Yamaha YDP-V240 Manual Page 1

For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.IMPORTANT — Check your power supply —Make sure t

10 Owner’s ManualSetting Up To open the key cover:Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover:Slide the cover towar

100 Owner’s ManualSaving and Loading DataUser files as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files residing on a USB flash memory can be loaded into th

Owner’s Manual 101Saving and Loading DataThis procedure deletes User, Style, Song, and Music Database files from a USB flash memory.1Make sure that the

102 Owner’s ManualSaving and Loading DataThis procedure deletes the User Song as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files transferred from an exte

Owner’s Manual 103Connectionsq USB TO DEVICE terminalThis terminal allows connection to USB stor-age devices. Refer to “Precautions when using the USB

104 Owner’s ManualConnectionsThe following functions become available when this instrument is connected to a computer.● Performance data can be transf

Owner’s Manual 105ConnectionsBy connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the com-puter, and performan

106 Owner’s ManualConnections PC Mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you wa

Owner’s Manual 107ConnectionsThis function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer applica

108 Owner’s ManualConnections Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory ● ● ● ● ● 1Ins

Owner’s Manual 109Connections8Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader.9To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button.Use

Owner’s Manual 11Setting UpConnect the instrument’s USB TO HOST terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance data and

110 Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting For the InstrumentProblem Possible Cause and SolutionWhen the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is te

Owner’s Manual 111TroubleshootingThe wrong notes sound when the keyboard is played.Perhaps the performance assistant technology is turned on.Press the

112 Owner’s ManualMessagesLCD Message CommentAccess error!Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the media or the flash memory.All Memory

Owner’s Manual 113MessagesOverCurrentCommunication with the USB device has been shut down because of the overcurrent to the USB device. Disconnect the

114 Owner’s ManualKeyboard Stand Assembly• Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble

Owner’s Manual 115Keyboard Stand Assembly1Attach the adjuster to C.1-1 Align the tip of the adjuster with the screw hole, then screw in the adjuster a

116 Owner’s ManualKeyboard Stand Assembly5Mount A.5-1 Place your hands at least 15 cm from either end of A when positioning it.6Secure A.6-1 Adjust th

Owner’s Manual 117Keyboard Stand Assembly8Set the adjuster.8-1 Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm con-tact with the floor surface.9Attach the he

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IndexOwner’s Manual 119Melody Score ... 37Melody type (performance assistant technology) ... 39,

12 Owner’s ManualSetting UpConnect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.You can connect two sets of stand

120 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesScores / Noten / Partitions / PartiturasThis demo is an example of h

Scores / Noten / Partitions / PartiturasOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 121

Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras122 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesThis score is provided with

Scores / Noten / Partitions / PartiturasOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 123

Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras124 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesThis score is provided with

Scores / Noten / Partitions / PartiturasOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 125

126 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesVoice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de voces Maximum

Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de vocesOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 127● Panel Vo

Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de voces128 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones● XGlite V

Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de vocesOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 129203 000 06

Owner’s Manual 13Setting UpTo keep your instrument in optimum condition, we recommend that you periodically follow the maintenance points below. Inst

Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de voces130 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones331 000 04

Voice List / Voice-Liste / Liste des voix / Lista de vocesOwner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 131The voice

132 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesDrum Kit List / Drum Kit-Liste / Liste des kits de Voice No. 132 133

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 133Voice No. 132 138 139 140 141 142 143MSB (0–127) / LSB (0–127) / PC

134 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesStyle List / Style-Liste / Liste des styles / Lista de estilosStyle

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 135Music Database List / Musikdatenbankliste / Liste des bases de donné

136 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesSongs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM / Songs auf der beiliegenden C

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 137Harmony Type List / Liste der Harmony-Typen / Liste des types d’har-

138 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesEffect Type List / Effekttypliste / Liste des types● Reverb Types /

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 139● Chorus Types / Chorus-Typen / Types d’effets Chorus / Tipos de cor

14 Owner’s ManualPanel Controls and TerminalsFront PanelPHONES#9#8#7$0#6qqUSBTO HOSTPEDALVoice Category List (page 126)Style Category List (page 134)S

140 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones● DSP Types / DSP Typen / Types de DSP / Tipos de DSPNo. Type Descri

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 14167 3BAND EQMono EQ which emphasizes low and high frequencies, and at

142 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones135 V_DST H+TDL1V Distotion and Tempo Delay are connected in series

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 143• Effect types cannot be adjusted, except for the following:Reverb l

144 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesSpecifications / Technische Daten / Spécifications techniques / Especi

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Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 147Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old EquipmentThi

148 Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instruccionesInformation concernant la Collecte et le Traitement des déchets d’

