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Yamaha Arius YDP-140 Owner's Manual

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For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.
IMPORTANT — Check your power supply — (YDP-160)
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom
panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the
power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at
240V when the unit is initially shipped.
To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage appears
next to the pointer on the panel.
YDP-160
YDP-140
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  • Page 1 YDP-160 YDP-140 Owner's Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. IMPORTANT — Check your power supply — (YDP-160) Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel.

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications YDP-160 without notice or obligation to update existing units.
  • Page 3 This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a Disposal Notice: cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe accompany the accessory product.
  • Page 4 • Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, • (YDP-140) Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio during electrical storms.
  • Page 5 Yamaha service personnel. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 6: About The Documentation And Reference Materials For This Instrument

    Welcome 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.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • AC Power cord (YDP-160) • Bench* • AC Power adaptor (YDP-140)* Users within Canada or U.S.: PA-150 or an equivalent Others: PA-5D or an equivalent * Included or optional depending on locale.

  • Page 8: Features

    A special Graded Hammer keyboard on the YDP-160, and Graded Hammer Standard keyboard with matte black keytops on the YDP-140, feature graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. They respond to a heavier touch in the low range of the keyboard and a lighter touch in the higher range of the keyboard, thus provid- ing natural grand-piano type playability.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Music Rest ............12 Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Connecting the Power Cord (YDP-160) ..13 Digital Piano ............. 32 Connecting the Power Adaptor (YDP-140) ..13 Transmitting Song Data from the Digital Piano Turning the Power On........14 to a Computer........... 33 Setting the Volume..........14...

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    This button enables you to select any voice from voice and 50 piano preset songs (page 16). 10 (YDP-160) or 6 (YDP-140) voices. (page 19) You can also layer two voices (page 22), or select a type of reverb (page 21).
  • Page 11 Bottom of the keyboard MIDI [IN/OUT] Connect a MIDI device to this connector to use various MIDI functions. [DC IN 12V] (YDP-140) (Connecting MIDI Instruments—page 28) Connect the included power adaptor here. (page 13) Shows the MIDI [IN/OUT] and [PEDAL] jacks as seen when viewed from the rear of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Before Using The Digital Piano

    fire or other serious damage to the instrument. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Music Rest To raise the music rest: 1.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord (Ydp-160)

    Connecting the Power Cord (YDP-160) Read the instructions below very carefully to make sure that you correctly connect the power cord. YDP-140 users should skip to the next section “Connecting the Power Adaptor (YDP-140)” for information on connecting the power adaptor.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On

    Before Using the Digital Piano Turning the Power On Press the (YDP-160) or (YDP-140) switch on the right end of the keyboard to turn on the [POWER] [STANDBY/ON] power to the unit. The power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.

  • Page 15: Using Headphones

    Before Using the Digital Piano Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the jacks. [PHONES] jacks are provided. [PHONES] You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either jack.) CAUTION Do not listen to the instrument at a high volume level through head-...

  • Page 16: Reference

    If you wish to select a particular demo song from 10 (YDP-160) or 6 (YDP-140) [DEMO/SONG] button and pressing the [+] or [–] button. voice demo songs, press and hold down the...

  • Page 17: Listening To 50 Piano Preset Songs

    Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the Volume Use the control to adjust the volume. [MASTER VOLUME] Stop the Voice demo. Press the button to stop playback. [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.

  • Page 18: Listening To Songs Loaded From The Computer

    Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer 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 32 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) Procedure Select and play back a song.

  • Page 19: Selecting & Playing Voices

    (page 16). If you wish to select a particular voice directly, press and hold down the [PIANO/ button, then press one of the C1–A1 (YDP-160) or C1–F1 (YDP-140) keys. VOICE] Voice: On this instrument, a voice Turn the...

  • Page 20: Using The Pedals

    Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals Damper (Right) Pedal If the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a cord is properly plugged into the damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the main unit (page 37).

  • Page 21: Adding Variations To The Sound - Reverb

    Selecting & Playing Voices 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 button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select [PIANO/VOICE] a reverb type.

  • Page 22: Layering Two Voices (Dual Mode)

    [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously in Dual mode. C1through A1 (YDP-160) or C1 through F1 (YDP-140) simultaneously (or Reverb in Dual Mode press and hold down one key, then press another) to select the two desired The reverb type assigned to voices.

  • Page 23: Transposition

    Selecting & Playing Voices 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.

