Yamaha P-200 User Manual

Explains graphic symbols on electronic products for safety.

Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness.

Information on internal batteries, replacement, and disposal.

Regulations for product disposal containing hazardous materials.

Owner's responsibility for service charges due to lack of knowledge.

Location of the name plate for recording model/serial numbers.

Warning against modifying the unit to comply with FCC requirements.

Use only high quality shielded cables for connections.

FCC compliance for Class "B" digital devices and interference mitigation.

Apparatus compliance with Canadian radio noise limits.

Match plug blade to slot for preventing electric shock.

Wiring instructions for UK mains plug based on wire colors.

Basic precautions for using electrical products to avoid hazards.

Precautions to avoid physical injury and instrument damage.

Procedure and warnings for replacing the internal backup battery.

Importance of saving data to prevent loss due to malfunction or error.

Playing two voices simultaneously by layering or splitting the keyboard.

Features 12 high-quality AWM voices with 64-note polyphony.

Features for creating custom organ sounds with flute footages and attack settings.

Built-in DSP for reverb, chorus, symphonic, and tremolo effects.

88-key Graded Hammer Effect keyboard with adjustable sensitivity.

Storing and recalling up to 24 Performances for instant setup changes.

MIDI master keyboard capabilities including pitch bend, modulation, and MIDI functions.

Guide to manual structure and how to find information.

Explanation of CAUTION and NOTE symbols used in the manual.

Basic precautions for avoiding electrical shock, damage, fire, and hazards.

Precautions to avoid physical injury and instrument damage.

Information and warnings about replacing the backup battery.

Importance of saving data to prevent loss.

Connects headphones for private listening; disconnects internal speakers.

88-key weighted action, touch-sensitive keyboard with Graded Hammer Effect.

Two built-in 13 cm speakers, each providing 30 watts output.

Turns the power on and off; mode/status retained from previous use.

Bends pitch up or down; returns to center on release.

Applies vibrato, or controls reverb depth/modulation speed.

Adjusts overall output volume for speakers and output jacks.

Controls various functions or changes settings/parameters.

Panel switch assignment or decrements parameter settings.

Panel switch assignment or increments parameter settings.

Enters Split mode, adjusts balance, or moves cursor left.

Sets transpose/detune values or moves cursor right.

Enables/disables MIDI transmission or steps through Edit pages.

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen for visibility.

Backlit display showing modes, status, and temporary messages.

Stores Performance changes or copies current Performance.

Enters Edit mode to access and modify parameters.

Selects Performances from banks A and B.

Enters Voice Play mode to select instrument voices.

Selects voices, performances, or edit functions.

Selects reverb effects (Room, Stage, Hall, Off).

Selects modulation effects (Chorus, Symphonic, Tremolo, Off).

Adjusts sound output levels for Low, Middle, and High frequency bands.

Turns the P-200's internal speakers off.

Inputs line-level signals from external instruments for monitoring.

Outputs line-level signals to external amplifiers or mixers.

Connects up to three foot pedals (sustain, sostenuto, soft).

Connects an FC7 foot controller for auxiliary control.

Connects to MIDI devices for communication (IN, OUT, THRU).

Overview of the two main play modes and system structure.

Settings are not stored automatically; requires manual save.

All changes are automatically stored without manual saving.

Parameters include pitch bend range and modulation wheel assignment.

Settings for internal or MIDI applications.

Parameters for reverb, modulation, and internal equalizer.

Selection of 12 voices with associated parameters.

Settings for Single, Dual, or Split keyboard modes.

Main and Sub voice assignments.

Stereo or Mono settings for piano voices.

Upright or Electric bass settings.

Footages, response, and attack settings for organ voices.

Relative volume levels for Dual/Split voices.

Detuning values for Dual voices.

Key defining the split point between main and sub voices.

Internal and MIDI transpose settings for main and sub voices.

Transmit and receive channel settings.

Local On/Off setting for keyboard response.

PS1/PS2, CS, FC assign and range settings.

Character selection for Performance names.

Fine-tuning the keyboard's basic pitch.

Enabling or disabling MIDI transmission.

Transmit and receive filter settings for MIDI messages.

Assigning program change numbers to messages.

Automatic storage of settings when changed.

Overwriting current Voice and Performance parameters.

