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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-60 Electronic Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-60. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual This manual consists of three main sections: “Introduction,” “Reference” and “Appendix.” ENGLISH Introduction (page 2): Please read this section first.
Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2 About this Owner’s Manual ........................ 3 Application Index........................................ 5 ENGLISH Preset Song List / Liste der voreingestellten Songs / Liste des morceaux prédéfinis / Lista de canciones preseleccionadas ...... 30 Accessories .................................................. 8 MIDI Data Format / MIDI-Datenformat / Format des données MIDI / Formato de datos MIDI ........................
Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with different voices...................................................... “Listening to the Demo Songs” on page 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs............................................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 16 Using a supplied foot switch.............................................................
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: ENGLISH Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
Connections Handling caution • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Accessories • Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your P-60.
P-60(E).book Page 9 Thursday, January 9, 2003 5:19 PM Features The Yamaha P-60 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Stereo Sampling” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. The Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano. The E.
Before Using the P-60 Power supply connections 1. Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the P-60 is set to STANDBY. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC cable to the [DC IN 12V] jack. 3. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. DC IN 12V ENGLISH After turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure to disconnect the power. WARNING Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains.
Using the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack Connect a pair of headphones here. When a pair of headphones is connected to this jack, the P-60’s internal speakers will turn off automatically. This is helpful for private practice or late night playing. Though the P-60 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the P-60 and any external devices are turned off.
Music Rest ENGLISH You can use the supplied music rest by inserting it in the slot on the top panel of the P-60.
ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for the P60’s various functions. Part Names................................................................ 14 Listening to the Demo Songs................................... 15 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs.......................... 16 Selecting & Playing Voices ....................................... 18 Selecting Voices ........................................................... 18 Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb.........
Part Names 5 PHONES/ OUTPUT 7 6 STANDBY / DC IN 12V ON ENGLISH 9 8 IN MIN POWER DEMO SUSTAIN PEDAL VOICE PIANO 2 1 EP 2 EP 1 VIBE HARPSI 1 HARPSI 2 C. ORGAN 2 C. ORGAN 1 STRINGS ELECTRONIC PIANO 3 4 DEMO VOICE MAX MASTER VOLUME [POWER] ....................................... P10 [MASTER VOLUME] ....................... P11 [DEMO] ........................................ P15 [VOICE]....................................
Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the P-60’s voices. Procedure 1. Turn on the power. (In case the power is not turned ON) Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. 2. Engage Demo mode. Press the [DEMO] button to engage Demo mode. The [DEMO] button indicator will light. 3. Play a Voice demo.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The P-60 provides performance data for 50 piano songs. You can simply listen to these songs. Procedure 1. Engage Preset Song mode. ENGLISH Press the [DEMO] button to engage Preset Song mode. The [DEMO] button indicator will light. 2. Play a preset song. While holding down the [DEMO] button, press one of the C2–C 6 keys to select and start the corresponding tune. To play all preset songs in sequence, while holding down the [DEMO] button, press the D6 key.
Adjusting the tempo The tempo of the preset song playback can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute. While holding down the [DEMO] button, press a sequence of C0-A0 keys to specify a three-digit number. Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the tempo “95,” press the C0 (0), A0 (9) and F0 (5) keys in sequence. 13 DEMO NOTE The default tempo is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is selected, and when a new preset song begins playback.
Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Procedure ENGLISH While holding down the [VOICE] button, press one of the C1–A1 keys to select and start the corresponding voice. Then, when you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. C1 D1 F1 G1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 Voice: On the P-60, a voice means a “tone” or “tonal color.
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Procedure When you select a reverb, the reverb is automatically turned on. While holding down the [VOICE] button, press one of the C2–E2 keys to select a reverb type.
Combining Two Voices (Dual mode) You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. Procedure ENGLISH 1. Engage Dual mode. NOTE While holding down the [VOICE] button, press two of the C1–A1 keys at simultaneously (or press one key while holding another). Refer to the voice list on page 18 for available voices.
