DIGITAL PIANO

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Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Piano!
This instrument provides exceptionally high-quality sound and expressive control for your playing enjoyment.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and
convenient functions of the instrument.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5− 6.

Merci d'avoir acheté ce Piano numérique de Yamaha !

Cet instrument offre une qualité de son et une expressivité exceptionnelles pour votre plus grand plaisir.
Nous vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d'emploi afin de tirer pleinement profit des fonctions avancées
et très pratiques de votre instrument.
Nous vous recommandons également de garder ce manuel à portée de main pour toute référence ultérieure.
Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE » aux pages 5 et 6.

Le damos las gracias por adquirir este Piano Digital Yamaha.

Este instrumento ofrece un sonido de alta calidad y un control expresivo excepcionales para que disfrute tocando.
Le aconsejamos que lea detenidamente este manual para poder disfrutar de las útiles y avanzadas funciones del
instrumento.
Recomendamos guardar el manual en un lugar seguro y accesible, para futuras consultas.
Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 5-6.
EN
FR
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power Battery Notice:
supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable
power supply or adapter other than one described in battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The
the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recom- average life span of this type of battery is approxi-
mended by Yamaha. mately five years. When replacement becomes neces-
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position sary, contact a qualified service representative to
where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything perform the replacement.
over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of This product may also use “household” type batteries.
an extension cord is not recommended! If you must Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that
use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’ the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and
cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG that the charger is intended for the battery being
number, the larger the current handling capacity. For charged.
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with
This product should be used only with the components new ones, and never mix different types of batteries.
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or
by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all incorrect installation may result in overheating and bat-
safety markings and instructions that accompany the tery case rupture.
accessory product. Warning:
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any bat-
CHANGE: tery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of
The information contained in this manual is believed to used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in
be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household
reserves the right to change or modify any of the spec- type batteries in your area for battery disposal informa-
ifications without notice or obligation to update existing tion.
units. Disposal Notice:
This product, either alone or in combination with an Should this product become damaged beyond repair,
amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capa- or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at
ble of producing sound levels that could cause perma- an end, please observe all local, state, and federal reg-
nent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of ulations that relate to the disposal of products that con-
time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncom- tain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
fortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. NAME PLATE LOCATION:
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the The name plate is located on the bottom of the product.
time period before damage occurs. The model number, serial number, power require-
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or ments, etc., are located on this plate. You should
accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied record the model number, serial number, and the date
with the product or as optional accessories. Some of of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain
these items are designed to be dealer assembled or this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
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 manu-
facturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and
consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Model
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 Serial No.
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: Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Digital Piano
Model Name : P-515
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America (FCC DoC)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
THIS UNIT! all installations. If this product is found to be the
This product, when installed as indicated in the source of interference, which can be determined by
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved eliminate the problem by using one of the following
by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the measures:
FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to being affected by the interference.
accessories and/or another product use only high Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
product MUST be used. Follow all installation In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300
your FCC authorization to use this product in the ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type
USA. cable.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to If these corrective measures do not produce
comply with the requirements listed in FCC satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
Compliance with these requirements provides a not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service
product in a residential environment will not result in Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
harmful interference with other electronic devices. CA90620
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies The above statements apply ONLY to those products
and, if not installed and used according to the distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
instructions found in the users manual, may cause subsidiaries.
interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations

* 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, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkontakt, som er
tændt — også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.
(standby)

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

(fcc_sengen)

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
CA U TION within an equilateral triangle is intended to
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
DO NOT OPEN “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF persons.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO triangle is intended to alert the user to the
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
2 Keep these instructions. the manufacturer.
3 Heed all warnings. 12 Use only with the cart, stand,
4 Follow all instructions. tripod, bracket, or table specified
5 Do not use this apparatus near water. by the manufacturer, or sold with
6 Clean only with dry cloth. the apparatus. When a cart is
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in used, use caution when moving
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. the cart/apparatus combination
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as to avoid injury from tip-over.
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce when unused for long periods of time.
heat. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Servicing is required when the apparatus has
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
blades with one wider than the other. A cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
grounding type plug has two blades and a third or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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 PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

For AC adaptor

WARNING CAUTION
• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some
not use for any other purpose. trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the
• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor
is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the
minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using
the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall
AC outlet.

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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:

Power supply/AC adaptor Water warning

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses)
it. containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
is printed on the name plate of the instrument. power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (page 115) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have Fire warning
accumulated on it.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall
over and cause a fire.
Do not open
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument If you notice any abnormality
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 • When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. 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.
Location (if Bluetooth functionality is included) - It emits unusual smells or smoke.
(For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not, refer to - Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
page 81.) - There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
• Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.
- Do not use this product near medical devices or inside areas in which the use
of radio waves is restricted.
- Do not use this product within 15 cm (6 in.) of persons with a heart pacemaker
implant.

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 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:

Power supply/AC adaptor Connections

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components,
outlet. set all volume levels to minimum.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold • Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for desired listening level.
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
Handling caution
Location • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or
fall over. keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the
• When transporting or moving the instrument, always use two or more people. instrument or other property, or operational failure.
Attempting to lift the instrument by yourself may damage your back, result in • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
other injury, or cause damage to the instrument itself. use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage • Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them. high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power physician.
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 it, use the
provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal
components or result in the instrument falling over.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off), 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.

DMI-5 2/2

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on
or near the name plate, which is at 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.
The name plate is
located on the bottom
Serial No. of the unit.

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NOTICE other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media
in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.
product, damage to data, or damage to other property, *The contents described above include a computer program,
follow the notices below. Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice
recording data, a score, score data, etc.
 Handling *You are allowed to distribute medium in which your
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo performance or music production using these contents is
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not
Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. required in such cases.
When you use the instrument along with an application on
your smart device such as iPhone or iPad, etc., we  About functions/data bundled with the
recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to “ON” on the instrument
device and then the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setting to “ON” in order • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or
to avoid noise caused by communication. arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, • This device is capable of using various types/formats of music
or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may
panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or not play them back precisely as their producers or composers
unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: originally intended.
5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not lean the instrument against a wall, etc. Doing so may  About this manual
cause damage to the instrument. Make sure to put the • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual
instrument horizontally on a table or desk, or use the are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
separately sold keyboard stand (page 115). somewhat different from those on your instrument.
• The letters at the end of the model name (“B” or “WH”) are
 Maintenance color information of the instrument. For example, “B”
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry/slightly indicates “black,” and “WH” indicates “white.” Since they
damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, simply indicate the color, these letters are omitted in this
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. manual.
• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity, • iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
condensation may occur and water may collect on the surface the U.S. and other countries.
of the instrument. If water is left, the wooden parts may
absorb the water and be damaged. Make sure to wipe any
• Android ™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
water off immediately with a soft cloth. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft ®
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
 Saving data • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the
• Some of the data of this instrument (page 105) are retained U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
when the power is turned off. However, the saved data may be
•
lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc. Save your
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
important data onto USB flash drive/an external device such
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
as a computer (page 68). Before using a USB flash drive, make
marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license.
sure to refer to page 74.
• The company names and product names in this manual are
• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage,
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
we recommend that you save your important data onto spare
companies.
USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as
backup data.  Tuning
• Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be
tuned by an expert (although the pitch can be user-adjusted to
match other instruments). This is because the pitch of digital
instruments is always maintained perfectly.
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 contents in which
Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has
license to use others' copyrights. Due to copyright laws and

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 About Bluetooth

Bluetooth capability Bluetooth logo

Depending on the country in which you purchased the product, the
instrument may not have Bluetooth capability.
If the Bluetooth logo is printed on the control panel, this means that the
product is equipped with Bluetooth functionality.

• Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters
(33 ft.) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

 Handling Bluetooth communications

• The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth compatible devices is a radio band shared by many types of
equipment. While Bluetooth compatible devices use a technology minimizing the influence of other
components using the same radio band, such influence may reduce the speed or distance of
communications and in some cases interrupt communications.
• The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the
distance between the communicating devices, the presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the
type of equipment.
• Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with
Bluetooth function.

Compatible Formats
GM System Level 2
“GM (General MIDI)” is one of the most common Voice allocation formats. “GM System Level 2” is a standard
specification that enhances the original “GM” and improves Song data compatibility. It provides for increased
polyphony, greater Voice selection, expanded Voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.

XG
XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specifically to provide
more Voices and variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices and effects, and to ensure compatibility of
data well into the future.

GS
GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement of the GM
specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expressive control over Voices
and effects.

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Included Accessories Online Materials (Downloadable from
the web)
 Owner’s Manual (this book) x1
 Online Member Product Registration x1 Smart Device Connection Manual
Explains how to connect the instrument to a
 Footswitch x1
smartphone or tablet, etc. You can choose from
 Power cord*, AC adaptor x1 two versions (for iOS and Android) depending
on your device.
 Warranty* x1
* May not be included depending on your area. Check
with your Yamaha dealer. Computer-related Operations
Includes instructions on connecting this
 Music Rest x1 instrument to a computer, and operations
related to transferring song data.

MIDI Reference
Insert into the hole Contains the MIDI-related information.
without removing
the cap.

Data List
Contains lists of XG Voices and XG Drum Kit
that can be selected on the instrument.
NOTICE
After removing the music rest from the instrument, do not
leave it on the instrument for long time. Doing so may To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha
cause color transference or glue to adhere to it.
Downloads, enter the model name for searching
desired files.

Yamaha Downloads
About the Manuals https://download.yamaha.com/
This instrument has the following documents and
instructional materials.

Included Documents
Smart Device App “Smart Pianist”
Owner’s Manual (this book) Enjoy easy operation by connecting your
This document explains how to use the smart device. “Smart Pianist” app (free for
instrument.
download; page 84) lets you select Voices,
• Introduction: make Metronome settings, and even
This section explains how to set up and start using your display notation, depending on the
instrument. Setup is so simple, you can start playing
right away. selected data.
• Main Operations:
This section explains various functions useful for your
practice, such as Preset Song playback and Song
recording.
• Detailed Settings:
This section explains how to make detailed settings for
the instrument’s various functions. Refer to this section
as necessary.
• Appendix:
This section introduces Message List, a description of
Preset Voices, and other reference material.

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 Features
Authentic portable electric piano,
ideal for wide variety of applications
The P-515 portable electric piano provides a remarkably easy way to enjoy authentic piano performance easily.
Although packed with various functions, it also exceptionally portable—allowing you use it as a family piano, or
practice it in your bedroom, or perform with it at a party. For more permanent installations, use the separately sold
keyboard stand (L-515) and pedal unit (LP-1).

Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial

piano samples page 22

The P-515 features piano sounds created with samples of the Yamaha CFX flagship concert grand piano and famed
Vienna-made Bösendorfer* grand piano. These piano samples bring two world’s finest and most prominent concert
grand pianos to your fingertips.
* Bösendorfer is a subsidiary company of Yamaha.

Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) – reproduces the

distinctive reverberation of a concert grand piano page 27

This original VRM technology calculated the various states of the strings for each of the 88 notes of the keyboard from
one instant to the next, and the timing and depth of the damper pedal presses. The enhanced VRM now also calculates
and reproduces aliquot resonance in the upper octaves, and the full resonance of the soundboard, rim, and frame. This
technology gives you vivid, bright, richly varied expression, effectively reproducing the complex acoustic interactions
when performing on an actual piano.

Natural Wood X (NWX) keyboard

– the feel of an acoustic grand piano
The P-515 keyboard features white keys made from select quality wood and fitted with the highest quality synthetic
ivory, while the black keys are finished in synthetic ebony. What’s more, this keyboard features the characteristic
escapement mechanism in a grand piano, which moves the hammers away from the strings quickly after they strike
them, in order to prevent any interference with string vibration.

Rhythm Tracks page 43

The P-515 comes complete with forty different and simple rhythm patterns (drums and bass accompaniment) that are
perfectly suited to many types of music regularly performed on the piano, for even greater performance potential.

Bluetooth audio function

– playing back the audio data wirelessly page 81

The audio data in the smart device such as a Bluetooth-equipped smartphone can be played via the P-515 built-in
speaker. You can enjoy performing with the audio data, or listen to the music via the P-515 instead of an audio device.

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Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................5 Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive ......................... 61
NOTICE ......................................................................7 Other Recording Techniques ............................................. 62
Information ................................................................7 Handling Song Files .................................................66
About Bluetooth* ........................................................8 Song Types and File Operation Limitations .................... 66
Basic Song File Operation ................................................... 67
Compatible Formats ...................................................8
Deleting Files — Delete ....................................................... 68
Included Accessories ..................................................9
Copying Files — Copy ......................................................... 68
About the Manuals .....................................................9
Moving Files — Move ......................................................... 69
Features .....................................................................10 Converting a MIDI Song to an Audio Song
during Playback — MIDI to Audio .............................. 70
Introduction 12 Renaming Files — Rename ................................................. 71
Connections ..............................................................72
Panel Controls and Terminals .................................12
Connectors ............................................................................ 72
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard .................14
Connecting USB Devices ([ ] (USB TO DEVICE)
Turning the Power On or Off .............................................14
Terminal) .......................................................................... 74
Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME] ..................16
Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device ([USB TO
Using Headphones ...............................................................16 HOST] Terminal, [ ]] (USB TO DEVICE)
Using a Pedal (Footswitch) .................................................18 Terminal, MIDI Terminals) ........................................... 75
Using the Pedal Unit (sold separately) ..............................19 Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals) ...... 80
Basic Operations on Display ....................................20 Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device
with the Instrument ..............................................81
Main Operations 22 Listening to Audio Data from a Smart Device through
this Instrument (Bluetooth Audio Function) ............... 81
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds Using a Smart Device App .................................................. 84
(Voices) .................................................................22 Transmitting/Receiving Audio Data
Selecting Voices ....................................................................22 (USB Audio Interface function) .................................... 85
Listening to the Voice Demos .............................................24 Performing Live ........................................................86
Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of
Piano Voices (Piano Room) ...........................................25
Enhancing and Customizing the Sound ............................28
Detailed Settings 88
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual) .....................29 Basic Operations .......................................................88
Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Voice Menu ...............................................................89
Different Voices (Split Mode) ........................................30
Song Menu ................................................................93
Using Dual and Split Simultaneously ................................31
Metronome/Rhythm Menu ......................................96
Playing Duo ...........................................................................32
Transposing the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose) ............34
Recording Menu .......................................................97
Fine Tuning the Pitch (Master Tune) ................................35 System Menu .............................................................98
Changing the Touch Sensitivity (Touch) ..........................36
Boosting the Overall Sound (SOUND BOOST) ..............37 Appendix 107
Adjusting the Sound (Master EQ) ......................................38
Preset Voice List .....................................................107
Locking the Front Panel ......................................................40
Song List .................................................................109
Using the Metronome ..........................................................41
50 Classics ........................................................................... 109
Playing the Keyboard along with Rhythm Playback ....43
Rhythm List ............................................................109
Playing Back Songs ...................................................44
Message List ............................................................110
Playback of Songs .................................................................45
Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel Function Troubleshooting .....................................................112
(MIDI Songs) ....................................................................48 Specifications ..........................................................114
Playing Back a Song Repeatedly .........................................49 Index .......................................................................116
Adjusting the Volume Balance ...........................................52
Useful Playback Functions ..................................................53 *For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included
Recording Your Performance ..................................54 or not, refer to page 8.
Recording Methods ..............................................................54
Quick MIDI Recording ........................................................55
MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks ..........................57
MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive ..........................59

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel

Front Panel
1 [P] (Standby/On) switch.................... page 14 9 [FUNCTION] button.......................... page 88
For turning the power on or setting it to standby. Pressing this button alternates the displays among
“Voice” menu, “Song” menu, “Metronome/Rhythm”
2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider ............... page 16 menu, “Recording” menu and “System” menu, from
For adjusting the overall volume. which you can make detailed settings for the related
3 [DEMO/SONG] button................. page 24, 44 functions.
Calls up Song List folders for selecting Songs for (Bluetooth logo) ............................. page 81
playback, etc. If the instrument is equipped with Bluetooth
4 [REC] button....................................... page 54 functionality, this logo is printed on the front panel.
For recording your keyboard performance. Depending on the country in which you purchased
the product, the instrument may not have Bluetooth
5 [PLAY/PAUSE] button ........................ page 45 capability.
For alternately playing back and pausing the Preset
Songs or your recorded material. ) [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons, display ........ page 20
For selecting an item or setting a value using the
6 [METRONOME] button ..................... page 41 buttons corresponding to the display indication.
For using the metronome functions.
! [EXIT] button ..................................... page 21
7 [RHYTHM] button ............................. page 43 Pressing this button exits from the current display, or
For using the rhythm functions. returns to the Voice or Song display.
8 [TEMPO] button................................. page 41 @ [PIANO ROOM] button..................... page 25
For setting the tempo. Calls up the Piano Room display where you can
select an optimum piano sound and adjust the touch
response.

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Rear Panel

Rear Panel
# Voice button ........................................ page 22 ( [AUX IN] jack ..................................... page 72
Selects the Voice (keyboard sound). For connecting headphone jack of a portable audio
player, etc.
$ [DUAL/SPLIT] button .............page 29, 30, 31
For playing two Voices simultaneously, or different A AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks.............. page 73
Voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the For connecting to external powered speaker systems,
keyboard. etc.
% [SOUND BOOST/EQ] button ...... page 38, 37 B [USB TO HOST] terminal .............page 73, 75
Calls up the Sound Boost or Master EQ display. For connecting a computer or a smart device, such as
These allow you to raise the volume and enhance the an iPhone/iPad.
presence of your performance (Sound Boost), or
adjust the tone of the sound (Master EQ).
C MIDI [IN] [OUT] terminals..........page 73, 80
For connecting external MIDI devices, such as a
^ [REVERB] button ............................... page 28 synthesizer or a sequencer.
Calls up the Reverb display, for adding and changing
reverberation in the sound.
D [AUX PEDAL] jack ........................page 18, 73
For connecting an included foot pedal, or separately
& [PHONES] jacks.................................. page 16 sold foot pedal or foot switch.
For connecting a pair of headphones.
E [PEDAL UNIT] terminal .................... page 19
* [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal Connecting a separately sold pedal unit.
..................................................page 72, 74, 75 F DC IN jack .......................................... page 14
For connecting a USB flash drive or a smart device,
For connecting the included AC adaptor.
such as an iPhone/iPad.

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This section explains how to set up and start using your instrument. Setup is so
CAUTION
simple, you can start playing right away.
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
Turning the Power On or Off power switch and disconnect
the plug from the outlet.

1. Connect the power cord and AC adaptor. WARNING

Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. • Use only the AC power cord
supplied with your
instrument. If the supplied
1-2 cord is lost or damaged and
needs to be replaced,
DC IN jack contact your Yamaha
(page 13) dealer. The use of an
AC outlet inappropriate replacement
DC plug
can pose a fire and shock
hazard!
1-3 • The type of AC power cord
provided with your
1-1 instrument may be different
AC depending on the country
adaptor in which it is purchased. (In
AC plug
some areas a plug adaptor
Power cord may be provided to match
the pin configuration of the
AC wall outlets in your

2. Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] slider at the right

area.) Do NOT modify the
plug provided with your
instrument. If the plug does
end of the front panel to “MIN.” not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

WARNING
Use the specified adaptor
(page 115) only. The use of
other adaptors may result in
irreparable damage to both
the adaptor and the
instrument.

NOTE
When disconnecting the power
cord/AC adaptor, first turn off
the power, then follow this
procedure in reverse order.

3. Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn the power on. NOTICE
• Press only the [P] (Standby/
The [P] (Standby/On) switch lights up and the Voice display appears on the On) switch when turning the
display at the center of the front panel. power on. Any other
operations, such as pressing
the keys, buttons or pedals
may cause the instrument to
malfunction.
• Turning the power off while
recording or editing might
cause data loss. If you need
to force-quit the instrument,
hold down the [P] (Standby/
On) switch for longer than
[P] (Standby/On) three seconds. Note that the
switch force-quit operation might
The power cause loss of the Paring
indicator lights up. information for Bluetooth
audio function.

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4. Play the keyboard.

While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER
VOLUME] slider. For details, refer to “Setting the volume — [MASTER
VOLUME]” on page 16.

5. After you use the instrument, press and hold the CAUTION
Even when the instrument is
[P] (Standby/On) switch for a second to turn the power turned off, electricity is still
flowing to the instrument at
off. the minimum level. When you
The display and the [P] (Standby/On) button lamp both turn off. are not using the instrument
for a long time or during
electrical storms, make sure
you unplug the AC power
plug from the wall AC outlet.

Auto Power Off function

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto NOTICE
Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is • Any data which are not saved
will be lost if the power
not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses automatically turns off. Make
before the power is automatically turned off is approximately 30 minutes by sure to save your data before
this happens.
default; however, you can change the setting (page 102).
• Depending on the instrument
status, the power may not
turn off automatically, even
Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method) after the specified period of
time elapses. Always turn off
Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. An the power manually when the
“Auto power off disabled” message appears briefly and Auto Power Off is instrument is not in use.
disabled.
The lowest key

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Setting the Volume — [MASTER VOLUME]

To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located at the right
of the panel. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you adjust the Master Volume: The
volume level of the entire
volume. keyboard sound.
Adjusting the [MASTER
VOLUME] slider also affects
the output level of the
[PHONES] jacks and the
output level of the AUX OUT
jacks.

CAUTION
Do not use the instrument at
a high volume level for a long
period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
Decreases Increases
the level. the level.

Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)

IAC is a function which automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality
according to the overall volume of the instrument. Even when the volume is
low, it permits both low sounds and high sounds to be clearly heard.
IAC Control is effective only from the sound output of the instrument speakers.

You can set the IAC setting On or Off via the “System” menu display (page 99):
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display
→ “Sound”  “IAC.” The default setting for this function is “On.”

Using Headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. When the
headphones are plugged into either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal
speaker system is automatically shut off. Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you are using
only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.)

CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a
high volume for an extended
period of time. Doing so may
cause hearing loss.

Standard stereo
phone plug

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Reproducing the Natural Sensation of Sound Distance

—Binaural Sampling and Stereophonic Optimizer
This instrument features two advanced technologies that allow you to enjoy
exceptionally realistic, natural sound, even when listening on headphones.

Binaural Sampling (“CFX Grand” Voice only)

Binaural sampling is a method that uses two special microphones set at the ear Sampling
position of a performer and records the sound from a piano as it is. Listening to the A technology which records
the sounds of an acoustic
sound with this effect through headphones gives the impression of being immersed instrument then stores them to
in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the piano. Moreover, you can the tone generator to be played
enjoy the sound naturally for a long time without ear strain. When the default voice, based on information received
from the keyboard.
“CFX Grand” is selected, connecting the headphones automatically enables the
binaural sampling sound.

Stereophonic Optimizer (Voices in the Piano group other than NOTE

“CFX Grand”) Voices in the Piano group are
those contained in the “Piano”
The Stereophonic Optimizer is an effect which reproduces natural sound distance category in the Preset Voice
like the sound of binaural sampling even though you hear it on headphones. When List (page 107). For details
about selecting Voices, refer to
a Voice in the Piano group other than “CFX Grand” is selected, connecting the page 22.
headphones automatically enables the Stereophonic Optimizer.

When headphones are connected, the Voices in the Piano group automatically NOTE
Before connecting an external
change to the sound of Binaural Sampling or the sound enhanced with the powered speaker system, be
Stereophonic Optimizer, by the default settings. However, when headphones are sure to read “Connections”
connected, these functions affect the sound from the external speaker connected to (page 72).

the AUX OUT jacks or the sound for Audio recording (page 61), and may result in
those sounds sounding unusual.
If you want to turn these functions off, you can switch them on and off via the
“System” menu display. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the
“System” menu display: “Sound” → “Binaural” (page 99).

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Using a Pedal (Footswitch) NOTE

• Connect or disconnect the
footswitch /pedal when the
power of this instrument is
turned off.
• Do not press the footswitch/
pedal while turning the power
on. Doing this changes the
recognized polarity of the
footswitch/pedal, resulting in
reversed footswitch/pedal
You can switch various selected functions on/off by using the included FC4A operation.

footswitch, connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack.

Also a separately sold FC3A foot pedal or FC5 footswitch can be connected to
the jack.
To select the function, use the “Aux Assign” (page 99) in the “System” menu Default setting:
display. Sustain (Continuous)

Damper Resonance
When you select a Piano Voice, pressing the footswitch activates the Damper NOTE
Damper Resonance cannot be
Resonance (VRM, page 27) to accurately recreate the resonance of an acoustic used while Duo (page 32) is
piano’s strings. on.

You can turn the VRM effect on/off and determine the depth of the damper
resonance in the Piano Room display (page 25).

Half-pedal function
This function can be used when a separately sold FC3A foot pedal or LP-1 pedal unit
(page 19) is connected and allows you to vary the sustain length depending on how far
the pedal is pressed. The farther down you press the pedal, the more the sound sustains.
For example, if you press the damper pedal and all notes you are playing sound a bit
murky and loud with too much sustain, you can release the pedal half way or higher to
decrease the sustain (murkiness).
You can specify the point to which you must depress the foot pedal connected to the
[AUX PEDAL] jack or the damper pedal of the pedal unit (Half Pedal Point). Press the
[FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display: “Pedal”  “Half
Pedal Point” (page 99).

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Using the Pedal Unit (sold separately)

The [PEDAL UNIT] jack is for connecting a separately sold LP-1 pedal unit. NOTE
Make sure that power is off
When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit on a when connecting or
separately sold keyboard stand (L-515). disconnecting the pedal unit.

L-515
(sold separately)
LP-1
(sold separately)

Damper pedal (right pedal) NOTE

Voices in the Piano group are
When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play those contained in the “Piano”
have a longer sustain. category in the Preset Voice
List (page 107). For details
When you select a Voice in the Piano group, pressing about selecting Voices, refer to
the damper pedal activates the VRM (page 27) to page 22.
When you press the damper
accurately recreate the unique resonance of an acoustic pedal here, the notes you NOTE
grand piano’s soundboard and strings. play before you release the You can assign other functions
pedal have a longer sustain.
This pedal features Half-pedal function. to each pedal by using “Pedal
Assign” in “Voice” menu
display (page 91).

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal) NOTE

While the sostenuto (center)
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press pedal is held, a sustained (non-
the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the decaying) type of Voice such
as strings or organ may sound
notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held. All continuously without decay
subsequent notes will not sustain. after the notes have been
When you press the sostenuto released.
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain as NOTE
long as you hold the pedal. The center pedal or left pedal
Soft pedal (left pedal) can also be used as a [PLAY/
PAUSE] button. You can assign
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played this function via the “System”
while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are already menu display: Press the
[FUNCTION] button repeatedly
playing when it is pressed. In order to apply this effect, play notes after pressing the to call up the “System” menu
pedal. display: “Pedal”  “Play/
Keep in mind that this pedal function will be changed from the Soft pedal Pause” (page 99).
depending on the selected Voice. When the “Jazz Organ” is selected, pressing and
releasing this pedal switches between “fast” and “slow” of the Rotary Speaker speed
(“Rotary Speed” on page 90). When the Vibraphone is selected, this pedal switches
Vibrato on and off (“VibeRotor” on page 90).

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 Basic Operations on Display
In addition to the front panel buttons, the instrument also features detailed control via the display menus—
allowing you to select from the wealth of Voices and Songs included, as well as changing various detailed
instrument settings, for even greater playability and performance potential.

Voice display 2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select the previous or

next Voice. Press the [<]/[>] buttons
1. Press a Voice button to call up the Voice simultaneously to select the first Voice in the
display. Voice group.

Voice display

This indicates the current position

in the Voice group.

Song display
2. Use the [ u]/[d] buttons to select a Song
1. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call category.
up the Song category list.

Press [>] to select a

Song category.
Press [<] to return.

Detailed settings display

2. Use the [ u]/[d] buttons to select a parameter of
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button the current menu.
repeatedly to select the desired menu.

Menu name

Note that the hierarchy

depth differs depending on
the selected parameter.
Menu icon

You can also select the desired menu by using these alternate steps:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button once 2. Press the [<] button to highlight the menu icon,
to call up the detailed setting display. and then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the
desired menu.

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Voice display: For selecting the Voice (the sound when playing the keyboard).
Song display: For selecting the Song to playback on this instrument.
Detailed setting display: For making detailed settings for about the keyboard performance, such as Voice, or Song
playback, etc. (page 88)

NOTE
Return to the Voice/Song display If your instrument is the P-515WH, the
display background is white and the
characters and other marks are black.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
Voice display or the Song display,
depending on which display was
previously shown.
While the pop-up window is shown,
pressing the [EXIT] button closes the
pop-up window.

3. Use the [ u]/[d] buttons to

4. Press [PLAY/PAUSE] button to playback
the Song.
select a Song. Use the [u] or [d] buttons to select the previous
or next bars.
Press [>] to select a Song.
Song display
Press [u] to return.

When this is shown

here, you can scroll
through the display
vertically.

Adjusting the value on the slider pop-up window

3. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the value, press the

[EXIT] button to close the pop-up window.
Press [>] to detailed settings. To reset the default value, press the [<] and [>] buttons
Press [EXIT] to return to the simultaneously.
previous display.

Press [>] to detailed settings.

Press [<] to return.

Selecting a value from a list

3. Use the [ u]/[d] buttons or the [>] button to select a

setting.
Press the [<] button to return to the previous display.

A checkmark is
shown at the right of
the selection.

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Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds

(Voices)
You can select and play other musical instrument sounds (Voices), such as piano, organ, or stringed
instruments.

Selecting Voices NOTE

To hear and experience the
The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into groups of characteristics of the Voices,
listen to the Demo Songs for
instrument types. Select a desired Voice and play the piano. each Voice (page 24).
You can also select a Voice from the XG Voices. For instructions, refer to
page 23.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] Voice buttons

buttons

1. Press one of the Voice buttons to select the desired Voice. NOTE
For information about the
Each time you press the Voice button, the Voice in the Voice group Voices, refer to the “Preset
changes in order. Voice List” (page 107).

Voice group
Voice button

Voice display The Voice display of the

currently selected Voice
appears.

This indicates the current position

in the Voice group.

After the Voice display is called up, you can also select the Voice by using
the [<]/[>] buttons. Pressing the [<]/[>] buttons simultaneously selects
the first Voice in the current selected Voice group (page 107).

2. Play the keyboard. NOTE

You can specify the Touch
Response (how the sound
responds to the way you play
the keys). For details, refer to
page 36.

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Selecting XG Voices
XG Voices are for playing XG (page 8) format compatible Song data. After the
Voice display is called up, select a Voice from the XG Voices, following the
instructions below.

1. Press the [OTHERS] button while pressing the [FUNCTION]

button to call up the XG Voice group list display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select one of the XG Voice groups,

then press the [>] button.

XG Voice group list display

When this is shown here, you can

scroll through the display vertically.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired XG Voice, then

press the [>] button.

*For details on XG Voices, refer to the “XG Voice list” in the Data List on the website (page 9).

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Listening to the Voice Demos

For each Voice group, the instrument contains several Demo recordings that
showcase the special characteristics of the corresponding Voices. For
information about the Voices which feature Demos that can be played back,
refer to the “Preset Voice List” on page 107.

[DEMO/SONG] [PLAY/PAUSE] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

button button buttons

1. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the Song list

display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Demo,” and then press

the [>] button to call up the next display.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired Voice Demo,

and then press the [>] button to call up the “Demo”
display.
The currently selected Voice Demo name is shown in the display.

“Demo” display

4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. NOTE

Recording operations cannot

5.
be used during Voice Demo
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback. playback.

The Piano Demo stops automatically when Piano Demo playback reaches
the end.

Selecting Other Demos

Press the [u] button to return to the Song list display, then repeat steps 3
– 4 of this section.

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Customizing the Sound and the Touch Response of

Piano Voices (Piano Room)
The Piano Room function is for those who want to simply, conveniently, and
fully enjoy playing the instrument as a piano. No matter what Voice or other
settings you've made, you can instantly call up the optimum settings for piano
performance with a single button press. Try creating a custom piano sound by
adjusting the various parameters, such as lid position, string resonance, damper
resonance, touch response and so on.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [PIANO ROOM]

buttons button

[EXIT] button

1. Press the [PIANO ROOM] button to call up the Piano NOTE

Room display. If a Voice other than in the
Piano group is selected,
pressing the [PIANO ROOM]
Piano Room display button changes it to “CFX
Grand.”

NOTE
Pressing the [PIANO ROOM]
button disables the Dual/Split/
Duo functions.

2. Press the [u]/[d] buttons to select items (page 26).

3. Press the [<]/[>] buttons to change the settings (page 26).

4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Piano Room

display.

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What you can do in the Piano Room

You can also set the following items “Voice” menu display (page 89) or “System” menu display (page 98). If
you change the settings of these items in the Piano Room display, the settings in the Voice or System display
also change.

Item Icon Descriptions Default Setting range

settings
Lid Position Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close

Brightness Adjusts the brilliance of sound. 5 0 – 10

Touch Determines how the sound responds to your playing Medium Soft2, Soft1,
strength. You should adjust this setting according to the Medium, Hard1,
specific Voice you’re playing or the particular Song you’re Hard2, Fixed
performing, as desired.

Reverb Determines the Reverb type which is applied to all the entire Differs Refer to the
sound including the keyboard performance, Song playback depending on Reverb Type
and MIDI data input from an external MIDI device. the Voice. List (page 92)

Reverb Adjusts the Reverb depth. When “Reverb” is set to “off” or a Differs 0 – 127
Depth value of “0,” no effect is produced. depending on
the Voice.

Master Tune Fine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is A3 = 440.0 Hz A3 = 414.8 Hz –
useful when you play this instrument along with other 466.8 Hz
instruments or CD music. (approx. 0.2 Hz
steps)

VRM Turns the VRM effect on/off. For information about the VRM On On, Off
function, refer to page 27. For details about the Piano Voices
compatible with VRM, refer to the “Preset Voice List” on
page 107.
Listening to the VRM Demo
You can hear the difference of
VRM On/Off by pressing the
[PLAY/PAUSE] button while VRM
On/Off display is being displayed.
If you press the [PLAY/PAUSE]
button while VRM is On, the Demo
Song of VRM On will play back. If you press the [PLAY/
PAUSE] button while VRM Off, the Demo Song of VRM Off will
play back.

Damper Res. Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is 5 0 – 10
applied when the damper pedal is pressed. This parameter
can be set when VRM is on.

String Res. Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is 5 0 – 10
applied when a note on the keyboard is pressed. This
parameter can be set when VRM is on.

Aliquot Res. Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of the Aliquot resonance 5 0 – 10

effect. For details about Aliquot, refer to “What is Aliquot?”
(page 27).

Body Res. Adjusts the resonance of the piano itself, i.e. soundboard, the 5 0 – 10
sides, the frame and so on. This parameter can be set when
VRM is on.

Key Off Sample Determines the volume of the key-off sound (the subtle sound 5 0 – 10
that occurs when you release a key) which is available only
for some Voices. For Voices to which this effect is applied,
refer to the Voice List (page 107).

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Item Icon Descriptions Default Setting range

settings
Half Pedal Point Specify the point to which you must depress the right pedal 0 -2 (effective with
before the effect of “Sustain (Continuous)” begins to be the shallowest
applied. This setting applies only to the “Sustain press) – 0 – +4
(Continuous)” effect (page 92) that is assigned to the right (effective with the
pedal. deepest press)

What is VRM?
On a actual grand piano, if you press the damper pedal and play a key, not only
does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also causes other strings and the
soundboard to vibrate, with each influencing the rest, creating a rich and
brilliant resonance that sustains and expands. The VRM (Virtual Resonance
Modeling) technology featured in this instrument reproduces the complicated
interaction between both string and soundboard resonance, and make the
sound more like that of a real acoustic grand piano.
Since resonance instantaneously occurs depending on the action of the keys and
pedal, you can expressively vary the sound by changing the timing of your
pressing the keys, and the timing and depth of your pressing the pedal.

What is Aliquot?
Aliquot is a stringing method for pianos that uses extra, un-struck strings in the
upper octaves to enhance the tone. These strings sympathetically vibrate with
other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with overtones, and adding
richness, brilliance and complex color to the sound. Since they do not have a
damper, they will continue sounding even after you release your hands from the
keyboard.

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Enhancing and Customizing the Sound

Applying the following effects gives you greater and richer expressive
capabilities.

Reverb
NOTE
This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural • You can adjust the Reverb
reverberation of a concert hall. The ideal Reverb type is automatically selected depth for the selected Voice
from the “Voice” menu
whenever you select a Voice, but you can select any of the available Reverb types. display: “Voice Edit” 
“Reverb Depth” (page 90).
To select a desired Reverb type, press the [REVERB] button to call up the
• If you change the Reverb
“Reverb” display. You can also select the Reverb type for Voices in the Piano type of Piano group Voices
here, the type in the Piano
group from the Piano Room display (page 26). Room display (page 26) is
also changed.

This setting is applied commonly to all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI).

Chorus
NOTE
This control adds warmth and spaciousness to the sound. The ideal Chorus You can adjust the Chorus
type is automatically selected whenever you select a Voice, but you can select depth for the selected Voice
from the “Voice” menu display:
any of the available Chorus types. “Voice Edit”  “Chorus Depth”
(page 90).
To select a desired Chorus type, use the “Voice” menu display: “Chorus”
NOTE
(page 89). When you want to apply the
This setting is applied commonly to all parts (keyboard Voices/Song/MIDI). Chorus effect to a Voice whose
Chorus type is set to off by
default, set the Chorus type to
something other than “Off,”
then set the Chorus depth
value as desired (greater than
Effects “0”).

This instrument features a wide variety of Effects, letting you apply

enhancements such as Echo or Tremolo to the selected Voice for your keyboard
performance. You can select any of the available Effect types from the “Voice”
menu display: “Voice Edit”  “Effect” (page 90).

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Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual)

Two Voices can be played simultaneously. You can create warm and richly
textured Voices by using Voices from different groups simultaneously in a layer,
or by using Voices in the same group.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [DUAL/SPLIT]
buttons button

1. To enter the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button NOTE

You can also enter the Dual
once. mode by pressing the two
Voice buttons simultaneously.
Voice 1
Lit

Voice 2

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice 1, and the one at bottom is
Voice 2.

2. Select the Voices for layering.

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 1) in the
display.
2-2. Use the Voice button to select the desired Voice (page 22).
2-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 2), and then
select a Voice according to step 2-2.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. To exit from the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT]

button repeatedly to turn the lamp off.

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Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two

Different Voices (Split Mode)
Split mode enables you to play two different Voices on the keyboard—one with
your left hand and another with your right.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [DUAL/SPLIT]
buttons button

1. To enter the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button

twice.

Voice R
Lit

Voice L

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice R, and the one at bottom is
Voice L.

2. Select a Voice for the right-hand area and left-hand area.

The border between the right- and left-hand ranges is referred to as “Split
Point.” The Split Point key (F 2 as default) is included in the left-hand
range.
2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R) in the
display.
2-2. Use the Voice button to select the desired Voice (page 22).
2-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice L), and then
select a Voice according to step 2-2.

3. Play the keyboard.

NOTE
Changing the Split Point The Split Point can also be set
You can change the Split Point from the default setting “F 2” to any other key. via the “System” menu display:
Press the [FUNCTION] button
While in the Split mode, hold down the [DUAL/SPLIT] button, and press the repeatedly to call up the
key you wish to assign as the Split Point. “System” menu display 
“Keyboard”  “Split Point”
(page 99).

Center “C”

4. To exit from the Split mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT]

button repeatedly so that the lamp turns off.

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Using Dual and Split Simultaneously

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [DUAL/SPLIT]
buttons button

1. To use both the Dual and Split modes simultaneously,

press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button three times.
Voice R1
Lit
Voice R2
Voice L

The Voice which is displayed at top is Voice R1, and the one in the middle
is Voice R2, and the one at bottom is Voice L.

2. Select the Voices for layering and for the left-hand area.
2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R1) in the
display.
2-2. Use the Voice button to select the desired Voice (page 22).
2-3. Use the [u]/[d] button to highlight (Voice R2) or
(Voice L), and then select Voices according to step 2-2.

3. Play the keyboard. NOTE

The specified Split Point key is
included in the left-hand range.
4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Dual and NOTE
For the information on setting
Split mode. the Split Point, refer to page 30.
The lamp of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button turns off.

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Playing Duo
This function allows two different players to play the instrument, one on the
left and the other on the right. This is convenient for practicing duets over the
same octave range.

[FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button [DUAL/SPLIT]

button buttons button

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display, and then select the highlighted
item in each display as illustrated below.
“System” menu display “Keyboard” display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons
to select “Keyboard.” to select “Duo.”
1-2. Press the [>] button to 1-4. Press the [>] button to
call up the next display. select “On.”
[DUAL/SPLIT] button
lights in blue.

The keyboard is divided into two sections, with the E3 key as the Split
Point.
Equivalent to C3 (middle C) Split Point E3 Equivalent to C3 (middle C) NOTE
While Duo is on, the Reverb,
VRM and Stereophonic
Optimizer functions are
disabled (page 17).

NOTE
The specified Split Point key is
Left section Right section included in the left-hand range.

When using the included footswitch or separately sold footswitch/pedal, Aux Area
Default setting: All
you can determine the keyboard area to which the function of the Setting range: All, Right, Left
footswitch/pedal is applied.
Refer to “Aux Area” on page 99 for details.

When using the separately sold pedal unit, the pedal function changes as
follows.
Right Pedal Damper pedal for the right-hand range
Center Pedal Damper pedal for both the right-hand and left hand ranges
Left Pedal Damper pedal for the left-hand range

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2. Press the [EXIT] button to call up the Voice display, and

then press the Voice button to select the desired Voice.
When Duo is on, the [Duo] indication is shown on the Voice display.

3. Play the keyboard.

The sound of left-hand range is emitted from the left, the sound of right-
hand range is emitted from the right.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Duo

mode.
You can also exit from the Duo mode by following either of the
instructions below.
• Press the [PIANO ROOM] button.
• Repeat the same procedure from step 1 to set it to “Off.”

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Transposing the Pitch in Semitones (Transpose)

You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals
to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the
pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. For
example, if you set this parameter to “5”, playing key C produces pitch F. In this
way, you can play the F major song as if it were in C major.

[FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button

button buttons

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Voice” menu display. Select “Transpose,” and then press
the [>] button.
“Voice” menu display

2. Set the Transpose amount by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

To reset the parameter to the default setting, press the [<] and [>] buttons
simultaneously.
Default setting: 0
Setting range: -12 (-1
octave) – 0 (normal pitch)
– +12 (+1 octave)

3. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “Transpose” display. NOTE

The setting made here does
not affect Song playback.
If you want to transpose Song
playback, use the Transpose
parameter in the “Song” menu
(page 93).

NOTE
Your keyboard performance
data will be transmitted with the
transposed note numbers while
MIDI note numbers received
from an external MIDI device or
computer will not be affected
by the Transpose setting.

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Fine Tuning the Pitch (Master Tune)

You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful
when you play this instrument along with other instruments or recorded
music.

[FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button

button buttons

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display. Select “Tuning” by using the [u]/
[d] buttons and then press the [>] button.
“System” menu display

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the “Master Tune,” then

press the [>] button.

3. Set the tuning value by using the [<]/[>] buttons. To reset Default setting: A3=440.0Hz
Setting range: A3=414.8Hz
the value to the default setting (A3=440.0Hz), press the – 440.0Hz – 466.8Hz (in
approximately 0.2 Hz
[<]/[>] buttons simultaneously. increments)

NOTE
• If you change the tuning
value here, the value in the
Piano Room display
(page 26) is also changed.
• These settings will not be

4. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “Master Tune” display.

applied to the Drum Kit
Voices or Audio Song. Also,
these settings will not be
recorded to a MIDI Song.

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Changing the Touch Sensitivity (Touch)

You can determine how the sound responds to your playing strength. This NOTE
When playing with Piano
setting does not change the weight of the keyboard. Voices, you can also determine
the touch sensitivity in the
Piano Room display.
For details, refer to “What you
can do in the Piano Room” on
page 26.

[FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button

button buttons

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display. Select “Keyboard” by using the
[u]/[d] buttons, and then press the [>] button.
“System” menu display

2. Select “Touch” by using the [u]/[d] buttons, and then

press the [>] button.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to determine the touch sensitivity. Default setting: Medium

NOTE
• If you change the touch
sensitivity here, the setting in
the Piano Room display
(page 26) is also changed
• The setting here will not be
recorded to a MIDI Song nor
Touch Sensitivity list be transmitted as MIDI
messages.
Soft 2 Produces relatively high volume even with light playing strength.
• The touch sensitivity settings
Soft 1 Produces high volume with moderate playing strength.
may have no effect with
Medium Standard touch sensitivity. Organ or Harpsichord
Voices.
Hard 1 Requires moderately strong playing for high volume.
Hard 2 Requires strong playing to produce high volume.
Fixed No touch response. The volume level will be the same regardless of
how hard you play the keys.

4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Touch” display.

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Boosting the Overall Sound (SOUND BOOST)

By using the Sound Boost function when playing along with other instruments,
you can raise the volume and enhance the presence of your performance
without losing any of the expressive range. This function is particularly useful
when you want all the notes you play—both loud and soft—to be clearly
audible.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>]
buttons

1. Press the [SOUND BOOST/EQ] button once to call up the

“Sound Boost” display, and then press the [u] button to Default setting: Off
highlight “On/Off.”
“Sound Boost” display

2. Press the [>] button to turn on the Sound Boost function.

The [SOUND BOOST/EQ] button lights.

3. Press the [d] button to highlight “Type.”

4. Press the [>] button to call up the “Type” display, then use Default setting: 2
the [u]/[d] buttons to select the Sound Boost type.

Sound Boost type list

1 Producing smooth dynamics, this type is ideal for solo performances
of energetic songs.
2 This type produces a smoother, clearer sound than Type 1, making it
the perfect choice when singing and playing at the same time.
3 In addition to brighter, more-powerful sound than Type 2, this type also
has a clearer attack — ideal when performing as part of a band.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Type” display.

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Adjusting the Sound (Master EQ)

The EQ (Equalizer) processes the sound by dividing the frequency spectrum
into multiple bands, allowing you to boost or cut them as required to tailor the
overall frequency response and provide optimum sound when listening
through the instrument’s internal speaker, or headphones, etc.
This instrument possesses a three-band digital EQ. You can select one of the
three preset EQ types in the “Master EQ” display. You can even create your own
custom EQ settings by adjusting the frequency bands, and save the settings to
the User Master EQ.

[u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button [SOUND BOOST/EQ]

buttons button

Selecting the Master EQ type

1. Press the [SOUND BOOST/EQ] button twice to call up the

“Master EQ” display.
“Master EQ” display
Default setting: Flat

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the Master EQ type.

Master EQ type list

Flat Flat, unprocessed EQ settings.
Bright EQ settings providing bright sound.
Mellow EQ settings providing mellow sound.
User Your own custom EQ settings saved in “Setting the User Master EQ”
(page 39).

3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Master EQ”

display.

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Setting the User Master EQ

1. Press the [d] button to select “User” in the “Master EQ”

display, then press the [>] button to call up the User display
in which the three bands can be boosted or cut.

[SOUND BOOST/EQ]

2. button
Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a band, then use [u]/[d]
buttons to boost or cut it.
Default setting: 0 dB
To reset the setting to the default, press the [u]/[d] buttons Setting range: -6 dB – 0 – +6
simultaneously. dB

3. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “User” display.

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Locking the Front Panel

As described below, your instrument’s Panel Lock function allows you
temporarily disable the front panel buttons to prevent them being operated
unintentionally while performing.

[SOUND BOOST/EQ] [REVERB]

button button

1. Press the [SOUND BOOST/EQ] and [REVERB] buttons

simultaneously to lock the front panel.
The Voice display appears on the instrument’s display, and the lock icon is
shown at the lower right on the display.

All front panel buttons with the exception of the [P] (Standby/On)
switch will be disabled.

