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DIGITAL PIANO
PIANO NUMERIQUE
PIANO DIGITAL
Owner's Manual
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on pages 5− 6.
Merci d'avoir acheté ce Piano numérique de Yamaha !
Cet instrument offre une qualité de son et une expressivité exceptionnelles pour votre plus grand plaisir.
Nous vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi afin de tirer pleinement profit des fonctions avancées
et très pratiques de votre instrument.
Nous vous recommandons également de garder ce manuel à portée de main pour toute référence ultérieure.
Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.
Le damos las gracias por adquirir este Piano Digital Yamaha.
Este instrumento ofrece un sonido de alta calidad y un control expresivo excepcionales para que disfrute tocando.
Le aconsejamos que lea detenidamente este manual para poder disfrutar de las útiles y avanzadas funciones del
instrumento.
Recomendamos guardar el manual en un lugar seguro y accesible, para futuras consultas.
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las "PRECAUCIONES", en las páginas 5-6.
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  • Page 1 Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6. Le damos las gracias por adquirir este Piano Digital Yamaha. Este instrumento ofrece un sonido de alta calidad y un control expresivo excepcionales para que disfrute tocando.
  • Page 2 Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all incorrect installation may result in overheating and bat- safety markings and instructions that accompany the tery case rupture.
  • Page 3 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected. (FCC DoC) * This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America For AC adaptor and P-515 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1.
  • Page 4 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Notice

    MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use. • This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has license to use others' copyrights. Due to copyright laws and P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: About Bluetooth

    GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement of the GM specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects.

  • Page 9: Included Accessories

    NOTICE After removing the music rest from the instrument, do not To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha leave it on the instrument for long time. Doing so may cause color transference or glue to adhere to it.

  • Page 10: Features

    The audio data in the smart device such as a Bluetooth-equipped smartphone can be played via the P-515 built-in speaker. You can enjoy performing with the audio data, or listen to the music via the P-515 instead of an audio device.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    *For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included Recording Your Performance ........54 or not, refer to page 8. Recording Methods ..............54 Quick MIDI Recording ............55 MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks ......57 MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive ......59 P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Voice or Song display. 8 [TEMPO] button......... page 41 @ [PIANO ROOM] button..... page 25 For setting the tempo. Calls up the Piano Room display where you can select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch response. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Connecting a separately sold pedal unit...........page 72, 74, 75 F DC IN jack .......... page 14 For connecting a USB flash drive or a smart device, For connecting the included AC adaptor. such as an iPhone/iPad. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Getting Started - Playing The Keyboard

    [P] (Standby/ On) switch for longer than [P] (Standby/On) three seconds. Note that the switch force-quit operation might The power cause loss of the Paring indicator lights up. information for Bluetooth audio function. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. An the power manually when the “Auto power off disabled” message appears briefly and Auto Power Off is instrument is not in use. disabled. The lowest key P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Setting The Volume - [Master Volume]

    CAUTION Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Standard stereo phone plug P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 If you want to turn these functions off, you can switch them on and off via the “System” menu display. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display: “Sound” → “Binaural” (page 99). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Using A Pedal (Footswitch)

    You can specify the point to which you must depress the foot pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack or the damper pedal of the pedal unit (Half Pedal Point). Press the  [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display: “Pedal” “Half Pedal Point” (page 99). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Using The Pedal Unit (Sold Separately)

    Voice. When the “Jazz Organ” is selected, pressing and releasing this pedal switches between “fast” and “slow” of the Rotary Speaker speed (“Rotary Speed” on page 90). When the Vibraphone is selected, this pedal switches Vibrato on and off (“VibeRotor” on page 90). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations On Display

    You can also select the desired menu by using these alternate steps: Press the [FUNCTION] button once Press the [<] button to highlight the menu icon, to call up the detailed setting display. and then use the [ ] buttons to select the desired menu. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Selecting a value from a list Use the [ ] buttons or the [>] button to select a setting. Press the [ ] button to return to the previous display. < A checkmark is shown at the right of the selection. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Main Operations

