Yamaha P-100 User Manual

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Yamaha P-100 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

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Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87/308/CEE.

Diese Geräte entsprechen der EG-Richtlinie 82/499/EWG und/oder 87/308/EWG.

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.

Questo apparecchio è conforme al D.M.13 aprile 1989 (Direttiva CEE/87/308) sulla soppressione dei radiodisturbi.

Este producto está de acuerdo con los requisitos sobre interferencias de radio frequencia fijados por el Consejo Directivo 87/308/CEE.

YAMAHA CORPORATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CANADA

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE "CLASS B" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N´EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA "CLASSE B" PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD.

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ADVARSEL!

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products arc tested and approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner all forcecable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However. Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you.

Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed), are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING — When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply.

2.Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in

the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

3.This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to

insert the plug into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

4.Some electronic products utilize external power supplies or adapters. DO NOT connect this type of product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

5.WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The

Use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must Use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer cxtcnsion cords, consult a local electrician.

6.Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in

locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as: radiators, heat registers and other devices that product heat should be avoided.

8.This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet/damp locations are: near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

9.This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used. please observe all safety markings and instructions

that accompany the accessory product.

10.The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightening and/or electrical storm activity.

11.Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12.Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qualified service person when:

a.The power supply cord has been damaged; or

b.Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been spilled into the enclosure through openings; or

c.The product has been exposed to rain; or

d.The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change in performance; or

c.The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the

product has been damaged.

13.Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

14.This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

15.Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only No other uses are recommended.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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THANK YOU! ... for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova PF Series P-100. The P-100 is a high-performance electronic piano with ten voices and a host of functions that make it an ideal instrument for professional stage and studio applications, as well as for use at home. Its features include the following:

High quality AWM sound

Dual and Split voice modes

The P-100 features a selection of ten voices and a maximum simultaneous note output of 32 polyphonic notes. All of the voices were recorded using the latest sampling techniques, then processed using Yamaha’s patented AWM sound generation technology.

Superior piano sound

Among the P-100’s voices are two authentic piano sounds that are samples of actual acoustic instruments. One is a grand piano sound, with rich bass tones and sparkling high notes that capture the natural reverb characteristics of a real grand piano. The other is a bright contemporary piano that will make a perfect addition to any band.

Digital signal processing

The P-100 has a built-in digital signal processor unit that provides full stereo reverb, chorus, symphonic, and tremolo effects, as well as an easy-to-control three-band equalizer that lets you tailor the P-100’s sound to suit your taste.

The P-100 features Dual and Split voice modes that let you play combinations of two voices at once. In Split mode, the key transpose values can even be set independently for each voice. The P-100 thus gives you a wide range of performance flexibility in a single piano keyboard.

MIDI control capability

The P-100 offers many of the control features found on a MIDI master keyboard: velocity sensitivity, pitch bend and modulation wheels, an assignable data slider, program change send and receive capabilities, and MIDI transpose and MIDI merge functions. Also, in addition to jacks for sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals, the P-100 gives you the option of connecting a MIDI foot controller that can be assigned in the same manner as the continuous slider.

Touch-sensitive keyboard

The P-100’s full-sized 88-note piano keyboard incorporates Yamaha’s Action Effect keyboard technology, which gives it the feel and response of a real piano keyboard. You can even adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to suit your playing style, selecting from Normal, Soft, Hard, or Fixed settings.

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................

1

INTRODUCING THE P-100 ................................

2

Upper panel .........................................................

2

Rear panel ............................................................

4

SETTING UP THE P-100 .....................................

5

PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS ..........................

6

PLAYING THE P-100 ...........................................

7

Selecting a voice ..................................................

7

Using the reverb effect ........................................

9

Using the modulation effects ...............................

10

Adjusting the equalization ...................................

11

DUAL MODE ........................................................

12

Selecting voices in Dual mode ............................

12

Adjusting the voice balance ................................

