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Yamaha P-120 P-120S User Manual

Yamaha P-120 P-120S
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FRANÇAIS
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Table of Contents

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Yamaha P-120 P-120S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Voices14
Polyphony64
Sound EngineAWM (Advanced Wave Memory)
EffectsReverb, Chorus
ConnectivityMIDI (In/Out), Sustain Pedal
Speakers12cm x 2
Included AccessoriesMusic Rest
Keyboard88-key Graded Hammer Effect (GHE)

Summary

Special Message Section

Important Safety and Usage Warnings

General safety precautions, handling of sound levels, and proper usage.

Product Information and Notices

Details on product specifications, warranty, environmental concerns, and battery disposal.

Battery and Disposal Information

Information regarding battery types, replacement, and proper disposal procedures.

Precautions

Electrical Safety and Hazard Warnings

Essential safety information regarding electrical hazards, water exposure, and fire risks.

Instrument Handling and Maintenance Precautions

Guidance on not opening the instrument and seeking professional service if malfunctioning.

Caution

Operational and Environmental Cautions

Precautions for operating, placing, connecting, and maintaining the instrument to prevent damage.

Data Management and Backup

Instructions on saving internal data and backing up to external media to prevent data loss.

Introduction

Product Overview and Features

Highlights the advanced Yamaha technology and features of the P-120/P-120S electronic piano.

Important Information and Included Items

Lists trademarks and essential accessories included with the instrument for user reference.

The Control Panel

Main Volume and Brilliance Controls

How to adjust the overall output volume and the tonal character (timbre) of the sound.

Demo and Metronome Controls

Controls for activating demonstration tunes and managing the metronome function.

Tempo and Function Buttons

Buttons for tempo adjustment, accessing functions, and navigating settings.

Song Selection Buttons

Buttons for selecting and playing preset songs and user-recorded songs.

Recorder and Voice Selection Controls

Controls for the 2-track recorder and selecting instrument voices and variations.

Mode and Effect Controls

Buttons to activate modes, adjust effects like reverb and general effects, and modify touch sensitivity/transpose.

Connections

Power Input and Switch

Details on connecting the power adapter and operating the instrument's power switch.

Audio Output and Speaker Controls

Connecting external audio devices and managing internal speaker output.

Headphone Connection

Information on connecting headphones for private practice or late-night playing.

Pedal and MIDI Interface Connections

How to connect sustain and auxiliary pedals, and MIDI input/output devices.

Computer Connectivity via TO HOST

Connecting the instrument directly to a computer for sequencing and music applications.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Initial Setup and Volume Adjustment

Steps to turn on the instrument and set the initial master volume level.

Voice Selection and Playback

How to choose instrument voices, play the keyboard with touch response, and add effects.

Playing the Demonstration Tunes

Using Voice Demonstrations

Guide to activating, playing, and exiting the instrument's voice demonstration mode.

Playing Preset Songs

Instructions for selecting, playing, and exiting the preset song playback modes.

Preset Song Phrase Practice (A-B Repeat)

How to use the A-B Repeat function for practicing specific phrases within preset songs.

Practicing Song Parts (Part Cancel)

Features for practicing individual song parts, synchro start, and AUX pedal control.

The Dual Mode

Activating and Using Dual Mode

Explanation of how to play two voices simultaneously across the keyboard.

Advanced Dual Mode Settings

Details on functions like Dual Balance, Detune, Octave Shift, and Effect Depth for fine-tuning.

The Split Mode

Activating and Selecting Split Voices

How to engage split mode and choose different voices for left and right hands.

Setting Split Point and Advanced Options

How to set the split point and customize split mode with balance, octave, and effect depth.

Reverb

Selecting and Applying Reverb Effects

How to choose different reverb effects (Room, Hall, Stage) to add depth to the sound.

Adjusting Reverb Depth

How to fine-tune the intensity of the selected reverb effect for each voice.

The Effect

Selecting and Applying Sound Effects

How to choose various sound effects like Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, and Delay.

Adjusting Effect Depth

How to control the intensity of the selected sound effects for each voice.

Brilliance

Adjusting Sound Tonality (Brilliance)

How to adjust the sound's tonality from mellow to bright using the Brilliance control.

Transposition

Pitch Shifting with Transpose Function

How to shift the keyboard's pitch up or down to match other instruments or vocalists.

Touch Sensitivity

Adjusting Keyboard Response

How to select different touch sensitivity types (Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed) to match playing style.

Tuning

Adjusting Instrument Pitch

How to adjust the instrument's overall pitch and restore it to standard tuning.

The Metronome & Tempo Control

Using the Metronome

How to set the metronome's time signature and adjust its volume.

Controlling Playback Tempo

How to adjust the tempo for metronome and song playback.

Using the User Song Recorder

Recording Songs

Steps to select a song, set initial parameters, and engage the record ready mode for recording.

Managing Recording Tracks and Playback

How to select tracks, start, and stop the recording process for user songs.

Modifying Recorded Settings and Erasing Tracks

How to alter recorded settings and erase specific tracks from the user song recorder.

Playback of Recorded Songs

Instructions on how to select and play back recorded user songs.

Advanced Playback Features

Using Synchro Start for automatic playback and assigning the AUX pedal for playback control.

The Function Mode

Accessing and Navigating Functions

How to enter and navigate the instrument's comprehensive function mode.

F1 Tuning and F2 Scale Functions

How to adjust overall tuning and select different scale temperaments and base notes.

F3 Dual Mode Settings

Adjusting volume balance, detuning, and octave shifts for dual voices.

F3 Dual Mode Effect and Reset

Customizing effect depth for dual voices and resetting dual mode functions.

F4 Split Mode Point and Balance

Setting the split point and adjusting the volume balance between split voices.

F4 Split Mode Advanced Settings

Adjusting octave shifts, effect depth, pedal ranges, and resetting split mode functions.

F5 Pedal Mode Settings

Configuring the AUX pedal modes and adjusting sustain sample depth.

F5 Pedal Type and F6 Metronome Volume

Setting pedal types and adjusting the metronome volume.

F7 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume

Adjusting the volume for canceled parts during preset song playback.

F8 MIDI Functions Overview

Introduction to MIDI and settings for transmit and receive channel selection.

F8 MIDI Local Control and Program Change

Controlling local tone generator and program change transmission/reception.

F8 MIDI Control Change, Transpose, and Data Transfer

Managing control changes, MIDI transpose, panel data, and bulk data transfer.

F9 Backup Functions

Settings for backing up voice, MIDI, tuning, and pedal configurations.

Connecting to a Personal Computer

Connecting to Apple Macintosh Computers

How to connect the instrument to an Apple Macintosh computer via serial port.

Connecting to IBM-PC/AT Computers

How to connect the instrument to an IBM-PC/AT computer via serial port.

Connecting via USB Interface

How to connect the instrument to a computer using a USB interface and driver software.

Factory Preset Recall

Restoring Factory Default Settings

How to reset all settings to original factory presets, including clearing user data.

Troubleshooting

Common Operational Issues and Solutions

Common problems like no power, no sound, interference, and noise with their suggested solutions.

Voice Descriptions

Acoustic Piano and Variations

Detailed descriptions of acoustic piano voices, including sampling and performance characteristics.

Electronic Piano and Organ Voices

Descriptions of electronic piano and organ voices, including their sound characteristics and usage.

Ensemble and Bass Voices

Descriptions of string ensemble, bass, choir, and guitar voices.

Preset Song List

List of Preset Songs and Composers

A comprehensive list of all 50 preset songs, including their titles and composers.

Factory Setting List

Default Configuration Settings

A table detailing the default values for various voice, function, and MIDI settings.

MIDI Data Format

MIDI Note and Control Change Data

Technical details on MIDI note messages and control change data formats.

MIDI Mode Messages

Information on MIDI mode messages like All Sound Off and Local Control.

MIDI Program Change and System Realtime Messages

Details on MIDI program change and system realtime messages for controlling the instrument.

XG and Clavinova System Exclusive Messages

Technical data formats for XG standard and Clavinova MIDI system exclusive messages.

Special Control System Exclusive Messages

Information on special control system exclusive messages, including split point and metronome settings.

MIDI Parameter Change Tables

Tables detailing MIDI parameter changes for system, effects, and multi-part settings.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmit and Receive Capabilities

A chart detailing the instrument's MIDI functions, including transmitted and recognized messages.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

A summary of the instrument's technical specifications, dimensions, power, and included accessories.

FCC Information

Compliance and Interference Guidelines

Information regarding FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and managing potential interference.

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