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... from children. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in order that you to produce products that when it is properly installed and used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of the following: 92-469 1 (bottom) Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small .../YDP-323 Serial No. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you may be aware of your dealer before requesting service. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may...
... from children. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in order that you to produce products that when it is properly installed and used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of the following: 92-469 1 (bottom) Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small .../YDP-323 Serial No. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you may be aware of your dealer before requesting service. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may...
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...• Do not open the instrument or attempt to be used for future reference. If it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you are using a multiple-connector. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately ... : Power supply/Power cord • Only use the instrument in a car during electrical storms. • Do not connect the instrument to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the outlet. (1)B-9 2/2 YDP-151/YDP-323 3 Doing so can damage it , immediately...
...• Do not open the instrument or attempt to be used for future reference. If it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you are using a multiple-connector. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately ... : Power supply/Power cord • Only use the instrument in a car during electrical storms. • Do not connect the instrument to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the outlet. (1)B-9 2/2 YDP-151/YDP-323 3 Doing so can damage it , immediately...
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... level, since this happens, turn off the power for any other electronic components, turn the power off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. •...the key cover does not pinch your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not insert a finger or hand in use. 4 YDP-151/YDP-323 (1)B-9 1/2 2 Handling caution • Take care that is not in any gaps on the key cover or instrument. • Never insert or drop...
... level, since this happens, turn off the power for any other electronic components, turn the power off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. •...the key cover does not pinch your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not insert a finger or hand in use. 4 YDP-151/YDP-323 (1)B-9 1/2 2 Handling caution • Take care that is not in any gaps on the key cover or instrument. • Never insert or drop...
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...: • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Windows is strictly prohibited except for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of Microsoft® Corporation. •...piano. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to use others' copyrights. About this Owner's Manual 5 Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. YDP-151/YDP-323 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of copyright ...
...: • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Windows is strictly prohibited except for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of Microsoft® Corporation. •...piano. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to use others' copyrights. About this Owner's Manual 5 Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. YDP-151/YDP-323 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of copyright ...
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... Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 12 Using Headphones 12 Reference Part Names 14 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 Listening...- Reverb ........20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the Pitch 22 Using the Metronome 23 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity 24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded... Piano 31 Transmitting Song Data from the Computer 17 Selecting & Playing Voices 18 Selecting Voices 18 Using the Pedals 19 Adding Variations to a Computer 31 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings .. ...
... Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 12 Using Headphones 12 Reference Part Names 14 Listening to the Demo Songs 15 Listening...- Reverb ........20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the Pitch 22 Using the Metronome 23 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity 24 Recording your Performance 25 Playing Back Recorded... Piano 31 Transmitting Song Data from the Computer 17 Selecting & Playing Voices 18 Selecting Voices 18 Using the Pedals 19 Adding Variations to a Computer 31 Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings .. ...
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... index to the Digital Piano" on page 31 Assembling Assembling and disassembling this instrument along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 18 Simulating a concert hall Adding Variations to the Sound - Reverb" on page 20 Combining two voices Layering Two Voices (Dual...to a Computer" on page 31 Transmitting song data from a computer to the instrument Loading Song Data from the Computer" on page 17 Playing Using three pedals ..."Using the Pedals" on page 19 Shifting the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps Transposition" on page 22 Fine-tuning the...
... index to the Digital Piano" on page 31 Assembling Assembling and disassembling this instrument along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 18 Simulating a concert hall Adding Variations to the Sound - Reverb" on page 20 Combining two voices Layering Two Voices (Dual...to a Computer" on page 31 Transmitting song data from a computer to the instrument Loading Song Data from the Computer" on page 17 Playing Using three pedals ..."Using the Pedals" on page 19 Shifting the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps Transposition" on page 22 Fine-tuning the...
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...subject the instrument to another location, you can disassemble the unit before moving. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). ENGLISH Accessories • "50 Greats for the Piano" (Music Book) • Owner's ...tune. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-151/YDP-323 Accessories 6 Transporting If you move the unit as it up on the instrument. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not place vinyl, plastic or...
