Owner's Manual
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... and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-5 Before turning the power on or off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from... switches or connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by improper use . polarity markings. Also, be malfunctioning...
... and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. (4)-5 Before turning the power on or off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from... switches or connectors. • Use only the stand/rack specified for instructional purposes only, and may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by improper use . polarity markings. Also, be malfunctioning...
Owner's Manual
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...keyboard with the following features and functions: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with , using the powerful Melody Guide functions. • MIDI terminals for listening enjoyment - Also included is especially realistic, thanks to take full advantage of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano... 76-key keyboard, with adjustable Touch Sensitivity. • Full 32-note polyphony lets you easy-to-read sheet music for exploring and enjoying these styles to -use in a highly compact package. or for learning and playing along with five voices - each created from digital ...
...keyboard with the following features and functions: • Exceptionally realistic and dynamic sounds with , using the powerful Melody Guide functions. • MIDI terminals for listening enjoyment - Also included is especially realistic, thanks to take full advantage of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano... 76-key keyboard, with adjustable Touch Sensitivity. • Full 32-note polyphony lets you easy-to-read sheet music for exploring and enjoying these styles to -use in a highly compact package. or for learning and playing along with five voices - each created from digital ...
Owner's Manual
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... Forward 27 Part on/off control 27 MIDI 28 About MIDI 28 How Can MIDI be Used 28 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos ...... 29 Troubleshooting 29 Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions .. 30 Specifications 32 MIDI Implementation Chart .......... 33 5 YPR-50 Contents Main Features 4 Panel Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Setting Up 8 Power Requirements 8 Accessory Jacks...
... Forward 27 Part on/off control 27 MIDI 28 About MIDI 28 How Can MIDI be Used 28 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos ...... 29 Troubleshooting 29 Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions .. 30 Specifications 32 MIDI Implementation Chart .......... 33 5 YPR-50 Contents Main Features 4 Panel Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Setting Up 8 Power Requirements 8 Accessory Jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... 12, 13, 26.) 6-1 START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to select one or both of the leftand right-hand parts of the YPR50. (Page 10.) 3 DEMO button This is also used with certain keys on and off. YPR-50 Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel ) ...stopping song playback. (Page 12.) 4 PIANIST STYLE button (START/STOP, SELECT) This turns the Pianist feature on the keyboard (E0 - G6) to select the songs. (Pages 13, 26.) 6-2 PAUSE button This is used during song ... ending patterns. (Pages 16, 23.) 5 VOICE buttons (GRAND PIANO, E. It is used with certain keys on the keyboard (C5 -
... 12, 13, 26.) 6-1 START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to select one or both of the leftand right-hand parts of the YPR50. (Page 10.) 3 DEMO button This is also used with certain keys on and off. YPR-50 Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel ) ...stopping song playback. (Page 12.) 4 PIANIST STYLE button (START/STOP, SELECT) This turns the Pianist feature on the keyboard (E0 - G6) to select the songs. (Pages 13, 26.) 6-2 PAUSE button This is used during song ... ending patterns. (Pages 16, 23.) 5 VOICE buttons (GRAND PIANO, E. It is used with certain keys on the keyboard (C5 -
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... START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to start and stop the metronome. (Pages 15, 21.) This is also used with certain keys on the keyboard (F 2 - F 3) to set of the song or Pianist accompaniment. YPR-50 7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (Pages...
... START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to start and stop the metronome. (Pages 15, 21.) This is also used with certain keys on the keyboard (F 2 - F 3) to set of the song or Pianist accompaniment. YPR-50 7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (Pages...
Owner's Manual
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...new batteries or different types of other end to read this happens, replace them . Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the YPR-50 is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not ...an AC adaptor whenever possible. Power Requirements Although the YPR-50 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries ... useful information about setting up your YPR50, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet. Use of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese).
...new batteries or different types of other end to read this happens, replace them . Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the YPR-50 is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not ...an AC adaptor whenever possible. Power Requirements Although the YPR-50 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION To prevent possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries ... useful information about setting up your YPR50, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet. Use of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manganese).
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... on an acoustic piano - n Make sure that the footswitch plug is used in reversed footswitch operation. Using the MIDI Terminals The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC-4) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is...of the included music stand into the holes located at the center of the footswitch, resulting in the same way as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound. YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and...
... on an acoustic piano - n Make sure that the footswitch plug is used in reversed footswitch operation. Using the MIDI Terminals The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC-4) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is...of the included music stand into the holes located at the center of the footswitch, resulting in the same way as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound. YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and...
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...features an extended 76-key keyboard (from the instrument. 2. G6), and has full touch response for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from E0 - Try selecting some of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and .... Slide the control to the left to turn off the power, press the switch again. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with state-of-the-art digital recording. n Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to turn the volume down....
...features an extended 76-key keyboard (from the instrument. 2. G6), and has full touch response for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from E0 - Try selecting some of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and .... Slide the control to the left to turn off the power, press the switch again. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with state-of-the-art digital recording. n Even when the switch is in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is still flowing to turn the volume down....
