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... assembled or installed. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual DO NOT connect this type of an extension cord is used batteries promptly and as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use of battery is unable to assist you to be installed correctly.
... assembled or installed. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual DO NOT connect this type of an extension cord is used batteries promptly and as designed) are not covered by Yamaha. Mismatches or incorrect installation may also use of battery is unable to assist you to be installed correctly.
Owner's Manual
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.... IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. 7. Some Yamaha products may be serviced by Yamaha. 5. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 The required supply voltage is uncomfortable. Do NOT connect this product close to... Benches supplied by the manufacturer. These precautions include, but are designed to be referred to , the following: 1. Cords should be used , please observe all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any kind. WARNING: Do not place this product ...
.... IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. 7. Some Yamaha products may be serviced by Yamaha. 5. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 The required supply voltage is uncomfortable. Do NOT connect this product close to... Benches supplied by the manufacturer. These precautions include, but are designed to be referred to , the following: 1. Cords should be used , please observe all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any kind. WARNING: Do not place this product ...
Owner's Manual
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...adaptor and other hazards. If it should appear to an electrical outlet using is printed on it inspected by Yamaha) only. If you or others, or damage to avoid the possibility of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended ...to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the instrument or an...
...adaptor and other hazards. If it should appear to an electrical outlet using is printed on it inspected by Yamaha) only. If you or others, or damage to avoid the possibility of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended ...to the instrument or overheating. • Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the instrument or an...
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ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5 If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of time at ... make sure you experience any gaps on the instrument, and do not use . When you are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects...immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is not in the ears, consult a ...
ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5 If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of time at ... make sure you experience any gaps on the instrument, and do not use . When you are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects...immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is not in the ears, consult a ...
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... Thank you keep this manual carefully so that you can even be adjusted to provide authentic touch in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of your playing style. The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take... from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for purchasing the Yamaha Electronic Piano P-70/P-70S! 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...
... Thank you keep this manual carefully so that you can even be adjusted to provide authentic touch in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of your playing style. The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take... from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for purchasing the Yamaha Electronic Piano P-70/P-70S! 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...
Owner's Manual
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... your particular area. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this section first. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited except for operating your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha PA-5D Power Adaptor * • Pedal (FC5) • Music Rest * May not be included depending on the instrument. * The...
... your particular area. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this section first. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited except for operating your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha PA-5D Power Adaptor * • Pedal (FC5) • Music Rest * May not be included depending on the instrument. * The...
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... 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 Songs 13 Listening to the 50 Piano Preset... 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
... 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 Songs 13 Listening to the 50 Piano Preset... 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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...Viewing the list of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 15 Simulating a concert hall Adding Variations to the Sound - ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument... Connecting a Personal Computer on page 21 P-70 Owner's Manual 9 Listening Listening to demo songs with different 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 find reference pages that may ...
...Viewing the list of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 15 Simulating a concert hall Adding Variations to the Sound - ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument... Connecting a Personal Computer on page 21 P-70 Owner's Manual 9 Listening Listening to demo songs with different 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 find reference pages that may ...
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... 12V] jack page 11 For connecting the included power adaptor (PA-5D). 7 MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals ...........page 20 For connecting external MIDI devices, allowing the use of various MIDI functions. 8 [PEDAL] jack page 12 For connecting an included pedal (FC5), an optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch. 9 [PHONES] jack... 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
... 12V] jack page 11 For connecting the included power adaptor (PA-5D). 7 MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals ...........page 20 For connecting external MIDI devices, allowing the use of various MIDI functions. 8 [PEDAL] jack page 12 For connecting an included pedal (FC5), an optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch. 9 [PHONES] jack... 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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... of plug differs depending on . Then, when you are not using the P-70, or during performance. The level decreases. The power indicator located to the most comfortable listening level. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC...the minimum level. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-70. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument ...
... of plug differs depending on . Then, when you are not using the P-70, or during performance. The level decreases. The power indicator located to the most comfortable listening level. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC...the minimum level. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-70. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument ...
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Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to the instrument by inserting it into either jack.) It can be attached to one set of headphones, you are provided. The pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. Music Rest The P-70 includes a music rest that power is for ...long periods of the [PHONES] jacks. NOTE Make sure that can also connect to this jack and press the pedal to the P-70 at the top of standard stereo headphones. (If you can also be connected to an amplifer/speaker system. On front panel Standard stereo mini plug...
Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to the instrument by inserting it into either jack.) It can be attached to one set of headphones, you are provided. The pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. Music Rest The P-70 includes a music rest that power is for ...long periods of the [PHONES] jacks. NOTE Make sure that can also connect to this jack and press the pedal to the P-70 at the top of standard stereo headphones. (If you can also be connected to an amplifer/speaker system. On front panel Standard stereo mini plug...
Owner's Manual
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...listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the C1-A1 keys while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-70 Owner's Manual 13 NOTE Refer to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Bach G#1 HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. The GRAND PIANO 1 demo song will start playing... up. 2. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. For selecting a demo song using the keyboard, press one of the original compositions. • All other songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the...
...listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the C1-A1 keys while holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-70 Owner's Manual 13 NOTE Refer to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Bach G#1 HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. The GRAND PIANO 1 demo song will start playing... up. 2. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. For selecting a demo song using the keyboard, press one of the original compositions. • All other songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the...
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... sound, often associated with the characteristics of a harpsichord are plucked, there is no touch response. The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." NOTE To familiarize yourself with Bach's "Toccata and Fugue." Perfect for a more brilliant tone. Since the...listening level during your performance. This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). Try combining this voice with bright reverb. P-70 Owner's Manual 15 The definitive instrument for popular music. Pressing the [SELECT] button switches among the following ten voices. Good for...
... sound, often associated with the characteristics of a harpsichord are plucked, there is no touch response. The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." NOTE To familiarize yourself with Bach's "Toccata and Fugue." Perfect for a more brilliant tone. Since the...listening level during your performance. This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). Try combining this voice with bright reverb. P-70 Owner's Manual 15 The definitive instrument for popular music. Pressing the [SELECT] button switches among the following ten voices. Good for...
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For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of a large concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a stage ... four different types of the C2- NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. P-70 Owner's Manual 17 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C3- Key Reverb Type C2 Room C#2 Hall1 D2 Hall2 D#2 Stage...
For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press one of a large concert hall. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a stage ... four different types of the C2- NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. P-70 Owner's Manual 17 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C3- Key Reverb Type C2 Room C#2 Hall1 D2 Hall2 D#2 Stage...
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...holding down the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. This function is useful when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-70 will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in steps of roughly 0.2 ..., press any key between C#3 and F#3. NOTE Transposition range: F#2 (-6 semitones)- NOTE Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 18 P-70 Owner's Manual To restore the normal pitch While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press one of the F#2-F#3 keys to set...
...holding down the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. This function is useful when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-70 will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in steps of roughly 0.2 ..., press any key between C#3 and F#3. NOTE Transposition range: F#2 (-6 semitones)- NOTE Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz 18 P-70 Owner's Manual To restore the normal pitch While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] buttons, press one of the F#2-F#3 keys to set...
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...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 and from a computer MIDI [IN] MIDI... [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal Instrument USB interface Computer 20 P-70 Owner's Manual About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. For MIDI connections, use a standard (optional) MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. MIDI [...
...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 and from a computer MIDI [IN] MIDI... [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal Instrument USB interface Computer 20 P-70 Owner's Manual About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. For MIDI connections, use a standard (optional) MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. MIDI [...
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...to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found on your computer to the P-70. MIDI [IN] MIDI [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal NOTE When the P-70 is used as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) driver. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting... a computer to both the P-70 and the computer before connecting any cables. After making connections, turn off ...
...to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found on your computer to the P-70. MIDI [IN] MIDI [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal NOTE When the P-70 is used as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) driver. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting... a computer to both the P-70 and the computer before connecting any cables. After making connections, turn off ...
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...device if the device is not affected). D6 C7 NOTE For information on control changes that , for example, the P-70's pedal and other controls can be used with the P-70, refer to MIDI Data Format on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). ENGLISH MIDI Functions Program ...Change ON/OFF Normally the P-70 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI ...
...device if the device is not affected). D6 C7 NOTE For information on control changes that , for example, the P-70's pedal and other controls can be used with the P-70, refer to MIDI Data Format on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). ENGLISH MIDI Functions Program ...Change ON/OFF Normally the P-70 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI ...
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...jack (page 12). • Make sure that Local Control (page 22) is heard from the P-70. • The Master Volume is heard. set too low; The noise may not be due to interference caused by the use it to securely insert the pedal plug into the socket on . Turn off the mobile... phone, or use of headphones is not connected to the P-70. Make sure to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4/FC5) ...
...jack (page 12). • Make sure that Local Control (page 22) is heard from the P-70. • The Master Volume is heard. set too low; The noise may not be due to interference caused by the use it to securely insert the pedal plug into the socket on . Turn off the mobile... phone, or use of headphones is not connected to the P-70. Make sure to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4/FC5) ...
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...233;es suivantes vous seront utiles et vous aideront à commander le P-70. This mode will continue to sound until receipt of the received order, then the stored value is used to select the appropriate voice when a program change message is received. •...una computadora para controlar sus aparatos musicales con mensajes MIDI generados por computadora, los datos proporcionados en esta sección le ayudarán a controlar la P-70. 1. P-70 Owner's Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d'emploi / Manual de instrucciones 27 CONTROL CHANGE Data format: [BnH] -> [cc] -> [vv] BnH = ...
...233;es suivantes vous seront utiles et vous aideront à commander le P-70. This mode will continue to sound until receipt of the received order, then the stored value is used to select the appropriate voice when a program change message is received. •...una computadora para controlar sus aparatos musicales con mensajes MIDI generados por computadora, los datos proporcionados en esta sección le ayudarán a controlar la P-70. 1. P-70 Owner's Manual / Bedienungsanleitung / Mode d'emploi / Manual de instrucciones 27 CONTROL CHANGE Data format: [BnH] -> [cc] -> [vv] BnH = ...
