Yamaha ARIUS YDP-184 Owner's Manual
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YDP - 184
Owner's Manual
Mode d'emploi
Before using the instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-6.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this
manual.
Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE »
aux pages 5 et 6.
Pour plus d'informations sur l'assemblage de l'instrument, reportez-vous aux instructions
figurant à la fin de ce manuel.
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  • Page 1 YDP - 184 Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-6. For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual. Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.
  • Page 2 Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all incorrect installation may result in overheating and bat- safety markings and instructions that accompany the tery case rupture.
  • Page 3 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected. (FCC DoC) * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. For the instrument and the AC adaptor FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1.
  • Page 4 For the AC adaptor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some not use for any other purpose.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Notice

    • This product incorporates and bundles contents in which • Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    You will need the PRODUCT ID on the sheet in order to fill out the User Registration form.  Power cord*, AC adaptor*  Bench*  Warranty* * May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. About the Manuals This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials. Included Documents Owner’s Manual (this book)
  • Page 9 Includes instructions on connecting this instrument to a computer, and operations related to transferring song data. MIDI Reference Contains the MIDI-related information. To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads. Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 10: Features

    Full-scale piano performance page 22 This instrument features a piano Voice created with samples of the Yamaha CFX flagship concert grand piano, as well as the incredibly realistic keyboard feel that recreates the sensation of playing an acoustic instrument. By using a similar hammer mechanism (with no springs) as is found in a grand piano, the GH3 keyboard action reproduces the touch of an acoustic instrument, from the heavier feel in the lower register to the lighter touch in the upper octaves.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ............5 Handling Song Files ..........60 Song Types and File Operation Limitations ....60 NOTICE ..............7 Basic Song File Operation ........... 61 Information ..............7 Deleting Files — Delete ............62 Included Accessories ..........8 Copying Files — Copy ............63 About the Manuals .............8 Moving Files —...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals Control Panel A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 Each key has a note name; for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to A-1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C7.
  • Page 13 Panel Controls and Terminals C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 Music rest (page 16) Key cover (page 14) DC IN jack (page 14)
  • Page 14: Getting Started - Playing The Piano

    Getting Started — Playing the Piano This section explains how to set up and start using your instrument. Setup is so CAUTION simple, you can start playing right away. When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible.
  • Page 15 Getting Started — Playing the Piano Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch at the right end of the NOTICE Press only the [P] (Standby/ front panel to turn the power on. On) switch when turning the power on. Any other The display located at the left end of the front panel and the power indicator operations, such as pressing located below the left end of the keyboard both light up.
  • Page 16: Music Rest

    Getting Started — Playing the Piano Auto Power Off function To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto NOTICE • Any data which are not saved Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is will be lost if the power not operated for a specified period of time.
  • Page 17: Setting The Volume - [Master Volume]

    Getting Started — Playing the Piano Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME] To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] Master Volume: The volume level of the entire slider located at the right of the panel. Play the Increases keyboard sound. the level.
  • Page 18: Using Headphones

    Getting Started — Playing the Piano Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. When the headphones are plugged into either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. Two [PHONES] jacks are provided. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in.
  • Page 19: Using The Pedals

    Getting Started — Playing the Piano Using the Pedals This instrument is equipped with three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left). Damper pedal (right pedal) NOTE Voices in the Piano group are When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play those contained in the “Piano”...
  • Page 20: Basic Operations On Display

    Basic Operations on Display On the screen display, you can call up three main functions: Voice, Song and Demo. In addition, various detailed settings can be made, for even greater playability and performance potential. Select a Voice, Song or When this is shown here, Selecting Voices Demo Song you can scroll through the...
  • Page 21 Basic Operations on Display Voice: Instrument sound for playing from the keyboard. In addition to the Piano sounds, a wide variety of other musical instrument sounds are available. Song: A piece of music for listening enjoyment or for playing back and practicing along with. Demo: Voice Demos let you experience the characteristics of the Voices.
  • Page 22: Main Operations

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) This instrument put the sound of renewed Yamaha's CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic range for maximum expressive control. In addition to the wonderfully realistic piano sounds, you can select and play other musical instrument sounds.
  • Page 23: Selecting Voices

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Selecting Voices The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into groups of NOTE instrument types. Select a desired Voice and play the piano. To hear and experience the characteristics of the Voices, listen to the Demo Songs for each Voice (page 37).
  • Page 24: Customizing The Sound And The Touch Response Of Piano Voices (Piano Room)

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Use the [ ] buttons to scroll through the Voice list, and then press the [ ] button to select the desired Voice. NOTE The currently selected Voice name is shown in the display. You can specify the Touch Response (how the sound responds to the way you play...
  • Page 25 Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) What you can do in the Piano Room Default Item Icon Descriptions Setting Range settings Lid Position Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close Brightness Adjusts the brilliance of sound. Differs 0 –...
  • Page 26 Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) What is VRM? The VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) function uses sophisticated physical modeling to simulate the actual string resonance sound that occurs when the damper pedal on a real piano is pressed or keys are played and held. On an actual acoustic piano, if you press the damper pedal and play a key, not only does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings and the soundboard to vibrate, with each influencing the rest, creating a rich and...
  • Page 27: Enhancing And Customizing The Sound

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Enhancing and Customizing the Sound Applying the following effects gives you greater and richer expressive capabilities. Brilliance For adjusting the brightness of the sound. This setting is applied commonly to all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI). Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System”...
  • Page 28 Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Reverb This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall. The ideal Reverb type is automatically selected whenever you select a Voice, but you can select any of the available Reverb types. To select a desired Reverb type, use the “Voice”...
  • Page 29: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual)

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual) Two Voices can be played simultaneously. You can create warm and richly textured Voices by using Voices from different groups simultaneously in a layer, or by using Voices in the same group. 1, 4 To enter the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button once so that the lamp lights in red.
  • Page 30: Splitting The Keyboard Range And Playing Two Different Voices (Split Mode)

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split Mode) Split mode enables you to play two different Voices on the keyboard—one with your left hand and another with your right. 1, 3, 4 To enter the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button repeatedly to light it in green.
  • Page 31: Using Dual And Split Simultaneously

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Using Dual and Split Simultaneously 1, 4 To enter the Dual and Split modes simultaneously, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button repeatedly so that the lamp lights in orange. Voice R1 Lit in orange Voice R2 Voice L The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice R1, and the one in the middle is Voice R2, and the one at bottom is Voice L.
  • Page 32: Playing Duo

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Playing Duo This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the left and the other on the right. This is convenient for practicing duets over the same octave range. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System”...
  • Page 33: Using The Metronome

    Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the menu display. When Duo is on, the [DUAL/SPLIT] button is lit in green and the [Duo] is shown on the Voice display. Lit in green Play the keyboard. The sound of left-hand range is emitted from the left, the sound of right- hand range is emitted from the right.
  • Page 34 Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Adjusting the Tempo Metronome Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display. Tempo value Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the tempo. NOTE For information on setting the You can adjust the tempo value (number of beats per minute) using the time signature, refer to [<]/[>] buttons.
  • Page 35 Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Use the [ ] buttons to select the desired time signature. Setting range: 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Default setting: 4/4 (Selecting a MIDI Song will change the tempo value to that specified in the selected MIDI Song data.) Tempo indication and Setting range Note type...
  • Page 36: Playing Back Songs

    Playing Back Songs This instrument can play Preset Songs, Songs you recorded on this instrument. In addition to listening to these Songs, you can play the keyboard as the Song plays back. MIDI Songs A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a recording of the actual sound itself.
  • Page 37: Listening To The Voice Demos

    Playing Back Songs Listening to the Voice Demos For each Voice group, the instrument contains several Demo recordings that showcase the special characteristics of the corresponding Voices. For information about the Voices which feature Demos that can be played back, refer to the “Preset Voice List”...
  • Page 38: Playback Of Songs

    Playing Back Songs Playback of Songs NOTE 2, 3, 4 The instrument can automatically select a Song file saved in the root directory of the USB flash drive as soon as the USB flash drive is connected. For instructions, refer to “USB Autoload” on page 90.
  • Page 39 Playing Back Songs Press the [>] button to display the Songs in the specified NOTE Press the [<] button to return to category, and then select a desired Song using the [ the category/folder. buttons. When “User” or “USB” category is selected, the icon indicating Song types are shown to the left of the Song name.
  • Page 40 Playing Back Songs Press the [ ] (Play/Pause) button again to stop NOTE Useful playback functions are playback. described on pages 41 – 47. Even if you don’t press the [ ] (Play/Pause) button, the Song stops NOTE automatically when Song playback reaches the end. Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons simultaneously returns to the top position of the Song.
  • Page 41: Playing A One-Hand Part - Part Cancel Function

    Playing Back Songs Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel Function Some MIDI Songs, such as Preset Songs, are divided into right-hand and left- hand parts. By using such Song data, you can practice the left hand by turning on only the right-hand part, and practice the right hand by turning on only the left-hand part—allowing you to practice parts separately for easy mastery of difficult material.
  • Page 42: Playing Back A Song Repeatedly

    Playing Back Songs Playing Back a Song Repeatedly There are three Repeat items as follows. These are convenient for repeatedly practicing difficult phrases. It is a good idea to use this function and the Part Cancel function (above) for practicing difficult phrases. AB Repeat •...
  • Page 43 Playing Back Songs AB Repeat setting Specify the repeat range. Press the [ ] (Play/Pause) button to start Song playback. Press the [>] button at the starting point (A) of the range Specifying the top of a Song as Point A to be repeated.
  • Page 44 Playing Back Songs Song Repeat setting Select the desired Repeat type using the [ ] buttons in the setting display. Setting display Checkmark • Off: Disables repeated playback. • Single: Plays through the selected file repeatedly. • All: Continuously plays back all Songs within a designated range in order. •...
  • Page 45: Adjusting The Volume Balance

    Playing Back Songs Adjusting the Volume Balance You can adjust the Volume balance between the Song playback and the sound you are playing on the keyboard, or between the Right and Left parts of the selected Song. 1, 2, 3 Select the desired Song beforehand.
  • Page 46 Playing Back Songs Adjust the Volume balance by using the [<]/[>] buttons. In the case of “Song – Keyboard”: The volume of your playing will be lower. The Song playback volume will be lower. In the case of “Song L – R”: R part volume will be lower.
  • Page 47: Useful Playback Functions

    Playing Back Songs Useful Playback Functions Starting/pausing playback by using a pedal You can assign the Song Play/Pause function (equivalent to the [ ] (Play/ Pause) button) to the center or the left pedal in the “System” menu. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System”...
  • Page 48: Playing The Keyboard Along With Rhythm Playback

    Playing the Keyboard along with Rhythm Playback This instrument features various rhythm patterns. In time with the Rhythm playback, you can enjoy your keyboard performance. About the Rhythm Tempo • The Rhythm tempo is equivalent to that set for the Metronome (page 33).
  • Page 49: Recording Your Performance

    Recording Your Performance This instrument allows you to record your performance to the instrument or a USB flash drive as an SMF (format 0) MIDI file. If you want to re-record a specific section or edit parameters such as Voice, use this method.
  • Page 50: Quick Midi Recording

    Recording Your Performance NOTE Quick MIDI Recording If you want to record the left- hand and right-hand parts individually, refer to “MIDI This method is the quickest way to start recording. Recording—independent Tracks” (page 52), since the Recording method here assumes that both the left and right parts are being recorded together.
  • Page 51 Recording Your Performance After you finish your performance, press the [REC] (Record) button again to stop recording. This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for saving the recorded performance data. If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [>] button to execute the Save operation while “Save”...
  • Page 52: Midi Recording - Independent Tracks

    Recording Your Performance NOTE MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks If you want to record your performance to the USB flash drive or you want to add the With MIDI Recording, you can create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 tracks by recording to the MIDI Song in recording your performance to each track one by one.
  • Page 53 Recording Your Performance If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [>] button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is NOTICE highlighted. The recorded MIDI Song will be lost if you change to another After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save Song or you turn the power off Completed”...
  • Page 54: Midi Recording To The Usb Flash Drive

    Recording Your Performance NOTE MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Connecting USB Devices These instructions describe how to overwrite an already recorded MIDI Song (USB [TO DEVICE] terminal)” in the USB flash drive or how to create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash on page 68.
  • Page 55 Recording Your Performance Execute the Recording operation, then save the recorded NOTICE Note that recording your performance. performance to a Track containing data will overwrite the previously recorded data. • When you want to record additionally to the currently NOTE selected MIDI Song, or record to a specified track on a The time signature and tempo blank MIDI Song:...
  • Page 56: Other Recording Techniques

    Recording Your Performance Other Recording Techniques Re-recording a MIDI Song in parts You can re-record a specific range of the MIDI Song. 1, 4, 5, 6 4, 7, 10 5, 8 Set the parameters which determine how recording starts and stops. 1-1.
  • Page 57 Recording Your Performance Select the desired MIDI Song. For instructions, refer to page 38. Specify the start point you wish to re-record. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the playback position (measure number) to the desired point. Alternately, press the [ ] (Play/Pause) button to start playback, then press the [ ] button again slightly prior to the...
  • Page 58 Recording Your Performance Changing the tempo or the Voice of a previously recorded MIDI Song You can change the tempo and Voice after recording to change a feel or to set a more suitable tempo. To change the tempo: 3, 4 Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.
  • Page 59 Recording Your Performance Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display. To change the Voice: Select the MIDI Song you wish to change. For instructions, refer to page 38. Select the desired Voice. For instructions, refer to page 23. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song”...
  • Page 60: Handling Song Files

    User Your own recorded Songs (MIDI)   MIDI Songs with protect applied × ×    MIDI Songs with Yamaha’s × proprietary protect applied     USB flash drive MIDI Songs device * There are two types of Songs: original and edited. Original and edited Songs should be saved in the same folder. If not, playback cannot be done.
  • Page 61: Basic Song File Operation

    Handling Song Files Basic Song File Operation Song files can be handled via the instructions shown below. Connect the appropriate USB flash drive containing the desired files to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. Select a Song for handling. For information on selecting a Song, see page 38. Call up the File mode.
  • Page 62: Deleting Files - Delete

    Handling Song Files Deleting Files — Delete For details about Song types which can be deleted, refer to page 60. See page 61 for information on basic operations. The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page. While “Delete”...
  • Page 63: Copying Files - Copy

    Handling Song Files Copying Files — Copy For details about Song types which can be copied, refer to page 60. Range of the Copy/Move operation USER FILES folder If the USB flash drive device As for a MIDI Song in the “User” category in the instrument, you can Copy/ plugged into the instrument contains no USER FILES folder, Move it only to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash drive.
  • Page 64: Moving Files - Move

    Handling Song Files Moving Files — Move For details about Song types which can be moved, refer to page 60. See page 61 for information on basic operations. The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page. While “Move”...
  • Page 65: Renaming Files - Rename

    Handling Song Files Renaming Files — Rename For details about Song types which can be renamed, refer to page 60. See page 61 for information on basic operations. The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page. While “Rename”...
  • Page 66: Connections

    Connections Connectors CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other For information about location of these connectors, refer to “Panel Controls electronic components, turn and Terminals” on page 13. off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on Terminals under the keyboard or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum...
  • Page 67 Connections MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors. Refer to “Connecting External MIDI Devices” on page 69 for more information. Also, you can connect the iPhone/iPad via an accessory sold separately. Refer to “Connecting to an iPhone/iPad”...
  • Page 68: Connecting Usb Devices (Usb [To Device] Terminal)

    The instrument does not necessarily support all Only one USB flash drive can be connected to the commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. (If necessary, use a USB guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.
  • Page 69: Connecting To A Computer (Usb [To Host] Terminal)

    MIDI OUT Format to find out what MIDI data and commands your MIDI receive devices can transmit or receive. The MIDI Data Format is contained in the “MIDI Reference” downloadable from the Yamaha website (page 9). MIDI transmit YDP-184 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 70: Connecting To An Iphone/Ipad (Usb [To Device], Usb [To Host] And Midi Terminals)

    • For information about the compatible smart devices and apps, access the set “Wi-Fi” to “ON” on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid following page: noise caused by http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ communication. NOTICE Do not place your iPhone/iPad in an unstable position. Doing...
  • Page 71 Connections The following menu is shown only when you connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal on this instrument. Menus marked with * differ in the Wireless LAN Mode parameters between the two modes: “Infrastructure” and “Accesspoint. ” The default setting for the Wireless LAN Mode is “Infrastructure.
  • Page 72 Connections Wireless LAN in the Accesspoint Mode To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>] Description Default setting Setting range [<] [<]...
  • Page 73 Connections Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and connecting to a Network Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup below will not be shown. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System”...
  • Page 74 Connections Automatic Setup by WPS Please make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to NOTE WPS setup is not available the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not be while the instrument is in the shown.
  • Page 75 Connections 3-2. Select “Security” then press the [>] button to call up the Security list. Select the security then return to the “Other” display by pressing the [<] button. 3-3. Select “Password,” then set the password in the same way as NOTE The password cannot be set SSID.
  • Page 76 Connections Set SSID, Security, Password and Channel. 2-1. From the “System” menu display, select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated below. “System” menu display Utility display Wireless LAN display 2-2. Set the SSID, Security, Password and Channel. Select and enter each value/setting in the same way as in step 3 in “Manual Setup.
  • Page 77: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings Pressing the [FUNCTION] button gives you access to a variety of important settings for Voices, Song playback, Metronome, Song recording and the entire system of this instrument. Basic Operations As necessary, make the Voice settings or select a Song. •...
  • Page 78: Voice Menu