    Voice in the current selected Voice group (page 107). Play the keyboard. NOTE You can specify the Touch Response (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). For details, refer to page 36. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Use the [ ] buttons to select the desired XG Voice, then press the [>] button. *For details on XG Voices, refer to the “XG Voice list” in the Data List on the website (page 9). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Listening To The Voice Demos

    The Piano Demo stops automatically when Piano Demo playback reaches the end. Selecting Other Demos Press the [ ] button to return to the Song list display, then repeat steps 3 – 4 of this section. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Customizing The Sound And The Touch Response Of Piano Voices (Piano Room)

    Dual/Split/ Duo functions. Press the [ ] buttons to select items (page 26). Press the [<]/[>] buttons to change the settings (page 26). Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Piano Room display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Determines the volume of the key-off sound (the subtle sound 0 – 10 that occurs when you release a key) which is available only for some Voices. For Voices to which this effect is applied, refer to the Voice List (page 107). P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Since they do not have a damper, they will continue sounding even after you release your hands from the keyboard. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Enhancing And Customizing The Sound

    This instrument features a wide variety of Effects, letting you apply enhancements such as Echo or Tremolo to the selected Voice for your keyboard performance. You can select any of the available Effect types from the “Voice” menu display: “Voice Edit”  “Effect” (page 90). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual)

    Use the [ ] buttons to highlight (Voice 2), and then select a Voice according to step 2-2. Play the keyboard. To exit from the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button repeatedly to turn the lamp off. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Splitting The Keyboard Range And Playing Two Different Voices (Split Mode)

    Split Point. “System” menu display  “Keyboard”  “Split Point” (page 99). Center “C” To exit from the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button repeatedly so that the lamp turns off. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Using Dual And Split Simultaneously

    Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Dual and NOTE For the information on setting Split mode. the Split Point, refer to page 30. The lamp of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button turns off. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Playing Duo

    When using the separately sold pedal unit, the pedal function changes as follows. Right Pedal Damper pedal for the right-hand range Center Pedal Damper pedal for both the right-hand and left hand ranges Left Pedal Damper pedal for the left-hand range P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Duo mode. You can also exit from the Duo mode by following either of the instructions below. • Press the [PIANO ROOM] button. • Repeat the same procedure from step 1 to set it to “Off. ” P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Transposing The Pitch In Semitones (Transpose)

    “Song” menu (page 93). NOTE Your keyboard performance data will be transmitted with the transposed note numbers while MIDI note numbers received from an external MIDI device or computer will not be affected by the Transpose setting. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Fine Tuning The Pitch (Master Tune)

    (page 26) is also changed. • These settings will not be applied to the Drum Kit Press the [EXIT] button to close the “Master Tune” display. Voices or Audio Song. Also, these settings will not be recorded to a MIDI Song. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Changing The Touch Sensitivity (Touch)

    Hard 2 Requires strong playing to produce high volume. Fixed No touch response. The volume level will be the same regardless of how hard you play the keys. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Touch” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Boosting The Overall Sound (Sound Boost)

    In addition to brighter, more-powerful sound than Type 2, this type also has a clearer attack — ideal when performing as part of a band. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Type” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Sound (Master Eq)

    EQ settings providing bright sound. Bright EQ settings providing mellow sound. Mellow User Your own custom EQ settings saved in “Setting the User Master EQ” (page 39). Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Master EQ” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Default setting: 0 dB To reset the setting to the default, press the [ ] buttons Setting range: -6 dB – 0 – +6 simultaneously. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “User” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Locking The Front Panel

    Song playback/pause by using the Aux pedal function (page 99). • Even if the front panel is locked, when the Auto Power Off function (page 15) is on, the power is automatically turned off. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Using The Metronome

    Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the tempo. Setting range: Depends on the time signature To reset the tempo to the default setting, press the [<] and [>] buttons (page 42). simultaneously. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Tempo display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 For details, refer to “Bell” in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu (page 96). The Metronome plays back according to the selected Time Signature with the Bell sound on the first beat of each measure. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Metronome/ Rhythm” menu display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Playing The Keyboard Along With Rhythm Playback

