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...;cally recommended by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that is uncomfortable. Some of knowledge relating to a lack of these goals. Batteries MUST be rechargeable. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is soldered in a position where anyone could cause permanent hearing loss. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 YPT-420 Owner's Manual WARNING: Do...
...;cally recommended by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that is uncomfortable. Some of knowledge relating to a lack of these goals. Batteries MUST be rechargeable. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is soldered in a position where anyone could cause permanent hearing loss. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 YPT-420 Owner's Manual WARNING: Do...
Owner's Manual
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... cause undesired operation. If the antenna lead-in is subject to the following measures: Relocate either this product to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) 1 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 3 Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Operation is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the USA. 3. FCC...
... cause undesired operation. If the antenna lead-in is subject to the following measures: Relocate either this product to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) 1 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 3 Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Operation is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in the USA. 3. FCC...
Owner's Manual
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... or other property. Doing so can result in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from the wall AC outlet. 4 YPT-420 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2 2 Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damage to the instrument or overheating.... are not limited to be malfunctioning, discontinue use of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Battery • Always replace all connected cables. • When setting up the product, make sure all batteries ...
... or other property. Doing so can result in the outlet. • When removing the electric plug from the wall AC outlet. 4 YPT-420 Owner's Manual (7)-1 1/2 2 Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in damage to the instrument or overheating.... are not limited to be malfunctioning, discontinue use of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Battery • Always replace all connected cables. • When setting up the product, make sure all batteries ...
Owner's Manual
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...desired listening level. Information ● About this case it complies with a chemical symbol. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of theft. Yamaha cannot be lost when you are for instructional purposes only, and may be held responsible for damage caused by the Directive for a long ... the power off the power to set by improper use the instrument/device or headphones for the chemical involved. (weee_battery_en) (7)-1 2/2 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 5 3 Save important data to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as shown in this...
...desired listening level. Information ● About this case it complies with a chemical symbol. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of theft. Yamaha cannot be lost when you are for instructional purposes only, and may be held responsible for damage caused by the Directive for a long ... the power off the power to set by improper use the instrument/device or headphones for the chemical involved. (weee_battery_en) (7)-1 2/2 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 5 3 Save important data to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as shown in this...
Owner's Manual
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...64257;ed version of copyright has legal consequences. Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with peripheral Devices. Any violation of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It is affixed to all computer software, style files, MIDI fi...or tone of personal use is strictly prohibited except for Universal Serial Bus. Copying of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 4 However, keep in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment...
...64257;ed version of copyright has legal consequences. Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature, with peripheral Devices. Any violation of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. It is affixed to all computer software, style files, MIDI fi...or tone of personal use is strictly prohibited except for Universal Serial Bus. Copying of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 4 However, keep in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment...
Owner's Manual
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.... ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. 5 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 7 Access the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. • My Yamaha Product User Registration * The PRODUCT ID on your model name (YPT-420, for example) in a safe and handy place even after you finish...
.... ● Music Rest Insert the music rest into the slots as shown. 5 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 7 Access the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. • My Yamaha Product User Registration * The PRODUCT ID on your model name (YPT-420, for example) in a safe and handy place even after you finish...
Owner's Manual
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... a perfect performance every time ... and right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example, by changing your musical horizons. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual
... a perfect performance every time ... and right-hand ranges of the keyboard, for example, by changing your musical horizons. Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 About the Manuals 7 Included Accessories 7 Special Features 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB ... 92 Important Notices about the CD-ROM 92 CD-ROM Contents 93 System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 About the Manuals 7 Included Accessories 7 Special Features 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB ... 92 Important Notices about the CD-ROM 92 CD-ROM Contents 93 System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
Owner's Manual
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... to follow the polarity markings on the power. NOTE • Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use the power adaptor when transferring data to Standby. CAUTION • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during a data... when batteries are removed. If necessary, also make sure to replace all important User data (see page 56), since custom panel settings are lost . 8 10 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The use different kinds of six new batteries.
... to follow the polarity markings on the power. NOTE • Connecting the AC power adaptor automatically supplies power from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use the power adaptor when transferring data to Standby. CAUTION • Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during a data... when batteries are removed. If necessary, also make sure to replace all important User data (see page 56), since custom panel settings are lost . 8 10 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The use different kinds of six new batteries.
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...terminal of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 11 9 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to turn on the power. NOTE • Make sure that device. Backup data ... USB cable at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. CAUTION • To prevent damage to the speakers, set to OFF, then use it may ...
