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CONTENTS KEYBOARD STAND ASSEMBLY ......................... 2 TRANSPOSITION ................................................. 7 THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS ................. 4 PITCH CONTROL ................................................. 7 LISTEN TO THE DEMONSTRATION.................... 6 MIDI FUNCTIONS ................................................ 8 PLAYING THE PDP-300 ...................................... 6 MIDI DATA FORMAT ......................................... 11 DUAL MODE ..............
3 1 C D D E E A B C D E Main unit Center panel Pedal box Side panels Base boards • Short large-head screws (black) • Long screws (gold) x 4 4 • Short large-head screws (black) x 4 • Long screws (black) x 4 C B D D E • The protruding sections of the metal brackets at each end of the center panel must face upward. • Short screws (black) x 4 • Joint connectors x 4 • Long screws (black) 2 KEYBOARD STAND ASSEMBLY • Joint connectors Note: We do not recommend attempting to assemble the PDP300 alone.
A A B C D D D E E • Insert the screws extending from the bottom of the main unit into the bracket grooves. • Short screws (black) 6 7 • Cord holders • Rotate the adjuster unit it coms in firm contact with the floor surface. the side panels (D) to the pedal c Attach box (C). n Connect the pedal cords. Attach the center panel (B) to the side v panels (D). The center panel (B) is installed between the side pan- * Check to make sure that all screws have been securely tightened.
THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS q [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, the PIANO 1 voice selector LED will light. w [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by the PDP-300. The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of headphones is plugged into the HEADPHONE jack i.
u Damper 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. i HEADPHONE Jack A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the HEADPHONE jack.
LISTEN TO THE DEMONSTRATION The PDP-300 is programmed to automatically play two demonstration tunes to give you a sample of their superb sound. 1. Impromptus Op. 142-3 (F. Schubert) 2. West Coast (Original) The demonstration tunes can be selected and played by pressing the C7 key (the highest key on the keyboard) while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. Hold [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] and press the C7 key once to hear the first demonstration tune, twice to hear the second tune.
DUAL MODE TRANSPOSITION The DUAL mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. 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 voice will light when the DUAL mode is active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice selector.
MIDI FUNCTIONS Control Change Numbers A Brief Introduction to MIDI MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments.
MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function Voice Selector* Local ON/OFF [PIANO 1] Program Change ON/OFF [PIANO 2] Control Change ON/OFF [CLAVINOVA TONE] Multi-Timbre Mode [E.PIANO] Split & Left Local OFF [HARPSICHORD] Split & Right Local OFF [ORGAN] * The MIDI functions listed above are engaged by holding down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the corresponding voice selector. Full details are given in the following pages.
The Split & Left Local OFF Mode The Split & Right Local Off Mode In the split mode one section of the PDP-300 keyboard is used to play a PDP-300 voice in the normal way, while the remaining section is used to play a second MIDI keyboard or tone generator. In this mode the right-hand section of the keyboard is used to play an internal PDP-300 voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator.
MIDI DATA FORMAT If you’re already very familiar with MIDI, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the PDP-300. 1. NOTE ON/OFF Data format: [9xH] -> [kk] -> [vv] 9xH = Note ON/OFF event (x = channel number) kk = Note number (21 ~ 108 = A-1 ~ C7) vv = Velocity (Key ON = 1 ~ 127. Key OFF = 0) * Note OFF event format [8xH] -> [kk] also recognized. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your PDP-300 is faulty. 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the VOLUME control turned up to a reasonable listening level? 2. The PDP-300 Reproduces Radio or TV Sound This can occur if there is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity. Contact your Yamaha dealer. 3.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.
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