Storing current parameters to a specific Performance memory.

Steps for preparing a location and setting up the instrument.

Connecting the supplied FC4 footswitch.

Connecting to mixers, amplifiers, or headphones.

Connecting to external MIDI devices like sequencers.

Procedure for powering on the P-200 and adjusting volume.

How to enter Demo Play mode and select songs.

How to select and play different instrument voices.

Playing one voice at a time.

Playing two voices simultaneously.

Playing different voices on left and right keyboard sections.

How to select a single instrument voice.

Details on AWM voices and polyphony capabilities.

Switching between stereo and mono settings for piano voices.

Switching between upright and electric bass sounds.

How to select reverb types (Room, Stage, Hall, Off).

How to select modulation types (Chorus, Symphonic, Tremolo, Off).

How to adjust the LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH frequency bands.

Steps to enter and exit Dual mode.

How to set the relative volume levels of Dual voices.

How to set detuning values for Dual voices.

Steps to enter and exit Split mode.

How to select main and sub voices in Split mode.

How to set relative volume levels for Split voices.

How to determine the key that splits the keyboard areas.

How to assign keyboard areas to main and sub voices.

How to transpose pitch for internal voices and MIDI.

How to set the transpose amount for main/sub voices and MIDI.

Setting transpose for internal split sub voice.

Setting transpose for internal dual sub voice.

Setting transpose for MIDI main voice.

Setting transpose for MIDI sub voice.

How to enable or disable MIDI transmission.

How to send note off and other messages to connected MIDI devices.

Locking panel controls to prevent accidental changes.

Explains how to lock/unlock controls in different modes.

How to lock/unlock controls in Dual mode.

How to lock/unlock controls in Split mode.

Steps to enter and exit Performance Play mode.

How to access and select preset or user Performances.

How to select single voices within a Performance.

How to select dual voices within a Performance.

How to select split voices within a Performance.

Overview of System, Performance, and Voice parameters accessible in Edit mode.

How to select an edit function using the EDIT SELECT buttons.

How to step through pages within an edit function.

How to change parameters using cursor buttons.

Fine-tuning the keyboard's basic pitch.

Disengaging the internal reverb effect via Bypass.

Matching MIDI device numbers for data transmission.

Merging MIDI IN data with P-200 data for transmission.

Switching between System and Performance settings.

Setting display duration for temporary messages.

Designating Auto Store or Non Auto Store status.

Enabling or disabling the Panel Switch Lock function.

Assigning program change numbers to voices/performances.

Assigning SELECT buttons to program change numbers.

Determining which MIDI messages are transmitted.

Determining which incoming MIDI messages are received.

Assigning MIDI transmit/receive channel numbers.

Assigning program change numbers to internal voices/performances.

Disconnecting keyboard from internal tone generator.

Assigning functions to the CS slider.

Setting min/max volume range for the CS slider.

Assigning functions to the foot controller (FC).

Setting min/max volume range for the FC controller.

Assigning functions to the PS1 switch.

Assigning functions to the PS2 switch.

Inputting a name (up to 16 characters) for Performances.

Adjusting volume of eight flute footages for organ sounds.

Adjusting organ volume response and attack characteristics.

Setting the maximum pitch bend range.

Assigning effects (reverb, modulation, vibrato) to the MW.

Settings for internal voice response to playing strength.

Settings for MIDI device response to playing strength.

Setting min/max volume range of the keyboard.

Default sensitivity curve for internal Piano 1 voice.

Sensitivity curves for a softer playing style.

Sensitivity curves for a stronger playing style.

Sensitivity curves for flat velocity response.

Adjusting volume for low, middle, and high EQ ranges.

Selecting reverb type (Room, Stage, Hall, Off).

Setting reverb depth value.

Selecting modulation type (Chorus, Symphonic, Tremolo, Off).

Setting modulation speed value.

Overwriting current Performance with changes.

Storing the current Performance to a bank and number.

Stores changes made in Edit mode to the current Performance.

Copies current Performance to a different bank/number.

Offloading parameter settings to external MIDI data storage.

Initiating bulk data send operations from the P-200.

Receiving bulk data operations initiated from an external device.

Restoring factory default settings for all or specific data.

Explanation of MIDI channels for data transmission.

Types of MIDI messages (channel voice, system).

