YAMAHA YPP-55 (01) PDF Document

When using your YAMAHA YPP-55, basic precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all safety, installation, and assembly instructions before use. Check the unit’s weight specifications before moving it.

2. Verify the main power supply. Your piano is manufactured for the main supply voltage in your area. If you move, contact your dealer for instructions. The required voltage is printed on the name plate.

3. This product may have a polarized line plug. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

4. Do not place objects on the power cord or place the unit where anyone could trip over or walk over the cords. Do not allow the piano or its bench to rest on cords of any type.

5. Install the piano away from heat sources like radiators, direct sunlight, or areas with high humidity or heat levels.

6. Ensure the piano is placed so that its location does not interfere with proper ventilation.

7. If your piano came with a bench, ensure it is stable before use. The bench is designed for seating only.

8. The piano should be used only with the components supplied or a cart/stand recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Do not operate at a high volume level for long periods. If you experience hearing loss or ringing in your ears, consult an audiologist.

10. Do not use the piano near water or in wet environments.

11. Be careful that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure.

12. The piano should be serviced by a qualified service person if the power cord is damaged, objects have fallen into it, it has been exposed to rain, it does not operate correctly, or it has been dropped.

13. Always turn the piano “OFF” when not in use. Unplug the power cord if it will be unused for a long period.

14. Do not attempt service beyond the user-maintenance instructions. Refer all other servicing to qualified personnel.

15. This product uses digital technology that may affect Radio/TV reception. Refer to the FCC Information section for more details.

Power Supply:

1. Ensure the POWER switch is not in the ON position (pushed in).

2. Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

3. Your YAMAHA YPP-55 is designed for the standard voltage of your area. Ensure your local AC mains voltage matches the requirement specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. Consult your dealer if you have doubts.

Setting the Music Stand:

Insert both ends of the supplied music stand into the 2 holes located on the top panel next to the speakers.

Using the Foot Switch:

Connect the supplied foot switch to the DAMPER jack on the rear panel. When you depress the foot switch while playing, you can sustain the sound.

Using Headphones:

The YAMAHA YPP-55 has two HEADPHONES jacks on the left of the front panel. Connecting headphones to either jack will automatically turn off the built-in speakers, allowing one or two people to practice without disturbing others.

Connecting to another Audio System:

If you need more volume, you can connect the YAMAHA YPP-55 to a stereo system or keyboard amplifier.

• For a stereo system: Use suitable cables to connect the L/L+R and R AUX. OUT jacks of the YPP-55 to the LINE IN jacks of your stereo system.

• For a mono audio system (like a keyboard amplifier): Use only the L/L+R AUX. OUT jack of the YPP-55. The combined L+R sound will be output.

1. Power: After making all necessary connections, press the POWER switch to turn the piano on. When first turned on, the YPP-55 automatically selects REVERB, PIANO 1, and SONG 1.

2. Volume: Adjust the volume using the VOLUME slide control. This slider controls the volume for the speakers, headphones, and the AUX. OUT jacks.

3. Selecting Voices: Press one of the 8 Voice Select buttons to choose the instrument sound you want to play. The corresponding indicator will light up.

4. Playing: You can normally play up to 16 notes at once. When using the PIANO 2 and HARPSICHORD voices, you can play up to 32 notes at a time.

5. Ensemble Effect: To get a richer, fuller sound, press the ENSEMBLE button. The indicator above it will light up. Press the button again to turn it off. Note that when Ensemble is on, polyphony is limited to 16 notes for all voices.

6. Reverberation (Reverb): The Reverb effect is on by default, making the instrument sound like it’s in a concert hall. To turn it off, press the REVERB button. Press it again to turn it back on. The reverb depth varies for each voice.

The YAMAHA YPP-55 has a demonstration song for each of its voices.

Listening to All Demonstration Songs in Sequence:

Press the yellow DEMONSTRATION button. The demonstration songs will play in order, from PIANO 1 to PIPE ORGAN, and the sequence will repeat indefinitely. You can play along on the keyboard during the demonstration. To stop the performance, press the DEMONSTRATION button again.

Playing Individual Demonstration Songs:

Press and hold the DEMONSTRATION button, then press one of the Voice Select buttons. The song corresponding to that voice will be played once. To stop the performance early, press the DEMONSTRATION button again.

The available demonstration songs are:

Touch Sensitivity:

The sound of the YAMAHA YPP-55 changes based on how hard you play the keys. To adjust the sensitivity, press and hold the highest two keys (F#6 and G6), then press one of the following Voice Select buttons:

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

• PIANO 2 (Range 2): A standard keyboard response (this is the default setting).

• E. PIANO (Range 3): Requires a hard touch to produce maximum volume.

Using the Metronome:

Press the METRONOME button to activate it. The default tempo is 120 beats per minute. Use the TEMPO ▲ and TEMPO ▼ buttons to adjust the speed (from 40 to 280 bpm). Pressing both TEMPO buttons at the same time resets the tempo to 120. Press the METRONOME button again to turn it off.

Transposition:

You can shift the overall pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone steps. Press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, then press a key between F#4 and F#5 to set the desired key. To return to standard pitch (Key of C), press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the C5 key.

Fine Tuning:

This allows you to adjust the pitch in small increments (+/- 50 cents) to match other instruments.

• To Raise the Pitch: Hold down the E0 and F0 keys, then press any key from C3 to B3. Each key press raises the pitch slightly.

• To Lower the Pitch: Hold down the E0 and F#0 keys, then press any key from C3 to B3. Each key press lowers the pitch slightly.

