Yamaha P 250 Owners Manual
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P-25051
Basic Operation
Song Playback
The P-250 enables you to play back a recorded performance. You can also play the keyboard
while the P-250 is playing back a song.
■Playback
1
Display the song selection screen.
Press either SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button.
2Select the desired song.
2-1Use A [–]/[+] to select from “PresetSong” or
“MemorySong”.
If the internal storage memory contains one or more
songs, the P-250 will display “MemorySong.”
2-2Use the C [–]/[+] or SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ]
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P-25051
Basic Operation
Song Playback
The P-250 enables you to play back a recorded performance. You can also play the keyboard
while the P-250 is playing back a song.
■Playback
1
Display the song selection screen.
Press either SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button.
2Select the desired song.
2-1Use A [–]/[+] to select from “PresetSong” or
“MemorySong”.
If the internal storage memory contains one or more
songs, the P-250 will display “MemorySong.”
2-2Use the C [–]/[+] or SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ]
buttons to select...")
P-25051 Basic Operation Song Playback The P-250 enables you to play back a recorded performance. You can also play the keyboard while the P-250 is playing back a song. ■Playback 1 Display the song selection screen. Press either SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button. 2Select the desired song. 2-1Use A [–]/[+] to select from “PresetSong” or “MemorySong”. If the internal storage memory contains one or more songs, the P-250 will display “MemorySong.” 2-2Use the C [–]/[+] or SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to select...
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Song Playback
52 P-250
Basic Operation
Adjusting the tempo
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to
adjust the playback tempo as required before or
during playback. The default tempo (the song’s
original tempo) is set when you press the [DOWN]
and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button to
return to the song selection screen.
4Stop playback.
When playback is complete, the P-250 automatically
stops and locates the top of the song.
To stop playback in the middle of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-51.png "Page 52
Song Playback
52 P-250
Basic Operation
Adjusting the tempo
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to
adjust the playback tempo as required before or
during playback. The default tempo (the song’s
original tempo) is set when you press the [DOWN]
and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button to
return to the song selection screen.
4Stop playback.
When playback is complete, the P-250 automatically
stops and locates the top of the song.
To stop playback in the middle of...")
Song Playback 52 P-250 Basic Operation Adjusting the tempo You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required before or during playback. The default tempo (the song’s original tempo) is set when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously. Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] button to return to the song selection screen. 4Stop playback. When playback is complete, the P-250 automatically stops and locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of...
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P-25053
Basic Operation
Handling Song Files [SONG FILE]
Song File screens, which are accessed via the [SONG FILE] button, enable you to save, delete,
and rename recorded songs, and change the type of characters on screen.
The following parameters are provided for these operations:
■Basic Song File Operation
Message are occasionally displayed on screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “Message List” on
page 82 for an explanation of each message, the appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-52.png "Page 53
P-25053
Basic Operation
Handling Song Files [SONG FILE]
Song File screens, which are accessed via the [SONG FILE] button, enable you to save, delete,
and rename recorded songs, and change the type of characters on screen.
The following parameters are provided for these operations:
■Basic Song File Operation
Message are occasionally displayed on screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “Message List” on
page 82 for an explanation of each message, the appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting...")
P-25053 Basic Operation Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] Song File screens, which are accessed via the [SONG FILE] button, enable you to save, delete, and rename recorded songs, and change the type of characters on screen. The following parameters are provided for these operations: ■Basic Song File Operation Message are occasionally displayed on screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “Message List” on page 82 for an explanation of each message, the appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting...
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Handling Song Files [SONG FILE]
54 P-250
Basic Operation
■Saving a Song File in Storage
Memory [SaveToMemory]
If you record a song and then turn off the
power, the song will be erased. To save a
recorded song, you must save it into the P-250
storage memory. You can also save preset
songs, as well as additional or overwritten
recordings (page 49) to storage memory.
Refer to page 53 for information on the
basic operation of song files. The follow-
ing steps are supplement for Step 4 on
page
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Handling Song Files [SONG FILE]
54 P-250
Basic Operation
■Saving a Song File in Storage
Memory [SaveToMemory]
If you record a song and then turn off the
power, the song will be erased. To save a
recorded song, you must save it into the P-250
storage memory. You can also save preset
songs, as well as additional or overwritten
recordings (page 49) to storage memory.
Refer to page 53 for information on the
basic operation of song files. The follow-
ing steps are supplement for Step 4 on
page
53....")
Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] 54 P-250 Basic Operation ■Saving a Song File in Storage Memory [SaveToMemory] If you record a song and then turn off the power, the song will be erased. To save a recorded song, you must save it into the P-250 storage memory. You can also save preset songs, as well as additional or overwritten recordings (page 49) to storage memory. Refer to page 53 for information on the basic operation of song files. The follow- ing steps are supplement for Step 4 on page 53....
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P-250
55 Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] Basic Operation ■
Renaming a Song (Song
File) [RenameSong] You can change the title of any song, except
for preset songs and “P-000:NewSong”. Refer to page 53 for information on the
basic operation of song files. The follow-
ing steps are supplement for Step
4
on
page
53.
4
Name the song as described in the
“SaveToMemory” section (page 54).
After you rename a song, all songs are sorted alpha-
betically and renumbered. ■
Changing the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-54.png "Page 55
P-250
55 Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] Basic Operation ■
Renaming a Song (Song
File) [RenameSong] You can change the title of any song, except
for preset songs and “P-000:NewSong”. Refer to page 53 for information on the
basic operation of song files. The follow-
ing steps are supplement for Step
4
on
page
53.
4
Name the song as described in the
“SaveToMemory” section (page 54).
After you rename a song, all songs are sorted alpha-
betically and renumbered. ■
Changing the...")
P-250 55 Handling Song Files [SONG FILE] Basic Operation ■ Renaming a Song (Song File) [RenameSong] You can change the title of any song, except for preset songs and “P-000:NewSong”. Refer to page 53 for information on the basic operation of song files. The follow- ing steps are supplement for Step 4 on page 53. 4 Name the song as described in the “SaveToMemory” section (page 54). After you rename a song, all songs are sorted alpha- betically and renumbered. ■ Changing the...
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MEMO 56 P-250 Edit Operation
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P-250
57
Edit Operation
Edit Operation
Edit Operation explains detailed functions and settings for convenient and advanced techniques.
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Settings for Song Recording and Playback [SONG SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing a Voice in Detail [VOICE EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Adjusting the Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT]. . . . ....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-56.png "Page 57
P-250
57
Edit Operation
Edit Operation
Edit Operation explains detailed functions and settings for convenient and advanced techniques.
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Settings for Song Recording and Playback [SONG SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing a Voice in Detail [VOICE EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Adjusting the Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT]. . . . ....")
P-250 57 Edit Operation Edit Operation Edit Operation explains detailed functions and settings for convenient and advanced techniques. Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Settings for Song Recording and Playback [SONG SETTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Editing a Voice in Detail [VOICE EDIT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Adjusting the Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT]. . . . ....
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P-250
Edit Operation
Editing You can set various parameters to make the best use of P-250 functions. For a basic procedure
to make these settings, refer to page 61. ■
Parameter List The following parameters are available. Song recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
Voices [VOICE EDIT]
In Dual mode, assign parameters with an asterisk (*) to the Main part and Layer part voices. In Split Dual mode, assign them
to the Main, Layer, Left, and LeftLayer part voices. Operation Parameter name...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-57.png "Page 58
58
P-250
Edit Operation
Editing You can set various parameters to make the best use of P-250 functions. For a basic procedure
to make these settings, refer to page 61. ■
Parameter List The following parameters are available. Song recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
Voices [VOICE EDIT]
In Dual mode, assign parameters with an asterisk (*) to the Main part and Layer part voices. In Split Dual mode, assign them
to the Main, Layer, Left, and LeftLayer part voices. Operation Parameter name...")
58 P-250 Edit Operation Editing You can set various parameters to make the best use of P-250 functions. For a basic procedure to make these settings, refer to page 61. ■ Parameter List The following parameters are available. Song recording and playback [SONG SETTING] Voices [VOICE EDIT] In Dual mode, assign parameters with an asterisk (*) to the Main part and Layer part voices. In Split Dual mode, assign them to the Main, Layer, Left, and LeftLayer part voices. Operation Parameter name...
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P-250
59 Editing
Edit Operation
Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT]
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
Other settings [OTHER SETTING] 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
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P-250
59 Editing
Edit Operation
Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT]
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
Other settings [OTHER SETTING] 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
Operation Parameter name on the...")
P-250 59 Editing Edit Operation Master Equalizer [MASTER EQ EDIT] MIDI [MIDI SETTING] Other settings [OTHER SETTING] 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 Operation Parameter name on the...
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Editing
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P-250
Edit Operation
Selecting a type of pedal PedalType 78
Setting the point at which the pedal starts to affect the sound HalfPedalPoint 78
Pitch bend range PitchBendRange 79
Setting the [SONG BALANCE] function assignment SongBalanceAssign 79
Turning the speaker on/off Speaker 79
Setting the Master Equalizer lock EqualizerLock 79
Selecting items saved at shutdown MemoryBackUp 79
Restoring the normal (default) settings FactorySet 79](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/83/104306/w300_d_1523444962-yamaha-p-250-owners-manual_d-59.png "Page 60
Editing
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P-250
Edit Operation
Selecting a type of pedal PedalType 78
Setting the point at which the pedal starts to affect the sound HalfPedalPoint 78
Pitch bend range PitchBendRange 79
Setting the [SONG BALANCE] function assignment SongBalanceAssign 79
Turning the speaker on/off Speaker 79
Setting the Master Equalizer lock EqualizerLock 79
Selecting items saved at shutdown MemoryBackUp 79
Restoring the normal (default) settings FactorySet 79")
Editing 60 P-250 Edit Operation Selecting a type of pedal PedalType 78 Setting the point at which the pedal starts to affect the sound HalfPedalPoint 78 Pitch bend range PitchBendRange 79 Setting the [SONG BALANCE] function assignment SongBalanceAssign 79 Turning the speaker on/off Speaker 79 Setting the Master Equalizer lock EqualizerLock 79 Selecting items saved at shutdown MemoryBackUp 79 Restoring the normal (default) settings FactorySet 79