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What are the important safety and service notices for the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
Please observe the following notices when servicing your YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225:
SERVICE & SAFETY:
Failure to follow appropriate service and safety procedures may result in personal injury, destruction of components, and product failure. All service should be performed by an authorized Yamaha Retailer or service representative.
STATIC DISCHARGE:
Static discharges can destroy expensive components. Discharge any static electricity your body may have accumulated by grounding yourself to the ground bus in the unit (heavy gauge black wires connect to this bus).
DISASSEMBLY & REPLACEMENT:
Turn the unit OFF during disassembly and parts replacement. Recheck all work before you apply power to the unit.
CHEMICAL CONTENT (LEAD):
The solder used in this product contains LEAD. Other components may also contain traces of chemicals known to cause health issues.
• DO NOT PLACE SOLDER, ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN YOUR MOUTH FOR ANY REASON WHAT SO EVER!
• Avoid prolonged, unprotected contact between solder and your skin. When soldering, do not inhale solder fumes or expose eyes to solder/flux vapor.
• If you come in contact with solder or components located inside the enclosure of this product, wash your hands before handling food.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPONENTS:
Components marked with a triangle symbol must be replaced with parts having specifications equal to those originally installed.
How do I save and back up my data on the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
Saving Data to Registration Memory:
The panel settings and some other types of data are not retained in memory when you turn off the power. Save data you want to keep to the Registration Memory. Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation, so it is important to save important data to a USB storage device or other external device like a computer.
Backing up to External Media:
To protect against data loss through media damage, it is recommended that you save your important data onto two separate USB storage devices or external media.
How do I perform a “Backup Clear” to reset the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
A “Backup Clear” erases all backup data in the instrument’s flash memory and restores the initial default settings. This includes panel user settings, registration memory, user songs, and style files.
To perform a Backup Clear, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. The backed-up data will be erased and the default values restored.
How do I perform a “Flash Clear” on the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
A “Flash Clear” is used to clear song data and style files that have been transferred to the internal flash memory from a computer.
To perform a Flash Clear, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch while simultaneously holding the highest white key on the keyboard and the three highest black keys.
Warning: When you execute the Flash Clear operation, song data you have purchased will also be cleared. Be sure to save data you want to keep to a computer.
How do I back up user data from my YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225 to a computer?
You can use the “Musicsoft Downloader” software to back up user data, including the five User Songs, to a computer.
Data that can be backed up:
• User Songs
• Style Files
• Registration Memory
• FUNCTION Settings: Tuning, Split Point, Touch Sensitivity, Style Volume, Song Volume, Metronome Volume, Grade, Demo Cancel, Master EQ type
Preparation:
• PC (Personal Computer)
• USB Cable (A – B Type)
• MIDI-USB Driver and Musicsoft Downloader (MSD) software installed on the PC beforehand.
Backup Procedure:
1. Turn off the power of the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225.
2. End all application software on the PC.
3. Connect the YPG-225 to the PC with a USB cable.
4. Turn on the power of the YPG-225.
5. Click the Control Panel on the PC.
6. Click “USB-MIDI Driver” on the Control Panel to open the dialog box.
7. Remove the check from the check box next to the word “Thru ON/OFF” in the dialog box.
8. Start up the Musicsoft Downloader.
9. In the Musicsoft Downloader display, click “Electronic Musical Instruments” and then “System Drive”. A file named “06PG76.BUP” will appear in the lower right corner; this is the backup file. For details on how to transmit the backup file, refer to the Online help in the application.
Note: Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the instrument.
Caution:
• It is recommended that you use a power adaptor rather than batteries when transferring data. Data can be corrupted if the batteries fail during the transfer.
• Do not rename the backup file on the computer. If you do so, it will not be recognized when transferred to the instrument.
How do I enter and operate the Test Program on the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
Warning: If you execute test No.47 (Factory Set), the user’s preset data may be lost. Back up the user’s data in advance.
Preparation:
1. Use a PA-5D or PA-51 AC adaptor.
2. Measuring instruments needed: frequency counter, level meter (with JIS-C filter). Connect a stereo plug to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack at 33 ohms.
