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.... NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is approximately five years. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please make sure that is 18 AWG. ... The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in place. Benches supplied by Yamaha. Note: Check with both user safe and environmentally friendly. Model Serial No. a cart, rack, or stand that benches are designed for...
.... NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name plate is approximately five years. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Please make sure that is 18 AWG. ... The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in place. Benches supplied by Yamaha. Note: Check with both user safe and environmentally friendly. Model Serial No. a cart, rack, or stand that benches are designed for...
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...any openings that do not significantly contribute to service this manual. 3. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should always be followed. Some Yamaha products may exist. 12. No other ). These precautions include, but are recommended. The required supply voltage is used, please observe all... any optional fixtures (where applicable) are to heat sources such as optional accessories. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 Read all safety markings and instructions that do not fall and liquids are either alone or in performance; Electrical...
...any openings that do not significantly contribute to service this manual. 3. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should always be followed. Some Yamaha products may exist. 12. No other ). These precautions include, but are recommended. The required supply voltage is used, please observe all... any optional fixtures (where applicable) are to heat sources such as optional accessories. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 Read all safety markings and instructions that do not fall and liquids are either alone or in performance; Electrical...
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...if any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 When attaching the stand or rack, use the voltage specified as candles, on the name plate of the instrument. •... a fire. If it should appear to rain, use it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you notice any way. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug ...
...if any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 When attaching the stand or rack, use the voltage specified as candles, on the name plate of the instrument. •... a fire. If it should appear to rain, use it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you notice any way. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug ...
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... insert a finger or hand in any hearing loss or ringing in use a soft, dry cloth. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. Also, be held responsible for all components, set all ... and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Always turn off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this can cause ...metallic, or other electronic components, turn the power off , electricity is lost or destroyed. ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5
... insert a finger or hand in any hearing loss or ringing in use a soft, dry cloth. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. Also, be held responsible for all components, set all ... and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Always turn off for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this can cause ...metallic, or other electronic components, turn the power off , electricity is lost or destroyed. ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5
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AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-70 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as the world's leading manufacturer of the P-70/P-70S. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-70 to match your playing. 6 P-70 Owner's Manual The keyboard's ...as on the strength of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for future reference. We also recommend that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert...
AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-70 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as the world's leading manufacturer of the P-70/P-70S. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-70 to match your playing. 6 P-70 Owner's Manual The keyboard's ...as on the strength of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for future reference. We also recommend that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert...
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...WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha PA-5D Power Adaptor * • Pedal (FC5) • Music Rest * May not be included depending on your... product names in this section first. P-70 Owner's Manual 7 Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual as shown in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your Yamaha dealer. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences...
...WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha PA-5D Power Adaptor * • Pedal (FC5) • Music Rest * May not be included depending on your... product names in this section first. P-70 Owner's Manual 7 Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual as shown in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your Yamaha dealer. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences...
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... 17 Transposition...18 Fine tuning of Contents Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using the P-70 11 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume ...11 Using the Pedal ...12 Using Headphones ...12 Music Rest...12 Reference Listening to the Demo... ON/OFF 23 Troubleshooting 24 Optional Equipment 24 Index...25 Appendix Preset Song List 26 MIDI Data Format 27 MIDI Implementation Chart 31 Specifications 32 8 P-70 Owner's Manual
... 17 Transposition...18 Fine tuning of Contents Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using the P-70 11 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume ...11 Using the Pedal ...12 Using Headphones ...12 Music Rest...12 Reference Listening to the Demo... ON/OFF 23 Troubleshooting 24 Optional Equipment 24 Index...25 Appendix Preset Song List 26 MIDI Data Format 27 MIDI Implementation Chart 31 Specifications 32 8 P-70 Owner's Manual
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... voices Listening to the Demo Songs on page 13 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-70 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 15... on page 18 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...Touch Sensitivity on page 19 Changing voices Viewing the list of the entire instrument when you play the P-70 along with other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 20 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 21...
... voices Listening to the Demo Songs on page 13 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-70 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 15... on page 18 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...Touch Sensitivity on page 19 Changing voices Viewing the list of the entire instrument when you play the P-70 along with other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 20 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 21...
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... For turning the power on or off. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider page 11 For adjusting the volume level of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. 10 P-70 Owner's Manual
... For turning the power on or off. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider page 11 For adjusting the volume level of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. 10 P-70 Owner's Manual
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... off, electricity is still flowing to prevent the power from the AC mains. The level increases. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. The use of plug differs depending on . TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME... "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the PA-5D power adaptor's DC cable to the most comfortable listening level. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from being inadvertently turned off during electrical storms...
... off, electricity is still flowing to prevent the power from the AC mains. The level increases. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. The use of plug differs depending on . TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME... "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the PA-5D power adaptor's DC cable to the most comfortable listening level. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from being inadvertently turned off during electrical storms...
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... be attached to the instrument by inserting it into either jack.) It can also connect to the P-70 at the top of standard stereo headphones. (If you can plug them into the slot at a ...listening to an amplifer/speaker system. You can connect two sets of the control panel. 12 P-70 Owner's Manual An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can be connected to this jack ...and press the pedal to one set of the [PHONES] jacks. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Using the Pedal FC5 [PEDAL] jack (Sustain Pedal) This jack is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the ...
