Yamaha P-250 Manuale del proprietario

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ELECTRONIC PIANO
ELECTRONIC PIANO
M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2002 Yamaha Corporation
V960150 309APAP1.3-04C0 Printed in Japan
Owner's Manual
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P-250
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
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products may have labels similar to the graphics shown
below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on
the enclosure. An explanation of these graphics appears
on this page. Please observe all cautions listed on this
page and those listed in the safety instructions section.
See the bottom of the keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol
markings.
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lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
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symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory so you may be sure that when the product is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perfor-
mance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
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right to change or modify any of the specifications with-
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products that are both safe and environmentally friendly.
We sincerely believe that our products and the production
methods used to produce them meet these goals. In keep-
ing with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want
you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning:
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return defective parts. How-
ever, you do have the option of having the servicer dis-
pose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the man-
ufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners respon-
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The graphic below indi-
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
P-250
On P-250 units distributed in countries other than the
U.S. and Canada, the name plate location may be differ-
ent than that shown in the illustration above.
92-469
1
(bottom)
P-250
3
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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:
Use only the voltage specified for the instrument. The required voltage is
printed on the name plate of the instrument.
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers of liquid on it that might spill into any openings.
Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
Burning items may fall over and cause a fire.
If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to yourself or others, or
damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling on the cord can damage it.
Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used
for extended periods of time, and during electrical storms.
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.
Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
Do not place the instrument in an unstable position from which it might
accidentally fall over.
Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent
adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the
instrument overheating.
Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/Power cord
Location
(1)-7
1/2
4
P-250
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then, have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument since they might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
Do not rest your weight, or place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not use
excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this may cause permanent hearing loss. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving and backing up your data
For instruments with DRAM (RAM that does not retain data)
Current memory data (see page 33) is lost when you turn off the power to the
instrument. Save the data to the storage memory (see pages 44 and 54).
Yamaha is not 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.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling precaution
Saving data
(1)-7
2/2
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the P-250 Electronic Piano.
The P-250 is a product of Yamaha’s extensive experience in creating fine musical instruments. Its beauti-
ful sound and versatile editing functions enable you to use the P-250 in virtually any situation, ranging
from live performance to recording.
In order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced features and capabilities offered by the
P-250, we urge you to read this manual carefully, and keep it in a safe, accessible location for future ref-
erence.
How to Use this Manual
This manual consists of three main sections:
Basic
Operation
,
Edit Operation
,
and
Appendix
.
Begin by reading the
Basic Operation
section to learn
about the basic functions of the P-250. Then, proceed
to the
Edit Operation
and
Appendix
sections for infor-
mation about a particular function or to master an
advanced technique. Page references will help you
locate specific information.
Basic Operation
includes a quick guide that explains
how to connect and set up your P-250 and use its
basic functions. It also describes the concept and
structure of the P-250 in plain language.
Edit Operation
explains detailed functions and set-
tings for convenient and advanced techniques.
Appendix
includes a list of voice and performance
presets, reference materials, a
Troubleshooting
section
and an
Index
.
Introduction
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P-250
Accessories and Options
Supplied Accessories
AC power cord
FC3 foot pedal
Music rest
Owner’s manual
Data List
CD-ROM (TOOLS for P-250)
TOOLS for P-250 Installation Guide
Options
Yamaha FC3 foot pedal
Yamaha FC4/FC5 foot switch
Yamaha FC7 foot controller
Yamaha LP-3/LG-100 keyboard stand
Yamaha HPE-170/RH headphones
* The illustrations and LCD screens in this owner’s manual are intended for instructional purposes only, and may appear some-
what different from those on your instrument.
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which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software,
styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of per-
sonal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIB-
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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Features
High-quality piano presets that sound virtually identical to an acoustic piano, due to three-stage dynamic sampling,
damper pedal tonal control, and subtle voicing nuances that are generated upon key release.