3. Jigs needed: Foot switch (FC-4 or FC-5), USB cable, USB-MIDI driver.
How to Enter the Test Program:
While pressing the C2#, F2, and G2# keys simultaneously, turn the [STANDBY/ON] switch on.
Test Procedure:
1. When the test program starts, “TEST” will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the [-] or [+] button of the number buttons to select a test program item.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to execute the test.
• If the test result is OK, or the test item is completed, press the [START/STOP] button again to return to the test item selection display.
• Press the [-] or [+] button of the number buttons to select the next test program item.
• When the test result is OK, a cursor (_) is added under the first character of the test item name on the display.
• If the test result is NG, press the [DEMO] button or the lowest (leftmost) white key to return to the test item selection display.
What are the available tests in the Test Program for the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
| TEST No. | LCD Display | Test Descriptions, Judgment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 001 Version | Displays versions. This test program displays ROM(Program) and USB CPU versions. (In case of OK: Prog “XXX”, USB “XXX”, NG: Prog “Err”, USB “Err”) |
| 2 | 002Rom Chk1 | Checks the ROM that is connected to the CPU bus. The test results appear on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “Rom OK”. (OK:”Rom OK”, NG:”Rom NG”) |
| 3 | 003 Ram Chk1 | Checks the RAM that is connected to the CPU bus. The test results appear on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “Ram OK”. (OK:”Ram OK”, NG:”Ram NG”) |
| 6 | 006 FRomChk1 | Checks the flash ROM that is connected to CPU bus. The check result appears on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “FRom OK”. (OK:”FRom OK”, NG:”FRom NG”) |
| 11 | 011 TG1 Chk | Outputs the sine wave by changing the channels in sequence from C2 to G4 [32 notes]. Check the sound by hearing that there is no noise or abnormal sound. After auto-scaling is finished, individual keys can be played. (If playing two or more keys simultaneously, the first pressed key has priority to make a sound.) |
| 13 | 013 Pit Chk | Connect the frequency counter to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. (L or R) Sets PAN to Center and produces a signal at 440.14 Hz ± 0.22 Hz. Check that the correct signal is produced. |
| — | Output Level Check (33 ohm load). Connect the level meter (with a JIS-C filter) to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack (L and R). Set the [MASTER VOLUME] at maximum and check the output level. PHONES L: -6.0 dBu, PHONES R: -6.0 dBu (dBu=dBm) | |
| — | Volume Decline Value Check (33 ohm load). Connect the level meter (with a JIS-C filter) to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack (L and R). Set the [MASTER VOLUME] at minimum and check the output level. PHONES L: less than -70.0 dBu, PHONES R: less than -70.0 dBu (dBu=dBm) | |
| 14 | 014 Output R | Connect the level meter (with a JIS-C filter) to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. (33 ohm load) Set the [MASTER VOLUME] at maximum and check the output level (1 kHz sine wave, PAN=R). PHONES L: less than -55.0 dBu, PHONES R: -6.0 dBu |
| 15 | 015 Output L | Connect the level meter (with a JIS-C filter) to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack. (33 ohm load) Set the [MASTER VOLUME] at maximum and check the output level (1 kHz sine wave, PAN=L). PHONES L: -6.0 dBu, PHONES R: less than -55.0 dBu |