• To Return to Standard Pitch (A3=440Hz): Hold down the E0, F0, and F#0 keys simultaneously and press any key from C3 to B3.

The YAMAHA YPP-55 can record and play back up to 4 of your original songs.

Recording:

1. Preparation: Repeatedly press the SONG button until the indicator for the song you wish to record (1, 2, 3, or 4) is lit. Select your desired voice and turn on Reverb or Ensemble effects if you wish. If using the metronome as a guide, activate it and set the tempo.

2. Procedure: Press the red RECORD button. The RECORD indicator will light up. Recording starts as soon as you play the first note, and the indicator will begin blinking. To stop recording, press the RECORD button again.

The Performance Memory can store approximately 1,500 notes in total across all 4 songs. It records voice selections, effect changes, tempo changes, notes played (including velocity), and sustain pedal usage. If the memory becomes full, the RECORD indicator will turn off, and recording will stop.

Playback:

1. Procedure: Press the PLAY button. The appropriate SONG indicator will start blinking, and the YAMAHA YPP-55 will play back your recorded song in the voice you selected during recording. To stop playback, press the PLAY button again.

2. Tips: You can change the Ensemble, Reverb, and Tempo settings during playback. You can also play along with your recorded performance using the same or a different voice.

Recorded songs are retained in memory for about one week even with the power off. To keep songs in memory for longer, turn the power on briefly at least once a week.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows the YAMAHA YPP-55 to communicate with other MIDI-equipped instruments.

Basic Connections:

• One-Way Control: Connect the MIDI-OUT of the controlling instrument (Master) to the MIDI-IN of the instrument being controlled (Slave).

• Two-Way Control (Hand-Shaking): Connect the MIDI-OUT of each instrument to the MIDI-IN of the other.

The YAMAHA YPP-55 does not have a MIDI-THRU jack, so it is best suited as the final Slave in a MIDI chain of more than two instruments.

MIDI Channels:

Instruments must be set to the same MIDI channel to communicate. The YPP-55 defaults to channel 1 for both transmitting and receiving.

• To set the Transmitting Channel: Press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, then press one of the 16 keys from C1 to D#2.

• To set the Receiving Channel: Press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, then press one of the 16 keys from C3 to D#4.

Omni On Mode:

This mode allows the YPP-55 to receive MIDI information on all 16 channels simultaneously. To activate it, press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button and press the E4 key. To exit this mode, select a specific receiving channel.

Cancelling MIDI Messages:

• To cancel Program Change messages: Press and hold MIDI/TRANSPOSE, then press the PIANO 2 button.

• To cancel Control Change messages: Press and hold MIDI/TRANSPOSE, then press the E. PIANO button.

Repeat the same procedure to reactivate these messages.

MIDI Program Numbers:

When the YAMAHA YPP-55 sends or receives a Program Change message, it corresponds to the following voices:

Control Change Message Reception:

The YAMAHA YPP-55 can transmit Damper information (Control Number 64). As a slave device, it can receive and respond to the following Control Change messages:

Multi-timbre mode allows the YAMAHA YPP-55 to function as ten independent sound modules, enabling it to play up to eight different preset voices simultaneously when controlled by an external sequencer.

Entering/Exiting Multi-timbre Mode:

Press and hold the MIDI/TRANSPOSE button, then press the HARPSICHORD Voice Select button. Repeat this operation to exit Multi-timbre mode.

Using with a Sequencer:

1. Step 1: Set the YPP-55 to Multi-timbre mode.

2. Step 2: Ensure your MIDI setup is correct regarding Local Control and sequencer Echo settings (refer to Local Control On/Off instructions).

3. Step 3: Select a MIDI transmitting channel from 1-10 on the YPP-55, then select the voice you want to record for that part.

4. Step 4: Play and record one of the ensemble parts onto a track of your sequencer.

5. Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other parts, selecting a different MIDI channel and voice for each part and recording it on a new sequencer track.

6. Step 6: Play back the completed performance from the sequencer. The YAMAHA YPP-55 will play all recorded parts simultaneously, each with its assigned voice.

In Multi-timbre mode, the YPP-55’s sound module receives MIDI messages on channels 1-10. The default voice assignments for these channels are:

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted soap solution, then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use chemicals like oil, solvents, or insecticides.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, moisture, or extreme temperatures (higher than 60°C / 140°F).

• Place the unit on a firm, level, 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 a qualified YAMAHA service center.

Before calling for service, please check the following common issues and solutions:

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

Voice Technology: AWM

Polyphony: 32 (PIANO 2, HARPSICHORD); 16 (PIANO 1, E. PIANO, VIBES, STRINGS, CHOIR, PIPE ORGAN)

Voices: PIANO 1, PIANO 2, E. PIANO, HARPSICHORD, VIBES, STRINGS, CHOIR, PIPE ORGAN

Effects: DAMPER (foot) switch, REVERB and ENSEMBLE buttons

Performance Memory: SONG button, RECORD button, PLAY button

Metronome: METRONOME button, TEMPO buttons

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

Jacks: MIDI (IN, OUT), DAMPER, AUX. OUT L/L+R, R, HEADPHONES 1, 2

Amplifier: 7.0 W x 2

Speakers: 12.0 cm x 2

Dimensions: 1,203 mm x 774 mm x 433 mm (WxHxD, including stand); 1,203 mm x 147 mm x 433mm (WxHxD, not including stand)

Weight: 22.5 kg (including stand); 14 kg (not including stand)

Accessories: Music Stand, Foot Switch FC5, Dust Cover

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY | Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY | Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
o: YES | x: NO