Yamaha YDP-181 1. , 2.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Owner’s Manual

26

ENGLISH

Using the Metronome

The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is con-

venient for practicing.

1. Start the metronome.

The metronome sound is turned on by pressing

the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button.

Adjusting the tempo

The tempo of the metronome and user song recorder playback (the recorder is

described in the next section) can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by

using the [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼, ▲] buttons (when the [TEMPO/FUNCTION

▼, ▲] button’s [TEMPO] indicator is lit).

Adjusting the time signature

The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be

set by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while

holding the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button. You

can set the beat from 0 to 15. The current setting

appears on the LED display while you are holding

the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button.

A beat setting of “0” plays a low click sound for all beats, while a setting of “1”

plays a high click sound for all beats; other beat settings play a high click for the

ﬁrst beat in a measure and a low click for all following beats.

2. Stop the metronome.

Turn off the metronome by pressing the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button.

12[–/NO] [+/YES] buttons

[TEMPO/FUNCTION ▲▼] buttons

Procedure

The beat indicator ﬂashes

at the current tempo.

NOTE

If the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] but-

ton’s [TEMPO] indicator is not lit,

press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION]

button to light the [TEMPO] indi-

cator.

NOTE

The volume of the metronome can

be adjusted via the Metronome

Volume function in Function mode

(page 47).

Beat

Contents

Main EN FR ES Owners Manual Mode demploi Manual de Instrucciones ENGLISHFRANAISESPAOL YDP-181 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION CAUTION Explanation of Graphical Symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 1/2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING CAUTION WARNING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. NOTICE About this Owners Manual and Data List Information MIDI Basics (only in English, French, German and Spanish) Data List Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) Accessories Features AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling GH (Graded Hammer) keyboard Table of Contents Reference Introduction Appendix Panel Controls and Terminals 1 % [] Power switch ........................page 13 Before Using the Digital Piano Key C over To open the key cover: To close the key cover: Music Rest Turning the Power On 1.Connect the power cord. WARNING 2.Turn the power on. Press the [] Power switch Setting the Volume Using Headphones Using the Headphone Hanger Using the Speaker Switch Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the instruments voices. 1. 2. 3. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs 42 1. 2. 4. 1. 2. A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs 1. phrase, and start practicing. 2. Selecting & Playing Voices Owners Manual 19 Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Voice buttons Using the Pedals Adding Variations to the Sound [BRILLIANCE]/ [REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DAMPER RES.] [BRILLIANCE] [REVERB] [EFFECT] [DAMPER RES.] Touch Sensitivity [TOUCH] Transposition [TRANSPOSE] Combining Two Voices (Dual mode) 1. 2. Using the Metronome 1. 2. 12[/NO] [+/YES] buttons Recording Your Performance Recording a performance quickly 2 4 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Playing back a recorded song 1. 2. Re-recording a previously recorded song This section explains how to record again in case your performance was not satisfactory. 1. recording, if necessary. 2. Recording Your Performance Recording to RIGHT/LEFT parts 1. Same as step 1 in Recording a performance quickly on page 28. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. deleted. 3. Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the beginning of a song) Handling Songs with a USB Storage Device Owners Manual 33 Handling Songs with a USB Storage Device About Save and Load Save Load Handling Songs with a USB Storage Device 1. buttons. 2. User song. After making sure that the USB storage device is connected to the instrument, press the 1. 2. 3. 1 3 1 2 Deleting Song Files 1. 2. 3. 1 3 1 2 Formatting the USB Storage Device 1. 2. 3. 1 21 3 38 Handling the USB Storage Device (USB Flash Memory) Compatible USB devices Connecting USB device Using USB Storage Devices The number of USB storage device to be used To display the data in the USB storage device Backing up your data to a computer Backing up the instrument data to a computer Copying les from a computer hard disk to a USB storage device Playing Back Songs Playing Back User/External Songs on the Instrument 1. 2. Playing Back User Songs from a USB Storage Device 1. 2. Useful Playback Functions Detailed Settings [FUNCTION] Detailed Settings [FUNCTION] *: Always backed up. Basic Procedure in Function 1. 2. 6. 3. 4. 5. About Each Function F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch F2. Selecting a Scale F3.1: Dual Balance F3.2: Dual Detune F3. Dual Mode Functions Other Functions F5. F4. F4.1 Left Pedal Mode F4.2 Soft Pedal Effect Depth F6. F6.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection F6.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection F6.3: Local Control ON/OFF F6.4: Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Procedure F6.7: Initial Setup Send Procedure F7. Backup Functions Character Code F7.5 Owners Manual 51 Connections Connectors 1USB [TO DEVICE] terminal 2MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors. Connecting a Personal Computer Connecting the USB port on the computer to the instrument via a USB MIDI interface Using a MIDI interface and the instruments MIDI terminals Use a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the instrument using MIDI cables. Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Instrument Loading Song Data from a Computer to the Instrument Transmitting Song Data from the Instrument to a Computer Backing up Data and Initializing the data Data Backup Data that can be saved Panel settings Recorded User songs External songs received via computer. Message List Message Comment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Options Problem Possible Cause and Solution Preset Voice List Preset Voice List STRINGS 1 CHURCH ORGAN 2 CHURCH ORGAN 1 HARPSICHORD 1 Keyboard Stand Assembly B C ED A 1. 1-1 4 B B 5. 6. 7-47-5 7-2 6-2 8. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in rm contact with the oor surface. 9. Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the gure. Connecting the pedal cord Index Numerics B F H N P R S T Specications / Caractristiques techniques / Especicaciones Appendix Factory Setting List / Liste des rglages / Lista de ajustes de fbrica Default Backup Group http://europe.yamaha.com/warranty/ URL_2 Page FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment Informacin para Usuarios sobre Recoleccin y Disposicin de Equipamiento Viejo EN FR ES Owners Manual Mode demploi Manual de Instrucciones ENGLISHFRANAISESPAOL YDP-181