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...This section introduces reference material. * The illustrations as shown in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to make detailed settings for future reference. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of your instrument. Reference (...DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Copying of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. Any violation of their ...
...This section introduces reference material. * The illustrations as shown in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to make detailed settings for future reference. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of your instrument. Reference (...DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. Copying of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. Any violation of their ...
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... to the Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......... 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to the Sound - Reverb ........20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the...Playing Back Recorded Performance Data .......26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection......29 Local Control ON/OFF 29... Appendix MIDI Data Format 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents
... to the Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......... 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to the Sound - Reverb ........20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the...Playing Back Recorded Performance Data .......26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection......29 Local Control ON/OFF 29... Appendix MIDI Data Format 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents
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...What is MIDI? ..."Connecting MIDI Instruments" on page 27 Connecting the computer Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer" on page 28 Transmitting the recording of your performance to a computer Transmitting Song Data from ... on page 31 Transmitting song data from a computer to the instrument Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano" on page 31 Assembling Assembling and disassembling this instrument Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 18 Simulating a concert... Changing voices Viewing the list of voices..."Selecting Voices" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7
...What is MIDI? ..."Connecting MIDI Instruments" on page 27 Connecting the computer Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer" on page 28 Transmitting the recording of your performance to a computer Transmitting Song Data from ... on page 31 Transmitting song data from a computer to the instrument Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano" on page 31 Assembling Assembling and disassembling this instrument Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 18 Simulating a concert... Changing voices Viewing the list of voices..."Selecting Voices" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7
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...other belongings. CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 Accessories 6 Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport this instrument does not ...on the instrument. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using this instrument, be tuned. It always stays perfectly...
...other belongings. CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 Accessories 6 Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport this instrument does not ...on the instrument. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using this instrument, be tuned. It always stays perfectly...
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... Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). The "Electric Piano" voice features multiple samples for each voice, or one of a demo song for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); YDP-131/YDP-213 Features 9 Features The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special "GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)" keyboard that is, different samples are weighted more heavily). As a result, the...
... Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). The "Electric Piano" voice features multiple samples for each voice, or one of a demo song for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); YDP-131/YDP-213 Features 9 Features The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special "GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)" keyboard that is, different samples are weighted more heavily). As a result, the...
Owner's Manual
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... as a piece of metal or paper, on the rear of the music rest). 3. Gently lower the music rest backward until it . ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it will go . 2. To close the key cover: Slide... the music rest in a half-raised position. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Do not release it until it is all the way down . 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 Music Rest To raise the music rest: 1. Pull the music rest up and toward you...
... as a piece of metal or paper, on the rear of the music rest). 3. Gently lower the music rest backward until it . ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it will go . 2. To close the key cover: Slide... the music rest in a half-raised position. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Do not release it until it is all the way down . 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 Music Rest To raise the music rest: 1. Pull the music rest up and toward you...
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Turn the power on locale.) 9 ENGLISH WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the ... Adaptor when not using the instrument for an extended period of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 CAUTION Even when the switch is still flowing to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC plug on...
Turn the power on locale.) 9 ENGLISH WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the ... Adaptor when not using the instrument for an extended period of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 CAUTION Even when the switch is still flowing to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC plug on...
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... volume level for a long period of the [PHONES] jacks. You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano The level increases. The level decreases. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
... volume level for a long period of the [PHONES] jacks. You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano The level increases. The level decreases. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
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...24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection 29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ON/OFF ...32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-131/YDP-213 13 Part Names 14 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to make detailed settings for this instrument's various functions...
...24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 26 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 About MIDI 27 MIDI's Capability 27 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer 28 MIDI Functions 29 MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection 29 Local Control ON/OFF 29 Program Change ON/OFF ...32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-131/YDP-213 13 Part Names 14 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs 16 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Digital Piano to make detailed settings for this instrument's various functions...
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...SONG] button. • To continue playing other songs, see page 23. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the next piano song. To stop ... tempo is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is assigned to the C2-C 6 keys. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to these songs. This includes demo songs and 50 piano preset tunes...
...SONG] button. • To continue playing other songs, see page 23. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the next piano song. To stop ... tempo is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is assigned to the C2-C 6 keys. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to these songs. This includes demo songs and 50 piano preset tunes...
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...key C3: depth 0 A4 The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. 18 20 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices depth 0: no effect depth 20: maximum reverb depth The depth value increases as you would hear in a room... Simulates the reverb of a large concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a stage environment. Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the Sound - C 2 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL...
...key C3: depth 0 A4 The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. 18 20 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices depth 0: no effect depth 20: maximum reverb depth The depth value increases as you would hear in a room... Simulates the reverb of a large concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a stage environment. Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the Sound - C 2 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL...
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... C3): Transposes the pitch up by six semitones. Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 On this instrument will transpose it to the key of F. To tune down (in about...+6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 Transpose Transpose down the A-1, A -1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. To tune up To tune down To restore default pitch A-1 B-1 A -1 A-1 A -1 A-1 B-1 C3 B3 Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers ...
... C3): Transposes the pitch up by six semitones. Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 On this instrument will transpose it to the key of F. To tune down (in about...+6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 Transpose Transpose down the A-1, A -1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. To tune up To tune down To restore default pitch A-1 B-1 A -1 A-1 A -1 A-1 B-1 C3 B3 Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers ...
