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...adaptor when not using a multiple-connector. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not using is a sudden loss of the instrument, or if any way. These ...or damage to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you notice any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2
...adaptor when not using a multiple-connector. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not using is a sudden loss of the instrument, or if any way. These ...or damage to be caused by it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you notice any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2
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... or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Saved data may be held responsible for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. Even when the...playing the instrument to set all volume levels to minimum. If you are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Always...
... or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Saved data may be held responsible for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet. Even when the...playing the instrument to set all volume levels to minimum. If you are not using the instrument for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Always...
Owner's Manual
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... thing. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that you read this manual in a lightweight instrument. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano...
... thing. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that you read this manual in a lightweight instrument. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano...
Owner's Manual
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... List contains MIDI related information. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which it has license to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating...
... List contains MIDI related information. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which it has license to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating...
Owner's Manual
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... Recording a performance 23 Play back 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 Using the Pedal ...12 Using... 28 Program Change ON/OFF 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
... Recording a performance 23 Play back 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 Using the Pedal ...12 Using... 28 Program Change ON/OFF 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
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...on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to the Sound - Listening ...15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in metronome...Using the Metronome on page 16 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices ...;nd reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to other instruments or CD music ...Fine tuning of the Pitch on page 21 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...
...on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to the Sound - Listening ...15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in metronome...Using the Metronome on page 16 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices ...;nd reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to other instruments or CD music ...Fine tuning of the Pitch on page 21 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...
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... 16 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 the rear of the instrument. @ Shows the jacks and ter- These buttons can also combine two voices...
... 16 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 the rear of the instrument. @ Shows the jacks and ter- These buttons can also combine two voices...
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... to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. The level increases. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may...
... to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. The level increases. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may...
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...in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on how far down you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Doing this jack. NOTE Make sure that produce a range of FC3, the half pedal function* can also be used. * half pedal ...The pedal func- If you connect an optional pedal of expressive effects similar to create partial sustain effects, depending on . LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that power is pressed, notes sustain longer. The soft pedal will sustain...
...in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on how far down you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Doing this jack. NOTE Make sure that produce a range of FC3, the half pedal function* can also be used. * half pedal ...The pedal func- If you connect an optional pedal of expressive effects similar to create partial sustain effects, depending on . LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that power is pressed, notes sustain longer. The soft pedal will sustain...
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Though you can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that you use an optional keyboard ... 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.
Though you can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that you use an optional keyboard ... 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.
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When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Then, when you start . While holding down the [DEMO/... in sequence. NOTE Simply by pressing any one of the voices. 1. Adjust the volume. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4.
When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Then, when you start . While holding down the [DEMO/... in sequence. NOTE Simply by pressing any one of the voices. 1. Adjust the volume. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4.
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...continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The P-85 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for details on page 34. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG]... to select a song to the C2-C#6 keys. The number of the P-85 shipped from the factory. The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to play back. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but-...
...continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The P-85 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for details on page 34. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG]... to select a song to the C2-C#6 keys. The number of the P-85 shipped from the factory. The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to play back. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but-...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual The first beat is convenient for practicing. 1. Select a number starting from 32 to turn on the...
... 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 voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual The first beat is convenient for practicing. 1. Select a number starting from 32 to turn on the...
Owner's Manual
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... holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key. Increasing the tempo value in steps of the A-1-F#0 keys to increase or decrease in single steps. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one : While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F#4 key. F#0(10) NOTE Metronome volume range: A-1 (1)-F#0 (10) Default...
... holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key. Increasing the tempo value in steps of the A-1-F#0 keys to increase or decrease in single steps. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one : While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F#4 key. F#0(10) NOTE Metronome volume range: A-1 (1)-F#0 (10) Default...
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...created by FM synthesis. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Perfect for a more brilliant tone. Good for each voice (page 14). The definitive instrument for popular music. Clear piano ... listening level during your performance. Try combining this voice with relatively soft mallets. 2. Adjust the volume. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." The sound of the voice buttons. NOTE To familiarize yourself with the characteristics of an...
...created by FM synthesis. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Perfect for a more brilliant tone. Good for each voice (page 14). The definitive instrument for popular music. Clear piano ... listening level during your performance. Try combining this voice with relatively soft mallets. 2. Adjust the volume. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." The sound of the voice buttons. NOTE To familiarize yourself with the characteristics of an...
Owner's Manual
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..., the voice on which voices you combine in Dual, the combination may sound better if one of the voices is set one of the F#5-F#6 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one voice as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and...
..., the voice on which voices you combine in Dual, the combination may sound better if one of the voices is set one of the F#5-F#6 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one voice as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and...
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... natural reverberation of a stage environment. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the F1-C#3 keys to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual Selecting a Reverb Type While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of a small-size concert hall. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb...
... natural reverberation of a stage environment. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the F1-C#3 keys to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual Selecting a Reverb Type While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of a small-size concert hall. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb...
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...any key between C3 and B3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of transposition. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-85 along with other instruments. In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents....A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. B-1 To lower the pitch C#0 in C major, and the P-85 will set the transposition amount to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. Selecting & Playing Voices Transposition The Transpose function makes it to the key ...
...any key between C3 and B3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of transposition. F#3 (+6 semitones) Fine tuning of the Pitch You can play the P-85 along with other instruments. In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents....A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. B-1 To lower the pitch C#0 in C major, and the P-85 will set the transposition amount to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. Selecting & Playing Voices Transposition The Transpose function makes it to the key ...
Owner's Manual
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... no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual A#6 SOFT The volume level does not change at all regardless of the A6-C7 keys to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. The following four settings...
... no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual A#6 SOFT The volume level does not change at all regardless of the A6-C7 keys to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. The following four settings...
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Therefore, recording on the P-85 may be more sense. Make all the initial settings. You might also want to record (or voices if you will be an effective practice aid. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play ...back what you've played on the P-85 keyboard can also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider...
Therefore, recording on the P-85 may be more sense. Make all the initial settings. You might also want to record (or voices if you will be an effective practice aid. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play ...back what you've played on the P-85 keyboard can also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider...