Yamaha P90E, P90 User Manual

Owner's 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:

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 Y amaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

Do not place this product in a position where anyone

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 capab le of producing sound le vels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT oper ate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If y ou e xperience 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 mak e 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 manuf acturer’ s w arranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

Battery Notice:

This product MA Y 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, do not mix 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 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.

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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:

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe 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:

Power supply/AC power adaptor

• 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 (PA-3C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) 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.

• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

Do not open

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

Water warning

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

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

Fire warning

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

If you notice any abnormality

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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:

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Power supply/AC power adaptor Location

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

• 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.

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• 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 or damage to the internal components.

• 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 place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.

• 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.

• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.

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PRECAUTIONS

Connections

Maintenance

Handling caution

Saving data

• 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. Also, 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.

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

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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

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• 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 operate the instrument 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.

Saving and backing up your data

• Depending upon the Backup Functions (page 42) settings, internal data is retained for about 1 week after the power is turned off. If the period is exceeded, the data will be lost. Be sure to turn the power switch on for a few minutes at least once a week. The data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to external media such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI data ﬁler.

Backing up the external media

•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two external media.

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 power switch ([STANDBY/ON] switch) is in the “STANDBY” position, 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 AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

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Ta b le of Contents

Accessories............................................. 6

Application Index ..................................7

Features .................................................8

Before using the P-90............................ 9

Music Rest ............................................................9

Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external

equipment ........................................................9

Turning the power on........................................11

Adjusting the volume.........................................11

Control Panel....................................... 12

Listening to the Demonstration

Tunes................................................. 14

Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .....15

Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset

Songs (Part Cancel Function) .......................16

A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs .........................18

Selecting & Playing Voices ..................19

Selecting Voices..................................................19

Adding Variations to the Sound –

[VARIATION]/[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/

[EFFECT] .......................................................19

Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH] ..........................21

Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]........................22

Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)...............23

Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two

Different Voices (Split mode) .......................24

Using the Metronome........................................25

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]......... 32

Basic Procedure in Function Mode .................. 33

About Each Function......................................... 35

F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch....................... 35

F2. Selecting a Scale..................................... 36

F3. Dual Mode Functions ........................... 37

F4. Split Mode Functions............................ 38

F5. Other Functions .................................... 39

F6. Metronome Volume ............................. 39

F7. Preset Song Part Cancel Volume.......... 39

F8. MIDI Functions..................................... 40

F9. Backup Functions.................................. 42

About MIDI.......................................... 44

Connecting a Personal Computer....... 45

Troubleshooting.................................. 49

Preset Voice List ..................................50

Demo Song List ................................... 52

Preset Song List................................... 52

Index.................................................... 53

Factory Setting List.............................. 55

MIDI Data Format ...............................56

MIDI Implementation Chart ...............60

Specifications....................................... 61

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Recording Your Performance..............26

Recording to the First Track..............................26

Re-recording to the First Track.........................27

Recording to the Second Track .........................28

Changing the Initial Settings (Data recorded at

the beginning of a song) ................................29

Playing Back Recorded Songs .............30

Playing Back a Song ...........................................30

Useful Playback Functions.................................31

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*The illustrations and LED displays shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with

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respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, MIDI ﬁles, WAVE data. 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.

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano!

We recommend that you read this manual carefully

so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced

and convenient functions of the P-90.

We also recommend that you keep this manual

in a safe and handy place for future reference.

somewhat different from those on your instrument.

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Accessories

• Owner’s Manual

• Music Rest

• Sustain Pedal

•PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (Included or optional depending on locale)

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Application Index

Use this index to ﬁnd reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation.

Listening

Listening to demo songs with different voices....................................... “Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 14

Listening to songs from “50 Greats for the Piano” ...................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 15

Listening to my recorded performance .................................................................“Playing Back Recorded Songs” on page 30

Playing

Using a included pedal........................................... “Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment” on page 9

Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch................................................“Transposition – [TRANSPOSE]” on page 22

Selecting a touch sensitivity type......................................................................... “Touch Sensitivity – [TOUCH]” on page 21

Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the P-90 along

with other instruments or CD music. ............................................................................ “Fine tuning of the pitch” on page 35

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Changing voices

Viewing the list of voices..............................................................................................................“Preset Voice List” on page 50

Simulating a concert hall ..................................................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 19

Combining two voices............................................................................... “Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 23

Playing different sounds with left and right hands

...................................................“Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode)” on page 24

Making the sound more brilliant or mellower ...........................................................................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 20

Adding spread or swell to the sound.................................................................................................... “[EFFECT]” on page 20

Enhancing the sound with effects.................................................................................................. “[VARIATION]” on page 19

Practicing

Muting the right- or left-hand part

...................................................... “Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)” on page 16

Practicing a speciﬁed phrase repeatedly..............................................................“A-B Repeat for 50 Preset Songs” on page 18

Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo .................................................................“Using the Metronome” on page 25

Practicing using your recorded song..................................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 26

Recording

Recording your performance................................................................................. “Recording Your Performance” on page 26

Settings

Adjusting the P-90 settings ............................................................................“Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]” on page 32

Connecting the P-90 to other devices

What is MIDI? ....................................................................................................................................“About MIDI” on page 44

Connecting a computer ..................................................................................“Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 45

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Features

The Yamaha P-90 Electronic Piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. The GrandPiano1 and 2 voices feature samples recorded from a full concert grand piano. The GrandPiano1 voice features three velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), special “Sustain Sampling” that samples the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the sustain pedal is pressed, and “Keyoff Samples” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The P-90 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.

[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ▼▲] buttons [FUNCTION] button

You can change the song tempo (speed) and select useful functions using this buttons (pages 32–43).

