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Yamaha P-140 User Manual

Yamaha P-140
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P-140/P-140S
Electronic Piano
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Owners Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode demploi
Manual de instrucciones

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yamaha P-140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
USBNo
Touch SensitivityHard, Medium, Soft, Fixed
Polyphony64
EffectsReverb, Chorus
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out
MIDIIn/Out
Built-in Songs50 piano preset songs

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Battery Notice

Information regarding the use and disposal of batteries.

Disposal Notice

Guidelines for product disposal at the end of its life.

NAME PLATE LOCATION

Location of the product's name plate for model and serial numbers.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Basic precautions for using electrical/electronic products safely.

Hearing Loss Warning

Warning about potential hearing loss from high volume levels.

Operational Safety Advice

Advice on ventilation, temperature, cords, and safe product placement.

PRECAUTIONS

Power Supply and AC Adaptor Precautions

Warnings and cautions for power supply and AC adaptor usage.

Instrument Handling and Usage Cautions

Cautions regarding opening the unit, water exposure, fire, and general handling.

Connections and Handling

Connecting Components Safely

Procedures for connecting to other electronic components.

Instrument Maintenance and Data Saving

Guidelines for cleaning and saving data.

Introduction and Main Features

Key Features Overview

Summary of the P-140's main features.

Graded Hammer Effect Keyboard

Description of the weighted keyboard action.

AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling

Explanation of the tone generation technology.

About this Owner's Manual

Manual Structure Overview

Guidance on navigating the manual's sections.

Included Accessories

List of accessories provided with the P-140.

Application Index

Finding Information: Listening and Playing

Index for finding pages related to listening and playing features.

Finding Information: Voices and Practice

Index for finding pages on changing voices and practicing.

Finding Information: Recording and Settings

Index for finding pages on recording and adjusting settings.

Finding Information: Device Connections

Index for finding pages related to connecting external devices.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls Identification

Identification of controls on the front panel.

Rear Panel Terminals Identification

Identification of connection terminals on the rear panel.

Panel Controls and Terminals Details

Power and Playback Controls

Functions of power, playback, song selection, and metronome buttons.

Voice and Effect Selection Controls

Functions of voice group, variation, reverb, and effect buttons.

Parameter Adjustment and MIDI Controls

Functions of tempo, touch, transpose, and MIDI controls.

Connection Jacks and Terminals

Descriptions of all input/output jacks and terminals.

Before Using the P-140: Setup

Turning the Power On

Step-by-step guide to powering on the instrument.

Setting the Master Volume

How to adjust the master volume level.

Before Using the P-140: Peripherals

Connecting and Using Pedals

Instructions for connecting and using sustain and auxiliary pedals.

Connecting and Using Headphones

How to connect and use headphones for practice.

Attaching the Music Rest

Information on attaching the music rest.

Listening to the Demo Songs

Playing and Changing Demo Songs

How to start, listen to, and switch between demo songs.

Stopping Demo Song Playback

How to stop the demo song playback.

Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs

Selecting and Playing Preset Songs

How to select and play the 50 internal preset songs.

Adjusting Tempo and Stopping Playback

Adjusting tempo and stopping preset song playback.

Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs: Practice

Practicing One-Hand Parts

Using the part cancel function for one-hand practice.

Starting and Stopping Practice Playback

How to start and stop playback for practice.

Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs: Advanced Playback

Sync Start Functionality

How to start song playback automatically with keyboard playing.

Pedal Play/Pause Assignment

Assigning pedal function to play/pause songs.

Using the 50 Piano Preset Songs: Phrase Practice

A-B Repeat Functionality

How to set and use A-B repeat for practicing phrases.

Stopping and Canceling A-B Repeat

How to stop or cancel the A-B repeat function.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Selecting Instrument Voices

How to choose and select instrument sounds.

Voices via the OTHERS Button

Details on voices accessible via the OTHERS button.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Combining Voices

Combining Voices (Dual Mode)

How to layer two voices for a thicker sound.

Exiting Dual Mode

How to return to single-voice play from Dual mode.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Splitting the Keyboard

Splitting Keyboard into Two Voices

How to divide the keyboard into two different voice sections.

