P-S500 Owners Manual
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.... Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that the AC outlet you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from...
.... Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. • Be sure to set the desired listening level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that the AC outlet you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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..., iPad, iPod touch and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual are allowed to distribute medium in which Yamaha has license to which your router manufacturer for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You...
..., iPad, iPod touch and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual are allowed to distribute medium in which Yamaha has license to which your router manufacturer for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc. * You...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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...-related Operations Includes instructions on your Yamaha dealer.) Music rest × 1 Footswitch × 1 8 P-S500 Owner's Manual To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads, enter the model name for searching the desired files. Thank you for purchasing this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) Data List Contains lists of Voices and Styles...
...-related Operations Includes instructions on your Yamaha dealer.) Music rest × 1 Footswitch × 1 8 P-S500 Owner's Manual To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads, enter the model name for searching the desired files. Thank you for purchasing this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument. Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) Data List Contains lists of Voices and Styles...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... 14 Turning the power on or off ...14 Adjusting the Master Volume ...15 Attaching the music rest...16 Using a pedal (footswitch) - [AUX PEDAL] jack 17 Using a pedal unit and keyboard stand (sold separately) - [PEDAL UNIT] jack 17 Using headphones - [PHONES] jacks ...19 Playing with Smart Pianist 20 Installing Smart Pianist ...20 Connecting with Smart Pianist ...20 Playing the Instrument Stand-alone 24 Playing various musical instrument sounds (Voices) - [VOICE 24 Playing a Style with the auto accompaniment - [STYLE 25 Playing back a Song - [SONG] ...26 Adjusting the tempo - [TEMPO...
... 14 Turning the power on or off ...14 Adjusting the Master Volume ...15 Attaching the music rest...16 Using a pedal (footswitch) - [AUX PEDAL] jack 17 Using a pedal unit and keyboard stand (sold separately) - [PEDAL UNIT] jack 17 Using headphones - [PHONES] jacks ...19 Playing with Smart Pianist 20 Installing Smart Pianist ...20 Connecting with Smart Pianist ...20 Playing the Instrument Stand-alone 24 Playing various musical instrument sounds (Voices) - [VOICE 24 Playing a Style with the auto accompaniment - [STYLE 25 Playing back a Song - [SONG] ...26 Adjusting the tempo - [TEMPO...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... own performance This instrument features a wide variety of instrumental Voices, including piano, organ, guitar, saxophone and more convenient and powerful functions-such as recording, adjusting volume balance among the keyboard parts/Song/Style, and transposing the pitch of the Song. (See page 36 for these additional functions.) NOTE All screen examples shown here have been created with the latest specifications as a concert hall), and the subtle changes in various genres...
... own performance This instrument features a wide variety of instrumental Voices, including piano, organ, guitar, saxophone and more convenient and powerful functions-such as recording, adjusting volume balance among the keyboard parts/Song/Style, and transposing the pitch of the Song. (See page 36 for these additional functions.) NOTE All screen examples shown here have been created with the latest specifications as a concert hall), and the subtle changes in various genres...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... the display for selecting Styles. [SONG] button (page 26) Calls up the display for selecting Songs. [TEMPO] button (page 26) Calls up the display for adjusting tempo. [GUIDE] button (page 27) Calls up the display for setting the Guide function. Display Indicates the current instrument's setting. ! [-]/[+] buttons (page 24) For selecting a Voice or Style, or changing a parameter value such as transpose and tuning. [METRONOME] button (page 27) Turns the metronome on . 12 P-S500 Owner's Manual Holding one of each keys. The control buttons and display are...
