Yamaha P120 Manual

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In addition to the tuning method described on page 24, overall tuning can also be accom-
plished via the F1 function.
After selecting “F1”, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower or raise the pitch in 
approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed 
simply switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). The overall 
tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz)....

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After selecting “F3.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function sub-
mode, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons to select the desired dual mode 
function, as listed below. 
If the Dual mode is not engaged “F3.
-” will appear instead of “F3.
Y” and the Dual mode 
functions cannot be selected. If this happens engage the Dual mode and proceed.
• Dual mode function settings are set individually for each voice combination.
F3.1: Dual...

 
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F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth  
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F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth  
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These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the effect for the 1st and 
2nd dual-mode Voices (“1st” and “2nd” is explained on page 18). Use the   
[–/NO  
  
]  
 and   
[+/
YES  
  
]  
 buttons to set the effect depth for the...

 
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F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift 
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F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift 
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Depending on which voices you combine using the split mode, the combination may sound 
better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave. Use the  
[–/NO  
  
]  
 and   
[+/YES  
  
]  
 
buttons to set the octave of the Left or Right Voice as required....

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After selecting “F5.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the pedal functions sub mode, 
then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons to select the desired pedal functions, as 
listed below.
F5.1: AUX PEDAL Mode..........................................................................
This function conveniently lets you set operation of the AUX PEDAL to one of the modes 
listed below. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the desired AUX PEDAL 
mode. Press...

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F5.3: Soft Pedal Effect Depth.................................................................
This function sets the depth of the soft pedal effect. The effect depth range is from 1 to 5. A 
setting of “1” produces minimum effect depth while a setting of “5” produces maximum effect 
depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting 
of “3”.
F5.4: SUSTAIN PEDAL...

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After selecting “F8.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI function sub-mode, then 
use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below. 
• The side-panel HOST SELECT switch must be set to “MIDI” in order to use the MIDI connectors. When you 
use the TO HOST connector, set the HOST SELECT switch to the appropriate position for the type of com-
puter you are using (see page 41)....

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In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must 
be matched for proper data transfer. A “Multi-timbre” receive mode is also available, which allows 
simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the P-120/P-120S to 
play multi-channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer. There’s also a “1-2” 
mode which allows simultaneous reception on channels 1 and 2.
Use the [–/NO] and...

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F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF.......................................................................
Normally the P-120/P-120S will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external 
MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on the corresponding channel to be affected by pedal 
and other “control” settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). 
The P-120/P-120S also transmits MIDI control change information when the pedal...

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After selecting “F9.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then 
use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# , ] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed 
below. 
• The backup settings themselves, and the contents of the user song recorder memory, are always backed up.
• Even if the Backup is turned on, factory presets can be recalled at any time (see page 44). The factory setting 
list is found on page 49.
Even if backup is turned on via...