Yamaha YPP-50 User Manual

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 selec-
tor may be provided on the rear
panel of the main keyboard unit.
Make sure that the voltage selector
is set for the voltage in your area.

Yamaha YPP-50 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	YPP-50
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety and Installation Instructions

Introduction

Keyboard Stand Assembly

Taking Care of Your Personal Electronic Piano

General Care and Handling

Essential guidelines for maintaining the piano's finish, performance, and longevity.

Power Supply Verification

Ensures the instrument is connected to the correct voltage for safe and optimal operation.

The Controls and Connectors: Basic Operation

Power Switch and Master Volume

How to turn the unit on/off and adjust the overall sound level.

MIDI/TRANSPOSE Button

Accesses MIDI functions and allows pitch transposition of the keyboard.

Metronome and Tempo Controls

Features for practicing timing and adjusting playback speed.

Voice Selectors and Other Functions

Voice Selector Operation

How to choose and activate different instrument sounds.

Performance Memory and Demo Features

Recording/playback capabilities and pre-programmed demonstration songs.

Headphone Jack

Enables private practice by connecting headphones.

Optional Jacks and Damper Pedal

Connections for external modules and the sustain pedal.

MIDI IN/OUT Connectors

Interface for connecting to other MIDI-compatible devices.

Playing the Personal Electronic Piano

Initial Setup and Playing

Steps for powering on, setting volume, and selecting voices before playing.

Demonstration Playback

How to activate and experience the instrument's built-in demonstration songs.

Transposition

Adjusting Keyboard Pitch

How to shift the keyboard's pitch to match other instruments or vocalists.

Pitch Control

Tuning Up and Down

Procedures for raising or lowering the instrument's pitch.

Restoring Standard Pitch

How to reset the instrument's pitch to its default setting.

The Performance Memory

Recording Performances

Guide to recording your keyboard playing into the Performance Memory.

Playback and Performance Options

How to play back recorded performances and play along.

MIDI Functions

Introduction to MIDI

Explains the basics of MIDI and its applications in musical systems.

MIDI Program and Control Changes

How MIDI messages affect voice selection and instrument parameters.

MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection

How to configure MIDI channels for communication between devices.

MIDI Messages Transmitted & Received

Details on MIDI messages for notes, velocity, and other performance data.

Setting the Personal Electronic Piano MIDI Channels

Setting Transmit/Receive Channels

How to set specific MIDI channels for data transmission and reception.

Turning Local Control ON/OFF

Controls whether the keyboard affects internal sounds or only sends MIDI data.

Program Change ON/OFF

Manages the automatic transmission/reception of program change messages.

Control Change ON/OFF

Manages the transmission/reception of control change messages like pedal data.

Multi-Timbre Mode and Split Functions

Activating Multi-Timbre Mode

Enables independent control of voices on different MIDI channels.

Split & Left Local OFF Mode

Allows the left keyboard section to control an external device.

Split & Right Local Off Mode

Allows the right keyboard section to control an external device.

Transmitting Panel Settings

Sends current instrument settings via MIDI for playback synchronization.

Troubleshooting

MIDI Data Format

Specifications

FCC Information (USA)

Canada