Yamaha P50ME, P50-m User Manual
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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 user’s 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 cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the your 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
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ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og
type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma
batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda
paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
NEDERLAND
NETHERLAND
● Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.
● This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
● Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij
op het moment dat u het apparaat aan het einde van de
levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. 030-2828425
● For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at
the end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha
Service Center as follows:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address : Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel : 030-2828425
● Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
● Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small
chemical waste.
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.
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.
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, do not mix old batteries with
new, or with batteries of a different type. 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 top 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.
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.
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
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Welcome to the P50-m
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha
P50-m Piano Tone Generator!
The P50-m is an advanced tone generator with piano and
other keyboard Voices. It provides exceptionally realistic and
high-quality piano Voices — with complete 32-note polyphony —
when connected to a MIDI keyboard or when used with a
sequencer or computer. Reverb and Chorus ef fects are also built
into the Voices for a rich, natural sound.
The P50-m gives you easy and intuitive control over the
sound, including Brightness, Reverb Send, fine and coarse tuning,
and touch sensitivity. Convenient EQ sliders on the panel let you
adjust the timbre in real time. Other special controls such as
Program Change Table and MIDI OUT ensure easy and trouble
free operation when using the P50-m in General MIDI applications and with additional tone generators. What’s more, you can
combine two P50-m units together (using the Receive Mode
control) for full 64-note polyphony.
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WELCOME TO THE P50-m
Unpacking
Your P50-m package should include the items listed below. Make
sure that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number
of your P50-m in the box below, for future reference.
• P50-m
Serial No.:
• PA-3B AC Adaptor
• Owner’s Manual
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UNPACKING
Table of Contents
Welcome to the P50-m ......................................................................................................... i
Unpacking............................................................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. iii
How to Use This Manual .....................................................................................................iv
Precautions ............................................................................................................................ v
The Controls of the P50-m ................................................................................................. 1
Front Panel.......................................................................................................................... 1
Rear Panel...........................................................................................................................3
Setting Up and Playing Your P50-m ................................................................................. 4
What Y ou’ll Need........................................................................................................... 4
Making the Connections................................................................................................4
Using in Larger MIDI Systems ....................................................................................... 6
Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song .................................................................... 6
Powering Up ............................................................................................................ 7
Playing the Demo Song ...........................................................................................7
Playing all Demo Songs ...........................................................................................8
OPERATION GUIDE
Voice Controls..................................................................................................................... 9
Selecting a Voice ...........................................................................................................9
Selecting Voices From Your MIDI Keyboard...............................................................10
Tone Controls....................................................................................................................11
Changing the Brightness of a Voice ............................................................................11
Changing the Reverb Send for a Voice........................................................................ 12
3-Band EQ Sliders.............................................................................................................13
Tune Controls....................................................................................................................14
Changing the Master Tune Setting ..............................................................................14
Changing the Note Shift Setting..................................................................................15
Utility Controls .................................................................................................................. 16
Changing the Touch Sensitivity ...................................................................................16
Changing the MIDI Receive Channel...........................................................................17
Advanced Functions ..........................................................................................................18
Program Change Table ................................................................................................18
Changing the Device Number......................................................................................19
Receive Mode ..............................................................................................................20
Changing the MIDI OUT Setting .................................................................................21
Factory Set ..................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................23
Error Messages ..................................................................................................................25
Specifications ....................................................................................................................26
Index................................................................................................................................. 2 7
SOUND LISTS & MIDI DATA
Voice List...........................................................................................................................30
Effect Lists.........................................................................................................................31
MIDI Data Format .............................................................................................................33
MIDI Implementation Chart...............................................................................................42
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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How to Use This Manual
You are probably eager to play your new P50-m Piano Tone
Generator right away, rather than have to read through a lot of
instructions before you can even get a sound out of it.
However, to get the most out of your P50-m, we strongly
suggest that you read the following sections in the order given:
1) Precautions
This gives you important information on how to care for
your new P50-m, how to avoid damaging it, and how to
ensure long-term, reliable operation.
2) The Controls of the P50-m
This section introduces you to the panel controls and
connectors.
3) Setting Up and Playing Your P50-m
This very important section gets you started using your
P50-m. It guides you in connecting and setting up the
instrument for different example systems, and shows you
how to play the special Demo song.
4) Operation Guide
Once you’re familiar with everything above, go over this
comprehensive guide to all P50-m functions. You won’t
need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for
you to refer to when you need information about a certain
feature or function.
5) Appendix
Finally, use the sections in the Appendix as necessary.
Specifically, if you run into some problem or difficulty, refer
to the Troubleshooting section for help.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Precautions
Your P50-m will give you years of reliable service if you follow
the simple precautions below:
■ LOCATION
Keep the instrument away from locations where it is likely to be
exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or
humidity . Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust
accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage.
■ USE THE CORRECT POWER ADAPTOR
Use only the recommended PA-3B or PA-1207 Power Adaptor
for supplying power to the instrument. Use of another adaptor
may cause serious damage to the instrument or the adaptor itself.
■ MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF WHEN MAKING OR REMOVING
CONNECTIONS
To prevent damage to the instrument and other connected
equipment, always turn off the power prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables. Also, turn the power off when the instrument is not in use, and disconnect the power adaptor during
electric storms.
■ HANDLE THE INSTRUMENT WITH CARE
Although the instrument has been constructed to withstand the
rigors of normal use for optimum sturdiness and reliability, avoid
subjecting it to strong physical shocks (such as dropping or hitting
it). Since the P50-m is a precision-made electronic device, also
avoid applying excessive force to the various controls. When
moving the instrument, first unplug the power adaptor and all
other cables to prevent damage to cords and jacks. Always unplug
cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the cable.
■ CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the
instrument, since these will damage the panel finish. Wipe clean
with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft, clean, slightly
moistened cloth — making sure to wipe the case off again with a
dry cloth.
PRECAUTIONS
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