Owner’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d’emploi / Manual de instrucciones 149The above warning is located on the bottom of the unit.Explanation o

Owner’s Manual 15Panel Controls and Terminals¸q Power switch ( ) ...page 11w [MASTER VOLUME] control ...pages

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16 Owner’s ManualChanging the Display LanguageThis instrument allows you to select English or Japanese as the display language. The default display la

Owner’s Manual 17Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesIn addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices18 Owner’s ManualYou can select a second voice which will play in addition to the main voice when you play t

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesOwner’s Manual 194Play the keyboard.Try selecting and playing a range of dual voices.Press the [EXIT] button

2 Owner’s ManualSPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONPRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Ya maha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices20 Owner’s Manual3Select the desired split voice.Watch the highlighted split voice and rotate the dial until

Try Playing a Variety of Instrument VoicesOwner’s Manual 21The instrument has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to

22 Owner’s ManualFun SoundsThis instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects you can use for entertainment. Laughter, babbling br

Owner’s Manual 23The MetronomeThe instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo that is most comfor

The Metronome24 Owner’s ManualIn this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature.1Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second

The MetronomeOwner’s Manual 25This allows you to select whether the click sound has a bell accent, or plays only a click sound.1Press the [FUNCTION] b

26 Owner’s ManualPlaying StylesThis instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you

Playing StylesOwner’s Manual 27You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page.Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment t

Playing Styles28 Owner’s ManualWhen sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a style will start playing as soon as you play a no

Playing StylesOwner’s Manual 29Styles Are More Fun When You Understand ChordsChords, created by playing multiple notes at the same time, are the basis

Owner’s Manual 31. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-tained in this manual,

Playing Styles30 Owner’s Manual—3-chord boogie-woogie—This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords. When you get a feel fo

Playing StylesOwner’s Manual 31There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords:● Easy Chords● Standard ChordsThe instrument will automatically

32 Owner’s ManualUsing SongsWith this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to a d

Using SongsOwner’s Manual 331Press the [SONG] buttonThe song selection display will appear.The currently selected song number and name will be highlig

Using Songs34 Owner’s ManualThese are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [FF], rewind [REW] an

Using SongsOwner’s Manual 35These 30 songs include songs that effectively demonstrate the instrument’s Easy Song Arranger feature, songs that are idea

Using Songs36 Owner’s ManualThe following three types of songs can be used by this instrument.● Demo Song and Preset songs (the 30 songs built into th

Using SongsOwner’s Manual 37This instrument is capable of display the scores of songs.Scores are displayed for the 30 internal preset songs as well as

Using Songs38 Owner’s ManualIf a song contains lyric data, the lyrics can be made to appear on the display.No lyrics will be displayed for a song that

Owner’s Manual 39The Easy Way to Play PianoThis instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song an

4 Owner’s Manual(1)B-13 1/2PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGA

The Easy Way to Play Piano40 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.The currently

The Easy Way to Play PianoOwner’s Manual 414Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.The basic pattern will play repeatedly. Listen to t

The Easy Way to Play Piano42 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.The currently

The Easy Way to Play PianoOwner’s Manual 434Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.The left-hand keys you should play will be shown on

The Easy Way to Play Piano44 Owner’s ManualSee page 48 for some hints on how to play melodies.1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the perf

The Easy Way to Play PianoOwner’s Manual 454Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.Because the Melody type has been selected, the song

The Easy Way to Play Piano46 Owner’s Manual1Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button.This turns on the performance assistant technology feature.The currently

The Easy Way to Play PianoOwner’s Manual 474Press the [START/STOP] button.Song playback will begin.The basic pattern will repeat. Listen to eight meas

The Easy Way to Play Piano48 Owner’s ManualUse the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro!Here are a few hints for using the Chord type.If you selec

The Easy Way to Play PianoOwner’s Manual 49Make Use of the Score in the Melody Type.If you want to play the melody with the correct rhythm, use the on

Owner’s Manual 5• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on

50 Owner’s ManualLesson Flow:Select a song from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category!The practice methods:● Lesson 1 ...Learn to play th

Select a Song For a LessonOwner’s Manual 51In this lesson, try playing the correct notes. Play the note shown in the display. The song will wait until

Select a Song For a Lesson52 Owner’s Manual4Start Lesson 1.Press the LESSON [START] button to select Lesson 1. Each time the LESSON [START] button is

Select a Song For a LessonOwner’s Manual 535Stop the Lesson modeYou can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.Once you’

Select a Song For a Lesson54 Owner’s ManualLearn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed y

Select a Song For a LessonOwner’s Manual 55Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you hav

Select a Song For a Lesson56 Owner’s ManualUse this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to re

