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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 range: 0 – 20 (A setting of “10” produces an 
equal balance between the two Dual 
voices. Settings below “10” increase 
the volume of Voice 2 in relation to 
Voice 1, and settings above “10” 
increase the volume of Voice 1 in 
relation to Voice 2.)
Default setting: Different for each voice combina-
tion.
You can set one voice as the main voice, and another 
voice as a softer, mixed voice.
F3.2:  Dual Detune
Setting range: -10 – 0 – 10 (With positive values, 
the pitch of Voice 1 is raised and the 
pitch of Voice 2 is lowered. With neg-
ative values, the pitch of Voice 1 is 
lowered and the pitch of Voice 2 is 
raised.)
Default setting: Different for each voice combina-
tion.
Detune Voice 1 and Voice 2 for Dual to create a thicker 
sound.
F3.3:  Voice 1 Octave Shift
F3.4:  Voice 2 Octave Shift
Setting range: –1, 0, 1
Default setting: Different for each voice combina-
tion.
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps for 
Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. Depending on which 
voices you combine in Dual, the combination may sound 
better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave.
F3.5:  Voice 1 Effect Depth
F3.6:  Voice 2 Effect Depth
Setting range: 0 – 20
Default setting: Different for each voice combina-
tion.
These functions make it possible to individually set the 
depth of the effect for Voices 1 and 2 for Dual. (The effect 
depth settings cannot be changed unless the 
[EFFECT] is 
ON. Function must be exited before the 
[EFFECT] can be 
turned ON.)
•“Voice 1” and “Voice 2” are explained on page 20.
F3.7:  Reset
This function resets all Dual functions to their default 
values. Press the 
[+/YES] button to reset the values.
F3. Dual Functions
The available setting range is wider in the lower range (± 60 
cents for A-1), and narrower in the higher range (± 5 cents for 
C7). (100 cents equal one semitone.)
NOTE
SHORTCUT: 
You can jump directly to the Dual functions   by pressing 
the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button while holding the two Dual 
voice buttons.
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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 you can engage 
Split.
F4.1:  Split Point
Setting range:The entire keyboard
Default setting:F#2
Set the point on the keyboard that separates the right and 
left-hand sections (split point). The pressed key is 
included in the left-hand range.
•Instead of pressing the 
[–/NO] [+/YES] buttons, you 
can engage the split point by pressing the appropriate 
key on the keyboard.
•Example key name indications for Split Point:
F4.2:  Split Balance
Setting range: 0 – 20 (A setting of “10” produces an 
equal balance between the two Split 
voices. Settings below “10” increase 
the volume of the left voice in rela-
tion to the right voice, and settings 
above “10” increase the volume of 
the right voice in relation to the left 
voice.)
Default setting: Different for each voice combina-
tion.
The volume level of the two voices combined in Split can 
be adjusted as required. You can make this setting for 
each combination of voices individually.
F4.3:  Right Voice Selection
Setting range:1 – 13
Default setting:1
Set the right voice.
You can select the voices from 1 to 13. Refer to “Preset 
Voice List” on page 53.
F4.4:  Left Voice Selection
Setting range:1 – 4
Default setting:1
Set the left voice.
You can select the voices from 1 to 4. Refer to “Preset 
Voice List” on page 53.
F4.5:  Right Voice Octave Shift
F4.6:  Left Voice Octave Shift
Setting range: –1, 0, 1
Default setting: Different for each voice combination
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps for 
the Right Voice and Left Voice independently. Make a set-
ting depending on the note range of the songs you play. 
You can make this setting for each combination of voices 
individually.
F4.7:  Right Voice Effect Depth
F4.8:  Left Voice Effect Depth
Setting range: 0 – 20
Default setting: Different for each voice combination
These functions make it possible to individually set the 
depth of the effect for the left and right Split voices.
The effect depth settings cannot be changed unless the 
[EFFECT] is ON. You must exit Function before you can 
turn on an 
[EFFECT].
You can make this setting for each combination of voices 
individually.
F4.9:  Sustain Pedal Range
Setting range: ALL (for both voices) 
1 (for the right Voice) 
2 (for the left Voice) 
Default setting: ALL
The Sustain Pedal Range function determines whether 
the sustain pedal affects the right voice, the left voice, or 
both the left and right voices in Split.
F4.A:  Reset
This function resets all Split functions to their default 
values. Press the 
[+/YES] button to reset the values.
