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 panel 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.
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Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha YDP-121 Digital Piano. Your YDP-121 is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your YDP-121 will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive power, while the AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic reproductions of all other voices.
Contents The Control Panel .......................................................... 6 Key Cover & Music Stand .............................................. 8 Selecting & Playing Voices ............................................ 9 Playing the Demonstration Tunes ................................ 10 ■ Voice ■ The Function Mode ...................................................... 23 ● F1: Tuning ................................................................ 24 ■ F2: Scale .........................
The Control Panel MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 2 DEMO TRANSPOSE REVERB 3 4 5 ROOM HALL1 HALL2 STAGE TOUCH MAX DEMO E.PIANO HARPSICHORD 6 MASTER VOLUME MIN GRAND PIANO HARD MEDIUM SOFT TRANSPOSE REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE STRINGS PIPE ORGAN VARIATION 7 TOUCH HARD MEDIUM SOFT GRAND PIANO E.
The Control Panel ! [SONG] Button This button enters the Piano Song Mode. While in this mode you can use the [SONG SELECT ▼/ ▲] buttons to select from 50 songs. METRONOME TEMPO FUNCTION SONG –/NO FUNCTION 8 9 SONG SELECT 0 ! START/ STOP TRACK REC 1 2 +/YES @ # $ 1 YDP-121 POWER F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 @ [SONG SELECT ▼/▲] (–/NO, +/YES) Buttons These buttons select a piano song number for playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other parameters (i.e.
Key Cover & Music Stand Key Cover To open the key cover: Z Lift the cover slightly (not too much). X Slide the cover open. Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. To close the key cover: Z Slide the cover toward you. X Gently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION • Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit.
Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On ................................................................................................... After making sure that the YDP-121’s AC cord is properly plugged into the YDP-121 itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the YDP-121’s voices. There are also 50 piano songs that you can play individually, all in sequence, or in random order. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes. NOTE • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 20) is in use. * See page 29 for a complete listing of the demo tunes. Voice Demo Engage the Demo Mode ......................................................
Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song Engage the Piano Song Mode ......................................................... SONG Press the [SONG] button to engage the piano song mode — the [SONG], [1] and [2] indicators will light. Play a Piano Song .........................................................................................
Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a piano song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase .............................. FUNCTION Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song Part Cancel The 50 piano songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by the recorder’s [1] track, and the left-hand part is played by recorder’s [2] track. (Some of the songs are arrangements for four-hands, tracks [1] and [2] correspond to primo and secondo parts of the arrangement.) Turn the Desired Part Off ....................
The Dual Mode The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. HARPSICHORD PIANO STRINGS PIPE ORGA Voice numbering priority 1 2 3 4 5 GRAND PIANO E.PIANO HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is active.
Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. REVERB To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No reverb is produced when all indicators are off. ROOM HALL1 HALL2 STAGE OFF No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit.
The Pedals The YDP-121 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 played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
Touch Sensitivity Four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. TOUCH To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed). HARD MEDIUM SOFT HARD The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness.
Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the YDP-121 over a 427.0 Hz … 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz) range in approximately 0.2 Hertz intervals. Pitch control is useful for tuning the YDP-121 to match other instruments or recorded music. A -1 B -1 C3 B3 Tuning Up ............................................................................................................... Z To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously.
The Metronome & Tempo Control The YDP-121 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome METRONOME The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing the [METRONOME] button. When on, the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. Beat indicator Metronome Time Signature .................................................................
Using the Recorder The YDP-121 features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “overdub” one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. The recorder feature is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can also be just plain fun.
Using the Recorder Start Recording ................................................................................................ Recording will begin automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [START/STOP] button. The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. START/ STOP START/ STOP TRACK REC 1 2 TRACK REC 1 2 • The left pedal can be assigned to start and stop recording via the “Left Pedal Mode” function described on page 26.
