Yamaha P95 Owners Manual

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Manual de instrucciones
P-95B/P-95S
DIGITAL PIANO 
						

							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 recom-
mended 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 recommended! 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 han-
dling 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 accom-
pany 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 obligation to update existing 
units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head-
phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels 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 accesso-
ries. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or 
installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fix-
tures (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 carefully and consult your dealer 
before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environ-
mentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the produc-
tion 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 bat-
tery 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, never mix old batteries with new ones, and 
never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor-
rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and 
battery case rupture.
Warning: 
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batter-
ies away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu-
lated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of 
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal 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 num-
ber, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. 
You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of pur-
chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a perma-
nent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
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							IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT.  The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
BLUE    :  NEUTRAL
BROWN :  LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus 
may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the ter-
minals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal 
of the three pin plug.
•This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble 
Music (U.K.) Ltd.(2 wires)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not 
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by 
the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s 
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation 
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC 
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the 
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital 
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason-
able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential 
environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-
tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies 
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in 
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation 
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If 
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be 
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by 
the interference. 
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or 
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the 
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the 
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, 
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of 
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact 
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by 
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.(class B)
OBSERVERA!Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den 
ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, 
sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også 
selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko 
laitetta verkosta.
(standby)
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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:
•Do not place the power 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.
•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 (page 31) 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.
•This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the 
instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal 
components in any way. 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. If any liquid such as water seeps into 
the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the 
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected 
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
•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.
•When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the 
power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then 
have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
• It emits unusual smells or smoke.
• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
 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:
•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.
•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, 
always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can 
damage it.
•Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not 
to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might 
accidentally fall over.
•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
•When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are 
using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, 
immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from 
the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is 
still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not 
using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power 
cord from the wall AC outlet.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps 
on 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 use the instrument/device or headphones 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.
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC power adaptor
Location
Connections
Handling caution
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Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) 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 power cord from the wall AC outlet.
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of damage to the product, data or other property, follow the notices below.
■ Handling and Maintainance
•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Other wise, the instrument, TV, or radio 
may generate noise.
•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 place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry/cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
■ Saving data
•Some data will be saved to internal memory of the instrument. The data is maintained even when the power is turned off.
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a computer (page 25).
Information
■ About copyrights
•Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
•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, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized 
use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws.  Any violation of copyright has legal consequences.  DON’T MAKE, 
DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
■ About this manual
•The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
•For the sake of simplicity, both models P-95B and P-95S are hereafter referred to in this Owner’s Manual as P-95.
•The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. 
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products 
should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with 
your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on 
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal 
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. 
[For business users in the European Union]
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer 
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit. 
You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain 
this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in 
the event of theft.
Model No. 
Serial No.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-95B/P-95S! 
We recommend that you read this manual carefully 
so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and 
convenient functions of the P-95B/P-95S.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and 
handy place for future reference.
Main Features 
Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard
Thanks to our experience as the world’s leading manufacturer of acoustic pianos, we’ve developed a keyboard with 
action that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower 
notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard’s sensitivity can 
even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the P-95 to provide 
authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.
AWM Stereo Sampling
This instrument 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.
In particular, the Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano, 
while the Electric Piano 1 and 2 voice features multiple samples for different velocities (Dynamic Sampling); in other 
words, it uses different samples depending on the strength of your playing.
Accessories
•Owner’s Manual
•AC Power Adaptor
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
•Footswitch
•Music Rest
•My Yamaha Product User Registration
* The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.
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Ta ble of Contents
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 4
Introduction
Main Features................................................................................... 6
Accessories ....................................................................................... 6
Panel Controls and Terminals .......................................................... 8
Before Using ..................................................................................... 9
Turning the Power On .................................................................................... 9
Setting the Volume .......................................................................................... 9
Using the Pedal .............................................................................................. 10
Using Headphones ........................................................................................ 11
Music Rest ...................................................................................................... 11
Reference
Listening to the Demo Songs ........................................................ 12
Listening to the Piano Preset Songs .............................................. 13
Using the Metronome.................................................................... 14
Setting the Time Signature ............................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Tempo..................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................... 15
Selecting & Playing Voices ............................................................. 16
Selecting Voices ............................................................................................. 16
Combining Voices (Dual) ............................................................................. 17
Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb ................................................... 18
Transposition ................................................................................................. 19
Fine tuning of the Pitch................................................................................. 19
Touch Sensitivity ........................................................................................... 20
Recording Your Performance ........................................................ 21
Recording a performance .............................................................................. 21
Play back the recorded performance ............................................................ 22
Changing the Settings of the Recorded Data ............................................... 23
Connecting MIDI Instruments ....................................................... 24
About MIDI ................................................................................................... 24
Connecting a Personal Computer ................................................................ 24
Transferring Backup Data between the Computer and the Instrument .... 25
Initializing the Settings .................................................................................. 25
MIDI Functions ............................................................................... 26
MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection ................................................. 26
Local Control ON/OFF ................................................................................. 26
Program Change ON/OFF ............................................................................ 27
Control Change ON/OFF ............................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 28
Optional Equipment....................................................................... 28
Appendix
Preset Song List.............................................................................. 30
Specifications ................................................................................. 31
Quick Operation Guide .................................................................. 32
This is a quick reference for operation of the functions assigned to the buttons and keyboard.
