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... 32-note polyphony lets you easy-to-read sheet music for listening enjoyment - Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. YPR-50 Congratulations on your new YPR-50 in order to take full advantage of its various features. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano! A total...
... 32-note polyphony lets you easy-to-read sheet music for listening enjoyment - Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. YPR-50 Congratulations on your new YPR-50 in order to take full advantage of its various features. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your purchase of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano! A total...
Owner's Manual
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... Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Setting Up 8 Power Requirements 8 Accessory Jacks 8 Music Stand 9 Quick Guide 10 Playing Your New YPR-50 10 Using the metronome 11 Other important functions 11 Playing the Songs 12 Playing all 20 songs in order 12 Controlling the song ...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 Automatic Accompaniment Styles 23 Selecting a Pianist Style and Playing the ...
... Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Setting Up 8 Power Requirements 8 Accessory Jacks 8 Music Stand 9 Quick Guide 10 Playing Your New YPR-50 10 Using the metronome 11 Other important functions 11 Playing the Songs 12 Playing all 20 songs in order 12 Controlling the song ...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 Automatic Accompaniment Styles 23 Selecting a Pianist Style and Playing the ...
Owner's Manual
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... (STANDBY/ON) 2 MASTER VOLUME control This determines the overall volume of the YPR50. (Page 10.) 3 DEMO button This is also used with certain keys on the keyboard (E0 - PIANO, HARPSICHORD, ORGAN, STRINGS) These are used to select the various voices of the YPR-50. (Page 11.) 6 SONG buttons These are used to start and stop...
... (STANDBY/ON) 2 MASTER VOLUME control This determines the overall volume of the YPR50. (Page 10.) 3 DEMO button This is also used with certain keys on the keyboard (E0 - PIANO, HARPSICHORD, ORGAN, STRINGS) These are used to select the various voices of the YPR-50. (Page 11.) 6 SONG buttons These are used to start and stop...
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YPR-50 7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (Pages 9, 28.) @...IN, OUT terminals These are used to select the time signature. (Page 22.) 9 TRANSPOSE button This is used with certain keys on the keyboard (F 2 - G6) to select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) 8 METRONOME 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 (E 5 - They can also be used to adjust the tempo of stereo headphones or to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (Page 8.) ...
YPR-50 7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) These are for connection to other MIDI instruments and devices. (Pages 9, 28.) @...IN, OUT terminals These are used to select the time signature. (Page 22.) 9 TRANSPOSE button This is used with certain keys on the keyboard (F 2 - G6) to select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) 8 METRONOME 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 (E 5 - They can also be used to adjust the tempo of stereo headphones or to a PA-3B AC power adaptor. (Page 8.) ...
Owner's Manual
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...headphone plug into this section carefully before connecting them with a built-in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the YPR-50. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the YPR-50 is not to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of all devices at the minimum setting before using the... need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. An AC adaptor is automatically cut off , then connect one end of six new batteries. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your YPR50, and the other AC adaptors could result in electric shock or equipment damage. ...
...headphone plug into this section carefully before connecting them with a built-in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the YPR-50. Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the YPR-50 is not to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of all devices at the minimum setting before using the... need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. An AC adaptor is automatically cut off , then connect one end of six new batteries. Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your YPR50, and the other AC adaptors could result in electric shock or equipment damage. ...
Owner's Manual
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...press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - This is properly connected to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 28.) 9 Using the MIDI Terminals The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the DAMPER ...the keyboard to sustain the sound of the YPR-50 control panel. Music Stand Insert the bottom pins of the included music stand into the holes located at the center of the keyboard voice. YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5)...
...press the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - This is properly connected to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page 28.) 9 Using the MIDI Terminals The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to the DAMPER ...the keyboard to sustain the sound of the YPR-50 control panel. Music Stand Insert the bottom pins of the included music stand into the holes located at the center of the keyboard voice. YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5)...
Owner's Manual
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...response. n The touch response sensitivity can be set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings - Try selecting some of -the-art digital recording. Slide the control to the right to the instrument at the minimum ...the volume up. 3. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with state-of these voices and start playing the YPR-50! 1. To turn on the power. Play the YPR-50's keyboard The YPR-50 features an extended 76-key keyboard (from the instrument. 2. Slide the control to the left...
...response. n The touch response sensitivity can be set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings - Try selecting some of -the-art digital recording. Slide the control to the right to the instrument at the minimum ...the volume up. 3. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with state-of these voices and start playing the YPR-50! 1. To turn on the power. Play the YPR-50's keyboard The YPR-50 features an extended 76-key keyboard (from the instrument. 2. Slide the control to the left...
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... down the appropriate TUNING control keys (at C3.) For example, to other instruments. 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 the key of D - Tuning ... Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the keyboard. 18 This allows you use the transpose function during song playback, the octave register of some notes may be changed during song playback or when the Pianist feature is "0," at the ...
... down the appropriate TUNING control keys (at C3.) For example, to other instruments. 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 the key of D - Tuning ... Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the keyboard. 18 This allows you use the transpose function during song playback, the octave register of some notes may be changed during song playback or when the Pianist feature is "0," at the ...
