Yamaha YDP184R ARIUS YDP-184 88-Key Digital Console Piano User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-6.

For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this

manual.

Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE »

aux pages 5 et 6.

Pour plus d’informations sur l’assemblage de l’instrument, reportez-vous aux instructions

figurant à la fin de ce manuel.

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YDP

184

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power

supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any

power supply or adapter other than one described in

the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom-

mended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position

where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything

over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of

an extension cord is not recommended! If you must

use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’

cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG

number, the larger the current handling capacity. For

longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

This product should be used only with the components

supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended

by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all

safety markings and instructions that accompany the

accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to

be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha

reserves the right to change or modify any of the spec-

ifications without notice or obligation to update existing

units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an

amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capa-

ble of producing sound levels that could cause perma-

nent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of

time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncom-

fortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing

in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the

time period before damage occurs.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or

accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied

with the product or as optional accessories. Some of

these items are designed to be dealer assembled or

installed. Please make sure that benches are stable

and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well

secured BEFORE using.

Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating

only. No other uses are recommended.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge

relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit

is operating as designed) are not covered by the manu-

facturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners

responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and

consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user

safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe

that our products and the production methods used to

produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both

the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be

aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable

battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The

average life span of this type of battery is approxi-

mately five years. When replacement becomes neces-

sary, contact a qualified service representative to

perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries.

Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that

the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and

that the charger is intended for the battery being

charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with

new ones, and never mix different types of batteries.

Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or

incorrect installation may result in overheating and bat-

tery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any bat-

tery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of

used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in

your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household

type batteries in your area for battery disposal informa-

tion.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair,

or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at

an end, please observe all local, state, and federal reg-

ulations that relate to the disposal of products that con-

tain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is

unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product.

The model number, serial number, power require-

ments, etc., are located on this plate. You should

record the model number, serial number, and the date

of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain

this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Digital Piano

Model Name : YDP-184

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

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For the instrument and the AC adaptor

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the

instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC

requirements. Modifications not expressly approved

by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the

FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high

quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this

product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void

your FCC authorization to use this product in the

USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC

Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.

Compliance with these requirements provides a

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

product in a residential environment will not result in

harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies

and, if not installed and used according to the

instructions found in the users manual, may cause

interference harmful to the operation of other

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

does not guarantee that interference will not occur in

all installations. If this product is found to be the

source of interference, which can be determined by

turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to

eliminate the problem by using one of the following

measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is

being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/

reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300

ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type

cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce

satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer

authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can

not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact

Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service

Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,

CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its

subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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.

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 INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

(UL60065_03)

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

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YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do

not use for any other purpose.

• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some

trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the

instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor

is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the

minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using

the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall

AC outlet.

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. Also,

do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on

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 107) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in

damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

• 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 on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses)

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.

For AC adaptor

For YDP-184

Power supply/AC 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, to prevent damage

to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

• 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. This could cause physical injury to you or others,

damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• 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.

• For benches that can be adjusted, do not adjust the bench height while sitting on

the bench, since this can cause excessive force to be imposed on the adjustment

mechanism, possibly resulting in damage to the mechanism or even injury.

• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them

periodically using the specified tool in order to prevent the possibility of accident

or injury.

• Keep special watch over any small children so that they don’t fall off the rear of

the bench. Since the bench does not have a backrest, unsupervised use may

result in accident or injury.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), 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.

Power supply/AC 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.

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NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the

product, damage to data, or damage to other property,

follow the notices below.

 Handling

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo

equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.

Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.

When you use the instrument along with an application on

your iPhone or iPad, we recommend that you set that device’s

“Airplane Mode” to “ON” and then the Wi-Fi setting to “ON”

in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

• 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, damage to the internal components or

unstable operation. (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.

 Maintenance

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry/slightly

damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol,

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.

• When cleaning the bench, use a soft and dry cloth (or, if

necessary, one that is slightly damp). Do not use paint

thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-

impregnated wiping cloths.

 Saving data

• Some of the data of this instrument (page 92) and the Song

data saved to the internal memory of this instrument

(page 49) are retained when the power is turned off. However,

the saved data may be lost due to some failure, an operation

mistake, etc. Save the Song data to a USB flash drive or an

external device such as a computer (page 69). Before using a

USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 68.

• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage,

we recommend that you save your important data onto spare

USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as

backup data.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including

but not limited to MIDI data is strictly prohibited except for

your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which

Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has

license to use others’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and

other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media

in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain

virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.

* The contents described above include a computer program,

Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice

recording data, a score, score data, etc.

* You are allowed to distribute medium in which your

performance or music production using these contents is

recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not

required in such cases.

 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.

• This device is capable of using various types/formats of music

data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for

use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may

not play them back precisely as their producers or composers

originally intended.

• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided

by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual

are for instructional purposes only, and may appear

somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• iPhone, iPad, iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this manual are

the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

 Tuning

• Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be

tuned by an expert (although the pitch can be user-adjusted to

match other instruments). This is because the pitch of digital

instruments is always maintained perfectly.

YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

Included Accessories

 Owner’s Manual (this book)



“50 Classical Music Masterpieces” (Music Book)

 Online Member Product Registration

You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in order to fill out the User Registration form.

 Power cord*, AC adaptor*

 Bench*

 War ra nty *

* May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.

About the Manuals

This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.

Included Documents

Owner’s Manual (this book)

This document explains how to use the instrument.

• Introduction:

This section explains how to set up and start using your instrument. Setup is so simple, you can start

playing right away.

• Main Operations:

This section explains various functions useful for your practice, such as Preset Song playback and Song

recording.

• Detailed Settings:

This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions. Refer to this

section as necessary.

• Appendix:

This section introduces Message List, a description of Preset Voices, and other reference material.

YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

Online Materials (Downloadable from the web)

iPhone/iPad Connection Manual

Explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such as iPhone, iPad, etc.

Computer-related Operations

Includes instructions on connecting this instrument to a computer, and operations related to transferring

song data.

MIDI Reference

Contains the MIDI-related information.

To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads.

Yamaha Downloads

http://download.yamaha.com/

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on

or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. 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.

Model No.

Serial No.

The name plate

is located on the

bottom of the

unit.

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Features

page22

page36

page48

page49

This instrument features a piano Voice created with samples of the Yamaha CFX flagship concert grand piano, as well as

the incredibly realistic keyboard feel that recreates the sensation of playing an acoustic instrument. By using a similar

hammer mechanism (with no springs) as is found in a grand piano, the GH3 keyboard action reproduces the touch of

an acoustic instrument, from the heavier feel in the lower register to the lighter touch in the upper octaves. It also

features a three-sensor configuration which accurately senses and interprets the behavior of the keyboard to create a

response and feel very much like that of a grand piano. Moreover, the VRM function simulates the luscious resonance

effect on acoustic pianos—where the sound of one string causes sympathetic vibration in other strings and the

soundboard. You can customize the piano sound (in a special “Piano Room” setting group) by adjusting various

parameters such as string resonance, damper resonance and touch response.

When headphones are connected, the piano sounds are automatically adjusted to impart a natural sound distance

sensation. Altogether, this instrument deliver widely variegated and rich sounds that are faithful to actual acoustic

pianos.

Also built into this instrument are 50 classical music for mastering the piano. You can simply enjoy listening to these

built-in Songs, or use them for separate right-hand/left-hand practicing.* With simple arrangements, original

compositions, and everything in between, all levels of ability are covered. We have also assigned one of four difficulty

levels to each song so you can easily find the most suitable ones to play and enjoy.

*The part on/off function is available only for MIDI songs that have both right- and left-hand parts.

Playing along with one of the twenty basic rhythms built into the instrument is a great way to add excitement to your

performances. They feature a variety of different patterns from jazz, popular music, and the like, to give you what you

need to make playing more fun and lively.

The instrument lets you save your performance to internal memory or a USB flash drive (sold separately). You can

record your performance as a MIDI file. MIDI recording is ideal for making independent tracks—for example,

recording a right-hand part to Track 1 first, and then a left-hand part to Track 2—allowing you to create pieces that

would be difficult to play live with both hands together.

Full-scale piano performance

Song playback for both listening enjoyment

and practice purposes

Twenty different rhythms

Recording your performances

YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................5

NOTICE ......................................................................7

Information ................................................................7

Included Accessories ..................................................8

About the Manuals .....................................................8

Features .....................................................................10

Introduction 12

Panel Controls and Terminals .................................12

Control Panel .......................................................................12

Getting Started — Playing the Piano .......................14

Turning the Power On or Off .............................................14

Music Rest .............................................................................16

Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME] ..................17

Using Headphones ...............................................................18

Using the Pedals ....................................................................19

Basic Operations on Display ....................................20

Main Operations 22

Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)

....................................................................................22

Selecting Voices from the panel directly ...........................22

Selecting Voices ....................................................................23

Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of Piano

Voices (Piano Room) ...........................................................24

Enhancing and Customizing the Sound ............................27

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual) .....................29

Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different

Voices (Split Mode) ..............................................................30

Using Dual and Split Simultaneously ................................31

Playing Duo ...........................................................................32

Using the Metronome ..........................................................33

Playing Back Songs ...................................................36

Listening to the Voice Demos .............................................37

Playback of Songs .................................................................38

Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel Function ..........41

Playing Back a Song Repeatedly .........................................42

Adjusting the Volume Balance ...........................................45

Useful Playback Functions ..................................................47

Playing the Keyboard along with Rhythm Playback 48

Recording Your Performance ..................................49

Recording Methods ..............................................................49

Quick MIDI Recording ........................................................50

MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks ..........................52

MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive ..........................54

Other Recording Techniques ..............................................56

Handling Song Files .................................................60

Song Types and File Operation Limitations .................... 60

Basic Song File Operation ................................................... 61

Deleting Files — Delete ....................................................... 62

Copying Files — Copy ......................................................... 63

Moving Files — Move ......................................................... 64

Renaming Files — Rename ................................................. 65

Connections ..............................................................66

Connectors ............................................................................ 66

Connecting USB Devices (USB [TO DEVICE] Terminal)

................................................................................................. 68

Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST] Terminal)

................................................................................................. 69

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals) . 69

Connecting to an iPhone/iPad (USB [TO DEVICE],

USB [TO HOST] and MIDI Terminals) ........................... 70

Detailed Settings 77

Basic Operations .......................................................77

Voice Menu ...............................................................78

Song Menu ................................................................82

Metronome/Rhythm Menu ......................................85

Recording Menu .......................................................86

System Menu .............................................................87

Appendix 94

Preset Voice List .......................................................94

Song List ...................................................................96

50 Classics ............................................................................. 96

Rhythm List ..............................................................97

Message List ..............................................................98

Troubleshooting .....................................................100

Keyboard Stand Assembly ......................................102

Assembly Precautions ....................................................... 102

Specifications ..........................................................106

Index .......................................................................108

YDP-184 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Panel Controls and Terminals

Control Panel

1[P] (Standby/On) switch.................... page 15

For turning the power on or setting it to standby.

2[MASTER VOLUME] slider ............... page 17

For adjusting the overall volume.

3[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons, display......... page 20

For selecting an item or setting a value using the

buttons corresponding to the display indication.

4[FUNCTION] button.......................... page 77

Pressing this button alternates the displays among

“Voice” menu, “Song” menu, “Metronome/Rhythm”

menu, “Recording” menu and “System” menu, from

which you can make detailed settings for the related

functions.

5[EXIT] button ..................................... page 20

Pressing this button exits from the current display, or

returns to the Voice or Song display.

6[CFX GRAND] button........................ page 22

For selecting the “CFX Grand” Voice.

7[STRINGS] button .............................. page 22

For selecting the “Strings” Voice.

8[VOICE] button .................................. page 23

Calls up the Voice list display.

9[DUAL/SPLIT] button................. pages 29, 30

For playing two Voices simultaneously, or different

Voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the

keyboard.

)[PIANO ROOM] button..................... page 24

Calls up the Piano Room display where you can

select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch

response.

![SONG/DEMO] button ...................... page 36

Calls up Song List for selecting a demo Song or a

Song to playback or edit.

@[REC] button....................................... page 49

For recording your keyboard performance.

#[R/K](Play/Pause) button.................. page 38

For alternately playing back and pausing the Preset

Songs or your recorded material.

$[METRONOME] button..................... page 33

For using the metronome functions.

%[RHYTHM] button............................. page 48

For using the rhythm functions.

^[TEMPO] button ................................ page 33

For setting the tempo.

A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1

)

Each key has a note name; for example, the

lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard

corresponds to A-1, and the highest

(farthest right) key to C7.

Panel Controls and Terminals

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C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7

Music rest (page 16)

Key cover (page 14)

Pedals (page 19)

USB

[TO DEVICE]

terminal

(page 68)

[PHONES] jacks (page 18)

Terminal panel

(page 66)

DC IN jack (page 14)

Terminal panel

(page 66)

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

This section explains how to set up and start using your instrument. Setup is so

simple, you can start playing right away.

1. Connect the power cord and AC adaptor.

Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration.

2. Open the key cover.

Lift the cover slightly, then

push and slide it to the end.

3. Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME]

slider at the right end of the front panel

to “MIN.”

Turning the Power On or Off

WARNING

Use the specified adaptor

(page 107) only. The use of

other adaptors may result in

irreparable damage to both

the adaptor and the

instrument.

NOTE

When disconnecting the power

cord/AC adaptor, first turn off

the power, then follow this

procedure in reverse order.

adaptor

AC outlet

DC IN jack (page 13)

Power cord

DC plug

AC plug

1-1

1-2

1-3

CAUTION

• Do not place objects such

as pieces of paper or metal

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.

• 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 the unit.

Be careful to avoid catching your fingers

when opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION

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.

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

4. Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch at the right end of the

front panel to turn the power on.

The display located at the left end of the front panel and the power indicator

located below the left end of the keyboard both light up.

5. Play the keyboard.

While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER

VOLUME] slider. For details, refer to “Setting the volume — [MASTER

VOLUME]” on page 17.

6. After you use the instrument, press and hold the

[P] (Standby/On) switch for a second to turn the power

off.

The display and the power indicator are turned off.

7. Close the key cover.

Slide the cover toward you

and gently lower the cover

over the keys.

NOTICE

Press only the [P] (Standby/

On) switch when turning the

power on. Any other

operations, such as pressing

the keys, buttons or pedals may

cause the instrument to

malfunction.

[P] (Standby/On) switch

The power indicator

lights up.

CAUTION

Even when the instrument is

turned off, electricity is still

flowing to the instrument at

the minimum level. When you

are not using the instrument

for a long time or during

electrical storms, make sure

you unplug the AC power

plug from the wall AC outlet.

Be careful to avoid catching your fingers

when opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

Auto Power Off function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto

Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is

not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses

before the power is automatically turned off is approximately 30 minutes by

default; however, you can change the setting (page 90).

To raise the music rest:

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 the

metal supports latch into place.

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.

NOTICE

• Any data which are not saved

will be lost if the power

automatically turns off. Make

sure to save your data before

this happens.

• Depending on the instrument

status, the power may not

turn off automatically, even

after the specified period of

time elapses. Always turn off

the power manually when the

instrument is not in use.

Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)

Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. An

“Auto power off disabled” message appears briefly and Auto Power Off is

disabled.

Music Rest

The lowest key

CAUTION

Do not try to use the music

rest in a half-raised position.

Also, when raising or

lowering the music rest, do

not release your hands from

the music rest until it is all

the way up or down.

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME]

slider located at the right of the panel. Play the

keyboard to actually produce sound while you

adjust the volume.

Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)

IAC is a function which automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality

according to the overall volume of the instrument. Even when the volume is

low, it permits both low sounds and high sounds to be clearly heard. IAC is

effective only from the sound output of the instrument speakers.

You can set the IAC setting On or Off via the “System” menu display: Press the

[FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display →

“Sound”

 “IAC.” The default setting for this function is “On.”

Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME]

Decreases

the level.

Increases

the level.

Master Volume: The

volume level of the entire

keyboard sound.

Adjusting the [MASTER

VOLUME] slider also affects

the output level of the

[PHONES] jacks and the

output level of the AUX OUT

jacks.

CAUTION

Do not use the instrument at

a high volume level for a long

period of time, or your

hearing may be damaged.

NOTE

“System” menu display

(page 87)

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. When the

headphones are plugged into either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal

speaker system is automatically shut off. Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.

Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you are using

only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.)

Reproducing the Natural Sensation of Sound Distance

—Stereophonic Optimizer

The Stereophonic Optimizer is an effect which reproduces natural sound distance

like the sound from a piano as it is, even though you hear it on headphones. When a

Voice in the Piano group is selected, connecting the headphones automatically

enables the Stereophonic Optimizer.

Using the headphone hanger

You can conveniently hang the headphones on the instrument when not using

them. Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 × 10 mm) as

shown in the illustration.

Using Headphones

CAUTION

Do not use headphones at a

high volume for an extended

period of time. Doing so may

cause hearing loss.

Standard stereo

phone plug

Underside of keyboard

NOTE

Voices in the Piano group are

those contained in the “Piano”

category in the Preset Voice

List (page 94). For details

about selecting Voices, refer to

page 22.

When headphones are connected, the Voices in the Piano group automatically

change to the sound enhanced with the Stereophonic Optimizer, by the default

settings. Since these sounds are optimized for listening with headphones, we

recommend that you set this function to “OFF” in the following situation.

• Playing the piano sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker

system, while monitoring the sound output from this instrument on connected

headphones.

You can set this setting On or Off via the “System” menu display. Press the

[FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display: “Sound” →

“SP Optimizer” (page 88).

NOTICE

Do not hang anything other

than the headphones on the

hanger. Otherwise, the

instrument or the hanger may

be damaged.

NOTE

Before connecting an external

powered speaker system, be

sure to read “Connections”

(page 66).

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Getting Started — Playing the Piano

This instrument is equipped with three foot pedals:

damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and

soft pedal (left).

Damper pedal (right pedal)

When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play

have a longer sustain.

When you select a Voice in the Piano group, pressing

the damper pedal activates the VRM (page 25) to

accurately recreate the unique resonance of an acoustic

grand piano’s soundboard and strings.

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)

If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press

the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the

notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held. All

subsequent notes will not sustain.