...subject the instrument to another location, you can disassemble the unit before moving. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded. CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). ENGLISH Accessories • "50 Greats for the Piano" (Music Book) • Owner's ...tune. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-151/YDP-323 Accessories 6 Transporting If you move the unit as it up on the instrument. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not place vinyl, plastic or...
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...Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). YDP-151/YDP-323 Features 9 This digital piano sounds much closer to use various MIDI functions (pages 27-28). (Connecting MIDI Instruments-page 27) MIDI OUT IN PEDAL PEDAL] Connect ...page 12). that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Features The Yamaha digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a ...
...Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). YDP-151/YDP-323 Features 9 This digital piano sounds much closer to use various MIDI functions (pages 27-28). (Connecting MIDI Instruments-page 27) MIDI OUT IN PEDAL PEDAL] Connect ...page 12). that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Features The Yamaha digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a ...
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ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open . CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and main ... opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to use the music rest in a half-raised position. Pull the music rest up and toward you...
ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open . CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and main ... opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is all the way down . 10 YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano 8 This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to use the music rest in a half-raised position. Pull the music rest up and toward you...
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...the country in your area. 1 2 (bottom surface) (The shape of the cord: one into a standard AC outlet. YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 Make sure that the power is rated for the voltage in which the piano will be...[POWER] button. • The power indicator located below the left end of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. The type of AC power cord provided with the instrument may even pose ...cord. If the supplied power cord is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer.
...the country in your area. 1 2 (bottom surface) (The shape of the cord: one into a standard AC outlet. YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano 11 Make sure that the power is rated for the voltage in which the piano will be...[POWER] button. • The power indicator located below the left end of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. The type of AC power cord provided with the instrument may even pose ...cord. If the supplied power cord is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer.
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... high volume level for a long period of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. Two [PHONES] jacks are using the included two screws (4 × 10mm) as shown in the package so that you ...either jack.) bottom surface Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is included in the figure. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you can hang the headphones on the hanger. PHONES standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano The level...
... high volume level for a long period of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. Two [PHONES] jacks are using the included two screws (4 × 10mm) as shown in the package so that you ...either jack.) bottom surface Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is included in the figure. ENGLISH PHONES Setting the Volume When you can hang the headphones on the hanger. PHONES standard stereo phone plug 10 12 YDP-151/YDP-323 Before Using the Digital Piano The level...
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...up Data and Initializing the Settings 32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-151/YDP-323 13 Reverb 20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the Pitch 22 Using the Metronome 23 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) .. 24 Recording your Performance 25 ... Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano 31 Transmitting Song Data from the Computer ..... 17 Selecting & Playing Voices 18 Selecting Voices 18 Using the Pedals 19 Adding Variations to make detailed settings for this instrument's various functions.
...up Data and Initializing the Settings 32 Troubleshooting 33 Options 33 Keyboard Stand Assembly 34 Index 37 YDP-151/YDP-323 13 Reverb 20 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode 21 Transposition 22 Fine-tuning the Pitch 22 Using the Metronome 23 Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) .. 24 Recording your Performance 25 ... Song Data from a Computer to the Digital Piano 31 Transmitting Song Data from the Computer ..... 17 Selecting & Playing Voices 18 Selecting Voices 18 Using the Pedals 19 Adding Variations to make detailed settings for this instrument's various functions.
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...Each of the demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI. Bach Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the Demo Songs 15 Start playing back a demo ...demo song. The demo songs listed below are re-arranged excerpts from the computer. Bach J.S. YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to adjust the volume. 4. If you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control... The demo songs will continue in the following sequence: other demo songs are Yamaha's original pieces (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). Please refer to play. Key Voice Name C1 GrandPiano1 E1 Harpsichord1 F1...
...Each of the demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI. Bach Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the Demo Songs 15 Start playing back a demo ...demo song. The demo songs listed below are re-arranged excerpts from the computer. Bach J.S. YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to adjust the volume. 4. If you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control... The demo songs will continue in the following sequence: other demo songs are Yamaha's original pieces (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). Please refer to play. Key Voice Name C1 GrandPiano1 E1 Harpsichord1 F1...
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...included "50 Greats for the Piano" that contains scores for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the next piano song. To stop the song during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will not be selected... playing on the keyboard. To play the keyboard along with the preset song. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to play back a piano preset song. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2-C 6 keys to select a ...
...included "50 Greats for the Piano" that contains scores for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. The highest key Adjusting the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the next piano song. To stop the song during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will not be selected... playing on the keyboard. To play the keyboard along with the preset song. The 50 piano preset songs will be transmitted via MIDI. 14 16 YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to play back a piano preset song. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2-C 6 keys to select a ...
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...A6 B6 C7 Selecting a Song Playback Channel If a song loaded from the computer uses a voice that is not supported by this instrument and play back a song. C7 The top key YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to Songs Loaded from the computer.) Procedure 1. You can transfer song data ...key. Channels 1 + 2 will stop the song during playback, press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Use the following table to "1 + 2" may not be reproduced accurately. To stop automatically when the selected song has finished. All channels 1 through 10...
...A6 B6 C7 Selecting a Song Playback Channel If a song loaded from the computer uses a voice that is not supported by this instrument and play back a song. C7 The top key YDP-151/YDP-323 Listening to Songs Loaded from the computer.) Procedure 1. You can transfer song data ...key. Channels 1 + 2 will stop the song during playback, press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Song numbers (1 through 16 will produce the sound. Use the following table to "1 + 2" may not be reproduced accurately. To stop automatically when the selected song has finished. All channels 1 through 10...
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...Grand Piano 1 Recorded samples from the Baroque period. Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that particular voice. 16 18 YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices D1 E.Piano 1 An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Try combining this instrument, a voice means a...PIANO/VOICE] button to select a different voice. Voice: On this voice with bright reverb. Since the strings of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Selecting a voice automatically engages the best-suited reverb type and depth (page 20) for popular music. ...
...Grand Piano 1 Recorded samples from the Baroque period. Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that particular voice. 16 18 YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices D1 E.Piano 1 An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Try combining this instrument, a voice means a...PIANO/VOICE] button to select a different voice. Voice: On this voice with bright reverb. Since the strings of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Selecting a voice automatically engages the best-suited reverb type and depth (page 20) for popular music. ...
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... the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. Using the Pedals Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as the sostenuto pedal is pressed. 17 ENGLISH YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
... the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. Using the Pedals Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as the sostenuto pedal is pressed. 17 ENGLISH YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
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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-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one... of a large concert hall. C 2 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. D2 Hall2 For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL...
... C3: depth 0 A4 The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. 18 20 YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices ENGLISH Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one... of a large concert hall. C 2 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. D2 Hall2 For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL...
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...range of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. 20 Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices For example, if you play a song as though it to the key of F. Transpose: Changing the ...pitch F. F 2 C3 F 3 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +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. This function is useful when you set the transposition amount to set the desired amount of C3): Transposes the pitch up a whole tone (two semitones). [DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE...
...range of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. 20 Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 22 YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices For example, if you play a song as though it to the key of F. Transpose: Changing the ...pitch F. F 2 C3 F 3 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +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. This function is useful when you set the transposition amount to set the desired amount of C3): Transposes the pitch up a whole tone (two semitones). [DEMO/SONG] + [PIANO/VOICE...
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... A 4 key. A number is convenient for practicing. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3-F3 keys. YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 Start the metronome. For example, to turn on the metronome. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: ...While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a...
... A 4 key. A number is convenient for practicing. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3-F3 keys. YDP-151/YDP-323 Selecting & Playing Voices 23 Start the metronome. For example, to turn on the metronome. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: ...While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the C 5 key. 21 ENGLISH Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a...