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...advanced and convenient functions of their respective holders. Introduction (page 2): Please read this owner's manual are the property of the YDP-223. Appendix (page 59): This section introduces reference material. * The illustrations and LED displays shown in a safe and handy...section first. YDP-223 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for future reference. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing the Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano! About this Owner...
...advanced and convenient functions of their respective holders. Introduction (page 2): Please read this owner's manual are the property of the YDP-223. Appendix (page 59): This section introduces reference material. * The illustrations and LED displays shown in a safe and handy...section first. YDP-223 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of Microsoft® Corporation. • All other trademarks are for future reference. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing the Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano! About this Owner...
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...Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the YDP-223 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch 12 Reference... Part Names 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..........17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs...
...Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the YDP-223 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch 12 Reference... Part Names 14 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes ....16 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..........17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs...
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... on page 46 Raising the volume ..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Outputting other instruments' sound from "50 Greats for the Piano Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs" on page 17 Listening to my recorded performance Playing Back Recorded Songs" on page 32 Playing Using the three performance ... Selecting a touch sensitivity type Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH]" on page 24 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the YDP-223 along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Recording...
... on page 46 Raising the volume ..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Outputting other instruments' sound from "50 Greats for the Piano Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs" on page 17 Listening to my recorded performance Playing Back Recorded Songs" on page 32 Playing Using the three performance ... Selecting a touch sensitivity type Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH]" on page 24 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the YDP-223 along with an accurate and steady tempo Using the Metronome" on page 27 Practicing using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 28 Recording...
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...or chemically-treated cloth for operating your YDP-223. • Bench A bench may become discolored or degraded. It always stays perfectly in tune. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber products on pages 6 - 7. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the YDP-223 does not need to read "Precautions..." on the instrument. You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-223 Accessories / Maintenance CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring ...
...or chemically-treated cloth for operating your YDP-223. • Bench A bench may become discolored or degraded. It always stays perfectly in tune. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber products on pages 6 - 7. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the YDP-223 does not need to read "Precautions..." on the instrument. You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 YDP-223 Accessories / Maintenance CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring ...
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... FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - / NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP 2 REC SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI- YDP-223 Features 9 ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to nection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA...
... FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - / NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP 2 REC SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI- YDP-223 Features 9 ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to nection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA...
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... 27 Recording Your Performance 28 Recording to [TRACK1 28 Re-recording TRACK1 29 Recording to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for the YDP-223's various functions. Other Functions 40 F5. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 40 F7. Selecting a Scale 38... 46 Connecting a Personal Computer 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13
... 27 Recording Your Performance 28 Recording to [TRACK1 28 Re-recording TRACK1 29 Recording to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function 18 A-B Repeat for the YDP-223's various functions. Other Functions 40 F5. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 40 F7. Selecting a Scale 38... 46 Connecting a Personal Computer 48 Troubleshooting 52 Options & Expander Modules 52 Keyboard Stand Assembly 53 Preset Voice List 56 Demo Song List 56 Index 57 YDP-223 13
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...20, P28-33 9 Voice buttons P21 0 [REVERB P22 A [EFFECT P23 B [TOUCH P24 C [TRANSPOSE P25 D AUX OUT P46 E AUX IN P47 F [TO HOST P45-51 14 YDP-223 Part Names HARPSICHORD 1 CHORD 2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS STRINGS 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE... MELLOW BRIGHT BRILLIANCE START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - / NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP 2 REC SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
...20, P28-33 9 Voice buttons P21 0 [REVERB P22 A [EFFECT P23 B [TOUCH P24 C [TRANSPOSE P25 D AUX OUT P46 E AUX IN P47 F [TO HOST P45-51 14 YDP-223 Part Names HARPSICHORD 1 CHORD 2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS STRINGS 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE ROOM CHORUS HALL 1 PHASER HARD HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM STAGE... MELLOW BRIGHT BRILLIANCE START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - / NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP 2 REC SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
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... P22 M Sostenute (Center) Pedal P22 N Damper (Right) Pedal P21 Display • Check the operation on the display in the center of "50 Greats for the Piano" Function number Parameter value YDP-223 Part Names 15 8 TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG 9 GRAND...
... P22 M Sostenute (Center) Pedal P22 N Damper (Right) Pedal P21 Display • Check the operation on the display in the center of "50 Greats for the Piano" Function number Parameter value YDP-223 Part Names 15 8 TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG 9 GRAND...
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...button, the GRAND PIANO 1 demo tune will stop playback. 5. Exit from Demo mode and return to normal play back demonstration tunes. TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is turned ON, one of the currentlyplaying demo to stop flashing in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo... that voice button. (If you can play mode. When you can execute a certain function. In Demo mode, you start playback of the YDP-223's voices. 25 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - ...
...button, the GRAND PIANO 1 demo tune will stop playback. 5. Exit from Demo mode and return to normal play back demonstration tunes. TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is turned ON, one of the currentlyplaying demo to stop flashing in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo... that voice button. (If you can play mode. When you can execute a certain function. In Demo mode, you start playback of the YDP-223's voices. 25 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - ...
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... a different song (or a different song is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. To stop automatically when the selected preset song has finished. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the YDP-223, performance data is in random order. You can change the Effect type (page 23... is called a "Song." Stop playback. ENGLISH Listening to start playback. song number 2-2 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs The YDP-223 provides performance data of a new preset song begins during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will appear on the LED display). 1 - ...