Soft pedal (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. In order to apply this effect, play notes after pressing the

pedal.

Keep in mind that this pedal function will be changed from the Soft pedal

depending on the selected Voice. When the “Mellow Organ” is selected, pressing

and releasing this pedal switches between “fast” and “slow” of the Rotary Speaker

speed (“Rotary Speed” on page 79). When the Vibraphone is selected, this pedal

switches Vibrato on and off (“VibeRotor” on page 79).

Using the Pedals

When you press the damper

pedal here, the notes you

play before you release the

pedal have a longer sustain.

NOTE

Voices in the Piano group are

those contained in the “Piano”

category in the Preset Voice

List (page 94). For details

about selecting Voices, refer to

page 22.

NOTE

You can assign other functions

to each pedal by using “Pedal

Assign” in “Voice” menu

display (page 80).

Half-pedal function

This instrument also has a Half-pedal function which allows you to use half-damper

techniques, in which the damper is pressed somewhere between all the way down and all

the way up. In this half-damper state (on a real piano), the damper felts only partially

mute the strings. The Half-pedal function on the instrument lets you delicately and

expressively control the damper muting, and create subtle nuances in your performance,

by finely controlling the point at which pressure on the pedal affects the damper muting.

This can be set via the “System” menu display: Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly

to call up the “System” menu display: “Pedal”

 “Half Pedal Point” (page 88).

When you press the sostenuto

pedal here while holding the

note(s), the notes will sustain as

long as you hold the pedal.

NOTE

While the sostenuto (center)

pedal is held, a sustained (non-

decaying) type of Voice such

as strings or organ may sound

continuously without decay

after the notes have been

released.

NOTE

The center pedal or left pedal

can also be used as a [R/K]

(Play/Pause) button. You can

assign this function via the

“System” menu display: Press

the [FUNCTION] button

repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display:

“Pedal”  “Play/Pause”

(page 88).

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Basic Operations on Display

On the screen display, you can call up three main functions: Voice, Song and Demo. In addition, various

detailed settings can be made, for even greater playability and performance potential.

Select a Voice, Song or

Demo Song

When this is shown here,

you can scroll through the

display vertically.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice display or the Song display,

depending on which display was previously shown.

While the pop-up window is shown, pressing the [EXIT] button returns to

the previously shown display.

Select from the list, or change the display.

Selecting Voices

Press the [VOICE] button

to call up the Voice List

display.

Press the [u] or [d] button

to select a Voice group.

Selecting Song/Demo

Press the [SONG/DEMO]

button to call up the Song

category list.

Detailed Settings

Select from the list, or change the display.

Menu icon Menu name

Press the [u] or [d] button

to select a Song category.

Press the [FUNCTION]

button repeatedly to

select the desired menu.

Press the [

u] or [d] button

to select a parameter of the

current menu.

Return to the Voice/Song display

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Voi c e: Instrument sound for playing from the keyboard. In addition to the Piano sounds, a wide variety of other musical

instrument sounds are available.

Song: A piece of music for listening enjoyment or for playing back and practicing along with.

Demo: Voice Demos let you experience the characteristics of the Voices.

Selecting a value from a list

[r] to select a Voice.

[l] to return.

[r] to select a Voice.

[u] to return.

This indicates the current

position in the Voice group.

Press the [

] or [

] button to select a Voice.

Press the [u] and [d] buttons simultaneously

to select the first Voice in the list.

Play the keyboard.

Press the [

] or [

] button to select the previous

or next Voice. Press the [

] and [

]

simultaneously to select the first Voice in the

Voice group.

Voice display

[r] to select a Song.

[l] to return.

[r] to select a Song.

[u] to return.

Press the [u] or [d] button to select

a Song.

Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause)

button to playback the Song.

Use the [l] or [r] button to select the

previous or next bars.

Song display

[r] to detailed

settings.

[EXIT] to return

to the previous

display.

[r] to detailed settings.

[l] to return.

Adjusting the value on the

slider pop-up window

Press the [l] or [r] button to adjust the

value, press the [EXIT] button to close the

pop-up window.

To reset the default value, press the [

] and [

]

buttons simultaneously.

Press the [u] or [d]

button to select a

parameter.

A checkmark is

shown at the right of

the selection.

Use the [u][d] buttons or the [r] button

to select a setting.

Press the [l] button to return to the previous

display.

Note that the hierarchy depth

differs depending on the

selected parameter.

You can select the “CFX Grand” and the “Strings” Voices

directly from the control panel buttons.

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Main Operations

Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds

(Voices)

This instrument put the sound of renewed Yamaha's CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic

range for maximum expressive control.

In addition to the wonderfully realistic piano sounds, you can select and play other musical instrument

sounds.

1. Press the [CFX GRAND] button or the [STRINGS] button.

A Voice is called up from the selected Voice button and its name appears

on the Voice display.

CFX Grand

Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic range for

maximum expressive control. Suitable for playing in any music genre and

style.

Strings

Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb. Try

combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode (page 94).

2. Play the Keyboard.

Selecting Voices from the panel directly

Voice display

Voice

name

Voice

name

Voice display

NOTE

You can hear and experience

the characteristics of the

Voices by listening to the Demo

Songs for each Voice

(page 37).

Selecting Other Voices

Press the [l][r] buttons to select other Voices than “CFX Grand” and

“Strings.” You can also select the other Voices by pressing the [VOICE]

button (page 23).

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Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)

The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into groups of

instrument types. Select a desired Voice and play the piano.

1. Press the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice List display.

Voice groups are listed in the display. The currently selected Voice is

highlighted.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the Voice group.

Highlight the Voice group name you want to use.

3. Press the [r] button.

The Voices in the selected group are listed in the display.

Selecting Voices

NOTE

To hear and experience the

characteristics of the Voices,

listen to the Demo Songs for

each Voice (page 37).

NOTE

Touch Response (page 87) will

not be applied to some Voices.

For information about the

Voices to which Touch

Response can be applied,

refer to the “Preset Voice List”

on page 94.

NOTE

For information about the

Voices, refer to the “Preset

Voice List” (page 94).

2, 3, 4

Voice group

Voice List display

NOTE

Press the [<] button to return to

the Voice List for selecting the

Voice Group.

Voice

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4. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to scroll through the Voice list,

and then press the [r] button to select the desired Voice.

The currently selected Voice name is shown in the display.

You can select other Voices in order using the [

]/[

] buttons via the

Voice di spl ay.

Press the [

] button to go back to the Voice List display.

5. Play the keyboard.

You can adjust the detailed settings of Voices in the Piano group in the Piano

Room. Try creating a custom piano sound by adjusting the various parameters

such as lid position, string resonance, damper resonance and so on.

1. Press the [PIANO ROOM] button to call up the Piano

Room display.

2. Press the [u]/[d] buttons to select items (page 25).

3. Press the [l]/[r] buttons to change the settings (page 25).

Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Piano Room display.

Voice display

NOTE

You can specify the Touch

Response (how the sound

responds to the way you play

the keys). You should adjust

this setting according to the

specific Voice you’re playing or

the particular Song you’re

performing, as desired. You

can make the settings via the

“System” menu display: Press

the [FUNCTION] button

repeatedly to select the

“System” menu display 

“Keyboard”  “Touch”

(page 87).

Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of

Piano Voices (Piano Room)

2, 3

NOTE

You can adjust the Touch

Response for the Voices in the

Piano group from the Piano

Room display  “Touch”

(page 25).

NOTE

If a Voice other than in the

Piano group is selected,

pressing the [PIANO ROOM]

button changes it to “CFX

Grand.”

NOTE

Pressing the [PIANO ROOM]

button disables the Dual/Split/

Duo functions.

Piano Room display

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What you can do in the Piano Room

Item Icon Descriptions

Default

settings

Setting Range

Lid Position Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close

Brightness Adjusts the brilliance of sound. Differs

depending on

the Voice.

0 – 10

Touch Determines how the sound responds to your playing

strength. You should adjust this setting according to the

specific Voice you’re playing or the particular Song you’re

performing, as desired.

Medium Soft2, Soft1,

Medium, Hard1,

Hard2, Fixed

Reverb Determines the Reverb type which is applied to all the entire

sound including the keyboard performance, Song playback

and MIDI data input from an external MIDI device.

Differs

depending on

the Voice.

Refer to the

Reverb Type

List (page 81)

Reverb

Depth

Adjusts the Reverb depth. When “Reverb” is set to “off” or a

value of “0,” no effect is produced.

Differs

depending on

the Voice.

0 – 127

Master Tune Fine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is

useful when you play this instrument along with other

instruments or CD music.

A3 = 440.0 Hz A3 = 414.8 Hz –

466.8 Hz

(approx. 0.2 Hz

steps)

VRM Turns the VRM effect on/off. For information about the VRM

function, refer to page 26. For details about the Piano Voices

compatible with VRM, refer to the “Preset Voice List” on

page 94.

Listening to the VRM Demo

You can hear the difference of

VRM On/Off by pressing the [R/K]

(Play/Pause) button while VRM On/

Off display is being displayed.

If you press the [

R/K] (Play/Pause)

button while VRM is On, the Demo

Song of VRM On will play back. If you press the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button while VRM Off, the Demo Song of VRM Off will

play back.

On On, Off

Damper Res. Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is

applied when the damper pedal is pressed. This parameter

can be set when VRM is on.

50 – 10

String Res. Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is

applied when a note on the keyboard is pressed. This

parameter can be set when VRM is on.

50 – 10

Aliquot Res. Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of the Aliquot resonance

effect. For details about Aliquot, refer to “What is Aliquot?”

(page 26).

50 – 10

Body Res. Adjusts the resonance of the piano itself, i.e. soundboard, the

sides, the frame and so on. This parameter can be set when

VRM is on.

50 – 10

Key Off Sample Determines the volume of the key-off sound (the subtle sound

that occurs when you release a key) which is available only

for some Voices. For Voices to which this effect is applied,

refer to the Voice List (page 94).

50 – 10

Half Pedal Point Specify the point to which you must depress the right pedal

before the effect of “Sustain Continuously” begins to be

applied. This setting applies only to the “Sustain

Continuously” effect (page 81) that is assigned to the right

pedal.

-2 (effective with

the shallowest

press) – 0 – +4

(effective with the

deepest press)

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What is VRM?

The VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) function uses sophisticated physical

modeling to simulate the actual string resonance sound that occurs when the

damper pedal on a real piano is pressed or keys are played and held.

On an actual acoustic piano, if you press the damper pedal and play a key, not

only does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings and

the soundboard to vibrate, with each influencing the rest, creating a rich and

brilliant resonance that sustains and spreads. The VRM (Virtual Resonance

Modeling) technology featured in this instrument reproduces the complicated

interaction of both string and soundboard resonance faithfully using a virtual

musical instrument (physical modeling), and makes the sound more like a real

acoustic piano. Since instantaneous resonance is made at the moment according

to the state of the keyboard or pedal, you can vary the sound expressively by

changing the timing of your pressing the keys, and the timing and depth of your

pressing the pedal.

What is Aliquot?

Aliquot is a stringing method for pianos that uses extra, un-struck strings in the

upper octaves to enhance the tone. These strings sympathetically vibrate with

other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with overtones, and adding

richness, brilliance and complex color to the sound. Since they do not have a

damper, they will continue sounding even after you release your hands from the

keyboard.

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Applying the following effects gives you greater and richer expressive

capabilities.

Brilliance

For adjusting the brightness of the sound. This setting is applied commonly to

all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI).

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display, then select the highlighted item in

each display as illustrated below.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired tonality in the Brilliance

display. To reset to the default setting, press the [u] and [d] buttons

simultaneously.

•Mellow 1 – 3

Soft and mellow tone. The sound becomes more mellow and rounder as

the number increases.

• Normal

Standard tone.

•Bright 1 – 3

Bright tone. The sound becomes brighter as the number increases.

Enhancing and Customizing the Sound

“System” menu display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Sound.”

1-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Brilliance.”

1-4. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-5. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select the value.

Checkmark

Sound display Brilliance display

Default setting: Normal

NOTE

If you select Bright 1 – 3 as the

type of brilliance, the volume

level will increase slightly.

Under this condition, if you

raise the [MASTER VOLUME]

slider setting, the sound may

become distorted. If this

happens, lower the volume

accordingly.

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Reverb

This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural

reverberation of a concert hall. The ideal Reverb type is automatically selected

whenever you select a Voice, but you can select any of the available Reverb types.

To select a desired Reverb type, use the “Voice” menu display: “Reverb”

(page 78). You can also select the Reverb type for Voices in the Piano group

from the Piano Room display (page 25).

This setting is applied commonly to all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI).

Chorus

This control adds warmth and spaciousness to the sound. The ideal Chorus

type is automatically selected whenever you select a Voice, but you can select

any of the available Chorus types.

To select a desired Chorus type, use the “Voice” menu display: “Chorus”

(page 78).

This setting is applied commonly to all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI).

Effects

This instrument features a wide variety of Effects, letting you apply

enhancements such as Echo or Tremolo to the selected Voice for your keyboard

performance. You can select any of the available Effect types from the “Voice”

menu display: “Voice Edit”  “Effect” (page 79).

NOTE

You can adjust the Reverb

depth for the selected Voice

from the “Voice” menu display:

“Voice Edit”  “Reverb Depth”

(page 79).

NOTE

You can adjust the Chorus

depth for the selected Voice

from the “Voice” menu display:

“Voice Edit”  “Chorus Depth”

(page 79).

NOTE

When you want to apply the

Chorus effect to a Voice whose

Chorus type is set to off by

default, set the Chorus type to

something other than “Off,”

then set the Chorus depth

value as desired (greater than

“0”).

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Two Voices can be played simultaneously. You can create warm and richly

textured Voices by using Voices from different groups simultaneously in a layer,

or by using Voices in the same group.

1. To enter the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button

once so that the lamp lights in red.

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice 1, and the one at bottom is

Voice 2.

2. Select the Voices for layering.

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 1) in the

display.

2-2. Use the [l]/[r] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the

desired Voice.

If you use the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice List display, press the

[r] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 2), select a Voice in the

same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. To exit from the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT]

button repeatedly to turn the lamp off.

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual)

1, 4

Voice 1

Voice 2

Lit in red

NOTE

You can also enter the Dual

mode pressing the [CFX

Grand] button and the

[STRINGS] button

simultaneously.

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Split mode enables you to play two different Voices on the keyboard—one with

your left hand and another with your right.

1. To enter the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button

repeatedly to light it in green.

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice R, and the one at bottom is

Voice L.

2. Select a Voice for the right-hand area and left-hand area.

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R) in the

display.

2-2. Use the [l]/[r] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the

desired Voice.

If you use the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice List display, press the

[r] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice L), and select a Voice in

the same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

Changing the Split Point

You can change the Split Point (the border between the right- and left-

hand ranges) from the default setting “F 2” to any other key. While in the

Split mode, hold down the [DUAL/SPLIT] button, and press the key you

wish to assign as the Split Point.

4. To exit from the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT]

button repeatedly so that the lamp turns off.

Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two

Different Voices (Split Mode)

1, 3, 4

Voice R

Voice L

Lit in green

NOTE

The specified Split Point key is

included in the left-hand range.

NOTE

The Split Point can also be set

via the “System” menu display:

Press the [FUNCTION] button

repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display 

“Keyboard”  “Split Point”

(page 87).

Center “C”

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1. To enter the Dual and Split modes simultaneously, press

the [DUAL/SPLIT] button repeatedly so that the lamp

lights in orange.

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice R1, and the one in the middle

is Voice R2, and the one at bottom is Voice L.

2. Select the Voices for layering and for the left-hand area.

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R1) in the

display.

2-2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the

desired Voice.

If you use the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice List display, press the

[r] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R2) and (Voice L),

and select Voices in the same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Dual and

Split mode.

The lamp of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button turns off.

Using Dual and Split Simultaneously

1, 4

Voice R1

Voice R2

Lit in orange

Voice L

NOTE

The specified Split Point key is

included in the left-hand range.

NOTE

For the information on setting

the Split Point, refer to page 30.

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This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the

left and the other on the right. This is convenient for practicing duets over the

same octave range.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display, and then select the highlighted

item in each display as illustrated below.

The keyboard is divided into two sections, with the E3 key as the Split

Point.

The pedal function changes as follows.

Playing Duo

“System” menu display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Keyboard.”

1-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Duo.”

1-4. Press the [>] button to

select “On.”

Keyboard display

NOTE

While Duo is on, the Reverb,

VRM and Stereophonic

Optimizer functions are

disabled (page 18).

NOTE

The specified Split Point key is

included in the left-hand range.

Right Pedal Damper pedal for the right-hand range

Center Pedal Damper pedal for both the right-hand and left hand ranges

Left Pedal Damper pedal for the left-hand range

Left section

Split Point E3Equivalent to C3 (middle C) Equivalent to C3 (middle C)

Right section

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2. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the menu display.

When Duo is on, the [DUAL/SPLIT] button is lit in green and the [Duo]

is shown on the Voice display.

3. Play the keyboard.

The sound of left-hand range is emitted from the left, the sound of right-

hand range is emitted from the right.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Duo

mode.

You can also exit from the Duo mode by following either of the

instructions below.

• Press any of the [CFX GRAND], [STRINGS], [PIANO ROOM]

buttons.

• Repeat the same procedure from step 1 to set it to “Off.”

The instrument has a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate

tempo)—a convenient tool for practice.

1. Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome.

This calls up the Tempo display, from which you can adjust the tempo.

For details, see next section.

2. Press the [METRONOME] button to stop the metronome.

To close the Tempo display, press the [EXIT] button.

Using the Metronome

Lit in green

NOTE

You can set the metronome

volume, BPM and so on from

the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu

display (page 85).

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Adjusting the Tempo

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the tempo.

You can adjust the tempo value (number of beats per minute) using the

[<]/[>] buttons. To reset the tempo to the default setting, press the [<]

and [>] buttons simultaneously.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to close the Tempo display.

Setting the metronome time signature

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Time Sig.” and then

press the [r] button.

Metronome

NOTE

For information on setting the

time signature, refer to

page 34.

Tempo value

2, 3

Time Signature

Time Signature display

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3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired time

signature.

Setting range: 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8

Default setting: 4/4 (Selecting a MIDI Song will change the tempo value to

that specified in the selected MIDI Song data.)

