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P200_01.QX 98.4.22 3:26 PM ページ 5 INTRODUCTION ■ Dual and Split voice modes Congratulations! …and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha P-200. The P-200 is a high-performance electronic piano with full-scale, weighted action keyboard, a selection of high quality piano and other useful instrument voices, and versatile performance and other advanced features which make it ideal for professional stage and studio applications, as well as for home entertainment and music study use.
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P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 7 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5 PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................. 6 UPPER PANEL .............................................................................................................. 8 REAR PANEL......................................................................................
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 8 UPPER PANEL # OUT MIDI IN THRU B VOLUME CS CONTRAST STORE PERF. A MIDI EDIT PERF. B MAX 1 POWER PS1 PS2 SPLIT TRANSPOSE BALANCE DETUNE VOICE PIANO 1 2 PIANO 2 MIN ON/ OFF DATA ENTRY PITCH -1/NO +1/YES SYSTEM PAGE C3 MODULATION A ! " ! [PHONES] jack # Speakers This jack on the front panel lets you connect a pair of stereo headphones to the P-200 for private listening.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 9 # OUT MIDI IN FOOT CONTROLLER THRU SOFT SOSTENUTO SUSTAIN L/MONO OUTPUT R L/MONO INPUT R OFF ON SPEAKER C EFFECT STORE REVERB 1 EDIT C3 EQUALIZER PERF. A PERF. B VOICE 2 3 4 PIANO 1 PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 VIBES ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS BASS CS FC NAME ORGAN COMBINATION PB MW KBD SENS. INT.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 10 ■ UPPER PANEL—A POWER ON/ PITCH OFF MODULATION ! [POWER] switch # [MODULATION] wheel This switch turns the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the mode and status designated when the power was previously turned off will still be active (with the exception of Panel Swicth Lock; page 41). This wheel can be used in various ways.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 11 ■ UPPER PANEL— B ! " # $ % & ( CS VOLUME ) CONTRAST MAX PS1 PS2 -1/NO +1/YES SPLIT TRANSPOSE BALANCE DETUNE MIDI MIN DATA ENTRY PAGE C3 ' ! [VOLUME] slider & [TRANSPOSE, DETUNE, q] button This slider adjusts the overall volume of sound output from the internal speakers (or headphones, if connected) as well as the sound output from the [OUTPUT] jacks on the rear panel.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 4:58 PM ページ 12 ■ UPPER PANEL—C ! # $ % & ' ( EFFECT STORE REVERB EDIT EQUALIZER PERF. A PERF. B VOICE 1 2 3 4 PIANO 1 PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL 8 9 10 11 12 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 5 VIBES ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS BASS CS FC NAME ORGAN COMBINATION PB MW KBD SENS. INT.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 5:04 PM ページ 13 REAR PANEL INPUT SPEAKER ON OFF R L/MONO THRU OUTPUT R L/MONO SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT MIDI OUT IN FOOT CONTROLLER ! [SPEAKER] switch % [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack This switch lets you turn off the P-200’s internal speakers. It does not affect the output from the [OUTPUT] jacks or the [PHONES] jack. This jack lets you connect a foot controller (Yamaha FC7, available separately) for use as an auxiliary controller.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 5:05 PM ページ 14 P-200 OVERVIEW The Yamaha P-200 is a versatile electronic piano with very high fidelity piano and other sounds and the genuine touch and response of a real piano. In its simplest form of use, all you really need to do is switch it on and start playing! However, this is just barely scratching the surface, since the P-200 has powerful performance and MIDI master keyboard capabilities.
P200_01.QX 98.4.22 5:44 PM ページ 15 ABOUT STORE TYPE You can choose the Store Type—Non Auto Store and Auto Store. When Non Auto Store is selected, the store operation is always required (except when modifying System related parameters; see page 17) if you want to save the current settings. When Auto Store is selected, all changes you make will automatically be stored without the need to perform a specific storing procedure. The default setting for a new (or initialized) P-200 is Non Auto Store.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 5:05 PM ページ 16 ■ Performance Parameters In Performance Play mode, the P-200 has 24 sets of Performance parameters which let you configure settings for specific music situations (i.e., for a certain style of music, or a particular song, or for a practice session, or a live set, etc.). This affords you the convenience of being able to recall those settings instantly at the press of a button when in Performance Play mode.
P200_01.QX 98.4.21 5:05 PM ページ 17 ■ System Settings The P-200’s overall System settings encompass those “global” parameters which are related to the instrument as a whole, and which therefore affect both Voice Play and Performance Play modes. These include master tuning, MIDI transmit enable, MIDI filter transmit and receive parameter settings, MIDI program change table settings, and others.
P200_02.QX 98.4.21 5:07 PM ページ 18 GETTING STARTED This section explains how to set up the P-200 and the proper procedure for turning it on, playing the preprogrammed Demo songs, and basic voice selection. ■ Setting up the P-200 Although setting up the P-200 for basic play is easy and straightforward, be sure to take heed of the Precautions on page 6 before you begin, then carefully follow the simple steps as outlined below. P-200 SETUP PROCEDURE 1. Prepare a suitable location.
P200_02.QX 98.4.21 5:07 PM ページ 19 4. Connect external line-level components. If you wish to monitor the P-200’s output using an external line-level mixer or amplifier, connect the input of the external component to the P-200’s [OUTPUT] jacks on the rear panel. (Use both jacks for stereo output; use the [L/MONO] jack for mono output.
P200_02.QX 98.4.21 5:07 PM ページ 20 5. Connect MIDI devices. If you wish to connect the P-200 to external MIDI devices such as a rhythm programmer, tone generator or synthesizer, you will need special MIDI cables which plug into the [MIDI] jacks on the rear panel. First, however, you must determine a MIDI system configuration, based on your particular needs or desires. Some examples of MIDI system connections, along with information about MIDI, are provided on page 64.
P200_02.QX 98.4.21 5:07 PM ページ 21 ■ Playing the Demo Songs After setting up the P-200 and turning on the power — and before you begin exploring the instrument’s various features — you may want to listen to the various Demo songs, which have been specially programmed to demonstrate the exceptional sound and performance capabilities of the P-200. There are three main Demo songs, as well as twelve special Voice Demo songs that showcase each voice. HOW TO PLAY THE DEMO SONGS 1. Enter Demo Play mode.
P200_02.QX 98.4.21 5:07 PM ページ 22 ● Selecting and playing a Voice Demo song: Immediately after pressing [REVERB] and [MODULATION] (step 1, above), press the [VOICE SELECT] button corresponding to the desired voice. The selected song will begin playing automatically. 1 2 3 4 PIANO 1 PIANO 2 PIANO 3 PIANO 4 SYSTEM MIDI FILTER PC TABLE CHANNEL 8 9 10 11 12 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 E.PIANO 3 5 VIBES ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 STRINGS BASS CS FC NAME KBD SENS. INT.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 23 VOICE PLAY MODE Voice Play mode consists of Single, Dual and Split modes. Within Voice Play mode you can select and play any one of the 12 voices (Single mode), or play a blend of two voices simultaneously (Dual mode), or play one voice on the left side of the keyboard and another on the right side of the keyboard (Split mode). A brand new P-200 fresh out of the box will power on automatically in Voice Play Single mode, with the PIANO 1 voice selected.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 24 ■ Single Mode When the P-200 is in Single mode, you can select and play any one of the 12 voices over the full range of the keyboard. You can also apply and adjust reverb and modulation effects, and adjust the graphic equalizer settings. In Single mode, the LED above the currently selected [VOICE SELECT] button lights, and the name of the currently selected Single voice appears in the LCD screen. SELECTING A SINGLE VOICE Press a [VOICE SELECT] button.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 25 ■ Stereo/Mono Piano Pressing and holding the [PIANO 1] (or [PIANO 2]) button for a few moments alternately selects the stereo and mono settings. The initial default setting for the PIANO 1 (and PIANO 2) voice is stereo, and polyphony is 32 notes. NOTE CHANGING THE PIANO VOICE SETTING Press and hold [PIANO 1] (or [PIANO 2]) for a few moments. After a moment, the MONO screen briefly appears.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 26 As you play the keyboard, you will hear the Electric Bass voice. To change back to the UPRIGHT BASS voice, simply press and hold [BASS] for a few moments again. The UPRIGHT BASS screen briefly appears. Upright/Elec. $ Upright Bass ■ Reverb Effects The P-200’s internal DSP digital signal processor generates three types of realistic reverb effects, or simulated ambient environments, which you can apply to the voices.