13

Detuning the voices .............................................

14

SPLIT MODE ........................................................

15

Entering Split mode .............................................

15

Selecting voices in Split mode ............................

16

Changing the split point ......................................

17

ADJUSTING THE KEYBOARD ........................

19

Tuning the P-100 .................................................

19

Selecting a velocity curve ....................................

20

Using the transpose function ...............................

21

Setting the transpose amount ...............................

22

Transposing in Dual and Split modes ..................

23

MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROL

 

FUNCTIONS .......................................................

25

What is MIDI? .....................................................

25

The P-100’s MIDI configuration .........................

27

Enabling MIDI transmission ...............................

29

Selecting a MIDI velocity curve .........................

29

Using the MIDI transpose function .....................

30

MIDI UTILITY MODE SETTINGS ...................

31

MIDI Utility mode ...............................................

31

Transmit and receive channels ............................

32

Local control ........................................................

34

MIDI merge .........................................................

35

Bulk protect .........................................................

36

Pitch bend range ..................................................

37

Modulation wheel ................................................

38

Assignable controllers .........................................

39

Program change transmit table ............................

40

Program change receive table ..............................

42

SPECIAL OPERATIONS .....................................

44

Bulk dumps ..........................................................

44

Memory initialization ..........................................

45

SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ..................................

46

Using the P-100 with a tone generator ................

46

Using the P-100 with another MIDI

 

keyboard ..........................................................

47

Using the P-100 in an extended MIDI

 

system ..............................................................

48

Using the P-100 with a MIDI data

 

recorder ............................................................

49

ERROR MESSAGES ............................................

50

SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................

51

INDEX ....................................................................

52

MIDI DATA FORMAT .........................................

54

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .................

58

Clavinova PF P-100 Operation Guide

Clavinova PF P-100 Operation Guide

PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS

PLAYING THE P-100

DUAL MODE

SPLIT MODE

ADJUSTING THE KEYBOARD

MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROL FUNCTIONS

MIDI UTILITY MODE SETTINGS

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

PRECAUTIONS

The P-100 is a fine musical instrument composed of sensitive mechanisms and delicate digital circuitry. To ensure a long lifetime of reliable service, observe these precautions when installing, moving, or handling the P-100.

Location

Do not use the P-100 in locations where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, extremes of temperature or humidity, or excessive dust or vibration.

Handling

Avoid rough handling. Do not drop the P-100 or subject it to shock, as these can damage the piano’s internal circuitry. Also, do not apply excessive force to controls or terminals. When moving the P-100. first unplug the AC power cord and all other cables to prevent damage to cords and jacks. When removing plugs from terminals, always grip them directly rather than pulling on the cords.

Cleaning

Use a slightly moist cloth and a neutral cleanser to clean the P-100. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, solvents, or chemically treated cloths to clean the P-100, as these may damage the cabinet’s finish or dull the keys.

AC Power

The power requirement of your P-100 has been set to match the mains power supply voltage in your area. Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the rear panel of your P-100. If you have any doubts about voltage compatibility. please consult your local Yamaha dealer. If you plan to use your P-100 in an area with a different voltage. be sure to use an appropriate converter.

Extended disuse

Electrical storms can cause power surges which can damage the P-100’s circuitry even if the power switch is turned off. Therefore, it is best to disconnect the P-100’s power cord from the AC outlet when you will not be using it for an extended period of time.

Service and Modification

The P-100 contains no user serviceable parts. Never open the piano’s cabinet or tamper with it in any way, as doing so can result in electrical shock or damage to the P-100. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA service personnel.

Backup battery

The P-100’s internal settings are preserved by a lithium backup battery which has a life of approximately 5 years. (The battery’s life may be somewhat shorter, depending on the time elapsed between your P- 100’s date of manufacture and the date you purchased it.) When the battery charge runs low, the “Er1” error message will appear in the LED display. If this display appears. save any settings you may want to keep using the bulk dump procedure, if possible, then contact your Yamaha dealer or a Yamaha service center to have the battery replaced.

