Yamaha YDP-88 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANTCheck Your Power SupplyMake sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In som

9Using the RecorderThe YDP-88 recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. This is a use-ful adjunct to any keyboard

10Using the RecorderThe initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, andtempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are

111. No Sound When the Power is Turned ONIs the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTERVOLUM

123Rough surfaceoutward4 x 10 mm round-head screws 22Make sure that therear surfaces of (C)and (D) are aligned.CD6 x 35 mm round-headscrews 14D6 x 16

135NOTE• We do not recommend attempting to assemble theYDP-88 alone. The job can be easily accomplished,however, with only two people.• Use only the s

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN I

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1IntroductionThank you for choosing a Yamaha YDP-88 Digital Piano. Your YDP-88 is a fine musical instru-ment that employs advanced Yamaha music techno

2The Control Panel1 [POWER] SwitchPress the [POWER] switch once to turn the powerON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When thepower is initially

3● PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel)Two pairs of standard pair of headphones can beplugged in here for private practice or late-nightplaying. The internal s

4ZTurn Power OnAfter making sure that the YDP-88’s AC plug is properly inserted into a con-venient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to

5The Dual ModeThe DUAL mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire rangeof the keyboard. To activate the DUAL mode simp

6The PedalsThe YDP-88 has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar tothose produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.The [

7Pitch Control● Tuning UpZ To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously.X Press any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in th

8METRONOMEThe Metronome & Tempo ControlThe YDP-88 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also providea solid rhythmic