Owner’s Manual 57Play Using the Music DatabaseYou want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and styl

58 Owner’s ManualChange a Song’s StyleIn addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arr

Change a Song’s StyleOwner’s Manual 593Listen to the song.Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the next step while

6 Owner’s ManualThe followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for three (3) of the songs pre-installed in this electronic keyboard:Mona

60 Owner’s ManualRecord Your Own PerformanceYou can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. Once your per

Record Your Own PerformanceOwner’s Manual 611From the MAIN display press the [SONG] button, then use the dial to select the user song number (031–035)

Record Your Own Performance62 Owner’s Manual3Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.You can also start recording by pressing the [START/ST

Record Your Own PerformanceOwner’s Manual 636When the recording is done ...◆ To Play Back a User SongUser songs are played back in the same way as reg

Record Your Own Performance64 Owner’s Manual3Press the [+] button to clear the song.The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display wh

Owner’s Manual 65Backup and InitializationThe following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you wa

66 Owner’s ManualBasic OperationOverall control is based on the following simple operations.1 Press a button to select a basic function.Basic Operatio

Basic OperationOwner’s Manual 672 Use the dial to select an item or valueWhen you select a basic function, the item corresponding to that function wil

Basic Operation68 Owner’s Manual● Display NamesAll operations are carried out while watching the display. A number of display types are provided for d

Basic OperationOwner’s Manual 69The MAIN display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice.It also includes a range of indicators th

Owner’s Manual 7Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Piano!Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instr

70 Owner’s ManualPlay with a Variety of EffectsThis feature adds harmony notes to the main voice.1Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony fe

Owner’s Manual 71Play with a Variety of EffectsReverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience.When you select a style or song the optimum

72 Owner’s ManualPlay with a Variety of EffectsThe chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar to many of the same voices being played in unis

Owner’s Manual 73Play with a Variety of EffectsDSP is term of abbreviated form of Digital Signal Processor. The DSP effect can be added to the Main an

74 Owner’s ManualPlay with a Variety of EffectsThis function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to the voices at

Owner’s Manual 75Handy Performance FeaturesYou can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for tim

76 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance FeaturesSometimes selecting the ideal voice to play with a song or style can be confusing. The One Touch Setting fe

Owner’s Manual 77Handy Performance FeaturesSelect a sound type for the internal speakers from piano sound or style sound.1Press and hold the [PIANO PR

78 Owner’s ManualHandy Performance Features◆ Large Pitch Changes (Transpose)The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum

Owner’s Manual 79Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsBasic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 26 of the Quick Gu

8 Owner’s ManualSpecial FeaturesGHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytopsGraded Hammer Standard keyboard with matte black keytops

80 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) Functions1Press the [STYLE] button and then select a style.2Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto ac

Owner’s Manual 81Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions7Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button.When the fill-in is finished, it leads smoothly into the selecte

82 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsThe initial default split point is key number 054 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another

Owner’s Manual 83Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsWhen auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can pla

84 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsTwo or more notes played together constitute a “chord”.The most basic chord type is the “triad” c

Owner’s Manual 85Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Recognized Standard Chords● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

86 Owner’s ManualStyle (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsIn “Play Along with a Style” on page 27 we described a method of playing styles in which chords w

Owner’s Manual 87Style (Auto-accompaniment) FunctionsThe Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual note

88 Owner’s ManualSong Settings1Press the [FUNCTION] button.2Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-tons to select the Song Volume item.3Use the dial to set

Owner’s Manual 89Song SettingsEach “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individua

Owner’s Manual 9IntroductionCopyright Notice... 6Logos...

90 Owner’s ManualMemorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsThis instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite set-tings for

Owner’s Manual 91Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings1Press the [MEMORY/BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the b

92 Owner’s ManualThe FunctionsThe “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun-ing, setting the split point, and ad

Owner’s Manual 93The Functions● Function Setting ListCategory Function Item Range/Settings DescriptionVOLUMEStyle Volume 000–127 Determines the volume

94 Owner’s ManualThe Functions*All these settings can be conveniently reset to their initial default values by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simult

Owner’s Manual 95Saving and Loading DataUSB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data.When a USB flash memory is inserted in this instrument

96 Owner’s ManualSaving and Loading Data Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminalThis instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal.

Owner’s Manual 97Saving and Loading DataNew USB flash memory must be formatted before they can be used by this instrument. 1After connecting the US

98 Owner’s ManualSaving and Loading DataThis operation saves Registration Memory data as a “User File” to a USB flash memory device. The User File name

Owner’s Manual 99Saving and Loading DataThis operation saves a user song (song numbers 031–035) to USB flash memory.1Make sure that a properly formatte