Yamaha P-105 User Manual

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product 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 extension cords, con­sult a local electrician.

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

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.

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 long
periods 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.

Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with 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.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a 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.

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 non-rechargeable 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.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being
charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new ones, and
never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor­rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and
battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all bat­teries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

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. If your dealer is unable
to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. 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.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

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PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

•Music Rest

Insert into the slot

Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Piano!

We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced

and convenient functions of the instrument.

We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

Contents

Accessories............................................................. 3

About the Manuals .................................................. 4

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 4

Introduction

Panel Controls and Terminals 6

Setting Up 7

Turning the Power On/Off ....................................... 7

Setting the Volume.................................................. 7

Using Headphones ................................................. 7

Connecting External Audio Equipment ................... 7

Using a Footswitch.................................................. 8

Using the Optional Pedal Unit................................. 8

Reference

Selecting & Playing Voices 9

Selecting a Voice .................................................... 9

Layering Two Voices (Dual) .................................... 9

Splitting the Keyboard (Split) ................................ 10

Using the Pianist Styles ........................................ 10

Playing Duo........................................................... 11

Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb............. 12

Setting the Touch Sensitivity................................. 12

Transposing the Pitch in Semitones ..................... 13

Fine-Tuning the Pitch............................................ 13

Listening to the Songs 14

Listening to the Demo Songs................................ 14

Listening to the Preset Songs ............................... 14

Using the Metronome/Rhythm 15

Selecting a Beat (Time Signature).........................15

Selecting a Rhythm ............................................... 15

Adjusting the Tempo.............................................. 15

Adjusting the Volume............................................. 15

Recording Your Performance 16

Quick Recording .................................................... 16

Recording Independently to Two Parts .................16

Changing the Initial Settings of the Recorded Song
Transferring SMF Files Between a Computer

and this Instrument ............................................ 17

Deleting the Entire Song........................................ 18

..17

Song Playback and Practice 18

Backup Data and Initializing 19

Auto Power Off Function 19

Appendix

Troubleshooting 20

Specifications 20

Preset Song List 21

Quick Operation Guide 22

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual

• AC Power Adaptor*

• Online Member Product Registration**

• Footswitch

* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with

** The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User

your Yamaha dealer.

Registration form.

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About the Manuals

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available.

Computer-related Operations

Contains instructions about computer-related functions.

MIDI Reference

Contains MIDI-related information, such as the MIDI Implementation Chart.

MIDI Basics (only in English, French, German and Spanish)

Contains basic explanations about what MIDI is and can do.

To obtain the documents above, access the Yamaha Manual Library, enter your model name in the Model Name
area, then click [SEARCH].

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also,
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on
it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage
is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 20) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument
or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses)
containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as
water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall
over and cause a fire.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch
and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected
by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

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CAUTION

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage
to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is
turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When
you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power
cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack,
use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal
components or result in the instrument falling over.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.

When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the
desired listening level.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or
keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the
instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.

Notice

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product,
damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices
below.

 Handling and Maintenance

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile
phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may
generate noise.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components
or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° –
104°F.)

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry/dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not
use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths.

 Saving data

• Some types of data (page 19) will be stored in internal memory, and maintained
even if the power is turned off. However, the data could be lost due to malfunction
or incorrect operation. Save important data to a computer. For details, refer to the
Computer-related Operations (page 4).

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Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to
MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which
Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’
copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer
software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings.
Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is
not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal
consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

 About functions/data bundled with the instrument

• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may
not be exactly the same as the original.

 About this manual

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional
purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your
instrument.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

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Built-in Speakers

Speakers are built into the instrument at the bottom. Though you can
enjoy playing the instrument even when putting it on a desk or table,
we recommend that you use an optional keyboard stand for better
sound.

Shows the jacks and terminals as seen when viewed from the rear of the instrument.

NOTICE

Introduction

q [ ] (Standby/On) switch....................... page 7

For turning the power on or setting to standby.

w [MASTER VOLUME] slider..................... page 7

For adjusting the volume of the entire sound.

e [DEMO/SONG] button ...........................page 14

For playing the Demo Songs and the Preset Songs.

r TEMPO [][]/SELECT [][]buttons

................................................................page 14

For selecting a Song during playback, adjusting the
tempo, and selecting the Song part for recording
and playback.

t [METRONOME/RHYTHM] button..........page 15

For starting or stopping the metronome or rhythm.

y [PIANIST STYLE] button.......................page 10

For using the Pianist Styles.

u [REC] button ..........................................page 16

For recording your keyboard performance.

i [PLAY] button ........................................page 16

For playing back the recorded performance.

o Voice buttons.......................................... page 9

For switching the Voice between those printed
above and below each button.