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... button. or three-finger chord indications. n For more accurately. The metronome beats in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. Accompaniment Section About accompaniment fingering You can perform along with the professional accompaniment by...play a key or chord in perfect time with the Pianist accompaniment. With Fingered Chord, you to the desired chords by playing all the notes of two different methods: Single Finger or Fingered Chord. C Cm C7 Cm7 C Cm Cm 7 () With Single Finger, you can ...
... button. or three-finger chord indications. n For more accurately. The metronome beats in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. Accompaniment Section About accompaniment fingering You can perform along with the professional accompaniment by...play a key or chord in perfect time with the Pianist accompaniment. With Fingered Chord, you to the desired chords by playing all the notes of two different methods: Single Finger or Fingered Chord. C Cm C7 Cm7 C Cm Cm 7 () With Single Finger, you can ...
Owner's Manual
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...on. YPR-50 Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with that playing the keyboard in the key of C will actually sound in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range ...of +/- 6 semitones (1 octave). n The Transpose setting cannot be changed during song playback, the octave register of some notes may be adjusted over a range of the selected Pianist style. Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the accompaniment...
...on. YPR-50 Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with that playing the keyboard in the key of C will actually sound in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range ...of +/- 6 semitones (1 octave). n The Transpose setting cannot be changed during song playback, the octave register of some notes may be adjusted over a range of the selected Pianist style. Tuning Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the accompaniment...
Owner's Manual
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...equipped with virtually the same dynamic control that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. Four different sensitivity types are available. SOFT (key: A 4) This results in the Touch Sensitivity section of the keyboard. What's more detailed control in the soft volume range. It is suited to ...Touch Response and produces a narrow dynamic range, even for very light or strong playing touch. FIXED (key: G4) This sets the keyboard to a specific, fixed velocity, letting you play the voices over the Touch Response feature, by letting you set to select SOFT, simultaneously...
...equipped with virtually the same dynamic control that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. Four different sensitivity types are available. SOFT (key: A 4) This results in the Touch Sensitivity section of the keyboard. What's more detailed control in the soft volume range. It is suited to ...Touch Response and produces a narrow dynamic range, even for very light or strong playing touch. FIXED (key: G4) This sets the keyboard to a specific, fixed velocity, letting you play the voices over the Touch Response feature, by letting you set to select SOFT, simultaneously...
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... Fingering Pianist feature automatically generates professional-quality piano accompaniment for you can be produced in the left of the keyboard (E0 - To change the Pianist style even if another style is that can simply play a minor chord: Press the root note together with any white key to the left...your right hand. With Single Finger you to play a major chord: Press the root note of it . Whichever method you use, the YPR50 "understands" what chord you play a seventh chord: Press the root note together with any white and black keys to the left of the chord. YPR-50 2...
... Fingering Pianist feature automatically generates professional-quality piano accompaniment for you can be produced in the left of the keyboard (E0 - To change the Pianist style even if another style is that can simply play a minor chord: Press the root note together with any white key to the left...your right hand. With Single Finger you to play a major chord: Press the root note of it . Whichever method you use, the YPR50 "understands" what chord you play a seventh chord: Press the root note together with any white and black keys to the left of the chord. YPR-50 2...
Owner's Manual
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YPR-50 MIDI The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you used to record and play back performance data played on the YPR-50 keyboard. The sending instrument usually assigns the data to make sure that the current settings are enabled for MIDI reception: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.... "messages" or MIDI data. The cable itself, however, is played back from the YPR-50. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is built into sixteen channels. The instruments communicate with each other sound sources (such as with each other MIDI instruments and devices...
YPR-50 MIDI The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you used to record and play back performance data played on the YPR-50 keyboard. The sending instrument usually assigns the data to make sure that the current settings are enabled for MIDI reception: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.... "messages" or MIDI data. The cable itself, however, is played back from the YPR-50. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is built into sixteen channels. The instruments communicate with each other sound sources (such as with each other MIDI instruments and devices...
Owner's Manual
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...away from the YPR-50. To prevent this jack, no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is being played back. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings ... turn off , a popping sound is temporarily produced. The sound of the voice changes from note to the YPR-50 may be slightly different from note to note. 29 When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. YPR-50 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos ... is turned on the rear panel. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to note. thus, the actual sound of the keyboard;
...away from the YPR-50. To prevent this jack, no sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is being played back. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings ... turn off , a popping sound is temporarily produced. The sound of the voice changes from note to the YPR-50 may be slightly different from note to note. 29 When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. YPR-50 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos ... is turned on the rear panel. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to note. thus, the actual sound of the keyboard;
Owner's Manual
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... should face inside), insert the joint connectors 2 into the holes as indicated above . Make sure to use the correct screw sizes, as shown. YPR-50 Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions Back board Side boards Stand bases 1 6 x 70 mm round head screws (4 pcs.) 2 Joint connectors (4 pcs.) 3 3.5 x 16 mm tapping screws (12 pcs.) 4 6 x 30...
