Yamaha P140 User Manual

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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You can set various parameters for Dual 
(page 20) to optimize the settings for the 
songs you play, such as adjusting the volume 
balance between two voices.
Dual function settings are set individually for 
each voice combination.
If Dual is not engaged,   will appear 
instead of   and you will be unable to 
select the Dual functions. If this happens, press 
two voice buttons at the same time to engage 
Dual.
F3.1:  Dual Balance
Setting...

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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This menu enables you to make various 
detailed settings for Split.
By selecting the right/left voices, changing the 
split point or other setting, you can optimize 
the settings for the songs you play.
Be sure to select the Split by pressing the 
[OTHERS] button before engaging Function.
If Split is not engaged,   will appear 
instead of   and you will be unable to 
select the Split functions. Also note that you 
must exit Function before...

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This section provides a variety of other func-
tions, including letting you assign the opera-
tion of the AUX pedal to one of several 
settings, and allowing you to select specific 
song channels for playback.
F5.1  AUX Pedal
Setting range:
1. Soft Pedal
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly 
changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is 
pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are 
already playing.
2. Sostenuto...

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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Use this function to adjust the metronome vol-
ume. 
Setting range: 1 – 20
Default setting: 10
This function sets the volume at which a “can-
celed” part is played during song playback. 
Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level 
and use the “canceled” part as a guide with 
which to play along.
Setting range: 0 – 20
Default setting: 5
You can make detailed adjustments to the 
MIDI settings. 
For more information about MIDI, see the...

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF
Normally the P-140 will respond to MIDI program 
change numbers received from an external keyboard or 
other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly num-
bered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel 
(the keyboard voice does not change). The P-140 will 
normally also send a MIDI program change number 
whenever one of its voices is selected, causing the corre-
spondingly numbered voice or program to be...

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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You can back up some settings, such as voice 
selection and reverb type, so that they will not 
be lost when you turn off the power to the P-
140. If the backup function is turned on, the 
settings at power off are effective. If the 
backup function is turned off, the settings in 
memory are erased when you turn off the 
power. In this case, when you turn on the 
power to the unit, the default settings (the ini-
tial settings) will be used....

Connections
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Connections
Connectors
CAUTION
Before connecting the P-140 to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning 
the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the 
components may result.
1MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals
Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors.
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
Refer to...

Connections
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3AUX PEDAL Jack
This jack is for connecting an optional FC4/FC5 foot switch or FC7 foot controller.
A wide range of functions such as the Soft Pedal function, etc. can be assigned to 
this jack. Use the Function settings to assign the function. (page 43)
4AUX OUT [R] [L] Pin jacks (LEVEL FIXED)
You can connect these jacks to a stereo system to amplify the P-140 or to a cassette 
tape recorder to record your performance. Refer to the diagram below and use 
audio...

Connections
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Connecting a Personal Computer
By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] or MIDI terminals, you can transfer data between 
the instrument and the computer via MIDI. To do this, install the USB MIDI interface (such as the 
UX16, UX96, or UX256) driver and Musicsoft Downloader software.
There are two ways you can connect the P-140 to a computer:
1. Connecting the USB port on the computer to the P-140 via a USB MIDI inter-
face.
2. Using a MIDI interface and...

Data Backup Using a Computer
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Data Backup Using a Computer
For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you save your important data to your com-
puter by using the Musicsoft Downloader (MSD) software. This provides a convenient backup if the 
internal memory is damaged.
Data that can be saved
● Panel settings and recorded User songs
Panel settings are the same data that can be backed up using the Backup Functions 
(page 46). You can save the panel settings and recorded...