useful life is considered to be at the time of printing. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles ...to alert the user to update existing units. Keep all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to be aware of the following: 92-469 1 (bottom) Battery Notice: This product ...
...requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. Purchase Date Product performance and/or safety standards may be affected. Dispose of used in its useful life is considered to be at the time of printing. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles ...to alert the user to update existing units. Keep all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to be aware of the following: 92-469 1 (bottom) Battery Notice: This product ...
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...'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 Part Names 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16...Factory Setting List 60 MIDI Data Format 61 MIDI Implementation Chart 65 Specifications 66 4 YDP-223 Table of a song 31 Playing Back Recorded Songs 32 Playing Back a Song 32 Useful Playback Functions 33 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION 34 Basic Procedure in Function Mode 35 ...
...'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 Part Names 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16...Factory Setting List 60 MIDI Data Format 61 MIDI Implementation Chart 65 Specifications 66 4 YDP-223 Table of a song 31 Playing Back Recorded Songs 32 Playing Back a Song 32 Useful Playback Functions 33 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION 34 Basic Procedure in Function Mode 35 ...
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... Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Recording Recording your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Settings Adjusting the YDP-223 settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 34 Connecting the YDP-223 to other devices What is MIDI...
... Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Recording Recording your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Settings Adjusting the YDP-223 settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 34 Connecting the YDP-223 to other devices What is MIDI...
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... in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If it should appear to be used for the instrument. Water warning ● Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or other electric.... 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 burning items, such as correct for extended periods of time, or during the day)...
... in any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If it should appear to be used for the instrument. Water warning ● Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or other electric.... 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 burning items, such as correct for extended periods of time, or during the day)...
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... due to extensive long-term use . (1)B-7 2/2 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS 7 If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. ● Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ● Do...turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Using the bench (If included) ● Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. mend that is not in order to prevent the...
... due to extensive long-term use . (1)B-7 2/2 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS 7 If this can cause permanent hearing loss. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. ● Do not operate the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ● Do...turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Using the bench (If included) ● Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. mend that is not in order to prevent the...
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...it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport the YDP-223 along with your locale. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for operating your YDP-223. • Bench A bench may become discolored or degraded. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano...well). Transporting If you move the unit as it up on pages 6 - 7. You can disassemble the unit. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the YDP-223, be sure to be included or optional, depending on the instrument. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be...
...it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport the YDP-223 along with your locale. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for operating your YDP-223. • Bench A bench may become discolored or degraded. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano...well). Transporting If you move the unit as it up on pages 6 - 7. You can disassemble the unit. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the YDP-223, be sure to be included or optional, depending on the instrument. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be...
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... HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE POWER OFF ON NORMAL HP. 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...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). The YDP-223 includes 50 preset songs. as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo ...
... HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE POWER OFF ON NORMAL HP. 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...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). The YDP-223 includes 50 preset songs. as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo ...
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... metal supports (at the left and right on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened or closed. ENGLISH Before Using the YDP-223 Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is fully opened and may be nearly impossible... music rest in a half-raised position. Lower the music rest so that it is all the way down . 10 YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as it is all the way down . Flip down the two metal supports ...
... metal supports (at the left and right on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened or closed. ENGLISH Before Using the YDP-223 Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is fully opened and may be nearly impossible... music rest in a half-raised position. Lower the music rest so that it is all the way down . 10 YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as it is all the way down . Flip down the two metal supports ...
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...level of the cord, one into a standard AC outlet. When you close the key cover without turning the power off . Turning the Power On 1. YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 11 Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your area. 1 2 ENGLISH (bottom surface) (The shape.... MASTER VOLUME The level increases. Press the [POWER] button. • The display located in your hearing may be damaged. CAUTION Do not use the YDP-223 at the ends of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level...
...level of the cord, one into a standard AC outlet. When you close the key cover without turning the power off . Turning the Power On 1. YDP-223 Before Using the YDP-223 11 Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your area. 1 2 ENGLISH (bottom surface) (The shape.... MASTER VOLUME The level increases. Press the [POWER] button. • The display located in your hearing may be damaged. CAUTION Do not use the YDP-223 at the ends of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level...
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...stereo phone plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. Install the headphone hanger using only one of headphones is included in the figure. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the YDP-223 package so ...that you can hang the headphones on the YDP-223. Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of the [PHONES] jacks. You can ...
...stereo phone plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. Install the headphone hanger using only one of headphones is included in the figure. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the YDP-223 package so ...that you can hang the headphones on the YDP-223. Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of the [PHONES] jacks. You can ...
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...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 functions. Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Other Functions 40 F5. ... 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 Metronome Volume 40 F6. ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to [TRACK2 30 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at...
...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 functions. Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Other Functions 40 F5. ... 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13 Metronome Volume 40 F6. ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to [TRACK2 30 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at...
