Yamaha P80 Owners Manual

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							This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any
kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! IF you must use
an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25 cord (or less ) is 18
AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number ,the larger the current
handling capacity. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the
time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update
existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head-
phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult
an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches  and / or accessory mounting
fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional  accesso-
ries. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or
installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional
fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other
uses are recommended.
NOTICE:Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your
dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and envi-
ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keep-
ing with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be
aware of the following:
Battery Notice:This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of
battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the
replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery
being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batter-
ies of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mis-
matches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery
case rupture.
Warning:Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all
batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and
as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some
reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of prod-
ucts that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable
to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the
date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual
as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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							3P-80
(3)-6
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do
not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncom-
fortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts.
If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and
have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells
or smoke should appear to be caused by it,  immediately turn off the powerswitch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or
overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
 CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place
heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip
over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con-
nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause over-
heating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the inter-
nal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,
radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect
proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acciden-
tally fall over.

SAVING 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.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modi-
fications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
PRECAUTIONS
 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
 WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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							4P-80
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Electronic Piano P-80. Your P-80 is a fine musical instrument that
employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your P-80 will give you many years of
musical pleasure.
Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive
power, while the AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich,
realistic reproductions of all other voices.
Piano-like touch response — adjustable in 4 stages — provides extensive expressive
control and outstanding playability.
Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
Split mode allows different voices to be played by the left and right hands.
The sustain pedal includes a natural resonance effect for the piano voices, simulating
the string and sound-board resonance of acoustic pianos.
Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice.
2-track digital recorder lets you record and play back anything you play on the key-
board.
MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the P-80 useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
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.
Included Accessories
 Owner’s Manual
 Music Stand
 Sustain Pedal
 PA-3B AC Adaptor 
(included or optional depending on locale)
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							5P-80
Contents
The Control Panel..........................................................6
Connections...................................................................8
Selecting & Playing Voices..........................................10
Playing the Demonstration Tunes.................................11

 Voice Demo.............................................................. 11

 Preset Song............................................................. 12

 Preset Song A-B Repeat......................................... 13

 Preset Song Part Cancel........................................ 14
 Synchro Start ..................................................... 14
The Dual Mode............................................................15
 Other Dual Mode Functions ............................... 15
The Split Mode............................................................16
 Selecting the Right and Left Voices ................... 16
 Setting the Split Point ........................................ 16
 Other Split Mode Functions ............................... 16
Reverb........................................................................17
 Adjusting Reverb Depth ..................................... 17
The Effect....................................................................18
 Adjusting Effect Depth ....................................... 18
Brilliance.....................................................................19
Transposition...............................................................19
Touch Sensitivity.........................................................20
Tuning.........................................................................21
 Tuning Up .......................................................... 21
 Tuning Down ...................................................... 21
 To Restore Standard Pitch ................................. 21
The Metronome & Tempo Control................................22

 The Metronome....................................................... 22
 Metronome Time Signature ............................... 22
 Metronome Volume Function ............................. 22

 Tempo Control......................................................... 22
Using the User Song Recorder.....................................23

 Recording................................................................ 23
 Changing the Initial Settings .............................. 24
 Erasing a Single Track ....................................... 24

 Playback.................................................................. 25
 Synchro Start ..................................................... 25
The Function Mode......................................................26
 To Select a Function … ..................................... 26

 F1: Tuning................................................................ 27

 F2: Scale.................................................................. 27
F2.1: Scale ........................................................... 27
F2.2: Base Note ................................................... 27

 F3: Dual Mode Functions....................................... 28
F3.1: Dual Balance ............................................... 28
F3.2: Dual Detune ................................................ 28
F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift ................................. 28
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift ................................ 28
F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth ................................. 29
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth ............................... 29
F3.7: Reset ........................................................... 29

 F4: Split Mode Functions....................................... 29
F4.1: Split Point .................................................... 29
F4.2: Split Balance ............................................... 29
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift ............................. 30
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift ................................ 30
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth ............................. 30
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth ............................... 30
F4.7: Damper Range ............................................ 30
F4.8: Reset ........................................................... 30