... should face inside), insert the joint connectors 2 into the holes as indicated above . Make sure to use the correct screw sizes, as shown. YPR-50 Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions Back board Side boards Stand bases 1 6 x 70 mm round head screws (4 pcs.) 2 Joint connectors (4 pcs.) 3 3.5 x 16 mm tapping screws (12 pcs.) 4 6 x 30...
Owner's Manual
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...16 mm round head screws 5. If not, move it , refer carefully to drop the back board or touch the sharp metal fittings. 6 Put the keyboard on the side panels. If so, read the assembly instructions again and correct any parts left over? - If so, properly tighten all screws. 31 ... the holes on the bottom of doors and other movable fixtures? - CAUTION Be careful not to drop the keyboard or to get your fingers caught between the keyboard and the stand parts. 7 Install the keyboard to an appropriate location. • Does the instrument make a rattling noise when you play it ? -...
...16 mm round head screws 5. If not, move it , refer carefully to drop the back board or touch the sharp metal fittings. 6 Put the keyboard on the side panels. If so, read the assembly instructions again and correct any parts left over? - If so, properly tighten all screws. 31 ... the holes on the bottom of doors and other movable fixtures? - CAUTION Be careful not to drop the keyboard or to get your fingers caught between the keyboard and the stand parts. 7 Install the keyboard to an appropriate location. • Does the instrument make a rattling noise when you play it ? -...
Owner's Manual
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...Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 30-3/4" x 19-1/8") 1188 X 138 X 435 mm (W x H x D, not including the Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 5-7/16" x 17-1/8") Weight 13.8 Kg (including the Keyboard stand) (30 lbs.,7 oz.) 7.5 Kg (not including the Keyboard... Stand, Owner's Manual, Song Book, Footswitch FC-5, Keyboard Stand Optional accessories Headphones: AC power adaptor: Footswitch: ...Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Yamaha... using PA-3B power adaptor) Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-...
...Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 30-3/4" x 19-1/8") 1188 X 138 X 435 mm (W x H x D, not including the Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 5-7/16" x 17-1/8") Weight 13.8 Kg (including the Keyboard stand) (30 lbs.,7 oz.) 7.5 Kg (not including the Keyboard... Stand, Owner's Manual, Song Book, Footswitch FC-5, Keyboard Stand Optional accessories Headphones: AC power adaptor: Footswitch: ...Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Yamaha... using PA-3B power adaptor) Power supply Adaptor: Yamaha PA-3B AC power adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-...
Owner's Manual
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... 1.0 Remarks Basic Channel Default 1-7,10 Changed ˛ 1-7,10 ˛ Mode Default 3 3 Messages ˛ ˛ Altered ˛ Note Number 0-127 True Voice 0-127 0-127 Velocity Note ON Ø 9nH, v=1-127 *1 Note OFF Ø 9nH, v=0 Ø 9nH, v=1-127 Ø 9nH, v=0 or 8nH After Touch Key's ˛ ˛ Ch..., the transmitted velocity value may differ, even for notes played with identical strength. *2 Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the YPR-50 panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard. *3 < GM System on > F0H,7EH,7FH...
... 1.0 Remarks Basic Channel Default 1-7,10 Changed ˛ 1-7,10 ˛ Mode Default 3 3 Messages ˛ ˛ Altered ˛ Note Number 0-127 True Voice 0-127 0-127 Velocity Note ON Ø 9nH, v=1-127 *1 Note OFF Ø 9nH, v=0 Ø 9nH, v=1-127 Ø 9nH, v=0 or 8nH After Touch Key's ˛ ˛ Ch..., the transmitted velocity value may differ, even for notes played with identical strength. *2 Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the YPR-50 panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard. *3 < GM System on > F0H,7EH,7FH...
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... instructions. Please record the model and serial number of defects in other possessions or territories of products: YPR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of this warranty is applicable to : the... repairing these limitations and exclusions may occur as warranty replacements. This warranty is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell these parts without prior authorization. This warranty is found to sell the product for labor, and/or any person who is...
... instructions. Please record the model and serial number of defects in other possessions or territories of products: YPR SERIES OF PORTATONE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of this warranty is applicable to : the... repairing these limitations and exclusions may occur as warranty replacements. This warranty is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell these parts without prior authorization. This warranty is found to sell the product for labor, and/or any person who is...
Owner's Manual
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... Tel: 030-2828411 BELGIUM Yamaha Music Belgium Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Tel: 02-7258220 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France, Division Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A., Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020... Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez...
... Tel: 030-2828411 BELGIUM Yamaha Music Belgium Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Tel: 02-7258220 FRANCE Yamaha Musique France, Division Claviers BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A., Home Keyboard Division Viale Italia 88, 20020... Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 SPAIN/PORTUGAL Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez...