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ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 2 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.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions 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: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 4 YPR-50 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YPR-50 Portable Piano! You now own a portable piano that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument. Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your new YPR-50 in order to take full advantage of its various features.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 1:35 PM Page 5 YPR-50 Contents Main Features ................................ 4 Touch Response ............................ 20 Setting the Touch Sensitivity .................. 20 Panel Controls and Terminals ........ 6 Using the Metronome .................. 21 Setting the Metronome Time Signature .. 22 Setting Up ...................................... 8 Power Requirements ................................ 8 Accessory Jacks ........................................ 8 Music Stand ......
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 6 YPR-50 Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6-1 1 Power switch (STANDBY/ON) 6-2 7 6-3 6-4 6-5 9 8 6 SONG buttons These are used to control playback of the songs. (Pages 12, 13, 26.) 2 MASTER VOLUME control This determines the overall volume of the YPR50. (Page 10.) 6-1 START/STOP, SELECT button This is used to start and stop song playback. It is also used with certain keys on the keyboard (C5 - G6) to select the songs. (Pages 13, 26.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 7 YPR-50 7 TEMPO buttons (DOWN, UP) 9 TRANSPOSE button These are used to adjust the tempo of the song or Pianist accompaniment. They can also be used with certain keys on the keyboard (Eb5 - G6) to select preset tempo values. (Pages 15, 21.) This is used with certain keys on the keyboard (F#2 - F#3) to set the key transposition for the instrument. (Page 18.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 8 YPR-50 Setting Up This section contains useful information about setting up your YPR-50 for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. ■ When the Batteries Run Down Power Requirements When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the YPR-50 may not sound or function properly. As soon as this happens, replace them with a complete set of six new batteries.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 9 YPR-50 Using a Sustain Footswitch Music Stand This feature lets you use the included footswitch (Yamaha FC-5) or an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC-4) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is used in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano – press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound. Insert the bottom pins of the included music stand into the holes located at the center of the YPR-50 control panel.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 10 Quick Guide Playing Your New YPR-50! The YPR-50 features a set of exceptionally realistic stereo sampled piano sounds and other instrument sounds, including organ and strings — all created with state-of-the-art digital recording. It also features an extraordinarily expressive 76-key keyboard, with dynamic touch response. Try selecting some of these voices and start playing the YPR-50! 1. Turn on the power 2.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 11 Using the metronome Select one of the voices. Press the desired VOICE button. The metronome is an exceptionally convenient tool for practicing. To start the metronome at the currently selected tempo, press the METRONOME button. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. n The Beat lamp flashes while the metronome is running. 1st Beat 2nd Beat 3rd Beat 4th Beat n You can freely change the tempo or time signature. (See page 22.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 12 Playing the Songs The YPR-50 features twenty different songs, such as solo piano pieces and other popular songs that showcase the natural sound of the instrument. You can play each song separately, or listen to all twenty in succession. And for your practicing convenience, the YPR-50 has familiar "transport" buttons (FF, REW, PAUSE) that let you control song playback just as you would on a CD player or tape deck. Playing all 20 songs in order Press the DEMO button.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 13 Playing a single selected song Hold down the SONG (SELECT) button and press the appropriate key (C5 - G6, as indicated on the panel) to select the desired song. The selected song starts playing back as soon as you release the SONG button. To stop the song, press the SONG button again. n If you press the SONG button without selecting a specific song, the currently selected song will play.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 14 Practicing Along With the So The YPR-50 provides a variety of useful tools to help you practice. You can change the tempo (speed) of the song, and select Parts L (LEFT) and R (RIGHT) for playback. There's even a special Song Book with easy-to-learn pieces that gets you started. Practicing different song parts The YPR-50 lets you independently play back the left-hand and right-hand parts of the songs.
ypr50.qx ng 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 15 Changing the tempo The tempo of the song can be set to any desired speed. This is particularly convenient for practice purposes, letting you set the tempo of the song to a comfortable speed for playing along with. You can also slow the tempo down to whatever speed you need when trying to learn difficult passages by ear. Adjusting the tempo To raise or lower the tempo, press the TEMPO UP or DOWN button.(The range is 40-240 beats per minute.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 16 Professional-sounding "Pianist" The powerful yet easy-to-use Pianist feature automatically provides professionalquality piano accompaniment for your own performances – all you have to do is play the desired chords with your left hand and use your right hand to play the melody. Twenty different Pianist styles are available. The included Song Book also gives you easy-to-read sheet music to help you get the most out of these styles.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 17 " Stylings 2. Start the Pianist style The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. You can perform along with the professional accompaniment by playing the melody with your right hand. Accompaniment Section About accompaniment fingering You can "play" the Pianist accompaniment with one of two different methods: Single Finger or Fingered Chord.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 18 YPR-50 Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the YPR-50 with the Transpose and Tuning functions. Transpose Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the accompaniment of the selected Pianist style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows you to easily match the pitch of the YPR-50 to other instruments or singers, or play in a different key without changing your fingering.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 19 YPR-50 Lowering the pitch: Any key within G3 ~ F#4 + Hold down these keys and press one of the keys in the TUNING section to lower the pitch. The pitch can be lowered in one-step increments over the TUNING key range of G3 - F#4. The LEDs indicate the amount of detuning from normal pitch (see below). Raising the pitch: Any key within G3 ~ F#4 + Hold down these keys and press one of the keys in the TUNING section to raise the pitch.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 20 YPR-50 Touch Response The YPR-50 keyboard is equipped with a highly expressive Touch Response function, letting you play the voices with virtually the same dynamic control that you would have on an actual acoustic piano. What's more, the sensitivity of the function can be set to match your own playing style and performance preferences.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:00 AM Page 21 YPR-50 Using the Metronome The YPR-50 features a built-in metronome for practicing purposes. Both the tempo and the time signature of the metronome click can be set. Operation 1 Set the desired tempo. Use the TEMPO DOWN/UP buttons to adjust the tempo. (For more details on changing the tempo, see page 15.) The range is 40 - 240 bpm (beats per minute). Decreases Tempo value Increases Tempo value To restore the default tempo, simultaneously press both TEMPO buttons.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 22 YPR-50 Setting the Metronome Time Signature The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters. n The time signature may change automatically when a Pianist style or song is selected. Operation Simultaneously hold down the METRONOME button and press the key that corresponds to the desired time signature (see chart below).