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[DEMO] button

Demonstration playback is available for each voice (page 14).

[METRONOME] buttons

Control the metronome functions (page 25).

[REVERB] / [EFFECT] buttons

Add reverb (reverberation) and effects to the sound (pages 20, 21).

[SONG] buttons

This section enables you to listen to these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, and record and play back your performance (pages 15–18, 26–31).

[VOICE] buttons

Select voices from 24 internal sounds including variation (page 19). You can also combine two voices at the same time (page 23).

[TOUCH] button

Fine-tune the touch response (page 22).

[TRANSPOSE] button

You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down so that the pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you play the same, unshifted keys (page 22).

MASTER VOLUME

MIN MAX

BRILLIANCE

MELLOW BRIGHT

START/

DEMO

STOP

[BRILLIANCE] control

Adjust the brightness of the tone using this slider (page 20).

[MASTER VOLUME] control

Adjust the volume level using this slider (page 11).

Connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed, notes you play will be sustained even if you take your finger off the key.

TEMPO/

FUNCTION#

FUNCTION

– / NO + / YES

TEMPO/ OTHER VALUE

Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions (pages 40–42). (About MIDI ➝ page 44)

SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST

MIDI Mac

PC-2 PC-1

DC IN 12V

STANDBY / ON

OUTPUT PHONES

LR L /L+R R

START/

PRESET TRACK

STOP

SONG EFFECT TOUCH

MASTER VOLUME

MIN MAX

START/

BRILLIANCE

MELLOW BRIGHT

DEMO

STOP

GRAND

E. PIANO

PIANO 1

PIANO 2

CHORUS

ROOM HALL 1

PHASER

HARD

TREMOLO

MEDIUM

HALL 2

DELAY

SOFT

STAGE

REC

CHURCH

JAZZ

ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS

ORGAN

VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME

E. PIANO

VIBES/

CLAVI./

GUITAR

HARPSI.

WOOD

VARIATION SPLIT

BASS

ELECTRONIC PIANO

[SPLIT] button

You can play different voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard (page 24).

GRAND

VIBES/

CLAVI./

E. PIANO2E. PIANO

PIANO 1

PIANO 2

GUITAR

HARPSI. CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY

HARD MEDIUM SOFT

CHURCH

JAZZ

ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR E.BASS

ORGAN

VOICETRANSPOSEREVERBMETRONOME

WOOD

VARIATION SPLIT

BASS

ELECTRONIC PIANO

– / NO + / YES

PRESET TRACK

SONG EFFECT TOUCH

START/

STAGE

STOP

REC

TEMPO/

FUNCTION

FUNCTION#

TEMPO/OTHER VALUE

ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2

This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer for sequencing and other music applications (pages 45–48).

A set of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice (page 10).

These jacks output the sound of the P-90 to your keyboard amp, stereo, mixing console, or tape recorder.

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Before using the P-90

Music Rest

Attach the music rest to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panal.

Connecting the AC Power Adaptor and external equipment

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SUSTAIN IN MIDI OUT HOST SELECT TO HOST

MIDI Mac

PC-2 PC-1

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DC IN 12V

STANDBY / ON

LR L /L+R R

OUTPUT PHONES

[DC IN 12 V] connector

Connect the included PA-3C AC Power Adaptor here.

1. Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch is off (in the “STANDBY” position).

2. Insert the plug of the PA-3C cable into the

3. Plug the PA-3C into an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

When disconnecting the PA-3C, you must reverse this procedure.

[DC IN 12V]

connector.

DC IN 12V

AC outlet

PA-3C

WARNING

Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor speciﬁcally recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the P-90.

WARNING

Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-90, or during electrical storms.

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[STANDBY/ON] switch

This is the power switch. Refer to “Turning the power on” (page 11).

OUTPUT [L][R] jacks (RCA phono jacks), [L/L+R] [R] jacks (phone jacks)

You can use audio cables to connect an external audio device to these jacks. The audio output of the P-90 is sent from the OUTPUT jacks, allowing you to play it from an external audio device. For monaural output, use

CAUTION

Before connecting the P-90 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.

[L/L+R]

(phone jack).

OUTPUT

LR L /L+R R

Stereo System

OUTPUT

LR L /L+R R

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You can connect headphones to these jacks. Since there are two phones so that two people can listen. (If connecting only one pair of headphones, you may use either jack.)

You can connect the included pedal to this jack. While this pedal is pressed, notes you play will be sustained even if you take your ﬁnger off the key. Since half-pedaling is supported, pressing the pedal more deeply will produce longer sustain. On the pressing this pedal will also add sympathetic resonances of the sound board and strings (sustain sampling).

CAUTION

When turning the power on, ﬁrst turn the P-90’s power on and then turn the power on of the external ampliﬁer/speaker system. When turning the power off, simply reverse the order.

Since the P-90 does not contain speakers, you will need to connect external audio equipment or use headphones in order to hear its sounds.

[PHONES] jacks (1/4-inch stereo phone jacks)

[PHONES]

CAUTION

Do not use the P-90 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.

jacks, you can connect two pairs of head-

[SUSTAIN] jack

[GRAND PIANO 1]

Tu rn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal.

voices (including its variation),

Instrument amplifier

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PHONES

SUSTAIN

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

If the foot pedal seems to produce effects opposite to your intensions, make sure that the foot pedal plug is properly connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack before turning on the power to the P-90. Do not press the pedal while turning on the power to the P-90.

You can adjust the depth of the sound board and string resonance effect (page 39).

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When you press the pedal here, the notes you play before you release the pedal have a longer sustain.

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