2. Press the [SOUND BOOST/EQ] and [REVERB] buttons

simultaneously again to unlock the front panel. NOTE
• It is impossible to lock the
front panel during Song
playback and recording.
• When the front panel is
locked during playback of
the metronome, rhythm, and
Song, playback cannot be
stopped until the panel is
unlocked.
• When the front panel is
locked, it is impossible to
switch between Song
playback/pause by using the
Aux pedal function
(page 99).
• Even if the front panel is
locked, when the Auto Power
Off function (page 15) is on,
the power is automatically
turned off.

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Using the Metronome

The instrument has a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate
tempo)—a convenient tool for practice.

[METRONOME] [TEMPO] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button

button button buttons

1. Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome.

This calls up the “Tempo” display, from which you can adjust the tempo.
For details, see next section.

NOTE
For information on setting the
time signature, refer to
page 42.

2.
NOTE
Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the You can set the metronome
volume, BPM and so on from
metronome. the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu
display (page 96).
To exit from the “Tempo” display, press the [EXIT] button.

Adjusting the Tempo

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the “Tempo” display.

Tempo value

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the tempo. Setting range: Depends on
To reset the tempo to the default setting, press the [<] and [>] buttons the time signature
(page 42).
simultaneously.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Tempo display.

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Setting the metronome time signature

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Metronome/Rhythm” menu display. Select the “Time
Sig.”, and then press the [>] button.
“Metronome/Rhythm”
menu display Time Signature display

Time Signature

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired time

signature.
Setting range: 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8
Default setting: 4/4 (Selecting a MIDI Song will change the tempo value to
that specified in the selected MIDI Song data.)

Tempo indication and Setting range

When pressing the [TEMPO] button, the tempo is displayed as “note Note type
type=xxx” (For example: =120). Selecting the Time Signature changes The length of one beat

the available parameters as follows. Metronome detailed

settings
Note type Time Signature Setting range You can set the metronome
volume, BPM and so on from
2/2 3 – 250 the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu
Half note
display (page 96).
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4,6/4, 7/4 5 – 500
Quarter note

6/8, 9/8, 12/8 4 – 332 (even numbers only)

Dotted quarter note

3/8, 7/8 10 – 998 (even numbers only)

Eighth note
and 999

* When the tempo value of the selected MIDI Song is outside the setting range on the instrument,
the value will be changed to fit within the setting range.
* Note type will be fixed to quarter note as long as the “BPM” parameter in the “Metronome/Rhythm”
menu display is set to “Crotchet” regardless of the Time Signature you set.

3. Turn the “Bell” setting on.

For details, refer to “Bell” in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu (page 96).
The Metronome plays back according to the selected Time Signature with
the Bell sound on the first beat of each measure.

4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Metronome/

Rhythm” menu display.

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Playback
You can select a Rhythm from a variety of musical genres, such as Pops and Jazz, and play along with it.
Refer to “Rhythm List” on page 109.
For this instrument, Rhythm refers to drums and bass accompaniment.

About the Rhythm Tempo

• The Rhythm tempo is
equivalent to that set for the
Metronome (page 41).
• Although you set the Rhythm
[RHYTHM] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button tempo, selecting a MIDI Song
button buttons will change the tempo value
to that specified in the
selected MIDI Song data.
• When you press the [TEMPO]
button to call up the “Tempo”

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button to start Rhythm playback.

display to change the
Rhythm tempo, during
Rhythm playback, press the
Intro playback starts followed by the Rhythm playback. [EXIT] button to return to the
“Rhythm” display from the
“Tempo” display.
Detailed Settings for the
Rhythm
From the “Metronome/Rhythm”
menu display (page 96), you
can set detailed parameters,
such as Rhythm volume and
Sync Start, with which pressing
a key will start Rhythm
To set the Intro/Ending on or off playback.
“Intro” and “Ending” allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment. NOTE
You can set “Intro” and “Ending” on/off via “Intro” or “Ending” in the The “Rhythm” display cannot
“Metronome/Rhythm” menu display (page 96). be called up during the Song
playback or recording.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to call up the desired Rhythm.

For details on the available Rhythms, refer to the Rhythm List (page 109).

3. Play the keyboard along with Rhythm playback.

NOTE
The instrument will automatically create appropriate accompaniment • Some arrangements may not
bass sound while you play, based on the chords you play. be suitable for use with this
feature.
The default setting of the bass sound is “On.” • 9th, 11th and 13th chords
cannot be played.
If you don’t want to have the bass accompaniment sound, set it to “Off ”. • For details on how to play
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Metronome/ chords, refer to commercially
available chord books.
Rhythm” menu display. Select “Bass,” and then press [>] button to switch
on/off.

4. To stop Rhythm playback, press the [RHYTHM] button

again.
The Rhythm will automatically stop after the Ending is played.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Rhythm” display.

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This instrument can play Preset Songs, Songs you recorded on this instrument, or commercially available
Songs. In addition to listening to these Songs, you can play the keyboard as the Song plays back.

MIDI Songs and Audio Songs

There are two kinds of Songs that can be recorded and played back on this
instrument: MIDI Songs and Audio Songs.
A MIDI Song is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a
recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which
keys are played, at what timing, and at what strength—just as in a musical score.
Based on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the
Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. A MIDI Song uses a small amount
of data capacity in comparison to an Audio song, and allows you to easily change
aspects of the sound, such as Voices used, etc.
An Audio Song is a recording of the performed sound itself. This data is recorded in
the same way as that used in recording cassette tapes, or with voice recorders, etc.
This data can be played with a portable music player, etc., allowing you to easily let
other people hear your performance.

You can play back the following types of Songs in this instrument.
• Preset Voice Demo Songs (Voice Demo).
• Preset Songs: 50 classical Preset Songs (“50 Classics”)
• Your own recorded Songs (see page 54 for instructions on recording)
• Commercially available MIDI Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File)
The maximum size for playback on this instrument is approx. 500KB per single
MIDI Song.
• Commercially available Audio Song data: Wav (file extension = .wav with
44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo, and maximum 80 minutes length)

Availability of functions differs between MIDI Songs and Audio Songs. In this chapter, the
following icons indicate whether or not the explanation applies to MIDI Songs or Audio Songs
individually.
Example: Indicates explanation applies
MIDI Audio
only to MIDI Songs

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Playback of Songs
MIDI Audio NOTE
The instrument can
automatically select a Song file
saved in the root directory of
the USB flash drive as soon as
the USB flash drive is
connected. For instructions,
refer to “USB Autoload” on
[DEMO/SONG] [PLAY/PAUSE] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] page 101.
button button buttons

1. If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, NOTE

Before using a USB flash drive,
connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the be sure to read “Connecting
USB Devices ([ ] (USB
[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal beforehand. TO DEVICE) terminal)” on
page 74.
Audio files to be played must be on a USB flash drive.

2. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the Song List

display, then select the desired category using [u]/[d]
buttons.
Select the desired one from “50 Classics,” “User” or “USB” referring to the
category descriptions below.
Song category
NOTE
USB folder appears only when
USB flash drive is connected to
the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE)
terminal.

[u]/[d] buttons

Voice Demos let you experience the characteristics of the Voices

Demo
(MIDI Song) (page 24).
50 classical Preset Songs (MIDI Songs).
50 Classics
For details, refer to the “Song List” on page 109.
MIDI Songs which have been recorded and saved to the instrument by
User using the Recording function (page 54), and MIDI Songs which have been
copied/moved to the instrument using File operations (page 66).
MIDI/Audio Songs saved to the USB flash drive by recording them with this
USB instrument or Audio Songs converted from MIDI Songs (page 70), or MIDI/
Audio Songs saved to the USB flash drive.

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3. Press the [>] button to display the Songs in the specified NOTE
Press the [<] button to return to
category, and then select a desired Song using the [u]/[d] the category/folder.

buttons.
When “User” or “USB” category is selected, the icon indicating Song NOTE
types are shown to the left of the Song name. “NoSong” will be shown in the
display when no data exists in
that folder.
Song List
icon Data format

Folder

MIDI Songs

Audio Songs
Icon

To select a recorded Song saved to USB flash drive: When Songs cannot be
read from a USB flash drive
When you record a Song and save it to a USB flash drive, the recorded If the song cannot be read, you
Song will automatically be saved to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash may need to change the
Language setting for the Song
drive. If you want to select the Song from the USER FILES folder, select name in the “System” menu
USB in step 2, and USER FILES folder in step 3. display (page 102).

4. Press the [>] button to select the desired Song. NOTE

The Song display is shown letting you to see the currently selected Song Press the [u] button to return to
the Song list.
name and its category name.
Song display: MIDI Song Song display: Audio Song
Category name Category name

Song Song
name name

5. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. NOTE

• When the Song title is too
The current position of the Song playback will be shown. long to be displayed, press
the [d] button to see the full
Song display: MIDI Song Song display: Audio Song title.
• Songs having titles longer
than 47 characters cannot be
played on this instrument.

Current position Current position

You can play the keyboard along with Song playback. You can also change NOTE
the Voice for your keyboard performance. To adjust the volume balance If a Song has been selected,
the original tempo of the Song
between your keyboard performance and MIDI Song playback, or to is used, and the Metronome
adjust the Audio Volume, set the appropriate Volume parameters setting (page 41) will be
ignored.
individually in the “Song” menu display (page 52).

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6. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback. NOTE

Useful playback functions are
Even if you don’t press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button, the Song stops described on pages 48 – 53.
automatically when Song playback reaches the end. NOTE
Pressing the [<] and [>]
buttons simultaneously returns
to the top position of the Song.
Rewind/Fast forward

1. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to move back or forth through
the Song (in bars or seconds), while the Song display is
shown.
Song display: MIDI Song Song display: Audio Song

Measure number Elapsed time

Holding one of the buttons scrolls backward/forward continuously.

Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons simultaneously returns to the top
position of the Song.

Adjusting the tempo

You can adjust the playback tempo of a Song.

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the “Tempo” display. NOTE

Changing the tempo of an
For a MIDI Song, press the [TEMPO] button during Song playback or Audio Song may change its
while the Song display is shown. For an Audio Song, press the [TEMPO] tonal characteristics.
button during Song playback.
MIDI Song Audio Song

Tempo Tempo

2. Change the Tempo value using the [<]/[>] buttons.

The original tempo of the current Song can be recalled by pressing the [<]
and [>] buttons simultaneously.
When a MIDI Song is selected, the tempo range differs depending on the NOTE
Available setting values may
Time Signature for a selected Song. only include even numbers
When an Audio Song is selected, the tempo range is between 75% – (multiples of 2), depending on
the Time Signature. For more
125%. 100% is the original tempo value. Higher values result in a faster information, refer to page 42.
tempo.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Tempo” display.

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Playing a One-hand Part — Part Cancel

Function (MIDI Songs)
MIDI Audio

Some MIDI Songs, such as Preset Songs, are divided into right-hand and left-
hand parts. By using such Song data, you can practice the left hand by turning
on only the right-hand part, and practice the right hand by turning on only the
left-hand part—allowing you to practice parts separately for easy mastery of
difficult material.

[PLAY/PAUSE] [FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

button button buttons

1. Select a Song for practicing. NOTE

The parts can be turned on or
For instructions, refer to page 45. The Song category “50 Classics” is off even during playback.
recommended. NOTE
Usually, Channel 1 is assigned

2. Select a part you want to practice, then set the part to off.
to “R,” Channel 2 is assigned
to “L,” and Channels 3 – 16 are
assigned to “Extra.” However,
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu the assignments may differ
display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated depending on the particular
Song. Channels assigned to
below. “Extra” cannot be set to on or
off individually.
In the “L/R” display, select the part (track) you want to mute for
NOTE
practicing. Select “R” for practicing the right-hand part, or “L” for the left- Some songs in “50 Classics”
hand part. are duet songs. Refer to
page 109 about part
“Song” menu display “L/R” display assignment for the duet songs.

NOTE
Whenever you select another
MIDI Song, both parts are
automatically turned on.

2-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 2-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons
to select “L/R.” to select desired track.
2-2. Press the [>] button to
call up the next display.

3. Use the [>] button to select “Off ” for the selected part.

4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.

Play and practice the part you just muted.

5. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback.

Even if you don’t press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button, the Song stops
automatically when Song playback reaches the end.

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Playing Back a Song Repeatedly

There are three Repeat items as follows. These are convenient for repeatedly
practicing difficult phrases. It is a good idea to use this function and the Part
Cancel function (above) for practicing difficult phrases, in the case of MIDI
Songs.
• AB Repeat ............. Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a specific
range within the Song.
• Phrase Repeat ...... Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a phrase or
phrases within the Song.
• Song Repeat .......... Play a MIDI/Audio Song repeatedly, or play all MIDI/
Audio Songs saved in a designated folder repeatedly in
order or in random order.
The explanations here apply only to AB Repeat and Song Repeat. For Phrase
Repeat, refer to page 93.

[PLAY/PAUSE] [FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

button button buttons

1. Select a Song to be played back.

For instructions, refer to page 45.

2. Call up the “Repeat” display.

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu
display. Select “Repeat,” then press the [>] button.
“Song” menu display “Repeat” display

3. In the “Repeat” display, select a desired item using the [u]/

[d] buttons, then press the [>] button.
If you want to set AB Repeat, select “A – B.”
If you want to set Song Repeat, select “Song.”

4. Set in the appropriate setting display.

• AB Repeat .................See below.
• Song Repeat ...............See page 51.

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AB Repeat setting
MIDI Audio

Specify the repeat range.

4-1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback.

4-2. Press the [>] button at the starting point (A) of the range Specifying the top of a
Song as Point A
to be repeated. Specify Point A before starting
playback, then start playback
“A-B” display and specify Point B.
Specifying the end of a
Song as Point B
Specifying only Point A results
in repeat playback between
Point A and the Song end (as
Point B).

NOTE
4-3. Press the [>] button again at the ending point (B). You can also specify the repeat
range by the following
After an automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase), the procedure.
1 Highlight the measure
range from Point A to Point B is played back repeatedly. number using the [u] button,

5.
then fast-forward the Song to
Point A using the [<]/[>]
To turn off the Repeat function, press the [>] button buttons.
while “Repeat Off ” is highlighted, or select another Song. 2 Highlight “Set A” using the
[d] button, then press the [>]
button.
After specifying Point A, the
display for specifying Point
B is called up.
3 Specify Point B in the same
way as Point A.

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Song Repeat setting

MIDI Audio

4-1. Select the desired Repeat type using the [u]/[d] buttons
in the setting display.
Setting display Default setting: Off

Checkmark

• Off:
Disables repeated playback.
• Single:
Plays through the selected file repeatedly.
• All:
Continuously plays back all Songs within a designated range in order.
• Random:
Continuously plays back all Songs within a designated range in
random order.

4-2. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Repeat

playback.
Icons corresponding to each Repeat setting are shown on the Song
display.

Icon

While the Repeat setting is on, (Single), (All), or

(Random) is shown in the upper right corner of the Song display.

5. To turn off the Repeat function, press the [PLAY/PAUSE]

button again to stop playback, and then select “Off ” in
step 4-1.

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Adjusting the Volume Balance

MIDI Audio

When a MIDI Song is selected, you can adjust the Volume balance between the
Song playback and the sound you are playing on the keyboard, or between the
Right and Left parts of the selected Song. When an Audio Song is selected, you
can adjust the Audio Song volume.

1. Select the desired Song beforehand. (page 45)

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display. Select “Volume”, and then press the
[>] button.

(When a MIDI Song is selected) (When an Audio Song is selected)

“Song” menu display “Song” menu display

3. When a MIDI Song is selected, select “Song – Keyboard” NOTE

Some commercially available
or “Song L – R” using the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the music data (MIDI Song) play
[>] button to call up the setting display. back at extremely high levels.
When using such data, adjust
When an Audio Song is selected, use the [<]/[>] buttons to the “Song - Keyboard” setting.

set the Audio playback volume. After setting the value, go

on to step 5.
• Song – Keyboard
Adjust the Volume balance between the MIDI Song playback and the
sound you are playing on the keyboard.
• Song L – R
Adjust the Volume balance between the Right and Left parts of the
selected MIDI Song.

(When a MIDI Song is selected) (When an Audio Song is selected)

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4. Adjust the Volume balance by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

In the case of In the case of Song - Keyboard

“Song – Keyboard”: “Song L – R”: Default setting: 0
Setting range: Key+64 – 0 –
Song+64
Song L - R
Default setting: 0
Setting range: L+64 – 0 –
R+64

The volume of your The Song R part volume L part volume

playing will be playback volume will be lower. will be lower.
;lower. will be lower.

5. Press the [EXIT] button twice to exit from “Song” menu NOTE
The selected parameters of
display. “Song – Keyboard” will be
Whenever you select another MIDI Song, the setting for “Song L – R” is maintained (Backup Setting)
even when the power is turned
restored to its default setting. As for “Song – Keyboard” and Audio off. Make sure not to set the
Volume, selecting another Song will not reset the value. volume levels to minimum.
Otherwise the sound of
keyboard or songs will not be
played. You can change the
settings to maintain the
selected parameter or not. For
details, refer to “Backup
Setting” on page 105.

Useful Playback Functions

MIDI Audio

Starting/pausing playback by using a pedal

You can assign the Song Play/Pause function (equivalent to the [PLAY/PAUSE]
button) to the center or the left pedal in the “System” menu. Press the
[FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, and then
select “Pedal” → “Play/Pause” to make the assignment.
This is convenient for starting or pausing playback when you are performing
and can’t take your hands from the keyboard.

Transposing the pitch of a Song NOTE

You can shift the pitch of Song playback up or down in semitone intervals. You The audio sound input from an
external device (page 54)
can change the settings via the “Song” menu display: Press the [FUNCTION] cannot be transposed.
button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display → “Transpose” (page 93).

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This instrument allows you to record your performance in the following two methods.

• MIDI Recording MIDI

With this method, your performances are recorded as an SMF (format 0) MIDI file and saved to the
instrument or a USB flash drive. If you want to re-record a specific section or edit parameters such as Voice,
use this method. Also you can record your performance to each Track one by one. Since a MIDI Song can
be converted to an Audio Song after recording (page 70), you may want to use MIDI recording (with
overdubbing and multiple parts) to first create a complex arrangement you would not otherwise be able to
play live, then convert it to an Audio Song. This instrument allows you to record approximately 500 KB of
data per Song.

• Audio Recording Audio

With this method, your performances are recorded as an Audio file and saved to a USB flash drive.
Recording is done without designating the recorded part. Since it is saved in stereo WAV format of normal
CD quality resolution (44.1 kHz/16 bit) by default, it can be transmitted to and played on portable music
players by using a computer. This instrument allows you to record up to 80 minutes per single recording.
Because the audio sound input* from the external device is also recorded, you can record your keyboard
performance along with the performance sound of the connected audio device, computer, or smart device,
etc. For connection with these devices, refer to page 72.
* Audio sound input (Audio input sound):
Audio data sent to this instrument from the external devices such as a computer or a smart device, etc., when connecting the instrument
with the devices via [AUX IN] jack, [USB TO HOST] terminal, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth). For example, if the audio data is played back
on a smartphone connected with this instrument via Bluetooth, the audio data sounds from the internal speaker of this instrument.

For details about the difference between MIDI Songs and Audio Songs, refer to page 44.

Recording Methods
This chapter covers the following four methods. Note that the created data
format differs depending on the method, MIDI or Audio.

• Quick MIDI Recording MIDI ....................................... page 55 NOTE

This method lets you start recording most quickly. Your performance will be You can re-record a specific
range of the MIDI Song or
recorded and saved to the “User” category in this instrument’s internal change the tempo or the Voice
memory. of the recorded Song. For
details, refer to “Other
Recording Techniques”
• MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks MIDI ............ page 57 (page 62).
This lets you record the right, left and extra parts separately. Since you can
record the left part while playing back the right, this is useful for recording both
parts of a duet. Since you can record up to sixteen parts separately, record the
performance of each instrument part one by one and create fully orchestrated
compositions.

• MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive MIDI ............ page 59

This method is useful when you want to overwrite the already recorded MIDI
Song in the USB flash drive or create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive.

• Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive Audio ........... page 61

This method lets you record your performance as Audio data to the USB flash
drive connected to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal.

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NOTE
Quick MIDI Recording If you want to record the left-
hand and right-hand parts
individually, refer to “MIDI
MIDI Recording—independent
Tracks” (page 57), since the
This method is the quickest way to start recording. Recording method here
assumes that both the left and
right parts are being recorded
together.
Using the Metronome/
Rhythm
You can use the Metronome/
[REC] button [PLAY/PAUSE] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] Rhythm while recording. While
button buttons the Metronome sound cannot
be recorded, the Rhythm
sound can. Make sure to start

1.
enter the Recording mode
Make the necessary settings such as Voice selection and before starting Rhythm
playback, since entering the
time signature. Recording mode during
playback of the Rhythm stops
Before starting the Recording operation, select a Voice (page 22) for your its playback.
keyboard performance, turn Dual/Split/Duo on or off as desired, set the NOTE
tempo and time signature of the Metronome/Rhythm (page 41), then The “Song – Keyboard” Volume
Balance (page 52) will not be
select a Reverb/Chorus/Effect type as desired. recorded.

2. Press the [REC] button to enter the Recording mode.

NOTE
With MIDI recording, the
performance will be recorded
The blank new Song for recording is automatically set. to Track 1. However, in the
Dual/Split/Duo mode, the
“REC” display tracks assigned for recording
and the tracks actually used for
recording are different. For
details refer to “Recording
Measure number Track Assignment” on page 57.
Mode:
A mode is a status under which
you can execute a certain
The [PLAY/PAUSE] button will flash at the current tempo. function. In Recording mode,
you can record Songs.
To exit from the Recording mode, press the [REC] button again.
NOTE

3. Start recording.
Pressing and holding the [REC]
button for a second will call up
the display which lists the
Play the keyboard to start recording. Recording Target Songs. In this
When you wish to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press case, select “New Song” then
press the [>] button referring to
the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording. the table on page 60.

“REC” display (during recording)

To start recording as soon
as a Rhythm starts:
When a Rhythm (page 43) is
selected, press the [RHYTHM]
button to start Rhythm
playback and MIDI recording
simultaneously.

4. After you finish your performance, press the [REC] button

again to stop recording.
This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for
saving the recorded performance data.

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5. Select “Save” or “Retry” or “Cancel” for the recorded NOTICE

The recorded MIDI Song will be
performance in the “Confirm” display. lost if you change to another
Song or you turn the power off
• If you want to save the recorded performance, select “Save,” then press without executing the Save
the [>] button. operation.

• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record
NOTE
again, highlight “Retry” then press the [>] button. Try recording again After saving your recorded
from step 3. performance, if you want to
record it again, refer to “Re-
• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then recording a MIDI Song in
press the [>] button. parts” (page 62).

Renaming the recorded

After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save Song
Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be The recorded Songs are
named automatically, but you
named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User” can rename Songs as you like
category. (page 71).

6. To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/

PAUSE] (Play/Pause) button.

NOTE
Data that can be recorded to MIDI Songs Parameter settings other than
Voice and Tempo, such as note
data, pedal (Damper/Soft/
Data for each Track Data commonly for all Sostenuto) data, octave setting
• Note data (your keyboard performance) Tracks and time signature, cannot be
changed after recording.
• Voice selection • Scale
• Pedal operations (Damper/Soft/Sostenuto) • Tempo
• Reverb Depth • Time Signature
• Chorus Depth • Reverb Type
• Effect Depth • Chorus Type
• Sound brightness — “Brightness” • Effect Type
• Resonance effect setting — “HarmonicContent”
• Octave
• Volume setting for each Voice — “Volume”
• Pan for each Voice
• Detune
• Touch Sensitivity

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NOTE
MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks If you want to record your
performance to the USB flash
drive or you want to add the
MIDI recording to the MIDI Song in
the USB flash drive, refer to
With MIDI Recording, you can create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 tracks by “MIDI Recording to the USB
flash drive” (page 59).
recording your performance to each track one by one. In recording a piano
piece, for example, you can record the right-hand part to Track 1 then record NOTE
Because bass accompaniment
the left-hand part to Track 2, allowing you create a complete piece which may of the Rhythm sounds only
be difficult to play live with both hands together. To record a performance with when playing the keyboard, in
order to record the bass
Rhythm playback, for example, record Rhythm playback, then record melodies accompaniment, it is
to Track 1 while listening to the already recorded Rhythm playback. In this way, necessary to record keyboard
performance with it as well.
you can create an entire Song which would otherwise be difficult, or even
impossible, to play live.