 F5: Soundboard Depth........................................... 30

 F6: Metronome Volume.......................................... 31

 F7: Preset Song Part Cancel Volume.......................... 31

 F8: MIDI Functions.................................................. 32
 A Brief Introduction to MIDI ................................ 32
F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ............... 32
F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection ................ 32
F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ................................ 33
F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF .......................... 33
F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF ............................ 34
F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose ............................ 34
F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit ................................. 34
F8.8: Bulk Data Dump .......................................... 34

 F9: Backup Functions............................................ 35
F9.1: Voice ........................................................... 35
F9.2: MIDI ............................................................ 35
F9.3: Tuning ......................................................... 35
F9.4: Soundboard Depth ...................................... 35
Connecting to a Personal Computer.............................36
 Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer.... 36
 Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer........ 37
Factory Preset Recall..................................................38
Troubleshooting...........................................................38
Demo and Preset Song List.............................................. 39
Factory Setting List............................................................ 40
MIDI Data Format................................................................ 41
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................ 45
Specifications..................................................................... 46
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							6P-80
The Control Panel
1[MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the
P-80’s output volume (level). The [MASTER
VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume
when a pair of headphones is plugged into the
PHONES jack (page 9).
2[BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality
or “timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone
to a bright tone.
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.
4METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons, are used to
set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/
NO] and [+/YES] buttons are used to change
the time signature (beat) of the metronome, if used
while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button
is held — page 22.5The [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function as well as the playback tempo of the song
function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats
per minute — page 22. These same buttons are also
used to select functions — page 26.
6[FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions
— including the MIDI functions — that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 26 for
details.
7[–/NO], [+/YES] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for
playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other
parameters (i.e. their “–/NO” and “+/YES” func-
tions).
8SONG [PRESET] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in
this mode you can use the [–/NO], [+/YES]
buttons to select from 50 songs.
PHONES Jacks (Left side panel) (See page 9)
MASTER VOLUMEMIN MAXBRILLIANCEMELLOW BRIGHTDEMOSTART/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION– / NO + / YESPRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
RECROOMHALL 1HALL 2STAGESYMPHONICCHORUSTREMOLO
DELAYHARD
MEDIUM
SOFTONGRAND
PIANOCLASSICAL
PIANOJAZZ
PIANOROCK
PIANOE. PIANO
1E. PIANO
2HARPSI-
CHORDSTRINGSPIPE
ORGANCHURCH
ORGANJAZZ
ORGANBASSVARIATIONSPLITELECTRONIC  PIANO
B0 A0 G0 F0 E0 D0 C0 B-1 A-1C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5
1
23456 !@%
#$MASTER VOLUMEMIN MAX
BRILLIANCEMELLOW BRIGHTDEMOSTART/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION– / NO + / YESPRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
ROOMHALL 1HALL 2STAGESYMPHONICCHORUSTREMOLO
DELAYHARD
MEDIUM
SOFTON
GRAND
PIANOCLASSICAL
PIANOJAZZ
PIANOROCK
PIANOE. PIANO
1E. PIANO
2
HARPSI-
CHORDSTRINGSPIPE
ORGANCHURCH
ORGANJAZZ
ORGANBASSVARIATIONSPLIT
ELECTRONIC  PIANO
79
80^
Tuning keys (See page 21)
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							7P-80
The Control Panel
9TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons
The P-80 has a 2-track recorder, and these but-
tons are used to select the track(s) to be recorded or
played back. See page 23 for details.
0SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the P-80’s user song
recorder, letting you record and play back just about
anything you play on the keyboard.
![REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of
digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth
and expressive power. See page 17 for details.
@[EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can
give your sound greater depth and animation.
#[TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the
touch response of the 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.
E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
$[TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the
P-80’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of
the entire keyboard up or down in semitone inter-
vals).
%VOICE Buttons & [VARIATION] Button
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select
the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED
will light to indicate which voice is currently se-
lected. Press the [VARIATION] button so that its
indicator lights to select a variation of the currently
selected voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices
can be played simultaneously across the full range of
the keyboard (see page 15 for details), and a split
mode which allows different voices to be played by
the left and right hands (see page 16 for details).
^[SPLIT] Button
Engages the split mode, in which different voices
can be played on the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. See page 16 for details.
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							8P-80
Connections
1DC IN 12V Jack
Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the P-80 is set to
STANDBY.
Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3B or other adaptor specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha) to the DC IN 12V jack.
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
When turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure.
WARNING
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor
specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument
from the AC mains. The use of other adaptors may result in irrepa-
rable damage to both the adaptor and the P-80.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-80, or during
electrical storms.
SUSTAININ MIDI OUTHOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
DC IN 12V
STANDBY / ONOUTPUTPHONES
L R L /L+R R
56 7
1
34
DC IN 12V
2
2[STANDBY/ON] Switch
Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch once to turn the power ON, a
second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially
turned ON, a voice selector LED will light.
DC IN 12V
PA-3B
STANDBY / ON
Side panel
 CAUTION
• 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.
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							9P-80
OUTPUT
L R L /L+R R
Stereo System
3OUTPUT Jacks : L and R Pin jacks, L/L+R and R Phone Jacks
The P-80 is equipped with both Pin and Phone OUTPUT jacks to
deliver the output of the P-80 for connection to an instrument ampli-
fier, mixing console, PA system or recording equipment. The Pin
connectors (L and R) provide easy connection to a home audio
system, etc. The L/L+R Phone Jack allows connection of the P-80 to
a monaural sound system. When a plug is inserted into the L/L+R
jack only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and
delivered via the L/L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the P-80’s
sound.
 CAUTION
• Before connecting the P-80 to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. 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-80s power on and then
turn the power on of the external amplifier/speaker system.
When turning the power off, simply reverse the order.
IN MIDI OUT
PHONES
Personal Computer
HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
SUSTAIN
4PHONES Jacks
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for
private practice or late-night playing.
5SUSTAIN Jack
This terminal is for connecting the sustain pedal to the P-80. The
pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic
piano.
NOTE•Make sure that power is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal.
6MIDI IN, and OUT Connectors
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external
MIDI device (such as a MIDI sequencer) which can be used to
control the P-80. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data
generated by the P-80 (e.g. note and velocity data produced by
playing the P-80 keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI Functions” on page 32.
7TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a per-
sonal computer for sequencing and other music applications —
without the need for a separate MIDI interface. See page 36 for
details.
Connections
OUTPUT
L R L /L+R R
Instrument amplifier
MIDI sequencer
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							10P-80
After making sure that the P-80’s AC power adaptor is properly
plugged into the P-80 itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall
outlet, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch located on the left-side
panel of the P-80.
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice selector LEDs
will light.
If you are using an amplifier/speaker system for sound repro-
duction, set the P-80’s [MASTER VOLUME] control and the
volume level on the amplifier/speaker system to the most comfort-
able listening level while playing the keyboad.
If you are using headphones, start with the [MASTER VOL-
UME] set to its minimum level, gradually increasing the level
until a comfortable listening level is attained.
2Set the Volume.........................................................................................
3Select a Voice............................................................................................
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the VOICE buttons.
Use the [VARIATION] button to select a variation of the current
voice, as required.
4Play.......................................................................................................................
The P-80 also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume
and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how
“hard” you play the keys. The amount of variation available
depends on the selected voice.
5Add Effects As Required..............................................................
You can add or change reverb, effects and brilliance as desired by
using the [REVERB] button (page 17), [EFFECT] button (page 18)
and the [BRILLIANCE] control (page 19).
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.
STANDBY / ON
MASTER VOLUMEMIN MAX
GRAND
PIANOCLASSICAL
PIANOJAZZ
PIANOROCK
PIANOE. PIANO
1E. PIANO
2
HARPSI-
CHORDSTRINGSPIPE
ORGANCHURCH
ORGANJAZZ
ORGANBASS
VARIATION
ROOMHALL 1
HALL 2
STAGESYMPHONICCHORUS
TREMOLO
DELAYBRILLIANCEMELLOW BRIGHT
Selecting & Playing Voices
1Turn Power On..........................................................................................
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