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Yamaha P50-m User Manual

Yamaha P50-m
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Yamaha P50-m Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelP50-m
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Compliance Information

Important FCC Notices

Notices regarding modifications, cable usage, and interference management for FCC compliance.

Battery Safety Warnings

Warnings about lithium batteries, handling, replacement, and proper disposal procedures.

Special Message Section

Power, Placement, and Servicing Guidelines

Covers power adapter, cord safety, placement recommendations, and service charge policies.

Hearing Protection and Environmental Advice

Advises on safe volume levels to prevent hearing damage and environmental friendliness.

Battery Handling and Disposal

Details safe handling, replacement procedures, and disposal of various battery types.

Welcome to the P50-m

Unpacking Your P50-m

Included Accessories Check

Lists essential items included in the P50-m package for user verification.

How to Use This Manual

Manual Navigation Guide

Recommends sections to read in order for optimal understanding and usage.

General Precautions

Operating Environment and Handling

Guidelines for location, power, connections, and physical handling to ensure safety.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the instrument safely using appropriate materials.

Electromagnetic Interference and Servicing

Avoids interference and states instrument is not user-serviceable.

MIDI Cable Recommendations

Specifies using high-quality MIDI cables to prevent data errors.

The Controls of the P50-m

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and describes the main front panel controls for power, sound, and selection.

Tone and Tune Control Functions

Details controls for adjusting voice tone (brightness, reverb) and tuning.

Utility Controls and Display

Explains touch sensitivity, MIDI channel, LED display, and EQ sliders.

Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and describes MIDI, DC IN, and Audio OUTPUT jacks.

Setting Up and Playing Your P50-m

Required Setup Components

Lists necessary hardware and cables for connecting the P50-m.

Connection Procedure

Step-by-step guide for connecting MIDI, audio, and power.

Using in Larger MIDI Systems

MIDI System Configuration Settings

Details MIDI channel and output mode settings for complex setups.

General MIDI Software Integration

Explains setting the Program Change Table for GM compatibility.

Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song

Powering Up Steps

Safe sequence for powering on the P50-m and connected equipment.

Activating the Demo Song

How to play the built-in demo song to showcase voices.

All Demo Song Play Mode

How to play all demo songs, which resets settings to factory defaults.

Operation Guide

Selecting a Voice via Panel

How to choose internal voices using the SELECT button and DATA dial.

Selecting Voices via MIDI Keyboard

How to select voices remotely using MIDI Program Change messages.

Adjusting Voice Brightness

Modifies the tonal quality of a voice by adjusting brightness levels.

Adjusting Reverb Send Level

Controls the amount of reverb effect applied to the selected voice.

Using 3-Band EQ Sliders

Adjusts the timbre of the sound across low, mid, and high frequency bands.

Tune Controls

Master Tune Adjustment

Fine-tunes the overall pitch of the instrument, useful for ensemble playing.

Note Shift for Transposition

Instantly changes the key transposition setting of the P50-m.

Utility Controls

Touch Sensitivity Settings

Selects from eight levels of touch response for playing dynamics.

MIDI Receive Channel Setup

Configures the MIDI channel for receiving data from other devices.

Advanced Functions

Program Change Table Configuration

Configures how program changes are handled, especially for XG applications.

Device Number Assignment

Sets a unique MIDI identification number for devices in a chain.

Receive Mode for Polyphony

Configures note reception for expanding polyphony when linking units.

MIDI OUT Setting Options

Determines which MIDI data is relayed through the MIDI OUT terminal.

Factory Set

Restoring Default Settings

Resets all custom settings to the original factory configuration.

Appendix

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common problems like no power or no sound.

Understanding Error Messages

Explains the meaning of specific error codes (Er1-Er5) for diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

Lists key technical details including dimensions, weight, and power supply.

Voice List

Effect Lists

Reverb and Chorus Effect Types

Details available reverb and chorus effect types and their descriptions.

Effect Parameter Details

Lists parameters, ranges, and values for controlling reverb and chorus effects.

MIDI Data Format

Channel Voice Messages Explained

Details MIDI messages for notes, aftertouch, and control changes.

System Exclusive Messages Overview

Explains the structure of SysEx messages for device control.

Channel Mode Messages

Covers Omni, Mono, Poly modes, and controller reset messages.

XG and P50-m System Data

Details parameter changes for XG and P50-m system data.

Bulk Dump Data Formats

Describes formats for XG and P50-m bulk data transmission.

MIDI Thru Out Modes

Explains how MIDI data is re-transmitted via the MIDI OUT port.

XG System Parameter Changes

Lists system-level MIDI parameter changes for XG compatibility.

XG Part Parameter Changes

Lists part-level MIDI parameter changes for XG compatibility.

P50-m System Parameter Changes

Lists system-level MIDI parameter changes specific to the P50-m.

P50-m Remote Switch Settings

Details MIDI parameter changes for remote switch functions on the P50-m.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Recognized MIDI Functions

Outlines which MIDI functions the P50-m sends and receives.

MIDI Channel and System Messages

Lists supported MIDI channel and system messages, including modes.

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