Tempo indication and Setting range

Tempo is displayed as “note type=xxx” (For example: =120). Selecting

the Time Signature changes the available parameters as follows.

* When the tempo value of the selected MIDI Song is outside the setting range on the instrument,

the value will be changed to fit within the setting range.

* Note type will be fixed to quarter note as long as the “BPM” parameter in the “Metronome/Rhythm”

menu display is set to “Crotchet” regardless of the Time Signature you set.

4. Turn the “Bell” setting on.

For details, refer to “Bell” in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu (page 85).

The Metronome plays back according to the selected Time Signature with

the Bell sound on the first beat of each measure.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “Metronome/

Rhythm” menu display.

Note type Time Signature Setting range

2/2 3 – 250

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4,6/4, 7/4 5 – 500

6/8, 9/8, 12/8 4 – 332 (even numbers only)

3/8, 7/8 10 – 998 (even numbers only)

and 999

Half note

Quarter note

Dotted quarter note

Eighth note

Note type

The length of one beat

Metronome detailed

settings

You can set the metronome

volume, BPM and so on from

the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu

display (page 85).

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Playing Back Songs

This instrument can play Preset Songs, Songs you recorded on this instrument. In addition to listening to

these Songs, you can play the keyboard as the Song plays back.

You can play back the following types of Songs in this instrument.

• Preset Voice Demo Songs (Voice Demo).

•P

reset Songs: 50 classical Preset Songs (“50 Classics”)

• Your own recorded Songs (see page 49 for instructions on recording)

• Commercially available MIDI Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File)

The maximum size for playback on this instrument is approx. 500KB per single

MIDI Song.

MIDI Songs

A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a

recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which

keys are played, at what timing, and at what strength—just as in a musical score.

Based on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the

instrument, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. A MIDI Song uses a small

amount of data capacity in comparison to an Audio song, and allows you to easily

change aspects of the sound, such as Voices used, etc.

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For each Voice group, the instrument contains several Demo recordings that

showcase the special characteristics of the corresponding Voices. For

information about the Voices which feature Demos that can be played back,

refer to the “Preset Voice List” on page 94.

1. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song list

display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Demo,” and then press

the [r] button to call up the next display.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired Voice Demo,

and then press the [r] button to call up the Demo display.

The currently selected Voice Demo name is shown in the display.

4. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start playback.

5. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button again to stop

playback.

The Piano Demo stops automatically when Piano Demo playback reaches

the end.

Selecting Other Demos

Press the [u] button to return to the Song list display, then repeat steps 3

– 4 of this section.

Listening to the Voice Demos

4, 5

2, 3, 4

Demo display

NOTE

Recording operations cannot

be used during Voice Demo

playback.

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1. If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive,

connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand.

2. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song List

display, then select the desired category using [u]/[d]

buttons.

Select the desired one from “50 Classics,” “User” or “USB” referring to the

category descriptions below.

Playback of Songs

NOTE

The instrument can

automatically select a Song file

saved in the root directory of

the USB flash drive as soon as

the USB flash drive is

connected. For instructions,

refer to “USB Autoload” on

page 90.

5, 6

2, 3, 4

NOTE

Before using a USB flash drive,

be sure to read “Connecting

USB Devices (USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal)” on

page 68.

Demo

Voice Demos let you experience the characteristics of the Voices

(MIDI Song) (page 37).

50 Classics

50 classical Preset Songs (MIDI Songs). For these Songs, see the music

book “50 Classical Music Masterpieces,” included with this instrument.

For details, refer to the “Song List” on page 96.

User

MIDI Songs which have been recorded and saved to the instrument by

using the Record function (page 49), and MIDI Songs which have been

copied/moved to the instrument using File operations (page 60).

USB

MIDI Songs saved to the USB flash drive by recording them with this

instrument, or MIDI Songs saved to the USB flash drive.

Song category

[d] button

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3. Press the [>] button to display the Songs in the specified

category, and then select a desired Song using the [u]/[d]

buttons.

When “User” or “USB” category is selected, the icon indicating Song

types are shown to the left of the Song name.

To select a recorded Song saved to USB flash drive:

When you record a Song and save it to a USB flash drive, the recorded

Song will automatically be saved to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash

drive. If you want to select the Song from the USER FILES folder, select

USB in step 2, and USER FILES folder in step 3.

4. Press the [>] button to select the desired Song.

The Song display is shown letting you to see the currently selected Song

name and its category name.

5. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start playback.

The current position of the Song playback will be shown.

You can play the keyboard along with Song playback. You can also change

the Voice for your keyboard performance. To adjust the volume balance

between your keyboard performance and MIDI Song playback, set the

appropriate Volume parameters individually in the “Song” menu display

(page 45).

NOTE

Press the [<] button to return to

the category/folder.

Icon

Song List

icon Data format

Folder

MIDI Songs

NOTE

“NoSong” will be shown in the

display when no data exists in

that folder.

When Songs cannot be

read from a USB flash drive

If the song cannot be read, you

may need to change the

character for the Song name in

the “Character List” (page 91).

NOTE

Press the [u] button to return to

the Song list.

Song name

Song display

Category name

NOTE

When the Song title is too long

to be displayed, press the [d]

button to see the full title.

Song display

Current position

NOTE

If a Song has been selected,

the original tempo of the Song

is used, and the Metronome

setting (page 33) will be

ignored.

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6. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button again to stop

playback.

Even if you don’t press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button, the Song stops

automatically when Song playback reaches the end.

Rewind/Fast forward

1. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to move back or forth through

the Song (in bars or seconds), while the Song display is

shown.

Holding one of the buttons scrolls backward/forward continuously.

Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons simultaneously returns to the top

position of the Song.

Adjusting the tempo

You can adjust the playback tempo of a Song.

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display.

Press the [TEMPO] button during Song playback or while the Song

display is shown.

2. Change the Tempo value using the [<]/[>] buttons.

The original tempo of the current Song can be recalled by pressing the [<]

and [>] buttons simultaneously.

The tempo range differs depending on the Time Signature for a selected

Song. Available setting values may only include even numbers (multiples

of 2), depending on the Time Signature. For more information, refer to

page 35.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Tempo display.

NOTE

Useful playback functions are

described on pages 41 – 47.

NOTE

Pressing the [<] and [>]

buttons simultaneously returns

to the top position of the Song.

Song display

Measure number

MIDI Song

Te mp o

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Some MIDI Songs, such as Preset Songs, are divided into right-hand and left-

hand parts. By using such Song data, you can practice the left hand by turning

on only the right-hand part, and practice the right hand by turning on only the

left-hand part—allowing you to practice parts separately for easy mastery of

difficult material.

1. Select a Song for practicing.

For instructions, refer to page 38.

2. Select a part you want to practice, then set the part to off.

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu

display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated

below.

In the “L/R” display, select the part (track) you want to mute for

practicing. Select “R” for practicing the right-hand part, or “L” for the left-

hand part.

3. Use the [>] button to select “Off” for the selected part.

4. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start playback.

Play and practice the part you just muted.

5. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button again to stop

playback.

Even if you don’t press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button, the Song stops

automatically when Song playback reaches the end.

Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel Function

4, 5

2, 3

NOTE

The parts can be turned on or

off even during playback.

NOTE

Usually, Channel 1 is assigned

to “R,” Channel 2 is assigned

to “L,” and Channels 3 – 16 are

assigned to “Extra.” However,

the assignments may differ

depending on the particular

Song. Channels assigned to

“Extra” cannot be set to on or

off individually.

NOTE

Some songs in “50 Classics”

are duet songs. Refer to

page 96 about part

assignment for the duet songs.

NOTE

Whenever you select another

MIDI Song, both parts are

automatically turned on.

“Song” menu display

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “L/R.”

2-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

2-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select desired track.

L/R display

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There are three Repeat items as follows. These are convenient for repeatedly

practicing difficult phrases. It is a good idea to use this function and the Part

Cancel function (above) for practicing difficult phrases.

• AB Repeat ............. Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a specific

range within the Song.

• Phrase Repeat...... Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a phrase or

phrases within the Song.

• Song Repeat.......... Play a MIDI Song repeatedly, or play all MIDI Songs

saved in a designated folder repeatedly in order or in

random order.

The explanations here apply only to AB Repeat and Song Repeat. For Phrase

Repeat, refer to page 82.

1. Select a Song to be played back.

For instructions, refer to page 38.

2. Call up the Repeat display.

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu

display. Select “Repeat,” then press the [>] button.

3. In the Repeat display, select a desired item using the [u]/

[d] buttons, then press the [>] button.

If you want to set AB Repeat, select “A – B.”

If you want to set Song Repeat, select “Song.”

4. Set in the appropriate setting display.

•AB Repeat .................See below.

•Song Repeat...............See page 44.

Playing Back a Song Repeatedly

2, 3, 4

“Song” menu display Repeat display

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AB Repeat setting

Specify the repeat range.

4-1. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start Song

playback.

4-2. Press the [>] button at the starting point (A) of the range

to be repeated.

4-3. Press the [>] button again at the ending point (B).

After an automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase), the

range from Point A to Point B is played back repeatedly.

To turn off the Repeat function, press the [>] button

while “Repeat Off” is highlighted, or select another Song

A – B display

Specifying the top of a

Song as Point A

Specify Point A before starting

playback, then start playback

and specify Point B.

Specifying the end of a

Song as Point B

Specifying only Point A results

in repeat playback between

Point A and the Song end (as

Point B).

NOTE

You can also specify the repeat

range by the following

procedure.

1 Highlight the measure

number using the [u] button,

then fast-forward the Song to

Point A using the [<]/[>]

buttons.

2 Highlight “Set A” using the

[d] button, then press the [>]

button.

After specifying Point A, the

display for specifying Point

B is called up.

3 Specify Point B in the same

way as Point A.

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Song Repeat setting

4-1. Select the desired Repeat type using the [u]/[d] buttons

in the setting display.

• Off:

Disables repeated playback.

•Single:

Plays through the selected file repeatedly.

•All:

Continuously plays back all Songs within a designated range in order.

•Random:

Continuously plays back all Songs within a designated range in

random order.

4-2. Press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start Repeat

playback.

Icons corresponding to each Repeat setting are shown on the Song

display.

While the Repeat setting is on, (Single), (All), or

(Random) is shown in the upper right corner of the Song display.

5. To turn off the Repeat function, press the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button again to stop playback, and then select

“Off ” in step 4-1.

Setting display

Checkmark

Icon

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You can adjust the Volume balance between the Song playback and the sound

you are playing on the keyboard, or between the Right and Left parts of the

selected Song.

Select the desired Song beforehand. For instructions, refer to page 38.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display. Select “Volume,” and then press the

[>] button.

2. Select “Song – Keyboard” or “Song L – R” using the [u]/

[d] buttons, then press the [>] button to call up the setting

display.

•Song – Keyboard

Adjust the Volume balance between the MIDI Song playback and the

sound you are playing on the keyboard.

•Song L – R

Adjust the Volume balance between the Right and Left parts of the

selected MIDI Song.

Adjusting the Volume Balance

1, 2, 3

“Song” menu display

NOTE

Some commercially available

music data contain extremely

high volumes. When using

such data (MIDI Song), adjust

the “Song – Keyboard” setting.

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3. Adjust the Volume balance by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

In the case of “Song – Keyboard”:

In the case of “Song L – R”:

4. Press the [EXIT] button twice to exit from the “Song”

menu display.

Whenever you select another MIDI Song, the setting for “Song L – R” is

restored to its default setting. As for “Song – Keyboard” selecting another

Song will not reset the value.

The Song playback volume will be lower.The volume of your playing will be lower.

R part volume will be lower. L part volume will be lower.

NOTE

The selected parameters of

“Song – Keyboard” will be

maintained (Backup Setting)

even when the power is turned

off. Make sure not to set the

volume levels to minimum.

Otherwise the sound of

keyboard or songs will not be

played. You can change the

settings to maintain the

selected parameter or not. For

details, refer to “Backup

Setting” on page 92.

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Starting/pausing playback by using a pedal

You can assign the Song Play/Pause function (equivalent to the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button) to the center or the left pedal in the “System” menu. Press the

[FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, and then

select “Pedal” → “Play/Pause” to make the assignment.

This is convenient for starting or pausing playback when you are performing

and can’t take your hands from the keyboard.

Transposing the pitch of a Song

You can shift the pitch of Song playback up or down in semitone intervals. You

can change the settings via the “Song” menu display: Press the [FUNCTION]

button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display → “Transpose” (page 82).

Useful Playback Functions

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Playing the Keyboard along with Rhythm

Playback

This instrument features various rhythm patterns. In time with the Rhythm playback, you can enjoy your

keyboard performance.

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button to start Rhythm playback.

Intro playback starts followed by the Rhythm playback.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to call up the desired Rhythm.

For details on the available Rhythms, refer to the Rhythm List (page 97).

3. Play the keyboard along with Rhythm playback.

4. To stop Rhythm playback, press the [RHYTHM] button

again.

The Rhythm will automatically stop after the Ending is played.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Rhythm display.

1, 4

About the Rhythm Tempo

• The Rhythm tempo is

equivalent to that set for the

Metronome (page 33).

• Although you set the Rhythm

tempo, selecting a MIDI Song

will change the tempo value

to that specified in the

selected MIDI Song data.

Detailed Settings for the

Rhythm

From the “Metronome/Rhythm”

menu display (page 85), you

can set detailed parameters,

such as Rhythm volume and

Sync Start, with which pressing

a key will start Rhythm

playback.

NOTE

The Rhythm display cannot be

called up during the Song

playback or recording.

To set the Intro/Ending on

or off

“Intro” and “Ending” allow you

to vary the arrangement of the

accompaniment. You can set

“Intro” and “Ending” on/off via

“Intro” or “Ending” in the

“Metronome/Rhythm” menu

display (page 85).

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Recording Your Performance

This instrument allows you to record your performance to the instrument or a USB flash drive as an SMF

(format 0) MIDI file. If you want to re-record a specific section or edit parameters such as Voice, use this

method. Also you can record your performance to each Track one by one. This instrument allows you to

record approximately 500 KB of data per Song.

This chapter covers the following four methods.

• Quick MIDI Recording ......................................................... page 50

This method lets you start recording most quickly. Your performance will be

recorded and saved to the “User” category in this instrument’s internal

memory.

• MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks .............................. page 52

This lets you record the right, left and extra parts separately. Since you can

record the left part while playing back the right, this is useful for recording both

parts of a duet. Since you can record up to sixteen parts separately, record the

performance of each instrument part one by one and create fully orchestrated

compositions.

• MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive .............................. page 54

This method is useful when you want to overwrite the already recorded MIDI

Song in the USB flash drive or create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive.

Recording Methods

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Recording Your Performance

This method is the quickest way to start recording.

1. Make the necessary settings such as Voice selection and

time signature.

Before starting the Recording operation, select a Voice (page 23) for your

keyboard performance, turn Dual/Split/Duo on or off as desired, set the

time signature of the Metronome/Rhythm (page 33), then select a

Reverb/Chorus/Effect type as desired.

2. Press the [REC] (Record) button to enter the Recording

mode.

The blank new Song for recording is automatically set.

The [R/K] (Play/Pause) button will flash at the current tempo.

To exit from the Recording mode, press the [REC] (Record) button again.

3. Play the keyboard to start recording.

When you wish to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press

the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to start recording.

Quick MIDI Recording

3, 6

2, 4

NOTE

If you want to record the left-

hand and right-hand parts

individually, refer to “MIDI

Recording—independent

Tracks” (page 52), since the

Recording method here

assumes that both the left and

right parts are being recorded

together.

Using the Metronome/

Rhythm

You can use the Metronome/

Rhythm while recording. While

the Metronome sound cannot

be recorded, the Rhythm

sound can. Make sure to start

enter the Recording mode

before starting Rhythm

playback, since entering the

Recording mode during

playback of the Rhythm stops

its playback.

NOTE

The “Song – Keyboard” Volume

Balance (page 45) will not be

recorded.

NOTE

With MIDI recording, the

performance will be recorded

to Track 1. However, in the

Dual/Split/Duo mode, the

tracks assigned for recording

and the tracks actually used for

recording are different. For

details refer to “Recording

Track Assignment” on page 52.

Mode:

A mode is a status under which

you can execute a certain

function. In Recording mode,

you can record Songs.

NOTE

Pressing and holding the [REC]

button for a second will call up

the display which lists the

Recording Target Songs. In this

case, select “New Song” then

press the [>] button referring to

the table on page 54.

To start recording as soon

as a Rhythm starts:

When a Rhythm (page 48) is

selected, press the [RHYTHM]

button to start Rhythm

playback and MIDI recording

simultaneously.

Measure number

REC display

REC display (during recording)

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4. After you finish your performance, press the [REC]

(Record) button again to stop recording.

This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for

saving the recorded performance data.

5. If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [>]

button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is

highlighted.

After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save

Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be

named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User”

category.

• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record

again, highlight “Retry” then press the [>] button. Try recording again

from step 3.

• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then

press the [>] button.

6. To hear the recorded performance, press the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button.

NOTICE

The recorded MIDI Song will be

lost if you change to another

Song or you turn the power off

without executing the Save

operation.

Renaming the recorded

Song

The recorded Songs are

named automatically, but you

can rename Songs as you like

(page 65).

Data that can be recorded to MIDI Songs

Data for each Track

• Note data (your keyboard performance)

•Voice selection

• Pedal operations (Damper/Soft/Sostenuto)

•Reverb Depth

•Chorus Depth

•Effect Depth

• Sound brightness — “Brightness”

• Resonance effect setting — “HarmonicContent”

•Octave

• Volume setting for each Voice — “Volume”

•Pan for each Voice

•Detune

•Touch Sensitivity

Data commonly for all

Tracks

•Scale

•Tempo

•Time Signature

• Reverb Type

•Chorus Type

•Effect Type

NOTE

Parameter settings other than

Voice and Tempo, such as note

data, pedal (Damper/Soft/

Sostenuto) data, octave setting

and time signature, cannot be

changed after recording.

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With MIDI Recording, you can create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 tracks by

recording your performance to each track one by one. In recording a piano

piece, for example, you can record the right-hand part to Track 1 then record

the left-hand part to Track 2, allowing you create a complete piece which may

be difficult to play live with both hands together. To record a performance with

Rhythm playback, for example, record Rhythm playback to Tracks 9 – 10, then

record melodies to Track 1 while listening to the already recorded Rhythm

playback. In this way, you can create an entire Song which would otherwise be

difficult, or even impossible, to play live.

