YDP-135
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual 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 place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (page 35) only. Using the wrong adaptor can
result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which
may have accumulated on it.
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the
instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components
in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use
immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument,
turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the
power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have
the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
• It emits unusual smells or smoke.
• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
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CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-
connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be
used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly
process. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might
result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• When transporting or moving the instrument, always use two or more
people. Attempting to lift the instrument by yourself may damage your
back, result in other injury, or cause damage to the instrument itself.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using
is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately
turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even
when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the
product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a
long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set
the desired listening level.
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument.
Also take care that the key cover does not pinch your finger.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the
key cover, panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and
do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time
at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent
hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
consult a physician.
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or
stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten
them periodically using the included tool.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in standby status, 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 power cord from the wall AC outlet.
(bottom)
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Assembly
Location
Connections
Handling caution
Using the bench (If included)
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
The name plate of this product may be found on the
bottom of the unit. The serial number of this product may
be found on or near the name plate. You should note this
serial number in the space provided below and retain
this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to
aid identification in the event of theft.
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About the Manuals
Included Documents
Owner’s Manual (this book)
Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet)
This Guide explains detailed operation of the functions assigned to the buttons and keyboard.
Online Materials (Downloadable from the web)
The following instructional materials are available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library. Access the
Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your model name (YDP-135, for example) in the Model Name area to search the
manuals.
MIDI Reference
The MIDI Reference contains MIDI related information, such as the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation
chart.
MIDI Basics (only in English, French, German and Spanish)
If you want to know more about MIDI and how to use it, refer to this introductory book.
Notices and Information
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, carefully
follow the notices below.
■ Handling and Maintenance
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Otherwise, the instrument and/or the nearby device may generate noise.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
(Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids,
or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity, condensation may occur and water may collect on the surface of the
instrument. If water is left, the wooden parts may absorb the water and be damaged. Make sure to wipe any water off
immediately with a soft cloth.
■ Saving data
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to external device such as a
computer.
Information
■ About copyrights
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly
prohibited except for your personal use.
• 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' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all
computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAV data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such
programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal
consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
■ About functions/data bundled with the instrument
• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.
■ About this manual
• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from
those on your instrument.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About the Manuals................................. 6
Table of Contents ................................... 7
Features ..................................................8
Accessories.............................................. 8
Panel Controls and Terminals ................9
Before Using the Digital Piano............. 10
Key Cover.................................................................... 10
Music Rest ................................................................... 10
Turning the Power On................................................. 11
Setting the Volume...................................................... 11
Using Headphones ...................................................... 12
Reference
Listening to the Demo Songs............... 13
Listening to the 50 Piano Preset Songs
... 14
Listening to Songs Loaded from
a Computer.........................................15
Selecting & Playing Voices ...................16
Selecting Voices........................................................... 16
Using the Pedals .......................................................... 17
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb ..................... 18
Layering Two Voices (Dual mode)................................ 19
Transposition............................................................... 20
Fine-tuning the Pitch ................................................... 20
Using the Metronome ................................................. 21
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)........ 22
Recording Your Performance ............... 23
Recording Your Performance ....................................... 23
Playing Back Recorded Performance Data.................... 24
Erasing Recorded Performance Data ............................ 24
Connecting MIDI Instruments............. 25
About MIDI ................................................................. 25
MIDI Applications........................................................ 25
Connecting the Digital Piano to a Computer............... 26
Transmitting Song Data between the Computer
and the Digital Piano................................................... 26
Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings............... 27
MIDI Functions..................................... 28
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection.................... 28
Local Control On/Off .................................................. 28
Program Change On/Off............................................. 29
Control Change On/Off .............................................. 29
Troubleshooting................................... 30
Options (May not be available
depending on your locale.)................ 30
Keyboard Stand Assembly ................... 31
INDEX................................................... 34
Appendix
Specifications ....................................... 35
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Features
Accessories
*1 The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.
*2 Included or optional depending on locale.
■ Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
■ Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport this instrument along with your other belongings. You can move the
unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit before moving.
Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side. Do not subject the
instrument to excessive vibration or shock.
■ GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard
This Yamaha digital piano features a special “GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black
keytops.”
The GHS keyboard offers natural grand-piano type playability by simulating the heavier touch of the low range
and the lighter touch of the high range across the keyboard.
The matte black keytops enhance the piano’s luxurious and graceful appearance.
■ AWM Stereo Sampling
This digital piano sounds much closer to a true acoustic piano. Two of the piano Voices, “Grand Piano 1” and
“Grand Piano 2,” feature totally samples recorded from a concert grand piano. The “Electric Piano” Voice
features multiple samples for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); that is, different samples are used
depending on how fast or strong you strike the keys.