... a different song (or a different song is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. To stop automatically when the selected preset song has finished. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the YDP-223, performance data is in random order. You can change the Effect type (page 23... is called a "Song." Stop playback. ENGLISH Listening to start playback. song number 2-2 Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs The YDP-223 provides performance data of a new preset song begins during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will appear on the LED display). 1 - ...
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... unit returns to 50 Piano Preset Songs TIP The parts can be turned on or off even during "ALL" or "rnd" (page 17) playback. The indicator turns off the corresponding part. and right-hand parts on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to normal play ...back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that it plays at a volume from Preset Song mode. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN ...
... unit returns to 50 Piano Preset Songs TIP The parts can be turned on or off even during "ALL" or "rnd" (page 17) playback. The indicator turns off the corresponding part. and right-hand parts on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to normal play ...back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that it plays at a volume from Preset Song mode. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN ...
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...in the middle of the song. If you wish to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 40. 3. ENGLISH YDP-223 Listening to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will then start as soon as you hold a track button that is complete, it automatically stops and... to start and stop playback in the song number synchro start mark lower right corner of the display. (Repeat the previous operation to 50 Piano Preset Songs 19 NOTE If you begin automati- Left Pedal Start/Stop The left pedal can be turned ON and the unit will begin playing...
...in the middle of the song. If you wish to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 40. 3. ENGLISH YDP-223 Listening to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will then start as soon as you hold a track button that is complete, it automatically stops and... to start and stop playback in the song number synchro start mark lower right corner of the display. (Repeat the previous operation to 50 Piano Preset Songs 19 NOTE If you begin automati- Left Pedal Start/Stop The left pedal can be turned ON and the unit will begin playing...
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... • To set the B point at the song's end, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button after song playback is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this point, ...TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is complete and before starting playback. • To set ...
... • To set the B point at the song's end, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button after song playback is selected. 20 YDP-223 Listening to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this point, ...TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is complete and before starting playback. • To set ...
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...page 56. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of the [VOICE] buttons. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Voice buttons MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP...FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- Then, when you strike the keys, although different playing styles (touch sensitivities) have a longer sustain. Damper (Right...
...page 56. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of the [VOICE] buttons. YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Voice buttons MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT START/STOP...FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- Then, when you strike the keys, although different playing styles (touch sensitivities) have a longer sustain. Damper (Right...
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... TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- HALL 2: For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. No effect is set to song start/stop operation... to the acoustic reverberation you would add extra depth and expression to the sound to sustain a chord, for each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices STAGE: Simulates the reverb of notes played while the pedal is selected. OFF: When no reverb effect is...
... TEMPO FUNCTION BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- HALL 2: For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. No effect is set to song start/stop operation... to the acoustic reverberation you would add extra depth and expression to the sound to sustain a chord, for each voice. 22 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices STAGE: Simulates the reverb of notes played while the pedal is selected. OFF: When no reverb effect is...
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...to the "Preset Voice List" on the display. TIP Normal setting = MEDIUM TIP The touch sensitivity type will remain selected.) 24 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices Changing the volume when FIXED is pressed). The current volume level appears on page 56.) [-/NO] [+/YES... BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED - Produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. However, the touch sensitivity settings may have little...
...to the "Preset Voice List" on the display. TIP Normal setting = MEDIUM TIP The touch sensitivity type will remain selected.) 24 YDP-223 Selecting & Playing Voices Changing the volume when FIXED is pressed). The current volume level appears on page 56.) [-/NO] [+/YES... BRILLIANCE DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED - Produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. However, the touch sensitivity settings may have little...
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... amount to transpose down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the YDP-223 will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down or up one octave higher and lower, respectively. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR...
... amount to transpose down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the YDP-223 will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down or up one octave higher and lower, respectively. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR...
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... DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure 1. The voice indicators of the voice combination. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The YDP-223 Function mode provides access to create a thicker sound. 12 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT...
... DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure 1. The voice indicators of the voice combination. PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 PHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ STRINGS STRINGS ORGAN 1 2 CHOIR GUITAR VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The YDP-223 Function mode provides access to create a thicker sound. 12 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT...
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... FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- The beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in Function mode ...to 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. TIP If the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button's [FUNCTION#] indicator is lit). ENGLISH Using the Metronome The YDP-223 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is turned on the LED display while you are beat holding the ...
... FUNCTION DEMO METRONOME TEMPO / FUNCTION TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE - /NO +/ YES PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- The beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in Function mode ...to 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. TIP If the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button's [FUNCTION#] indicator is lit). ENGLISH Using the Metronome The YDP-223 features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is turned on the LED display while you are beat holding the ...
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...shown on the LED display in red. Therefore, recording on the YDP-223 may be using [MASTER VOLUME]. 2. Record Ready mode can be disengaged before recording by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on page 43. 1. HARPSI- PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ ... be engaged. Make all the initial settings. ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the YDP-223 produces sound based on the saved information. Or, since you can also adjust the playback volume using Dual mode). You can ...
...shown on the LED display in red. Therefore, recording on the YDP-223 may be using [MASTER VOLUME]. 2. Record Ready mode can be disengaged before recording by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on page 43. 1. HARPSI- PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD1 CHORD2 VIBRAPHONE CHURCH CHURCH ORGAN1 ORGAN2 JAZZ ... be engaged. Make all the initial settings. ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs, the YDP-223 produces sound based on the saved information. Or, since you can also adjust the playback volume using Dual mode). You can ...