1. Execute the same operations as in step 1 and step 2 on

page 50 to enter the Recording mode with a new blank

Song selected.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Recording Track.

When you want to record the right-hand part, highlight “R” (Track 1).

When you want to record the left-hand part, highlight “L” (Track 2).

Alternately, when you want to record your performance to Tracks 3 – 16,

call up the desired one by pressing the [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly.

3. Play the keyboard to start recording.

4. After you finish your performance, press the [REC]

(Record) button to stop recording.

This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for

saving the recorded performance data.

MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks

NOTE

If you want to record your

performance to the USB flash

drive or you want to add the

recording to the MIDI Song in

the USB flash drive, refer to

“MIDI Recording to the USB

flash drive” (page 54).

NOTE

Rhythm cannot be added to a

recorded Song. When you want

to record Rhythm, make sure to

record the Rhythm playback

first.

When you want to record a new track of an already recorded

MIDI Song:

After selecting the target MIDI Song (steps 1 – 4 on pages 38 – 39), press and hold

the [REC] (Record) button for a second to call up the display which lists the

Recording Target Songs, select the 4th item (the selected MIDI Song), press the [>]

button, then go to step 2 described on this page.

12345678910111213141516

Example:

Right-hand part

Left-hand part

NOTE

If you record your performance

with both hands to R then to L,

both are played back at the

same time as a single Song.

Recording Track

Assignment

When Dual/Split/Duo is on, only

the R1 Voice performance will

be recorded to the selected

Track, and the R2 Voice

performance will be recorded

to the Track number which is 6

plus the selected Track, and

the L Voice performance of

Split/Duo will be recorded to

the Track number which is 3

plus the selected Track.

Rhythm playback will be

recorded to Tracks 9/10.

NOTICE

Note that recording your

performance to a Track

containing data will overwrite

the previously recorded data.

Recording Track

Track Data Status

Contains data.

Contains no data.

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5. If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [>]

button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is

highlighted.

After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save

Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be

named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User”

category.

• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record

again, highlight the cursor to “Retry” then press the [>] button. Try

recording again from step 3.

• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then

press the [>] button.

6. To hear the recorded performance, press the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button.

7. To record another Track, enter the Song Recording mode

again.

7-1. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second.

The Recording Target Songs will be listed on the display.

7-2. Use the [d] button to select existing MIDI Song (at the

bottom of the list), then press the [>] button.

You can check whether or not each Track contains recorded data by the

mark appears in upper right of each Track.

Track Data Status

8. Record your performance to another track by repeating

steps 2 – 6 of this section.

In step 2, select a track which has no recorded data. In step 3, play the

keyboard while listening to the already recorded data.

NOTICE

The recorded MIDI Song will be

lost if you change to another

Song or you turn the power off

without executing the save

operation.

Renaming the recorded

Song

The recorded Songs are

named automatically, but you

can rename Songs as desired

(page 65).

Contains data.

Contains no data.

NOTICE

Note that recording your

performance to a Track

containing data will overwrite

the previously recorded data.

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These instructions describe how to overwrite an already recorded MIDI Song

in the USB flash drive or how to create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash

drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal.

2. Select a MIDI Song as Recording target, then enter the

Recording mode.

2-1. If you want to record an additional Track to the already

recorded MIDI Song, select the desired MIDI Song in the USB

flash drive. If you want to record from scratch, skip this step.

2-2. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to call

up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs.

2-3. From the Recording Target Songs, select “New Song (USB)”

or the MIDI Song selected in step 2-1 (3rd item below) using

the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the [>] button to enter the

Recording mode.

* Can be selected only when the USB flash drive is connected to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal.

** Will not be shown when an already recorded MIDI Song is not selected in step 2-1 above,

or when a Preset Song or Protected Song is selected in step 2-1.

MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive

NOTE

To connect a USB flash drive,

be sure to read the section

“Connecting USB Devices

(USB [TO DEVICE] terminal)”

on page 68.

NOTE

Before starting the Recording

operation, check the remaining

memory capacity of the USB

flash drive. “System” menu:

“Utility”  “USB Properties”

(page 90).

Recording Target

Song

Description

New Song Select this when you want to record your performance to a

blank MIDI Song and save to “User” category in this

instrument’s internal memory.

New Song (USB)* Select this when you want to record your performance to a

blank MIDI Song and save to the USB flash drive.

xxxxx (MIDI Song

selected in step 2-1

above)**

Select this when you want to record additionally to/overwrite

the currently selected MIDI Song.

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3. Execute the Recording operation, then save the recorded

performance.

• When you want to record additionally to the currently

selected MIDI Song, or record to a specified track on a

blank MIDI Song:

Execute steps 2 – 8 in “MIDI Recording—Independent Tracks” on

page 52.

• When you want to quick record to a blank MIDI Song:

Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” on page 50.

NOTICE

Note that recording your

performance to a Track

containing data will overwrite

the previously recorded data.

NOTE

The time signature and tempo

cannot be changed when

replacing the part of an

existing MIDI Song.

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Re-recording a MIDI Song in parts

You can re-record a specific range of the MIDI Song.

1. Set the parameters which determine how recording starts

and stops.

1-1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Recording” menu display.

1-2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecStart,” then select the

value which determines how recording starts by using the [>]

button.

•Normal

The already recorded data will be replaced with the new one as soon

as recording starts.

• KeyOn

The already recorded data will be maintained until you press a key,

and actual recording starts as soon as you press a key.

1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecEnd,” then select the

value which determines how recording stops by using the [>]

button.

•Replace

The data after the point you stop recording will also be erased.

•PunchOut

The data after the point you stop recording will remain.

2. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song List

display.

Other Recording Techniques

4, 7, 10

1, 4, 5, 6

5, 8

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3. Select the desired MIDI Song.

For instructions, refer to page 38.

4. Specify the start point you wish to re-record.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the playback position (measure number)

to the desired point. Alternately, press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button to

start playback, then press the [R/K] button again slightly prior to the

desired point.

If necessary, select the settings (Voice and other parameters).

Select the desired settings, if you wish to change the previous ones.

5. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to

call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs,

then select the Song selected in step 3, then press the [>]

button to enter the recording mode.

6. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Track for re-recording.

7. Play the keyboard or press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button

to start recording.

8. Press the [REC] (Record) button to stop recording.

9. Save the recorded performance by following step 5 on

page 53.

10.To hear the recorded performance, press the [R/K] (Play/

Pause) button.

NOTE

The time signature cannot be

changed when replacing the

part of an existing Song.

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Changing the tempo or the Voice of a previously

recorded MIDI Song

You can change the tempo and Voice after recording to change a feel or to set a

more suitable tempo.

To change the tempo:

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

For instructions, refer to page 38.

2. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display,

then set the desired Tempo.

For instructions, refer to page 34.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in

each display as illustrated below.

4. Apply the selected Tempo value to the current MIDI Song

data.

Press the [d] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to

apply the new Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data.

When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display,

and the Tempo Change display will be restored after a while.

3, 4

“Song” menu display

3-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Edit.”

3-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

3-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Tempo Change.”

3-4. Press the [>] button to call up

the next display.

Edit display Tempo Change display

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5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu

display.

To change the Voice:

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

For instructions, refer to page 38.

2. Select the desired Voice.

For instructions, refer to page 23.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in

each display as illustrated below.

Press the [>] button to call up the setting display, then select

the desired Track using the [

]/[

] buttons.

5. Apply the Voice selected in step 2 for the Track selected in

step 4 to the current MIDI Song data.

Press the [<] button to return to the Voice Change display. Press the [d]

button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to apply the new

Voice to the current MIDI Song data.

When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display,

and the Voice Change display will be restored after a while.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu

display.

“Song” menu display

3-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Edit.”

3-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

3-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Voice Change.”

3-4. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

Edit display Voice Change display

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Handling Song Files

The “File” menu in the “Song” menu display (page 82) enables you to apply various operations to Song files

— Songs you recorded on this instrument or commercially available Songs.

connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal” on page 68.

Song Types and File Operation Limitations

Song types are indicated as the category name and icon in the Song display. The

following chart shows the Song type and restrictions on File operations.

* The icon appears only when you select a Song in the “User” or “USB” category.

: Yes, ×: No

* There are two types of Songs: original and edited. Original and edited Songs should be saved in the same folder. If not, playback cannot be done.

Operation File menu Page

Deleting files Delete pages 61, 62

Copying files Copy pages 61, 63

Moving files Move pages 61, 64

Renaming files Rename pages 61, 65

File

A file contains a group of data.

On this instrument, a Song file

includes Song data and a Song

name.

Restrictions for protected

Songs

Commercially available Song

data may be copy protected to

prevent illegal copying or

accidental erasure.

Song name

Icon*

Category name

Data Location

Song Type

Deleting

files

Renaming

files

Copying

files

Moving

files

Category

Instrument Demo Demo (Voice Demo) ××××

50 Classics 50 classical Preset Songs ××××

User Your own recorded Songs (MIDI) 

MIDI Songs with protect applied  ××

MIDI Songs with Yamaha’s

proprietary protect applied

 × 

USB flash drive

device

USB MIDI Songs 

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Basic Song File Operation

Song files can be handled via the instructions shown below.

1. Connect the appropriate USB flash drive containing the

desired files to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Select a Song for handling.

For information on selecting a Song, see page 38.

3. Call up the File mode.

3-1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “File”

then press the [>] button.

3-2. Select the desired operation from “Delete,” “Copy,” “Move” or

“Rename.”

From here, if you wish to close the File mode, press the [EXIT] button

once or twice.

4. Execute the selected operation.

For specific instructions, refer to the corresponding section.

• Delete....................................page 62

• Copy......................................page 63

• Move .....................................page 64

• Rename ................................page 65

During operation, messages (information, confirmation, etc.) may be

shown on the display. For explanations and details, refer to “Message List”

on page 98.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to close the File mode.

“Song” menu display

For example: Renaming files

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the USB

flash drive during file handling

or when a USB flash drive is

mounted. Doing so may delete

all data in the USB flash drive

and the instrument.

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For details about Song types which can be deleted, refer to page 60.

See page 61 for information on basic operations.

The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Delete” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call

up the setting display.

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, and then

press the [>] button.

After the Song is deleted, the display returns to the Song List display.

Deleting Files — Delete

NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or

eject the USB flash drive while

“Executing” is shown in the

display.

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For details about Song types which can be copied, refer to page 60.

Range of the Copy/Move operation

As for a MIDI Song in the “User” category in the instrument, you can Copy/

Move it only to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash drive. Selecting a MIDI

Song from “User” for copying/moving automatically specifies the USER FILES

folder as the destination.

As for a MIDI Song in a USB flash drive, you can Copy/Move it to the “User”

category in the instrument.

See page 61 for information on basic operations.

The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Copy” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call

up the setting display.

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, then press

the [>] button.

The selected Song will be copied to the destination with the same name

as the copy source file.

Copying Files — Copy

USER FILES folder

If the USB flash drive device

plugged into the instrument

contains no USER FILES folder,

one will be created

automatically when you format

or record a Song to that device.

The recorded Song will then be

saved in that folder.

NOTE

Please note that the copy

features are intended for your

personal use only.

NOTE

Folders cannot be copied.

Root:

The highest level of a

hierarchical structure. This

indicates an area which does

not belong to a folder.

Instrument

USB flash drive

User

Can be copied/moved.

Root

USER FILES

folder

File

name

Copy destination

Copy destination:

“USB” will be shown when the

copy destination is the USB

flash drive or “User” when the

instrument is the copy

destination. A file copied to the

USB flash drive is stored to the

USER FILES folder on it.

NOTE

A message appears when a

Song with the same name

already exists in the copy

destination. Select “Overwrite”

when you want to overwrite the

selected Song, or “Cancel” to

cancel by using the [

u]/[d]

buttons, and then press the [>]

button.

NOTICE

Overwrite operations erase any

existing data of the copy

destination file and overwrite

with data of the copy source

file.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or

eject the USB flash drive while

“Executing” is shown in the

display.

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For details about Song types which can be moved, refer to page 60.

See page 61 for information on basic operations.

The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Move” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call

up the setting display.

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing the [d] button, then

press the [>] button.

The selected Song will be moved to the destination and the display

returns to the Song list display.

Moving Files — Move

Move destination

“USB” will be shown when the

move destination is the USB

flash drive or “User” when the

instrument is the move

destination. A file moved to the

USB flash drive is stored to the

USER FILES folder on it.

NOTE

A message appears when a

Song with same name already

exists in the move destination.

Select “Overwrite” when you

want to overwrite the selected

Song, or “Cancel” to cancel by

using the [u]/[d] buttons, then

press the [>] button.

NOTICE

Overwrite operations erase any

existing data of the move

destination file and overwrite

with data of the move source

file.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or

eject the USB flash drive while

“Executing” is shown in the

display.

Move destination

File

name

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For details about Song types which can be renamed, refer to page 60.

See page 61 for information on basic operations.

The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Rename” is highlighted, press the [>] button to

call up the setting display.

4-2. Assign a name to the Song.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the highlight (underline).

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to change the character at the current cursor

position. Pressing both buttons simultaneously will delete the character

at the current cursor position.

A Song name can contain up to 46 characters. Characters which extend

beyond the display capacity and are not visible can be viewed by

moving the highlight by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

4-3. Press the [FUNCTION] button.

After the Song is renamed, the display returns to Song List display

where the renamed Song can be selected.

Renaming Files — Rename

Cursor

NOTE

For information about the

character types available for

the Song name, refer to

“Character List” on page 91.

NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or

eject the USB flash drive while

“Executing” is shown in the

display.

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Connections

For information about location of these connectors, refer to “Panel Controls

and Terminals” on page 13.

1USB [TO DEVICE] terminal

This terminal allows connection to USB flash drive or to the iPhone/iPad via an

accessory sold separately. Refer to “Connecting USB Devices (USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal)” on page 68 and “Connecting to an iPhone/iPad” on

page 70.

2USB [TO HOST] terminal

This terminal allows connection to a personal computer or to the iPhone/iPad

via an accessory sold separately. Refer to “Connecting a computer” on page 69

and “Connecting to an iPhone/iPad” on page 70.

3[AUX IN] jack

You can connect the headphone jack of a portable audio player to the

instrument’s [AUX IN] jack, letting you hear the sound of that audio player

through the built-in speakers of the instrument.

Connectors

CAUTION

Before connecting the

instrument to other

electronic components, turn

off the power of all the

components. Also, before

turning any components on

or off, make sure to set all

volume levels to minimum

(0). Otherwise, damage to the

components, electrical

shock, or even permanent

hearing loss may occur.

123

Terminals under the keyboard

Bottom (rear view)

Right

(higher-key side)

Left

(lower-key side)

NOTE

There are two different types of

USB terminals on the

instrument: USB [TO DEVICE]

and USB [TO HOST]. Take care

not to confuse the two

terminals and the

corresponding cable

connectors. Be careful to

connect the proper plug in the

proper direction.

NOTICE

When the instrument’s [AUX IN]

jack is connected to an external

device, first turn on the power to

the external device, then to the

instrument. Reverse this order

when you turn the power off.

NOTE

The instrument’s [MASTER

VOLUME] setting affects the

input signal from the [AUX IN]

jack.

NOTE

Use audio cables and adaptor

plugs having no (zero)

resistance.

This instrument

Phone plug (stereo mini) Phone plug (stereo mini)

Portable audio player

Audio cable

Headphone jack

Audio signal

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4MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] terminals

Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors. Refer

to “Connecting External MIDI Devices” on page 69 for more information.

Also, you can connect the iPhone/iPad via an accessory sold separately. Refer to

“Connecting to an iPhone/iPad” on page 70.

5AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R] jacks

These jacks let you connect the instrument to external powered speaker

systems, for playing in larger venues at higher volumes.

The instrument’s [MASTER VOLUME] setting will affect the sound that is

output from AUX OUT jacks. When the instrument’s AUX OUT jacks are

connected to an external speaker and you want to turn off the speaker sound of

the instrument, switch the “speaker” parameter to off via the “System” menu:

“Utility”  “Speaker” (page 90).

6[PEDAL] jack

This jack allows connection to the pedal cord (page 104).

NOTE

Use only the [L/L+R] jack for

connection with a monaural

device.

NOTICE

• To avoid possible damage,

first turn on the power to the

instrument, then to the

external device. When turning

off the power, first turn off the

power to the external device,

then to the instrument. Since

this instrument’s power may

automatically be turned off

due to the Auto Power Off

function (page 16), turn off

the power to the external

device, or disable Auto Power

Off when you do not intend to

operate the instrument.

• Do not route the output from

the AUX OUT jacks to the

[AUX IN] jack. If you make

this connection, the signal

input at the [AUX IN] jack is

output from the AUX OUT

jacks. These connections

could result in a feedback

loop that will make normal

performance impossible, and

may even damage the

equipment.

NOTE

Use audio cables and adaptor

plugs having no (zero)

resistance.

NOTE

When you are monitoring the

sound output via the AUX OUT

jacks from headphones

connected to the instrument,

we recommend that you set the

Stereophonic Optimizer

function to off. For details, refer

to page 18.

This instrument

AUX OUT Input jack

Powered speaker

Audio cable

Phone plug (standard) Phone plug (standard)

Audio signal

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Connections

You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal. You can save data you’ve created on the instrument to the USB flash drive (pages 60, 92), or you can

connect the instrument to a smart device such as an iPad via wireless LAN (page 70).

Connecting USB Devices (USB [TO DEVICE] Terminal)

Precautions when using the USB

[TO DEVICE] terminal

This instrument features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal. When connecting a USB device to the

terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care.

Follow the important precautions below.

NOTE

For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer

to the owner’s manual of the USB device.

 Compatible USB devices

•USB flash drive

•USB hub

• USB wireless LAN adaptor UD-WL01 (sold separately;

may not be available in some areas)

Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or

mouse cannot be used.

The instrument does not necessarily support all

commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot

guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.

Before purchasing a USB device for use with this

instrument, please visit the following web page:

http://download.yamaha.com/

Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can be used on this

instrument, the amount of time for saving to or

loading from the USB device may differ depending

on the type of data or the status of the instrument.

