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Yamaha P-60 Owner's Manual

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Summary of P-60

  • Page 1

    M.D.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation © 2002 yamaha corporation wa11810 308apap2.3-05d0 printed in japan before using the p-60, be sure to read “ precautions „ on pages 6 -7. Achten sie darauf, vor einsatz des p-60 die “ vorsichtsmassnahmen „ auf seite 6 -7 durc...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    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...

  • Page 3: About This Owner’S Manual

    P-60 about this owner’s manual english 3 thank you for purchasing the yamaha p-60 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-60. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and ha...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    P-60 table of contents english 4 table of contents introduction special message section ...................... 2 about this owner’s manual ........................ 3 application index........................................ 5 precautions............................................. 6 accessories ......

  • Page 5: Application Index

    P-60 application index english 5 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 demo songs” on ...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    P-60 precautions english 6 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, da...

  • Page 7

    P-60 precautions english 7 • 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...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    P-60 accessories english 8 accessories • owner’s manual this manual contains complete instructions for operating your p-60. • quick operation guide • sustain pedal • music rest • yamaha pa-5d power adaptor.

  • Page 9: Features

    P-60 features english 9 features the yamaha p-60 electronic piano 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, and a special “ graded hammer ” keyboard that provides g...

  • Page 10: Before Using The P-60

    P-60 before using the p-60 english 10 before using the p-60 power supply connections 1. Make sure that the [standby/on] switch of the p-60 is set to standby. 2. Connect the ac adaptor’s dc cable to the [dc in 12v] jack. 3. Plug the ac adaptor into an ac outlet. After turning the power off, simply re...

  • Page 11: Using The Midi Connectors

    P-60 before using the p-60 english 11 using the [phones/output] jack connect a pair of headphones here. When a pair of headphones is connected to this jack, the p-60’s internal speakers will turn off automatically. This is helpful for private practice or late night playing. Though the p-60 is equipp...

  • Page 12: Music Rest

    P-60 before using the p-60 english 12 music rest you can use the supplied music rest by inserting it in the slot on the top panel of the p-60..

  • Page 13: Reference

    P-60 13 english reference part names................................................................ 14 listening to the demo songs................................... 15 listening to 50 piano preset songs.......................... 16 selecting & playing voices ..........................................

  • Page 14: Part Names

    P-60 part names english 14 part names dc in 12v standby / on phones/ output sustain pedal in midi out electronic piano p-60 power master volume demo voice c. Organ 2 vibe ep 2 piano 2 piano 1 ep 1 harpsi 1 harpsi 2 c. Organ 1 strings min max preset song 5 7 6 power master volume demo voice min max 8...

  • Page 15: Listening To The Demo Songs

    P-60 listening to the demo songs english 15 listening to the demo songs demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the p-60’s voices. 1. Turn on the power. (in case the power is not turned on) press the [standby/on] switch. When you start playing, adjust the [master volume] control...

  • Page 16

    P-60 listening to 50 piano preset songs english 16 listening to 50 piano preset songs the p-60 provides performance data for 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs. 1. Engage preset song mode. Press the [demo] button to engage preset song mode. The [demo] button indicator will light. 2...

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    P-60 listening to 50 piano preset songs english 17 adjusting the tempo the tempo of the preset song playback can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute. While holding down the [demo] button, press a sequence of c0-a0 keys to specify a three-digit number. Select a number starting from the left-most d...

  • Page 18: Selecting & Playing Voices

    P-60 selecting & playing voices english 18 selecting & playing voices selecting voices while holding down the [voice] button, press one of the c1–a1 keys to select and start the corresponding voice. Then, when you start playing, adjust the [master volume] control to the most com- fortable listening ...

  • Page 19

    P-60 selecting & playing voices english 19 adding variations to the sound – reverb this control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. When you select a reverb, the reverb is automatically turned ...

  • Page 20

    P-60 selecting & playing voices english 20 combining two voices (dual mode) you can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. 1. Engage dual mode. While holding down the...

  • Page 21: Transposition

    P-60 selecting & playing voices english 21 transposition the p-60’s transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other ...

  • Page 22: About Midi

    P-60 about midi english 22 about midi midi (musical instrument digital interface) is a standard format for data transmission and reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between midi devices and personal computers. Using midi, you can control a connected midi device from t...

  • Page 23

    P-60 connecting a personal computer english 23 connecting a personal computer you can enjoy computer music data on the p-60 by connecting a computer to the midi connector. There are two methods by which to connect the p-60 to a personal computer: 1. Use a midi interface and the p-60’s midi connector...

  • Page 24: Midi Functions

    P-60 midi functions english 24 midi functions you can make detailed adjustments to midi settings. For more information about midi, see the “about midi” section (page 22). Midi transmit/receive channel selection in any midi control setup, the midi channels of the transmitting and receiving equip- men...

  • Page 25: Program Change On/off

    P-60 midi functions english 25 program change on/off normally the p-60 will respond to midi program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other midi device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). The...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    P-60 troubleshooting english 26 troubleshooting options • foot pedal fc3 • foot switch fc4 • keyboard stand l-120 (for p-60; black and mahogany two-tone finish) l-60w (for p-60s; silver and cherry two-tone finish) problem possible cause and solution the p-60 does not turn on. The p-60 has not been p...

  • Page 27: Index

    P-60 index english 27 index numerics 50 piano preset songs .....................................................16 a accessories .........................................................................8 adjust reverb depth.............................................................19 tempo (50 pia...

  • Page 28

    P-60 english 28 memo.

  • Page 29: Appendix/anhang/

    P-60 29 appendix/anhang/ annexe/apéndice this section introduces reference material. In diesem abschnitt finden sie referenzmaterial. Cette section présente le matériel de référence. En esta sección se incluye material de referencia. Preset song list / liste der voreingestellten songs / liste des mo...

  • Page 30

    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 30 preset song list / liste der voreingestellten songs / liste des morceaux prédéfinis / lista de canciones preseleccionadas no. Title composer 1 invention no. 1 j.S.Bach 2 invention no. 8 j.S.Bach 3 gavotte j.S.Bach 4 prelude (wohltemperierte klavier i no.1) j.S...

  • Page 31

    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 31 midi data format / midi-datenformat / format des données midi / formato de datos midi if you’re already very familiar with midi, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer- gener-ated midi messages, the data provided in this section c...

  • Page 32

    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 32 4. Program change data format: [cnh] -> [pph] cnh = program event (n = channel number) pph = program change number p.C.#=program change number • when program change reception is turned off, no program change data is transmitted or received. Also, bank msb/lsb ...

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    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 33 7. System exclusive messages (xg standard) (1) xg native parameter change data format: [f0h] -> [43h] -> [1nh] -> [4ch] -> [hhh] -> [mmh] -> [ ll h] -> [ddh] -> [f7h] f0h = exclusive status 43h = yamaha id 1nh = when received, n=0~f. When transmitted, n=0. 4ch...

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    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 34 midi parameter change table (system) address (h) size (h) data (h) parameter description default value (h) 00 00 00 4 020c - 05f4(*1) master tune -50 - +50[cent] 00 04 00 00 01 1st bit 3 - 0 ➝ bit 15 - 12 400 02 2nd bit 3 - 0 ➝ bit 11 - 8 03 3rd bit 3 - 0 ➝ bi...

  • Page 35: Midi Implementation Chart

    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 35 midi implementation chart yamaha [electronic piano] date: 8 august, 2002 model: p-60 midi implementation chart version: 1.0 mode 1: omni on, poly mode 2: omni on, mono o : yes mode 3: omni off, poly mode 4: omni off, mono x : no function transmitted recognized...

  • Page 36

    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 36 specifications / technische daten / caractéristiques techniques / especificaciones * specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha corp. Reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any...

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    P-60 appendix/anhang/annexe/apéndice 37 memo.

  • Page 38: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    * this applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. (class b) (standby) fcc information (u.S.A.) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc- tions contained in this manual, meets fcc require- ments. Modifications n...

  • Page 39: Special Message Section

    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...

  • Page 40

    M.D.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation © 2002 yamaha corporation wa11810 308apap2.3-05d0 printed in japan before using the p-60, be sure to read “ precautions „ on pages 6 -7. Achten sie darauf, vor einsatz des p-60 die “ vorsichtsmassnahmen „ auf seite 6 -7 durc...