Example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Left-hand part
Rhythm
Right-hand part

When you want to record a new track of an already recorded

MIDI Song:
After step 1 on page 55, select the target MIDI Song (steps 1 – 4 on pages 45 – 46).
Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the display which lists the
Recording Target Songs, select the 4th item (the selected MIDI Song), press the [>]
button, and then go to step 2 on this page.

1. Execute the same operations as in step 1 and step 2 on

page 55 to enter the Recording mode with a new blank
Song selected.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Recording Track.

Recording Track
Assignment
Rhythm cannot be added to a recorded Song. When you want to record •When recording the Rhythm,
you cannot freely select
Rhythm, make sure to record the Rhythm playback first. desired tracks. The Rhythm is
recorded to Tracks 9 – 11.
When you want to record the right-hand part, highlight “R” (Track 1). •When Dual/Split/Duo is on, only
When you want to record the left-hand part, highlight “L” (Track 2). the R1 Voice performance will
be recorded to the selected
Alternately, when you want to record your performance to Tracks 3 – 16, Track, and the R2 Voice
call up the desired one by pressing the [<]/[>] buttons repeatedly. performance will be recorded
to the Track number which is 6
If the Rhythm playback was recorded first before other tracks, it is plus the selected Track, and
automatically recorded to one of the Tracks 9 – 11 (or all the three tracks). the L Voice performance of
Split/Duo will be recorded to
If this is the case, select the desired track for recording from any except the Track number which is 3
for these tracks. plus the selected Track.
Rhythm playback will be
recorded to Tracks 9 – 11.
Track Data Status

NOTICE
Contains data. Note that recording your
performance to a Track
Contains no data. containing data will overwrite
Recording Track the previously recorded data.

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3. Start recording.
Play the keyboard to start recording.
When you want to record the Rhythm plaback first, press the
[RHYTHM] button to start recording.
When you want to record an empty section at the start of the Song, press
the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.

4. After you finish your performance, press the [REC] button

to stop recording.
This operation exits from the Recording mode and calls up the display for
saving the recorded performance data.

5. If you want to save the recorded performance, press the [>] NOTICE
The recorded MIDI Song will be
button to execute the Save operation while “Save” is lost if you change to another
Song or you turn the power off
highlighted. without executing the save
operation.
• If you save the recorded performance, select "Save", then press the [>]
button.
NOTE
• If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record After saving your recorded
again, highlight the cursor to “Retry” then press the [>] button. Try performance, if you want to
record it again, refer to “Re-
recording again from step 3. recording a MIDI Song in
parts” (page 62).
• If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then
press the [>] button.

After the Save operation is completed, the display shows “Save Renaming the recorded
Completed” then returns to the Song display. The recorded Song will be Song
The recorded Songs are
named “USERSONGxxx” (xxx: number) and saved in the “User” named automatically, but you
category. can rename Songs as desired
(page 71).

6. To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/

PAUSE] button.

7. To record another Track, enter the Song Recording mode

again.
7-1. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second.
The Recording Target Songs will be listed on the display.
7-2. Use the [d] button to select existing MIDI Song (at the
bottom of the list), then press the [>] button.

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You can check whether or not each Track contains recorded data by the NOTICE
indication that appears at the upper right of each Track. For details on the Note that recording your
performance to a Track
indication, refer to “Track Data Status” on page 57. containing data will overwrite
the previously recorded data.

8. Record your performance to another track by repeating

steps 2 – 6 of this section.
In step 2, select a track which has no recorded data. In step 3, play the
keyboard while listening to the already recorded data.

NOTE
MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive To connect a USB flash drive,
be sure to read the section
“Connecting USB Devices” on
MIDI page 74.

These instructions describe how to overwrite an already recorded MIDI Song NOTE
Before starting the Recording
in the USB flash drive or how to create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash operation, check the remaining
drive. memory capacity of the USB
flash drive. “System” menu:

1.
“Utility”  “USB Properties”
Connect the USB flash drive to the [ ] (USB TO (page 101).

DEVICE) terminal.

2. Select a MIDI Song as Recording target, then enter the

Recording mode.
2-1. If you want to record an additional Track to the already
recorded MIDI Song, select the desired MIDI Song in the USB
flash drive. If you want to record from scratch, skip this step.
2-2. Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the
display which lists the Recording Target Songs.

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2-3. From the Recording Target Songs, select “New Song (USB)”
or the MIDI Song selected in step 2-1 (4th item below) using
the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the [>] button to enter the
Recording mode.

Recording Target
Description
Song
New Song Select this when you want to record your performance to a
blank MIDI Song and save to “User” category in this
instrument’s internal memory.
New Song (USB)* Select this when you want to record your performance to a
blank MIDI Song and save to the USB flash drive.
New Audio (USB)* Select this when you want to record your performance to
blank audio data and save to the USB flash drive.
xxxxx (MIDI Song Select this when you want to record additionally to/overwrite
selected in step 2-1 the currently selected MIDI Song.
above)**
* Can be selected only when the USB flash drive is connected to the [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) terminal.
** Will not be shown when an already recorded MIDI Song is not selected in step 2-1 or when
a Preset Song or Protected Song is selected in step 2-1.

3. Execute the Recording operation, then save the recorded NOTICE

Note that recording your
performance. performance to a Track
containing data will overwrite
the previously recorded data.
• When you want to record additionally to the currently
NOTE
selected MIDI Song, or record to a specified track on a The time signature and tempo
blank MIDI Song: cannot be changed when
Execute steps 2 – 8 in “MIDI Recording—Independent Tracks” on replacing the part of an
existing MIDI Song.
page 57.

• When you want to quick record to a blank MIDI Song:

Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” on page 55.

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NOTE
Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive To connect a USB flash drive,
be sure to read the section
“Connecting USB Devices” on
Audio page 74.

NOTE
These instructions describe how to record your performance as audio data.
Before starting the Recording
Note that an audio file to which your performance is to be recorded can be operation, check the remaining
saved only to a USB flash drive. This is why you should prepare your USB flash memory capacity of the USB
flash drive. “System” menu:
drive device before starting the Recording operation. “Utility”  “USB Properties”
(page 101).

1.
NOTE
Connect the USB flash drive to the [ ] (USB TO With Audio recording, distorted
sound may be produced if the
DEVICE) terminal. Voice Volume is set to the value
higher than the default setting.
Make sure to set the Voice
2. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to Volume to the default value or
less before recording from the
call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs. “Voice” menu display: “Voice
Edit”  “Volume” (page 90).

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “New Audio (USB)” then

press the [>] button.

4. Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording” (page 55).

Unlike with MIDI Recording, the elapsed time is shown on the display
while Audio Recording is being executed.

In the case of Audio recording, the audio input from the external device
such as a computer or a smart device (via [AUX IN] jack, [USB TO
HOST] terminal, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth) is also recorded. For
connection with these devices, refer to page 72.

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Other Recording Techniques

Re-recording a MIDI Song in parts

MIDI

You can re-record a specific range of the MIDI Song.

[DEMO SONG] [PLAY/PAUSE] [FUNCTION] [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]

button button button buttons
[REC] button

1. Set the parameters which determine how recording starts

and stops.
1-1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the
“Recording” menu display.

1-2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecStart,” then select the
value which determines how recording starts by using the [>]
button.
• Normal
The already recorded data will be replaced with the new one as soon
as recording starts.
• KeyOn
The already recorded data will be maintained until you press a key,
and actual recording starts as soon as you press a key.
1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecEnd,” then select the
value which determines how recording stops by using the [>]
button.
• Replace
The data after the point you stop recording will also be erased.
• PunchOut
The data after the point you stop recording will remain.

2. Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the Song List

display.

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3. Select the desired MIDI Song.

For instructions, refer to page 45.

4. Specify the start point you wish to re-record.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the playback position (measure number)
to the desired point. Alternately, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start
playback, then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again slightly prior to the
desired point.
If necessary, select the settings (Voice and other parameters).
Select the desired settings, if you wish to change the previous ones.

5. Press and hold the [REC] button for a second to call up the NOTE
The time signature cannot be
display which lists the Recording Target Songs, then select changed when replacing the
part of an existing Song.
the 4th item (Song selected in step 3), then press the [>]
button to enter the recording mode.

6. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Track for re-recording.

7. Play the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to

start recording.

8. Press the [REC] button to stop recording.

9. Save the recorded performance by following step 5 on

page 56.

10.To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/

PAUSE] button.

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Changing the tempo or the Voice of a previously

recorded MIDI Song
MIDI

For MIDI Songs, you can change the tempo and Voice after recording to change
a feel or to set a more suitable tempo.
To change the tempo:

[TEMPO] [FUNCTION] [EXIT] button

button button

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

For instructions, refer to page 45.

2. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the “Tempo” display,

then set the desired Tempo.
For instructions, refer to page 41.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in
each display as illustrated below.
“Song” menu display “Edit” display “Tempo Change” display

3-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 3-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons
to select “Edit.” to select “Tempo Change.”
3-2. Press the [>] button to 3-4. Press the [>] button to call up
call up the next display. the next display.

4. Apply the selected Tempo value to the current MIDI Song

data.
Press the [d] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to
apply the new Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data.

When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display,

and the “Tempo Change” display will be restored after a while.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display.

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To change the Voice:

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

For instructions, refer to page 45.

2. Select the desired Voice.

For instructions, refer to page 22.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in
each display as illustrated below.
“Song” menu display “Edit” display “Voice Change” display

3-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 3-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons
to select “Edit.” to select “Voice Change.”
3-2. Press the [>] button to 3-4. Press the [>] button to
call up the next display. call up the next display.

4. Press the [>] button to call up the setting display, then select
the desired Track using the [u]/[d] buttons.

5. Apply the Voice selected in step 2 for the Track selected in

step 4 to the current MIDI Song data.
Press the [<] button to return to the “Voice Change” display. Press the [d]
button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to apply the new
Voice to the current MIDI Song data.

When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display,

and the “Voice Change” display will be restored after a while.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu

display.

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 Handling Song Files
The “File” menu in the “Song” menu display (page 93) enables you to apply various operations to Song files
— Songs you recorded on this instrument or commercially available Songs.
To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Precautions when using the [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) terminal” on page 74.

File
Operation File menu Page
A file contains a group of data.
Deleting files Delete pages 67, 68 On this instrument, a Song file
includes Song data and a Song
Copying files *Copy pages 67, 68 name.
Moving files *Move pages 67, 69
Converting a MIDI Song to an Audio Song during playback *MIDI to Audio pages 67, 70
Renaming files Rename pages 67, 71

Settings marked with a “*” are effective only when a MIDI Song is selected.

Song Types and File Operation Limitations Restrictions for protected

Songs
Song types are indicated as the category name and icon in the Song display. The Commercially available Song
following chart shows the Song type and restrictions on File operations. data may be copy protected to
prevent illegal copying or
accidental erasure.
Category name

Icon* Song name

* The icon appears only when you select a Song in the “User” or “USB” category.

: Yes, ×: No

Data Location Convert a

MIDI Song to
Deleting Renamin Copying Moving
Song Type an Audio
Category Icon files g files files files
Song during
playback
Instrument Demo Demo (Voice Demo) – × × × × ×
50 Classics 50 classical Preset Songs – × × × × ×
User Your own recorded Songs     
(MIDI)
MIDI Songs with protect   × × ×
applied
MIDI Songs with Yamaha’s *   ×  ×
proprietary protect applied
USB flash USB MIDI Songs     
drive device
Audio Songs   × × ×

MIDI Songs with protect × ×  × ×

applied
MIDI Songs with Yamaha’s *   ×  ×
proprietary protect applied

* There are two types of Songs: original and edited. Original and edited Songs should be saved in the same folder. If not, playback cannot be done.

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Basic Song File Operation

Song files can be handled via the instructions shown below.

1. Connect the appropriate USB flash drive containing the

desired files to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal as
necessary.
2. Select a Song for handling.
For information on selecting a Song, see page 45.

3. Call up the File mode.

3-1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the
“Song” menu display. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “File”
then press the [>] button.
“Song” menu display

3-2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired operation from
“Delete,” “Copy,” “Move,” “MIDI to Audio” or “Rename.”
For example: Renaming files

[u]/[d] buttons

From here, if you wish to close the File mode, press the [EXIT] button
once or twice.

4. Execute the selected operation. NOTICE

Do not disconnect the USB
For specific instructions, refer to the corresponding section. flash drive during file handling
or when a USB flash drive is
• Delete....................................page 68 mounted. Doing so may delete
• Copy ......................................page 68 all data in the USB flash drive
and the instrument.
• Move .....................................page 69
• MIDI to Audio ...................page 70
• Rename ................................page 71
During operation, messages (information, confirmation, etc.) may be
shown on the display. For explanations and details, refer to “Message List”
on page 110.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to close the File mode.

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Deleting Files — Delete

For details about Song types which can be deleted, refer to page 66.
See page 67 for information on basic operations.
The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Delete” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call

up the setting display.

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, and then NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or
press the [>] button. eject the USB flash drive while
“Executing” is shown in the
After the Song is deleted, the display returns to the Song List display. display.

Copying Files — Copy

For details about Song types which can be copied, refer to page 66.

Range of the Copy/Move operation USER FILES folder

If the USB flash drive device
As for a MIDI Song in the “User” category in the instrument, you can Copy/ plugged into the instrument
contains no USER FILES folder,
Move it only to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash drive. Selecting a MIDI one will be created
Song from “User” for copying/moving automatically specifies the USER FILES automatically when you format
or record a Song to that device.
folder as the destination. The recorded Song will then be
As for a MIDI Song in a USB flash drive, you can Copy/Move it to the “User” saved in that folder.
category in the instrument. NOTE
Please note that the copy
features are intended for your
USB flash drive personal use only.
Root NOTE
Instrument Folders cannot be copied.
USER FILES
User Can be copied/moved. folder Root:
The highest level of a
hierarchical structure. This
indicates an area which does
Can be copied/moved.
not belong to a folder.

See page 67 for information on basic operations.

The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

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4-1. While “Copy” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call Copy destination:
“USB” will be shown when the
up the setting display. copy destination is the USB
flash drive or “User” when the
Copy destination
instrument is the copy
destination. A file copied to the
USB flash drive is stored to the
File USER FILES folder on it.
name NOTE
A message appears when a
Song with the same name
already exists in the copy
destination. Select “Overwrite”

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, then press when you want to overwrite the
selected Song, or “Cancel” to
cancel by using the [u]/[d]
the [>] button. buttons, and then press the [>]
button.
The selected Song will be copied to the destination with the same name
as the copy source file. NOTICE
Overwrite operations erase any
existing data of the copy
destination file and overwrite
with data of the copy source
file.

NOTICE
Do not turn off the power or
eject the USB flash drive while
“Executing” is shown in the
display.

Moving Files — Move

For details about Song types which can be moved, refer to page 66.
See page 67 for information on basic operations.
The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Move” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call Move destination
“USB” will be shown when the
up the setting display. move destination is the USB
Move destination flash drive or “User” when the
instrument is the move
destination. A file moved to the
USB flash drive is stored to the
File USER FILES folder on it.
name
NOTE
A message appears when a
Song with same name already
exists in the move destination.
Select “Overwrite” when you

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing the [d] button, then want to overwrite the selected
Song, or “Cancel” to cancel by
using the [u]/[d] buttons, then
press the [>] button. press the [>] button.

The selected Song will be moved to the destination and the display NOTICE
Overwrite operations erase any
returns to the Song list display. existing data of the move
destination file and overwrite
with data of the move source
file.

NOTICE
Do not turn off the power or
eject the USB flash drive while
“Executing” is shown in the
display.

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Converting a MIDI Song to an Audio Song

during Playback — MIDI to Audio
A MIDI Song in the User memory of the instrument or on a USB flash drive
can be converted to an Audio Song. Since an Audio Song can be saved only to a NOTE
• After conversion, the MIDI
USB flash drive, you should start conversion only after connecting the USB Song remains in the original
flash drive to the instrument. For information about which Song types can be data location.
converted, refer to page 66. • If you start conversion before
connecting the USB flash
See page 67 for information on basic operations. drive to the instrument, an
error message appears on
The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page. the display.

4-1. While “MIDI to Audio” is highlighted, press the [>]

NOTICE
Do not turn off the power or
disconnect the USB flash drive
button to call up the setting display. during the conversion.
Otherwise the data will be lost.

4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing the [d] button, then

press the [>] button.
This operation starts playback and conversion from MIDI to Audio.
This is basically the same as that of Audio Song Recording, which
allows you to record your keyboard performance and other audio, such
NOTE
as that from [AUX IN]. After you convert the Song, a message “Convert A message appears when a
completed” will be shown and the display returns to Song List display. Song with same name already
exists in the copy destination.
Select “Overwrite” when you
The Audio Song converted from a MIDI Song is saved with the same want to overwrite the selected
Song by using the [u]/[d]
name as the MIDI Song. The icon displayed to the left of the Song name buttons, then press the [>]
on the instrument display is changed, and the Song file extension on button.
the computer is changed to “.wav”. NOTE
To cancel this operation, press
the [EXIT] button during the
conversion. When the
operation is canceled, the
converted Audio Song will not
be saved.

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Renaming Files — Rename

For details about Song types which can be renamed, refer to page 66.
See page 67 for information on basic operations.
The following is a detailed procedure of step 4 on that page.

4-1. While “Rename” is highlighted, press the [>] button to

call up the setting display.

Cursor

4-2. Assign a name to the Song. NOTE

For information about the
Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the highlight (underline). character types available for
the Song name, refer to
Use the [u]/[d] buttons to change the character at the current cursor “Language” on page 102.
position. Pressing both buttons simultaneously will delete the character
at the current cursor position.
A Song name can contain up to 46 characters. Characters which extend
beyond the display capacity and are not visible can be viewed by
moving the highlight by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

4-3. Press the [FUNCTION] button. NOTICE

Do not turn off the power or
After the Song is renamed, the display returns to Song List display eject the USB flash drive while
where the renamed Song can be selected. “Executing” is shown in the
display.

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Connectors CAUTION
Before connecting the
For information about location of these connectors, refer to “Panel Controls instrument to other
electronic components, turn
and Terminals” on page 12. off the power of all the
components. Also, before
turning any components on
or off, make sure to set all
Front Panel volume levels to minimum
(0). Otherwise, damage to the
components, electrical
shock, or even permanent
hearing loss may occur.

Rear Panel
NOTE
For details on [PEDAL UNIT]
terminal and [DC IN] jack, refer
to “Panel Controls and
Terminals” on page 13.

1[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal NOTE

There are two different types of
This terminal allows connection to USB flash drive or a smart device, such as USB terminals on the
an iPhone/iPad, using the USB wireless LAN adaptor. For details, refer to instrument: [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) and [USB TO HOST].
“Connecting USB Devices” on page 74 and “Connecting to a Computer/Smart Take care not to confuse the
Device” on page 75. two terminals and the
corresponding cable
connectors. Be careful to
connect the proper plug in the
proper direction.

2 [AUX IN] jack

You can connect the headphone jack of a portable audio player to the
NOTICE
instrument’s [AUX IN] jack, letting you hear the sound of that audio player When this instrument’s [AUX
through the built-in speakers of the instrument. IN] jack is connected to an
external device, first turn on the
power to the external device,
Instrument Portable audio player and then to the instrument to
avoid possible damage.
Reverse this order when you
turn the power off.
Headphone jack
NOTE
The instrument’s [MASTER
VOLUME] setting affects the
Phone plug (stereo mini) Phone plug (stereo mini) input signal from the [AUX IN]
jack.
Audio cable
NOTE
Use audio cables and adaptor
Audio signal plugs having no (zero)
resistance.

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3 AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R] jacks NOTE

These jacks let you connect this instrument to external powered speaker Use only the [L/L+R] jack for
connection with a monaural
systems, for playing in larger venues at higher volumes. device.

NOTICE
Instrument Powered speaker • To avoid possible damage,
first turn on the power to the
instrument, then to the
external device. When turning
off the power, first turn off the
power to the external device,
then to the instrument. Since
AUX OUT Input jack this instrument’s power may
automatically be turned off
Phone plug (standard) Phone plug (standard)
due to the Auto Power Off
function (page 15), turn off
the power to the external
device, or disable Auto Power
Audio cable
Off when you do not intend to
operate the instrument.
Audio signal • Do not route the output from
the AUX OUT jacks to the
[AUX IN] jack. If you make
this connection, the signal
The [MASTER VOLUME] setting of this instrument affects the sound that is input at the [AUX IN] jack is
output from the AUX OUT jacks. When the AUX OUT jacks of this instrument output from the AUX OUT
jacks. These connections
are connected to an external speaker and you want to turn off the speaker could result in a feedback
sound of the instrument, switch the “speaker” parameter to off via the “System” loop that will make normal
performance impossible, and
menu: “Utility”  “Speaker” (page 101). may even damage the
equipment.

NOTE
Use audio cables and adaptor
plugs having no (zero)
resistance.

NOTE
When you are monitoring the
sound output via the AUX OUT
jacks from headphones
connected to the instrument,
we recommend that you set the
Binaural Sampling and
4 [AUX PEDAL] jack Stereophonic Optimizer
functions to off. For details,
An included FC4A foot switch, or a separately sold FC3A foot pedal or FC5 foot refer to page 17.
switch can be connected to this jack.
For details on the functions assigned to the pedals, refer to “Pedal Function List” NOTE
• Connect or disconnect the
(page 92). To select the function that will be controlled, use the “Aux Assign” pedal when the power of this
(page 99) in the “System” menu display. instrument is turned off.
• Do not press the footswitch/
foot pedal while turning the
power on. Doing this
changes the recognized
5 MIDI [IN], [OUT] terminals polarity of the footswitch,
resulting in reversed
These terminals are used to connect external MIDI devices, such as a footswitch operation.
synthesizer or a sequencer. For details, refer to “Connecting External MIDI
Devices” on page 80.

6 [USB TO HOST] terminal

This terminal allows connection to a computer or a smart device, such as an
iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to “Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device” on
page 75.

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Connecting USB Devices ([ ] (USB TO DEVICE) Terminal)

You can connect a USB flash drive or a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) terminal. You can save data you’ve created on the instrument to the USB flash drive (pages 66, 105),
or you can connect the instrument to a smart device such as an iPad via wireless LAN (page 75).

Precautions when using the USB TO • When connecting then disconnecting the USB device (and
vice versa), make sure to wait a few seconds between the
DEVICE terminal two operations.

This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE NOTE

If you intend to connect two or three devices at the same time to
terminal. When connecting a USB device to the a terminal, you should use a bus-powered USB hub. Only one
terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. USB hub can be used. If an error message appears while using
Follow the important precautions below. the USB hub, disconnect the hub from the instrument, then turn
on the power of the instrument and re-connect the USB hub.
NOTE
For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer NOTICE
to the owner’s manual of the USB device. Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB
device.
 Compatible USB devices
• USB flash drive
• USB hub
• USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) (sold Using USB Flash Drives
separately; may not be available in some areas)
By connecting the instrument to a USB flash drive,
Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or you can save data you’ve created to the connected
mouse cannot be used. device, as well as read data from the connected USB
The instrument does not necessarily support all flash drive.
commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot
guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.  Number of USB flash drives that can be used
Before purchasing a USB device for use with this Only one USB storage device can be connected to the
instrument, please visit the following web page: USB TO DEVICE terminal. (If necessary, use a USB
hub. The number of USB storage devices that can be
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used simultaneously with musical instruments even
After selecting your country and clicking on when a USB hub is used is one.)
“Documents and Data” from the “Support” page,
select the desired Language and Product Category,  Formatting a USB flash drive
and then enter the model name into the search box. You should format the USB flash drive only with this
instrument (page 101). A USB flash drive formatted
Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can be used on this on another device may not operate properly.
instrument, the amount of time for saving to or
loading from the USB device may differ depending NOTICE
The format operation overwrites any previously existing data.
on the type of data or the status of the instrument. Make sure that the USB flash drive you are formatting does
USB 1.1 devices cannot be used on this instrument. not contain important data. Proceed with caution, especially
when connecting multiple USB flash drive.
NOTICE
The rating of the USB TO DEVICE terminal is a maximum of  To protect your data (write-protect)
5V/500mA. Do not connect USB devices having a rating above
this, since this can cause damage to the instrument itself. To prevent important data from being inadvertently
erased, apply the write-protect provided with each
 Connecting a USB device USB flash drive. If you are saving data to the USB
When connecting a USB device to flash drive, make sure to disable write-protect.
the USB TO DEVICE terminal,
make sure that the connector on the  Turning off the instrument
device is appropriate and that it is When turning off the instrument, make sure that the
connected in the proper direction. instrument is NOT accessing the USB flash drive by
playback/recording or file management (such as
NOTICE
during Save, Copy, Delete and Format operations).
• Avoid connecting or disconnecting the USB device during
playback/recording and file management operations (such Failure to do so may corrupt the USB flash drive and
as Save, Copy, Delete and Format), or when accessing the the data.
USB device. Failure to observe this may result in “freezing”
of the operation of the instrument or corruption of the USB
device and the data.