F4. Split Functions
(F#2) (G2)
(Ab2)
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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 pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press 
the pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will 
be sustained for as long as the pedal is held (as if the 
sustain pedal had been pressed) but all notes played 
thereafter will not be sustained. This makes it possible 
to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are 
played “staccato.”
3. Expression
This setting allows control of dynamics during perfor-
mance.
4. Song Play/Pause
This setting allows you to start or pause song play-
back. In this setting, the AUX Pedal functions in the 
same manner as the 
[PLAY/PAUSE] button on the 
panel.
Default setting: 1(Soft Pedal)
F5.2  Soft Pedal Effect Depth
Setting range: 1 – 5
Default setting: 3
This function sets the depth of the soft pedal effect.
F5.3   Sustain Sample Depth
Setting range: 0 – 20
Default setting: 12
The 
GRAND PIANO 1, 3 voice features special “Sustain 
Samples” that recreate the unique resonance of an acous-
tic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the sus-
tain pedal is pressed. This function lets you adjust the 
depth of this effect.
F5.4  Keyoff Sample Volume
Setting range: 0 – 20
Default setting: 10
You can adjust the volume of the keyoff sound (the sub-
tle sound produced when the keys are released) for voices 
[GRAND PIANO1, 3], [HARPSICHORD], [E.CLAVI-
CHORD]
.
F5.5  Song Channel Selection
Setting range: ALL, 1&2
Default setting: ALL
The setting here only affects External songs. You can 
specify which song channels will play back on this instru-
ment. When “ALL” is selected, channels 1-16 will be 
played back. When “1&2” is selected, only channels 1 and 
2 will be played back, while channels 3-16 will be trans-
mitted via MIDI.
F5.6  SUSTAIN PEDAL Type
F5.7  AUX PEDAL Type
Setting range: 1, 2
Default setting: 1
Depending upon the pedal that is connected to the SUS-
TAIN PEDAL jack or AUX PEDAL jack, the effect pro-
duced by operating the pedal (ON/OFF, dynamics, etc.) 
might be reversed.
If this happens, you can use this setting to correct the 
pedal operation. The setting range is from 1 to 2.
Press the 
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to 
recall the default setting of “1.”
F5. Other Functions
Organ, string and choir voices will continue to sound for as long 
as the sostenuto pedal is depressed.
NOTE
•Make sure that the power is switched OFF when connecting or 
disconnecting the pedal.
•If the SUSTAIN PEDAL type is set to “2”, disconnecting the 
sustain pedal while the power is switched on may leave the 
sustain active, causing notes to sustain indefinitely. In this 
case, switch the power off, then back on.
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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 
“About MIDI” section (page 47).
F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the 
transmitting and receiving devices must be matched for 
proper data transfer.
This parameter enables you to specify the channel on 
which the P-140 transmits MIDI data.
Setting range: 1 – 16, OFF (not transmitted)
Default setting: 1
F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the 
transmitting and receiving devices must be matched for 
proper data transfer. This parameter enables you to spec-
ify the channel on which the P-140 receives MIDI data.
Setting range: ALL, 1&2, 1 – 16
Default setting: ALL
F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF
“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the P-
140 keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allow-
ing the internal voices to be played directly from the key-
board. This situation is “Local Control On,” since the 
internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own 
keyboard.
Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the P-
140 keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the 
appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the 
MIDI OUT terminal when notes are played on the key-
board. At the same time, the internal tone generator 
responds to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN 
terminal.
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
F6. Metronome Volume
SHORTCUT: 
You can jump directly to the metronome functions   by 
pressing the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button while holding the 
[METRONOME] button.
F7. Song Part Cancel Volume
This function cannot be used for Demo songs.
F8. MIDI Functions
NOTE
NOTE
•In Dual, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified channel. In 
Split, right voice data is transmitted on its specified channel. In 
Dual, Voice 2 data is transmitted on the next greater channel 
number relative to the specified channel. In Split, left voice 
data is transmitted on the next greater channel number relative 
to the specified channel. In either case, no data is transmitted 
if the transmit channel is set to “OFF.”
•Song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connections. How-
ever, channels 3-16 of External songs will be transmitted via 
the MIDI connections depending on the Song Channel Selec-
tion setting (page 43).
•ALL:
“Multi-timbre” Receive. This allows simultaneous reception of 
different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, enabling the P-140 to 
play multi-channel song data received from a music computer 
or sequencer.
1&2:
“1&2” Receive. This allows simultaneous reception on chan-
nels 1 and 2 only, enabling the P-140 to play 1 and 2 channel 
song data received from a music computer or sequencer.
•Program change and other like channel messages received 
will not affect the P-140’s panel settings or the notes you play 
on the keyboard.
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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 selected on 
the external MIDI device if the device is set up to receive 
and respond to MIDI program change numbers.
This function makes it possible to cancel program 
change number reception and transmission so that 
voices can be selected on the P-140 without affecting the 
external MIDI device.
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF
Normally the P-140 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-140 also transmits MIDI control change informa-
tion when the pedal or other appropriate controls are 
operated.
This function makes it possible to cancel control change 
data reception and transmission so that, for example, the 
P-140’s pedal and other controls can be operated without 
affecting an external MIDI device.
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
F8.6: Panel/Status Transmit
This function causes all the current P-140 panel settings 
(selected voice, etc.) to be transmitted via the MIDI OUT 
terminal. 
1. Set up the panel controls as desired.
2. Connect the P-140 to a sequencer via MIDI, and set 
up the sequencer so it can receive the setup data.
3. Engage the Function and select  .
4. Press the 
[+/YES] button to transmit the panel/status 
data.
 will appear on the display when the data has been 
successfully transmitted.
F8.7: Initial Setup Send
This function lets you send the data of the panel settings 
to a computer. By transmitting the panel settings and 
recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to 
the actual performance data, the instrument will be 
automatically restored to the same settings when the per-
formance is played back. You can also use this function to 
change the settings of a connected tone generator to the 
same settings as the instrument.
1. Set up the panel controls as desired.
2. Connect the P-140 to a sequencer via MIDI, and set 
up the sequencer so it can receive the setup data.
3. Engage the Function and select  .
4. Press the 
[+/YES] button to transmit the panel/status 
data.
 will appear on the display when the data has been 
successfully transmitted.
The following data can be sent.
•Voice selection
•[REVERB] type
•[REVERB] depth
•[EFFECT] type
•[EFFECT] depth
•Split point
•Tuning (F1)
•Dual detune (F3.2)
For information on program change numbers for each of the P-
140’s voices, refer to MIDI Data Format page 60.
For information on control changes that can be used with the P-
140, refer to MIDI Data Format on page 60.
NOTE
NOTE
•See page 61 for a list of the Panel Data Contents transmitted 
by this function.
•Receiving the transmitted data:
1. Connect the P-140 via MIDI to the device to which the setup 
data was transmitted previously.
2. Start sending the setup data from the device.
The P-140 automatically receives the setup data, which will be 
reflected in the panel settings.
(For the data to be accepted, the P-140 that receives the setup 
data should be the same model as the one that transmitted the 
setup data to the sequencer.)
•For more information on transmitting and receiving setup data 
via MIDI, refer to the owner’s manual for the connected MIDI 
device.
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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. (The factory setting 
default list is found on page 59.)
However, the backup settings themselves, the 
contents of the user song recorder memory, 
and character code setting are always backed 
up. Refer to “Data Backup Using a Computer” 
on page 50.
You can turn the backup function on or off for 
each function group. Different Backup Groups 
are provided for the different function catego-
ries of the instrument: Voice, MIDI, Tuning and 
Others.
F9.1: Voice
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: OFF
•Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split)
•Dual (ON/OFF, Voice, and Dual Functions for each 
voice combination)
•Split (ON/OFF, Voice, and Split Functions for each 
voice combination)
•Reverb (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
•Effect (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
•Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume)
•Metronome Beat, Volume (  settings)
•Song Part Cancel Volume (  settings)
F9.2: MIDI
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
The MIDI functions (  settings)
(expect for  )
F9.3: Tuning
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
•Transpose 
•Tuning (  settings)
•Scale (including base note) (  settings)
F9.4: Others
Setting range: ON/OFF
Default setting: ON
•Other functions (  settings)
•VARIATION setting
F9. Backup Functions
Factory Preset Recall
All settings affected by the Functions (F1 – F9) can be 
restored to their original factory preset values by 
turning the 
[STANDBY/ON] switch ON while hold-
ing the C7 key (right-most-key on the keyboard). 
This operation also erases all user song data. The fac-
tory preset values are listed on page 59.
CAUTION
After turning the [STANDBY/ON] switch ON while 
holding the C7 key (right-most-key on the key-
board), “CLr” appears in the display. Never attempt 
to turn off the power while “CLr” appears in the dis-
play. Turning the power off in this state may cause 
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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 the “Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 49.
