Français English DIGITAL PIANO PIANO NUMERIQUE PIANO DIGITAL Español Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones 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.
For P-515 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
For P-515 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 Digital Piano P-515 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For AC adaptor 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.
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 not use for any other purpose. • Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
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. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
NOTICE other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product. To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below. *The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc.
About Bluetooth Bluetooth capability 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 logo • 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.
Included Accessories Owner’s Manual (this book) x1 Online Materials (Downloadable from the web) Online Member Product Registration x1 Smart Device Connection Manual Footswitch x1 Explains how to connect the instrument to a smartphone or tablet, etc. You can choose from two versions (for iOS and Android) depending on your device. Power cord*, AC adaptor x1 Warranty* x1 * May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
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).
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ....................................................5 NOTICE ......................................................................7 Information ................................................................7 About Bluetooth* ........................................................8 Compatible Formats ...................................................8 Included Accessories ..................................................9 About the Manuals .................................
Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Front Panel 1 [P] (Standby/On) switch.................... page 14 For turning the power on or setting it to standby. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider ............... page 16 For adjusting the overall volume. 3 [DEMO/SONG] button................. page 24, 44 Calls up Song List folders for selecting Songs for playback, etc. 4 [REC] button....................................... page 54 For recording your keyboard performance. 5 [PLAY/PAUSE] button ..........
Panel Controls and Terminals Rear Panel Rear Panel # Voice button ........................................ page 22 Selects the Voice (keyboard sound). $ [DUAL/SPLIT] button .............page 29, 30, 31 For playing two Voices simultaneously, or different Voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard. ( [AUX IN] jack ..................................... page 72 For connecting headphone jack of a portable audio player, etc. A AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks..............
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard This section explains how to set up and start using your instrument. Setup is so simple, you can start playing right away. Turning the Power On or Off 1. Connect the power cord and AC adaptor. WARNING Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration. 1-2 DC IN jack (page 13) AC outlet DC plug 1-3 1-1 AC adaptor AC plug Power cord 2.
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard 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 [P] (Standby/On) switch for a second to turn the power off. The display and the [P] (Standby/On) button lamp both turn off.
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard 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 volume. Master Volume: The volume level of the entire 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.
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard 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 position of a performer and records the sound from a piano as it is.
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard Using a Pedal (Footswitch) You can switch various selected functions on/off by using the included FC4A 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 display. NOTE • Connect or disconnect the footswitch /pedal when the power of this instrument is turned off.
Getting Started — Playing the Keyboard Using the Pedal Unit (sold separately) The [PEDAL UNIT] jack is for connecting a separately sold LP-1 pedal unit. When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit on a separately sold keyboard stand (L-515). NOTE Make sure that power is off when connecting or disconnecting the pedal unit. L-515 (sold separately) LP-1 (sold separately) Damper pedal (right pedal) When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play have a longer sustain.
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 simultaneously to select the first Voice in the Voice group. 1.
Basic Operations on Display 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.
Main Operations 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 The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into groups of instrument types. Select a desired Voice and play the piano. You can also select a Voice from the XG Voices. For instructions, refer to page 23. [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons 1.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Selecting XG Voices XG Voice is for playing the 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. 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. 2.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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] button 1. 2. 3. [PLAY/PAUSE] button [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons Press the [DEMO/SONG] button to call up the Song list display.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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 Default settings Descriptions Setting range Lid Position Determines how much the Lid is opened. Full Full, Half, Close Brightness Adjusts the brilliance of sound.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Item Icon Half Pedal Point Default settings Descriptions Specify the point to which you must depress the right pedal before the effect of “Sustain (Continuous)” begins to be applied. This setting applies only to the “Sustain (Continuous)” effect (page 92) that is assigned to the right pedal.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Enhancing and Customizing the Sound Applying the following effects gives you greater and richer expressive capabilities. Reverb This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall. The ideal Reverb type is automatically selected whenever you select a Voice, but you can select any of the available Reverb types. To select a desired Reverb type, press the [REVERB] button to call up the “Reverb” display.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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]/[<]/[>] buttons 1. [DUAL/SPLIT] button To enter the Dual mode, press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button once. NOTE You can also enter the Dual mode by pressing the two Voice buttons simultaneously.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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]/[<]/[>] buttons 1. [DUAL/SPLIT] button 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Using Dual and Split Simultaneously [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons 1. [DUAL/SPLIT] button 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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] button 1. [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button buttons [DUAL/SPLIT] button Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, and then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated below.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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 righthand range is emitted from the right. 4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Duo mode.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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] button 1.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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] button 1. [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button buttons 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. 3.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Changing the Touch Sensitivity (Touch) You can determine how the sound responds to your playing strength. This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard. [FUNCTION] button 1. NOTE When playing with Piano 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Setting the User Master EQ 1. 2. 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] button Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a band, then use [u]/[d] buttons to boost or cut it. To reset the setting to the default, press the [u]/[d] buttons simultaneously. 3.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) Using the Metronome The instrument has a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo)—a convenient tool for practice. [METRONOME] button 1. [TEMPO] button [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button buttons 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.
