Yamaha P 155 Instruction Manual

Handling Recorded Songs with a USB Storage Device
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Handling Recorded Songs with a USB 
Storage Device
You can handle recorded songs (save, load, and delete) with a USB stora\
ge device. You can also for-
mat the device or media.
Before using a USB device, read the “Precautions when using the USB [\
TO DEVICE] terminal” sec-
tion on page 53.
Ab out Save and Load
Save
You can save three recorded songs in the instrument to the USB storage device as SMF 
song files. These songs...

Handling Recorded Songs with a USB Storage Device
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Saving a Song
1.Select a “USER” file to save.
Select a “USER” file to save by using the [SONG SELECT] and [–/NO][+/YES] 
buttons.
2.Select a “USB” file in the device and save the 
“USER” file.
Af ter making sure that the USB storage device is connected to the instrument, 
press the 
[FILE]  button (the “SAVE TO USB” indicator lights). Then, while hold-
ing the 
[FILE] button, simultaneously press the [–/NO][+/YES] buttons to...

Handling Recorded Songs with a USB Storage Device
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Loading a Song
CAUTION
If the “USER” file (U03) on the instrument already contains da\
ta, this operation can 
result in overwriting of the data. Make sure to save important data to your computer 
beforehand.
1.Select a “USB” file in the device.
After making sure that the USB storage device is connected to the instrument, 
press the 
[FILE] button (the “LOAD TO USER.” indicator lights). Then, while 
holding the 
[FILE]...

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Deleting Song Files
1.Select a “USB” file to be deleted.
Press the [FILE] button. (The “DEL./FORMAT” indicator lights.) Then, hold the 
[FILE]  button, simultaneously press the  [–/NO][+/YES] buttons to select a file to 
be deleted. Two types of files will be displayed in order:
•
Sxx....... SMF songs
•
xxx....... External songs (commercially available songs or songs which have  been edited on a computer)
2.Delete the file....

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Formatting the USB Storage Device
CAUTION
If data is already saved to the USB storage device, be careful not to fo\
rmat it.
If you format the device, all the previously saved data will be deleted.\
1.Engage the file operation mode.
Pr ess the [FILE] button. (The “DEL/ FORMAT” indicator lights.) Then, while 
holding the 
[FILE] button, simultaneously press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] but-
to ns. When “For” (Format) appears in...

Playing Back “USER” and “USB” Songs
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Playing Back “USER” and “USB” Songs
The following types of songs are available. You can simply listen to these songs or use them for 
practice (pages 14, 15).
“USER” songs
•Songs (U01–U03) which you recorded to the instrument by using the 
re co rd  function (page 25).
• External songs in the instrument
Songs transferred from a computer (including commercially available songs and 
songs which have been edited on a computer). Songs can be...

Playing Back “USER” and “USB” Songs
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1.Press the [SONG SELECT] button (the USER or USB 
indicator lights).
2.Press the [–/NO] [+/YES] buttons to select a song 
(Uxx*)/(xxx*) or (Sxx*)/(xxx*).
The letters “xx” represent the song number.
3.Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.
The current measure number appears on the display during playback.
•You can play the keyboard while the instrument is playing back a song. You 
can also play the notes with a voice different...

Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
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Detailed Settings – [FUNCTION]
You can set various parameters to make the best use of instrument functions, such as fine tuning the pitch or selecting a 
scale, etc.
The following parameters are available.
This instrument has eight main functions.
Some of these main functions consist of a set of sub-functions.
Function List
FunctionSub-functionDefault settingDisplayReference  pageBackup Group
Fine tuning of 
the pitch —
440.0Hz F1. 40 F8.3...

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Basic Procedure in Function
Follow the steps below to use the functions.
If you become lost while using a function, return to this page and read \
the basic procedure.
1.Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button to enter the 
Function.
The [FUNCTION] indicator lights.
2.Use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION –, +] buttons to select 
the desired function from F1–F8.
When   (that include the sub-functions) is selected, go on to step 3. 
Wh en F1 or F6 is selected...

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About Each Function
The explanations here apply when entering the Function in step  5 on page 39.
Y ou can fine tune the pitch of the entire instru-
ment. This function is useful when you play 
the instrument along with other instruments 
or CD music.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to lower 
or raise the pitch of the A3 key in approxi-
mately 0.2 Hz increments.
Te nths of a hertz are indicated on the display by the 
appearance and position...