Using the Recorder Playback START/ STOP TRACK REC 1 2 To playback what you’ve recorded, first make sure that the green track indicators of the tracks you want to play are lit. If not, press the corresponding track button(s) so that they are lit. Then press the [START/STOP] button. Playback starts from the beginning of the recorded data, and will stop automatically at the end of the recorded data. You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
The Function Mode The [FUNCTION] button provides access to a range of functions that give the YDP-121 extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in groups as follows: F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 Tuning ...................................................................... Scale ......................................................................... Dual Mode Functions .............................................. Left Pedal Mode.......................................................
The Function Mode F1 Tuning In addition to the tuning method described on page 18, overall tuning can also be accomplished via the F1 function. After selecting “F1”, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower or raise the pitch in approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed simply switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). The overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz).
The Function Mode F3 Dual Mode Functions After selecting “F3.Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function submode, then use the FUNCTION [<] and [>] buttons to select the desired dual mode function, as listed below. If the Dual mode is not engaged “F3.-” will appear instead of “F3.Y” and the Dual mode functions cannot be selected. If this happens engage the Dual mode and proceed.
The Function Mode F4 Left Pedal Mode This function sets the left pedal for normal soft-pedal operation or for song start/stop operation. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the desired left-pedal mode. “1” is the normal soft-pedal mode and “2” is the start/stop mode. When the start/stop mode is selected, the left pedal functions in the same way as the panel [START/STOP] button. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “1”.
The Function Mode F7 Backup Functions After selecting “F7.Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [<] and [>] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed below. • The backup settings themselves, and the contents of the recorder memory, are always backed up. NOTE • Even if the Backup is turned on, factory presets can be recalled at any time (see page 28). The factory setting list is found on page 29.
Factory Preset Recall POWER All dual mode, reverb, touch sensitivity, tuning settings, and the settings affected by the Backup Functions can be restored to their original factory preset values by holding the C7 key (rightmost key on the keyboard) while turning the [POWER] switch ON. This also erases all recorder data, and sets all Backup on/off settings (F7) to “OFF”. NOTE • The factory setting list is found on page 29.
Demo Song List Voice Demo Tune Titles Voice Name GRAND PIANO E.PIANO HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE OPRGAN Title Fantaisie Impromptu Original Gavotte (French Suite) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 3rd Mov. Trio Sonata 2 • Some of the demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the original compositions. Original songs are all rights reserved (© 2001 by YAMAHA CORPORATION). • Bei manchen der oben aufgeführten Demo-Stücke handelt es sich um kurze Auszüge aus den Originalkompositionen.
1 • 6 x 35 mm round-head screws x4 1 • 4 x 10 mm round-head screws x2 2 • 4 x 16 mm tapping screws x4 3 • 6 x 16 mm flat-head screws x4 4 A D B D C • Bundled pedal cord inside ● Cord holders x 2 ● AC power cord Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • • • • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
2 3 D • 6 x 35 mm round-head screws 1 D R C • This vinyl tie will be used later in step N. C L X Untie the vinyl tie. Untie the vinyl tie and straighten out the bundled cord attached to the bottom of the pedal box. Don’t discard the vinyl tie, you’ll need it later in step N. C Attach the side panels (D) to the pedal box (C).
4 5 • 4 x 10 mm round-head screws 2 15 cm D A R 15 cm D B • Rough surface outward. L L • Be sure to place your hands at least 15 centimeters from either end of the main unit when positioning it. • 4 x 16 mm tapping screws 3 V Attach the rear panel (B). With the rear panel’s rough surface facing outward and the panel slightly angled as shown in the illustration, lower it onto the feet’s protruding edge at the rear of the pedal box.
6 Cord holder • 6 x 16 mm flat-head screws 4 • Use the vinyl tie that was removed from the bundled pedal cord in step X to tie up any slack in the pedal cord. A D N Connect the pedal cord. The pedal cord from the pedal box must be plugged into the PEDAL connector located at the rear of the main unit’s underside. Once connected, attach the cord holders to the rear panel as shown, then clip the cord into the holders.
7 8 220 240 110 C 127 • A voltage selector is provided in some areas. M Voltage Selector and AC power cord. Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas. To set the selector for 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main voltages, use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region appears next to the pointer on the panel. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
CAUTION • When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the lower surface of the main unit, NEVER the top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.
Specifications KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY 32 NOTES MAX.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
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