Yamaha P 250 Owners Manual
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P-250
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Table of Contents
Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[MIDI] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[TO HOST] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[USB] connector . . . . . . . ....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-10.png "Page 11
P-250
11
Table of Contents
Basic Operation
Edit Operation
Appendix
About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[MIDI] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[TO HOST] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
[USB] connector . . . . . . . ....")
P-250 11 Table of Contents Basic Operation Edit Operation Appendix About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 [MIDI] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 [TO HOST] connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 [USB] connector . . . . . . . ....
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Table of Contents 12 P-250 Basic Operation Edit Operation Appendix Listening and playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Using the controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Changing the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Changing the pitch . . . . . ....
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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 . . ....
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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
6SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] ......page 47,51
7[TRACK1][TRACK2]
[EX.TRACKS] ........................ page 47—50
8[TOP]
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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
6SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] ......page 47,51
7[TRACK1][TRACK2]
[EX.TRACKS] ........................ page 47—50
8[TOP]
/ SONG[START/STOP] ............page 47,51...")
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 6SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] ......page 47,51 7[TRACK1][TRACK2] [EX.TRACKS] ........................ page 47—50 8[TOP] / SONG[START/STOP] ............page 47,51...
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P-25015
Names and Functions
Basic Operation
W[AC INLET] ................................. page 16
XASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL
[1 (SUSTAIN)][2 (SOSTENUTO)]
[3 (SOFT)][4 (AUX)] .................... page 23
YMIDI[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
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P-25015
Names and Functions
Basic Operation
W[AC INLET] ................................. page 16
XASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL
[1 (SUSTAIN)][2 (SOSTENUTO)]
[3 (SOFT)][4 (AUX)] .................... page 23
YMIDI[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...")
P-25015 Names and Functions Basic Operation W[AC INLET] ................................. page 16 XASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL [1 (SUSTAIN)][2 (SOSTENUTO)] [3 (SOFT)][4 (AUX)] .................... page 23 YMIDI[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...
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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.
2Plug the appropriate...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-15.png "Page 16
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.
2Plug the appropriate...")
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. 2Plug the appropriate...
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P-25017 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...
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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...
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P-25019
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-250s voices or store the P-250s
voice data in the computer.
There are three ways in which to connect your
P-250 to a computer:
1USB connection (the computer’s USB port
to the P-250 [USB] connector)
2Serial connection (the computer’s serial port
to the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-18.png "Page 19
P-25019
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-250s voices or store the P-250s
voice data in the computer.
There are three ways in which to connect your
P-250 to a computer:
1USB connection (the computer’s USB port
to the P-250 [USB] connector)
2Serial connection (the computer’s serial port
to the...")
P-25019 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-250s voices or store the P-250s voice data in the computer. There are three ways in which to connect your P-250 to a computer: 1USB connection (the computer’s USB port to the P-250 [USB] connector) 2Serial connection (the computer’s serial port to the...
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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
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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...")
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...