IMPORTANT Check your power supply 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 rear panel of the main keyboard unit. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. See bottom of keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. using WARNING --When shouldelectronic products, basic precautions always be followed, including the following: a stand. These products should be used only with the components supplied or a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 8 . or without the side panels or other components that constitute 9. Some Yamaha electronic products can be made to operate with BEFORE using your Yamaha electronic product. Check unit weight specifications before you attempt to move this instrument! 1 . Graphical Symbols, and assembly instructions (where applicable) Read all Safety and Installation Instructions, Explanation of Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that in uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. voltage used in your area. If you should move, or if any doubt exists, please contact your dealer for instructions. The main supply voltage required by your electronic product is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, see "TAKING CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC PIANO" item. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one . blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to have your obsolete outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug. Yamaha products not having polarized plugs incorporate construction methods and designs that do not require line plug polarization. 2 . uct has been manufactured specifically for the main supply Main Power Supply Verification: Your Yamaha electronic prod- or in a wet basement. 10 . wet environments. For example, near a swimming pool, spa, 11 . are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings. 12 . qualified service person when: Do not use your Yamaha electronic product near water or in Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids Your Yamaha electronic product should be serviced by a 3 trip over, walk over, or roll anything over cords of any kind. Do NOT allow your electronic product or its bench to rest on or be installed over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a fire hazard and/or personal injury. Environment: Your electronic product should be installed away from heat sources such as a radiator, heat registers and/or other products that produce heat. Additionally, the unit should not be located in a position that exposes the cabinet to direct sunlight, or air currents having high humidity or heat levels. 4 . power cord or place the unit in a position where anyone could WARNING--Do NOT place objects on your electronic product's a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged: or b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product: or c. The product has been exposed to rain: or d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change in performance: or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the product has been damaged. When not in use, always turn your Yamaha electronic product "OFF". The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when it is to be left unused for a long period of time. Notes: In this case, some units may lose some user programmed data. Factory programmed memories will not be affected. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Electromagnetic Interference (RFI). This series of Yamaha electronic products utilizes digital (high frequency pulse) technology that may adversely affect Radio/TV reception or the operation of other devices that utilize digital technology. Please read FCC Information (Page 40) for additional information. 13. 5. 6 14. in Your Yamaha electronic product should be placed so that its . location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Some Yamaha electronic products may have benches that are 15 . Some of these benches are designed to be dealer assembled. Please make sure that the bench is stable before using it. The bench supplied by Yamaha was designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended. 7 . either a part of the product or supplied as an optional accessory. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! lntroduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha YPP-50 Personal Electronic Piano. Your Personal Electronic Piano is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, it will give you many years of musical pleasure. l Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic reproductions of digitally sampled keyboard sounds. l 8-note polyphony permits use of most standard playing techniques. l Piano-like touch response provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. l Performance Memory function records and plays back your keyboard performances-and you can play along on the keyboard as the recorded performance plays back! l Built-in metronome facilitates practice and helps to develop an accurate sense of timing. l MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Personal Electronic Piano useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. In order to make the most of your Personal Electronic Piano's performance potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. Contents KEYBOARD STAND ASSEMBLY..................................... 2 TAKING CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC PIANO ............................................. 6 THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS: BASIC OPERATION .................................... 6 ENJOY THE DEMONSTRATION 8 PLAYING THE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC Piano...................... 8 TRANSPOSITION ...................... 8 PITCH CONTROL.......................... 9 THE PERFORMANCE MEMORY 9 MIDI Functions ............................... 10 A Brief Introduction to MIDI.... 10 MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Personal Electronic Piano........................... 10 MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection...................... Local Control ON/OFF ............ Program Change ON/OFF....... Control Change ON/OFF.............. The Multi-Timbre Mode ............. The Split & Left Local OFF M o d e ...................................... The Split & Right Local OFF Mode ....................................... Transmitting the Panel Settings ................................... TROUBLESHOOTING .................. OPTIONS & EXPANDER MODULES ................................... MIDI DATA FORMAT...................... SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 1 KEYBOARD STAND ASSEMBLY NOTE: Although the YPP-50 keyboard stand can be assembled by a single person, the job is much easier with two people. Open the box and remove all the parts. On opening the box you should find the parts shown in the illustration. Check to make sure that all the required parts, are provided. Invert the main unit (A). When main unit (A) is removed from the box, place it upsidedown on a soft, non-abrasive surface such as a clean rug or blanket to prevent scratches to the finish. This inverted position makes it easier to attach the assembled keyboard stand later on. Attach the side panels (D) to the front (B) and rear (C) panels. Begin by installing the joint connectors in the front (B) and rear (C) panels as shown in the illustration. The front and rear panels (the rear panel is the wider one) are attached between the side panels (D) using two long bolts at each end. The sides of the side panels (D) with the recesses at the top face inwards; the direction in which the feet extend from the side panels is the "front" (the direction the keyboard faces). The metal brackets on the front (B) and rear (C) panels face upwards and inwards. Attach the first panel loosely so that the second panel slides into position easily, then attach the second panel and finally tighten all eight bolts. When the assembly is complete and the bolts are securely tightened, snap the eight plastic bolt covers into place over the bolt heads. l When installing the joint connectors in the holes in the panels, make sure that the arrows printed on their upper surface face in the direction shown in the illustration. 2 3 Attach the stand assembly to the main unit (A). Turn the assembled stand upside down and place it on top of the main unit (which should also be upside-down) with the feet extending toward the keyboard side of the main unit. The tops of the side panels fit into the recessed areas at the ends of the main unit. Align the holes in the front and rear panel brackets with the holes in the bottom of the main unit, and firmly screw in the six short bolts through the brackets. Finally, turn the entire assembly rightside-up and stand it on its feet. * Check to make sure that all screws have been securely tightened. Plug in the damper pedal (E) Plug the supplied FC5 damper pedal cable into the DAMPER jack on the rear panel of the main unit, and place the pedal in a convenient position on the floor below the keyboard. Install the music stand (F) Insert the bottom (flat) edge of the music stand (F) into the slot on the top of the main unit (A) so that the music stand leans backwards away from the keyboard. 4 5 TAKING CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL ELECTRONIC PIANO Your Personal Electronic Piano is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. Observe the following points and your Personal Electronic Piano will sound and look great for many years. 1. Never open the case and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. 2. Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use, and cover the keyboard with the supplied cover. 3. Clean the cabinet and keys of your Personal Electronic Piano only with a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral cleanser may be used if desired. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical dust cloths since these can dull or damage the finish. 4. Never place any vinyl products on your Personal Electronic Piano. Contact with vinyl can cause irreversible damage to the finish. 5. Install your Personal Electronic Piano in a place that is away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity or heat. 6. Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of your Personal Electronic Piano, and avoid scratching or bumping it with hard objects. 7. Do not leave heavy objects on the keyboard for an extended length of time. 8. Never spill water, beverages or other liquids on the keyboard or any other part of the Personal Electronic Piano. 9. The YPP-50 contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio receivers, television sets or similar radio-frequency reception equipment. If such a problem occurs, move the YPP-50 further away from the affected equipment. 10. IMPORTANT!: Check your power supply! 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 rear panel of the main unit. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. l Name Plate Location The YPP-50 nameplate is located on the bottom panel. THE CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS: BASIC OPERATION POWER Switch Press the POWER switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, the PIANO voice selector LED will light. MASTER VOLUME Control The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by the Personal Electronic Piano. The MASTER VOLUME control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of headphones is plugge ...