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... [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. 2. When the power is not possible in use the part cancel function (page 40) or the song A-B repeat function (page 20) in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes NOTE Demo mode cannot be engaged while a user song recorder (page 28...
... [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. 2. When the power is not possible in use the part cancel function (page 40) or the song A-B repeat function (page 20) in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes NOTE Demo mode cannot be engaged while a user song recorder (page 28...
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...to the voice you select a different song (or a different song is selected during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. The default tempo can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼ ▲] buttons to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 To stop automatically when the selected preset song has fi... "50" at maximum; NOTE When you play the keyboard along with a range from "-50" through "---" to 50 Piano Preset Songs The YDP-223 provides performance data of a new preset song begins during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [▼] ...
...to the voice you select a different song (or a different song is selected during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. The default tempo can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼ ▲] buttons to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 To stop automatically when the selected preset song has fi... "50" at maximum; NOTE When you play the keyboard along with a range from "-50" through "---" to 50 Piano Preset Songs The YDP-223 provides performance data of a new preset song begins during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [▼] ...
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... between on and off and the corresponding part playback is not possible in Piano Song mode. HARPSI- When you press one of the buttons to use the practice functions You can play mode. How to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off . 2. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 ... Preset Songs and right-hand parts on or off as required so you first turn off ) on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is "5". For more information, see...
... between on and off and the corresponding part playback is not possible in Piano Song mode. HARPSI- When you press one of the buttons to use the practice functions You can play mode. How to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off . 2. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 ... Preset Songs and right-hand parts on or off as required so you first turn off ) on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is "5". For more information, see...
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...To cancel the A and B points, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button once. ENGLISH A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. TIP An automatic lead-in is complete and before starting playback. • To ... end of the phrase, and start practicing. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. This sets the "B" point ( will appear on the dis- play )....
...To cancel the A and B points, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button once. ENGLISH A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. TIP An automatic lead-in is complete and before starting playback. • To ... end of the phrase, and start practicing. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. This sets the "B" point ( will appear on the dis- play )....
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TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the YDP-223, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 HARPSICHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 ... level. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of a voice by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Using the Pedals The YDP-223 has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Refer to those produced by adjusting the force with which you...
TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the YDP-223, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 HARPSICHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 ... level. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of a voice by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Using the Pedals The YDP-223 has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Refer to those produced by adjusting the force with which you...
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...[REVERB] button changes the reverb type. The soft pedal will not affect notes that would hear in sequence each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT. [REVERB] This control enables you to select various digital ...CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE [BRILLIANCE] This control can be used to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/ [REVERB]/[EFFECT] [BRILLIANCE] [-/NO] [+/YES] [REVERB] [EFFECT] ENGLISH MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START...
...[REVERB] button changes the reverb type. The soft pedal will not affect notes that would hear in sequence each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT. [REVERB] This control enables you to select various digital ...CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE [BRILLIANCE] This control can be used to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/ [REVERB]/[EFFECT] [BRILLIANCE] [-/NO] [+/YES] [REVERB] [EFFECT] ENGLISH MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START...
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... range is held. Procedure To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the sound. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 ENGLISH [EFFECT] The [EFFECT] button allows you are different for each voice. Adjusting Effect Depth You can adjust...] button. TREMOLO: Tremolo effect DELAY: Echo effect TIP The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are changing the depth settings by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button, pressing the [EFFECT] button will not change the effect type. depth...
... range is held. Procedure To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the sound. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 ENGLISH [EFFECT] The [EFFECT] button allows you are different for each voice. Adjusting Effect Depth You can adjust...] button. TREMOLO: Tremolo effect DELAY: Echo effect TIP The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are changing the depth settings by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button, pressing the [EFFECT] button will not change the effect type. depth...
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... +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- All notes are changing the volume by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while you are produced at the same volume no effect with relatively light key pressure. TIP This setting does ... volume set the volume for notes played in FIXED mode by holding the [TOUCH] button, pressing the [TOUCH] button will remain selected.) 24 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices No indicator is lit when "FIXED" is pressed). TIP Releasing the [TOUCH] button changes the touch type. ENGLISH Touch ...
... +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- All notes are changing the volume by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while you are produced at the same volume no effect with relatively light key pressure. TIP This setting does ... volume set the volume for notes played in FIXED mode by holding the [TOUCH] button, pressing the [TOUCH] button will remain selected.) 24 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices No indicator is lit when "FIXED" is pressed). TIP Releasing the [TOUCH] button changes the touch type. ENGLISH Touch ...
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... STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANSPOSE] button to "5," playing key C produces pitch F. transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button... while the [TRANSPOSE] button is pressed after that switches the transpose function ON or OFF. ENGLISH Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The YDP-223's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing ...
... STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANSPOSE] button to "5," playing key C produces pitch F. transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button... while the [TRANSPOSE] button is pressed after that switches the transpose function ON or OFF. ENGLISH Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The YDP-223's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing ...