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Yamaha P-150 User Manual

Yamaha P-150
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Yamaha P-150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelP-150
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Special Messages and Safety Information

Product Safety Markings and Environmental Notes

Explains safety graphics, environmental concerns, battery handling, and disposal notices.

Important Handling and Service Notices

Covers name plate location, important safety notices, and specification change disclaimers.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC, Canadian, and UK Compliance Details

Details FCC regulations, Canadian radio interference rules, and UK mains connection.

Essential Safety Instructions

General Usage, Power, and Connection Safety

Guidelines for safe setup, power supply, connections, and avoiding electrical hazards.

Warnings on Placement, Servicing, and Hearing

Critical warnings about product placement, unauthorized servicing, and potential hearing damage.

Introduction to the Yamaha P-150

P-150 Features and Manual Guide

Highlights key features of the P-150 and explains how to use the owner's manual.

Operational Precautions

Usage Environment and Handling Guidelines

Precautions for location, handling, cleaning, power, and interference avoidance.

Maintenance and Safety Recommendations

Guidelines for extended disuse, service, modification, and backup battery care.

Upper Panel Overview

Panel Components and Their Functions

Identifies headphone jack, keyboard, and speakers on the upper panel.

Upper Panel Controls - Part A

Power, Pitch, and Modulation Controls

Describes the function of the Power switch, Pitch bend wheel, and Modulation wheel.

Upper Panel Controls - Part B

Sliders, Buttons, and Display Functions

Explains volume, data entry, panel switches, transpose, MIDI/page buttons, contrast dial, and LCD screen.

Upper Panel Controls - Part C

Performance, Voice, and Effect Controls

Details store, edit, performance/voice select buttons, reverb, modulation, and equalizer controls.

Rear Panel Connections and Terminals

Audio, Pedal, Foot Controller, and MIDI Ports

Describes speaker switch, input/output jacks, pedal jacks, foot controller jack, and MIDI terminals.

P-150 Overview and Modes

Understanding Play Modes and System Settings

Introduces Voice Play, Performance Play modes, and their relation to System and Edit modes.

System and Voice Parameter Details

Store Type and Voice Parameter Configuration

Explains store types and details voice parameters like controllers, keyboard sensitivity, and effects.

Performance Parameter Configuration

Settings for Performance Play Mode

Lists configurable parameters in Performance Play mode, including voice, keyboard, and controller settings.

System Settings and Editing Features

System Parameters and Storage Options

Covers system settings, editing mode access, auto/non-auto store, and performance storage.

Getting Started with the P-150

Initial Setup Procedure and Connections

Step-by-step guide for preparing a location, connecting power, and pedals.

Connecting External Devices

Audio, Tone Generator, and Headphone Connections

Instructions for connecting external audio devices, headphones, and tone generators.

Final Setup and Power On

MIDI Connection, Music Stand, and Power Activation

Steps for connecting MIDI devices, attaching the music stand, and turning on the power safely.

Playing Demo Songs

Guide to Demo Song Selection and Playback

Guides on entering demo mode, selecting songs, and playing all demos.

Basic Playback and Voice Selection

Exiting Demo Mode and Initial Voice Playback

Instructions for exiting demo mode and basic voice selection and playback.

Voice Play Mode Operations

Entering and Exiting Voice Play Mode

Details the procedure to activate and deactivate Voice Play mode.

Single Voice Playback

Selecting Single Voices and Polyphony

Explains how to select single voices and details voice polyphony capabilities.

Piano and Bass Voice Options

Stereo/Mono Piano and Electric/Upright Bass Selection

Describes how to switch between stereo/mono piano and electric/upright bass settings.

Reverb Effects Control

Selecting Reverb Type and Adjusting Depth

Explains how to choose reverb types and adjust depth.

Modulation Effects Control

Selecting Modulation Type and Adjusting Speed

Guides on selecting modulation types and adjusting speed.

Sound Shaping and Dual/Split Modes

Panel Equalizer and Main/Sub Voice Concepts

Explains the panel equalizer and the concept of main/sub voices in Dual/Split modes.

Dual Mode Operation

Dual Mode Setup, Balance, and Detuning

Covers entering/exiting dual mode, adjusting voice balance, and detuning.

Split Mode Operation

Split Mode Setup, Balance, and Split Point

Explains entering/exiting split mode, adjusting balance, and setting the split point.

Split Mode Area Assignments

Changing Main and Sub Keyboard Area Assignments

Details how to change the main and sub keyboard area assignments within split mode.

Transpose Feature Usage

Transposing Keyboard Pitch and Settings

Explains how to use the transpose feature to change the keyboard's pitch.

Transpose Functionality Details

Transpose Operations and Amount Settings

Guides on using the transpose feature and setting specific transpose amounts for different modes.

MIDI Transpose Configuration

Setting Transpose for MIDI Main and Sub Voices

Details how to set transpose values for MIDI main and sub voices.

Key MIDI Functions

MIDI Transmit Enable and Panic Operations

Explains how to enable/disable MIDI transmission and use the MIDI Panic feature.

Performance Play Mode Operations

Entering and Exiting Performance Play Mode

Guides on how to access and leave Performance Play mode.

Performance Playback and Voice Management

Selecting Performances and Single Voices

Details how to select a performance and change single voices within performance mode.

Performance Mode Layering and Splitting

Selecting Dual and Split Voices in Performance Mode

Explains how to select dual and split voice combinations within performance mode.

Edit Mode Functionality Overview

Understanding the Edit Menu Tree Structure

Outlines the structure of Edit mode, covering System, Performance, and Voice parameters.

Navigating and Using Edit Mode

Accessing and Editing Parameters Within Edit Mode

Guides on selecting edit functions, pages, entering/exiting edit mode, and editing parameters.

Editing System Parameters

Adjusting Master Tune and Reverb Bypass

Details how to adjust Master Tune and use the Reverb Bypass function.

MIDI Settings in Edit Mode

MIDI Filter and Program Change Table Configuration

Explains MIDI filter settings and how to assign program change numbers.

MIDI and Controller Configuration

Channel, Local, and Controller Assignments

Details MIDI channel settings, local control, and assignments for CS/FC controllers.

Panel Switch and Organ Combination Editing

PS Assignments and Organ Parameter Adjustments

Explains panel switch functions and editing organ combination parameters like footage and response.

Voice Parameters in Edit Mode

Keyboard Sensitivity, EQ, Reverb, Modulation Settings

Covers editing keyboard sensitivity, internal EQ, reverb, and modulation effects for voices.

Storing and Overwriting Settings

Saving Performances and Overwriting Data

Guides on how to overwrite current settings and store performances.

Appendix Information

Bulk Data Transfer Operations

Explains how to send and receive bulk data for settings and parameters.

Initialization and MIDI Basics

Restoring Defaults and MIDI Concepts Overview

Details how to initialize settings and provides an overview of MIDI basics.

MIDI Communication Fundamentals

MIDI Channels and Message Types Explained

Explains MIDI channels, message types like Channel Voice and System Exclusive.

MIDI Hardware and System Connections

MIDI Terminals, Controllers, and Setup Examples

Describes MIDI terminals, P-150 controllers, and examples of MIDI system connections.

MIDI Data Format and Transmission

MIDI Data Flow and Transmission Conditions

Details MIDI data flow, transmission, and reception conditions.

MIDI Channel Message Types

Channel Messages and Program Change Details

Explains channel messages like Note On/Off, Control Change, and Program Change.

Specific MIDI Message Types

Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, and Channel Mode Messages

Details MIDI Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, and Channel Mode messages.

System MIDI Data and Bulk Transfer

System Realtime, SysEx, and MIDI Filter Bulk Dump

Covers System Realtime messages, System Exclusive data, and MIDI filter bulk dump.

Program Change Bulk Dump Tables

Transmit and Receive Table Bulk Dump Data

Provides bulk dump tables for program change transmit and receive data.

Troubleshooting and Error Resolution

Error Messages and Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common error messages and provides a guide for troubleshooting operational issues.

Detailed Parameter Explanations

Velocity Curves, EQ, Reverb, and Modulation Settings

Details velocity curves, internal EQ, reverb, and modulation parameter settings.

Preset Voice List

Yamaha P-150 Voice Specifications and Details

A comprehensive list of available voices, their types, and polyphony.

Preset Performance List

Yamaha P-150 Performance Configurations Overview

A detailed list of preset performances, including settings for voices, effects, and controllers.

Additional Preset Performances

Preset Performance List Continuation

Continues the list of preset performances with detailed settings for various musical styles.

More Preset Performances

Further Preset Performance Configurations

Provides additional preset performance settings, detailing voice combinations, effects, and controller assignments.

Final Preset Performances

Comprehensive Preset Performance Data

Concludes the list of preset performances, detailing all settings for each.

Factory Default Settings Overview

Default System, MIDI Filter, and PC Table Values

A table outlining the default settings for system, MIDI filter, and program change parameters.

System Default Settings

Detailed Default System Parameter Values

Continues the table of factory default settings for system, MIDI filter, and program change parameters.

MIDI and Keyboard Default Settings

Default MIDI Filter and Keyboard Mode Settings

Lists default settings for MIDI filter tables, keyboard mode, and controller assignments.

Performance and Effect Default Settings

Default Performance and Effect Parameter Values

Details default settings for performance parameters, effects, and internal equalizer.

MIDI Transmit/Receive and Bulk Dump Defaults

Default MIDI Transmit/Receive and Bulk Dump Settings

Outlines default settings for MIDI transmit/receive, bulk dump, and program change tables.

Parameter Change Table Default Settings

Default Parameter Change Table Values

Details default settings for parameter change tables, covering system, voice, and keyboard modes.

Voice and Effect Default Settings

Default Voice, Effect, and Equalizer Settings

Lists default values for voice parameters, reverb, modulation, and internal equalizer settings.

Performance Parameter Default Settings

Default Performance Parameter Values

Provides default settings for performance parameters, including voice, transpose, and controller assignments.

Detailed Performance Defaults

Comprehensive Performance Parameter Defaults

Continues the table of default settings for performance parameters, covering all aspects of performance setup.

MIDI and Bulk Dump Default Settings

Default MIDI Settings and Bulk Dump Tables

Lists default settings for MIDI transmit/receive, bulk dump, and program change tables.

Program Change Table Default Settings

Default Program Change Transmit/Receive Table Values

Details default settings for program change transmit and receive tables.

MIDI Filter and Bulk Dump Default Settings

Default MIDI Filter and Bulk Dump Settings

Provides default values for MIDI filter tables and bulk dump requests.

Program Change Table Default Settings

Default Program Change Transmit/Receive Table Values

Details default settings for program change transmit and receive tables.

Keyboard Mode Default Settings

Default Keyboard Mode and Parameter Settings

Details default settings for keyboard mode, performance numbers, and parameter change data.

MIDI Transmission/Reception Default Settings

Default MIDI Transmission/Reception and System Exclusive Settings

Outlines default settings for MIDI transmission/reception, System Exclusive messages, and MIDI filter tables.

MIDI Message and System Default Settings

Default MIDI Messages and System Setup Values

Details default settings for MIDI messages, System Exclusive data, and system setup parameters.

MIDI Bulk Dump and Parameter Default Settings

Default MIDI Bulk Dump and Parameter Change Settings

Lists default values for MIDI bulk dump operations and parameter changes.

Program Change Table Default Settings

Default Program Change Transmit/Receive Table Values

Details default settings for program change transmit and receive tables.

Keyboard Mode Default Settings

Default Keyboard Mode and Controller Settings

Outlines default settings for keyboard mode, performance numbers, and controller assignments.

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