For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 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 accom- pany the accessory product.
ISAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
G Built-in computer interface for direct connection to personal computers running ad- vanced music software. In order to make the most of your P-80’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer ... 36 Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer ... 37 Factory Preset Recall Troubleshooting Demo and Preset Song List ... 39 Factory Setting List ... 40 MIDI Data Format ... 41 MIDI Implementation Chart ... 45 Specifications ... 46 P-80...
3 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of different demonstration sequences for each of the P-80’s voices. See page 11 for details. 4 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button Turns the metronome sound on and off. The [TEMPO/FUNCTION# M, L] buttons, are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound.
P-80 to match your playing style. See page 20 for details. Music Stand The P-80 is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to the instrument by inserting it into the slot at the rear of the control panel. $ [TRANSPOSE] Button The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the P-80’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of...
• 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-80 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all-volume levels to minimum. • When turning the power on, first turn the P-80's power on and then turn the power on of the external amplifier/speaker system.
Selecting & Playing Voices Before turning the power ON or OFF for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. For instructions on connecting the P-80 to an amplifier/speaker system, see page 9. Turn Power On After making sure that the P-80’s AC power adaptor is properly...
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the normal play mode. Voice Demo DEMO GRAND CLASSICAL JAZZ ROCK E. PIANO E. PIANO PIANO PIANO PIANO PIANO HARPSI- PIPE CHURCH JAZZ CHORD STRINGS ORGAN ORGAN ORGAN BASS DEMO P-80...
Exit From the Preset Song Mode Press the [PRESET] button to exit from the preset song mode, the indicator will go off, and return to the normal play mode. P-80 Preset Song ] buttons to adjust the ” playback.
• The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during “ playback. Playing the Demonstration Tunes Preset Song A-B Repeat ” or “ ” FUNCTION – / NO + / YES FUNCTION – / NO + / YES START/ PRESET TRACK STOP P-80...
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard. • If you hold a track button which is OFF while pressing the SONG NOTE [START/STOP] button, that track will be turned ON and the Synchro Start mode will be engaged. P-80 START/ STOP PRESET TRACK START/...
] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button — see page 17) will be applied to the 1st Voice only. Other Dual Mode Functions The P-80 Function mode provides access to a number of other dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details.
Function mode (see below). Other Split Mode Functions The P-80 Function mode provides access to a number of other split- mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details. • Split Point ... 29 •...
[REVERB] button to recall the default setting for the cur- rent voice (default depth settings are different for each voice). ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE – / NO + / YES P-80...
Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simulta- neously while holding the [EFFECT] button to recall the default set- ting for the current voice (the default depth settings are different for each voice). P-80 CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY...
“0” is selected. Every time the [TRANSPOSE] but- ton is pressed after that switches the transpose ON/OFF. • Notes below and above the A-1 … C7 range of the P-80 sound one NOTE octave higher and lower, respectively.
The volume range is from 1 through 127. The default setting is 64. • This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard. NOTE • The touch sensitivity type and volume set in the FIXED mode will become the common setting for all voices. P-80 HARD MEDIUM SOFT...
Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the P-80 over a 427.0 Hz … 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz) range in approximately 0.2 Hertz intervals. Pitch control is useful for tuning the P-80 to match other instruments or recorded music.
The Metronome & Tempo Control The P-80 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording with the User Song Recorder feature, described in the next section. The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
Using the User Song Recorder The P-80 features a two-track user song recorder that lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “over- dub” one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. The user song recorder feature is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective.
The initial voice, tempo, reverb type, reverb depth, and effect settings made in step 1 of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the P-80. These initial settings can be changed after the recording is finished by pressing the [REC] button to engage the record ready...
It is also possible to store it to an external MIDI storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on page 34.
The Function Mode The [FUNCTION] button provides access to a range of functions that give the P-80 extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in groups as follows: Tuning ... 27 Scale ... 27 Dual Mode Functions ... 28 Split Mode Functions ... 29 Sound Board Depth ...
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# M,L] buttons to select the desired scale function, as listed below. F2.1: Scale In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the P-80 includes 6 classic tunings that you can select and use to play music of the corresponding period, or experiment with in a more modern context.
“0” for normal pitch, “–1” to shift the pitch down one octave, and “1” to shift the pitch up one octave. Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination). P-80 [FUNCTION] button while holding the two dual-mode voice selectors.
Voice, and settings above “10” increase the volume of the Right Voice in relation to the Left Voice. Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination). [FUNCTION] button while holding the [SPLIT] button. The Function Mode P-80...
0 through 20. A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces maximum effect depth. Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “12”. P-80 exited before EFFECT can be turned ON.
Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level to use the “canceled” part as a guide to play along with. Set to “0” if you don’t want to hear the part. TION] button while holding the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. The Function Mode P-80...
MIDI IN Data Being Recorded The examples given above really only scratch the surface. MIDI can do much, much more. The P-80 MIDI functions allow it to be used in fairly sophisticated MIDI systems. After selecting “F8. Y ”, press the [+/YESL] button to engage the MIDI function sub-mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# M,L] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below.
Use the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons to turn program change transmission and reception “On” or “OFF”. Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “On”. • For information on program change numbers for each of the P-80’s voices, refer to page 42 in the MIDI Data NOTE Format section.
“OFF”. Press the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “On”. • For information on control changes that can be used with the P-80, refer to the MIDI Data Format on NOTE F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the P-80 to be transposed up or down in semitone increments by up to plus or minus 12 semitones.
Turns the soundboard depth function on or off. Use the [–/NOM] and [+/YESL] buttons to turn backup “On” or “OFF”. The default backup mode is “OFF”. • Local ON/OFF • Control Change ON/OFF • Tuning • Scale (including base note) The Function Mode P-80...
• 8-pin system peripheral cable. • Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps. • When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the P-80, first turn the power off on both the P-80 and the computer before NOTE connecting the cable. After connecting the cable, turn the power of the computer on first, then the P-80.
HOST SELECT switch to “PC-1”. • When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be installed in the personal computer. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be obtained at Yamaha’s home page on the World Wide Web, <http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/xg/>.
This is usually due to turning ON or OFF a house- hold appliance or other electronic equipment which is fed by the same AC mains line as your P-80. 4. Interference Appears On Radio or TV Sets Located Near the P-80 The P-80 contains digital circuitry which can gener- ate radio-frequency noise.
F8.2 MIDI Receive Channel F8.3 Local Control F8.4 Program Change Send & Receive F8.5 Control Change Send & Receive F8.6 MIDI Transmit Transpose Backup P-80 Backup Group GRAND PIANO BASS F9.1 MEDIUM — 0 (no accent) F9.1 — F9.3 “—”: Not memorized...
MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the P-80. Falls Sie bereits mit MIDI vertraut sind oder einen Compu- ter zur Erzeugung von MIDI-Steuermeldungen für die Instrumente verwenden, können Sie sich zur Steuerung des...
• 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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