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... 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...MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 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 Appendix Factory Setting List 60 MIDI Data Format 61 MIDI Implementation Chart 65 Specifications 66 4 YDP-223...
... 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...MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 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 Appendix Factory Setting List 60 MIDI Data Format 61 MIDI Implementation Chart 65 Specifications 66 4 YDP-223...
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... page 25 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 other instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 37 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices..."Preset Voice List... mode)" on page 26 Making the sound more brilliant or mellower BRILLIANCE]" on page 22 Adding spread or swell to other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 45 Recording your performance..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Raising the volume ..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Outputting other ...
... page 25 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 other instruments or CD music Fine tuning of the pitch" on page 37 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices..."Preset Voice List... mode)" on page 26 Making the sound more brilliant or mellower BRILLIANCE]" on page 22 Adding spread or swell to other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on page 45 Recording your performance..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Raising the volume ..."AUX OUT jacks" on page 46 Outputting other ...
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...media such as a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in an unstable position where it as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. mend that is exceeded, the data will be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Also, be ...64257;ed Yamaha service personnel. ● Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on for all components. Maintenance ● When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . (1)B-7 2/2 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS ...
...media such as a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in an unstable position where it as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data filer. mend that is exceeded, the data will be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Also, be ...64257;ed Yamaha service personnel. ● Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on for all components. Maintenance ● When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . (1)B-7 2/2 YDP-223 PRECAUTIONS ...
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... SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE [BRILLIANCE] Adjust the brightness of the YDP-223 for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment (page 47). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as...). [TRANSPOSE] You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). The YDP-223 includes 50 preset songs. Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 41-43). (About MIDI ➝ page 45) Connect the pedal cord here to use the YDP223's pedals (page...
... SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE [BRILLIANCE] Adjust the brightness of the YDP-223 for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment (page 47). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha YDP-223 Digital Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as...). [TRANSPOSE] You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). The YDP-223 includes 50 preset songs. Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 41-43). (About MIDI ➝ page 45) Connect the pedal cord here to use the YDP223's pedals (page...
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...Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Backup Functions 44 About MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 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 Fine Tuning of a song 31 Playing Back... Recorded Songs 32 Playing Back a Song 32 Useful Playback Functions 33 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION 34 Basic Procedure in Function Mode 35 About Each Function 37 F1. Other Functions 40 F5. MIDI Functions 41 F8....
...Selecting a Scale 38 F3. Backup Functions 44 About MIDI 45 Connections 46 Connectors 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 Fine Tuning of a song 31 Playing Back... Recorded Songs 32 Playing Back a Song 32 Useful Playback Functions 33 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION 34 Basic Procedure in Function Mode 35 About Each Function 37 F1. Other Functions 40 F5. MIDI Functions 41 F8....
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... MEDIUM SOFT C ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Connectors LEVEL FIXED R L R AUX OUT D L/L+R R L/L+R AUX IN E MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT FG H PEDAL I ENGLISH L M N G HOST SELECT P45-51 H MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU P45-51 I [PEDAL P47 J [SPEAKER P12 K [PHONES P12 L Soft (Left) Pedal ...values, as shown below, depending 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 PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI-
... MEDIUM SOFT C ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Connectors LEVEL FIXED R L R AUX OUT D L/L+R R L/L+R AUX IN E MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT FG H PEDAL I ENGLISH L M N G HOST SELECT P45-51 H MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU P45-51 I [PEDAL P47 J [SPEAKER P12 K [PHONES P12 L Soft (Left) Pedal ...values, as shown below, depending 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 PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI-
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...] control to start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to stop flashing in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo mode. NOTE MIDI reception is turned ON, one of all songs starting from Demo mode. NOTE Demo mode cannot be engaged while a user...playback of the voice buttons to adjust the brilliance (page 22). 4. In Demo mode, you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead 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 - /NO +/...
...] control to start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to stop flashing in Demo mode. 16 YDP-223 Listening to engage Demo mode. NOTE MIDI reception is turned ON, one of all songs starting from Demo mode. NOTE Demo mode cannot be engaged while a user...playback of the voice buttons to adjust the brilliance (page 22). 4. In Demo mode, you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead 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 - /NO +/...
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...] indicators light up, indicating that is muted. • Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles playback between on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to start playback. The indicator turns off, and the unit returns to exit Preset Song mode. HARPSI- When you press one of ...DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure 1. The normal setting is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. NOTE The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be turned on individual tracks. NOTE MIDI reception is played by [TRACK1] and the left - Exit from "0" (no sound) to...
...] indicators light up, indicating that is muted. • Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles playback between on the power to the YDP223. 18 YDP-223 Listening to start playback. The indicator turns off, and the unit returns to exit Preset Song mode. HARPSI- When you press one of ...DELAY SOFT ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure 1. The normal setting is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. NOTE The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be turned on individual tracks. NOTE MIDI reception is played by [TRACK1] and the left - Exit from "0" (no sound) to...
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...already contains data. 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 want to an external MIDI storage device such as well. Engage Record Ready mode. Saving: The format of time, turn ... does not actually start yet. Make any other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Y amaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by pressing the [REC] button a second time. 28 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance NOTE When the unit is also possible to store the data to keep your performance (audio ...
...already contains data. 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 want to an external MIDI storage device such as well. Engage Record Ready mode. Saving: The format of time, turn ... does not actually start yet. Make any other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Y amaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by pressing the [REC] button a second time. 28 YDP-223 Recording Your Performance NOTE When the unit is also possible to store the data to keep your performance (audio ...
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... PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- NOTE When the unit is in some cases. 32 YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs NOTE The track indicators will be started when the recorder contains no data. TIP If the EFFECT type is changed . HARPSI... even if the user song recorder contains data. When playback is set when you start playback. NOTE Playback cannot be changed via the MIDI connectors. You can also play back recorded songs. Make sure that you press the track buttons before or during playback. Playing Back a...
... PRESET TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- NOTE When the unit is in some cases. 32 YDP-223 Playing Back Recorded Songs NOTE The track indicators will be started when the recorder contains no data. TIP If the EFFECT type is changed . HARPSI... even if the user song recorder contains data. When playback is set when you start playback. NOTE Playback cannot be changed via the MIDI connectors. You can also play back recorded songs. Make sure that you press the track buttons before or during playback. Playing Back a...
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The YDP-223 has eight main functions. MIDI Transmit Channel Selection MIDI Receive Channel Selection Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF MIDI Transmit Transpose Panel/Status Transmit Bulk Data Dump Voice MIDI Tuning Others Function Number F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3... Mode Soft Pedal Effect Depth - - Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of YDP-223 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Parameter List Function Fine tuning...
The YDP-223 has eight main functions. MIDI Transmit Channel Selection MIDI Receive Channel Selection Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF MIDI Transmit Transpose Panel/Status Transmit Bulk Data Dump Voice MIDI Tuning Others Function Number F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3... Mode Soft Pedal Effect Depth - - Some of these main functions consist of a set various parameters to make the best use of YDP-223 functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. Parameter List Function Fine tuning...
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...channel on which the YDP-223 receives MIDI data. For more information about MIDI, see the "About MIDI" section (page 45). In this situation, all 16 MIDI channels, enabling the YDP-223 to play on which the YDP-223 transmits MIDI data. Press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI function's sub-mode...data is transmitted if the transmit channel is transmitted on channels 1 and 2 only, enabling the YDP-223 to MIDI settings. Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that the YDP-223 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer...
...channel on which the YDP-223 receives MIDI data. For more information about MIDI, see the "About MIDI" section (page 45). In this situation, all 16 MIDI channels, enabling the YDP-223 to play on which the YDP-223 transmits MIDI data. Press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI function's sub-mode...data is transmitted if the transmit channel is transmitted on channels 1 and 2 only, enabling the YDP-223 to MIDI settings. Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that the YDP-223 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer...
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... Data Contents" transmitted by up to receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers. TERMINOLOGY Setup Data: Data that , for a list of the YDP-223 itself is set up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, which will be accepted, the YDP-223 that transmitted the setup data to the sequencer.) TIP For more...
... Data Contents" transmitted by up to receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers. TERMINOLOGY Setup Data: Data that , for a list of the YDP-223 itself is set up the panel controls as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, which will be accepted, the YDP-223 that transmitted the setup data to the sequencer.) TIP For more...
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...transmitted. TIP Receiving (returning) the transmitted data: 1. TIP For more information on the YDP-223 as MIDI bulk data by transferring it will receive bulk data. 3. Engage Function mode and select . 4. The YDP-223 automatically receives the data from the unit. (At this time, any data previously stored ...in operation, or when Function mode is engaged. Connect the YDP-223 to MDF3, a MIDI data filer via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of data Procedure 1. ENGLISH Bulk Data Dump You can save current song data on...
