YAMAHA YPP-45 (01) PDF Document

The name plate on the YAMAHA YPP-45, which contains the model number, serial number, and power requirements, is located on the bottom panel of the instrument. You should record this information and the date of purchase as a permanent record.

To connect the power supply to your YAMAHA YPP-45, first ensure the POWER switch is in the OFF position (not pushed in). Then, connect the power plug to an appropriate AC outlet. When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug itself, not the cable.

Your YPP-45 is designed for the standard voltage of your area. Ensure your local AC mains voltage matches the power requirement specified on the name plate on the bottom panel of the instrument.

To set up the music stand on your YAMAHA YPP-45, insert both ends of the supplied music stand into the two holes located on the top panel next to the speakers.

To use the foot switch with your YAMAHA YPP-45, connect the supplied foot switch to the DAMPER jack on the rear panel. When you depress the foot switch while playing, the sound will be sustained.

The YAMAHA YPP-45 has two PHONES jacks on the left of the front panel. To use headphones, simply connect them to one of the PHONES jacks. This will automatically turn off the built-in speakers, allowing one or two people to practice without disturbing others.

If you need more volume, you can connect your YAMAHA YPP-45 to an external audio system. Use suitable cables to connect the L and R AUX. OUT jacks of the YPP-45 to the LINE IN jacks of your stereo system or a similar device. If you are connecting to a mono audio system, such as a keyboard amplifier, use only the L AUX. OUT jack of the YPP-45.

1. Power On: After making all necessary connections, turn on the POWER switch.

2. Adjust Volume: Use the VOLUME slide control to adjust the volume. This slider controls the volume for the speakers, headphones, and the output level of the AUX. OUT jacks.

3. Select a Voice: Press one of the five Voice Select buttons to choose the sound you wish to play with. When the YPP-45 is first turned on, PIANO 1 is automatically selected.

4. Play: You can play up to 16 notes simultaneously (14 notes for the PIANO 2 voice). If you depress the foot switch connected to the DAMPER jack, you can play up to 28 notes with any voice.

The YAMAHA YPP-45 has a demonstration song for each of its voices. To listen to all the demonstration songs in sequence, simply press the yellow DEMO button. The songs will play in order from PIANO 1 to VIBES and the sequence will repeat indefinitely. To stop the performance, press the DEMO button again.

Please note that during demonstration play, the Metronome function is not available, and the songs will not be output as MIDI messages.

To play a single demonstration song on your YAMAHA YPP-45, first press the DEMO button. While holding it down, press one of the Voice Select buttons. The song corresponding to the selected voice will be played once. To stop the performance before it finishes, press the DEMO button again.

The demonstration songs for each voice are as follows:

The YAMAHA YPP-45 keyboard is touch-sensitive, meaning the sound gets louder the harder you play. To adjust this sensitivity, press and hold the F6 and G6 keys (the highest black and white keys on the keyboard). While holding these keys, press one of the following Voice Select buttons to choose a range:

PIANO 1 (Range 1): Allows maximum volume with a relatively light touch.

PIANO 2 (Range 2): Provides a standard keyboard response. This is the default setting when the instrument is turned on.

E. PIANO (Range 3): Requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum volume.

To use the metronome on your YAMAHA YPP-45:

1. Activate: Press the METRONOME button. The initial tempo is 120 beats per minute.

2. Adjust Tempo: Use the two TEMPO buttons (▲ and ▼) to adjust the speed. Press the TEMPO ▲ button to increase the tempo or the TEMPO ▼ button to decrease it. You can press the buttons multiple times or hold them down. The tempo range is from 40 to 280 beats per minute.

3. Reset Tempo: Pressing both TEMPO buttons at the same time will reset the tempo to 120 beats per minute.

4. Deactivate: Press the METRONOME button again to turn it off.

Note: The tempos of the demonstration songs cannot be changed.

The Transposition function allows you to change the overall pitch of the YAMAHA YPP-45 up or down by up to 6 semitones (half steps).

To Transpose:

1. Press and hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button.

2. While holding the button, press one of the keys from F#4 to F#5 to select the desired key.

To Return to Standard Pitch:

To bring the YPP-45 back to the standard pitch (Key of C), press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, and while holding it down, press the C5 key. Alternatively, you can turn the POWER switch off and on again after a few seconds.

The Fine Tuning function allows you to adjust the pitch of the YAMAHA YPP-45 up or down by up to a quarter tone (+/- 50 cents), which is useful for tuning with other instruments.

To Raise the Pitch:

While holding down both the E0 and F0 keys (the lowest two white keys), press any one of the C3 to B3 keys. Each time a key is pressed, the pitch will be raised, up to a maximum of 50 cents.

To Lower the Pitch:

While holding down both the E0 and F#0 keys (the lowest white and black keys), press any one of the C3 to B3 keys. Each time a key is pressed, the pitch will be lowered, up to a maximum of 50 cents.

To Return to Standard Pitch (A3=440Hz):

While holding down the E0, F0, and F#0 keys (the lowest three keys) simultaneously, press any one of the C3 to B3 keys. Alternatively, you can turn the POWER switch off and then on again after a few seconds.

To connect your YAMAHA YPP-45 with another MIDI-equipped instrument, you will need high-quality MIDI cables (no longer than 15 meters). The instrument controlling the other is the “Master,” and the one being controlled is the “Slave.”