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Online Materials 
(Downloadable from the web)
The following instructional materials 
are available for downloading from the 
Yamaha Manual Library. Access the 
Yamaha Manual Library, then enter 
your model name (P-95, for example) 
in the Model Name area to search the 
manuals.
Yamaha Manual Library
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/
• Data List
The Data List contains MIDI related 
information, such as the MIDI Data 
Format and MIDI Implementation 
chart.
• MIDI Basics
If you want to know more about MIDI 
and how to use it, refer to this intro-
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Panel Controls and Terminals
1[] (Standby/On) switch .............. page 9
For turning the power on or off.
2[MASTER VOLUME] slider ............. page 9
For adjusting the volume level of the entire sound.
3[DEMO/SONG] button .........pages 12, 13
For playing the demo songs and the piano preset 
songs.
4TEMPO [gg g g] [hh h h]/SELECT [QQ Q Q] [WW W W] buttons
..............................................pages 12, 13
While playing a voice demo or piano preset song, 
pressing these buttons lets you select the next or pre-
vious song. These buttons can also be used to change 
the song tempo.
5[METRONOME] button................ page 14
For using the metronome.
6[REC] button ................................ page 21
For recording your keyboard performance.
7[PLAY] button .............................. page 22
For playing back the recorded performance.
8VOICE buttons ............................. page 16
For selecting voices from 10 internal sounds includ-
ing Grand Piano 1 and 2. You can also combine two 
voices and use them together.
9[PEDAL UNIT] jack........................ page 10
For connecting an optional pedal unit (LP-5A).
)DC IN jack ...................................... page 9
For connecting the power adaptor.
!MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals ........... page 24
For connecting external MIDI devices, allowing the 
use of various MIDI functions.
@[SUSTAIN] jack ............................. page 10
For connecting an included pedal, optional FC3 foot 
pedal or FC4 foot switch.
#[PHONES] jack.............................. page 11
For connecting a set of standard stereo headphones, 
allowing private practice.
$Metronome indication................. page 14
Indicates the keys used for making metronome set-
tings.
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Before Using
Turning the Power On
1.Connect the AC adaptor to the power sup-
ply jack. 
WARNING
Use the specified adaptor (page 31) only. The use of other adaptors 
may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instru-
ment.
2.Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
CAUTION
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or 
during electrical storms.
3.Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn 
on the power.
The power indicator located to the left of the [] (Standby/On) 
switch lights up.
Pressing the switch again turns the power off.
CAUTION
Even when the instrument is turned off, electricity is still fl owing 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.
Setting the Volume
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider about halfway between the 
“MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the 
[MASTER VOLUME] slider to the most comfortable listening level.
TERMINOLOGYMASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the entire keyboard sound
1.
2.
AdaptorAC outlet
3.
The level increases. The level decreases.
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Using the Pedal
[SUSTAIN] jack 
This jack is for connecting the included pedal. The pedal functions in the 
same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. Connect an optional 
pedal to this jack and press the pedal to sustain the sound.
An optional FC3 foot pedal or FC4 foot switch can also be connected to 
this jack. 
If you connect an optional pedal of FC3, the half pedal function* can be 
used.
* half pedal function
While you playing the piano with SUSTAIN and if you need to delete the 
cloudy sound, release the foot from pedal to half position.
[PEDAL UNIT] jack 
This jack is for connecting an optional LP-5A 
pedal unit. When connecting the pedal unit, make 
sure to also assemble the unit on an optional key-
board stand (L-85/L-85S).
Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this 
changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed 
footswitch operation.
Make sure that power is OFF when connect-
ing or disconnecting the pedal.
Pedal Unit Functions
The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of 
expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic 
piano.
Damper (Right) Pedal
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an 
acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. 
Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
A “half-pedal” effect lets you use the damper pedal to create partial sus-
tain effects, depending on how far down you press the pedal.
Sostenuto (Center) Pedal 
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto 
pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will sustain as long as you 
hold the pedal (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subse-
quently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sus-
tain a chord, for example, while other notes are played “staccato.”
Soft (Left) 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 when it is pressed.
LP-5A
(optional)
L-85/L-85S
(optional)
NOTE
NOTE
When you press the damper 
pedal here, the notes you play 
before you release the pedal 
have a longer sustain.
When you press the soste-
nuto pedal here while holding 
the note, the note will sustain 
as long as you hold the 
pedal.
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