Yamaha P-95S, P-95B User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO

P-95B/P-95S

Owner’s Manual

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Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

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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)

PLEASE KEEP THIS 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

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

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAR OITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

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 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, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings 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.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

(standby)

(2 wires)

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

• Do not place the power 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.

• 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 31) only. Using the wrong adaptor

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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 open

• 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.

CAUTION

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. 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.

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

• 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.

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:

Power supply/AC power adaptor

• 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.

cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

Connections

• 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.

Location

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

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• 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

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Handling caution

• 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.

• 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.

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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 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 power cord from the wall AC outlet.

NOTICE

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

■ Handling and Maintainance

• 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 or damage to the internal components.

• 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/cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning ﬂuids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

■ Saving data

• Some data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. The data is maintained even when the power is turned off. Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a computer (page 25).

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 this manual

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

• For the sake of simplicity, both models P-95B and P-95S are hereafter referred to in this Owner’s Manual as P-95.

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

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The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identiﬁcation in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(bottom)

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Main Features

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-95B/P-95S!

We recommend that you read this manual carefully

so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and

convenient functions of the P-95B/P-95S.

We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and

handy place for future reference.

Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard

Thanks to our experience as the world’s leading manufacturer of acoustic pianos, we’ve developed a keyboard with action that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard’s sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-95 to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.

AWM Stereo Sampling

This instrument offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices. In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano, while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); in other words, it uses different samples depending on the strength of your playing.

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual

•AC Power Adaptor

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

• Footswitch

•Music Rest

•My Yamaha Product User Registration

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

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Ta b le of Contents

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

Introduction

Main Features................................................................................... 6

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

Panel Controls and Terminals..........................................................8

Before Using.....................................................................................9

Turning the Power On ....................................................................................9

Setting the Volume.......................................................................................... 9

Using the Pedal .............................................................................................. 10

Using Headphones ........................................................................................11

Music Rest...................................................................................................... 11

Reference

Listening to the Demo Songs ........................................................ 12

Listening to the Piano Preset Songs.............................................. 13

Using the Metronome.................................................................... 14

Setting the Time Signature............................................................................ 14

Adjusting the Tempo..................................................................................... 14

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

Selecting & Playing Voices............................................................. 16

Selecting Voices .............................................................................................16

Combining Voices (Dual)............................................................................. 17

Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb ...................................................18

Transposition................................................................................................. 19

Fine tuning of the Pitch................................................................................. 19

Touch Sensitivity ...........................................................................................20

Recording Your Performance ........................................................21

Recording a performance.............................................................................. 21

Play back the recorded performance ............................................................ 22

Changing the Settings of the Recorded Data ...............................................23

Connecting MIDI Instruments .......................................................24

About MIDI ...................................................................................................24

Connecting a Personal Computer ................................................................24

Transferring Backup Data between the Computer and the Instrument ....25

Initializing the Settings.................................................................................. 25

MIDI Functions............................................................................... 26

MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection .................................................26

Local Control ON/OFF .................................................................................26

Program Change ON/OFF............................................................................ 27

Control Change ON/OFF ............................................................................. 27

Troubleshooting............................................................................. 28

Optional Equipment....................................................................... 28

Appendix

Preset Song List.............................................................................. 30

Specifications .................................................................................31

Quick Operation Guide ..................................................................32

This is a quick reference for operation of the functions assigned to the buttons and keyboard.

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Online Materials (Downloadable from the web)

The following instructional materials are available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library. Access the Yamaha Manual Library, then enter your model name (P-95, for example) in the Model Name area to search the manuals.

Yamaha Manual Library

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

• Data List

The Data List contains MIDI related information, such as the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation chart.

• MIDI Basics

If you want to know more about MIDI and how to use it, refer to this introductory book.

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Panel Controls and Terminals

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

1 [] (Standby/On) switch ..............page 9

2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider .............page 9

3 [DEMO/SONG] button .........pages 12, 13

4 TEMPO [

5 [METRONOME] button................ page 14

6 [REC] button................................page 21

7 [PLAY] button .............................. page 22

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For turning the power on or off.

For adjusting the volume level of the entire sound.

For playing the demo songs and the piano preset songs.

] [

]/SELECT [

] [

] buttons

..............................................pages 12, 13

While playing a voice demo or piano preset song, pressing these buttons lets you select the next or previous song. These buttons can also be used to change the song tempo.

For using the metronome.

For recording your keyboard performance.

For playing back the recorded performance.

8 VOICE buttons .............................page 16

For selecting voices from 10 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 and 2. You can also combine two voices and use them together.

9 [PEDAL UNIT] jack........................page 10

For connecting an optional pedal unit (LP-5A).

) DC IN jack ......................................page 9

For connecting the power adaptor.

! MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals...........page 24

For connecting external MIDI devices, allowing the use of various MIDI functions.

@ [SUSTAIN] jack ............................. page 10

For connecting an included pedal, optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch.

# [PHONES] jack..............................page 11

For connecting a set of standard stereo headphones, allowing private practice.

$ Metronome indication.................page 14

Indicates the keys used for making metronome settings.

Before Using

Tu rning the Power On

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the power sup-

ply jack.

Before Using

WARNING

Use the speciﬁed adaptor (page 31) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

CAUTION

Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Adaptor

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

on the power.

The power indicator located to the left of the [] (Standby/On) switch lights up. Pressing the switch again turns the power off.

CAUTION

Even when the instrument is turned 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 AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

AC outlet

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Setting the Volume

Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about halfway between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the

[MASTER VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level.

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MASTER VOLUME:

The volume level of the entire keyboard sound

The level increases.The level decreases.

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Before Using

Using the Pedal

[SUSTAIN] jack

This jack is for connecting the included pedal. The pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. Connect an optional pedal to this jack and press the pedal to sustain the sound. An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can also be connected to this jack. If you connect an optional pedal of FC3, the half pedal function* can be used.

* half pedal function

While you playing the piano with SUSTAIN and if you need to delete the cloudy sound, release the foot from pedal to half position.

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[PEDAL UNIT] jack

This jack is for connecting an optional LP-5A pedal unit. When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit on an optional keyboard stand (L-85/L-85S).

NOTE

Do not press the footswitch while 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 pedal.

Pedal Unit Functions

The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.

Damper (Right) Pedal

The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. A “half-pedal” effect lets you use the damper pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on how far down you press the pedal.

LP-5A (optional)

L-85/L-85S (optional)

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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.

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

When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note, the note will sustain as long as you hold the pedal.

Using Headphones

Connect a set of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. Tw o [PHONES] jacks are provided. You can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are using only one set of headphones, you can plug them into either jack.)

CAUTION

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

Music Rest

Before Using

Standard stereo phone plug

This instrument includes a music rest that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the top of the control panel.

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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.

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