English SH Owner’s manual Silentseries.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adaptor). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adaptor other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power cords or other connecting cords.
Introduction Features English Yamaha’s Innovative Silencing System • The hammer shank stopper stops the movement of the hammer just before striking the string, and the optical sensor will catch keystroke information precisely. The internal tone generator receives the keystroke information and reproduces enrich sound of the piano. • The noncontact optical sensor faithfully detects subtle movement of the keys without affecting the touch of the keys. You can enjoy the natural expression of the music.
Introduction Accessories Check that the following items are supplied with your piano. • AC adaptor (PA-150A, PJP-PS04 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) × 1 • Power cable × 1 * • Headphones (HPH-200P) × 1 • Headphones hanger × 1 • Attachment screws for headphones hanger × 2 • Owner’s manual × 1 • Music book “50 greats for the Piano” × 1 * Supplied only if the PJP-PS04 AC adaptor is supplied with your piano.
Introduction Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter Getting Started .........................................6 6 Connecting to Audio Devices ..........................33 Connecting to MIDI Devices...........................35 Connecting the USB Storage Device...............36 Connecting Powered Speakers [for Grand Piano] .............................................37 Chapter 2 Playing the Piano ...................................11 Using the Silent Piano™ Function ..................
Chapter 1 Getting Started Part Names and Functions ■ Piano Upright piano Grand piano 1 [for models equipped with a sostenuto pedal] 2 (on the rear of the piano) Control box (page 7) 1 Control box (page 7) 2 Silencing lever Activates the Silent Piano™ function (page 11). GM unit (page 8) DC12V jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 9).
Chapter 1 Getting Started Part Names and Functions ■ Control box (front panel) Upright piano 2 3 4 5 10 6 7 11 8 English 1 9 12 Grand piano 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 POWER 6 7 11 button 8 9 12 7 Turns the digital piano on and off. 2 FUNC. button Switches the function. The function will be switched as follows each time you press this button. PIANO button [For upright pianos] Switches the voice of the digital piano to the Piano voice.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Part Names and Functions ■ Control box (bottom panel) 14 15 13 13 DC IN 12V jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor (page 9). 15 AUX IN/AUX OUT jacks (stereo mini jack) Connect to the input or output jacks of external audio devices. 14 MIDI IN/MIDI OUT jacks Connect to the input or output jacks of external MIDI devices. ■ GM unit [for grand piano] 1 2 L(L+R) R MIN VOL.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the AC Adaptor ■ Upright piano Note For some models, the PJP-PS04 AC adaptor is supplied. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC12V jack at the rear of the piano. 2 Loop the cord through the hook on the piano, as shown. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the AC wall outlet. English 1 DC12V jack 1 3 2 PA-150A ■ Grand piano 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12V jack at the rear of the control box. 2 Connect the power cable to the AC adaptor.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Attaching the Headphones Hanger Attach the hanger to the underside of the control box with the two screws supplied. Screw d r i v er Turning the Power On 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp lights up. The display shows the voice number “1” (Piano). Note • The sound is not output properly if you hold down the keyboard while turning the power on. Remove your hand from the keyboard when turning the power on.
Chapter 2 Playing the Piano Using the Silent Piano™ Function English 1 [For upright pianos not equipped with a sostenuto pedal] Press the center pedal and slide it to the left. [For upright pianos equipped with a sostenuto pedal] Pull the silencing lever towards you until you hear a click and feel the mechanism catch. [For grand pianos] Press the QUIET button. The QUIET lamp lights up and the Silent Piano™ function is activated.
Chapter 2 Playing the Piano Selecting Voices When using the Silent Piano™ function, you can use the internal voices of this unit to perform with voices other than that of a piano. 1 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to VOICE. The number of the currently selected voice appears on the display. 2 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to select the desired voice. Voice Explanation Off The unit does not use any voices.
Chapter 2 Playing the Piano Selecting Voices ■ Changing the voice to that of a piano [for upright piano] You can change the voice to that of a piano with the touch of a button. Press the PIANO button. English 1 The PIANO lamp lights up and the voice is changed to that of a piano. 13 Silentseries.
Chapter 2 Playing the Piano Applying the Reverb Effect A piano sounds differently depending on the size of the room, or the material of the building in which it is played. The reverberation is the major reason for this difference. Using the reverb functions and simulating the reverberation in a concert hall, gives you the feeling of the being at a live performance. 1 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to REVERB. The current depth setting appears on the display. 2 Hold the FUNC.
Chapter 2 Playing the Piano Using the Metronome The unit features the built-in metronome that helps you to play at the accurate tempo. 1 English Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to METRO. The current tempo setting appears on the display. 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the metronome. 3 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to change the tempo. You can change the tempo in the range of 5 to 500 (bpm).
