Yamaha P-85S Owner's Manual - Page 16

ENGLISH Using the Metronome Using the Metronome This instrument features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is convenient for practicing. 1. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Start the metronome. Determine the time signature While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the A0-D1 keys. The first beat is accented with a bell sound and the rest with clicks. Default set is 0/4 (A0). In this setting, clicks sound in all beats. C0 A0 D1 The time signature can also be changed by the following operation. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the voice buttons (GRAND PIANO 1-C.ORGAN 2). Key Time signature A0 0/4 A#0 2/4 B0 3/4 C1 4/4 C#1 5/4 D1 6/4 TERMINOLOGY Default setting: The "Default setting" refers to the factory setting obtained when you first turn on the power to the P-85. 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 Adjust the Tempo The tempo of the metronome and song playback can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute. A number is assigned to each of the following keys. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press a sequence of F3-D4 keys to specify a three-digit number. Select a number starting from the left-most digit. For example, to set the tempo "95," press the F3 (0), D4 (9) and A#3 (5) keys in sequence. F3 D4 14 16 P-85 Owner's Manual