Specifying the Split Point

How to set the boundary between left and right keyboard parts.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Split Voice Selection

Selecting Right and Left Hand Voices

Choosing voices for the right and left-hand parts in Split mode.

Exiting Split Mode

How to return to normal play from Split mode.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Sound Variation

Adjusting Voice Brightness (VARIATION)

Adjusting voice brightness using BRIGHT, NORMAL, MELLOW settings.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Reverb and Effects

Selecting Reverb and Effect Types

Choosing reverb and effect types like CHORUS, HALL, etc.

Adjusting Reverb and Effect Depth

Controlling the intensity of reverb and other effects.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Touch Sensitivity

Selecting Keyboard Touch Response

Selecting keyboard response to playing force (HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT, FIXED).

Adjusting Volume in FIXED Mode

Adjusting volume when touch sensitivity is set to FIXED.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Pitch Transposition

Transposition Functionality

Shifting the keyboard's pitch to different keys.

Selecting & Playing Voices: Metronome

Using the Built-in Metronome

How to use the built-in metronome for practice.

Adjusting Metronome Tempo and Time Signature

Setting the tempo and time signature for the metronome.

Recording Your Performance: Quick Recording

Recording a Performance Quickly

Simple method for recording a solo performance to the right part.

Recording Safety Caution

Warning about overwriting existing recorded songs.

Recording Your Performance: Recording Steps

Engaging Record Ready Mode

Steps to prepare for recording.

Starting, Stopping, and Playing Back Recordings

How to start, stop, and listen to recorded performances.

Recording Your Performance: Re-recording

Re-recording Previous Songs

How to record over an existing song.

Recording Your Performance: Recording Parts

Recording Right and Left Parts Separately

Recording right and left parts separately for duets.

Setting Up and Engaging Record Mode

Setting up voices and engaging record mode for parts.

Recording Your Performance: Recorded Data

Types of Data Recorded

Details on what data is saved during recording.

Recording Your Performance: Modifying Initial Settings

Changing Initial Settings After Recording

Modifying recorded settings like voice or tempo after recording.

Using Record Mode for Setting Changes

Using record mode to alter initial settings.

Playing Back Songs: Overview

Available Song Types

Overview of preset, user, and external songs.

Playing Back User and External Songs

How to select and play user or external songs.

Playing Back Songs: Playback Controls

Starting, Stopping, and Pausing Playback

How to start, stop, or pause song playback.

Turning Part Playback On/Off

Controlling playback of individual song parts.

Detailed Settings: FUNCTION Menu

Functions List Overview

Overview of available functions and their sub-functions.

Function Categories: Tuning, Scales, Duals

Details on pitch tuning, scales, and dual voice settings.

Function Categories: Splits, Other Functions, Metronome

Details on split, other functions, and metronome settings.

Function Categories: MIDI and Backup

Details on MIDI and backup function settings.

Detailed Settings: Basic FUNCTION Procedure

Basic Procedure for Using Functions

Step-by-step guide to using the Function settings.

Navigating Functions and Sub-functions

How to enter, select, and navigate functions and sub-functions.

Detailed Settings: FUNCTION Operation Examples

Changing Settings and Exiting FUNCTION

How to change settings and exit the FUNCTION menu.

Operation Example: Fine Tuning Pitch

Example of fine-tuning the pitch using the function.

Operation Example: Dual Balance

Example of adjusting dual balance using the function.

Detailed Settings: Fine Tuning Pitch

F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch

Detailed explanation of pitch tuning.

Keyboard Pitch Setting Method

Alternative method for pitch tuning using keyboard keys.

Detailed Settings: Scale Selection

F2. Selecting a Scale

Explanation of different musical scales available.

F2.2 Base Note Setting

Setting the root note for selected scales.

Detailed Settings: Dual Functions

F3. Dual Functions Details

Settings for Voice Balance, Detune, Octave Shift, and Effect Depth.

F3.7 Reset Dual Functions

Resetting all Dual functions to defaults.

Detailed Settings: Split Functions

F4. Split Functions Details

Settings for Split Point, Balance, Voice Selection, Octave Shift, and Effect Depth.

F4.9 Sustain Pedal Range for Split

Controlling sustain pedal effect on split voices.

F4.A Reset Split Functions

Resetting all Split functions to defaults.

Detailed Settings: Other Functions

F5. Other Functions Overview

Settings for AUX Pedal, Soft Pedal Effect, Sustain Sample, Keyoff Sample, Song Channel, Pedal Type.

F5.1 AUX Pedal Function Assignment

Assigning functions to the AUX pedal.

F5.6/F5.7 Pedal Type Settings

Setting the type for sustain and auxiliary pedals.

Detailed Settings: Metronome and MIDI Functions

F6. Metronome Volume

Adjusting the volume of the metronome.

F7. Song Part Cancel Volume

Setting volume for muted song parts.

F8. MIDI Functions Overview

Settings for MIDI transmit/receive channels, local control, program/control changes.

Detailed Settings: MIDI Functions (Continued)

F8.4/F8.5 MIDI Message Control

Controlling MIDI program and control change messages.

F8.6 Panel/Status Transmit

Transmitting current panel settings via MIDI.

F8.7 Initial Setup Send

Sending panel settings to a computer or tone generator.

Detailed Settings: Backup Functions and Factory Reset

F9. Backup Functions Overview

Enabling backup for voice, MIDI, tuning, and other settings.

Factory Preset Recall Procedure

Restoring factory default settings.

Connections: Terminals and MIDI

MIDI [IN] [OUT] Terminals

Connecting to MIDI devices.

About MIDI Communication

Explanation of MIDI interface for data transfer.

SUSTAIN PEDAL Jack

Connecting the sustain pedal.

Connections: Pedals and Audio Output

AUX PEDAL Jack

Connecting an auxiliary pedal.

AUX OUT Jacks for Audio Output

Connecting to stereo systems or recorders.

Connections: Computer Connectivity

Connecting a Personal Computer via USB or MIDI

Methods for connecting the P-140 to a computer via USB or MIDI.

Data Backup Using a Computer

Data Available for Backup

Identifying data that can be backed up to a computer.

Installing Software and Saving Data

Steps for installing software and saving panel settings and songs.

Message List

Instrument Message Explanations

Explanations of various on-screen messages displayed by the instrument.

Troubleshooting and Optional Equipment

Common Problems and Solutions

Guidance on resolving common issues with the instrument.

List of Optional Accessories

Listing optional accessories like pedals and stands.

Preset Voice List

Voice Name and Description Details

List of instrument voices with their characteristics and sampling details.

Preset Voice List: Split Left Voices

Split Left Voice Options

List of voices available for the left-hand part in Split mode.

Preset Song List

Song Titles and Composers

List of preset songs with their titles and composers.

Factory Setting List

Default Voice and Function Settings

Default values for voice, dual, split, metronome, and MIDI functions.

MIDI Data Format: Message Types

MIDI Note On/Off and Control Change Formats

MIDI data format for note on/off and control change events.

MIDI Mode Messages

MIDI messages for mode control and reset.

MIDI Data Format: System Messages

MIDI Program Change and System Exclusive Formats

MIDI data format for program change and Yamaha system exclusive messages.

Special Control MIDI Messages

Special control messages via system exclusive.

MIDI Data Format: General MIDI and XG

General MIDI Mode On Messages

General MIDI mode on messages.

XG Standard and Bulk Data Messages

XG standard and bulk data transmission.

MIDI Data Format: Parameter Tables

System, Effect, and Multi Part Parameter Tables

Parameter tables for system, effect, and multi-part MIDI settings.

Effect MIDI Map

Mapping of effects to MIDI data.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Transmissions and Recognition

Chart detailing MIDI functions, transmission, and recognition.

Specifications

Keyboard, Sound Source, and Polyphony Specs

Details on keyboard, sound source, and polyphony.

Voice Selection, Effects, Volume, and Controls Specs

Specs for voice selection, effects, volume, and controls.

Recording, Pedal, Demo Songs, and Connectors Specs

Specs for recording, pedals, demo songs, and connectors.

Memory Device, Amplifiers, Speakers, Dimensions, Weight, and Accessories

Specs for memory, amplifiers, speakers, dimensions, weight, and accessories.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

Important Notices Regarding Unit Modification and Cable Usage

Warnings against modifying the unit and importance of cable usage.

FCC Compliance for Class "B" Digital Devices

Information on FCC compliance for Class "B" digital devices.

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