This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
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Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så...
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• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. When using a power adaptor, even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Features well balanced weight gradations of the keys—heavy in the lower end, light in the upper keys. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha NP-30/YNP-25 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices.
* For the sake of simplicity, both models NP-30 and NP-30S are hereafter referred to in this Owner’s Manual as NP-30. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’...
Using the sustain pedal ..........................Using the Pedal on page 13 Changing the key of the NP-30/YNP-25 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures ..Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the instrument along with other instruments or CD music .................................Fine tuning of the Pitch on page 21...
Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). You can also ) [DC IN 12V] jack......page 11 combine two voices (page 19) or add reverb effects to the selected voice for your keyboard performance For connecting the power adaptor. (page 20). NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recom- mends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
Connect a set of headphones to the jack. [PHONES/OUTPUT] CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the NP-30/YNP-25 at a high vol- ume level for long periods of time. Music Rest The NP-30/YNP-25 includes a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the top of the control panel.
Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The NP-30/YNP-25 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for your listening pleasure. While holding down the [SONG W W W W / A A A A ] button, press TERMINOLOGY one of the C2–A2 keys to select a song to play back.
[METRONOME ON/OFF] C4–A4 keys to specify a three-digit number. Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the tempo “95,” press the C4 (0), A4 (9) and F4 (5) keys in sequence. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
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Pressing a higher key in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing C1 (1)–G2 (20) a lower key results in lower volume. Default setting: A1 (10) (20) Press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button to stop the Metronome. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
TERMINOLOGY popular music. Voice: E. Piano 2 The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic “tines.” On the NP-30/YNP-25, the term Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played “voice” means “instrument hard. sound.” Church Organ 1 This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2').
“0” increase the volume of Voice 1 in relation to Voice 2. F#4 (-6) F#5 (+6) C5(0) While holding down the [GRAND PIANO] button, press one of the C1–A1 keys (or press the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button) to exit Dual and return to the normal single-voice play. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
While holding down the button, press the B3 key to set the [GRAND PIANO] reverb to the depth most suitable for the selected voice. NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are dif- ferent for each voice. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
“+5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and the NP-30/YNP-25 will transpose it to the key of F. Setting the amount of transposition...
The touch sensitivity settings may to select the desired touch sensitivity. have little or no effect with Church Organ 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that are not normally responsive to keyboard dynam- ics. Default setting: B5 NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting MIDI Instruments The NP-30/YNP-25 features MIDI IN/OUT terminals, allowing you to connect the NP-30/YNP-25 to other instruments and devices—including computers—and take advantage of the various perfor- mance and recording capabilities in MIDI applications. Connecting MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals...
MIDI. CAUTION NOTE When connecting the NP-30/YNP-25 to a computer, first turn off the power to both the NP-30/ When the NP-30/YNP-25 is used YNP-25 and the computer before connecting any cables. After making connections, turn on the as a tone module, performance power to the computer first, then to the NP-30/YNP-25.
“Local Control On,” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard. Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the NP-30/YNP-25 keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on the keyboard.
MIDI device if the device is set up to receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers. This function makes it possible to cancel program change number reception and transmission so that voices can be selected on the NP-30/ YNP-25 without affecting the external MIDI device.
The NP-30/YNP-25 does not turn on. The NP-30/YNP-25 has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the jack on the NP-30/YNP-25, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new alkaline ones, or use the optional AC adaptor.
MIDI Data Format If you’re already very familiar with MIDI, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the NP-30/YNP-25. 1. NOTE ON/OFF 3.
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• If an error occurs during MIDI reception, the Sustain, Soste- nuto, and Soft effects for all channels are turned off and an All Note Off occurs. NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
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Control Change values. Allow sufficient time for processing to execute (about 50 msec) before sending the NP-30/YNP-25 another message. • XG Native Parameter Change message may contain two or four bytes of parameter data (depending on the parameter size).
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Size (H) Data (H) Parameter Description Default value (H) 08 nn 11 00–7F DRY LEVEL 0–127 nn = Part Number • Effect MIDI Map REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE EFFECT CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO ROTARY SP NP-30/YNP-25 Owner’s Manual...
• When an optional FC3 Foot Pedal is connected, the half pedal effect can be used. • 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.
NP, YNP SERIES OF DIGITAL KEYBOARDS If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
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