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Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones “ Before using the P-60, be sure to read PRECAUTIONS “ Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz des P-60 die VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN auf Seite 6 -7 durchzulesen. Avant d'utiliser le P-60, lire attentivement la 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.
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 handy place for future reference.
About this Owner’s Manual ... 3 Application Index... 5 PRECAUTIONS... 6 Accessories ... 8 Features... 9 Before Using the P-60 ... 10 Power supply connections ...10 Turning the power on...10 Adjusting the volume...10 Using the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack ...11 Using the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack...11 Using the MIDI connectors...11...
Using a supplied foot switch... “Using the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack” on page 11 Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ... “Transposition” on page 21 Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the P-60 along with other instruments or CD music...“Fine-tuning the Pitch” on page 21 Changing voices Viewing the list of voices...
• 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-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
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fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. 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.
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 graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range.
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the P-60 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
[PHONES/OUTPUT] CAUTION Do not use the P-60 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. CAUTION Connect the P-60 to external equipment only after turning off power for all devices.
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection ... 24 Local Control ON/OFF... 24 Program Change ON/OFF ... 25 Control Change ON/OFF ... 25 Troubleshooting ... 26 Options ... 26 Index ... 27 This section explains how to make detailed settings for the P- 60’s various functions. P-60...
PIANO 2 PIANO 1 POWER MASTER VOLUME 1 [POWER] ... P10 2 [MASTER VOLUME] ... P11 3 [DEMO] ... P15 4 [VOICE]...P18–20 Part Names P-60 PHONES/ OUTPUT DC IN 12V STANDBY / MIDI SUSTAIN PEDAL EP 2 VIBE C. ORGAN 2...
Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-60’s voices. Procedure Turn on the power. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the When you start playing, adjust the comfortable listening level.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The P-60 provides performance data for 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs. Procedure Engage Preset Song mode. Press the button to engage Preset Song mode. The [DEMO] indicator will light.
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[DEMO] During preset song playback, you can set the tempo from 20 [DEMO] to 400 beats per minute, depending on the song data. G 6 A 6 The highest key Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs P-60 NOTE NOTE...
(page 15). TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the P-60, a voice means a “tone” or “tonal color.” NOTE Selecting a voice automatically engages the best-suited reverb type and depth (page 19) for...
C2 D2 E2 Description G 4: depth 20 C3: depth 0 The default reverb type (includ- ing OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice. depth 0: no effect depth 20: maximum reverb depth Selecting & Playing Voices P-60...
“0” increases the volume of Voice 1 in relation to Voice 2. VOICE Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode. While holding down the Selecting & Playing Voices P-60 button, press two of the C1–A1 keys at simul- [VOICE] button, press one of the C5–F5 keys. [VOICE] For setting the octave.
For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-60 will transpose it to the key of F.
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 the P-60, or control the P-60 from a connected MIDI device or computer.
You can enjoy computer music data on the P-60 by connecting a computer to the MIDI connector. NOTE When the P-60 is used as a tone module, performance data with voices that are not found on the P-60 will not be played correctly.
This situation is “Local Control On,” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard. Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the P-60 keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when notes are played on the keyboard.
MIDI device if the device is set up to receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers. This function makes it possible to cancel program change number reception and trans- mission so that voices can be selected on the P-60 without affecting the external MIDI device. Procedure While holding down the A-1 and C 0 keys, press the C 6 key.
The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the P-60. Turn off the mobile phone, or move it further away from the P-60. • The Master Volume is set too low. Set it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control.
MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the P-60. Falls Sie bereits mit MIDI vertraut sind oder einen Computer zur Erzeugung von MIDI-Steuermeldungen für die Instrumente verwenden, können Sie sich zur Steuerung des...
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4. PROGRAM CHANGE Data format: [CnH] -> [ppH] CnH = Program event (n = channel number) ppH = Program change number P-60 Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 E.Piano 1 E.Piano 2 Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 2 Vibraphone Church Organ 1...
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Control Change values. Allow sufficient time for processing to execute (about 50 msec) before sending the P-60 another message. • XG Native Parameter Change message may contain two or four bytes of parameter data (depending on the parameter size).
(included or optional depending on locale) * 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 time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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* 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...
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