  • Page 24: Using The Metronome

    Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Metronome Your digital piano features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Procedure Start the metronome. Press the button to turn on the metronome. [METRONOME] Determines the Time Signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)

    Selecting & Playing Voices Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the button, press one of the C1–G2 keys [METRONOME] to determine the volume. The lowest key The volume level increases as you press higher keys. Stop the metronome.

  • Page 26: Recording Your Performance

    While holding down the button, press one of the C1–A1 (YDP- [PIANO/VOICE] 160) or C1–F1 (YDP-140) keys to select the desired voice(s). (See page 19.) Recording capacity “Recording capacity” is the If you desire, you can select other settings, such as the reverb setting.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Recorded Performance Data

    Recording your Performance Playing Back Recorded Performance Data Procedure Start the playback. Press the button. [PLAY] While the user song is playing, press and hold down the [MET- RONOME] button and press the [+] or [–] button to change the song tempo.

  • Page 28: Connecting Midi Instruments

    Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting MIDI Instruments Your digital piano features MIDI connectors. Using the MIDI functions Since the transmission or reception of MIDI data can vary enables you to access a variety of musical genres. depending on the type of MIDI device, each MIDI device can transmit or receive only data and commands that are com-...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Digital Piano To A Computer

    After you make the connections, turn on the power to the computer first, then turn on the power to this instrument. An example of connecting this instrument to the USB port on a computer Use an optional USB-MIDI interface (such as a Yamaha UX16) to connect this instrument’s MIDI connectors to the com- puter’s USB port.

  • Page 30: Midi Functions

    MIDI Functions MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip- In Dual mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified ment must be matched for proper data transfer.

  • Page 31: Program Change On/Off

    MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF Normally this instrument will respond to MIDI program change numbers received For information on program change numbers for each voice, from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-num- check the MIDI Data Format on bered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not the web (please refer to “Data change).

  • Page 32: Transmitting Song Data Between The Computer And The Digital Piano

    Yamaha website. To be able to use this function, you must first download Musicsoft Downloader from Yamaha website at the following URL, and install it on your computer. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ ● System requirement for Musicsoft Downloader Do not manually change the file...

  • Page 33: Transmitting Song Data From The Digital Piano To A Computer

    The data (excluding the data for the songs loaded from a computer) will be initialized. (YDP-160) The highest key (YDP-140) CAUTION Do not turn off the power to this instrument while it is initializing the data in its internal memory (that is, while the [REC] and [PLAY] button indicators are flashing).

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    AC out- let (page 13). (YDP-140) Securely insert the adaptor plug into the socket on this instrument, and the adaptor plug into a proper AC outlet (page 13).

  • Page 35: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    1 (6 × 20mm). AC Power cord (YDP-160) Bundled pedal cord inside AC Power adaptor (YDP-140) Assembly Parts 6 × 20 mm long screws × 4 1 4 × 20 mm tapping screws × 4 4 6 × 16 mm short screws ×4 2 Cord holders ×...
  • Page 36 Keyboard Stand Assembly Attach B. Mount A. Depending on the model of digital piano you Be sure to place your hands at purchased, the surface color of one side of B may least 10 cm from either end of the main unit when positioning it.

  • Page 37: Connect The Pedal Cord

    Otherwise, a short-circuit or fire may Connect the power cord (for result. YDP-160) or power adaptor (for YDP-140) to the unit. WARNING An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to YDP-160 this instrument or result in improper operation.
  • Page 38 Keyboard Stand Assembly After completing the assembly, please When moving the instrument after assembly, always check the following. hold the bottom of the main unit. • Are there any parts left over? CAUTION → Review the assembly procedure and correct any Do not hold the key cover or top portion.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index Index Symbols +/–..................10 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ........ 22 Left Pedal ................. 20 Numerics Local Control ..............30 50 Piano Preset Songs .............17 MASTER VOLUME..........10, 14 METRONOME ............10, 24 Accessories .................7 MIDI ................28 AC IN ................11 MIDI cables ..............
  • Page 40 Index Start/Stop playback 50 Piano Preset Songs..........17 Demo Songs...............16 Tempo................24 Touch Sensitivity.............25 Transmitting Song Data..........32 Transporting..............7 Transposition ..............23 Troubleshooting..............34 User Song.................26 Voice ................19 Owner’s Manual YDP-160/140...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Others: PA-5D or an equivalent * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 42: Important Safety Instructions

    YDP-160 Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert C A UTI O N the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK “dangerous voltage” within the product’s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 43 Yamaha Corporation of America or its may cause interference harmful to the operation of subsidiaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) YDP-160/140 YDP-140...
  • Page 44 Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

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