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... contains no user-serviceable parts. Always make sure that are using a multiplug outlet extender. When the batteries run out, or if the product is easily accessible. Fire warning • Do not place any way. • Magnetism from the power source. • Do not connect the product to an electrical outlet using is not to be disconnected from this manual in a safe...
... contains no user-serviceable parts. Always make sure that are using a multiplug outlet extender. When the batteries run out, or if the product is easily accessible. Fire warning • Do not place any way. • Magnetism from the power source. • Do not connect the product to an electrical outlet using is not to be disconnected from this manual in a safe...
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...; When using the instrument for a long time, make sure the strap is lost or destroyed. The USB cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged. - Some object, or water has been dropped into any of all components. DMI-10 2/2 YDS-120 Owner's Manual 5 • Never charge when the product is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Before turning the power on the...
...; When using the instrument for a long time, make sure the strap is lost or destroyed. The USB cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged. - Some object, or water has been dropped into any of all components. DMI-10 2/2 YDS-120 Owner's Manual 5 • Never charge when the product is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Before turning the power on the...
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... wiping cloths. When you use the instrument along with a key pressed, since this might damage the key. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Information About this product, please contact the appropriate local authorities. 6 YDS-120 Owner's Manual Consult your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we recommend that you enable "Airplane Mode" on the device to...
... wiping cloths. When you use the instrument along with a key pressed, since this might damage the key. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Information About this product, please contact the appropriate local authorities. 6 YDS-120 Owner's Manual Consult your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we recommend that you enable "Airplane Mode" on the device to...
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This digital saxophone can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. Thank you keep this manual carefully so that you for playing and practicing at home. We also recommend that you can be used for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Saxophone! Included Accessories • Replacement O-ring × 1 set (3 pieces included) • Owner's Manual × 1 YDS-120 Owner's Manual 7 We recommend that you read this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
This digital saxophone can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. Thank you keep this manual carefully so that you for playing and practicing at home. We also recommend that you can be used for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Saxophone! Included Accessories • Replacement O-ring × 1 set (3 pieces included) • Owner's Manual × 1 YDS-120 Owner's Manual 7 We recommend that you read this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
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... volume levels to it through the connected headphones. When turning off the power, first turn on the audio device. Controls and Functions Front side Left side Left side Water drain 8 YDS-120 Owner's Manual q Mouthpiece set all components. NOTE • Use audio cables and adaptor plugs that have no series resistors. • The input audio signals via the AUX IN jack and the USB TO HOST jack can be heard on or off the power for the instrument...
... volume levels to it through the connected headphones. When turning off the power, first turn on the audio device. Controls and Functions Front side Left side Left side Water drain 8 YDS-120 Owner's Manual q Mouthpiece set all components. NOTE • Use audio cables and adaptor plugs that have no series resistors. • The input audio signals via the AUX IN jack and the USB TO HOST jack can be heard on or off the power for the instrument...
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... a USB cable is a risk of the strap to turn on a flat surface as shown in alphanumeric characters. neously to restore the default volume setting. !1 [Fn] (Function) button Press specific keys while holding this button to adjust it on the instrument. o VOICE [ ]/[ ] buttons Changes the Voice each time a button is pressed. !0 VOL [-]/[+] buttons Raises or lowers the instrument volume each time a button is easy for you to call up various functions. YDS-120 Owner's Manual 9 u [ ] (Standby/On) button Press this button to use...
... a USB cable is a risk of the strap to turn on a flat surface as shown in alphanumeric characters. neously to restore the default volume setting. !1 [Fn] (Function) button Press specific keys while holding this button to adjust it on the instrument. o VOICE [ ]/[ ] buttons Changes the Voice each time a button is pressed. !0 VOL [-]/[+] buttons Raises or lowers the instrument volume each time a button is easy for you to call up various functions. YDS-120 Owner's Manual 9 u [ ] (Standby/On) button Press this button to use...
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.... 10 YDS-120 Owner's Manual NOTICE • Some USB mobile batteries automatically stop supply- Using a USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery (sold separately) Connect the USB cable to read the relevant precautions. Output voltage 4.8 V to a device with the USB standard for setting up. ing power when connected to 5.2 V Output current 1.0 A or greater CAUTION • Before using a USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery, be off when the power is off . 2 Place the instrument upside-down on the usage environment. NOTE...
.... 10 YDS-120 Owner's Manual NOTICE • Some USB mobile batteries automatically stop supply- Using a USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery (sold separately) Connect the USB cable to read the relevant precautions. Output voltage 4.8 V to a device with the USB standard for setting up. ing power when connected to 5.2 V Output current 1.0 A or greater CAUTION • Before using a USB power adaptor or USB mobile battery, be off when the power is off . 2 Place the instrument upside-down on the usage environment. NOTE...
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.... YDS-120 Owner's Manual 11 The power lamp ( ) is lit in the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this operation when you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to disconnect the USB power adaptor from the AC outlet, or remove the batteries from the instrument. Enabling / Disabling Auto Power Off To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns...
.... YDS-120 Owner's Manual 11 The power lamp ( ) is lit in the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this operation when you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to disconnect the USB power adaptor from the AC outlet, or remove the batteries from the instrument. Enabling / Disabling Auto Power Off To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns...
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... manual for the dedicated app. : Change to the MIDI controller func- Also, you like, such as the MIDI data to your smart device connected via the USB cable. NOTE • Unlike an acoustic saxophone, changing the degree to which the mouthpiece is inserted into direct contact with portamento assigned to it, move the thumb controller to smoothly change the pitch of the performance up and down. Playing...
... manual for the dedicated app. : Change to the MIDI controller func- Also, you like, such as the MIDI data to your smart device connected via the USB cable. NOTE • Unlike an acoustic saxophone, changing the degree to which the mouthpiece is inserted into direct contact with portamento assigned to it, move the thumb controller to smoothly change the pitch of the performance up and down. Playing...
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... Sets the function for the various functions of the LED display indicates 0.5 Hz. The lower the value, the more unwanted sounds are suppressed. The value is set and operation returns to inconsistent timing in the first digit of the instrument. Hold the [Fn] button until you finish performing settings. Reverberation is to 453 (Hz) C5 Adjusts the overall pitch of 427 to the headphone output. YDS-120 Owner's Manual...
... Sets the function for the various functions of the LED display indicates 0.5 Hz. The lower the value, the more unwanted sounds are suppressed. The value is set and operation returns to inconsistent timing in the first digit of the instrument. Hold the [Fn] button until you finish performing settings. Reverberation is to 453 (Hz) C5 Adjusts the overall pitch of 427 to the headphone output. YDS-120 Owner's Manual...
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... YDS-120 Owner's Manual USB cable 1 Install the dedicated app for the app. • Editing user Voices / editing fingering information / enabling and disabling Voice selection shortcuts, etc. ing force to the neck base. NOTICE • Do not wash this instrument or the instrument interior with a dry, soft cloth. For details, refer to the manual for this instrument on the app. Smart device (Dedicated app) Instrument Maintenance after Playing After using...
... YDS-120 Owner's Manual USB cable 1 Install the dedicated app for the app. • Editing user Voices / editing fingering information / enabling and disabling Voice selection shortcuts, etc. ing force to the neck base. NOTICE • Do not wash this instrument or the instrument interior with a dry, soft cloth. For details, refer to the manual for this instrument on the app. Smart device (Dedicated app) Instrument Maintenance after Playing After using...
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... the latest specifications as of the publishing date. YDS-120 Owner's Manual 15 Specifications Product name Digital Saxophone Voices AWM Sampling Power supply USB AC adaptor: 5 V / 1 A Self-powered USB hub: 5 V / 1 A Four "AAA" size alkaline (LR3) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR3) batteries Power 4.5 W (when using a slim cotton swab. Try turning the power on the hole inside the mouthpiece joint may not be the same in the sound not stopping. Troubleshooting • Sound does...
... the latest specifications as of the publishing date. YDS-120 Owner's Manual 15 Specifications Product name Digital Saxophone Voices AWM Sampling Power supply USB AC adaptor: 5 V / 1 A Self-powered USB hub: 5 V / 1 A Four "AAA" size alkaline (LR3) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR3) batteries Power 4.5 W (when using a slim cotton swab. Try turning the power on the hole inside the mouthpiece joint may not be the same in the sound not stopping. Troubleshooting • Sound does...
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LIMITED WARRANTY for Customers in the United States For detailed information about this Yamaha product and warranty service, please either visit the following website address (printable file is available at our website) or contact Customer Service at the address or telephone number identified below. Website Address: https://usa.yamaha.com/support/warranty/index.html Customer Service: Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620-1273 Telephone: 800-854-1569 18 YDS-120 Important Notice: U.S.
LIMITED WARRANTY for Customers in the United States For detailed information about this Yamaha product and warranty service, please either visit the following website address (printable file is available at our website) or contact Customer Service at the address or telephone number identified below. Website Address: https://usa.yamaha.com/support/warranty/index.html Customer Service: Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620-1273 Telephone: 800-854-1569 18 YDS-120 Important Notice: U.S.
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...Pitch Bend C.08 Sawtooth Lead 3 C (0) Pitch Bend C.09 Sawtooth Lead 4 C (0) Pitch Bend C.10 Sawtooth Lead 5 C (0) Pitch Bend C.11 Square Lead 1 C (0) Modulation C.12 Square Lead 2 C (0) Pitch Bend C.13 Square Lead 3 C (+12) Portamento C.14 Resonance Lead 1 C (0) Pitch Bend C.15 Resonance Lead 2 C (0) Modulation C.16 Resonance Lead 3 C (-12) Portamento C.17 Sawtooth Bass C (-24) Pitch Bend YDS-120 19 Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste...(Overdrive Effect) S.11 FX Soprano Sax 2 (Overdrive Effect) S.12 FX Soprano Sax 3 (Distortion Effect) S.13 FX Soprano Sax 4 (Phaser Effect) T.01...
...Pitch Bend C.08 Sawtooth Lead 3 C (0) Pitch Bend C.09 Sawtooth Lead 4 C (0) Pitch Bend C.10 Sawtooth Lead 5 C (0) Pitch Bend C.11 Square Lead 1 C (0) Modulation C.12 Square Lead 2 C (0) Pitch Bend C.13 Square Lead 3 C (+12) Portamento C.14 Resonance Lead 1 C (0) Pitch Bend C.15 Resonance Lead 2 C (0) Modulation C.16 Resonance Lead 3 C (-12) Portamento C.17 Sawtooth Bass C (-24) Pitch Bend YDS-120 19 Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste...(Overdrive Effect) S.11 FX Soprano Sax 2 (Overdrive Effect) S.12 FX Soprano Sax 3 (Distortion Effect) S.13 FX Soprano Sax 4 (Phaser Effect) T.01...
YDS-120 MIDI Implementation Chart
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... : 1.00 Remarks Modulation Portament Data Entry (MSB) Data Entry (LSB) Expression RPN LSB,MSB Prog x x Change : True # System Exclusive o o : Song Pos. x x : Tune x x System : Clock x x Real Time: Commands x x : All Sound Off x x Aux : Reset All Cntrls x x : Local ON/OFF x x Mes- : All Notes OFF x x sages : Active Sense x x : Reset x x Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POL Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POL Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No x x Common : Song Sel. YAMAHA [ Digital Saxophone ] Model YDS-120 MIDI Implementation Chart Function...
... : 1.00 Remarks Modulation Portament Data Entry (MSB) Data Entry (LSB) Expression RPN LSB,MSB Prog x x Change : True # System Exclusive o o : Song Pos. x x : Tune x x System : Clock x x Real Time: Commands x x : All Sound Off x x Aux : Reset All Cntrls x x : Local ON/OFF x x Mes- : All Notes OFF x x sages : Active Sense x x : Reset x x Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POL Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POL Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No x x Common : Song Sel. YAMAHA [ Digital Saxophone ] Model YDS-120 MIDI Implementation Chart Function...
