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...the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Even when the power switch is in use the instrument/device or ...the power off . Always turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument... ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical...
...the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Even when the power switch is in use the instrument/device or ...the power off . Always turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument... ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical...
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... the strength 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 Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type...
... the strength 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 Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type...
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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 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. minals as...
... 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 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. minals as...
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The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. When you are not using the instrument... adaptor from the AC mains. 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 the most comfortable... sup- Connect the AC adaptor to turn on 3. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Adaptor AC outlet CAUTION Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument for a...
The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. When you are not using the instrument... adaptor from the AC mains. 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 the most comfortable... sup- Connect the AC adaptor to turn on 3. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Adaptor AC outlet CAUTION Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument for a...
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... if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will sustain as long as you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are played "staccato." If you connect an optional pedal of FC3, the half pedal function* can..." effect lets you need to delete the cloudy sound, release the foot from pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). tions in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can be connected to sustain the sound. When ...
... if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will sustain as long as you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are played "staccato." If you connect an optional pedal of FC3, the half pedal function* can..." effect lets you need to delete the cloudy sound, release the foot from pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). tions in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can be connected to sustain the sound. When ...
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...on a desk or table, we recommend that can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Though you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you can be attached to... panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to one set of headphones to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones, you are provided. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks...
...on a desk or table, we recommend that can plug them into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Though you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you can be attached to... panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to one set of headphones to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones, you are provided. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks...
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...The preset songs will be selected accordingly. tons to stop playback. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on the keyboard. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to change the playback tempo. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- NOTE When you ...[Q] or [W] button to change the voice playing on page 34. You can play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play back.
...The preset songs will be selected accordingly. tons to stop playback. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on the keyboard. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to change the playback tempo. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- NOTE When you ...[Q] or [W] button to change the voice playing on page 34. You can play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will play back.
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P-85 Owner's Manual 19 In this way, you can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [METRONOME] button, press ... on the panel, the voice on which voices you combine in relation to engage Dual. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. For example, you can shift the pitch up or down an octave. 17 ENGLISH Selecting...
P-85 Owner's Manual 19 In this way, you can set to OFF, the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [METRONOME] button, press ... on the panel, the voice on which voices you combine in relation to engage Dual. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. For example, you can shift the pitch up or down an octave. 17 ENGLISH Selecting...
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... 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. 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 F#2 and B2. In ... [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press one of the entire keyboard. 19 ENGLISH -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 To transpose the pitch down (in C major, and the P-85 will set A3 at approximately 442Hz. On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of the F#2-F#3 keys to set the transposition ...
... 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. 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 F#2 and B2. In ... [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press one of the entire keyboard. 19 ENGLISH -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 To transpose the pitch down (in C major, and the P-85 will set A3 at approximately 442Hz. On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of the F#2-F#3 keys to set the transposition ...
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...While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED The volume level does not change much when you hit the keys.... 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...
...While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED The volume level does not change much when you hit the keys.... 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...
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...while recording, but not audio signals. Recording a performance 1. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. The [REC] lamp will flash. 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 turn on the metronome in this book often uses the word "recording" because it seems to make more sense. When you play ...
...while recording, but not audio signals. Recording a performance 1. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. The [REC] lamp will flash. 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 turn on the metronome in this book often uses the word "recording" because it seems to make more sense. When you play ...
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..., press and hold the pedal. 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. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 For example, after the recording. When you wish to [E.PIANO 2], press the [E.PIANO 2].... 3. Press the [REC] button to exit Record mode. The [REC] lamp will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data on the keyboard, either of which will flash. 2. Press the [REC] button to engage Record Ready mode. 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Changing the Initial...
..., press and hold the pedal. 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. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 For example, after the recording. When you wish to [E.PIANO 2], press the [E.PIANO 2].... 3. Press the [REC] button to exit Record mode. The [REC] lamp will start recording and erase all previously-recorded data on the keyboard, either of which will flash. 2. Press the [REC] button to engage Record Ready mode. 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Changing the Initial...
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...visit the URL above to the instrument. CAUTION Do not rename the backup file on the keyboard). If you initialize the settings, all data, excluding the recorded dada loaded from Yamaha website at the following data will be stored in flash memory on or off the power to... window and quit the application. CAUTION Do not turn off the power to the instrument, then perform the initialization procedure. CAUTION When connecting the P-85 to a computer, first turn off the power to the user's manual that came with Musicsoft Downloader. NOTE Backup Data The following URL,...
...visit the URL above to the instrument. CAUTION Do not rename the backup file on the keyboard). If you initialize the settings, all data, excluding the recorded dada loaded from Yamaha website at the following data will be stored in flash memory on or off the power to... window and quit the application. CAUTION Do not turn off the power to the instrument, then perform the initialization procedure. CAUTION When connecting the P-85 to a computer, first turn off the power to the user's manual that came with Musicsoft Downloader. NOTE Backup Data The following URL,...
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... matched for proper data transfer. This situation is "Local Control On," since the internal tone generator is set to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play on the keyboard. E2 F5 C1 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 C4 24 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 OFF Transmit Channel (C1-E2) 1 3 5 6 8 ... MIDI information received via the MIDI IN terminal. ENGLISH MIDI Functions MIDI Functions You can be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the P-85 keyboard controls its specified channel and Voice 2 data is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on the...
... matched for proper data transfer. This situation is "Local Control On," since the internal tone generator is set to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play on the keyboard. E2 F5 C1 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 C4 24 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 OFF Transmit Channel (C1-E2) 1 3 5 6 8 ... MIDI information received via the MIDI IN terminal. ENGLISH MIDI Functions MIDI Functions You can be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the P-85 keyboard controls its specified channel and Voice 2 data is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on the...
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... 29 The P-85 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the ...a number that voices can be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). This function makes it possible to be selected on the P-85 without affecting the external MIDI device. While holding down the [DEMO/... toggles between Program Change On and Off. 27 ENGLISH MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one less than the program change number listed ...
... 29 The P-85 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the ...a number that voices can be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). This function makes it possible to be selected on the P-85 without affecting the external MIDI device. While holding down the [DEMO/... toggles between Program Change On and Off. 27 ENGLISH MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one less than the program change number listed ...
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...other appropriate controls are operated. Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. Default setting: ON ENGLISH 28 30 P-85 Owner's Manual The P85 also transmits MIDI control change data reception and transmission so that can be used with the... MIDI Functions Control Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on control changes that , for example, the P-85's pedal and other controls can be found at the Yamaha website (See page 7). While holding down the ...
...other appropriate controls are operated. Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. Default setting: ON ENGLISH 28 30 P-85 Owner's Manual The P85 also transmits MIDI control change data reception and transmission so that can be used with the... MIDI Functions Control Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on control changes that , for example, the P-85's pedal and other controls can be found at the Yamaha website (See page 7). While holding down the ...
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... the jack on . Possible Cause and Solution The P-85 has not been plugged in close proximity to securely insert the pedal plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). set too low; 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 Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Make sure that Local Control ...
... the jack on . Possible Cause and Solution The P-85 has not been plugged in close proximity to securely insert the pedal plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). set too low; 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 Make sure a pair of a mobile phone in properly. Make sure that Local Control ...
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Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page (English Only) http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2007 Yamaha Corporation WK66530 004POXXXX.X-XXC0 Printed in China
Yamaha Home Keyboards Home Page (English Only) http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2007 Yamaha Corporation WK66530 004POXXXX.X-XXC0 Printed in China