ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Owner’s Manual FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL YDP-S51 Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–6. EN Pour obtenir des informations sur l'assemblage du support du clavier, reportez-vous aux instructions à la fin de ce manuel.
ENGLISH Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5 Song Playback and Practice..................22 Listening to 50 Preset Songs ........................................22 About the Manuals................................. 7 Practicing a One-Hand Part..........................................23 Included Accessories .............................. 7 Playing from the top of the bar including a rest or blank..............................................................
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.
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.
ENGLISH PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS 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.
Handling caution ENGLISH Connections • 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. • 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. • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument.
ENGLISH Thank you for choosing the Yamaha ARIUS. In order to make the most of the performance potential and features of the instrument, please read the manuals thoroughly, and keep them in a handy place for later reference. About the Manuals This instrument has the following manuals. Included Manuals Owner’s Manual (this book) Explains how to use the instrument. Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) Shows in chart form the functions assigned to the buttons and the keyboard for quick understanding.
ENGLISH Panel Controls and Terminals 1 3 9 4 2 5 6 Bottom 7 ! $ 8 (Keyboard side) ) Bottom Rear TO PEDAL 16V PHONES Shows the DC IN and [TO PEDAL] jacks as seen when viewed from the rear of the instrument. (Keyboard side) 1 [ # @ ] (Standby/On) switch..................... page 10 For turning the power on or setting to standby. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] knob.................... page 12 For adjusting the volume of the entire sound. 3 [DEMO/SONG] button ..................
Basic Operations ENGLISH Setting Up Key Cover and Music Rest CAUTION Hold the key cover 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 key cover and main unit. Opening the key cover 1 2 Hold the ledge of the key cover top with both hands, then open the key cover slowly. Fold down the front part of the key cover.
Basic Operations ENGLISH Turning the Power On 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the power adaptor. AC outlet Power adaptor 16V AC plug DC plug Power cord (The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on locale.) WARNING Use the specified adaptor (page 31) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
Basic Operations To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is not operated for approximately 30 minutes. If you do not want to use the Auto Power Off function, disable the function as described below. The setting (disabled or enabled) is retained even if the power is turned off. ENGLISH Auto Power Off NOTE Default setting: Enable Disabling Auto Power Off Turn the power of the instrument off.
Basic Operations ENGLISH Playing the Piano Setting the Volume When you start playing, use the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound. Level decreases. Level increases. CAUTION Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Intelligent Acoustic Control (I.A.C.) With this function, the sound quality of this instrument is automatically adjusted and controlled according to the overall volume.
Basic Operations Damper Pedal (Right) Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer. Releasing this pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. This pedal also features a “half-pedal” function that creates partial sustain effects, depending on how far down you press the pedal. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 29).
Basic Operations ENGLISH Using the Metronome The metronome feature is convenient for practicing with an accurate tempo. 1 2 Press [METRONOME] to start the Metronome. Press [METRONOME] to stop the Metronome.
Basic Operations You can specify the Touch Sensitivity (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the A6-C7 keys. NOTE A6 This setting is disabled with some Voices, such as an organ sound. A6 C7 B6 ENGLISH Changing the Touch Sensitivity Default setting: B6 (Medium) Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 Fixed The volume level does not change at all regardless of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard.
ENGLISH Advanced Operations Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Selecting a Voice To select “Grand Piano 1”: NOTE Simply press [PIANO/VOICE]. To hear the characteristics of the Voices, play back the Demo Songs (page 17). To select another Voice: After pressing [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] or [–L] to select the next or previous Voice. To select a specific Voice: While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C1–A1 keys.
Advanced Operations Special individual Demo Songs are provided for all of the instrument Voices. 1 NOTE Press [DEMO/SONG] to start playback. If you want to change the playback tempo, see page 14. The [PLAY] lamp lights up, and the Demo Song for the current Voice starts. Starting with the selected song, the playback of the Demo Songs will continue. After the last demo song, the sequence then returns to the first Demo Song and repeats until you stop it.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb) This instrument features several Reverb Types that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. The appropriate Reverb Type and Depth are called up automatically when you select each of the Voices and Songs. This is why the Reverb Type need not be selected; however, you can change it if desired. To select a Reverb Type: NOTE While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press one of the C2–E2 keys.
