Yamaha P60 User Guide

							M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
˜ 2002 Yamaha Corporation
WA11810  308APAP2.3-05D0yPrinted in Japan
Before using the P-60, be sure to read 
“PRECAUTIONS
„ on pages 6 -7.
Achten Sie darauf, vor Einsatz des P-60 die 
“VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN
„ 
auf Seite 6 -7 durchzulesen.
Avant dutiliser le P-60, lire attentivement la section 
«PRECAUTIONS 
DUSAGE
» aux pages 6 - 7.
Antes de utilizar el P-60, lea las 
“PRECAUCIONES
„ que debe tener en 
cuenta en las páginas 6 - 7.
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Owners Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode demploi
Manual de instrucciones
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							SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
 
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply 
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or 
adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name 
plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. 
WARNING: 
 Do not place this product in a position where anyone 
could walk on, trip over ,or roll anything over power or connecting 
cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom-
mended! IF you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire 
size for a 25 cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the 
AWG number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For longer 
extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components supplied 
or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, 
etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions 
that accompany the accessory product. 
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:  
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct 
at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to 
change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obliga-
tion to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and 
headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound lev-
els that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for 
long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is 
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the 
ears, you should consult an audiologist. 
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period 
before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches  and / or accessory 
mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as 
optional  accessories. Some of these items are designed to be 
dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are 
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well 
secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No 
other uses are recommended. 
NOTICE:  
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to 
how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as 
designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are 
therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual care-
fully and consult your dealer before requesting service. 
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:  
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and 
environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products 
and the production methods used to produce them, meet these 
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we 
want you to be aware of the following: 
Battery Notice:  
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which 
(if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this 
type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement 
becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to 
perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of 
these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being 
charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for 
the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with 
batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. 
Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and 
battery case rupture. 
Warning:  
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all 
batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly 
and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any 
retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery dis-
posal information. 
Disposal Notice:  
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some 
reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe 
all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of 
products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is 
unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly. 
NAME PLATE LOCATION:  
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model 
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on 
this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, 
and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain 
this manual as a permanent record of your purchase. 
Model 
Serial No. 
Purchase Date 
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 
92-BP  (bottom) 
						

							 
P-60 
   About this Owner’s Manual 
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-60 Electronic Piano! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that 
you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the P-60.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. 
About this Owner’s Manual  
This manual consists of three main sections: “Introduction,” “Reference” and “Appendix.” 
Introduction (page 2): 
Please read this section first. 
Reference (page 13): 
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the P-60’s various functions.  
Appendix (page 29): 
This section introduces reference material.
*The illustrations of the controls in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only and actual appearance of 
the controls may be somewhat different on your instrument. 
Trademarks: 
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
•All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. 
COPYRIGHT NOTICE 
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with 
respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all 
computer software, MIDI files and WAVE data. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of per-
sonal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, 
DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. 
						

							 
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   Table of Contents 
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Ta ble of Contents 
Introduction 
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2
About this Owner’s Manual ........................ 3
Application Index ........................................ 5
PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 6
Accessories .................................................. 8
Features ....................................................... 9
Before Using the P-60 ............................... 10 
Power supply connections ................................. 10
Turning the power on ........................................ 10
Adjusting the volume ......................................... 10
Using the [PHONES/OUTPUT] jack ............... 11
Using the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack ................... 11
Using the MIDI connectors ............................... 11
Music Rest .......................................................... 12 
Reference 
Part Names ................................................ 14
Listening to the Demo Songs ................... 15
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs .......... 16
Selecting & Playing Voices........................ 18 
Selecting Voices .................................................. 18
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb ........ 19
Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)............... 20
Transposition ..................................................... 21
Fine-tuning the Pitch ......................................... 21 
About MIDI ............................................... 22
Connecting a Personal Computer ............ 23
MIDI Functions .......................................... 24 
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection ...... 24
Local Control ON/OFF ...................................... 24
Program Change ON/OFF................................. 25
Control Change ON/OFF .................................. 25 
Troubleshooting ....................................... 26
Options...................................................... 26
Index ......................................................... 27 
Appendix 
Preset Song List / Liste der voreingestellten 
Songs / Liste des morceaux prédéfinis / 
Lista de canciones preseleccionadas ...... 30
MIDI Data Format / MIDI-Datenformat / 
Format des données MIDI / Formato de 
datos MIDI .............................................. 31
MIDI Implementation Chart ..................... 35
Specifications / Technische Daten / 
Caractéristiques techniques / 
Especificaciones ...................................... 36 
						

							 
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   Application Index 
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Application Index 
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. 
Listening 
Listening to demo songs with different voices ...................................................... “Listening to the Demo Songs” o n  page 15
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ............................................................... “Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 16 
Playing 
Using a supplied foot switch ......................................................................... “Using the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack” on page 11
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ............................................................................. “Transposition” on page 21
Fine-tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the P-60 
along with other instruments or CD music ....................................................................... “Fine-tuning the Pitch” on page 21 
Changing voices 
Viewing the list of voices.............................................................................................................  “Selecting Voices” on page 18
Simulating a concert hall .................................................................... “Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb” on page 19
Combining two voices............................................................................... “Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)” on page 20 
Connecting the P-60 to other devices 
What is MIDI? .................................................................................................................................... “About MIDI” on page 22
Connecting the computer ............................................................................... “Connecting a Personal Computer” on page 23 
						

							 
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PRECAUTIONS 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
 
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 
 WARNING
 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical 
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required 
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
•Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) 
only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or 
overheating.
•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have 
accumulated on it.
•Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, 
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects 
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll 
anything over it.
•Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or 
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it 
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it 
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet 
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into 
any openings.
•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. 
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a 
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or 
smoke should appear to be caused by it,  immediately turn off the power switch, 
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected 
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
 
 CAUTION
 
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage 
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold 
the plug itself and not the cord.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during 
electrical storms.
•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. 
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the 
outlet.•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or 
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to 
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal 
components.
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, 
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio 
may generate noise.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally 
fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or 
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the 
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptorLocation
 
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•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the 
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all 
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes 
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume 
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, 
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel 
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the 
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualifi ed 
Yamaha service personnel. 
•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might 
discolor the panel or keyboard.
•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not 
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
•Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or 
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you 
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long 
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
 
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiÞcations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
 
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   Accessories 
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Accessories 
•Owner’s Manual 
This manual contains complete instructions for operating your P-60. 
•Quick Operation Guide
•Sustain Pedal
•Music Rest
•Yamaha PA-5D power adaptor 
						

							P-60
 
   Features 
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Features 
The Yamaha P-60 electronic piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as 
Yamaha’s original “  
AWM Stereo Sampling  
” tone-generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “  
Graded 
Hammer  
” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range.
The Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano. The 
E. Piano 1 voice features a single velocity-switched sample and E. Piano 2 voice features two velocity-switched sample.
The P-60 sounds much closer to a true acoustic piano.
DC IN 12V
STANDBY /    ON PHONES/
OUTPUT
SUSTAIN PEDAL IN         MIDI         OUT
POWERMASTER  VOLUME
DEMO VOICEMIN MAX
ELECTRONIC PIANO   P-60POWERMASTER  VOLUME
DEMO VOICEC. ORGAN 2 VIBE EP 2 PIANO 2 
PIANO 1 EP 1 HARPSI 1 HARPSI 2 C. ORGAN 1 STRINGSMIN MAXPRESET SONG
[MASTER VOLUME]Adjust the volume level using this control (page 10).
[DEMO]Playback of a demo song and 50 preset songs is available (page 15). 
[VOICE]Select voices from 10 internal sounds, including Grand Piano 1 and 2 (page 18). 
You can also combine two voices simultaneously (page 20), select various reverb 
effects (page 19), etc.
[PHONES/OUTPUT]A set of standard stereo 
headphones can be plugged 
in here for private
practice. You can also output 
P-60 sound from an audio 
system connected here. 
(page 11).
MIDI [IN/OUT]Connect a MIDI device to this 
connector to use various MIDI 
functions (page 23). 
(About MIDI—page 22)
[SUSTAIN PEDAL]
Connect the supplied foot 
switch here to switch sustain 
effects on and off (page 11).
Connectors (rear panel)
1	&
CPPL 1BHF  5IVSTEBZ
 +BOVBSZ 
   1. 
						

							 
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   Before Using the P-60 
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Before Using the P-60 
Power supply connections 
1. 
Make sure that the  
[STANDBY/ON] 
 switch of the P-60 is set to STANDBY. 
2. 
Connect the AC adaptor’s DC cable to the  
[DC IN 12V] 
 jack. 
3. 
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
After turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure to disconnect the 
power. 
WARNING 
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5D AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically 
recommended by Yamaha) to power your instrument from the AC mains. The 
use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor 
and the P-60. 
WARNING 
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the P-60, or during electrical storms. 
Turning the power on 
After making sure that the P-60’s AC power adaptor is properly plugged into the P-60 itself and plugged into a convenient 
AC wall outlet, press the  
[STANDBY/ON] 
 switch located on the rear panel of the P-60.
•The power indicator located on the left of the panel lights up. 
When you’re ready to turn off the power, press the   
[STANDBY/ON] 
 switch again.
•The power indicator turns off. 
CAUTION 
Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. 
When you are not using the P-60 for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet. 
Adjusting the volume 
To adjust the volume, use the   
[MASTER VOLUME] 
 located at the top left of 
the panel. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you adjust the 
volume. 
CAUTION 
Do not use the P-60 at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged.
DC IN 12V
MASTER  VOLUME
MIN MAX
The level increases. The level decreases.
 
TERMINOLOGY
 
MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound  
TIP
 
You can also adjust the [PHONES/OUTPUT] output level using the [MASTER VOLUME] control.