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... (key: G4) This sets the keyboard to match your playing strength. Operation Simultaneously hold down the two Touch Sensitivity keys (at a constant volume no matter how hard or soft you would have on an actual acoustic piano. For example, to music which demands consistently high volume, such as ...even for quiet jazz, new age, and soft ballads. 20 It is best suited for very light or strong playing touch. YPR-50 Touch Response The YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play the voices with virtually the same dynamic control that you play...
... (key: G4) This sets the keyboard to match your playing strength. Operation Simultaneously hold down the two Touch Sensitivity keys (at a constant volume no matter how hard or soft you would have on an actual acoustic piano. For example, to music which demands consistently high volume, such as ...even for quiet jazz, new age, and soft ballads. 20 It is best suited for very light or strong playing touch. YPR-50 Touch Response The YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play the voices with virtually the same dynamic control that you play...
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...if another style is that can simply play a major chord: Press the root note of the keyboard. YPR-50 2 Start the selected Pianist accompaniment. The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you ...minor, seventh and minor seventh. Multi Fingering Pianist feature automatically generates professional-quality piano accompaniment for you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment. n You can ... simply play a key or chord in the left of the keyboard (E0 - Whichever method you use, the YPR50 "understands" what chord you to the left -hand (accompaniment)...
...if another style is that can simply play a major chord: Press the root note of the keyboard. YPR-50 2 Start the selected Pianist accompaniment. The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you ...minor, seventh and minor seventh. Multi Fingering Pianist feature automatically generates professional-quality piano accompaniment for you indicate and then automatically generates the accompaniment. n You can ... simply play a key or chord in the left of the keyboard (E0 - Whichever method you use, the YPR50 "understands" what chord you to the left -hand (accompaniment)...
Owner's Manual
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About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that receives programs on the YPR-50 keyboard. In a basic example, the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of the YPR-50 could be connected to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of a sequencer, allowing you to communicate, ... to "tune into" the proper MIDI channel. For two MIDI instruments to record and play back performance data from the YPR-50. OUT IN sequencer n •On the YPR-50, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other •Parts that the current settings are...
About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard that receives programs on the YPR-50 keyboard. In a basic example, the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of the YPR-50 could be connected to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of a sequencer, allowing you to communicate, ... to "tune into" the proper MIDI channel. For two MIDI instruments to record and play back performance data from the YPR-50. OUT IN sequencer n •On the YPR-50, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other •Parts that the current settings are...
Owner's Manual
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... sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is receiving electrical power. Replace the batteries. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. thus, the actual sound of headphones is plugged into this , turn off , a popping sound is polyphonic up to note. The YPR-50 is temporarily produced. YPR-50 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos...
... sound even when the keyboard is played or when a Song is receiving electrical power. Replace the batteries. Not all notes are pressed at the same time. thus, the actual sound of headphones is plugged into this , turn off , a popping sound is polyphonic up to note. The YPR-50 is temporarily produced. YPR-50 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
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 ...
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YPR-50 5 Attach the back board. Post-assembly checklist Once you might have made. • Is the instrument clear of the keyboard are properly aligned with 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 the assembly instructions and diagrams and retighten all screws. 31 Slowly move it?...
YPR-50 5 Attach the back board. Post-assembly checklist Once you might have made. • Is the instrument clear of the keyboard are properly aligned with 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 the assembly instructions and diagrams and retighten all screws. 31 Slowly move it?...
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... adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-12V Rated Current 700mA Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries 32 Yamaha Corp. YPR-50 Specifications Keyboard 76 standard-size keys (E0 - reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice... Preset songs 20 songs Amplifier 3.0W + 3.0W MIDI IN/OUT Supplied accessories Music Stand, Owner's Manual, Song Book, Footswitch FC-5, Keyboard Stand Optional accessories Headphones: AC power adaptor: Footswitch: HPE-150 PA-3B FC-4 * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with...
... adaptor Rated Voltage DC 10-12V Rated Current 700mA Batteries: Six "D" size, SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent batteries 32 Yamaha Corp. YPR-50 Specifications Keyboard 76 standard-size keys (E0 - reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice... Preset songs 20 songs Amplifier 3.0W + 3.0W MIDI IN/OUT Supplied accessories Music Stand, Owner's Manual, Song Book, Footswitch FC-5, Keyboard Stand Optional accessories Headphones: AC power adaptor: Footswitch: HPE-150 PA-3B FC-4 * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with...
Owner's Manual
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... on the selected voice, 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, 09H, 01H, F7H All data is restored... song playback. Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO 33 O : Yes X : No MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] / Model: YPR-50 Function Transmit Receive Date:10.
... on the selected voice, 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, 09H, 01H, F7H All data is restored... song playback. Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO 33 O : Yes X : No MIDI Implementation Chart [Portable Keyboard] / Model: YPR-50 Function Transmit Receive Date:10.