    Rhythm” menu display. Select “Bass, ” and then press [>] button to switch on/off. To stop Rhythm playback, press the [RHYTHM] button again. The Rhythm will automatically stop after the Ending is played. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Rhythm” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Playing Back Songs

    Availability of functions differs between MIDI Songs and Audio Songs. In this chapter, the following icons indicate whether or not the explanation applies to MIDI Songs or Audio Songs individually. Indicates explanation applies Example: MIDI Audio only to MIDI Songs P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Playback Of Songs

    File operations (page 66). MIDI/Audio Songs saved to the USB flash drive by recording them with this instrument or Audio Songs converted from MIDI Songs (page 70), or MIDI/ Audio Songs saved to the USB flash drive. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 MIDI Song playback, or to is used, and the Metronome setting (page 41) will be adjust the Audio Volume, set the appropriate Volume parameters ignored. individually in the “Song” menu display (page 52). P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 (multiples of 2), depending on the Time Signature. For more 125%. 100% is the original tempo value. Higher values result in a faster information, refer to page 42. tempo. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Tempo” display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Playing A One-Hand Part - Part Cancel Function (Midi Songs)

    Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play and practice the part you just muted. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback. Even if you don’t press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button, the Song stops automatically when Song playback reaches the end. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Playing Back A Song Repeatedly

    If you want to set AB Repeat, select “A – B. ” If you want to set Song Repeat, select “Song. ” Set in the appropriate setting display. • AB Repeat ....See below. • Song Repeat ....See page 51. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 “Repeat Off ” is highlighted, or select another Song. Highlight “Set A” using the ] button, then press the [>] button. After specifying Point A, the display for specifying Point B is called up. Specify Point B in the same way as Point A. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 (Single), (All), or (Random) is shown in the upper right corner of the Song display. To turn off the Repeat function, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback, and then select “Off ” in step 4-1. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Volume Balance

    • Song L – R Adjust the Volume balance between the Right and Left parts of the selected MIDI Song. (When a MIDI Song is selected) (When an Audio Song is selected) P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Useful Playback Functions

    The audio sound input from an external device (page 54) can change the settings via the “Song” menu display: Press the [FUNCTION] cannot be transposed. button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display → “Transpose” (page 93). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Recording Your Performance

    Song in the USB flash drive or create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive. • Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive ... page 61 Audio This method lets you record your performance as Audio data to the USB flash drive connected to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Quick Midi Recording

    Rhythm playback and MIDI recording simultaneously. After you finish your performance, press the [REC] button again to stop recording. This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for saving the recorded performance data. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 • Chorus Type • Sound brightness — “Brightness” • Effect Type • Resonance effect setting — “HarmonicContent” • Octave • Volume setting for each Voice — “Volume” • Pan for each Voice • Detune • Touch Sensitivity P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Midi Recording - Independent Tracks

    Rhythm playback will be recorded to Tracks 9 – 11. Track Data Status NOTICE Contains data. Note that recording your performance to a Track Contains no data. containing data will overwrite Recording Track the previously recorded data. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second. The Recording Target Songs will be listed on the display. 7-2. Use the [ ] button to select existing MIDI Song (at the bottom of the list), then press the [>] button. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Midi Recording To The Usb Flash Drive

    MIDI Song, select the desired MIDI Song in the USB flash drive. If you want to record from scratch, skip this step. 2-2. Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Execute steps 2 – 8 in “MIDI Recording—Independent Tracks” on existing MIDI Song. page 57. • When you want to quick record to a blank MIDI Song: Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” on page 55. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Audio Recording To The Usb Flash Drive

    In the case of Audio recording, the audio input from the external device such as a computer or a smart device (via [AUX IN] jack, [USB TO HOST] terminal, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth) is also recorded. For connection with these devices, refer to page 72. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Other Recording Techniques

    • Replace The data after the point you stop recording will also be erased. • PunchOut The data after the point you stop recording will remain. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the Song List display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Play the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording. Press the [REC] button to stop recording. Save the recorded performance by following step 5 on page 56. To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/ PAUSE] button. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data. When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the “Tempo Change” display will be restored after a while. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Voice to the current MIDI Song data. When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the “Voice Change” display will be restored after a while. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Handling Song Files

    User Your own recorded Songs (MIDI)   MIDI Songs with protect × × × applied    MIDI Songs with Yamaha’s × × proprietary protect applied      USB flash MIDI Songs drive device ...

  • Page 67: Basic Song File Operation

    ....page 70 Rename • ........page 71 During operation, messages (information, confirmation, etc.) may be shown on the display. For explanations and details, refer to “Message List” on page 110. Press the [EXIT] button to close the File mode. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Deleting Files - Delete

    The highest level of a hierarchical structure. This indicates an area which does Can be copied/moved. not belong to a folder. See page 67 for information on basic operations. The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Moving Files - Move

    Song list display. existing data of the move destination file and overwrite with data of the move source file. NOTICE Do not turn off the power or eject the USB flash drive while “Executing” is shown in the display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Converting A Midi Song To An Audio Song During Playback - Midi To Audio

    Song file extension on button. the computer is changed to “.wav”. NOTE To cancel this operation, press the [EXIT] button during the conversion. When the operation is canceled, the converted Audio Song will not be saved. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Renaming Files - Rename

    Do not turn off the power or After the Song is renamed, the display returns to Song List display eject the USB flash drive while “Executing” is shown in the where the renamed Song can be selected. display. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Connections

    The instrument’s [MASTER VOLUME] setting affects the Phone plug (stereo mini) Phone plug (stereo mini) input signal from the [AUX IN] jack. Audio cable NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) Audio signal resistance. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 73 For details, refer to “Connecting External MIDI Devices” on page 80. [USB TO HOST] terminal This terminal allows connection to a computer or a smart device, such as an iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to “Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device” on page 75. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Connecting Usb Devices ([ ] (Usb To Device) Terminal)

    The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot  Number of USB flash drives that can be used guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase. Only one USB storage device can be connected to the Before purchasing a USB device for use with this USB TO DEVICE terminal.

  • Page 75: Connecting To A Computer/Smart Device ([Usb To Host] Terminal, [ ] (Usb To Device) Terminal, Midi Terminals)

    (for example, by setting “Airplane Mode” to “On”). • The instrument will begin transmission a short time after the computer or smart device is connected. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 76 If no signal from the access For a network with a lock icon , you need to enter the proper point is received, the access point cannot be listed. Also, password. closed access points cannot be listed. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 Voice display will be shown. Finally, connect the smart device to the access point. For instructions on the setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9). P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 78 “Select Network” display. Connect the smart device to the access point. For instructions on the setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9). P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Set the SSID, Security, Password and Channel. Select and enter each value/setting in the same way as in step 3 in “Manual Setup. ” For the setting range for each item, refer to the table on page 104. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Connecting External Midi Devices (Midi Terminals)

    The MIDI Data Format MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT is contained in the “MIDI Reference” downloadable from MIDI transmit the Yamaha website (page 9). MIDI receive P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Effective Use Of A Computer Or Smart Device With The Instrument

    Profile). The Bluetooth Audio function is explained here by performance played on the instrument. For details, refer to “Audio Loop Back using a smart device as an On/Off ” on page 85. example of such Bluetooth- equipped devices. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 82 On the smart device, set the Bluetooth function to on and standby for pairing with the instrument is not enabled select “P-515” from the connection list. when holding the [FUNCTION] button for 3 seconds. In this For details, refer to the smart device owner’s manual.
  • Page 83 Confirm that “Bluetooth” Confirm that “Bluetooth” is is selected. selected. 1-2. Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Press the [>] button to switch on/off. To exit from the “System” menu display, press the [EXIT] button. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Using A Smart Device App

    “Smart Pianist” app, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on disconnects the instrument from the “Smart Pianist” app, the website (page 9). and enables you to control the instrument by using its buttons. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Transmitting/Receiving Audio Data (Usb Audio Interface Function)

    We recommend that you set this function off when outputting audio input sound to a computer, etc. To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display: “Utility” → “Audio EQ” (page 102). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Performing Live

    Input jack Input jack Plug configuration: (“IN” , etc.) (“IN” , etc.) Mono (single line) Commercially available standard mono audio cable Your instrument should now be fully connected. The next step will be to balance your performance sounds. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Your instrument’s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable front panel buttons to prevent them being operated unintentionally while performing. When performing live, disable the Auto Power Off function (page 15). For details on this function, refer to page 40. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Detailed Settings

    Also, when the selected parameter provides only two options (on and off, for example), simply pressing the [>] button will alternate the value between the two options. To exit from the menu display, press the [EXIT] button. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Voice Menu

    Determines the Chorus type which is applied to all the Differs depending Refer to the (page 28) display) entire sound including the keyboard performance, Song on the Voice or Chorus Type List playback and MIDI data input from an external MIDI Voice (page 92) device. combination. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 90 Note that some Effect types do not allow you to adjust the on the Voice or depth. Voice combination. Adjusts the stereo pan position for each of the R1/R2/L Differs depending L64 (leftmost) – C Voices. on the Voice or (center) – R63 Voice (rightmost) combination. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 On the display, move the slider rightward via the [>] Voice button will raise the R1 Voice pitch and lower the R2 combination. Voice pitch, and vice versa. After adjusting this, press the [EXIT] button to exit from the pop-up window. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 92 When you want to assign a function indicated by * to the pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack, you should use a separately sold foot pedal (page 73). For other functions, you should use the included footswitch (page 73). The functions marked with ** are assigned to the Left pedal automatically when you select the Jazz Organ Voice or Vibraphone Voice. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Song Menu

    Execute – – Copy* Cancel Copies a specific MIDI Song then saves it to a different – – (page 68) location. For details about Song types which can be Execute – – copied, refer to page 66. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 94 3 to 16 will be transmitted via MIDI. When “All” is selected, all tracks will be played back on this instrument. NOTE Tempo of Song playback can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For instructions, refer to page 47. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 95 However, if you use the eighth note + eighth note triplet setting, both the straight and triplet notes will be quantized correctly. Strength setting range Quarter-note length Original data Quantizing strength = 100 Quantizing strength = 50 P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Metronome/Rhythm Menu

    Rhythm pattern or not.  Setting the Tempo Tempo of Metronome/Rhythm can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For details on setting the Tempo for the Metronome or Rhythm, refer to page 41. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Recording Menu

    MIDI Song, determines whether the PunchOut existing data after the point at which you stop recording will be erased or not. RecRhythm – – Determines whether or not Rhythm playback will be On, Off recorded during MIDI Recording. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 98: System Menu

    These scales combine Mean Tone and Pythagorean in different ways. With these scales, modulation changes the Kirnberger impression and feel of the Songs. They were often used in the era of Bach and Beethoven. They are also often used now to reproduce the music of that era on harpsichords. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 99 When the function is on and headphones are connected, the sound from this instrument changes to the sound of Binaural Sampling or the sound enhanced with the Stereophonic Optimizer, allowing you to enjoy more realistic sound. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 100 Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>] button to transmit the panel settings as MIDI messages. Backup Backup Setting – For instructions about these functions, refer to pages – – 105 – 106. Backup – Restore – Factory Reset – P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 101 • Normal The speaker will sound only if headphones are not connected. • On The speaker will always sound. • Off The speaker will not sound. Contrast (Pop-up Adjusts the contrast of the display. -5 – +5 window) P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 102 – – this instrument. Language System Determines the type of characters shown on the display International Japanese, for the System (general indication other than Song International name) and Song (Song name) individually. Character list International Song Japanese P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 103 6 figure)] alphanumeric characters, the “_” (underscore) and “-” (hyphen) character. Mac Address Displays the MAC address of the – – USB wireless LAN adaptor. Status Displays the error code of network – – function. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 104 IP Address 192.168.0.1 192. 168. 0-255. 1-254. Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.0.0, 255.255.128.0, 255.255.192.0, 255.255.224.0, 255.255.240.0, 255.255.248.0, 255.255.252.0, 255.255.254.0, 255.255.255.0 Save Saves the settings you set in – – the “Wirelss LAN” display (in the “Accesspoint” mode) P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 105 Doing so could result in damage to the data. • If the same backup file (p-515.bup) is already saved in the USB flash drive, this operation will overwrite or replace this file with Data and settings maintained even when the new one.
  • Page 106 NOTICE Never turn off the power during this operation (while “Factory reset This lets you load the backup file (p-515.bup) saved executing” is shown). Doing so could result in damage to the data. via the Backup function (page 105) to the instrument...

  • Page 107: Appendix

         Studio Grand The sound of Yamaha’s C7 grand piano, which is often used in recording studios. Its bright and clear sound is good for popular styles.     Bright Grand Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting through” other instruments in an —...
  • Page 108 Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo No.7, BWV 1058 J. S. Bach The Voice Demos with () listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. All other Demo Songs are Yamaha original (© Yamaha Corporation). P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Song List

    * Regarding the “Duets” Songs, the right-hand part is for the right hand of the first player, the left-hand part is for the left hand of the first player, and Extra part is for the both hands of the second player. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Message List

    Yamaha (page 74). Internal hardware error A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor. Last power off invalid This message appears when the power is turned on after turning off the power while handling a Song file Checking memory (page 66) or saving a backup file (page 105).
  • Page 111 Unsupported device This message appears when an unsupported USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 74). USB device Communication with the USB device has been cut off because of an abnormal power surge to the device.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    This is because the default pan setting differs depending on the Voice. Change the settings from the “Voice” menu  “Voice Edit”  “Voice name”  “Pan” (page 90). Voice, the keyboard sound in Duo mode may be output from only one speaker. P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 113 This is normal and not a sign of interrupted. malfunction. *For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not, refer to page 8. P-515 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Size 128 x 64 dots Language English, Japanese Panel Language English Tone Generation Piano Sound Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial Voices Binaural Sampling Piano Effects Key-off Samples Smooth Release Polyphony (max.) Preset Number of Voices 40 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices...
  • Page 115 • Wireless MIDI Adaptor UD-BT01/MD-BT01 * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 116: Index

    MASTER VOLUME ............16 Delete .................68 Message List ..............110 Demo .................24 Metronome ...............41 Detailed Settings ...............88 Metronome/Rhythm Menu ..........96 Display ................20 MIDI ................. 80, 100 Dual ................29, 31 MIDI Recording ...............54 Duo ..................32 MIDI Reference ..............9 MIDI Song ................44 P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 117 Smart Device .............. 75, 81 XG Voice ................23 Smart Device Connection Manual ........9 Smart Pianist ..............84 Soft pedal ................19 Song ................44, 66 Song List ................109 Song Menu ................93 Song Repeat ...............51 Sostenuto pedal ..............19 SOUND BOOST ............37, 87 P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (weee_eu_en_02) P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 119 Memo P-515 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 120 For U.S.A. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For CANADA This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 121 Latvian VIENK RŠOTA ES ATBILST BAS DEKLAR CIJA Ar šo Yamaha Music Europe GmbH deklar , ka radioiek rta [P-515] atbilst Direkt vai 2014/53/ES. Pilns ES atbilst bas deklar cijas teksts ir pieejams š d interneta vietn : https://europe.yamaha.com/en/support/compliance/doc.html...
  • Page 123 Clarissenhof 5b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands P.O Box 10245, Petach-Tikva, 49002 Tel: +31-347-358040 Tel: (972) 3-925-6900 Head Office/Manufacturer: Yamaha Corporation 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, 430-8650, Japan DMI25 (For European Countries) Importer: Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany...
  • Page 124 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ Manual Development Group © 2018 Yamaha Corporation Published 06/2018 POMA*.*- **A0 VAA7850...

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