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Yamaha AVANTGRAND N2 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Before using this instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS"
on pages 6 – 7.
When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a
N3:
qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 41 for the assembly
instructions.)
Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die
„VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN" auf Seiten 6-7 durchzulesen.
Wenden Sie sich bezüglich Zusammenbau und Transport
N3:
des Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler. (Lesen
Sie auf Seite 41 für Anweisungen zur Montage.)
Avant d'utiliser cet instrument, lisez attentivement la section
« PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 6-7.
Lors de l'assemblage ou du transport de l'unité, consultez un
N3:
revendeur qualifié AvantGrand. (Reportez-vous à la page 41
pour obtenir des instructions sur le montage.)
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea la sección
"PRECAUCIONES", en las páginas 6-7.
N3:
Al montar o transportar la unidad, consulte a un distribuidor
cualificado de AvantGrand. (Consulte las instrucciones de
montaje en la página 41.)
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Before using this instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6 – 7. When assembling or transporting the unit, consult a qualified AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 41 for the assembly instructions.) Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz dieses Instruments die „VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN“...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be cor- rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol...
  • Page 4 The keyboard also uses real-wood keys, just as on a real grand piano, and the white keys are made from the special material “Ivorite,” developed specifically by Yamaha to recreate the natural feel of ivory.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    You can download various MIDI-related reference materials, such as the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart, from the Yamaha Manual Library. Connect to the Internet, visit the following website, type the model name of your instrument (such as “N3”) in the Model Name text box, then click the Search button.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
  • Page 7 Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Panel Controls and Terminals Introduction The jacks and terminals on the underside of the instrument as shown here may seem to be in reverse from your Overview perspective in front of the instrument. Make sure when using these to carefully check the names as printed on the panel before making connections.

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control Panel [MASTER VOLUME] control ... page 12 Display ... See below. [RECORD] button...page 27 [PLAY/STOP] button...pages 16, 19, 28, 31 [+]/[-] button [DEMO/SONG] button...pages 16, 19, 28, 31 [PIANO/VOICE] button ...page 18 [TRS] button ...page 23 [REVERB] button ...page 23 [METRONOME] button...page 20 [FUNCTION] button...pages 24, 26, 38 ●...

  • Page 10: Playing The Keyboard

    Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. If the supplied power cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, con- tact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!

  • Page 11: Opening The Lid

    If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by quali- fied Yamaha service personnel. Opening the lid One long stay and one short stay are provided on the lid. Use one of them to open the lid to the desired angle.

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On

    Playing the Keyboard CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, and especially those of children) in folding portion or between the cover and main unit. 3-1 Raise the music rest (page 15). 3-2 Open the lid up as far as it will go. Turning the power on Turn on the switch located on the bottom left of the keyboard to turn the power on.

  • Page 13: Closing The Lid

    Turning the power off Turn the switch off. ↓ The [POWER] indicator turns off. CAUTION A small amount of electrical current remains even after the power switch is turned off. If you plan not to use the instrument for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the instrument from the AC outlet.

  • Page 14: Using The Pedals

    Playing the Keyboard Using the Pedals The instrument has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano.

  • Page 15: Music Rest

    Music Rest To raise the music rest: Gently open the front portion of lid. Pull the music rest up and toward yourself until it remains at the desired angle. The music rest is latched at angles of 35 degrees and 70 degrees. Open the music brace.

  • Page 16: Listening To The Preset Songs

    Listening to the Preset Songs Reference This instrument features a variety of built-in piano preset songs. You can simply listen to these songs. 3, 4 1, 2 Engage the Preset Song mode. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the [+] or [-] button until “...
  • Page 17 Select and start playback songs from the keyboard You can also select and start playback songs by pressing the keys. ● Play back a particular song: While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2–A2 keys. ● Play back all: While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the A3 key.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations And More

    Basic Operations and More The following instructions provide all you need to know about the instrument to take full advantage of its versatile and sophisticated functions. Selecting Voices Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the [+] or [-] button to select a different voice.

  • Page 19: Listening To The Voice Demo Songs

    Each of the voices features its own demo song that showcases the corresponding voice. songs are re-arranged excerpts from the original composi- tions. The other demo songs are Yamaha’s original pieces (©2009 Yamaha Corporation). Display Voice Name Grand Piano 1 Un sospiro, 3 Études de concert...

  • Page 20: Using The Metronome

    Basic Operations and More Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Adjusting the tempo You can adjust the metronome tempo by pressing the [+] or [-] button while the metronome is playing.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the time signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C3–F3 keys. The current setting appears on the display while both controls are held. The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)

    Basic Operations and More Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) You can select four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — to match different playing styles and preferences. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the A6–C7 keys to select the desired touch sensitivity.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Strength Of Vibration (Trs)

    Adjusting the Strength of Vibration (TRS) This instrument features a special TRS (Tactile Response System) that enables you to feel the natural vibration or reso- nance of the instrument when you play the keyboard, just as on an actual acoustic piano. You can select the strength of vibration for your taste.