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Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device ([USB TO NOTICE

• Use an AB type USB cable of
HOST] Terminal, [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) less than 3 meters. USB 3.0
cables cannot be used.
• If you are using a DAW
Terminal, MIDI Terminals) (digital audio workstation)
application with this
instrument, set the Audio
By connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device, such as an Loop Back function (page 85)
iPhone, iPad, etc., you can take advantage of convenient functions and get more to off. Otherwise, a loud
sound may occur, depending
enjoyment out of it. For details on what you can do by using the connections, on the settings of the
refer to page 81. computer or the application
software.
• Do not place your computer
Connection example or smart device in an unstable
position. Doing so may cause
USB terminal the device to fall and result in
damage.

NOTE
• When using a USB cable to
Computer USB cable connect the instrument to
your computer or smart
device, make the connection
[USB TO HOST] directly without passing
terminal through a USB hub.
• Before using the [ ]
(USB TO DEVICE) terminal,
be sure to read “Connecting
Wireless USB Devices” on page 74.
LAN • For information on setting up
your sequencer software,
refer to the owner’s manual of
the relevant software.
• When transmitting or
Smart device receiving audio signals by
[ ] using a computer running
USB wireless LAN Windows, the Yamaha
(USB TO DEVICE)
adaptor Steinberg USB Driver should
terminal
be installed to the computer.
For details, refer to the
For more information, refer to “Computer-related Operations” and “Smart “Computer-related
Operations” on the website.
Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9). • When you use the instrument
If you use the smart device app “Smart Pianist” (page 84) with the instrument, along with an app on your
smart device, we
the connection wizard on the app helps you to connect the instrument to your recommend that you set your
smart device properly. device to not emit radio
waves (for example, by
setting “Airplane Mode” to
“On”).
• The instrument will begin
transmission a short time
after the computer or smart
device is connected.

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Connecting via Wireless LAN (with the UD-WL01)

* The USB wireless LAN adaptor UD-WL01 (sold separately) may not be available depending on
your area.

When connecting a smart device by using the USB wireless LAN adaptor, start
wireless connection according to the instructions in the “Smart Device
Connection Manual” on the website, then make sure to set up the instrument
appropriately, using the following instructions: “Displaying the Wireless LAN
Networks and Connecting to a Network,” “Automatic Setup by WPS,” “Manual
Setup” or “Connecting by the Accesspoint Mode.” Refer to pages 76 – 79 in this
Owner’s Manual for the required operations on this instrument.

 Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and NOTE

connecting to a Network If the menus shown in the
“Wireless LAN” display are
Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the different from the instruction
here, the instrument is in the
[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal, otherwise the displays for setup below Accesspoint mode. Set the
will not be shown. Wireless LAN Mode parameter
to “Infrastructure Mode” by

1.
following the step 1 on
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the page 79.

“System” menu display, then select the highlighted item in

each display as illustrated below.
“System” menu display “Utility” display “Wireless LAN” display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 1-5. Use the [u]/[d] buttons
to select “Utility.” to select “Wireless LAN.” to select “Select
1-2. Press the [>] button to 1-4. Press the [>] button to Network.”
call up the next display. call up the next display.

2. Press the [>] button to call up the network list. NOTE

If no signal from the access
For a network with a lock icon , you need to enter the proper point is received, the access
point cannot be listed. Also,
password. closed access points cannot
be listed.

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3. Connect the instrument to the Network.

3-1. Select the desired network, then press the [>] button.
The name of the selected network will be fully shown in the display,
letting you confirm this is the network you want to use.
3-2. Press the [>] button.
• For a network without a lock icon:
Connecting starts.
• For a network with a lock icon:
You need to enter the proper password. For details on how to enter
characters, refer to the “Renaming files” on page 71. After entering the
password, press the [FUNCTION] button to finalize the setting. This
operation starts connecting automatically.
When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the
display, and returns to the “Select Network” display.

4. Connect the smart device to the access point.

For instructions on the setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart
Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

Automatic Setup by WPS

Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the NOTE
[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not WPS setup is not available
while the instrument is in the
be shown. following modes or conditions:
• While a Song or a Demo
Song is playing back or
If your access point supports WPS, you can easily connect the instrument to being paused temporarily, or
access point by WPS, without making settings, such as password input, etc. while the instrument is in the
Song Recording mode.
Press the WPS button on the USB wireless LAN adaptor more than 3 seconds, • When Wireless LAN mode is
and press the WPS button on your access point within two minutes. set to “Accesspoint Mode” in
the “System” menu.
When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the display,
and the Voice display will be shown.
Finally, connect the smart device to the access point. For instructions on the
setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on
the website (page 9).

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Manual Setup
Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the
[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not
be shown.

1. To call up the network list, perform steps 1 – 2 in the

“Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and connecting to
a Network” (page 76).

2. Select “Other” at the bottom of the network list, then press

the [>] button.

3. Set the SSID, Security and Password to the same as the

settings on the access point.

3-1. Select the “SSID” then press the [>] button to call up the
display for SSID input, then enter the SSID.
For details on how to enter the characters, refer to “Renaming files” on
page 71. After entering the SSID, press the [FUNCTION] button to
finalize the setting. Operation returns to the “Other” display.
3-2. Select “Security” then press the [>] button to call up the
Security list. Select the security then return to the “Other”
display by pressing the [<] button.
3-3. Select “Password,” then set the password in the same way as NOTE
SSID. The password cannot be set
when you select “none” for the

4.
security setting.
Select “Connect” at the bottom of the display shown in
step 3, then press the [>] button to start connecting.
When connection is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the
display, and returns to the “Select Network” display.

5. Connect the smart device to the access point.

For instructions on the setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart
Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

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Connecting by the Accesspoint Mode NOTE

Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the This cannot be used to connect
[ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal, otherwise the displays for setup will not to the internet or another
be shown. wireless LAN device.

1. Switch the instrument to the “Accesspoint Mode.”

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu
display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated
below.

“System” menu display “Utility” display

1-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 1-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to
to select “Utility.” select “Wireless LAN Option.”
1-2. Press the [>] button to 1-4. Press the [>] button to call up
call up the next display. the next display.

“Wireless LAN Option” display “Wireless LAN Mode” display

1-5. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to 1-7. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to
select “Wireless LAN Mode.” select “Accesspoint Mode.”
1-6. Press the [>] button to call
up the next display.

When mode change is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the

display, operation returns to the “Wireless LAN Mode” display.

2. Set SSID, Security, Password and Channel.

2-1. From the “System” menu display, select the highlighted item
in each display as illustrated below.

“System” menu display “Utility” display “Wireless LAN” display

2-2. Set the SSID, Security, Password and Channel.

Select and enter each value/setting in the same way as in step 3 in
“Manual Setup.” For the setting range for each item, refer to the table on
page 104.

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3. Save the setting.

Select “Save” at the bottom of the “Wireless LAN” display, then press the
[>] button to start saving.
When saving is done successfully, “Completed” is shown in the display,
and operation returns to the “Utility” display.

4. Connect the smart device to the instrument (as an access

point).
For instructions on the setup for the smart device, refer to the “Smart
Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 9).

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI

Terminals)
The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to expand your
CAUTION
music performance and creation possibilities. Use the MIDI terminals and Before connecting the
standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices (keyboard, sequencer, instrument to other MIDI
devices, turn off the power of
etc.) all the components.

• MIDI [IN] .......... Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device.
• MIDI [OUT]...... Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to
another MIDI device.

External MIDI device NOTE

Instrument
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the MIDI Data
Format to find out what MIDI
data and commands your
devices can transmit or
MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT receive. The MIDI Data Format
is contained in the “MIDI
Reference” downloadable from
MIDI transmit the Yamaha website (page 9).

MIDI receive

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with the Instrument
Connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device, gives you the
following possibility.

What you can do by connecting to a computer/smart device: NOTE

For details on transmitting/
• Listening to the audio data in the smart device through this instrument (Bluetooth receiving MIDI data or
Audio function, page 81) transferring MIDI Songs/
backup files to a computer,
• Using a smart device app (page 84) refer to the “Computer-related
• Transmitting and receiving audio data (USB Audio Interface function, page 85) Operations” on the website.
• Transmitting and receiving MIDI data (page 80)
• Transferring MIDI Songs (extension: .mid, SMF Format 0 or 1) or backup files
(page 105)

Listening to Audio Data from a Smart Device

through this Instrument (Bluetooth Audio
Function)

Bluetooth capability Bluetooth logo

Depending on the country in which you
purchased the product, the instrument may not
have Bluetooth capability. If the Bluetooth logo is
printed on the front panel, this means that the
product is equipped with Bluetooth functionality.

NOTE
Before using the Bluetooth function, be sure to read “About Bluetooth” on In this manual, “Bluetooth-
page 8. equipped device” refers to a
device that can transmit audio
You can input the sound of the audio data saved in a Bluetooth-equipped device data saved in it to the
such as a smart phone, digital audio player to this instrument and listen to it instrument using the Bluetooth
function, via wireless
through the built-in speakers of the instrument. Also, you can record the input communication. For proper
audio data as an Audio Song (page 61). operation, the device must be
compatible with A2DP
You can set whether the Audio sound input to the instrument by using this (Advanced Audio Distribution
function is output to a computer or smart device or not, along with the Profile). The Bluetooth Audio
function is explained here by
performance played on the instrument. For details, refer to “Audio Loop Back using a smart device as an
On/Off ” on page 85. example of such Bluetooth-
equipped devices.

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Pairing with Smart Devices Pairing

“Pairing” means to register
If you wish to connect your smart device to the instrument via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth-equipped smart
devices on this instrument,
smart device needs to be paired with the instrument first. Once the smart and establish the mutual
device has been paired with this instrument, there is no need to perform recognition for wireless
communication between the
pairing again. two.

1. Hold down the [FUNCTION] button for 3 seconds.

NOTICE
When you force-quit the
instrument after pairing, the
The pop-up window will appear which indicates that the instrument is paring data is lost. After
standing by for pairing. restarting the instrument,
execute the steps 1 and 2
again for paring.

NOTE
Only one smart device can be
connected to this instrument at
a time (although up to 8 smart
devices can be paired to this
instrument). When pairing with
To cancel the pairing, press the [EXIT] button. the 9th smart device has
succeeded, pairing data for
the device with the oldest
connection date will be
deleted.

NOTE
When the Bluetooth function of

2.
this instrument is set to “Off,”
On the smart device, set the Bluetooth function to on and standby for pairing with the
instrument is not enabled
select “P-515” from the connection list. when holding the [FUNCTION]
button for 3 seconds. In this
For details, refer to the smart device owner’s manual. case, set Bluetooth to “On”
After pairing is completed, the pop-up window will close, and the (page 83), and then start
pairing.
Bluetooth icon appears on the Voice display and Song display.
Voice display NOTE
Make sure to complete the
Bluetooth icon settings on the smart device
within 5 minutes.

NOTE
If you are required to enter a
passkey, enter the numerals
“0000.”

3. Play back audio data on the smart device to confirm that

the built-in speakers of the instrument can output the NOTE
audio sound. You can adjust the volume of
the sound input via Bluetooth
by the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider. To adjust the volume
balance between your
When you turn on the instrument the next time, the last-connected smart keyboard performance and
device will be connected to this instrument automatically, if the Bluetooth the input sound via Bluetooth,
adjust the volume on the smart
function of the smart device and the instrument is set to on. If it is not device.
connected automatically, select the model name of the instrument from the NOTE
connection list on the smart device. You can start pairing from the
“System” menu display: Press
the [FUNCTION] button
repeatedly to call up the
“System” menu display 
“Bluetooth”  “Pairing,” and
then press the [>] button.

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Switching the Bluetooth Function On/Off

By default, the Bluetooth function will be on right after turning the instrument’s
power on, however you can set the function to off.

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the

“System” menu display, then select the highlighted item in
each display as illustrated below.
“System” menu display “Bluetooth” display

1-1. Confirm that “Bluetooth” 1-3. Confirm that “Bluetooth” is

is selected. selected.
1-2. Press the [>] button to
call up the next display.

2. Press the [>] button to switch on/off.

To exit from the “System” menu display, press the [EXIT] button.

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Using a Smart Device App

By using the compatible smart device app, you can get more enjoyment out of
this instrument.
For information about the compatible apps and smart devices, access the web
page of the respective apps on the following page:
https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

NOTICE
Smart device app “Smart Pianist” Activating the “Smart Pianist”
The smart device app “Smart Pianist” (available as a free download) lets you select Voices app while the instrument is
and make Metronome settings intuitively, and allows you to display the notation, connected to the smart device
overwrites the settings on the
depending on the selected data. For details, access the “Smart Pianist” page on the website instrument by that of “Smart
above. Pianist.” Save your important
setup data as a backup file to a
For instructions on connecting the instrument to a smart device, the connection wizard USB flash drive or computer
of the “Smart Pianist” will guide you according to the operating condition and (page 105).
environment. NOTE
To start the connection wizard, tap “ ” (Menu) located at the upper left on the “Smart When using the “Smart Pianist”
Pianist” screen to open the Menu, and then tap “Instrument” → “Start Connection app, you cannot use any
Wizard.” buttons on the instrument other
than the [EXIT] button. Control
the instrument by using “Smart
Pianist.” Pressing the [EXIT]
For information on connecting manually without using the connection wizard button on the instrument
of the “Smart Pianist” app, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” on disconnects the instrument
from the “Smart Pianist” app,
the website (page 9). and enables you to control the
instrument by using its buttons.

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Transmitting/Receiving Audio Data (USB Audio

Interface function)
By connecting a computer or a smart device to the [USB TO HOST] terminal
via a USB cable, digital audio data can be transmitted/received. This USB
Audio Interface function provides the following advantages:

• Playing back audio data with high sound quality

This gives you direct, clear sound in which the sound quality has less noise and
deterioration than that from the [AUX IN] jack.
• Recording performance on the instrument as audio data by
using a recording software or a music production software
The recorded audio data can be played back on the computer or smart device.

Audio Loop Back On/Off

This allows you to set whether audio sound input (page 54) from the connected
computer or smart device is output to a computer or a smart device or not
NOTE
along with the performance played on the instrument. To output the audio • The Audio Loop Back
input sound, set the Audio Loop Back to “On.” function also affects the
audio input sound when
For example, if you want to record the audio input sound as well as the sound using the Bluetooth Audio
played on the instrument by using the computer or the smart device, set this to function (page 81) or wireless
LAN connection (page 75).
“On.” If you intend to record only the sound played on the instrument by using
• The volume of the audio input
the computer or the smart device, set this to “Off.” sound can be adjusted from
a computer or smart device.
• The playback sound of an
To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the Audio Song (page 44) is also
“System” menu display: “Utility” → “Audio Loop Back” (page 102). output to a computer or smart
device when this is set to
“On,” while the sound is not
output when this is set to
“Off.”
• With Audio Recording
(page 61), the audio input
sound from the connected
computer or smart device is
recorded when this is set to
“On,” while the sound is not
Audio EQ On/Off recorded when this is set to
“Off.”
This allows you to set whether the optimum EQ (or Equalizer) settings are
provided for audio sound input (page 54) from the connected computer or
smart device or not.
This function also affects the audio input sound that is output to a computer,
etc. along with the performance played on the instrument.
Audio sound input from the connected computer, etc. will be the optimum
sound using this function.
We recommend that you set this function off when outputting audio input
sound to a computer, etc.

To make the setting, press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the
“System” menu display: “Utility” → “Audio EQ” (page 102).

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Your instrument features a number of convenient functions for use when setting it up on stage in order to
perform live. In order to provide a practical description of the connections and settings required in this
type of situation.

Stage setup and signal flow

The sound from your instrument will be sent to a PA mixer, then the mixed
sound is amplified and sent to the front-of house speakers so that the audience
can hear it. Monitor speakers may be placed on the floor in front of the
musicians so that they can more clearly hear their own sound and that of the
other instruments.
NOTICE
P-515 Please read the following
DI box
Guitar Bass Drums before setting up.
• Ensure that the instrument is
Foot switch turned off before making any
or pedal connections.
Monitor • Make sure to check with the
speaker PA operator when connecting
or disconnecting cables or
Front-of-house Front-of-house turning on/off. Failure to do so
speaker Vocal speaker may damage to the PA
microphone system.
PA mixer

Power amp

NOTE
• When playing the piano
sound of this instrument with
an external powered speaker,
 Connect your footswitch/foot pedal, or pedal unit. and while monitoring the
sound output from this
For details on using footswitch/ foot pedal, or pedal unit, refer to page 18 and instrument on connected
headphones, we recommend
19. For the function that can be assigned to each pedal, refer to page 92. that you set the “Binaural
Sampling” or “Stereophonic
 Connect the instrument’s output to the PA mixer. Optimizer” functions to "OFF"
(page 17).
In order to be heard, your instrument will need to be connected to the PA
• If only one of the DI box
mixer’s inputs. Normally, this connection is made via a DI box (direct box) channels is available for use
located onstage. Connect the AUX OUT [R] and [L/L+R] jacks on the with your instrument, connect
it to the AUX OUT [L/L+R]
instrument’s rear panel to the DI box inputs using commercially available jack using a standard mono
standard mono audio cables. audio cable. In this
configuration, your left and
right signals will be mixed
1 Set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the MIN position. and output from the
2 Check with the PA operator whether you can connect the instrument to the PA instrument in mono.
mixer or not. • If DI boxes are not being
used, connect the AUX OUT
3 Connect the instrument as the following illustration. [R] and [L/L+R] jacks to the
input jacks on the PA mixer or
an on-stage sub-mixer.
P-515 Rear panel To the To the
DI box DI box
PA mixer PA mixer
Input jack Input jack
(“IN”, etc.) Plug configuration: (“IN”, etc.)
Mono
(single line)

Commercially available standard mono audio cable

Your instrument should now be fully connected. The next step will be to
balance your performance sounds.

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Sound setup
Once all of the instruments and microphones have been connected, the PA
operator will ask each musician in turn to play his or her instrument. You
should get ready as follows.

 Turn on your instrument.

Set the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to the MIN position. Check with the PA
operator whether you can turn on the instrument, then press the [P] (Standby/
On) switch.

 Check your settings.

Once turned on, ensure that your instrument is set up as follows.
• Tuned to match the other instruments (Master tuning, page 35).
• Auto Power-Off function disabled (page 15).
• Footswitch or foot pedal is operating correctly as an assigned function (page 99).
• Reverb is turned off (page 28).
• Turn off the speaker sound of your instrument (page 101) as necessary.

 Determine the optimum levels.

When asked by the PA operator to output a sound, play the digital piano as you
would when performing and determine the best settings for the following.
• Volume when you are playing accompaniment
• Volume when you are playing loudest, such as during a keyboard solo
• Volume of each Voice to be used
Roughly speaking, the [MASTER VOLUME] slider should be set between 5
and 7 for playing accompaniment and to 8 or 9 when you need to play louder. If
set too high, your sound may become distorted; if too low, any background
noise will be more noticeable.
Turn on the Sound Boost function if you are finding it difficult to make your
instrument heard within the overall mix. Choose from three different Sound
Boost types (page 37).
The Master EQ function may help in making the optimum sound for
performing live.

 Balance the overall sound of the band.

After the levels of the various instruments have been set, the PA operator will
have everyone play together in order to balance the overall sound of the band.
At this time, you should listen to the nearest monitor speaker and ensure that
you can hear everything you need to in order to play well. If, for example, you
cannot hear your own sound, the singer, or another instrument well enough,
ask the PA operator to raise the corresponding level in your monitor’s mix.

This completes the setup process. You should now be ready to play live.

Lock the front panel to prevent mistakes.

Your instrument’s Panel Lock function allows you to temporarily disable front
panel buttons to prevent them being operated unintentionally while performing.
When performing live, disable the Auto Power Off function (page 15). For
details on this function, refer to page 40.

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Pressing the [FUNCTION] button gives you access to a variety of important settings for Voices, Song
playback, Metronome, Song recording and the entire system of this instrument.

Basic Operations
1. As necessary, make the Voice settings or select a Song.
• If you want to edit Voice-related parameters (by calling up the “Voice” menu), select a Voice. If you
want to edit parameters related to the R1/R2/L Voices, such as volume balance, turn on Dual/Split/
Duo, then select the desired Voices.
• If you want to set Song playback parameters, such as Repeat, select a Song.
• If you want to edit your recorded MIDI Song data (by calling up Edit in the “Song” menu), select
the recorded MIDI Song.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the desired menu.
Pressing the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly will call up the following menu displays in
order, according to the vertical menu at the left of the display.
“Voice” menu (page 89)
“Song” menu (page 93)
“Metronome/Rhythm” menu (page 96)
“Recording” menu (page 97)
/ “System” menu (page 98)

3. Use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select

the desired parameter.
While referring as needed to the parameter list on
each page listed in step 2, use the [u]/[d] buttons to
navigate through the display vertically and use the
[<]/[>] buttons to navigate through display
horizontally.

4. On the display called up in step 3, select a

value or execute the operation.
Most displays allow you to select a value by simply
using the [u]/[d] buttons, although some, such as
Edit in the “Song” menu and Backup in the “System”
menu, let you execute an operation.
If a pop-up window is shown, set the value with the
[<]/[>] buttons, then exit from the window using the
[EXIT] button.
Also, when the selected parameter provides only two
options (on and off, for example), simply pressing the
[>] button will alternate the value between the two
options.

5. To exit from the menu display, press the [EXIT] button.

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Voice Menu
This menu lets you edit or set various parameters related to keyboard performance, such as Voice
parameters. By turning on Dual/Split/Duo, you can make the settings for each Voice or each Voice
combination. While playing the keyboard and hearing the sound, change a parameter value to find your
desired sound. Note that you should turn on Dual/Split/Duo before calling up the “Voice” menu display.
NOTE
Parameters with * are shown only when Dual/Split/Duo is on.

To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select
“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Transpose (Pop-up – Shifts the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in 0 -12 (-1 octave) – 0
(page 34) window) semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key (normal pitch) –
signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the +12 (+1 octave)
keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.

Piano Lid Position (Setting Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close
Setting display)
(pages 25
– 26) VRM – Turns the VRM effect on/off. For the information about the On On, Off
function of VRM, refer to page 27. For details about the
Piano Voices compatible with VRM, refer to the “Preset
Voice List” on page 107.

Damper (Setting Determines the depth of the string resonance effect 5 0 – 10

Res. display) which is applied when the damper pedal is pressed. This
is available only when VRM is on.

String Res. (Setting Determines the depth of the string resonance effect 5 0 – 10
display) which is applied when a note on the keyboard is
pressed. This is available only when VRM is on.

Aliquot Res. (Setting Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of Aliquot. This is 5 0 – 10

display) available only when VRM is on. For details, refer to “What
is Aliquot?” (page 27).

Body Res. (Setting Adjusts the resonance of the soundboard, the sides, the 5 0 – 10
display) frame, and the grand piano itself. This is available only
when VRM is on.

Key Off Sample (Setting Determines the volume of the key-off sound (the subtle 5 0 – 10
display) sound that occurs when you release a key) which is
available only for some Voices. For Voices to which this
effect is applied, refer to the Voice List (page 107).