...transmitted. TIP Receiving (returning) the transmitted data: 1. TIP For more information on the YDP-223 as MIDI bulk data by transferring it will receive bulk data. 3. Engage Function mode and select . 4. The YDP-223 automatically receives the data from the unit. (At this time, any data previously stored ...in operation, or when Function mode is engaged. Connect the YDP-223 to MDF3, a MIDI data filer via MIDI, and set or extended sequence of data Procedure 1. ENGLISH Bulk Data Dump You can save current song data on...
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... Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < settings>) • Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ( settings) F8.2: MIDI The MIDI functions ( (expect for a few minutes at power off are erased when you want to retain the backup settings for longer periods, be sure to...described below, the data will not be retained in memory are effective. If the backup function is exceeded, all backup on page 60.) 44 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] Press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function's sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼,...
... Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < settings>) • Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ( settings) F8.2: MIDI The MIDI functions ( (expect for a few minutes at power off are erased when you want to retain the backup settings for longer periods, be sure to...described below, the data will not be retained in memory are effective. If the backup function is exceeded, all backup on page 60.) 44 YDP-223 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] Press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function's sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼,...
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... transmitted or received varies depending on page 65. YDP-223 About MIDI 45 MIDI connectors MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. Using MIDI, you are transferred in the form of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TIP...
... transmitted or received varies depending on page 65. YDP-223 About MIDI 45 MIDI connectors MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. Using MIDI, you are transferred in the form of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TIP...
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... a cassette tape recorder to record your performance. NOTE The YDP-223's [MASTER VOLUME] and [BRILLIANCE] slider setting does not affect the signal output from the AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jacks. LEVEL FIXED R L R AUX OUT 1 L/L+R R L/L+R AUX IN 2 MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT 34 5 PEDAL 6 1 AUX...
... a cassette tape recorder to record your performance. NOTE The YDP-223's [MASTER VOLUME] and [BRILLIANCE] slider setting does not affect the signal output from the AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jacks. LEVEL FIXED R L R AUX OUT 1 L/L+R R L/L+R AUX IN 2 MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT 34 5 PEDAL 6 1 AUX...
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... set according to the type of an external instrument to be reproduced via the YDP-223's speakers. ENGLISH 2 AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks, allowing the sound of connected MIDI device or personal computer. (Refer to "Connecting a personal computer" on page 48 for ...the connections. Make sure you turn on page 45 for more information.) 4 HOST SELECT switch This switch should be set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI when you use audio cables to the YDP-223. Refer to the diagram below and use these connectors.
... set according to the type of an external instrument to be reproduced via the YDP-223's speakers. ENGLISH 2 AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks, allowing the sound of connected MIDI device or personal computer. (Refer to "Connecting a personal computer" on page 48 for ...the connections. Make sure you turn on page 45 for more information.) 4 HOST SELECT switch This switch should be set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI when you use audio cables to the YDP-223. Refer to the diagram below and use these connectors.
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...the USB port on first, then the YDP-223, and check whether the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. If the cable is available as a tone module, performance data with your YDP-223 and a personal computer and how to the YDP-223 digital piano). If you do with voices that ... on the YDP-223 by which to connect the YDP-223 to the specified pages. NOTE When the YDP-223 is used as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site (English only): http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library: http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/...
...the USB port on first, then the YDP-223, and check whether the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. If the cable is available as a tone module, performance data with your YDP-223 and a personal computer and how to the YDP-223 digital piano). If you do with voices that ... on the YDP-223 by which to connect the YDP-223 to the specified pages. NOTE When the YDP-223 is used as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site (English only): http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library: http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/...
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You can download this connection, the YDP-223 functions as a MIDI interface. Connection Use a special serial cable (page 49) to connect the computer's serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to install a specific MIDI driver (the Yamaha CBX driver for Windows). Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 9-pin) 8-... XG Library on the Yamaha web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com ENGLISH Windows Windows Macintosh Type of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for Windows users (regarding the MIDI driver) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the YDP-223's TO HOST jack, ...
You can download this connection, the YDP-223 functions as a MIDI interface. Connection Use a special serial cable (page 49) to connect the computer's serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to install a specific MIDI driver (the Yamaha CBX driver for Windows). Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 9-pin) 8-... XG Library on the Yamaha web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com ENGLISH Windows Windows Macintosh Type of the following diagram shows the pin assignments for Windows users (regarding the MIDI driver) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the YDP-223's TO HOST jack, ...