Advanced Operations To transpose the pitch down: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE], press a key between F 2 (–6) and B2 (–1). ENGLISH Transposing the Pitch in Semitones You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitones in order to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, or to easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two Voices and play them simultaneously to create a more richly textured sound. 1 Engage the Dual mode. While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], simultaneously hold down two keys between C1 and A1 to select the two desired Voices. For information on which Voices are assigned to the keys, refer to “Voice List” (page 16).
Advanced Operations This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the left and the other on the right, over the same octave range. 1 While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press [+R] and [–L] ENGLISH Playing Duo simultaneously to engage Duo. The keyboard is divided into two sections, with the E3 key as the Split Point.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Song Playback and Practice Listening to 50 Preset Songs In addition to the Demo Songs, Preset Songs are provided for your listening pleasure. 1 Find the number of the Song that you want to play back from the included “50 greats for the Piano.” The number of each piano Preset Song is assigned to the C2–C 6 keys. 2 While holding down [DEMO/SONG], press one of the C2–C 6 keys to start playback.
Advanced Operations 1 2 Select a Preset Song (page 22) or the User Song (page 24). NOTE ENGLISH Practicing a One-Hand Part All the Songs except for the Demo (page 17) let you turn on or off the left-hand and right-hand Parts individually. By turning off [+R], for example, you can practice the right-hand Part while the left-hand Part is playing back, and vice versa. Selecting another Song will reset the on/off status. While holding down [PLAY], press [+R] or [–L] to turn the Part on/off.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Recording Your Performance This instrument lets you record your keyboard performance as the User Song. Up to two Parts (left-hand and right-hand) can be recorded separately. Recording Your Performance 1 Select the desired Voice and other parameters, such as beat, for recording. For instructions on selecting a Voice, refer to page 16. If necessary, set other parameters, such as beat and effects, in this step.
5 If desired, record the other Part by repeating Steps 1–4. 6 To hear the recorded Song, press [PLAY] to start playback. Press [PLAY] again to stop playback. NOTE The recorded Song data can be saved to computer as a Standard MIDI file (SMF). For details, refer to the Computerrelated Operations manual (page 7). ENGLISH Advanced Operations Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song The settings of the following parameters can be changed after the Record operation is completed.
Advanced Operations ENGLISH Data Maintained When Power is Turned Off The following settings and data are maintained even if you turn the power off.
Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off. This is normal and the Auto Power Off function may have been activated (page 11). If desired, disable the Auto Power Off function. The instrument does not turn on. Securely insert the adaptor plug into the socket on this instrument, and the adaptor plug into a proper AC outlet (page 10). A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off.
Appendix ENGLISH 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. • Assemble the unit on a hard and flat floor with ample space. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. • Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit.
Appendix E 5 Secure A. 5-1 Adjust the position of A so that the left and right ends of A will project beyond D and E equally when seen from the front. 5-2 Secure A by tightening the four short screws (3) (6 x 16 mm) from the bottom. 2-1, 2-4 5-1 D B ENGLISH 2-4 Securely tighten the screws on the top of B that were attached in Step 2-1. A Projection of A 2-2 2-2 2-3 A Secure the anti-fall brackets using the screws. 3 Secure C.
Appendix 7 Connect the AC adaptor. ENGLISH 7-1 Insert the AC adaptor plug into the DC IN jack from the rear. For more information, refer to page 10. 7-1 After completing the assembly, please check the following. • Are there any parts left over? Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors. • Is this instrument clear of doors and other movable fixtures? Move the instrument to an appropriate location. • Does this instrument make a rattling noise when you shake it? Tighten all screws.
Appendix Size Storage (Internal Memory) • Width: 1353 mm [53-1/4" ] • User Song: One song approx. 100KB • Height (Key cover open): • Loading song data from a computer (Up to 10 songs): 783 mm [30-7/8" ] (970 mm [38-3/16" ] ) • Depth (Key cover open): 309 mm [12-1/8" ]* (315 mm [12-3/8"]) * With anti-fall brackets attached, the depth is 404 mm [15-7/8"]. Weight • 36 kg (79 lbs., 6 oz.
Appendix ENGLISH Index Numerics O 50 Preset Songs .......................................................22 Octave .................................................................... 20 Online Manuals (PDF) ................................................. 7 A AC Power adaptor ......................................................7 Accessories ...............................................................7 Assembly .................................................................28 Auto Power Off ..
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YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual
YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual
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