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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 qualified
AvantGrand dealer. (Refer to page 37 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 des
Gerätes an einen qualifizierten AvantGrand-Händler. (Lesen Sie
auf Seite 37 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
revendeur qualifié AvantGrand. (Reportez-vous à la page 37
pour obtenir des instructions sur le montage.)
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea la sección
"PRECAUCIONES", en las páginas 6-7.
Al montar o transportar la unidad, consulte a un distribuidor
cualificado de AvantGrand. (Consulte las instrucciones de
montaje en la página 37.)
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  • Page 1 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 37 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. (2 wires) • 3...
  • Page 4 Hybrid Piano Combining over one hundred years of superb piano craftsmanship with the latest advanced technolo- gies, Yamaha is proud to introduce a true hybrid acoustic/digital piano that meets the demands of con- temporary musicians. Authentic Acoustic Piano Touch with Special Grand Piano Action and Piano Keyboard This innovative keyboard delivers the rich expressive quality of an acoustic grand piano, thanks to its finely nuanced touch and exceptional response.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connectors............... 31 * Included or optional depending on locale. About MIDI..............33 My Yamaha Product User Registration* Connecting to a Computer ........33 * The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out Local Control On/Off ..........34 the User Registration form.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
  • Page 7: Saving Data

    • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use oth- heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to pre- ers’...
  • Page 8: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals Overview (Bottom surface) Music rest (page 12) Jacks and Terminals (page 31) Control panel (See below.) Fallboard (pages 9, 10) (Bottom surface) [MASTER VOLUME] [AC IN] connector control (page 10) (page 9) Power switch (page 10) USB [TO DEVICE] terminal (page 26) [PHONES] jacks...
  • Page 9: 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, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
  • Page 10: Turning The Power On

    Playing the Keyboard Turning the power on Press the [ ] power switch located on the right of the keyboard. This turns the power on, and the power indi- cator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up. ...
  • Page 11: 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 12: Music Rest

    Playing the Keyboard Music Rest To raise the music rest: Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go. Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the rear of the music rest. Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.
  • Page 13: Listening To The Preset Songs

    Reference Listening to the Preset Songs This instrument features a variety of built-in piano preset songs. You can simply listen to these songs. 3, 4 Engage the Preset Song mode. Song: In this manual, performance data is called a While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the “Song.”...
  • Page 14 Listening to the Preset Songs 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.
  • Page 15: 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. To understand the characteristics of various voices, listen to demo songs for each voice While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] button, press the [+] or [-] button to...
  • Page 16: Listening To The Voice Demo Songs

    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 (©2010 Yamaha Corpora- tion). Display Voice Name Title...
  • Page 17: 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 prac- ticing. 1, 2 Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. The beat indicator flashes at the current tempo.
  • Page 18 Basic Operations and More Default setting: 0/4 (No downbeat) Adjusting the time signature The time signature of the metronome is While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press restored to the default setting when the one of the C3–F3 keys. The current setting appears on the power is turned off.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Transposition

    Basic Operations and More Transposition This instrument’s Transpose function makes it possible to easily match the pitch of the keyboard in semitone inter- vals 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 21: Fine-Tuning The Pitch

    Basic Operations and More 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): The tuning setting is retained even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 22: Scale Tuning

    Basic Operations and More Scale Tuning You can select various scales. Equal Temperament is the most common contemporary piano tuning scale. However, history 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 23: 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 24: Playing Back The Song Recorded To The Instrument

    Recording your Performance Start recording. If the metronome was on when you started recording, you’ll be able to keep time with Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard. the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will not be recorded. Alternatively, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording.
  • Page 25: Saving Your Recorded Performance To Usb Flash Memory

    Recording your Performance 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 26. Engage Saving mode.
  • Page 26: Using Usb Storage Devices

    Make sure that the media you are formatting does not The instrument does not necessarily support all com- contain important data. mercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guar-  To protect your data (write-protect) antee operation of USB devices that you purchase.
  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29: Formatting Usb Flash Memory

    Formatting USB Flash Memory Certain USB flash memory devices may require formatting before they can be used by this instrument. Before using a USB flash memory device, be sure to read “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal” on page 26.
  • Page 30: 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 18) •...
  • Page 31: Connections

    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. Front (keyboard side) ...
  • Page 32 Connections AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] jacks Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with no These jacks let you connect the instrument to external powered speaker systems, resistance. for playing in larger venues at higher volumes. Refer to the diagram below and When the sound from the AUX OUT jacks is use audio cables to make the connections.
  • Page 33: About Midi

    A USB-MIDI interface (such as a Yamaha UX16) 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 infor- mation, refer to the user’s manual that came with the USB interface device.
  • Page 34: Local Control On/Off

    About MIDI Local Control On/Off “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the keyboard of this instrument con- trols 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 gen- erator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
  • Page 35: Message List

    Processing the current operation. Initializing to the default 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 36: Troubleshooting

    • The USB flash memory is not compatible with the instrument. Only use the USB flash memory has hung up (stopped). device whose compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 26). * The message list (page 35) is also provided for your reference.
  • Page 37: Assembling The Unit

    Assembling the Unit 1-4 Raise the speaker box. CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble the unit in the appropriate sequence. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. •...
  • Page 38 Assembling the Unit 3-2 Move the main unit slightly toward the rear side, Attach the speaker net. then adjust its position so that the projecting pin on 6-1 Attach the speaker net. the metal brackets on the bottom of the main unit will lock into the notch on the metal brackets of the legs (L/R).
  • Page 39: Specifications

    My Yamaha Product User Registration * 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 40: Index

    Index AC IN Pedals ..................9 ..................11 Accessories PHONES ................5 ................11 Assembly PIANO/VOICE ................37 ..............15 AUX IN Pitch ................. 31 ..................21 AUX OUT PLAY/STOP ................32 ............13 Playback Demo Song ..............16 Preset Song ..............13 Backup ................... 30 USB song ...............27 Base Note ................
  • Page 41 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 accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 42 Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsid- instructions found in the users manual, may cause inter- iaries. ference harmful to the operation of other electronic * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 42 • N1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43: Quick Operation Guide

    Quick Operation Guide / Übersicht über die Kurzbefehle While holding down the button on the control panel, press one of the corresponding Um Songs auszuwählen oder Parameter einzustellen, halten Sie die Bedienfeldtaste gedrückt keys shown below to select songs, or set parameters. und schlagen Sie gleichzeitig eine der betreffenden nachstehend gezeigten Tastaturtasten an.
  • Page 44 Guide de fonctionnement rapide / Guía de funcionamiento rápida Tout en maintenant les touches du panneau de commande enfoncées, appuyez sur Pulse el botón del panel de control y, sin soltarlo, pulse cualquiera de las teclas correspon- l'une des touches ci-dessous pour sélectionner un morceau ou régler un paramètre. dientes indicadas a continuación para seleccionar canciones o configurar parámetros.
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  • Page 49 Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. 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. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
  • Page 50 AvantGrand Special Site http://www.avant-grand.com/ Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2010 Yamaha Corporation 009POAPx.x-01A0 Printed in China WV41250...

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