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If it should appear to the internal components or result in any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as candles, on , trip over, or roll anything over . • Before...to prevent the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other property. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. • Do not place the instrument in the outlet. The instrument ...
If it should appear to the internal components or result in any dirt or dust which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Fire warning • Do not put burning items, such as candles, on , trip over, or roll anything over . • Before...to prevent the possibility of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other property. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. • Do not place the instrument in the outlet. The instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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...cations to the instrument, or data that is lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the ...or uncomfortable volume level, 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 When you experience any gaps on the instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn off the power...
...cations to the instrument, or data that is lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the ...or uncomfortable volume level, 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 When you experience any gaps on the instrument. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn off the power...
Owner's Manual
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..." tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! 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 lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Main Features Graded Hammer Standard...
..." tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S! 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 lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to match your playing. 6 P-85 Owner's Manual 4 Main Features Graded Hammer Standard...
Owner's Manual
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... commercially available musical data including but not limited to use them. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 The Data List is not permitted under relevant laws. 5 ENGLISH About this Owner's Manual The documentation for downloading from those on your particular area. Please check with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * Copying of copyright has legal...
... commercially available musical data including but not limited to use them. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 The Data List is not permitted under relevant laws. 5 ENGLISH About this Owner's Manual The documentation for downloading from those on your particular area. Please check with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * Copying of copyright has legal...
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... Recording 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
... Recording 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
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... Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to the Sound - 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index 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...Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9
... Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to the Sound - 7 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index 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...Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ...Selecting Voices on page 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9
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... 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 seen when viewed from the rear of the...
... 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 seen when viewed from the rear of the...
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... MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the instrument at the minimum level. The level increases. 9 ENGLISH Before Using Before Using Turning the Power On 1. Adaptor AC...sure you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. the power. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Pressing the switch again turns the power off , electricity is turned off . ply jack. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to turn on...
... MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the [STANDBY/ON] switch lights up. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the instrument at the minimum level. The level increases. 9 ENGLISH Before Using Before Using Turning the Power On 1. Adaptor AC...sure you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the left of the entire keyboard sound The level decreases. the power. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Pressing the switch again turns the power off , electricity is turned off . ply jack. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to turn on...
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... pedal or FC4 foot switch can be sustained. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Doing this jack and press the pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on an acoustic piano. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper...on an acoustic piano. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual ing or disconnecting the pedal. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar...
... pedal or FC4 foot switch can be sustained. Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Doing this jack and press the pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on an acoustic piano. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper...on an acoustic piano. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual ing or disconnecting the pedal. LP-5 (optional) L-85/L-85S (optional) Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar...
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... you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the slot at the top of headphones, you can be attached to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to one set of the control panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either ... into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you are provided. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you use an optional keyboard ...
... you can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the slot at the top of headphones, you can be attached to the P-85 at the bottom. Using Headphones Connect a set of headphones to one set of the control panel. 11 ENGLISH Speakers are built into either ... into the instrument at a high volume level for better sound. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you are provided. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you use an optional keyboard ...
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...] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. You can change to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. ENGLISH Listening to the Demo Songs Reference Listening to the voice list on page 18 for more information...
...] slider about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. You can change to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. ENGLISH Listening to the Demo Songs Reference Listening to the voice list on page 18 for more information...
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...the playback tempo. NOTE When you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button 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. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs... data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be selected accordingly. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2...
...the playback tempo. NOTE When you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button 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. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs... data is selected during chained playback), an appropriate reverb type will be selected accordingly. Preset: Preset Data supplied with the preset song. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the C2...
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... first beat is convenient for practicing. 1. C0 A0 D1 The time signature can be changed by the following keys. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Start the metronome. 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 ... power to each of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is 0/4 (A0). For example, to set is assigned to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The tempo of the metronome and song playback can also be set from the left-most digit. ...
... first beat is convenient for practicing. 1. C0 A0 D1 The time signature can be changed by the following keys. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Start the metronome. 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 ... power to each of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is 0/4 (A0). For example, to set is assigned to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The tempo of the metronome and song playback can also be set from the left-most digit. ...
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... of the A-1-F#0 keys to stop the Metronome. Increasing the tempo value in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the E4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Pressing a higher key in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing a lower key results in steps of one: While holding down the...
... of the A-1-F#0 keys to stop the Metronome. Increasing the tempo value in steps of one: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the E4 key. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Pressing a higher key in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing a lower key results in steps of one: While holding down the...
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... plucked, there is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with piano in DUAL. Adjust the volume. Good for popular music. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Voice Name Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 C.Organ 1 C.Organ 2 Strings Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 Vibraphone ... level during your performance. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider for sacred music from a full concert grand piano.
... plucked, there is the organ's full coupler sound, often associated with piano in DUAL. Adjust the volume. Good for popular music. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Voice Name Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 C.Organ 1 C.Organ 2 Strings Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 Vibraphone ... level during your performance. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider for sacred music from a full concert grand piano.
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... volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of the voices is set one of the F#5-F#6 keys. According to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press two voice buttons simultaneously to engage Dual. Depending on the left will be designated as Voice 2. For example, you combine in Dual: Setting...
... volume of Voice 2 in relation to Voice 1, and settings above "0" increase the volume of the voices is set one of the F#5-F#6 keys. According to Voice 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Press two voice buttons simultaneously to engage Dual. Depending on the left will be designated as Voice 2. For example, you combine in Dual: Setting...
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... the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual G#6 C7 Adjusting Reverb Depth While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the F1-C#3 keys to the acoustic reverberation you press higher keys. B6...
... the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual G#6 C7 Adjusting Reverb Depth While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the F1-C#3 keys to the acoustic reverberation you press higher keys. B6...
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...the pitch of transposition. To transpose the pitch up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the P-85 will set A3 at approximately 442Hz. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of transposition...desired amount of the entire instrument. NOTE Transposition range: F#2 (-6 semitones)- This function is A3=440Hz. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the Pitch To raise the pitch in semitone steps) While holding down the A-1, B-1, C0 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any ...
...the pitch of transposition. To transpose the pitch up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the P-85 will set A3 at approximately 442Hz. Pressing the key 8 times for example, will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of transposition...desired amount of the entire instrument. NOTE Transposition range: F#2 (-6 semitones)- This function is A3=440Hz. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the Pitch To raise the pitch in semitone steps) While holding down the A-1, B-1, C0 and C#0 keys simultaneously and press any ...
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... or hard. A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual B6 MEDIUM This is the standard piano touch response (default setting). C7 HARD The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo to select...
... or hard. A6 C7 NOTE The touch sensitivity settings may have to hit the keys hard to keyboard dynamics. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual B6 MEDIUM This is the standard piano touch response (default setting). C7 HARD The volume level changes very widely from pianissimo to fortissimo to select...
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... "recording" because it seems to make more recording information, see page 24. Recording will not be more accurately called "saving information." P-85 Owner's Manual 23 Make all the initial settings. The [REC] lamp will light, and the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo while...A cassette tape records audio signals. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play back recorded songs, the P-85 produces sound based on the saved information. Start recording. 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play ...
... "recording" because it seems to make more recording information, see page 24. Recording will not be more accurately called "saving information." P-85 Owner's Manual 23 Make all the initial settings. The [REC] lamp will light, and the [PLAY] lamp flashes at the current tempo while...A cassette tape records audio signals. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you play back recorded songs, the P-85 produces sound based on the saved information. Start recording. 21 ENGLISH Recording Your Performance Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play ...