ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Before using this instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6 – 7. When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 37 for the assembly instructions.) Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die „VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN“ auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen. Wenden Sie sich bezüglich Zusammenbau und Transport des Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler. (Lesen Sie auf Seite 37 für Anweisungen zur Montage.
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Features Hybrid Piano Combining over one hundred years of superb piano craftsmanship with the latest advanced technologies, Yamaha is proud to introduce a true hybrid acoustic/digital piano that meets the demands of contemporary musicians. Authentic Acoustic Piano Touch with Special Grand Piano Action and Piano Keyboard This innovative keyboard delivers the rich expressive quality of an acoustic grand piano, thanks to its finely nuanced touch and exceptional response.
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS .....................................................6 Introduction Getting started playing your new Avant Grand! Panel Controls and Terminals ..................................... 8 Playing the Keyboard ................................................... 9 Using the Pedals...................................................... 11 Using Headphones (option) ..................................... 11 Music Rest ...............................................................
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
Saving data IMPORTANT – Check your power supply – Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals Overview (Bottom surface) Jacks and Terminals (page 31) Music rest (page 12) Control panel (See below.) Fallboard (pages 9, 10) (Bottom surface) [AC IN] connector (page 9) [MASTER VOLUME] control (page 10) Power switch (page 10) USB [TO DEVICE] terminal (page 26) [PHONES] jacks (page 11) Pedals (page 11) Control Panel q Display ..............................................................................See below. w [DEMO/SONG] button......................
Playing the Keyboard 1 Connecting the power cord 1-1 Set the voltage selector and insert the power cord plug to the [AC IN] connector. Refer to the “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 8 for information on the location of the [AC IN] connector. [AC IN] connector Voltage Selector For models that feature a voltage selector: Set the voltage selector to an appropriate voltage. Voltage Selector Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.
Playing the Keyboard 3 Turning the power on Press the [ ] power switch located on the right of the keyboard. This turns the power on, and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up. A swirl graphic appears in the display located on the left of the keyboard and the instrument starts up when the swirl in the display stops. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX power switch lights up NOTICE Do not press any keys until the instrument has completely started up (approx.
Playing the Keyboard Using the Pedals The instrument has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. The damper pedal features a half-pedal function.
Playing the Keyboard Music Rest To raise the music rest: 1 2 Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go. 3 Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports. Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the rear of the music rest. To lower the music rest: 1 2 3 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go. Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest). Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down.
Reference Listening to the Preset Songs This instrument features a variety of built-in piano preset songs. You can simply listen to these songs. 1 2 3, 4 1 2 Engage the Preset Song mode. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the [+] or [-] button until “P01” appears on the display. Song: P01 Select a preset song. Press the [+] or [-] button to select a song. • P01–P10 ..... Select a preset song number and play only the selected song. • P.AL ................
Listening to the Preset Songs Select and start playback songs from the keyboard You can also select and start playback songs by pressing the keys. Play back a particular song: While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2–A2 keys. Play back all: While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the A3 key. Play back randomly: While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the A#3 key. A#3 C2 A2 A3 The selected preset song starts to play.
Basic Operations and More The following instructions provide all you need to know about the instrument to take full advantage of its versatile and sophisticated functions. Selecting Voices Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the [+] or [-] button to select a different voice. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard.
Basic Operations and More Listening to the Voice Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. 1 2 3, 4 1 Engage the Demo Song mode. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the [+] or [-] button until the “d01” appears on the display. d01 2 Select a demo song. Press the [+] or [-] button to select a song. 3 Start playback. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start playback.
Basic Operations and More Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. 1, 2 1 Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. The beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. 2 Stop the metronome. Turn off the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button.
Basic Operations and More Default setting: 0/4 (No downbeat) Adjusting the time signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys. The current setting appears on the display while both controls are held. The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. When the time signature is set to 0/4, clicks sound in all beats.
Basic Operations and More Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) You can select four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — to match different playing styles and preferences. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the A6–C7 keys to select the desired touch sensitivity. The current touch type setting appears on the display while both controls are held.
Basic Operations and More Transposition This instrument’s Transpose function makes it possible to easily match the pitch of the keyboard in semitone intervals to the range of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to F major.
Basic Operations and More Fine-tuning the Pitch You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play this instrument along with other instruments or CD music. To tune up (in about 0.2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [+] button. Holding down both buttons shows the current pitch setting (Hz). 32.0 Example: 432.0Hz To tune down (in about 0.2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [-] button.
Basic Operations and More Scale Tuning You can select various scales. Equal Temperament is the most common contemporary piano tuning scale. However, history has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. You can experience the tunings of these genres. While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press one of the C5–F#5 keys to select the scale. Holding down both controls shows the current scale setting.
Recording your Performance This instrument’s recording function enables you to record your performance. Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. Audio recording and data recording Cassette tape recordings use a different data format than this instrument. Cassette tapes record audio signals. On the other hand, this instrument records information about the notes and voices being played and about the timing and tempo of those notes. It does not record audio signals.
Recording your Performance 3 4 Start recording. Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard. Alternatively, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording. The [RECORD] button indicator and the [PLAY/STOP] button indicator light up. Stop recording. Press either the [RECORD] or [PLAY/STOP] button to stop recording. Data writing will begin. When the recording is finished, the “End” appears on the display for three seconds.
Recording your Performance Saving Your Recorded Performance to USB Flash Memory The recorded user song data on this instrument can be saved to a USB flash memory device. Before using a USB flash memory device, be sure to read “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 26. 1 2 1 Engage Saving mode. Make sure that a USB flash memory device is connected to the instrument, then while holding the [FUNCTION] button, press the [PLAY/STOP] button.
Recording your Performance Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal Using USB Storage Devices By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you’ve created to the connected device, as well as read data from the connected device. NOTE Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data. This instrument features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE] terminal for connection to USB storage devices.
Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory You can conveniently connect a USB flash memory device to the instrument and listen to songs recorded to that device (on a computer). You can also save your recorded performances on the instrument to the connected device and play those songs back as well. Before using a USB flash memory, be sure to read “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 26. 1 2 3, 4 1 Engage the USB Song mode.
Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory Selecting songs with the keyboard Forward 1 song: Press the C#5 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. Rewind 1 song: Press the B4 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. Forward 10 songs: Press the D5 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. Rewind 10 songs: Press the A#4 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. Select the “Uxx” (xx is a number 00–99) song: Press the C5 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button.
Formatting USB Flash Memory Certain USB flash memory devices may require formatting before they can be used by this instrument. Before using a USB flash memory device, be sure to read “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 26. NOTICE If you format a USB flash memory that already contains data, all of the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data when using the format function. 1 1 2 2 Engage the Format mode.
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backup data in internal memory The following data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. The data is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Connections Connectors CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may result. q w e Front (keyboard side) Rear Refer to the “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 8 for information on the location of the connectors.
Connections w AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks These jacks let you connect the instrument to external powered speaker systems, for playing in larger venues at higher volumes. Refer to the diagram below and use audio cables to make the connections. CAUTION When the instrument’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external audio system, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external audio system. Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a global format standard for performance data transmission and reception between electronic musical instruments. Connecting musical instruments that support MIDI via MIDI cables enables you to transfer performance and setting data between multiple musical instruments. Using MIDI, you can also achieve more advanced performances than using just a single musical instrument. Transmits MIDI data. Receives MIDI data.
About MIDI Local Control On/Off “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the keyboard of this instrument controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is “Local Control On,” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
Appendix Message List Message Comment 0 0 1 Indicates failure in accessing the USB flash memory or media. Disconnect the USB flash memory device or media and connect it again to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. If this message appears repeatedly, use another USB flash memory device or media. 0 0 2 Indicates that the song data cannot be loaded correctly. 0 0 4 Indicates that the song data is too large to be loaded. 0 0 5 The USB flash memory device or media has not been formatted.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution The instrument does not turn on. The instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 9). Noise is heard from the speakers or headphones. The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument. Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from the instrument.
Assembling the Unit 1-4 Raise the speaker box. CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble the unit in the appropriate sequence. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use only the included screws. Do not use any other screws. Inappropriate screws may cause damage or malfunction of the product. Be sure to insert screws of the proper size in the correct hole locations.
Assembling the Unit 3-2 Move the main unit slightly toward the rear side, then adjust its position so that the projecting pin on the metal brackets on the bottom of the main unit will lock into the notch on the metal brackets of the legs (L/R). 6 Attach the speaker net. 6-1 Attach the speaker net. 6-2 Affix the speaker net with the screws unloosed at step 2. 4 Secure the main unit. Secure the main unit using ten long screws (6 x 30 mm). 7 Insert the AC power cord plug into the AC INLET.
Specifications Size/Weight Dimensions Width 1,465mm (57-11/16") Height 995mm (39-3/16") With music rest: 1,170mm (46-1/16") Depth Weight Keyboard Control Interface Sensor System Number of Keys 88 (A-1–C7) White Acrylic resin Black Cabinet Fixed/Soft/Medium/Hard Hammer Sensors Non-contact optical fiber Key Sensors Non-contact optical fiber Yes Functions Damper (with half-pedal effect), Sostenuto, Soft Yes Music Rest Yes Tone Generation Technology Voices Effects Songs Yes Key-off
Index A P AC IN ....................................................................................... 9 Accessories.............................................................................. 5 Assembly ............................................................................... 37 AUX IN ................................................................................. 31 AUX OUT ............................................................................. 32 Pedals ...............................
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Quick Operation Guide / Übersicht über die Kurzbefehle While holding down the button on the control panel, press one of the corresponding keys shown below to select songs, or set parameters. z x c v b n m , Voice Demo Playback Preset Song Playback Preset Song Playback: all Preset Song Playback: random User Song Playback USB Song Playback USB Song Playback: all USB Song Playback: random z P02 P04 d01 d03 d05 . 4 3 7 5 6 9 8 11 P07 P09 P.AL -10 Usr (S.14) (S.24) (S.27) (S.
Guide de fonctionnement rapide / Guía de funcionamiento rápida Tout en maintenant les touches du panneau de commande enfoncées, appuyez sur l'une des touches ci-dessous pour sélectionner un morceau ou régler un paramètre. (p. 14) (p. 14) (p. 14) (p. 24) (p. 27) x d02 d04 P02 P04 d01 d03 d05 1 . 4 3 7 5 cv b P07 P09 6 9 8 11 P.AL 14 16 -10 Usr 10 12 13 15 17 18 20 (pág.14) (pág.14) (pág.24) (pág.27) , Reproducción de canción USB: aleatoria (pág.27) . Volumen del metrónomo (pág.
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