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Songs You Can Play on This Unit The unit can play the preset songs, songs you recorded, or commercially available songs. In this manual, they are collectively called “songs.” You can simply listen to these songs, but also practice playing along with the song playback. ■ Playable song data format Song Format File Format MIDI song In a MIDI song, the information of your keyboard performance (such as keystroke and velocity) is recorded.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Playing Back the Demonstration Song You can play back any of the demonstration songs stored in this unit. 1 English Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to SONG. The song number of the currently selected category appears on the display. 2 Hold the FUNC. button for a second to switch to the song category selection display. Hold The currently selected song category blinks on the display. 3 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to select “d.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Playing Back the Preset Song Besides the demonstration songs, 50 piano songs are preset in this unit. These correspond to the score in the music book “50 greats for the Piano.” This will help you to practice playing along with the song playback. 1 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to SONG. The song number of the currently selected category appears on the display. 2 Hold the FUNC. button for a second to switch to the song category selection display.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Playing Back the Song Recorded on the Internal Memory Your performance that has been recorded as a MIDI song and saved on the internal memory can also be played back. Note 1 English To record your performance, see “Recording Your Performance on the Internal Memory” on page 24. Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to SONG. The song number of the currently selected category appears on the display. 2 Hold the FUNC.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Playing Back the Song Saved on the USB Storage Device Connecting commercially available USB storage device to the unit allows you to play back songs stored on that device. 1 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port at the front of the control box. For details, see “Connecting the USB Storage Device” on page 36. 2 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to SONG. The song number of the currently selected category appears on the display.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Playing Back the Song Saved on the USB Storage Device 6 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to select the desired song number. English Song Number Explanation S.00 – S.99 F.00 – F.99 100 – 399 A.00 – A.99 Plays back only the selected song. When the playback advanced to the end of the selected song, playback stops. C.00 – C.99 100 – 399 Random playback All playback Plays back all songs in the selected category continuously in random order.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Operations during Playback Pause S t op Move to the previous/next song Fast-forward/rewind (Hold) ■ Pausing playback You can pause playback and restart it from where the song was paused. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during playback. While playback is paused, the PLAY/PAUSE lamp blinks. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to restart playback again. ■ Stopping playback You can stop playback and start it from the beginning of the song. Press the STOP button during playback.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Songs Changing the Playback Tempo You can speed up or slow down the playback tempo. Slowing down the playback tempo can be useful when practicing a difficult piano part. During playback or pause, hold the FUNC. button for a second to switch to the tempo setting display. English 1 Hold The current tempo setting blinks on the display. 2 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to adjust the tempo. You can adjust the playback tempo in the range of –50 to +50 (%).
Chapter 4 Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance on the Internal Memory You can record your performance on the internal memory of the unit. Recorded performances are saved as a MIDI song (SMF0). Note • You can record up to 10 songs on the internal memory. • You can record up to approximately 500 KB, which equates to a standard song of approximately 30 minutes in length, per one recording. • The recorded performances are preserved even if you turn the unit off.
Chapter 4 Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance on the Internal Memory 6 Press the +/YES and –/NO buttons to select the destination song number. English Note • If you select an empty song (which contains no data), the song number and the blank indication (- - -) appears alternately on the display. • Note that the new recording will erase the existing data if you select a song which contains data. • To cancel recording, press the STOP or REC button. 7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Chapter 4 Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance on the USB Storage Device You can record your performance directly on the USB storage device. Recorded performances are saved as a MIDI song (SMF0) or an audio song (USB Audio Recorder, 44.1kHz/16bit stereo WAV). Note • You can record as much as the capacity of the USB storage device allows. • You can record up to approximately 500 KB per one MIDI song recording and up to 80 minutes per one audio song recording.
Chapter 4 Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance on the USB Storage Device 7 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to select the destination song number. English Note • If you select an empty song (which contains no data), the song number and the blank indication (- - -) appears alternately on the display. • Note that the new recording will erase the existing data if you select a song which contains data. • To cancel recording, press the STOP or REC button. 8 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Chapter 4 Recording Your Performance Recording with the Metronome You can use the metronome to record performance. 1 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to METRO. The current tempo setting appears on the display. 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the metronome. 3 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to change the tempo. You can change the tempo in the range of 5 to 500 (bpm).
Chapter 5 Handling Song Files Copying a Song File to the USB Storage Device English You can copy the user song on the internal memory to the USB storage device. You can use this function to make a backup on the USB storage device to protect your valuable music data. Note You can copy only the user song on the internal memory to the USB storage device. 1 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port at the front of the control box. For details, see “Connecting the USB Storage Device” on page 36.
