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.... Do not open • Do not open the instrument or attempt to do so could walk on it containing liquids which may fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are using the instrument, or during... use of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to unplug the power cord from the outlet. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, ...
.... Do not open • Do not open the instrument or attempt to do so could walk on it containing liquids which may fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure that the AC outlet you are using the instrument, or during... use of the instrument. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the instrument to unplug the power cord from the outlet. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, ...
Owner's Manual
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...paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn the power off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 If this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Some data will be sure to set the desired ... even when the power is lost due to the instrument, or data that is turned off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use . If you...
...paper, metallic, or other electronic components, turn the power off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 If this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • Some data will be sure to set the desired ... even when the power is lost due to the instrument, or data that is turned off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use . If you...
Owner's Manual
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... the strength 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 This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); We recommend that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full...
... the strength 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 This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-85 to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); We recommend that 's virtually indistinguishable from a full...
Owner's Manual
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...names and product names in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Any unauthorized use of...Yamaha owns copyrights or with your particular area. 5 ENGLISH About this Owner's Manual The documentation for this instrument includes: Owner's Manual (this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Owner's Manual ● Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual as shown in this document), Quick Operation Guide, and Data List. P-85 Owner's Manual...
...names and product names in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the Yamaha Manual Library. Any unauthorized use of...Yamaha owns copyrights or with your particular area. 5 ENGLISH About this Owner's Manual The documentation for this instrument includes: Owner's Manual (this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Owner's Manual ● Introduction (page 6): Please read this Owner's Manual as shown in this document), Quick Operation Guide, and Data List. P-85 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... 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 ......
... 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 ... 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 ......
Owner's Manual
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...the Piano Preset Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when ... devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 23 Connecting 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 27 P-85 Owner's Manual 9
...the Piano Preset Songs on page 15 Playing Using the sustain pedal ...Using the Pedal on page 12 Changing the key of the P-85 to facilitate playing in difficult/unfamiliar key signatures Transposition on page 21 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when ... devices What is MIDI? ...About MIDI on page 26 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer on page 23 Connecting 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 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...
Owner's Manual
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... switch again turns the power off , electricity is turned off . WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to the instrument at the minimum level. ply jack. 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the power sup- Setting the Volume...
... switch again turns the power off , electricity is turned off . WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D/PA-150 AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to the instrument at the minimum level. ply jack. 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the power sup- Setting the Volume...
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...pedal functions in the same way as you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on an acoustic piano. When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual This makes it is pressed. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you use the damper pedal to sustain a chord, for ... the Pedal [SUSTAIN] jack This jack is for example, while other notes are played "staccato." 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 power is OFF when connect- Do not press the footswitch while turning...
...pedal functions in the same way as you select the GRAND PIANO 1 voice on an acoustic piano. When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual This makes it is pressed. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you use the damper pedal to sustain a chord, for ... the Pedal [SUSTAIN] jack This jack is for example, while other notes are played "staccato." 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 power is OFF when connect- Do not press the footswitch while turning...
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... can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the slot at the top of time. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can be attached to the P-85 at the bottom. Two [PHONES] jacks are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid...
... can enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it into the slot at the top of time. P-85 Owner's Manual 13 Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can be attached to the P-85 at the bottom. Two [PHONES] jacks are built into either jack.) CAUTION To protect your hearing, avoid...
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Adjust the volume. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence. NOTE Simply by pressing the [DEMO/ SONG] button, you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. While ... provided for more information on page 18 for each voice will start the GRAND PIANO 1 demo song and the other songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4.
Adjust the volume. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 NOTE The demo songs will play back in sequence. NOTE Simply by pressing the [DEMO/ SONG] button, you press the [DEMO/SONG] button. While ... provided for more information on page 18 for each voice will start the GRAND PIANO 1 demo song and the other songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4.
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...to select a song to the next piano song. The number of each piano preset song is assigned 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. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on ... other songs, see step 1 above. The preset songs will be selected accordingly. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- P-85 Owner's Manual 15 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the C2-C#6 keys. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the...
...to select a song to the next piano song. The number of each piano preset song is assigned 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. NOTE The Preset Song List appears on ... other songs, see step 1 above. The preset songs will be selected accordingly. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the TEMPO [g]/[h] but- P-85 Owner's Manual 15 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the C2-C#6 keys. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the...
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... 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers 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 metronome and song playback can also be set is accented with a bell sound and...beat is 0/4 (A0). Default set from the left-most digit. A number is convenient for practicing. 1. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. ENGLISH Using the Metronome Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome...
... 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers 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 metronome and song playback can also be set is accented with a bell sound and...beat is 0/4 (A0). Default set from the left-most digit. A number is convenient for practicing. 1. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. ENGLISH Using the Metronome Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome...
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... in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing a lower key results in lower volume. Press the [METRONOME] button to restore the default tempo. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Decreasing the tempo value in steps of one of the A-1-F#0 keys to determine the volume. Increasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While...
... in the key range results in a higher volume, while pressing a lower key results in lower volume. Press the [METRONOME] button to restore the default tempo. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Decreasing the tempo value in steps of one of the A-1-F#0 keys to determine the volume. Increasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While...
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...Since the strings of a harpsichord are plucked, there is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Clear piano with relatively soft mallets. 2. The sound of the voice buttons. Mixes the ..."Toccata and Fugue." Adjust the volume. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual 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 Description Recorded samples ...
...Since the strings of a harpsichord are plucked, there is a typical pipe organ sound (8' + 4' + 2'). TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Clear piano with relatively soft mallets. 2. The sound of the voice buttons. Mixes the ..."Toccata and Fugue." Adjust the volume. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual 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 Description Recorded samples ...
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... make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. A setting of the A4-D5 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 If the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons to exit Dual and...
... make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Press one of "0" produces an equal balance between two voices. A setting of the A4-D5 keys. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 If the reverb assigned to Voice 1 is shifted up and down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons to exit Dual and...
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.... ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Reverb This control enables you to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the G#6-C7 keys to the Sound -
.... ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to select a reverb type. Reverb This control enables you to the depth most suitable for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the G#6-C7 keys to the Sound -
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...1Hz=approximately 4 cents. In this way, you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 A-1 B-1 C1 C2 C3 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... pitch)- NOTE Setting range: -65-+65 cents The default setting (0 cent) is useful when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-85 will set the desired amount 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 about 1cent...
...1Hz=approximately 4 cents. In this way, you can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 A-1 B-1 C1 C2 C3 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... pitch)- NOTE Setting range: -65-+65 cents The default setting (0 cent) is useful when you play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-85 will set the desired amount 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 about 1cent...
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... no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual Selecting & Playing Voices Touch Sensitivity You can adjust the volume level that are available. The following four settings are not normally responsive to select the...
... no effect with C.ORGAN 1, 2 and Harpsichord 1, 2 voices that changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys. Default setting: B6 ENGLISH 20 22 P-85 Owner's Manual Selecting & Playing Voices Touch Sensitivity You can adjust the volume level that are available. The following four settings are not normally responsive to select the...
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...timing, voices, and a tempo value, but the metronome sound will be using Dual mode). NOTE Recording capacity P-85 can be recorded. Start recording. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 The P-85's Song Recorder allows the recording of data recorded on the saved information. However, this step, and adjust the ... button. 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 also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. A cassette tape records audio signals. NOTE When the ...
...timing, voices, and a tempo value, but the metronome sound will be using Dual mode). NOTE Recording capacity P-85 can be recorded. Start recording. P-85 Owner's Manual 23 The P-85's Song Recorder allows the recording of data recorded on the saved information. However, this step, and adjust the ... button. 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 also adjust the playback volume using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. A cassette tape records audio signals. NOTE When the ...