Reverb (Setting – Determines the Reverb type which is applied to all the Differs depending Refer to the
(page 28) display) entire sound including the keyboard performance, Song on the Voice or Reverb Type List
playback and MIDI data input from an external MIDI Voice (page 92)
device. combination.

Chorus (Setting – Determines the Chorus type which is applied to all the Differs depending Refer to the
(page 28) display) entire sound including the keyboard performance, Song on the Voice or Chorus Type List
playback and MIDI data input from an external MIDI Voice (page 92)
device. combination.

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To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select
“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Voice Edit (Voice names)* Octave Shifts the pitch of the keyboard up and down in octave Differs depending -2 (two octaves
steps. This parameter can be set for each Voices when on the Voice or lower) – 0 (no
Dual/Split/Duo is on. Voice pitch shift) – +2
combination. (two octaves
higher)

Volume Adjusts the volume for each of the R1/R2/L Voices. This Differs depending 0 – 127
lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L Voices on the Voice or
when Dual/Split/Duo is on. Voice
combination.

Reverb Depth Adjusts the Reverb depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices. Differs depending 0 – 127
(page 28) This lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L on the Voice or
Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on. The “0” setting will Voice
produce no effect. combination.
NOTE
When a VRM Voice is used for several parts simultaneously,
unexpected sounds may result since the Reverb depth for a
part which has priority will become the common setting for the
parts. During Song playback, setting for a Song part is used
(priority order: Ch. 1, Ch. 2...Ch. 16), while the setting for a
keyboard part is used when Song playback is stopped
(priority order: R1, L and R2 Voices).

Chorus Depth Adjusts the Chorus depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices. Differs depending 0 – 127
(page 28) This lets you adjust the balance between the R1/R2/L on the Voice or
Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on. The “0” setting will Voice
produce no effect. combination.
NOTE
When a VRM Voice is used for several parts simultaneously,
unexpected sounds may result since the Chorus depth for a
part which has priority will become the common setting for the
parts. During Song playback, setting for a Song part is used
(priority order: Ch. 1, Ch. 2...Ch. 16), while the setting for a
keyboard part is used when Song playback is stopped
(priority order: R1, L and R2 Voices).

Effect In addition Reverb and Chorus, another Effect can be Differs depending Refer to the Effect
(page 28) applied to the R1/R2/L Voices of the keyboard on the Voice or Type List
independently. Note that this Effect type can be selected Voice (page 92).
for up to two Voices. combination.

Rotary Speed Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set Differs depending Fast, Slow
to “Rotary.” This parameter determines the rotation on the Voice or
speed of the Rotary Speaker effect. Voice
combination.

VibeRotor Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set Differs depending On, Off
to “VibeRotor.” This parameter turns on or off the on the Voice or
VibeRotor effect. Voice
combination.

VibeRotor Available only for the Voice of which the Effect Type is set Differs depending 1 – 10
Speed to “VibeRotor.” This parameter determines the speed of on the Voice or
the Vibraphone vibrato effect. Voice
combination.

Effect Depth Adjusts the Effect depth for each of the R1/R2/L Voices. Differs depending 1 – 127
Note that some Effect types do not allow you to adjust the on the Voice or
depth. Voice
combination.

Pan Adjusts the stereo pan position for each of the R1/R2/L Differs depending L64 (leftmost) – C
Voices. on the Voice or (center) – R63
Voice (rightmost)
combination.

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To call up the desired parameter:

Turn on Dual, Split or Duo as necessary, select Voices as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select
“Voice” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Voice Edit (Voice names)* Harmonic Cont Produces a distinctive “peaky” tone by raising the Differs depending -64 – +63
Resonance value of the Filter. This parameter can be set on the Voice or
for each of the R1/R2/L Voices when Dual/Split/Duo is on. Voice
combination.
NOTE
Harmonic content may have little audible effect or not be
applied to some Voices.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the R1/R2/L Voices Differs depending -64 – +63
independently. on the Voice or
Voice
combination.

Touch Sens. Determines the degree to which the volume level Differs depending 0 (softest) – 64
changes in response to your touch on the keyboard (how on the Voice or (largest changes in
hard you play). Since the volume level of some Voices Voice the level) – 127
such as Harpsichord and Organ do not change combination. (which produces the
regardless of how you play the keyboard, the default loudest volume
setting for these Voices is 127. regardless of how
you play the
keyboard)

RPedal Turns the Right pedal function on or off for each of the Differs depending On, Off
R1/R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want on the Voice or
to ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the Voice
right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand combination.
performance.

CPedal Turns the Center pedal function on or off for each of the Differs depending On, Off
R1/R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want on the Voice or
to ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the Voice
right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand combination.
performance.

LPedal Turns the Left pedal function on or off for each of the R1/ Differs depending On, Off
R2/L Voices. This parameter is useful when you want to on the Voice or
ensure, for example, that the pedal function affects the Voice
right-hand performance but does not affect the left-hand combination.
performance.

Pedal Right (Setting Assigns one of various functions (other than the original Sustain (Cont.) Refer to the Pedal
Assign display) one) to the Right pedal. Function List
(When (page 92).
using the
separately Center (Setting Assigns one of various functions (other than the original Sostenuto Refer to the Pedal
sold pedal display) one) to the Center pedal. Function List
unit, (page 92).
page 19)
Left (Setting Assigns one of various functions (other than the original Rotary Speed Refer to the Pedal
display) one) to the Left pedal. (Jazz Organ), Function List
Vibe Rotor (page 92).
(Vibraphone), Soft
(other Voices)

Balance* Volume (Pop-up Adjusts the volume balance between R1 and R2 Voices Differs depending R2+10 – 0 –
R2 – R1* window) when Dual is on. After adjusting this with the [<]/[>] on the Voice or R1+10
buttons, press the [EXIT] button to exit from the pop-up Voice
window. combination.

Volume L – R* (Pop-up Adjusts the volume balance between the left and right Differs depending L+10 – 0 – R+10
window) keyboard sections when Split/Duo is on. After adjusting on the Voice or
via the [<]/[>] buttons, press the [EXIT] button to exit Voice
from the pop-up window. combination.

Detune* (Pop-up Detunes the R1 Voice and R2 Voice in Dual mode to Differs depending R2+20 – 0 –
window) create a thicker sound. on the Voice or R1+20
On the display, move the slider rightward via the [>] Voice
button will raise the R1 Voice pitch and lower the R2 combination.
Voice pitch, and vice versa. After adjusting this, press the
[EXIT] button to exit from the pop-up window.

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 Reverb Type List

Off No effect
Recital Hall Simulates clear reverberation in a mid-sized hall suitable for piano recital.
Concert Hall Simulates brilliant reverberation in a large hall for public orchestra performances.
Chamber Simulates the elegant reverberation in a small room suitable for chamber music.
Cathedral Simulates the solemn reverberation in a high-ceiling stone-made cathedral.
Club Simulates the lively reverberation in a jazz club or a small bar.
Plate Simulates the bright sound of vintage reverb equipment used in recording studios.

 Chorus Type List

Off No effect
Chorus Adds a rich, spacious sound.
Celeste Adds swell and a spacious sound.
Flanger Adds swell effects similar to the sound of an ascending or descending jet plane.

 Effect Type List

Off No effect
DelayLCR Delay applied at left, center, and right positions.
DelayLR Delay applied at left and right positions.
Echo Echo-like delay
CrossDelay Left and right delays cross each other in alternation.
Symphonic Adds a rich and deep acoustic effect.
Rotary Adds the vibrato effect of a rotary speaker.
Tremolo The volume level changes in rapid cycles.
VibeRotor The vibrato effect of a vibraphone.
AutoPan The sound pans left to right and back and forth.
Phaser The phase changes periodically, swelling the sound.
AutoWah The center frequency of the wah filter changes periodically.
Distortion Distorts the sound.

 Pedal Function List

* These functions can be used when the included footswitch, or the sold separately foot pedal/footswitch is connected to the [AUX
PEDAL] terminal, or the sold separately pedal unit is connected to the [PEDAL UNIT] terminal.
Available pedal
(O: Can be assigned, X: Cannot)
Function Description Right pedal and
Left Center
pedal connected to
pedal pedal
the [AUX PEDAL] jack
Sustain (Switch) A function that sustains the notes you play while pressing the pedal, even O O O
after releasing your fingers from the keyboard
Sustain A function that varies the sustain length depending on how far the pedal is X X O
(Continuous) * pressed (default setting)
Sostenuto Sostenuto (page 19) O O O
Soft Soft (page 19) O O O
PitchBend Up* A function that smoothly raises the pitch X X O
PitchBend Down* A function that smoothly lowers the pitch X X O
Rotary Speed** Changes the rotational speed of the Jazz Organ rotary speaker (switches O O O
between fast and slow each time you press the pedal)
VibeRotor** Switches the vibraphone vibrato on/off (switches on/off each time you O O O
press the pedal)

When you want to assign a function indicated by * to the pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack, you should use a separately sold foot pedal
(page 73). For other functions, you should use the included footswitch (page 73).
The functions marked with ** are assigned to the Left pedal automatically when you select the Jazz Organ Voice or Vibraphone Voice.

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Song Menu
This menu lets you set various parameters related to Song playback and edit the Song data with a single
touch.
NOTE
• The parameters marked with * will be available only when a MIDI Song is selected. These parameters are not shown when an Audio
Song is selected.
• The parameters marked with ** will be available only when an Audio Song is selected.
• When using the “Edit” menu, select a MIDI Song other than the preset Song.
• Execute is a function that edits or changes the current Song data. Note that pressing the [>] button will actually change the Song data.
• The content of the “Song” menu differs depending on the type of Song currently selected (MIDI/Audio).

To call up the desired parameter:

Select a Song as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Song” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]
buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

L/R* R, L, Other – Turns on (Play) or off (Mute) each of the Song tracks. On On, Off
(page 48) For details, refer to page 48.

Repeat A – B* (Setting display) Lets you play back a specified range (from Point A to B) Off On, Off
(page 49) of the current Song repeatedly. For instructions, refer to
page 49.

Phrase* Phrase Mark This parameter is available only when a MIDI Song 000 000 – the last
containing the Phrase Mark. By specifying a Phrase phrase number of
number here, you can play back the current Song from the Song
the mark point, or to play back the corresponding
phrase repeatedly. If you start Song playback with a
Repeat Phrase set to “On,” the countdown starts, followed by Off On (repeat
repeated playback of the specified phrase or phrases playback)/Off (no
until you press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. repeat)

Song (Setting display) By setting this parameter, you can play back only a Off Off, Single, All,
specific Song, or specific Songs in order repeatedly or Random
randomly. For details, refer to page 49.

Volume Song – (Pop-up Adjusts the volume balance between the Song 0 Key+64 – 0 –
(page 52) Keyboard* window) playback sound and keyboard performance. Song+64

Song L – R* (Pop-up Adjusts the volume balance between the right-hand 0 L+64 – 0 – R+64
window) part left-hand parts of Song playback.

(Pop-up window)** Adjusts the Audio volume. 100 0 – 127

Transpose (Setting display) – Shifts the pitch of Song playback up or down in 0 -12 (-1 octave) – 0
(page 53) semitone intervals. For example, if you set this (normal pitch) –
parameter to “5,” a Song created in C major will be +12 (+1 octave)
played back in F major.
NOTE
The Transpose setting will not affect the audio signals, such
as those input from the [AUX IN] jack.
NOTE
MIDI Song playback data will be transmitted with the
transposed note numbers while MIDI note numbers
received from an external MIDI device or computer will not
be affected by the Transpose setting.
NOTE
Applying transpose to an Audio Song may change its tonal
characteristics.

File Delete Cancel Deletes a specific Song. For details about Song types – –
(page 68) which can be deleted, refer to page 66.
Execute – –

Copy* Cancel Copies a specific MIDI Song then saves it to a different – –

(page 68) location. For details about Song types which can be
Execute copied, refer to page 66. – –

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To call up the desired parameter:

Select a Song as necessary, press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Song” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>]
buttons to select the desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

File Move* Cancel Moves a MIDI Song to a different location. For details – –
(page 69) about Song types which can be moved, refer to
Execute page 66. – –

MIDI to Audio* Cancel Converts a MIDI Song to an Audio file. For details about – –
(page 70) Song types which can be converted, refer to page 66.
Execute – –

Rename (Setting display) Edits a Song name. For details about Song types which – –
(page 71) can be renamed, refer to page 66.

Edit* Quantize Quantize The Quantize function allows you to align all the notes in 1/16 Refer to “Quantize
the current MIDI Song to the correct timing, such as 8th setting range.”
note or 16th note. (page 95)
1. Set the Quantize value to the smallest notes in the
Strength MIDI Song. 100% 0% – 100%
Refer to “Strength
2. Set the Strength value which determines how
setting range.”
strongly the notes will be quantized.
(page 95)
3. Move the highlight to “Execute” then press the
Execute [>] button to actually change the MIDI Song data. – –

Track Delete Track Deletes a specific track data of the current MIDI Song. Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16
1. Select the desired track to be deleted.
2. Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the
Execute – –
[>] button to actually delete the specified track data.

Tempo Change Cancel Changes the tempo value of the current MIDI Song as Differs depending –
data. Before calling up the “Song” menu display, set the on the Song
desired Tempo value for changing.
Execute Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>] button – –
to actually change the Tempo value as MIDI Song data.

Voice Change Track Changes the Voice of a specific track in the current Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16
MIDI Song to the current Voice as data.
1. Select a track of which the Voice will be changed.
2. Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the
Execute – –
[>] button to actually change the Voice as MIDI Song
data.

Others* Quick Play – This parameter enables you to specify whether a Song On On, Off
that starts from the middle of a bar, or a Song with a
silence prior to the first note, should be played from the
first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank). This
parameter is useful for a MIDI Song that starts with a
short one-or two-beat pick-up or lead-in.

Track Listen Track This lets you play back only the selected Track to listen Track 1 Track 1 – Track 16
to its contents. To do this, select a Track, move the
highlight to “Start,” then press and hold the [>] button to
Start start playback from the first note. Playback continues
while holding the [>] button.

Play Track – This parameter enables you to specify the tracks for All All, 1&2
playing back on this instrument. When “1&2” is
selected, only tracks 1 and 2 will be played back, while
tracks 3 to 16 will be transmitted via MIDI. When “All” is
selected, all tracks will be played back on this
instrument.

NOTE
Tempo of Song playback can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For instructions, refer to page 47.

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 Quantize Supplementary
Quantize setting range

1/4................ quarter note

1/6................ quarter note triplet

1/8................ eighth note

1/12.............. eighth note triplet

1/16.............. sixteenth note

1/24.............. sixteenth note triplet

1/32.............. thirty-second note

1/8+1/12....... eighth note + eighth note triplet*

1/16+1/12..... sixteenth note + eighth note triplet*

1/16+1/24..... sixteenth note + sixteenth triplet*

The three Quantize settings marked with asterisks (*) are exceptionally
convenient, since they allow you to quantize two different note values
at the same time. For example, when the straight eighth notes and
eighth notes triplet are contained in the same part, if you quantize by
straight eighth notes, all notes in the part are quantized to straight
eighth notes—completely eliminating any triplet feel. However, if you
use the eighth note + eighth note triplet setting, both the straight and
triplet notes will be quantized correctly.

Strength setting range

Quarter-note length
Original data

Quantizing strength = 100

Quantizing strength = 50

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Metronome/Rhythm Menu
This menu lets you set the volume and tempo indication format of the Metronome (page 41) or Rhythm
(page 43). In addition, you can set the bell sound of the Metronome to play back at the first beat and adjust
parameters related to Rhythm playback variation.

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Metronome/Rhythm” menu, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the
desired parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Time (Setting display) – Determines the time signature of the metronome. When 4/4 2/2, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4,
Signature you select or playback MIDI Songs, this will automatically 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4,
be changed to the time signature of the selected songs. 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8,
12/8

Volume (Pop-up – Determines the volume of the Metronome or Rhythm. You 82 0 – 127
window) can adjust the volume balance between the keyboard
performance and Metronome/Rhythm playback.

BPM – – Determines whether the note type of the tempo indication Time Sig. Time Sig.,
is affected by the Metronome Time Signature (page 42) Crotchet
or not (crotchet). When “Time Sig.” is selected, the
denominator of the Time Signature is shown as the note
type of the tempo indication. (The dotted quarter note is
shown as the note type of the tempo indication only when
the Time Signature is set to “6/8,” “9/8,” or “12/8.”)

Bell – – Determines whether or not the bell sound is played back Off On, Off
at the first beat of the specified Time Signature.

Intro – – Determines whether the Intro is played back or not On On, Off
before the Rhythm pattern is started.
NOTE
During Song playback, the Intro cannot be played back even
if you start the Rhythm with this parameter set to “On.”

Ending – – Determines whether the Ending is played back or not On On, Off
before the Rhythm pattern is stopped.

SyncStart – – When this is set to “On,” you can start Rhythm playback Off On, Off
also by pressing any note on the keyboard.

When you want to use this function, follow the instructions

below:
1. Set this function to on.
2. Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter the Synchro start
standby mode.
The [RHYTHM] button flashes.
3. Press any key to start with the rhythm.

Bass – – Determines whether the accompaniment Bass sound is On On, Off

added to the Rhythm pattern or not.

 Setting the Tempo

Tempo of Metronome/Rhythm can be set on the display called up by pressing the [TEMPO] button. For
details on setting the Tempo for the Metronome or Rhythm, refer to page 41.

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Recording Menu
This menu lets you make detailed settings related to MIDI Recording (page 54).
NOTE
The settings here will not affect Audio Recording.

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “Recording” menu, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

RecStart – – This parameter, which is used when you overwrite the Normal Normal, KeyOn
already recorded MIDI Song, determines when the actual
MIDI Recording starts after you execute the Recording
Start operation. When set to “Normal,” actual recording
will starts as soon as you execute the Recording Start
operation. When set to “KeyOn,” actual recording starts
as soon as you press any key after you execute the
Recording Start operation.

RecEnd – – This parameter, which is used when you overwrite the Replace Replace,
already recorded MIDI Song, determines whether the PunchOut
existing data after the point at which you stop recording
will be erased or not.

RecRhythm – – Determines whether or not Rhythm playback will be On On, Off

recorded during MIDI Recording.

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System Menu
This menu lets you make the overall settings applied to the entire instrument.
Bluetooth compatibility is indicated by the following icons. (For details on Bluetooth compatibility, see
page 8.)
: models equipped with Bluetooth
: models not equipped with Bluetooth
NOTE
Parameters marked with * are available only if the instrument is equipped with Bluetooth functionality.

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Bluetooth* Bluetooth (Setting display) Switches the Bluetooth function on/off (page 83). On On, Off
(pages 81
– 83) Pairing (Setting display) For registering (pairing) the Bluetooth device (page 81). – –

Tuning Master Tune (Pop-up Fine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument. This A3 = 440.0 Hz A3 = 414.8 Hz –
(page 35) window) function is useful when you play this instrument along 466.8 Hz (approx.
with other instruments or CD music. 0.2 Hz steps)

Scale Tune (Setting display) Modern acoustic pianos are tuned almost exclusively in Equal Refer to the
equal temperament, which divides one octave into Temperament “Scale Tune List”
twelve equal intervals. Likewise, this digital piano below.
employs equal temperament, but it can be changed at
the touch of a button to play in historical temperaments
used in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Base Note (Setting display) Determines the base note for the Scale selected above. C C, C , D, E , E, F,
When the base note is changed, the pitch of the F , G, A , A, B ,
keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch B
relationship between the notes. This setting is
necessary when Scale Tune is set to something other
than “Equal Temperament.”
NOTE
When Scale Tune is set to “Equal Temperament,” “---” is
shown on the display and this parameter cannot be edited.

 Scale Tune List (Temperament List)

Equal Temperament One octave is divided into twelve equal intervals. Currently most popular piano tuning scale.
PureMajor/PureMinor Based on natural overtones, three major chords using these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound.
Pythagorean This scale was devised by Pythagoras, the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths,
which are collapsed into a single octave. The 3rd in this tuning is slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th are beautiful and
suitable for some leads.
MeanTone This scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more “in tune.”
It was especially popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. Handel, among others, used this scale.
Werckmeister/ These scales combine Mean Tone and Pythagorean in different ways. With these scales, modulation changes the
Kirnberger impression and feel of the Songs. They were often used in the era of Bach and Beethoven. They are also often used now
to reproduce the music of that era on harpsichords.

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To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Keyboard Touch (Setting display) Determines how the sound responds to your playing Medium Soft 2, Soft 1,
(page 36) strength. This setting does not change the weight of the Medium, Hard 1,
keyboard. Hard 2, Fixed

Fixed Velocity (Pop-up Determines the velocity with which you play the keys 64 1 – 127
window) when Touch (above) is set to “Fixed.”
NOTE
The setting here will not be recorded to a MIDI Song and not
be transmitted as MIDI messages.

Duo (Setting display) Splits the keyboard into two ranges, allowing you to play Off On, Off
(page 32) duets over the same octave range.

Split Point (Setting display) Determines the Split Point (the boundary between the F 2 (Split), A-1 – C7
(page 30) right-hand and left-hand keyboard areas).
E3 (Duo)

Pedal Half Pedal Point (Pop-up Here you can specify the point to which you must 0 -2 (effective with
(page 18) window) depress the right pedal or a pedal connected to the the shallowest
[AUX PEDAL] jack before the assigned effect begins to press) – 0 – +4
be applied. This setting applies only to the “Sustain (effective with the
(Continuous)” effect (page 92) that is assigned to the deepest press)
right or AUX pedal.

Soft Pedal (Pop-up Determines how deeply the Soft pedal effect is applied. 5 1 – 10
Depth window) This parameter is available only for the pedal to which
“Soft” (page 92) is assigned.

Pitch Bend (Pop-up Determines the range of the pitch bend that is produced 2 0 – +12 (pressing
Range window) via the pedal in semitone steps. This setting is available the pedal will
only for the pedal to which “Pitch Bend Up” or “Pitch raise/lower the
Bend Down” (page 92) is assigned. pitch by 12
semitones
NOTE
[1 octave])
For some Voices, the pitch may not be changed according to
the Pitch Bend Range value set here.

Aux Polarity – A pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack may switch Make Make, Break
(page 18) on and off differently. For example, some pedals turn the
effects on and others turn them off when you press
them. Use this parameter to reverse this mechanism.

Aux Assign (Setting display) Assigns a function to the pedal connected to the [AUX Sus.Cont. Refer to the Pedal
PEDAL] jack. (Sustain Function List
(Continuous)) (page 92).

Aux Area (Setting display) Determines the keyboard area to which the function of All All, Right, Left
the pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack is
applied.

Play/Pause (Setting display) Assigns the [PLAY/PAUSE] button’s function to one of Off Off, Left, Center,
the Left pedal, Center pedal and pedal connected to the AUX
[AUX PEDAL] jack. If a value other than “Off” is selected
here, the corresponding pedal's function assigned in
the “Voice” menu (page 91) is disabled.

Sound IAC (page 16) – Turns the IAC effect on or off. On On, Off

IAC depth (Pop-up Determines the depth of the IAC. The higher the value, 0 -3 – +3
window) the more clearly the low/high sounds at lower volume
levels.

Binaural – Turns the Binaural Sampling function (when On On, Off

(page 17) headphones are connected) on or off. When the
function is on and headphones are connected, the
sound from this instrument changes to the sound of
Binaural Sampling or the sound enhanced with the
Stereophonic Optimizer, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic sound.

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To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

MIDI MIDI OUT (Setting display) Determines the MIDI channel on which the MIDI Ch1 Ch1 – Ch16, Off
messages generated via the keyboard performance will (not transmitted)
be transmitted from the MIDI [OUT] or [USB TO HOST]
terminal. When Dual/Split/Duo is on, the MIDI channels
are assigned as follows.
• Performance via the R1 Voice = n (setting value)
• Performance via the R2 Voice = n+2
• Performance via the L Voice = n+1

MIDI IN (Setting display) Determines which part of the instrument will be “Song” for each of For each MIDI
controlled by each channel data of the MIDI messages all MIDI channels channel:
coming from the MIDI [IN] and [USB TO HOST] terminal. • Song
• Song: Song part is controlled by the MIDI messages. • Keyboard
• Keyboard: The entire keyboard is controlled • R1
regardless of the Dual/Split/Duo setting. • R2
• R1: The keyboard performance via the R1 Voice is •L
controlled. • Off
• R2: The keyboard performance via the R2 Voice is
controlled.
• L: The keyboard performance via the L Voice is
controlled.
• Off: No part is controlled.