| 20 | 020 SW Chk | Checks the switches on the panel. Press the switches on the LCD as instructed. A pre-assigned note is output when the switch is pressed. A rotary encoder is clockwise set up to UP and is counterclockwise set to DOWN. (See Table 1 below). The check result appears on the LCD when all the switches are pressed as instructed. Check that “SW OK” is displayed. Also, check that no key stick is existed. (OK:”SW OK”, NG:”SW NG”, When multiple switches are pressed at the same time:”Over Two”) |
| 21 | 021 A.LedChk | Check that all the LEDs on the panel are on. |
| 28 | 028 LCD On | Check that all LCD dots are on. |
| 29 | 029 LCD Off | Check that all LCD dots are off. |
| 31 | 031 PD1 Chk | Connect the foot switch (FC-4 or FC-5) to the [SUSTAIN] jack. Check that the C3 note is output when the [START/STOP] button is pressed while stepping the pedal and the C4 note is output when releasing the pedal. The sound stops when stepping the pedal again. Check that the LCD displays “PD1 OK”. (OK:”PD1 OK”, NG:”PD1 NG”) |
| 33 | 033 PB Chk | Checks the pitch bend wheel. (First, it checks if the center position of the wheel is correct or not.) Check that the C3 note is output when rotating the [PITCH BEND] wheel to minimum from center and the C4 note is output when rotating it to maximum. (OK:”PB OK”, NG:”PB NG”, If the center position of the wheel is not correct:”PB C NG”) |
| 37 | 037 MIDI Chk | Connect a PC which has installed the driver and main unit USB terminal with a USB cable. Set the through mode on PC and execute the test. Confirm that the C4 note is output and “MIDI OK” is displayed on LCD. |
| 41 | 041 Rom Chk2 | Checks the ROM that is connected to the CPU. The test result appears on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “Rom OK”. It takes about 15 seconds. (OK:”Rom OK”, NG:”Rom NG”) |
| 42 | 042 Ram Chk2 | Check the RAM that is connected to the CPU. The test results appear on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “Ram OK”. (OK:”Ram OK”, NG:”Ram NG”) |
| 45 | 045 FRomChk2 | Checks the flash ROM that is connected to CPU bus. The check result appears on the LCD. Check that the LCD displays “FRom OK”. It takes about 30 seconds. (OK:”FRom OK”, NG:”FRom NG”) |
| 47 | 047 Factory | All backup domains are initialized and it changes into a factory-shipments state when executing this test. (While executing the test: “Fact –“, After finishing the test: “Fact End) |
| 48 | 048 TestExit | Exit from the test program after executing this test. |
| — | — | Noise Level Check (in the normal mode) (33 ohm load). Connect the level meter(with a JIS-C filter) to the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack (L and R). Set the [MASTER VOLUME] at maximum and check that the noise level is within the range below. PHONES L/R: less than -78.0 dBu |
Table 1: Switch Test Details
| No. | SW Name | Display | Note No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIAL UP | Dial Up | C2 |
| 2 | DIAL DOWN | Dial Dwn | C#2 |
| 3 | P.A.T. | P. A. T. | D2 |
| 4 | MUSIC DATABASE | M.D.B. | D#2 |
| 5 | FUNCTION | Function | E2 |
| 6 | LESSON L | Lesson L | F2 |
| 7 | LESSON R | Lesson R | F#2 |
| 8 | LESSON START | LsnStart | G2 |
| 9 | METRONOME | Metro | G#2 |
| 10 | TEMPO/TAP | Temp/TAP | A2 |
| 11 | SONG REC | Song REC | A#2 |
| 12 | SONG 1 | Song 1 | B2 |
| 13 | SONG 2 | Song 2 | C3 |
| 14 | SONG 3 | Song 3 | C#3 |
| 15 | SONG 4 | Song 4 | D3 |
| 16 | SONG 5 | Song 5 | D#3 |
| 17 | SONG A | Song A | E3 |
| 18 | ACMP | ACMP | F3 |
| 19 | INTRO/ENDING | Intro | F#3 |
| 20 | MAIN/AUTO FILL | Main/Fil | G3 |
| 21 | SYNC STOP | S. Stop | G#3 |
| 22 | SYNC START | S. Start | A3 |