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... the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 For example, to turn on the metronome. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is assigned to each...
... the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 For example, to turn on the metronome. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is assigned to each...
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When this indicator remains on this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 Press the [REC] button. Press the [REC] button again if you wish to a computer. Press the [REC] button. You can save ... capacity" is recording the data in its internal tone generator reproduces the sound according to stop recording without playing the keyboard. Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to erase the recorded data: After you record a performance on this instrument, the [PLAY] button indicator lights up. On the...
When this indicator remains on this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 Press the [REC] button. Press the [REC] button again if you wish to a computer. Press the [REC] button. You can save ... capacity" is recording the data in its internal tone generator reproduces the sound according to stop recording without playing the keyboard. Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you to erase the recorded data: After you record a performance on this instrument, the [PLAY] button indicator lights up. On the...
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...If you to and from a computer USB port OUT MIDI IN connector Computer Optional USB-MIDI interface IN (e.g., Yamaha UX16) MIDI OUT connector YDP-131/YDP-213 For more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument. Connecting musical instruments that can be transmitted or...MIDI device first, then turn off the power to this instrument and the MIDI device. YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 25 ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI connectors. MIDI OUT IN Since MIDI data that support MIDI via MIDI cables ...
...If you to and from a computer USB port OUT MIDI IN connector Computer Optional USB-MIDI interface IN (e.g., Yamaha UX16) MIDI OUT connector YDP-131/YDP-213 For more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument. Connecting musical instruments that can be transmitted or...MIDI device first, then turn off the power to this instrument and the MIDI device. YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting MIDI Instruments 27 25 ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI connectors. MIDI OUT IN Since MIDI data that support MIDI via MIDI cables ...
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... MIDI data to or from the USB-MIDI interface to this instrument's MIDI OUT connector. Before you make the connections, turn on connecting the YAMAHA UX16, refer to the user's manual that you to transfer MIDI data between this instrument and the computer. Connect the MIDI OUT cable from... to a computer using a USB-MIDI interface Turn off the power to both this instrument and a computer. 26 OUT IN 28 YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer When this instrument is a software application that are not found on the power to this instrument's MIDI IN connector, and ...
... MIDI data to or from the USB-MIDI interface to this instrument's MIDI OUT connector. Before you make the connections, turn on connecting the YAMAHA UX16, refer to the user's manual that you to transfer MIDI data between this instrument and the computer. Connect the MIDI OUT cable from... to a computer using a USB-MIDI interface Turn off the power to both this instrument and a computer. 26 OUT IN 28 YDP-131/YDP-213 Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer When this instrument is a software application that are not found on the power to this instrument's MIDI IN connector, and ...
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... the keyboard of this digital piano does not play the internal voices. Local control can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. C6 In Dual mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its own keyboard. Data for proper data transfer. The highest key YDP-131/YDP-213 MIDI Functions 29 At ...control is set to "OFF." 27 ENGLISH MIDI Functions You can be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the keyboard of this digital piano controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be transmitted via the MIDI IN connector. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In ...
... the keyboard of this digital piano does not play the internal voices. Local control can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. C6 In Dual mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its own keyboard. Data for proper data transfer. The highest key YDP-131/YDP-213 MIDI Functions 29 At ...control is set to "OFF." 27 ENGLISH MIDI Functions You can be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the keyboard of this digital piano controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be transmitted via the MIDI IN connector. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In ...
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...le is MID. YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano In addition to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored in this instrument. Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano 31 http://music.yamaha.com/download/ ...● System requirement for unprotected data)" in SMF Format 0. You can download free Musicsoft Downloader from the Yamaha website. 29 ENGLISH Loading Song Data from a Computer to...
...le is MID. YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano In addition to the demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs stored in this instrument. Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano 31 http://music.yamaha.com/download/ ...● System requirement for unprotected data)" in SMF Format 0. You can download free Musicsoft Downloader from the Yamaha website. 29 ENGLISH Loading Song Data from a Computer to...
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... for the recorded performance and songs loaded from a computer Initializing the settings When you turn on the computer. 30 32 YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano ENGLISH Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backing up data to flash memory The following items will be...
... for the recorded performance and songs loaded from a computer Initializing the settings When you turn on the computer. 30 32 YDP-131/YDP-213 Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Digital Piano ENGLISH Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backing up data to flash memory The following items will be...
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... Master Volume is being applied to the instrument. Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to this instrument. UX16 USB-MIDI interface 31 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-211331/YTDrPo-u21b3leshTorooutibnlge/sOhopotitoinngs 33 Noise from this instrument. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution This instrument does not turn on or off the mobile... when the damper cord into the unit securely (page 11). pedal is ON. This instrument has not been plugged in close proximity to match your Yamaha digital piano.
... Master Volume is being applied to the instrument. Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to this instrument. UX16 USB-MIDI interface 31 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-211331/YTDrPo-u21b3leshTorooutibnlge/sOhopotitoinngs 33 Noise from this instrument. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution This instrument does not turn on or off the mobile... when the damper cord into the unit securely (page 11). pedal is ON. This instrument has not been plugged in close proximity to match your Yamaha digital piano.