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P-250 
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: 
 Yamaha electronic 
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.
 
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is...

 
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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...

 
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•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...

 
P-250 
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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...

 
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...

 
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Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
 
Table of Contents 
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3 
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5  
How to Use this Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

 
Table of Contents 
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Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
 
Editing a Voice and Storing It as a Performance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
P-250 Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performances . . . . . . ....

 
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Table of Contents 
Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
 
Song Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Recording Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Recording a New Song  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Recording . . . . . . . ....

 
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Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
 
Setting the reverb depth* [ReverbSend] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Setting the chorus type [ChorusType]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Setting the chorus depth* [ChorusSend] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....