Yamaha P80 Owners Manual

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Tuning
Tuning Up......................................................................................................
ZTo tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simulta-
neously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this
range is pressed the pitch is increased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
The [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune
down or up, respectively, in approximately 1 Hz increments.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to
recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz).
CRelease the A-1 and B-1 keys.
Tuning Down..............................................................................................
ZTo tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys
simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range
is pressed the pitch is decreased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
The [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune
down or up, respectively, in approximately 1 Hz increments.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to
recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz).
CRelease the A-1 and A#-1 keys.
To Restore Standard Pitch..........................................................
ZTo restore the default pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1, A#-1
and B-1 keys simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3.
CRelease the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys.
In terms of “Hertz”, the overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to
453.0 Hz. The current tuning setting is shown on the LED display while
the tuning is being adjusted. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED
display by the appearance and position of one or two dots, as in the
following example:
NOTE•An alternative tuning method is available in the Function mode — page 27.
Display Value
440440.0
4. 40440.2
44. 0440.4
440.440.6
4. 40.440.8
– / NO + / YES
C3B3A-1B-1
A-1A#-1C3B3
– / NO + / YES
A-1B-1A#-1C3B3
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.
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The Metronome & Tempo Control
The Metronome
The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing
the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. When on, the beat indi-
cator flashes at the current tempo.
Metronome Time Signature.......................................................
The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be set by using the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the METRONOME
[START/STOP] button. You can set the beat to 0, 2, 3, 4 or 6 (the
current setting appears on the LED display while the METRONOME
[START/STOP] button is held). Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons simultaneously while holding the METRONOME [START/
STOP] button to recall the default setting “0” (no accent).
Metronome Volume Function..................................................
The volume of the metronome sound can be adjusted via the
Metronome Volume function in the Function mode—page 31.
Tempo Control
The tempo of the metronome and user song recorder playback (the re-
corder is described in the next section) can be set from 32 to 280 beats per
minute by using the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons. The selected
tempo will appear on the LED display while in the normal play mode and
while the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons are being used to adjust
the tempo in the recording/playback mode. The default tempo (120 or the
recorded song tempo when the recorder contains data and the playback track
indicator is lit) can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [] and []
buttons.
START/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
– / NO + / YES
START/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
– / NO + / YES
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.
START/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
– / NO + / YES
Beat indicator
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Using the User Song Recorder
Recording
1Make All Necessary Initial Settings...................................
Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want
to record with (or voices if you will be using the dual or split
mode). You might also want to set the volume and tempo controls.
2Engage the Record Ready Mode.........................................
Press the [REC] button to engage the record ready mode (recording
does not actually start yet). The record ready mode can be disengaged
before recording by pressing the [REC] button a second time.
•The record ready mode cannot be engaged while the demo/preset
song mode is engaged.
3Select the Record Track................................................................
When the record mode is engaged in the previous step, the last-
recorded track will automatically be selected for recording and its
indicator — i.e. the TRACK [1] or [2] button indicator — will
glow red. If you want to record on a different track, press the
appropriate track button so that its indicator glows red.
•The track button indicators of tracks which contain previously
recorded data will glow green (unless the track is turned off as
described below). The previously-recorded data on the non-record
track will normally be played back as you record, so you can play
along with a previously-recorded track. If you don’t want to hear
the previously recorded track as you record (when you want to
record a song different from what you recorded on the previous
track etc.,), press the playback track button before pressing the
[REC] button (step 1, above) so that its indicator goes out.
•Recording on a track which already contains data will erase all
previous data on that track.
•
When the record mode is engaged the amount of memory available
for recording will be shown on the LED display in approximate
kilobytes (starting at “50”), and the rightmost dot on the LED display
will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting.
GRAND
PIANOCLASSICAL
PIANOJAZZ
PIANOROCK
PIANOE. PIA1
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
– / NO + / YES
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. It can also be just plain
fun.
The user song recorder actually records the following data:

 Entire Song
 Tempo   Time signature (beat)   Reverb type (including OFF)
 Effect type

 Individual Tracks
 Notes played Voice selection Voice variation
 Dual mode voices Split mode voices
 Sustain pedal Effect depth Reverb depth
 Dual balance (F3) Dual detune (F3) Dual octave shift (F3)
 Split balance (F4) Split octave shift (F4)
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Using the User Song Recorder
4Start Recording.......................................................................................
Recording will begin automatically as soon as you play a note on
the keyboard or press the SONG [START/STOP] button. The cur-
rent measure number will appear on the display while recording.
•If the metronome was on when you started recording, you’ll be able
to keep time with the metronome while recording, but the metro-
nome sound will not be recorded.
•You can record up to a maximum of about 10,000 notes on the P-
80 depending on pedal usage and other factors. The record track
indicator will begin to flash when recorder memory is almost full. If
the memory becomes full during recording, “
FUL” will appear on
the display and recording will stop automatically. (All recorded data
up to that point will be retained.)
5Stop Recording.......................................................................................
Press either the [REC] or SONG [START/STOP] button to stop
recording.
The indicator of the recorded track will glow green to indicate
that it now contains data.
Erasing a Single Track....................................................................
All data can be erased from either of the recorder’s tracks by engag-
ing the record mode, selecting the track you want to erase, and then
pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button twice without recording
any data.
Changing the Initial Settings....................................................
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
mode, pressing the appropriate track button, making the required
changes, and then pressing the [REC] button again to exit from the
record ready mode and register the changes.
If you do this, be careful not to press the SONG [START/STOP]
button or a key on the keyboard, either of which will start recording
and erase all previous recorded data on the selected track.
It is possible to cancel the operation even after changes have
been made: change tracks and then press the [REC] button to exit
from the record mode (this also cancels data for the entire song).
•The following data for initial settings cannot be changed: “Dual
balance (F3)”, “Dual detune (F3)”, “Dual octave shift (F3)”, “Split
balance (F4)” or “Split octave shift (F4)”.
Press twice.
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
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Using the User Song Recorder
Playback
To play back what you’ve recorded, first make sure that the green track indica-
tors of the tracks you want to play are lit. If not, press the corresponding track
button(s) so that they are lit. Then press the SONG [START/STOP] button. Play-
back starts from the beginning of the recorded data, and will stop automatically at
the end of the recorded data. You can also stop playback at any time by pressing
the SONG [START/STOP] button.
To mute a track so that it doesn’t play back, press the corresponding track
button so that its indicator goes out (press again to turn the track back on).
The current measure number appears on the display during playback.
•It is possible to play along on the keyboard during playback. In this case, the
playback voice and the voice you play on the keyboard are not the same. The
playback voice is the voice that was set when the data was recorded. The voice
you play on the keyboard is the voice that is selected on the panel.
•The playback volume and tempo can be adjusted by using the [MASTER
VOLUME] control and [TEMPO/FUNCTION# 
,] buttons (press both
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons simultaneously to recall the default tempo).
•All user song recorder data will be retained in memory for about one week after
the power is turned off. If you want to keep your recorded data for longer
periods, turn the power on for a few minutes at least once a week. 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 track indicators will not light automatically when the power is turned on
even if the user song recorder contains data. It is therefore necessary to press
the track buttons so that the corresponding green indicators light before starting
recorder playback. It is also a good idea to press the track buttons to check if
the tracks contain data before recording. If the green indicator lights when the
corresponding track button is pressed, that track contains data which will be
erased and replaced by the newly-recorded data.
•If the metronome is being used during playback, the metronome will automati-
cally stop when playback is stopped.
•During recorder playback, the volume of a track which is turned off will always
be “0” (i.e. the “Preset Song Part Cancel Volume” function — page 31 — only
affects preset song playback.
•The playback data is not transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector.
•Playback cannot be started when the demo/preset song mode is engaged.
•Playback cannot be started when the recorder contains no data, or when both
track buttons are off.
•When using REVERB or EFFECT during playback, depending upon the
conditions one reverb type and one effect type will take priority.
Synchro Start...............................................................................................................
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, recorder playback will begin
automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the SONG [START/STOP] button
while holding a track button which is ON. The rightmost dot on the display will
flash at the current tempo. (Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Syncro
Start function.) Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the key-
board.
If you hold a track button which is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/
STOP] button, that track will be turned ON and the Synchro Start mode will be
engaged.
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
PRESET TRACKSTART/
STOP
REC
– / NO + / YES
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The Function Mode
To Select a Function..........................................................................
