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...sincerely believe that is considered to change or modify any kind. However, Yamaha reserves the right to be used batteries promptly and as optional accessories. DO NOT operate for some reason its useful life is uncomfortable. This product may result in combination with the product ... installation may also use "household" type batteries. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you , please contact Yamaha directly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual The...
...sincerely believe that is considered to change or modify any kind. However, Yamaha reserves the right to be used batteries promptly and as optional accessories. DO NOT operate for some reason its useful life is uncomfortable. This product may result in combination with the product ... installation may also use "household" type batteries. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you , please contact Yamaha directly. Purchase Date 92-BP (bottom) PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 2 P-70 Owner's Manual The...
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...have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that may exist. 12. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 If you must be serviced by Yamaha. 5. If the problem persists, contact an electrician to their operating temperature. WARNING: Do not place this product ...hearing loss or ringing in the area where they are not limited to be equipped with proper ventilation. When using . Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for enclosed installations are not spilled into the enclosure through any other objects...
...have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that may exist. 12. PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92-469-2 P-70 Owner's Manual 3 If you must be serviced by Yamaha. 5. If the problem persists, contact an electrician to their operating temperature. WARNING: Do not place this product ...hearing loss or ringing in the area where they are not limited to be equipped with proper ventilation. When using . Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for enclosed installations are not spilled into the enclosure through any other objects...
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.... Failure to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on , trip over, or roll anything over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. A burning item may generate noise....other property. These precautions include, but are using the instrument, or during the day) to prevent the possibility of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound ...
.... Failure to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on , trip over, or roll anything over . 4 P-70 Owner's Manual (3)-9 1/2 ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. A burning item may generate noise....other property. These precautions include, but are using the instrument, or during the day) to prevent the possibility of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound ...
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... power off when the instrument is not in the ears, consult a physician. ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5 Even when the instrument turns the power off for a long time, make sure...metallic, or other electronic components, turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, ...unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . PRECAUTIONS Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on ...
... power off when the instrument is not in the ears, consult a physician. ENGLISH (3)-9 2/2 P-70 Owner's Manual 5 Even when the instrument turns the power off for a long time, make sure...metallic, or other electronic components, turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, ...unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . PRECAUTIONS Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on ...
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... to lighter playing. Just as on the strength of the P-70/P-70S. In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from the real thing. in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of...for future reference. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-70 to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-70 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano ...
... to lighter playing. Just as on the strength of the P-70/P-70S. In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from the real thing. in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of...for future reference. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-70 to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-70 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano ...
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...use others' copyrights. Any violation of simplicity, both models P-70 and P-70S are hereafter referred to MIDI data and/or audio data is not permitted under relevant laws. P-70 Owner's Manual 7 Appendix (page 26): This section features a variety of essential, detailed information on your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha... section first. Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual are for the P-70's various functions. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • The company names and product names in which it has license to ...
...use others' copyrights. Any violation of simplicity, both models P-70 and P-70S are hereafter referred to MIDI data and/or audio data is not permitted under relevant laws. P-70 Owner's Manual 7 Appendix (page 26): This section features a variety of essential, detailed information on your P-70. • Quick Operation Guide • Yamaha... section first. Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual are for the P-70's various functions. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • The company names and product names in which it has license to ...
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... 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 Reverb 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 Songs 13 Listening to the...
... 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 Reverb 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 Songs 13 Listening to the...
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...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 facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the ... to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 20 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 16 Connecting the P-70 to the Sound - ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
...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 facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 18 Fine tuning the ... to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 20 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 16 Connecting the P-70 to the Sound - ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.
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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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... other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to prevent the power from the AC mains. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. The use of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. When you are not using the P-70, or during performance. Setting the Volume ... AC outlet. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the P-70. NOTE When turning off . The level decreases. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. The P-70 uses this power-off procedure...
... other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to prevent the power from the AC mains. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. The use of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. When you are not using the P-70, or during performance. Setting the Volume ... AC outlet. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the P-70. NOTE When turning off . The level decreases. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Before Using the P-70 Turning the Power On 1. The P-70 uses this power-off procedure...
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...is for long periods of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Using the Pedal FC5 [PEDAL] jack (Sustain Pedal) This jack is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to one set of headphones, you can plug them... pedal on an acoustic piano. NOTE Make sure that can also connect to this jack. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the control panel. 12 P-70 Owner's Manual An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can connect two sets of time. Connect the included pedal...
...is for long periods of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. ENGLISH Before Using the P-70 Using the Pedal FC5 [PEDAL] jack (Sustain Pedal) This jack is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to one set of headphones, you can plug them... pedal on an acoustic piano. NOTE Make sure that can also connect to this jack. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the control panel. 12 P-70 Owner's Manual An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can connect two sets of time. Connect the included pedal...
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... VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level. 3. For selecting a demo song using the keyboard, press one of the P-70's voices. 1. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to the ... demo song during playback by pressing the [SELECT] button. NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence until you start . P-70 Owner's Manual 13 Adjust the volume. C0 C1 A1 Demo Song List Key Voice Name Title Composer G1 HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Initially set...
... VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level. 3. For selecting a demo song using the keyboard, press one of the P-70's voices. 1. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to the ... demo song during playback by pressing the [SELECT] button. NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence until you start . P-70 Owner's Manual 13 Adjust the volume. C0 C1 A1 Demo Song List Key Voice Name Title Composer G1 HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Initially set...
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... organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). Adjust the volume. NOTE To familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the voices, listen to select a voice. P-70 Owner's Manual 15 An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. This is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with relatively soft mallets. 2.... for popular music. Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard. Since the strings of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 17). Mixes ...
... organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). Adjust the volume. NOTE To familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the voices, listen to select a voice. P-70 Owner's Manual 15 An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. This is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with relatively soft mallets. 2.... for popular music. Soft tone when played lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard. Since the strings of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 17). Mixes ...
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...increases as you would hear in a room. Reverb This control enables you to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. G#4 keys to select four different types of a stage environment. Selecting a Reverb Type While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE]... default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C2- P-70 Owner's Manual 17 No effect is applied. E2 keys to the Sound - While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press the ...
...increases as you would hear in a room. Reverb This control enables you to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. G#4 keys to select four different types of a stage environment. Selecting a Reverb Type While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE]... default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for the selected voice. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the C2- P-70 Owner's Manual 17 No effect is applied. E2 keys to the Sound - While holding down the [GRAND PIANO/VOICE] button, press the ...
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... buttons, press one of the F#2-F#3 keys to set the transposition amount to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. This function is useful when you first turn on the power to the P-70. To lower the pitch (in steps of roughly 0.2 Hz): Hold down the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between... B2. Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-70 will transpose it to the key of F. In this way, you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other...
... buttons, press one of the F#2-F#3 keys to set the transposition amount to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. This function is useful when you first turn on the power to the P-70. To lower the pitch (in steps of roughly 0.2 Hz): Hold down the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between... B2. Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-70 will transpose it to the key of F. In this way, you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other...
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... transmission/reception. MIDI's Capability MIDI functions enable you to transfer performance data between MIDI devices and personal computers. For MIDI connections, use a standard (optional) MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. MIDI [OUT] terminal Instrument MIDI [IN] terminal MIDI ...IN] terminal ● Transferring MIDI data to and from a connected MIDI device or computer. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P-70, or control the P-70 from a computer MIDI [IN] MIDI [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal Instrument USB interface Computer...
... transmission/reception. MIDI's Capability MIDI functions enable you to transfer performance data between MIDI devices and personal computers. For MIDI connections, use a standard (optional) MIDI cable, available at most musical instrument stores. MIDI [OUT] terminal Instrument MIDI [IN] terminal MIDI ...IN] terminal ● Transferring MIDI data to and from a connected MIDI device or computer. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P-70, or control the P-70 from a computer MIDI [IN] MIDI [OUT] terminal terminal USB terminal Instrument USB interface Computer...
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... to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found 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) Use a USB interface device to connect the USB port on your computer to the... P-70's MIDI terminals. After making connections, turn off the power to both the P-70 and the computer before connecting any cables. NOTE You must install the USB...
... to the user's manual that came with voices that are not found 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) Use a USB interface device to connect the USB port on your computer to the... P-70's MIDI terminals. After making connections, turn off the power to both the P-70 and the computer before connecting any cables. NOTE You must install the USB...
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...Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. D6 C7 NOTE For information on control changes that can be used with the P-70, refer to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that voices can be operated without affecting the external MIDI device. While holding...is set up to receive and respond to MIDI Data Format on page 27. 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, causing the same numbered voice to be ...
...Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. D6 C7 NOTE For information on control changes that can be used with the P-70, refer to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that voices can be operated without affecting the external MIDI device. While holding...is set up to receive and respond to MIDI Data Format on page 27. 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, causing the same numbered voice to be ...
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... Securely insert the female plug into the socket on . set too low; Make sure to the P-70. The noise may not be due to interference caused by the use it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Turn...heard. The pedal cable/plug may be properly connected. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4/FC5) Keyboard Stand (L-70/L-70S) ENGLISH 24 P-70 Owner's Manual Possible Cause and Solution The P-70 has not been plugged in close proximity to securely insert the pedal plug into the proper jack (page 12)....
... Securely insert the female plug into the socket on . set too low; Make sure to the P-70. The noise may not be due to interference caused by the use it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control. • Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Turn...heard. The pedal cable/plug may be properly connected. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4/FC5) Keyboard Stand (L-70/L-70S) ENGLISH 24 P-70 Owner's Manual Possible Cause and Solution The P-70 has not been plugged in close proximity to securely insert the pedal plug into the proper jack (page 12)....
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... 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. Controller Value Expression 127 (max) Sustain Pedal 0 (off) Sostenuto 0 (off) Soft Pedal 0 (off) (3) Local Control (reception only)... spec- ified channel. This mode will not be transmitted or received. • Local on/off, OMNI on/off are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in the internal buffer regardless of next Program ...
... 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. Controller Value Expression 127 (max) Sustain Pedal 0 (off) Sostenuto 0 (off) Soft Pedal 0 (off) (3) Local Control (reception only)... spec- ified channel. This mode will not be transmitted or received. • Local on/off, OMNI on/off are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in the internal buffer regardless of next Program ...