Owner's Manual
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...to perform the replacement. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are recommended. This product should be rechargeable. However, Yamaha reserves the right to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. This product, either supplied with the components... SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this product in the manual, on , trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of an extension cord is recommended by Yamaha. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting...
...to perform the replacement. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are recommended. This product should be rechargeable. However, Yamaha reserves the right to how a function or effect works (when the unit is uncomfortable. This product, either supplied with the components... SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this product in the manual, on , trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of an extension cord is recommended by Yamaha. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting...
Owner's Manual
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...Compliance with other electronic devices. If you can be connected to accessories and/ or another product use this product in this manual, meets FCC requirements. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) IMPORTANT...interference with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in your use the product. 2. If these requirements ...
...Compliance with other electronic devices. If you can be connected to accessories and/ or another product use this product in this manual, meets FCC requirements. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) IMPORTANT...interference with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in your use the product. 2. If these requirements ...
Owner's Manual
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...below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you notice any openings. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Even when the power switch is easily accessible. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or other ... the stand specified for future reference. If any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. A burning item may generate noise. • Do...
...below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you notice any openings. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Even when the power switch is easily accessible. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to the instrument or other ... the stand specified for future reference. If any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. A burning item may generate noise. • Do...
Owner's Manual
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...the 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 the panel or keyboard. Always turn off for a long time, make.... • Do not use excessive force 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 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in any hearing loss or ringing in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is ...
...the 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 the panel or keyboard. Always turn off for a long time, make.... • Do not use excessive force 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 Handling caution • Do not insert a finger or hand in any hearing loss or ringing in the "STANDBY" position, electricity is ...
Owner's Manual
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... lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the P-85/P-85S. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as...
... lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the P-85/P-85S. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as...
Owner's Manual
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... registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to use is not permitted under relevant laws...
... registered trademarks of copyright has legal consequences. Accessories • Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to use is not permitted under relevant laws...
Owner's Manual
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... 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
... 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
Owner's Manual
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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... a concert hall Adding Variations to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 19 Recording Recording your particular ...
... 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... a concert hall Adding Variations to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance on page 23 Connecting the P-85 to other devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 19 Recording Recording your particular ...
Owner's Manual
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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 the rear of the instrument. ENGLISH # 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch page 11 For turning the power on or...
... 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. ENGLISH # 1 [STANDBY/ON] switch page 11 For turning the power on or...
Owner's Manual
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... the minimum level. ply jack. 2. the power. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 CAUTION Even when the instrument is still flowing to turn on 3. When you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors...irreparable damage to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Then, when you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. Pressing the switch again turns the power...
... the minimum level. ply jack. 2. the power. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 CAUTION Even when the instrument is still flowing to turn on 3. When you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors...irreparable damage to power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Then, when you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC mains. Pressing the switch again turns the power...
Owner's Manual
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... produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you play a note or chord on... an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. If you hold the pedal (as a damper pedal on an ...
... produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you play a note or chord on... an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. If you hold the pedal (as a damper pedal on an ...
Owner's Manual
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... Speakers are provided. Using Headphones Connect a set of time. Two [PHONES] jacks are built into the slot at the top of the [PHONES] jacks. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 You can plug them into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table... you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that can be attached to the...
... Speakers are provided. Using Headphones Connect a set of time. Two [PHONES] jacks are built into the slot at the top of the [PHONES] jacks. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 You can plug them into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table... you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that can be attached to the...
Owner's Manual
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... switch lights up. 2. Bach HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to another demo song during playback by pressing the [DEMO/ SONG] button,...songs. Demo Song List Voice Name Title Composer HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Then, when you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Adjust the volume. tons to change to another demo song during playback...
... switch lights up. 2. Bach HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to another demo song during playback by pressing the [DEMO/ SONG] button,...songs. Demo Song List Voice Name Title Composer HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Then, when you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Adjust the volume. tons to change to another demo song during playback...
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...button. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to change the playback tempo. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on page 34. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of each... Operation Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. 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 key assignments. The number of the...
...button. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to change the playback tempo. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on page 34. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of each... Operation Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. 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 key assignments. The number of the...
Owner's Manual
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... setting, clicks sound in sequence. C0 A0 D1 The time signature can be changed by the following keys. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the metronome and song playback can also be set the tempo "95," press... the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in all beats. Start the metronome. Select a number starting from 32 to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The ...
... setting, clicks sound in sequence. C0 A0 D1 The time signature can be changed by the following keys. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the metronome and song playback can also be set the tempo "95," press... the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in all beats. Start the metronome. Select a number starting from 32 to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The ...
Owner's Manual
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... also be changed by the following operation. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the G4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the A-1-F#0 keys to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key...
... also be changed by the following operation. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the G4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the A-1-F#0 keys to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the F4 key...
Owner's Manual
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..., and an aggressive tone when played hard. The definitive instrument for popular music. Adjust the volume. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Good for...with piano in DUAL. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano. Good for each voice (page 14). Try combining this...
..., and an aggressive tone when played hard. The definitive instrument for popular music. Adjust the volume. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. Spacious and large-scale string ensemble. Good for...with piano in DUAL. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Good for classical compositions as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano. Good for each voice (page 14). Try combining this...
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... two voice buttons simultaneously to create a thicker sound. 1. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. If the reverb assigned to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19
... two voice buttons simultaneously to create a thicker sound. 1. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. If the reverb assigned to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19
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... Reverb Type Description G#6 Room This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice. NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings...
... Reverb Type Description G#6 Room This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice. NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings...
Owner's Manual
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... 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-85 will set the transposition amount to the range of transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between F#2 and ... range: -65-+65 cents The default setting (0 cent) is useful when you first turn on the power to the P-85. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 This function is A3=440Hz. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the...
... 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-85 will set the transposition amount to the range of transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between F#2 and ... range: -65-+65 cents The default setting (0 cent) is useful when you first turn on the power to the P-85. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 This function is A3=440Hz. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the...