ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Before using this instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6 – 7. N3: When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 41 for the assembly instructions.) Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die „VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN“ auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen. N3: Wenden Sie sich bezüglich Zusammenbau und Transport des Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler.
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Hybrid Piano ENGLISH 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 brand new, innovative keyboard delivers the rich expressive quality of an actual grand piano, thanks to its finely nuanced touch and exceptional response.
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................6 Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory..................31 Formatting USB Flash Memory.................................33 Getting started playing your new Avant Grand! Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings ...........34 Backup data in internal memory...........................34 Initializing the data...............................................34 Panel Controls and Terminals ..............................
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. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord Water warning ENGLISH • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
Handling caution Using the bench (If included) • Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the fallboard or instrument. • Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the fallboard, panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
Panel Controls and Terminals Introduction The jacks and terminals on the underside of the instrument as shown here may seem to be in reverse from your perspective in front of the instrument. Make sure when using these to carefully check the names as printed on the panel before making connections.
Panel Controls and Terminals Control Panel e r t y u i o !0 !1 w q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 ENGLISH q [MASTER VOLUME] control ....................... page 12 Display ................................................... See below. [RECORD] button.........................................page 27 [PLAY/STOP] button.................pages 16, 19, 28, 31 [+]/[-] button The control panel is located at the bottom left of the instrument. Slide the panel out to use it. [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 ENGLISH Voltage Selector Voltage Selector Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.
Playing the Keyboard 2 Opening the fallboard Using the hand grip on the front, lift open the fallboard. CAUTION Hold the fallboard with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the fallboard and the unit. CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening the fallboard.
Playing the Keyboard N2 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, and especially those of children) in folding portion or between the cover and main unit. 3-1 Raise the music rest (page 15). 3-2 Open the lid up as far as it will go. ENGLISH 4 Turning the power on Turn on the switch located on the bottom left of the keyboard to turn the power on. ↓ The [POWER] indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
Playing the Keyboard 6 Turning the power off Turn the switch off. ↓ The [POWER] indicator turns off. CAUTION A small amount of electrical current remains even after the power switch is turned off. If you plan not to use the instrument for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the instrument from the AC outlet. 7 Closing the lid 7-1 Hold the lid stay and carefully raise the lid. Do not hold here. 7-2 Hold the lid in its raised position and lower the lid stay. Hold here. 7-3 Carefully lower the lid.
Playing the Keyboard Using the Pedals ENGLISH 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 N3 To raise the music rest: 1 Gently open the front portion of lid. 2 Pull the music rest up and toward yourself until it ENGLISH remains at the desired angle. The music rest is latched at angles of 35 degrees and 70 degrees. 3 Open the music brace. To lower the music rest: 1 Close the music brace. 2 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go. When the music rest is at a 35 degree angle, raise it to a 70 degree angle, then pull it toward yourself.
Listening to the Preset Songs Reference This instrument features a variety of built-in piano preset songs. You can simply listen to these songs. ENGLISH 3, 4 1, 2 1 1 Engage the Preset Song mode. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the [+] or [-] button until “P01” appears on the display. P01 2 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. C2 A2 ENGLISH A#3 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. ENGLISH 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 1 Engage the Demo Song mode. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the [+] or [-] button until the “d01” appears on the display. 2 Select a demo song. d01 Simply press the [DEMO/SONG] button to start playback of the demo song for the currently selected voice. Press the [+] or [-] button to select a song. 3 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. ENGLISH 1, 2 1 Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. The beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the metronome tempo by pressing the [+] or [-] button while the metronome is playing.
Basic Operations and More Normal setting: 0/4 (No downbeat) Adjusting the time signature C3 0 Beat ENGLISH 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) ENGLISH 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 Adjusting the Strength of Vibration (TRS) This instrument features a special TRS (Tactile Response System) that enables you to feel the natural vibration or resonance of the instrument when you play the keyboard, just as on an actual acoustic piano. You can select the strength of vibration for your taste. Press the [TRS] button to switch the TRS function on or off.
Basic Operations and More Transposition ENGLISH 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 ● 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. ● To tune down (in about 0.2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [-] button. Holding down both buttons shows the current pitch setting. The tuning setting is retained even when the power is turned off. 32.0 Example: 432.
Basic Operations and More Scale Tuning ENGLISH 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 ENGLISH 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 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. 4 Stop recording. ENGLISH 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 30. 1 1 ENGLISH 1, 2 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 This instrument features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below. 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.
Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory 3, 4 1, 2 1 1 Engage the USB Song mode. Make sure that the USB flash memory device is connected to the instrument. Then press the [+] or [-] button while holding the [DEMO/SONG] button until the message “Uxx” or “Fxx” (xx is a number 00–99) appears on the display. The message “Fxx” is displayed when no “Uxx” songs exist. If the USB flash memory device is not connected or there is no USB songs, neither “Uxx” nor “Fxx” appears. U00 2 Select a USB song.
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. ENGLISH ● 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. CAUTION 1 2 1 2 ENGLISH 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 Engage the Format mode. After connecting the USB flash memory device to be formatted to the instrument, press the [RECORD] button while holding the [FUNCTION] button.
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backup data in internal memory ENGLISH 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. w ENGLISH q e r t Refer to the “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 8 for information on the location of the connectors.
Connections r AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks, allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the N3/N2’s speakers. Refer to the diagram below and use audio cables to make the connections. Use only the AUX IN [L/L+R] jack for connection with a mono device. CAUTION When the instrument’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external device, first turn on the power to the external device, then to the instrument.
About MIDI Receives MIDI data. Transmits MIDI data. You need a dedicated MIDI cable (optional) to make a MIDI connection. Since the transmission or reception of MIDI data can vary depending on the type of MIDI device, each MIDI device can transmit or receive only data and commands that are compatible with other connected MIDI devices. Please check the “MIDI Implementation Chart” on the Data List to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive.
About MIDI Local Control On/Off ENGLISH “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.
Message List Appendix 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 ENGLISH 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 10). 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.
N3: Assembling the Unit CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct orientation. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least three persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can damage the instrument. • Be sure to tighten all screws upon completing the assembly of each unit. • To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.
N3: Assembling the Unit 4 Set the piano upright. 7 Attach the pedal. ENGLISH Insert the pedal brace rods into the pedal box recesses and make sure they fit securely, then securely tighten the screws to attach the pedal. 5 Attach and securely tighten the left front leg with the bolts while holding the piano firmly. 8 Connect the pedal cord. 8-1 Make sure the pedal cord is clipped into the cord holder. 8-2 Insert the pedal cord plug into the pedal jack. x6 CAUTION Do not hold the control panel.
Specifications Dimensions N2 1,481mm (58-5/16") 1,471mm (57-15/16") Height 1,014mm (39-15/16") Lid up: 1,734mm (68-1/4") 1,009mm (39-3/4") With music rest: 1,181mm (46-1/2") Depth Weight 1,195mm (47-1/16") 531mm (20-7/8") 199kg (438lbs., 12oz.) 142kg (313lbs., 1oz.
Index A P AC IN ..........................................................................10 Accessories ......................................................................5 Assembly (N3) ..............................................................41 AUX IN .......................................................................36 AUX OUT ...................................................................36 Pedals ........................................................................... 14 PHONES .
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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.
171 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 (⇒p.19) Preset Song Playback (⇒p.17) Preset Song Playback: all (⇒p.17) Preset Song Playback: random (⇒p.17) User Song Playback (⇒p.26) USB Song Playback (⇒p.32) USB Song Playback: all (⇒p.32) USB Song Playback: random (⇒p.32) . ⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄2 ⁄3 ⁄4 ⁄5 ⁄6 z P02 P04 d01 d03 d05 .
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