DIGITAL PIANO ENGLISH DEUTSCH Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DIGITAL PIANO YDP-131/YDP-213 YDP-131/YDP-213 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ EN DIC413 U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2005 Yamaha Corporation DE WF16260 5XXAPXXX.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter 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 or connecting cords of any kind.
1 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: Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
Connections Saving data • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
3 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new digital piano. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual This manual consists of three main sections: “Introduction,” “Reference” and “Appendix.
Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2 PRECAUTIONS............................................. 3 About this Owner’s Manual ........................ 5 Application Index........................................ 7 Accessories .................................................. 8 ENGLISH Maintenance ............................................... 8 Features....................................................... 9 Before Using the Digital Piano .................
5 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices...................................................... “Listening to the Demo Songs” on page 15 Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 16 Listening to recorded performances.................................................
Accessories • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your digital piano. • Quick Operation Guide ENGLISH • Assembly parts Maintenance Clean the instrument using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber products on the instrument. Otherwise, the panel or keys may become discolored or degraded.
7 Features MIDI [IN/OUT] A set of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). Connect a MIDI device to this connector to use various MIDI functions (pages 27–28). (Connecting MIDI Instruments—page 27) ........ ...... [PHONES] ENGLISH The Yamaha YDP-131/YDP-213 digital piano features a special “GHS (Graded Hammer Standard)” keyboard that offers natural grand-piano type playability.
Before Using the Digital Piano Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. ENGLISH CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed.
9 Turning the Power On 1. Connect the power adapter. 1-1 Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] button is set to STANDBY. 1-2 Insert the DC plug on the power adapter into the [DC IN 12V] connector. 1-3 Insert the AC plug on the power adapter into a wall AC outlet. 1-2 1-3 ENGLISH (The shape of the plug differs depending on locale.) WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains.
Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. The level decreases. The level increases. CAUTION ENGLISH Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. Two [PHONES] jacks are provided. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones.
11 ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for this instrument’s various functions. Part Names................................................................ 14 Keyboard Stand Assembly ....................................... 34 Listening to the Demo Songs................................... 15 Index ......................................................................... 37 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs..........................
9 PHONES Part Names A MIDI PEDAL IN ENGLISH OUT 0 1 2 3 4 5 B C 6 D 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 YDP-131/YDP-213 Part Names 8 9 0 A B C D [MASTER VOLUME]....................... P12 [PHONES] ..................................... P12 MIDI [IN] [OUT]............................ P27 [PEDAL]......................................... P35 Soft (Left) Pedal ............................ P19 Sostenute (Center) Pedal............... P19 Damper (Right) Pedal ................... P19 12 14 [STANDBY/ON] ..........
13 Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. Procedure 1. Turn on the power. 2. Start playing back a demo song. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button. The demo song for the currently-selected voice starts playing. Refer to the voice list on page 18 for more information on the characteristics of each preset voice. You cannot adjust the tempo of demo songs. 3. Select and play a demo song.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. You can simply listen to these songs. You can also refer to the included “50 Greats for the Piano” that contains scores for 50 piano preset songs. Procedure ENGLISH 1. Select and play back a piano preset song. The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2-C 6 keys.
15 Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See page 31 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) 1. Select and play back a song. Song numbers (1 through 10) are assigned to the D 6-C7 keys (see the illustration below). While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the D 6-C7 keys to select a song to play back. The selected song starts to play.
Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Procedure Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. ENGLISH While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1-F1 keys to select a voice. Alternatively, you can press the [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the [SELECT] button repeatedly to select a different voice. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard.
17 Using the Pedals 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. If the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 35). When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play before you release the pedal sustain longer.
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select a reverb type.
19 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in the range of C1 through F1 simultaneously to select the two desired voices. Alternatively, while holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press and hold down one key, then press another. Refer to “Selecting & Playing Voices” on page 18 for information on the voices that are assigned to the keys.
Transposition Your digital piano’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard 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 the key of F.
21 Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the Time Signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys.
Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C1–G2 keys to determine the volume. METRONOME The lowest key C1 G2 The volume level increases as you press higher keys. 2. Stop the metronome. ENGLISH Turn off the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button. Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) You can adjust the volume level that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys.