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... toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) 3 P-515 Owner's Manual For P-515 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 Piano Model Name : P-515 This device complies with this product MUST be...
... toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) 3 P-515 Owner's Manual For P-515 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 Piano Model Name : P-515 This device complies with this product MUST be...
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...the instrument along with the device in advance. If water is always maintained perfectly. 7 P-515 Owner's Manual Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you save your important data onto...used under license. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Yamaha Corporation is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. Do not use paint thinners,... them back precisely as their respective companies. Tuning • Unlike an acoustic piano, this manual. • iPhone and iPad are omitted in order to avoid noise caused...
...the instrument along with the device in advance. If water is always maintained perfectly. 7 P-515 Owner's Manual Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you save your important data onto...used under license. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Yamaha Corporation is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. Do not use paint thinners,... them back precisely as their respective companies. Tuning • Unlike an acoustic piano, this manual. • iPhone and iPad are omitted in order to avoid noise caused...
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... (drums and bass accompaniment) that are finished in synthetic ebony. You can be played via the P-515 instead of an audio device. 10 P-515 Owner's Manual Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples page 22 The P-515 features piano sounds created with the highest quality synthetic ivory, while the black keys are perfectly suited to...
... (drums and bass accompaniment) that are finished in synthetic ebony. You can be played via the P-515 instead of an audio device. 10 P-515 Owner's Manual Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples page 22 The P-515 features piano sounds created with the highest quality synthetic ivory, while the black keys are perfectly suited to...
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...Recording to the USB Flash Drive 59 Audio Recording to the Voice Demos 24 Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of Piano Voices (Piano Room 25 Enhancing and Customizing the Sound 28 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual 29 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two ...Footswitch 18 Using the Pedal Unit (sold separately 19 Basic Operations on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not, refer to page 8. 11 P-515 Owner's Manual Move 69 Converting a MIDI Song to Audio 70 Renaming Files - MIDI to an Audio Song during Playback - Rename 71 Connections ...
...Recording to the USB Flash Drive 59 Audio Recording to the Voice Demos 24 Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of Piano Voices (Piano Room 25 Enhancing and Customizing the Sound 28 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual 29 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two ...Footswitch 18 Using the Pedal Unit (sold separately 19 Basic Operations on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not, refer to page 8. 11 P-515 Owner's Manual Move 69 Converting a MIDI Song to Audio 70 Renaming Files - MIDI to an Audio Song during Playback - Rename 71 Connections ...
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... or setting it to standby. [MASTER VOLUME] slider page 16 For adjusting the overall volume. [DEMO/SONG] button page 24, 44 Calls up the Piano Room display where you purchased the product, the instrument may not have Bluetooth capability. [V]/[E]/[] buttons, display ........ page 20 For selecting an item or setting a value... related functions. (Bluetooth logo page 81 If the instrument is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, this button exits from which you can select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch response. 12 P-515 Owner's Manual Depending on the front panel.
... or setting it to standby. [MASTER VOLUME] slider page 16 For adjusting the overall volume. [DEMO/SONG] button page 24, 44 Calls up the Piano Room display where you purchased the product, the instrument may not have Bluetooth capability. [V]/[E]/[] buttons, display ........ page 20 For selecting an item or setting a value... related functions. (Bluetooth logo page 81 If the instrument is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, this button exits from which you can select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch response. 12 P-515 Owner's Manual Depending on the front panel.
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...exceptionally realistic, natural sound, even when listening on and off via the "System" menu display. Stereophonic Optimizer (Voices in the Piano group other than "CFX Grand") The Stereophonic Optimizer is selected, connecting the headphones automatically enables the Stereophonic Optimizer. For details ...of an acoustic instrument then stores them on headphones. NOTE Voices in the Piano group are connected, the Voices in the Piano group automatically change to read "Connections" (page 72). 17 P-515 Owner's Manual Getting Started - Moreover, you can enjoy the sound naturally for...
...exceptionally realistic, natural sound, even when listening on and off via the "System" menu display. Stereophonic Optimizer (Voices in the Piano group other than "CFX Grand") The Stereophonic Optimizer is selected, connecting the headphones automatically enables the Stereophonic Optimizer. For details ...of an acoustic instrument then stores them on headphones. NOTE Voices in the Piano group are connected, the Voices in the Piano group automatically change to read "Connections" (page 72). 17 P-515 Owner's Manual Getting Started - Moreover, you can enjoy the sound naturally for...
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...using the included FC4A footswitch, connected to call up the "System" menu display: "Pedal" "Half Pedal Point" (page 99). 18 P-515 Owner's Manual To select the function, use the "Aux Assign" (page 99) in reversed footswitch/pedal operation. NOTE Damper Resonance cannot be used while...Half-pedal function This function can release the pedal half way or higher to accurately recreate the resonance of the damper resonance in the Piano Room display (page 25). Default setting: Sustain (Continuous) Damper Resonance When you can be used when a separately sold FC3A foot pedal...
...using the included FC4A footswitch, connected to call up the "System" menu display: "Pedal" "Half Pedal Point" (page 99). 18 P-515 Owner's Manual To select the function, use the "Aux Assign" (page 99) in reversed footswitch/pedal operation. NOTE Damper Resonance cannot be used while...Half-pedal function This function can release the pedal half way or higher to accurately recreate the resonance of the damper resonance in the Piano Room display (page 25). Default setting: Sustain (Continuous) Damper Resonance When you can be used when a separately sold FC3A foot pedal...
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...a longer sustain. This pedal features Half-pedal function. The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. NOTE While the sostenuto (center) pedal is pressed. You can assign other functions to each pedal by using "Pedal... Assign" in mind that power is off ("VibeRotor" on page 90). Getting Started - L-515 (sold separately) LP-1 (sold keyboard stand (L-515). NOTE Voices in the Piano group are already playing when it is held . Soft pedal (left pedal can also be changed from the ...
...a longer sustain. This pedal features Half-pedal function. The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. NOTE While the sostenuto (center) pedal is pressed. You can assign other functions to each pedal by using "Pedal... Assign" in mind that power is off ("VibeRotor" on page 90). Getting Started - L-515 (sold separately) LP-1 (sold keyboard stand (L-515). NOTE Voices in the Piano group are already playing when it is held . Soft pedal (left pedal can also be changed from the ...
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...each Voice (page 24). [V]/[E]/[] buttons Voice buttons 1. Play the keyboard. You can select and play other musical instrument sounds (Voices), such as piano, organ, or stringed instruments. Voice display The Voice display of instrument types. For details, refer to page 23. For instructions, refer to page ...36. 22 P-515 Owner's Manual Each time you press the Voice button, the Voice in the Voice group changes in the Voice group. Pressing the [] ...
...each Voice (page 24). [V]/[E]/[] buttons Voice buttons 1. Play the keyboard. You can select and play other musical instrument sounds (Voices), such as piano, organ, or stringed instruments. Voice display The Voice display of instrument types. For details, refer to page 23. For instructions, refer to page ...36. 22 P-515 Owner's Manual Each time you press the Voice button, the Voice in the Voice group changes in the Voice group. Pressing the [] ...
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...the [>] button to call up the next display. 3. "Demo" display 4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to stop playback. The Piano Demo stops automatically when Piano Demo playback reaches the end. NOTE Recording operations cannot be played back, refer to the "Preset Voice List" on page 107. [DEMO...] button again to start playback. 5. For information about the Voices which feature Demos that showcase the special characteristics of this section. 24 P-515 Owner's Manual The currently selected Voice Demo name is shown in the display. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the "Demo...
...the [>] button to call up the next display. 3. "Demo" display 4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to stop playback. The Piano Demo stops automatically when Piano Demo playback reaches the end. NOTE Recording operations cannot be played back, refer to the "Preset Voice List" on page 107. [DEMO...] button again to start playback. 5. For information about the Voices which feature Demos that showcase the special characteristics of this section. 24 P-515 Owner's Manual The currently selected Voice Demo name is shown in the display. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the "Demo...
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... playing the instrument as lid position, string resonance, damper resonance, touch response and so on. [V]/[E]/[] buttons [PIANO ROOM] button [EXIT] button 1. Press the [V]/[E] buttons to exit from the Piano Room display. 25 P-515 Owner's Manual NOTE Pressing the [PIANO ROOM] button disables the Dual/Split/ Duo functions. 2. Press the [] buttons to change the settings...
