Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product YDP-88 Yamaha
Go to page of 16
IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord.
1 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha YDP-88 Digital Piano. Your YDP-88 is a fine musical instru- ment that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your YDP-88 will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic voices.
2 The Control Panel 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, the [PIANO] voice selec- tor LED will light.
3 ● PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) Two pairs of standard pair of headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automati- cally shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either of the PHONES jacks.
4 Z Turn Power On After making sure that the YDP-88’s AC plug is properly inserted into a con- venient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of the keyboard to turn the power ON. (In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
5 The Dual Mode The DUAL mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. To activate the DUAL mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another).
6 The Pedals The YDP-88 has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. The [TRANSPOSE] button and keys F # 2 through F # 3 on the keyboard are used for transposition. Z Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button.
7 Pitch Control ● Tuning Up Z To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. X Press any key between C3 and B3 . Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is increased by approximately 1.6 cents, up to a maxi- mum of 50 cents above standard pitch.
8 METRONOME The Metronome & T empo Control The YDP-88 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described below. The Metronome The metronome sound is turned on and off via the [METRONOME] button.
9 Using the Recorder The YDP-88 recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. This is a use- ful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can also be just plain fun.
10 Using the Recorder The initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, and tempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are actually re- corded by the YDP-88.
11 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up to a reasonable listening level? This can occur if there is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity.
12 3 Rough surface outward 4 x 10 mm round-head screws 2 2 Make sure that the rear surfaces of (C) and (D) are aligned. C D 6 x 35 mm round-head screws 1 4 D 6 x 16 mm flat-head screws 3 A Keyboard St.
13 5 NOTE • We do not recommend attempting to assemble the YDP-88 alone. The job can be easily accomplished, however, with only two people. • Use only the screws provided or replacements of exactly the specified size. Using screws of the wrong size can result in damage to the instrument.
SPECIAL MESSA GE SECTION IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed.
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430 Tel: 053-460-2317 M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1995 Printed in Indonesia [CL] YDP.
An important point after buying a device Yamaha YDP-88 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Yamaha YDP-88 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Yamaha YDP-88 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Yamaha YDP-88 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Yamaha YDP-88 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Yamaha YDP-88, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Yamaha YDP-88.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Yamaha YDP-88. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Yamaha YDP-88 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