USB 1.1 devices cannot be used on this instrument.

NOTE

The rating of the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is a maximum of

5V/500mA. Do not connect USB devices having a rating

above this, since this can cause damage to the instrument

itself.

 Connecting a USB device

When connecting a USB device to

the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal,

make sure that the connector on

the device is appropriate and that

it is connected in the proper

direction.

NOTICE

• Avoid connecting or disconnecting the USB device during

playback/recording and file management operations (such

as Save, Copy, Delete and Format), or when accessing the

USB device. Failure to observe this may result in “freezing”

of the operation of the instrument or corruption of the USB

device and the data.

• When connecting then disconnecting the USB device (and

vice versa), make sure to wait a few seconds between the

two operations.

NOTE

• If you intend to connect two or three devices at the same

time to a terminal, you should use a bus-powered USB hub.

Only one USB hub can be used. If an error message

appears while using the USB hub, disconnect the hub from

the instrument, then turn on the power of the instrument and

re-connect the USB hub.

• Do not use an extension cable when you connect a USB

device.

Using USB Flash Drives

By connecting the instrument to a USB flash drive,

you can save data you’ve created to the connected

device, as well as read data from the connected USB

flash drive.

 Number of USB flash drives that can be

used

Only one USB flash drive can be connected to the

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. (If necessary, use a USB

hub. The number of USB flash drives that can be used

simultaneously with musical instruments even when

a USB hub is used is only one.)

 Formatting a USB flash drive

You should format the USB flash drive only with this

instrument (page 89). A USB flash drive formatted on

another device may not operate properly.

NOTICE

The format operation overwrites any previously existing data.

Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting does not

contain important data. Proceed with caution, especially when

connecting multiple USB flash drive.

 To protect your data (write-protect)

To prevent important data from being inadvertently

erased, apply the write-protect provided with each

USB flash drive. If you are saving data to the USB

flash drive, make sure to disable write-protect.

 Turning off the instrument

When turning off the instrument, make sure that the

instrument is NOT accessing the USB flash drive by

playback/recording or file management (such as

during Save, Copy, Delete and Format operations).

Failure to do so may corrupt the USB flash drive and

the data.

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By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, you can transfer

data between the instrument and the computer via MIDI.

For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the “Computer-

related Operations” on the website (page 9).

Files that can be transferred to/from the computer

• MIDI Songs recorded on this instrument (page 49): file extension = .mid (SMF

Format 0, Format 1)

• Backup files (page 92)

• External Songs: file extension = .mid (SMF Format 0, Format 1)

The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your

music performance and creation possibilities. Use the MIDI terminals and

standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer,

etc.)

• MIDI [IN] .......... Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device.

• MIDI [OUT]......Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to

another MIDI device.

• MIDI [THRU]...Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN.

Connecting to a Computer (USB [TO HOST]

Terminal)

NOTICE

Use an AB type USB cable of

less than 3 meters. USB 3.0

cables cannot be used.

NOTE

• The instrument will begin

transmission a short time

after the USB connection is

made.

• When using a USB cable to

connect the instrument to

your computer, make the

connection directly without

passing through a USB hub.

• For information on setting up

your sequence software,

refer to the owner’s manual of

the relevant software.

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI

Ter mi na ls )

This instrument

USB [TO HOST] terminal

USB cable

Computer

CAUTION

Before connecting the

instrument to other MIDI

devices, turn off the power of

all the components.

NOTE

For details about MIDI, refer to

“MIDI Basics” downloadable

from the Yamaha website

(page 9).

NOTE

Since MIDI data that can be

transmitted or received varies

depending on the type of MIDI

device, check the MIDI Data

Format to find out what MIDI

data and commands your

devices can transmit or

receive. The MIDI Data Format

is contained in the “MIDI

Reference” downloadable from

the Yamaha website (page 9).

This instrument

MIDI IN MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI receive

MIDI transmit

External MIDI device

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Connections

You can connect a smart device such as an iPhone or iPad to this instrument

via the USB wireless LAN adaptor UD-WL01 (sold separately; may not be

available in some areas). By using appropriate apps on your smart device, you

can take advantage of convenient functions and get more enjoyment out of this

instrument.

• For details on connections, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on

the website (page 9).

• For information about the compatible smart devices and apps, access the

following page:

http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

Connection with the USB wireless LAN adaptor

(UD-WL01*)

*UD-WL01 (sold separately) may not be available depending on your area.

Start wireless connection according to the instructions in the “iPhone/iPad

Connection Manual” on the website, then make sure to make appropriate

setups from the following instructions: “Display the Networks and connecting

to the access point,” “Automatic Setup by WPS,” “Manual Setup” or

“Connecting by the Accesspoint Mode.” Refer to pages 73 – 76 in this Owner’s

Manual, then set up as required.

Connecting to an iPhone/iPad (USB [TO DEVICE],

USB [TO HOST] and MIDI Terminals)

NOTE

• Before using the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal, be sure to

read “Precautions when

using the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal” on page 68.

• When you use the instrument

along with an application on

your iPhone/iPad, we

recommend that you first set

“Airplane Mode” to “ON” then

set “Wi-Fi” to “ON” on your

iPhone/iPad in order to avoid

noise caused by

communication.

NOTICE

Do not place your iPhone/iPad

in an unstable position. Doing

so may cause the device to fall

and result in damage.

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The following menu is shown only when you connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor to the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal on this instrument.

Menus marked with * differ in the Wireless LAN Mode parameters between the two modes: “Infrastructure” and “Accesspoint.” The default setting for the Wireless

LAN Mode is “Infrastructure.”

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description

Default

setting

Setting range

Utility Wireless LAN*

(In the

“Infrastructure”

mode)

Select

Network

(Networks) Connect to an access point by

selecting the network.

––

Other SSID Set the SSID. – Up to 32 characters (half

size), alphanumeric

characters, marks

Security Set the Security. None None, WEP,

WPA-PSK (TKIP),

WPA-PSK (AES),

WPA2-PSK (AES),

WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

Password Set the Password. – Up to 64 characters (half

size), alphanumeric

characters, marks

Connect Connect using the settings in

“Other” display.

––

Detail DHCP Set the wireless LAN detailed

settings. IP Address, Subnet

Mask, Gateway, DNS Server1,

DNS Server2 can be set when

DHCP is set to Off while cannot be

set when DHCP set to On. Use the

[<]/[>] buttons to select each

octet in the entry display, then

enter the value using the [u]/[d]

buttons. To finalize the setting,

press the [FUNCTION] button.

On On/Off

IP Address 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

Gateway 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

DNS Server1 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

DNS Server2 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

Save Save the settings in the “Detail”

display. Move the highlight to

“Save,” then press the [>] button

to execute the Saving.

––

Wireless LAN

Option

Wireless LAN

Mode

Infrastructure Mode Determines whether the access

point is used for wireless LAN

connection (Infrastructure Mode)

or not (Accesspoint Mode).

Infrastructure

Mode

–

Accesspoint Mode

Initialize Cancel Initialize the settings in the

wireless LAN display. Move the

highlight to “Execute,” then press

the [>] button to execute the

initialization.

Cancel –

Execute

Detail Host Name Set the Host name. [YDP-184]-

[xxxxxx (MAC

address lower

6 figure)]

Up to 57 characters (half

size) including

alphanumeric

characters, the

“_” (underscore) and

“-” (hyphen) character.

Mac Address Display the MAC address of the

USB wireless LAN adaptor.

––

Status Display the error code of network

function.

––

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Wireless LAN in the Accesspoint Mode

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Utility Wireless LAN* (In the

“Accesspoint” mode)

SSID Set the SSID as an access

point.

ap-[YDP-184]-[xxxxxx (MAC

address lower 6 figure)]

Up to 32 characters (half size),

alphanumeric characters, marks

Security Set the Security as an

access point.

WPA2-PSK (AES) None, WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP),

WPA-PSK (AES),

WPA2-PSK (AES),

WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

Password Set the Password as an

access point.

00000000 Up to 64 characters (half size),

alphanumeric characters, marks

Channel Set the channel as an

access point.

11 Differs depending on the USB

wireless LAN adaptor models.

• Models for United States and

Canada: 1 – 11

• Others: 1 – 13

When no USB wireless LAN

adaptor is connected, setting

range is channels 1 – 13.

DHCP Server Set the IP address related

settings.

On On, Off

IP Address 192.168.0.1 192. 168. 0-255. 1-254.

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.0.0, 255.255.128.0,

255.255.192.0, 255.255.224.0,

255.255.240.0, 255.255.248.0,

255.255.252.0, 255.255.254.0,

255.255.255.0

Save Save the settings you set in

the Wireless LAN display (in

the “Accesspoint” mode)

––

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Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and

connecting to a Network

Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup below will not be

shown.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display, then select the highlighted item in

each display as illustrated below.

2. Press the [>] button to call up the network list.

For a network with a lock icon , you need to enter the proper

password.

3. Connect the instrument to the Network.

3-1. Select the desired network, then press the [>] button.

The name of the selected network will be fully shown in the display,

letting you confirm this is the network you want to use.

3-2. Press the [>] button.

• For a network without a lock icon:

Connecting starts.

• For a network with a lock icon:

You need to enter the proper password. For details on how to enter

characters, refer to the “Renaming files” on page 65. After entering the

password, press the [FUNCTION] button to finalize the setting. This

operation starts connecting automatically.

When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the

display, and returns to the “Select Network” display.

4. Connect the iPhone/iPad to the access point.

Refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

“System” menu display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Utility.”

1-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Wireless LAN.”

1-4. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-5. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Select

Network.”

Utility display Wireless LAN display

NOTE

If no signal from the access

point is received, the access

point cannot be listed. Also,

closed access points cannot

be listed.

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Automatic Setup by WPS

Please make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to

the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not be

shown.

If your access point supports WPS, you can easily connect the instrument to

access point by WPS, without making settings, such as password input, etc.

Press the WPS button on the USB wireless LAN adaptor more than 3 seconds,

and press the WPS button on your access point within two minutes.

When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the display,

and the Voice display will be shown.

Finally, connect the iPhone/iPad to the access point referring to the “iPhone/

iPad Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

Manual Setup

Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the

USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not be

shown.

1. To call up the network list, perform steps 1 – 2 in the

“Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and connecting to

a Network” (page 73).

2. Select “Other” at the bottom of the network list, then press

the [>] button.

3. Set the SSID, Security and Password to the same as the

settings on the access point.

3-1. Select the “SSID” then press the [>] button to call up the

display for SSID input, then enter the SSID.

For details on how to enter the characters, refer to “Renaming files” on

page 65. After entering the SSID, press the [FUNCTION] button to

finalize the setting. Operation returns to the “Other” display.

NOTE

WPS setup is not available

while the instrument is in the

following modes or conditions:

• While a Song or a Demo

Song is playing back or

being paused temporarily, or

while the instrument is in the

Song Recording mode.

• When Wireless LAN mode is

set to “Accesspoint Mode” in

the “System” menu.

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3-2. Select “Security” then press the [>] button to call up the

Security list. Select the security then return to the “Other”

display by pressing the [<] button.

3-3. Select “Password,” then set the password in the same way as

SSID.

4. Select “Connect >” at the bottom of the display shown in

step 3, then press the [>] button to start connecting.

When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the

display, and returns to the “Select Network” display.

5. Connect the iPhone/iPad to the access point.

Refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

Connecting by the Accesspoint Mode

Please make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to

the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not be

shown.

1. Switch the instrument to the “Accesspoint Mode.”

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu

display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated

below.

When mode change is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the

display, operation returns to the Wireless LAN Mode display.

NOTE

The password cannot be set

when you select “none” for the

security setting.

NOTE

This cannot be used to connect

to the internet or another

wireless LAN device.

“System” menu display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons

to select “Utility.”

1-2. Press the [>] button to

call up the next display.

1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to

select “Wireless LAN Option.”

1-4. Press the [>] button to call up

the next display.

1-5. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to

select “Wireless LAN Mode.”

1-6. Press the [>] button to call

up the next display.

Utility display

Wireless LAN Option display

1-7. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to

select “Accesspoint Mode.”

Wireless LAN Mode display

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2. Set SSID, Security, Password and Channel.

2-1. From the “System” menu display, select the highlighted item

in each display as illustrated below.

2-2. Set the SSID, Security, Password and Channel.

Select and enter each value/setting in the same way as in step 3 in

“Manual Setup.” For the setting range for each item, refer to the table on

page 72.

3. Save the setting.

Select “Save >” at the bottom of the Wireless LAN display, then press the

[>] button to start saving.

When saving is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the display,

and operation returns to the Utility display.

4. Connect the iPhone/iPad to the instrument (as an access

point).

Refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

“System” menu display Utility display Wireless LAN display

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Detailed Settings

Pressing the [FUNCTION] button gives you access to a variety of important settings for Voices, Song

playback, Metronome, Song recording and the entire system of this instrument.

Basic Operations

1. As necessary, make the Voice settings or select a Song.

• If you want to edit Voice-related parameters (by calling up the “Voice” menu), select a Voice. If you

want to edit parameters related to the R1/R2/L Voices, such as volume balance, turn on Dual/Split/

Duo, then select the desired Voices.

• If you want to set Song playback parameters, such as Repeat, select a Song.

• If you want to edit your recorded MIDI Song data (by calling up Edit in the “Song” menu), select

the recorded MIDI Song.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the desired menu.

Pressing the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly will call up the following menu displays in

order, according to the vertical menu at the left of the display.

“Voice” menu (page 78)

“Song” menu (page 82)

“Metronome/Rhythm” menu (page 85)

“Recording” menu (page 86)

“System” menu (page 87)

3. Use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select

the desired parameter.

While referring as needed to the parameter list on

each page listed in step 2, use the [u]/[d] buttons to

navigate through the display vertically and use the

[<]/[>] buttons to navigate through display

horizontally.

4. On the display called up in step 3, select a

value or execute the operation.

Most displays allow you to select a value by simply

using the [u]/[d] buttons, although some, such as

Edit in the “Song” menu and Backup in the “System”

menu, let you execute an operation.

If a pop-up window is shown, set the value with the

[<]/[>] buttons, then exit from the window using the

[EXIT] button.

Also, when the selected parameter provides only two

options (on and off, for example), simply pressing the

[>] button will alternate the value between the two

options.

5. To exit from the menu display, press the [EXIT] button.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

L/R* R, L, Other –

Repeat A – B* (Setting display

Phrase* Phrase Mark

Voice Menu

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Voice Menu

This menu lets you edit or set various parameters related to keyboard performance, such as Voice

parameters. By turning on Dual/Split/Duo, you can make the settings for each Voice or each Voice

combination. While playing the keyboard and hearing the sound, change a parameter value to find your

desired sound. Note that you should turn on Dual/Split/Duo before calling up the “Voice” menu display.

NOTE

Parameters with * are shown only when Dual/Split/Duo is on.

To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select

“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Transpose (Pop-up

window)

– Shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in

semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key

signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the

keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.

For example, if you set this parameter to “5,” playing key

C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play the F major

song as if it were in C major.

NOTE

The setting here will not affect Song playback. If you want to

transpose Song playback, use the Transpose parameter in

the “Song” menu (page 82).

NOTE

Your keyboard performance data will be transmitted with the

transposed note numbers while MIDI note numbers received

from an external MIDI device or computer will not be affected

by the Transpose setting.

0 -12 (-1 octave) – 0

(normal pitch) –

+12 (+1 octave)

Piano

Setting

Lid Position (Setting

display)

Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close

VRM – Turns the VRM effect on/off. For the information about the

function of VRM, refer to page 26. For details about the

Piano Voices compatible with VRM, refer to the “Preset

Voice List” on page 94.

On On, Off

Damper

Res.

(Setting

display)

Determines the depth of the string resonance effect

which is applied when the damper pedal is pressed. This

is available only when VRM is on.

50 – 10

String Res. (Setting

display)

Determines the depth of the string resonance effect

which is applied when a note on the keyboard is

pressed. This is available only when VRM is on.

50 – 10

Aliquot Res. (Setting

display)

Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of Aliquot. This is

available only when VRM is on. For details, refer to “What

is Aliquot?” (page 26).

50 – 10

Body Res. (Setting

display)

Adjusts the resonance of the soundboard, the sides, the

frame, and the grand piano itself. This is available only

when VRM is on.

50 – 10

Key Off Sample (Setting

display)

Determines the volume of the key-off sound (the subtle

sound that occurs when you release a key) which is

available only for some Voices. For Voices to which this

effect is applied, refer to the Voice List (page 94).

5 0 – 10

Reverb (Setting

display)

– Determines the Reverb type which is applied to all the

entire sound including the keyboard performance, Song

playback and MIDI data input from an external MIDI

device.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

Refer to the

Reverb Type List

(page 81)

Chorus (Setting

display)

– Determines the Chorus type which is applied to all the

entire sound including the keyboard performance, Song

playback and MIDI data input from an external MIDI

device.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

Refer to the

Chorus Type List

(page 81)

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Voice Edit (Voice names)* Octave Shifts the pitch of the keyboard up and down in octave

steps. This parameter can be set for each Voices when

Dual/Split/Duo is on.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

-2 (two octaves

lower) – 0 (no

pitch shift) – +2

(two octaves

higher)

Volume Adjusts the volume for each of the R1/R2/L Voices. This

lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L Voices

when Dual/Split/Duo is on.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

0 – 127

Reverb Depth Adjusts the Reverb depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices.

This lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L

Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on. The “0” setting will

produce no effect.

NOTE

When a VRM Voice is used for several parts simultaneously,

unexpected sounds may result since the Reverb depth for a

part which has priority will become the common setting for the

parts. During Song playback, setting for a Song part is used

(priority order: Ch. 1, Ch. 2...Ch. 16), while the setting for a

keyboard part is used when Song playback is stopped

(priority order: R1, L and R2 Voices).

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

0 – 127

Chorus Depth Adjusts the Chorus depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices.

This lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L

Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on. The “0” setting will

produce no effect.

NOTE

When a VRM Voice is used for several parts simultaneously,

unexpected sounds may result since the Chorus depth for a

part which has priority will become the common setting for the

parts. During Song playback, setting for a Song part is used

(priority order: Ch. 1, Ch. 2...Ch. 16), while the setting for a

keyboard part is used when Song playback is stopped

(priority order: R1, L and R2 Voices).

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

0 – 127

Effect In addition Reverb and Chorus, another Effect can be

applied to the R1/R2/L Voices of the keyboard

independently. Note that this Effect type can be selected

for up to two Voices.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

Refer to the Effect

Type List

(page 81).

Rotary Speed Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set

to “Rotary.” This parameter determines the rotation

speed of the Rotary Speaker effect.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

Fast, Slow

VibeRotor Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set

to “VibeRotor.” This parameter turns on or off the

VibeRotor effect.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

On, Off

VibeRotor

Speed

Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set

to “VibeRotor.” This parameter determines the speed of

the Vibraphone vibrato effect.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

1 – 10

Effect Depth Adjusts the Effect depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices.

Note that some Effect types do not allow you to adjust the

depth.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

1 – 127

Pan Adjusts the stereo pan position for each of the R1/R2/L

Voices.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

L64 (leftmost) – C

(center) – R63

(rightmost)

To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select

“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Voice Menu

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Voice Edit (Voice names)* Harmonic Cont Produces a distinctive “peaky” tone by raising the

Resonance value of the Filter. This parameter can be set

for each of the R1/R2/L Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on.

NOTE

Harmonic content may have little audible effect or not be

applied to some Voices.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

-64 – +63

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the R1/R2/L Voices

independently.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

-64 – +63

Touch Sens. Determines the degree to which the volume level

changes in response to your touch on the keyboard (how

hard you play). Since the volume level of some Voices

such as Harpsichord and Organ do not change

regardless of how you play the keyboard, the default

setting for these Voices is 127.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

0 (softest) – 64

(largest changes in

the level) – 127

(which produces the

loudest volume

regardless of how

you play the

keyboard)

RPedal Turns the Right pedal function on or off for each of the

R1/R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want

to ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the

right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand

performance.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

On, Off

CPedal Turns the Center pedal function on or off for each of the

R1/R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want

to ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the

right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand

performance.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

On, Off

LPedal Turns the Left pedal function on or off for each of the R1/

R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want to

ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the

right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand

performance.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

On, Off

Pedal

Assign

Right (Setting

display)

Assigns one of various functions (other than the original

one) to the Right pedal.

SustainCont Refer to the Pedal

Function List

(page 81).

Center (Setting

display)

Assigns one of various functions (other than the original

one) to the Center pedal.

Sostenuto Refer to the Pedal

Function List

(page 81).

Left (Setting

display)

Assigns one of various functions (other than the original

one) to the Left pedal.

Rotary Speed

(Mellow Organ),

Vibe Rotor

(Vibraphone), Soft

(other Voices)

Refer to the Pedal

Function List

(page 81).

Balance* Volume

R2 – R1*

(Pop-up

window)

Adjusts the volume balance between R1 and R2 Voices

when Dual is on. After adjusting this with the [<]/[>]

buttons, press the [EXIT] button to exit from the pop-up

window.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

R2+10 – 0 –

R1+10

Volume L – R* (Pop-up

window)

Adjusts the volume balance between the left and right

keyboard sections when Split/Duo is on. After adjusting

via the [<]/[>] buttons, press the [EXIT] button to exit

from the pop-up window.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

L+10 – 0 – R+10

Detune* (Pop-up

window)

Detunes the R1 Voice and R2 Voice in Dual mode to

create a thicker sound.

On the display, move the slider rightward via the [>]

button will raise the R1 Voice pitch and lower the R2

Voice pitch, and vice versa. After adjusting this, press the

[EXIT] button to exit from the pop-up window.

Differs depending

on the Voice or

Voice

combination.

R2+20 – 0 –

R1+20

To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select

“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Voice Menu

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 Reverb Type List

 Chorus Type List

 Effect Type List

 Pedal Function List

Off No effect

Recital Hall Simulates clear reverberation in a mid-sized hall suitable for piano recital.

Concert Hall Simulates brilliant reverberation in a large hall for public orchestra performances.

Chamber Simulates the elegant reverberation in a small room suitable for chamber music.

Cathedral Simulates the solemn reverberation in a high-ceiling stone-made cathedral.

Club Simulates the lively reverberation in a jazz club or a small bar.

Plate Simulates the bright sound of vintage reverb equipment used in recording studios.

Off No effect

Chorus Adds a rich, spacious sound.

Celeste Adds swell and a spacious sound.

Flanger Adds swell effects similar to the sound of an ascending or descending jet plane.

Off No effect

DelayLCR Delay applied at left, center, and right positions.

DelayLR Delay applied at left and right positions.

Echo Echo-like delay

CrossDelay Left and right delays cross each other in alternation.

Symphonic Adds a rich and deep acoustic effect.

Rotary Adds the vibrato effect of a rotary speaker.

Tremolo The volume level changes in rapid cycles.

VibeRotor The vibrato effect of a vibraphone.

AutoPan The sound pans left to right and back and forth.

Phaser The phase changes periodically, swelling the sound.

AutoWah The center frequency of the wah filter changes periodically.

Function Description

Available pedal

(O: Can be assigned, X: Cannot)

Left pedal

Center pedal

Right pedal

Sustain (Switch) On/off switch type damper O O O

Sustain

Continuously *

Damper that sustains the sound proportionately to how deeply you press

the pedal (page 19)

XXO

Sostenuto Sostenuto (page 19) O O O

Soft Soft (page 19) O O O

Expression* A function that lets you create changes in dynamics (volume) as you play X X O

PitchBend Up* A function that smoothly raises the pitch X X O

PitchBend Down* A function that smoothly lowers the pitch X X O

Rotary Speed Changes the rotational speed of the Mellow Organ rotary speaker

(switches between fast and slow each time you press the pedal)

OOO

VibeRotor Switches the vibraphone vibrato on/off (switches on/off each time you

press the pedal)

OOO

Song Menu

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Song Menu

This menu lets you set various parameters related to Song playback and edit the Song data with a single

touch.

NOTE

• When using the “Edit” menu, select a MIDI Song other than the preset Song.

• Execute is a function that edits or changes the current Song data. Note that pressing the [>] button will actually change the Song data.

To call up the desired parameter:

Select a Song as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Song” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

L/R R, L, Extra – Turns on (Play) or off (Mute) each of the Song tracks.

For details, refer to page 41.

On On, Off

Repeat A – B (Setting display) Lets you play back a specified range (from Point A to B)

of the current Song repeatedly. For instructions, refer to

page 42.

Off On, Off

Phrase Phrase Mark This parameter is available only when a MIDI Song

containing the Phrase Mark. By specifying a Phrase

number here, you can play back the current Song from

the mark point, or to play back the corresponding

phrase repeatedly. If you start Song playback with a

Phrase set to “On,” the countdown starts, followed by

repeated playback of the specified phrase or phrases

until you press the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button.

000 000 – the last

phrase number of

the Song

Repeat Off On (repeat

playback)/Off (no

repeat)

Song (Setting display) By setting this parameter, you can play back only a

specific Song, or specific Songs in order repeatedly or

randomly. For details, refer to page 42.

Off Off, Single, All,

Random

Volume Song –

Keyboard

(Pop-up

window)

Adjusts the volume balance between the Song

playback sound and keyboard performance.

0 Key+64 – 0 –

Song+64

Song L – R (Pop-up

window)

Adjusts the volume balance between the right-hand

part left-hand parts of Song playback.

0 L+64 – 0 – R+64

Transpose (Setting display) – Shifts the pitch of Song playback up or down in

semitone intervals. For example, if you set this

parameter to “5,” a Song created in C major will be

played back in F major.

NOTE

The Transpose setting will not affect the audio signals input

from the [AUX IN] jack.

NOTE

MIDI Song playback data will be transmitted with the

transposed note numbers while MIDI note numbers

received from an external MIDI device or computer will not

be affected by the Transpose setting.

0 -12 (-1 octave) – 0

(normal pitch) –

+12 (+1 octave)

File Delete Cancel Deletes a specific Song. For details about Song types

which can be deleted, refer to page 60.

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Execute ––

Copy Cancel Copies a specific MIDI Song then saves it to a different

location. For details about Song types which can be

copied, refer to page 60.

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Execute ––

Move Cancel Moves a MIDI Song to a different location. For details

about Song types which can be moved, refer to

page 60.

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Execute ––

Rename (Setting display) Edits a Song name. For details about Song types which

can be renamed, refer to page 60.

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Song Menu

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NOTE

Tempo of Song playback can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For instructions, refer to page 40.

Edit Quantize Quantize The Quantize function allows you to align all the notes in

the current MIDI Song to the correct timing, such as 8th

note or 16th note.

1. Set the Quantize value to the smallest notes in the

MIDI Song.

2. Set the Strength value which determines how

strongly the notes will be quantized.

3. Move the highlight to “Execute” then press the

[>] button to actually change the MIDI Song data.

1/16 Refer to “Quantize

setting range.”

(page 84)

Strength 100% 0% – 100%

Refer to “Strength

setting range.”

(page 84)

Execute ––

Track Delete Track Deletes a specific track data of the current MIDI Song.

1. Select the desired track to be deleted.

2. Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the

[>] button to actually delete the specified track data.

Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16

Execute ––

Tempo Change Cancel Changes the tempo value of the current MIDI Song as

data. Before calling up the “Song” menu display, set the

desired Tempo value for changing.

Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>] button

to actually change the Tempo value as MIDI Song data.

Differs depending

on the Song

–

Execute ––

Voice Change Track Changes the Voice of a specific track in the current

MIDI Song to the current Voice as data.

1. Select a track of which the Voice will be changed.

2. Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the

[>] button to actually change the Voice as MIDI Song

data.

Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16

Execute ––

Others Quick Play – This parameter enables you to specify whether a Song

that starts from the middle of a bar, or a Song with a

silence prior to the first note, should be played from the

first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank). This

parameter is useful for a MIDI Song that starts with a

short one-or two-beat pick-up or lead-in.

On On, Off

Track Listen Track This lets you play back only the selected Track to listen

to its contents. To do this, select a Track, move the

highlight to “Start,” then press and hold the [>] button to

start playback from the first note. Playback continues

while holding the [>] button.

Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16

Start

Play Track – This parameter enables you to specify the tracks for

playing back on this instrument. When “1&2” is

selected, only tracks 1 and 2 will be played back, while

tracks 3 to 16 will be transmitted via MIDI. When “All” is

selected, all tracks will be played back on this

instrument.

All All, 1&2

To call up the desired parameter:

Select a Song as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Song” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

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Song Menu

 Quantize Supplementary

Quantize setting range

The three Quantize settings marked with asterisks (*) are exceptionally

convenient, since they allow you to quantize two different note values

at the same time. For example, when the straight eighth notes and

eighth notes triplet are contained in the same part, if you quantize by

straight eighth notes, all notes in the part are quantized to straight

eighth notes—completely eliminating any triplet feel. However, if you

use the eighth note + eighth note triplet setting, both the straight and

triplet notes will be quantized correctly.

Strength setting range

1/4................

1/8................

1/16..............

1/6................

1/12..............

1/24..............

1/8+1/12.......

1/16+1/24.....

1/32..............

1/16+1/12.....

quarter note

quarter note triplet

eighth note

eighth note triplet

sixteenth note

sixteenth note triplet

thirty-second note

eighth note + eighth note triplet*

sixteenth note + eighth note triplet*

sixteenth note + sixteenth triplet*

Original data

Quantizing strength = 100

Quantizing strength = 50

Quarter-note length

Metronome/Rhythm Menu

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Metronome/Rhythm Menu

This menu lets you set the volume and tempo indication format of the Metronome (page 33) or Rhythm

(page 48). In addition, you can set the bell sound of the Metronome to play back at the first beat and adjust

parameters related to Rhythm playback variation.

 Setting the Tempo

Tempo of Metronome/Rhythm can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For

details on setting the Tempo for the Metronome or Rhythm, refer to page 34.

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Metronome/Rhythm” menu, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the

desired parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Time

Signature

(Setting display) – Determines the time signature of the metronome. When

you select or playback MIDI Songs, this will automatically

be changed to the time signature of the selected songs.

4/4 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4,

4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4,

3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8,

12/8

Volume (Pop-up

window)

– Determines the volume of the Metronome or Rhythm. You

can adjust the volume balance between the keyboard

performance and Metronome/Rhythm playback.

82 0 – 127

BPM – – Determines whether the note type of the tempo indication

is affected by the Metronome Time Signature (page 34)

or not (crotchet). When “Time Sig.” is selected, the

denominator of the Time Signature is shown as the note

type of the tempo indication. (The dotted quarter note is

shown as the note type of the tempo indication only when

the Time Signature is set to “6/8,” “9/8,” or “12/8.”)

Time Sig. Time Sig.,

Crotchet

Bell – – Determines whether or not the bell sound is played back

at the first beat of the specified Time Signature.

Off On, Off

Intro – – Determines whether the Intro is played back or not

before the Rhythm pattern is started.

NOTE

During Song playback, the Intro cannot be played back even

if you start the Rhythm with this parameter set to “On.”

On On, Off

Ending – – Determines whether the Ending is played back or not

before the Rhythm pattern is stopped.

On On, Off

SyncStart – – When this is set to “On,” you can start Rhythm playback

also by pressing any note on the keyboard.

When you want to use this function, follow the instructions

below:

1. Set this function to on.

2. Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter the Synchro start

standby mode.

The [RHYTHM] button flashes.

3. Press any key to start with the rhythm.

Off On, Off

Recording Menu

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Recording Menu

This menu lets you make detailed settings related to MIDI Recording (page 49).

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Recording” menu, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

RecStart – – This parameter, which is used when you overwrite the

already recorded MIDI Song, determines when the actual

MIDI Recording starts after you execute the Recording

Start operation. When set to “Normal,” actual recording

will starts as soon as you execute the Recording Start

operation. When set to “KeyOn,” actual recording starts

as soon as you press any key after you execute the

Recording Start operation.

Normal Normal, KeyOn

RecEnd – – This parameter, which is used when you overwrite the

already recorded MIDI Song, determines whether the

existing data after the point at which you stop recording

will be erased or not.

Replace Replace,

PunchOut

RecRhythm – – Determines whether or not Rhythm playback will be

recorded during MIDI Recording.

On On, Off

System Menu

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System Menu

This menu lets you make the overall settings applied to the entire instrument.

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Tuning Master Tune (Pop-up

window)

Fine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument. This

function is useful when you play this instrument along

with other instruments or CD music.

NOTE

These settings will not be applied to the Drum Kit Voices.

Also, these settings will not be recorded to a MIDI Song.

A3 = 440.0 Hz A3 = 414.8 Hz –

466.8 Hz (approx.

0.2 Hz steps)

Scale Tune (Setting display) Modern acoustic pianos are tuned almost exclusively in

equal temperament, which divides one octave into

twelve equal intervals. Likewise, this digital piano

employs equal temperament, but it can be changed at

the touch of a button to play in historical temperaments

used in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Equal

Temperament

Refer to the

“Scale Tune List”

(page 91)

Base Note (Setting display) Determines the base note for the Scale selected above.

When the base note is changed, the pitch of the

keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch

relationship between the notes. This setting is

necessary when Scale Tune is set to something other

than “Equal Temperament.”

NOTE

When Scale Tune is set to “Equal Temperament,” “---” is

shown on the display and this parameter cannot be edited.

C C, C , D, E , E, F,

F , G, A , A, B ,

Keyboard Touch (Setting display) Determines how the sound responds to your playing

strength. This setting does not change the weight of the

keyboard.

• Soft2: Produces relatively high volume even with light

playing strength. Best for players with a light touch.

• Soft1: Produces high volume with moderate playing

strength.

• Medium: Standard Touch Sensitivity.

• Hard1: Requires moderately strong playing for high

volume.

• Hard2: Requires strong playing to produce high

volume. Best for players with a heavy touch.

• Fixed: No touch response. The volume level will be the

same regardless of how hard you play the keys.

NOTE

The setting here will not be recorded to a MIDI Song and not

be transmitted as MIDI messages.

Medium Soft 2, Soft 1,

Medium, Hard 1,

Hard 2, Fixed

Fixed Velocity (Pop-up

window)

Determines the velocity with which you play the keys

when Touch (above) is set to “Fixed.”

NOTE

The setting here will not be recorded to a MIDI Song and not

be transmitted as MIDI messages.

64 1 – 127

Duo (Setting display) Splits the keyboard into two ranges, allowing you to play

duets over the same octave range (page 32).

Off On, Off

Split Point (Setting display) Determines the Split Point (the boundary between the

right-hand and left-hand keyboard areas).

F 2 (Split),

E3 (Duo)

A-1 – C7

System Menu

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Pedal Half Pedal Point (Pop-up

window)

Here you can specify the point to which you must

depress the right pedal before the assigned effect

begins to be applied. This setting applies only to the

“Sustain Continuously” effect is assigned.

0 -2 (effective with

the shallowest

press) – 0 – +4

(effective with the

deepest press)

Soft Pedal

Depth

(Pop-up

window)

Determines how deeply the Soft pedal effect is applied.

This parameter is available only for the pedal to which

“Soft” (page 81) is assigned.

51 – 10

Pitch Bend

Range

(Pop-up

window)

Determines the range of the pitch bend that is produced

via the pedal in semitone steps. This setting is available

only for the pedal to which “Pitch Bend Up” or “Pitch

Bend Down” (page 81) is assigned.

NOTE

For some Voices, the pitch may not be changed according to

the Pitch Bend Range value set here.

2 0 – +12 (pressing

the pedal will

raise/lower the

pitch by 12

semitones

[1 octave])

Play/Pause (Setting display)

Assigns the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button’s function to one

of the Left pedal and Center pedal. If a value other than

“Off” is selected here, the corresponding pedal’s

function assigned in the “Voice” menu (page 80) is

disabled.

Off Off, Left, Center

Sound Brilliance (Setting display) Adjusts the brilliance of Voices played via the entire

keyboard.

Normal Mellow 1 – 3,

Normal,

Bright 1 – 3

IAC – Turns the IAC effect on or off. For details about IAC,

refer to page 17.

On On, Off

IAC depth (Pop-up

window)

Determines the depth of the IAC. The higher the value,

the more clearly the low/high sounds at lower volume

levels.

0-3 – +3

SP Optimizer – Turns the Stereophonic Optimizer function (when

headphones are connected) on or off. When the

function is on and headphones are connected, the

sound enhanced with the Stereophonic Optimizer,

allowing you to enjoy more realistic sound (page 18).

On On, Off

MIDI MIDI OUT (Setting display) Determines the MIDI channel on which the MIDI

messages generated via the keyboard performance will

be transmitted from the MIDI [OUT] or USB [TO HOST]

terminal. When Dual/Split/Duo is on, the MIDI channels

are assigned as follows.

• Performance via the R1 Voice = n (setting value)

• Performance via the R2 Voice = n+2

• Performance via the L Voice = n+1

Ch1 Ch1 – Ch16, Off

(not transmitted)

MIDI IN (Setting display) Determines which part of the instrument will be

controlled by each channel data of the MIDI messages

coming from the MIDI [IN] and USB [TO HOST] terminal.

• Song: Song part is controlled by the MIDI messages.

• Keyboard: The entire keyboard is controlled

regardless of the Dual/Split/Duo setting.

• R1: The keyboard performance via the R1 Voice is

controlled.

• L: The keyboard performance via the L Voice is

controlled.

• R2: The keyboard performance via the R2 Voice is

controlled.

• Off: No part is controlled.

“Song” for each of

all MIDI channels

For each MIDI

channel:

•Song

•Keyboard

•R1

•L

•R2

•Off

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

System Menu

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MIDI Local Control – “Local Control On” is a state in which this instrument

produces the sound from its tone generator when you

play the keyboard. In “Local Control Off” state, the

keyboard and the tone generator are cut off from each

other. This means that even if you play the keyboard,

this instrument will produce no sound. Instead, the

keyboard data can be transmitted via MIDI to a

connected MIDI device or computer, which can

produce the sound. The “Local Control Off” setting is

useful when you wish to play only an external sound

source while playing the keys on this instrument.

On On, Off

Receive Param. (Setting display) Determines which types of MIDI messages can be

received or recognized by this instrument.

MIDI message types:

Note on/off, Control Change, Program Change, Pitch

Bend, System Exclusive

On (for all the

MIDI messages)

On, Off (for each

MIDI message)

Transmit Param. (Setting display) Determines which types of MIDI messages can be

transmitted from this instrument.

MIDI message types:

Note on/off, Control Change, Program Change, Pitch

Bend, SystemRealTime, System Exclusive

On (for all the

messages)

On, Off (for each

message)

Initial Setup Cancel Transmits the current panel settings such as Voice

selection to a connected MIDI device or computer.

Before you start recording your performance to a

connected MIDI device or computer, execute this

operation to record the current panel settings at the

beginning of your performance data. It causes that the

same panel settings are called up when the recorded

performance is played back.

Operation:

Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>]

button to transmit the panel settings as MIDI messages.

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Execute

Backup Backup Setting – For instructions about these functions, refer to pages 92

– 93.

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Backup –

Restore –

Factory Set –

Utility USB Format Cancel This lets you format or initialize the USB flash drive

connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

NOTICE

Executing the Format operation will delete all data saved in

the USB flash drive. Save important data to a computer or

another storage device.

NOTE

When connecting the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal, a message prompting you to execute the Format

operation may appear. If such a case occurs, execute the

Format operation.

Operation

Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>]

button to start the Format operation. After Formatting is

completed, a message appears then the instrument

returns to the Utility display after a while.

NOTICE

Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive

while “Executing” is shown in the display.

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Execute

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

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Utility USB Properties – Shows the amount of free space and entire memory in

the USB flash drive connected to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal.

––

USB Autoload – When this is set to “On,” the Song saved in the root

directory can be selected (shown on the display)

automatically as soon as the USB flash drive is

connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

Off On, Off

Speaker (Setting display) Lets you switch the speaker on/off.

• Normal

The speaker will sound only if headphones are not

connected.

• On

The speaker will always sound.

• Off

The speaker will not sound.

Normal Normal, On, Off

Contrast (Pop-up

window)

Adjusts the contrast of the display. 0 -5 – +5

Auto Power Off (Setting display) Lets you set the amount of time that elapses before the

power is turned off by Auto Power Off function

(page 16). To disable Auto Power Off, select “Off.”

Disabling Auto Power Off

30 (minutes) Off, 5, 10, 15, 30,

60, 120 (minutes)

Version – Displays the model name and the firmware version of

this instrument.

––

Wireless LAN,

Wireless LAN

Option

– Refer to page 71. – –

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired

parameter.

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

[>]

[<]

Description Default setting Setting range

Amount of

free space

Amount of

entire memory

Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key

on the keyboard. A message appears briefly and Auto

Power Off is disabled.

System Menu

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 Scale Tune List (Temperament List)

 Character List (International)

Equal Temperament One octave is divided into twelve equal intervals. Currently most popular piano tuning scale.

PureMajor/PureMinor Based on natural overtones, three major chords using these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound.

Pythagorean This scale was devised by Pythagoras, the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths,

which are collapsed into a single octave. The 3rd in this tuning is slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th are beautiful and

suitable for some leads.

MeanTone This scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more “in tune.”

It was especially popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. Handel, among others, used this scale.

Werckmeister/

Kirnberger

These scales combine Mean Tone and Pythagorean in different ways. With these scales, modulation changes the

impression and feel of the Songs. They were often used in the era of Bach and Beethoven. They are also often used now

to reproduce the music of that era on harpsichords.

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System Menu

This lets you set whether some settings of the Backup

Setting (below) are maintained or not when the power

is turned off. The Backup Setting consists of two

groups, “Voice” (including Voice related settings such

as Voice selection) and “Other” (including various

settings such as Song Repeat and Tuning), which can

be set individually.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times

to select “System” menu.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”

use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Backup Setting.”

3. Use the [>] then the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Voice,” then use the [>] button to select “On”

or “Off.”

Each “Voice” contains the following settings:

• Voice selection for R1, R2 and L

• All the parameters other than Transpose in the

“Voice” menu

4. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Other,”

then use the [>] button to select “On” or

“Off.”

The “Other” contains the following settings:

• In the “Song” menu: Song Repeat, Song-Keyboard,

Quick Play, Play Track

• In the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu: Volume, BPM,

Bell On/Off, Intro, Ending

• In the “System” menu: Tuning, Keyboard (except

“Duo”), Pedal, Sound, MIDI

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the

“System” menu display.

This lets you save data on internal memory to the

connected USB flash drive as a backup file (named

“ydp-184.bup”). This backup file can be loaded to the

instrument via the Restore function (page 93) for

future.

NOTICE

• It may take 1 – 2 minutes to complete this operation. Never turn

off the power during this operation (while “Executing” is shown).

Doing so could result in damage to the data.

• If the same backup file (ydp-184.bup) is already saved in the

USB flash drive, this operation will overwrite or replace this file

with new one.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO

DEVICE] terminal.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times

to select “System” menu.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”

use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Backup.”

4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Execute.”

5. Press the [>] button to execute the Backup

operation.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the

“System” menu display.

NOTE

When you want to restore the settings in the backup file, execute

the Restore function.

NOTE

Protected Songs cannot be backed up.

 Backup Setting

(Selecting parameters maintained even when the

power is turned off)

Data and settings maintained even when the

power is turned off

• User MIDI Song (saved in this instrument’s

“User” memory)

• Utility (“System” menu)

•Backup Setting (explained here)

 Backup

(Saving the Backup file for internal data)

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This lets you load the backup file (ydp-184.bup) saved

via the Backup function (page 92) to the instrument

on.

NOTICE

• It may take 1 – 2 minutes to complete this operation. Never turn

off the power during this operation (while “Executing” is shown).

Doing so could result in damage to the data.

• If Protected Songs or recorded Songs reside on “User” memory,

make sure to move the Songs to the USB flash drive by following

the instructions page 64 before executing this operation. If you

do not, the Songs will be deleted via this operation.

1. Connect the USB flash drive containing the

Backup file to the USB [TO DEVICE]

terminal.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times

to select “System” menu.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”

use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Restore.”

4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] button select “Execute.”

5. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore

operation.

A message indicating that the operation is

completed appears, then the instrument will restart

after a while.

This lets you reset this instrument to its factory

default settings which refers to the initial setting

preprogrammed when shipped from the factory, and

is called up when you first turn on the power to this

instrument.

Note that the following points.

• This operation resets the Backup Setting (page 92) to the

default setting.

• This operation will not delete the Songs saved in the User

folder.

NOTICE

Never turn off the power during this operation (while “Factory set

executing” is shown). Doing so could result in damage to the data.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times

to select “System” menu.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”

use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Factory Set.”

3. Use the [>] button to call up the next display,

then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select

“Execute.”

4. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore

operation.

A message indicating that the operation is

completed appears, then the instrument will restart

after a while.

 Alternate method for restoring the default

settings

Press and hold down the white key on the right end

(C7) and press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn

on the power to this instrument. This operation will

not delete the Songs in the User folder.

 Restore

(Restarting the instrument with the Backup file

loaded)

 Factory Set

(Restarting the instrument with the initial

factory settings loaded)

[P] Standby/On switch

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Appendix

Preset Voice List

VRM

Simulated string resonance sound with physical modeling when the damper pedal is pressed or keys are pressed.

Key-off Sampling

Samples of the very delicate noises that are produced when keys are released.

Voice

Group

Voice Name

Stereo

Sampling

Touch

Sense

Key-off

Sampling

VRM

Voice

Demo

Voice description

Piano CFX Grand 



(1)

Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic

range for maximum expressive control. Suitable for playing in any

music genre and style.

Pop Grand — A slightly brighter piano sound. Good for popular styles.

Jazz Grand —  — A piano sound with unique tonal character. Good for jazz styles.

Rock Grand — A bright-sounding piano. Ideal for rock styles.

HonkyTonk Pf —  — A honky-tonk style piano. Enjoy a tonal character that is quite

different than a grand piano.

E.Piano Stage E.Piano — —  The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic

“tines.” Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone

when played hard.

DX E.Piano —  —— An electronic piano sound produced by an FM synthesizer. The

tone will change as you vary your playing touch. Ideal for popular

music.

Vintage EP — —  A different type of electric piano sound than Stage E.piano.

Widely used in rock and popular music.

Soft EP — ——An electric piano with a characteristic panning effect. Good for

playing quiet ballads.

Phaser EP — ——A distinctive phaser effect makes this ideal for fusion styles.

Organ Organ Principal  ———



(2)

This Voice features the combination of pipes (8'+4'+2') of a

principal (brass instrument) organ. It is suitable for Baroque

church music.

Jazz Organ ———— The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Sampled with

Rotary SP effect, its rotation speed is slow. Often heard in jazz

and rock idioms.

Mellow Organ ————

—

A mellow electric organ sound. Ideal for calmer songs.

Strings Strings —— Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic

reverb. Try combining this Voice with piano in the Dual mode.

Slow Strings ——

—

The sound of a string ensemble, with a slow attack. Suitable for

use in Dual mode with piano or electric piano.

Choir —  —— A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies in

slow pieces.

Synth Pad —  —— A warm, mellow, and spacious synth sound. Ideal for sustained

parts in the background of an ensemble, or for use in Dual mode

with piano or electric piano.

Bass Acoustic Bass —  —— The sound of a finger-plucked upright bass. Frequently used in

jazz and Latin music.

Electric Bass —  —— The sound of an electric bass. Frequently used in jazz, rock, and

popular music.

Others Harpsichord 8'  —  —



(3)

The sound of the instrument frequently used in baroque music.

Variations in playing touch will not affect the volume, and a

characteristic sound will be heard when you release the key.

Harpsi. 8'+4'  —  ——A harpsichord with an added upper octave. Produces a more

brilliant sound.

Vibraphone —— A Vibraphone sound, sampled in stereo. Its spacious and clear

sound is ideal for popular music.

Nylon Guitar —— Stereo-sampled, nylon-string guitar with natural reality. Suitable

for any style of musics.

Steel Guitar —  ———A bright steel-string guitar sound. Ideal for popular music.

Preset Voice List

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The Voice Demos with () listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. All other Demo Songs are Yamaha original (© Yamaha

Corporation).

Voice group Voice name Title Composer



(1)

Piano CFX Grand Impromptu No.1 op.29 F. F. Chopin



(2)

Organ Organ Principal Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601 J. S. Bach



(3)

Others Harpsichord 8' Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo No.7, BWV 1058 J. S. Bach

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Song List

50 Classics

No. Song Title Composer

Arrangements

1 Canon D dur J. Pachelbel

2 Air On the G Strings J. S. Bach

3 Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach

4 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Traditional

5 Piano Sonate op.31-2 “Tempest” 3rd mov. L. v. Beethoven

6 Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven

7 Wiegenlied op.98-2 F. P. Schubert

8 Grande Valse Brillante F. F. Chopin

9 Polonaise op.53 “Héroïque” F. F. Chopin

10 La Campanella F. Liszt

11 Salut d’amour op.12 E. Elgar

12 From the New World A. Dvořák

13 Sicilienne G. U. Fauré

14 Clair de lune C. A. Debussy

15 Jupiter (The Planets) G. Holst

Duets

16 Menuett (Eine kleine Nachtmusik K.525) W. A. Mozart

17 Menuett G dur L. v. Beethoven

18 Marcia alla Turca L. v. Beethoven

19 Piano Concerto No.1 op.11 2nd mov. F. F. Chopin

20 The Nutcracker Medley P. I. Tchaikovsky

Original Compositions

21 Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J. S. Bach

22 Menuett G dur BWV Anh.114 J. S. Bach

23 Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W. A. Mozart

24 Turkish March W. A. Mozart

25 Piano Sonate op.13 “Pathétique” 2nd mov. L. v. Beethoven

26 Für Elise L. v. Beethoven

27 Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. L. v. Beethoven

28 Impromptu op.90-2 F. P. Schubert

29 Frühlingslied op.62-6 J. L. F.

Mendelssohn

30 Fantaisie-Impromptu F. F. Chopin

31 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu” F. F. Chopin

32 Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F. F. Chopin

33 Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien” F. F. Chopin

34 Nocturne op.9-2 F. F. Chopin

35 Nocturne KK4a-16/BI 49 [Posth.] F. F. Chopin

36 Träumerei R. Schumann

37 Barcarolle P. I. Tchaikovsky

38 La prière d’une Vierge T. Badarzewska

39 Liebesträume No.3 F. Liszt

40 Blumenlied G. Lange

41 Humoresque A. Dvořák

42 Arietta E. H. Grieg

43 Tango (España) I. Albéniz

44 The Entertainer S. Joplin

45 Maple Leaf Rag S. Joplin

46 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C. A. Debussy

47 Arabesque No.1 C. A. Debussy

48 Cakewalk C. A. Debussy

49 Je te veux E. Satie

50 Gymnopédies No.1 E. Satie

About Duet Songs

The song Nos.16 – 20 are duet songs.

The right-hand part is for the right hand of the first

player, the left-hand part is for the left hand of the

first player, and Extra part is for the both hands of

the second player.

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Rhythm List

Category No. Name

Pops&Rock 1 8Beat

2 16Beat

3 Shuffle1

4 Shuffle2

5 Shuffle3

6 8BeatBallad

7 6-8SlowRock

Jazz 8 Swing

9 SwingFast

10 Five-Four

11 JazzWaltz

Latin 12 Samba

13 BossaNova

14 Rumba

15 Salsa

16 Tango

Kids&Holiday 17 2-4Kids

18 6-8March

19 ChristmasSwing

20 Christmas3-4

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Message List

Some message display remains open. In this case, press the [EXIT] button to close message display.

Message Meaning

Access error The operation has failed. The following causes can be considered. If the following are not responsible, the

file may be damaged.

• The file operation is wrong. Follow the instructions in “Handling Song Files” (page 60) or “Backup”/

“Restore” (pages 92 – 93).

• The connected USB flash drive is not compatible with this instrument. For information on compatible USB

flash drive, see page 68.

• The protected Song on which you attempted the operation is defective.

Cannot be executed The operation has failed. The following causes can be considered. Solve the causes, and try again.

• The file operation you attempted cannot be executed to Preset Songs. For information on the limitation of

handling Song files, see page 60.

• The Song file operation cannot be made to an empty Song file (page 50) or NoSong.

NoSong: This is displayed when you select a folder which does not contain any Songs.

Change to Current Tempo This message indicates that you are applying the current tempo to the selected Song.

Change to Current Voice This message indicates that you are changing the Voice of the Song with the current Voice.

Completed This message indicates that the operation is completed. Go on to the next step.

Completed

Restart now

Restore is completed. The instrument is automatically turned on again.

Copy completed to USB/

USERFILES/

This message appears when the copy operation to the “USER FILES” folder on a USB flash drive is

completed.

Copy completed to User This message appears when the copy operation to the “User” on this instrument is completed.

Device removed This message appears when the USB flash drive is removed from the instrument.

Duplicate name This message indicates that an identically named file already exists. Rename the file (page 65).

Executing The instrument is executing the operation. Wait until the message disappears, then go on to the next step.

Factory set executing

Memory Song excluded

The default settings (except the Songs in the “User”) have been restored (page 93).

This message also appears if you press and hold down the C7 key and turn on the power to the instrument.

FactorySet Completed

Restart

Factory set is completed. The instrument is then restarted.

Incompatible device This message appears when an incompatible USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose

compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 68).

Internal hardware error A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor.

Last power off invalid

Checking memory

This message appears when the power is turned on after turning off the power while handling a Song file

(page 60) or saving a backup file (page 92). The internal memory is being checked while this message

appears. If the internal settings are damaged, they will be reset to the default settings. If the Songs in the

“User” are damaged, they will be deleted.

Maximum no. of devices

exceeded

The number of devices exceed the limitation. Up to two USB devices can be connected simultaneously. For

details, see page 68.

Memory full Since the capacity and the number of files in the “User”/USB flash drive are full, the operation cannot be

completed. Delete some Songs in the “User”/USB flash drive or move Songs to another USB flash drive,

and try again.

Move completed to USB/

USERFILES/

This message appears when the move operation to the “USER FILES” folder on a USB flash drive is

completed.

Move completed to User This message appears when the move operation to “User” on the instrument is completed.

No device A USB flash drive was not connected to the instrument when you attempted to perform a device-related

operation. Connect the device, and try again.

No response

from USB device

The instrument cannot communicate with the connected USB device. Redo the connection (page 68). If

you still see this message, the USB device may be damaged.