XUse the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the
desired function from F1 through F9.
CIn the case of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode
(F4), MIDI (F8), and Backup (F9) functions, you will have to
press the [+/YES] button once to enter the respective sub-
mode after the function has been selected, and then use the
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons again to select the
desired sub-function.
NOTE•The Dual or Split mode must be engaged before the F3 and F4
functions can be selected, respectively. If the corresponding mode
is not engaged, “
F3.-” or “F4.-” will appear on the display and the
corresponding sub-mode will not be available.
•The Dual mode can be engaged while in the Function mode, but
the Function mode must be exited before the Split mode can be
engaged.
VSet the function as required by using the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons (see the individual function descriptions,
below).
NOTE•After selecting the function, the current setting will be displayed
when  [–/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed for the first time.
BPress the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator goes out to
exit from the function mode.
 Operation Example
(sub-mode)
Use [TEMPO/FUNCTION# t, s]
Use [–/NO], [+/YES] Press [–/NO] or
 [+/YES] once
START/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
START/
STOPTEMPO/
FUNCTION#
FUNCTION
ZPress the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights.
NOTE•Functions cannot be selected during demo/preset song playback or
when the user song recorder is in operation.
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:
F1 Tuning................................................................... 27
F2 Scale...................................................................... 27
F3 Dual Mode Functions........................................... 28
F4 Split Mode Functions........................................... 29
F5 Sound Board Depth............................................. 30
F6 Metronome Volume.............................................. 31
F7 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume........................ 31
F8 MIDI Functions..................................................... 32
F9 Backup Functions................................................ 35
Press [+/YES]
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The Function Mode
F1Tuning 
F2Scale 
In addition to the tuning method described on page 21, overall tuning can also be accom-
plished via the F1 function.
After selecting “F1”, use the  [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower or raise the pitch in
approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the  [–/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed simply
switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). The overall tuning range
is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz). Press the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default value “440.0 Hz”.
Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display by the appearance and position of one
or two dots, as in the following example:
After selecting “F2.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the scale function sub-mode, then
use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the desired scale function, as listed below.
Display Value
440440.0
4. 40440.2
44. 0440.4
440.440.6
4. 40.440.8
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. The tunings are:
1: Equal Temperament 5: Mean Tone
2: Pure Major 6: Werckmeister
3: Pure Minor 7: Kirnberger
4: Pythagorean
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the number of the desired tuning.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default settings (Equal Tem-
perament tuning).
F2.2: Base Note.............................................................................................................................................
Unlike Equal Temperament tuning, these classic tunings must be tuned to a specific key. Use the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the key you want the previously selected tuning to be
based. The selected key will appear on the display, followed by a low bar if flat (e.g. “A_”) or a high
bar if sharp (e.g. “F~”).
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default settings “C”.
NOTE•The base note setting is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning.
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F3Dual Mode Functions 
After selecting “F3.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function sub-
mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the desired dual mode
function, as listed below.
If the Dual mode is not engaged “F3.
-” will appear instead of “F3.
Y” and the Dual mode
functions cannot be selected. If this happens engage the Dual mode and proceed.

 SHORTCUT:You can jump directly to the dual-mode functions (F3) by pressing the
[FUNCTION] button while holding the two dual-mode voice selectors.
NOTE•Dual mode function settings are set individually for each voice combination.
F3.1: Dual Balance.....................................................................................................................................
The volume levels of the two voices combined in the dual mode can be adjusted as required by
using this function. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to adjust the balance as required. The
balance range is from 0 through 20. A setting of “10” produces equal balance between the two dual-
mode voices. Settings below “10” increase the volume of the 2nd Voice in relation to the 1st Voice,
and settings above “10” increase the volume of the 1st Voice in relation to the 2nd Voice (“1st” and
“2nd” is explained on page 15). Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall
the default setting (different for each voice combination).
You can set one voice as the main voice, and another voice as a softer, mixed voice.
F3.2: Dual Detune.......................................................................................................................................