Playing Various Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices) 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.
Playing the Keyboard along with Rhythm 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 [RHYTHM] button 1. [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] [EXIT] button buttons Press the [RHYTHM] button to start Rhythm playback. Intro playback starts followed by the Rhythm playback.
Playing Back Songs 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.
Playing Back Songs Playback of Songs MIDI [DEMO/SONG] button 1. NOTE Audio [PLAY/PAUSE] button [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal beforehand. Audio files to be played must be on a USB flash drive. 2. 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.
Playing Back Songs 3. Press the [>] button to display the Songs in the specified category, and then select a desired Song using the [u]/[d] buttons. When “User” or “USB” category is selected, the icon indicating Song types are shown to the left of the Song name. NOTE Press the [<] button to return to the category/folder. NOTE “NoSong” will be shown in the display when no data exists in that folder.
Playing Back Songs 6. 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. NOTE Pressing the [<] and [>] buttons simultaneously returns to the top position of the Song. Rewind/Fast forward 1. NOTE Useful playback functions are described on pages 48 – 53. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to move back or forth through the Song (in bars or seconds), while the Song display is shown.
Playing Back Songs 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 lefthand 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] button 1.
Playing Back Songs 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.
Playing Back Songs 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 to be repeated. “A-B” display Specifying the top of a Song as Point A Specify Point A before starting playback, then start playback 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). 4-3.
Playing Back Songs Song Repeat setting MIDI Audio 4-1. Select the desired Repeat type using the [u]/[d] buttons in the setting display. Default setting: Off Setting display 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.
Playing Back Songs 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. 2. Select the desired Song beforehand. (page 45) Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display. Select “Volume”, and then press the [>] button.
Playing Back Songs 4. Adjust the Volume balance by using the [<]/[>] buttons. In the case of “Song – Keyboard”: Song - Keyboard In the case of “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 playing will be ;lower. 5. The Song playback volume will be lower. R part volume will be lower. L part volume will be lower. Press the [EXIT] button twice to exit from “Song” menu display.
Recording Your Performance 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.
Recording Your Performance NOTE Quick MIDI Recording If you want to record the lefthand and right-hand parts individually, refer to “MIDI Recording—independent Tracks” (page 57), since the Recording method here assumes that both the left and right parts are being recorded together. MIDI This method is the quickest way to start recording. Using the Metronome/ Rhythm [REC] button 1. [PLAY/PAUSE] button [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons Make the necessary settings such as Voice selection and time signature.
Recording Your Performance 5. Select “Save” or “Retry” or “Cancel” for the recorded performance in the “Confirm” display. • If you want to save the recorded performance, select “Save,” then press the [>] button. • If you are not satisfied with your performance and want to record again, highlight “Retry” then press the [>] button. Try recording again from step 3. • If you do not want to save the recorded data, highlight “Cancel” then press the [>] button.
Recording Your Performance MIDI Recording — Independent Tracks MIDI With MIDI Recording, you can create a MIDI Song consisting of 16 tracks by 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 the left-hand part to Track 2, allowing you create a complete piece which may be difficult to play live with both hands together.
Recording Your Performance 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.
Recording Your Performance You can check whether or not each Track contains recorded data by the indication that appears at the upper right of each Track. For details on the indication, refer to “Track Data Status” on page 57. 8. NOTICE Note that recording your performance to a Track containing data will overwrite the previously recorded data. 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.
Recording Your Performance 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 Song Description 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.
