Yamaha P120 Owner's Manual Page 1

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10P-120/P-120SConnections1DC IN 16V JackMake sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the P-120/P-120S is set to STANDBY.Connect one end of the AC cable t

Connections11P-120/P-120S3AUX OUT Jacks : L and R Pin jacks (LEVEL FIXED), L/L+R and R Phone JacksThe P-120/P-120S is equipped with both Pin and Phone

Connections12P-120/P-120S6SUSTAIN PEDAL JackThis jack is for connecting a sustain pedal to the P-120/P-120S. The pedal functions in the same way as a

13P-120/P-120SSelecting & Playing VoicesTurn Power On ...After making sure that the P-120/P-120S

14P-120/P-120SPlaying the Demonstration TunesEngage the Demo Mode...Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode

Playing the Demonstration Tunes15P-120/P-120SEngage the Preset Song Mode...Press the [PRESET] button to engage the preset song

Playing the Demonstration Tunes16P-120/P-120SThe A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. Combin

Playing the Demonstration Tunes17P-120/P-120SThe 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so

18P-120/P-120SThe Dual ModeTo activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding anot

19P-120/P-120SThe Split ModeTo activate the split mode simply press the [SPLIT] button so that its indicator lights. The split mode can be turned off

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one descr

20P-120/P-120SReverbTo select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the in

21P-120/P-120S19The EffectTo select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights

22P-120/P-120S20TranspositionBrillianceFor a brighter or “sharper” tone, slide the control towards the BRIGHT position. For a “rounder” more mellow to

23P-120/P-120S21Touch SensitivityTo select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desi

24P-120/P-120S22TuningTuning Up ...ZTo tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 k

25P-120/P-120S23The Metronome & Tempo ControlThe metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. W

26P-120/P-120S24Using the User Song RecorderSelect a Song For Recording...Press the [USER 1/2/3] button to select a song fo

Using the User Song Recorder27P-120/P-120S25Select the Record Track ...When the record mode is engaged in the previ

Using the User Song Recorder28P-120/P-120S26Changing the Initial Settings ...The initial voice, tempo, time signature, reve

Using the User Song Recorder29P-120/P-120S27• When in the demo song mode, the [USER 1/2/3] button can not be used to select a song.• It is possible to

3P-120/P-120S1PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow t

30P-120/P-120S28The Function ModeTo Select a Function...ZPress the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button so that its [FUNC

The Function Mode31P-120/P-120S29In addition to the tuning method described on page 24, overall tuning can also be accom-plished via the F1 function.A

The Function Mode32P-120/P-120S30After selecting “F3.Y”, press the [+/YES▲] button to engage the dual-mode function sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNC

The Function Mode33P-120/P-120S31F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth...F3.6: 2nd Voice Effec

The Function Mode34P-120/P-120S32F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift...F4.4: Left Voice Octave

The Function Mode35P-120/P-120S33After selecting “F5.Y”, press the [+/YES▲] button to engage the pedal functions sub mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTIO

The Function Mode36P-120/P-120S34F5.3: Soft Pedal Effect Depth ...This function sets the

The Function Mode37P-120/P-120S35 After selecting “F8.Y”, press the [+/YES▲] button to engage the MIDI function

The Function Mode38P-120/P-120S36In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper d

The Function Mode39P-120/P-120S37F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF ...Normally the P-120

4P-120/P-120S2Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is stil

The Function Mode40P-120/P-120S38After selecting “F9.Y”, press the [+/YES▲] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTIO

41P-120/P-120S39Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer...

Connecting to a Personal Computer42P-120/P-120S40Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series ComputerConnect the TO HOST connector of the P-120/P-120S to the RS

Connecting to a Personal Computer43P-120/P-120S41Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256, UX96) ...Connect the USB interface (

44P-120/P-120S42All dual mode, split mode, reverb, effect, touch sensitivity, tuning settings, and the settings affected by the Backup Functions can b

45P-120/P-120SVoice Descriptions/Beschreibung der Stimmen/Descriptions des voix/Descripciones de las vocesVoice NameStereo SamplingTouch ResponseDynam

Voice Descriptions/Beschreibung der Stimmen/Descriptions des voix/ Descripciones de las voces46P-120/P-120SE.CLAVI-CHORD— O — OA hammer-struck keyboar

Voice Descriptions/Beschreibung der Stimmen/Descriptions des voix/ Descripciones de las voces47P-120/P-120S171*1 Dynamic Sampling provides multiple ve

48P-120/P-120S172Preset Song List/Verzeichnis der Preset-Songs/Liste des morceaux de musique de preset/Lista de canciones preajustadasNo. Title Compos

49P-120/P-120S173Factory Setting List/Liste der Vorgabeeinstellungen/Liste des réglages/Lista de ajustes de fábrica“—”: Not memorizedFunctionBackup Gr

5P-120/P-120SIntroductionThank you for choosing the Yamaha Electronic Piano P-120/P-120S. Your P-120/P-120S is a fine musical instrument that employs a

50P-120/P-120S174MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI If you’re already very familiar with MIDI, or are us

MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/ Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI51P-120/P-120S1754. PROGRAM CHANGEData format: [CnH] -> [ppH]CnH =

MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/ Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI52P-120/P-120S176(2) Universal Non-Realtime Message (GM On)General MID

MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/ Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI53P-120/P-120S177<Table 1>MIDI Parameter Change table (SYSTEM)Ad

54P-120/P-120S178YAMAHA [Electronic Piano] Date: 1-AUG-2001Model: P-120/P-120SMIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0Function Transmitted Recognized Re

55P-120/P-120S179Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones• Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual a

56P-120/P-120SOBSERVERA!Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten ha

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6P-120/P-120SThe Control Panel... 8Connections ...

7P-120/P-120S F5: Pedal Functions... 35F5.1: AUX PEDAL Mode ... 35F5.2: Sustain Sample De

8P-120/P-120SThe Control Panel1[MASTER VOLUME] ControlThe [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the P-120/P-120S’s output volume (level). The [MASTER VOLUME

The Control Panel9P-120/P-120S0SONG [TRACK 1] and [TRACK 2] ButtonsThe P-120/P-120S has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to select the t