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...Apple and Macintosh are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your new digital piano. Introduction (page 2): Please read this owner's manual are trademarks of personal use . COPYRIGHT NOTICE This ... introduces reference material. * The illustrations as shown in a safe, convenient place for the instrument's various functions. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this manual in this manual carefully so that you for your personal use is a registered trademark of Microsoft... software is strictly prohibited except for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano!
...Apple and Macintosh are for instructional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your new digital piano. Introduction (page 2): Please read this owner's manual are trademarks of personal use . COPYRIGHT NOTICE This ... introduces reference material. * The illustrations as shown in a safe, convenient place for the instrument's various functions. YDP-131/YDP-213 About this manual in this manual carefully so that you for your personal use is a registered trademark of Microsoft... software is strictly prohibited except for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano!
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... 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 ... 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual 5 Application Index 7 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Digital Piano 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning 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 Program Change ... 40 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 Specifications 45 4 6 YDP-131/YDP-213 Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual 5 Application Index 7 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Digital Piano 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the...
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...keyboard up or down in semitone steps Transposition" on page 22 Fine-tuning the pitch of voices..."Selecting Voices" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7 Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 15 Listening to songs from ..."50 Greats for the Piano Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs" on page 16 Listening to recorded performances Playing Back Recorded Performance Data" on page ...
...keyboard up or down in semitone steps Transposition" on page 22 Fine-tuning the pitch of voices..."Selecting Voices" on pages 34-36 YDP-131/YDP-213 Application Index 7 Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 15 Listening to songs from ..."50 Greats for the Piano Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs" on page 16 Listening to recorded performances Playing Back Recorded Performance Data" on page ...
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...not subject the instrument to read "Precautions" on pages 3 - 4. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 Accessories 6 Transport the keyboard horizontally. Transporting If you move the unit as it up on ...wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit before moving. CAUTION Before using this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). ...
...not subject the instrument to read "Precautions" on pages 3 - 4. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-131/YDP-213 Accessories 6 Transport the keyboard horizontally. Transporting If you move the unit as it up on ...wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit before moving. CAUTION Before using this instrument along with your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). ...
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... keys are used depending on how fast or strong you strike the keys. This keyboard adheres to a true acoustic piano. [PHONES] A set of the YDP-131/YDP-213 uses Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for the best grand piano sound, while providing a weighted keyboard response that is graduated from a full-size concert grand...
... keys are used depending on how fast or strong you strike the keys. This keyboard adheres to a true acoustic piano. [PHONES] A set of the YDP-131/YDP-213 uses Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for the best grand piano sound, while providing a weighted keyboard response that is graduated from a full-size concert grand...
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...cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to use the music rest in a half-raised position. ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as a piece of the key cover. Then have ... by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it is all the way down. 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 CAUTION Do not ...
...cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to use the music rest in a half-raised position. ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward yourself as far as a piece of the key cover. Then have ... by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it is all the way down. 10 YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 CAUTION Do not ...
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... If you forget to turn the power off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. • The power indicator turns off the power to the piano and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the [STANDBY/ON] button is set to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC...instrument, or during electrical storms. 2. Turn the power on. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 WARNING Unplug the AC Power 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. The...
... If you forget to turn the power off, press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. • The power indicator turns off the power to the piano and close the key cover, the power indicator will remain lit, indicating that the [STANDBY/ON] button is set to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC...instrument, or during electrical storms. 2. Turn the power on. YDP-131/YDP-213 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 WARNING Unplug the AC Power 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. The...
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...] control to one 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. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. CAUTION...
...] control to one 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. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. CAUTION...
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...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 30... 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.
...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 30... 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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... next demo song. The demo songs will continue in the following sequence: other demo songs are Yamaha's original pieces (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). The other voice demo songs, followed by 50 piano preset songs, and any songs loaded from 6 voice demo songs, while holding down the [DEMO... VOLUME] control to play. The selected demo song starts to adjust the volume. 4. Stop the Voice demo. Turn on page 18. YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 You cannot adjust the tempo of this instrument's voices. Please refer to "Selecting Voices" on the power...
... next demo song. The demo songs will continue in the following sequence: other demo songs are Yamaha's original pieces (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). The other voice demo songs, followed by 50 piano preset songs, and any songs loaded from 6 voice demo songs, while holding down the [DEMO... VOLUME] control to play. The selected demo song starts to adjust the volume. 4. Stop the Voice demo. Turn on page 18. YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 You cannot adjust the tempo of this instrument's voices. Please refer to "Selecting Voices" on the power...
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...simply listen to adjust the volume. 2. Select and play the keyboard along with the preset song. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to play back. Procedure 1. The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to ... called a "Song." The number of the preset song playback, see procedure 1 above. Stop playback. This includes demo songs and 50 piano preset tunes. To stop the song during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will not be selected accordingly. ENGLISH Listening to 50...
...simply listen to adjust the volume. 2. Select and play the keyboard along with the preset song. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to play back. Procedure 1. The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to ... called a "Song." The number of the preset song playback, see procedure 1 above. Stop playback. This includes demo songs and 50 piano preset tunes. To stop the song during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will not be selected accordingly. ENGLISH Listening to 50...
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...press the B6 key. B6 The top key Selecting 1 + 2 song playback channels: While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] button simultaneously, press the C7 key. Select and play back. Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Playback will produce the sound.... computer to this instrument, the originally-assigned voice may improve the tone to Songs Loaded from the Computer 17 C7 The top key YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to more information on loading song data from the computer uses a voice that is not supported by this instrument and play ....
...press the B6 key. B6 The top key Selecting 1 + 2 song playback channels: While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/ VOICE] button simultaneously, press the C7 key. Select and play back. Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Playback will produce the sound.... computer to this instrument, the originally-assigned voice may improve the tone to Songs Loaded from the Computer 17 C7 The top key YDP-131/YDP-213 Listening to more information on loading song data from the computer uses a voice that is not supported by this instrument and play ....
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...baroque music. This is no touch response. C1 D1 The lowest key C1 D1 E1 F1 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano D 1 Harpsichord E1 Church Organ F1 Strings Description Recorded samples from the Baroque period. Selecting a voice automatically engages the best... Since the strings of the C1-F1 keys to demo songs for that requires acoustic piano. Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that particular voice. 16 18 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices Perfect for popular music. Try combining this instrument, a voice means...
...baroque music. This is no touch response. C1 D1 The lowest key C1 D1 E1 F1 Key Voice Name C1 Grand Piano 1 C 1 Grand Piano 2 D1 E.Piano D 1 Harpsichord E1 Church Organ F1 Strings Description Recorded samples from the Baroque period. Selecting a voice automatically engages the best... Since the strings of the C1-F1 keys to demo songs for that requires acoustic piano. Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that particular voice. 16 18 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices Perfect for popular music. Try combining this instrument, a voice means...
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... pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 35). Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you play before you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will continue to sustain a chord, for as long as the sostenuto pedal... note(s) are already playing when it possible to sound for example, while other notes are played "staccato." When the damper pedal is pressed. 17 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 This makes it is pressed, notes sustain longer.
... pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 35). Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you play before you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will continue to sustain a chord, for as long as the sostenuto pedal... note(s) are already playing when it possible to sound for example, while other notes are played "staccato." When the damper pedal is pressed. 17 ENGLISH YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 This makes it is pressed, notes sustain longer.
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... 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 This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C2-E2 keys to the depth most suitable for each voice.... While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. ENGLISH Adding Variations to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Reverb This control enables you to select ...
... 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 This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C2-E2 keys to the depth most suitable for each voice.... While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. ENGLISH Adding Variations to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Reverb This control enables you to select ...
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...and make the other voice softer. Procedure 1. The voice assigned to select the two desired voices. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press and hold down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual mode, the combination may sound better.... Settings below "0" increases the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one key, then press another. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Reverb in effect.) The reverb depth setting (page 20) will be designated as Voice 1,...
...and make the other voice softer. Procedure 1. The voice assigned to select the two desired voices. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press and hold down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual mode, the combination may sound better.... Settings below "0" increases the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one key, then press another. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Reverb in effect.) The reverb depth setting (page 20) will be designated as Voice 1,...
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...though it were in C major, and this instrument, transposing shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard. Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. To restore default pitch: Hold down the A-1, A -1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. ...and press any key between C3 and B3. Transpose: Changing the key signature. Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 To tune down . In this way, you set the desired amount of the entire instrument. For example, if you ...
...though it were in C major, and this instrument, transposing shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard. Fine-tuning the Pitch You can play the digital piano along with other instruments. To restore default pitch: Hold down the A-1, A -1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. ...and press any key between C3 and B3. Transpose: Changing the key signature. Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Default pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 20 To tune down . In this way, you set the desired amount of the entire instrument. For example, if you ...
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...highest key Resetting the tempo to each of the following keys. A number is convenient for practicing. Decreasing the tempo value in sequence. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 For example, to set from the left-most digit. Increasing the tempo value in metronome (a device that keeps..., press one : While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. Start the metronome. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D5 key. METRONOME C3 D3 C3 D3 E3 F3 The...
...highest key Resetting the tempo to each of the following keys. A number is convenient for practicing. Decreasing the tempo value in sequence. YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 For example, to set from the left-most digit. Increasing the tempo value in metronome (a device that keeps..., press one : While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. Start the metronome. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D5 key. METRONOME C3 D3 C3 D3 E3 F3 The...
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... is the default setting.) C7 The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo to produce a loud sound. B6 This is the standard piano touch response. (This is disabled with some voices, such as you press higher keys. 2. You have to hit the keys hard to facilitate ... does not change at all regardless of the metronome sound. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the A6-C7 keys to determine the volume. A6 C7 22 24 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices METRONOME The lowest key C1 G2 The volume level increases as an...
... is the default setting.) C7 The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo to produce a loud sound. B6 This is the standard piano touch response. (This is disabled with some voices, such as you press higher keys. 2. You have to hit the keys hard to facilitate ... does not change at all regardless of the metronome sound. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the A6-C7 keys to determine the volume. A6 C7 22 24 YDP-131/YDP-213 Selecting & Playing Voices METRONOME The lowest key C1 G2 The volume level increases as an...
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... erase the recorded data. 23 ENGLISH Procedure 1. Select a voice and other hand, this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one song. Start recording. You can also use a different data format than this instrument, its ...keys to select the desired voice(s). (See page 18.) If you desire, you can record. Stop recording. Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you wish to change the voice of the user song, press the [REC] button to engage Record mode (see ...
... erase the recorded data. 23 ENGLISH Procedure 1. Select a voice and other hand, this instrument. (See page 31.) YDP-131/YDP-213 Recording your Performance 25 While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one song. Start recording. You can also use a different data format than this instrument, its ...keys to select the desired voice(s). (See page 18.) If you desire, you can record. Stop recording. Recording your Performance Your digital piano's recording function enables you wish to change the voice of the user song, press the [REC] button to engage Record mode (see ...