Types of MIDI terminals (IN, OUT, THRU) and their functions.

MIDI controllers on the P-200 and their assignment.

Setup for connecting the P-200 to a sequencer.

Examples of connecting the P-200 to tone generators.

Connecting sequencers, tone generators, and effects devices.

Low internal backup battery warning.

Too much MIDI data received at once.

Error during MIDI data reception.

Error during bulk data reception.

Data blocked due to MIDI Filter setting.

Device number mismatch for bulk data.

Bulk dump operation blocked by MIDI Merge.

Checks for no sound output, including speaker, volume, and local settings.

Checks for low sound output, including keyboard sensitivity.

Checks for non-functional panel controls, like Panel Switch Lock.

Checks for split mode balance or soft sound issues.

Checks for pitch issues related to Master Tune or Transpose.

Checks for EQ, modulation, or polyphony issues.

Checks for polyphony limitations.

Checks reverb/modulation settings and bypass status.

Checks MIDI connections, channels, and transmit switch.

Checks MIDI filter and transmit channel settings.

Checks keyboard sensitivity settings.

Checks program change receive settings on the instrument.

Checks sustain pedal connection.

Notes Organ 1 is not accessible in Dual mode.

Clarifies correct method for changing transpose/split point.

88-key keyboard, AWM tone generator with 64-note polyphony.

List of 12 voices, Voice Play and Performance Play modes.

Reverb, Modulation effects, and Panel Equalizer.

Summary of System, MIDI Filter, PC Table, etc. edit functions.

LCD screen, buttons, wheels, sliders, and lamps.

Input/Output jacks, MIDI terminals, pedal jacks.

Electrical specs, dimensions, weight, amplifiers, speakers.

Included and optional accessories.

Default settings for System parameters.

Default settings for MIDI Filter (Transmit/Receive).

Default assignments for Program Change Transmit/Receive.

List of available voices and their settings in Single, Dual, Split modes.

Preset settings for organ combination parameters.

Preset balance values for voices.

Preset detune values for voices.

Preset split point settings.

Preset main voice area assignments.

Preset transpose values for voices.

Preset MIDI channel settings.

Preset Local On/Off settings.

Preset assignments for PS1, PS2, CS, FC controllers.

Names of the preset voices.

Preset Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel assignments.

Preset Keyboard Sensitivity settings.

Preset Reverb, Modulation, and Internal EQ settings.

Main and Sub voice selections for performances.

Preset organ combination settings for performances.

Preset balance values for performances.

Preset detune values for performances.

Preset split point settings for performances.

Preset main voice area assignments for performances.

Preset transpose values for performances.

Preset MIDI channel settings for performances.

Preset Local On/Off settings for performances.

Preset controller assignments for performances.

Names of preset performances.

Preset Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheel assignments.

Preset Keyboard Sensitivity settings for performances.

Preset Reverb, Modulation, and Internal EQ settings for performances.

Default settings for System parameters.

Default settings for MIDI Filter (Transmit/Receive).

Default assignments for Program Change Transmit/Receive.

Diagram illustrating the flow of MIDI data.

Conditions for MIDI transmission and reception.

Details on transmitting Note On/Off, Control Change, Program Change, etc.

Details on receiving Note On/Off, Control Change, Program Change, etc.

System setup, voice, and keyboard mode parameter changes.

Receiving channel mode messages like All Sounds Off.

Mapping RX Program Change Numbers to Voices/Performances.

Requesting system setup and dump data.

Messages suppressed by MIDI Panic.

System setup parameters and their values.

Voice parameters and their values.

Keyboard mode parameters and their values.

Controller parameters and their values.

Voice type 1 (00H) data for dump request.

Voice type 2 (Voice Number) data for dump request.

Keyboard mode type 1 (00H) data for dump request.

Keyboard mode type 2 (Performance Number) data for dump request.

Transmitted and recognized channel information.

Transmitted and recognized mode information.

Transmitted and recognized note number information.

Transmitted and recognized velocity information.

Transmitted and recognized After Touch information.

Transmitted and recognized Pitch Bender information.

Transmitted and recognized Control Change information.

Transmitted and recognized Program Change information.

Transmitted and recognized System Exclusive information.

Transmitted and recognized System Common information.

Transmitted and recognized System Real Time information.

Transmitted and recognized Aux Messages.