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For selecting a Voice or two Voices played simulta­neously, such as Piano and Organ.

!0 [USB TO HOST] terminal

For connecting to a computer, allowing you trans­fer the User Song data as SMF, and transmit MIDI
messages between both devices. For details, refer
to the “Computer-related Operations” and the
“MIDI Reference.”

• Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB

3.0 cables cannot be used.

!1 [SUSTAIN] jack ........................................page 8

For connecting the included footswitch, an
optional footswitch and foot pedal.

!2 [PEDAL UNIT] jack ..................................page 8

For connecting an optional pedal unit.

!3 AUX OUT [L/L+R][R] jacks .....................page 7

For connecting external audio equipment.

!4 DC IN jack................................................page 7

For connecting the power adaptor.

!5 [PHONES] jacks ......................................page 7

For connecting a set of standard stereo head­phones.

Setting Up

WARN ING

CAUTION

AC pow er

adaptor

AC outlet

1

2

3

IMPORTANT

Increases.Decreases.

Standard stereo

phone plug

CAUTION

NOTICE

Turning the Power On/Off

1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack.

• Use only the specified adaptor (page 20). Using the
wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.

2 Plug the AC power adaptor into an AC outlet.

3 Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the

power.
The power lamp located to the left of the [ ]
(Standby/On) switch lights up. To turn off the
power, press this switch again.

• Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby
status (power lamp is off), electricity is still flowing to
the instrument at the minimum level.
When you are not using the instrument for a long time,
make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC
outlet.

I.A. Control (Intelligent Acoustic Control)

With this function, the sound quality of this instru­ment is automatically adjusted and controlled accord­ing to the overall volume. Even when the volume is
low, you can hear both low sounds and high sounds
clearly.

To turn on/off the I.A. Control:

While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [MET­RONOME/RHYTHM] simultaneously, press the
C#5 key to turn on or D5 to turn off. The default
setting is “on”.

To adjust the I.A. Control Depth:

While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [MET­RONOME/RHYTHM] simultaneously, press the
A#4 key to decrease by one, C5 to increase by one,
or B4 to reset to 0 (default). The setting range is
from -3 to +3.

For details on the key assignments, see “Quick Opera­tion Guide” (page 22).

Using Headphones

Since this instrument is equipped with two
[PHONES] jacks, you can connect two sets of stan­dard stereo headphones. If you are using only one set
of headphones, insert a plug into either jack, shutting
off the speakers.

• Note that the power is automatically turned off if this
instrument is not operated for 30 minutes. For details,
see page 19.

Setting the Volume

When you start playing, use the [MASTER VOL­UME] slider to adjust the volume of the entire key­board sound.

• To protect your hearing, avoid listening with the head­phones at a high volume level for long periods of time.

Connecting External Audio Equipment

To amplify the instrument’s sound, you can connect a
stereo system to the AUX OUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks via
the Phone plugs (standard). The volume of the sound
output from those jacks will be adjusted via the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider.

• When the instrument’s sound is output to an external
device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to
the external device. Reverse this order when you turn the
power off.

NOTE

• Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance.

• Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device.

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Setting Up

LP-5A/
LP-5AWH
(optional)

L-85/L-85S/

L-8 5WH

(optional)

If you press and hold the damper pedal here,
all the notes shown will be sustained.

G#4 (off)

G4 (on)
If you press and hold the sostenuto pedal here,
only the notes held at this timing will be sustained.

Using a Footswitch

The [SUSTAIN] jack is for connecting the included
footswitch, which works in the same way as a damper
pedal on an acoustic piano. Also an optional FC3 foot
pedal or FC4/FC5 footswitch can be connected to this
jack. The FC3 lets you use the Half Pedal function.

Half Pedal function (for FC3 and LP-5A/LP­5AWH)

If you are playing the piano with sustain and want
a clearer, less muddled sound (especially in the
bass register), let up on your foot from the pedal to
half position or higher.

NOTE

• Do not press the footswitch when turning the power on. Doing this changes
the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch
operation.

• Make sure that power is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the foot­switch or pedal.

Damper (Right) Pedal

Pressing this pedal will sustain notes longer. Releas­ing this pedal immediately stops (damps) any sus­tained notes. A “half-pedal” function of this pedal
creates partial sustain effects, depending on how far
down you press the pedal.

Damper Resonance

This function simulates the sustain sound produced
via the damper pedal on a grand piano.

To turn on/off the Damper Resonance:

While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [MET­RONOME/RHYTHM] simultaneously, press the
G4 key (on; default) or G#4 key (off).

Using the Optional Pedal Unit

The [PEDAL UNIT] jack is for connecting an
optional LP-5A/LP-5AWH pedal unit. When connect­ing the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit
on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S/L­85WH).

NOTE

• Make sure that power is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal unit.

• The Damper Resonance cannot be used in Duo (page 11).

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Sostenuto (Center) Pedal

If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press
the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those
notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal (as if
the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subse­quently played notes will not be sustained. This makes
it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other
notes are played “staccato.”

Soft (Left) Pedal

The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly
changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is
pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are
already playing when it is pressed.

NOTE

• When you select the JAZZ ORGAN or ROCK ORGAN Voice, the Left pedal func­tions to switch the rotary speed of the rotary speaker.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Lamp

NOTE

Lamp

Voice 1 Voice 2

Voice 1 Voice 2

A4 D5

Reference

Selecting a Voice

Play the keyboard.

2

The instrument has a wide variety of Voices, or instru­ment sounds, for your enjoyment, including Piano and
Organ.

Press a Voice button once or twice.

1

Pressing the same Voice button repeatedly alter­nates the on/off status of the lamp, changing
between the Voices whose names are printed
above (lamp off) and below (lamp on) the buttons.

Voice List

Voice Name Description

Sampled from a concert grand piano. It
uses different samples depending on the

GRAND PIANO 1

GRAND PIANO 2

E. PIANO 1

E. PIANO 2

E. PIANO 3

E. PIANO 4

JAZZ ORGAN

PIPE ORGAN

ROCK ORGAN

VIBRAPHONE

STRINGS

HARPSI­CHORD

WOOD BASS

E. BASS

playing strength and produces smoother
tonal changes. Suitable not only for classi­cal compositions but also for any style
music.

Spacious and clear piano with bright
reverb. Good for popular music.

An electronic piano sound created by FM
synthesis. Good for standard popular
music.

A slightly brighter electronic piano sound
than E. PIANO 1. Good for standard popu­lar music.

Vintage electric piano sound of hammer­struck metallic “tines.” Soft tone when
played lightly, and an aggressive tone
when played hard.

Another vintage electric piano sound dif­ferent from E. PIANO 3 often heard in rock
and popular music.

A “tonewheel” type electric organ. Often
heard in jazz and rock music.

A typical pipe organ sound (8 feet + 4 feet
+ 2 feet). Good for sacred music from the
Baroque period.

Bright and edgy electric organ sound.
Good for rock music.

Played with relatively soft mallets. The
tone becomes more metallic the harder
you play.

Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings
ensemble with realistic reverb. Try com­bining this Voice with piano in the Dual
mode.

The definitive instrument for baroque
music. Authentic harpsichord sound, with
plucked strings, no touch response, and
characteristic key-release sound.

An upright bass played fingerstyle. Ideal
for jazz and Latin music.

For a wide range of music styles, jazz,
rock, popular, and more.

• To familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the voices, listen to the
demo songs for each voice (page 14).

• You can shift the Octave as described in the next column (see “Voice 1”).

Layering Two Voices (Dual)

You can play Voices simultaneously across the entire
range of the keyboard. Note that the Voice of the left
side button is designated as Voice 1, while the Voice
of the right side button is designated as Voice 2.

NOTE

• Two Voices of the same button cannot be layered (for example, STRINGS and
HARPSICHORD).

Engage Dual.

1

Press the desired Voice button once or twice
(depending on the desired Voice), then while hold­ing down that button, press the other Voice button
once or twice. When the lamp is off, the Voice
printed above the button is selected; when the
lamp is on, the Voice printed below is selected.
When the buttons are released, Dual is engaged.
The lamp indicates the status of the Voice 1 selec­tion.

Play the keyboard to enjoy the dual

2

sound.

To shift the Octave for each Voice:

To shift Voice 1, simultaneously hold down
[METRONOME/RHYTHM] and press the A4
key to lower by one, B4 to raise by one, or A#4 to
reset to the default setting. For Voice 2, simultane­ously hold down [METRONOME/RHYTHM]
and press the C5 key to lower by one, D5 to raise
by one, or C#5 to reset to the default setting. The
setting range is from -3 to +3 for both Voices.

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