    Voice Menu Voice Menu This menu lets you edit or set various parameters related to keyboard performance, such as Voice parameters. By turning on Dual/Split/Duo, you can make the settings for each Voice or each Voice combination. While playing the keyboard and hearing the sound, change a parameter value to find your desired sound.
  • Page 79 Voice Menu To call up the desired parameter: Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Voice” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>]...
  • Page 80 Voice Menu To call up the desired parameter: Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Voice” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>]...
  • Page 81 Voice Menu  Reverb Type List No effect Recital Hall Simulates clear reverberation in a mid-sized hall suitable for piano recital. Concert Hall Simulates brilliant reverberation in a large hall for public orchestra performances. Chamber Simulates the elegant reverberation in a small room suitable for chamber music. Cathedral Simulates the solemn reverberation in a high-ceiling stone-made cathedral.
  • Page 82: Song Menu

    Song Menu Song Menu This menu lets you set various parameters related to Song playback and edit the Song data with a single touch. NOTE • When using the “Edit” menu, select a MIDI Song other than the preset Song. •...
  • Page 83 Song Menu To call up the desired parameter: Select a Song as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Song” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>] Description Default setting Setting range [<] [<]...
  • Page 84 Song Menu  Quantize Supplementary Quantize setting range 1/4....quarter note 1/6....quarter note triplet 1/8....eighth note 1/12....eighth note triplet 1/16....sixteenth note 1/24....sixteenth note triplet 1/32....thirty-second note 1/8+1/12..eighth note + eighth note triplet* 1/16+1/12..sixteenth note + eighth note triplet* 1/16+1/24..
  • Page 85: Metronome/Rhythm Menu

    Metronome/Rhythm Menu Metronome/Rhythm Menu This menu lets you set the volume and tempo indication format of the Metronome (page 33) or Rhythm (page 48). In addition, you can set the bell sound of the Metronome to play back at the first beat and adjust parameters related to Rhythm playback variation.
  • Page 86: Recording Menu

    Recording Menu Recording Menu This menu lets you make detailed settings related to MIDI Recording (page 49). To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Recording” menu, then use the [ ] buttons to select the desired parameter.
  • Page 87: System Menu

    System Menu System Menu This menu lets you make the overall settings applied to the entire instrument. To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.
  • Page 88 System Menu To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>] Description Default setting Setting range [<] [<] [<] Pedal Half Pedal Point (Pop-up Here you can specify the point to which you must...
  • Page 89 System Menu To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>] Description Default setting Setting range [<] [<] [<] MIDI Local Control –...
  • Page 90 System Menu To call up the desired parameter: Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [ ]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. [>] [>] [>] Description Default setting Setting range [<] [<] [<] Utility USB Properties –...
  • Page 91 System Menu  Scale Tune List (Temperament List) Equal Temperament One octave is divided into twelve equal intervals. Currently most popular piano tuning scale. PureMajor/PureMinor Based on natural overtones, three major chords using these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound. Pythagorean This scale was devised by Pythagoras, the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are collapsed into a single octave.
  • Page 92 System Menu  Backup Setting  Backup (Selecting parameters maintained even when the (Saving the Backup file for internal data) power is turned off) This lets you save data on internal memory to the connected USB flash drive as a backup file (named This lets you set whether some settings of the Backup “ydp-184.bup”).
  • Page 93 System Menu  Restore  Factory Set (Restarting the instrument with the Backup file (Restarting the instrument with the initial loaded) factory settings loaded) This lets you load the backup file (ydp-184.bup) saved This lets you reset this instrument to its factory via the Backup function (page 92) to the instrument default settings which refers to the initial setting preprogrammed when shipped from the factory, and...
  • Page 94: Appendix

    Demo      Piano CFX Grand Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic range for maximum expressive control. Suitable for playing in any music genre and style.     Pop Grand —...
  • Page 95 Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo No.7, BWV 1058 J. S. Bach The Voice Demos with () listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. All other Demo Songs are Yamaha original (© Yamaha Corporation).
  • Page 96: Song List

    Song List 50 Classics Song Title Composer About Duet Songs Arrangements The song Nos.16 – 20 are duet songs. Canon D dur J. Pachelbel The right-hand part is for the right hand of the first Air On the G Strings J.
  • Page 97: Rhythm List

    Rhythm List Category Name Pops&Rock 8Beat 16Beat Shuffle1 Shuffle2 Shuffle3 8BeatBallad 6-8SlowRock Jazz Swing SwingFast Five-Four JazzWaltz Latin Samba BossaNova Rumba Salsa Tango Kids&Holiday 2-4Kids 6-8March ChristmasSwing Christmas3-4 YDP-184 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 98: Message List

    Yamaha (page 68). Internal hardware error A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor. Last power off invalid This message appears when the power is turned on after turning off the power while handling a Song file Checking memory (page 60) or saving a backup file (page 92).
  • Page 99 Unsupported device This message appears when an unsupported USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 68). USB device Communication with the USB device has been cut off because of an abnormal power surge to the device.
  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When a message is displayed, refer to the “Message List” (page 98) for troubleshooting aid. Problem Possible Cause and Solution The instrument does not turn The instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 14).
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution Rhythm does not start. “SynchStart” setting is on. Set “SynchStart” off in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display. The contents of the Wireless Disconnect the USB wireless LAN adaptor and connect it again. LAN is not shown in the display even though the USB wireless LAN adaptor is connected.
  • Page 102: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    Keyboard Stand Assembly When Moving the Instrument Assembly Precautions After Assembly CAUTION • Assemble the unit on a hard and flat floor with ample space. CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all • When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold parts in the correct orientation.
  • Page 103 Keyboard Stand Assembly Remove all parts from the package and make sure Attach C to D and E. you have all of the items. Foamed styrol pads Remove foamed styrol pads from the package, position them on the floor, then place A on top of them. Position the pads so that they will not hide the connectors on the bottom of A.
  • Page 104 Keyboard Stand Assembly 2-1. Align the screw holes on the upper side of B Secure A. with the bracket holes on D and E, then attach the upper corners of B to D and E by finger- tightening two thin screws (4 × 12 mm). 2-2.
  • Page 105 Keyboard Stand Assembly 5-1. Attach the headphone hanger. Insert the plug of the pedal cord into the Use the two thin screws (4 × 10 mm) to attach the pedal connector. hanger as shown in the illustration. Insert the pedal cord securely until the metal part of the cord plug disappears from view.
  • Page 106: Specifications

    128 x 64 dots Language English Panel Language English Cabinet Key Cover Style Sliding Music Rest Voices Tone Piano Sound Yamaha CFX Generation Piano Effects Key-off Samples Smooth Release Polyphony Preset Number of Voices Effects Types Reverb 6 types Chorus...
  • Page 107 • Wireless MIDI Adaptor MD-BT01/UD-BT01 The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 108: Index

    Index Numerics 50 Classics ..............38, 96 Factory Set .................93 Fast forward ..............40 File Operation ..............60 Format (instrument) ............93 AB Repeat ................43 Format (USB flash drive) ..........89 AC adaptor ................14 Access point ..............75 Aliquot ................26 Aliquot Resonance (Aliquot Res.) .........25 Half Pedal Point ...............25 Assembly .................102 Half-pedal .................19...
  • Page 109 Index Troubleshooting .............100 Tuning ................87 Part Cancel ................41 Pedal ................19, 88 Pedal Function List ............81 USB Autoload ..............90 Piano Room ..............24 USB flash drive ..............68 Piano Setting ..............78 USB Format ..............89 Pitch Bend .................88 USB Properties ..............90 Playback (Rhythm) ............48 User ..................38 Playback (Song) ..............38 Utility .................89...
  • Page 110 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads Manual Development Group Published 05/2017 MWZC*.*- **A0 http://download.yamaha.com/ ZW03800 © 2017 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Indonesia...

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