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...cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do so could walk on it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in a safe place for a long time... and have accumulated on the unit. The required voltage is easily accessible. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the instrument or other electric devices. Even when the ...
...cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do so could walk on it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over . 4 P-85 Owner's Manual (3)-11 1/2 2 Using the wrong adaptor can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in a safe place for a long time... and have accumulated on the unit. The required voltage is easily accessible. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the instrument or other electric devices. Even when the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the "STANDBY" position, electricity is turned off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Save important data to a computer (page 27). Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. If this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC...
... the "STANDBY" position, electricity is turned off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. (3)-11 2/2 P-85 Owner's Manual 5 Save important data to a computer (page 27). Yamaha cannot be lost or destroyed. If this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the AC...
Owner's Manual
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...85 Owner's Manual 4 The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S... samples for future reference. Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. 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 your...
...85 Owner's Manual 4 The keyboard's sensitivity can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to our experience as Yamaha's original "AWM Stereo Sampling" tone-generation technology for purchasing the Yamaha P-85/P-85S... samples for future reference. Main Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to lighter playing. 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 your...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this Owner's Manual as shown in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to in which it has license to use others' copyrights. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as P-85. Any violation of personal use is strictly prohibited except for this instrument...
... the instrument. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this Owner's Manual as shown in this owner's manual are hereafter referred to in which it has license to use others' copyrights. P-85 Owner's Manual 7 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ * The illustrations as P-85. Any violation of personal use is strictly prohibited except for this instrument...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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...Listening to 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 you play...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 Reverb on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page 19 Recording Recording your particular application and situation.
...Listening to 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 you play...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 Reverb on page 20 Combining two voices ...Combining Voices (Dual) on page 19 Recording Recording your particular application and situation.
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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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... power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the instrument at the minimum level. The level increases. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 the power. When you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. TERMINOLOGY MASTER ... VOLUME] slider about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the AC adaptor to turn on 3. 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. Adaptor AC outlet ...
... power your instrument from the wall AC outlet. The use of other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the instrument at the minimum level. The level increases. P-85 Owner's Manual 11 the power. When you are not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. 3. TERMINOLOGY MASTER ... VOLUME] slider about halfway between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Connect the AC adaptor to turn on 3. 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. Adaptor AC outlet ...
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...pedal unit has three foot pedals that power is for connecting the included pedal (FC5). When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. This makes it is for example, while other notes are held, those produced... by the pedals on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. ENGLISH Before Using Using the Pedal [SUSTAIN] jack This ...
...pedal unit has three foot pedals that power is for connecting the included pedal (FC5). When you hold the pedal. 10 12 P-85 Owner's Manual Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. This makes it is for example, while other notes are held, those produced... by the pedals on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S). Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in reversed FC5 footswitch operation. ENGLISH Before Using Using the Pedal [SUSTAIN] jack This ...
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P-85 Owner's Manual 13 You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can be attached to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can plug them into ... periods of time. Two [PHONES] jacks are 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 You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Before Using Music Rest The P-85 includes a music rest that you can be attached to the instrument by inserting it on a desk or table, we recommend that can plug them into ... periods of time. Two [PHONES] jacks are 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.
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... for each of the voices. 1. When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the voice buttons. Adjust the volume. NOTE The demo songs will start the GRAND... turn the power on the characteristics of each voice will play back in sequence. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Changing a Demo Song You can start .
... for each of the voices. 1. When the power is turned ON, the power indicator located to the Demo Songs Demo songs are original (© 2005 Yamaha Corporation). 4. While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the voice buttons. Adjust the volume. NOTE The demo songs will start the GRAND... turn the power on the characteristics of each voice will play back in sequence. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to stop the voice demo. 14 P-85 Owner's Manual 12 Changing a Demo Song You can start .
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...playback), an appropriate reverb type will play back. To continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the P-85 shipped from the factory. NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. Press the [DEMO.../SONG] button to the next piano song. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The P-85 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for details on the keyboard. tons to change to stop playback. ...
...playback), an appropriate reverb type will play back. To continue playing other songs, see step 1 above. P-85 Owner's Manual 15 While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] button, press one of the P-85 shipped from the factory. NOTE The piano preset songs are not transmitted via MIDI. 2. Press the [DEMO.../SONG] button to the next piano song. 13 ENGLISH Listening to the Piano Preset Songs Listening to the Piano Preset Songs The P-85 provides performance data for piano songs as well as voice demo songs, for details on the keyboard. tons to change to stop playback. ...
Owner's Manual
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...C1 4/4 C#1 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 F3-D4 keys to each of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is ...the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is 0/4 (A0). F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual For example, to turn on the metronome. Default set the tempo "95," press the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in all...
...C1 4/4 C#1 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 F3-D4 keys to each of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). A number is ...the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is 0/4 (A0). F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual For example, to turn on the metronome. Default set the tempo "95," press the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in all...
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Adjusting the volume You can also be changed by the following operation. F#0(10) NOTE Metronome volume range: A-1 (1)-F#0 (10) Default setting: D#0 (7) A-1(1) 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [METRONOME] button to determine the volume. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the ...
Adjusting the volume You can also be changed by the following operation. F#0(10) NOTE Metronome volume range: A-1 (1)-F#0 (10) Default setting: D#0 (7) A-1(1) 2. P-85 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [METRONOME] button to determine the volume. Decreasing the tempo value in steps of ten: While holding down the [METRONOME] button, use the ...
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... as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano. Try combining this voice with relatively soft mallets. 2. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Press one of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Good for baroque music.... yourself with bright reverb. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Since the strings of the voices, listen to the demo songs for sacred music from a full concert grand piano. The definitive...
... as well as any other style that requires acoustic piano. Try combining this voice with relatively soft mallets. 2. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-85, the term "voice" means "instrument sound." Press one of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic "tines." Good for baroque music.... yourself with bright reverb. NOTE When you select a voice, an appropriate reverb type will be selected automatically (page 20). 16 18 P-85 Owner's Manual Since the strings of the voices, listen to the demo songs for sacred music from a full concert grand piano. The definitive...
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... You can make the other will be designated as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in effect. For example, you can combine similar voices to Voice 1 will be designated as Voice 1, and the other voice...
... You can make the other will be designated as the main voice with a louder setting, and make the following settings for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. P-85 Owner's Manual 19 Voice 1 Voice 2 NOTE Reverb in effect. For example, you can combine similar voices to Voice 1 will be designated as Voice 1, and the other voice...
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... the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual A6 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. Reverb This control enables you press higher keys.
... the natural reverberation of reverb effect that add extra depth and expression to the sound to adjust the reverb depth for each voice. 18 20 P-85 Owner's Manual A6 Hall1 For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. Reverb This control enables you press higher keys.
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... a singer or other instruments or CD music. On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C3 and B3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the 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 C major, and the P-85 will set the transposition amount to set the desired amount ...
... a singer or other instruments or CD music. On the P-85, transposing shifts the pitch of transposition While holding down the [DEMO/SONG] and [METRONOME] buttons, press any key between C3 and B3. A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 B3 B-1 P-85 Owner's Manual 21 Setting the 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 C major, and the P-85 will set the transposition amount to set the desired amount ...
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... volume level that are available. The following four settings are not normally responsive to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. 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 play the keyboard soft or hard.
... volume level that are available. The following four settings are not normally responsive to facilitate dynamic and dramatic expression. 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 play the keyboard soft or hard.
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... For more sense. Make all the initial settings. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you 've played on the P-85 keyboard can be engaged. 2. NOTE When the instrument is playing back a demo song or preset song, Record mode cannot be disengaged before recording by... this step, and adjust the tempo by pressing the [REC] button again. 3. You can record up to 65KB (approximately 11,000 notes). P-85 Owner's Manual 23 A cassette tape records audio signals. Recording will be using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Recording a performance 1. Start recording. The...
... For more sense. Make all the initial settings. Make any other desired settings (reverb, tempo, etc.) as you 've played on the P-85 keyboard can be engaged. 2. NOTE When the instrument is playing back a demo song or preset song, Record mode cannot be disengaged before recording by... this step, and adjust the tempo by pressing the [REC] button again. 3. You can record up to 65KB (approximately 11,000 notes). P-85 Owner's Manual 23 A cassette tape records audio signals. Recording will be using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Recording a performance 1. Start recording. The...