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...cord near a heater, or in a car during use of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Failure to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it containing liquids which may generate noise. •...disfiguration or damage to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you are not limited to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. If any liquid such as correct for future reference....
...cord near a heater, or in a car during use of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Failure to do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it containing liquids which may generate noise. •...disfiguration or damage to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you are not limited to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. If any liquid such as correct for future reference....
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...instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, 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 or off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from ...the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Also, be held responsible for all components. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of the instrument. Even when the power switch is in use the instrument/...
...instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, 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 or off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from ...the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Also, be held responsible for all components. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of the instrument. Even when the power switch is in use the instrument/...
Owner's Manual
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... style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Just as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type ... Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. ENGLISH Introduction Thank you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S!
... style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Just as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type ... Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. ENGLISH Introduction Thank you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S!
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... included depending on your personal use others' copyrights. Please check with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * Copying of the instrument and how to in this owner's manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as...
... included depending on your personal use others' copyrights. Please check with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * Copying of the instrument and how to in this owner's manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as...
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... 29 Control Change ON/OFF 30 Troubleshooting 31 Optional Equipment 31 Index...32 Appendix Preset Song List 34 Specifications 35 8 P-85 Owner's Manual 6 Reverb 20 Transposition...21 Fine tuning of the Pitch 21 Touch Sensitivity ...22 Recording Your Performance 23 Recording a performance... the recorded performance 24 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the beginning of Contents Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using 11 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume ...11...
... 29 Control Change ON/OFF 30 Troubleshooting 31 Optional Equipment 31 Index...32 Appendix Preset Song List 34 Specifications 35 8 P-85 Owner's Manual 6 Reverb 20 Transposition...21 Fine tuning of the Pitch 21 Touch Sensitivity ...22 Recording Your Performance 23 Recording a performance... the recorded performance 24 Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the beginning of Contents Introduction Main Features 6 About this Owner's Manual 7 Accessories 7 Application Index 9 Panel Controls and Terminals 10 Before Using 11 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume ...11...
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...the Piano Preset Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you...hall Adding Variations to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to the Sound - 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance ...
...the Piano Preset Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you...hall Adding Variations to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to the Sound - 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance ...
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... For using the metronome. 6 [REC] button page 23 For recording your keyboard performance. 7 [PLAY] button page 24 For playing back the recorded performance. 10 P-85 Owner's Manual 8 VOICE buttons page 18 For selecting voices from 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. These buttons can also combine two voices and use of...
... For using the metronome. 6 [REC] button page 23 For recording your keyboard performance. 7 [PLAY] button page 24 For playing back the recorded performance. 10 P-85 Owner's Manual 8 VOICE buttons page 18 For selecting voices from 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. These buttons can also combine two voices and use of...
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...sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to turn on 3. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Then, when you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the most comfortable listening level... the AC adaptor to the instrument at the minimum level. ply jack. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The...
...sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to turn on 3. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Then, when you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the most comfortable listening level... the AC adaptor to the instrument at the minimum level. ply jack. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The...
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...effects similar to those notes will sustain as long as a damper pedal on how far down you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the footswitch, resulting in the same way as...unit on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are already playing when it possible to this jack. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. ...
...effects similar to those notes will sustain as long as a damper pedal on how far down you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the footswitch, resulting in the same way as...unit on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are already playing when it possible to this jack. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. ...
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... long periods of the [PHONES] jacks. You can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can be attached to... slot at the top of the control panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the P-85 at the bottom. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time...
... long periods of the [PHONES] jacks. You can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can be attached to... slot at the top of the control panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the P-85 at the bottom. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time...
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...songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the voice buttons. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Then, when you start . Demo songs provided for each voice will play back in sequence until you can start the GRAND ...While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. NOTE Refer to the voice list on the characteristics of the voice buttons to listen to another demo song during playback by pressing...
...songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the voice buttons. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Then, when you start . Demo songs provided for each voice will play back in sequence until you can start the GRAND ...While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. NOTE Refer to the voice list on the characteristics of the voice buttons to listen to another demo song during playback by pressing...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard. You can play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song...(or a different song is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of each piano preset song is called a "Song." ...
... keyboard. You can play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song...(or a different song is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of each piano preset song is called a "Song." ...
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...C1 4/4 C#1 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you first turn on the power to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The tempo of the metronome and song playback can also be set the tempo "95," press the F3 (0), ...all beats. The first beat is 0/4 (A0). For example, to set from the left-most digit. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons (GRAND ...
...C1 4/4 C#1 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you first turn on the power to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The tempo of the metronome and song playback can also be set the tempo "95," press the F3 (0), ...all beats. The first beat is 0/4 (A0). For example, to set from the left-most digit. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons (GRAND ...
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... the Metronome. Resetting the tempo to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] button to increase or decrease in single steps. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button...
... the Metronome. Resetting the tempo to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] button to increase or decrease in single steps. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button...
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...Perfect for the most comfortable listening level during your performance. Press one of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). NOTE To familiarize yourself with piano ... Selecting Voices 1. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Mixes the same voice an octave higher for baroque music.
...Perfect for the most comfortable listening level during your performance. Press one of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). NOTE To familiarize yourself with piano ... Selecting Voices 1. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Mixes the same voice an octave higher for baroque music.
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...: Setting the Octave You can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down an octave. A setting of the F#5-F#6 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual The reverb type assigned to engage Dual. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. While...
...: Setting the Octave You can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down an octave. A setting of the F#5-F#6 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual The reverb type assigned to engage Dual. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. While...
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... keys. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D3 key to set the reverb to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual A#6 Hall2 For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Key Reverb Type Description...
... keys. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D3 key to set the reverb to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual A#6 Hall2 For a truly spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Key Reverb Type Description...
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... transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C#3 and F#3. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-85 along with other instruments. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in semitone... holding down the A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21
... transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C#3 and F#3. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-85 along with other instruments. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in semitone... holding down the A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21
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... strong you play the keyboard soft or hard. The following four settings are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound. A#6 SOFT The volume level does not...
... strong you play the keyboard soft or hard. The following four settings are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound. A#6 SOFT The volume level does not...
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...be using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. The [REC] lamp will light, and the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo while recording. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button....: The format of performance data recorded on a cassette tape differs from that of one User song. When you play back recorded songs, the P-85 produces sound based on when you started recording, you'll be able to keep time with the metronome while recording, but not audio signals. You...
...be using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. The [REC] lamp will light, and the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo while recording. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button....: The format of performance data recorded on a cassette tape differs from that of one User song. When you play back recorded songs, the P-85 produces sound based on when you started recording, you'll be able to keep time with the metronome while recording, but not audio signals. You...