One-Way Connection (Diagram A):

Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the Master instrument to the MIDI IN jack of the Slave instrument. In this setup, the Master controls the Slave. The YPP-45 can function as either.

Hand-Shaking Connection (Diagram B):

To have both instruments control each other, connect the MIDI OUT of the first instrument to the MIDI IN of the second, AND connect the MIDI OUT of the second instrument to the MIDI IN of the first. Both instruments are simultaneously Masters and Slaves.

Connecting More Than Two Instruments:

To control multiple Slaves from one Master, connect the MIDI THRU jack of the first Slave to the MIDI IN jack of the second Slave. Since the YAMAHA YPP-45 does not have a MIDI THRU jack, it is best suited to be the final Slave in a MIDI chain.

The Program Change message is automatically enabled when the YAMAHA YPP-45 is turned on. This feature allows voice changes on the YPP-45 to be transmitted to a connected MIDI slave device. To cancel the transmission of Program Change messages, hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the Voice Select button for PIANO 2. To reactivate this message, repeat the same procedure.

The Control Change message (such as from the damper pedal) is automatically enabled when the YAMAHA YPP-45 is turned on. To cancel the transmission of Control Change messages, hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the Voice Select button for E. PIANO. To reactivate this message, repeat the same procedure.

When turned on, the YAMAHA YPP-45 defaults to MIDI channel 1 for both transmitting and receiving. To set a different transmitting channel (1-16), hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press one of the 16 keys from C1 to D#2, according to the table below.

To set a specific MIDI receiving channel (1-16) for your YAMAHA YPP-45, hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press one of the 16 keys from C3 to D#4, according to the table below.

Omni On mode allows the YAMAHA YPP-45 to receive MIDI information on all 16 MIDI channels simultaneously. To set the YPP-45 to Omni On mode, hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the E4 key. To exit this mode, either select a specific receiving channel using the method described previously, or turn the power off and on again.

Normally, the YAMAHA YPP-45 is in “Local Control On” mode, where the keyboard controls its internal sound module. “Local Control Off” disconnects the keyboard from the internal sounds, so playing the keys will only transmit MIDI data to an external instrument, without producing sound from the YPP-45 itself.

To set the YPP-45 to Local Control Off, hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the Voice Select button for PIANO 1. To return to Local Control On, repeat the same procedure.

Multi-Timbre mode allows the YAMAHA YPP-45 to play all five of its voices at the same time, acting as ten independent sound modules when used as a Slave with a sequencer. Here is a guide to using it:

1. Enter Multi-Timbre Mode: Hold down the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the HARPSICHORD Voice Select button. To exit this mode, repeat the operation.

2. Set Up Local Control: Ensure the YPP-45 is set to Local Control On and the sequencer to Echo Off, OR the YPP-45 is set to Local Control Off and the sequencer to Echo On.

3. Select Channel and Voice: Select a MIDI transmitting channel from 1-10 on the YPP-45. In Multi-timbre mode, MIDI channels 1-10 are assigned to specific voices as shown in the table below. Selecting a channel will automatically select the corresponding voice.

4. Record a Part: Play one of the ensemble parts on the keyboard and record it onto a track of your sequencer.

5. Record Additional Parts: Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. For each new part, select the appropriate MIDI channel for the desired voice and record onto a new track or overdub onto a previous track.

6. Playback: Play back the completed performance from the sequencer. You will hear all the different parts played simultaneously with their corresponding voices from the YPP-45.

To keep your YAMAHA YPP-45 in good condition, please follow these guidelines:

• Periodically, wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted soap solution, then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use chemically treated cloths, oil, solvents, or insecticides.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, moisture, or extreme temperatures. Avoid placing it on top of amplifiers or other heat sources hotter than 60°C (140°F).

• Place the unit on a firm, level, and vibration-free surface. Do not set anything on top of it.

• Keep the unit away from sources of strong magnetism and from highly dusty or humid areas.

• Do not remove the unit’s cover, as this can cause electric shock. All repairs should be referred to qualified YAMAHA personnel.

If you are experiencing issues with your YAMAHA YPP-45, please consult the following troubleshooting table before seeking service:

Keyboard: 76 keys (E0-G6) with touch sensitivity

Voice Technology: AWM

Voices: PIANO 1, PIANO 2, E. PIANO, HARPSICHORD, VIBES

Effects: DAMPER (foot) switch

Metronome: METRONOME button, TEMPO buttons

Controls: POWER switch, VOLUME slider, MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, DEMO button

Jacks: MIDI (IN, OUT), DAMPER, AUX. OUT (L, R), PHONES x 2

Amplifier: 7.0 W x 1

Speakers: 12.0 cm / 4 3/4″ (8) x 2

Dimensions:

• 1,203 mm x 774 mm x 433 mm / 47 3/8″ x 30 1/2″ x 17″ (WxHxD, including the keyboard stand LW-11)

• 1,203 mm x 147 mm x 433mm / 47 3/8″ x 5 3/4″ x 17″ (W x H x D, not including the keyboard stand LW-11)

Weight:

• 22.5 kg / 49 lbs., 10 oz. (including the keyboard stand LW-11)

• 14 kg / 30 lbs., 14 oz. (not including the keyboard stand LW-11)

Accessories: Music Stand, Foot Switch FC5, Dust Cover

The MIDI Implementation Chart for the YAMAHA YPP-45 is as follows:

o: YES / x: NO

* Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY / Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO

* Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY / Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO