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Summarization of Contents
Precautions
AC Adaptor Safety
Guidelines for safe use of the AC adaptor, including warnings and cautions.
General Instrument Safety
Precautions for power, opening, water, fire, and abnormalities for the YDP-163/143.
Operational Safety and Handling
Assembly and Location Precautions
Safe procedures for assembling and placing the instrument.
Connection and Handling Cautions
Guidelines for connecting components and safe handling practices.
Bench Usage Safety
Recommendations for safely using the included piano bench.
Important Notices and Information
Handling, Maintenance, and Data Saving
Guidance on proper handling, cleaning, and saving instrument data.
Copyrights and Manual Information
Details on copyrights, bundled content, manual illustrations, and trademarks.
Tuning and Pitch Adjustment
Information on the instrument's tuning capabilities and maintenance.
Manuals and Accessories
About the Manuals
Lists available manuals, including printed and online PDF versions.
Included Accessories
Lists items included with the YDP-163/YDP-143, such as manuals, adaptor, and bench.
Smart Device Control
Digital Piano Controller App
Overview of the app for remotely controlling the digital piano.
Panel Controls and Terminals
Top Panel Controls
Identification and function of buttons and knobs on the instrument's top panel.
Bottom Panel Terminals
Description of jacks and terminals located on the bottom of the instrument.
Basic Setup Operations
Key Cover Operation
Instructions for opening and closing the instrument's key cover safely.
Music Rest Adjustment
How to raise and lower the music rest for sheet music.
Power and Volume Settings
Turning the Instrument Power On
Steps for connecting the AC adaptor and turning the instrument power on.
Setting the Master Volume
How to adjust the overall volume using the MASTER VOLUME knob.
Power Management and Audio Output
Auto Power Off Function
How to disable or enable the automatic power-off feature.
Using Headphones and Speaker Output
Connecting headphones and the Stereophonic Optimizer feature.
Piano Performance Features
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
Adjusting sound quality based on volume level.
Pedal Functions and Damper Resonance
Using the Pedals
Explanation of the Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals.
Damper Resonance Effect
Simulating grand piano sustain sound effects.
Piano Playback Settings
Operation Confirmation Sounds
Enabling or disabling confirmation sounds for setup changes.
Touch Sensitivity Adjustment
Configuring how key velocity affects sound volume.
Using the Metronome
Metronome Operation
Starting, stopping, and adjusting the metronome's tempo and beat.
Voice Selection and Description
Selecting a Specific Voice
How to choose and identify different instrument voices.
Demo Songs Playback
Listening to Demo Songs
Instructions for playing and navigating through the instrument's demo songs.
Sound Variations: Reverb
Selecting Reverb Types
Choosing different reverb effects to add ambience to the sound.
Pitch Adjustment Features
Transposing Pitch in Semitones
Shifting the keyboard's pitch up or down by semitones.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
Adjusting the instrument's pitch in fine increments (Hz).
Layering Voices: Dual Mode
Engaging Dual Mode
How to layer two voices simultaneously for a richer sound.
Playing in Duo Mode
Engaging Duo Mode
Splitting the keyboard for two players and managing volume balance.
Song Playback and Practice
Listening to Preset Songs
Instructions for playing and practicing with the 50 preset songs.
Practice Techniques
Practicing One-Hand Parts
Isolating and practicing individual left or right-hand parts of songs.
Quick Play Feature
Controlling song playback from the first note or measure start.
Recording Keyboard Performances
Recording a Performance
Steps for recording keyboard performances as User Songs.
Managing Recorded Songs
Editing Recorded Song Settings
Modifying parameters like tempo, voice, and reverb after recording.
Deleting Recorded Data
Procedures for deleting entire songs or specific parts.
Data Management and Initialization
Data Maintained After Power Off
List of settings and data retained when the instrument is turned off.
Saving and Transferring Data
Backing up User Song data and transferring SMF files with a computer.
Initializing Settings
Resetting all instrument settings to factory defaults.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Power and Sound Problems
Solutions for power issues, no sound, and clicks/pops.
Noise and Pedal Issues
Addressing noise from speakers and pedal functionality problems.
Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions
Part Identification and Preparation
Listing parts, tools, and initial steps for assembling the keyboard stand.
Keyboard Stand Assembly Steps
Attaching Main Panels
Detailed steps for attaching the main body panels to the stand.
Finalizing Keyboard Stand Assembly
Connecting Cords and Adjusters
Connecting pedal cord, AC adaptor, and setting the adjuster.
Attaching Headphone Hanger
Installing the headphone hanger (for YDP-163 only).
Moving the Instrument Safely
Proper Handling During Movement
Guidelines for holding and transporting the assembled instrument.
Instrument Specifications
Size, Weight, and Keyboard Details
Physical dimensions, weight, and keyboard type information.
Functions and Connectivity
Details on voices, effects, recording, and interface connections.
Power Supply and Accessories
Information on the power adaptor, consumption, and included accessories.
Yamaha Contact and Support Information
Regional Representatives and Distributors
Contact details for Yamaha representatives and authorized distributors worldwide.
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