Yamaha Portable Grand NP-30 User Manual

NP-30
YNP-25
Digital Keyboard
Owner’s Manual

Yamaha Portable Grand NP-30 Specifications

General

Touch Sensitivity	Hard/Medium/Soft/Fixed
Voices	10
Amplifiers	6W + 6W
Speakers	12cm x 2
Weight	5.4 kg
Sound Source	AWM Stereo Sampling
Reverb	4 types
Demo Songs	10
Metronome	Yes
Tempo Range	32 - 280
Keyboard Type	Graded Soft Touch
Polyphony	32 notes
Power Supply	six "AA" size batteries
Connections	Headphones, Sustain Pedal
Included Accessories	Music Rest
Transpose	-6 to +5 (semitone steps)

Summary

Special Message Section

Battery Notice

Important information regarding battery usage and safety precautions.

Disposal Notice

Instructions for proper disposal of the product and its components.

Name Plate Location

Details on locating the product's name plate for identification.

Environmental Issues

Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness.

FCC Information and Compliance

FCC Regulations and Warnings

Adherence to FCC rules, avoiding modifications, and using shielded cables.

United Kingdom Plug and Cord

Specific wiring instructions for UK users regarding plug and cord connection.

General Precautions and Safety

Power Supply and AC Adaptor Safety

Safe usage and connection guidelines for the power adapter.

Instrument Safety and Handling

Warnings on opening, water, fire, and location to prevent damage or hazards.

Battery Safety and Handling

Precautions for battery installation, usage, and disposal.

Operational Advice and Maintenance

Connections and Setup Precautions

Guidelines for safe instrument connections and setup.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the instrument.

General Handling Cautions

Safety advice on inserting objects, placing items, and using controls.

Introduction and Key Features

Main Features Overview

Overview of key features like Graded Touch Keyboard and AWM Stereo Sampling.

About this Owner's Manual

Manual Structure and Sections

Explains the manual's organization into Introduction, Reference, and Appendix.

Included Accessories

List of Included Accessories

Lists the Owner's Manual, Quick Operation Guide, and Music Rest.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Overview of Controls and Jacks

Identifies and describes the instrument's buttons, sliders, and connection jacks.

Before Using the Instrument

Power Requirements

Information on power options, recommending AC adaptor over batteries.

Using the AC Power Adaptor

Step-by-step guide for connecting and using the AC power adapter.

Using Batteries

Instructions and precautions for installing and using batteries.

Turning the Power On

Procedure for powering the instrument on and off.

Setting the Volume

Guidance on adjusting the master volume level.

Using the Pedal

How to connect and use the optional sustain pedal.

Using Headphones

How to connect headphones for private practice.

Music Rest Installation

Instructions for attaching the music rest.

Listening to Demo Songs

Playing Demo Songs

Steps to play the built-in demo songs.

Listening to Piano Preset Songs

Playing Preset Songs

How to select and play the built-in piano preset songs.

Using the Metronome

Setting the Time Signature

How to select a time signature using the keyboard.

Adjusting the Tempo

How to set the metronome tempo using the keyboard.

Adjusting Metronome Volume

How to adjust the volume of the metronome sound.

Selecting and Playing Voices

Selecting Voices

Guide to choosing from the instrument's available voice sounds.

Combining Voices (Dual)

How to layer two voices simultaneously for a richer sound.

Adding Reverb Effects

How to select and adjust reverb types and depth.

Transposition

How to shift the keyboard pitch to change key signatures.

Fine Tuning Pitch

How to make small adjustments to the overall pitch.

Touch Sensitivity Adjustment

How to adjust key response to playing dynamics.

Connecting MIDI Instruments

Connecting MIDI Terminals

How to connect external MIDI devices using IN/OUT ports.

Understanding MIDI Capabilities

Explains the instrument's MIDI functions for data transfer.

Connecting to a Computer

Guide for connecting the instrument to a PC via MIDI or USB-MIDI.

MIDI Functions

MIDI Channel Selection

How to set transmit and receive channels for MIDI communication.

Local Control On/Off

How to enable/disable keyboard control of internal sounds.

Program Change On/Off

How to manage program change message reception and transmission.

Control Change On/Off

How to manage control change data for pedals and other controls.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Addresses issues like no power, noise, low volume, distortion, and pedal effects.

MIDI Data Format

MIDI Data Specifications

Details on Note On/Off, Control Change, and Mode Messages.

Program Change and Pitch Bend Data

Format for Program Change and Pitch Bend messages.

System Exclusive Messages

Details on XG Native and Digital Piano MIDI formats.

MIDI Parameter Tables

Tables detailing system, effect, and multi-part MIDI parameters.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Recognized MIDI Functions

Chart detailing MIDI functions transmitted and recognized by the instrument.

MIDI Message Categories

Details on Program Change, System Exclusive, Real Time, and Auxiliary messages.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists key technical details of the NP-30/YNP-25 digital keyboard.

Limited Warranty Information

Consumer Responsibilities

Outlines owner's duties for warranty service.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions under which the warranty is void.