... be attached to the instrument by inserting it into either jack.) It can also connect to the P-70 at the top of standard stereo headphones. (If you can plug them into the slot at a ...listening to an amplifer/speaker system. You can connect two sets of the control panel. 12 P-70 Owner's Manual An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can be connected to this jack ...and press the pedal to one set of the [PHONES] jacks. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Using the Pedal FC5 [PEDAL] jack (Sustain Pedal) This jack is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the ...
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... on the characteristics of each of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. 2. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. P-70 Owner's Manual 13 Adjust the volume. Then, when you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way...to the most comfortable listening level. 3. ENGLISH Reference Listening to the Demo Songs Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. The GRAND PIANO 1 demo song will not be transmitted via MIDI. Demo songs provided for more information on . For selecting a demo...
... on the characteristics of each of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. 2. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. P-70 Owner's Manual 13 Adjust the volume. Then, when you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way...to the most comfortable listening level. 3. ENGLISH Reference Listening to the Demo Songs Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. The GRAND PIANO 1 demo song will not be transmitted via MIDI. Demo songs provided for more information on . For selecting a demo...
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...of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. NOTE The 50 piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 14 P-70 Owner's Manual This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the D6 key to the... songs as well as voice demo songs, for your listening pleasure. 1. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-70, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be selected accordingly. NOTE When you select a different song (or a different...
...of each piano preset song is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. NOTE The 50 piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 14 P-70 Owner's Manual This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press the D6 key to the... songs as well as voice demo songs, for your listening pleasure. 1. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-70, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be selected accordingly. NOTE When you select a different song (or a different...
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... select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 17). Good for each voice (page 13). TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-70, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices 1. Good for a more brilliant tone. The sound of the...of a vibraphone played with piano in DUAL. The sound of a harpsichord are plucked, there is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). P-70 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1-A4 keys to the demo songs for sacred music...
... select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 17). Good for each voice (page 13). TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-70, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices 1. Good for a more brilliant tone. The sound of the...of a vibraphone played with piano in DUAL. The sound of a harpsichord are plucked, there is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). P-70 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of the C1-A4 keys to the demo songs for sacred music...
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... 2. In this way, you can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to create a thicker sound. 1. Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can play . 16 P-70 Owner's Manual You can shift the pitch up or down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of Voice 1 in relation to the higher key...
... 2. In this way, you can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to create a thicker sound. 1. Selecting & Playing Voices Combining Voices (Dual) You can play . 16 P-70 Owner's Manual You can shift the pitch up or down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of Voice 1 in relation to the higher key...
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... a small-size concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the Sound - P-70 Owner's Manual 17 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. Key Reverb Type C2 Room C#2 Hall1 D2 Hall2 D#2 Stage E2 Off Description This setting...
... a small-size concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the Sound - P-70 Owner's Manual 17 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. Key Reverb Type C2 Room C#2 Hall1 D2 Hall2 D#2 Stage E2 Off Description This setting...
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... A-1, A#-1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-70 along with other instruments. To restore standard pitch: Hold down the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C#3 and F#3. NOTE Setting... range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 18 P-70 Owner's Manual C3 (normal pitch)- A-1 B-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2 A#-1 A-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2 A#-1 A-1 B-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2...
... A-1, A#-1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-70 along with other instruments. To restore standard pitch: Hold down the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C#3 and F#3. NOTE Setting... range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 18 P-70 Owner's Manual C3 (normal pitch)- A-1 B-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2 A#-1 A-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2 A#-1 A-1 B-1 C3 B3 C0 C1 C2...
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... have to hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound. The following four settings are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH P-70 Owner's Manual 19 A#6 SOFT The volume level does not change at all regardless of the A6- C7 HARD The volume level changes very widely from...
... have to hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound. The following four settings are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH P-70 Owner's Manual 19 A#6 SOFT The volume level does not change at all regardless of the A6- C7 HARD The volume level changes very widely from...
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... MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. NOTE Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on page 27. The P-70's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands... Transferring performance data to and from another MIDI device NOTE You cannot transmit the voice demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs from the P-70 to another MIDI device. Connecting MIDI [IN][OUT] terminals MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to ...
... MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. NOTE Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on page 27. The P-70's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands... Transferring performance data to and from another MIDI device NOTE You cannot transmit the voice demo songs and the 50 piano preset songs from the P-70 to another MIDI device. Connecting MIDI [IN][OUT] terminals MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to ...
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... (such as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) Use a USB interface device to connect the USB port on the P-70 will not be able to transfer MIDI data between the P-70 and the computer via a USB interface (such as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) driver. After making connections, turn...21 For more information, refer to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found on your computer to the P-70's MIDI terminals. CAUTION When connecting the P-70 to a computer, first turn on the computer to be played correctly. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting...
... (such as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) Use a USB interface device to connect the USB port on the P-70 will not be able to transfer MIDI data between the P-70 and the computer via a USB interface (such as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) driver. After making connections, turn...21 For more information, refer to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found on your computer to the P-70's MIDI terminals. CAUTION When connecting the P-70 to a computer, first turn on the computer to be played correctly. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting...