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Yamaha P50-m Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 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 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Special Message Section

    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.

  • Page 4: Welcome To The P50-M

    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 —...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    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 •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    The Controls of the P50-m ... 1 Front Panel ... 1 Rear Panel ... 3 Setting Up and Playing Your P50-m ... 4 What You’ll Need ... 4 Making the Connections ... 4 Using in Larger MIDI Systems ... 6 Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song ...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    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...

  • Page 8: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 9 MIDI data transmission. Also, avoid using cables longer than 15 meters, since long cables can result in data errors. Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. PRECAUTIONS...

  • Page 10: The Controls Of The P50-M

    The Controls of the P50-m Front Panel 1 POWER/VOL control Pressing this turns the power on and off. Turning it adjusts the overall volume of the P50-m. 2 PHONES jack For connection to a set of stereo headphones (mini-pin). 3 VOICE SELECT button For selection of the internal Voices.
  • Page 11 10 LED display 11 DATA dial For adjusting values or changing settings of the various parameters. 12 EQ sliders (LOW, MID, HIGH) For making fine changes to the tonal quality of the sound. (See page 13.) THE CONTROLS OF THE P50-m...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    2 DC IN jack For connection to the PA-3B AC power adaptor. 3 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks (Right, Left/Mono) For connection to a stereo amplifier/speaker system. When using a mono system, connect it to the L/MONO jack. THE CONTROLS OF THE P50-m...

  • Page 13: Setting Up And Playing Your P50-M

    Setting Up and Playing Your P 5 0 - m In this section, you’ll learn how to set up the P50-m for use with a MIDI keyboard. You’ll also learn how to set it up for use with a computer or sequencer and a second tone generator. Finally, you’ll learn how to play the Demo song and hear the realistic and...
  • Page 14 • Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-3B or PA-1207. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the P50-m, and even pose a serious shock hazard. • Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the P50-m is not in use.

  • Page 15: Using In Larger Midi Systems

    MIDI Interface Computer In systems such as this, you should make sure that: • The MIDI Receive Channel on the P50-m (see page 17) is set to the same channel as that for the piano part (or track) on the software.

  • Page 16: Powering Up

    If you haven’t done so already, press the POWER/VOL control on the P50-m. Turn on the power of your MIDI keyboard. Make sure that all volume controls (on the P50-m and the connected amplifier) are turned down. Then, turn on the power of your amplifier speaker system.

  • Page 17: Playing All Demo Songs

    (by pressing any panel button). (The LEDs and lamps flash in a pattern during playback.) Using the All Demo Play mode resets the P50-m to the original factory settings. If you have made custom settings that you want to keep, make a note of them before using All Demo Play.

  • Page 18: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Voice Controls Selecting a Voice The P50-m has 28 different piano and other keyboard Voices. (See list on page 30.) These can be selected either from the panel controls or remotely from a connected MIDI device. Range: 01 — 29 Press the SELECT button.

  • Page 19: Selecting Voices From Your Midi Keyboard

    • Keep in mind that the Voices of the P50-m number up to 29. Program change numbers higher than 28 select only the highest Voice (#29). • Depending on the MIDI device you are using, the program numbers (on the device) may not match the Voice numbers on the P50-m.

  • Page 20: Tone Controls

    Tone Controls The Tone controls of the P50-m, BRIGHT and REVERB SEND, let you adjust the sound of individual Voices. Brightness (BRIGHT) determines the tonal quality of the Voice, while Reverb Send determines how much Reverb effect is applied to the selected Voice.

  • Page 21: Changing The Reverb Send For A Voice

    Changing the Reverb Send for a Voice The higher the value, the greater the amount of Reverb sound. A value of 0 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound. Range: Press the REVERB SEND button. Use the DATA dial to change the Reverb Send setting. 000 —...

  • Page 22: 3-Band Eq Sliders

    3-Band EQ Sliders The P50-m features 3-band EQ sliders on the panel. These are convenient for real-time adjustment of the overall timbre of the sound over three separate frequency bands. Range: –12 — 12 dB (for each frequency range: LOW, MID, HIGH) For stereo Voices (see page 26), the MID slider has no effect.

  • Page 23: Tune Controls

    Tune Controls The Tune controls of the P50-m, MASTER TUNE and NOTE SHIFT, let you adjust the overall pitch of the instrument. Master Tune lets you make fine adjustments to the tuning, while Note Shift lets you change the key transposition of the instrument.

  • Page 24: Changing The Note Shift Setting

    Changing the Note Shift Setting Note Shift is especially useful for instantly transposing the key of the P50-m. The normal setting is 00. Range: –12 — 12 semitones (–/+ one octave) Press the NOTE SHIFT button. Use the DATA dial to change the Note Shift setting.

  • Page 25: Utility Controls

    P50-m. Changing the Touch Sensitivity This function lets you determine how the volume of the P50-m’s Voices respond to your playing touch (velocity). Eight different Touch Sensitivity settings (or curves) are available, letting you tailor the response to your own preference.

  • Page 26: Changing The Midi Receive Channel

    Changing the MIDI Receive Channel In order to properly use the P50-m with another MIDI device, the MIDI channels on both machines must match. The MIDI Receive Channel setting allows you to set which MIDI channel the P50-m responds over.

  • Page 27: Advanced Functions

    0 — 28. All other numbers are ignored, and the last selected Voice stays active. When set to “on,” the P50-m functions as a XG module for piano parts only. In this case, program changes (0 — 5, 7) corresponding to piano parts (according to XG) will select similar Voices on the P50-m, and all other numbers select a “blank”...

  • Page 28: Changing The Device Number

    When Program Change Table is set to “oFF” The P50-m does not respond to XG System On or GM Mode On messages. When Program Change Table is set to “on” The P50-m responds to XG System On or GM Mode On messages and performs the following: •...

  • Page 29: Receive Mode

    32 to 64. When set to “ALL” (normal operation), the P50-m plays all incoming MIDI notes. When set to “E0n,” the P50-m plays only even-numbered MIDI notes. Similarly, when set to “odd,” only odd-numbered MIDI notes are played. When combining two units for 64-note polyphony, set the Receive Mode to “E0n”...

  • Page 30: Changing The Midi Out Setting

    Generally, when connecting another tone generator to the MIDI OUT and using the P50-m with a sequencer or computer, this should be set to “ot2.” If MIDI Receive Channel is set to “ALL” or the Voice number is set to 29 (no sound), all incoming MIDI data is relayed, regardless of the MIDI OUT setting.

  • Page 31: Factory Set

    Factory Set This function restores the original factory settings of the P50-m. When you make changes to the various controls of the P50-m, the new settings automatically replace the original factory settings and are retained in memory even when power is turned off. Use Factory Set to cancel your own settings and restore the factory settings.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Even though the P50-m is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you expect it to. If that happens, check the possible problems and solutions below before assuming that the instrument is faulty. Problem No power.
  • Page 33 The maximum polyphony of the P50-m may be exceeded. omitted. The P50-m can play no more than 32 notes at once; for the two-layered Voices, this is reduced to 16 (see page 27). C a n n o t s e t R e v e r b...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    Error Messages E r 1 The battery voltage (for internal memory backup) may be too low. Bring the unit to your local Yamaha dealer or any other autorized Yamaha service personnel. E r 2 The address of the received System Exclusive message is incorrect.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    MIDI OUT/IN terminals; DC IN jack; OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks; PHONES jack Power Supply Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor (included) Dimensions 220 × 210 × 44 mm (8-5/8” × 8-1/4” × 1-3/4”) Weight 1.2 kg (2 lbs., 10 oz.) Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor APPENDIX...

  • Page 36: Index

    Index All Demo Play mode ... 7–8 BRIGHT button ... 1, 11 Brightness ... 11 connections, audio ... 4 connections, MIDI ... 4–6 DATA dial ... 2 DC IN jack ... 3 Demo Song ... 7 Device Number ... 19 Effect Lists ...

  • Page 39: Sound Lists & Midi Data

    (Note 1) : stretch-tuned (Note 2) The polyphony of the P50-m is 32. However, for two-layered voices, this is reduced to 16. (Note 3) The setting samples when the Program Change Table is set to “on.” (See page 18.) Example of the Program Change...

  • Page 40: Effect Lists

    E ff e c t L i s t s Effect Type List REVERB Exclusive Effect Type NO EFFECT Effect turned off. HALL1 Reverb simulating the resonance of a hall. HALL2 Reverb simulating the resonance of a hall. ROOM1 Reverb simulating the resonance of a room. ROOM2 Reverb simulating the resonance of a room.
  • Page 41 Effect-Data Assignment Table table#1 LFO Frequency (Hz) Data Value Data Value Data Value 0.00 1.80 5.38 0.04 1.85 5.55 0.08 1.89 5.72 0.12 1.93 6.05 0.16 1.97 6.39 0.21 2.01 6.72 0.25 2.06 7.06 0.29 2.10 7.40 0.33 2.14 7.73 0.37 2.18 8.07...

  • Page 42: Midi Data Format

    MIDI Data Format Status n=channel number Note No. k=0 (C-2)~127 (G8) Velocity v=0~127 Velocity is not received. Not received when the Part Parameter setting Rcv NOTE MESSAGE = OFF. Status n= channel number Note No. k=0 (C-2)~127 (G8) Velocity v=0: Note off, v=1~127: Note on Velocity is received only for Note On.
  • Page 43 Cntrl No. parameter Data Range Release Time 0~127 (0:–64, 64:+0, 127:+63) This adjusts the Envelope Release Time specified by the voice. Since it is a relative change parameter, it produces an increase or decrease relative to a mid-point of 64. Cntrl No.
  • Page 44 1) XG System on 2) XG System Data parameter change 3) Multi Effect1 Data parameter change 4) Part Data parameter change [ P50-m NATIVE ] 1) P50-m System data parameter change 2) Remote switch [ Other ] 1) Master tuning 3.1.1.1 Master Volume...
  • Page 45 Refer to tables <1-1> and <1-4>. Parameters with a Data Size of 2 or 4 transmit the corre- sponding amount of data. 3.1.4.1 P50-m System Data parameter change Refer to tables <2-1> and <2-2>. 3.1.4.2 Remote Switch Refer to tables <2-1> and <2-3>.
  • Page 46 512 bytes or less, and the packets transmitted with an appropriate time interval (120 msec or more). 3.2.2.1 P50-m System Data bulk dump Refer to tables <2-1> and <2-2>. Once FE has been received, failure to receive subsequent...
  • Page 47 MIDI Parameter Change table ( SYSTEM ) [XG] Address (H) Size (H) Data (H) 00 00 00 4 0000 - 07FF 04 1 00 - 7F 05 1 00 - 7F 06 1 28 - 58 00 - 7F TOTAL SIZE 07 XG SYSTEM ON and ALL PARAMETER RESET are not received when PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE = OFF.
  • Page 48 MIDI Parameter Change table ( PART ) [XG] Address (H) Size (H) Data (H) Parameter 08 00 00 1 NOT USED 00 01 1 00 - 7F BANK SELECT MSB 00 02 1 00 - 7F BANK SELECT LSB 00 03 1 00 - 1C PROGRAM NUMBER 00 04 1...
  • Page 49 Parameter Change Address (H) (M) (L) P50-m SYSTEM System 0A 00 REMOTE SWITCH Switch Remote MIDI Parameter Change table ( SYSTEM ) [P50-m] Address (H) Size (H) Data (H) 00 00 00 1 00-1C 01 1 00-01 02 4 0000-07FF...
  • Page 50 42 1 00-7F VOICE 28 BRIGHTNESS 43 1 00-7F VOICE 28 REVERB SEND TOTAL SIZE 44 MIDI Parameter Change table ( REMOTE SWITCH ) [P50-m] Address (H) Size (H) Data (H) Parameter 0A 00 00 1 00-01 VOICE SELECT switch...

  • Page 51: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart SOUND LISTS & MIDI DATA...
  • Page 52 SOUND LISTS & MIDI DATA...

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