Recording Your Performance Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive Audio These instructions describe how to record your performance as audio data. Note that an audio file to which your performance is to be recorded can be saved only to a USB flash drive. This is why you should prepare your USB flash drive device before starting the Recording operation. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Connecting USB Devices” on page 74.
Recording Your Performance Other Recording Techniques Re-recording a MIDI Song in parts MIDI You can re-record a specific range of the MIDI Song. [DEMO SONG] button [PLAY/PAUSE] button [FUNCTION] button [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] 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.
Recording Your Performance 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).
Recording Your Performance 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] button 1. [FUNCTION] button [EXIT] button 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. 4.
Recording Your Performance 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. 4. 5. 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 3-1. Use the [u]/[d] buttons 3-3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Edit.” 3-2.
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. ] (USB TO To connect a USB flash drive, be sure to read the section “Precautions when using the [ DEVICE) terminal” on page 74. Operation File menu File Page Deleting files Delete Copying files *Copy pages 67, 68 Moving files *Move pages 67, 69 A file contains a group of data.
Handling Song Files Basic Song File Operation Song files can be handled via the instructions shown below. 1. 2. Connect the appropriate USB flash drive containing the desired files to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal as necessary. 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.
Handling Song Files 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 press the [>] button. After the Song is deleted, the display returns to the Song List display.
Handling Song Files 4-1. While “Copy” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display. Copy destination File name 4-2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, then press the [>] button. The selected Song will be copied to the destination with the same name as the copy source file. Copy destination: “USB” will be shown when the copy destination is the USB flash drive or “User” when the instrument is the copy destination.
Handling Song Files 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 USB flash drive, you should start conversion only after connecting the USB flash drive to the instrument. For information about which Song types can be converted, refer to page 66. See page 67 for information on basic operations.
Handling Song Files 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. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the highlight (underline). Use the [u]/[d] buttons to change the character at the current cursor position.
Connections Connectors CAUTION For information about location of these connectors, refer to “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 12. Front Panel Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the components, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.
Connections 3 AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R] jacks NOTE These jacks let you connect this instrument to external powered speaker systems, for playing in larger venues at higher volumes. Use only the [L/L+R] jack for connection with a monaural device. NOTICE Instrument Powered speaker AUX OUT Input jack Phone plug (standard) Phone plug (standard) Audio cable Audio signal The [MASTER VOLUME] setting of this instrument affects the sound that is output from the AUX OUT jacks.
Connections 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 DEVICE terminal This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal.
Connections Connecting to a Computer/Smart Device ([USB TO HOST] Terminal, [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) Terminal, MIDI Terminals) By connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device, such as an iPhone, iPad, etc., you can take advantage of convenient functions and get more enjoyment out of it. For details on what you can do by using the connections, refer to page 81. Connection example USB terminal NOTICE • Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.
Connections 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.
Connections 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.
Connections 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. 2. 3. To call up the network list, perform steps 1 – 2 in the “Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and connecting to a Network” (page 76). Select “Other” at the bottom of the network list, then press the [>] button. Set the SSID, Security and Password to the same as the settings on the access point. 3-1.
Connections Connecting by the Accesspoint Mode 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. NOTE This cannot be used to connect to the internet or another wireless LAN device. 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.
Connections 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).
Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument Connecting this instrument to a computer or a smart device, gives you the following possibility.
Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument Pairing with Smart Devices If you wish to connect your smart device to the instrument via Bluetooth, the smart device needs to be paired with the instrument first. Once the smart device has been paired with this instrument, there is no need to perform pairing again. 1. Hold down the [FUNCTION] button for 3 seconds.
Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument 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.
Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument 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.
Effective Use of a Computer or Smart Device with the Instrument 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.
Performing Live 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.
Performing Live 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.
Detailed Settings 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.
Voice Menu 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.
Voice Menu 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. [>] [<] [>] [<] Voice Edit (Voice names)* [>] [<] Description Default setting Setting range -2 (two octaves lower) – 0 (no pitch shift) – +2 (two octaves higher) Octave Shifts the pitch of the keyboard up and down in octave steps.
Voice Menu 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. [>] [<] [>] [<] [>] [<] Voice Edit (Voice names)* Harmonic Cont Description Default setting Setting range Produces a distinctive “peaky” tone by raising the Differs depending -64 – +63 Resonance value of the Filter.
Voice Menu 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.
Song Menu 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.
