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Yamaha P-515 User Manual

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P-515 Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
1 [P] (Standby/On) switch.................... page 14
For turning the power on or setting it to standby.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider ............... page 16
For adjusting the overall volume.
3 [DEMO/SONG] button................. page 24, 44
Calls up Song List folders for selecting Songs for
playback, etc.
4 [REC] button....................................... page 54
For recording your keyboard performance.
5 [PLAY/PAUSE] button........................ page 45
For alternately playing back and pausing the Preset
Songs or your recorded material.
6 [METRONOME] button ..................... page 41
For using the metronome functions.
7 [RHYTHM] button............................. page 43
For using the rhythm functions.
8 [TEMPO] button................................. page 41
For setting the tempo.
9 [FUNCTION] button.......................... page 88
Pressing this button alternates the displays among
“Voice menu, “Song” menu, “Metronome/Rhythm
menu, “Recording” menu and “System” menu, from
which you can make detailed settings for the related
functions.
(Bluetooth logo) ............................. page 81
If the instrument is equipped with Bluetooth
functionality, this logo is printed on the front panel.
Depending on the country in which you purchased
the product, the instrument may not have Bluetooth
capability.
) [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons, display ........ page 20
For selecting an item or setting a value using the
buttons corresponding to the display indication.
! [EXIT] button ..................................... page 21
Pressing this button exits from the current display, or
returns to the Voice or Song display.
@ [PIANO ROOM] button..................... page 25
Calls up the Piano Room display where you can
select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch
response.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yamaha P-515 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound EngineYamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples
Voices40 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
Keyboard88-key keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
Touch SensitivityHard2, Hard1, Fixed
Polyphony256
EffectsReverb
Amplifiers(15 W + 5 W) x 2
ConnectivityHeadphones, MIDI (IN/OUT), AUX IN, AUX OUT, USB to Device, USB to Host
Weight22.0 kg
Included AccessoriesMusic Rest, Owner's Manual

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Battery Notice

Provides information regarding the non-rechargeable battery and household type batteries.

NAME PLATE LOCATION

Indicates where to find the model number, serial number, and power requirements.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

Warns against modifying the unit, which may void FCC authorization.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

Power supply/AC adaptor

Details precautions for power cords, adapters, and electrical safety.

Water warning

Instructs to avoid exposure to rain, water, or damp conditions.

NOTICE

Handling

Provides guidelines on instrument handling to prevent malfunction or damage.

Maintenance

Explains how to clean the instrument and handle condensation.

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth capability

Explains how to identify if the instrument has Bluetooth functionality.

Features

Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano samples

Highlights the piano sounds sampled from renowned concert grand pianos.

Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)

Describes VRM technology reproducing concert grand piano resonance.

Introduction

Panel Controls and Terminals

Identifies and describes the front and rear panel controls and terminals.

Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard

Turning the Power On or Off

Explains the procedure for powering the instrument on and off.

Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME]

Details how to adjust the overall volume using the MASTER VOLUME slider.

Basic Operations on Display

Voice display

Describes how to navigate and select Voices using the display.

Song display

Explains how to select Songs and navigate the Song display.

Main Operations

Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)

Guides on selecting and playing different instrument sounds (Voices).

Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of Piano Voices (Piano Room)

Explains how to adjust piano sound parameters like lid position and resonance.

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual)

Details how to layer two different Voices for a richer sound.

Playing Back Songs

MIDI Songs and Audio Songs

Explains the differences between MIDI and Audio song data formats.

Playback of Songs

Describes how to select and play back preset, recorded, or external songs.

Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel Function (MIDI Songs)

Guides on practicing songs by muting one hand's part.

Recording Your Performance

MIDI Recording

Explains MIDI recording for performance data and editing.

Audio Recording

Details audio recording for performance as WAV files.

Quick MIDI Recording

Provides the fastest method to start recording a MIDI performance.

Handling Song Files

Song Types and File Operation Limitations

Outlines restrictions for file operations based on song types.

Basic Song File Operation

Explains fundamental operations like delete, copy, move, and rename.

Connections

Connectors

Overview of front and rear panel connectors for various devices.

Connecting USB Devices ([ ] (USB TO DEVICE) Terminal)

Provides precautions and instructions for connecting USB devices.

Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device

Guides on connecting to computers or smart devices via USB or MIDI.

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals)

Explains how to connect external MIDI devices using MIDI IN/OUT terminals.

Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument

Listening to Audio Data from a Smart Device through this Instrument (Bluetooth Audio Function)

Details how to play audio from smart devices wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Pairing with Smart Devices

Explains the process of pairing smart devices with the instrument.

Using a Smart Device App

Guides on using the Smart Pianist app for enhanced instrument control.

Performing Live

Stage setup and signal flow

Describes typical stage setup and signal routing for live performance.

Sound setup

Provides steps for setting up instrument sound levels and balance for live play.

Detailed Settings

Basic Operations

Explains how to access and navigate the instrument's various menus.

Voice Menu

Transpose

Allows shifting the keyboard pitch up or down in semitone intervals.

Reverb

Explains how to select and apply reverb effects to the sound.

Song Menu

L/R*

Enables muting or playing specific tracks (parts) of a song.

Repeat*

Allows repeated playback of a specific song or section.

Metronome/Rhythm Menu

Time Signature

Sets the time signature for the metronome or rhythm playback.

Recording Menu

RecStart

Determines when MIDI recording starts after executing the operation.

System Menu

Bluetooth*

Allows switching the Bluetooth function on or off.

Tuning

Enables fine-tuning the instrument's pitch.

System Menu

Utility

Provides access to utility functions like USB formatting and speaker settings.

System Menu

Backup Setting

Configures which settings are maintained when the power is turned off.

Backup

Saves instrument data to a USB flash drive as a backup file.

System Menu

Factory Reset

Resets the instrument to its initial factory default settings.

Appendix

Preset Voice List

A list of available instrument voices with their characteristics.

Song List

A list of preset songs available on the instrument.

Message List

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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