❏ Owner’s Manual (this book)
❏ Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet)
❏ “50 Greats for the Piano” (music book)
❏
Online Member Product User Registration*
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❏ Bench*
2
❏ AC Power adaptor*
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Panel Controls and Terminals
PHONES
MIDI
INOUT
PEDAL
Rear side
Higher key side
Lower key side
Keyboard side
Keyboard side
[ ] (Standby/On) switch......................page 11
This switch turns the power to the unit on ( ) or sets
it to standby ( ).
[DEMO/SONG] button ...................pages 13, 14
Listen to the playback of demo songs for each Voice
and 50 piano preset songs.
[PIANO/VOICE] button ..................pages 16, 19
Select one of six internal sounds, including Grand
Piano 1 and 2.
You can also layer two Voices together.
[METRONOME] button......................... page 21
Control the metronome functions.
[+], [–] buttons.........................pages 13, 16, 21
These buttons enable you to select a desired preset
song for playback. They also enable you to change
the Voice or tempo.
[REC] button......................................... page 23
Allow you to record your performance.
[PLAY] button ....................................... page 24
Play back your recorded performance.
[MASTER VOLUME] control .................page 11
Adjust the volume level using this control.
[FUNCTION] .................................pages 20, 28
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/
VOICE] buttons, press the specified keys to set the
MIDI or Transpose parameters.
[PHONES] jacks ....................................page 12
A set of standard stereo headphones can be
connected here for private practice.
MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals .....................page 25
Connect a MIDI device to these terminals to use
various MIDI functions.
[PEDAL] jack .........................................page 33
Connect the pedal cord.
DC IN jack..............................................page 33
Connect the included power adaptor here.
Pedals ....................................................page 17
Use these pedals when you want to sustain notes or
make them sound softer and less bright.
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Before Using the Digital Piano
Key Cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
CAUTION
• Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to
avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the cover and main unit.
• Do not place objects, such as a piece of metal or paper, on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key cover
may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could cause electric
shock, short circuit, 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 Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as
far as it will go.
2 Flip down the two metal supports at the left
and right on the rear of the music rest.
3 Lower the music rest so that it rests on the
metal supports.
To lower the music rest:
1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it
will go.
2 Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the
music rest).
3 Gently lower the music rest backward until it is
all the way down.
CAUTION
Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position. When lowering the music rest, do not release your hands from the
music rest until it is all the way down.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
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Turning the Power On
1 Make sure that the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is turned off and the [MASTER VOLUME] is set to the
MIN position.
2 Make sure that the power cord is connected to DC IN jack (page 33).
3 Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into a standard AC outlet.
4 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch on the right end of the keyboard to turn on the power to the unit.
The power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch again to turn off the power to the unit.
The power indicator turns off.
WARNING
• Be sure to use an appropriate AC outlet.
• Be sure to use a specified power adaptor. Using a different power adaptor may cause malfunction, overheating, or fire.
CAUTION
• A small amount of electrical current remains even after the [ ] (Standby/On) switch has been turned off.
• If you plan not to use the instrument for an extended period of time, or if there is a possibility of lightning striking, be sure
to unplug the instrument from the AC outlet.
Setting the Volume
When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level.
CAUTION
Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
Power indicator
[ ] (Standby/On) switch
The level
decreases.
The level
increases.
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Using Headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
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.)
The speakers are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into either
of these jacks.
CAUTION
Do not listen to the instrument at a high volume level through headphones
for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
PHONES
Standard stereo phone plug
Bottom of the keyboard
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Listening to the Demo Songs
For more information on how
to adjust the tempo of demo
song playback, see page 21.
Data of the demo songs is not
transmitted via MIDI.
Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate the Voices of this instrument.
1 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to start playback.
The demo song for the currently selected Voice starts playing.
Starting with the selected song, the playback of the demo songs will continue in the
following sequence: other Voice demo songs, followed by the 50 piano preset
songs, and any songs loaded from the computer. The sequence then returns to the
first demo song and repeats until you stop it.
Selecting a demo song.
While a demo song is playing, press the [+] or [–] button to select and play the next
or previous demo song.
To select a particular demo song from the six Voice demo songs, simultaneously
hold down the [DEMO/SONG] button and press one of the C1–F1 keys.
2 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to stop playback.
Demo songs
“Original” songs are Yamaha originals (©2011 Yamaha Corporation).
Demo songs excluding the original songs are re-arranged excerpts from the original compositions.