  • Page 24: Transposition

    Basic Operations and More Transposition This instrument’s Transpose function makes it possible to easily match the pitch of the keyboard in semitone intervals to the range of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and this instrument will transpose it to F major.

  • Page 25: Fine-Tuning The Pitch

    Fine-tuning the Pitch You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play this instrument along with other instruments or CD music. ● To tune up (in about 0.2Hz steps): While holding down the [FUNCTION] button, press the [+] button.

  • Page 26: Scale Tuning

    Basic Operations and More Scale Tuning You can select various scales. Equal Temperament is the most common contemporary piano tuning scale. However, his- tory has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. You can experience the tunings of these genres.

  • Page 27: Recording Your Performance

    Recording your Performance This instrument’s recording function enables you to record your performance. Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. Audio recording and data recording Cassette tape recordings use a different data format than this instrument. Cassette tapes record audio signals. On the other hand, this instrument records information about the notes and voices being played and about the timing and tempo of those notes.

  • Page 28: Playing Back The Song Recorded To The Instrument

    Recording your Performance Start recording. Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard. Alternatively, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording. ↓ The [RECORD] button indicator and the [PLAY/STOP] button indicator light Stop recording. Press either the [RECORD] or [PLAY/STOP] button to stop recording.

  • Page 29: Saving Your Recorded Performance To Usb Flash Memory

    Saving Your Recorded Performance to USB Flash Memory The recorded user song data on this instrument can be saved to a USB flash memory device. Before using a USB flash memory device, be sure to read “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 30. 1, 2 Engage Saving mode.

  • Page 30: Using Usb Storage Devices

    • USB storage devices (flash memory, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, etc.) The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument, please visit the following web page: http://music.yamaha.com/download/...

  • Page 31: Listening To Songs In Usb Flash Memory

    Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory You can conveniently connect a USB flash memory device to the instrument and listen to songs recorded to that device (on a computer). You can also save your recorded performances on the instrument to the connected device and play those songs back as well.
  • Page 32 Listening to songs in USB Flash Memory Selecting songs with the keyboard ● Forward 1 song: Press the C#5 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. ● Rewind 1 song: Press the B4 key while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. ●...

  • Page 33: Formatting Usb Flash Memory

    Formatting USB Flash Memory Certain USB flash memory devices may require formatting before they can be used by this instrument. CAUTION If you format a USB flash memory that already contains data, all of the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data when using the format function.

  • Page 34: Backing Up Data And Initializing The Settings

    Backing up Data and Initializing the Settings Backup data in internal memory The following data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. The data is maintained even when the power is turned off. • Metronome volume (page 21) •...

  • Page 35: Connections

    Connectors CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may result. Refer to the “Panel Controls and Terminals”...
  • Page 36 Connections r AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks, allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the N3/N2’s speakers. Refer to the diagram below and use audio cables to make the connections. CAUTION When the instrument’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external device, first turn on the power to the external device, then to the instrument.

  • Page 37: About Midi

    [IN] Instrument Use an optional USB-MIDI interface (such as a Yamaha UX16) to connect this instrument’s MIDI connectors to the computer’s USB port. You also need to install the USB-MIDI driver on the computer correctly to use the interface. For more information, refer to the user’s manual that came with the USB interface device.

  • Page 38: Local Control On/Off

    About MIDI Local Control On/Off “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the keyboard of this instrument controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is “Local Control On,” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Processing the current operation. Initializing to the normal settings. Indicates failure in setting the keyboard. → Please contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor. Displayed when the current operation is completed. Displayed when internal memory is full. Displayed when the total amount of files or folders has become too large.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    • Disconnect the device and connect it to the instrument again. • The USB flash memory is not compatible with the instrument. Only use the USB flash memory device whose compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 30).

  • Page 41: N3: Assembling The Unit

    N3: Assembling the Unit CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct orientation. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least three persons. •...
  • Page 42 N3: Assembling the Unit Set the piano upright. Attach and securely tighten the left front leg with the bolts while holding the piano firmly. CAUTION Do not hold the control panel. Using excessive force on the panel can result in damage to the instrument. Attach the pedal brace rods.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Included Accessories * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 44: Index

    AC IN ...10 Accessories ...5 Assembly (N3) ...41 AUX IN ...36 AUX OUT ...36 Backup ...34 Base Note ...26 Character Code ...31 Connectors ...35 Data format ...32 Data List ...5 Demo song ...19 DEMO/SONG ...16, 19, 28, 31 Display ...9 Fallboard ...11 Formatting ...33 FUNCTION ...24, 26, 38...
  • Page 45 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accor- dance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 46 Compliance with FCC regula- tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. • N3/N2 Owner’s Manual installations.

  • Page 47: Quick Operation Guide

    Quick Operation Guide / Übersicht über die Kurzbefehle While holding down the button on the control panel, press one of the corre- sponding keys shown below to select songs, or set parameters. Voice Demo Playback (⇒p.19) Preset Song Playback (⇒p.17) Preset Song Playback: all (⇒p.17) Preset Song Playback: random (⇒p.17)
  • Page 48 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 49 Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2009 Yamaha Corporation WT79330 907PODHX.X-XXC0 Printed in Japan...

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