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Yamaha PDP-400 User Manual

Yamaha PDP-400
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Table of Contents

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Yamaha PDP-400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Touch SensitivityHard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
Amplifiers6W x 2
Speakers12cm x 2
CategoryDigital Piano
Keyboard88 keys, Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard
Polyphony64
Voices10
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Demo Songs10 demo songs
Songs10 preset songs
Power SupplyPA-150 power adapter or batteries (6 x AA)
Included AccessoriesMusic rest

Summary

Important Power Supply Information

Check Your Power Supply

Ensure local AC mains voltage matches the rating on the name plate on the rear panel.

Product Safety and Environmental Information

Safety Markings and Cautions

Explains safety graphics, general cautions, and product warnings.

PDP-400 Care and Maintenance

PDP-400 Control Panel Overview

Control Identification and Functions (1-39)

Details the function of all numbered controls on the PDP-400 panel.

Initial Setup and Preparation

Connecting Accessories and Powering On

Steps for attaching the music stand, foot switch, headphones, and turning on the power.

Volume Controls and Audio System

Master and Accompaniment Volume Adjustment

How to adjust master volume and individual accompaniment part volumes.

Instrument Voice Selection and Percussion

Selecting Instrument Voices (1-60)

Methods for selecting voices using panel buttons or numeric input.

Dual Mode Operation

Split Mode Keyboard Operation

Keyboard Performance Features

Pedal Functions

Fine-Tuning Keyboard Pitch

Accompaniment Styles and Control

Auto Bass Chord (ABC) System

Single-Finger and Fingered Accompaniment

How to use Single-Finger and Fingered modes for ABC accompaniment.

Advanced ABC Modes and Settings

Full-keyboard, conventional ABC, volume, split point, and special modes.

Solo Styleplay Feature

Engaging, Using, and Customizing Solo Styleplay

How to activate, use, and customize Solo Styleplay with variations and foot switch.

Disk Orchestra Performances

Practice Modes and Repeat Functions

Using guided practice modes and phrase/A-B repeat functions.

Performance Memory: Recording and Playback

Easy One-Pass and Multi-Track Recording

Steps for recording single and multi-track performances.

Managing Tracks and Punch-in Recording

Adding, editing, erasing tracks, and using punch-in recording.

Performance Memory Playback and MIDI Recording

Disk Control Operations

Formatting and Copying Disks

Procedures for formatting new disks and copying songs/data.

PDP-400 Connection Ports

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound, Interference, and Distortion Problems

Solutions for common sound issues, interference, and distortion.

MIDI Functions and Communication

Technical Specifications

Important Safety Instructions

General Electrical and Fire Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using electrical products.

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