D I G I TA L P IA N O PI A N O N U M É RIQ U E PI A N O D IG IT A L P - S500 Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4-5. Avant d'utiliser l'instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D'USAGE » aux pages 4 et 5. Antes de utilizar el instrumento, lea las “PRECAUCIONES”, en las páginas 4-5.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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 of the unit. Serial No.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For the AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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 multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
NOTICE Information To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below. About copyrights Handling • Do not connect this product to a public Wi-Fi and/or Internet service directly. Only connect this product to the Internet through a router with strong password protections. Consult your router manufacturer for information on optimum security practices.
Compatible formats for this instrument GM2 “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.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Piano! This instrument gives you the pleasure of playing your favorite songs by yourself with the help of the Stream Lights feature. 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. About the Manuals This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Information .........................................................................................................
Main Features – A World of Piano Performance and Control with Smart Pianist – Get more fun out of your piano with Smart Pianist Main Features – A World of Piano Performance and Control with Smart Pianist – By using this instrument with the smart device app “Smart Pianist,” you can fully enjoy various functions, such as playing along with a favorite song, or performing with a band or ensemble.
This instrument features a wide variety of instrumental Voices, including piano, organ, guitar, saxophone and more. It also allows you to layer two Voices, or play different Voices in the right- and left- hand sections. Moreover, the Style function provides dynamic backing band accompaniment, even when you’re playing by yourself, and features a wide number of patterns in various genres to match your performance.
Panel Controls and Terminals Panel Controls and Terminals ! 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) $ 1 2 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 3 Top Panel 1 [P] (Standby/On) switch (page 14) Turns on the instrument’s power or sets to standby. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] slider (page 15) Adjusts the overall volume. 3 [PHONES] jacks (page 19) For connecting headphones.
Panel Controls and Terminals @ # 3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 Rear Panel E % ^ & * ( % [USB TO DEVICE] terminal (page 22) For connecting a USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately). ^ [iPad] terminal (pages 21, 33) For connecting a smart device with a Lightning connector. & [USB TO HOST] terminal (pages 21, 32, 33) For connecting a smart device with a USB Type-C connector or a computer.
Starting Up 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 plugs of the AC adaptor and the power cord in the order shown in the illustration. Starting Up 1-2 DC IN jack (page 13) DC plug AC outlet 1-3 1-1 AC adaptor Power cord AC plug The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on the particular locale. WARNING Use the specified AC adaptor (page 35) only.
5 After you finish using the instrument, turn off the power by pressing the [P] (Standby/On) switch for a second. The display, control buttons and power indicator are all turned off. CAUTION Even when the [P] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
Attaching the music rest Insert the music rest into the slots. 2 Open the stand at the rear side of the music rest to fit into the groove. 3 Slide the music rest to the right so that it is securely fastened. Starting Up 1 To detach the music rest, slide the music rest to the left and then lift it up. CAUTION • Before using the music rest, make sure that the stand fits into the groove and is fastened securely. Also, be sure to remove your smart device, etc.
Using a pedal (footswitch) – [AUX PEDAL] jack You can change the function of the pedal from [Utility] → [Pedal Setting] on Smart Pianist. Various functions such as “Style Start/Stop” are available. NOTE • Make sure that the power is off when connecting or disconnecting the footswitch/foot pedal. • Do not press the footswitch/foot pedal while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch/foot pedal, resulting in reversed operation.
Pedal Unit functions By default, the following functions are assigned to each pedal. You can also assign other functions such as “Style Start/Stop” to the pedals from [Utility] → [Pedal Setting] on Smart Pianist. Damper pedal (right pedal) Pressing this pedal lets you sustain notes even after releasing the keys. You can use the Half Pedal function (see below) with this pedal. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play before you release the pedal have a longer sustain.
Using headphones – [PHONES] jacks Starting Up Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES] jacks. Since this instrument is equipped with two [PHONES] jacks, you can connect two pairs of headphones. Standard stereo phone plug CAUTION Do not use the headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss.
Playing with Smart Pianist You can take greater advantage of this instrument and get even more enjoyment from it by connecting it to your smart device and using the Smart Pianist smart device app. Smart Pianist gives you convenient and powerful access to additional functions, such as recording and Registration Memory. Moreover, the display gives you exceptionally intuitive visual control, making it even easier to control the instrument.
Examples of connection via cables NOTE The [iPad] terminal and [USB TO HOST] terminal cannot be used at the same time for connecting smart devices. Lightning connector devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) Connect the device to the [iPad] terminal by using a Lightning ‒ USB cable. The iPhone or iPad connected to this terminal is automatically charged during use. Instrument 1 Lightning – USB cable 2 NOTICE • The [iPad] terminal is dedicated for connection with iOS or iPadOS devices.
Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal When connecting the smart device to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, make sure to observe the following points to avoid freezing the smart device/instrument and corrupting or losing the data. NOTICE • Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. • Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the [USB TO HOST] terminal. - Quit any open app on the smart device.
Disconnecting Smart Pianist You can disconnect the instrument from Smart Pianist by closing the app on the smart device, or by following the operation steps below on the instrument itself. Even if Smart Pianist is disconnected, you can use the instrument with the settings you’ve made on the app maintained until the power of the instrument is turned off. 1 Press anywhere on the panel next to the display (where control buttons would normally be shown). 2 To disconnect, press the [+] button.
Playing the Instrument Stand-alone This chapter explains about the functions that can be controlled by using this instrument alone (without Smart Pianist). When the instrument is connected with Smart Pianist, the control buttons on the instrument cannot be used. Disconnect the instrument from Smart Pianist (page 23) to use these buttons. 1 Playing the Instrument Stand-alone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 [FUNCTION]..................page 28 [METRONOME] ............page 27 [VOICE]...........................
Playing a Style with the auto accompaniment – [STYLE] The instrument features various accompaniment and rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many others. The Style features Auto Accompaniment which detects the “chords” automatically, and lets you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing the keyboard. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra — even if you’re playing by yourself.
Playing back a Song – [SONG] This section explains how to play the preset Songs. Songs 00 to 100 (No. 00 is the Demo Song) can be selected by using the instrument. 1 Press the [SONG] button, and then use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the desired Song. Song name Holding down the [SONG] button starts playback of “00:Clocks (Demo).” 2 Press the [R/J] (Start/Stop) button to start playback.
Practice along with the Stream Lights by using the Guide function – [GUIDE] You can mute the right and/or left-hand part of the Song to try practicing that part on your own. The Stream Lights indicate the notes you should play and when you should play them. 1 2 Select the desired Song (page 26). Press the [GUIDE] button, and then use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the desired part to practice. 3 Press the [R/J] (Start/Stop) button to start playback.
Make settings of various functions – [FUNCTION] 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to select the setting display. For details on each setting display, see “Function List” below. NOTE You can also select the next or previous setting display by pressing the [+] or [-] button while holding down the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to change the setting value. To reset to the default setting, press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously.
Setting display Style Part Description Default setting Selects the Style parts to be played back. • All: All parts (1 – 8 channels) • Rhythm & Bass: Rhythm parts and Bass part (1 – 3 channels) • Rhythm: Only Rhythm part (1 – 2 channels) All Changing the Style sets this value to “All” automatically. When the playback parts are changed by MIDI data input from Smart Pianist or other external device, “(Changed)” is shown in the display. Song Repeat Selects the type of Song Repeat.
Connecting to other devices External devices can be connected to the jacks and terminals, and you can enjoy playing this instrument with these devices. For the [AUX PEDAL] jack and the [PEDAL UNIT] jack, refer to page 17. This section explains connections with other connectors. CAUTION 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).
Using an external speaker system for listening to sounds from the instrument You can connect a stereo system to amplify the instrument’s sound by using the AUX OUT [R]/[L/L+R] jacks. The sound input from the [AUX IN] jack and the [MIC INPUT] jack is output at the same time. NOTICE • To avoid possible damage, first turn on the power to the instrument, and then to the external device. When turning off the power, first turn off the power to the external device, and then to the instrument.
Connecting to a computer – [USB TO HOST] terminal By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] terminal, you can transmit or receive data between the instrument and the computer. For details on using a computer with this instrument, refer to the “Computer-related Operations” on the website. NOTICE • Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.
Transmitting/receiving audio data (USB Audio Interface function) – [iPad] terminal, [USB TO HOST] terminal By connecting a computer or a smart device to the instrument via the [iPad] or [USB TO HOST] terminal, 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.
Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information on the app settings, refer to the included Help within the app. On Smart Pianist, tap the [ⲷ] (Menu) icon located upper left on the display, and then call up [Utility] → [System] → [FAQ]. Troubleshooting 34 Problem Possible Cause and Solution The instrument does not turn on. The plugs are not properly connected.
Specifications P-S500 P-S500 Product Name Digital Piano Dimensions (W × D × H) 1,329 mm × 410 mm × 167 mm (52-5/16" × 16-1/8" × 6-9/16") with music rest 1,329 mm × 410 mm × 283 mm (52-5/16" × 16-1/8" × 11-1/8") Weight Control Interface Keyboard 21.
What you can do with the P-S500 stand-alone and when connected with Smart Pianist Language Piano Room (various settings for piano sound) Voices Styles P-S500 + Smart Pianist Menu: English/German/French/ Spanish/Japanese/Chinese Messages and Help: 26 languages – Yes 100 660 Layer (layering two Voices) – Yes Left (playing two different Voices by right- and left-hand) – Yes Split Point Change – Yes Octave – Yes 100 370 Chord Detection Area Full (cannot be changed) Full/Lower Intro/Endi
Index A P Accompaniment ............................................................. 25 App ................................................................................... 30 Audio device ................................................................... 30 Audio Loopback ....................................................... 29, 33 Audio To Score ............................................................... 10 Auto Power Off ........................................................
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Credits and Copyrights for the pre-installed Songs All I Want For Christmas Is You Words and Music by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff Copyright © 1994 BEYONDIDOLIZATION, SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, TAMAL VISTA MUSIC, WALLYWORLD MUSIC and KOBALT MUSIC COPYRIGHTS SARL All Rights for BEYONDIDOLIZATION Controlled and Administered by UNIVERSAL TUNES, A Division of SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC.
International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Used by Permission It Must Have Been Love Words and Music by Per Gessle Copyright © 1990 JIMMY FUN MUSIC All Rights Administered in the United States and Canada by UNIVERSAL - SONGS OF POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Just The Way You Are Words and Music by Billy Joel Copyright © 1977 IMPULSIVE MUSIC Copyright Renewed All Rights Administered by ALMO MUSIC CORP.
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