... the display for selecting Styles. [SONG] button (page 26) Calls up the display for selecting Songs. [TEMPO] button (page 26) Calls up the display for adjusting tempo. [GUIDE] button (page 27) Calls up the display for setting the Guide function. Display Indicates the current instrument's setting. ! [-]/[+] buttons (page 24) For selecting a Voice or Style, or changing a parameter value such as transpose and tuning. [METRONOME] button (page 27) Turns the metronome on . 12 P-S500 Owner's Manual Holding one of each keys. The control buttons and display are...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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..., you adjust the volume. 14 P-S500 Owner's Manual Turning the power on . Starting Up Starting Up This section explains how to set up and start playing right away. Play the keyboard to produce sound and turn the power on or off 1 Connect the plugs of the plug and outlet differ depending on the [1] (Standby/On) switch lights up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using your instrument. Setup is easily...
..., you adjust the volume. 14 P-S500 Owner's Manual Turning the power on . Starting Up Starting Up This section explains how to set up and start playing right away. Play the keyboard to produce sound and turn the power on or off 1 Connect the plugs of the plug and outlet differ depending on the [1] (Standby/On) switch lights up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using your instrument. Setup is easily...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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.... NOTICE Any data which automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality according to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens. Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method) Turn the power on while holding down , it on or off . Starting Up 5 After you finish using the [FUNCTION] button (page 29). Lowest key (A-1) + NOTE You can change the setting from the sound output of the entire keyboard sound, use the instrument...
.... NOTICE Any data which automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality according to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens. Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method) Turn the power on while holding down , it on or off . Starting Up 5 After you finish using the [FUNCTION] button (page 29). Lowest key (A-1) + NOTE You can change the setting from the sound output of the entire keyboard sound, use the instrument...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... actually be played based on the website. P-S500 Owner's Manual 19 Starting Up Using headphones - [PHONES] jacks Connect a pair of headphones to be heard. Standard stereo phone plug CAUTION Do not use the headphones for a long time without ear fatigue. Sampling A technology which Voices are listening to the sound with two [PHONES] jacks, you can enjoy the sound naturally for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level...
... actually be played based on the website. P-S500 Owner's Manual 19 Starting Up Using headphones - [PHONES] jacks Connect a pair of headphones to be heard. Standard stereo phone plug CAUTION Do not use the headphones for a long time without ear fatigue. Sampling A technology which Voices are listening to the sound with two [PHONES] jacks, you can enjoy the sound naturally for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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Moreover, the display gives you convenient and powerful access to additional functions, such as recording and Registration Memory. To see what you are using. 1 2 3 Playing with Smart Pianist 1 On Smart Pianist, tap the [ⲷ] icon located at the upper left on the instrument are replaced by using the Smart Pianist, refer to the list on the display to open the menu. 2 Tap [Instrument...
Moreover, the display gives you convenient and powerful access to additional functions, such as recording and Registration Memory. To see what you are using. 1 2 3 Playing with Smart Pianist 1 On Smart Pianist, tap the [ⲷ] icon located at the upper left on the instrument are replaced by using the Smart Pianist, refer to the list on the display to open the menu. 2 Tap [Instrument...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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...; USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01; Follow the important precautions below . not for information on your smart device, and certain functions may result in saving files, reading data, recording nor playing back) Other USB devices such as mailing, searching and some functions of 5V/500mA. Consult your router manufacturer for use an extension cable when connecting a USB device. 22 P-S500 Owner's Manual NOTE For more between the two operations...
...; USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01; Follow the important precautions below . not for information on your smart device, and certain functions may result in saving files, reading data, recording nor playing back) Other USB devices such as mailing, searching and some functions of 5V/500mA. Consult your router manufacturer for use an extension cable when connecting a USB device. 22 P-S500 Owner's Manual NOTE For more between the two operations...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... [-] buttons simultaneously can reset the parameter to the Data List on Smart Pianist. 24 P-S500 Owner's Manual For the list of Voices, Styles and Songs, refer to the default value. If you to play just one of these buttons. [FUNCTION page 28 [METRONOME page 27 [VOICE page 24 [STYLE page 25 [SONG page 26 [TEMPO page 26 [GUIDE page 27 For changing the parameter value. Voice category Voice name Pressing the [VOICE] button repeatedly alternates the Voice category. 2 Play...