Electromagnetic interference

Avoid using your P-100 near televisions. radios. or other equipment generating electromagnetic fields. Proximity to such equipment can cause the P-100 to malfunction. and may generate interference noise in the other appliance as well.

1

INTRODUCING THE P-100

Upper panel

[POWER] switch

This switch turns the P-100’s power supply on and off. When the power is turned on, the number of the voice last selected will appear in the LED display and the LED above the corresponding [VOICE/UTILITY] button will light.

[VOLUME] slider

This slider controls the overall volume of sound output from the speakers as well as that output via the LINE OUT jacks on the rear panel of the P-100. Move the slider up to increase the volume, or down to decrease the volume.

[CS (DATA ENTRY)] slider

This continuous slider can be assigned to control data transmission for a variety of MIDI functions. It is also used to select a desired value when changing P-100 settings other than the current voice selection.

[SPLIT (BALANCE)] button

This button turns the Split voice mode on and off. and allows you to make settings related to Split mode operation. Also. in Dual or Split modes. it can be used in combination with the [DATA

ENTRY] slider to adjust the balance between the main and sub voices.

[TRANSPOSE (DETUNE)] button

The [TRANSPOSE] button turns the transpose function on and off, and lets you make settings related to this function. In Dual mode, it can be used to adjust the detune amount.

[MIDI (TUNE)] button

This button enables the P-100’s transmission of MIDI messages. You will use it to select the MIDI Utility mode functions, and to transmit the P-100’s current settings to another MIDI device as a MIDI bulk dump. It is also used to adjust the P-100’s tuning and select keyboard velocity curve settings.

LED display

This three-digit numeric LED display shows the current main voice selection in Single, Dual, and Split modes. It also shows the values of various parameters when you change the P-100’s settings.

[VOICE/UTILITY] buttons

These buttons let you select the voices you wish to play in Single. Dual. and Split modes. They are also used together with the [MIDI] button to select the MIDI utility functions.

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[REVERB (-1)] button

This button is used to change the reverb type and depth. It is also used to lower Utility mode and transpose function settings one step at a time.

[MODULATION (+1)] button

This button lets you change the modulation effect type and depth. Also, you can use it to raise Utility mode and transpose function settings one step at a time.

[EQUALIZER] sliders

These sliders adjust the level of the sound output by the P-100 in three bands: high, middle, and low. In Dual and Split modes, the changes you make will affect both voices being played.

PHONES jack

You can connect a stereo headphone set to the P-100 using this jack. The speakers will turn off automatically when you plug in your headphones.

[PITCH] wheel

This wheel bends the pitch of notes you play up or down, returning automatically to the center position when you release it. It also transmits pitch bend messages to other instruments when MIDI transmission is enabled. Both voices are bent in

Dual mode. In Split mode, only the main voice is affected. A Utility mode function lets you change the pitch bend range to any value within a range of one octave.

[MODULATION] wheel

This wheel applies a vibrato effect to the notes you play when you roll it upward. (This effect does not apply to the two acoustic piano voices.) It also transmits modulation messages to other instruments when MIDI transmission is enabled. Both voices are modulated in Dual mode: only the main voice is affected in Split mode.

Keyboard

This 88-note Action Effect keyboard simulates the action and response of an acoustic piano keyboard.

Speakers

The P-100’s two built-in 13 cm speakers each provide an output of 20 watts. If you wish, you can turn the speakers off using the SPEAKER switch

on the rear panel.

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Rear panel

SPEAKER switch

This switch lets you turn off the internal speakers mounted on the upper panel. It does not affect

the output from the LINE OUT jacks

LINE IN jacks

You can use these jacks to input line-level signals from another instrument, such as a drum machine, tone generator, or synthesizer, which you wish to play through the P-100’s built-in speakers. Use the L/MONO jack when connecting only a single line.