2SUSTAIN PEDAL Jack
This jack is for connecting an included foot pedal FC3 here.
CAUTION
Make sure that power is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal.
Do not turn on the power to the unit while pressing the foot switch or foot pedal. Otherwise, the 
switch or pedal type (on/off) will be reversed.
1234
Since MIDI data that can be 
transmitted or received varies 
depending on the type of MIDI 
device, check the “MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart” to find out what 
MIDI data and commands your 
devices can transmit or receive. 
The P-140’s MIDI Implementation 
Chart appears on page 64.
NOTE
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/
reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices 
and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the P-
140, or control the P-140 from a connected MIDI device or computer.
Depending upon the pedal that is 
connected to the SUSTAIN 
PEDAL jack, the effect produced 
by operating the pedal (ON/OFF, 
dynamics, etc.) might be 
reversed. If this happens, refer to 
the “SUSTAIN PEDAL Type” sec-
tion (page 43).
NOTE
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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 cables to make the connections.
CAUTION
When the P-140’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external audio system, first turn on the 
power to the P-140, then to the external audio system. Reverse this order when you turn the 
power off.
Depending upon the pedal that is 
connected to the AUX PEDAL 
jack, the effect produced by oper-
ating the pedal (ON/OFF, dynam-
ics, etc.) might be reversed. If this 
happens, refer to the “AUX 
PEDAL Type” section (page 43).
NOTE
FC5
Use audio cables and adaptor 
plugs with zero resistance.
The P-140’s [MASTER VOLUME] 
slider setting does not affect the 
signal output from the AUX OUT 
(LEVEL FIXED) jacks.
NOTE
NOTE
When these are connected (with RCA pin plug; LEVEL FIXED), the sound 
is output to the external device at a fixed level, regardless of the [MASTER 
VOLUME] slider setting.
P-140Stereo
AUX OUT
RCA pin plugAUX IN
RCA pin plug
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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 the P-140’s MIDI terminals.
For more information, see below.
CAUTION
When connecting the P-140 to a computer, first turn off the power to both the P-140 and the 
computer before connecting any cables. After making connections, turn on the power to the 
computer first, then to the P-140.
Connecting the USB port on the computer to the 
P-140 via a USB MIDI interface (such as the UX16, 
UX96, or UX256)
Use a USB MIDI interface device to connect the USB port on your computer to the P-
140’s MIDI terminals.
Using a MIDI interface and the P-140’s MIDI 
terminals
Use a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the P-140 using MIDI cables.
You can download the USB MIDI 
interface driver and Musicsoft 
Downloader (MSD). Please check 
the following URL for the latest 
version.
http://music.yamaha.com/
download/msd
NOTE
Computer
USB MIDI 
interface
MIDI [IN]
terminal
Instrument
MIDI [OUT] 
terminal
USB terminal
USB port or serial port 
(modem or printer terminal)
Computer MIDI 
interface MIDI cable
MIDI [IN] terminal
MIDI [OUT] 
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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 User songs as one file.
● External songs received via computer.
1.Install the USB MIDI driver and MSD to your com-
puter (Windows), then connect the computer and 
the instrument. 
For connection, see page 49.
2.Save the data to the computer.
Using MSD, save the “P-140.BUP” file from “System Drive” under “Electronic 
Musical Instruments” to the computer. 
The “P-140.BUP” file contains the panel settings and recorded User songs. Also, 
if you store the external songs in the instrument from the computer, save the 
songs from “Flash Memory” under “Electronic Musical Instruments” to the 
computer via the MSD. 
For instructions on using MSD, see the Help in the MSD. 
To recall the settings and load songs to the instrument, save the 
“P-140.BUP” file and the External songs under the folders to which you saved 
the files.
You can download the USB MIDI 
interface driver and Musicsoft 
Downloader (MSD). Please check 
the following URL for the latest 
version.
http://music.yamaha.com/
download/msd
NOTE
When MSD is started on a com-
puter connected to the instru-
ment, “con (computer 
connection)” appears in the dis-
play. When this indication 
appears, you cannot operate the 
instrument.
The Musicsoft Downloader can-
not be used when the instrument 
is in the following state:
•During Demo playback.
•During song playback.
•During Record mode.
The panel settings and User 
songs (P-140.BUP file) remain in 
the instrument after being saved 
to the computer.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE