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NP-30
YNP-25
Digital Keyboard
Owner’s Manual
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO Battery Notice: NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom- applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of bat- mended by Yamaha. tery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qual
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by nate the problem by u
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage •
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PRECAUTIONS • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. Maintenance • When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is tu
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha NP-30/YNP-25! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the NP-30/YNP-25. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Main Features Graded Touch Keyboard Features well balanced weight gradations of the keys—heavy in the lower end, light in the upper keys. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha NP-30/YNP-25 offers unm
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About this Owner’s Manual This manual consists of three main sections: Introduction, Reference and Appendix. Introduction (page 6): Please read this section first. Reference (page 14): This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions. Appendix (page 28): This section features a variety of essential, detailed information on the instrument. *The illustrations as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat diffe
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Table of Contents Introduction Main Features...............................................................................................6 About this Owner’s Manual .........................................................................7 Accessories ...................................................................................................7 Application Index.........................................................................................9 Panel Controls and Terminals.........
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Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices.....................................................................Listening to the Demo Songs on page 14 Playing Using the sustain pedal ............................................................................................................................... Using the Pedal on page 13 Changing the key of the NP-
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Panel Controls and Terminals Panel Controls and Terminals 9) 7 8 Shows the jacks and terminals Shows the jacks and terminals as seen when viewed from the as seen when viewed from the rear of the instrument. rear of the instrument. 12 345 6 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ................ page 11 6 VOICE/SONG [BACK<<], [>>NEXT] button ............................ pages 14, 15, 18 For turning the power on or off. While playing a voice demo or piano preset song, 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider ........... page
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Before Using Before Using Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Power Requirements Although the instrument will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recom- mends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor............................................................... 1. Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the instrument
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Before Using Using Batteries .................................................................................... 1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel. 2. Insert the six new alkaline batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the side of the compartment. 3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. Never connect or disconnect the AC power adaptor when the NOTE power is on and the batteries are installe
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Before Using Setting the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about halfway between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The level decreases. The level increases. The volume level of the entire keyboard sound Using the Pedal [SUSTAIN] jack This jack is for connecting an optional pedal. The pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic p
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Reference Listening to the Demo Songs Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the voices. NOTE 1. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn the power Refer to the voice list on page 18 on. for more information on the char- When the power is turned ON, the power indica- acteristics of each preset voice. tor located to the left of the [STANDBY/ON] NOTE switch lights up. The demo songs will not be trans- mitted via MIDI. 2. Adjust the volume. Initiall
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Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The NP-30/YNP-25 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for your listening pleasure. 1. While holding down the [SONG W W W W/A A A A] button, press TERMINOLOGY Song: one of the C2–A2 keys to select a song to play back. On the NP-30/YNP-25, perfor- The number of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2–A2 keys. mance data is called a “Song.” This includes demonstration While holding dow
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Using the Metronome Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is con- venient for practicing. 1. Press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button to turn on the metronome. Start the metronome. Determine the time signature While holding down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button, press one of the C3– F3 keys. The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. Default set is 0/4 (C3). In this setting, clicks sound in all beats. Ke
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Using the Metronome Increasing the tempo value in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button, press the C#5 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button, press the B4 key. Increasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button, press the D5 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button, press the A#4 key. Resetting the tempo to default
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Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices 1. While holding down the [GRAND PIANO] button, press one of the C1–A1 keys to select a voice. C1 A1 C1 A1 Pressing the VOICE/SONG [BACK<<] or [>>NEXT] button switches among the following ten voices. KeyVoice Name Description NOTE C1 Grand Piano 1 Recorded samples from a full concert grand piano. Perfect for clas- To familiarize yourself with the sical compositions as well as any other style that requires acoustic charact
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Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can play voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can combine similar voices to create a thicker sound. 1. While holding down the [GRAND PIANO] button, press two keys in the range of C1 through A1 simul- taneously (or press one key while holding another) to engage Dual. Refer to “Selecting Voices” on page 18 for more information on the voices that are assigned to the keys. C1 A1 The voice assigned t
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Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select four different types of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. KeyReverb Type Description C2 Room This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room. C#2 Hall1 For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberatio
