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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.
