Owner's Manual
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... Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the...• Do not insert a finger or hand in which it has license to minimum. Serial No. (bottom) (3)-12 2/2 P-155 Owner's Manual 5 ENGLISH Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long time, make sure you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all volume levels to use . ...
... Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the...• Do not insert a finger or hand in which it has license to minimum. Serial No. (bottom) (3)-12 2/2 P-155 Owner's Manual 5 ENGLISH Yamaha cannot be held responsible for a long time, make sure you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all volume levels to use . ...
Owner's Manual
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...64257;ll out the User Registration form. 6 P-155 Owner's Manual Just as the world's leading manufacturer of the strings when the damper pedal is a sample of the soundboard and the resonance of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with your Yamaha dealer. • Foot Switch FC4 • ...Music Rest • My Yamaha Product User Registration* * The PRODUCT ID on the player's strength of samples used depending on your...
...64257;ll out the User Registration form. 6 P-155 Owner's Manual Just as the world's leading manufacturer of the strings when the damper pedal is a sample of the soundboard and the resonance of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with your Yamaha dealer. • Foot Switch FC4 • ...Music Rest • My Yamaha Product User Registration* * The PRODUCT ID on the player's strength of samples used depending on your...
Owner's Manual
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...of three main sections: Introduction, Reference and Appendix. Selecting a Scale 40 F3. Dual Functions 41 F4. Metronome Volume 44 F7. P-155 Owner's Manual 7 Split Functions 42 F5. Table of Contents This manual consists of the Pitch 40 F2. ENGLISH Introduction Please read ... owner's manual are for the 50 Preset Songs 15 Selecting & Playing Voices 16 Selecting Voices 16 Combining Voices (Dual 17 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices ([SPLIT 18 Adding Variations to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/ [EFFECT]/"Damper Resonance 20 Touch Sensitivity ...
...of three main sections: Introduction, Reference and Appendix. Selecting a Scale 40 F3. Dual Functions 41 F4. Metronome Volume 44 F7. P-155 Owner's Manual 7 Split Functions 42 F5. Table of Contents This manual consists of the Pitch 40 F2. ENGLISH Introduction Please read ... owner's manual are for the 50 Preset Songs 15 Selecting & Playing Voices 16 Selecting Voices 16 Combining Voices (Dual 17 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices ([SPLIT 18 Adding Variations to the Sound - [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/ [EFFECT]/"Damper Resonance 20 Touch Sensitivity ...
Owner's Manual
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...] buttons For setting values or performing file operations. and right-hand parts on the left - Pressing both buttons simultaneously for your keyboard performance. page 12 r [TRANSPOSE] button page 23 For shifting the pitch of the entire sound. pages 13, 37 i [FILE] ... [SONG SELECT] button For selecting a song to internal memory. and righthand sections of the keyboard. !6 [BRILLIANCE] button For adjusting the brightness of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. 8 P-155 Owner's Manual page 25 y [PLAY/PAUSE], [STOP] buttons pages 13, 37 For playing...
...] buttons For setting values or performing file operations. and right-hand parts on the left - Pressing both buttons simultaneously for your keyboard performance. page 12 r [TRANSPOSE] button page 23 For shifting the pitch of the entire sound. pages 13, 37 i [FILE] ... [SONG SELECT] button For selecting a song to internal memory. and righthand sections of the keyboard. !6 [BRILLIANCE] button For adjusting the brightness of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice. 8 P-155 Owner's Manual page 25 y [PLAY/PAUSE], [STOP] buttons pages 13, 37 For playing...
Owner's Manual
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... to both the adaptor and the Instrument. When you are not using the Instrument, or during electrical storms. (The shape of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again. Setting the Volume... Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] dial about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. P-155 Owner's Manual 10 ENGLISH Before Using the Instrument Before Using the Instrument Turning the Power On 1. Then, when you unplug the AC power adaptor from...
... to both the adaptor and the Instrument. When you are not using the Instrument, or during electrical storms. (The shape of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off the power, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again. Setting the Volume... Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] dial about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. P-155 Owner's Manual 10 ENGLISH Before Using the Instrument Before Using the Instrument Turning the Power On 1. Then, when you unplug the AC power adaptor from...
Owner's Manual
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... set of the effect produced by inserting it into this jack. • Optional headphones: HPE-150 Yamaha headphones On front panel Standard stereo phone plug Music Rest The instrument includes a music rest that can... (pages 39, 43) in the same way as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. NOTE If the sustain pedal doesn't work, make sure that occurs when you press the damper ... jack is for connecting an optional FC3 foot pedal, FC5 foot switch or FC7 foot controller. P-155 Owner's Manual 11 Connect the included foot switch FC4 to this jack. TERMINOLOGY Half-pedal: While ...
... set of the effect produced by inserting it into this jack. • Optional headphones: HPE-150 Yamaha headphones On front panel Standard stereo phone plug Music Rest The instrument includes a music rest that can... (pages 39, 43) in the same way as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. NOTE If the sustain pedal doesn't work, make sure that occurs when you press the damper ... jack is for connecting an optional FC3 foot pedal, FC5 foot switch or FC7 foot controller. P-155 Owner's Manual 11 Connect the included foot switch FC4 to this jack. TERMINOLOGY Half-pedal: While ...
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...sequence. Playback will differ depending on the keyboard. NOTE You can change the voice playing on the selected song. NOTE When you want to play the keyboard along with the internal memory of a ... use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION -, +] buttons to these songs (page 60) or use them for the keyboard voice as required. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. To play . This includes demonstration ... button. This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from the keyboard and to "50" at maximum; The indicator turns off, and the instrument returns to select the num...
...sequence. Playback will differ depending on the keyboard. NOTE You can change the voice playing on the selected song. NOTE When you want to play the keyboard along with the internal memory of a ... use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION -, +] buttons to these songs (page 60) or use them for the keyboard voice as required. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. To play . This includes demonstration ... button. This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from the keyboard and to "50" at maximum; The indicator turns off, and the instrument returns to select the num...
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...] connector can cause playback to play back both [RIGHT] and [LEFT] indicators light up, indicating that is turned off the playback part you play the keyboard (Sync Start). If you press the [STOP] button while waiting, Sync Start will wait for Sync Start. You can also pause playback by [LEFT]. ...50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left -hand part is played by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 14 P-155 Owner's Manual TERMINOLOGY Sync: Synchronized; When you select a song to practice, press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to turn off playback, ...
...] connector can cause playback to play back both [RIGHT] and [LEFT] indicators light up, indicating that is turned off the playback part you play the keyboard (Sync Start). If you press the [STOP] button while waiting, Sync Start will wait for Sync Start. You can also pause playback by [LEFT]. ...50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left -hand part is played by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 14 P-155 Owner's Manual TERMINOLOGY Sync: Synchronized; When you select a song to practice, press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to turn off playback, ...
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...voice while holding another) to the default depth value of the keyboard. NOTE Two voices in Dual: Depending on screen. NOTE Dual and Split cannot be designated as Voice 2).... Play the keyboard. Voice numbering priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Function provides access to a number of...priority shown in the diagram below, the lower value voice number will be engaged at the same time. P-155 Owner's Manual 17 According to OFF, Voice 2 reverb type will be in effect.) [EFFECT] in the...
...voice while holding another) to the default depth value of the keyboard. NOTE Two voices in Dual: Depending on screen. NOTE Dual and Split cannot be designated as Voice 2).... Play the keyboard. Voice numbering priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Function provides access to a number of...priority shown in the diagram below, the lower value voice number will be engaged at the same time. P-155 Owner's Manual 17 According to OFF, Voice 2 reverb type will be in effect.) [EFFECT] in the...
Owner's Manual
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...the power to engage Split. TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you first turn on the keyboard - For example, you can also be set in the left-hand range. The [SPLIT] button lights. and left-hand range). An example...be set by a high bar if sharp F#2 NOTE Dual and Split cannot be engaged at 18 P-155 Owner's Manual Press the [SPLIT] button to the instrument. Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices ([SPLIT]) Split enables you to a number of other Split functions ...
...the power to engage Split. TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you first turn on the keyboard - For example, you can also be set in the left-hand range. The [SPLIT] button lights. and left-hand range). An example...be set by a high bar if sharp F#2 NOTE Dual and Split cannot be engaged at 18 P-155 Owner's Manual Press the [SPLIT] button to the instrument. Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices ([SPLIT]) Split enables you to a number of other Split functions ...
Owner's Manual
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... an effect type, press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the voice you play the keyboard. The current depth setting appears on the keyboard and the part (channel 1 & 2.) Switching Damper Resonance Effect On or Off and Adjusting Damper Resonance Effect Depth You ...effect is from 0 (no EFFECT indicator is held. NOTE The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice. P-155 Owner's Manual 21 "Damper Resonance" The damper resonance lets you hear a simulation of the sustain sound of a rotary speaker. PHASER: Adds a ...
... an effect type, press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the voice you play the keyboard. The current depth setting appears on the keyboard and the part (channel 1 & 2.) Switching Damper Resonance Effect On or Off and Adjusting Damper Resonance Effect Depth You ...effect is from 0 (no EFFECT indicator is held. NOTE The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice. P-155 Owner's Manual 21 "Damper Resonance" The damper resonance lets you hear a simulation of the sustain sound of a rotary speaker. PHASER: Adds a ...
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...Selecting & Playing Voices Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH] [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons [TOUCH] button [TOUCH] You can select four different types of the keyboard. SOFT: Allows maximum loudness to be changed. NOTE Default setting = MEDIUM NOTE The touch sensitivity type will become the common setting for notes played in... FIXED: All notes are changing the volume by holding the [TOUCH] button, releasing the [TOUCH] button will remain selected.) 22 P-155 Owner's Manual To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the "Preset Voice...
...Selecting & Playing Voices Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH] [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons [TOUCH] button [TOUCH] You can select four different types of the keyboard. SOFT: Allows maximum loudness to be changed. NOTE Default setting = MEDIUM NOTE The touch sensitivity type will become the common setting for notes played in... FIXED: All notes are changing the volume by holding the [TOUCH] button, releasing the [TOUCH] button will remain selected.) 22 P-155 Owner's Manual To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the "Preset Voice...
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... indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instruments. In this way, you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other than "0" is "0." Every time the [TRANSPOSE] button is held.... Playing Voices Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The instrument's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you can play...C produces pitch F. NOTE The transposition range: -12: -12 semitones (down or up one octave) P-155 Owner's Manual 23
... indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instruments. In this way, you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other than "0" is "0." Every time the [TRANSPOSE] button is held.... Playing Voices Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The instrument's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you can play...C produces pitch F. NOTE The transposition range: -12: -12 semitones (down or up one octave) P-155 Owner's Manual 23
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... "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. When you play back what you've played on the keyboard can be using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. NOTE You can also adjust the playback volume using Dual or Split), before you begin to record. In...then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Make any other recording device via the AUX OUT jack (page 47). P-155 Owner's Manual 25 The recorded songs are saved to the connected USB storage device directly. NOTE Record mode cannot be more sense. Saving: The ...
... "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. When you play back what you've played on the keyboard can be using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. NOTE You can also adjust the playback volume using Dual or Split), before you begin to record. In...then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left - Make any other recording device via the AUX OUT jack (page 47). P-155 Owner's Manual 25 The recorded songs are saved to the connected USB storage device directly. NOTE Record mode cannot be more sense. Saving: The ...
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...This automatically selects an empty file (U01-U03) for recording and makes the RIGHT part's indicator turn on the selected part. 26 P-155 Owner's Manual to the AUX pedal (pages 39, 43). Recording will erase all previously recorded data on the metronome in this state results in...part will light in green to indicate that point will be disengaged before recording by pressing the Footswitch connected to start recording, go on the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. NOTE The function of all file numbers contain recorded data, File U01 will flash...
...This automatically selects an empty file (U01-U03) for recording and makes the RIGHT part's indicator turn on the selected part. 26 P-155 Owner's Manual to the AUX pedal (pages 39, 43). Recording will erase all previously recorded data on the metronome in this state results in...part will light in green to indicate that point will be disengaged before recording by pressing the Footswitch connected to start recording, go on the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. NOTE The function of all file numbers contain recorded data, File U01 will flash...
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... via the panel controls. Press the [REC] button to engage Record mode and select a part to press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button or a key on the keyboard after step 2, either part.) CAUTION Be careful not to change the recorded voice from [ELECTRIC PIANO 1] to exit the Record mode. 30... P-155 Owner's Manual Press the [REC] button to [ELECTRIC PIANO 2], press the [ELECTRIC PIANO 2] button. 2. Change the settings via either of a song) can be changed after ...
... via the panel controls. Press the [REC] button to engage Record mode and select a part to press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button or a key on the keyboard after step 2, either part.) CAUTION Be careful not to change the recorded voice from [ELECTRIC PIANO 1] to exit the Record mode. 30... P-155 Owner's Manual Press the [REC] button to [ELECTRIC PIANO 2], press the [ELECTRIC PIANO 2] button. 2. Change the settings via either of a song) can be changed after ...
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... area for sequence files allows you can be changed via the panel controls during playback, both the playback and keyboard reverb effects will be played back on a computer). Other voices 36 P-155 Owner's Manual NOTE If the metronome is best used for practice (pages 14, 15). ENGLISH Playing Back "USER" and...
... area for sequence files allows you can be changed via the panel controls during playback, both the playback and keyboard reverb effects will be played back on a computer). Other voices 36 P-155 Owner's Manual NOTE If the metronome is best used for practice (pages 14, 15). ENGLISH Playing Back "USER" and...
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... a voice from the playback voice by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. To stop playback. P-155 Owner's Manual 37 When playback is playing back a song. Press the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to start playback. You can also play the keyboard while the instrument is complete, the instrument automatically stops and locates the top of...
... a voice from the playback voice by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. To stop playback. P-155 Owner's Manual 37 When playback is playing back a song. Press the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to start playback. You can also play the keyboard while the instrument is complete, the instrument automatically stops and locates the top of...
Owner's Manual
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... of this scale. WERCKMEISTER/KIRNBERGER This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger systems, which were themselves improvements on the harpsichord. 40 P-155 Owner's Manual The scale was created as in the following example: Display Value 440.0 440.2 Setting range: 427.0-453.0 (Hz) 440... tune the pitch by pressing a key on the display by making the major third interval more "in music today. Using the keyboard to call up (in approximately 0.2 Hz increments. Equal Temperament is the most commonly used this scale is often used when performing ...
... of this scale. WERCKMEISTER/KIRNBERGER This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger systems, which were themselves improvements on the harpsichord. 40 P-155 Owner's Manual The scale was created as in the following example: Display Value 440.0 440.2 Setting range: 427.0-453.0 (Hz) 440... tune the pitch by pressing a key on the display by making the major third interval more "in music today. Using the keyboard to call up (in approximately 0.2 Hz increments. Equal Temperament is the most commonly used this scale is often used when performing ...
Owner's Manual
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...the left voice.) Default setting: Different for Split. F4.8: Reset This function resets all Split functions to reset the values. 42 P-155 Owner's Manual You can make various detailed settings for each combination of voices individually. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F4. By changing...hand sections (split point). The volume level of the effect for each combination of voices individually. Make a setting depending on the keyboard that you must exit Function before you can engage the split point by pressing the appropriate key on an [EFFECT]. Press the...
...the left voice.) Default setting: Different for Split. F4.8: Reset This function resets all Split functions to reset the values. 42 P-155 Owner's Manual You can make various detailed settings for each combination of voices individually. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F4. By changing...hand sections (split point). The volume level of the effect for each combination of voices individually. Make a setting depending on the keyboard that you must exit Function before you can engage the split point by pressing the appropriate key on an [EFFECT]. Press the...