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D I G I T A L P I A N O P - 1 2 5 P - 1 2 1 Owner’s Manual Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5 – 6.
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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, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på...
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You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a perma- nent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. (bottom_en_01) P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
For AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some not use for any other purpose.
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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.
Practice effectively by using the built-in recorder and metronome (pages 16 and 21). Enjoy easy operation by connecting your smart device. To use this, you'll need to install the “Smart Pianist” application (free for download; see page 23). P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Piano! This instrument provides exceptionally high-quality sound and expressive control for your playing enjoyment. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument.
* This illustration is of the P-125. P-121 Please note that the P-125 and P-121 have different numbers of keys: the P-125 has 88 keys, and the P- 121 has 73 keys. About the Built-in Speakers Since sound from the built-in speakers also comes from the bottom of the instrument, we recommend that you use an optional keyboard stand for better sound.
Turning the Power On/Standby Auto Power Off function. q Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] to “MIN”. w Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Stereophonic Optimizer On/Off While holding down [PIANO], press the F3 key to turn the function off or F#3 to turn on. D2: Down by 1 E2: Up by 1 D#2: 0 (reset to the default setting) IAC Depth P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
LP-1 pedal unit. When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit on an optional keyboard stand L-125 when your keyboard is the P-125, or an L-121 when your keyboard is the P- 121. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
[+BASS] Bass & Cymbal Fretless Bass Refer to the “Voice List (Detailed)” on page 26 for * Refer to the printing above the keyboard (SOUND BOOST OFF/ON). more information on the characteristics of each preset Voice. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Setting range: -1 – 0 – +1 Setting range: -2 – +2 NOTE • The setting value is added to the Octave shift value in Dual. • Turning Duo or Split turns off the Octave shift setting. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Pedal function in Duo • Damper Pedal: Applies Sustain to the right section. • Sostenuto Pedal: Applies Sustain to both sections. • Soft Pedal: Applies Sustain to the left section. To exit from Split, simply press any Voice button. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Tempo Value (in English) While holding down [METRONOME], press the low- est key. 3 5 6 * This illustration is of the P-125. While holding down * Refer to the “TEMPO” indications (1 to 9, 0) printed above these keys.
• Touch Sensitivity cannot be used for organ You have to hit the keys hard to produce a loud sound. Voices and harpsichord Voices. Fixed: The volume level does not change at all regardless of whether you play the keyboard soft or hard. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Practice the part which is turned off. NOTE • Songs 16 – 20 of “50 Classics” are duet songs. The right-hand Part is for the first player, and the left-hand Part is for the second player. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
While holding down [RHYTHM], press the same key be played to indicate the chords (based on the pre- as in Metronome Tempo (page 16). viously played chord, etc.). 9th, 11th and 13th chords cannot be played. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
Voice, Beat or Rhythm. While holding down [], press [R] or [L] for the part you want to record, to engage Record Ready Mode. To exit from Record Ready mode, press []. Lights up Flashes Recording P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
• In this status, do not press [ /] or any key. Other- wise, recording starts and the data will be deleted. While holding down [], press [ /] to change the initial settings and to exit from Record Ready mode. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the NOTE “Computer-related Operations” on page 8. • When this parameter is set to “Fixed,” the headphones volume will also be fixed. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
When using this function on a computer running Win- NOTICE dows, you will need to install the Yamaha Steinberg • Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 USB Driver to your computer. For details, refer to the cables cannot be used.
Dimensions (W x D x H) • Octave Shift (P-121 only): -1 – 0 – +1 • P-125: 1326 x 295 x 166 mm (52-3/16” x 11-5/8” x 6-9/16”) • Fine Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz • P-121: 1114 x 295 x 166 mm (43-7/8” x 11-5/8” x 6-9/16”) •...
[+BASS] Bass & Cymbal Adds a cymbal Voice to the bass sound. Ideal for walking bass lines in jazz tunes. Fretless Bass The sound of a fretless bass. Suitable for styles such as jazz and fusion. P-125, P-121 Owner’s Manual...
List 50 Preset Songs (50 Classical Music Masterpieces) Rhythms Category Name Song Name Composer Arrangements 8Beat Canon D dur J. Pachelbel 16Beat C#2 Air On the G String J. S. Bach Shuffle1 Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach Shuffle2 Pop&Rock D#2 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...
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