... [-] buttons simultaneously can reset the parameter to the Data List on Smart Pianist. 24 P-S500 Owner's Manual For the list of Voices, Styles and Songs, refer to the default value. If you to play just one of these buttons. [FUNCTION page 28 [METRONOME page 27 [VOICE page 24 [STYLE page 25 [SONG page 26 [TEMPO page 26 [GUIDE page 27 For changing the parameter value. Voice category Voice name Pressing the [VOICE] button repeatedly alternates the Voice category. 2 Play...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... if you're playing by using both hands, the auto accompaniment changes along with your performance automatically. The Style features Auto Accompaniment which detects the "chords" automatically, and lets you set the Chord Detection Area to select the desired Style. To adjust the tempo, use the [+] and [-] buttons to "Lower" by playing the keyboard. P-S500 Owner's Manual 25 Style category Style name Pressing the [STYLE] button repeatedly alternates the Style category. 2 Press the [3/+] (Start/Stop) button to specify chords, and chords played in a variety...
... if you're playing by using both hands, the auto accompaniment changes along with your performance automatically. The Style features Auto Accompaniment which detects the "chords" automatically, and lets you set the Chord Detection Area to select the desired Style. To adjust the tempo, use the [+] and [-] buttons to "Lower" by playing the keyboard. P-S500 Owner's Manual 25 Style category Style name Pressing the [STYLE] button repeatedly alternates the Style category. 2 Press the [3/+] (Start/Stop) button to specify chords, and chords played in a variety...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... each measure. The Metronome plays back according to the default value for each Style or Song automatically. Setting range: Bell Off, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 Sets the volume of metronome. Function List Setting display Transpose Tuning* Reverb Reverb Depth Touch Response* Time Signature Metronome Volume* Description Shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard up . Adjusts the Reverb depth. Determines how the sound responds to 0, no effect is called up or down the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to change the setting value while a VRM Voice (page 19...
... each measure. The Metronome plays back according to the default value for each Style or Song automatically. Setting range: Bell Off, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 Sets the volume of metronome. Function List Setting display Transpose Tuning* Reverb Reverb Depth Touch Response* Time Signature Metronome Volume* Description Shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard up . Adjusts the Reverb depth. Determines how the sound responds to 0, no effect is called up or down the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to change the setting value while a VRM Voice (page 19...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... their factory defaults, with the performance played on . Highest key (C7) P-S500 Owner's Manual 29 Shows the firmware version of this setting display. To take full advantage of this value to "All" automatically. Playing the Instrument Stand-alone Setting display Style Part Song Repeat MIDI Channel Audio Loopback* Button Sound* Auto Power Off* Language* Version Description Selects the Style parts to be played back. • All: All parts (1 - 8 channels) • Rhythm & Bass: Rhythm parts and Bass part (1 - 3 channels) • Rhythm: Only Rhythm part (1 - 2 channels) Changing...
... their factory defaults, with the performance played on . Highest key (C7) P-S500 Owner's Manual 29 Shows the firmware version of this setting display. To take full advantage of this value to "All" automatically. Playing the Instrument Stand-alone Setting display Style Part Song Repeat MIDI Channel Audio Loopback* Button Sound* Auto Power Off* Language* Version Description Selects the Style parts to be played back. • All: All parts (1 - 8 channels) • Rhythm & Bass: Rhythm parts and Bass part (1 - 3 channels) • Rhythm: Only Rhythm part (1 - 2 channels) Changing...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... instrument outputs your keyboard performance or with Song playback. These connections could result in speakers. P-S500 Owner's Manual 31 Using an external speaker system for connection with a monaural device. • Use an appropriate adaptor plug if the input jack of the powered speaker does not match the phone plug of the audio cable. • Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. • When you are monitoring the sound output via the AUX OUT jacks from headphones connected...