Key Voice Name Title Composer
C1 Grand Piano 1 “Eintritt” Waldszenen Op.82 R. Schumann
C
1 Grand Piano 2 Original Original
D1 E.Piano Original Original
D
1 Harpsichord Gavotte J.S.Bach
E1 Church Organ Original Original
F1 Strings Original Original
Lowest key C1 F1
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Listening to the 50 Piano Preset Songs
This digital piano provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as the Voice demo songs. You can simply listen to
these songs, or you can use the included “50 Greats for the Piano” book, which contains scores for the songs, to practice
and learn them.
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song.
You can change the Voice
playing on the keyboard.
To adjust the tempo of the
preset song playback, see
page 21.
The default tempo is
automatically selected
whenever a new preset song
is selected, and when a new
preset song begins playback.
When you select a different
song (or a different song is
selected during chained
playback), an appropriate
reverb type will be selected
accordingly.
Data of the 50 piano preset
songs is not transmitted via
MIDI.
1 Select the number of the song that you want to play back from
the included “50 Greats for the Piano” book.
The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2–C
6 keys.
2 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of
the C2–C
6 keys to select and play the desired song.
The selected piano song starts playing.
Starting with the selected song, the playback of the piano preset songs will continue
in the following sequence: other piano preset songs, followed by songs loaded from
a computer (if any), and then the Voice demo songs. The sequence then returns to
the first piano preset song and repeats until you stop it.
To play all preset songs (if any) consecutively in sequence, hold down the [DEMO/
SONG] button, and press the D6 key.
While a song is playing, press the [+] or [–] button to change to the next or previous
song.
3 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to stop playback.
Song:
On this instrument,
performance data is called
a “Song.” This includes
demo songs and 50 piano
preset tunes.
Highest
key (C7)
Continuous playback
of all songs (D6)
Song 1 Song 10 Song 20 Song 30 Song 40
C3 C4 C5
C2
Song 50 (C
6)
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Listening to Songs Loaded from a Computer
You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See page 26 for more
information on loading song data from the computer.)
You can load up to 10 songs
or up to 307 KB of data from
the computer.
Use the following table to write
down the song titles you
loaded from the computer.
Default setting:
Channels 1+2
The “Default setting” refers to
the factory setting obtained
when you turn on the power to
this instrument for the first
time.
To adjust the tempo of the
song playback, see page 21.
1 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of
the D
6–C7 keys to select a song to play back.
Song numbers (1 through 10) are assigned to the D
6–C7 keys (see the illustration
below).
The selected song starts playing. Starting with the selected song, playback of the
songs loaded from the computer will continue in the following sequence: any other
songs loaded from the computer, followed by the demo songs, and the 50 piano
preset songs. The sequence then returns to the initial songs loaded from the
computer and repeats until you stop it.
While a song is playing, press the [+] or [–] button to change to the next or previous
song.
2 Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to stop playback.
Selecting a Song Playback Channel
If a song loaded from the computer uses a Voice that is not supported by this
instrument, the originally assigned Voice may not be reproduced accurately. In this
case, switching the song playback channel from “All” to “1 + 2” may improve the
playback sound.
Selecting 1 + 2 song playback channels:
While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/
VOICE] button simultaneously, press the C7 key.
Channels 1 + 2 produce the sound.
Selecting all song playback channels:
While pressing and holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [PIANO/
VOICE] button simultaneously, press the B6 key.
All channels 1 through 16 produce the sound.
Key Song title
D
6
E6
F6
F
6
G6
G
6
A6
A
6
B6
C7
Song 1
D
6
C7 (highest key)
Song 10
Highest key
C7
Highest key
B6
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Selecting & Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
To better appreciate the
characteristics of various
Voices, listen to the demo
songs for each Voice
(page 13).
Selecting a Voice
automatically calls up the
best-suited reverb type and
depth (page 18) for that
particular Voice.
Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 Voice.
Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button, then press the [+] or [–] button to select a
different Voice.
To directly select a particular Voice, press and hold down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, and
while holding it, press one of the C1–F1 keys.
Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume level while playing the keyboard.
Voice:
On this instrument, a Voice
means a “tone” or “tonal
color.”
C
1D
1
C1 D1 E1 F1
Lowest key
Key Voice Name Description
C1 Grand Piano 1
Recorded samples from a concert grand piano. Perfect for classical compositions
as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano.
C
1 Grand Piano 2 Spacious and clear piano with bright reverb. Good for popular music.
D1 E.Piano An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Good for popular music.
D
1 Harpsichord
The definitive instrument for baroque music. Since the strings of a harpsichord are
plucked, there is no touch response.
E1 Church Organ
This is a typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet + 2 feet). Good for sacred music
from the Baroque period.
F1 Strings
Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Try combining this Voice with piano in
Dual mode.