Notice:

Protected Song

This message appears when you attempt to handle the Protected Song. For information on the limitation of

file operations, see page 60.

Please wait The instrument is processing the data. Wait until the message disappears, then go on to the next step.

Protected device This message appears when you attempt a file operation (page 60), record your performance or save the

data on a read-only USB flash drive. Cancel the read-only setting, if possible, and try again. If you still see

this message, the USB flash drive is internally protected (such as commercially available music data). You

cannot make the file operation or record your performance to such a device.

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Protected Song You attempted a file operation to a Protected Song or read-only file. Data of those types have handling

limitations (page 60), and also cannot be used for editing (page 56). Use a read-only file after cancelling

the read-only setting.

Remaining space

on drive is low

Since the remaining space on the “User”/USB flash drive is low, delete any unnecessary files (page 62)

before recording.

Same file name exists This message appears to prompt you to confirm if overwriting or not when executing a Copy/Move

operation.

Song error This message appears, if a problem is found with the Song data when you select a Song or while the Song

is playing. In this case, reselect the Song, and try again to play back. If the message still appears, the Song

data may have been damaged.

Song too large The size of Song data exceeds the limitation. The following causes can be considered.

• The Song size you attempt to play back exceeds the limitation. The limitation for playback is approx.

500KB.

• The Song size exceeds the limitation during recording. The limitation for recording is approx. 500KB. The

recording will end automatically and the recorded data before the end is saved.

System limit This message appears when the number of files exceeds the system limit. The maximum number of files

and folders which can be saved in a folder is 250. Try again after deleting/moving the unnecessary file(s).

This data format is not

supported

This message appears when you attempted to load a Song of unsupported format to this instrument. Refer

to the page 36 about supported Song formats.

Unformatted device This message appears when you attempt to use an unformatted USB flash drive. Format it (page 89), and

try again.

Unsupported device This message appears when an unsupported USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose

compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 68).

USB device

overcurrent error

Communication with the USB device has been cut off because of an abnormal power surge to the device.

Disconnect the USB device from the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal and turn the [P] (Standby/On) switch of

the instrument standby and on again.

USB hub

hierarchical error

The USB hub is connected in two layers. USB hub use is limited to one layer.

USB power consumption

exceeded

bus-powered USB hub is usually recommended. When this message appears, however, use a self-powered

USB hub (with its own power source) and turn the power to on, or use a device whose compatibility

has been

confirmed by Yamaha (page 68).

Wrong device The file operation cannot be made to the connected USB flash drive. The following causes can be

considered.

• The USB flash drive in not formatted. Format it (page 89), and try again.

• The number of files exceeds the system limit. The maximum number of files and folders which can be

saved in a folder is 250. Try again after deleting/moving the unnecessary file(s).

Wrong name The Song name is not appropriate. This message appears during the “Renaming files” (page 65) operation

because of the following causes. Rename the Song correctly.

• No character has been input.

• You used a period or space at the beginning/ending of a Song name.

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Troubleshooting

When a message is displayed, refer to the “Message List” (page 98) for troubleshooting aid.

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

The instrument does not turn

on.

The instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the

instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 14).

A click or pop is heard when

the power is turned on or off.

This is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument.

The power is automatically

turned off.

This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off

function (page 90).

The message “USB device

overcurrent error” is shown

and the USB device does not

respond.

Communication with the USB device has been shut down because of the overcurrent to the USB device.

Disconnect the device from the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.

Noise is heard from the

speakers or headphones.

The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument.

Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from the instrument.

Noise is heard from the

instrument’s speakers or

headphones when using the

instrument with the

application on iPhone/iPad.

When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone/iPad, we recommend that you set that

device’s “Airplane Mode” to “ON” and then the Wi-Fi setting to “ON” on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid noise

caused by communication.

The overall volume is low, or

no sound is heard.

The Master Volume is set too low; set it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider (page 17).

The volume level for the keyboard performance is set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the

keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume”  “Song - Keyboard” (page 45).

Headphones are connected when the Speaker setting is “Normal” (page 90). Disconnect the headphone plug.

The Speaker setting is “Off.” Set the Speaker to “Normal” via the “System” menu display: “Utility”  “Speaker”

(page 90).

Local Control is “Off.” Set Local Control “On” via the “System” menu display: “MIDI”  “Local Control” (page 89).

“Expression” is assigned to the right pedal. Assign any function other than “Expression” to the pedal (page 80)

via the “Voice” menu display: “Pedal Assign”  “Right” (page 80).

The speakers do not switch

off when a pair of

headphones is connected to

the [PHONES] jack.

The Speaker setting is “On.” Set the speaker setting to “Normal” via the “System” menu display: “Utility” 

“Speaker” (page 90).

Pedals do not function. The pedal cord may not be securely connected to the [PEDAL] jack. Be sure to insert the pedal cord all the way

until the metal part of the cord plug disappears from view (page 104).

The keyboard volume is

lower than the Song playback

volume.

The volume level for the keyboard performance is set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the

keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume”  “Song - Keyboard” (page 45).

The buttons do not respond. While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function are disabled. If the Song is playing, stop

playback. Otherwise, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice or Song display, Then, perform the desired

operation.

Higher or lower notes do not

sound correctly when the

transpose or octave setting is

made.

This instrument can cover the range of C -2 – G8 when you set the transposition or octave. If notes lower than C

-2 are played, the sound is moved one octave higher. If notes higher than G8 are played, the sound is moved

one octave lower.

Performance in Dual/Split/

Duo mode is not recorded, or

part data is lost

unexpectedly.

Switching to Dual/Split/Duo mode in the middle of the Song is not recorded. Also, the recording part for the Voice

2 (Dual mode) or the left Voice (Split/Duo mode) is automatically assigned (page 52). If the assigned part

already has data, the data will be overwritten and deleted when you record.

Depending on the selected

Voice, the keyboard sound in

Duo mode may be output

from only one speaker.

This is because the default pan setting differs depending on the Voice.

Change the settings from the “Voice” menu  “Voice Edit”  “Voice name”  “Pan” (page 79).

The Song title is not correct. If the song cannot be read, you may need to change the character for the Song name. For information about the

character types available for the Song name, refer to “Character List” (page 91).

Menu display cannot be

called up.

When Song is being played back, menu display other than “Voice” menu and “Song” menu will not appear. Stop

the Song by pressing the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button. Also, in the recording ready mode, only “Recording” menu

display will appear.

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Rhythm does not start. “SynchStart” setting is on. Set “SynchStart” off in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

The contents of the Wireless

LAN is not shown in the

display even though the USB

wireless LAN adaptor is

connected.

Disconnect the USB wireless LAN adaptor and connect it again.

Sound input via the [AUX IN]

jack is interrupted.

The Noise Gate function of this instrument cuts unwanted noise from the input sound. However, this may result in

wanted sounds also being cut, such as the soft decay sound of a piano. This is normal and not a sign of

malfunction.

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

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Keyboard Stand Assembly

CAUTION

• Assemble the unit on a hard and flat floor with ample space.

• Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all

parts in the correct orientation. Please assemble the unit in

accordance with the sequence given below.

• Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.

• Be sure to use only the included screws of the specified

sizes. Do not use any other screws. Use of incorrect screws

can cause damage or malfunction of the product.

• Be sure to tighten all screws upon completing assembly of

the unit.

• To disassemble the unit, reverse the assembly sequence

given below.

After completing the assembly,

please check the following.

• Are there any parts left over?

Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors.

• Is the instrument clear of doors and other

movable fixtures?

Move the instrument to an appropriate location.

• Does the instrument make a rattling noise

when you shake it?

Tighten all screws.

• Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you

step on the pedals?

Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against the

floor.

• Are the pedal and power cords inserted

securely into the sockets?

Check the connection.

When Moving the Instrument

After Assembly

CAUTION

• When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold

the bottom of the main unit.

• Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling

can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.

NOTICE

Rotate the adjuster under the pedal until it separates from the floor

surface. Contact with the adjuster can result in damage to the floor

surface.

Tr an sp o rt ing

If you move to another location, refer to the “Transporting” on

page 105.

Assembly Precautions

Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver of the

appropriate size ready.

CAUTION

If the unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady when you play on the

keyboard, refer to the assembly diagrams and retighten all screws.

Do not hold here.

Hold here.

Rotate the adjuster under the pedal

until it separates from the floor

surface.

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Remove all parts from the package and make sure

you have all of the items.

1. Attach C to D and E.

1-1. Untie and straighten out the bundled pedal

cord. Do not discard the vinyl tie. You will

need it later in step 5.

1-2. Insert the protrusions into the holes on the

brackets, then attach D and E to C by

tightening the four thick screws (6 × 20 mm).

2. Attach B.

Depending on the model of digital piano you

purchased, the surface color of one side of B may

be different from the other side. If so, position B

so that the side similar in color to D and E faces

the player.

Foamed styrol pads

Remove foamed styrol pads from the package, position them on

the floor, then place A on top of them. Position the pads so that

they will not hide the connectors on the bottom of A.

Bundled pedal cord inside

6 × 20 mm thick screws × 10

4 × 12 mm thin screws × 2

4 × 20 mm tapping screws × 4

Cord holders × 2

4 × 10 mm thin screws × 2

Headphone hanger

Power cord

AC adaptor

1-2

1-1

2-1, 2-3

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2-1.

Align the screw holes on the upper side of B

with the bracket holes on D and E, then attach

the upper corners of B to D and E by finger-

tightening two thin screws (4 × 12 mm).

2-2. Secure the bottom end of B using four

tapping screws (4 × 20 mm).

2-3. Securely tighten the screws on the top of B

that were attached in step 2-1.

3. Mount A.

Be sure to place your hands at least 15 cm away from

either end of the main unit when positioning it.

CAUTION

• Be extra careful not to drop the main unit or let your fingers

be pinched by it.

• Do not hold the main unit in any position other than the

position specified above.

4. Secure A.

4-1. Adjust the position of A so that the left and

right ends of A will project beyond D and E

equally (as seen from the front).

4-2. Secure A by tightening six thick screws (6 ×

20mm) from the front.

5. Connect the pedal cord and AC

adaptor.

At least 15 cm

Align the screw holes.

4-1

4-2

5-1

5-3

5-2

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5-1. Insert the plug of the pedal cord into the

pedal connector.

5-2. Attach the cord holders to the rear panel as

shown, then clip the cord into the holders.

5-3. Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the

pedal cord.

5-4. Connect one end of the power cord to the

AC adaptor.

5-5. Insert the DC plug of the AC adaptor into

the DC IN jack.

6. Set the adjuster.

Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact

with the floor surface.

7. Attach the headphone hanger.

Use the two thin screws (4 × 10 mm) to attach the

hanger as shown in the illustration.

Insert the pedal cord securely

until the metal part of the cord

plug disappears from view.

Otherwise, the pedal may not

function properly.

PEDAL

Transporting

If you move to another location, you can transport

the instrument along with other belongings. You can

move the unit as it is (assembled) or you can

disassemble the unit down to the condition it was in

when you first took it out of the box. 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. When

transporting the assembled instrument, make sure all

screws are properly tightened and have not been

loosened by moving the instrument.

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Specifications

Items YDP-184

Product Name Digital Piano

Size/Weight Width 1461 mm (57-1/2")

Height With music rest closed 927 mm (36-1/2")

With music rest raised 1081 mm (42-9/16")

Depth 459 mm (18-1/16")

Weight 56.0 kg (123 lbs., 7 oz.)

Control

Interface

Keyboard Number of Keys 88

Type GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops

Touch Response Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2/Fixed

Pedal Number of Pedals 3

Half Pedal Yes (Damper)

Assignable Functions Sustain (Switch), Sustain Continuously, Sostenuto, Soft, Expression, Pitch Bend

Up, Pitch Bend Down, Rotary Speed, Vibe Rotor, Song Play/Pause

Display Type Full Dots LCD

Size 128 x 64 dots

Language English

Panel Language English

Cabinet Key Cover Style Sliding

Music Rest Yes

Voices Tone

Generation

Piano Sound Yamaha CFX

Piano Effects VRM Yes

Key-off Samples Yes

Smooth Release Yes

Polyphony 256

Preset Number of Voices 24

Effects Types Reverb 6 types

Chorus 3 types

Brilliance 7 types

Effect 11 types

Intelligent Acoustic

Control (IAC)

Yes

Stereophonic

Optimizer

Yes

Functions Dual Yes

Split Yes

Duo Yes

Songs (MIDI) Preset Number of Preset

Songs

14 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Classics

Recording Number of Songs 250

Number of Tracks 16

Data Capacity Approx. 500KB/Song

Playback Data Capacity Approx. 500KB/Song

Format Playback SMF (Format 0, Format 1)

Recording SMF (Format 0)

Specifications

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The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha

website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every

locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

*1: Power consumption is described on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. For details about the name plate

location, refer to page 9.

Functions Rhythms Preset 20

Overall

Controls

Metronome Yes

Tempo Range 5 – 500

Transpose -12 – 0 – +12

Tuning 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2Hz increments)

Scale Type 7 types

Piano Room Yes

Storage and

Connectivity

Storage Internal Memory Total maximum size approx. 1.5MB

External Device USB flash drive

Connectivity DC IN 16V

Headphones Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)

MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU]

AUX IN Stereo Mini

AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R]

USB TO DEVICE Yes

USB TO HOST Yes

Sound

System

Amplifiers 30W x 2

Speakers 16 cm x 2

Acoustic Optimizer Yes

Power Supply AC Adaptor PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha

Power Consumption 20W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)

Auto Power Off Yes

Included Accessories •Owner’s Manual

•Warranty*

•“50 Classical Music Masterpieces” Music Book

•Online Member Product Registration

•Bench*

•Power cord*/AC power adaptor*: PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha

*May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha

dealer.

Separately Sold Accessories

(May not be available depending on your area.)

•Headphones HPH-150/HPH-100/HPH-50

•AC power adaptor: PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha

•USB Wireless LAN Adaptor UD-WL01

•Wireless MIDI Adaptor MD-BT01/UD-BT01

Items YDP-184

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Index

Numerics

50 Classics .................................................................. 38, 96

AB Repeat ..........................................................................43

AC adaptor ........................................................................14

Access point ......................................................................75

Aliquot ...............................................................................26

Aliquot Resonance (Aliquot Res.) .................................25

Assembly .........................................................................102

Auto Power Off ................................................................16

Backup ...............................................................................92

Backup Setting ..................................................................92

Bell ......................................................................................85

Body Resonance (Body Res.) ..........................................25

Brightness ..........................................................................25

Brilliance ............................................................................27

Chorus ...............................................................................28

Chorus Type List ..............................................................81

Computer ..........................................................................69

Computer-related Operations ..........................................9

Connections ......................................................................66

Contrast .............................................................................90

Copy ...................................................................................63

Damper pedal ...................................................................19

Damper Resonance (Damper Res.) ...............................25

Delete .................................................................................62

Demo .................................................................................37

Detailed Settings ...............................................................77

Display ...............................................................................20

Dual ....................................................................................29

Duo .....................................................................................32

Edit (Song) ........................................................................83

Edit (Voice) .......................................................................79

Effect ..................................................................................28

Effect Depth ......................................................................79

Effect Type List .................................................................81

Ending ................................................................................48

Factory Set .........................................................................93

Fast forward ......................................................................40

File Operation ...................................................................60

Format (instrument) .......................................................93

Format (USB flash drive) ................................................89

Half Pedal Point ...............................................................25

Half-pedal .........................................................................19

Headphones ......................................................................18

IAC .....................................................................................17

Initial Setup .......................................................................89

Intro ...................................................................................48

iPhone/iPad ......................................................................70

iPhone/iPad Connection Manual ....................................9

Key cover .....................................................................14, 15

Key Off Sample .................................................................25

Lid Position .......................................................................25

Local Control ....................................................................89

Master Tune ......................................................................25

MASTER VOLUME ........................................................17

Message List ......................................................................98

Metronome .......................................................................33

Metronome/Rhythm menu ............................................85

MIDI ..................................................................................88

MIDI Reference ..................................................................9

MIDI Song ........................................................................36

Move ..................................................................................64

Music Rest .........................................................................16

Network .............................................................................73

Octave ................................................................................79

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Index

Part Cancel ........................................................................41

Pedal ............................................................................ 19, 88

Pedal Function List ..........................................................81

Piano Room ......................................................................24

Piano Setting .....................................................................78

Pitch Bend .........................................................................88

Playback (Rhythm) ..........................................................48

Playback (Song) ................................................................38

Power .................................................................................14

Power cord ........................................................................14

Recording ..........................................................................49

Recording menu ...............................................................86

Rename ..............................................................................65

Repeat ................................................................................42

Restore ...............................................................................93

Reverb ......................................................................... 25, 28

Reverb Type List ...............................................................81

Rewind ...............................................................................40

Rhythm ..............................................................................48

Rhythm List .......................................................................97

Save (Backup file) .............................................................92

Scale Tune .........................................................................91

Soft pedal ...........................................................................19

Song ............................................................................. 36, 60

Song category ....................................................................38

Song List ............................................................................96

Song menu ........................................................................82

Song Repeat .......................................................................44

Sostenuto pedal ................................................................19

Sound .................................................................................88

Speaker ...............................................................................90

Split ....................................................................................30

Split Point ..........................................................................30

Stereophonic Optimizer ..................................................18

String Resonance (String Res.) .......................................25

System menu .....................................................................87

Tempo ................................................................................34

Tempo (Song) ...................................................................40

Time signature ..................................................................34

Touch .................................................................................25

Track ..................................................................................52

Transpose (Keyboard) .....................................................78

Transpose (Song) .............................................................82

Troubleshooting .............................................................100

Tuning ...............................................................................87

USB Autoload ...................................................................90

USB flash drive .................................................................68

USB Format ......................................................................89

USB Properties .................................................................90

User ....................................................................................38

Utility .................................................................................89

Version ..............................................................................90

Voice List ...........................................................................94

Voice menu .......................................................................78

Volume ..............................................................................17

Volume (Metronome) .....................................................85

Volume (MIDI Song) ......................................................45

Volume balance ................................................................45

VRM .............................................................................25, 26

VRM Demo .......................................................................25

Wireless LAN ...................................................................70

WPS ...................................................................................74

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