... instrument outputs your keyboard performance or with Song playback. These connections could result in speakers. P-S500 Owner's Manual 31 Using an external speaker system for connection with a monaural device. • Use an appropriate adaptor plug if the input jack of the powered speaker does not match the phone plug of the audio cable. • Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. • When you are monitoring the sound output via the AUX OUT jacks from headphones connected...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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...] terminal, digital audio data can be made via the [FUNCTION] button (page 29). Turning Audio Loopback on/off This allows you intend to set to "On." P-S500 Owner's Manual 33 To output the audio input sound, set this to "On." If you to record only the sound played on the website. For details on connecting to a computer, refer to the "Computer-related Operations" on the instrument by using the...
...] terminal, digital audio data can be made via the [FUNCTION] button (page 29). Turning Audio Loopback on/off This allows you intend to set to "On." P-S500 Owner's Manual 33 To output the audio input sound, set this to "On." If you to record only the sound played on the website. For details on connecting to a computer, refer to the "Computer-related Operations" on the instrument by using the...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... plug is lower than G8 are not properly connected. If notes lower than C-2 are connected, the VRM Voices (including the sound outside the headphones) automatically change to interference caused by default. The plugs are played, the resulting sound is on Wi-Fi only, and connect to the Auto Power Off function. Turn off from the external speaker or the sound of a mobile phone in audio format is set too loud. When "Binaural" is one octave...
... plug is lower than G8 are not properly connected. If notes lower than C-2 are connected, the VRM Voices (including the sound outside the headphones) automatically change to interference caused by default. The plugs are played, the resulting sound is on Wi-Fi only, and connect to the Auto Power Off function. Turn off from the external speaker or the sound of a mobile phone in audio format is set too loud. When "Binaural" is one octave...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... jack), input volume AUX PEDAL Yes PEDAL UNIT Yes AUX IN Stereo mini jack AUX OUT Standard phone jack (R, L/L+R) USB TO DEVICE Yes USB TO HOST Yes iPad 5V, 2.1A Sound System Amplifiers (20 W + 6 W) × 2 Speakers (Oval (12 cm × 6 cm) + 2.5 cm (dome)) × 2 Power Supply AC Adaptor PA-500 (Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A) Power Consumption 40 W Auto Power Off Yes Included Accessories • Owner's Manual • Online Member Product Registration • Power cord*/AC adaptor...
... jack), input volume AUX PEDAL Yes PEDAL UNIT Yes AUX IN Stereo mini jack AUX OUT Standard phone jack (R, L/L+R) USB TO DEVICE Yes USB TO HOST Yes iPad 5V, 2.1A Sound System Amplifiers (20 W + 6 W) × 2 Speakers (Oval (12 cm × 6 cm) + 2.5 cm (dome)) × 2 Power Supply AC Adaptor PA-500 (Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A) Power Consumption 40 W Auto Power Off Yes Included Accessories • Owner's Manual • Online Member Product Registration • Power cord*/AC adaptor...
P-S500 Owners Manual
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... download the manual file. Yes Left (playing two different Voices by - Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be available depending on Smart Pianist. Yes right- Yes Registration Memory - Yes (Vocal Harmony, etc.) Master EQ - Yes Utility Transpose Keyboard Keyboard/Style, Song Tuning 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (0.2 Hz increments) 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (0.2 Hz increments), 9 scale types Keyboard Setting (Touch Curve) Soft2/Soft1/Medium/Hard1/Hard2/Fixed Pedal Setting...
... download the manual file. Yes Left (playing two different Voices by - Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be available depending on Smart Pianist. Yes right- Yes Registration Memory - Yes (Vocal Harmony, etc.) Master EQ - Yes Utility Transpose Keyboard Keyboard/Style, Song Tuning 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (0.2 Hz increments) 414.8 - 440.0 - 466.8 Hz (0.2 Hz increments), 9 scale types Keyboard Setting (Touch Curve) Soft2/Soft1/Medium/Hard1/Hard2/Fixed Pedal Setting...