Song Menu 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. [>] [<] File [>] [<] [>] [<] Default setting Setting range – – – – – – Execute – – Rename (page 71) (Setting display) Edits a Song name. For details about Song types which can be renamed, refer to page 66.
Song Menu 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.....
Metronome/Rhythm Menu 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.
Recording Menu 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.
System Menu 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.
System Menu 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. [>] [<] Keyboard [>] [<] [>] [<] Description Default setting Setting range Touch (page 36) (Setting display) Determines how the sound responds to your playing strength. This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard.
System Menu 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. [>] [<] MIDI [>] [<] [>] [<] Description Default setting Ch1 Ch1 – Ch16, Off (not transmitted) MIDI OUT (Setting display) Determines the MIDI channel on which the MIDI messages generated via the keyboard performance will be transmitted from the MIDI [OUT] or [USB TO HOST] terminal.
System Menu 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. [>] [<] Utility [>] [<] USB Format (page 74) [>] [<] Cancel Description Default setting Setting range – – – – This lets you format or initialize the USB flash drive connected to the [ ] (USB TO DEVICE) terminal. NOTICE Executing the Format operation will delete all data saved in the USB flash drive.
System Menu 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. [>] [<] Utility [>] [<] Auto Power Off (page 15) [>] [<] Description (Setting display) Lets you set the amount of time that elapses before the power is turned off by Auto Power Off function. To disable Auto Power Off, select “Off.
System Menu The following menu is shown only when you connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor to the [ TO DEVICE) terminal on this instrument. ] (USB 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.
System Menu 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. [>] [<] Utility [>] [<] [>] [<] Wireless LAN* (In the SSID “Accesspoint” mode) Description Default setting Setting range Sets the SSID as an access point. ap-[P-515]-[xxxxxx (MAC address lower 6 figure)] Up to 32 characters (half size), alphanumeric characters, marks Security Sets the Security as an access point.
System Menu Backup Setting Backup (Selecting parameters maintained even when the power is turned off) (Saving the Backup file for internal data) This lets you set whether some settings of the Backup Setting (below) are maintained or not when the power is turned off. The Backup Setting consists of two groups, “Voice” (including Voice related settings such as Voice selection) and “Other” (including various settings such as Song Repeat and Tuning), which can be set individually.
System Menu Restore • This operation will not delete the Bluetooth* pairing information (page 82). (Restarting the instrument with the Backup file loaded) * For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included with the instrument or not, refer to page 8. NOTICE This lets you load the backup file (p-515.bup) saved via the Backup function (page 105) to the instrument on. Never turn off the power during this operation (while “Factory reset executing” is shown).
Appendix Preset Voice List Voice Group Piano E.Piano Organ CLV./VIB. Strings Stereo Sampling Touch Sense Key-off Sampling VRM Voice Demo CFX Grand Binaural CFX Grand — 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.
Preset Voice List Voice Group Strings Others XG Stereo Sampling Touch Sense Key-off Sampling VRM Voice Demo 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.
Song List Rhythm List 50 Classics No. Song Title Composer Arrangements Category Pop&Rock No. Name 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.
Message List Some message display remains open. In this case, press the [EXIT] button to close message display. Message 110 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.
Message List Message Meaning No response from USB device The instrument cannot communicate with the connected USB device. Redo the connection (page 74). If you still see this message, the USB device may be damaged. Notice: Protected Song This message appears when you attempt to handle the Protected Song. For information on the limitation of 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.
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 on. The instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the instrument and to the AC outlet (page 14). A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. This is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument. The power is automatically turned off.
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.
Specifications Items P-515 DIGITAL PIANO Product Name 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 Control Interface Keyboard Pedal Display Voices 22.
Specifications Items Functions Storage and Connectivity P-515 Bluetooth Bluetooth version 4.1 * This function may not be included depending on the country in which you purchased the product. Refer to page 81 for details. Supported profile A2DP Compatible codec SBC Wireless output Bluetooth class 2 Maximum communication distance Approx.
Index Numerics E 50 Classics .......................................................................109 Edit (Song) ........................................................................94 Edit (Voice) .......................................................................90 Effect ..................................................................................28 Effect Depth ......................................................................90 Effect Type List ....................................
Index MIDI to Audio ..................................................................70 Move ..................................................................................69 N Network .............................................................................76 O Octave ................................................................................90 P Pairing ................................................................................82 Panel Lock ...........................................
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