Chapter 5 Handling Song Files Copying a Song File to the USB Storage Device 7 Hold the REC button for 3 seconds. “SAv” appears on the display. Then the smallest number of empty song in the USB MIDI user song category and the blank indication (- - -) appears alternately on the display. Hold Note • If there is no empty song in the USB MIDI user song category, “FUL” appears on the display and the song cannot be copied. Delete unnecessary files (page 31) and try again.
Chapter 5 Handling Song Files Deleting a Song File You can delete the user song on the internal memory or the USB storage device. Note You can delete only the user song on the internal memory or the USB storage device. English 1 To delete the song file stored on the USB storage device, connect the USB storage device to the USB port at the front of the control box. For details, see “Connecting the USB Storage Device” on page 36. 2 Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to switch the function to SONG.
Chapter 5 Handling Song Files Deleting a Song File 7 Hold the REC and STOP buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. “n-y” and “dEL” appears alternately on the display. + Hold Note You cannot delete songs other than user songs. If you try to delete such songs, “E01” or “Pro” appears on the display. 8 Press the +/YES button. Deletion starts. Dashes appear on the display indicating that the selected song is being deleted. If the song is successfully deleted, “End” will appear on the display.
Chapter 6 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Devices English Caution Be sure to turn the unit and audio devices off before attempting to connect them. Note The AUX IN or AUX OUT jack on this unit is a stereo mini jack. If your connection cable is not compatible, you will need to use an adaptor. Please use a nonresistant cable and adaptor. ■ Connecting to the AUX OUT jack When connected to a compo system or IC recorder: You can record performances played using the Silent Piano™ function.
Chapter 6 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Devices ■ Connecting to the AUX IN jack When connected to other sound modules or playback devices (such as CD players): You can use the Silent Piano™ function together with the sound received from the connected devices. Control box bottom panel To AUX IN jack (stereo mini jack) Other sound modules OR CD player etc. Audio cable Caution Do not route the output from the AUX OUT jack to the AUX IN jack.
Chapter 6 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to MIDI Devices Caution Be sure to turn the unit and MIDI devices off before attempting to connect them. English ■ Connecting to the MIDI OUT jack When connected to other MIDI device: You can reproduce the Silent Piano™ performances using sound modules such as synthesizers and other MIDI devices.
Chapter 6 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting the USB Storage Device Connecting commercially available USB storage device to the unit allows you save your performance, and playback songs stored on the device. Connect the USB storage device into the USB port at the front of the control box. Caution • Do not remove the USB storage device or turn the unit on or off during data transfer as breakage may result. • Do not insert and remove the USB storage device too frequently as breakage may result.
Chapter 6 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting Powered Speakers [for Grand Piano] The OUTPUT L (L+R)/R jacks let you connect the optional powered speakers. You can also use the OUTPUT VOL. knob to fine-adjust the volume of these jacks. English GM unit Powered speakers L(L+R) R MIN VOL. MAX OUTPUT To OUTPUT jack (TRS phone jack) To audio input jack Audio cable Note • Adjusting the volume with the VOLUME knob also affects the output level of the OUTPUT L (L+R)/R jacks.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Setting the Various Convenient Functions (Function Setup) To get the most out of your piano, set some of the various convenient functions, such as fine tuning of the pitch, adjusting the metronome volume, etc.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Setting the Various Convenient Functions (Function Setup) ■ Basic operations 1 English Press the FUNC. button repeatedly to turn off all function indicators. The unit enters the Function Setup mode and the Function Setup item number appears on the display. 2 Press the +/YES or –/NO button to select the desired item. 3 Hold the FUNC. button for a second to switch to the parameter setup display.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Details on Each Function Setup Item ■ Brilliance ■ FIXED Velocity You can adjust the timbre brilliance of the sound from mellow to bright. You can change the velocity when you select Off (FIXED) in the Touch Sensitivity setting. –2 (mellow) –1 (mellow/normal) Setting 0 range (normal) 1 (normal/bright) 2 (bright) Default setting The unit produces soft and mellow tone. The setting between mellow and normal. The unit produces standard tone.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Details on Each Function Setup Item ■ Base Note Certain genres of music are composed based on scales other than equal temperament, which is the common piano tuning scale. You can enjoy various scales with this setting. You need to specify the root when you select a scale other than equal temperament in the Scale setting. One octave is divided into twelve equal intervals. Currently the most popular piano tuning scale.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Details on Each Function Setup Item ■ Song Balance ■ Damper Resonance Depth You can adjust the volume balance between keyboard playing and song playback (MIDI and audio). Increase the value to reduce the volume of keyboard playing. Decrease the value to reduce the volume of song playback. You can set the depth of the Damper Resonance effect, which is applied when you press the damper pedal. This setting is effective for the Piano voice.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Details on Each Function Setup Item ■ MIDI Transmit Channel You can set the depth of the Sustain Sample effect, which is applied when you press the damper pedal. This setting is effective for the Piano voice. You can assign the channel on which the unit transmits the MIDI data of keyboard playing. Setting range Default setting 0 to 10 5 Setting range 1 to 16 Off Note This setting does not revert to its default setting when you turn the unit off.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Details on Each Function Setup Item ■ Local Control ■ Control Change You can select whether the keyboard playing data is transmitted to the internal tone generator of the unit. You can select whether the unit transmits or receives control change messages. On Setting range Off Default setting The keyboard playing data is transmitted to the internal tone generator. The note you played on the keyboard is reproduced with the internal tone generator of the unit.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Restoring the Default Settings You can erase the backup of all settings made and restore the factory default settings. 1 + English While holding the STOP button, press the POWER button to turn the unit on. “CLr” appears on the display and all settings are reset to factory default. Caution DO NOT turn the unit off while “CLr” appears on the display as may corrupt the data or damage the internal memory. Note The user songs on the internal memory will be retained.