An 88-key graded-hammer keyboard that replicates piano-like strokes
Maximum 128-voice polyphony, 45 original voices by AWM tone generation, plus 480 standard voices and 12 drum kits
that are XG-compatible
Simple and easy operation via a back-lit LCD and user-friendly control panel
•Various effects that add richness, depth and breadth to the sound
•Versatile MIDI functions
•A master equalizer that enables you to adjust the tone easily from the panel
•A foot control function, as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels, that serve as convenient and powerful tools for live
performance
•A performance function that stores various parameters and settings, and recalls them quickly
•A 16-track sequencer function that records and plays performance data
P-250
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Basic OperationEdit OperationAppendix
Table of Contents
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Music rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to External Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting stereo powered speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a external instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting External MIDI Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Controlling an external device from the P-250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Controlling the P-250 from an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording your performance on the P-250 to an external MIDI sequencer (such as the QY
series), or playing the P-250 (as a tone generator) from an external MIDI sequencer . . . . . 18
Controlling another MIDI device via the MIDI [THRU] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1 USB connection (the computer’s USB port to the P-250 [USB] connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Serial connection (computer’s serial port to P-250 [TO HOST] connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 MIDI connection (the computer’s MIDI interface
or external MIDI interface to the P-250 MIDI IN and OUT connectors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
P-250 Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to Demo and Preset Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to the demo songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to the preset songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting, Editing, and Storing a Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting, Editing, and Storing a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table of Contents
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Basic OperationEdit OperationAppendix
Editing a Voice and Storing It as a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
P-250 Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Performance parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Performance file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Song file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About P-250 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storage memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Current memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting a Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playing in Dual Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Dual mode using voices in different voice groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dual mode using voices in the same voice group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing in Split Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Effect Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Insertion effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reverb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Master Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pitch bend wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Modulation wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Applying the sustain effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Applying the sostenuto effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Applying the soft effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Applying the expression effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Toggling MIDI Transmission On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transmitting MIDI Panic Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Performance Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Handling Performance Files [PERFORM.FILE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Basic Operation for the Performance File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Storing a Performance [Performance] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Renaming a Performance [Perf.Name] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saving a Performance File to Storage Memory [SaveToMemory] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Loading a Performance File from Storage Memory [LoadFromMem.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Deleting a Performance File [DeleteFile]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Renaming a Performance File [RenameFile] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Song Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording a New Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Re-recording part of a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Other Recording Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adding data to or recording over an existing song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing the voice or tempo after recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the volume balance between playback and the sound
of your playing by using the [SONG BALANCE] slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recording in Dual or Split mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Song Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Basic Song File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Saving a Song File in Storage Memory [SaveToMemory] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Deleting a Song File from Storage Memory [DeleteSong] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Renaming a Song (Song File) [RenameSong]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing the On-Screen Character Type [CharacterCode]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Edit Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Basic Editing Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Settings for Song Recording and Playback [SONG SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Correcting note timing [Quantize] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing
[QuickPlay] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Auditioning channel [ChannelListen]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Deleting data from a channel [ChannelClear] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specifying a phrase for playback by phrase number [PhraseMark] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the click time signature [TimeSignature]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting the click volume [ClickVolume] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Turning the click on/off [ClickOnOff] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Editing a Voice in Detail [VOICE EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Basic voice editing using [VOICE EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the octave* [Octave]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the volume level* [Volume] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the position of the right and left channels* [Pan] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting fine pitch offset between two voices in Dual mode [Detune] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Setting the reverb depth* [ReverbSend] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setting the chorus type [ChorusType] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setting the chorus depth* [ChorusSend] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Turning the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Selecting the insertion effect type* [Ins.Type(Ins)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting the speed of the vibraphone vibrato effect* [VibeRotorSpeed(RotorSpeed)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Turning the Vibraphone vibrato on/off* [VibeRotorOnOff (RotorOnOff)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting the speed of the rotary speaker* [RotarySpeed (Rot.Speed)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting the insertion effect depth*
