Owner's Manual
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...8226; When cleaning the instrument, use . Always 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 When you experience any gaps on the instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn off...; Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard. Yamaha cannot be saved to internal memory of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, ...
...8226; When cleaning the instrument, use . Always 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 When you experience any gaps on the instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn off...; Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the panel or keyboard. Yamaha cannot be saved to internal memory of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, ...
Owner's Manual
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...in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that you keep this manual carefully so that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric ...type playability as well as on the strength of the P-85/P-85S. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to lighter playing. Just as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices...
...in other words, it uses different samples depending on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that you keep this manual carefully so that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric ...type playability as well as on the strength of the P-85/P-85S. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to lighter playing. Just as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices...
Owner's Manual
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... change the song tempo. 5 [METRONOME] button page 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 entire sound. 3 [DEMO/SONG] button...
... change the song tempo. 5 [METRONOME] button page 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 entire sound. 3 [DEMO/SONG] button...
Owner's Manual
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... left of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. 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 may result in irreparable damage to the power sup- TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level... Before Using Before Using Turning the Power On 1. Connect the AC adaptor to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. The use of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on 3. Pressing the switch again turns the...
... left of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. 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 may result in irreparable damage to the power sup- TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level... Before Using Before Using Turning the Power On 1. Connect the AC adaptor to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. The use of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on 3. Pressing the switch again turns the...
Owner's Manual
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...range of expressive effects similar to also assemble the unit on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to sustain the sound. When you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). tions in the same way as a damper pedal on . ...When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to those produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, ...
...range of expressive effects similar to also assemble the unit on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to sustain the sound. When you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). tions in the same way as a damper pedal on . ...When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to those produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, ...
Owner's Manual
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... one of the [PHONES] jacks. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Though you can plug them into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones, you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. Before... Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even...
... one of the [PHONES] jacks. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Though you can plug them into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones, you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. Before... Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even...
Owner's Manual
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...'s Manual 15 NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to change the voice playing on the keyboard. You can play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. The preset songs ... accordingly. NOTE When you select a different song (or a different song is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of each piano preset song is called a "Song." Refer to the Quick Operation Guide for your listening pleasure....
...'s Manual 15 NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to change the voice playing on the keyboard. You can play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. The preset songs ... accordingly. NOTE When you select a different song (or a different song is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play the keyboard along with the internal memory of each piano preset song is called a "Song." Refer to the Quick Operation Guide for your listening pleasure....
Owner's Manual
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...designated as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Settings below "0" increase the volume of the keyboard. F#5 (-6) F#6 (+6) C6 (0) 2. If the reverb assigned to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of "0" produces an equal balance between two ... voice as Voice 2. Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual: Setting the Octave You can make the other will take priority. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 You can shift the pitch up or down in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual The reverb type ...
...designated as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Settings below "0" increase the volume of the keyboard. F#5 (-6) F#6 (+6) C6 (0) 2. If the reverb assigned to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of "0" produces an equal balance between two ... voice as Voice 2. Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual: Setting the Octave You can make the other will take priority. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 You can shift the pitch up or down in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual The reverb type ...
Owner's Manual
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..." refers to the factory setting obtained when you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard. 19 ENGLISH -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 To transpose the ... of the entire instrument. Selecting & Playing Voices Transposition The Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C#3 and ...
..." refers to the factory setting obtained when you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to "+5," playing key C produces pitch F. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard. 19 ENGLISH -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 To transpose the ... of the entire instrument. Selecting & Playing Voices Transposition The Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up (in semitone steps) While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C#3 and ...
Owner's Manual
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...You have little or no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you play the keyboard soft or hard. Setting the Touch Sensitivity Type While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether ... sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual The following four settings are not normally responsive to select the desired touch sensitivity. Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED...
...You have little or no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you play the keyboard soft or hard. Setting the Touch Sensitivity Type While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether ... sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual The following four settings are not normally responsive to select the desired touch sensitivity. Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED...
Owner's Manual
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.... Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the P-85 keyboard can turn on the P-85. You can record up to 65KB (approximately 11,000 notes). The P-85 "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but the metronome sound will not... be more sense. 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back what you've played on the keyboard or press the [PLAY...
.... Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the P-85 keyboard can turn on the P-85. You can record up to 65KB (approximately 11,000 notes). The P-85 "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but the metronome sound will not... be more sense. 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back what you've played on the keyboard or press the [PLAY...
Owner's Manual
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...wish to engage Record Ready mode. Be careful not to press the [PLAY] button or a key on the keyboard, either of which will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data on the keyboard, either of a song) can change the following initial settings. • Voice selection • Dual mode ... 1] to exit Record mode. The [REC] lamp will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data. Change the settings via the panel controls. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 Press the [REC] button to change the damper/soft pedal depth, press and hold the pedal. Press the [REC] button to...
...wish to engage Record Ready mode. Be careful not to press the [PLAY] button or a key on the keyboard, either of which will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data on the keyboard, either of a song) can change the following initial settings. • Voice selection • Dual mode ... 1] to exit Record mode. The [REC] lamp will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data. Change the settings via the panel controls. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 Press the [REC] button to change the damper/soft pedal depth, press and hold the pedal. Press the [REC] button to...
Owner's Manual
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...Initializing the settings Turn off the power to this instrument or unplug the instrument during data transmission. CAUTION Do not turn on the keyboard). NOTE Keep in flash memory on your computer. NOTE If this instrument somehow becomes disabled or malfunctions, turn off the...PLAY] button indicators are flashing). For more information on the computer to the P-85 via MIDI. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ Please visit the URL above to get the information on the P-85 will not be played correctly. Furthermore, flash memory operation may become unstable, causing ...
...Initializing the settings Turn off the power to this instrument or unplug the instrument during data transmission. CAUTION Do not turn on the keyboard). NOTE Keep in flash memory on your computer. NOTE If this instrument somehow becomes disabled or malfunctions, turn off the...PLAY] button indicators are flashing). For more information on the computer to the P-85 via MIDI. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ Please visit the URL above to get the information on the P-85 will not be played correctly. Furthermore, flash memory operation may become unstable, causing ...
Owner's Manual
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...adjustments to be matched for the demo song and piano preset songs cannot be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the P-85 keyboard controls its own keyboard. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press the C6 key. Setting the Transmit Channel While holding down...MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on which the P-85 transmits or receives MIDI data. This allows simultaneous reception on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from...
...adjustments to be matched for the demo song and piano preset songs cannot be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the P-85 keyboard controls its own keyboard. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press the C6 key. Setting the Transmit Channel While holding down...MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on which the P-85 transmits or receives MIDI data. This allows simultaneous reception on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from...
Owner's Manual
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The P-85 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the same numbered voice to MIDI program change numbers. Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Program Change On and Off. ..., to cancel program change number reception and transmission so that is set up to receive and respond to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change number listed above. This function makes it possible to specify program change number 1, you specify a program change as a number in the...
The P-85 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the same numbered voice to MIDI program change numbers. Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Program Change On and Off. ..., to cancel program change number reception and transmission so that is set up to receive and respond to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change number listed above. This function makes it possible to specify program change number 1, you specify a program change as a number in the...
Owner's Manual
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...NOTE For information on the corresponding channel to be found at the Yamaha website (See page 7). Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control...pedal and other "control" settings received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on control changes that , for example, the P-85's pedal and other appropriate controls are operated. This function makes it possible... to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that can be used with the P-85, refer to the MIDI Data Format section in the Data List, which can be operated without affecting...
...NOTE For information on the corresponding channel to be found at the Yamaha website (See page 7). Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control...pedal and other "control" settings received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on control changes that , for example, the P-85's pedal and other appropriate controls are operated. This function makes it possible... to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that can be used with the P-85, refer to the MIDI Data Format section in the Data List, which can be operated without affecting...
Owner's Manual
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... UNIT jack (page 12). The Master Volume is heard from the P-85. The pedal cable/plug may be properly connected. Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4) Keyboard Stand (L-85/L-85S) Pedal Unit (LP-5) USB-MIDI interface (UX16) Headphones (HPE-150.../HPE-30) P-85 Owner's Manual 31 Turn off the mobile phone, or use of headphones is ON. Make sure to...
... UNIT jack (page 12). The Master Volume is heard from the P-85. The pedal cable/plug may be properly connected. Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Optional Equipment Foot Pedal (FC3/FC4) Keyboard Stand (L-85/L-85S) Pedal Unit (LP-5) USB-MIDI interface (UX16) Headphones (HPE-150.../HPE-30) P-85 Owner's Manual 31 Turn off the mobile phone, or use of headphones is ON. Make sure to...