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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor- cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- battery case rupture.
  • Page 3 Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd. Serial No. (bottom) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : NP-V80/NP-V60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 AC outlet. Then have the and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If you are using batteries, instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. remove all batteries from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by •...

  • Page 5: Saving Data

    Save important data to a USB storage device (NP-V80 only)/or other external device such as a computer (page 88). (NP-V80 only) To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices/or other external device such as a computer.

  • Page 6: Gm System Level 1

    Devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on). STYLE FILE The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Owner's Manual And Data List

    Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. MIDI Reference The MIDI Reference section contains MIDI related information. The MIDI Reference is available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library at: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ Included Accessories The package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

  • Page 8: Special Features

    You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technol- ogy feature, lessons, and more. Arpeggio Function (NP-V80 only) Page 20 Similar to the arpeggio functions provided on some synthesizers, this function automatically produces arpeggios (broken chords) when you simply play the appropriate notes on the keyboard.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    (NP-V80 only)..............28 Play Songs in Sequence ..........29 Selecting and Setting Functions ........73 Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ....29 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) File Control Functions ............76 Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] Reference terminal ................77 Using USB Storage Devices ..........77...

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. USB flash memory save, delete, and format operations can only be performed on the NP-V80 when the instrument is being powered from an AC adapter. These operations cannot be performed using battery power.

  • Page 11: Connecting Headphones (Phones/Output Jack)

    The SUSTAIN jack is for connecting the footswitch or foot pedal. The pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. Connect an included footswitch (NP-V80 only) or an optional Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Panel Controls And Terminals

    Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel The panel illustrations shown in this owner’s manual are taken from the NP-V80. Display (page 15) o !0 Front Panel !1 SONG ](Standby/On) switch...... page 11 w [MASTER VOLUME] control ....page 11 [REPEAT&LEARN] button....page 33 e [DEMO/BGM] button ......page 29...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    (NP-V60 only) ........page 58 @3 [DUAL ON/OFF] button ....pages 18, 57 @4 [SPLIT ON/OFF] button....pages 18, 57 @5 [HARMONY ON/OFF] button ....page 59 @6 PITCH BEND wheel......page 54 @7 USB TO DEVICE terminal (NP-V80 only) ........page 76 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation And Displays

    Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Press a button to select a basic function: Voice, Style or Song. To change the instrument voice that sounds when you play the keyboard, press the [VOICE] button. If you want to play along with auto accompaniment, press the [STYLE] button.

  • Page 15: Display Items

    Indicates that the Split voice is Indicates the current style or song turned on. (page 18) beat with flashing arrows. (page 27) ARPEGGIO (NP-V80 only) Indicates that the Arpeggio is turned on. (page 20) Performance assistant technology Indicates that performance assistant technology is turned on.

  • Page 16: Quick Guide

    [VOICE] button. For this example select the “102 Flute” voice. (page 14) Flute Select 102 Flute Preset Voice Types (NP-V80) 001–127 Instrument Voices Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to 128–139 individual keys, via which they can be played. Details...

  • Page 17: Play The Grand Piano Voice

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play the keyboard. NOTE • Voice Settings (page 56) Try selecting and playing a variety of voices. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to play piano, all you have to do is press one convenient button. NOTE Press the [GRAND PIANO] button.

  • Page 18: Play Two Voices Simultaneously-Dual

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL Once you press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button to turn the dual function on, a second voice will sound that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual”...

  • Page 19: Using The Metronome

    Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Using the Metronome The instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. Press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button to start the metronome. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again. LiveGPno Indicates the beat number in a measure during the Metronome...

  • Page 20: Creating Arpeggios (Np-V80 Only)

    Creating Arpeggios (NP-V80 only) The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases.

  • Page 21: Changing The Arpeggio Type

    Creating Arpeggios (NP-V80 only) Changing the Arpeggio type The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type. Press and hold the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.

  • Page 22: Playing Styles

    This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 165 different styles on the NP-V80, or 160 different styles on the NP-V60.

  • Page 23: Play Along With A Style

    Playing Styles Play Along with a Style You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with. Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style.

  • Page 24: Start Playing

    Playing Styles Start playing. NOTE Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompa- • Chords (page 25) niment range of the keyboard. Try playing the chord progression • Looking Up Chords Using shown below. the Chord Dictionary (page Split point Auto accompa-...
  • Page 25 Playing Styles Chords For users who are new to chords, this chart features common chords. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details.  indicates the root note. Major Minor Seventh...

  • Page 26: Playing Songs

    031–035 User Song Songs you record yourself. Songs stored on a USB flash memory plugged into the NP-V80, 036– Flash Memory or songs transferred from a computer (pages 28, 87). Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Playing Songs Listen to the song. NOTE Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected • Score data for the 30 internal song. songs are provided in the You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] Songbook on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 28: Select And Play Songs On A Usb Flash Memory (Np-V80 Only)

    Playing Songs Select and Play Songs on a USB Flash Memory (NP-V80 only) MIDI songs stored on a USB flash memory connected to the instrument can be directly selected and played. NOTE The procedure is exactly the same as that for selecting internal songs (page •...

  • Page 29: Play Songs In Sequence

    Playing Songs Play Songs in Sequence Press the [DEMO/BGM] button to play Songs 001–008 in sequence. Playback will repeat continu- ously, starting again from the first Song (001). You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [DEMO/BGM] button. It is also possible to specify continuous playback of all internal songs, all NOTE •...

  • Page 30: Reference

    (the part that is turned off) (pages 86–88) on the keyboard. You can practice both parts when both the left- and right-parts • (NP-V80 only) You can also use songs (only SMF format are turned off.
  • Page 31 Select a Song For a Lesson Start Lesson 1. Press the [Waiting] button to start Lesson 1. Notation Waiting In this case “r1” indicate that right-hand lesson 1 has been selected. Keyboard Display Play the note shown in the display. When you play the correct note, the next note you need play is shown.
  • Page 32 Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace. Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 30).
  • Page 33 Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 3—Minus One Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song. Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 2 on page 30).

  • Page 34: The Easy Way To Play Piano

    The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun.
  • Page 35 The Easy Way to Play Piano Using the Performance Assistant technology CHORD Type—Play with Both Hands Try out the performance assistant technology using the preset song “Ave Maria.” Select a song. Press the [SONG] button, and the song number and name will be displayed. You NOTE •...
  • Page 36 The Easy Way to Play Piano Press the [START/STOP] button. Song playback will begin. The basic pattern will repeat. Listen to four measures while memorizing the basic pattern. It’s your turn to play the part from the fifth measure. Play on the keyboard. Before After NOTE...
  • Page 37 The Easy Way to Play Piano CHD/FREE Type—Applying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only Next try playing the Chopin Nocturne. Select the song “011 Nocturne” . NOTE • Select and Listen to a Song (page 26) Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assis- tant technology feature on.
  • Page 38 The Easy Way to Play Piano Press the [START/STOP] button. Song playback will begin. Listen to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth measure. Play on the keyboard. Play the keys shown in the illustration. Keep playing F, A and C with your left hand and the correct notes will sound as the song proceeds.
  • Page 39 The Easy Way to Play Piano Next try playing a different preset song. The procedure is the same as steps 1–3 for playing Ave Maria NOTE • Songs transferred to the (page 35). Select any song. instrument from a computer To use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to play a can also be used with the performance assistant tech-...

  • Page 40: Play Using The Music Database

    Play Using the Music Database You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database.

  • Page 41: Change A Song's Style

    Change a Song’s Style In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is nor- mally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played.

  • Page 42: Select A Style

    Change a Song’s Style Listen to the song. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the song. Move on to the NOTE • When playing song numbers next step while the song is playing. 010 and 021 to 030 while using the Easy Song Arranger, melody tracks will be automatically muted and...

  • Page 43: Record Your Own Performance

    Record Your Own Performance You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. The recorded song can be played back on the instrument. Recording Press the [REC] button. NOTICE • If all User Songs (Song Track 1 is automati- numbers 031–035) contain cally selected...

  • Page 44: Recording To A Specified Track

    Record Your Own Performance Recording to a specified track NOTE Recordable Data • Up to approximately 10,000 You can record up to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) notes can be recorded for the five user songs if you track.
  • Page 45 Record Your Own Performance  Record a Melody track NOTE Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the • If style accompaniment is on [REC] button. and track [A] has not yet The selected track will flash in the display. been recorded, the style track [A] will automatically be selected for recording...
  • Page 46 Record Your Own Performance To Record Other Tracks Repeat steps 2 through 4 to record any of the remaining tracks. By selecting an unrecorded track—track buttons [1]–[5], [A]—you can record the new track while listening to previously recorded tracks (the play- back tracks will appear in the display).
  • Page 47 Record Your Own Performance Song Clear—Deleting User Songs This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). NOTE • If you only want to clear a specific track from a user Press the [SONG] button, then select the user song (031–035) song use the Track Clear function.

  • Page 48: Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

    Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite set- tings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 32 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of four setups each). 8 Banks Up to 32 presets (eight banks of four each)

  • Page 49: Regist [Memory/Bank]

    Split Voice settings (Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb Send Level, Chorus Send Level) Effect settings Reverb Type, Chorus Type, Panel Sustain Arpeggio settings (NP-V80 only) Arpeggio Type, Arpeggio ON/OFF, Arpeggio Quantize, Arpeggio Volume, Arpeggio Pedal Harmony settings...

  • Page 50: Backup And Initialization

    • You can save the settings as • User Songs backup data to your com- puter, by using the Musicsoft • Style Number 166(NP-V80), Style Number 161(NP-V60) Downloader (MSD) soft- • Touch Response on/off ware. Refer to the section “Transfer a backup file from •...

  • Page 51: Handy Performance Features

    Handy Performance Features Adding Reverb Adding Chorus Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is similar ambience. When you select a style or song the opti- to many of the same voices being played in unison. mum reverb type for the voice used is automatically When you select a style or song the optimum chorus selected.

  • Page 52: Panel Sustain

    Handy Performance Features Panel Sustain Pitch Controls (Transpose) This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up it when you want to add sustain to the voices at all or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone incre- times, regardless of footswitch operation.

  • Page 53: Pitch Controls (Tuning)

    Handy Performance Features Pitch Controls (Tuning) Setting the Metronome Time Sig- nature The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent incre- In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature. ments (100 cents = 1 semitone).

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Metronome Volume

    Handy Performance Features Adjusting the Metronome Volume Pitch Bend Press the [FUNCTION] button. The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch.

  • Page 55: Select An Eq Setting For The Best Sound

    Handy Performance Features Select an EQ Setting for the Best Auto Power Off Setup Sound The Auto Power Off function automatically turns the instrument’s power off if it is not operated for a speci- Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are pro- fied period of time.

  • Page 56: Voice Settings

    64 (center)– Voice musical needs. 127 (right) Reverb Level M.Reverb 000–127 Press the [FUNCTION] button. M.Chorus Chorus Level 000–127 The currently selected function will appear in the 000–500 (NP-V80) Voice D.Voice 000–489 (NP-V60) display. D.Volume Volume 000–127 D.Octave Octave -2–+2 Dual 000 (left)–...

  • Page 57: Selecting A Dual Voice

    Voice Settings Selecting a Dual Voice Selecting a Split Voice Press and hold the [DUAL ON/OFF] but- Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] but- ton for longer than a second. ton for longer than a second. “D.VOICE” will appear in the display for a few “S.Voice”...

  • Page 58: Touch Response Sensitivity (Np-V80)

    Voice Settings Touch Response Sensitivity Touch Response Sensitivity (NP-V80) (NP-V60) You can adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to dynamics When touch response is on you can adjust the key- in four steps. board’s sensitivity to dynamics in three steps. Press the [FUNCTION] button.

  • Page 59: Harmony

    Voice Settings Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button Use the dial to select a harmony type. to turn Harmony feature on. Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data List for information about the available harmony To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY types.

  • Page 60: Arpeggio Settings (Np-V80 Only)

    Arpeggio Settings (NP-V80 only) Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Synchronizing an arpeggio to a Keyboard Dynamics tempo of Style or Song Press the [FUNCTION] button. Adjust the arpeggio quantization to synchronize the arpeggio to a Style or Song. Press the [FUNCTION] button.

  • Page 61: Holding The Arpeggio Playback

    Arpeggio Settings (NP-V80 only) Holding the arpeggio Playback Arpeggio playback can be made to continue after the note has been released by pressing a footswitch con- nected to the SUSTAIN jack. Arpeggio playback will stop when the footswitch is released. Connect a foot- switch (page 11), then assign the function to the foot- switch as per the instructions below.

  • Page 62: Style (Auto-Accompaniment) Functions

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 22 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment proce- dure, and more. Pattern Variation (Sections) The instrument features a wide variety of style “sections”...
  • Page 63 Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. ENDING MAIN A The name of the selected section— MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed. This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the auto accompani- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

  • Page 64: Changing The Tempo Of The Style

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Changing the tempo of the Style Adjusting the Style Volume Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style func- slow. tion. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call Press the [FUNCTION] button.

  • Page 65: Setting The Split Point

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Setting the Split Point Tap Start The initial default split point is key number 54 (the You can start the style by simply tapping the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times the procedure described below.

  • Page 66: Play A Style With Chords But No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Play a Style with Chords but No Playing Styles Using the Entire Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment) Keyboard When auto accompaniment is on (the ACMP ON icon In “Play Along with a Style” on page 23 we described is showing) and Synchro Start is off, you can play a method of playing styles in which chords were chords in the left-hand accompaniment range of the detected only to the left of the keyboard split point.

  • Page 67: Loading Style Files (Np-V60)

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Loading Style Files (NP-V60) This instrument features 160 internal styles, but other styles, such as those provided on the CD-ROM and others that can be obtained from the internet (only styles with the “.sty” suffix), can be loaded into style number 161 and used in the same way as the internal styles.

  • Page 68: Looking Up Chords Using The Chord Dictionary

    Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Highest key Press and hold the [MINUS ONE] button Referring to the illustration, press the...

  • Page 69: Song Settings

    Use the dial to select “Random” . If you want to restore the normal playback mode, User All User songs select “Normal”. All songs transferred from a Download computer All songs stored on a USB flash memory connected to the (NP-V80 only) instrument. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Changing The Tempo Of The Song

    Song Settings Changing the tempo of the Song Song Volume Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or Press the [FUNCTION] button. slow. Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Song. Use the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] but-...

  • Page 71: A-B Repeat

    Song Settings A-B Repeat Muting Independent Song Tracks You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start Each “track” of a song plays a different part of the point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback. song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other than the ones you want to listen to.

  • Page 72: Tap Start

    Song Settings Tap Start Change the Melody Voice You can start the song by simply tapping the You can change a song’s melody voice to any other [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times voice you prefer. for time signatures in 4, and three times for time sig- NOTE natures in 3.

  • Page 73: The Functions

    The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tun- ing, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the func- tion list starting on the opposite page. When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display name (shown to the right of the function name in the list) and adjust as required.
  • Page 74 When Touch Response is on, this determines the sensitivity of TouchSns Touch Sensitivity 3(Hard), the feature. 4(Off)(NP-V80 only) Sets the chord detection mode. In the Multi Finger mode both standard chords and easy chords played to the left of the split 1(Multi), ChdFing Fingering Chord point are detected.

  • Page 75: (Np-V80 Only)

    Sets the velocity mode for arpeggio playback. 2 (Thru) Arpeggio Arpeggio Quan- Quantize OFF, 1/8, 1/16 Synchronizes arpeggio playback to a Style or Song. (NP-V80 only) tize 1(Sustain)/ Arpeggio Pedal Pdl Func 2(Arp Hold)/ Determines the pedal function in the arpeggio mode.

  • Page 76: Saving And Loading Data (Np-V80 Only)

    Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) USB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data. When a USB flash mem- ory is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, registered settings can be saved from or loaded into the instrument. In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB flash memory devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.

  • Page 77: Precautions When Using The [Usb To Device] Terminal

    Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Precautions when using the Using USB Storage Devices [USB TO DEVICE] terminal By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you’ve created to the con- This instrument features a built-in [USB TO nected device, as well as read data from the connected DEVICE] terminal.
  • Page 78 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Format a USB Flash Memory This section describes operation of the file control functions after you have USB flash memory devices must be properly format- engaged the file control function mode. ted before they can be used with this instrument.
  • Page 79 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Saving User Files Save the user file. A confirmation message will appear. Press the [0] “User files” containing 5 user songs, style 166, and button to execute the save operation, or press the the registration memory can be saved to USB flash [-] button to cancel the operation.
  • Page 80 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Saving User Songs as SMF Files Specify the target user song. If the automatically specified target user song is User songs can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI satisfactory, press the [0] button. The dial can be File) format and saved to a USB flash memory.

  • Page 81: Loading Style Files

    Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Loading User Files Loading Style Files User files saved to USB flash memory can be loaded A style loaded into style number 166 from either a into the instrument’s memory as required. USB flash memory or the instrument’s internal mem- ory can be used in the same way as the internal styles.
  • Page 82 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Deleting User Files Deleting SMF Song Files This procedure deletes user files from a USB flash This procedure deletes SMF song files that were cre- memory. ated on this instrument from a USB flash memory.
  • Page 83 Saving and Loading Data (NP-V80 Only) Exit From the File Control Function Message Comment Mode Indicates that the file control function is cur- Can’t use rently unavailable since the media is being To exit from the file control function mode press the accessed.

