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... to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet...precautions listed below to the internal components. • Do not use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any openings. Doing so can result in damage to unplug the power cord from the instrument or an outlet...
... to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over. 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. A burning item may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet...precautions listed below to the internal components. • Do not use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If any openings. Doing so can result in damage to unplug the power cord from the instrument or an outlet...
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...impregnated wiping cloths. If 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 Saving data Saving and backing up your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the... period of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of the instrument. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. 3 ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps ...
...impregnated wiping cloths. If 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 Saving data Saving and backing up your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the... period of time at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the volumes of the instrument. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the desired listening level. 3 ENGLISH Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other objects into the gaps ...
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...a lightweight instrument. in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for future reference. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well... as the world's leading manufacturer of the P-85/P-85S. The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that you keep this manual...
...a lightweight instrument. in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for future reference. AWM Stereo Sampling The Yamaha P-85 offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well... as the world's leading manufacturer of the P-85/P-85S. The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of acoustic pianos, we've developed a keyboard with action that you keep this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Owner's Manual ● Introduction (page 6): Please read this document), Quick Operation Guide, and Data List. Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as P-85. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • The company names and product names in which...
... for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Owner's Manual ● Introduction (page 6): Please read this document), Quick Operation Guide, and Data List. Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as P-85. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. • The company names and product names in which...
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... 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 Reverb 20 Transposition...21 Fine tuning of the Pitch 21 Touch Sensitivity ...22 Recording Your Performance 23 Recording a performance... 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...
... 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 Reverb 20 Transposition...21 Fine tuning of the Pitch 21 Touch Sensitivity ...22 Recording Your Performance 23 Recording a performance... 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...
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...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 instruments or CD music ...Fine tuning of the Pitch on page 21 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...Touch Sensitivity on page 22... Using a built-in metronome...Using the Metronome on page 16 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to the Sound - Reverb on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page...
...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 instruments or CD music ...Fine tuning of the Pitch on page 21 Selecting a touch sensitivity type...Touch Sensitivity on page 22... Using a built-in metronome...Using the Metronome on page 16 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to the Sound - Reverb on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page...
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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 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. These buttons can also combine two voices and use of...
... 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. These buttons can also combine two voices and use of...
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...entire keyboard sound The level decreases. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to the most comfortable listening level....still flowing to the power sup- When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Then, when you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. The level increases. 9 ENGLISH Before Using Before Using Turning ...
...entire keyboard sound The level decreases. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to the most comfortable listening level....still flowing to the power sup- When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to both the adaptor and the P-85. 2. Then, when you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. The level increases. 9 ENGLISH Before Using Before Using Turning ...
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... as you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on . Doing this jack and press the pedal to this jack. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that are already playing when it possible to accurately recreate the unique...sustained notes. This makes it is pressed, notes sustain longer. When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to sustain a chord, for connecting the ...
... as you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on . Doing this jack and press the pedal to this jack. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that are already playing when it possible to accurately recreate the unique...sustained notes. This makes it is pressed, notes sustain longer. When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the P-85, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to sustain a chord, for connecting the ...
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... built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to one set of headphones to the P-85 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 you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. Though you can...
... built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid listening to one set of headphones to the P-85 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 you use an optional keyboard stand for long periods of time. Though you can...
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...listen to the demo songs. ENGLISH Listening to the Demo Songs Reference Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. tons to change to... Composer HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Demo songs provided for more information on . Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Bach HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button,...
...listen to the demo songs. ENGLISH Listening to the Demo Songs Reference Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. tons to change to... Composer HARPSICHORD 1 Gavotte J.S. Demo songs provided for more information on . Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Bach HARPSICHORD 2 Invention No. 1 J.S. NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button,...
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... C2-C#6 keys to select a song to the Quick Operation Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. tons 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. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the ...appropriate reverb type will play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. You can play back. NOTE The piano preset ...
... C2-C#6 keys to select a song to the Quick Operation Guide for your listening pleasure. 1. tons 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. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the ...appropriate reverb type will play back consecutively in sequence until you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 The preset songs will be selected accordingly. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the P-85, performance data is assigned to the C2-C#6 keys. You can play back. NOTE The piano preset ...
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...A0-D1 keys. Select a number starting from 32 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 following operation. Determine the time signature While holding down the [...one of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Key Time signature A0 0/4 A#0 2/4 B0 3/4 C1 4/4 C#1 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to 280 beats per ...
...A0-D1 keys. Select a number starting from 32 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 following operation. Determine the time signature While holding down the [...one of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Key Time signature A0 0/4 A#0 2/4 B0 3/4 C1 4/4 C#1 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to 280 beats per ...
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.... Press the [METRONOME] button to restore the default tempo. Using the Metronome 15 ENGLISH While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the E4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Resetting the tempo to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D#4 key. Adjusting the volume You can also be changed by the...
.... Press the [METRONOME] button to restore the default tempo. Using the Metronome 15 ENGLISH While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the E4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Resetting the tempo to default: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the D#4 key. Adjusting the volume You can also be changed by the...
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... octave higher for popular music. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices 1. Voice Name Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 C.... an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." The sound of the voice buttons. Good for baroque music. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Good for a more brilliant tone. This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4'...
... octave higher for popular music. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices 1. Voice Name Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 C.... an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." The sound of the voice buttons. Good for baroque music. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Good for a more brilliant tone. This is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4'...
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... the [METRONOME] button, press one of the A4-D5 keys. For example, you combine in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in relation to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press one voice as Voice 1, and the other voice softer. Settings below "0" increase the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above...
... the [METRONOME] button, press one of the A4-D5 keys. For example, you combine in octave steps for Voices 1 and 2 in relation to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press one voice as Voice 1, and the other voice softer. Settings below "0" increase the volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above...
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... expression to the sound to select a reverb type. NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different 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. Key Reverb Type Description G#6 Room This setting adds a continuous...
... expression to the sound to select a reverb type. NOTE The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different 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. Key Reverb Type Description G#6 Room This setting adds a continuous...
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... when you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. In this way, you first turn on the power to the P-85. 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 ... While holding down the A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between C#3 and F#3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. F#2 F#3 TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature. C3 (normal pitch)- NOTE Setting range...
... when you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. In this way, you first turn on the power to the P-85. 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 ... While holding down the A-1, B-1 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any key between C#3 and F#3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 In the 440Hz region, 1Hz=approximately 4 cents. F#2 F#3 TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature. C3 (normal pitch)- NOTE Setting range...
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... 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 B6 MEDIUM This is the standard piano touch response (default setting). You have little or no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes...
... 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 B6 MEDIUM This is the standard piano touch response (default setting). You have little or no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes...
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...keep time with the metronome while recording, but not audio signals. Press the [REC] button to make more sense. NOTE Recording capacity P-85 can also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Start recording. Recording a performance 1. NOTE For more accurately called "saving...: 32-280) Record Ready mode can be more recording information, see page 24. The [REC] lamp will flash. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 You can turn on the metronome in this book often uses the word "recording" because it seems to engage Record Ready mode.
...keep time with the metronome while recording, but not audio signals. Press the [REC] button to make more sense. NOTE Recording capacity P-85 can also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Start recording. Recording a performance 1. NOTE For more accurately called "saving...: 32-280) Record Ready mode can be more recording information, see page 24. The [REC] lamp will flash. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 You can turn on the metronome in this book often uses the word "recording" because it seems to engage Record Ready mode.