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YDP - 163
YDP - 143
Owner's Manual
Before using the instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5-7.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this
manual.
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PRECAUTIONS: AC Adaptor Safety
AC Adaptor Safety Warnings
Safety warnings and cautions for the AC adaptor, covering connection and usage to prevent hazards.
General Instrument Safety Warnings
Key safety precautions for the instrument, including power, water, fire, opening, and handling abnormalities.
PRECAUTIONS: Handling and Setup
Assembly, Location, and Connections
Guidelines for safe assembly, instrument placement, and connection procedures.
Handling and Bench Usage Precautions
Precautions for handling the instrument and using the piano bench safely.
Notices and Information
Handling, Maintenance, and Data Saving
Notices to prevent product damage, guidelines for cleaning, and data backup recommendations.
Product and Manual Information
Details on copyrights, bundled content, manual content, and trademark information.
Tuning and Pitch Adjustment
Information on instrument tuning and how pitch can be adjusted for compatibility.
About the Manuals
Included Manuals Overview
Lists printed owner's manual, quick operation guide, and information on other available manuals.
Online Manuals and Downloads
Instructions for accessing PDF manuals and obtaining them from the Yamaha website.
Included Accessories
Accessory List
Details the items included with the instrument, such as the owner's manual, adaptor, and bench.
Smart Device App Information
Information about the Digital Piano Controller app for remote instrument control.
Panel Controls and Terminals
Top Panel Controls and Indicators
Overview of buttons, knobs, and indicators on the instrument's top surface for operation.
Bottom Panel Connection Terminals
Identification of jacks and ports on the instrument's bottom for connections.
Basic Operations: Setting Up
Key Cover Operation
Instructions for safely opening and closing the keyboard's protective key cover.
Music Rest Adjustment
Guidance on how to properly raise and lower the music rest for sheet music.
Basic Operations: Power and Volume
Turning the Power On and Off
Steps for connecting the AC adaptor and operating the instrument's power switch.
Setting the Volume Level
Instructions on using the master volume knob to adjust the overall sound output.
Basic Operations: Auto Power Off and Headphones
Auto Power Off Function Management
How to enable or disable the automatic power-off feature to conserve energy.
Using Headphones and Stereophonic Optimizer
Connecting headphones and activating the Stereophonic Optimizer for improved listening.
Playing the Piano: Intelligent Acoustic Control
Enabling and Disabling IAC
Instructions for activating or deactivating the Intelligent Acoustic Control for balanced sound at any volume.
Adjusting IAC Depth
How to customize the intensity of the Intelligent Acoustic Control effect.
Playing the Piano: Pedals and Damper Resonance
Using the Pedals (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft)
Explanation of the functions and operation of the instrument's three pedals.
Damper Resonance Effect
How to activate the Damper Resonance feature for a grand piano-like sustain sound.
Playing the Piano: Confirmation Sounds and Touch Sensitivity
Operation Confirmation Sounds Control
Enabling or disabling audio feedback for various operational inputs and changes.
Changing Touch Sensitivity Settings
Adjusting how the key velocity affects the note's volume and expression.
Playing the Piano: Metronome
Metronome Operation
Instructions for starting, stopping, and confirming the metronome's tempo and beat.
Adjusting Metronome Settings
How to modify the metronome's tempo, beat, and volume for practice.
Advanced Operations: Selecting Voices
Selecting Preset Voices
Guide to choosing different instrument sounds, including single and layered voices.
Voice List and Descriptions
A comprehensive list of available instrument voices and their characteristics.
Advanced Operations: Demo Songs
Playing Demo Songs
Instructions for listening to built-in demonstration songs that showcase instrument voices.
Demo Song List
A table listing the demo songs and their associated instrument voices.
Advanced Operations: Reverb Effects
Selecting Reverb Types
Choosing from various reverb effects to add ambience and depth to the sound.
Adjusting Reverb Depth
Controlling the intensity or amount of the selected reverb effect.
Advanced Operations: Pitch Adjustment
Transposing Pitch in Semitones
Shifting the keyboard's pitch up or down by semitones for key signature compatibility.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
Making precise adjustments to the instrument's overall pitch in small increments.
Advanced Operations: Layering Voices (Dual Mode)
Engaging Dual Mode
Combining two different instrument voices to play simultaneously for a richer sound.
Adjusting Dual Mode Settings
Balancing volume levels and shifting octaves when layering two voices.
Advanced Operations: Playing Duo
Engaging Duo Mode
Splitting the keyboard for two players, assigning different voices to each section.
Duo Mode Playback and Settings
Playing with two players, including volume balance and pedal functions in Duo mode.
Song Playback and Practice: Listening to Preset Songs
Selecting and Playing Preset Songs
Guide to choosing and listening to the 50 built-in piano preset songs.
Song Playback Controls
Managing playback tempo, changing songs, and practicing with preset songs.
Song Playback and Practice: Practicing Parts and Quick Play
Practicing One-Hand Parts
Isolating and practicing individual left or right-hand parts of preset songs.
Quick Play Feature
Controlling song playback to start immediately or include rests before the first note.
Recording Your Performance
Recording Keyboard Performance
Step-by-step instructions for recording your playing as a User Song.
Recording Management Notes
Important information on recording capacity, metronome use, and data overwriting.
Recording Your Performance: Settings and Deletion
Changing Recorded Song Settings
Adjusting parameters like tempo, voice, and reverb after a song has been recorded.
Deleting Recorded Data
Procedures for deleting entire recorded songs or specific parts.
Data Management: Backup and Initialization
Data Maintained After Power Off
List of settings and user data that are retained when the instrument is turned off.
Saving and Transferring Song Data
Instructions for backing up User Songs and transferring SMF files to/from a computer.
Initializing Instrument Settings
How to reset all instrument settings, except songs, to their factory defaults.
Appendix: Troubleshooting
Common Instrument Problems and Solutions
A guide to diagnosing and resolving typical issues encountered with the instrument.
Keyboard Stand Assembly
Keyboard Stand Assembly Overview
Identification of parts and initial steps for assembling the digital piano stand.
Securing Stand Components
Instructions for attaching and fastening the main structural pieces of the keyboard stand.
Keyboard Stand Assembly: Advanced Steps
Attaching the Piano Body to Stand
Steps for securely mounting the main instrument unit onto the assembled stand.
Mounting and Securing the Top Panel
Finalizing the stand assembly by attaching and securing the top panel.
Keyboard Stand Assembly: Connections and Final Checks
Connecting Pedals and Power Adaptor
Wiring the pedal cord and AC adaptor to the instrument after assembly.
Final Assembly Checks and Adjustments
Verifying connections, checking for rattling, and setting adjusters for stability.
Keyboard Stand Assembly: Moving and Transporting
Safe Handling of Assembled Unit
Precautions for safely holding and moving the assembled instrument to prevent damage.
Transporting the Instrument
Guidelines for moving the keyboard to a new location, either assembled or disassembled.
Specifications
Instrument Specifications Overview
Detailed technical specifications covering size, weight, controls, voices, effects, and connectivity.

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