Yamaha Clavinova P-500 User Manual

Covers product safety markings, environmental concerns, battery care, and disposal guidelines.

Important notices regarding unit modification, cable usage, and FCC compliance.

Details the product's compliance with FCC regulations for digital devices.

Essential precautions for safe operation, handling, cleaning, power, and environmental factors.

Information on user servicing limitations and backup battery maintenance.

Provides an overview of the controls and terminals located on the top panel of the P-500.

Details the Master Volume, PS/CS controls, Data Entry, Page, and +/- buttons on the top panel.

Describes the Contrast Dial, LCD/LED displays, Store, Utility, Function, and Help buttons.

Explains the Edit, Performance/Chain selection, Preset Voice, and Voice/Performance Select buttons.

Covers Equalizer sliders, MIDI Panic, Wheels, and the Phones Jack on the top panel.

Details the Foot Controller jacks, Line Outs, MIDI terminals, Power switch, and AC input.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the P-500 unit and stand.

Instructions for connecting accessories, audio/MIDI, and powering on the instrument.

Describes the three fundamental Play modes for selecting sounds and setups.

Details the various Edit modes for customizing instrument parameters.

Covers entering Voice Edit mode, selecting pages, and editing parameters.

Explains how to edit Performances and create/edit Chains.

Real-time controls for adjusting sound during performance.

Details PS/CS switches/sliders and Pitch Bend/Modulation wheels.

Functions for checking settings and sending MIDI program changes.

Utility function to resolve MIDI communication issues like stuck notes.