| 23 | START/STOP | Str/Stp | A#3 |
| 24 | SONG | Song | B3 |
| 25 | EASY SONG ARRANGER | E.S.A. | C4 |
| 26 | STYLE | Style | C#4 |
| 27 | VOICE | Voice | D4 |
| 28 | CATEGORY – | Catego – | D#4 |
| 29 | CATEGORY + | Catego + | E4 |
| 30 | TENKEY 1 | Tenkey 1 | F4 |
| 31 | TENKEY 2 | Tenkey 2 | F#4 |
| 32 | TENKEY 3 | Tenkey 3 | G4 |
| 33 | TENKEY 4 | Tenkey 4 | G#4 |
| 34 | TENKEY 5 | Tenkey 5 | A4 |
| 35 | TENKEY 6 | Tenkey 6 | A#4 |
| 36 | TENKEY 7 | Tenkey 7 | B4 |
| 37 | TENKEY 8 | Tenkey 8 | C5 |
| 38 | TENKEY 9 | Tenkey 9 | C#5 |
| 39 | TENKEY – | Tenkey – | D5 |
| 40 | TENKEY 0 | Tenkey 0 | D#5 |
| 41 | TENKEY + | Tenkey + | E5 |
| 42 | BANK/MEMORY | Memory | F5 |
| 43 | REGIST 1 | Regist 1 | F#5 |
| 44 | REGIST 2 | Regist 2 | G5 |
| 45 | PORTABLE GRAND | Piano | G#5 |
| 46 | SPLIT | Split | A5 |
| 47 | DUAL | Dual | A#5 |
| 48 | HARMONY | Harmony | B5 |
| 49 | DEMO | Demo | C6 |
What is the MIDI Implementation Chart for the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
| Function… | Transmitted | Recognized | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Channel | Default: 1 – 16 Changed: x |
Default: 1 – 16 Changed: x |
|
| Mode | Default: 3 Messages: x Altered: ************** |
Default: 3 Messages: x Altered: x |
|
| Note Number | True voice: 0 – 127 ************** |
0 – 127 0 – 127 |
|
| Velocity | Note ON: o 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF: x 9nH,v=0 |
Note ON: o 9nH,v=1-127 Note OFF: x |
|
| After Touch | Key’s: x Ch’s: x |
Key’s: x Ch’s: x |
|
| Pitch Bend | o 0-24 semi | o 0-24 semi | |
| Control Change | 0,32: o 1,11,84: x (*1) 6,38: o 7,10: o 64: o 71: x (*1) 72: o 73: x (*1) 74: x (*1) 91,93: o 96-97: x (*1) 100-101: o |
o o o o o o o o o o o o |
Bank Select Data Entry Sustain Harmonic Content Release Time Attack Time Brightness Effect Depth RPN Inc, Dec RPN LSB,MSB |
| Prog Change | True #: o 0 – 127 ************** |
o 0 – 127 | |
| System Exclusive | o | o | |
| Common | Song Pos.: x Song Sel.: x Tune: x |
x x x |
|
| System Real Time | Clock: o Commands: o |
o o |
|
| Aux Messages | All Sound OFF: x Reset All Cntrls: x Local ON/OFF: x All Notes OFF: x Active Sense: o Reset: x |
o(120,126,127) o(121) o(122) o(123-125) o x |
o: Yes, x: No
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY | Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY | Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
What are the MIDI Reverb and Chorus effect maps for the YAMAHA PORTABLE GRAND YPG-225?
When a Type LSB value is received that corresponds to no effect type, a value corresponding to the effect type (coming the closest to the specified value) is automatically set. The numbers in parentheses in front of the Effect Type names correspond to the number indicated in the display.
REVERB
| TYPE MSB | TYPE LSB | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 01 | 02 | 08 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
| 000 | No Effect | ||||||||
| 001 | (01)Hall1 | (02)Hall2 | (03)Hall3 | ||||||
| 002 | Room | (04)Room1 | (05)Room2 | ||||||
| 003 | Stage | (06)Stage1 | (07)Stage2 | ||||||
| 004 | Plate | (08)Plate1 | (09)Plate2 | ||||||
| 005…127 | No Effect | ||||||||
CHORUS
| TYPE MSB | TYPE LSB | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 01 | 02 | 08 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
| 000…063 | No Effect | ||||||||
| 064 | Thru | ||||||||
| 065 | Chorus | (02)Chorus2 | (01)Chorus1 | ||||||
| 066 | Celeste | ||||||||
| 067 | Flanger | (03)Flanger1 | (04)Flanger2 | ||||||
| 068…127 | No Effect | ||||||||
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