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 23 YPR-50 The Pianist – Automatic Accompaniment Styles The powerful Pianist feature provides professional-quality piano accompaniment for your own performances. Simply play the desired chords with your left hand, and the YPR-50 automatically produces stylistically appropriate chords and embellishments for you. This means that you can play simple parts with your left hand (yet sound like a pro!), and concentrate more fully on your right-hand melodies and solos.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 1:35 PM Page 24 YPR-50 2 Start the selected Pianist accompaniment. The Pianist accompaniment starts automatically when you play a key or chord in the left-hand (accompaniment) section of the keyboard. You can perform along with the accompaniment by playing the melody with your right hand. F#2 E0 For details on playing the accompaniment chords, see "Using the Pianist Accompaniment – Multi Fingering” below. n You can change the Pianist style even if another style is playing.
10/7/99 1:35 PM Page 25 YPR-50 Fingered Chords Using the key of C as an example, the chart below shows the types of chords that can be recognized in the Fingered mode. Fingered Chords in the Key of C Cm Caug (7aug) Csus 4 C7 Cm 7 CmM 7 C 7 b5 Cdim (dim7) ( ( ( C 7 sus4 ) Cm 7 b5 ) CM 7 ) ) ( ) ( ) C ( ypr50.qx Cm 6 C (9) Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them. n If the chord is inverted (i.e.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 26 YPR-50 Song Controls The YPR-50 features various song controls, including "transport" buttons (such as REW and FF) and Part on/off control that lets you selectively and independently play back the left- or right-hand parts of a song. Song "transport" buttons These convenient buttons let you control song playback just as you would on a CD player or tape deck.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 27 YPR-50 FF (Fast Forward) Hold this button down during song playback to fast forward through the song. The song automatically starts playing back from the selected point as soon as the FF button is released. n The REW and FF buttons can also be used when playback is paused; to start playback again from the selected position, press the SONG button. (In this case, the PAUSE button cannot be used to start playback.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 28 YPR-50 MIDI The YPR-50 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the YPR-50 with other MIDI instruments and devices. Receives MIDI data from the connected sending device. Transmits MIDI data (keyboard performance) to the connected device.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 29 YPR-50 PIANIST STYLE Default Tempos PIANIST STYLE Standard1 Standard2 Arpeggio1 Arpeggio2 Arpeggio3 8Beat Ballad Pop Rock Slow Rock Swing1 Swing2 Jazz Waltz BoogieWoogie Bossa Nova Beguine Cha Cha March 6/8 March Waltz1 Waltz2 Waltz3 DEFAULT TEMPO 108 108 64 112 88 68 116 64 152 152 120 160 140 120 124 120 120 160 88 116 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the YPR-50 is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 30 YPR-50 Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions 1 6 x 70 mm round head screws (4 pcs.) Back board Side boards Stand bases 2 Joint connectors (4 pcs.) 3 3.5 x 16 mm tapping screws (12 pcs.) 4 6 x 30 mm round head screws (4 pcs.) 5 5 x 16 mm round head screws (4 pcs.) 6 Angle brackets (4 pcs.) CAUTION Be careful not to interchange any of the parts, and make sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Also, carefully follow the instruction steps in the order given.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 31 YPR-50 5 Attach the back board. Attach the back board, using the 6 x 30 mm round head screws 4. CAUTION Be careful not to drop the back board or touch the sharp metal fittings. 6 Put the keyboard on the stand. Carefully place the keyboard on the side panels. Slowly move the keyboard so that the holes on the bottom of the keyboard are properly aligned with the holes on the angle brackets.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 32 YPR-50 Specifications Keyboard Dimensions 76 standard-size keys (E0 - G6) with touch response 1188 x 780 x 485 mm (W x H x D, including the Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 30-3/4" x 19-1/8") 1188 X 138 X 435 mm (W x H x D, not including the Keyboard stand) (46-3/4" x 5-7/16" x 17-1/8") Voices 5 panel voices (max. polyphony: 32) Pianist Style 20 styles Weight 13.8 Kg (including the Keyboard stand) (30 lbs.,7 oz.) 7.5 Kg (not including the Keyboard stand) (16 lbs.,9 oz.
ypr50.qx 10/7/99 11:01 AM Page 33 MIDI Implementation Chart Date:10. May1999 Version: 1.
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