Local Control – “Local Control On” is a state in which this instrument On On, Off
produces the sound from its tone generator when you
play the keyboard. In “Local Control Off” state, the
keyboard and the tone generator are cut off from each
other. This means that even if you play the keyboard,
this instrument will produce no sound. Instead, the
keyboard data can be transmitted via MIDI to a
connected MIDI device or computer, which can
produce the sound. The “Local Control Off” setting is
useful when you wish to play only an external sound
source while playing the keys on this instrument.

Receive Param. (Setting display) Determines which types of MIDI messages can be On (for all the On, Off (for each
received or recognized by this instrument. MIDI messages) MIDI message)
MIDI message types:
Note on/off, Control Change, Program Change, Pitch
Bend, System Exclusive

Transmit Param. (Setting display) Determines which types of MIDI messages can be On (for all the On, Off (for each
transmitted from this instrument. messages) message)
MIDI message types:
Note on/off, Control Change, Program Change, Pitch
Bend, SystemRealTime, System Exclusive

Initial Setup Cancel Transmits the current panel settings such as Voice – –
selection to a connected MIDI device or computer.
Before you start recording your performance to a
connected MIDI device or computer, execute this
operation to record the current panel settings at the
beginning of your performance data. It causes that the
Execute same panel settings are called up when the recorded
performance is played back.
Operation:
Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>]
button to transmit the panel settings as MIDI messages.

Backup Backup Setting – For instructions about these functions, refer to pages – –
105 – 106.
Backup –

Restore –

Factory Reset –

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To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Utility USB Format Cancel This lets you format or initialize the USB flash drive – –
(page 74) connected to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal.
NOTICE
Executing the Format operation will delete all data saved in
the USB flash drive. Save important data to a computer or
another storage device.

NOTE
When connecting the USB flash drive to the [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) terminal, a message prompting you to execute the
Execute Format operation may appear. If such a case occurs, execute
the Format operation.
Operation
Move the highlight to “Execute,” then press the [>]
button to start the Format operation. After Formatting is
completed, a message appears then the instrument
returns to the Utility display after a while.
NOTICE
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive
while “Executing” is shown in the display.

USB Properties – Shows the amount of free space and entire memory in – –
the USB flash drive connected to the [ ] (USB TO
DEVICE) terminal.

Amount of
entire memory
Amount of
free space

USB Autoload – When this is set to “On,” the Song saved in the root Off On, Off
directory can be selected (shown on the display)
automatically as soon as the USB flash drive is
connected to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal.

Speaker (Setting display) Lets you switch the speaker on/off. Normal Normal, On, Off
• Normal
The speaker will sound only if headphones are not
connected.
• On
The speaker will always sound.
• Off
The speaker will not sound.

Contrast (Pop-up Adjusts the contrast of the display. 0 -5 – +5

window)

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To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Utility Auto Power Off (Setting display) Lets you set the amount of time that elapses before the 30 (minutes) Off, 5, 10, 15, 30,
(page 15) power is turned off by Auto Power Off function. 60, 120 (minutes)
To disable Auto Power Off, select “Off.”

Audio Loop – Determines whether audio input from the connected Off On, Off
Back computer or smart device is output to a computer or a
(page 85) smart device or not.

Audio EQ – The optimum (or Equalizer) setting is provided for audio Off On, Off
(page 85) playback. When not using this EQ, set this parameter to
“Off.”

Version – Displays the model name and the firmware version of – –

this instrument.

Language System Determines the type of characters shown on the display International Japanese,
for the System (general indication other than Song International
name) and Song (Song name) individually.
Character list
International

Song

Japanese

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The following menu is shown only when you connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor to the [ ] (USB
TO DEVICE) terminal on this instrument.
Menus marked with * differ in the Wireless LAN Mode parameters between the two modes: “Infrastructure” and “Accesspoint.” The default setting for the Wireless
LAN Mode is “Infrastructure.”

To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>] [>] [>] Default

Description Setting range
[<] [<] [<] [<] [<] setting

Utility Wireless LAN* Select (Networks) Connects to an access point by – –

(In the Network selecting the network.
“Infrastructure”
mode) Other SSID Sets the SSID. – Up to 32 characters (half
size), alphanumeric
characters, marks

Security Sets the Security. None None, WEP,

WPA2-PSK (AES),
WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

Password Sets the Password. – Up to 64 characters (half

size), alphanumeric
characters, marks

Connect Connects using the settings in – –

“Other” display.

Detail DHCP Sets the wireless LAN detailed On On/Off

settings. IP Address, Subnet
IP Address Mask, Gateway, DNS Server1, 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255
DNS Server2 can be set when
Subnet Mask DHCP is set to Off while cannot be 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255
set when DHCP set to On. Use the
Gateway [<]/[>] buttons to select each 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255
octet in the entry display, then
DNS Server1 enter the value using the [u]/[d] 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255
buttons. To finalize the setting,
DNS Server2 press the [FUNCTION] button. 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255

Save Saves the settings in the “Detail” – –

display. Move the highlight to
“Save,” then press the [>] button
to execute the Saving.

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Infrastructure Mode Determines whether the access Infrastructure –
Option* Mode point is used for wireless LAN Mode
Accesspoint Mode connection (Infrastructure Mode)
or not (Accesspoint Mode).

Initialize Cancel Initializes the settings in the Cancel –

“Wirelss LAN” display. Move the
highlight to “Execute,” then press
Execute the [>] button to execute the
initialization.

Detail Host Name Sets the Host name. [P515]-[xxxxxx Up to 57 characters (half
(MAC address size) including
lower 6 figure)] alphanumeric
characters, the
“_” (underscore) and
“-” (hyphen) character.

Mac Address Displays the MAC address of the – –

USB wireless LAN adaptor.

Status Displays the error code of network – –

function.

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To call up the desired parameter:

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select “System” menu, then use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired
parameter.

[>] [>] [>]

Description Default setting Setting range
[<] [<] [<]

Utility Wireless LAN* (In the SSID Sets the SSID as an access ap-[P-515]-[xxxxxx (MAC Up to 32 characters (half size),
“Accesspoint” mode) point. address lower 6 figure)] alphanumeric characters, marks

Security Sets the Security as an WPA2-PSK (AES) None, WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES),
access point. WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

Password Sets the Password as an 00000000 Up to 64 characters (half size),

access point. alphanumeric characters, marks

Channel Sets the channel as an 11 Differs depending on the USB

access point. wireless LAN adaptor models.
• Models for United States and
Canada: 1 – 11
• Others: 1 – 13
When no USB wireless LAN
adaptor is connected, setting
range is channels 1 – 13.

DHCP Server Sets the IP address related On On, Off

settings.
IP Address 192.168.0.1 192. 168. 0-255. 1-254.

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.0.0, 255.255.128.0,

255.255.192.0, 255.255.224.0,
255.255.240.0, 255.255.248.0,
255.255.252.0, 255.255.254.0,
255.255.255.0

Save Saves the settings you set in – –

the “Wirelss LAN” display (in
the “Accesspoint” mode)

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 Backup Setting  Backup

(Selecting parameters maintained even when the (Saving the Backup file for internal data)
power is turned off)
This lets you save data on internal memory to the
This lets you set whether some settings of the Backup connected USB flash drive as a backup file (named “p-
Setting (below) are maintained or not when the power 515.bup”). This backup file can be loaded to the
is turned off. The Backup Setting consists of two instrument via the Restore function (page 106) for
groups, “Voice” (including Voice related settings such future.
as Voice selection) and “Other” (including various NOTICE
settings such as Song Repeat and Tuning), which can • It may take 1 – 2 minutes to complete this operation. Never turn
be set individually. off the power during this operation (while “Executing” is shown).
Doing so could result in damage to the data.
• If the same backup file (p-515.bup) is already saved in the USB
flash drive, this operation will overwrite or replace this file with
Data and settings maintained even when the new one.
power is turned off
• User MIDI Song (saved in this instrument’s 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the [ ]
“User” memory) (USB TO DEVICE) terminal.
• Bluetooth* (“System” menu) 2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times
• Utility (“System” menu)
to select “System” menu.
• Backup Setting (explained here)
3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”
* For information on whether Bluetooth functionality use the [>] button to call up the next display,
is included with the instrument or not, refer to then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select
page 8. “Backup.”
4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display,
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times then press the [d] button to select “Execute.”
to select “System” menu.
5. Press the [>] button to execute the Backup
2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,” operation.
use the [>] button to call up the next display,
then press the [u] button to select “Backup 6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the
Setting.” “System” menu display.
3. Use the [>] then the [u] button to select NOTE
When you want to restore the settings in the backup file, execute
“Voice,” then use the [>] button to select “On” the Restore function (page 106).
or “Off.” NOTE
Each “Voice” contains the following settings: Protected Songs cannot be backed up.
• Voice selection for R1, R2 and L
• All the parameters other than Transpose in the
“Voice” menu

4. Press the [d] button to select “Other,” then

use the [>] button to select “On” or “Off.”
The “Other” contains the following settings:
• In the “Song” menu: Song Repeat, Song-Keyboard,
Audio Volume, Quick Play, Play Track
• In the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu: Volume, BPM,
Bell On/Off, Bass, Intro, Ending
• In the “System” menu: Tuning, Keyboard (except
“Duo”), Pedal, Sound, MIDI
• Sound Boost, Master EQ

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the

“System” menu display.

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• This operation will not delete the Bluetooth* pairing

 Restore information (page 82).
(Restarting the instrument with the Backup file * For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included
with the instrument or not, refer to page 8.
loaded)
NOTICE
This lets you load the backup file (p-515.bup) saved Never turn off the power during this operation (while “Factory reset
executing” is shown). Doing so could result in damage to the data.
via the Backup function (page 105) to the instrument
on.
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times
NOTICE to select “System” menu.
• It may take 1 – 2 minutes to complete this operation. Never turn
off the power during this operation (while “Executing” is shown).
Doing so could result in damage to the data. 2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,”
• If Protected Songs or recorded Songs reside on “User” memory, use the [>] button to call up the next display,
make sure to move the Songs to the USB flash drive by following
the instructions page 69 before executing this operation. If you
then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select
do not, the Songs will be deleted via this operation. “Factory Reset.”
3. Use the [>] button to call up the next display,
1. Connect the USB flash drive containing the then press the [d] button to select “Execute.”
Backup file to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE)
terminal. 4. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore
operation.
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times
to select “System” menu. A message indicating that the operation is
completed appears, then the instrument will restart
3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,” after a while.
use the [>] button to call up the next display,
then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select
 Alternate method for restoring the default
“Restore.”
settings
4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display, Press and hold down the white key on the right end
then press the [d] button select “Execute.” (C7) and press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn
on the power to this instrument. This operation will
5. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore not delete the Songs in the User folder.
operation.
C7 (Highest key)
A message indicating that the operation is

+
completed appears, then the instrument will restart
after a while.

[P] Standby/On switch

 Factory Reset
(Restarting the instrument with the initial
factory settings loaded)

This lets you reset this instrument to its factory

default settings which refers to the initial setting
preprogrammed when shipped from the factory, and
is called up when you first turn on the power to this
instrument.
Note that the following points.
• This operation resets the Backup Setting (page 105) to the
default setting.
• This operation will not delete the Songs saved in the User
folder.

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Preset Voice List

Voice Stereo Touch Key-off Voice
Voice Name VRM Voice description
Group Sampling Sense Sampling Demo
Piano CFX Grand      Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic range for maximum
expressive control. Suitable for playing in any music genre and style.

Binaural   —  Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound sampled by Binaural Sampling, the method
CFX Grand optimized for headphone use. Listening this through headphones gives the impression of
being immersed in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the piano. This Voice is
selected automatically when headphones are connected.

Bösendorfer     (1) The famed sound of the Vienna-made Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand piano. Its spacious
sound evokes the size of the instrument, and is ideal for expressing tenderness in
compositions.

Studio Grand      The sound of Yamaha’s C7 grand piano, which is often used in recording studios. Its bright
and clear sound is good for popular styles.

Bright Grand     — Bright piano sound. Good for clear expression and “cutting through” other instruments in an
ensemble.

Ballad Grand     — Grand piano sound with a soft and warm tone. Good for playing ballads.

Warm Grand   —  — Warm and soft piano sound. Good for relaxing music.

Pop Grand     — A slightly brighter piano sound. Good for popular styles.

Jazz Grand   —  — A piano sound with unique tonal character. Good for jazz styles.

Rock Grand     — A bright-sounding piano. Ideal for rock styles.

HonkyTonk Pf   —  — A honky-tonk style piano. Enjoy a tonal character that is quite different than a grand piano.

E.Piano Stage E.Piano —   —  The sound of an electric piano using hammer-struck metallic “tines.” Soft tone when played
lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard.

DX E.Piano —  — —  An electronic piano sound produced by an FM synthesizer. The tone will change as you vary
your playing touch. Ideal for popular music.

Vintage EP —   —  A different type of electric piano sound than Stage E.piano. Widely used in rock and popular
music.

Soft EP —   — — An electric piano with a characteristic panning effect. Good for playing quiet ballads.

Phaser EP —   — — A distinctive phaser effect makes this ideal for fusion styles.

DX Bright —  — — — A variation of electronic piano sound produced by an FM synthesizer. Its bright and sparkling
sound character spice up the music.

Tremolo Vintage —   — — Includes tremolo ideal for Vintage EP. Frequently used in rock music.

Organ Jazz Organ Slow — — — —  The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Sampled with Rotary SP effect, its rotation
speed is slow. Often heard in jazz and rock idioms.

Jazz Organ Fast — — — — — A same type of electric organ sound as Jazz Organ Slow. This was sampled with the fast
rotation speed of the rotary speaker effect. Switch Voices between Jazz Organ Slow and Jazz
Organ Fast to add variations to your performance.

Rock Organ — — — —  Bright and sharp electric organ sound. Optimum for rock music.

Jazz Organ — — — — — The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ. Often heard in jazz and rock idioms. When
connecting the separately sold pedal unit, LP-1, you can switch “fast” and “slow” of the
Rotary Speaker (Rotary Speed) using the left pedal.

Organ Principal  — — — (2) This Voice features the combination of pipes (8'+4'+2') of a principal (brass instrument)
organ. It is suitable for Baroque church music.

Organ Tutti  — — —  This Voice features a full coupler of a pipe organ, famous for the sound used in Toccata and
Fugue by Bach.

CLV./VIB. Harpsichord 8'  —  — (3) The sound of the instrument frequently used in baroque music. Variations in playing touch
will not affect the volume, and a characteristic sound will be heard when you release the key.

Harpsi.8'+4'  —  — — A harpsichord with an added upper octave. Produces a more brilliant sound.

E.Clavichord —   —  This is the voice of a keyboard that produces sound by striking strings and using magnetic
pickups. This ‘funky’ sound is popular in soul and rhythm and blues music. Because of its
unique mechanism, the instrument produces a peculiar sound when you release the keys.

Vibraphone   — —  A Vibraphone sound, sampled in stereo. Its spacious and clear sound is ideal for popular
music.

Strings Strings   — —  Stereo-sampled, large-scale strings ensemble with realistic reverb. Try combining this Voice
with piano in the Dual mode.

Slow Strings   — — — The sound of a string ensemble, with a slow attack. Suitable for use in Dual mode with piano
or electric piano.

Choir —  — —  A big, spacious choir Voice. Perfect for creating rich harmonies in slow pieces.

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Voice Stereo Touch Key-off Voice

Voice Name VRM Voice description
Group Sampling Sense Sampling Demo
Strings Slow Choir —  — — — The sound of a choir with a slow attack. Suitable for use in Dual mode with piano or electric
piano.

Dark Pad —  — —  Warm and spacious synth sound. Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble,
or for use in Dual mode with piano or electric piano.

Lite Pad —  — — — Bright and spacious synth sound. Ideal for sustained parts in the background of an ensemble,
or for use in Dual mode with piano or electric piano.

Bell Pad   — — — Synth sound with a crisp, bell-like sound. Ideal for layering in Dual mode with a piano or
electric piano sound, but also produces a bright, gorgeous sound on its own.

Others Acoustic Bass —  — —  The sound of a finger-plucked acoustic bass. Frequently used in jazz and Latin music.

Electric Bass —  — —  The sound of an electric bass. Frequently used in jazz, rock, and popular music.

Bass & Cymbal —  — — — The sound of a cymbal layerd with acoustic bass. Effective when used for jazz walking-bass
lines.

Fretless Bass —  — —  The sound of a fretless bass. Suitable for styles such as jazz and fusion.

Nylon Guitar   — —  Stereo-sampled, nylon-string guitar with natural reality. Suitable for any style of musics.

Steel Guitar —  — — — A bright steel-string guitar sound. Ideal for popular music.

XG XG —  — —  For details on XG Voices, refer to the “XG Voice list” in the Data List on the website (page 9).

VRM
Simulated string resonance sound with physical modeling when the damper pedal is pressed or keys are pressed.

Key-off Sampling
Samples of the very delicate noises that are produced when keys are released.

Voice Demo List

Voice Group Voice Name Title Composer

(1) Piano Bösendorfer Mädchens Wunsch (6 Chants polonaise S.480 R.145) F. Liszt / F. F. Chopin

(2) Organ Organ Principal Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV 601 J. S. Bach

(3) CLV./VIB. Harpsichord 8' Concerto a cembalo obbligato, 2 violini, viola e continuo No.7, BWV 1058 J. S. Bach

The Voice Demos with () listed above are short rearranged excerpts of the original compositions. All other Demo Songs are Yamaha original (© Yamaha Corporation).

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50 Classics
No. Song Title Composer Category No. Name
Arrangements Pop&Rock 1 8Beat1
1 Canon D dur J. Pachelbel 2 8Beat2
2 Air On the G String J. S. Bach 3 8Beat3
3 Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring J. S. Bach 4 16Beat1
4 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Traditional 5 16Beat2
5 Piano Sonate op.31-2 "Tempest" 3rd mov. L. v. Beethoven 6 Shuffle1
6 Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven 7 Shuffle2
7 Wiegenlied op.98-2 F. P. Schubert 8 Shuffle3
8 Grande Valse Brillante F. F. Chopin 9 Shuffle4
9 Polonaise op.53 “Héroïque” F. F. Chopin 10 8BeatBallad1
10 La Campanella F. Liszt 11 8BeatBallad2
11 Salut d'amour op.12 E. Elgar 12 16BeatBallad
12 From the New World A. Dvořák 13 6-8Ballad1
13 Sicilienne G. U. Fauré 14 6-8Ballad2
14 Clair de lune C. A. Debussy 15 PopWaltz
15 Jupiter (The Planets) G. Holst 16 Funk
Duets* 17 Disco
16 Menuett (Eine kleine Nachtmusik K.525) W. A. Mozart 18 Twist
17 Menuett G dur L. v. Beethoven 19 Dance
18 Marcia alla Turca L. v. Beethoven 20 ChillOut
19 Piano Concerto No.1 op.11 2nd mov. F. F. Chopin Jazz 21 FastJazz1
20 The Nutcracker Medley P. I. Tchaikovsky 22 FastJazz2
Original Compositions 23 FastJazz3
21 Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J. S. Bach 24 SlowJazz1
22 Menuett G dur BWV Anh.114 J. S. Bach 25 SlowJazz2
23 Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W. A. Mozart 26 SlowJazz3
24 Turkish March W. A. Mozart 27 JazzWaltz
25 Piano Sonate op.13 "Pathétique" 2nd mov. L. v. Beethoven 28 Five-Four
26 Für Elise L. v. Beethoven World 29 Country
27 Piano Sonate op.27-2 "Mondschein" 1st mov. L. v. Beethoven 30 Gospel
28 Impromptu op.90-2 F. P. Schubert 31 Samba
29 Frühlingslied op.62-6 J. L. F. 32 BossaNova
Mendelssohn
33 Rumba
30 Fantaisie-Impromptu F. F. Chopin
34 Salsa
31 Etude op.10-3 "Chanson de l'adieu" F. F. Chopin
35 AfroCuban
32 Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary” F. F. Chopin
36 Reggae
33 Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien” F. F. Chopin
Kids&Holiday 37 KidsPop
34 Nocturne op.9-2 F. F. Chopin
38 6-8March
35 Nocturne KK4a-16/BI 49 [Posth.] F. F. Chopin
39 ChristmasSwing
36 Träumerei R. Schumann
40 Christmas3-4
37 Barcarolle P. I. Tchaikovsky
38 La prière d’une Vierge T. Badarzewska
39 Liebesträume No.3 F. Liszt
40 Blumenlied G. Lange
41 Humoresque A. Dvořák
42 Arietta E. H. Grieg
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 No.1 C. A. Debussy
48 Cakewalk C. A. Debussy
49 Je te veux E. Satie
50 Gymnopédies No.1 E. Satie

* Regarding the “Duets” Songs, the right-hand part is for the right hand of
the first player, the left-hand part is for the left hand of the first player, and
Extra part is for the both hands of the second player.

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Some message display remains open. In this case, press the [EXIT] button to close message display.

Message Meaning
Access error The operation has failed. The following causes can be considered. If the following are not responsible, the
file may be damaged.
• The file operation is wrong. Follow the instructions in “Handling Song Files” (page 66) or “Backup”/
“Restore” (pages 105 – 106).
• The connected USB flash drive is not compatible with this instrument. For information on compatible USB
flash drive, see page 74.
• The protected Song on which you attempted the operation is defective.

Bluetooth pairing... The instrument is standing by for Bluetooth pairing. Refer to the instructions on page 81.

Cannot be executed The operation has failed. The following causes can be considered. Solve the causes, and try again.
• The file operation you attempted cannot be executed to Preset Songs or an Audio Song. For information
on the limitation of handling Song files, see page 66.

Change to Current Tempo This message indicates that you are applying the current tempo to the selected Song.

Change to Current Voice This message indicates that you are changing the Voice of the Song with the current Voice.

Completed This message indicates that the operation is completed. Go on to the next step.

Completed Restore is completed. The instrument is automatically turned on again.

Restart now

Convert canceled This message appears when the convert operation is canceled.

Convert completed to USB/ This message appears when the convert operation to the “USER FILES” folder on a USB flash drive is
USERFILES/ completed.

Convert to Audio This message appears during the convert operation.

Copy completed to USB/ This message appears when the copy operation to the “USER FILES” folder on a USB flash drive is
USERFILES/ completed.

Copy completed to User This message appears when the copy operation to the “User” on this instrument is completed.

Device busy The operation, such as converting to the Audio Song or Audio Song playback/recording, has failed. This
message appears when you attempt to use a USB flash drive to which recording/deleting operations are
repeated. Execute the Format operation after making sure there is no important data in the USB flash drive
(page 101), and try again.

Device removed This message appears when the USB flash drive is removed from the instrument.

Duplicate name This message indicates that an identically named file already exists. Rename the file (page 71).

Executing The instrument is executing the operation. Wait until the message disappears, then go on to the next step.

Factory reset executing The default settings (except the Songs in the “User”) have been restored (page 106).
Memory Song excluded This message also appears if you press and hold down the C7 key and turn on the power to the instrument.

Factory reset completed Factory reset is completed. The instrument is then restarted.
Restart

Incompatible device This message appears when an incompatible USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose
compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 74).

Internal hardware error A malfunction has occurred in the instrument. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or authorized distributor.

Last power off invalid This message appears when the power is turned on after turning off the power while handling a Song file
Checking memory (page 66) or saving a backup file (page 105). The internal memory is being checked while this message
appears. If the internal settings are damaged, they will be reset to the default settings. If the Songs in the
“User” are damaged, they will be deleted.

Maximum no. of devices The number of devices exceed the limitation. Up to two USB devices can be connected simultaneously. For
exceeded details, see page 74.

Memory full Since the capacity and the number of files in the “User”/USB flash drive are full, the operation cannot be
completed. Delete some Songs in the “User”/USB flash drive (page 68) or move Songs to another USB
flash drive (page 69), and try again.