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Using the Pedals
If the damper pedal doesn’t
work, make sure that the
pedal cord is properly
plugged into the main unit
(page 33).
Organ and string Voices will
not decay but continue to
sound for as long as the
sostenuto pedal is depressed.
Damper (Right) pedal
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a
damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper
pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. Releasing the
pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
Sostenuto (Center) pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press
the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those
notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if the
damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently
played notes will not be sustained. This makes it
possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other
notes are played “staccato.”
Soft (Left) pedal
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while
the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are already playing when it is
pressed.
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you play
before you release the pedal
sustain longer.
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note, the note will sustain as
long as you hold the pedal.
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Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb
This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that create a realistic acoustic ambience, adding extra
depth and expression to the sound.
Selecting a reverb type
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select a
reverb type.
Adjusting reverb depth
The default reverb type
(including Off) and depth
settings are different for each
Voice.
Reverb depth range:
0 (no effect)-20 (maximum
depth)
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected Voice by pressing one of the C3–G
4 keys while
holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button. The depth range is from 0 through 20.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the A4 key to set the reverb to the
depth most suitable for the selected Voice.
Key Reverb Type Description
C2 Room
This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound,
similar to the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a
room.
C
2Hall1
For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the Hall 1 setting. This
effect simulates the natural reverberation of a small-size
concert hall.
D2 Hall2
For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the Hall 2 setting. This
effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert
hall.
D
2 Stage Simulates the reverb of a stage environment.
E2 Off No effect is applied.
C
2D
2
C2 D2 E2
Lowest key
Lowest key
C3: depth 0
G
4: depth 20
A4
The depth value increases as you
press higher keys.
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Layering Two Voices (Dual mode)
You can layer two Voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more richly textured sound.
1 Engage Dual mode.
You cannot layer the same
Voice in Dual mode. Select the
two different Voices.
Reverb in Dual mode
The reverb type assigned to
Voice 1 will take priority. (If the
reverb assigned to Voice 1 is
set to Off, the reverb assigned
to Voice 2 will be in effect.)
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press two keys in the range of C1
through F1 simultaneously (or press and hold down one key, then press another) to
select the two desired Voices.
Refer to “Selecting Voices” (page 16) for information on the Voices that are
assigned to the keys.
The Voice assigned to the lower key is designated as Voice 1, and the Voice
assigned to the higher key is designated as Voice 2.
You can make the following settings for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual mode:
Setting the octave
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps for Voice 1 and Voice 2
independently.
Depending on which Voices you combine in Dual mode, the combination may
sound better if one of the Voices is shifted up or down an octave.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C5–F5 keys.
Setting the balance
You can adjust the volume balance between two Voices. For example, you can set
one Voice as the main Voice with a louder setting, and make the other Voice softer.
While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the F
5–F
6 keys. A
setting of “0” produces an equal balance between the two Dual mode Voices.
Settings below “0” increase the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings
above “0” increase the volume of Voice 1 in relation to Voice 2.
2 Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.
To return to single-Voice play mode, press the [PIANO/VOICE] button.
C1 F1
Lowest key
C5 F5
Highest key
Voice 1
C5 –1
C
50
D5 +1
Voice 2
D
5–1
E5 0
F5 +1
-5
-6 -4 -2
+1 +3 +6
-3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
F
5C6
Highest key
F
6
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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.
For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as
though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to F major.
Setting the amount of transposition
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press one of the F
2–
F
3 keys to set the desired amount of transposition.
To transpose the pitch down (in semitone steps)
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key
between F
2 and B2.
To transpose the pitch up (in semitone steps)
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press any key
between C
3 and F
3.
To restore the normal pitch
While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press the C3 key.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play the digital piano along with other
instruments or CD music.
Setting the pitch
Hz (Hertz):
This unit of measurement
refers to the frequency of a
sound and represents the
number of times a sound wave
vibrates in a second.
Setting range:
427.0–453.0 Hz
Standard pitch:
440.0 Hz
Raising the pitch (in about 0.2 Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1, B-1 and C0 keys together and press any key in the range
from C3 to B3.
Lowering the pitch (in about 0.2 Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys together and press any key in the range
from C3 to B3.
Resetting to the default pitch
Hold down the A-1, B-1, C0 and C#0 keys together and press any key in the range
from C3 to B3.
Transpose:
Changing the key signature.
On this instrument,
transposing shifts the pitch
of the entire keyboard.
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
-6 -4 -2 +1
+3 +6
F
2C3
Lowest key
F
3
Transpose down. Transpose up.
Normal pitch.
To tune up To tune down To reset to default pitch
B3C3
C
0A-1
B-1B-1
A-1
A-1 C0
B-1
C
0
C0
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