... playing the instrument as lid position, string resonance, damper resonance, touch response and so on. [V]/[E]/[] buttons [PIANO ROOM] button [EXIT] button 1. Press the [V]/[E] buttons to exit from the Piano Room display. 25 P-515 Owner's Manual NOTE Pressing the [PIANO ROOM] button disables the Dual/Split/ Duo functions. 2. Press the [] buttons to change the settings...
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...which is 5 applied when the damper pedal is on. This parameter can be set when VRM is pressed. Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of the piano itself, i.e. This parameter can be set when VRM is opened. For information about the VRM On function, refer to all the entire sound including... Reverb Type List (page 92) 0 - 127 A3 = 414.8 Hz - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz steps) On, Off 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 26 P-515 Owner's Manual Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) What you can do in the Voice or System display also change. Default settings Full Setting range...
...which is 5 applied when the damper pedal is on. This parameter can be set when VRM is pressed. Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of the piano itself, i.e. This parameter can be set when VRM is opened. For information about the VRM On function, refer to all the entire sound including... Reverb Type List (page 92) 0 - 127 A3 = 414.8 Hz - 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz steps) On, Off 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 26 P-515 Owner's Manual Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) What you can do in the Voice or System display also change. Default settings Full Setting range...
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...the soundboard to vibrate, with overtones, and adding richness, brilliance and complex color to the sound. What is VRM? On a actual grand piano, if you release your pressing the pedal. Default settings 0 Setting range -2 (effective with the shallowest press) - 0 - +4 (... key, not only does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with each influencing the rest, creating a rich and brilliant resonance that uses extra, un-struck strings in ... and the timing and depth of your hands from the keyboard. 27 P-515 Owner's Manual
...the soundboard to vibrate, with overtones, and adding richness, brilliance and complex color to the sound. What is VRM? On a actual grand piano, if you release your pressing the pedal. Default settings 0 Setting range -2 (effective with the shallowest press) - 0 - +4 (... key, not only does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with each influencing the rest, creating a rich and brilliant resonance that uses extra, un-struck strings in ... and the timing and depth of your hands from the keyboard. 27 P-515 Owner's Manual
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... display (page 26). This setting is set the Chorus type to something other than "0"). 28 P-515 Owner's Manual You can adjust the Chorus depth for Voices in the Piano Room display (page 26) is applied commonly to call up the "Reverb" display. To select a desired Reverb type, press the [... the selected Voice from the "Voice" menu display: "Voice Edit" "Effect" (page 90). NOTE You can select any of Piano group Voices here, the type in the Piano group from the "Voice" menu display: "Voice Edit" "Reverb Depth" (page 90). • If you can select any ...
... display (page 26). This setting is set the Chorus type to something other than "0"). 28 P-515 Owner's Manual You can adjust the Chorus depth for Voices in the Piano Room display (page 26) is applied commonly to call up the "Reverb" display. To select a desired Reverb type, press the [... the selected Voice from the "Voice" menu display: "Voice Edit" "Effect" (page 90). NOTE You can select any of Piano group Voices here, the type in the Piano group from the "Voice" menu display: "Voice Edit" "Reverb Depth" (page 90). • If you can select any ...
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The sound of left , the sound of the instructions below. • Press the [PIANO ROOM] button. • Repeat the same procedure from the right. 4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to select the desired Voice. Play the keyboard. Press the [... the Duo mode by following either of righthand range is shown on , the [Duo] indication is emitted from step 1 to set it to "Off." 33 P-515 Owner's Manual Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 2. When Duo is on the Voice display. 3.
The sound of left , the sound of the instructions below. • Press the [PIANO ROOM] button. • Repeat the same procedure from the right. 4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to select the desired Voice. Play the keyboard. Press the [... the Duo mode by following either of righthand range is shown on , the [Duo] indication is emitted from step 1 to set it to "Off." 33 P-515 Owner's Manual Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 2. When Duo is on the Voice display. 3.
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... recorded to the Drum Kit Voices or Audio Song. This function is also changed. • These settings will not be applied to a MIDI Song. 35 P-515 Owner's Manual "System" menu display 2. Default setting: A3=440.0Hz Setting range: A3=414.8Hz - 440.0Hz - 466.8Hz (in the... Piano Room display (page 26) is useful when you play this instrument along with other instruments or recorded music. [FUNCTION] button [V]/[E]/[] [EXIT] button buttons 1. Press the [...
... recorded to the Drum Kit Voices or Audio Song. This function is also changed. • These settings will not be applied to a MIDI Song. 35 P-515 Owner's Manual "System" menu display 2. Default setting: A3=440.0Hz Setting range: A3=414.8Hz - 440.0Hz - 466.8Hz (in the... Piano Room display (page 26) is useful when you play this instrument along with other instruments or recorded music. [FUNCTION] button [V]/[E]/[] [EXIT] button buttons 1. Press the [...
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...EXIT] button to determine the touch sensitivity. "System" menu display NOTE When playing with Organ or Harpsichord Voices. 36 P-515 Owner's Manual No touch response. Requires moderately strong playing for high volume. This setting does not change the touch sensitivity here... high volume. Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Changing the Touch Sensitivity (Touch) You can also determine the touch sensitivity in the Piano Room display. Select "Touch" by using the [V]/[E] buttons, and then press the [>] button. 3. Default setting: Medium Touch Sensitivity list...
...EXIT] button to determine the touch sensitivity. "System" menu display NOTE When playing with Organ or Harpsichord Voices. 36 P-515 Owner's Manual No touch response. Requires moderately strong playing for high volume. This setting does not change the touch sensitivity here... high volume. Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Changing the Touch Sensitivity (Touch) You can also determine the touch sensitivity in the Piano Room display. Select "Touch" by using the [V]/[E] buttons, and then press the [>] button. 3. Default setting: Medium Touch Sensitivity list...
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... to record your performance to enter the Recording mode with it as well. Rhythm playback will overwrite the previously recorded data. 57 P-515 Owner's Manual Contains no data. NOTICE Note that recording your performance to Tracks 9 - 11. Independent Tracks MIDI With MIDI Recording,... desired track for recording from any except for a second to call up the display which is 6 plus the selected Track. In recording a piano piece, for example, record Rhythm playback, then record melodies to Track 1 while listening to record keyboard performance with a new blank Song selected...
... to record your performance to enter the Recording mode with it as well. Rhythm playback will overwrite the previously recorded data. 57 P-515 Owner's Manual Contains no data. NOTICE Note that recording your performance to Tracks 9 - 11. Independent Tracks MIDI With MIDI Recording,... desired track for recording from any except for a second to call up the display which is 6 plus the selected Track. In recording a piano piece, for example, record Rhythm playback, then record melodies to Track 1 while listening to record keyboard performance with a new blank Song selected...
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.... Connect the instrument's output to the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack using a standard mono audio cable. NOTE • When playing the piano sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker, and while monitoring the sound output from this type of situation. Monitor speakers may damage to.... • If DI boxes are not being used, connect the AUX OUT [R] and [L/L+R] jacks to balance your performance sounds. 86 P-515 Owner's Manual Failure to do so may be fully connected. Commercially available standard mono audio cable Your instrument should now be placed on -stage...
.... Connect the instrument's output to the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack using a standard mono audio cable. NOTE • When playing the piano sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker, and while monitoring the sound output from this type of situation. Monitor speakers may damage to.... • If DI boxes are not being used, connect the AUX OUT [R] and [L/L+R] jacks to balance your performance sounds. 86 P-515 Owner's Manual Failure to do so may be fully connected. Commercially available standard mono audio cable Your instrument should now be placed on -stage...
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...page 37). At this function, refer to page 40. If, for playing accompaniment and to 8 or 9 when you need to play well. Performing Live 87 P-515 Owner's Manual Check with the PA operator whether you are playing loudest, such as during a keyboard solo • Volume of each musician in turn on... you can hear everything you need to in order to play louder. if too low, any background noise will be ready to play the digital piano as you would when performing and determine the best settings for the following. • Volume when you are playing accompaniment • Volume when you ...
...page 37). At this function, refer to page 40. If, for playing accompaniment and to 8 or 9 when you need to play well. Performing Live 87 P-515 Owner's Manual Check with the PA operator whether you are playing loudest, such as during a keyboard solo • Volume of each musician in turn on... you can hear everything you need to in order to play louder. if too low, any background noise will be ready to play the digital piano as you would when performing and determine the best settings for the following. • Volume when you are playing accompaniment • Volume when you ...
