User Manual

Playing the Piano

YDP-S52 Owner’s Manual

Because of the simple, piano-like design of this instrument, there are a minimum of panel controls, and most

settings are made using the keys of the keyboard. When you turn a function on or off, or change a setting, the

instrument produces a sound to confirm the change. There are three types of sounds used: an ascending

sound for on, a descending sound for off, and clicks for other settings. In the Metronome setting (page 17), a

numeric value is read out when a tempo is specified by a three-digit value using the keyboard.

For the list of functions assigned to the buttons and keys, see “Quick Operation Guide” (separate sheet).

Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds on

Press the A♯-1 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and the [PIANO/

VOICE] simultaneously.

Turning the Operation Confirmation Sounds off

Press the A-1 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and the [PIANO/

VOICE] simultaneously.

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.

Setting the Operation Confirmation Sounds

Default setting:

Lowest key A-1

(Off)

(On)

A♯-1

Changing the Touch Sensitivity

NOTE

This setting is disabled with

some Voices, such as an

organ sound.

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.

A♯6Soft

The volume level does not change much when you play the

keyboard soft or hard.

B6 Medium This is the standard piano touch response.

C7 Hard

The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo

to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. You have to hit the

keys hard to produce a loud sound.

A6 Highest key (C7)

A♯6