LINE OUT jacks

These jacks output line-level signals which can be fed into an external amplifier, mixer, or other audio device. Use the L/MONO jack if your audio equipment has only one input.

Pedal jacks

These jacks let you connect up to three foot pedals and use them as sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedals. A single FC4 pedal is included with your P-100. If you wish to purchase additional foot pedals, be sure to use only Yamaha models FC4 or FC5.

FOOT CONTROLLER jack

This jack allows you to connect a foot controller (Yamaha FC7, available separately) for use as an auxiliary controller. The foot controller can be assigned to a variety of MIDI functions in the same manner as the [DATA ENTRY] slider

MIDI terminals

These terminals allow the P-100 to communicate with other MIDI devices. To control the P-100 using a sequencer or another keyboard, connect the device in question to the MIDI IN jack. To control another device (such as a synthesizer or tone generator) using the P-100, connect the device to the MIDI OUT jack. The MIDI THRU jack simply echoes the data the P-100 receives from the MIDI IN jack, and is used to connect three or more MIDI devices in series.

4

SETTING UP THE P-100

To prepare the P-100 for playing, follow the steps below to set it up and connect any peripheral equipment.

1.Plug in the power cord.

Plug the P-100’s power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on, the [POWER] switch until you have finished making all of the connections below.

2.Connect the sustain pedal.

To use the supplied FC4 footswitch as a sustain pedal, insert its plug in the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel. If you have purchased additional FC4 or FC5 footswitches, you should connect them to the SOSTENUTO and SOFT jacks at this time.

3. Connect a foot controller.

If you have purchased an FC7 foot controller for use as a MIDI foot controller, insert the plug of the switch in the FOOT CONTROLLER jack on the rear panel.

4.Connect external amplifiers.

If you wish to amplify the P-100 through an external audio system, connect the amplifiers to the LINE OUT jacks on the rear panel. Use the L/MONO jack for mono output, or both jacks for stereo output.

5.Connect other external audio equipment.

To amplify a device which outputs line-level audio signals (such as a drum machine, tone generator, or synthesizer) through the P-100’s built-in speakers, connect cables from the output jacks of the device in question to the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel. Use the L/MONO jack for mono input, or both jacks for stereo input.

6.Connect MIDI devices.

Connect the P-100 to other devices using the MIDI terminals on the rear panel. Some examples of MIDI system connections are given on pages 46 through 49.

7. Connect headphones.

To listen to your P-100 through headphones, connect a stereo headphone set to the PHONES jack on the front panel. The built-in speakers will turn off automatically whenever headphones are connected to this jack.

8.Attach the music stand.

Attach the supplied music stand to the P-100 by inserting it into the groove along the rear edge of the upper panel. You can set the music stand at any desired position along the groove.

5

PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS

Your P-100 is programmed with two songs that demonstrate the instrument’s capabilities. You might want to try playing these songs to set the volume level and make sure that everything is working properly after you finish setting up the P-100. To do so, follow the steps below.

1. Turn on the P-100.

Move the [VOLUME] slider down to a low level, then press the [POWER] switch to turn on the P-100. If you have connected your P-100 to an external amplifier, you should turn the amplifier on after the P-100 in order to avoid damaging the speakers.

2.Enter Demo Play mode.

Press the [-1] and [+l] buttons simultaneously. The letter “d” appear in the display, followed by a pair of dashes.

3.Play a demo song.

Press the [+l] button once to select the first demo song, or twice to select the second song. The song you select will begin playing.

If you press the [+l] button three times, the word “all” will appear in the display and the P-100 will play all two demo songs in an endless loop.

If you don’t press the [+l] button within three seconds, the P-100 will automatically exit the Demo Play mode.

4.Adjust the volume.

Move the [VOLUME] slider up while a demo song is playing to raise the volume to a suitable level.

5.Exit Demo Play mode.

If you select one of the two demo songs to listen to, the P-100 will exit the Demo Play mode automatically as soon as it finishes the song. To exit Demo play mode while a song is playing, the press the [-l] button.

Switching between modes

You will not be able to enter the Demo Play mode — or any of the other play modes. for that matter — when the P-100 is in Utility mode. (The LED above the [MIDI] button will blink when the P-100 is in Utility mode.) To exit Utility mode, simply press the [MIDI] button.

Also. you will not be able to play the P-100 or use any of the Utility mode functions while the demo songs are playing. Be sure to press the [-l] button to leave the Demo Play mode when you are done listening to the demo songs.

6

PLAYING THE P-100

Selecting a voice

Once you’ve set up the P-100 and adjusted the volume level, you’re ready to start making music. The standard mode for playing the P-100 is known as Single mode. In this mode, as its name implies, the P-100 plays only a single voice.

Playing the P-100 in Single mode is thus much like playing a normal acoustic piano. The biggest difference between the P-100 and an acoustic piano is the fact that the P-100 lets you choose between ten different voices.

NO.

VOICE

DESCRIPTION

SAMPLE TYPE

POLYPHONY

1

PIANO 1

Acoustic grand piano

Stereo/Mono

16/32

2

PIANO 2

Bright rock piano

Mono

32

3

E.PIANO 1

Traditional electric piano

Mono

32

4

E.PIANO 2

DX electric piano

Mono

32

5

CLAVINOVA TONE

A blend of harp and strings

Layered

16

6

VIBES

Vibraphone

Layered

16

7

STRINGS

Orchestral strings

Mono

32

8

ORGAN

Jazz organ

Mono

32

9

BASS 1

Acoustic wood bass

Mono

32

10

BASS 2

Electric bass

Mono

32

To play the P-100 in Single mode, you need only press the [VOICE/UTILITY] button for the voice you wish to play. The MIDI program change number assigned to the button you press will appear briefly in the display, followed by the number of the voice you’ve selected. (For details regarding the assignment of program change numbers to the [VOICE/UTILITY] buttons, refer to the explanation of the program change transmit table on pages 40 and 41.)

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Voice polyphony

As the table above shows, the P-100 produces 32 notes of polyphonic sound for seven of its voices. For convenience, we will refer to these voices as 32-note voices.

The remaining three voices can produce only 16 simultaneous notes. The first voice, PIANO 1, is a stereo voice, created using stereo sampling techniques. If you wish, however, you can switch it to mono (for 32 notes output) by pressing and holding the [PIANO l] button for a few moments. When you do so, the following display will appear briefly:

This display indicates that PIANO 1 has been switched to mono mode. This voice will remain in mono mode even if you select a different voice and come back to it (although the P32 display will not reappear). To switch it back to stereo mode, press and hold the [PIANO l] button again. The display below will appear briefly.

The voice is also switched to stereo mode automatically each time you turn on the power to the P- 100.

The other two voices, CLAVINOVA TONE and VIBES, are actually layered sounds which combine two different tones in a single voice. They can produce a maximum of 16 simultaneous notes, and so are known (together with the PIANO 1 voice in stereo mode) as 16-note voices.

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Using the reverb effect

Reverb adds warmth to sounds by creating the impression of an acoustic environment. The P-100 lets you select one of three different types of reverb to apply to each voice. The ROOM setting simulates the reverberation characteristics of a normal-sized room. STAGE reproduces the reverberations you would hear during a live on-stage performance. HALL gives a sense of a room with more space between the walls. Finally, the OFF setting — a fourth option which does not appear as a label on the upper panel — lets you play voices without any reverb.

To change the reverb setting, simply press the [REVERB] button repeatedly. The P-100 will cycle through the possibilities, the LED next to the name of each reverb type lighting in turn to indicate your selection. (None of the LEDs will light when the OFF setting is selected.)

The P-100 also lets you set the depth or level of the reverb effect for each voice. The depth value appears in the display each time you select a different reverb type. To change the depth setting, move the [DATA ENTRY] slider while holding down the [REVERB] button.

You can set the reverb depth to a level between 0 and 7. Setting the depth to 0 will effectively turn the reverb off, while a value of 7 will produce the most noticeable reverb.

The P-100 will remember your reverb type and depth settings individually for each of the ten voices. If, for example, you set the HALL effect at depth 6 for the PIANO 1 voice, then try playing the vibes using ROOM reverb at depth 4, the P-100 will automatically switch back to HALL depth 6 when you next select PIANO 1.

When you play two voices in Dual or Split modes, the P-100 will apply the main voice reverb type and depth settings to both voices, ignoring any settings which you may have made for the sub voice.

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Using the modulation effects

In addition to the reverb effect, the P-100 lets you apply one of three different modulation effects to its voices. CHORUS is a modulated delay effect that adds thickness to a voice, making it sound as though more than one instrument is being played. The SYMPHONIC effect is a heavier chorus. TREMOLO applies a tremolo effect to voices by modulating their output level. Finally, an OFF setting allows you to play without modulation.

These modulation effects have nothing to do with the vibrato effect which you can apply to voices using the [MODULATION] wheel. The procedure for turning this vibrato effect on and off is described on page 38.

To change the current modulation effect setting, simply press the [MODULATION] button repeatedly. The LED next to the name of each modulation effect type will light in turn to indicate your selection. (None of the LEDs will light when the OFF setting is selected.)

The P-100 also lets you set the depth of the modulation effect. The depth value appears in the display each time you select a different effect type. To do so, move the [DATA ENTRY] slider while holding down the [MODULATION] button.

You can set the modulation depth to a level between 0 and 7. Setting the depth to 0 will reduce the modulation depth to a minimum, whereas a value of 7 will result in the heaviest modulation.

The P-100 will remember modulation type and depth settings for each of the ten voices. When you play two voices in Dual or Split modes, the P-100 will apply the main voice modulation settings to both voices. ignoring any settings you have made for the sub voice.

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Adjusting the equalization

The P-100’s equalizer works much like the three-band graphic equalizers found on many portable stereo sets. It allows you to adjust the P-100’s output in three frequency ranges, LOW, MIDDLE and HIGH.

Slide the slider for each range up to increase the level of output, or down to decrease output in that range. The graph below should give you an idea how you can use the equalizer to modify the sound output by the P-100.

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DUAL MODE

Selecting voices in Dual mode

In Dual mode, the P-100 sounds two of its voices in response to every note you play. Playing the P-100 in Dual mode is therefore like playing two keyboards at once. You could use this mode, for example, to play a melody with a piano underscored with the sound of strings.

To enter Dual mode, press the [VOICE/UTILITY] button for one of the two voices you wish to play while holding down the button for the other voice. The MIDI program change number assigned to the button you press first will appear briefly in the display, followed by the number of the voice selected by that button. (For details regarding the assignment of program change numbers to the [VOICE/UTILITY] buttons, refer to the explanation of the program change transmit table on pages 40 and 41.)

When you select two voices to play in Dual mode, the voice you select first is known as the main voice, whereas the second voice is called the sub voice. This distinction is not important for playing, since both voices are produced simultaneously. However, you will want to keep it in mind when adjusting the voice balance and detune settings using the methods described on the following pages.

Polyphonic capacity in Dual mode

Since the P-100 sounds two voices in response to every note you play, its voicing capacity in this mode will be lower than its normal capacity of 32 or 16 simultaneous notes.

When you play two 32-note voices in Dual mode, the P-100 will give you the same voicing capacity as when you play a 16-note voice in Single mode. Selecting one 32-note voice and one 16-note voice, however, will reduce the voicing capacity to 10 notes. Selecting two 16-note voices will cut it further, to only 8 notes.

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