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YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones or information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5–6. Pour obtenir des informations sur l'assemblage du support du clavier, reportez-vous aux instructions à la fin de ce manuel.
Sounds (Voices) ........16 Selecting a Voice ............16 Listening to the Demo Songs ........17 Adding Variations to the Sound (Reverb)......18 Transposing the Pitch in Semitones ......19 Fine-tuning the Pitch ...........19 Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) ........20 Playing Duo ..............21 YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
This product should be used only with the components supplied installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a in overheating and battery case rupture. cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
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Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsid- to the operation of other electronic devices. iaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM...
AC printed on the name plate of the instrument. outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Use the specified adaptor (page 31) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in •...
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Contains the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation chart. MIDI Basics (only in English, French and German) Contains basic explanations about MIDI. To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Manual Library, enter “YDP-S51” or “MIDI Basics” to the Model Name box, then click [SEARCH]. Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/...
For connecting the power adaptor. • During Metronome playback, these are for Pedals ............page 13 increasing or decreasing the Tempo. For controlling expression and sustain, just as on an [REC] button ......... page 24 acoustic piano. For recording your keyboard performance. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
Hold the key cover with both hands and close it slowly. CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers CAUTION when opening or closing the cover. Before closing the key cover, be sure to fold the music rest and unfold the front part of the key cover. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
] (Standby/On) switch is in the standby status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at a minimum level. When not using the instrument for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
Bottom surface CAUTION Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of time; doing so may cause hearing loss. Standard stereo phone plug YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
A-1 - D 0 keys. Lowest key C0: depth 0 Setting range: The higher the value, the more clearly that low and high sounds are heard at lower volume A-1 (–3) ~ D 0 (+3) levels. Default Setting : C0 (0) YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
This effect is applied to the entire sound of the instrument. To turn on the Damper Resonance: Default setting: While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the G 2 key. To turn off the Damper Resonance: While holding [PIANO/VOICE], press the G2 key. Lowest key (Off) (On) YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
While holding down [METRONOME], press one of the keys between C1 and G2 to set the volume of the metronome. Pressing a higher key results in higher volume, while pressing a Default setting: lower key results in lower volume. D2 (15) YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
When transporting by truck, do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock. If you transport the instrument fully assembled, make sure to check all the screws then tighten them as necessary. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Often heard in jazz and rock music. Jazz Organ The rotary speed of the rotary speaker effect can be switched by using the left pedal. Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb. Try combining this Strings Voice with piano in the Dual mode. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
Reverb Depth range: increases as you press higher keys. 0 (no effect) - 20 (maximum depth) While holding down [PIANO/VOICE], press the A4 key to set the Reverb Depth to the most suitable value for the current Voice. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
To set the pitch to 442.0 Hz: Press and hold down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press the A0 key. Lowest key To restore default pitch: Press and hold down the [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, and press [+R] and [–L] simultaneously. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
A setting of “0” produces an equal balance between two Voices. Settings below “0” increase the volume of Voice 2 while settings above “0” increase the volume of Voice1, in relation to the other. To exit from Dual mode, press [PIANO/VOICE]. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
• Damper Pedal: Applies Sustain to the right section. • Sostenuto Pedal: Applies Sustain to both sections. • Soft Pedal: Applies Sustain to the left section. To exit from Duo, simultaneously hold down [PIANO/VOICE] and press [+R] and [–L]. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
During playback, press [+R] and [–L] simultaneously to jump to the playback position at the beginning of the Song then continue playback at the last specified tempo. Press [DEMO/SONG] or [PLAY] to stop playback. The [PLAY], [+R] and [–L] lamps turn off. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
A -1 Lowest key To turn off Quick Play: Hold down [DEMO/SONG] and press the lowest key (A-1) to play from the top of the first measure (including a rest or blank). Lowest key YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
After the Save operation is completed, the lamps will turn off, stored (while the lamps are indicating that the Record operation has been completed. flashing). Otherwise, all recorded data will be lost. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
Press [PLAY] to start recording without playing the keyboard. The selected Part ([+R] or [–L]) lamp flashes. Press [REC] or [PLAY] to stop recording. All data recorded for the selected Part will be deleted, and the lamp turns off. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
With Musicsoft Downloader (available for free downloading), up to 10 SMF files can be transferred from the computer to the internal memory of this instrument, and vice versa. For details, refer to the “Computer-related Operations” downloadable from Yamaha Manual Library (page 7).
(page 30). The damper pedal was pressed when the power was turned on. This is The damper pedal does not function as not a malfunction; release the pedal and press it again to reset the expected. function. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
(4 x 12 mm). Please check with your Yamaha dealer. 2-2 While pressing on the lower part of D and E from the outside, attach the anti-fall brackets and then...
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• Be careful not to pinch your fingers or drop the unit. until the metal part of the plug disappears from view. • Do not hold the keyboard in any position other than the position shown in the illustration. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
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• Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. Do not hold here. Hold here. YDP-S51 Owner’s Manual...
Song Recording prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not • 1 User Song with 2 tracks be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha • 1 Song (approx. 100KB: approx. 11,000 notes) dealer. Compatible Data Format •...
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