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... for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, 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 Always turn the power...the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Some data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. Maintenance • When cleaning ...
... for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, 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 Always turn the power...the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of all components at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Some data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. Maintenance • When cleaning ...
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...heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to provide authentic touch in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! We recommend that you read this manual in a lightweight instrument. ENGLISH Introduction Thank you can even be adjusted to our ...experience as the world's leading manufacturer of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for ...
...heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to provide authentic touch in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! We recommend that you read this manual in a lightweight instrument. ENGLISH Introduction Thank you can even be adjusted to our ...experience as the world's leading manufacturer of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that's virtually indistinguishable from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for ...
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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 instrument. @ Shows the jacks and...
... 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 instrument. @ Shows the jacks and...
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...the power off , electricity is still flowing to the most comfortable listening level. The power indicator located to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. ply jack. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. Adaptor AC outlet CAUTION Unplug the AC Power ... irreparable damage to the power sup- The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to turn on 3. The level increases. Connect the AC adaptor to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . Then, when you unplug the AC...
...the power off , electricity is still flowing to the most comfortable listening level. The power indicator located to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. ply jack. 2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. 1. Adaptor AC outlet CAUTION Unplug the AC Power ... irreparable damage to the power sup- The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to turn on 3. The level increases. Connect the AC adaptor to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. CAUTION Even when the instrument is turned off . Then, when you unplug the AC...
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...you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those produced by the pedals on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to create partial sustain ...pedal to half position. [PEDAL UNIT] jack This jack is pressed. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). NOTE Make sure that are played "staccato." This makes it is for connecting an optional LP-5 pedal unit. Connect an optional pedal...
...you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those produced by the pedals on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to create partial sustain ...pedal to half position. [PEDAL UNIT] jack This jack is pressed. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). NOTE Make sure that are played "staccato." This makes it is for connecting an optional LP-5 pedal unit. Connect an optional pedal...
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... To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can be attached to the P-85 at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Two [PHONES] jacks are built into the slot at the bottom. Before Using Music Rest The... P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the instrument at the top of the control panel. 11 ...
... To protect your hearing, avoid listening to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can be attached to the P-85 at a high volume level for better sound. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Two [PHONES] jacks are built into the slot at the bottom. Before Using Music Rest The... P-85 includes a music rest that you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the instrument at the top of the control panel. 11 ...
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...Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on key assignments. You can play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the next piano song. Refer...song to stop playback. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- NOTE When you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. To continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button...
...Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on key assignments. You can play the keyboard along with the internal memory of the P-85 shipped from the factory. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the next piano song. Refer...song to stop playback. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- NOTE When you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. To continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button...
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... 1 in relation to the voice button position on the panel, the voice on which voices you can shift the pitch up or down an octave. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press one of the A4-D5 keys. In this way, you combine in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual The ... other voice softer. According to Voice 2. You can make the other will be in effect. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual: Setting the Octave You can combine similar voices to the normal single-voice play voices simultaneously across the entire...
... 1 in relation to the voice button position on the panel, the voice on which voices you can shift the pitch up or down an octave. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press one of the A4-D5 keys. In this way, you combine in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in Dual The ... other voice softer. According to Voice 2. You can make the other will be in effect. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the keyboard. Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in Dual: Setting the Octave You can combine similar voices to the normal single-voice play voices simultaneously across the entire...
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... B3 To restore standard pitch: C#0 Hold down the A-1, B-1, C0 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. 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 pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down ...pitch 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 C3 and B3...
... B3 To restore standard pitch: C#0 Hold down the A-1, B-1, C0 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between F#2 and B2. 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 pitch down (in semitone steps) While holding down ...pitch 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 C3 and B3...
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... 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. Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED The volume level does not change much when you hit the keys... Type While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard. A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to select the desired ... the standard piano touch response (default setting). Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual
... 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. Key Touch Sensitivity Description A6 FIXED The volume level does not change much when you hit the keys... Type While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button and the [METRONOME] button, press one of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard. A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to select the desired ... the standard piano touch response (default setting). Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual
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Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. Press the [REC] button to make more sense. You can turn on the metronome in this book often uses the ... practice aid. 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 be recorded. The P-85's Song Recorder allows the recording of data recorded on the saved information. The [REC] lamp will flash. NOTE If the metronome was...
Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play a note on the keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. Press the [REC] button to make more sense. You can turn on the metronome in this book often uses the ... practice aid. 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 be recorded. The P-85's Song Recorder allows the recording of data recorded on the saved information. The [REC] lamp will flash. NOTE If the metronome was...
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... can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo 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 selected part. 3. Change the settings via the panel controls....When you wish to change the recorded voice from [E.PIANO 1] to press the [PLAY] button or a key on the keyboard, either of which will flash. 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 For example, after the recording. 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the...
... can change the voice to create a different ambience or adjust the song tempo 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 selected part. 3. Change the settings via the panel controls....When you wish to change the recorded voice from [E.PIANO 1] to press the [PLAY] button or a key on the keyboard, either of which will flash. 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 25 For example, after the recording. 23 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at the...
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...on while holding the C7 key (right-most key on the keyboard). NOTE Backup Data The following URL, and install it on this instrument, such as recorded songs, etc., to a computer, as well as the Yamaha UX16) NOTE When the P-85 is , while the [REC] and [PLAY] button indicators ...the power to the computer first, then to the P-85. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting a computer to the MIDI terminals, you initialize the settings, all data, excluding the recorded dada loaded from Yamaha website at the following data will not be saved. Initializing ...
...on while holding the C7 key (right-most key on the keyboard). NOTE Backup Data The following URL, and install it on this instrument, such as recorded songs, etc., to a computer, as well as the Yamaha UX16) NOTE When the P-85 is , while the [REC] and [PLAY] button indicators ...the power to the computer first, then to the P-85. Connecting MIDI Instruments Connecting a Personal Computer By connecting a computer to the MIDI terminals, you initialize the settings, all data, excluding the recorded dada loaded from Yamaha website at the following data will not be saved. Initializing ...
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... is controlled locally by its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from the keyboard. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the C1-E2 keys... 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. Data for proper data transfer. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI settings. Setting the Receive Channel While...
... is controlled locally by its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to the fact that the P-85 keyboard does not play 1 and 2 channel song data received from the keyboard. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the C1-E2 keys... 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. Data for proper data transfer. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI settings. Setting the Receive Channel While...
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...program change numbers. Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Program Change On and Off. 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 number reception and transmission... so that voices can be selected on the P-85 without affecting the external MIDI device. Default setting: ON ...
...program change numbers. Pressing the C#6 key repeatedly toggles between Program Change On and Off. 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 number reception and transmission... so that voices can be selected on the P-85 without affecting the external MIDI device. Default setting: ON ...
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...be affected by 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. The P85 also transmits MIDI control change ...Yamaha website (See page 7). While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press the D6 key. Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. MIDI Functions Control Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will respond to MIDI control change data received from the controlling device (the keyboard...
...be affected by 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. The P85 also transmits MIDI control change ...Yamaha website (See page 7). While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press the D6 key. Pressing the D6 key repeatedly toggles between Control Change On and Off. MIDI Functions Control Change ON/OFF Normally the P-85 will respond to MIDI control change data received from the controlling device (the keyboard...
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...11). The Master Volume is ON. 29 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem The P-85 does not turn on the P-85, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). 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 low, or no...
...11). The Master Volume is ON. 29 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem The P-85 does not turn on the P-85, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). 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 low, or no...