Chapter 7 Using Various Functions Deactivating the Auto Power-off Function 1 While holding the FUNC. button, press the POWER button to turn the unit on. + “PoF” appears on the display and the auto power-off function is deactivated. Note If you deactivate the auto power-off function with this step, “F9 Auto Power-off” in Function Setup (page 44) is automatically set to off. 46 Silentseries.
Chapter 8 Appendix Messages Situation The unit is being initialized to the factory default settings. The song file is not compatible with the unit, or the song file may be damaged. The USB storage device is protected. Remedy DO NOT turn the unit off when “CLr” appears in the display. You cannot select this song file. The capacity of the USB storage device becomes full. Delete unnecessary files on the USB storage device (page 31), or use another USB storage device with sufficient capacity.
Chapter 8 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have problems with the unit, here are a few troubleshooting tips. If you cannot solve the problem easily yourself, consult your Yamaha piano dealer. DO NOT attempt to repair the piano or the AC adaptor yourself. Symptom The unit does not turn on. Cause The AC adaptor may not be plugged in correctly. Remedy Insert the AC adaptor firmly into the DC12V or DC IN 12V jack and AC outlet (page 9). The unit turns on but no sound is heard.
Chapter 8 Appendix Preset Voice List No. 1 Voice Piano Electric Piano 1 3 Electric Piano 2 4 Electric Piano 3 5 Harpsichord 1 6 7 Harpsichord 2 Vibraphone 8 Celesta 9 Pipe Organ 1 10 Pipe Organ 2 11 Pipe Organ 3 12 Pipe Organ 4 13 Jazz Organ 14 15 16 Strings Choir Synth Pad 17 18 19 Piano + Strings Piano + Synth Pad Piano + Electric Piano 1 English 2 Explanation This sound was sampled from the Yamaha CFX concert grand piano.
Chapter 8 Appendix Song List ■ Demonstration songs No. d.01 d.02 d.03 Title Polonaise op.53 “Héroïque” Piano Sonate No.18 K.576 1st mov. “Little Overture” from The Nutcracker op.71a ■ Preset songs No. P.01 P.02 P.03 P.04 P.05 P.06 P.07 P.08 P.09 P.10 P.11 P.12 P.13 P.14 P.15 P.16 P.17 P.18 P.19 P.20 P.21 P.22 P.23 P.24 P.25 Title Invention No.1 Invention No.8 Gavotte
Chapter 8 Appendix Playback Sequence of Song Files on the USB Storage Device The illustration below shows the playback sequence of song files stored on the USB storage device. USB storage device Folder A Second level Third level English First level Fourth level Sub Folder A Sub Folder A Sub Folder A AAA.mid AAA.mid AAA.mid General folders BBB.mid Folder B Sub Folder B AAA.mid No playback occurs. AAA.mid BBB.mid USER FILES PIANODIR.FIL Administrative files PPFile1 PPFile2 AAA.
Chapter 8 Appendix Specifications Upright Piano Grand Piano Damper pedal, Silencing pedal/ Damper pedal, Sostenuto pedal, Pedals Sostenuto pedal*1, Soft pedal Shift pedal Noncontact continuous detection optical sensor Sensor System Key Sensor — Noncontact 2-point optical fiber Hammer Sensor sensor Continuous detection sensor Pedal Damper Pedal Sensors ON/OFF detection sensor Sostenuto Pedal ON/OFF detection sensor*1 Soft/Shift Pedal ON/OFF detection sensor Hammer shank stopper operated by Hammer shank st
Chapter 8 Appendix Index P AC adaptor ......................................................................................4, 9 Accessory ............................................................................................4 Administrative file ............................................................................51 All playback ....................................................................17, 18, 19, 21 Audio device ...................................................................
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