This function makes it possible to detune the 1st and 2nd dual-mode Voices to create a thicker
sound. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the amount of detuning as required. The
detune range is from –10 through 10. A setting of “0” sets both voices to the same pitch. Settings
below “0” increase the pitch of the 2nd Voice in relation to the 1st Voice, and settings above “0”
increase the pitch of the 1st Voice in relation to the 2nd Voice (“1st” and “2nd” is explained on page
15). Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different
for each voice combination).
F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift............................................................................................................
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift..........................................................................................................
Depending on which voices you combine using the dual mode, the combination may sound better
if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set
the octave of the 1st or 2nd Voice as required (“1st” and “2nd” is explained on page 15). The avail-
able settings are “0” for normal pitch, “–1” to shift the pitch down one octave, and “1” to shift the
pitch up one octave. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default
setting (different for each voice combination).
The Function Mode
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The Function Mode
F4.2: Split Balance.....................................................................................................................................
The volume levels of the two voices combined in the split mode can be adjusted as required by
using this function. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to adjust the balance as required. The
balance range is from 0 through 20. A setting of “10” produces equal balance between the two split-
mode voices. Settings below “10” increase the volume of the Left Voice in relation to the Right
Voice, and settings above “10” increase the volume of the Right Voice in relation to the Left Voice.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for
each voice combination).
F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth............................................................................................................
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth..........................................................................................................
These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the effect for the 1st and 2nd
dual-mode Voices (“1st” and “2nd” is explained on page 15). Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to set the effect depth for the corresponding voice as required. The depth range is from 0
through 20. A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces maximum effect
depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (differ-
ent for each voice combination).
NOTE•The effect depth settings cannot be changed unless the EFFECT is ON. The Function mode must be
exited before EFFECT can be turned ON.
F3.7: Reset.........................................................................................................................................................
This function resets all dual-mode functions to their default values. Press the [+/YES] button to
reset the values. “End” will appear on the display when all functions have been reset.
F4Split Mode Functions 
After selecting “F4.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the split-mode function sub-mode,
then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the desired split mode function, as
listed below.
If the Split mode is not engaged “F4.
-” will appear instead of “F4.
Y” and the Split mode
functions cannot be selected. Also note that you must exit from the Function mode before the
Split mode can be engaged.

 SHORTCUT:You can jump directly to the split-mode functions (F4) by pressing the
[FUNCTION] button while holding the [SPLIT] button.
NOTE•Split mode function settings are set individually for each voice combination.
F4.1: Split Point............................................................................................................................................
In addition to the split point setting method described on page 16, the split point can be set via this
function. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the split point as required, or simply press
the appropriate key on the keyboard: from “A-1” to “C7”. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “F#2”.
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F5Soundboard Depth
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift......................................................................................................
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift..........................................................................................................
Depending on which voices you combine using the split mode, the combination may sound better
if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set
the octave of the Left or Right Voice as required. The available settings are “0” for normal pitch, “–
1” to shift the pitch down one octave, and “1” to shift the pitch up one octave. Press the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combina-
tion).
Set according to the pitch extent for the song you want to play.
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth......................................................................................................
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth..........................................................................................................
These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the effect for the Left and Right
split-mode Voices. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the effect depth for the corre-
sponding voice as required. The depth range is from 0 through 20. A setting of “0” produces no effect,
while a setting of “20” produces maximum effect depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons
simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).
NOTE•The effect depth settings cannot be changed unless the EFFECT is ON. The Function mode must be
exited before EFFECT can be turned ON.
F4.7: Damper Range................................................................................................................................
The Damper Range function determines whether the damper pedal affects the Right Voice, the
Left Voice, or both the Left and Right Voices in the split mode. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to select “2” for the Left Voice, “1” for the Right Voice, or “ALL” for both voices. Press the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “ALL”.
F4.8: Reset.........................................................................................................................................................
This function resets all split-mode functions to their default values. Press the [+/YES] button to
reset the values. “End” will appear on the display when all functions have been reset.
The Function Mode
Certain piano voices (GRAND PIANO, CLASSICAL PIANO, and JAZZ PIANO) feature a spe-
cial effect which recreates the ring of the strings and the soundboard resonance of an actual acoustic
piano when the sustain pedal is pressed. This function lets you adjust the depth of this effect. After
selecting “F5” use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the effect depth as required. The
effect depth range is from 0 through 20. A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20”
produces maximum effect depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall
the default setting “12”.
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