[Dry/WetBalance(Dry/Wet)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the brightness of the sound* [Brightness]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the resonance effect* [HarmonicContent (Harmonic)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the low-range frequency of the part EQ* [EQ LowFreq.(EQ L.Freq)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the high-range frequency of the part EQ* [EQ HighFreq.(EQ H.Freq)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the low-range gain (amount of boost/cut) of the part EQ* [EQLowGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the high-range gain (amount of boost/cut) of the part EQ* [EQHighGain]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Setting the touch sensitivity* [TouchSense]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Assigning the Pedal 1 function [Pedal 1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Assigning the Pedal 2 function [Pedal 2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Assigning the Pedal 3 function [Pedal 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Assigning the Pedal 4 function [Pedal 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Assigning the modulation wheel function [Modulation] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting the MSB of the Send Bank Select message* [SendBankMSB(SendMSB)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the LSB of the Send Bank Select message* [SendBankLSB(SendLSB)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the Program Change message* [SendPG#] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Turning the Internal tone generator on/off* [InternalTG] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjusting the Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Setting the Master Equalizer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the low range gain of the Master Equalizer [LowGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the low-middle range gain of the Master Equalizer [LowMidGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the middle range gain of the Master Equalizer [MidGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the high-middle range gain of the Master Equalizer [HighMidGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the high range gain of the Master Equalizer [HighGain] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the low frequency of the Master Equalizer [LowFreq.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the low-middle frequency of the Master Equalizer [LowMidFreq.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the middle frequency of the Master Equalizer [MidFreq.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the high-middle frequency of the Master Equalizer [HighMidFreq.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the high frequency of the Master Equalizer [HighFreq.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adjusting the low range resonance of the Master Equalizer [LowQ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adjusting the low-middle range resonance of the Master Equalizer [LowMidQ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adjusting the middle range resonance of the Master Equalizer [MidQ]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adjusting the high-middle range resonance of the Master Equalizer [HighMidQ]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adjusting the high range resonance of the Master Equalizer [HighQ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MIDI [MIDI SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[MIDI] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[TO HOST] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[USB] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting the MIDI receive channel [MidiInChannel] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Turning the Local Control On/Off [LocalControl] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Specifying keyboard performance or song data to be transmitted via MIDI [MidiOutSelect] . . . . . . . . 74
Specifying the type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Specifying the type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Executing Voice Data Bulk Dump [VoiceBulkDump] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Other Settings [OTHER SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fine-tuning the pitch [Tune] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting a scale [Scale] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Setting the split point [SplitPoint]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Setting the key [Transpose] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Specifying the depth of the soft pedal [SoftPedalDepth]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Specifying the depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Specifying the depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Specifying the volume of the key-off sound [KeyOffSamplingDepth]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone [VibraphonePedalMode]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Assigning the START/STOP function to a pedal [PedalStart/Stop]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Selecting a type of pedal [Pedal Type]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting the point at which the pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting the pitch bend range [PitchBendRange] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Assigning a function to the [SONG BALANCE] slider [SongBalanceAssign]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Switching the speaker on/off [Speaker]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Locking the Master Equalizer settings [EqualizerLock]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Midi Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Preset Voice List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Preset Performance List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Application Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Table of Contents
12
P-250
Basic OperationEdit OperationAppendix
Listening and playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Using the controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Changing the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Changing the pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Adjusting the volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Recording, playing, and saving a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Using, editing, and saving a performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Connecting the P-250 to other devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
If you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
P-250
13
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation includes a quick guide that explains how to connect and set up your P-250 and use its basic
functions. It also describes the concept and structure of the P-250 in plain language.
Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting to External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
P-250 Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
P-250 Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Performance Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Handling Performance Files [PERFORM.FILE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Song Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Song Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Handling Song Files [SONG FILE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Names and Functions
14 P-250
Basic Operation
Names and Functions
Top Panel
1 [PITCH] ....................................page 38
2
[MODULATION] .........................page 38
3
[POWER] .....................................page 16
4
[MASTER VOLUME] .....................page 16
5
[SONG BALANCE]...................... page 49
6
SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] ......page 47,51
7
[TRACK1][TRACK2]
[EX.TRACKS] ........................ page 47—50
8
[TOP]
/ SONG[START/STOP] ............page 47,51
9
[REC]............................................page 47
0
[SONG FILE] ................................page 53
A
[SONG SETTING] ........................page 62
B
[MIDI OUT].................................page 40
C
[PANEL LOCK] .............................page 39
D
TEMPO[DOWN][UP].................. page 51
E
LCD buttons A[–]/[+]/ B[–(NO)]/
[+(YES)]/C[–]/[+]/D[–]/[+] ........page 16
F
LCD
...........................................page 16
G
[CONTRAST]
..............................page 16
H
[EXIT]............................. ............
page 16
I
VOICE
/PERFORMANCE buttons ............page 34
J
[VOICE EDIT] ..............................page 65
K [SPLIT] ..................................... page 36
L [REVERB] ................................. page 37
M [CHORUS] ............................... page 37
N
[PERFORMANCE] ........................page 41
O
[MIDI SETTING] ..........................page 74
P VARIATION []/[π]............... page 34
Q
MASTER EQ EDIT [
]/[
π
]..........page 71
R
[PERFORM. FILE] ................. page 41—42
S
[OTHER SETTING].......................page 76
T
[MASTER EQUALIZER].................page 38
U
Panel logos...................................page 89
V
[PHONES]....................................page 17
MODULATION
PITCH
USB
HOST SELECT MIDI
MIDI THRUOUTPC-2
TO HOST
USB Mac
INPUT
RL/MONO
OUTPUT
RL/MONO
TEMPOSONGSONG BALANCE
MASTER VOLUME
POWER
A
C
EX.TRACKS SONG FILE
PANEL LOCK
TRACK1
TOPSONG SELECT
KEYBOARDSONG
MIN
ON OFF
MAX
RECSTART/STOP
SYNCHRO STARTNEW SONG
TRACK2
MIDI OUT
DOWNSONG SETTING UP
1
V
4
5
6
7 E F
0 BC
8
9 A D
2
3
P-250 15
Names and Functions
Basic Operation
W
[AC INLET]................................. page 16
X
ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL
[1 (SUSTAIN)][2 (SOSTENUTO)]
[3 (SOFT)][4 (AUX)] .................... page 23
Y
MIDI[IN][OUT][THRU] ..page 18—20,22
Z
[HOST SELECT]...............page 18—20,22
[
[TO HOST].................................. page 20
\
[USB] ...........................................page 19
]
OUTPUT [R][L/MONO]...............page 17
_
INPUT [R][L/MONO] ..................page 17
Rear Panel Controls
MIDI ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL
AC INLET
T
HRU OUT IN AUX
4
SOSUTENUTO
2
SUSTAIN
1
SOFT
3
P-250
ELECTRONIC PIANO
HIGHHI-MID
MASTER EQUALIZERVOICE/PERFORMANCE
LOW
MIDI SETTING
CHORUS
REVERBSPLITCONTRAST
XG
8
16
B
YESNO
D
BASS
15
7
PERFORM. FILE
MASTER EQ EDIT
VARIATION
PERFORMANCE
VOICE EDITVIBES
GUITAR
14
6
SYNTH.PAD
13
5
E.PIANO3 HARPSI.
CLAVI.