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 27 CHANGING REVERB DEPTH 1. Hold the [REVERB] button and move the [DATA ENTRY] slider (or press [–1/NO] or [+1/YES]). As soon as you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider (or press [–1/NO] or [+1/YES]) the REVERB DEPTH screen appears.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 28 Note that each time you select a modulation type, a message will briefly display in the LCD screen, as follows. MOD SPEED $ 3à This temporary message displays the current speed level for the modulation type that you just selected, between 0 and 7. You can easily change the speed level for the currently selected modulation type. CHANGING MODULATION SPEED 1. Hold the [MODULATION] button and move the [DATA ENTRY] slider (or press [–1/NO] or [+1/YES]).
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 29 ■ Panel Equalizer NOTE The P-200’s three-band equalizer works just like a graphic equalizer found on many home stereo amplifiers. The three sliders provide direct access to the P-200’s output in LOW, MIDDLE and HIGH frequency ranges, which gives you considerable control over the quality of the sound. ADJUSTING THE EQUALIZATION Move an [EQUALIZER] slider up or down.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 30 ■ Dual Mode When the P-200 is in Dual mode, you can play two voices at the same time—a main voice and a sub voice—over the full range of the keyboard. For example, you can blend electric piano and strings sounds together to add depth and texture to a melody line. You can adjust the volume balance of the Dual voices in relation to each other, as well as detune the voices in order to enrich the sound by bringing out the individual characteristics of each Dual voice.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 31 ADJUSTING THE BALANCE OF THE DUAL VOICES 1. Hold the [BALANCE] button and move the [DATA ENTRY] slider. As you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider, the DUAL BALANCE screen appears. CS SPLIT BALANCE + DATA ENTRY DUAL BALANCE $ 0J Sub Main Moving the slider upwards increases the level of the main voice while decreasing the level of the sub voice. Conversely, moving the slider downwards increases the level of the sub voice while decreasing the level of the main voice.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 32 As you move the [DATA ENTRY] slider, the DUAL DETUNE screen appears. DUAL DETUNE $ 4^ You can set the detune to any value between 0 (no detuning) and 7 (maximum detuning). Moving the slider upwards increases the detune value. Conversely, moving the slider downwards decreases the detune value. 2. Release the [DETUNE] button. After a moment, the Dual voice names will reappear in the screen.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 33 ENTERING AND EXITING SPLIT MODE Press the [SPLIT] button. When you press the [SPLIT] button, the LED above it will light, and the keyboard will split into two areas, one playing the main voice you selected in Single or Dual mode, and the other playing the voice which was last selected as the Split mode sub voice. (UPRIGHT BASS is the default sub voice designated at the factory.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 34 SELECTING SPLIT VOICES Main Voice: Press a [VOICE SELECT] button. When you press the [SPLIT] button to enter Split mode, the voice you were playing in Single mode (or the main voice you were playing in Dual mode) will be assigned by default to the main keyboard area. 1. To change the main voice, simply press any [VOICE SELECT] button, the same as you would in Single mode.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 35 Moving the slider upwards increases the level of the main voice while decreasing the level of the sub voice. Conversely, moving the slider downwards increases the level of the sub voice while decreasing the level of the main voice. You can set the balance to any value between -16 and 15. Two indicators to the right of the numeric value display the relative balance of sub and main voices. 2. Release the [BALANCE] button.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 36 2. Release the [SPLIT] button. After a moment, the Split voice names will reappear in the screen. The split point will remain where you set it until you change it again, even if you exit and reenter Split mode. As you change the split point you can specify whether the main voice will play above or below the split point.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 37 ■ Transpose The P-200 has a multi-faceted transpose feature that lets you transpose the pitch at the touch of a button while you play. The P-200 has four independent transpose paths, which let you set transpose values for the internal main voice as well as the sub voice, and which also let you set transpose values for the MIDI main and sub voices which will affect external devices. Transpose is particularly useful in the Dual and Split modes.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 38 As you play in Split mode, the pitch of both voices will transpose according to main and sub voice settings when you press the [TRANSPOSE] button. You can play two-handed duets with different instruments by transposing the sub voice up or down two octaves to match the pitch range of the main voice.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 39 C3 (middle C) is the normal pitch, or 0 value, so all you need to do is press any key above or below C3 to set the transpose amount. For example, if you want the transpose amount to be one octave below normal keyboard pitch, simply press C2. To return the transpose amount to normal pitch, simply press C3 again. You can also change the transpose amount setting one semitone at a time by holding the [TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the [–1/NO] and [+1/YES] buttons.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 40 MIDI MAIN VOICE: To set the transpose value for the MIDI main voice, press and hold [TRANSPOSE], then hold [MIDI], then press a key on the keyboard (or press the [ –1/NO] or [+1/YES] buttons). ! TRANSPOSE DETUNE + + " MIDI PAGE # TRANSPOSE MIDI MAIN $ +12 MIDI SUB VOICE: To set the transpose value for the MIDI sub voice, press and hold [TRANSPOSE], followed by [SPLIT], then [MIDI], then press a key on the keyboard (or press the [–1/NO] or [+1/YES] buttons).
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 41 ■ MIDI Panic Although MIDI is very reliable, it is in fact so sophisticated that it is not without its occasional faults. For example, sometimes a connected tone generator or synthesizer responds to a Note On message, but not a Note Off message, thus causing a note to get stuck, which can be quite frustrating, especially in a live performance setting.
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 42 USING THE PANEL SWITCH LOCK FUNCTION From the Voice Play mode or the Performance Play mode, double-click the desired [VOICE SELECT] button. (Refer to "About Panel Switch Lock" below for details.) The following screen appears when Panel Switch Lock is activated. PANEL LOCK Piano 1 Voice/Performance name To cancel the lock function, double-click the same [VOICE SELECT] button (the button whose LED is lit).
P200_03.QX 98.4.21 10:35 PM ページ 43 In the Dual mode: Voice A + Voice A + Voice B Voice B (Dual mode) Normal operation Hold down Voice A and double-click Voice B. Voice C Voice C Voice A Voice A or or Voice B Voice B ● Selecting the Dual mode and locking the panel are done in a single operation: Hold down one [VOICE SELECT] button and double-click another. ● When the panel is locked, you can unlock it by double-clicking the [VOICE SELECT] button whose LED is lit.
P200_03.QX 98.4.22 6:01 PM ページ 44 Voice A/Voice B Voice B Voice A/Voice B Voice A Voice A/Voice A Voice C Voice A/Voice C Double-clicking a different voice maintains the panel lock and selects a new main voice. ● To unlock the panel, simply double-click the main or sub voice’s [VOICE SELECT] button. ● Double-clicking a different [VOICE SELECT] button when the panel is locked in the Split mode maintains the locked condition while selecting a new main voice.
P200_04.QX 98.4.22 10:18 AM ページ 45 PERFORMANCE PLAY MODE Within Performance Play mode you can select and play any one of the 24 Performances, make changes in a Performance, or store the settings of one Performance into another Performance bank and number. Following is an overview of how to enter and exit Performance Play mode, how to select the Performances and change voices within a Performance, and the way Single, Dual and Split modes function in Performance Play mode.