...terminal of the external devices at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 11 9 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to turn on the power. NOTE • Make sure that device. Backup data ... USB cable at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. CAUTION • To prevent damage to the speakers, set to OFF, then use it may ...
Owner's Manual
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... four buttons light up when selected. (Other buttons do not light up even if selected.) !8 [SONG] button !9 [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button @0 [STYLE] button @1 [VOICE] button YPT-420 Owner's Manual 13 11 pages 40, 71 #0 [START/STOP] button .......
... four buttons light up when selected. (Other buttons do not light up even if selected.) !8 [SONG] button !9 [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button @0 [STYLE] button @1 [VOICE] button YPT-420 Owner's Manual 13 11 pages 40, 71 #0 [START/STOP] button .......
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.... 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Piano Arpeggio Ballad Electric Piano Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Acid Synth Arabic Loop Massive Percussion 14 YPT-420 Owner's Manual By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you want to use voices 129-143 for normal performance without the arpeggio function, press the...
.... 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Piano Arpeggio Ballad Electric Piano Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Acid Synth Arabic Loop Massive Percussion 14 YPT-420 Owner's Manual By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you want to use voices 129-143 for normal performance without the arpeggio function, press the...
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... will appear in the separate Data List. 3 Play the keyboard. The sound of the current arpeggio type will change according to turn it off. 13 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 15 2 Select an arpeggio type. The most suitable arpeggio type is provided in the display.
... will appear in the separate Data List. 3 Play the keyboard. The sound of the current arpeggio type will change according to turn it off. 13 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 15 2 Select an arpeggio type. The most suitable arpeggio type is provided in the display.
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... You can play along with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 14 For this example we 'll use a grand piano voice, so press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Rotate the dial to create interesting sonic textures and...
... You can play along with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 14 For this example we 'll use a grand piano voice, so press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. Rotate the dial to create interesting sonic textures and...
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... well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left -hand section of the split point. (page 30) YPT-420 Owner's Manual 17 15 Split point Whenever you can also change accordingly each time you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on page 23. NOTE...
... well as a right-hand part, be sure that your left hand plays only to the left -hand section of the split point. (page 30) YPT-420 Owner's Manual 17 15 Split point Whenever you can also change accordingly each time you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on page 23. NOTE...
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... in the display. z-c affect the main and dual voices only. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The currently selected combination is not possible to sequentially select the five effect combinations provided: z → x → c → v → b → z → ... GrandPno 001...
... in the display. z-c affect the main and dual voices only. In this section we'll explain how effects can be affected. v-b affect styles only. 18 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The currently selected combination is not possible to sequentially select the five effect combinations provided: z → x → c → v → b → z → ... GrandPno 001...
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... resonance applied at the cutoff frequency, and thus "strengthens" the perceived effect of the sound. Some hints for using the filter effects are passed. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 19 17 Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance Create Original Sounds Knob A adjusts the filter's cutoff frequency, and therefore the brightness of the filter...
... resonance applied at the cutoff frequency, and thus "strengthens" the perceived effect of the sound. Some hints for using the filter effects are passed. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 19 17 Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance Create Original Sounds Knob A adjusts the filter's cutoff frequency, and therefore the brightness of the filter...
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... when a key is released). Knob A adjusts the tempo of the sound varies over time. The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 18 You can lengthen or shorten the sustain to silence after a key is played). Knob A and Knob B have the same functions as for example. Rotating...
... when a key is released). Knob A adjusts the tempo of the sound varies over time. The knob's center position produces the initial default tempo. 20 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 18 You can lengthen or shorten the sustain to silence after a key is played). Knob A and Knob B have the same functions as for example. Rotating...
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... select "z FILTER" ("z" will appear in the display). If this example we want to play on the keyboard. For this occurs, reduce the volume level. 19 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 21 Using the Knobs 1 Select the voice you press the [VOICE] button.
... select "z FILTER" ("z" will appear in the display). If this example we want to play on the keyboard. For this occurs, reduce the volume level. 19 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 21 Using the Knobs 1 Select the voice you press the [VOICE] button.
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... a voice that can then turn Knob A and Knob B all the way up to add extra impact and richness to adjust the tempo. 20 22 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The attack time is selected. Ideal for the selected voice will only change the sound. Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance If you 've created (page 52...
... a voice that can then turn Knob A and Knob B all the way up to add extra impact and richness to adjust the tempo. 20 22 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The attack time is selected. Ideal for the selected voice will only change the sound. Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance If you 've created (page 52...