Move completed to USB/ This message appears when the move operation to the “USER FILES” folder on a USB flash drive is
USERFILES/ completed.

Move completed to User This message appears when the move operation to “User” on the instrument is completed.

No device A USB flash drive was not connected to the instrument when you attempted to perform a device-related
operation. Connect the device, and try again.

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Message Meaning
No response The instrument cannot communicate with the connected USB device. Redo the connection (page 74). If
from USB device you still see this message, the USB device may be damaged.

Notice: This message appears when you attempt to handle the Protected Song. For information on the limitation of
Protected Song file operations, see page 66.

Please wait The instrument is processing the data. Wait until the message disappears, then go on to the next step.

Protected device This message appears when you attempt a file operation (page 66), record your performance or save the
data on a read-only USB flash drive. Cancel the read-only setting, if possible, and try again. If you still see
this message, the USB flash drive is internally protected (such as commercially available music data). You
cannot make the file operation or record your performance to such a device.

Protected Song You attempted a file operation to a Protected Song or read-only file. Data of those types have handling
limitations (page 66), and also cannot be used for editing (page 62). Use a read-only file after cancelling
the read-only setting.

Remaining space Since the remaining space on the “User”/USB flash drive is low, delete any unnecessary files (page 68)
on drive is low before recording.

Same file name exists This message appears to prompt you to confirm if overwriting or not when executing a Copy/Move/
MIDI to Audio operation.

Song error This message appears, if a problem is found with the Song data when you select a Song or while the Song
is playing. In this case, reselect the Song, and try again to play back. If the message still appears, the Song
data may have been damaged.

Song too large The size of Song data (MIDI/Audio) exceeds the limitation. The following causes can be considered.
• The Song size you attempt to play back exceeds the limitation. The limitation for playback is approx.
500KB (MIDI), 80 minutes (Audio).
• The Song size exceeds the limitation during recording. The limitation for recording is approx. 500KB
(MIDI), 80 minutes (Audio). The recording will end automatically and the recorded data before the end is
saved.
• The Song size exceeds the limitation during converting a MIDI Song to an Audio Song. The limitation is 80
minutes (Audio).

System limit This message appears when the number of files exceeds the system limit. The maximum number of files
and folders which can be saved in a folder is 250. Try again after deleting/moving the unnecessary file(s).

This data format is not This message appears when you attempted to load a Song of unsupported format to this instrument. Refer
supported to the page 8 about supported Song formats.

Unformatted device This message appears when you attempt to use an unformatted USB flash drive. Format it (page 101), and
try again.

Unsupported device This message appears when an unsupported USB flash drive is connected. Use a device whose
compatibility has been confirmed by Yamaha (page 74).

USB device Communication with the USB device has been cut off because of an abnormal power surge to the device.
overcurrent error Disconnect the USB device from the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal and turn the [P] (Standby/On)
switch of the instrument standby and on again.

USB hub The USB hub is connected in two layers. USB hub use is limited to one layer.
hierarchical error

USB power consumption A bus-powered USB hub is usually recommended. When this message appears, however, use a self-powered
exceeded USB hub (with its own power source) and turn the power to on, or use a device whose compatibility has been
confirmed by Yamaha (page 74).

Wrong device The file operation cannot be made to the connected USB flash drive. The following causes can be
considered.
• The USB flash drive is not formatted. Format it (page 101), and try again.
• The number of files exceeds the system limit. The maximum number of files and folders which can be
saved in a folder is 250. Try again after deleting/moving the unnecessary file(s).

Wrong name The Song name is not appropriate. This message appears during the “Renaming files” (page 71) operation
because of the following causes. Rename the Song correctly.
• No character has been input.
• You used a period or space at the beginning/ending of a Song name.

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 Troubleshooting
When a message is displayed, refer to the “Message List” (page 110) for troubleshooting aid.

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

The instrument does not turn The instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the
on. instrument and to the AC outlet (page 14).

A click or pop is heard when This is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument.
the power is turned on or off.

The power is automatically This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off
turned off. function (page 15).

The message “USB device Communication with the USB device has been shut down because of the overcurrent to the USB device.
overcurrent error” is shown Disconnect the device from the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.
and the USB device does not
respond.

Noise is heard from the The noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument.
speakers or headphones. Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from the instrument.

Noise is heard from the When you use the instrument along with your smart device, we recommend that you set that device’s “Airplane
instrument’s speakers or Mode” to “ON” and then the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setting to “ON” on your smart device in order to avoid noise caused
headphones when using the by communication.
instrument with your smart
device, such as an iPhone/
iPad.

The overall volume is low, or The Master Volume is set too low; set it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider (page 16).
no sound is heard.
The volume level for the keyboard performance is set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the
keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume”  “Song - Keyboard” (page 52).

Headphones are connected when the Speaker setting is “Normal” (page 101). Disconnect the headphone plug.

The Speaker setting is “Off.” Set the Speaker to “Normal” or “On” via the “System” menu display: “Utility” 
“Speaker” (page 101).

Local Control is “Off.” Set Local Control “On” via the “System” menu display: “MIDI”  “Local Control”
(page 100).

The speakers do not switch The Speaker setting is “On.” Set the speaker setting to “Normal” via the “System” menu display: “Utility” 
off when a pair of “Speaker” (page 101).
headphones is connected to
the [PHONES] jack.

Pedals do not function. The pedal cord may not be securely connected to the [PEDAL UNIT] jack. Be sure to insert the pedal cord all the
way until the metal part of the cord plug disappears from view.

The on/off setting of the pedal Some types of pedals may turn on and off in opposite fashion. Set to the appropriate parameter via the “System”
connected to the AUX PEDAL menu display: “Pedal”  “Aux Polarity” (page 99).
jack is reversed.

The keyboard volume is The volume level for the keyboard performance is set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the
lower than the Song playback keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume”  “Song - Keyboard” (page 52).
volume.

The buttons do not respond. While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function are disabled. If the Song is playing, stop
playback. Otherwise, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice or Song display, Then, perform the desired
operation.

Higher or lower notes do not This instrument can cover the range of C -2 – G8 when you set the transposition or octave. If notes lower than C
sound correctly when the -2 are played, the sound is moved one octave higher. If notes higher than G8 are played, the sound is moved
transpose or octave setting is one octave lower.
made.

Performance in Dual/Split/ Switching to Dual/Split/Duo mode in the middle of the Song is not recorded. Also, the recording part for the Voice
Duo mode is not recorded, or 2 (Dual mode) or the left Voice (Split/Duo mode) is automatically assigned (page 57). If the assigned part
part data is lost already has data, the data will be overwritten and deleted when you record.
unexpectedly.

Depending on the selected This is because the default pan setting differs depending on the Voice.
Voice, the keyboard sound in Change the settings from the “Voice” menu  “Voice Edit”  “Voice name”  “Pan” (page 90).
Duo mode may be output
from only one speaker.

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

The Song title is not correct. The “Language” setting may be different than that is selected when you named the Song. Also, if the Song was
recorded on another instrument, the title might be displayed incorrectly. Set the “Language” parameter
(page 102) via the “System” menu display: “Utility”  “Language”  “Song” to change the setting. However, if
the Song was recorded on another instrument, changing the “Language” parameter setting may not resolve the
problem.

Menu display cannot be When Song is being played back, menu display other than “Voice” menu and “Song” menu will not appear. Stop
called up. the Song by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Also, in the recording ready mode, only “Recording” menu
display will appear.

Rhythm does not start. “SyncStart” setting is on. Set “SyncStart” off in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

The contents of the Wireless Disconnect the USB wireless LAN adaptor and connect it again.
LAN is not shown in the
display even though the USB
wireless LAN adaptor is
connected.

The Bluetooth-equipped Check the Bluetooth function of the smart device is activated. To connect the smart device and the instrument
smart device cannot be via Bluetooth, both devices need to be functional.
paired with nor connected to
the instrument. The smart device and the instrument need to be paired to connect each other via Bluetooth (page 8).

In case there is a device (microwave oven, wireless LAN device, etc.) that outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz
frequency band nearby, move this instrument away from the device that is emitting radio-frequency signals.

Sound input via the [AUX IN] The Noise Gate function of this instrument cuts unwanted noise from the input sound. However, this may result in
jack or Bluetooth is wanted sounds also being cut, such as the soft decay sound of a piano. This is normal and not a sign of
interrupted. malfunction.

*For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not, refer to page 8.

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 Specifications
Items P-515
Product Name DIGITAL PIANO

Size/Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) 1336 mm x 376 mm x 145 mm (52-5/8" x 14-13/16" x 5-11/16")

Weight 22.0 kg (48 lb, 8 oz)
Control Interface Keyboard Number of Keys 88
Type NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard: wooden keys (white only), synthetic ebony
and ivory keytops, escapement
Touch Response Hard2/Hard1/Medium/Soft1/Soft2/Fixed
Pedal Number of pedals 3 (When using the pedal unit, LP-1)
Assignable Functions Sustain (Switch), Sustain (Continuous), Sostenuto, Soft, Pitch Bend Up,
Pitch Bend Down, Rotary Speed, Vibe Rotor, Song Play/Pause
Display Type Full Dots LCD
Size 128 x 64 dots
Language English, Japanese
Panel Language English
Voices Tone Generation Piano Sound Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
Binaural Sampling Yes (CFX Grand Voice only)
Piano Effects VRM Yes
Key-off Samples Yes
Smooth Release Yes
Polyphony (max.) 256
Preset Number of Voices 40 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits + 480 XG Voices
Compatibility XG (GM), GS (for Song playback), GM2 (for Song playback)
Effects Types Reverb 6 types
Chorus 3 types
Effect 12 types
Intelligent Acoustic Yes
Control (IAC)
Stereophonic Optimizer Yes
Functions Dual Yes
Split Yes
Duo Yes
Master EQ 3 Preset + 1 User
Soundboost 3 types
Songs (MIDI) Preset Number of Preset Songs 21 Voice Demo Songs + 50 Classics
Recording Number of Songs 250
Number of Tracks 16
Data Capacity Approx. 500 KB/Song
Playback Data Capacity Approx. 500 KB/Song
Format Playback SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
Recording SMF (Format 0)
Songs (Audio) Recording Time (max.) 80 minutes/Song
Format Playback WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo)
Recording WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo)
Functions Rhythms Preset 40
Overall Controls Metronome Yes
Tempo Range 5 – 500
Transpose -12 – 0 – +12
Tuning 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Scale Type 7 types
USB audio interface 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo

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 Specifications

Items P-515
Functions Bluetooth Bluetooth version 4.1

* This function may not Supported profile A2DP

be included Compatible codec SBC
depending on the
country in which you Wireless output Bluetooth class 2
purchased the
Maximum communication Approx. 10 m
product. Refer to
distance
page 81 for details.
Range of transmit 2,402 – 2,480 MHz
frequency
Maximum RF output 4 dBm
power
Miscellaneous Piano Room Yes
Storage and Storage Internal Memory Total maximum size approx. 1.4 MB
Connectivity
External Device USB flash drive
Connectivity DC IN 16 V
Headphones Standard stereo phone jack (x 2)
MIDI IN, OUT
AUX IN Stereo mini jack
AUX OUT L/L+R, R
AUX PEDAL Yes
PEDAL UNIT Yes
USB TO DEVICE Yes
USB TO HOST Yes
Sound System Amplifiers (15 W + 5 W) x 2
Speakers (Oval (12 cm x 6 cm) + 2.5 cm (dome)) x 2
Acoustic Optimizer Yes
Power Supply AC Adaptor PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
Power Consumption 15 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor)
Auto Power Off Yes
Included Accessories • Owner’s Manual
• Warranty*
• Online Member Product Registration
• Power cord*, AC adaptor PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha*
• Footswitch FC4A
• Music Rest

* May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha
dealer.
Separately Sold Accessories • Keyboard Stand L-515
(May not be available depending on your area.) • Pedal Unit LP-1
• Foot Pedal FC3A
• Footswitch FC5
• Headphones HPH-150/HPH-100/HPH-50
• AC adaptor PA-300C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
• USB Wireless LAN Adaptor UD-WL01
• Wireless MIDI Adaptor UD-BT01/MD-BT01

* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then
download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your
Yamaha dealer.

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 Index
Numerics E
50 Classics .......................................................................109 Edit (Song) ........................................................................94
Edit (Voice) .......................................................................90
A Effect ..................................................................................28
AB Repeat ..........................................................................50 Effect Depth ......................................................................90
AC adaptor ........................................................................14 Effect Type List .................................................................92
Accesspoint Mode ............................................................79 Ending ...............................................................................43
Aliquot ...............................................................................27 EQ (Equalizer) ..................................................................38
Aliquot Resonance (Aliquot Res.) .................................26
App .....................................................................................84 F
Audio EQ ...........................................................................85 Factory Reset ...................................................................106
Audio Loop Back ..............................................................85 Fast forward ......................................................................47
Audio Recording ..............................................................54 File Operation ...................................................................66
Audio Song ........................................................................44 Footswitch .........................................................................18
Auto Power Off ................................................................15 Format .................................................................................8
Aux Assign ........................................................................18 Format (USB flash drive) ..............................................101

B H
Backup .............................................................................105 Half Pedal Point ...............................................................27
Backup Setting ................................................................105 Half-pedal .........................................................................18
Bass .....................................................................................43 Headphones ......................................................................16
Binaural Sampling ............................................................17
Bluetooth .......................................................................8, 81 I
Body Resonance (Body Res.) ..........................................26 IAC .....................................................................................16
Brightness ..........................................................................26 Infrastructure Mode ............................................... 76, 103
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) ...............................16
C Intro ...................................................................................43
Chorus ...............................................................................28
Chorus Type List ..............................................................92 K
Computer ................................................................... 75, 81 Key Off Sample .................................................................26
Computer-related Operations ..........................................9
Connection ........................................................................72 L
Contrast ...........................................................................101 Lid Position .......................................................................26
Convert ..............................................................................70
Copy ...................................................................................68 M
Manual Setup ....................................................................78
D Master EQ ...................................................................38, 87
Damper pedal ...................................................................19 Master EQ type list ..........................................................38
Damper Resonance ..........................................................18 Master Tune ................................................................26, 35
Damper Resonance (Damper Res.) ...............................26 MASTER VOLUME ........................................................16
Delete .................................................................................68 Message List ....................................................................110
Demo .................................................................................24 Metronome .......................................................................41
Detailed Settings ...............................................................88 Metronome/Rhythm Menu ............................................96
Display ...............................................................................20 MIDI ......................................................................... 80, 100
Dual ............................................................................. 29, 31 MIDI Recording ...............................................................54
Duo .....................................................................................32 MIDI Reference ..................................................................9
MIDI Song ........................................................................44

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 Index

MIDI to Audio ..................................................................70 Sound Boost type list .......................................................37

Move ..................................................................................69 Split ..............................................................................30, 31
Split Point ..........................................................................30
N Stage setup .........................................................................86
Network .............................................................................76 Stereophonic Optimizer ..................................................17
String Resonance (String Res.) .......................................26
O System Menu ....................................................................98
Octave ................................................................................90
T
P Tempo ................................................................................41
Pairing ................................................................................82 Tempo (Song) .............................................................47, 64
Panel Lock .................................................................. 40, 87 Time signature ..................................................................42
Part .....................................................................................48 Touch ...........................................................................26, 36
Pedal ...................................................................... 18, 53, 99 Touch Sensitivity list .......................................................36
Pedal Function List ..........................................................92 Track ............................................................................48, 57
Pedal Unit ..........................................................................19 Transpose (Keyboard) ...............................................34, 89
Piano Room ......................................................................25 Transpose (Song) .......................................................53, 93
Pitch ............................................................................ 26, 35 Troubleshooting .............................................................112
Playback (Rhythm) ..........................................................43 Tuning .........................................................................35, 98
Playback (Song) ................................................................45
Power .................................................................................14 U
Power cord ........................................................................14 USB Audio Interface ........................................................85
Preset Voice List .............................................................107 USB Autoload .................................................................101
USB flash drive .................................................................74
R User ....................................................................................45
Random .............................................................................51 Utility ...............................................................................101
Recording ..........................................................................54
Recording Menu ...............................................................97 V
Rename ..............................................................................71 Voice ............................................................................22, 64
Repeat ................................................................................49 Voice Menu .......................................................................89
Restore .............................................................................106 Volume ..............................................................................90
Reverb ......................................................................... 26, 28 Volume (Metronome) .....................................................96
Reverb Type List ...............................................................92 Volume Balance ...............................................................52
Rewind ...............................................................................47 VRM .............................................................................26, 27
Rhythm ..............................................................................43
Rhythm List .....................................................................109 W
Wireless LAN .......................................................... 76, 103
S WPS ...................................................................................77
Scale Tune .........................................................................98
Scale Tune List ..................................................................98 X
Smart Device .............................................................. 75, 81 XG Voice ...........................................................................23
Smart Device Connection Manual ..................................9
Smart Pianist .....................................................................84
Soft pedal ...........................................................................19
Song ............................................................................. 44, 66
Song List ..........................................................................109
Song Menu ........................................................................93
Song Repeat .......................................................................51
Sostenuto pedal ................................................................19
SOUND BOOST ....................................................... 37, 87

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 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.
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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Memo

P-515 Owner’s Manual 119

 For U.S.A.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For CANADA

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

For U.S.A. and CANADA

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption
rate (SAR).

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non
contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition et d’exposition aux
fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est
considérée conforme sans évaluation du débit d’absorption spécifique (DAS).

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Yamaha Music Europe GmbH ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa Härmed försäkrar Yamaha Music Europe GmbH att denna typ av radioutrust-
[P-515] u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o ning [P-515] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullständiga tex-
sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedeWoj internetskoj adresi: ten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress:
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ UE SEMPLIFICATA BAS,TLE.T,R,LM,. AVRUPA B,RL,/, UYGUNLUK B,LD,R,M,
Il fabbricante, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchia- ˆ‰bu belge ile, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, radyo cihaz tipinin [P-515],
tura radio [P-515] è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo completo della Direktif 2014/53/AB'ye uygunlu‹unu beyan eder. AB uyumu beyanŒnŒn
dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: tam metni a‰a‹Œdaki internet adresinden edinilebilir:
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Ar šo Yamaha Music Europe GmbH deklarZ, ka radioiek\rta [P-515] atbilst Direkt^vai
2014/53/ES. Pilns ES atbilst^bas deklar\cijas teksts ir pieejams š\d\ interneta vietnZ:
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Yamaha Music Europe Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
CANADA 7 rue Ambroise Croizat, Zone d'activités de Pariest, JAFZA-16, Office 512, P.O.Box 17328,
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 77183 Croissy-Beaubourg, France Jebel Ali FZE, Dubai, UAE
135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1S 3R1, Tel: +33-1-6461-4000 Tel: +971-4-801-1500
Canada ITALY
Tel: +1-416-298-1311 Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy ASIA
U.S.A. Via Tinelli N.67/69 20855 Gerno di Lesmo (MB),
Yamaha Corporation of America Italy
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, Tel: +39-039-9065-1 Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co., Ltd.
U.S.A. 2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,
SPAIN/PORTUGAL Shanghai, China
Tel: +1-714-522-9011 Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal Tel: +86-400-051-7700
en España HONG KONG
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA Ctra. de la Coruña km. 17,200, 28231
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
MEXICO Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34-91-639-88-88 11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V. Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 Piso 9, Col. San José GREECE Tel: +852-2737-7688
Insurgentes, Delegación Benito Juárez, México, Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House INDIA
D.F., C.P. 03900, México 19th klm. Leof. Lavriou 190 02 Peania – Attiki,
Greece Yamaha Music India Private Limited
Tel: +52-55-5804-0600 P-401, JMD Megapolis, Sector-48, Sohna Road,
BRAZIL Tel: +30-210-6686260
Gurgaon-122018, Haryana, India
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. SWEDEN Tel: +91-124-485-3300
Rua Fidêncio Ramos, 302 – Cj 52 e 54 – Torre B – Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial INDONESIA
Vila Olímpia – CEP 04551-010 – São Paulo/SP, Scandinavia
JA Wettergrensgata 1, 400 43 Göteborg, Sweden PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)
Brazil Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot
Tel: +55-11-3704-1377 Tel: +46-31-89-34-00
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
ARGENTINA DENMARK Tel: +62-21-520-2577
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A., Yamaha Music Denmark, KOREA
Sucursal Argentina Fillial of Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland
Generatorvej 8C, ST. TH., 2860 Søborg, Denmark Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte, 11F, Prudential Tower, 298, Gangnam-daero,
Madero Este-C1107CEK, Tel: +45-44-92-49-00
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06253, Korea
Buenos Aires, Argentina FINLAND Tel: +82-2-3467-3300
Tel: +54-11-4119-7000 F-Musiikki Oy
Antaksentie 4
MALAYSIA
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ FI-01510 Vantaa, Finland
Tel: +358 (0)96185111 No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. NORWAY Tel: +60-3-78030900
Edif. Torre Banco General, F7, Urb. Marbella, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany - SINGAPORE
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia, Panama, Norwegian Branch
Grini Næringspark 1, 1332 Østerås, Norway Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited
P.O.Box 0823-05863, Panama, Rep.de Panama Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,
Tel: +507-269-5311 Tel: +47-6716-7800
Singapore 530202, Singapore
ICELAND Tel: +65-6740-9200
EUROPE Hljodfaerahusid Ehf. TAIWAN
Sidumula 20
THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND IS-108 Reykjavik, Iceland Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Tel: +354-525-5050 2F., No.1, Yuandong Rd., Banqiao Dist.,
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, New Taipei City 22063, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
CYPRUS Tel: +886-2-7741-8888
MK7 8BL, U.K. Nakas Music Cyprus Ltd.
Tel: +44-1908-366700 Nikis Ave 2k
THAILAND
GERMANY 1086 Nicosia Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Tel: + 357-22-511080 3, 4, 15, 16th Fl., Siam Motors Building,
Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany 891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,
Major Music Center Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +49-4101-303-0 21 Ali Riza Ave. Ortakoy Tel: +66-2215-2622
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN P.O.Box 475 Lefkoşa, Cyprus
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Tel: (392) 227 9213 VIETNAM
Switzerland in Thalwil Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited
RUSSIA 15th Floor, Nam A Bank Tower, 201-203 Cach
Seestrasse 18a, 8800 Thalwil, Switzerland Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC.
Tel: +41-44-3878080 Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3,
Room 37, entrance 7, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
AUSTRIA/CROATIA/CZECH REPUBLIC/ Moscow, 121059, Russia Tel: +84-28-3818-1122
HUNGARY/ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/ Tel: +7-495-626-5005
OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
SLOVENIA OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES https://asia-latinamerica-mea.yamaha.com/
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Austria Yamaha Music Europe GmbH index.html
Schleiergasse 20, 1100 Wien, Austria Siemensstrasse 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +43-1-60203900 Tel: +49-4101-303-0 OCEANIA
POLAND
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH AFRICA AUSTRALIA
Sp.z o.o. Oddział w Polsce Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE Level 1, 80 Market Street, South Melbourne,
ul. Wielicka 52, 02-657 Warszawa, Poland JAFZA-16, Office 512, P.O.Box 17328,
Tel: +48-22-880-08-88 VIC 3205 Australia
Jebel Ali FZE, Dubai, UAE Tel: +61-3-9693-5111
BULGARIA Tel: +971-4-801-1500
Dinacord Bulgaria LTD. NEW ZEALAND
Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa Music Works LTD
1528 Sofia, Bulgaria
MIDDLE EAST P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,
Tel: +359-2-978-20-25 TURKEY New Zealand
MALTA Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Tel: +64-9-634-0099
Olimpus Music Ltd. Merkezi Almanya Türkiye İstanbul Şubesi COUNTRIES AND TRUST
Valletta Road, Mosta MST9010, Malta Mor Sumbul Sokak Varyap Meridian Business TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
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NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/ Bati Atasehir Istanbul, Turkey index.html
Tel: +90-216-275-7960
LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Europe, Branch Benelux ISRAEL
Clarissenhof 5b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands RBX International Co., Ltd.
Tel: +31-347-358040 P.O Box 10245, Petach-Tikva, 49002
Tel: (972) 3-925-6900

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