  • Page 84: Connecting To A Computer

    If you want to know more about MIDI and how to When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST use it, refer to this introductory book. MIDI Basics is available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Library at: Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and cor- http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/...

  • Page 85: Transferring Performance Data To And From A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument. MIDI settings PC Mode These settings pertain to performance data transmis-...

  • Page 86: Transferring Data Between The Computer And Instrument

    Data Capacity: 1.5MB 512 files total for the Song and Style Data Format Song: (.mid) SMF format 0/1 Style: (.sty) Backup File: 10PK6.BUP(NP-V80) 10PK5.BUP(NP-V60) InitSend What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)? The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the most common and widely compatible sequence for- mats used for storing sequence data.
  • Page 87 Connecting to a Computer Use Musicsoft Downloader To At this point you can select a Style file on the computer or CD-ROM and transfer it to the Transfer Songs From the Accessory instrument in the same way as a song file. CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory A copy of the selected MIDI song file...
  • Page 88 “System Drive”, a file named Style File function before it can be played. Refer “10PK6.BUP(NP-V80), 10PK5.BUP(NP-V60)” will to page 81 for NP-V80 details, or to page 67 for appear in the lower right corner of the Musicsoft NP-V60 details.

  • Page 89: Accessory Cd-Rom Installation Guide

    • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

  • Page 90: Cd-Rom Contents

    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM Contents When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the following start window will appear automat- ically. (If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My computer” folder and double click “Start.exe”...

  • Page 91: System Requirements

    Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide System Requirements Data Computer Memory Hard Disk Display Windows 2000/XP Home 233 MHz or higher; Intel 128 MB or more Edition/XP Professional/ Pentium/Celeron Proces- 64 MB or more 800 x 600 Musicsoft (at least 512 MB Vista sor family (256 MB or more is...
  • Page 92 • This display will not appear when using Windows XP When the “Welcome to the InstallShield x64/Vista/7 . No restart is necessary. Wizard for Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” window appears, click [Next]. If the warning message below appears during the Checking the version of the driver installation, click [Yes], [Continue Anyway], or Open the “Control Panel”...
  • Page 93 * You can obtain the latest version of the Musicsoft Downloader at the following web site. • Is any unknown device registered? http://music.yamaha.com/download/ If driver installation fails, the instrument will be marked as an “Unknown device”, and you will not IMPORTANT be able to install the driver.
  • Page 94 Click “Change or Remove Programs” http://music.yamaha.com/download/ located in the upper left, then select “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” or “Yamaha Musicsoft Downloader” from the list in the Playback response is delayed. right panel. • Does your computer satisfy the system require- Click [Remove].
  • Page 95 THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. permission by Yamaha Corporation. • Yamaha is not liable to you or any other person for any damages, including, Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages,...

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical sound is temporarily produced. power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    • PHONES/OUTPUT, DC IN, USB, SUSTAIN, USB TO DE- • Pitch Bend Wheel VICE Voice Amplifier • (NP-V80) 127 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite • 6W + 6W voices Speakers • (NP-V60) 116 panel voices + 12 drum/SFX kits + 361 XGlite voices •...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index A-B Repeat ..............71 Fast-Forward (FF) ............29 Accessories File Control ..............7 ..............76 ACMP Fill ................23 ................62 Arpeggio Flash Memory ..............20 ............26, 87 Arpeggio Pedal Footswitch ............61 ............. 11, 61 Arpeggio Quantize ............. 60 Format (USB Flash Memory) ........
  • Page 99 Index Octave ................56 Tap Start ..............65, 72 One Touch Setting Tempo (Metronome) ............54 ..........19 Tempo (Song) ............. 70 Tempo (Style) ............. 64 Time Signature (Denominator) ......... 53 ................56 Time Signature (Numerator) ........53 Part (Right, Left) ............30 Touch Response ............
  • Page 100 Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area. Contact your local authorized Yamaha dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact Yamaha at the address, telephone number or website shown below. Yamaha may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized Yamaha Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to Yamaha for repair.
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  • Page 103 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. NORTH AMERICA ASIA THE NETHERLANDS/ BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG CANADA THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 104 Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2010 Yamaha Corporation WT59290 XXXPOXXX.X-XXB0 Printed in China...

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