ORGAN 1
EXIT
9 BA
1
G.PIANO 1
ORGAN 2
10
2
G.PIANO 2
STRINGS
11
3
E.PIANO1
CHOIR
12
4
E.PIANO2
OTHER SETTING
LO-MID MID
G
JK LMN O
H
P Q R S
U
E I TF
AC INLET
MIDIASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL
IN THRUOUT
4
AUX
TO HOST
USB
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
1
SUSTAIN
OUTPUT
RL/MONO
2
SOSUTENUTO
3
SOFT
INPUT
RL/MONO
W
X Y
Z [ \
] _
16 P-250
Basic Operation
Setting Up
Installing the Accessories
Music rest
To attach the music rest, insert its pins into the holes on
the P-250’s rear panel, as shown in the diagram below.
Pedal
Connect the included pedal (FC3) to the [1(SUS-
TAIN)], [2(SOSTENUTO)], or [3(SOFT)] jack on the
rear panel. In most situations, you will likely connect
the pedal to the [1(SUSTAIN)] jack for use as a sustain
pedal (page 23).
Before Powering Up
1
Make sure the [POWER] switch is OFF.
2 Plug the appropriate end of the included
power cable into the [AC INLET].
3 Plug the other end of the power cable into an
AC outlet.
Powering Up
1
Turn the power ON by pressing the [POWER]
switch.
2 Rotate the [CONTRAST] knob to adjust the
brightness of the LCD.
3
Adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to a com-
fortable listening level while playing the key-
board or playing back the demonstration songs.
LCD and LCD control buttons
You can use the LCD control buttons (A, B, C, and D)
to select and set the items displayed on the LCD. Ver-
ify the operation by checking the LCD. When you
press the [EXIT] button, the unit displays the initial
power-on screen.
AC INLET
POWER
ON OFF
VOICE/PERFORMANCETEMPOSONGSONG BALANCE
MASTER VOLUME
MIDI SETTING
CHORUS
REVERBSPLITCONTRAST
XG
8
16
B
YESNO
D
A
C
BASS
15
7
PERFORM. FILE
MASTER EQ EDIT
VARIATION
PERFORMANCE
VOICE EDITVIBES
GUITAR
14
6
SYNTH.PAD
13
5
E.PIANO3 HARPSI.
CLAVI.
ORGAN 1
EXIT
9 BA
1
G.PIANO 1
EX.TRACKS SONG FILE
PANEL LOCK
TRACK1
TOPSONG SELECT
KEYBOARDSONG
MIN MAX
RECSTART/STOP
SYNCHRO STARTNEW SONG
TRACK2
MIDI OUT
ORGAN 2
10
2
G.PIANO 2
STRINGS
11
3
E.PIANO1
CHOIR
12
4
E.PIANO2
OTHER SETTING
DOWNSONG SETTING UP
[CONTRAST]
LCD control buttons
LCD
[EXIT]
[MASTER VOLUME]
LCD control buttons
P-250 17
Basic Operation
Connecting to External Devices
Connecting to External Audio Equipment
Although the P-250 has built-in speakers, you can connect an external stereo system or powered speak-
ers as a monitor. You can also connect a set of headphones (page 23).
There are several ways to connect the P-250 to external audio equipment, as described in the following
illustrations. Refer to the illustration most similar to your intended setup.
Connecting stereo powered speakers
A pair of powered speakers can accurately produce
the instrument's rich sounds as well as the pan and
effect settings. Connect your powered speakers to the
OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks on the rear panel.
Connecting to a external instrument
The stereo outputs from another instrument can be
connected to the INPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks,
allowing the sound of an external instrument to be
reproduced via the P-250's speakers.
Connecting to a mixer
A mixer is often used for recording and live perfor-
mance, enabling you to play the P-250 through a
large-scale sound system.
CAUTION
Before you connect the P-250 to other electronic components, first set all volume levels to minimum (0), then turn off the power to all com-
ponents.
As a standard practice, before you turn the power on or off to any component, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical
shock or damage to the components may result.
TIP
To use a single powered speaker, connect it to the OUT-
PUT [L/MONO] jack on the rear panel.
P-250
Stereo headphones
[PHONES]
OUTPUT [L /MONO]
OUTPUT [R]
INPUTINPUT
Powered speaker
(Left)
Powered speaker
(Right)
OUTPUT [L]
INPUT [L/MONO]
External synthesizer
or tone generator
P-250
[R]
[R]
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
SYNTHESIZER
Integrated
Sampling
Sequencer
Real-timeExternalControl
Surface
Modular
SynthesisPlug-in
System
TIP
Connecting a pair of headphones does not affect audio out-
put from the OUTPUT [L/MONO] and [R] jacks. You can
monitor the output via headphones or at the OUTPUT
jacks.
12345678910111213141516LR
Mixer
Speakers
Amplifier
L
OUTPUT L
OUTPUT
[R
]
OUTPUT
[
L/MONO]
R
R
Stereo headphones
[PHONES]
P-250
Connecting to External Devices
18 P-250
Basic Operation
Connecting External MIDI
Equipment
Using a standard MIDI cable (available sepa-
rately), you can connect an external MIDI
device, and control it from the P-250. You can
also use an external MIDI keyboard or
sequencer to control the P-250’s internal
sounds. Several different MIDI connection
examples are illustrated below:
Controlling an external device
from the P-250
Controlling the P-250 from an
external device
Recording your performance on the
P-250 to an external MIDI sequencer
(such as the QY series), or playing
the P-250 (as a tone generator) from
an external MIDI sequencer
Controlling another MIDI device
via the MIDI [THRU] connector
In this example, P-250 performance data is transmit-
ted from the MIDI [OUT] connector.
MIDI data input from an external MIDI sequencer is out-
put as is from the MIDI [THRU] connector.
TIP
The HOST SELECT switch should be set to “MIDI.” Other-
wise, MIDI information will not be transmitted from the P-
250’s MIDI OUT connector.
External MIDI keyboard
or synthesizer
P-250
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
SYNTHESIZER
Integrated
Sampling
Sequencer
Real-timeExternalControl
Surface
Modular
SynthesisPlug-in
System
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [IN]
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [IN]
External MIDI keyboard
or synthesizer
P-250
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
SYNTHESIZER
Integrated
Sampling
Sequencer
Real-timeExternalControl
Surface
Modular
SynthesisPlug-in
System
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
NOTE
The P-250 does not receive or transmit MIDI Start (FAh),
Continue (FBh), or Stop (FCh) messages.
TIP
The MIDI cable should be shorter than 15 meters, and
there should be no more than three devices in a MIDI chain
(chained in series via each unit's MIDI [THRU] connector).
To connect more units, use a MIDI thru box for parallel con-
nections. You may encounter errors if the MIDI cables are
too long or if too many devices are chained together via
their MIDI [THRU] connectors.
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [OUT]
External
MIDI seqencer
P-250
MIDI [IN]
MIDI [IN]
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
MIDI [IN]
MIDI [THRU]
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [IN]
External
MIDI sequencer
External
MIDI synthesizer
External MIDI synthesizer
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [IN]
P-250
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
SYNTHESIZER
Integrated
Sampling
Sequencer
Real-timeExternalControl
Surface
Modular
SynthesisPlug-in
System
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
P-250 19
Connecting to External Devices
Basic Operation
Connecting to a Personal
Computer
When a computer is connected, it can be used
to control the P-250 or transfer P-250 data to or
from the computer via MIDI. For example, you
can edit the P-250's voices or store the P-250's
voice data in the computer.
There are three ways in which to connect your
P-250 to a computer:
1 USB connection (the computer’s USB port
to the P-250 [USB] connector)
2 Serial connection (the computer’s serial port
to the P-250 [TO HOST] connector)
3 MIDI connection (the computer’s MIDI inter-
face or external MIDI interface to the P-250
MIDI [IN] and [OUT] connectors)
The connectors that can be used depend on the setting
of the [HOST SELECT] switch.
Different computers require different connec-
tions, as follows.
Setting the [HOST SELECT] switch
Set the [HOST SELECT] switch according to the type
of connected computer:
Macintosh:
“Mac” (data transfer rate: 31,250bps, 1MHz clock)
•Windows:
“PC-2” (data transfer rate: 38,400bps)
1 USB connection (the computer’s USB
port to the P-250 [USB] connector)
NOTE
The P-250 does not receive or transmit MIDI Start (FAh),
Continue (FBh), or Stop (FCh) messages.
TIP
After you connect the P-250 to the computer, make sure
that Local On/Off (pages 22 and 74) is set correctly accord-
ing to the system environment.
TIP
You will need MIDI application software (sequencer, editor,
etc.) compatible with your computer platform. (Refer to the
separate Installation Guide.)
NOTE
When you connect the P-250 to a personal computer, first
turn off the power to both the P-250 and the computer before
you connect any cables and set the HOST SELECT switch.
After you make connections and set the switch, turn on the
power to the computer first, then to the P-250.
NOTE
If you are not using the connection between the P-250 and
your computer, you must disconnect the cable from the [TO
HOST] or [USB] connector. If the cable is connected, the P-
250 may not function properly.
[HOST SELECT] Switch Setting
Usable connectors
MIDI MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU]
connectors
PC-2, Mac [TO HOST]
USB [USB]
NOTE
If your system does not work properly with the connections and
settings listed above, check your software operation manual and
set the HOST SELECT switch to the proper data transfer rate.
TIP
About the USB driver:
You must install the specified USB driver (YAMAHA USB
MIDI Driver) in your computer before you can transfer data
between the computer and the P-250.
The YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver can be installed from the
included “TOOLS for P-250” CD-ROM.
The YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver supports the following OS
versions:
Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP
Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2.1
TIP
You will need MIDI application software (sequencer, editor,
etc.) compatible with your computer platform.
CAUTION
If you want to use a USB cable to connect the P-250 to your
computer, you must connect the USB cable before you turn
on the power to the P-250.
Also, do not turn the power of the P-250 on or off while
application software that uses USB MIDI is running.
TIP
The P-250 will begin transmission soon after the USB con-
nection is made.
NOTE
When using a USB cable to connect the P-250 to your com-
puter, make the connection directly without passing through
a USB hub.
CAUTION
Depending on the state of your computer, the operations of
the P-250 may become unstable. Do not use your computer
in a way that causes it to become unstable.
CAUTION
If you turn the power of the P-250 on or off, or connect or
disconnect the USB cable in the following states, problems
will occur in the computer system, possibly causing it to
freeze (hang up), or causing the P-250 to stop functioning:
While installing the driver
While starting or shutting down the operating system
While the computer is in Save Energy (Sleep) mode
While a MIDI application program is starting up.
[USB] connector
USB cable
Computer
P-250
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
Connecting to External Devices
20 P-250
Basic Operation
2 Serial connection (computer’s serial
port to P-250 [TO HOST] connector)
CAUTION
Performing the following actions may cause your computer
to hang up or cause the P-250 to stop functioning:
•Turning the power on or off, or connecting or disconnect-
ing the cable too often
Shifting to power-conservation (sleep) mode while MIDI
data is being transferred, or returning from sleep mode
Disconnecting or connecting the cable while the P-250 is
on
•Turning the power to the P-250 on or off, starting up your
computer, or installing the driver while a large amount of
data is being transferred
TIP
Note for Windows users regarding the MIDI driver:
To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the
P-250 [TO HOST] connector, you need to install a specified
MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows).
You can download this driver from the XG Library on the
Yamaha Web site (http://www.yamaha-xg.com/) or install it
from the included “TOOLS for P-250” CD-ROM.
[TO HOST]
Windows Macintosh
Modem portRS-232C (D-sub 9-pin)
(Macintosh)(Windows)
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
• Using the computer’s MIDI interface
MIDI [OUT]
MIDI [IN]
Windows
Macintosh
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
IN
MIDI interface
MIDI interface
MIDI
IN THRUOUT
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
• Using an external MIDI interface
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