Yamaha P60 User Guide

							P-60   Selecting & Playing Voices
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Transposition
The P-60’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down 
in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the 
keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.
For example, if you set the transposition amount to “5,” playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, 
you can play a song as though it were in C major, and the P-60 will transpose it to the key of F.
While holding down the A-1 andC
0 keys, press one of the F
2–F
3 keys to set the 
desired amount of transposition.
Pressing the 
C3 key produces normal keyboard pitch. Pressing the key to the left of C3 
(=
B2) transposes the pitch of the keyboard down a semitone, the next key to the left 
(=
B2) transposes down a whole tone (two semitones), etc., down to the F
2 key, which 
transposes down six semitones. Upward transposition is accomplished in the same way 
using the keys to the right of 
C3, up to F
3, which transposes up six semitones.
Fine-tuning the Pitch
You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play the P-60 
along with other instruments or CD music.
To tune up (in about 0.2Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3.
To tune down (in about 0.2Hz steps):
Hold down the A-1 and 
A
-1 keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and 
B3.
To restore standard pitch:
Hold down the A-1, A
-1 and B-1 simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3.
Setting range: 427.0-453.0 Hz
Standard pitch: 440.0 Hz
Procedure
TERMINOLOGY
Transpose:
Changing the key signature of a 
song. On the P-60, transposing 
shifts the pitch of the entire key-
board.
TIP
Notes below and above the A-1 
.... C7 range of the P-60 sound 
one octave higher and lower, 
respectively.
A-1
C 0C3
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
-6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6


F 2 

F 3 

Normal
pitch. Transpose
down.Transpose
up.
TERMINOLOGY
Hz (Hertz):
This unit of measurement refers 
to the frequency of a sound and 
represents the number of times 
a sound wave vibrates in a sec-
ond.Procedure
C3B3A-1 B-1A-1A -1 

A -1 
A-1 B-1
To tune up To tune down To restore standard pitch 
						

							P-60   About MIDI
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About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for 
data transmission and 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-60, or 
control the P-60 from a connected MIDI device or computer.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI cables
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
TIP
MIDI performance data and 
commands are transferred in 
the form of numeric values.
TIP
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-60’s MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart appears on 
page 35.
IN         MIDI         OUT
TIP
You can also obtain detailed 
information about MIDI from 
various music books and other 
publications. 
						

							P-60   Connecting a Personal Computer
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Connecting a Personal Computer
You can enjoy computer music data on the P-60 by connecting a computer to the MIDI connector.
There are two methods by which to connect the P-60 to a personal computer:
1. Use a MIDI interface and the P-60’s MIDI connectors.
2. Use the USB port on the computer and a USB interface (model UX16, UX96, or UX256).
1. Using a MIDI interface and the P-60’s MIDI connectors
Connection
Use a MIDI interface to connect a computer to the P-60 using special MIDI cables.
2. Connecting the computer’s USB port to the P-60 via a USB interface, such as the 
UX16, UX96, or UX256
Connect the computer’s USB port to the USB interface (such as the UX16, UX96, or UX256) using a USB cable. Install 
the driver (that came with the USB interface) on the computer, and connect the USB interface to the P-60 using a serial 
cable or MIDI cables.
For more information, refer to the instruction manual for the USB interface.
An example of connecting the USB interface to the P-60 using MIDI cables
NOTEWhen the P-60 is used as a tone module, performance data with voices that are not found on the P-60 will not be played 
correctly. 
NOTEBefore you connect the P-60 to a personal computer, first turn off the power to both the P-60 and the computer. After 
you make the connections, turn on the power to the computer first, then turn on the power to the P-60.
IN         MIDI         OUT
P-60
WindowsMacintosh MIDI
interfaceMIDI
interface
MIDI
OUT MIDI
INMIDI
OUT
MIDI
OUT MIDI
IN
MIDI
IN
USB cable
MIDI cables
P-60
USB interface computer
IN         MIDI         OUT
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 
						

							P-60   MIDI Functions
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MIDI Functions
You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings.
For more information about MIDI, see the “About MIDI” section (page 22).
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-
ment must be matched for proper data transfer.
This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the P-60 transmits or 
receives MIDI data. 
Setting the transmit channel
While holding down the A-1 and C
0 keys, press one of the C1–E2 keys.
Setting the receive channel
While holding down the A-1 and C
0 keys, press one of the C4–F5 keys.
Local Control ON/OFF
“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the P-60 keyboard controls its internal 
tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. 
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-60 keyboard does not play the 
internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI 
OUT connector when notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal 
tone generator responds to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN connector.
While holding down the A-1 and C

0 keys, press the C6 key.
NOTE
Demo and preset song data are 
not transmitted via MIDI.
NOTE
In Dual mode, Voice 1 data is 
transmitted on its specified 
channel and Voice 2 data is 
transmitted on the next greater 
channel number relative to the 
specified channel. In this mode, 
no data is transmitted if the 
transmit channel is set to “OFF.”
TIP
ALL:
A “Multi-timbre” Receive mode 
is available. It allows simulta-
neous reception of different 
parts on all 16 MIDI channels, 
enabling the P-60 to play multi-
channel song data received 
from a music computer or 
sequencer.
1+2:
A “1+2” Receive mode is avail-
able. It allows simultaneous 
reception on channels 1 and 2 
only, enabling the P-60 to play 1 
and 2 channel song data 
received from a music computer 
or sequencer.
TIP
Program change and other like 
channel messages received will 
not affect the P-60’s panel set-
tings or the notes you play on 
the keyboard.
NOTE
The P-60 does not receive MIDI 
data when it is in Demo or Pre-
set Song mode.
Procedure
Procedure
For setting the 
transmit channels. 
(C1–D
 2) A-1 C1 C4 F5E2
OFF C
 0 

D 2 


E5
1356810
24 7911 14 16
12 13 15
For ALL mode
1356810
24 7911 14 16
12 13 15
1+2
For setting the 
receive channels. 
(C4–F5)
A-1 C 0 

C6
The highest 
key 
						

							P-60   MIDI Functions
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Program Change ON/OFF
Normally the P-60 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an 
external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-numbered voice 
to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). The 
P-60 will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one of its 
voices is selected, causing the correspondingly-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 trans-
mission so that voices can be selected on the P-60 without affecting the external MIDI 
device.
While holding down the A-1 and C

0 keys, press the C
6 key.
Control Change ON/OFF
Normally the P-60 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-60 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 transmis-
sion so that, for example, the P-60’s pedal and other controls can be operated without 
affecting an external MIDI device.
While holding down the A-1 and C

0 keys, press the D6 key.
TIP
For information on program 
change numbers for each of the 
P-60’s voices, refer to page 34 
in the MIDI Data Format sec-
tion.
Procedure
A-1 C 0 

C 6
The highest 
key


TIP
For information on control 
changes that can be used with 
the P-60, refer to the MIDI Data 
Format on page 31.
Procedure
A-1 C 0 

D6
The highest 
key 
						

							P-60   Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Options
•Foot Pedal FC3
•Foot Switch FC4
•Keyboard Stand L-120 (for P-60; black and mahogany two-tone finish)
L-60W (for P-60S; silver and cherry two-tone finish)
ProblemPossible Cause and Solution
The P-60 does not turn on. The P-60 has not been plugged in properly. Insert the adaptor plug into an AC outlet 
and the adaptor socket into the unit securely. (page 10).
A click or pop is heard when the power is 
turned on or off.This is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument.
Noise from the speakers or headphones is 
audible.The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close 
proximity to the P-60. Turn off the mobile phone, or move it further away from the P-60.
The overall volume is low, or no sound is 
heard.•The Master Volume is set too low. Set it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER 
VOLUME] control.
•Make sure a pair of headphones is not connected to the headphones jack.
•Make sure that Local Control (page 24) is ON.
The foot switch has no effect, or the sound 
continuously sustains even when the foot 
switch is not pressed.The pedal cord may not be properly connected. Make sure to securely insert the pedal 
cord into the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack (page 11).
The foot switch seems to produce the oppo-
site effect. For example, pressing the foot 
switch cuts off the sound and releasing it sus-
tains the sounds.The polarity of the foot switch is reversed. Make sure that the foot switch plug is prop-
erly connected to the [SUSTAIN PEDAL] jack before turning on the power.
Do not press the pedal while turning the power on.
P-60   Troubleshooting/Options 
						

							P-60   Index
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Index
Numerics
50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16
A
Accessories .........................................................................8
Adjust
Reverb Depth .............................................................19
Tempo (50 Piano Preset Songs) ...............................16
Volume (50 Piano Preset Songs) ..............................16
Volume (Demo) ........................................................15
C
Combining Two Voices (Dual mode)............................20
Connecting a Personal Computer ..................................23
D
DC IN 12V .................................................................10, 14
DEMO........................................................................14, 15
Dual mode .......................................................................20
F
Foot switch.......................................................................11
M
MASTER VOLUME ..................................................10, 14
MIDI ................................................................................22
MIDI [IN] [OUT] ...........................................................14
MIDI cables ...............................................................22, 23
MIDI connectors .............................................................22
MIDI Data Format ..........................................................31
MIDI Implementation Chart..........................................35
Music Rest........................................................................12
P
PHONES/OUTPUT ........................................................14
Precautions ....................................................................6–7
Preset songs ➝ 50 Piano Preset Songs ...........................16
R
Reverb ..............................................................................19
S
Song ................................................................................. 16
Specifications................................................................... 36
STANDBY/ON .......................................................... 10, 14
Start/Stop playback
50 Piano Preset Songs ............................................... 16
Demo Songs............................................................... 15
SUSTAIN PEDAL ..................................................... 11, 14
T
Transposition .................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 26
V
VOICE ................................................................. 14, 18–20 
						

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MEMO 
						

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Appendix/Anhang/
Annexe/Apéndice
This section introduces reference material.
In diesem Abschnitt finden Sie Referenzmaterial.
Cette section présente le matériel de référence.
En esta sección se incluye material de referencia.
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 / MIDI Implementierung stabelle / 
Feuille d’implantation MIDI / Gráfica de implementación MIDI ................................................................... 35
Specifications / Technische Daten / Caractéristiques techniques / Especificaciones .......................................... 36 
						

							P-60   Appendix/Anhang/Annexe/Apéndice30
Preset Song List / Liste der voreingestellten Songs / 
Liste des morceaux prédéfinis / 
Lista de canciones preseleccionadas
No.TitleComposer
1Invention No. 1 J.S.Bach
2Invention No. 8 J.S.Bach
3Gavotte J.S.Bach
4Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J.S.Bach
5Menuett G dur BWV.Anh.114 J.S.Bach
6Le Coucou L-C.Daquin
7Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov W.A.Mozart
8Turkish March W.A.Mozart
9Menuett G dur W.A.Mozart
10 Little Serenade  J.Haydn
11 Perpetuum mobile C.M.v.Weber
12 Ecossaise L.v.Beethoven
13 Für Elise L.v.Beethoven
14 Marcia alla Turca L.v.Beethoven
15 Piano Sonate op.13 “Pathétique” 2nd mov. L.v.Beethoven
16 Piano Sonate op.27-2 “Mondschein” 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven
17 Piano Sonate op.49-2 1st mov. L.v.Beethoven
18 Impromptu op.90-2 F.P.Schubert
19 Moments Musicaux op.94-3 F.P.Schubert
20 Frühlingslied op.62-2 J.L.F.Mendelssohn
21 Jägerlied op.19b-3 J.L.F.Mendelssohn
22 Fantaisie-Impromptu F.F.Chopin
23 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F.F.Chopin
24 Etude op.10-5 “Black keys” F.F.Chopin
25 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu” F.F.Chopin
No.TitleComposer
26 Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F.F.Chopin
27 Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien”  F.F.Chopin
28 Valse op.64-2 F.F.Chopin
29 Valse op.69-1 “L’adieu” F.F.Chopin
30 Nocturne op.9-2 F.F.Chopin
31 Träumerei R.Schumann
32 Fröhlicher Landmann R.Schumann
33 La prière d’une Vierge T.Badarzewska
34 Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening T.Oesten
35 Arabesque J.F.Burgmüller
36 Pastorale J.F.Burgmüller
37 La chevaleresque J.F.Burgmüller
38 Liebesträume Nr.3 F.Liszt
39 Blumenlied G.Lange
40 Barcarolle P.I.Tchaikovsky
41 Melody in F A.Rubinstein
42 Humoresque A.Dvorák
43 Tango (España) I.Albéniz
44 The Entertainer S.Joplin
45 Maple Leaf Rag S.Joplin
46 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C.A.Debussy
47 Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy
48 Clair de lune C.A.Debussy
49 Rêverie C.A.Debussy
50 Golliwog’s Cakewalk C.A.Debussy